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Have you ever wondered what it takes to train a Guide Dog to the high standards needed to change someone’s life?
A brand new dog-umentary called Pick of the Litter follows five determined puppies who, from the moment they’re born, begin an incredible journey to become Guide Dogs for people living with vision impairment.
Did you know 2018 is the Year of the Dog? Of course, at Guide Dogs SA/NT, it’s always the year of the dog! But this truly has been a momentous year for our dogs, clients, volunteers and staff.
While too much has happened to cover in just one blog post, we’ve selected some of our favourite moments from the past 12 months for reflection and celebration.
Guide Dogs SA/NT is thrilled to announce the launch of a two-year charity partnership with Adelaide Oval! This collaboration provides a unique opportunity to raise funds and awareness for our work enhancing community participation, inclusion and wellbeing for South Australians living with vision impairment, other sensory impairment, and the families of children with autism.
Applications are now open for the 2019 Sir Charles Bright Scholarship, which is awarded annually to students with a disability who are undertaking post-secondary education in South Australia.
Guide Dogs SA/NT has awarded Honorary Life Membership to long-time volunteers Neil Cundy and Bruce Ind in recognition of their outstanding support and valued service to the organisation.
Two-thirds of white cane users with vision impairment are grabbed by the public. In the lead up to International White Cane Day on Monday 15 October, Guide Dogs SA/NT would like to remind the community what they can do to lend a helping hand: ‘Just ask first’.
SA dog owners among the worst for not walking their dogs enough, according to new research from Guide Dogs Australia. Luckily, PAWGUST is the PAWfect excuse to change that!
Guide Dogs Australia has today been announced as Australia’s Most Trusted Charity Brand, maintaining our hold on the title for a sixth consecutive year! We received this honour as part of the annual Reader’s Digest’s Trusted Brands survey, which added us to their charity category in 2013.
As a Guide Dog or Autism Assistance Dog handler or Puppy Raiser, have you experienced service that goes above and beyond? Say thanks by nominating your favourite business or service for the Friends of Guide Dogs Awards!
Hear the future and prepare for it – it’s World Hearing Day!
Did you know that people with profound hearing loss can’t hear a household smoke alarm?
At Guide Dogs SA/NT we are much #morethandogs and have a range of services and equipment for people to maximise their available hearing, including special smoke alarms.
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