As part of our ongoing initiative, Seeing Eye Dogs are delighted to announce two special pup names - Daabak and Woora have been selected. These names were submitted by Carleen and named in the Taungurung language, the language of her ancestors.
This year’s NAIDOC Week marks 50 years of honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience.
The 2025 theme, “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy”, honours past achievements and looks to a bright future led by young Indigenous leaders who hold the vision of the communities, and the legacy of the ancestors.”
The names were chosen as they demonstrate a strong connection to country and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage.
Daabak (pronounced Daa-bak) - meaning “strong”
“This name relates directly to the 2025 NAIDOC theme: The next generation: strength, vision, legacy.”
Woora (pronounced Woo-ra) - meaning “sky”
“Aboriginal people have studied and used the night sky for thousands of years to navigate country, seas and waterways, predict weather patterns and understand seasonal behaviours of plants and animals.”
The yellow Seeing Eye Dogs pups Daabak and Woora are currently in our puppy centre and will shortly be placed with volunteer carers to begin learning the skills required to become a working Seeing Eye Dog.