News

24 September 2021
A keen skier since the age of five, Deb King hasn’t let vision loss get in the way of her love of the snow and travelling.
24 September 2021
After a 25-year career transcribing books and other printed material into braille for people who are blind or have low vision, Haddon’s Cheryl Marshall is enjoying retirement alongside Sherry, her Seeing Eye Dog.
15 July 2021
Damian, known to his mates as Damo, didn’t realise he was blind growing up. He did all the same things as his brother. It was only when he started school that the other kids asked questions. He went home and asked his parents, who told him he was born with low vision.
15 July 2021
These happy matches are thanks to you! Because of your kindness and generosity, these clever pups have now graduated as Seeing Eye Dogs and are ready to change their new handlers (aka mum and dad’s) life.
14 July 2021
Hi, I’m Gilbert. I’m training to be a Seeing Eye Dog.
Between 12 to 20 months, pups like Gilbert are assessed on their suitability to become a Seeing Eye Dog. They need to learn many new skills.
20 May 2021
A delegation from Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs recently descended on Canberra, taking the issue of access rights for Seeing Eye Dogs and other dog guides directly to Federal Parliament.
28 April 2021
Today is International Guide Dog Day, and we wanted to take that opportunity to shine a light on the amazing dogs that we train, and the equally amazing people we match them with.
26 April 2021
When 14-year-old Brisbane boy Ollie Fanshawe met his Seeing Eye Dog Sadie – he knew the long wait had been worth it.
23 April 2021
Have you ever wondered why people are wearing purple poppies on ANZAC Day? Find out here.
22 April 2021
After a career change, Rumer has gone on to make an incredible impact into the lives of ex-military technician Debra