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Welcome to the official LinkedIn page for Guide Dogs Australia! At Guide Dogs, we support people with low vision or blindness – and their support networks – to find their way safely through life with confidence and independence. How do we do that? Our name certainly gives part of the answer away! For over 60 years, our Guide Dog Program has matched specially-trained Guide Dogs with their Handlers, to provide companionship, trust and freedom. These days, in addition to our beloved Guide Dogs, we also offer a range of other services to support Australians with low vision or blindness – regardless of their age, their lifestyle, or their level of vision. Whether you’re hoping to learn practical everyday skills, adapting to a recent change in vision, seeking to understand or navigate your funding options, or just about anything else, our team of highly qualified specialists can offer dedicated support every step of the way. We can also refer you to consulting specialists in Psychology, Counselling, Neuropsychology, Physiotherapy, Endocrinology, Optometry and Audiology. You’ll find us all around Australia, creating connected communities across the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, and Victoria. Get the latest information on our work in the community, along with regular pupdates, right here in one place. For more information or state-specific details, please visit: - NSW/ACT: nsw.guidedogs.com.au - QLD: qld.guidedogsqld.com.au - SA/NT: sant.guidedogs.org.au - VIC: vic.guidedogsvictoria.com.au Our social media terms of use: http://bit.ly/GDAsocial

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501-1,000 employees

Headquarters

St Leonards, New South Wales

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Children's Mobility Services, Acquired Brain Injury Mobility Services, Occupational Therapy, Autism Assistance Dogs, Early Childhood Services, Guide Dog Mobility Training, Low Vision Orthoptic Services, Adult Orientation and Mobility, Assistive Technology, Accessibility and Technology Consulting, Disability Inclusion Training, Acquired Brain Injury / Neurological Services, Guide Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Peer Support and Connection Services, Funding Support, and Psychology and Counselling

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This Black Friday sales season, from Thursday 28 to Saturday 30 November, Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is popping up in Paddington with a unique shopping experience, Blackout Friday. Come into the store that won't let you see what you're buying. Grab a free thrifted bargain from UTURN and for yourself a small part of what online shopping for a person with low vision or blindness could be like. While stocks last! Why are we doing this? Online shopping can be a stressful experience for people with blindness or low vision. Very few ecommerce stores are truly accessible and inadequate product descriptions are everywhere, leaving most people confused about whether they're buying a plain red jumper, or a red Christmas jumper. While we can't fix every website this sales season, we can do our best to understand the problem, so businesses are motivated to do better and stop leaving over 500,000 Aussie consumers with low vision or blindness in the dark. Register for a ticket now through the link below to reserve your spot, or pop in on your preferred day! Walk-ins are welcome. The details: Dates: Thursday 28, Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November 2024. Location: 17 Oxford Street, Paddington, NSW 2021. Register for a free ticket or pop in on your preferred day! Register for a ticket now by following the link: https://lnkd.in/g8yYFmYT [Image description: white text on a black background reads two weeks until black out Friday, the store that won't let you see what you're buying. Join us from28 to 30 November in Paddington.]#GuideDogsAustralia #BlackOutFriday #DigitalAccessibility #GuideDogsNSW
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On Thursday 31 October, our Social Change team attended an event hosted by the Point to Point Commissioner in collaboration with the Minister for Transport NSW and Guide Dogs NSW/ACT at Sydney International Airport. At the event, we highlighted the advocacy work we’re doing to break the barriers that limit people with low vision or blindness regarding taxi and rideshare refusals. The Social Change team, Clients, Puppy Raisers and their adorable puppies came along to the event. We enjoyed great coffee and even better conversations with taxi drivers, shared information packs and talked about why Guide Dogs are important for people with low vision or blindness. Our team will continue to collaborate with the Minister for Transport NSW, Jo Haylen and the Point to Point Commissioner, Anthony Wing to raise awareness and advocate for positive change. We will also continue to engage with the community to educate taxi drivers on the rights of Guide Dog Handlers when using their services. Thank you to our Social Change team, including Tamara Searant, Jen Moon, Sarah Hirst, Daniel Searle, Sibylla Vaughan and Aroha Nisbett, our Disability Inclusion Advisor Jaci Armstrong, our Client Engagement Services Leader Gavan Harrison and our volunteer Puppy Raisers who were at the event to connect with the community to advocate for positive change. Would you like to get involved in our advocacy work? Sign up to become an Inclusion Ally to receive communication about the work we do and how you can contribute to positive change. https://lnkd.in/gXk8v4MG[Image description one: a table with a cloth that reads Point to Point Transport Commissioner, in front of the taxi rank at the Sydney Airport. Guide Dogs branded cookies sit on top of the table.] #GuideDogsAustralia #GuideDogsNSW
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We had a PAWsome time at our recent Puppy Pals picnic! Hosted at the Guide Dogs Centre in Glossodia, our team welcomed the Puppy Pals community to explore the place where our pups spend time training and learning as they progress towards life-changing careers! Attendees were guided throughout the kennels, sat front row at a Guide Dog training demonstration, listened to a presentation from Lived Experience Presenters about living with low vision or blindness and tested their knowledge in a Puppy Raising question and answer session. Thank you to our Guide Dogs Centre team, including Sharon Zammit, Maddison Conn and Craig Spillane, who helped host our Puppy Pals for this great event. A big shout out to Tara Sellar and the Fundraising team who helped bring this event to life, as well as our Volunteers who helped ensure the event was PAWsitively fun! [Image description one: multiple groups of people spread out on picnic blankets and chairs on the lawn at the Guide Dogs Centre.] [Image description two: a group of people crouching down to pat a black Labrador puppy in training who lays on the grass.] [Image description three: a person reaches into the raffle ticket spinner on a table. Three Guide Dogs NSW/ACT team members stand behind them ready to hand out prizes.] [Image description four: a winner of the raffle holds up their puppy pack to the camera. They smile and face the camera.] [Image description five: Lived Experience Presenter, Karlee speaks into the microphone in front of attendees. Karlee’s yellow Labrador Guide Dog, Isla lays down at her side.] [Image description six: a child colouring in an image of a Labrador at a table.] #GuideDogsAustralia #GuideDogsNSW #PuppyPals
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Our partners contribute in many significant ways, helping to break barriers and enable people with low vision or blindness to live their lives without limits. In addition to funding support and gifts in kind, they provide volunteer services to help us with the vital work we do. This week, 15 team members from our valued partner TPG Telecom Foundation spent the day with us packaging up items as part of our Bequestor program. We thank everyone who joined us on the day and everyone at TPG Telecom Foundation for their ongoing support.#GuideDogsAustralia[Image Description One: TPG employees posed for a group photo in front of a digital wall at the St Leonards Office. Three of the employees are holding yellow and black Labrador puppies in their arms.] [Image Description Two: TPG employees sitting around a long rectangular table, filled with various Guide Dogs branded stationary.] [Image Description Three: Four TPG employees crouched around a black Labrador puppy.]
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For this Occupational Therapist (OT) Week we asked Sarah, Guide Dogs NSW/ACT OT a very important question, “what’s the best part of being an OT?” Her response: “No matter where we work, we are promoting independence and quite often sharing skills and ideas we have learnt from other Clients with new Clients,” says Sarah. Whether they have a specific skill they would like to learn as part of their routine or a new technique, our OTs assist our Clients who have different levels of functional vision to create a program that suits them and to master it. From following recipes to plucking the weeds out of their lawns, our Clients are supported to live everyday life independently. “No two days are ever the same,” says OT Jo. “On one week I found myself discussing braille devices with an Auslan interpreter, teaching a child who is blind to stab gnocchi on their fork and providing strategies to a young adult with low vision and her circus trope teacher how to apply make- up to be performance ready!” Our OTs love to find new ways they can best tailor their programs to each individual Client and communication is key to achieving this! "It is great to be part of the communication of these great ideas. In 2024 for OT week, we are celebrating 80 years of connection. This connection is with our Clients, our fellow colleagues and the community,” says Sarah. Join us in celebrating the incredible work Occupational Therapists do to support our Clients! [Image description: Guide Dogs NSW/ACT Client doing push ups on the grass. Their white cane rests beside them on a black bag.] #GuideDogsAustralia #OccupationalTherapyWeek2024 #OccupationalTherapists
It's Occupational Therapy Week! 🎉 Did you know that OTs can transform your daily living in amazing ways? Here are three incredible, cost-effective tools that you might not be aware of: Pocket Size Assistance: Your smartphone is more powerful than you think! With Optical Character Recognition (OCR) apps, you can use voice commands to read text, scan barcodes, identify objects, and even find out how many people are in a room. It's like having a personal assistant in your pocket! Ask your OT to help you set it up! Illuminate Your Life: Lighting can make all the difference! Simply switching a light bulb from warm to cool can improve visibility for those with low vision. During your next home visit, let your OT assess your lighting situation—it could brighten up your life! Tactile Markers for Independence: Ever heard of tactile markers? These raised high contrast sticker dots can be placed on appliances to help those with low vision or blindness easily find the right settings. Imagine confidently using your microwave or washing machine—all thanks to a little help from your OT! Take the first step toward a more independent life—reach out to your Occupational Therapist or visit our website today! https://bit.ly/3BTrpQ1 #OTWeek #OccupationalTherapy #DailyLiving #Empowerment #GuideDogsQueensland
It's Occupational Therapy (OT) Week! The theme this year is ‘Occupational Therapy for All’ and it is a time to recognise the OT profession, and the amazing things OT support can do to help individuals, groups and communities achieve optimal health and wellbeing. In honour of OT Week, here are a few tips to make your office more accessible for everyone! • When leaving your seat, ensure it is tucked back under a desk to avoid trip hazards • Use tactile bump stickers to help someone with low vision identify tea/coffee/sugar canisters in the kitchen • Keep your body moving and give your eyes a rest from screens by enjoying a walk on your lunch break • Try using night light/eye comfort options on your computer or phone, it may help with eye strain • Keep your workspace tidy and clutter-free to reduce visual complexity We hope these handy hints from our incredible OT team can make a difference in your workspace this OT Week 🎉.#GuideDogs #OTWeek #OccupationalTherapyForAll #OccupationalTherapyWeek #OccupationalTherapist #OT hashtag#Accessibility
Exciting News! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce that Guide Dogs Queensland is a finalist in all three categories, for the 2024 National Disability Awards! Excellence in Regional and Remote Support Individual/Team: The Canine Team, Guide Dogs Queensland Allied Health Professionals Award Individual/Team: Dr. Sau (Janet) Kuan Cheong, Guide Dogs Queensland Excellence In Regional and Remote Support Organisation: Guide Dogs Queensland These significant awards celebrate and highlight the exceptional efforts of individuals, groups, and organisations dedicated to fostering an inclusive Australia where people with disabilities are empowered to contribute to their communities. Join us in celebrating these remarkable achievements! The winners will be announced on Monday 9 December 2024, at the National Disability Support Awards ceremony in Adelaide.#NationalDisabilityAwards2024 #GuideDogsQueensland[Image description: On a black background, bold white text announces the “National Disability Awards.” Below, vibrant green text highlights the “2024 Finalist.” Additional white text details the awards, including “Excellence in Regional and Remote Support Individual/Team: The Canine Team, Guide Dogs Queensland,” and “Allied Health Professionals Awards Individual/Team: Dr. Sau (Janet) Kuan Cheong, Guide Dogs Queensland.” “Excellence in Regional and Remote Support Organisation: Guide Dogs Queensland,” followed by the logo for NDS, National Disability Services. In the top right corner, a green and white star-shaped logo]
Join us in Celebrating International White Cane Day! Today, we honour the remarkable achievements of individuals with low vision or blindness. The White Cane is more than just a mobility aid; it symbolises independence, freedom, and community connection. At Guide Dogs, we provide one-on-one training to help our Clients master White Cane mobility. This essential skill empowers individuals to navigate their environments with confidence, unlocking new opportunities. Join the movement this International White Cane Day. Together, we can create a more inclusive and accessible world. Here’s how you can contribute: Clear Pathways: Over 90% of cane users encounter obstacles such as overgrown vegetation and improperly parked vehicles. Let’s ensure our sidewalks remain unobstructed! Stay Aware: More than 70% of White Cane users face challenges from distracted pedestrians. Please be mindful of your surroundings and look up while walking. Ask First: If you believe someone may need assistance, approach with respect. Introduce yourself and kindly ask if they require help, without making assumptions about their needs. Break Down Barriers: Together, we can challenge stigma and discrimination, promoting a culture of inclusion and accessibility for all. Let’s make a meaningful difference and celebrate the progress we've achieved! Join the movement and visit our website to learn more: International White Cane Day 2024 - Guide Dogs Australia#InternationalWhiteCaneDay #JoinTheMovement #GuideDogsAustralia #AccessibilityForAll[Image description: black text on a blue background reads "Celebrating International White Cane Day, Join the movement". Black circle with white writing reads: 15 October 2024". The Guide Dogs logo is at the bottom of the picture. There is a White Cane on the left hand side of the picture.]
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The ‘Bark’eting team or the Marketing Team as they’re known externally, went offline on Wednesday 2 October and gathered at the Commonwealth Bank building for an all-day team workshop. From trivia, goal setting and learning fun facts about one another, it was truly a fantastic day of collaboration and connection. We can’t wait to share the progress on their team objectives in the upcoming year with our amazing community. [Image Description: members of the Guide Dogs NSW/ACT Marketing Team stand in the Commonwealth Bank Building. One black Labrador Guide Dog and one yellow Labrador Guide Dog also pose for a photo.]#GuideDogsAustralia #GuideDogsNSWACT #TeamDay #MarketingTeam

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