Welcome to Guide Dogs NSW/ACT

Our Mission
We exist to enhance the independence and safe mobility of people who are blind or partially sighted.

Our Vision
Vision loss will not limit independence.

Photo of Knate

Knate's Story

Knate is an energetic two-year-old from Sydney who adores the Teletubbies, trains and his backyard swing set.
Read more about Knate's story

What We Do

Guide Dogs client, Lillian Wang receiving assistance with using a caneWe train people with impaired vision to use canes, canines and electronic aids to improve their mobility and thus independence and mobility.

Guide Dogs

Guide DogsGuide Dogs NSW/ACT are the state's largest provider of Guide Dogs to the blind and vision impaired.

Providing Quality of Life

Providing Quality of LifeWe advocate on behalf of the people we assist to make the community an easier place in which to live and work.

News & Events

Taxi driver in court for refusing Disability Discrimination Commissioner travelling with guide dog

17 March, 2010
A taxi driver faces prosecution on Wednesday 17 March, for refusing access to Australia’s Disability Discrimination Commissioner

Professor Michael Kalloniatis

Glaucoma testing popular at Centre for Eye Health

09 March, 2010
Glaucoma is the most commonly requested testing suite for eye-health practitioners referring patients to Centre for Eye Health

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Perform 4 Your Charity - LIVE!

08 March, 2010
Perform 4 Your Charity LIVE at the Gaelic Theatre, Surry Hills, Thursday 1st April 8pm.

Eye Testing

Guide Dogs free services for people with Glaucoma

05 March, 2010
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is urging Australians to book an eye examination check up, in light of World Glaucoma Week; 7-13 March.