Celebrating Guide Dogs and their service around Australia
This year International Guide Dog Day falls on Weds 29th April, and across Australia Guide Dogs will be running a host of activity.
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Each day these highly-trained animals assist people who are blind or have low vision live an independent life on their own terms.
We hope you will join us in celebrating the amazing work our dogs, trainer, volunteers, staff and Guide Dog Handlers do.
“Because of Guide Dogs I have the… freedom to go out in my own time and not have to rely on others. My Guide Dog gives me the ability to have my independence when I need it.”
Donate to create more heroes this International Guide Dog Day!
This year, we’re celebrating our Clients – especially the incredible partnership between our Guide Dogs and their Handlers. In the lead up to International Guide Dog Day on Wednesday 29 April, we will showcase our Handler and Guide Dog hero teams to spotlight the hard work, dedication, companionship and love they provide each other.
To check out our campaign, click here, or to donate, click here.
Support Australia’s hardest-working puppy eyes!
Help Guide Dogs SA/NT celebrate and raise vital funds for life-changing Guide Dogs on Guide Dogs Day.
Our goal is to raise over $350,000 to help raise and train the next generation of puppies into life-changing Guide Dogs for people living with low vision and blindness in our community. Alongside donating, there are many ways for individuals, businesses, clubs, and schools to get involved in Guide Dogs Day and make a real difference.
This International Guide Dog Day, we’re celebrating the strength, resilience and self determination of people living with low vision or blindness.
For Penny, her journey to independence has been shaped by loss, courage and change. After being matched with her Guide Dog, Kiki, she found a renewed sense of confidence, safety and freedom. Her story is a powerful reminder that independence looks different for everyone, and that support can make all the difference. Read Penny’s story and learn how Guide Dogs Queensland is supporting people to live life on their own terms
Guide Dogs aren’t just trained – they’re Built to G.U.I.D.E.
We’re bringing this to life through an interactive experience with our dogs at Bourke St Mall that explores what it takes to become a Guide Dog from calm confidence and intelligent decision-making to the deep bond between dog and handler.
Practical access tips for hospitality staff
Tips for welcoming people with low vision or blindness.
Show your support in meetings
Show your support in meetings
Show your support in meetings
International Guide Dog Day is celebrated on the last Wednesday in April each year. It marks the establishment of the International Federation of Guide Dog Associations on 26th April 1989. This day provides a chance to honor the invaluable contributions of Guide Dogs globally. It aims to increase awareness about the vital role Guide Dog services play in empowering individuals who are blind or have low vision to lead independent lives.
