Guide Dogs SA/NT Competitors

At Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), we believe that everyone deserves to move through the world safely and confidently—to live the life they want to live. Our passionate community employs innovative practices to create life-changing partnerships. And, we advocate for the policy reforms that change how the world views blindness and disability. Because when everyone is empowered to participate, our communities are stronger. With world-class client services and a robust network of instructors, puppy raisers, donors, and volunteers, we prepare highly qualified guide dogs and K9 Buddy dogs, provide guide dog readiness skills, and offer youth programs to empower individuals who are blind or visually impaired. GDB not only improves mobility for our clients, we further inclusion. As the largest guide dog school in North America, more than 16,000 guide dog teams have graduated from GDB from across the U.S. and Canada since our founding in 1942. All of our services are provided free of charge, including personalized training and ongoing support, plus financial assistance for veterinary care, if needed. Our work is made possible by the generous support of our donors and volunteers; we receive no government funding. Guide Dogs for the Blind is an accredited member of the International Guide Dog Federation. VISION STATEMENT: Guide Dogs for the Blind envisions a world with greater inclusion, opportunity and independence by optimizing the unique capabilities of people and dogs. MISSION STATEMENT: Guide Dogs for the Blind empowers lives through exceptional partnerships between people, dogs and communities.

Hearing Australia provides world-leading research and hearing services for the wellbeing of all Australians. It is the nation’s largest provider of Government-funded hearing services to eligible people including children under 26, pensioners, veterans, adults with complex communication needs and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over 50. With more than 70 years’ experience, and with over 600 locations around the nation, Hearing Australia is here to help all Australians manage their hearing health, ensuring they stay connected with their family, friends and the world around them. For more information, visit www.hearing.com.au or call your nearest centre on 131 797.

Vision Australia is a leading national provider of blindness and low vision services in Australia. We work in partnership with Australians who are blind or have low vision to help them achieve the possibilities they choose in life. We provide services and support for clients through Vision Australia centres in NSW, ACT, Queensland and Victoria. Clinics are also held in other locations and there are outreach services to the Northern Territory and Tasmania. Wherever you are and whatever you need the friendly and experienced staff at our national contact centre can help - just call 1300 84 74 66.