Message of Welcome 

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I am delighted to welcome you to the Seeing Eye Dogs Australia website. 

I hope you enjoy exploring the vast array of information we have provided. 

From small beginnings and very little money, our organisation has grown to be the only national trainer and provider of Seeing Eye Dogs for the blind or vision impaired of Australia.  We are very proud of what we have achieved in our 49 year history, continually striving to improve our services and facilities and using our voice to speak out on behalf of Australians who are blind or vision impaired.

Our services, staff and facilities are not duplicated enabling us to run a national organisation both efficiently and cost effectively thus maximising the value of every donated dollar.

We have graduated over 1000 Seeing Eye Dogs and do not receive any government funding.  These unique dogs and services, giving hope, independence and freedom to Australians who are blind or vision impaired are provided free of charge.  Our survival depends solely on the generosity of volunteers and donors.

We need your help and support to continue. It costs approximately $30,000 and takes up to two years of intensive training for one Seeing Eye Dog to graduate with a client.  If you are going to put your trust and life on the line every day based on the ability, training and skill of a Seeing Eye Dog, you will understand why there can be no second best.

Our commitment to our clients, volunteers and supporters is to provide the highest standard of Seeing Eye Dog, respect our clients, value our volunteers and use your donations efficiently to benefit the maximum number of Australians who turn to us for help.

Leigh Garwood
General Manager Seeing Eye Dog & Mobility Division