Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio
Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio
From its inception in 1960, Seeing Eye Dogs, a division of Vision Australia, has remained a user-driven organisation. The attention, care and involvement we give to each of our clients are what make us different. Our training is entirely one on one; it is not based on a prescriptive group or set training approach. This clearly underpins our belief in putting the client first. Mission The missio…Social links:
Nicole & Trixie take Trek For Vision!
Seeing Eye Dogs handler Nicole Tillotson and her dog Trixie join us to talk about their upcoming fundraising adventure Trek For Vision. We talk about their partnership and working together to achieve their goals. Nicole is working toward this Trek and a half-marathon and encourages people to set c…
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Handler story: Rolf & Marlo. International Guide Dogs Day special
For this International Guide Dogs Day special of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Rolf Geerlings, Seeing Eye Dog handler to Marlo and Children and Young People Operations Lead at Vision Australia. Rolf shares his story of becoming a handler and the journey to gaining his independence …
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World Vet Day & vet tips with Dr Ashe
Dr Ashe joins Harriet to talk about World Veterinary Day on April 25. We talk about the life of veterinarians, some of the challenges facing vets in the industry, and how you can work well with your vet to get the best out of your vet. We then talk vet tips about limps and arthritis in dogs. Pleas…
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Carer story Rel: many volunteering opportunities!
On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show we meet Rel Mollet, a volunteer who has many roles. Rel is an experienced puppy carer, volunteers on site with our puppies and dogs, volunteers at the Youth Camp, runs Caring information sessions and more. She also is a mum and works in the book publishin…
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Cheryl & Sophie co-caring for Velvet, life of a trainer with Jack
Puppy carers Cheryl Mansell & Sophie Tighe join host Harriet talking about their puppy caring journey with Velvet. Cheryl and Sophie share the caring responsibilities for Velvet who goes between their two homes meaning the carers can balance puppy caring with their lives and jobs, and Velvet benefi…
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Volunteering story: caring partnership with Sarah and Anne
On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by puppy carers Sarah Pietsch and Anne Evans to talk about their experience working together to raise Seeing Eye Dog puppy in training Hope. Sarah and Anne share their story becoming friends through caring, and deciding to partner up an…
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Nadia- International Women's Day and DGHA chairperson
On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs Community Engagement Officer and handler Nadia Mattiazzo. We talk about International Women's Day, women in leadership and Nadia's new role as chairperson at Dog Guide Handlers Australia (DGHA). Nadia has been in many…
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Training Dog Carer Karen and SED eligibility
On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by two guests. Training dog carer volunteer Karen Anderson joins us to talk about looking after Desmond during his formal training. Karen is a training dog carer who lives in the Mornington Peninsula region where trainers pick the dogs…
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Pup on Campus! Puppy carer David and SED Sarge's life at Uni
On this episode we chat with Seeing Eye Dogs puppy carer David Micallef about his life working at RMIT University and caring for SED puppy Sarge. Dave has been a puppy carer since 2021 and has been bringing puppies along in his busy life working on campus, living in the city and being out and about…
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Damo, Marion, Jenna & Taurus: a couple and their Seeing Eye Dogs
Harriet is joined by blind couple Damo & Marion McMorrow and their Seeing Eye Dogs. Damo is partnered with SED Jenna and is married to Marion (née Marion Chapman) who is partnered with SED Taurus. In this interview, we hear their love story and find out how they built a special bond with the help o…
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