Meet Hepburn Shire mayor and Seeing Eye Dogs handler Tony Clark and his Seeing Eye Dog Timmy. Tony is a busy man with lots of jobs and responsibilities, he's also blind and uses a Seeing Eye Dog. He talks to us about his career, work and partnership with Timmy, and the strengths and experience people who are blind or have low vision can bring to leadership or politics. Facing different barriers and misconceptions has taught Tony resilience and problem solving skills he brings to his various roles, and he encourages other people with disabilities to give it a go and have a place in leadership.

If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/

If you're blind or have low vision and are interested in becoming a handler or applying for a Seeing Eye Dog, please email us at info@sed.org.au or call on 1800 037 773 to discuss dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.