On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show on Vision Australia Radio, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs Mobility Instructor Katie Farrell. We talk about the role and her journey to becoming an instructor from Orientation and Mobility as well as about the instructor traineeship. We talk about client services and how clients are supported from application to matching, to retirement of the dog.

If you’re blind or have low vision and are interested in finding out more about applying for a Seeing Eye Dog or eligibility, visit our website or please contact us by calling 1800 037 773 or email info@seda.org.au.

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

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show on Vision Australia Radio, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs Mobility Instructor Katie Farrell. We talk about the role and her journey to becoming an instructor from Orientation and Mobility as well as about the instructor traineeship. We talk about client services and how clients are supported from application to matching, to retirement of the dog.
If you’re blind or have low vision and are interested in finding out more about applying for a Seeing Eye Dog or eligibility, <a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/information-future-clients">visit our website</a> or please contact us by calling 1800 037 773 or email <a href="mailto:info@seda.org.au">info@seda.org.au</a>.
If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: <a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/">https://sed.visionaustralia.org/</a>

Presented by Harriet Moffat, Seeing Eye Dog Show is your on air guide to the incredible work that goes in behind the scenes at Seeing Eye Dogs, plus all the latest in dog health, caring and fostering puppies, interviews with experts and more.

Presented by Harriet Moffat, Seeing Eye Dog Show is your on air guide to the incredible work that goes in behind the scenes at Seeing Eye Dogs, plus all the latest in dog health, caring and fostering puppies, interviews with experts and more.

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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 mission of Seeing Eye Dogs, a division of Vision Australia is:

To enhance the mobility and independence of people who are blind or have low vision throughout Australia by providing Seeing Eye Dogs, mobility training and rehabilitation services.

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 mission of Seeing Eye Dogs, a division of Vision Australia is:
To enhance the mobility and independence of people who are blind or have low vision throughout Australia by providing Seeing Eye Dogs, mobility training and rehabilitation services.

Life of an Instructor with Katie

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show on Vision Australia Radio Harriet is joined by puppy carer Leisha Watson. Leisha is dedicated puppy carer who raises her puppies whilst working as a teacher in a primary school. She shares her story and experiences with us volunteering and bringing puppies to school, as well as talking about her love of the volunteering community.

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

We are looking for puppy carers now so if you're keen to raise a puppy to hopefully become a Seeing Eye Dog we'd like to hear from you! It's an incredibly rewarding experience, with training provided. Carers need time, patience and love to give to a puppy, so if you want to commit to a year of puppy raising, we would love your help. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show on Vision Australia Radio Harriet is joined by puppy carer Leisha Watson. Leisha is dedicated puppy carer who raises her puppies whilst working as a teacher in a primary school. She shares her story and experiences with us volunteering and bringing puppies to school, as well as talking about her love of the volunteering community.
If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: <a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/">https://sed.visionaustralia.org/</a>
We are looking for puppy carers now so if you're keen to raise a puppy to hopefully become a Seeing Eye Dog we'd like to hear from you! It's an incredibly rewarding experience, with training provided. Carers need time, patience and love to give to a puppy, so if you want to commit to a year of puppy raising, we would love your help. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or <a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/puppy-caring/apply-now">apply now via our website</a>.

Puppy caring as a teacher: Leisha Watson

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show we have two interviews for you.

Training dog carer volunteer Jessica Jones joins us talking about her experiences caring for training dog Louise, what the role of a training dog carer is, and how she balances her work at Australian Catholic University with caring for training dogs.

To find out more about training dog care head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/training-dog. We're looking for training dog carers in parts of metro Melbourne (dropping and picking up dogs from the Kensington facility for training), Queensland in the Sunshine Coast region, and New South Wales in the Central Coast region, further details about the program and lists of locations are available on the website.

Dr Nicola Cotton manager of reproductive and veterinary services and Kat Kakafikas manager of dog wellbeing and adoption services join us on the show to share the exciting news of the updates to our facilities at Seeing Eye Dogs' site in Kensington. We talk about the new Dog Care Centre upgraded kennels and the improvements to the welfare and care this centre will provide its residents.

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

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show we have two interviews for you.
Training dog carer volunteer Jessica Jones joins us talking about her experiences caring for training dog Louise, what the role of a training dog carer is, and how she balances her work at Australian Catholic University with caring for training dogs.
To find out more about training dog care head to our website: <a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/training-dog">https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/training-dog</a>. We're looking for training dog carers in parts of metro Melbourne (dropping and picking up dogs from the Kensington facility for training), Queensland in the Sunshine Coast region, and New South Wales in the Central Coast region, <a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/training-dog">further details about the program and lists of locations are available on the website</a>.
Dr Nicola Cotton manager of reproductive and veterinary services and Kat Kakafikas manager of dog wellbeing and adoption services join us on the show to share the exciting news of the updates to our facilities at Seeing Eye Dogs' site in Kensington. We talk about the new Dog Care Centre upgraded kennels and the improvements to the welfare and care this centre will provide its residents.
 If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: <a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/">https://sed.visionaustralia.org/</a>

Jessica Training Dog Carer & Dog Care Centre Opening

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, we have two handler profiles of mothers in our community in recognition of Mother's Day.

Seeing Eye Dogs handlers Nicole Forbes-Hood and Annie Abbott talk to Harriet about their story, and partnership with Seeing Eye Dogs, and family life as mother and grandmother respectively.

We'd like to wish all mothers, and female guardians a happy Mother's Day!

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

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, we have two handler profiles of mothers in our community in recognition of Mother's Day.
Seeing Eye Dogs handlers Nicole Forbes-Hood and Annie Abbott talk to Harriet about their story, and partnership with Seeing Eye Dogs, and family life as mother and grandmother respectively.
We'd like to wish all mothers, and female guardians a happy Mother's Day!
If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: <a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/">https://sed.visionaustralia.org/</a>

Mother's Day Special Nicole & Annie

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