On this episode of the show, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs Volunteer Partnerships Coordinator Liv Butcher, and first-time puppy carers Sharon & Scott Johnson.

In recognition of National Volunteer Week, Liv joins us to talk about the work our 1000+ volunteers do across Seeing Eye Dogs, the amazing contribution of our volunteers and thanks our volunteers for the work they do.

Sharon & Scott join us to share their story and experiences as first-time puppy carers in NSW caring for Seeing Eye Dog puppy Weasley. They talk about puppy caring as a family and the variety of experiences they and Weasley had together during the program.

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. We're looking for carers now in parts of Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales listed on our website. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

On this episode of the show, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs Volunteer Partnerships Coordinator Liv Butcher, and first-time puppy carers Sharon &amp; Scott Johnson.
In recognition of National Volunteer Week, Liv joins us to talk about the work our 1000+ volunteers do across Seeing Eye Dogs, the amazing contribution of our volunteers and thanks our volunteers for the work they do.
Sharon &amp; Scott join us to share their story and experiences as first-time puppy carers in NSW caring for Seeing Eye Dog puppy Weasley. They talk about puppy caring as a family and the variety of experiences they and Weasley had together during the program.
If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website:&nbsp;<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. We're looking for carers now in&nbsp;<a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/Volunteer/Care-for-a-puppy">parts of Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales listed on our website</a>. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or&nbsp;<a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/puppy-caring/apply-now">apply now via our website</a>.

Learn about operations at Seeing Eye Dogs, hear about the lives of staff, programs and processes that go into creating Seeing Eye Dogs partnerships.

Learn about operations at Seeing Eye Dogs, hear about the lives of staff, programs and processes that go into creating Seeing Eye Dogs partnerships.

Behind The Scenes: Seeing Eye Dogs

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.

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 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.

National Volunteer Week special: Liv, Sharon & Scott

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by first-time puppy carer Bek Brindle who shares her experiences raising Sven alongside her partner Ben in QLD. Bek is a corporate events manager, and co-carer husband Ben is an engineer so they balance busy lives whilst volunteering.

Then we share an interview from the archives with Seeing Eye Dogs handler Chris Edwards Chief Mission Officer in Corporate Affairs & Advocacy with some tips for handlers around travelling with your Seeing Eye Dog.

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. We're looking for carers now in parts of Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales listed on our website. 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, Harriet is joined by first-time puppy carer Bek Brindle who shares her experiences raising Sven alongside her partner Ben in QLD. Bek is a corporate events manager, and co-carer husband Ben is an engineer so they balance busy lives whilst volunteering.
Then we share an interview from the archives with Seeing Eye Dogs handler Chris Edwards Chief Mission Officer in Corporate Affairs &amp; Advocacy with some tips for handlers around travelling with your Seeing Eye Dog.
If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website:&nbsp;<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. We're looking for carers now in&nbsp;<a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/Volunteer/Care-for-a-puppy">parts of Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales listed on our website</a>. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or&nbsp;<a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/puppy-caring/apply-now">apply now via our website</a>.

Life of puppy carers: Bek, Ben & Sven, travelling with your SED

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 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 challenges and work toward their goals, especially for a good cause!

Trek for Vision with Trixie 2026 is raising funds for Seeing Eye Dogs Youth Program and you can support Nicole and Trixie's effort in the Trek here: https://vision-australia.grassrootz.com/visionaustralia-greatoceanwalk-2026/nicole-tillotson with funds going towards the Seeing Eye Dogs Youth Program.

Then we have part of an interview from the archives with Youth Program participant graduate Perle Peel who talks to us about her experience in the program. She has now graduated as a team with her Seeing Eye Dog Jetta. The Youth Program was a valuable experience that prepared her for life with Jetta, so please consider making a donation to keep the program running for 2027. You can hear the whole interview on the Podcast now.

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

&nbsp;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 challenges and work toward their goals, especially for a good cause!
Trek for Vision with Trixie 2026 is raising funds for Seeing Eye Dogs Youth Program and you can support Nicole and Trixie's effort in the Trek here: <a href="https://vision-australia.grassrootz.com/visionaustralia-greatoceanwalk-2026/nicole-tillotson">https://vision-australia.grassrootz.com/visionaustralia-greatoceanwalk-2026/nicole-tillotson</a> with funds going towards the Seeing Eye Dogs Youth Program.
Then we have part of an interview from the archives with Youth Program participant graduate Perle Peel who talks to us about her experience in the program. She has now graduated as a team with her Seeing Eye Dog Jetta. The Youth Program was a valuable experience that prepared her for life with Jetta, so please consider&nbsp;<a href="e&rsquo;ll%20be%20joined%20by%20youth%20program%20participant%20graduate%20from%202022%20Jasmine%20Tevelein%20%20%20who%20is%20going%20to%20be%20talking%20to%20us%20about%20her%20experience%20in%20the%20program%20and%20the%20next%20steps%20as%20she%20works%20towards%20getting%20her%20own%20Seeing%20Eye%20Dog,">making a donation</a> to keep the program running for 2027. You can hear the whole interview<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/seeing-eye-dogs-show/perle-and-sed-jettas-story"> on the Podcast now</a>.
If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website:&nbsp;<a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/">https://sed.visionaustralia.org/</a>

Nicole & Trixie take Trek For Vision!

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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 back after challenges with vision loss. He talks about his partnerships with retired dogs Echo and Stella, and his new and current partnership with Marlo.

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.

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 back after challenges with vision loss. He talks about his partnerships with retired dogs Echo and Stella, and his new and current partnership with Marlo.
If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website:&nbsp;<a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/">https://sed.visionaustralia.org/</a>
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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@sed.org.au">info@sed.org.au</a>&nbsp;or call on 1800 037 773 to discuss dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

Handler story: Rolf & Marlo. International Guide Dogs Day special

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National Volunteer Week special: Liv, Sharon & Scott

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