Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs handler Phoebe to talk about her life and partnership with Seeing Eye Dog Angie. Phoebe is a graduate of our Youth Program and attended and graduated high school with Angie by her side, she's also a wonderful volunteer at Seeing Eye Dogs so Phoebe gives us a bit of behind the scenes into her work on site at Seeing Eye Dogs kennels and puppy block.

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.

Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs handler Phoebe to talk about her life and partnership with Seeing Eye Dog Angie. Phoebe is a graduate of our Youth Program and attended and graduated high school with Angie by her side, she's also a wonderful volunteer at Seeing Eye Dogs so Phoebe gives us a bit of behind the scenes into her work on site at Seeing Eye Dogs kennels and puppy block.
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> or call on 1800 037 773 to discuss dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

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

Learn about the lives of our hander & dog teams through real-life stories of our clients who are blind of have low vision working with Seeing Eye Dogs across Australia.

Learn about the lives of our hander &amp; dog teams through real-life stories of our clients who are blind of have low vision working with Seeing Eye Dogs across Australia.

Handler stories

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.

Phoebe and SED Angie partnership, school & volunteering

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Seeing Eye Dogs handler Sally Cutter joins us to talk about her life and story with Seeing Eye Dog Esther. Sally lives in Darwin and is a Senior Meteorologist. She also is a Scottish dancer, plays the double bass and loves going on outdoor adventures with her Seeing Eye Dog Esther.

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.

Seeing Eye Dogs handler Sally Cutter joins us to talk about her life and story with Seeing Eye Dog Esther. Sally lives in Darwin and is a Senior Meteorologist. She also is a Scottish dancer, plays the double bass and loves going on outdoor adventures with her Seeing Eye Dog Esther.
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.

Sally and SED Esther's story: meteorology, Scottish dancing, double bass and adventures

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/8afa8740-9a2f-4a22-8e28-b3bc006b6243/transcript

Seeing Eye Dogs puppy carer Emma Young joins Harriet to talk about her experiences as a first time carer. Emma is raising Ulyssa with the help of her mum and partner. She works full-time at the Victorian Fisheries Authority and brings Ulyssa to work. We discuss puppy caring and working full-time and how a supportive workplace and preparation can help teach puppy essential workplace skills.

We're so thankful for our wonderful puppy carers like Emma for providing essential guidance and love to puppies to help them become Seeing Eye Dogs. We're looking for puppy carers now in select regions of VIC, NSW and QLD. You'll be provided with training and all care costs covered. 

Upcoming puppy caring information sessions:
In person at Seeing Eye Dogs HQ in Kensington (VIC) on January 16, 11am - 12pm (AEDT)
Online Wednesday, January 28 6pm - 7pm (AEDT)

Head to our website to find out about volunteering.

Seeing Eye Dogs puppy carer Emma Young joins Harriet to talk about her experiences as a first time carer. Emma is raising Ulyssa with the help of her mum and partner. She works full-time at the Victorian Fisheries Authority and brings Ulyssa to work. We discuss puppy caring and working full-time and how a supportive workplace and preparation can help teach puppy essential workplace skills.
We're so thankful for our wonderful puppy carers like Emma for providing essential guidance and love to puppies to help them become Seeing Eye Dogs. We're looking for puppy carers now in select regions of VIC, NSW and QLD. You'll be provided with training and all care costs covered.&nbsp;
<a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/information-sessions#upcoming-information-sessions">Upcoming puppy caring information sessions</a>:
<ul>
<li>In person at Seeing Eye Dogs HQ in Kensington (VIC) on January 16, 11am - 12pm (AEDT)</li>
<li>Online Wednesday, January 28 6pm - 7pm (AEDT)</li>
</ul>
H<a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer">ead to our website to find out about volunteering.</a>

Puppy carer story: Emma and SED Ulyssa

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Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dog handler Perle Peel. Perle is a graduate of our Youth Program and was matched with Seeing Eye Dog Jetta in 2024. The two also graduated high school together! We're going to talk about Perle's time in the Youth Program, her partnership with Jetta and their story.

Navigating My Path program is open to people who are blind or have low vision who'd like to learn more about dog guide mobility. It gives adults the opportunity to learn about life with a Seeing Eye Dog and experience working with one. Reach out to Brooke: Brooke.Anderson@visionaustralia.org or 0448 093 817 or head to the website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/about-us/news-and-stories/25-10-20/navigating-my-path-independent-mobility-program to find out about the program or apply.

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.

Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dog handler Perle Peel. Perle is a graduate of our Youth Program and was matched with Seeing Eye Dog Jetta in 2024. The two also graduated high school together! We're going to talk about Perle's time in the Youth Program, her partnership with Jetta and their story.
Navigating My Path program is open to people who are blind or have low vision who'd like to learn more about dog guide mobility. It gives adults the opportunity to learn about life with a Seeing Eye Dog and experience working with one. Reach out to Brooke: <a href="mailto:Brooke.Anderson@visionaustralia.org">Brooke.Anderson@visionaustralia.org</a> or 0448 093 817 or head to the website:&nbsp;<a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/about-us/news-and-stories/25-10-20/navigating-my-path-independent-mobility-program">https://sed.visionaustralia.org/about-us/news-and-stories/25-10-20/navigating-my-path-independent-mobility-program</a> to find out about the program or apply.
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> or call on 1800 037 773 to discuss dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

Perle and SED Jetta's story

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/338bdfd8-7357-47ec-abe6-b3bc006b6241/transcript

Phoebe and SED Angie partnership, school & volunteering

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