Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio
Handler stories
Playlist by Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia RadioLearn 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.Follow the podcast:
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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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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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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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Handler story: Tony Clark and SED Timmy
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 peop…
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Phoebe and SED Angie partnership, school & volunteering
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…
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Sally and SED Esther's story: meteorology, Scottish dancing, double bass and adventures
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 t…
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Perle and SED Jetta's story
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. …
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Sam and SED Tommy's Story
On this episode of the show, Harriet is joined by handler Sam Byrne to talk about his life, story, and partnership with SED Tommy. Sam works in the city in finance, is a keen player of Goalball and enjoys walks around lake with Tommy. If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to ou…
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Colleen & Inca & transitioning to a new SED
On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs handler Colleen Ashby who will talk about her life, story and partnership with Seeing Eye Dog Inca. Colleen has been on this show before, talking about her book I Can See Clearly Now, her transplant games athletic jou…
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