Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
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(5 suppliers)For information contact AT Aust on 1300 452 679
Last updated: May 17 2022
Short Description
Guide Dogs provides a range of free services to people with low vision or blindness. Services are provided to people of all ages and all languages (interpreter services can be organised). Not all services involve the use of guide dogs. Contact your local Guide Dogs office for a list of services in your area.
Additional Info
More Details
Services provided by the Guide Dog Association:
* Guide Dog mobility services
* Orientation and mobility training
* Occupational Therapy Services
* Assistive Technology Help Desk
* Access to Information Services
* Community Connection Services
* NDIS and My Aged Care service provider
* In collaboration with The University of NSW, Guide Dogs funds the Centre for Eye Health who can provide an eye-disease assessment, management, and treatment to patients as no cost
Other
* Long cane training
* Use of electronic aids
* Stroke recovery programme
* Sighted guide training for family and friends
* Children's services
* Programmes for people with multiple disabilities
* Service workshops for community organisations
* Pets as therapy programme
* Low vision clinic
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm Monday to Friday
Referrals: - Self or by a health care worker, doctor, etc.
Fees: All services are provided to the service user free of charge.
Publications
* Several brochures on vision related topics are available in several languages
* Instructors can come to the client's home, place of work, hospital or school to train
* Instructors are also happy to visit an organization to offer a presentation of services so the staff are aware of what is available to anyone with vision impairment too or just general information on how best to assist someone with a vision impairment
Suppliers
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT (Head Office)7-9 Albany StSt Leonards NSW 2065 Australia Sales: 1800 436 364 Contact Person: Client Services Toll Free: 1800 436 364 Email: stleonards@guidedogs.com.au Website: http://www.guidedogs.com.au |
Guide Dogs QLD (Bald Hills Office)1987 Gympie RdBald Hills QLD 4036 Australia Sales: 07 3500 9001 Website: http://www.guidedogs.com.au |
Guide Dogs SA (Adelaide Office)251 Morphett StreetAdelaide SA 5000 Australia Sales: 1800 757 738 Email: info@guidedogs.com.au Website: http://www.guidedogs.com.au |
Guide Dogs SA (Darwin Office)ParapNT 0820 Australia Sales: 08 8995 2222 Email: info@guidedogs.com.au Website: http://www.guidedogs.com.au |
Guide Dogs VIC (Head Office)2-6 Chandler HighwayKew VIC 3101 Australia Sales: 1800 804 805 Email: info@guidedogsvictoria.com.au Website: http://www.guidedogs.com.au |
Disclaimer
Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre New South Wales (ILCNSW), operating as Assistive Technology Australia, is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILCNSW (Assistive Technology Australia) for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.