Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by music therapist and Seeing Eye Dogs handler Claire McGlew about her life, partnership with Seeing Eye Dog Willow and about music therapy and the joy music brings. Even if you've never considered yourself a musician, we hope this interview inspires you to express yourself and find joy through music!

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

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs handler Terri Mottram talking about her new Seeing Eye Dog Gidget, and their new partnership together. We talk about their routine, getting used to a new Seeing Eye Dog and what makes this team a great match.

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.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show and in recognition of World Veterinary Day April 29, 2023, we're joined by Dr Ashe Mooney of the Seeing Eye Dogs' vet team.

Seeing Eye Dogs vet team provide care to Seeing Eye Dogs puppies and dogs through all stages of life from looking after breeding dogs and puppies, training dogs, providing remote support to working Seeing Eye Dogs through to retirement.

Ashe talks to us about the career of a vet, the work they do, and how you can be a great animal guardian and respect your vet.

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

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show on Vision Australia Radio, Harriet is joined by two guests:

Reeni Ekanayake campaigns advisor in Vision Australia's advocacy team tells us about Vision Australia's electric vehicles campaign, the risks and issues of electric vehicles for people who are blind or have low vision, and how you can assist and support the campaign. Vision Australia is looking for the public (your!) input on this important issue to propose the mandate of Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) in new electric vehicles to improve their safety. Head to the website here: https://www.visionaustralia.org/electriccars to find out more and get involved.

Paige Coleman puppy development trainer in the Geelong region including Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and surrounds, joins us talking about the benefits of volunteering and how you can join the community of carers in the region and enjoy meaningful connections while raising puppies. We then talk about managing multiple dogs or animals in a household, and how to encourage the interactions and behaviour you want in your home.

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. If you live in the North Brisbane or Sunshine Coast regions of Queensland, Central Coast region of New South Wales or in Victoria in Geelong (and surrounds), Bendigo, Ballarat and Greater Melbourne (listed on our Website) get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs handler Nadia Mattiazzo to introduce her new Seeing Eye Dog Abbie! Nadia, CEO of Women With Disabilities Victoria, talks about getting to know Abbie, the work they're doing together and life with a Seeing Eye Dog. Nadia recently joined us in March to talk about International Women's Day, if you missed it, stream that podcast now via our podcast feed.

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. If you live in the North Brisbane or Sunshine Coast regions of Queensland, Central Coast region of New South Wales or in Victoria in Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and Greater Melbourne (listed on our Website) get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs handler Kate Watkins is back joining us to talk about her new Seeing Eye Dog Kramer! Kate, who works at Vision Australia as a Service Support Officer, chats with us about her action packed training with Kramer, transitioning to a new dog, and about her history of almost 50 years working with Seeing Eye Dogs.

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. If you live in the North Brisbane or Sunshine Coast regions of Queensland, Central Coast region of New South Wales or in Victoria in Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and Greater Melbourne (listed on our Website) get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

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In recognition of International Women's Day on March 8, 2023, Harriet is joined by Nadia Mattiazzo, CEO of Women with Disabilities Victoria (WDV) talking about some of the challenges faced by women with disabilities, the work of WDV, and how to be an ally to women with disabilities.

If you'd like to find out about Women with Disabilities Victoria head to the WDV website.

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. If you live in the North Brisbane or Sunshine Coast regions of Queensland, Central Coast region of New South Wales or in Victoria in Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and Greater Melbourne (listed on our Website) get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

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In recognition of International Women's Day on March 8, we've got two wonderful woman guests over this episode and the next. On this episode, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs handler Marilena Osborne talking about her story and life with her Seeing Eye Dog Hamilton. Marilena shares with us a bit about her busy and active life raising three kids as a single mum, and training with her kids at Taekwondo!

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. If you live in the North Brisbane or Sunshine Coast regions of Queensland, Central Coast region of New South Wales or in Victoria in Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and Greater Melbourne (listed on our Website) get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by two guests.

• Yoav Ortov Seeing Eye Dogs instructor joins us to talk about the bushwalking program now that the first session has been held, and how the program could develop in the future. If you're a Seeing Eye Dogs handler keen to learn more about bushwalking, stay tuned for more information on future programs, or contact your instructor or email [email protected] to find out about how we can support you.
• Cam Roles director on the board of Vision Australia, lawyer, academic and Seeing Eye Dogs handler joins us to talk about accessing public places, and the experiences of refusals. Whilst so many businesses and places are welcoming of handlers with Seeing Eye Dogs, dog guides or other service dogs, there can be issues of refusals still. Cam and Harriet talk about his experiences with the public in those situations. There are resources on advocacy and access rights available on the Vision Australia website.

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. If you live in the North Brisbane or Sunshine Coast regions of Queensland, Central Coast region of New South Wales or in Victoria in Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and Greater Melbourne (listed on our Website) get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs Senior Instructor Justin Marshall talking about client services and the follow up support provided to handlers.

We hear from Justin about one of the most unique and unexpected trips taken to a South Australian remote mine site to work with a handler and dog team to navigate safely and orient themselves around the camp.

If you are blind or have low vision and are considering applying for a Seeing Eye Dog, head to our website to find out more or contact us on by calling 1800 037 773 or email [email protected]. If you're a current Seeing Eye Dog handler and you would like additional follow up support, please reach out to your instructor.

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