Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show I'm joined by two guests.

First, Vision Australia's National Access Technology Manager and Seeing Eye Dogs handler Damo McMorrow joins us to talk about Access Technology options that can help handlers working with dog guides and to chat about his partnership with Jenna. This is part 2 of this interview, part 1 is here: https://omny.fm/shows/seeing-eye-dogs-show/damo-jenna-access-technology-part-1

If you’d like to speak to our Access Technology specialists you can email [email protected] or ring the AT helpdesk 1300 84 74 66.

Then, Dr Ashe Mooney from Seeing Eye Dogs Vet Team joins us to talk about arthritis in dogs. Please chat to your trusted veterinarian for any advice specific to your dog.

If you’d like to learn about Seeing Eye Dogs, the work we do, becoming a handler, or supporting us head to our website at sed.visionaustralia.org.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show I'm joined by Vision Australia's National Access Technology Manager and Seeing Eye Dogs handler Damo McMorrow is joining us to talk about his partnership and work with Jenna, settling in as a new team and working in new environments- like travelling to hotels in unfamiliar locations!

We're then going to talk about some of the Access Technology options that can help handlers working with dog guides. The rest of our interview about Access Technology will be available to podcast.

If you’d like to speak to our Access Technology specialists you can email [email protected] or ring the AT helpdesk 1300 84 74 66.

If you’d like to learn about Seeing Eye Dogs, the work we do, becoming a handler, or supporting us head to our website at sed.visionaustralia.org.

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

First, we have Chris Diefenthaler, Executive Director of Assistance Dogs International, joining us to talk about Assistance Dogs International (ADI), the work they do and what ADI standards mean for those working with assistance dogs across the world. If you'd like to find out more about ADI head to their website: https://assistancedogsinternational.org/. 

Then, we have part 2 of my interview with Seeing Eye Dogs handler Dale Pierce talking about his life, his story and his partnership with Yana. Dale is a busy and active handler and trail runner and he’s set to take on an exciting 100K Your Way challenge. In this episode, we talk about their lives and partnership together, home life with a Seeing Eye Dog and how Yana has settled in living with a cat! To support Dale’s 100K Your Way fundraising efforts, head to Dale's 100K Your Way page.

Part 1 of the interview with Dale is available at your preferred podcast platform or here: https://omny.fm/shows/seeing-eye-dogs-show/dale-yanas-story-part-1-getting-active-trail-runni

If you’d like to learn about Seeing Eye Dogs, the work we do, becoming a handler, or supporting us head to our website at sed.visionaustralia.org.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs handler Dale Pierce talking about his life, his story and his partnership with Yana.

Dale is a busy and active handler and trail runner and he’s set to take on an exciting 100K Your Way challenge. Dale shares his journey with vision loss, discovering a love for trail running, and his motivation for participating in Vision Australia's 100K Your Way fundraising. This is just one part of our interview, so once you’ve enjoyed this, make sure you tune in again next week for part two.

To support Dale’s 100K Your Way fundraising efforts, head to Dale's 100K Your Way page.

If you’d like to learn about Seeing Eye Dogs, the work we do, becoming a handler, or supporting us head to our website at sed.visionaustralia.org.

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For our 2025 International Women's Day special, Harriet is joined by two guests:

Seeing Eye Dogs mobility instructor Mikaela Smith joins to chat about client services in New South Wales and Canberra and about the upcoming NSW ACT Roadshow. We talk about the support and process instructors work through with the client from assessment, training with the dog, throughout the team's career and up to retirement.

Handler Nicole Tillotson joins us to share her story and about her life with Seeing Eye Dog Trixie. She shares about her active hobbies, her work as a chaplain and travels with her dog. We also talk about International Women's Day and what that means to Nicole.

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

The NSW/ACT Roadshow will be held in March with our team touring across Regional New South Wales and to Canberra, ACT. These events are open to all and free to attend. Email us now at [email protected] to secure your spot or head to the NSW/ACT Roadshow article on SED website for more info. You can also email us at [email protected] or call on 1800 037 773 to chat about dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Puppy Development Manager Jane Bradley.

Jane shares some reflections on the transitions dog owners, handlers and carers face at the end of the journey of each dog, the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) and the 2025 IGDF conference coming up in June. You can find out more about IGDF at igdf.org.uk.

If you’d like to learn about Seeing Eye Dogs, the work we do, becoming a handler, or supporting us head to our website at sed.visionaustralia.org.

We’re looking for puppy carers in select regions across NSW, QLD and VIC. Head to our website for information about volunteering or attend our upcoming information session: online for all states (VIC, NSW, QLD on Wednesday, March 12, from 6pm to 7pm (AEDT) (5pm to 6pm QLD/AEST) register link via the website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/information-sessions.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, we have three segments to share.

Seeing Eye Dog Instructor Mikaela Smith shares an exciting announcement about the 2025 Seeing Eye Dogs Roadshow in regional NSW and ACT Canberra in March.

Puppy carer Phil Taylor shares his story and tells us about his life as a volunteer puppy carer. Phil is in his 80s and has been a puppy carer for 14 years showing many puppies the ropes through a busy and active retirement. Learn about puppy caring and other volunteer roles on our website.

Then we have vet tips from Dr Jacinta Millard from our vet team talking about arthritis in dogs.

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

The NSW/ACT Roadshow will be held in March with our team touring across Regional New South Wales and to Canberra, ACT. These events are open to all and free to attend. Email us now at [email protected] to secure your spot or head to the NSW/ACT Roadshow article on SED website for more info. You can also email us at [email protected] or call on 1800 037 773 to chat about dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by puppy carer Karen Anderson to share the story of her volunteering. Karen is a kindergarten teacher and experienced carer of over 15 years. We chat about her current dogs puppy in training Quiggly and breeding dog Mirring and the special significance of Mirring's name.

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.

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In this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Chris Edwards General Manager of Corporate Affairs & Advocacy. Chris talks about Vision Australia’s advocacy wins and projects from 2024 Chris is also himself a Seeing Eye Dogs handler. He brings his lived experience as handler to Seeing Eye Dog Eva to his work advocating for dog guide handlers. We recorded this at the end of 2024 so please note this year said throughout the interview refers to 2024! Topics covered: the team’s work in rideshare and taxi advocacy, aviation and airline travel, electric cars and NDIS matters. For more information on the advocacy department you can visit the website at visionaustralia.org/about-us/advocacy.

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 dog guide mobility, our friendly team is happy to chat with you about becoming a handler. You can email us at [email protected] or call 1800 037 773 to chat about dog guide mobility.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs volunteer breeder carer Beth McLeod talking about her life and story as a volunteer, and her and Kamahl's busy and active life on campus. Beth is a lecturer at ACU and carer to stud dog Kamahl.

Then we have a repeat of an interview with Chris Edwards General Manager of Corporate Affairs & Advocacy at Vision Australia with some quick advocacy and access tips for seeing eye dog and dog guide handlers.

We’re looking for more breeder carer volunteers in select regions of Melbourne listed on our website at sed.visionaustralia.org. Breeder carers care for the dogs in their homes full-time, and transport the dog to the Seeing Eye Dogs kennel facility in Kensington, VIC for breeding activities.  These dogs are over 1 year old accepted into the breeding colony selected for their lovely natures and maintain their manners during their time in the breeding program. Find out about breeder caring here: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/breeding-dog

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

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