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Guide Dogs Discovery Centre
Fun - Exciting - Interactive
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Just phone Alison Shields on
08 8203 8333 or use our online contact form.
Discovery Centre
EDUCATION - INFORMATION - PREVENTION
Teacher information
School excursions for 2010 - opening July 20
Imagine being able to take your class to the the Guide Dogs Discovery Centre, the first interactive eye and ear health education centre in Australia.
The Centre will promote the prevention of both vision and hearing loss through integrated "hands-on" activities, information, education and key health messages.
Children will also learn about the training of guide dogs for people with vision impairment.
LOCATION
251 Morphett St, Adelaide
The centre is located in the Guide Dogs SA.NT Adelaide headquarters.
COST AND NUMBERS
Entry in 2010 is $3 a student. There is no charge for teachers, SSOs or parent helpers.
We can cater for up to 40 visitors a session, including accompanying adults.
In 2011 the cost per student will be $4.40 (inc GST). There will still be no charge for teachers, SSOs or partent helpers.
Students will be given Activity Booklets, vision loss simulation glasses and Discovery Centre ticket to use and take home after their visit.
SESSION DAYS AND TIMES
| Day | Session 1 | Session 2 |
| Tuesday | 9:30am-11:00am | 11:30am to 1:00pm |
| Wednesday | 10:30am-midday | 12:30pm-2:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am-11:00am | 11:30am to 1:00pm |
| Friday | 10:30am-midday | 12:30pm-2:00pm |
We hold consecutive sessions aimed at two classes from one school. While one class is visiting the Discovery Centre, the other can visit another nearby excursion destination, such as the Adelaide Central Markets. Classes can then swap over from session one to session two.
There is still the option to book a single session.
NEED TO KNOW MORE?
- Please see our Frequently Asked Questions page
- Contact us through our online-contact-form
- Phone Alison Shields or Meg Matthews on 08 8203 8333.
Discovery Centre Availability Calendar
To see the Centres availabiltiy please check our discovery-centre-calendar