WHEN GLASSES AREN'T ENOUGH
Many people have problems reading, watching TV or threading a needle, even though they already wear glasses.
Low Vision Service can provide practical help, advice and equipment to help you with daily living.
Special Appeals
2009 CHRISTMAS APPEAL
We need to raise $100,000 before Christmas and need your help to do this.
This will be enough to purchase and train four guide dogs which will help to change people's lives, giving them enough confidence to chase their dreams.
Shane Fretwell (5) knows only too well the significance of a guide dog. He is legally blind and is already planning for his future with a guide dog by his side.
Please click on the PDFs below to find out more.
Shane's story in pictures - PDFPERFECT MATCH APPEAL
We don’t just assign a guide dog to the next
person on our waiting list.
There’s actually a real science behind assessing a client’s abilities and skills, as well as that of the guide dog, to ensure
they form a strong partnership into the future.
Jenny McDonald is just one of our many clients who has been thrilled with our choice of guide dogs.
Click on the PDF below to download the Perfect Match appeal letter in full.
JESSYE CHRISTMAS APPEAL
Seven-year-old Jessye Campbell has a big future ahead of her. She shows amazing leadership potential and is a friend to all. Her mother says most people would not even realise that Jessye is blind.
Jessye has been receiving white cane training from Guide Dogs SA.NT, which has given her independence and freedom.
Find out more about Jessye's courageous journey by clicking on the PDF.
TOP DOG DAY CAMPAIGN
Meet our Top Dog Day pups, Ike, Ivan and Ikon, who are just fluffy balls of energy. However, they have the potential to become guide dogs and help someone who is blind or vision impaired.
We regularly witness the difference a guide dog can make to someone's life. It's incredible to see a person take their first tentative steps with a guide dog.
Read more about our Top Dogs by clicking on the PDF.
MILLY CAMPAIGN
Milly is a 20-year-old student, whose educational journey is very different from the ave age student. Milly is unable to see to read her textbooks; or hear her lectures in a classroom.
She studies quietly at home on a specially adapted computer, with her new best friend at her side - a beautiful black Lab from Guide Dogs SA.NT named Jay.
Read more about Milly's amazing story by clicking on the PDF.
LIAM CAMPAIGN
Four-year-old Liam Smith received a special Christmas present in 2006.
Liam, who has a rare degenerative brain disorder, received a companion dog Kelly from Guide Dogs SA.NT, a young yellow Labrador, who was unable to graduate as a guide dog.
Liam has a unique relationship with his companion dog Kelly. .
Read more about this wonderful friendship by clicking on the PDF.