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About Us

Creating positive outcomes through expertise in dogs, vision and specialised support services.

A yellow Labrador retriever wearing a harness stands outdoors, attached to a lead held by a person in blue jeans. The guide dog looks directly at the camera.

Our purpose.

“We use our expertise in dogs and vision to promote independence, participation, inclusion and wellbeing for people with low vision, blindness or specialised support needs.”

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Six people sit on a stage under a marquee, participating in a panel discussion. A Guide Dogs banner is behind them. The audience is visible in the foreground.

Who we are.

For more than 65 years, Guide Dogs SA/NT has supported people across South Australia and the Northern Territory to live with greater confidence, freedom and connection to their communities.

Founded in 1957 as the first provider of Guide Dogs in South Australia, we have continued to evolve to meet the changing needs of the community. While our iconic Guide Dogs remain at the heart of our organisation, our services have expanded to include specialist vision services, assistive technology, children’s services and Assistance and Facility Dogs.

Today, we continue to build on a proud history of innovation, service excellence and community impact. As one of Australia’s most trusted charities, we remain committed to finding innovative solutions that create meaningful and lasting impact for the people we support.

Our reason for being.

"We put our clients and their families at the heart of everything we do. We work to create solutions that support people to achieve independence, participation, inclusion and wellbeing."

A yellow Labrador Retriever in a harness looks attentively ahead on a sunny day, held by a person’s hand on its lead as they stand together outdoors.

What we do.

Supporting independence and wellbeing

We deliver specialist services that support people of all ages to achieve independence, participation, inclusion and wellbeing. Whether adjusting to vision loss, building daily living skills, accessing assistive technology, or supporting a child’s development, our team works alongside each person to achieve meaningful goals.

We know that no two journeys are the same. So, we work side-by-side with clients and their families to make their way through the road ahead, with services tailored to suit them.

Our support extends across metropolitan, regional and remote South Australia and the Northern Territory. From Kangaroo Island to Wagait Beach, distance is no barrier for our experienced Vision Services team.

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Who we are and what we believe in

Our values.

Achievement

Delivering meaningful outcomes and holding ourselves accountable for the impact we create.

Collaboration

Working together, sharing knowledge and building strong partnerships.

Fun

Creating a positive, supportive and enjoyable environment for clients, staff and volunteers.

Integrity

Acting with honesty, respect and transparency in everything we do.

Innovation

Seeking new ideas and continuously improving the way we deliver services.

Accreditations and memberships.

Guide Dogs SA/NT operates in accordance with recognised industry standards and quality frameworks to ensure the highest level of service and care.

Our accreditations and memberships include:

  • International Guide Dog Federation accreditation
  • Assistance Dogs International accreditation
  • Registered NDIS provider
  • Registered My Aged Care provider