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Orientation and Mobility Support

Build the skills, confidence and independence to move safely through your home, workplace and community.

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Building confidence through movement

What is Orientation and Mobility Support?

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Being able to travel safely and independently plays an important role in everyday life.

Whether you’ve experienced a recent change in vision, are living with long-term low vision or blindness, or your vision is changing over time, our Orientation and Mobility Specialists can help you develop the skills and strategies to navigate the world with confidence.

Our Orientation and Mobility Specialists work with people of all ages to build practical skills that support greater independence and participation in everyday activities.

Support may help you to:

  • Navigate safely at home and in the community
  • Travel confidently through familiar and unfamiliar environments
  • Use public transport
  • Learn mobility techniques and orientation skills
  • Explore assistive technology and navigation tools
  • Maintain participation in work, education, hobbies and social activities
  • Build confidence and independence in everyday life

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Tailored to your goals

Support designed around you.

No two people have the same goals, which is why every program is personalised to your needs, lifestyle and level of vision.

Whether your goal is travelling to work independently, navigating your local shopping centre, catching public transport or simply moving around your home with greater confidence, our specialists will work with you to develop the skills and strategies to get there.

Together, we’ll focus on practical techniques that support your short and long-term goals, helping you travel safely, efficiently and independently.

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Support at every stage

Learning, adapting and growing.

Support from our Orientation and Mobility Specialists is valuable at any stage of life.

You may be learning mobility skills for the first time, adapting to a recent change in vision or looking to refresh existing skills. As your goals and circumstances change, your support can change with you.

Training may range from a single session through to ongoing support and can be delivered:

  • At home
  • At work or school
  • Alongside family members, carers or support people
  • In the community and real-world environments

For children and teenagers, specialised support is available through our Children and Teen Services.

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Partnering with a Guide Dog

Is a Guide Dog right for you?

For some people, a Guide Dog can provide an additional level of independence, confidence and mobility.

Guide Dogs are specially trained to support safe and efficient travel through a variety of environments while helping their handler navigate obstacles and everyday challenges.

Our Orientation and Mobility Specialists can help you determine whether a Guide Dog may be suitable for your lifestyle and goals and can prepare you for a successful partnership.

Learn more about our Guide Dog Program and what it’s like to partner with a Guide Dog for greater independence.

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Make an enquiry.

You don’t need to wait for a diagnosis to contact Guide Dogs SA/NT.

If vision loss is impacting your daily life, reach out to our Client Support Team, who will help you take the next steps in your journey. You can contact the team:

Service request form.

Referrals are welcomed from individuals, family members and health professionals.