“I remember the day we had our last assessment. We had done a final walk around the park and came back to the Guide Dogs WA centre. When Jenny (Instructor) said: ‘Roberta, Ella is yours’, I just burst into tears!” Donate today. Two images, first of Guide Dog Handler sitting with Guide Dog in park, second of woman walking with Guide Dog along footpath.
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Retain your freedom & independence through a Guide or Assistance Dog. Learn more about eligibility, the assessment process, NDIS funding and how to make an online application.

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Find out ways to support the training programs. From leaving a gift in your will to workplace giving, corporate partnerships to sponsorship, there’s something for everyone.

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Get more involved in supporting the training programs – raise a puppy and change a life, find out what is involved in being a dog boarder, hold a fundraising event – there’s so many ways to get involved.

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Latest News

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Write your Will online with Willed

24 March 2022

If you are planning on writing or updating your Will, and are comfortable working online, then consider this offer from Willed to quickly and easily prepare your Will for only $80 (valid between March and May 2022).
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COVID-19 Update

18 February 2022

Guide Dogs WA works with vulnerable people in the community. We take very seriously, the safety and wellbeing of our people and clients.
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First ever Assistance Animal Relief Areas at Perth’s largest community event

19 January 2022

For the first time ever, Perth’s largest community event will have two pop-up Assistance Animal Relief Areas at this year’s Australia Day celebrations.
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Changing Lives

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Roberta has almost no vision and severe hearing loss. Meet her very special Guide Dog Ella

It’s now three years since Roberta was matched with beautiful Ella. They share an incredibly close bond and Roberta says she cannot imagine life without her devoted Guide Dog Ella.
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Join our Team of Puppy Raisers and Formal Boarders

Our team of volunteer Puppy Raisers, Formal and Temporary Boarders do an amazing job of providing short, medium and longer term homes for puppies and young adult dogs in training.

Guide Dogs WA provides all food, toys, bedding, leads, collars, veterinary costs. With close guidance from our expert trainers, you will be required to maintain training and obedience regimes, while enjoying the fun and companionship that comes with sharing your home with a Guide or Assistance Dog in training.

We encourage you to attend a Puppy Raising Information Session  or a Formal & Temporary Boarding Information Session to learn more. 

Video credit and thanks to Melville Volunteer Resource Centre

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