Resources
For copies of any of these publications, contact:
Phone: (03) 9854 4444
Email: info@guidedogsvictoria.com.au
or use the online contact form.
Videos
Guide Dogs Victoria has a range of video's available to explain our range of services, which include:
- Understanding Guide Dog mobility
For people considering Guide Dog mobility, the video brings you the personal stories of Guide Dog users describing the benefits and challenges of Guide Dog mobility.
- Half My World is Missing - living with an acquired brain injury and vision loss
- The World from My View - new version
These videos about the specialist Acquired Brain Injury Mobility Services may be borrowed free of charge - or can be purchased for $25
- Children's Mobility Service - Enhancing Safety and Independence
For parents or teachers of children with a vision impairment, the video brings you the personal stories of children and their families who have benefited from the service.
- Achieving Goals with Orientation & Mobility and Occupational Therapy
For people considering Orientation & Mobility training or Occupation Therapy, the video brings you the personal stories of Guide Dogs Victoria clients who have received these forms of training.
- Any dog can chase a car, ours can catch a taxi
A video which explains that Guide Dogs are legally allowed to travel in public transport, including taxis. A Guide Dog user talks with a taxi driver about access issues.
- Guide Dogs Welcome
A video which explains that Guide Dogs are legally allowed into all public places including restaurants, cafes, hotels/motels and all forms of public transport.
Brochures
Note: Information is available in a variety of languages and formats. When ordering please indicate your preferred language and format.
Client Services
Provides general information on Guide Dogs Victoria's history and services available.
- Referrals Brochure
A guide for individuals or health professionals regarding the range of services we offer for people with vision impairment.
- Guide Dog Mobility Service
Provides details of Guide Dog Mobility.
- Acquired Brain Injury Mobility Service
Provides details of this specialist service for people whose vision loss is due to acquired brain injury.
- Children's Mobility Service
Provides details of our specialist program for children with vision impairments.
- Orientation & Mobility
Provides details about this program which teaches safe pedestrian skills to people who are blind or vision impaired.
- Occupational Therapy
Provides information about this service which assists people who are blind or vision impaired in their daily living activities.
Additional titles available
- Thank you for making Guide Dogs Welcome
- Puppy Raising
- Puppy Sponsorship
- Leaving a Bequest in your Will (includes a free confidential Will profile)
- Collection Dog program
- Volunteering
- Workplace Giving
Look Out, Marcus!
Growing up with low vision
An activity book for children aged 8-14
Find out about Marcus, a 10 year old boy with Stargardt’s Disease. His central vision is deteriorating, but he is definitely not blind.
Meet the extra people Marcus has in his life because of his vision impairment.
Do the activities to learn more about low vision.
Kids may like to work through Look Out, Marcus! independently; teachers can use this resource in the classroom with minimal preparation.
Click here to visit the website
Click here to download a copy of the book
