Thank you for making 2011 Open Day a success!

We would like to thank all individuals and organisations for their contribution to the 2011 Open Day. 

Stay tuned for information on the 2012 event

For over 13 years, Guide Dogs Victoria’s annual Open Day has been entertaining kids and adults alike with a range of fun and educational experiences. Open Day is a fun day out for the whole family, offering live entertainment, Guide Dog demonstrations, food stalls, pet products, showbags and more. Of course, the day wouldn’t be complete without our gorgeous puppies and a behind the scenes look at how Guide Dogs are bred and trained to become the eyes and faithful companion of vision impaired Victorians.

Where: Guide Dogs Victoria, Chandler Hwy, Kew (Melways Ref 45 B1 View Google Map) 
When: Sunday February 27, 2011
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: Entry via gold coin donation

Sorry, no pets allowed – but there will be plenty of Guide Dog puppies to see and cuddle!

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Parking is available off site at the following locations:

• Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre, 1 Yarra Boulevard, Kew (Melway 45 A1)
• Earl Street Reserve Earl Street, Kew Melway 45 C2/D2

A shuttle bus service will be provided from parking destinations to the venue.
  

A great family day out

There's so much to see and do! Our fun-filled day of entertainment includes:

• Guide Dog and Puppy Raising demonstrations
• Guide Dog puppy photos and viewing
• Fox FM Street Team hosting games and giveaways
• Face painting
• BBQ thanks to the generosity of Primo Meats
• Children's fairyland
• Edgar's Mission Animal Farm
• Clowns
• Jumping Castle
• Blindfold and sensory experiences
• Showbags and raffle prizes
• Mini golf
• Live music
• Pet products and food stalls
• Guido the Guide Dog mascot

Plan ahead! Click here to download the full timetable and campus map.

For further information, please contact Guide Dogs Victoria on (03) 9854 4444.

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Entertainment:
The Melbourne Detachment of the Royal Australian Navy Band
Straight No Chaser 
Rainbow Band
James Ruffat 
Bethany Fisher 

Photography:
PawPaw Photography

BBQ:
Primo Meats

We also wish to thank our raffle and showbag contributors:

Quest Apartments
Village Cinemas
Bonne Bell
Suga
Disney Magazine
Gloria Jeans
Sovereign Hill
LeTan
Adventure Park
1116 SEN