Who we are
Guide Dogs Victoria (GDV) is one of the state's oldest and best loved charities. We are committed to satisfying the mobility aspirations of people who are blind or vision impaired by offering high quality services that meet their needs, enhance their quality of life and assist in their achievement of independence, safety and confidence.
With less than nine per cent government funding, we rely heavily on the generosity of individuals, corporates and people who leave a bequest in their Will to enable us to continue to fund our vital work.
GDV is a proud member of the International Guide Dog Federation. In addition, our organisation is a Quality Endorsed Company.
All Client Services provided through GDV comply with the '9' Victorian Standards for Disability Services (1997) which are:
1. Service Access
2. Individual Needs
3. Decision Making and Choice
4. Privacy, Dignity and Confidentiality
5. Participation and Integration
6. Valued Status
7. Complaints and Disputes
8. Service Management
9. Freedom from Abuse and Neglect
Celebrating 50 years of Guide Dogs Victoria
Since 1957, when a group of prominent Victorians formed a committee and signed a constitution to establish a Guide Dog Association in Melbourne, Guide Dogs Victoria has assisted literally thousands of blind and vision impaired Victorians achieve safe and independant travel.
Over the years, Guide Dogs Victoria has achieved many milestones and in 2005 we witnessed the birth of our 7000th pup, Quinta.
Your support really does make all the difference. Thank you for Sharing the Journey with us.
