Guide Dogs WA

Earlier this week, we went out to PwC Australia in Perth for a visit. While we were there, we were lucky enough to be joined by PwC Australia's CEO, Kevin Burrowes.

PwC have been long-time supporters of Guide Dogs WA, and it's always great to get to tell them what we've been up to. And, of course, our superstar Ambassador dogs - Greg and Zuma, always steal the show!

This visit was organised by PwC Perth's Ability network, an employee-led community within PwC Australia, dedicated to supporting staff with disabilities.

If your organisation would like to find out more about a visit, please reach out to us at: [email protected]

Our latest PawPrints is out.

Inside, you’ll find stories of programs and initiatives changing lives every day — designed with a fresh new look to better reflect the work we do and the impact we’re making across Western Australia and Tasmania.

Meet our 200th pup, Nero, plus other new arrivals, and find out interesting facts about our breeding program. Learn about the transformative impact a companion dog is making on one family; see highlights from International Guide Dog Day celebrations, and more.

Click on the link to read our latest edition: https://bit.ly/4x7LutY

On Friday night, our incredible volunteers and staff from Guide Dogs WA and VisAbility joined fellow community groups at the Town of Victoria Park Volunteer Sundowner.
A perfect way to close out National Volunteer Week, the evening was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the people who give their time, care and energy to strengthen our community.
While we didn’t take home an award this year, we’re so proud to have been nominated alongside so many inspiring individuals and organisations making a difference every day.
It was a fantastic evening connecting, celebrating and recognising the everyday heroes who make our community stronger.
Thank you to the Town of Victoria Park for hosting such a meaningful event — and to our volunteers, we couldn’t do what we do without you.

We’re proud to celebrate our partnership with the Boronia Pre‑Release Centre for Women, which has been recognised with the Community Partnership Award at Department of Justice WA’s Corrective Services Awards.

Through this program that began in 2024, women at Boronia help raise and train our future Guide and Assistance Dogs — building confidence and skills and making a positive contribution to the community while giving puppies the best start in life.

One of the first pups to go through the program, Pablo, is already supporting a young person living with autism.

Congratulations to the Boronia Puppy Team on this well‑deserved achievement. This partnership continues to change lives — both human and canine — across Western Australia.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4dILAiF

A huge thank you to the amazing volunteers at Horizon Power who baked batches of “Bark Bite” dog biscuits to support our fundraising efforts.

These tasty treats sold out in no time at our International Guide Dog Day stalls.

Volunteers also had the chance to meet our friendly Ambassador Dog, Greg, and learn more about the life‑changing services Guide Dog WA provides.

Want your team to get involved? Learn more about our Corporate Volunteering opportunities ➡️ https://shorturl.at/vdTBQ

Lacing up for the HBF Run for a Reason 2026?

To everyone who’s already chosen Guide Dogs WA as your Reason - thank you. 🧡

Your support means every step you take helps create greater independence and opportunity for Western Australians living with low or no vision, disability, or illness. From breeding and training to matching life-changing Guide and Assistance Dogs, your fundraising helps make it all possible.

Still thinking about signing up? There’s still time to get involved! Join thousands of West Aussies on the start line and make your run count by choosing Guide Dogs WA as your Reason.

When registering, head to the Connected Charities section and look for Guide Dogs WA to select us as your charity to run for. Make us your Reason and help change lives - one paw at a time. 🐾

Sign up today: https://www.hbf.com.au/run

This month Guide Dogs WA celebrated a new class of graduates, and the incredible community behind each dog’s journey.

From Puppy Raisers and Boarders to trainers, breeders, sponsors and supporters, the small community behind each dog was acknowledged on stage, honouring the collective effort that makes these life‑changing partnerships possible.

The impact was felt through stories from new handlers and their families — including Vicki Rosewall, who shared how her son Logan’s Autism Assistance Dog, Ultra, helps him regulate:

"When things became too much for Logan, we were asked to sit him on the ground and Ultra did exactly what he’s trained to do — he lay across Logan’s legs and performed a technique called ‘cuddle’,” she said.

"In that moment, I’ll never forget the sound of the tension easing. (Logan) stood up for the very first time, held hands, and we moved forward as a family.”

Congratulations to the Class of May 2026.

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Guide Dogs WA Graduation May 2026 Watch some highlights of our graduation event, where we celebrate the community who were responsible for the 16 graduating dogs. Whether it be as a Guide Dog...

Some of you might remember our recent post about our Guide Dog WA Team Lead Katie Crawford and Guide Dogs WA client Eric Seary, and their recent guest appearances on the In Plain Sight Podcast with Simon Chong.

Well, we are happy to announce its OUT NOW!

Click the link below to listen to their episode, and don't forget to tell us what you think!

Listen to the podcast here: https://bit.ly/4uFwfGu

International Guide Dog Day 2026 - In Plain Sight by Vision Australia Radio This week on In Plain Sight, Simon Chong and Andrew Williams have a chat with two very special guests. Fabulous passion and dedication alongside a lifelong association with dog guides are some of the motivations behind the great work of Guide Dog Mobility Instructor Katie Crawford. It was wonderful....