About GDV

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About Us

Learn more about Guide Dogs Victoria, our vision and our mission.

Canine Ambassadors

Meet the dogs fur-tunate enough to score (arguably) the most fun job in the biz! Our Ambassadogs work day and night rubbing noses with celebs and promoting our organisation in the media and at events. Find out more about some of our dogs with extra special jobs.

History

Who was the very first Guide Dog in Australia? Where was the first specially-designed Guide Dog centre? What is the history behind Guide Dogs Victoria? Get to know our proud history and learn the story behind the support services.

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Our facilities

We are able to offer an internationally renowned standard of Guide Dogs thanks to our world class puppy treatment and facilities. Learn more about CuteHQ, where every puppy meets the world.

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Governance

View our commitment to leading standards and get to know some of the people at Guide Dogs Victoria.

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Annual reports

The Guide Dogs Victoria Annual Report summarises our work in the community over the past financial year. It features commentary from key personnel, facts and figures, and outlines the positive impact we’ve been able to achieve.

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Careers

View our current career opportunities and apply to work at Guide Dogs Victoria.

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Values + behaviours

Every person in our organisation shares a set of common values. These guiding principles inform the way we behave and interact; both with each other and the community.

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Community Education

Get to know more about Guide Dogs Victoria, either at our place our yours. We offer regular tours of our headquarters and facilities in Kew, as well as speakers for community groups, schools and workplace functions throughout Victoria.

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Facts + stats

How long does it take to train a Guide Dog? How much does it cost? When does a puppy begin the process of Guide Dog training? Where can a Guide Dog legally travel in the community? Find out these answers and more with our fast facts and statistics.