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Our History
At Guide Dogs we have a strong and long-standing reputation for doing what’s right.
That’s why Guide Dogs has been voted Australia’s Most Trusted Charity on seven occasions.
For more than 60 years, we have enabled a lifetime of independence, participation, inclusion and wellbeing for people with low vision or blindness and their families.
In 2020, we marked 60 years since the first Committee meeting of Guide Dogs for the Blind Association of Queensland was officially held.
In 2021, we also officially changed our name from ‘Guide Dogs for the Blind Association of Queensland’ to ‘Guide Dogs Queensland’.
Much has changed in the past 60 years and one thing that has always held importance is our commitment to helping people with low vision or blindness.
Guide Dogs for the Blind Association of Queensland was started when Hubie Morris, of Townsville, became the first person to receive a Guide Dog in 1960. Hubie was matched with Guide Dog ‘Halda’ and he went on to establish the Townsville Auxiliary, which raised money for more Queenslanders to be matched with Guide Dogs.
60 years later, we are honoured to continue to provide vital services for people living with low vision or blindness and we look forward to continuing to do so for another 60 years and beyond.
Mission statement
Guide Dogs Queensland Mission Statement
We empower people with low vision or blindness to achieve
independence, participation, inclusion and wellbeing.
How we help
We put our clients and their families at the heart of everything we do.
Every day, we empower people to find the solutions that will make the biggest differences to achieve independence, participation, inclusion and wellbeing.
We understand that no two journeys are the same. So, we work side-by-side with clients and their families to help them find their way with services tailored to suit them.
We support people of all ages, with different levels of vision, to achieve freedom and independence.
Our Services
We provide a variety of services, tailored to meet the needs of each individual.
Our Board members
Our Board Members are hardworking, caring, and passionate about our cause.
They have a wide range of expertise, especially in the areas of law, economics, property, finance, fundraising and healthcare.
The Guide Dogs Queensland Board is responsible for overseeing our strategic direction, governance and organisational performance.
Our Patron
Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM
On 1 November 2021, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM was sworn in as the 27th Governor of Queensland and representative of His Majesty King Charles III, Queensland’s Head of State.
Her Excellency and her husband, Professor Graeme Nimmo are proud to serve all Queenslanders.
Our accreditation
We are driven by our values to uphold the highest standard of service provision.
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