News

We’re a very busy organisation; as well as delivering our life-changing services to more than 1500 Queenslanders who are blind and vision impaired, staff, volunteers and clients are also working hard to raise the profile of our organisation and increase awareness about our services and need for community and government support.

For more information, please contact our Marketing and Communications department on 07 3500 9019.

• Gold and Sunshine coasts serving up Puppycinos

  Coffee lovers on the Gold and Sunshine coasts are urged to indulge in a Puppycino this week, in support of Guide Dogs Queensland. On the Gold Coast, Puppycinos are available at The Coffee Club at Australia Fair or Homeworld Helensvale, while on the S...

• October FETCH 2010

  Join us and Special Guest, Bondi Vet's Lisa Chimes, for a great day out for you and your dog on Sunday, 3 October. Held from 9am to 1pm in Pine Rivers Park, Gympie Road, Strathpine, OctoberFETCH promises to be a fun day out for the whole family.

• Puppies in need of foster homes

  Guide Dogs Queensland's Breeding Centre has welcomed three litters into the world in recent weeks. These gorgeous puppies need homes and volunteers to raise them as members of their family until they are about 12 months old.

• Painting of 'Tilly' to be auctioned

  Sunshine Coast artist Lyn Donald has presented a painting of Guide Dog 'Tilly' to Guide Dogs Queensland for auction. Mrs Donald gave the painting to GDQ CEO Chris Laine, who accepted on behalf of GDQ, at a bequest morning tea at the historic restaurant - Harry's of Buderim on 28 July.

• GDQ and Brisbane City Council blaze a trail

  Our Rehabilitation Services team has been working with the Brisbane City Council to make the city centre more accessible for people who are blind or vision impaired.

• Thank you for our best ever Open Day!

  On Sunday 4 July, more than 6000 people visited our Breeding and Training Centre at Bald Hills to enjoy our biggest Open Day to date. Under a glorious winter sun, thousands of families and supporters came from all over South East Queensland to wander through our grounds, watch our demonstrations and learn more about our Guide Dogs and services.

• Entertainment Books Are Available

  Guide Dogs Queensland is raising funds by selling the 2010/2011 Entertainment Book. Selling for $65 (Brisbane) and $55 (Gold Coast), a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Entertainment Books will help provide our range of free services to blind and visually impaired Queenslanders.

• Celebrating 50 years in 2010

  In 2010, Guide Dogs Queensland commemorates its Golden Anniversary. From its humble beginnings in May 1960 the association has grown to be the premier provider of services to Queensland’s blind and vision impaired community, and one of the state’s most respected charities.

• All paws on deck for exciting new partnerships

  In conjunction with their 50th year, Guide Dogs Queensland announces their 50th Anniversary Media Partners. GDQ will work with News Talk 1116 4BC as their Broadcast Partner and Print Partner Quest Community Newspapers to help celebrate their Golden ...

• Celebrating 50 years of service to Queensland

  In 2010, Guide Dogs Queensland commemorates its Golden Anniversary. From its humble beginnings in May 1960 the association has grown to be the premier provider of services to Queensland’s blind and vision impaired community, and one of the state&...

• Guide Dogs Queensland welcomes study on safety of hybrid cars

  20 May 2010 Guide Dogs Queensland has welcomed RACQ’s testing of hybrid vehicles in a bid to determine whether they are a threat to the safety of people who are blind or vision impaired. GDQ is providing two volunteers who are blind to take pa...

• Guide Dogs sizzle for 50th Anniversary celebration

  This year marks a significant milestone for Guide Dogs Queensland as the iconic service celebrates 50 years in Queensland. To coincide with its birthday celebrations, Bunning’s Warehouse in Toowoomba is hosting a two-day fundraising event from...

• Magical Powers of Guide Dogs - February 2010

  Master Magician and Illusionist Sam Powers will lend his support to help Guide Dogs Queensland celebrate our 50th Anniversary and raise $30,000 for GDQ services in Cairns. Through philanthropic endeavours, Sam has raised $2million for over 100 chariti...