Media Releases

Find the latest Media Releases issued by Guide Dogs Queensland.  For more information contact the Communications and Marketing Department on 07 3500 9019.

• $1.4million Federal grant boosts training and services - Sept 09

  Guide Dogs Queensland’s plans to grow its cadetship programs, boost staff numbers and meet an expected rise in demand for services has received a significant helping hand from the Federal Government, courtesy of a $1.448million Jobs Fund grant.

• All paws on deck for exciting new partnerships - January 2010

  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 ...

• Award-winning winemaker headlines dinner for GDQ - Sept 09

  The Gold Coast will host an intimate dinner with Australia’s Winery of the Year to raise money for Guide Dogs Queensland. Tyrrell’s Wines will be represented by managing director Bruce Tyrrell OAM at the exclusive event at Bumbles Caf&e...

• Chasers condemned for degrading Guide Dog skit - July 2009

  Guide Dogs Queensland condemns the ABC’s Chasers War on Everything team for the degrading and potentially harmful use of a working Guide Dog in last night’s episode (Wed, July 22).

• Exciting new career opportunity with Guide Dogs - August 2009

  For the first time in its 49-year history, Guide Dogs Queensland is accepting applications from the general public for the exclusive, highly skilled and rewarding career opportunity as a cadet Guide Dog Mobility Instructor. Until now, this much-sou...

• Guide Dogs Queensland Manager receives OAM - June 09

  Guide Dogs Queensland’s Rehabilitation Services Manager Bashir Ebrahim’s 22 years of service to the nation’s blind and vision impaired community was recognised with an Order of Australia Medal, yesterday (Monday, June 8). Mr Ebrah...

• Jess and ‘Astra’ begin life as a Guide Dog team - December 08

  GUIDE Dogs Queensland client Jessica Kendall and Guide Dog ‘Astra’ have arrived home to Burleigh Heads having completed their training to become a working Guide Dog team.

• Litters ready to benefit from Guide Dog Puppy Appeal

  Guide Dogs Queensland’s annual Puppy Appeal is underway in Brisbane and will raise funds to help several new arrivals at the Bald Hills Breeding and Training Centre start the Guide Dog journey.

• Lord Mayor visits Guide Dogs Queensland

  Guide Dogs Queensland welcomed the Lord Mayor Campbell Newman and Bracken Ridge ward Councillor Amanda Cooper for a tour of the Bald Hills Breeding and Training Centre, this morning. As well as a good chance to enjoy a cuddle with one of our Guide ...

• Magical Powers for Guide Dogs

  Magical Powers for Guide Dogs 16 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 endeavou...

• Muslim leaders invited to GDQ - Sept 09

  In a State first, Guide Dogs Queensland will host a seminar for the Imaam’s Council of Queensland on Thursday, September 24.

• New technology on show at Mobility Expo - Sept 09

  THE latest in adaptive technology, mobility and daily living aids and services that assist Queensland’s blind and vision impaired will be on show at Guide Dogs Queensland’s Mobility Expo on Wednesday, September 16.

• Pawknock for Guide Dogs 50th Year - January 2010

  Knock Knock! - It's time to dust off your paws and sign up to raise funds for Guide Dogs Queensland. Guide Dogs Queensland celebrates its 50th Birthday in 2010 which means its annual Pawknock Appeal (21 February - 6 March) will be one of its biggest to...

• Tractor adventure saddles up for Mt Isa Rodeo - August 2009

  That ‘Tractor Bloke’, Frank Chiverton, has arrived in Mt Isa and will join rodeo festivities this weekend, having travelled over 2500km to help raise awareness and funds for Guide Dogs Queensland.

• White Cane Day celebrates new mobility

  GUIDE Dogs Queensland will celebrate mobility, independence, and the new technology that is helping its clients conquer new ground, on International White Cane Day, Wednesday, October 15.