About the Book
In 2017, Guide Dogs NSW/ACT reached an important milestone and so much has happened over the past 60 years since the organisation first opened its doors. During this time, Guide Dogs NSW/ACT has grown and changed to meet our clients’ needs, utilising changing technologies and more effective training techniques. Many people have contributed to the life-changing work of our organisation …. and everyone has their own story.
60 Tails is a compilation of some of those stories – some humorous, some serious, some entertaining and many extraordinary. This is a collection of short stories about people who were determined to walk confidently in the direction of their dreams and live the life they had imagined, often in the company of one of our amazing Guide Dogs.
It’s inspiring that over the years, the work of Guide Dogs NSW/ACT has expanded to include the breeding and training of Guide Dogs to assist people with sight loss and other projects that include treating people with early stage eye disease before they lose their sight.
While much has been achieved and should be recognised, there is still so much more to be done. Guide Dogs NSW/ACT will continue to grow and expand in many more ways to assist people who are vision impaired.
Featured Stories
The following are excerpts from four stories published in the book, 60 Tails. If you like what you read, please purchase our book with all funds going to support orientation and mobility services for people with vision impairment, including the training of our wonderful Guide Dogs.
Graduation Day
Graduation Day is a momentous occasion on the Guide Dogs NSW/ACT calendar.
Reach for the Stars
It’s not often that you see a Labrador leading a woman leading a horse but that’s just an average day for Sue-Ellen.
Shared Journeys
Over the past 30 years, many new initiatives have been introduced to give people with vision loss independence.
Courage Beyond Words
Michael survived America’s deadliest terror attack, thanks to a yellow Labrador who never gave up.
Photo Gallery
Some more amazing stories and photos from our 60th anniversary book, 60 Tails.
Order your copy of 60 Tails
A copy of our new book, 60 Tails, can be yours for only $25 (including handling and postage within NSW).
All proceeds will go towards training life-changing Guide Dogs and supporting people with sight loss.
Contact us
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
Office Address: 2-4 Thomas Street, Chatswood NSW 2067
Postal Address: PO Box 1965 North Sydney NSW 2059
Telephone: 02 9412 9300
Email: chatswood@guidedogs.com.au
Website: guidedogs.com.au