with the Royal Society for the Blind

With 140 years’ experience, See Differently South Australia’s leading provider of low vision services and products.

Christmas Appeal 2024 – 140 years of making a difference

November 2024

This Christmas we’re asking our incredible community to keep our 140 year legacy going by supporting our organisation and our life changing Guide and Assistance Dog Program.

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Exciting News!

We are thrilled to share that Daisy Holt, Lead Guide Dogs at See Differently, was recently featured on The Pawsome Companion, a podcast dedicated to making you a better pet owner.

In this insightful episode, Daisy shared her expertise on guide dogs and their training, and also brought along Maxie, a retired See Differently guide dog.

Ever wondered what's involved in training a guide dog or how to interact with someone who has one? This episode covers it all, including:

- The life of a guide dog
- How guide dogs are trained
- What it’s like to be a guide dog handler
- How to respectfully interact with guide dogs and their handlers
- And more!

Tune in for a heartwarming and educational conversation that expands your understanding of these incredible dogs and the vital role they play in assisting people with visual impairments.

Listen now and learn more about the amazing work of See Differently guide dogs!

Click here to listen >> bit.ly/SeeDifferentlyPodcast

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Exciting News!

We are thrilled to share that Daisy Holt, Lead Guide Dogs at See Differently, was recently featured on The Pawsome Companion, a podcast dedicated to making you a better pet owner.

In this insightful episode, Daisy shared her expertise on guide dogs and their training, and also brought along Maxie, a retired See Differently guide dog. 

Ever wondered whats involved in training a guide dog or how to interact with someone who has one? This episode covers it all, including:

- The life of a guide dog
- How guide dogs are trained
- What it’s like to be a guide dog handler
- How to respectfully interact with guide dogs and their handlers
- And more!

Tune in for a heartwarming and educational conversation that expands your understanding of these incredible dogs and the vital role they play in assisting people with visual impairments.

Listen now and learn more about the amazing work of See Differently guide dogs!

Click here to listen >> https://bit.ly/SeeDifferentlyPodcast

[Image Description 1:] A woman wearing See Differently shirt, speaking to the camera.
[Image Description 2:] A yellow guide dog lying down with a woman smiling in the background.
[Image Description 3:] Two women smiling at the camera, with a yellow guide dog standing proudly between them.

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Daisy has been very important in Michael and my life for the past ten years She has been responsible for both our dogs training and we are forever grateful She is a star ⭐️ Sash Michel Roy and Stirling xxxx

Great job Daisy sure made my train ride from Seaford to Adelaide much more enjoyable.

Congratulations Daisy, yet another string to your bow and of course well done to the Magnificent Maxi !

Daisy has been and is not only excellent with guide dogs but also with clients a volunteers. It was a true privilege to work as a volunteer with Daisy.

Congratulations Daisy and Maxi 👏👏 So much important knowledge, we are all very proud of you ⭐️

Well done daisy and max, fantastic insight into the guide dog program

Love this! Thank you, Daisy, for sharing your invaluable knowledge and insights with our Pawsome Companion listeners. Your efforts to educate people about guide dogs are truly inspiring, and we deeply appreciate the important work you do in raising awareness.

Well done all Daisy has a gift she uses with all the dogs and every one she works with to get the best for all dogs and people who work together to get the best in the world working dogs.

Good onya mate, top Guide Dog Owner and Guide Dog trainer and a lovely lass.

Congratulations Daisy and to Maxi in his well earned retirement 👏

Well done, Daisy. An excellent interview. And good job, Maxi. 🦮

Amazing lady is Daisy. I have met her a few times 👍🙂

Great Daisy will be so helpful🥰🐾

Great work Daisy ❤️

Congratulations Daisy. Fantastic!

Well done Daisy, and of course Max

Yeah for Daisy and Max. 😊

Well done Daisy and Maxi

Well done Daisy

Excellent work Daisy & Maxi!

Barry Westmoreland take a look at this

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Are you a school-leaver with low vision, aged 16-22, ready to kickstart your career?

See Differently is here to help you build your skills, confidence, and independence through our School Leaver Employment Support (SLES) program.

This tailored two-year pathway is designed to set you up for success, offering:
● Resume, job application, and interview skills
● Computer literacy
● Communication and teamwork training
● Organisation and time management techniques
● Money management skills
● Workplace expectations guidance
● Personal presentation tips
● Support to work independently and stay motivated

Take charge of your future with a clear career path and the right support to help you on your journey!

To find out more about the SLES program, visit>> bit.ly/SeeDifferentlyEmploymentSevices

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Are you a school-leaver with low vision, aged 16-22, ready to kickstart your career?

See Differently is here to help you build your skills, confidence, and independence through our School Leaver Employment Support (SLES) program.

This tailored two-year pathway is designed to set you up for success, offering:
● Resume, job application, and interview skills
● Computer literacy
● Communication and teamwork training
● Organisation and time management techniques
● Money management skills
● Workplace expectations guidance
● Personal presentation tips
● Support to work independently and stay motivated

Take charge of your future with a clear career path and the right support to help you on your journey!

To find out more about the SLES program, visit>> https://bit.ly/SeeDifferentlyEmploymentSevices

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#SeeDifferently #EmploymentServices #Career #JobHunting

Making an impact...

For 140 years, we've been providing meaningful employment opportunities for South Australians who are blind or vision impaired. Today, our Manufacturing and Packaging Services at Gilles Plains continues this legacy, offering a supportive and inclusive environment.

We currently have opportunities for those living with a disability in a variety of roles, such as assembling, packaging, and thermoforming at Gilles Plains for a minimum 2 days per week. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help us continue changing lives, we want to hear from you!

To find out more about what’s in store for these exciting roles, click here >> bit.ly/SeeDifferentlyManufacturingandPackaging

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Making an impact...

For 140 years, weve been providing meaningful employment opportunities for South Australians who are blind or vision impaired. Today, our Manufacturing and Packaging Services at Gilles Plains continues this legacy, offering a supportive and inclusive environment.

We currently have opportunities for those living with a disability in a variety of roles, such as assembling, packaging, and thermoforming at Gilles Plains for a minimum 2 days per week. If youre ready to take the next step in your career and help us continue changing lives, we want to hear from you! 

To find out more about what’s in store for these exciting roles, click here >> https://bit.ly/SeeDifferentlyManufacturingandPackaging

[Image Description: A man smiling at the camera while holding an orange show bag in his hand.]

#SeeDifferently #DisabilityInclusion #EmploymentOpportunities

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Well done l would be naughty if l had to pack Fruitchocks

Love the shirt and headwear!

Hi Tim Bell

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