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You're invited to Open Day at Guide Dogs Victoria! On Sunday 1 March 2009, Guide Dogs Victoria, Kew will open its doors once again for Open Day! For over 10 years, Guide Dogs Victoria's annual Open Day (proudly supported by Pedigree) has been entertaining kids and adults alike with a range of fun and educational experiences. Guide Dogs famous Open Day enables members of the public to get a behind the scenes look at how Guide Dogs are bred and trained to become the eyes and faithful companion of blind and vision impaired Victorians. The day, attended by over 13,000 people in 2008, offers live entertainment, gorgeous puppies and working dog demonstrations, food stalls, doggie products and more. Guide Dogs Victoria provides a range of mobility services to people who are blind or vision impaired, including Guide Dog Mobility, Children's Mobility and services for people whose vision loss results from an acquired brain injury such as stroke. With minimal government funding, Guide Dogs Victoria relies heavily on the generosity of Victorians to continue to provide services completely free of charge. Services are available across metropolitan and regional Victoria. Open Day Guide Dogs Victoria Chandler Highway, Kew (Melways Ref 45 B1). 10am-4pm - entry is via gold coin donation. Sorry, no pets allowed. Parking will be available at: Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre - 1 Yarra Boulevard, Kew Melway 45 A1 Amcor - Parkview Road, Fairfield Melway 31 B12 Earl Street Reserve - Earl Street, Kew Melway 45 C2/D2 A free shuttle bus service will run between these points throughout the course of the day For more information on Guide Dogs Victoria visit www.guidedogsvictoria.com.au or call 03 9854 4444 |