GDV Disability Support Worker Training_Oct 2024

Guide Dogs Victoria is offering upskilling to Disability Support Workers and Carers. 

Learn the practicalities that can help a Support Worker provide the highest standard of care to a person with vision loss.

Topics covered in the training include:

• Learn the most common causes of vision loss and the functional challenges associated with vision loss
• How to meet, greet and interact with a person who has vision loss
• Learn what is important with Guide Dog etiquette
• How to provide social and practical support when eating out
• Human Guide training
• Communication Myth Busting
• Opportunity for Puppy cuddles