Guide dogs walk to Woy Woy

Guide dog users on the Central Coast participated in a 14km walk from Gosford to Woy Woy on Monday, April 18, as part of the Brisbane Water Challenge.

The Brisbane Water Challenge was established to coincide with International Guide Dog Day on April 27 to celebrate the independence of guide dog users in the community.

Guide Dogs Newcastle regional manager Mr John Payne said there was a need to reach out to the people who had deteriorating vision and were not seeking help.

"By seeking help sooner rather than later we can help reduce the incidence of accidents, falls and depression as a direct result of vision loss," he said.

Media Release, 29 Apr 2011 Sally Edgar, Guide Dogs NSW-ACT