Guide Dogs WA

Australia’s next Census is on Tuesday 11 August 2026.

Census data helps governments and not-for-profits make important decisions about local services for our community.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics is currently accepting applications for Community Field Officers! Community Field Officers support people from all cultures and communities to complete their Census form. They provide information about the Census and help people in-person to complete their form.

They are looking for a range of people with lived experience and experience working with:

· People living with disability
· People experiencing homelessness
· Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
· People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
· Youth and older Australians

These jobs are temporary, flexible and close to home, and suit a variety of schedules.

If you are interested in applying, please go to census.abs.gov.au/jobs for more information.

Earlier this week, we went out to PwC Australia in Perth for a visit. While we were there, we were lucky enough to be joined by PwC Australia's CEO, Kevin Burrowes.

PwC have been long-time supporters of Guide Dogs WA, and it's always great to get to tell them what we've been up to. And, of course, our superstar Ambassador dogs - Greg and Zuma, always steal the show!

This visit was organised by PwC Perth's Ability network, an employee-led community within PwC Australia, dedicated to supporting staff with disabilities.

If your organisation would like to find out more about a visit, please reach out to us at: [email protected]

Our latest PawPrints is out.

Inside, you’ll find stories of programs and initiatives changing lives every day — designed with a fresh new look to better reflect the work we do and the impact we’re making across Western Australia and Tasmania.

Meet our 200th pup, Nero, plus other new arrivals, and find out interesting facts about our breeding program. Learn about the transformative impact a companion dog is making on one family; see highlights from International Guide Dog Day celebrations, and more.

Click on the link to read our latest edition: https://bit.ly/4x7LutY

On Friday night, our incredible volunteers and staff from Guide Dogs WA and VisAbility joined fellow community groups at the Town of Victoria Park Volunteer Sundowner.
A perfect way to close out National Volunteer Week, the evening was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the people who give their time, care and energy to strengthen our community.
While we didn’t take home an award this year, we’re so proud to have been nominated alongside so many inspiring individuals and organisations making a difference every day.
It was a fantastic evening connecting, celebrating and recognising the everyday heroes who make our community stronger.
Thank you to the Town of Victoria Park for hosting such a meaningful event — and to our volunteers, we couldn’t do what we do without you.