Aaron Chia, Chief Executive Officer of Guide Dogs SA/NT had a significant lightbulb moment when his mother-in-law lost 75 per cent of her sight in her 50s.  

“I truly realised the importance of the Guide Dogs organisation,” Chia says. “We enable people with low vision, blindness, and other specialised needs to retain their independence and continue to participate in life.”

For Chia, an added motivation is being extremely short-sighted. “I understand the privilege afforded by my ability to utilise vision correction,” he says. “Life would be very challenging without it.”

Guide Dogs, the chosen charity

In 2024, Guide Dogs SA/NT will partner with ANZIIF for its annual South Australian Charity Luncheon.

Chia, who has been at the helm of the Guide Dogs organisation based in South Australia for just over six and a half years, will speak at the event. 

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