The Discovery Centre is Australia's first interactive vision and hearing education centre. There are nine innovative and interactive exhibits which take visitors through a selection of experiences and activities, simulating life with a vision or hearing impairment.
The following activities will give students a better understanding of how life would be affected by a vision and/or hearing loss...
- Using vision loss simulation glasses to play basketball and catch public transport
- Walking with a white cane and assisting a person with a vision impairment correctly as a sighted guide
- Learning about how Guide Dogs SA/NT select, train and match a Guide Dog to a recipient
- Gain an understanding of how Braille assists people with a vision impairment to communicate effectively
- Test sounds to develop an understanding of safe listening levels.
Where possible, students will also meet one of our special dogs in training. (*Subject to availability.*)
**Ages** Year levels 3-8
**Tour times** Monday - Friday during school terms (also available to OSHC groups during school holidays).
Two sessions per day between 9.30am and 2.30pm. Exact times to suit individual needs.
**Duration** 90 minutes
**Cost** $5.00 per student. Teachers and accompanying adults free of charge. Minimum charge of $60 per group.
**Numbers** We can cater for up to 36 students.
**Australian curriculum** General capabilities: Personal and social capability, ethical behaviour and critical and creative thinking.
**Bookings essential** Phone Alison on 8203 8349, email info@guidedogs.org.au or complete the online booking form at www.guidedogs.org.au/discovery-centre
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