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White Cane Day
A crowd of more than 50 clients, staff, and supporters of Guide Dogs gathered on Thursday October 15 to take part in the first ever Independence Walk.
Dressed in blue, the participants walked quickly through the streets of Sydney for an hour using canes and technological aids like Miniguides and mobile phones with talking GPS; to demonstrate their mobility and independence.
The walk, held on International White Cane Day, aimed to convey to the community that people with impaired vision can be independent and confident travellers.
Foto Riesel Foto Rally
Photographers donned their running shoes on Saturday for one-day photography event, the Foto Riesel Foto Rally.
Participants were encouraged to explore their creativity and photographic skill while completing a series of spontaneous photographic challenges.
The rally started at 360 Kent Street and finished at The Australian Centre for Photography at Paddington. All finishing participants received a code which they can use to upload their images to the ACP site for the competition.
Participants can upload their pictures until October 31. The winners announcement will be held on November 15.
