Opinion pieces

Jude Welsh lost her vision unexpectedly in 1999 as the result of an accident that damaged her optic nerves.

Minister for the NDIS, the Honourable Bill Shorten MP, held open discussions with Vision Australia and toured our Seeing Eye Dog training facility in Kensington on Wednesday August 31.

A keen outdoors enthusiast and fisherman, Alan hasn’t let losing nearly all of his vision due to optic atrophy keep him from rugged terrain or choppy waters.

Soon after she was born, Daisy was diagnosed with optic nerve hypoplasia, a condition where the optic nerve never fully develops.

City of Melbourne is investigating the current perception and usage of braille tactile street signage that is installed at intersections within the central city.

Talking Vision is Vision Australia Radio’s flagship program, discussing the latest news and issues from a blindness and low vision perspective. On this week’s episode, Sam speaks with athlete Jess Gallagher to celebrate her two gold medals in the para cycling program at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Sulari’s Gentill reveals what inspired her to write her latest literary thriller, The Woman in the Library

Vision Australia’s LEAP (Learn, Engage, Act, Perform) program has returned for another year, and young people aged 14 to 18 living with blindness or low vision are encouraged to participate.

On this week’s episode Sam speaks to Nicole Lee, board member of People with Disabilities Australia (PWDA), which is currently celebrating its 40th anniversary.

Members of the Vision Australia Library enjoyed a wide variety of books this July, with mysteries, thrillers, Australiana, non-fiction and biographies all proving popular. Check out the 10 most borrowed books below and you’ll understand why the Vision Australia Library’s huge catalogue is so popular!