Opinion pieces

Could you help young people who are blind or have low vision prepare for future employment? Vision Australia is currently on the hunt for volunteer mentors for its 2022 Careers Sampler on June 4 in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

The event helps connect young people who are blind or low vision with experts in various career paths, all sharing their own lived experience.

Offering a bit of constructive feedback on the latest audio described TV show, theatre performance or movie you watched could get you in the running to win an iPad.

In 2023, the Federal Government will introduce a new aged care program, Support from Home, replacing a number of current aged care funding streams including the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP).

Over the next 18 months you’ll start to hear more and more about the Federal Government’s new aged care program, Support at Home. While there is still much unknown about the program, it’s important to be aware that these changes are coming and how you can be part of influencing them.

However, living with blindness or low vision doesn’t have to be a barrier to a full, active and independent life. In an effort to highlight this, Vision Australia has recently launched their new book ‘Let’s Talk About Vision Loss’ featuring stories about some of their most inspiring clients to help shine a light on life after being diagnosed with a vision condition.  

Join us in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane and get hands-on with LEGO® Braille Bricks

Both Rhyce and Caren have vision loss. They met at work at Vision Australia and bonded over Caren’s surprisingly affectionate Seeing Eye Dog Reba.

As of May 2, 2022 we’re making some changes to our invoices to clarify how we invoice you for the preparation and follow-up that go into providing you with the personalised and specialist services you deserve.  

As of May 2, 2022 we’re making some changes to our invoices to clarify how we invoice your NDIS plan for the preparation and follow-up that go into providing you with the personalised and specialist services you deserve.