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A new vision for improving indigenous eye health
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A new partnership between two Mildura health services will ensure the local Aboriginal community has better access to eye care specialists and support. Vision Australia began offering eye health checks through the Mildura Base Hospital Aboriginal Health Unit (AHU) in April. An orthoptist is available once a month to see indigenous patients who have poor vision and eye conditions, prioritising those who are on dialysis.
Talking Vision: NAIDOC Week special edition
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To mark NAIDOC Week, which celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, we’ve got a special edition of Talking Vision.
Assistive technology helping with study
A cutting edge piece of assistive technology has ensured a young woman with low vision in Perth can make the most of her studies and share a precious family moment.
Hiring somebody who is blind or has low vision
People from the blind and low vision community are no different from their sighted peers in that they make passionate, committed and efficient employees.
Talking Vision: Vision Australia Awards, tech talk and more
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Each year people who have made a significant contribution to the blind and low vision community are recognised through the Vision Australia Awards.
Increased access to alternate formats
People with print disabilities will have access to more books and documents in alternative formats, thanks to important reforms to the Copyright Act 1968 passed by the Australian Government last week.
Survey on pedestrian safety
Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC), in conjunction with Vision Australia, are working to explore and understand the impact of silent cars and bicycles on people who are blind or have low vision.
Employment support helps Grant through his career change
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When Grant Uther first reached out to Vision Australia, he wasn’t seeking assistance with employment support, but ultimately that’s how the not-for-profit organisation ended up helping.
Magic in the Dark competition winners
Congratulations to the five winners of the Magic in the Dark competition.