From friends to family members
You might be a parent, a grandparent, a sibling or someone’s child. A friend, a neighbour or a community member.
No matter your relationship, supporting someone in their vision loss means you are making a difference.
Receiving a vision loss diagnosis can be hard, and often leads to a big and sudden change in someone’s life.
It can also be difficult for you to know how you can best help them or where you can find further help for the person you’re supporting.
We've created a guide for you
We know that many family members and supporters can become overwhelmed by the amount of information that they receive while dealing with a vision loss diagnosis.
Working with people just like you, we have developed "A guide to sharing the adjustment to vision loss” that includes ways to adapt inside and outside of your home, the signs of struggle to look out for, and available funding options.
Download the guide here
How can you help the person you’re supporting?
Whether someone has recently been diagnosed or has been living with vision loss for a longer period of time, there are a range of ways you can offer different kinds of support.
Navigating the emotional impact of a diagnosis
Vision loss can impact many people in different ways.
Having the conversations around a diagnosis
Adjusting to a new way of living can be difficult, but it is possible.
Learning from people with lived experience
Shared experiences can be a great source of support.
Asking the right questions
Knowing what to ask health care professionals can be tricky, so we have created a list of questions to help guide you during these appointments. This includes understanding the diagnosis, the treatment options available and the technology that can help the person you are supporting.
Read here
Where are our clinics?
We’re a national organisation that supports clients in locations across the country. Find a Vision Australia centre near you today.