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Briony does 100K her way for Freddie  

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Briony is a mother of five who is doing the 100K Your Way challenge to raise funds to support people like her youngest son, Freddie.

22 May 2025

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World Glaucoma Week 2023: Lucy's story

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As part of World Glaucoma Week, Lucy's mother, Denise, shares her story with us.

22 May 2025

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Shashi returns to the workplace with help from Vision Australia

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After seven years of unemployment, Shashi is back in the workforce thanks to assistance from Vision Australia.

22 May 2025

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Maysa swaps art for martial arts

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In 2008, Maysa Abouzeid learned blind judo is a Paralympic sport and she’s been involved with the sport ever since.

22 May 2025

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Amazon Echo Dot helps Rhonda bake up a storm

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Like many people Rhonda was a bit unsure about learning to use new technology, but thanks to the right support her Amazon Echo Dot smart speaker has become invaluable.

22 May 2025

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Alexa helps Riri reconnect with her heritage

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Riri lives with glaucoma, and her vision is gradually deteriorating. But her Amazon Alexa not only gives her confidence in her ability to maintain her independence as her vision fades, but also helps her reconnect with her Greek heritage.

22 May 2025

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Gail Finds joy with Amazon’s Alexa

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Gail likes to cook, and with Amazon Alexa, her hobby has gotten a whole lot easier.

22 May 2025

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Jude's out and about with Vision Australia's help

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

22 May 2025

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Alan proves a catch as fishing volunteer

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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.

22 May 2025

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Vision Australia helps Daisy and Louisa prepare for the future

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

22 May 2025

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