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  • A Helpful Voice
    Mrs Libby Dickeson of Lake Macquarie describes herself as a ‘typical retiree’ but those she has assisted at Vision Australia, Newcastle, for the past 20 years know Libby is far from typical.
  • Helen Volunteers for smiles
    Long time Gosford resident Helen Murray volunteers with Vision Australia because she loves to give and receive smiles.
  • Vision Australia helps to build futures
    Shelley Heaton recently completed a Certificate II in Warehousing and Logistics. This achievement, the result of hard work, collaboration and a strong will to succeed is more remarkable given Shelley is legally blind.
  • Shavir has designs for the future
    Twenty year old Shavir Harrysunker from Croydon Park recently participated in Vision Australia's Pre Employment Program in Enfield.
  • John gains confidence to get the job done
    John Beale from Lane Cove has been looking for work for a long time but with the help of Vision Australia’s Employment Services he has developed a greater confidence.
  • Five talking newspapers transition to digital format
    An additional five local newspapers who have been working with Vision Australia to produce a talking version of their publication will transition to a digital format.
  • Blindness sector congratulates the Government on NDIS amendments
    The blindness community welcomes the Federal Government’s decision to amend the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Bill – effectively guaranteeing that those who join the scheme early in life will continue to receive disability support after they turn 65 years.
  • Vision Australia in Albury opens its doors during Seniors Week
    Vision Australia Albury will once again celebrate NSW Seniors Week by holding an Adaptive Technology Texpo on 21 March 2013.
  • Six local newspapers transition to digital format
    This week, six local newspapers who have been working with Vision Australia to produce a talking version of their publication will transition to a digital format.
  • Living in a Sensory World Yarra Ranges Regional Museum
    Two new exhibitions at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum will showcase the achievements of people who are blind or have low vision.