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Working together to produce the best of the best

A recent meeting between staff members of Seeing Eye Dogs and the Australian Border Force results in positive outcomes for both organisations.

Wanda's life-changing NDIS experience

For 63-year-old Wanda Egerton, joining the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has had a profound impact on her life. Wanda, blind from birth, has seen many changes to the disability sector over the decades she’s been connected with Vision Australia and RVIB. But since the introduction of the NDIS, things have never been better.

Vision Australia highlights print access as part of National Simu...

Vision Australia has highlighted the multiple ways children who live with blindness or low vision or any other print disability are able to access written material as part of a national literacy initiative.

Knowing your inner voice

Do you struggle with procrastination or self-sabotage, possibly because of a lack of self-love and self-belief?

Tiana LEAPs into a promising career through Vision Australia

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Vision Australia’s Learn Engage Act Perform (LEAP) is designed to help young people aged 14-17, and sees them working with their service provider and as a group via webinar once a month. Tiana Offord (15) couldn’t be happier with the program and how it’s helping her reach her goals.

Adele celebrates turning 100 with friends and fellow volunteers

Adele, a valued member of the volunteer community, recently celebrated her 100th with a party organised by the various groups that she volunteers time to.

Update to white cane distribution policy

With the roll out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) nearly complete, Vision Australia has updated its white cane distribution policy.

White canes available from Vision Australia

The white cane is one of many mobility aids used by people of all ages who are blind or have low vision.

Navigating the job search: Advice for people who are blind or hav...

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Employer attitudes and inaccessible workplaces can pose a challenge to people who are blind or have low vision, but navigating the job search process can also prove difficult.