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Makeup advice for the blind and low vision community

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Makeup is an important part of life for many women and can be a powerful tool in allowing them to express themselves and build their self-confidence. 

Labor makes major audio description commitment

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Vision Australia has welcomed the Labor Party's commitment to introducing audio description on the ABC and SBS through an election commitment to increase funding the two public broadcasters.

Vision Australia letter to Hon Michael McCormack MP on electric v...

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Vision Australia has again written to Minister for Infrastructure,Transport and Regional Development Hon Michael McCormack MP to ask if minimum sound requirements for electric vehicles are a government priority.

Norma is getting her life back on track

For almost 30 years, Norma lived with the knowledge that she would lose her vision to glaucoma.

Library loan times increasing

Vision Australia Library clients will now get to enjoy loaned audio books and download braille books for six months, and increase on the current two month loan time, from May 6 2019.

Accessible information about the 2019 federal election

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There will be a federal election on Saturday 18 May 2019.

How to disclose blindness or low vision to an employer

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For people who are blind or have low vision, having the initial discussion about their vision with an employer can often create feelings of confusion and anxiety.

Public letter to Queensland Government: extend essential disabili...

Fourteen peak bodies and disability organisations have released a public letter appealing to Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey to extend the Queensland Taxi Subsidy Scheme (TSS) for NDIS participants.

Playgroup opens for Gold Coast children who are blind or have low...

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Parents and carers of children who are blind or have low vision have been encouraged to take part in a new playgroup offered by Vision Australia.