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Cash is still sometimes king. But only if you can access it easil...

In this opinion piece, Vision Australia Principal Digital Inclusion Consultant Leona Zumbo considers what she learned during a recent review of accessible ATMs and also looks at what we can expect for banking accessibility in the future.

Musician, author, cyclist and the Carols by Candlelight stage

To say Lorin Nicholson is an inspiration doesn’t do him justice. A loving husband, father to four children, an award-winning musician, best-selling author, compelling keynote speaker, record-breaking cyclist, experienced remedial therapist and successful businessman, Lorin has accomplished more in his 47 years than most would ever dream of.

Enjoy the benefits of running and walking

Majella Knobel, from Sydney’s Lower North Shore is an ambitious and driven career woman who is currently working as a Project Manager for Westpac.

A new support centre for vision services in Epping, Sydney

Vision Australia has opened a new support centre in Epping. Located at Suite 2a, Ground Floor, 3 Carlingford Road, Epping, the new location will bring improved services for Sydney residents living with vision loss in the northern parts of Sydney.

Behind the Scenes at Carols by Candlelight

Carols by Candlelight has been an Australian tradition for 77 years. On Christmas Eve families gather around the television, or visit the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne to watch well-known celebrities sing our favourite songs.But how much do you know about what goes on behind the scenes to put on the show?

Using your ears to hear

Imagine being able to learn information about your surroundings from sound. Similar to a system used by bats to help them find their prey in the dark, people who practice echolocation, or flash sonar, have developed an ability to use sound to help them navigate.

New Wollongong site opens its doors

Lord Mayor of Wollongong Councillor Gordon Bradbery helped officially open the new Wollongong site at 106 Market Street.

The many hats of Theresa Smith-Ruig

I am about to turn 38 and have been vision impaired since the age of 10 when I developed retinal detachments in both eyes. There was no reason for the retinal detachments – just one of those things. I only have light perception now and this has been the case for over 12 years.

Vision Australia’s Easter Egg Hunt is more than just chocolate

Vision Australia’s Easter Egg Hunt is always a cracking success, and those wanting to come along are urged to get in early as tickets go on sale on Tuesday. This will be the 14th Easter Egg Hunt

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