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Special nod to oldest Vision Australia staff member at AGM

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Ninety-five and still working to this day, Vision Australia staff member Dorothy Hamilton receives a recognition award for her service.

Daisy takes steps towards independence

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When Daisy was just a few weeks old, her mum Louisa noticed her eyes weren’t focusing properly. Daisy was diagnosed with optic nerve hypoplasia, and nystagmus, a condition that causes involuntary movement of the eye.

LEAPing into the workplace: Madison is hired

Students in the LEAP program have been attending mock interviews with the Vision Australia leadership team.

A day at Microsoft for young Vision Australia clients

A group of young Vision Australia clients recently visited Microsoft's Brisbane office to explore the future of accessibility and inclusion.

Video: Guiding someone who is blind or has low vision

Join Brittnee as she teaches you how to guide someone who is blind or has low vision.

This week on Talking Vision: Celebrating White Cane Day

As a white cane user since she was 5, Tess speaks highly of what having a cane has meant for her mobility and independence from a very young age.

Voting guide - Victorian State Election

Information on how to vote in the Victorian State election if you're blind or have low vision.

45 Seeing Eye Dogs pups need homes by Christmas

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Low vision artists wow in annual Vision Australia calendar compet...

From a smiling Balinese macaque, to a colourful sunrise at Uluru: memories and life experiences fill the 2023 Vision Australia Calendar and diary. The large print and braille calendars and diary are on sale now, featuring the artwork of fifteen artists who are blind or have low vision. Adorning the cover and featured in the month of January, Canberra artist Bill Arthur says his 2021 trip to the Northern Territory captured his heart. “I took a dawn tour of Uluru and as the sun’s rays first touched the eastern sides of the rock, I took some photos,” he said. “I based my painting on those photos, and noticed the bright colours used by the indigenous artists of the area.” Photo: William Arthur's colourful painting of Uluru at dawn, on the cover of the 2023 Vision Australia artwork calendar.  Born with bi-lateral optic atrophy of the optic nerve, Bill avoids painting with extremely fine details, which helps make a characteristic style. “Sometimes you need to stand well back so the brush strokes come together.” At seven years old, Henry Rademaker is the youngest artist featured in this year’s calendar. Featuring in the month of June, Henry’s piece called ‘Blooms’ is inspired by the Vincent van Gogh masterpiece, Flowers. Henry’s passion for art has been stoked by his nan as they often create pieces focused on nature, animals and portraits. The competition judge and Vision Australia general manager for commercial services, Michael Linke, says the calendar is a wonderful platform to showcase the genuine talent of artists with low vision. “The artists prove that being blind or having low vision doesn’t stop creativity,” he said. Each winning entry receives a $300 gift card and their artwork featured in our printed calendar and diary. Full list of featured artists: Angela Lois Morrissey, 43 VIC Betty Debonam, 88 TAS Evie Stewart, 10 QLD Helen Jones, 84 NSW Henry Rademaker, 7 VIC James Christie, 23 NSW John Stemp, 82 NSW Jolanta Skawinski, 63 ACT Margaret Deacon, 83 NSW Marjorie Peterkin, 72 WA Sophie Weaver, 12 NSW Teena Madelaine, 54 NSW Virginia Pahuru, 29 NSW William Arthur, 71 ACT Yvonne Ransley, 82 QLD The 2023 Vision Australia diary and calendars are available for purchase online now or in store at all Vision Australia shops.