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Nicholas has a bright future

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Cathy and her husband, Ben, were in shock when their 10-week-old baby was diagnosed with a rare eye condition. Nicholas has no sight in his right eye, and low vision in his left. Within weeks, Cathy could see her son was falling behind—he wasn’t holding his head up or rolling over. "I was desperate to help him, but I didn’t know what to do," says Cathy.

Miles Franklin award-winning books available through Vision Austr...

Library

In honour of the announcement of the prize’s 2022 shortlist of nominated books, the Vision Australia Library takes a look back at some of the proud highs and embarrassing lows of the award.  

This week on Talking Vision: Steffan Nero blind cricket player br...

It’s a Talking Vision special this week as host Sam Colley speaks with opening batter for the Australian blind cricket team, Steffan Nero.

Bunnings teaches blind and low vision green thumbs a few gardenin...

Can’t see if your plant needs water? Just touch the soil. If it’s dry, give it a drink. These tactile tips were just some of the great lessons learnt at a blind and low vision specific DIY workshop at Bunnings’ Central Coast store in Tuggerah over the Queen’s birthday long weekend.

Paralympian Matt Formston is good as gold

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There’s no such thing as barriers, only obstacles. You can go around obstacles, but you don’t let them stop you. That’s the ethos that Vision Australia ambassador Matt Formston lives by.

Amelia dreams of being an artist

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Diagnosis 'No one wants to hear their child is different and there will be limits to what they can achieve, but that’s what we were told when Amelia was diagnosed with oculocutaneous albinism,’ says Laura, Amelia’s mum. Fearful parents. Children’s confidence undermined from day one. This is what we’re up against. How you can help We believe children who are blind or have low vision can achieve whatever they want. This Christmas, you could help a child like Amelia dream big. It doesn’t matter if their dream changes from one day to the next. What’s important is that they see a bright future for themselves. And, with your help, we will provide all the support they need to get there—from physiotherapists to occupational therapists. Courtney, Amelia’s occupational therapist says, ‘A lot of the children I work with are reluctant to try new things, but that soon changes.’ Please help a child like Amelia overcome the challenges that stand in their way and achieve their dreams. We started work with Amelia when she was just three months old. She’s now eight years old. We’ve seen her take her first steps, say her first words, and grow into an incredible little girl. At every stage, we’ve been there to help Laura and Daniel understand their daughter’s needs and how best to support her to achieve her next goal. Amelia has weekly sessions with Courtney at school to help her keep up with her classmates. Right now, there’s a huge focus on reading and writing, which is a challenge for Amelia. Like many children her age, Amelia loves to draw. For Amelia, there are additional challenges. Her low vision means she has to be very close to the page to see her work. Amelia used to dream of being a vet. More recently, she’s been inspired to be an artist. Having a dream gives Amelia something to work for. We encourage her to dream big, and will support her to achieve whatever she sets her heart on. With your support We can start working with a child and their family from the earliest opportunity. We can provide vital services like occupational therapy and physiotherapy. We can help a child grow in confidence and self-belief, so they don’t only dream big, they also achieve their goals, whatever they are.

The new and improved Vision Store!

Our Vision Store website has received a complete overhaul.

Alternate format production team helps nine-year old boy publish ...

At just nine-years-old, Jacob had already done what stays a pipe dream for many – write a book.

Sheila has been a "Good Listener" for 40 years, will you join her...

We're asking people to be "Good Listeners" during this year's Radiothon. Sheila has been listening for 40 years and could be our longest-running listener yet.