Big plans ahead
When it’s time to take your next step and tackle the adult world, we can help you get set up to succeed.
When it’s time to take your next step and tackle the adult world, we can help you get set up to succeed.
It’s all about laying the groundwork for adulthood. We want to empower you to live a rich, independent life. Working together to prepare for the future, learning strategies, and building support networks. Doing this as a teenager ensures that you'll step into adulthood feeling confident.
“Sadie has made me a lot faster around school.”
Real stories
Brisbane teenager Oliver Fanshawe is 14. He's legally blind which presents challenges getting around his high school campus.
Enter Sadie, a Seeing Eye Dog that has now made it much easier for Oliver to get to, and around his school.
"She’s made me a lot faster around the school," Oliver says. “She's built up my trust, at first I was a bit worried but then it was completely fine, she's been good."
Listen to Oliver’s storyHelp with everything from getting around to reading and writing.
From wearable devices to mobility canes to help you get around.
From smart readers to magnifiers that can read content aloud.
Giving you greater computer access by having the screen content read out to you.
Yes! Our team of professionals can help your child develop mobility skills and strategies for exploring new or unfamiliar environments. Gaining these skills are important steps towards independence for now as well as transitioning to adulthood.
Our team of experts work in partnership with you and your child to ensure your family understands your child's vision condition. We work with you to help proactively identify opportunities to support your child's learning and development so you feel confident in your conversations in education settings about your child's needs. We also facilitate a free online parent community where you can share your experiences and learn from others, as well as parent/guardian groups to provide an informal opportunity to meet other families, socialise and share or learn new skills such as making tactile books.
Services from Vision Australia incur a fee. There are several ways you can fund services, supports and products for your child. Vision Australia can support you every step of the way with your child's funding application. Speak with us on 1300 84 74 66 to find out more.