Beat the winter blues by exploring fascinating topics with like-minded people in our July special interest Telelink program. Grab yourself a hot drink, get comfy, and join us on Zoom for these engaging sessions tailored for adults who are blind or have low vision.
Program schedule
Monday, July 6, 2pm AEST (one off session)
About: Amazon Alexa Smart Speaker program: Transform your home and daily routine with Vision Australia’s Alexa Smart Speaker and Plug program - a practical, hands-on course designed to build confidence with voice-controlled technology. Over eight interactive online sessions, participants learn how to use an Alexa smart speaker to access information, stay connected, and manage everyday tasks using simple voice commands. With devices provided and installed at no cost, personalised one-on-one support, and guided installation, the program makes it easy to embrace smart home technology and gain greater independence, convenience, and control in daily life. This course is funded by the Commonwealth Home Support program (for clients aged 65 and over), meaning there is no cost to eligible participants.
Facilitators: Vision Australia Access Technology Specialist
Duration: 1 hour session
Delivery: Zoom
To register: [email protected]
Suitability: Attendees need to have access Zoom
Monday, July 13, 2pm AEST (one off session)
About: Introduction to AI course: Unlock the potential of artificial intelligence with Vision Australia’s Introduction to AI course - a practical, beginner-friendly program designed for people who are blind or have low vision. Delivered online over 10 engaging sessions, the course builds confidence with tools like ChatGPT, Seeing AI and Be My Eyes, showing how AI can support everyday tasks, improve independence, and enhance communication. With a strong focus on real-world applications, accessibility, and safe use, participants gain the skills to choose and use AI effectively to stay connected, informed, and in control of daily life.
Note: funding eligibility criteria will apply to enrol in this course, such as NDIS or My Aged Care: Commonwealth Home Support program and is subject to approval by your Plan or Case Manager.
Facilitator: Vision Australia Access Technology specialist
Duration: 1 hour session
Delivery: Zoom
To register: [email protected]
Suitability: need to have access Zoom
Tuesday, July 7, 14, 21 and 28 AEST (three sessions)
When: 11am AEST
About: Smart Steps for Staying Cyber- Safe: Scammers are professionals. Anyone can fall for a scam, and there is no shame in asking for help. During the 4-week interactive program we will cover the following themes:
- Week 1: Spot the Scam - Think before you act.
- Week 2: The Keys to the Kingdom (Passwords & Managers)
- Week 3: Safe Out and About (Public Wi-Fi & Hotspots) and
- Week 4: Your Digital Safety Net (Updates, 2FA, and Getting Help)
Facilitators: Vision Australia Access Technology Service Development Lead
Duration: 1 hour session
Delivery: Zoom
To register: [email protected]
Suitability: Attendees need to have access Zoom
Tuesday, July 7, 14, 21 and 28 AEST (four sessions)
When: 2pm AEST
About: CFA Home Fire Safety Awareness: Prevent, Detect, Escape - join us for this 4-part interactive program where we’ll discuss key themes for fire safety. These include Electrical fires, Heaters, Cooking, Smoking, Hoarding, Lithium-ion battery fires as well as Smoke alarms, home fire escape planning and much more.
Facilitator: Tim Marchinton, CFA Vic Community Engagement Officer
Duration: 1 hour session
Delivery: Zoom
To register: [email protected]
Wednesday July 8, 15 and 22 (three sessions)
When: 11am AEST
About: Vision Store: join us for the 3 sessions where we will cover the following themes - Daily Living and Independence showcasing practical products for home, organisation and everyday tasks, New and Emerging Technology such as Mirror Pad, Optaro and other new releases. Ray-Ban Meta AI featuring Ray-Ban smart glasses and other wearable solutions.
Facilitators: Vision Store Support team members
Delivery: Zoom
Register: [email protected]
Suitability: need to have access Zoom
Friday July 10, 17, 24 and 31
When: 11am AEST
About: Vision Australia Library: Celebratory Days in our Calendar
- Week 1 Valentines Day: we will cover Romantic fiction, everything from Romeo & Juliet to Little Women to The English Patient.
- Week 2 International Guide Dog Day: this will incorporate all animals, not just dogs. Charlotte’s Web, Watership Down, Animal Farm, Storm Boy, Life of Pi, Jonathon Livingston Seagull… any book with an animal!
- Week 3 Anzac Day: a wealth of biographies, autobiographies, non-fiction and historical fiction books. Books pertaining to any war – WW1, WW11, Vietnam, Korea, Afghanistan…
- Week 4 Halloween: we will discuss horror stories, supernatural novels, evil villains, anything vaguely scary. From Stephen King to Harry Potter.
Facilitators: Vision Australia Librarians
Delivery: Zoom
Register: [email protected]
Suitability: need to have access Zoom
