Opinion pieces

The time of 3G is ending, and these networks will soon become a part of history. Starting August 31, 2024, all mobile phones in Australia must be compatible with the 4G network.

After more than a decade of dedicated service to Vision Australia and the wider blind and low vision community, Vision Australia CEO Ron Hooton has announced his decision to step down from the role

Recent changes to scooter regulations in South Australia have sparked significant discussion and concern, particularly among advocacy groups for those who are blind or have low vision.

The Big Purple Phone is an easy-to-use Australian smartphone with simple functionality and big buttons designed to make connecting with loved ones easy.

Glory Smith, who is blind, loved the independence of living at home but when aging presented additional challenges, she decided she needed more help.  

The Vision Australia Awards were handed out for the first time at our 2006 Annual General Meeting. They were created as a means of identifying, celebrating and thanking those generous organisations and individuals who give of their time and resources to support our work.

The Vision Australia Library has a range of fiction and non-fiction books by Indigenous authors. We encourage our members to explore our collection during NAIDOC Week and enjoy the work of some of Australia’s talented Indigenous authors.

In 2004 Vision Australia became Australia's first national blindness agency, following the merger of a number of different organisations. To mark that anniversary, current Chair Bill Jolley shares his thoughts on the past and future of Vision Australia.

The Vision Australia Townsville office will be temporarily closed to the public from 5pm Friday, June 28 and re-open from 9am Monday, July 15.

Sister Helen Clifton Merrin has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for her outstanding contributions to special needs education and the Catholic Church in Australia.