Opinion pieces

Vision Australia is committed to engaging with its clients and the parents and carers of clients at every level of the organisation, including through its client representative body known as the Client Reference Group.

Bibliotherapy is the practice of using literature and storytelling to positively effect wellbeing. Dr Susan McLaine is an international leader in the practice of bibliotherapy and has produced the podcasts exclusively for the library.

Stories have impact. Capture the minds of students in the classroom and teach inclusion.

Vision Australia CEO Ron Hooton spoke to NGV Magazine about our Dark Memory Lane installation as part of their Melbourne Now exhibition.

Talking Vision is Vision Australia Radio’s flagship program, discussing the latest news and issues from a blindness and low vision perspective.
On the program this week Sam is excited to be joined by blind chef, entrepreneur and Blind Australian of the Year award winner Craig Shanahan, the founder of Blind Chef Café in Penrith.

Vision Australia and Blind Sports Australia are thrilled to announce their support for the largest ever Australian Team of blind and low vision athletes participating in the 2023 International Blind Sporting Federation (IBSA) World Blind Games.

Talking Vision is Vision Australia Radio’s flagship program, discussing the latest news and issues from a blindness and low vision perspective.

On the show this week we have Sam and Erin Noblet, a husband and wife who recently started their own business, Tantalising Tours, which runs guided food and wine tours around the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula.

As a partnership between people who are blind, sighted or have low vision, Vision Australia understands the importance of acknowledging the invaluable contributions made by members of our community. 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.

Second book of Vision Australia’s ground-breaking Big Visions series brings the story of blind professional chef Craig Shanahan to life.