Opinion pieces

Indigenous Australians experience vision loss at three times the rate of the non-Indigenous population, many with the added challenges of accessing health services in remote communities.

Since 2020, Vision Australia has worked to establish a strong presence and sustainable practice in Alice Springs, guided by the Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (Congress).

Living with blindness or low vision doesn’t have to be a barrier to people living independently at home.  

While there can be some challenges, there are a number of strategies and techniques that can help make the home accessible and safe.

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

This week we celebrate International Women’s Day with a special take over. Tess Herbert takes the reins and catches up with two women who are working to make the world a better place for all women with disabilities. 

Leeann is looking to give back to Vision Australia through the 100k Your Way fundraiser!

In 2008, Maysa Abouzeid learned blind judo is a Paralympic sport and she’s been involved with the sport ever since.

Talking Vision is Vision Australia Radio’s flagship program, discussing the latest news and issues from a blindness and low vision perspective. Sam is joined this week by Leeanne and Sarah from the Vision Australia Library, who tell us all about the latest events coming up, some new books library users can look forward to, and a new online video series encouraging viewers to get fit and active.

Applications for the LEAP Up 2023 program are now open!

Sam is joined this week by Jess Strudwick, the founder of Jess’ Choco Yum, who designs chocolate biscuits with braille designs.

Developed in collaboration with people who are blind or have low vision, Eone has reinvented the wristwatch for people of all abilities.

Cody is just one of several success stories in the LEAP Up program.