Opinion pieces

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

Proposed changes to Victoria’s disability parking permit scheme have been welcomed by Vision Australia, but the organisation believes further changes should be made to include more people from the blind and low vision community.

Every day, we are there to support people who are blind or have low vision to live the life they choose and achieve their goals, at home, in school and in their community.

A life-long car enthusiast, Alan was a prominent member of his local car club, and his Hot Rod was his pride and joy. ‘Car shows, long weekend drives with club members... I loved all of that.’

Little Harlow was just eight weeks old when her parents, Amana and Nick, began to suspect something was wrong with her eyesight.

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 on the show this week by Telelink volunteer coordinator Jordan Ashby to tell us all about the special interest webinars taking place via Zoom over three Mondays in mid to late January, all at 2pm AEDT.

This year, with a few exceptions, Vision Australia offices will be closed from 5pm Friday December 22, 2023 and will reopen on Monday January 8, 2024.

The Australian Government has shared some updates about their in-home support aged care program.

Lucy was born at just 34 weeks, and her vision was the last thing on her parents’ radar. But after she finally went home, her dad Aaron and mum Denise, realised there might be something wrong with her vision.

On behalf of the Australian blind and low vision community, Vision Australia and Blind Citizens Australia wish to pay tribute to the life and achievements and recognise the outstanding community contributions of Dr Kevin Murfitt OAM.