David Woodbridge from Vision Australia recently created this short piece to help inform a group on how Apple products assist himself and his family in daily tasks.
Join the Sights Set on China Trek 2013 to help raise funds for vital equipment and training that will enable people who are blind or have low vision, to live their lives to the full.
The Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) has applied adult stem cells to a specially designed contact lens to help restore vision to damaged corneas.
The Nundah Low Vision Support Local Client Group celebrated its 21st birthday with a luncheon at the Geebung-Zillmere RSL Club recently. Approximately 20 members enjoyed dessert and a chat with their fellow long-time members.
We are pleased to announce the successful registration of our latest Local Client Group. The Fairfield-Liverpool VIP Group registered with the CRC Secretariat in February 2012. They meet at Smithfield RSL on the first Tuesday of each month at 10.30am and will be participating in the Consultative Framework through Regional Client Committee 3.
The Vision Australia Enfield and Kooyong offices were buzzing this month with lively conversation and activity as Regional Client Representatives from all points of Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria met to participate in Regional Client Committee meetings and professional development workshops.
At an impromptu ceremony at Vision Australia's Belmont office, Robert McGill, presented a $50,000 donation to Vision Australia's Children's Services.
Vision Australia will soon be bidding adieu to one of our most skilled, versatile and longest-serving narrators. Tony Porter - a familiar face around Audio Production and a familiar voice to many of our clients - will be moving to the Gippsland Lakes at the end of 2011 to enjoy a well-earned retirement.
Many of us take our independence for granted. The ability to go for a walk and grab some milk or to jump on a train to go to the footy is easy for the majority of us. For others, this is an experience that can be very difficult and at times impossible.