Opinion pieces

Following the Stella Prize shortlist announcements for 2022, the library has put together a list of some of the winning and shortlisted titles available in the library for you to enjoy. All of the books are a brilliant testament to the diverse writing talent of Australian women writers.

Speaking to Vision Australia Radio’s Studio 1, Phillip Murphy became an American music sensation after appearing on American idol in 2021.

All NDIS participants will now have access to the My NDIS mobile app to see their budget and claims history as the agency boosts its coverage.

Just in time for Mother’s Day on May 8, Vision Australia tech guru David Woodbridge has listed his favourite gift ideas for mums who are blind or have low vision.

Hau-test-Increased access to support is now available for older people in Darwin and the surrounding regions as leading blindness and low vision service provider Vision Australia expands its operations into the Nort

Could you help young people who are blind or have low vision prepare for future employment? Vision Australia is currently on the hunt for volunteer mentors for its 2022 Careers Sampler on June 4 in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

The event helps connect young people who are blind or low vision with experts in various career paths, all sharing their own lived experience.

Offering a bit of constructive feedback on the latest audio described TV show, theatre performance or movie you watched could get you in the running to win an iPad.

In 2023, the Federal Government will introduce a new aged care program, Support from Home, replacing a number of current aged care funding streams including the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP).

Over the next 18 months you’ll start to hear more and more about the Federal Government’s new aged care program, Support at Home. While there is still much unknown about the program, it’s important to be aware that these changes are coming and how you can be part of influencing them.