Opinion pieces

Are you blind or have low vision and starting out in your career? Have you completed a Diploma level or higher in the last four years?
Would you benefit from a boost into the workforce? If so, you are eligible for this 12 month opportunity in Vision Australia’s Career Start program.

Foodies who are blind or have low vision are being encouraged to get their best summer recipes translated into accessible formats as the weather warms up.

The time, energy and support Heith Mackay-Cruise has given to Vision Australia was acknowledged with a Vision Australia Award at the 2020 Annual General Meeting.

Jane Britt’s years of working as an advocate for people who are blind or have low vision has led to her being presented with a Vision Australia Award at the 2020 Annual General Meeting.

Nikki Hind is Australia’s first blind fashion designer and one of the recipients of a 2020 Vision Australia Award.

After seven years on the Vision Australia Board, Sara Watts was honoured with a Vision Australia Award at the organisation's 2020 Annual General Meeting.

A historic milestone has been reached in Australia, with all denominations of Australian banknotes now accessible to people who are blind or have low vision.

Vision Australia Radio has been named as finalists for four awards at the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) 2020 Community Radio Awards.

As Victoria begins to move to a new COVID normal way of operating, we wanted to update you on what this means for Vision Australia. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, our priority has been the health and safety of our clients, workforce and the wider community. Now, as government restrictions begin to ease across Victoria, we’re excited to make it easier for you to receive specialist support from Vision Australia.

As Vision Australia celebrates 40 years since the introduction of its telephone based group program Telelink, founder Jennifer Gibbons reflects on the progress it has made over the years.