From Aristotle to Austen the way we view the world is shaped by the works of great authors. It’s easy to associate writing with the visual act of putting pen to paper, but across history some of the most culturally important writers have been blind or had low vision.
The increase of electric and hybrid cars on Australian roads is putting pedestrians at significant risk, particularly people who are blind or have low vision, new research has found.
The Wentworth by-election will be held on Saturday 20 October 2018.
A sonar smart-band specifically designed to help people who are blind or have low vision navigate obstacles is now available for sale in Australia.
We are excited to announce that our beautiful Vision Australia 2019 Calendars and Diary are now available for purchase. Get your orders in early and be ready for 2019 in an organised fashion!
Kylie Forth is determined to get to the blind match racing world championship. She led the team to a world championship four years ago.
For the Longman by-election, voters who are blind or have low vision have the option to cast their vote by telephone.
Showbiz legend Pete Smith will host a Dinner in the Dark charity event for Vision Australia's Dandenong centre.
Renowned international vision scientist Professor Frank Werblin and low vision pioneer Tom Perski recently visited Australia to highlight new technology that’s not only bringing back sight to people with low vision, but ‘bringing back life’.
It’s an orientation and mobility technique that is growing in popularity and Daniel Kish believes echolocation has huge potential to improve the lives of people who are blind or have low vision.