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Vision Australia provides Light Rail confidence boost for people who are blind or have low vision

Vision Australia, in conjunction with the newly-launched Gold Coast Light Rail, are holding an orientation session for people who are blind or have low vision on Thursday, August 7.

Women's Pamper Day, a huge sucess

Sixteen women who are blind or have low vision attended Vision Australia in Sydney to learn about women’s health and well-being, fashion, make-up and relaxation.

Growing up with a vision impairment can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to define someone

Growing up with a vision impairment can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to define someone.

Vision Australia prepares people who are blind or have low vision with point-of-sale terminal change

Differing tactile features and layouts of keypads are among the concerns for people who are blind or have low vision when Personal Identification Numbers (PINS) instead of signatures for authentication of most credit cards and debit cards become mandatory from August 1.

Vision Australia reveals new site for Bendigo

Vision Australia has today announced it will soon be joining Bendigo’s new medical precinct on Bridge Rd, a move that will make it easier for the blindness and low vision community to access services.

Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre to visit Vision Australia Melbourne

Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre staff members are coming to the Kensington office of Vision Australia to assist future further education students who are blind or have low vision with their VTAC applications, including Special Entry Access Scheme and Scholarship applications for study in 2015.

Road and pedestrian campaign launched

An animation campaign called “I might not see you” has been released today to help make roads and footpaths safer for people with vision impairment.

Amanda Vanstone announced as new Chair of Vision 2020 Australia

Vision 2020 Australia is proud to announce the election of the Hon Amanda Vanstone as Chair of Vision 2020 Australia. Ms Vanstone was elected at last night’s Board Meeting in Melbourne.

New co-opted Board appointment

Vision Australia’s Board of directors, unanimously agreed to co-opt Bill Jolley as an independent board member at its meeting on 26 June 2014.

Blindness is no barrier for Bindi

Even though Bindi Bailey of Melbourne lost her sight at the age of 7, it hasn’t stopped the mother-of-two from using saws and sanding machines to make her loved ones wooden creations such as tables, chairs and park benches.

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