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Kayci makes a splash in the pool and in the saddle
Vision Australia
BAIRNSDALE'S Kayci Westwood is a sports star that lets nothing stand in her way. Kayci, 26, who has low vision, has learned to travel to Melbourne on her own with support from Vision Australia, using a long white cane to help her to navigate safely. She has nystagmus, a condition that causes rapid involuntary movements in her eyes, and is triggered by the abnormal function of the part of her brain that controls eye movement.
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Victorian economic participation plan
Vision Australia
Recently, the Victorian Government released the Victorian economic participation plan for people with disability 2018-2020. Included in the plan is the commitment to develop a Victorian public service employment action plan that will include the first ever disability employment target of 6% by 2020, increasing to 12% by 2025.
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Vision Australia Bendigo Easter Egg Hunt is choc full of fun
Vision Australia
One of Vision Australia's biggest annual fundraisers just got twice as big. The Vision Australia Bendigo Easter Egg Hunt, a much loved family event held in conjunction with the Bendigo Easter Festival for the past 15 years, is normally held on Good Friday.
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Vision Australia set to expand specialist blindness and low visio...
Vision Australia
Access to specialist blindness and low vision support services is set to be made easier for Toowoomba residents, with Vision Australia set to expand its presence in the region.
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Increased support on offer for Illawarra's blind and low vision c...
Vision Australia
The Illawarra's blind and low vision community is set to be better supported, with Vision Australia increasing its presence in the region.
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Speech pathology a vital part of Vision Australia's support for p...
Vision Australia
Children who are blind or have low vision can face challenges when it comes to developing communication and other social skills alongside their peers, which makes the work of Vision Australia's paediatric service providers extremely important.
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Access appraisal: building a fairer, more accessible future
Vision Australia
Vision Australia is best known for its services to the blind and low vision community, but its access appraisal team is available to help to design and construct buildings that are accessible to people with disabilities of all kinds.
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Ba Huynh Pham's story
Vision Australia
Ba Huynh Pham's vision loss ended his career as a dentist, but with support from Vision Australia, he's channelling his energy and creativity into his family and community.
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New way to vote in South Australian state election
Vision Australia
Voters who are blind or have low vision will for the first time be able to vote unassisted at next month's South Australian state election. The Electoral Commission of South Australia is offering VoteAssist, a service enabling South Australians who are blind or have low vision to vote independently, for the first time through the use of special computer software.