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New technology helps Laurinda live life to the full
Vision Australia
Forty-four year old, Laurinda Martin, from Mount Warrigal is legally blind, but thanks to the latest technology, and expert training from Vision Australia, she doesn’t let her vision impairment slow her down.
Supporting research into social inclusion for people with a disab...
Government News
Vision Australia supports valuable research into the social inclusion of people with a disability. This research is being carried out by Scope Victoria, who provide a range of disability services, including accommodation and respite care, across Victoria.
Facebook Granny stays connected
Vision Australia
Two years ago, 73 year old Marilyn Pursche from Albury, was devastated when she lost her eyesight overnight. Now, she attends a weekly technology training group at Vision Australia’s Albury centre on Olive Street and keeps in touch with friends and family via Facebook.
iPad helps Patricia stay connected
Vision Australia
Thanks to an iPad and some training from Vision Australia Argentinian born Patricia Cardozo, 61, from Southport is able to connect with friends and family from overseas.
Exhibition showcases latest technology
Vision Australia
Four years ago, sixty two year old Bruce Blackshaw from Croydon Park, was devastated when he lost his eyesight overnight. The then TAFE head teacher had a form of optic neuropathy known as Non-Arteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION). Now he attends Vision Australia's Texpo annually to keep up to date with the latest technology.
Innovative online book player makes a big difference
Vision Australia
Although she has very poor vision, thanks to an innovative Online talking book player developed by Vision Australia, Lesley McEwan, 60 from Willoughby reads more than sixteen books per month.
Cinema improves access for patrons who are blind
Vision Australia
On Wednesday 10 September, at Hoyts Cinema in Woden, ACT is hosted a special movie session of “The Hundred-Foot Journey” to enable local people who are blind or have low vision to experience an AD movie. A similar event was held at Events Cinema in Burwood, NSW on 1 September.
New graduate scores top role
Vision Australia
Deva is a newly graduated Seeing Eye Dog with a highflying job. She works with Sydney based criminal lawyer, Vaughan Roles, 39, and is a regular attendee at Parramatta local court.
A great day at the Swisse Color Run Sydney
Fundraising & Volunteering
On Sunday 24th August, Sydney’s Centennial Park was host to the Swisse Color Run.