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Alan proves a catch as fishing volunteer

Client Stories

A keen outdoors enthusiast and fisherman, Alan hasn’t let losing nearly all of his vision due to optic atrophy keep him from rugged terrain or choppy waters.

Vision Australia helps Daisy and Louisa prepare for the future

Client Stories

Soon after she was born, Daisy was diagnosed with optic nerve hypoplasia, a condition where the optic nerve never fully develops.

City of Melbourne tactile signage survey

City of Melbourne is investigating the current perception and usage of braille tactile street signage that is installed at intersections within the central city.

This week on Talking Vision: Commonwealth Games gold medalist Jes...

Talking Vision is Vision Australia Radio’s flagship program, discussing the latest news and issues from a blindness and low vision perspective. On this week’s episode, Sam speaks with athlete Jess Gallagher to celebrate her two gold medals in the para cycling program at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Hear This: Inspiration for Woman in the Library

Library

Sulari’s Gentill reveals what inspired her to write her latest literary thriller, The Woman in the Library

Ruby's planning to leap into the future

Client Stories

Vision Australia’s LEAP (Learn, Engage, Act, Perform) program has returned for another year, and young people aged 14 to 18 living with blindness or low vision are encouraged to participate.

This week on Talking Vision: Nicole Lee celebrates PWDA’s 40th bi...

On this week’s episode Sam speaks to Nicole Lee, board member of People with Disabilities Australia (PWDA), which is currently celebrating its 40th anniversary.

Vision Australia’s top 10 reads in July

Library

Members of the Vision Australia Library enjoyed a wide variety of books this July, with mysteries, thrillers, Australiana, non-fiction and biographies all proving popular. Check out the 10 most borrowed books below and you’ll understand why the Vision Australia Library’s huge catalogue is so popular!

Mayhem and murder at the library

Library

Dead bodies, secrets, madcap villagers, subterfuge and heroics are just some of the goings on that take place amongst the stacks in the library.