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This week on Talking Vision: Steffan Nero blind cricket player br...

It’s a Talking Vision special this week as host Sam Colley speaks with opening batter for the Australian blind cricket team, Steffan Nero.

Bunnings teaches blind and low vision green thumbs a few gardenin...

Can’t see if your plant needs water? Just touch the soil. If it’s dry, give it a drink. These tactile tips were just some of the great lessons learnt at a blind and low vision specific DIY workshop at Bunnings’ Central Coast store in Tuggerah over the Queen’s birthday long weekend.

Paralympian Matt Formston is good as gold

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There’s no such thing as barriers, only obstacles. You can go around obstacles, but you don’t let them stop you. That’s the ethos that Vision Australia ambassador Matt Formston lives by.

Amelia dreams of being an artist

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Diagnosis 'No one wants to hear their child is different and there will be limits to what they can achieve, but that’s what we were told when Amelia was diagnosed with oculocutaneous albinism,’ says Laura, Amelia’s mum. Fearful parents. Children’s confidence undermined from day one. This is what we’re up against. How you can help We believe children who are blind or have low vision can achieve whatever they want. This Christmas, you could help a child like Amelia dream big. It doesn’t matter if their dream changes from one day to the next. What’s important is that they see a bright future for themselves. And, with your help, we will provide all the support they need to get there—from physiotherapists to occupational therapists. Courtney, Amelia’s occupational therapist says, ‘A lot of the children I work with are reluctant to try new things, but that soon changes.’ Please help a child like Amelia overcome the challenges that stand in their way and achieve their dreams. We started work with Amelia when she was just three months old. She’s now eight years old. We’ve seen her take her first steps, say her first words, and grow into an incredible little girl. At every stage, we’ve been there to help Laura and Daniel understand their daughter’s needs and how best to support her to achieve her next goal. Amelia has weekly sessions with Courtney at school to help her keep up with her classmates. Right now, there’s a huge focus on reading and writing, which is a challenge for Amelia. Like many children her age, Amelia loves to draw. For Amelia, there are additional challenges. Her low vision means she has to be very close to the page to see her work. Amelia used to dream of being a vet. More recently, she’s been inspired to be an artist. Having a dream gives Amelia something to work for. We encourage her to dream big, and will support her to achieve whatever she sets her heart on. With your support We can start working with a child and their family from the earliest opportunity. We can provide vital services like occupational therapy and physiotherapy. We can help a child grow in confidence and self-belief, so they don’t only dream big, they also achieve their goals, whatever they are.

The new and improved Vision Store!

Our Vision Store website has received a complete overhaul.

Alternate format production team helps nine-year old boy publish ...

At just nine-years-old, Jacob had already done what stays a pipe dream for many – write a book.

Sheila has been a "Good Listener" for 40 years, will you join her...

We're asking people to be "Good Listeners" during this year's Radiothon. Sheila has been listening for 40 years and could be our longest-running listener yet.

Alternate format production team make maps and artwork accessible...

Being able to analyse art is an essential part of some school subjects. However, if you are blind or have low vision, this can be a bit of a challenge. Eva, who had low vision since she was a toddler, has been able to find a solution to this thanks to the Vision Australia alternate format production team.

Why Star Wars is the blind community’s least favourite film

Putting it bluntly, it's two hours of sound effects and space politics.