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Expressions of interest open for LEAP 2020
The LEAP (Learn Engage, Act, Perform) leadership program has been specifically designed for young people aged between 14 – 18 years to them to develop skills that will help them to set and achieve their goals and get the best vocational outcome.
Audio description to appear on Australian free-to-air TV
Vision Australia welcomes the news that audio description will be available on ABC and SBS TV programs by July 2020.
Vision Australia supports Wollongong Council in accessible playgr...
A Wollongong playground has been made more accessible and inclusive to people who are blind or have low vision thanks to a new braille sign.
International Volunteer Day 2019 is here!
International Volunteer Day (IVD), mandated by the UN General Assembly, is held each year on December and is an opportunity for us all to say a big thank you to our volunteers.
Audio description to bring Melbourne Fashion Festival to life for...
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Australia’s largest fashion event is set to become more accessible than ever before for people who are blind or have low vision.
New technology brings sight to Warrnambool
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Warrnambool residents will soon have the opportunity to experience the cutting edge in assistive technology for those who are blind or have low vision at the upcoming Vision Australia clinic open day.
Ambulance Victoria partners with Vision Australia to better engag...
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Ambulance Victoria staff will be more identifiable by people who are blind or have low vision, thanks to a new accessibility initiative.
Cracking the code to inherited retinal disease
The application of gene therapy will soon provide benefits to those diagnosed with certain forms of inherited retinal disease. Presently, the drug Luxturna is targeted for the treatment of retinis pigmentosa (RP) but only available in the USA and Europe. This form of gene therapy is a beacon of light to those in search of an answer.
Explorer’s Forum provides Brisbane clients with orientation and m...
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People interested in learning about orientation and mobility services offered out of Vision Australia’s Coorparoo office have been encouraged to come along to the Explorer’s Forum on Wednesday, December 4.