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Rohan encourages young people to take the LEAP

Young people aged 14-17 from across Australia who are blind or have low vision have been encouraged to apply for Vision Australia’s LEAP (Learn, Engage, Act, Perform) program. Rohan, a previous LEAP Program participant, reflects on how the program has impacted his life since finishing it.

Vision Australia launches new social inclusion groups

Vision Australia is launching a range of new groups designed to help you take your social and creative interests to the next level. Join us to learn about audio journalism, creative writing or English language skills, with a small group of like-minded people, from the comfort of your own home.

Digital Access training update: Introducing the Virtual Classroom

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Vision Australia Digital Access' Virtual Classroom makes it easy for you to take part in your choice of training –you won’t have to leave the comfort of your own home or office no matter where you are located.

Advice for wearing a mask for people who are blind or have low vi...

As of 11.59pm Wednesday, July 22, COVID-19 restrictions in the local government areas within greater Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will require people aged over 12 years-old to wear a face covering when outside their home, with some exemptions. The Victorian Chief Health Officer also recommends that all Victorians wear a face covering when outside their home if it is difficult for them to remain 1.5m apart from other people. We understand some people who are blind or have low vision might find wearing and putting on a mask more challenging or confronting than others. We’ve provided this information to try make this change easier for people.

Vision Australia Radio partners with Lifeline to raise mental hea...

Vision Australia Radio has partnered with Lifeline to help and encourage people to explore what mental health support services are available to them. As part of Victoria re-entering COVID-19 lockdowns, Vision Australia Radio has begun to air episodes of Lifeline’s Holding onto Hope podcast.

Vision Australia welcomes increased access and safety for Queensl...

Queenslanders who are blind or have low vision are now eligible for disability parking permits after changes to legislation in the state.

Tips for living with someone who is blind or has low vision

If someone in your life has recently started to lose their vision, things around the home might change a bit but, when you dig down into it, it really won't change that much.

Highlighting disability affairs in mainstream media

You might recognise Nas Campanella from her time as a news reader on triple j. What you might not know is that Nas has been blind for most of her life – but that didn’t stop her achieving her dream of being a journalist.

Being eSafe with blindness and low vision

Vision Australia has launched a new eSafety information page aiming to help support people who are blind or have low vision to have safer, more positive experiences online.