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Facebook Live: Navigating transitions
Moving from high school to tertiary education or from education to the work place can stressful experiences. In the next of our Facebook Live sessions, we’ll explore these transitions with a panel made up people who are experienced in navigating them while living with blindness or low vision.
Information about Vision Australia op shops
Vision Australia close the doors on its three Victorian op shop locations through late 2019 and early 2020. Vision Australia has made a decision to refocus on its core mission of providing specialised services to people who are blind or have low vision and as a result will close the Rye, Somerville and Bentleigh stores at the end of their respective lease periods.
Ria knows the score through braille
Arts, sport and recreation
“An overwhelming and marvellous experience” is how singer Ria Andriani described her first National Braille Music Camp in 2007. Today the Indonesian-born Ria is a member of the Sydney Chamber Choir and a choral scholar at a busy church in Sydney. She also works as a braille music transcriber and proof-reader with Vision Australia.
Cooking up a storm in Kensington
Vision Australia’s new cookery classes at 14 Barrett Street, Kensington are teaching people how to cook and prepare food safely as well as inspiring participants with great recipes.
Art work a happy accident
Lynne Wastell’s colourful still-life painting Things in My House has been chosen as the cover for Vision Australia’s 2020 Extra Large Print Calendar, and will also feature on a range of cards and tea-towels.
No limitations, only targets for Teressa
“Oh well, time to get on with it.” That’s what Teressa Andrews told herself when a sudden deterioration of her vision left her with just light perception in both eyes in her 30s.
How Vision Australia helped Brad navigate the NDIS
News
It represented a big change, but with Vision Australia’s help Brad Chapman is making the most of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Woodwork course is carving out career pathways
Arts, sport and recreation
Vision Australia’s woodwork courses in Kensington are helping young people who are blind or have low vision to kick-start their careers.
Your NDIS questions answered: Dear VA August 2019
The ins and outs of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can be challenging to understand and navigate for some, but we’re here to help. We want to hear the common questions you have about the NDIS, whether it’s how you apply, what you can use your package for, how to deal with a plan review or anything else.