Explore stories from our groups
Cost Of Living (audio described)
Cost Of Living (audio described)
Southbank, VIC - 06:30pm-08:30pm
With an ensemble cast including Oli Pizzey Stratford (Neighbours) and Mabel Li (Safe Home), Cost of Living taps into the essence of human connection and our universal need to care for others and ourselves.
The Road to Publishing
The Road to Publishing
Online via Zoom - 01:30pm-03:00pm
Vision Australia Library’s program, The Road to Publishing, will demystify the confusing and intimidating process of transitioning your manuscript to publication.
Sister Act (Audio Described)
Sister Act (Audio Described)
Haymarket , NSW - 02:00pm-04:00pm
The global smash hit musical sent from above, is coming down under. Sister Act is without doubt, the must-see new musical of the year!
Treat Your Shelf: Halloween Spooktober Spectacular
Treat Your Shelf: Halloween Spooktober Spectacular
Online - 08:00pm-09:00pm
For an evening of terror, join The Vision Australia Library halloween themed Treat Your Shelf.
Wicked (audio described)
Wicked (audio described)
South Brisbane, QLD - 02:00pm-04:45pm
The Broadway sensation WICKED looks at what happened in the Land of Oz… but from a different angle.
Discover the latest Reading Tools and Technology
Discover the latest Reading Tools and Technology
Online and in person - 01:00pm-02:00pm
Explore the wide range of reading devices on offer, with the Vision Australia team showcasing a range of adaptive tools and technology designed to assist you in continuing to read.
“It honestly made me feel there was life after blindness.”
How Brittnee got her groove back
Real stories
For Brittnee it was the shock of the early onset of her vision loss that caused the most distress.
“When you are 22, you don’t think you are going to get the diseases of an 80-year-old,” she says. “My darkest point was Australia Day 2017. I woke up in the morning and I was totally blind. The morning that I woke up with no sight, I then lost my job, I lost my career, my boss told me there was no point in me coming back. And that was probably the time I did lock myself in the house for about a week.”
Brittnee contacted Vision Australia and learned about the Quality Living Groups. The groups helped Brittnee cope with her vision loss.
“I honestly didn’t think the groups would be so much fun, I laughed more than I cried in these groups,” she says. “It honestly made me feel there was life after blindness.”
Listen to Brittnee’s storyTechnology and products
View all productsMagnifiers
Magnifiers can reduce the strain on your eyes. Great for reading your favourite book, magazine or menu.
Screen readers
Giving you greater access to your computer by having content on the screen read out to you.
Lighting
Having the right lighting solutions can make many tasks around the home easier.
Frequently asked questions
Our clients have told us they have gained many things from the support they received via our groups including the confidence to take on new challenges, learning new ways to complete everyday tasks and developing a social support network.
Vision Australia have a range of general support and specific interest groups available. Each group requires a commitment of just a few hours each week. Call us on 1300 84 74 66 to find out more.
Services from Vision Australia do incur a fee. There are several ways you can fund the support, services and products you need including your NDIS plan. We can support you with your funding application. Please contact us on 1300 84 74 66 to discuss your funding options.