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Preschool Goes Oldschool
Preschool Goes Oldschool
Kooyong, VIC - 10:00am-12:00pm
Are you under 6 or over 60? Join Vision Australia Library’s Intergenerational Storytime!

Tech Mondays with David Woodbridge
Tech Mondays with David Woodbridge
- 07:30pm-08:30pm
Tech Monday held every Monday at 7:30PM(AEDT), is an opportunity for customers of the Vision Store to chat about assistive and main stream technology.

Journey Through Poetry
Journey Through Poetry
Online - 08:00pm-09:30pm
This three-week series provides the foundations for budding poets to embark on their poetry writing journey.

Madama Butterfly (audio described)
Madama Butterfly (audio described)
Sydney, NSW - 07:30pm-10:15pm
The critically acclaimed and wildly popular Madama Butterfly returns to the Handa on Sydney Harbour stage. Join us for Sydney’s best night out.

Last Seen - An Exhibition to Save Sight
Last Seen - An Exhibition to Save Sight
South Brisbane, QLD - 10:00am-04:00pm
Runs from 18th - 29th April. Free multisensory exhibition depicting the last memory of some vision impaired Australians before their sight deteriorated.

Hamilton (audio described)
Hamilton (audio described)
South Brisbane, QLD - 07:00pm-08:50pm
Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, Hamilton has had a profound impact on culture, politics and education.

“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
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Magnifiers
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.