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What is the Vision Australia Library?

Key details:

  • Free national library for Australians who are unable to read standard print
  • Collection of >70000 titles in audio and Braille, including >45000 audiobooks
  • Broad range of books, newspapers, magazines, podcasts and sports fixtures
  • Transcribe up to 360 pages of submitted material into audio, Braille or large print per year, for free

Download our brochure:

Learn more about the Vision Australia Library and how we can support you.


Who can join the Vision Australia Library and how?

Key details:

  • Any Australian who is unable to read standard print can join the Vision Australia Library
  • May be due to blindness/low vision, a learning disability, cognitive disability, physical impairment etc.
  • We encourage librarians to refer eligible patrons to us using the form below
  • If unsure of a patron’s eligibility, you can ask them to pick up a standard print book and read a few lines. If they are unable to do so (even with prescription glasses) then they can join our library

Refer a patron to the Vision Australia Library

Fill out our simple form to get started.


How to browse our collection and borrow titles

Key details:

  • You can browse our collection at any time by navigating to i-Access, our online platform
  • Our patrons can borrow titles from i-Access but must log in to do so
  • I-Access can automatically loan titles that match a patron’s interests
  • Our patrons can share their i-Access login details with you, enabling you to borrow content for them

Browse our collection

Browse our collection as a guest.

Log in to i-Access

Log in to Vision Australia Library’s i-Access portal here. 


How to use an Envoy Connect audio player

Key details:

  • The Envoy Connect is a simple, low-cost audio player that holds up to 20 audiobooks in its internal memory
  • Hold the play button (the bottom centre button) to turn the player on or off
  • Press the bookshelf button (the middle top button) to cycle through the titles on the Envoy
  • Press the play button to start and stop playback of a title

User guide for the Envoy Connect

Learn more about using the Envoy Connect with our complete user guide.

Envoy Connect on Vision Store

Purchase an Envoy Connect device. 


How to load audio titles onto an Envoy Connect

Key details:

  • Our free program Kiosk makes it easy to add and remove titles from an Envoy Connect (or microSD card)
  • Kiosk doesn’t recognise content from other libraries, but an alternative loading method can be used
  • Kiosk is available exclusively on Windows

Download Kiosk (550 KB)

Download the .exe file to install Kiosk on your PC.

User guide for Kiosk

Learn how to use Kiosk. 


How to use the VA Connect app

Key details:

  • VA Connect is a free app that allows our patrons to borrow audio content and listen to it on a smart device
  • The app has a range of accessible features, including multiple player modes

Download the VA Connect app (iOS)

Download for free from the app store on your iPhone or iPad. 

Download VA Connect app (iOS) User guide for VA Connect app

VA Connect app (Android)

Download for free on the Play store with your Android phone or tablet.

Download VA Connect app (Android) User Guide VA app (Android)

Contact the Vision Australia Library

Public libraries can contact the Vision Australia Library by email or phone.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 1300 654 656

We are open Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM (AEDT)