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Your thoughts on the ABC iview trial

Vision Australia is leading the preparation of a joint report to provide feedback on the ABC iview audio description trial.

Enjoy the benefits of running and walking

Majella Knobel, from Sydney’s Lower North Shore is an ambitious and driven career woman who is currently working as a Project Manager for Westpac.

Dancing in the air

Vildana Praljak is an aerialist with the women’s circus in Victoria climbing up on silks, or fabric, that hang some five to 10 metres from the ceiling to perform a series of acrobatics that she likens to ‘dance in the air’.

August 9 is Census night

The Census of Population and Housing (Census) is Australia’s largest statistical collection and is undertaken by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The next Census will be held on August 9. Find out how you can complete your Census form.

2016 Census most accessible and inclusive yet

The 2016 online Census form has received certification by internationally-recognised industry leader, Vision Australia, to ensure people who are blind or have low vision have a smooth experience when completing the Census.

Giving dragon boat racing a try

Dragon Boat racing has been a Chinese cultural institution for more than 2,000 years, and it's now an international sport. Five years ago Kathy Fela, 55 from Woy Woy thought she'd give it a go.

Voting in secret still not a choice for everyone

Blindness and low vision advocates have expressed frustration that the accessible voting options being offered at the 2016 federal election do not allow voters to keep their choices secret.

A new support centre for vision services in Epping, Sydney

Vision Australia has opened a new support centre in Epping. Located at Suite 2a, Ground Floor, 3 Carlingford Road, Epping, the new location will bring improved services for Sydney residents living with vision loss in the northern parts of Sydney.

Five participants talk about their National Disability Insurance Scheme experience

NDIS participants, Pearl, Syeira, Justin, Meredyth and Rowan are from the ACT. In this accessible 10 min video they talk about their experience of the National Disability Insurance scheme so far.

Getting fit in body and mind

Working out in the gym goes a long way to supporting Alison play the team sports she’s recently become involved in after hearing about them from Vision Australia staff.

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