Vale Gordon Merry – a pioneer of Vision Australia Radio
Vision Australia
Vision Australia was saddened to learn of the passing of Gordon Merry - one of the founders of VA Radio
An Information Revolution for the Blind
Vision Australia
Maryanne Diamond, General Manager Advocacy and Engagement, Vision Australia presented ‘An Information Revolution for the Blind’ at TEDxPlaceDesNations in Geneva, Switzerland last month.
Queensland state election 31 January
Vision Australia
Queensland state election has been called for the 31 January. For the first time voters who are blind or have low vision can vote electronically in the election using e-Assist.
Faith and love for Diamond Valley Special Development School students
Vision Australia
Seeing Eye Dogs play a vital role in helping those who are blind stay mobile and active in the community, but a faithful Labrador can help people in so many ways – as the children of Diamond Valley Special Developmental School have recently discovered.
Talking Vision: Celebrating Music and Braille
Vision Australia
In the program for the week of December 29, we take the time to enjoy again the fun and fellowship of a program first broadcast in July last year. Do tune in to the joy of braille and music with the 2014 National Braille Music Camp.
Following the dots to literacy - anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille
Vision Australia
Braille is used by people who are blind or have low vision as an essential communications tool and yesterday marked the birthday of inventor Louis Braille.
Talking Vision: Meet 7 year old Oliver who has low vision
Vision Australia
Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight Christmas Eve event is now only days away. So with this iconic annual celebration raising funds to support Vision Australia Children Services, it is timely in the program for the week of December 15, to examine the support offered to young children and their families by the nation’s leading blindness organisation.
Vision Australia's trainee wins Melbourne's Trainee of the Year award
Vision Australia
Vision Australia is proud to announce that our very own Martine Roberts, Equipment Library Trainee Administration Officer in Coorparoo, has won Apprenticeships Melbourne’s Trainee of the Year Award!
The 2014 Grand Prix Interstate trophy goes to the Brisbane Swish Club
Vision Australia
The Brisbane Swish Club has taken out the 2014 Grand Prix Interstate tournament despite a hard fought battle from VIC Swish.
Thank you Black and White Committee
Fundraising & Volunteering
Following an incredible span of 78 years supporting people who are blind or have low vision the members of the Black and White committee gathered on 10 December at the Woolahra Council Chambers to present Vision Australia a cheque for nearly $202,000 to support children’s services.