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Helen still lives independently at 100

The secret to living to 100 is sensible eating, keeping active, everything in moderation and not going to sleep angry, according to Vision Australia client Helen Cavanagh.

Vision Australia provides Light Rail confidence boost for people who are blind or have low vision

Vision Australia, in conjunction with the newly-launched Gold Coast Light Rail, are holding an orientation session for people who are blind or have low vision on Thursday, August 7.

Women's Pamper Day, a huge sucess

Sixteen women who are blind or have low vision attended Vision Australia in Sydney to learn about women’s health and well-being, fashion, make-up and relaxation.

Talking Vision: Meeting Sam of RealSAM

In the program for the week of August 11, the star of the show is Sam of RealSAM. RealSAM is a hand-held, voice-controlled, audio reader and player from Real Thing Entertainment.

Talking Vision: Braille on a phone and for a mathematician

In the program for the week of August 4, we explore the OwnFone and hear a tribute to a giant of braille.

Growing up with a vision impairment can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to define someone

Growing up with a vision impairment can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to define someone.

Talking Vision: Our Rights

In the program for the week of July 28, we talk about disability rights. The former Disability Discrimination Commissioner and the National Policy Officer with Blind Citizens Australia, have an extended conversation with Stephen Jolley.

Vision Australia prepares people who are blind or have low vision with point-of-sale terminal change

Differing tactile features and layouts of keypads are among the concerns for people who are blind or have low vision when Personal Identification Numbers (PINS) instead of signatures for authentication of most credit cards and debit cards become mandatory from August 1.

Vision Australia reveals new site for Bendigo

Vision Australia has today announced it will soon be joining Bendigo’s new medical precinct on Bridge Rd, a move that will make it easier for the blindness and low vision community to access services.

Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre to visit Vision Australia Melbourne

Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre staff members are coming to the Kensington office of Vision Australia to assist future further education students who are blind or have low vision with their VTAC applications, including Special Entry Access Scheme and Scholarship applications for study in 2015.

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