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Employers gain vision on prospective staff

Katie Brookes has always maintained her own brand of "stubborn independence", but finds her resolve tested when applying for jobs and her vision impairment is brought up.

Chief visionary - Vision Australia's CEO Ron Hooton

Vision Australia's CEO, Ron Hooton, has been profiled in NZ's CIO magazine this month.

World Braille essay contest now open

The World Blind Union Asia-Pacific (WBUAP) Onkyo World Braille essay contest, for people who are blind or have low vision, in the WBUAP Region is now open.

A treaty for the blind or for the rights holders?

A four and a half year UN negotiation on a new World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) treaty for people who are blind or have other print disabilities is in danger of delivering either a hollow, "trophy treaty" or no treaty at all.

Technology and work

An interesting article about former Chair of Vision Australia, Graeme Innes, Australia's Human Rights Commissioner.

Talking Vision: Internet Accessibility Then and Now

Talking Vision is Vision Australia's national radio program on blindness and low vision.

Vision Australia’s Client Consultative Framework review begins

Our Client Consultative Framework review begins, and your feedback is needed.

Vision Australia helps to build futures

Shelley Heaton recently completed a Certificate II in Warehousing and Logistics. This achievement, the result of hard work, collaboration and a strong will to succeed is more remarkable given Shelley is legally blind.

Shavir has designs for the future

Twenty year old Shavir Harrysunker from Croydon Park recently participated in Vision Australia's Pre Employment Program in Enfield.

John gains confidence to get the job done

John Beale from Lane Cove has been looking for work for a long time but with the help of Vision Australia’s Employment Services he has developed a greater confidence.

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