Opinion pieces

Talking Vision is Vision Australia Radio’s flagship program, discussing the latest news and issues from a blindness and low vision perspective.

On May 9 the Victorian government’s Department of Transport and Planning is holding a Try Before You Ride event at Southern Cross station in Melbourne for passengers who are blind or have low vision to find out more about the network, including the support that is available should they need it.

Vision Australia has teamed up with three Aussies with lived experience to create a series of videos that shine a light on the reality of living with low vision and to correct common misconceptions.

Vision Australia welcomes the federal government’s announcement that Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) will be required when electric vehicles travel at or under 25km/hr.

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The Vision Australia Library has both classic and contemporary coming-of-age stories that are sure to be hits with all ages.

While the hammers, drills and other woodworking tools being used in Vision Australia’s woodworking facilities may look and feel familiar, the woodworkers using them are a little different to most.

We are excited to announce that the 2025 Vision Australia calendar artwork competition is now open for all artists who are blind or have low vision.

Rolf was a successful pastry chef, making wedding cakes for his clients when he was diagnosed with Stargardt’s disease. He was at the peak of his career when he received the diagnosis that led to his life changing.

Vision Australia is thrilled to launch its Life Ready Hub: an online learning portal for children and young people (aged 18 and under) who are blind or have low vision and their families.

With International Women’s Day upon us, Vision Australia is urging Australian employers to reconsider perceptions they may hold about women with disability.