Opinion pieces

We wanted to share with you that Australia’s aged care laws are set to change, resulting in a new Aged Care Act.

With the excitement of the Australian Open 2024 still with us, we pay tribute to the trailblazers of the sport of Blind and Low Vision Tennis. Vision Store interviews Grace Hobbs, a double gold medallist in blind tennis.

For many people who are blind or have low vision, braille is vital tool when it comes to accessing and producing written material. Each year, the importance of braille is celebrated on World Braille Day on January 4.

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

Proposed changes to Victoria’s disability parking permit scheme have been welcomed by Vision Australia, but the organisation believes further changes should be made to include more people from the blind and low vision community.

Every day, we are there to support people who are blind or have low vision to live the life they choose and achieve their goals, at home, in school and in their community.

A life-long car enthusiast, Alan was a prominent member of his local car club, and his Hot Rod was his pride and joy. ‘Car shows, long weekend drives with club members... I loved all of that.’

Little Harlow was just eight weeks old when her parents, Amana and Nick, began to suspect something was wrong with her eyesight.

Talking Vision is Vision Australia Radio’s flagship program, discussing the latest news and issues from a blindness and low vision perspective. Sam is joined on the show this week by Telelink volunteer coordinator Jordan Ashby to tell us all about the special interest webinars taking place via Zoom over three Mondays in mid to late January, all at 2pm AEDT.

This year, with a few exceptions, Vision Australia offices will be closed from 5pm Friday December 22, 2023 and will reopen on Monday January 8, 2024.