Vision Australia is the largest national provider of blindness and low vision services with approximately 28 sites across Australia. We help people of all ages, from new born’s through to retirement age, develop new skills to live the lives they choose We do this through our suite of specialised services. We adapt to a client’s changing needs throughout their journey with us using appropriate aids, equipment and by teaching new skills.Vision Australia is the largest national provider of blindness and low vision services with approximately 28 sites across Australia. We help people of all ages, from new born’s through to retirement age, develop new skills to live the lives they choose We do this through our suite of specialised services. We adapt to a client’s changing needs throughout their journey with us using appropriate aids, equipment and by teaching new skills.

Our main focus for our clients revolves around:

• Independence
• employment
• education 
• social inclusion. 

We will also help clients access government funding such as My Aged Care or NDIS for which they are eligible. This funding can then be used for services, aids and equipment.

• Emotional support and groups for social inclusion
• Occupational therapy for independence
• Mobility specialists to stay safe and get around
• Orthoptists to assess functional vision and make recommendations
• Education and employment support to achieve aspirations
• Aids and equipment from our retail shop to improve daily living
• Technology and training to stay connected
• Early intervention, children’s and adolescents specialised services
• Seeing Eye Dogs for independence
• Audio books and on line library for leisure and learning
• Helpful information and advice
• My Aged Care and NDIS expertise to maximise funding

1) Tips for Coping with Low Vision 

http://whatislowvision.org/low-vision-care/tips-for-coping-with-low-vision/

2) Living with Low Vision 

https://www.mdfoundation.com.au/content/living-low-vision-2

3) Living with Vision Loss 

https://visionloss.org.au/living-with-vision-loss/ 

4) A Self-Help Guide to Nonvisual Skills

http://www.mdsupport.org/guide.pdf

5) Roadmap to Living with Vision Loss

https://visionaware.org/everyday-living/roadmap-to-living-with-vision-loss/ 

6) Vision loss – safety around the home

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/ConditionsAndTreatments/vision-loss-safety-around-the-home

7) At a glance: Low Vision

https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/low-vision