Vision Australia

20/02/2026

Your strides could change lives! By taking on 100K Your Way, you can help empower people just like Indi to create their own path, moving forward in life with confidence💛

“It feels good to help Vision Australia because having Usher’s Syndrome, I know one day, they will be there to help me,” Indi says.

Follow Indi's lead by registering for 100K Your Way at https://bit.ly/4r3x7ml 🙌⭐

19/02/2026

Tickets for the Vision Australia Bendigo Easter Egg Hunt are on sale now! 🎟️🐇

Join us 9.00am–5.00pm on Good Friday, 3 April, near the rotunda at Rosalind Park for a hunt featuring 100,000+ eggs, right in the heart of the Bendigo Easter Festival.

Tickets are $18, with all proceeds supporting local Vision Australia services in the Bendigo region. Be quick... this much-loved event sells out fast! Hop to https://bit.ly/4kJw7lp to secure your spot 🐣🌸

19/02/2026

You may think cancelling that software update is a good idea. Trouble is, cyber criminals agree! Read on for tips on how to keep yourself safe online by updating your phone, tablet or laptop.

https://www.visionaustralia.org/community/news/2026-02-16/stay-secure-software-updates?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=2026-va-cyber-security-grant-cyber-security-grant

ID: Two men sit together on the couch, one helping the other work something out on his phone.

19/02/2026

Slow down, walk differently and see the world from a new perspective.

From 8 - 10 May, Vision Australia’s Trek for Vision takes you along the Great Ocean Walk, where every step you take and dollar you raise supports the Seeing Eye Dogs Youth Program 💛

Up for a challenge that matters? Join us: https://inspiredadventures.com.au/event/visionaustralia-greatoceanwalk-2026/

18/02/2026

Change is part of life, sometimes exciting, sometimes uncertain. Taking care of your wellbeing can help you stay steady and connected to what matters most.

Our new Mindful Minutes Wellbeing Journal is here to help you pause, reflect, and take small, meaningful steps each day. This is your space to check in, notice what helps, and take care of yourself, one mindful minute at a time.

Download your free written or audio Mindful Minutes Journal today - https://va.org.au/MindfulMinutesJournal

[ID: A client shares a cup of tea with a Vision Australia staff member]

18/02/2026

We believe every child should have the chance to bring their imagination to life, regardless of their level of vision. We are excited to share 10 new Braille and tactile coloring books have just arrived!

From fun dinosaurs and tiny insects to family scenes, these books feature raised-line drawings and simple Braille descriptions. They are the perfect tool for kids who are blind or have low vision to develop fine motor skills and explore learning braille.

Shop online here: https://shop.visionaustralia.org/reading-writing-and-stationery/large-print-books.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=2026-va-retail-social-bio

15/02/2026

15/02/2026

Light your workspace the right way and make desk lighting work for you as someone who is blind or has low vision.

Watch our new Job Hacks series today and level up your workday.

https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/helpful-resources/individuals/life-hacks?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=2026-va-client-services-job-hacks&utm_content=link

14/02/2026

“For someone who didn’t speak much English, I picked myself up and went on with things the best way possible,” - Mario

Mario has lived an incredible life. Even though he has long since retired, he still gets immense pleasure out of volunteering with Vision Australia's radio reading service in Shepparton for over twenty years. Each week, he reads the Italian translation of Australian news to help other Italian-speaking listeners stay informed and connected.

Read his story here: https://www.visionaustralia.org/community/news/2026-01-22/i-picked-myself-and-went-marios-life-resilience-family-and-independence?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=2026-va-client-services-client-stories

[ID: A radio broadcasting studio.]

12/02/2026

We welcome new arrivals to the Tonies family: Introducing the Potty-Training Emoji Tonie, the helpful friend for an important lesson! With pre-recorded educational messages, it uses the power of audio to guide and encourage young ones with their milestone event. We’ve also added the first Tonies 3-pack sets to the range!

Tonies are a screen-free, tactile tool for children who are blind or have low vision. They promote independence through storytelling and sound, making play (and learning) accessible to everyone.

Shop the new range today: https://shop.visionaustralia.org/campaigns/tonies.html?p=5&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=2026-va-retail-social-bio

Or visit the store section at a Vision Australia office!

12/02/2026

Vision Australia believes people who are blind or have low vision should have the same choice and control around transport options as anyone else.

Today, we were excited to join Skilled Access and at NSW Parliament to launch their Real Access, Real Choice: Why State-Based Taxi Subsidy Schemes Need to be Modernised report, highlighting the need for taxi subsidy schemes to be modernised across Australia and expanded to include rideshare options.

Vision Australia’s own research supports this – nearly 60% of people who are blind or have low vision would use subsidised transport more if these schemes were expanded to rideshare options.

Victoria’s Multi Purpose Taxi Program has long shown this is possible and the benefits it has for people who are blind or have low vision or live with any other disability, and we call on other states and territories to take a provider-neutral approach to expanding their subsidy schemes.

Read more: https://www.uber.com/en-AU/newsroom/disability-advocates-call-for-reform/

Voices Tasmania Australia and Young People with Disability Australia Edwards Foley

ID: Representatives from Vision Australia, Uber and others pose together for the photo.

11/02/2026

“Adapting is a skill. You can’t expect it to work straight away — you must give yourself room to learn how to use it,”- Barbara

While she has lived with vision loss since she was 17 years old, Barbara is always finding new ways to adapt to make the most of what vision she has.

Read her story here: https://www.visionaustralia.org/community/news/2026-01-22/adapting-skill-how-barbara-continues-live-independently-vision-loss?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=2026-va-client-services-client-stories

[ID: A client uses a magnifier to read a text sample sheet.]