Vision Australia

22/01/2026

Vision Australia is looking for people to feature in an upcoming video series highlighting simple changes that may support families in adjusting to blindness or low vision. This is a paid opportunity for a day’s worth of filming on Wednesday 11 February. In Camberwell, Victoria.

We are seeking two pairs of people that each include one person with lived experience of blindness or low vision, and a family member or partner who has supported them in their vision loss journey. All people will be featured in the videos and will be asked to play a role in creating this video series.

Chosen participants will act out scenarios developed from real insights, directed by a videographer. No acting experience is required but would be beneficial.

If you’re interested, please contact us with a brief introduction about yourselves and your connection to blindness or low vision by sending an email to media@visionaustralia.org.

Please note that based on the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates may be contacted.

[ID: A client stands smiling with their support worker next to them. Above the photo text reads "Feature in Vision Australia's upcoming video series"]

20/01/2026

Tony Clark's recent election as mayor of Hepburn Shire Council is an amazing example of why people living with disability shouldn’t be prevented from holding positions of leadership and part of the decision-making process that shapes their community.

Placing someone with lived experience of disability in such a role is exceedingly rare but an incredibly positive step in Australian politics.

https://www.disabilitysupportguide.com.au/talking-disability/blind-experienced-and-unapologetically-political-tony-clarks-mayoral-moment-in-hepburn-shire

[ID: Tony Clark speaking with a member of the public at an event.]

Tony Clark’s election as mayor of Hepburn shire is a powerful example of disability representation in action,...

18/01/2026

Video calls don’t have to be tricky. Learn how to master them with ease if you are blind or have 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

16/01/2026

The importance of braille in the modern landscape cannot be understated. But did you know that it can be used not only for the written word, but for music notation as well? Learn more at the link below:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-04/louis-braille-music-200/106176564

[ID: A person reads a page of braille.

In the 1820s, Louis Braille devised a raised-dot system of letters, numbers and musical notation. 200 years later, it’s still opening the music world for blind musicians.

12/01/2026

Vision Store Perth is moving!

Vision Store Perth will be moving from our current West Leederville location to co-locate within the SensesWA facility at Level 4, 20 Parkland Road, Osborne Park.

We hope the new Vision Store will be open in late February or early March 2026 and we will be vacating the West Leederville site at the close of business on 16 January, 2026.

Learn more: https://www.visionaustralia.org/community/news/2025-12-16/vision-store-perth-moving

[ID: Our current Leederville location]

09/01/2026

For Sean, the Vision Australia woodworking program was more than a place to explore his passion, it was a place where he could turn his raw passion into purpose and be seen not for his disability but for his skill, creativity, and drive..

Read Sean's story at the link below:

https://www.visionaustralia.org/community/news/2025-07-16/crafting-confidence?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=2026-va-client-services-social-bio

[ID: A Vision Australia team member provides advice to a woodwork program participant.]

07/01/2026

"I get to be in a beautiful and unique position of working closely with families, becoming a support person and helping people grow their confidence. Not a lot of jobs offer this, and for that I am really grateful."
 
Kaylie, one of our incredible occupational therapists, breaks down what her role entails on a typical day (if there is such a thing in this profession), and why she loves coming in to work everyday.

https://www.visionaustralia.org/community/news/2025-06-04/creativity-problem-solving-and-fun-every-day-meet-kaylie?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=2026-va-client-services-social-bio

[ID: Kaylie sat on a couch, smiling, in front of her is one of the Vision Australia Library Feelix kits, a bear, and an information brochure.]

06/01/2026

To Rachael, music is more than just sound. It's art, emotion, expression and a shared experience that should be accessible to everyone.

Read her thoughts on the current state of music concert accessibility at the link below:

https://www.visionaustralia.org/community/news/2025-11-24/rachaels-vision-accessible-music-events?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=2026-va-event-accessible-concerts



[ID: Rachael Leahcar]

04/01/2026

We hope that everyone has had a relaxing Christmas break. We’re thrilled to share that Vision Australia, the Vision Australia Store, and Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs are back and running at normal capacity!

Whether your seeking new services, the latest in assistive technology, or perhaps wanting to delve into the world of Seeing Eye Dogs, we have you covered!

Learn more about our services:
https://www.visionaustralia.org/
Learn more about assistive technology and all kinds of amazing products:
https://shop.visionaustralia.org/
Learn more about Seeing Eye Dogs:
https://sed.visionaustralia.org/

[ID: Vision Australia logo]

03/01/2026

Today, January 4, is World Braille Day.
As the world shifts to be more digitally-focused with each passing day, you may think that braille is being left behind.

We don’t.

Watch on to find out why braille is as important as ever to millions of people around the world

01/01/2026

“As reading was one of my favourite past times, I was devastated when I could longer read the written word, but being able to access all the audio books has really helped me to survive some very challenging times”.

At the Vision Australia Library, you can access thousands of titles across a wide number of formats including audiobooks, braille and large print. 

The Vision Australia Library exists for anyone who needs it, older Australians, young children, new parents, and everyone in between.

Learn more about what the Vision Australia Library can offer you at the link below:
https://www.visionaustralia.org/community/news/2025-06-11/vision-australia-library-where-stories-come-back-life?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=2025-vl-client-services-social-bio

[ID: A man sitting on a couch looking at his phone and smiling while wearing headphones.]

31/12/2025

Over the last few weeks we've looked at music concert accessibility from the concert goer's perspective. In this article, you'll hear from Connor Wink, a singer-songwriter who has been legally blind since he was five months old.

https://www.visionaustralia.org/community/news/2025-11-24/connors-finding-his-voice-and-community-through-music?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=2026-va-event-accessible-concerts

[ID: Connor performing with his guitar on a sunny day.]