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Tiana LEAPs into a promising career through Vision Australia
Employment Services Case Studies
Vision Australia’s Learn Engage Act Perform (LEAP) is designed to help young people aged 14-17, and sees them working with their service provider and as a group via webinar once a month. Tiana Offord (15) couldn’t be happier with the program and how it’s helping her reach her goals.
Adele celebrates turning 100 with friends and fellow volunteers
Adele, a valued member of the volunteer community, recently celebrated her 100th with a party organised by the various groups that she volunteers time to.
Update to white cane distribution policy
With the roll out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) nearly complete, Vision Australia has updated its white cane distribution policy.
White canes available from Vision Australia
The white cane is one of many mobility aids used by people of all ages who are blind or have low vision.
Navigating the job search: Advice for people who are blind or hav...
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Employer attitudes and inaccessible workplaces can pose a challenge to people who are blind or have low vision, but navigating the job search process can also prove difficult.
Vision Australia Library members to benefit from 600,000 new titl...
The Vision Australia Library collection is set to grow significantly in 2019 thanks to a new agreement between the not-for-profit organisation and Bookshare, an eBook library for people with reading barriers.
Taxi funding extended for Queenslanders with disability
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A 12-month extension to the Queensland Taxi Subsidy Scheme (TSS) for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants has been welcomed by Vision Australia, but further clarity is still needed around funding for disability support services.
What’s your superpower?
Have you heard about those ‘I’m a mum, so what’s your superpower’ mugs? My kids haven’t, I’ve been waiting for mine for almost two decades now. I think I should have one that says, ‘I’m a mum and I can change a dirty nappy without the lights on, so what’s your superpower’.
Makeup advice for the blind and low vision community
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Makeup is an important part of life for many women and can be a powerful tool in allowing them to express themselves and build their self-confidence.