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Volunteer recognition 2024: We couldn’t do it without you!
Each and every Vision Australia volunteer plays a vital role in how we’re able to support people who are blind or have low vision across Australia. In the last 12 months, we were fortunate to be supported by more than 1,650 volunteers across all areas of Vision Australia.
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Vision Australia Digital Access brings industry-leading training ...
Industry leading digital accessibility training will be at the fingertips of developers, designers, creatives and other professionals as Vision Australia Digital Access launches a suite of on-demand courses.
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This week on Talking Vision: Try before you ride at Southern Cros...
Talking Vision is Vision Australia Radio’s flagship program, discussing the latest news and issues from a blindness and low vision perspective. On May 9 the Victorian government’s Department of Transport and Planning is holding a Try Before You Ride event at Southern Cross station in Melbourne for passengers who are blind or have low vision to find out more about the network, including the support that is available should they need it.
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“You can’t help if you don’t know”: Trio show reality of living w...
Vision Australia has teamed up with three Aussies with lived experience to create a series of videos that shine a light on the reality of living with low vision and to correct common misconceptions.
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Vision Australia commends federal government's move to mandate Ac...
Vision Australia welcomes the federal government’s announcement that Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) will be required when electric vehicles travel at or under 25km/hr.
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Cooking with Confidence - various sessions and times
Cooking with Confidence - various sessions and times
Kensington, VIC - 09:30am-11:30am
If you’re ready to get back into the kitchen or maybe step into the kitchen for the first time, come along and join the Kensington cooking groups.
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Geelong Social Tuesday – Various Sessions from April to June
Geelong Social Tuesday – Various Sessions from April to June
Belmont, VIC - 10:00am-02:30pm
You're invited to our weekly recreation programs in Geelong, to join in fun activities, where you can meet new people who share similar interests to you.
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Geelong Social Wednesday – Various Sessions from April to June
Geelong Social Wednesday – Various Sessions from April to June
Belmont, VIC - 10:00am-02:30pm
You're invited to our weekly recreation programs in Geelong, to join in fun activities, where you can meet new people who share similar interests to you.
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Geelong No Falls Thursday Group – Various Sessions from April to June
Geelong No Falls Thursday Group – Various Sessions from April to June
Belmont , VIC - 10:30am-12:00pm
You're invited to our weekly strength training course aimed at enhancing balance and minimizing the risk of falls.
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Geelong Thursday Oriental Arts and Meditation Group – Various Sessions from April to June
Geelong Thursday Oriental Arts and Meditation Group – Various Sessions from April to June
VIC - 12:30pm-03:00pm
Join us in Geelong for our weekly art and meditation group held every Thursday afternoon.
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Geelong Friday Outings – Various Sessions
Geelong Friday Outings – Various Sessions
VIC - 10:00am-01:30pm
You're invited to our recreation programs in Geelong.