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Cracking the code to inherited retinal disease
The application of gene therapy will soon provide benefits to those diagnosed with certain forms of inherited retinal disease. Presently, the drug Luxturna is targeted for the treatment of retinis pigmentosa (RP) but only available in the USA and Europe. This form of gene therapy is a beacon of light to those in search of an answer.
Explorer’s Forum provides Brisbane clients with orientation and m...
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People interested in learning about orientation and mobility services offered out of Vision Australia’s Coorparoo office have been encouraged to come along to the Explorer’s Forum on Wednesday, December 4.
Vision Australia Perth clients visit WASO final rehearsal
On Friday 15 November a group of Vision Australia's Perth-based clients were lucky enough to attend the WA Symphony Orchestra's final rehearsal for the Organ Symphony. Clients were joined at the Perth Concert Hall by CEO Ron Hooton who made time to meet the group on a recent trip.
Vision Australia reopens refurbished Coffs Harbour Office
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Vision Australia is set to mark International Day of People with Disability (Tuesday, December 3) by reopening its refurbished Coffs Harbour office.
Special interest Telelink groups for January 2020
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During January and July each year Vision Australia’s Telelink program offers short one off special interest subject matter groups. These groups cover a variety of social, recreational and infotainment themes.
Talking Vision celebrates its 500th episode
Vision Australia Radio's flagship program, Talking Vision, reaches an important milestone
Associate Professor Julian Rait OAM joins Board of Vision Austral...
One of Australia’s most highly respected eye health professionals, Associate Professor Julian Rait OAM, has been appointed to the Board of Vision Australia.
Statement from Vision Australia on Disability Royal Commission we...
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Vision Australia’s Digital Access Team was engaged by the Attorney-General’s Department in April 2019 to provide consultation around the accessibility of a draft version of the website for the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.
Advocacy webinar: Influencing Government
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Have you faced discrimination as a result of being blind or having low vision and want to find out how to make change? Sign up for our Advocacy: Influencing Government webinar.