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New Charter of Aged Care Rights for people over 65
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From the July 1, 2019, the Australian Government is introducing a simplified Charter of Aged Care Rights (the Charter) to replace the current charter of aged care rights and responsibilities.
Nominations open for the 2019 Vision Australia Awards
As a partnership between people who are blind, sighted or have low vision, Vision Australia understands the importance of acknowledging the invaluable contributions made by members of our community.
Ulladulla clinic provides easy access to specialist vision servic...
Residents in Ulladulla and the surrounding region living with blindness or low vision are set to have easier access to specialist support services thanks to a new clinic offered by Vision Australia.
New group gives blind and low vision community a chance to connec...
A new community group is set to give people who are blind or have low vision from across the New England region a chance to connect with each other.
Vale Marjorie West AM
Today we say adieu to the ‘queen of audio description’ Marjorie West.
Facebook Live: Employment and Leadership
Living with blindness or low vision doesn’t have to be a barrier to career success or taking on leadership roles.
Santiago's quest to change the lives of many
Brisbane’s Santiago Velasquez Hurtado is set to use his lived experiences to help improve the rights of people with disability at an international level. An electrical engineering student and app developer, Santiago lives with just two per cent usable vision and has been selected as a representative for the United Nations’ (UN) Convention for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in New York this month.
Make sure your voice is heard: Public speaking program for young...
Vision Australia is presenting a public speaking program to help participants improve their communication skills.
Sign up for our Stand Up for Your Rights webinar
Join Vision Australia's Stand Up for Your Rights webinar to hear our advocacy experts provide top tips and real life examples of how people who are blind or have low vision can 'stand up for their rights'.