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Helping you live independently 

Feeling safe and comfortable in your home is important. Our team of experts are here to help you feel more independent, wherever you live.

There's also a wide range of specialised technology available to make everyday tasks easier.

You might need to make a few alterations around the house, like changes to the lighting or using labels. You might also have to take new approaches to cooking or cleaning.

We’re here to support you to do things safely and confidently.

Around the home

There’s a lot of support available to help you live more independently. With a few simple adjustments to your home, you can feel more confident and secure.

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Our team of experts can assist with:  

  • techniques and strategies for moving around your home  
  • finding new ways to do everyday tasks like cooking, cleaning and organising your home
  • support and training to use technology for a range of tasks. These can include online shopping, internet bill paying, online banking and booking a holiday
  • tips and tricks for looking your best when you want to go out and about, meet up with friends or for important occasions
  • embracing the online community to connect with like-minded people as well as those with shared experiences
  • keeping you safe at home. This can include a home audit to check for trip hazards and other obstacles, as well as setting up personal alarms and home security. 

Meet the experts

Occupational therapists

Occupational therapists can assess what someone is capable of doing, and assist them to do things they may find difficult. They break down barriers through the use of specialist devices and training. 

Orientation and mobility specialists 

Orientation and mobility specialists help people who are blind or have low vision safely navigate the world. 

Access technology specialists

Access technology specialists recommend accessible technology and products that suit peoples’ needs, and train them in their use.

 

Home Care Packages

For adults over 65 years

Vision Australia is the leading Australian provider of blindness and low vision services. Our Home Care Packages are ideal for people who have aged-related vision loss, or have low vision and are now facing additional challenges related to aging.

By bringing your Home Care Package to Vision Australia, you will receive specialised services to provide you with a tailored package catering to your specific blindness or low vision requirements.

Learn more about Home Care Packages
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Norma sits at a table with a cup of tea smiling and socialising with others.

“With professional help from Vision Australia’s team, I soon felt comfortable in my own home.”

— Norma, Vision Australia client

Real stories

Norma's castle on King Island

For Norma, sudden vision loss first impacted her ability to climb the stairs at home. “You walk in from the sunlight and the top is full of light but the bottom is completely dark,” she says. “The first few times I just started walking and fell over. I thought, ‘Wow, how did I do that?’ I just didn’t see the stairs.” 

But with professional help from Vision Australia’s team, Norma was soon comfortable in her own home. She was even brave enough to move to King Island, a remote part of Tasmania. 

“My main concern was that I wouldn’t have the infrastructure and support that I had on mainland Australia. But I’ve learnt that when you explain you have a disability, people go out of their way to accommodate and support me,” Norma says. 

Read Norma’s story

Technology and products

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Enhance your independence at home with the latest assistive technology and products, designed to support you in feeling confident, safe and comfortable.

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Products for everyday tasks

From labelling to bathroom aids. Our wide range of everyday products can make home life easier.

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Everyday technology

Discover reading devices, accessible audio, computer software and more designed to help with day-to-day tasks.

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Lighting

The right lighting can make life at home easier. This includes hobbies like reading, cooking and sewing.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, services provided by Vision Australia do incur a cost. There are several ways you can fund the support, services and products you need. We can support you with your funding applications. Please give us a call on 1300 847 466 to discuss your options. In some circumstances, a service will require a minimal client contribution.

Our team of experts will work with you to find the right solution for you. We can provide you with support to increase your confidence using technology and to explore assistive technology tailored to your needs.

If your loved one is experiencing low vision, you can submit a family enquiry or give us a call on 1300 847 466. Please ask your loved one's permission before contacting us. 

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