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Catching waves for the first time with unique surfing lesson

Victorian kids with vision loss have been able to catch their first waves while being treated to a professional surfing lesson by Paralympian Matt Formston.

This week on Talking Vision: Sam tells all about the Grand Prix

This week the host becomes the guest as Sam chats with Stella Glorie about his recent experiences at the 2023 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix.

New skills for Oscar thanks to Career Start

Since 2015, Vision Australia’s Career Start program has been helping graduates living with blindness or low vision build their skills, develop their professional network and find meaningful employment. For Oscar, the 2022 program presented an opportunity to gain valuable work experience, and to learn about the resources available to him as a professional with low vision.

Coral celebrates 67 years with the Vision Australia Library

April 23 is World Book and Copyright Day, a celebration to promote the enjoyment of books and reading. This year, find out how the Vision Australia Library has helped Coral Arnold enjoy books for nearly 70 years!

This week on Talking Vision: Santiago’s last seen memory

Talking Vision is Vision Australia Radio’s flagship program, discussing the latest news and issues from a blindness and low vision perspective. For this week’s show we bring you the second part of a two-part series featuring participants in the upcoming Last Seen exhibition, taking place from 18 to 29 April in Brisbane.

Meet the team of product experts

Meet the team of product experts at Vision Store, Vision Australia - Occupational Therapist Alexandra (Alex) Lonsdale

Career Start program gives Kristen a foot in the door

Vision Australia’s Career Start program was created to equip blind and low vision graduates with skills and experience for the workforce. Part of the 2022 Career Start cohort, Kristen graduated with a Bachelor’s in Social Work, but struggled to break into the field.

Career Start program helps Gift rejoin the workforce

In 2017, Gift was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa. Since then, his vision has deteriorated significantly.

Career Start applications for 2023 are now open!

Graduates who are blind or have low vision have the opportunity to kickstart their careers thanks to Vision Australia’s Career Start program.

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