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Navigating the world with confidence 

From commuting to work and going to the shops, to meeting friends in the city and travelling the world.   

Wherever you want to go, however you want to move. Whether it’s with a mobility cane or a Seeing Eye Dog – we know how important it is for you to get around independently. We’ve got a team of experts to help.

Moving on up 

We offer services to help you travel with confidence. These range from learning to use a white cane to feeling confident to travel the world. 

  • Learn to use your chosen navigation device at your own pace. 
  • Travelling on public transport. Finding a large print timetable or learning to use the audio announcement system. 

How this can help 

If you can find your way around the world then there is very little that can stop you. Getting to work, socialising or getting access to in-person services. We can open up the possibilities for you to get out and about. 

  • Feel confident to travel, whether it's in your local community, interstate or overseas. 
  • Use your navigation devices to travel around your community. 
  • Develop strategies for visiting busy one-off locations like events and functions. 

How this can help 

  • By helping you navigate more dynamic environments, you can experience amazing new opportunities. 
  • This can help you travel far and wide. Whether it’s further across your community, to more places in Australia or even overseas. 

Meet the experts

Orientation and mobility specialist 

Specialists in helping people who are blind or have low vision safely navigate the world with strategies and tools such as a white cane. 

Access Technology Specialist 

These professionals specialise in recommending and training people to use accessible technology and products suited to their needs. 

Seeing Eye Dog instructor 

Instructors work closely with clients to match the right dog with the right person. They stay in regular contact with clients, so they can continue  working safely and successfully with their dog. 

Seeing Eye Dogs

A Seeing Eye Dog can enable you to stay independent and increase your mobility. They can also make an amazing companion. These highly trained dogs are matched carefully to their owners. We provide training to help you work together as a team in and out of home.

Your Seeing Eye Dog will support you to travel at your own pace, navigating obstacles reliably and safely. They can assist you at home, out and about and even in the workplace. Creating a strong bond with your Seeing Eye Dog can improve mental health, wellbeing and physical fitness. 

Vision Australia staff member holds a seeing eye dog puppy in her arms
Jason Whiter poses for a photo at a body building championship.

“I would just use my cane to navigate around. As long as I memorised where all the overhanging bars could be, really using my hearing so I could hear someone training next to me.” 

— Jason, Vision Australia client

Jason was pumped to get to the gym

Real stories

For Melbourne real estate agent and bodybuilder Jason, the biggest challenge was getting to the gym. Then navigating his way around the machines and discarded weights left on the floor. 

Jason says maintaining your physical wellbeing shouldn’t be harder for people with a vision condition. But challenges still exist. He currently fits in around three gym sessions a day! 

“I ended up getting an orientation and mobility expert come in and have a look at the gym,” Jason says. “I would just use my cane to navigate around. As long as I memorised where all the overhanging bars could be, really using my hearing so I could hear someone training next to me.” 

Read Jason’s story

Technology and products

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Canes

A variety of canes are available to meet your needs. Our range can help power your independence.

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Sunglasses

Wrap around glasses designed to fit over prescription spectacles – with polarised lenses to cut out UV rays.

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MiniGuide

An electronic mobility aid that uses ultrasonic echolocation to detect objects.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, services provided by Vision Australia incur a cost. There are several ways you can fund the support, services and products you need. Speak with us about your funding options on 1300 84 74 66.

There are a number of options when it comes to supports to get out and about including ID canes, a Seeing Eye Dog, technology solutions and a white cane. Our team of experts will work with you to find the best solution for you. 

If your loved one is experiencing low vision, you can submit a family enquiry  or call Vision Australia on 1300 84 74 66. Please ask your loved one's permission before contacting us. 

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