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Use your voice to build confidence, stay connected and live independently

Vision Australia’s eight-week program helps you discover how to use your voice to make everyday life easier. Learn to use a smart speaker and smart plug with simple voice commands to access information, stay connected and support your independence at home.  

The program and devices are available at no cost to eligible clients.

About the program

Discover just how much you can do with your smart devices using only your voice. For example, did you know you can simply ask, “Alexa, what’s the weather today?” and hear the information you need using just your voice?

With simple voice commands, you can learn how to:

  • Stay informed by listening to the latest news
  • Enjoy your favourites with radio, music, podcasts and audiobooks
  • Stay connected by calling family and friends through compatible Alexa devices
  • Get answers quickly by simply asking a question
  • Keep on top of your day with reminders, alarms and helpful routines
  • Get a helping hand in the kitchen with recipes and cooking information
  • Control compatible devices around your home, using your smart plug 

Our virtual eight-week program includes:

  • An Amazon Echo Dot smart speaker and smart plug, at no cost to eligible clients
  • Weekly one-hour online group sessions where you can learn practical tips, share ideas with other participants and discover how voice-enabled technology can make everyday tasks easier
  • Up to six hours of specialised training and support, tailored to your individual needs 

Best of all, you don't need any technical experience to join the program. Vision Australia will also:

  • Install the devices and connect to home internet
  • Offer Zoom meeting familiarisation training to attend online sessions.

Client testimonial

Vision Australia client Rosa, aged 96, shares how the smart speaker and program helped to make her life easier:

"This is a great way that I can access the marvellous world of information on the internet. I can’t use a computer so this is great. [Thank you for helping] us all to improve our independence and general quality of life, including access to information – thank you!” 

Program cost and eligibility

If you are eligible for the Commonwealth Home Support Programme, you can receive an Amazon Echo Dot Smart Speaker, a smart plug, and eight weeks of training and support at no cost.

You will also require fixed internet and Wi-Fi to be eligible.

Program dates

Vision Australia’s smart speaker program runs three times each year:

  • March   
  • June      
  • September

Register your interest

Places are limited and registrations are essential, so reach out to our team today to find out more.

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