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- 10 Sep
Breaking Down the Attitude Barrier to Employment
A survey by Vision Australia has found that 83% of employers “lack confidence” in hiring a person who is blind or has low vision. Misconceptions about their capabilities remain one of the biggest reasons why the full-time employment rate for this cohort, as of 2018, was just 24%. This is despite the fact that people who […]
- 01 Sep
Keeping a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health and vision
The Australian Institute for Health and Welfare (AIHW) has today launched its Indigenous eye health measures 2021 report which shows measurable progress towards improving the eye health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The report includes data from the 2019-20 year, which included the first four months of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia. Despite […]
20 MayDemystifying technology for blind or low vision users – Vision Australia
Vision Australia’s national assistive technology advisor David Woodbridge has helped thousands of people overcome their technology fears.
05 MayMusician strikes the right chord with his new home – VisAbility
One of the biggest milestones in your life is buying your first home. For Richard, who has Fraser syndrome, it’s an achievement that means more than most. Richard has a rare recessive gene disorder, has just 6% vision and uses a hearing implant (a bone-anchored hearing aid). At 20-years-old, he’s bought an apartment with his […]
Recent submissions to government
Recent submissions to government
Vision 2020 Australia makes submissions to government to highlight key issues for the eye health and vision sector and advocate for much needed changes. Have a look at some of our most recent submissions, which span a wide range of areas from prevention and research through to service delivery and system strategy.
Recent submissions to government
Vision 2020 Australia makes submissions to government to highlight key issues for the eye health and vision sector and advocate for much needed changes. Have a look at some of our most recent submissions, which span a wide range of areas from prevention and research through to service delivery and system strategy.
