EYE HEALTH HERO. David Woodbridge loves his job as an Adaptive Technology Consultant at Vision Australia—so much so that he’s been doing it for 25 years.
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GPs safeguard vision impaired Australians from depression
MEDIA RELEASE. Referring vision impaired patients to a GP for treatment significantly decreases their symptoms of depression, a study by the Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) has found.
Vision Australia and the NDIS
BLOG. A year on from the launch of the National Disability Insurance Scheme’s Trial Sites, Vision 2020 Australia is hosting a series of blogs dedicated to the NDIS. In this installment Vision Australia’s Graeme Craig, General Manager NDIS Demonstration Sites, reflects on the progress so far.
Blog: Vision Australia staff trained to manage depressive symptoms using problem-solving therapy
Depression is a serious health concern in Australia and affects approximately 1 in 3 individuals with low vision. For a person who has a vision impairment, depression can lead to increased levels of disability, reduced quality of life and interfere with and restrict rehabilitation outcomes (such as the use of optical devices and aids). Despite the availability of effective treatments, depression most often remains undetected and untreated in people with vision impairment.
Mobility activities for parents: new support group started in the Northern Metropolitan region
Young blind and vision impaired parents living in the Northern Melbourne area are invited to attend a new local support group to help them gain the skills and confidence to travel with small children.
New Graduate Diploma of Orientation and Mobility – Registrations now open
A new Graduate Diploma course in Orientation and Mobility developed by Vision Australia is now open for registrations. The Graduate Diploma of Orientation and Mobility is a nationally recognised qualification for people seeking employment as Orientation and Mobility Specialists.
New low vision clinic opens in Melbourne
The doors of the new low vision clinic located at the Australian College of Optometry (ACO) in Carlton opened to the public for the first time on Monday 14 October 2013.
CERA, Vision Australia and beyondblue working together to beat depression in vision impaired people
Depression is a common problem among people with vision impairment. The Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA), Vision Australia and beyondblue are conducting a study that looks at a new integrated model of care. The study aims to significantly reduce depressive symptoms and improve the quality of life of people living with vision impairment.
CERA, Vision Australia and beyondblue working together to beat depression in vision impaired people
Depression is a common problem among people with vision impairment. The Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA), Vision Australia and beyondblue are conducting a study that looks at a new integrated model of care. The study aims to significantly reduce depressive symptoms and improve the quality of life of people living with vision impairment.