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.
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Telephone voting services for upcoming 2013 Federal elections
Registrations are now open for telephone voting services that allow people who are blind or living with low vision to cast their vote from home, work or any other location without having to attend a polling booth on Saturday 7 September 2013.