MEDIA RELEASE. Vision 2020 Australia welcomes the focus on preventative health and medical research in the 2017-18 Federal Budget, which has the potential to benefit the eye health and vision care sector.
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Vision 2020 Australia welcomes Budget focus on preventative health
MEDIA RELEASE. Vision 2020 Australia welcomes the focus on preventative health and medical research in the 2017-18 Federal Budget, which has the potential to benefit the eye health and vision care sector.
A day in the life with Stargardt’s Disease
BLOG. Living with Stargardt’s Disease for the past 10 years I have learnt a lot. You have to learn to constantly adapt to your surroundings, see things in a unique way and learn to read small print with technology that you could once read with the naked eye.
A day in the life with Stargardt’s Disease
BLOG. Living with Stargardt’s Disease for the past 10 years I have learnt a lot. You have to learn to constantly adapt to your surroundings, see things in a unique way and learn to read small print with technology that you could once read with the naked eye.
Q&A with Andrew Harris
BLOG. Andrew Harris has been an optometrist for over 25 years. Last year, we welcomed Andrew as a new Board member for Vision 2020 Australia. We ask Andrew what he wants to achieve while on the Vision 2020 Australia board and what 2017 will bring for the field of optometry.
Guide Dogs Victoria opens new offices in Geelong
Guide Dogs Victoria opened new offices in Geelong on Friday 8 August 2014 with the aim to improve access to their services for local residents with mobility and vision loss challenges.
At-risk Australians in the dark about sight-saving measures
MEDIA RELEASE – Macular Degeneration Awareness Week – Sunday 25 to Saturday 31 May 2014
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.
Coalition funding for Guide Dogs Victoria
MEDIA RELEASE – Guide Dogs Victoria welcomes the announcement today from the Coalition who, if elected, would provide $2 million dollars in funding to redevelop our veterinary clinic, kennel facilities and breeding centre.
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.