Vision Australia

26/02/2026

Raise funds and get rewarded 🎁✨

To thank you for your efforts in going the distance for Australians with vision loss, our reward partners have some fantastic goodies up for grabs.

From Brooks Running and Salt Lab, to fitness centres and Entertainment Membership AU & NZ, visit https://bit.ly/3M7hT0T to check out what’s in store for signing up and smashing your goals 🙌💛

24/02/2026

Vision Australia has noticed an increase in public discussion lately regarding Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSIs) and claims they are safety hazard for pedestrians.

For those unfamiliar, TGSIs are areas of raised surface domes or cones on the ground designed to support pedestrians who are blind or who have low vision to identify and safely navigate hazards such as stairs, road crossings and platform edges, and are vital for the independent travel of a large number of the blind and low vision community.

It is essential that TGSIs are installed and maintained to a certain level laid out by the Australian Standards, to ensure not only the safety of those in the blind and low vision community that use them, but of the general population that walks over them every day.

Learn more about the pivotal role that TGSIs play, and the standards to which they must be held to, at the following link: https://www.visionaustralia.org/community/news/2026-02-19/tactile-ground-surface-indicators-and-their-importance-blind-and-low

[ID: A person standing on a set of TGSIs, their white cane in front of them hitting a curb.]

24/02/2026

We wish to advise that our Dandenong VIC location will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday February 25. We apologise for the inconvenience. If you require assistance, please contact us on 1300 84 74 66.

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24/02/2026

Our new office in Cairns is open for business and the team can't wait to meet you!

On Wednesday March 4 and Thursday March 5, our Cairns team will be holding a Vision Store pop-up event to showcase not only the latest in accessible technology, but also provide the opportunity to meet our local team and to learn about the services we offer including orthoptics, orientation and mobility support, braille training and occupational therapy.

To let us know you’re coming to this free event, please call us on (07) 4434 5800 or email us at northern.queensland@visionaustralia.org.

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22/02/2026

Season 2 of our Know Your Rights and Understand Aged Care webinar series is almost here.

Join us for three free online sessions this March. We’ll cover understanding the new Statement of Rights, setting meaningful goals with vision loss, and looking after your wellbeing during times of change.

Sessions run on Tuesdays at 1pm AEDT on Zoom. We’d love to see you there: https://www.visionaustralia.org/community/news/2026-02-18/season-2-know-your-rights-and-understand-aged-care-landing

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22/02/2026

Getting in to your hotel at the end of a day of travel shouldn't be this much of a hurdle, yet it is something that still impacts many travellers with disabilities.

Ben was 'certain' he’d be sleeping on the street after he rocked up to his hotel only to find the doors firmly shut.

20/02/2026

Your strides could change lives! By taking on 100K Your Way, you can help empower people just like Indi to create their own path, moving forward in life with confidence💛

“It feels good to help Vision Australia because having Usher’s Syndrome, I know one day, they will be there to help me,” Indi says.

Follow Indi's lead by registering for 100K Your Way at https://bit.ly/4r3x7ml 🙌⭐

19/02/2026

Tickets for the Vision Australia Bendigo Easter Egg Hunt are on sale now! 🎟️🐇

Join us 9.00am–5.00pm on Good Friday, 3 April, near the rotunda at Rosalind Park for a hunt featuring 100,000+ eggs, right in the heart of the Bendigo Easter Festival.

Tickets are $18, with all proceeds supporting local Vision Australia services in the Bendigo region. Be quick... this much-loved event sells out fast! Hop to https://bit.ly/4kJw7lp to secure your spot 🐣🌸

19/02/2026

You may think cancelling that software update is a good idea. Trouble is, cyber criminals agree! Read on for tips on how to keep yourself safe online by updating your phone, tablet or laptop.

https://www.visionaustralia.org/community/news/2026-02-16/stay-secure-software-updates?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=2026-va-cyber-security-grant-cyber-security-grant

ID: Two men sit together on the couch, one helping the other work something out on his phone.

19/02/2026

Slow down, walk differently and see the world from a new perspective.

From 8 - 10 May, Vision Australia’s Trek for Vision takes you along the Great Ocean Walk, where every step you take and dollar you raise supports the Seeing Eye Dogs Youth Program 💛

Up for a challenge that matters? Join us: https://inspiredadventures.com.au/event/visionaustralia-greatoceanwalk-2026/

18/02/2026

Change is part of life, sometimes exciting, sometimes uncertain. Taking care of your wellbeing can help you stay steady and connected to what matters most.

Our new Mindful Minutes Wellbeing Journal is here to help you pause, reflect, and take small, meaningful steps each day. This is your space to check in, notice what helps, and take care of yourself, one mindful minute at a time.

Download your free written or audio Mindful Minutes Journal today - https://va.org.au/MindfulMinutesJournal

[ID: A client shares a cup of tea with a Vision Australia staff member]

18/02/2026

We believe every child should have the chance to bring their imagination to life, regardless of their level of vision. We are excited to share 10 new Braille and tactile coloring books have just arrived!

From fun dinosaurs and tiny insects to family scenes, these books feature raised-line drawings and simple Braille descriptions. They are the perfect tool for kids who are blind or have low vision to develop fine motor skills and explore learning braille.

Shop online here: https://shop.visionaustralia.org/reading-writing-and-stationery/large-print-books.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=2026-va-retail-social-bio