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Want to make your Word documents accessible to everyone? Digital Access Training is excited to share the new course: Creating Accessible Documents: Word – a practical guide to creating inclusive documents that work for all readers. In just 90 minutes, you'll master: • Document structure fundamentals • Essential accessibility features • Compliance testing techniques • Real-world best practices Why it matters: ✅ Reach ALL your audience members ✅ Meet legal compliance requirements ✅ Demonstrate professional excellence At just $150, which includes lifetime access, your investment supports Vision Australia's vital services while building your accessibility expertise. Join our community of 1000's of professionals committed to inclusive communication. Ready to enhance your document accessibility skills? Explore the course: https://ow.ly/jSM150TVZZ5 [ID: The Microsoft Word logo, a W is written on a blue square which overlaps with a larger blue square comprised of four different shades of blue.] #Accessibility #DigitalInclusion #ProfessionalDevelopment #DocumentAccessibility

When people receive a vision loss diagnosis, their attention is so sharply focused on it that they can sometimes overlook their mental health. Through this partnership, connecting our clients with the services offered by MindSpot, we're hoping to combat that and help our clients access the adapted treatments they need. Read more about this exciting new development in the article attached to this post.

Last week our Annual oVAtion Award Gala event lit up the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club in Melbourne, bringing together our Vision Australia community for an evening of celebration, laughter, and memories. It was more than just awards – it was a chance to reflect on our achievements and share a fantastic night with our incredibly committed workforce. Hosted by our hilarious and charming in-house MCs, the night's goal was to recognise and celebrate our team's achievements and have fun along the way – and it's safe to say we nailed it! Our incredible workforce came together to make it a night to remember. Whether it was the awards, the laughter, or the photobooth hilarity, the oVAtion Gala 2024 had it all. The following people were recognised for their excellence in delivering services our clients. People's Choice Award: A tie! Karen Smith, Vision Store Services Coordinator, Newcastle, and the Finance Team. Individual oVAtion Award: Justin Marshall, Senior Mobility Instructor, Bendigo. Team oVAtion Award: Children and Young People Team QLD. Volunteer of the Year Award: Anne Gordes, Vision Australia Radio, Albury. CEO Special Award: Corporate Partnerships & Events Team We can’t wait to do it all again next year! [ID1: Some of the winners of the evening: Justine Heath, Justin Marshall, Casey Clouston, Sasha Aranyi, Mia Piotti, Chelsea Moody, Courtney Tryon, Bridget Driver, Karen Smith.] [ID2: A tables of attendees watching the stage.] [ID3: Gemma, one of the night's MC's, holds out the microphone to Conrad Browne, seated at table 5. Conrad is smiling.]

Who wore it best? Our acting CEO, Justine Heath, and Chris Edwards, Director of Government Relations, Advocacy, NDIS and Aged Care, are all geared up for this year’s Santa Fun Run, helping to raise funds for children who are blind or have low vision. Join us alongside hundreds of Santas at Melbourne’s Royal Botanical Gardens Tan Track on November 23rd or Sydney’s Metcalfe Park on November 30th for a fun-filled festive run, walk, jog or roll! There's still plenty of time to join in on the fun, register at santafunrun.org.au before the 31st of October to receive our Early Bird discount prices. While you're at it, don’t forget to grab one of our festive Santa Fun Run T-shirts at https://lnkd.in/ggkgPbAd. Help us make this Christmas extra bright! [Photo ID] Justine Heath and Chris Edwards smiling at the camera whilst wearing red Santa Fun Run t-shirts.

Do you use magnification software? If you own JAWS, ZoomText or Fusion software, the latest update, Version 2025, is being released late October 2024. Save on a new Software Maintenance Agreement (SMA) by purchasing before the release date. A valid SMA ensures the latest features and compatibility with the latest versions of Windows, Office, Google, Adobe and other popular platforms. If you have any questions visit your local Vision Store or call 1300 84 74 66 to speak to a Vision Store team member. [ID: A couple using a computer on a table, a woman is pointing towards the computer screen.] #VisionAustralia #VisionStore #AssistiveTechnology #JAWS #ZoomText

Reading is an integral part in people’s everyday lives, and it can be something taken for granted until you begin to experience it diminishing. After the incredible success of our Accessible Writing Tools & Technology webinar, we are inviting clients to come along to our next session, Discover the latest Reading Tools & Technology, available both in-person and online. It will offer our clients the chance to discuss and explore a range of adaptive tools and technology designed to prolong their reading abilities. If you know someone that would benefit from this session, we’d love to hear from them. Registrations can be made at thew following link: https://lnkd.in/g-B8TgkJ [ID: A person reading a novel with the aid of a digital magnifier.]

This year saw a record breaking year at the Nike Marathon festival with more than 42,000 participants! A huge round of applause to all the incredible runners who participated in the Nike Melbourne Marathon for Team Vision Australia! Your dedication, perseverance, and passion are truly inspiring, and you've made such a positive impact supporting Vision Australia. Each step you took, every kilometre you conquered, every dollar you raised, has helped raise awareness and crucial support so our clients can live the life they choose. Your commitment makes a world of difference, and we couldn’t be prouder of your achievement. Events like the Nike Melbourne Marathon foster a sense of community and awareness, encouraging people to come together for a common cause. Go team Vision Australia! [ID1: Andy, one of the runners in this year's marathon, posing triumphantly between two banners at the MCG] [ID2: Lachy, another runner from the marathon, smiling as a sea of runners stand behind him at the MCG.]

Today is White Cane Day! The white cane is a symbol of independence for many from the blind and low vision community, white canes play an important part in supporting their users to be active and independent, whether it’s at home or further abroad. Jason Mirah, one of our Access Technology Specialists, explores the white cane and other tools that people who are blind or low vision can use to navigate the world. #WhiteCaneDay #WCD2024 #Blind #LowVision #AssistiveTechnology #VisionAustralia #VisionStore #BlindLowVision

Today is World Sight Day, a global event held annually on the second Thursday of October, dedicated to raising awareness about blindness and eye conditions. This year's theme is Love Your Eyes Kids. This theme serves as an opportunity to debunk myths regarding vision and move towards a world where all children are free from social stigma associated with wearing spectacles or other corrective interventions for their eyes and vision. Visit https://lnkd.in/eNGA4Dz3 for more information about World Sight Day and how you can become involved! [ID: A multicoloured heart next to text reading Your Eyes above the World Sight Day logos] #WSD #WSD2024 #LoveYourEyesKids

Did you know that with a Home Care Package you can access technology that can help you reclaim your independence? With one of our Home Care Packages, you will have access to a full range of assistive and mainstream technology. This can include specialised assistive tech and gadgets such as magnifiers and talking microwaves, or more mainstream technology like voice activated personal assistants and smart phone apps. Find out how our specialised packages can help you today via https://lnkd.in/d2FuiuSw [ID: An older couple making a Zoom call on a tablet]