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Services for people who are blind or vision impaired
There are many supports and services available for people who are blind or vision impaired.
These services can assess your needs to help you adjust to vision loss, and make the most of your vision. They work with you to learn new ways to carry out everyday tasks to make sure you can continue to be independent and participate in your chosen activities.
Services are provided by specialist organisations
as well as some optometrists and some ophthalmologists.
You do not need a referral to access these services (excluding ophthalmology).
How can support services help me?
Support services can help with:
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●Reading, writing, using a computer or cooking. Many aids, equipment and technologies are available such as magnifiers, screen readers for computers, correct lighting, tactile markers for household appliances, accessible mobile phones and ‘apps’ (software applications) that can help with everyday tasks.
●Moving about your home, at work and in the community safely. Trained specialists can teach you to navigate areas you wish to travel in. This may include how to use a long cane or a dog guide.
●Participating in your favourite social, sport and cultural activities. Many services organise day activity programs or offer library services
Some organisations may also provide counselling services, local support groups and employment services.
When should I access these support services?
If you are blind or vision impaired, you can access support services at any time.
You should consider contacting them when your vision loss starts to impact on your daily life.
Different services can be used as vision loss progresses.
Don’t forget to keep having regular reviews with your optometrist or ophthalmologist, even if you are engaged with a support service.
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Guide Dogs Victoria: (03) 9854 4444 vd;w ,yf;fj;ij mioAq;fs; my;yJ tiyj;jsj;jpw;Fr; nry;Yq;fs;.
Vision Australia: 1300 847 466vd;w ,yf;fj;ij mioAq;fs; my;yJ tiyj;jsj;jpw;Fr; nry;Yq;fs;.
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For more information
To find out the services available in your local area, speak to your optometrist, ophthalmologist or GP.
To find a local optometrist visit
To find a local ophthalmologist visit
To find out more about eye health visit
Low vision services in Victoria
Australian College of Optometry – low vision clinic: call (03) 9349 7400 or visit
Guide Dogs Victoria: call (03) 9854 4444 or visit
Vision Australia: call 1300 847 466 or visit
Information and support services
Blind Citizens Australia: call 1800 033 066 or visit
Glaucoma Australia: call 1800 500 880 or visit
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Macular Disease Foundation Australia:
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Retina Australia: 1800 999 870vd;w
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Keratoconus Australia: call 0409 644 811 or visit
Macular Disease Foundation Australia: call 1800111709 or visit
Retina Australia: call 1800 999 870 or visit
Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children: call(02) 9871 1233 or visit
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