Empowering Independence and Community: Vision Australia Bendigo Team’s Local Services

VISION Australia Bendigo is making significant strides in supporting the blind and low vision community through a variety of comprehensive services.

At the heart of their efforts is a dedicated recreation team that organises an array of activities, outings, and social opportunities, fostering friendship and mutual support among participants.

These groups provide more than just entertainment; they offer a crucial platform for proving the opportunity to meet with like-minded people, in a safe and supportive environment.

Clients benefit immensely from the vast range of activities, including Swish (blind table tennis), bowling, walking groups and social support groups.

These activities ensure that clients gain valuable social contact and have access to events within the local community.

The recreation programs, along with Zoom and phone groups, ensure that no one feels isolated, offering continuous engagement and a strong sense of community.

In addition to recreational activities, Vision Australia Bendigo offers essential services such as orthoptic care, which helps with magnification and lighting, and occupational therapy, which introduces aids and equipment to enhance safety at home or in care facilities. Orientation and mobility services are also provided, equipping clients with the skills and tools needed to navigate their surroundings safely and confidently.

The Home Care Package team is instrumental in enabling clients to maintain their independence at home for as long as possible.

This service, combined with the Vision Store’s wide range of aids and equipment and the assistive technology team’s expertise, ensures that clients can lead independent, fulfilling lives.

Vision Australia Bendigo collaborates closely with optometrists, ophthalmologists, and other medical professionals to tailor their services to individual needs, ensuring a personalised approach to vision care.

The office is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 4.30pm and can be contacted at 5445 5700 for any inquiries.

Referrals can be made by phone, online, or through medical practitioners.

Vision Australia Bendigo aims to connect people, and help them access events within the local community.

Clients benefit from a range of activities including blind table tennis, bowling, walking and social support groups.