Low Vision Directory – Australian Capital Territory

Low vision services are provided The Vision Initiative ACT would like to by low vision organisations, acknowledge the support of: some optometrists and ophthalmologists. These services assist people to make the most of Low Vision Directory – their available vision and adjust to Australian Capital vision impairment by learning new ways to carry out everyday tasks. Territory

For more information about the Vision Initiative please contact Vision 2020 Australia on (03) 9656 2020 or visit www.visioninitiative.org.au

January 2010 Low Vision Directory 1RPH Blind Society Guide Dogs NSW/ACT Vision Australia Address/phone Barton Highway, Gungahlin, ACT 2912 Griffin Centre, Genge Street Suite 4, Mungga-Iri House Saraton Building, 22 East Row T: (02) 6241 4076 Canberra City, ACT 2601 18 Napier Close, Deakin, ACT 2600 Canberra City, ACT 2601 1125 AM T: (02) 6247 4580 P.O. Box 84, Deakin West T: (02) 6247 1000 or T: (02) 6285 2988 1300 847 466

Website www.radio1rph.org.au www.users.tpg.com.au/canblind/ www.guidedogs.com.au www.visionaustralia.org

Email [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Service description 1RPH provides various radio programs, The Canberra Blind Society provides Guide Dogs NSW/ACT provides Vision Australia offers a wide range of features readings from daily home assessments, low vision aids mobility training to Australians of all services to assist people who are blind newspapers, books and magazines and equipment, information and ages living with vision impairment. or vision impaired. for those who are print handicapped supportive counselling. Individual and Training is provided in the use Available services include general including people with low vision. group programs including daily living of canes, guide dogs and other information about vision loss, low skills, cooking, Braille tuition and aids to improve mobility, increase vision aids, adaptive technology, voice transcription is also available. independence and enhance quality software for computer use, life skills, Canberra Blind Society also offers of life. counselling, home visits and dog peer support groups, leisure activities, guides. seminars and workshops for clients and general public.

Days/hours of operation 24 hours Monday to Friday 10:00am–4:00pm Monday to Friday 9:00am–5:00pm Monday to Friday 9:00am–5:00pm

Fees Free Free Free Free

Counsellor ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓

Occupational therapists/daily ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓ living skills

Ophthalmologist ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗

Optometrist ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗

Orthoptist ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓

Mobility instructor ✗ ✗ ✓ ✗

Magnifiers & CCTV ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓

Adaptive technology instruction ✗ ✓ ✓ ✓

Home visits ✗ ✓ ✓ ✓

Client referral pathway No referral necessary. Radio 1RHPH is Self refer by visiting the Griffin Centre Self refer by phoning (02) 6285 2988. Self refer by visiting the Saraton available to anyone who tunes their or phoning (02) 6247 4580. Building or phoning 1300 847 466. radio to 1125 AM in Canberra or Your optometrist or GP can also make 89.5 FM in . referrals.