VisAbility Tasmania

VisAbility Tasmania Supporting Tasmanians living with low or no vision. Every support at any stage.

12/06/2026

As the End of Financial Year approaches, now is the ideal time to make a tax-deductible donation.

Your support helps ensure families like Patrick’s can access consistent and timely care from a trusted team who already know and understand them.

Donate now: https://bit.ly/4x4Vkg1

Make the 2026 Census Accessible for YouIf you have low or now vision, or use assistive technology, you can choose to rec...
12/06/2026

Make the 2026 Census Accessible for You
If you have low or now vision, or use assistive technology, you can choose to receive your 2026 Census information electronically through your myGov account.
This option allows you to access the Census digitally — making it easier to complete using screen readers, magnification software, and other assistive tools.

Census night: Tuesday, 11 August 2026
Subscription deadline: Sunday, 14 June 2026

By subscribing, you’ll receive updates and a secure link to complete the Census in your myGov Inbox.

How to subscribe:
Log in to your myGov account
Select "Subscribe to 2026 Census Update"
Choose "Subscribe to 2026 Census" and select "Get Started"
Enter and confirm your address
Tick the boxes to:
Agree to share your address with the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), and
Receive your Census information electronically
Select "Submit"
✔️ You’ll see a confirmation message once successful
✔️ Only one person per household needs to subscribe
Your information is collected by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and used only for the Census.
For more details, visit the myGov website: https://my.gov.au/en

This Tax Appeal, you have the power to change lives.Patrick’s story is just one example of how VisAbility and Guide Dogs...
09/06/2026

This Tax Appeal, you have the power to change lives.
Patrick’s story is just one example of how VisAbility and Guide Dogs Tasmania supports people to live with independence and confidence every day. From guide dog partnerships to essential allied health support services, your generosity makes it all possible.
💙 With the end of financial year approaching, now is the perfect time to give.
Your donation will help more people like Patrick access the support they need to thrive.
👉 Donate now: https://bit.ly/3PC4O1D
Together, we can create a more inclusive community.

VisAbility was proud to attend the 2026 Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities Conference ...
09/06/2026

VisAbility was proud to attend the 2026 Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities Conference as a Bronze Sponsor, joining sector leaders from across Australia and New Zealand to explore ways to create a more accessible future.

A highlight was our Senior Digital Accessibility Specialist, Vithya Vijayakumare, presenting Helper and Hinderer: AI and Digital Accessibility, which examined both the opportunities and responsibilities of using AI to improve access to information. We’re also delighted that Vithya has joined the Round Table Executive Team.

Leone and Sam from our braille team, along with Ryan from our Youth Support team — also attended the conference, returning with valuable insights to help strengthen the services and support we provide to our community. Thank you to Round Table for another inspiring event.

Australia’s next Census is on Tuesday 11 August 2026.Census data helps governments and not-for-profits make important de...
03/06/2026

Australia’s next Census is on Tuesday 11 August 2026.

Census data helps governments and not-for-profits make important decisions about local services for our community.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics is currently accepting applications for Community Field Officers! Community Field Officers support people from all cultures and communities to complete their Census form. They provide information about the Census and help people in-person to complete their form.

They are looking for a range of people with lived experience and experience working with:

· People living with disability
· People experiencing homelessness
· Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
· People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
· Youth and older Australians

These jobs are temporary, flexible and close to home, and suit a variety of schedules.

If you are interested in applying, please go to census.abs.gov.au/jobs for more information.

It’s Healthy Vision Month. 👁️A common myth we hear all the time is “If I can see fine, my eyes are healthy.”Vision probl...
25/05/2026

It’s Healthy Vision Month. 👁️

A common myth we hear all the time is “If I can see fine, my eyes are healthy.”

Vision problems don’t always come with obvious warning signs. Many serious eye conditions, like glaucoma or macular degeneration, can develop without pain or early symptoms.

That means you could have changes in your vision without even noticing.

In fact, people often assume their eyes are fine simply because they’re not experiencing discomfort, but that’s not how vision works.

Regular eye tests aren’t just about seeing clearly - they’re about catching what you can’t see yet. Early detection can make all the difference.

Today on Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we’re celebrating digital access and inclusion. Accessibility removes barri...
21/05/2026

Today on Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we’re celebrating digital access and inclusion.

Accessibility removes barriers, supports all kinds of users, reflects our values, and is an ongoing commitment to designing with care.

Over the past week we shared simple accessibility tips for people living with low or no vision: alt text, headings, readable colours, descriptive links, hashtags, video audio descriptions and keyboard friendly design.

These small, everyday actions make a big difference and actually help everyone, not just people with low or no vision.

Let’s keep learning, improving, and keep inclusion at the heart of how we communicate.

For more information, read VisAbility's Accessibility Guidelines: https://bit.ly/49GvODB

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