The Year in Numbers
We are so grateful to the thousands of like-minded fundraisers who helped make this incredible impact for our blind and low vision community possible. We couldn’t support as many people as we do without your most generous support. So many people have been helped in so many ways.
Each year, we provide vital support to people who are blind or have low vision of all ages and circumstances. We provide these supports at home, in the workplace, at school and universities, and in the wider community.
Here’s just some of what we have achieved in the past 12 months, all while working in partnership with the blind and low vision community.
37,341
Total clients
236,707
hours of service delivered
17,473
hours of Telelink
18,030
hours of orientation and mobility training
1,832
children and young people clients
46,370
hours of recreation and community
27,916
hours of children and young people services
27,916
hours of assistive technology support
52,474
hours of occupational therapy support
Some highlights from 2022-2023
Supporting our child and young adult clients
In June of this year, we launched our Life Ready program, a significant enhancement to how we support children and young people who are blind or have low vision and their families.
Life Ready is all about making sure that children and young people have the skills they need to build strong foundations to achieve meaningful participation in society, with a focus on life-long employment.
Staying connected with older Australians
This year was the launch of a new emotional wellbeing program for people aged 65 and over. Co-designed with our clients, the program aims to support improved life satisfaction, with clients receiving regular “check in” calls from our Wellbeing team.
We were delighted that 195 clients participated in the six-month pilot program in the first half of 2023, and we hope to reach our goal of over 1,500 clients joining the program in the next 12 months.
Vision Australia was grateful to receive approximately $43.9 million in public charitable support this year from a variety of sources and supporters. No matter how small or large, your donation goes a long way to supporting people who are blind or have low vision to live the life they choose.
Fundraising provides Vision Australia with a significant proportion of our annual operating turnover, so we couldn’t support as many people as we do without your most generous contributions. Every one of us at Vision Australia greatly appreciates your contribution.
Read more about your impact in the Annual Report 2022-2023.
Building Positive Impact Together
Every dollar you raise helps achieve a positive impact for people living with blindness and low vision to live their lives with the independence they seek. That in turn promotes real social inclusion.
Emotional support and groups for social inclusion
Occupational therapists for independence
Mobility specialists to stay safe and get around
Orthoptists to assess functional vision and make recommendations
Education and employment support to achieve aspirations
Aids and equipment from our shop to improve daily living
My Aged Care and NDIS experts to maximise funding
Technology and training to stay connected
Early intervention, children's and adolescents' specialised services
Seeing Eye Dogs for independence
Audio books and library for leisure and learning
Helpful information and advice for clients and families
When vision loss starts to impact daily life, it’s time to call Vision Australia. We are vision loss experts and work with people of all ages to maximise their remaining vision. With your support we help people achieve independence, stay safe and increase their ability to participate in everyday life.
