Do you know someone who is blind or has low vision?
Low vision could be a result of any eye condition including Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma or any other.
Through a grant from the East Gippsland Shire Council, under the auspice of U3A Bairnsdale, the Visionaries Group is holding an information and social event to provide networking opportunities, hear what support is available and provide the opportunity for those impacted by low or no vision to speak about their needs and suggest solutions.
This free event is being held on Wednesday, March 12 2025 from 10am for 10.30am start, finishing by 2.30pm, and is at the Bairnsdale RSL, 2 Forge Creek Road, Bairnsdale. Morning tea and a light lunch is included for participants and their carer.
Proceedings will commence with an opening by the mayor, followed by speakers from the East Gippsland Shire Council, Vision Australia, Gippsland Lakes Complete Health, U3A Bairnsdale, and the Visionaries Group (who are active volunteers for the vision impaired) who will speak about Blind Citizens Australia, Guide Dogs and Seeing Eye Dogs as well as support groups in the community.
There will be time after each speaker to ask questions.
During the long lunch break there will be an opportunity to visit exhibitor tables that will have information and some equipment on display, including the newly released Meta smart glasses that have a built-in camera that can take a photo of, for example, a menu, and read it back to you.
The Visionaries Group warmly welcomes you to come along and help identify any gaps in services and support provided to people with low or no vision.
For catering purposes please RSVP to either Debbie Carruthers or Jody Herbert. Enquiries to Brenda Murray (details via Bairnsdale Advertiser).
