Agency Service Providers
Listed alphabetically by state/country.
For any changes or updates to service provider information, please email us at info@omaaustralasia.com
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
Guide Dogs NSW/ACTÂ works to ensure that people with low vision or blindness are active and involved members of the community. We do this by teaching practical skills to help children and adults reach their personal potential: regardless of when or how they became affected by low vision or blindness.
Vision Australia
Vision Australia is a leading national provider of blindness and low vision services in Australia. We work in partnership with Australians who are blind or have low vision to help them achieve the possibilities they choose in life.
http://www.visionaustralia.org/
FIJI
Fiji Society for the Blind
Provides comprehensive services for blind and vision-impaired people including Community Based Rehabilitation services, counselling, Fiji School for the Blind, and many other services. Address: Nanuku St, Vatuwaqa (PO Box 521), Suva, FIJI Phone: + 679 338 2966 Fax: +679 338 7950
https://fijisocietyfortheblind.org
http://www.cbm.org/programmes/Fiji-School-for-the-Blind-and-Resource-Center-276300.php
NEW SOUTH WALES
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
Guide Dogs NSW/ACTÂ works to ensure that people with low vision or blindness are active and involved members of the community. We do this by teaching practical skills to help children and adults reach their personal potential: regardless of when or how they became affected by low vision or blindness.
Vision Australia
Vision Australia is a leading national provider of blindness and low vision services in Australia. We work in partnership with Australians who are blind or have low vision to help them achieve the possibilities they choose in life.
http://www.visionaustralia.org/
NEW ZEALAND
BLENNZ
The Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ (BLENNZ) is a school that is made up of a national network of educational services for children and young people who are blind, deafblind or have low vision in New Zealand.
http://blennzonline.edublogs.org/
Blind Low Vision NZ
Every day, an average of six New Zealanders turn to Blind Low Vision NZ for support with sight loss. Some are still reeling and are looking for emotional support; many want to find ways to remain self-reliant, to stay in work and get around independently. All want to find ways of doing the things that are important to them. Blind Low Vision NZ is here to provide practical and emotional support, to advocate for inclusive communities and lead the way in vision rehabilitation.
https://blindlowvision.org.nz/
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Guide Dogs SA/NT
Through our services, we aim to enhance the quality of life of individuals with a sensory disability and families of children living with Autism. Our services meet the needs presented over the course of a lifetime – from life skills for children with a sensory disability, to study and employment, and the transition to independent living and ongoing support for older Australians.
Vision Australia
Vision Australia is a leading national provider of blindness and low vision services in Australia. We work in partnership with Australians who are blind or have low vision to help them achieve the possibilities they choose in life.
http://www.visionaustralia.org/
QUEENSLAND
Education Queensland
http://education.qld.gov.au/studentservices/learning/disability/statewideservices/index.html
Guide Dogs Queensland Limited
Guide Dogs Queensland supports Queenslanders to live life to the fullest. We help people who are blind or vision impaired maintain their independence and continue doing the things they want to with safety and confidence.
http://www.guidedogsqld.com.au/
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Can:Do 4Kids
Townsend House is South Australia’s oldest charitable service provider and a registered NDIS provider, offering vital therapy and support to children and young people who are blind, deaf, have low vision, are hard of hearing, or have sensory needs. We work together to help them communicate better, connect easier, and be independent.
Guide Dogs SA/NT
Through our services, we aim to enhance the quality of life of individuals with a sensory disability and families of children living with Autism. Our services meet the needs presented over the course of a lifetime – from life skills for children with a sensory disability, to study and employment, and the transition to independent living and ongoing support for older Australians.
Kilparrin
Kilparrin Teaching and Assessment School and Services (Kilparrin) is located at Park Holme and provides on-site preschool and school programs and a statewide support service for students with sensory impairment (vision and/or hearing) and additional disabilities.Â
http://www.kilparrin.sa.edu.au/
SASVI
South Australian School for Vision Impaired is a specialist school for students with low vision or blindness.
http://www.sasvi.sa.edu.au/about_us.htm
See Differently with the Royal Society for the Blind (RSB)
The RSB is the primary source of assistance giving people with a vision impairment the opportunity to improve the quality and independence of their lives.
https://www.seedifferently.org.au/
TASMANIA
VisAbility
VisAbility offers support, advice and a range of therapy services to people who are blind or vision impaired living with sight loss in Western Australia and Tasmania. We tailor our support into personalised solutions that nurture skills and confidence so people can live life to the full. Our multidisciplinary team can help individuals at every stage of life, whether they’re on a mission to live independently, build a career, or meet new people and enjoy new experiences.
We also offer Guide Dogs and Autism Assistance Dogs under our Guide Dogs and Kites program.
https://www.visabilitytas.com.au/Â
VICTORIA
Guide Dogs Victoria
https://www.guidedogsvictoria.com.au/
Vision Australia
Vision Australia is a leading national provider of blindness and low vision services in Australia. We work in partnership with Australians who are blind or have low vision to help them achieve the possibilities they choose in life.
http://www.visionaustralia.org/
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Senses
Senses Australia is a leading not for profit organisation which has been providing services to people with disabilities for 120 years. Â Our organisation is committed to its our vision and we are passionate about our purpose.
VisAbility
VisAbility offers support, advice and a range of therapy services to people who are blind or vision impaired living with sight loss in Western Australia and Tasmania. We tailor our support into personalised solutions that nurture skills and confidence so people can live life to the full. Our multidisciplinary team can help individuals at every stage of life, whether they’re on a mission to live independently, build a career, or meet new people and enjoy new experiences.
We also offer Guide Dogs and Autism Assistance Dogs under our Guide Dogs and Kites program.
Vision Australia
Vision Australia is a leading national provider of blindness and low vision services in Australia. We work in partnership with Australians who are blind or have low vision to help them achieve the possibilities they choose in life.