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Useful links to project partners, national optometrist associations of Australia and New Zealand, and rural and low vision resources: |
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School of Optometry and Vision Science The University of New South Wales Sydney NSW 2052
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To contact us: |
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Optometry ALTC Project Manager |
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Phone: +61 2 9385 9879 |
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Copyright © 2009 UNSW School of Optometry and Vision Science |
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Preparing Optometry Graduates for Rural & Remote Practice and the Provision of Services for Elderly and Low Vision Patients |
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The one-year project is funded under a grant awarded by the Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC). |
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Low Vision Links |
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AUSTRALIA WIDE |
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Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road, Kooyong Vic 3144 ph 1300 83 74 66 | f 02 9747 5993 * info@visionaustralia.org |
Where: ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | TAS | VIC Services: Vision Australia is the nation’s leading provider of blindness and low vision services. This not-for-profit organisation provides its programs directly to residents in Australia who have a significant vision impairment that cannot be corrected by glasses; a condition that can lead to blindness or severe vision impairment; are deafblind or have a print disability. Vision Australia services, most of which are offered free of charge, are designed to meet the needs presented over the course of a lifetime – from children’s requirements through to study, employment, equipment, independent living, information, policy and advocacy, recreation and other vital services. |
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Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind Awhina House, 4 Maunsell Road, Parnell Auckland 1052 ph 0800 24 33 33 | f +64 9 366 0099 * General@rnzfb.org.nz |
Where: New Zealand Services: The Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind is New Zealand's primary provider of vision-related habilitation and rehabilitation services to blind, deafblind and vision-impaired people. The Foundation of the Blind equips its members with the adaptive skills, technology and resources they need to create new beginnings and lead independent lives. |
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AUSTRALIA STATE BY STATE |
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NSW & ACT |
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Guide Dogs NSW/ACT 2-4 Thomas Street, Chatswood NSW 2067 ph 02 9412 9300 | f 02 9412 9388 * culm@guidedogs.com.au |
Where: Services are provided throughout NSW and ACT. Services: Guide Dogs NSW/ACT train people who are vision impaired to use canes, canines and electronic aids to improve their mobility and thus independence and quality of life. All services are provided free of charge to residents of New South Wales and the ACT. Specialist orientation and mobility instructors provide visits to home, school, work and other locations as required. Guide Dogs NSW/ACT are happy to receive referrals from friends or family members, on behalf of someone else, provided the referral is made with their consent. |
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Centre for Eye Health Rupert Myers Building (south wing) Kensington NSW ph 02 8115 0700 * cfeh@guidedogs.com.au |
Where: NSW and ACT. Services: From November 2009, Centre for Eye Health (CFEH) will provide state-of-the-art eye imaging and visual system diagnostic services to the general community in one location, at no charge. In providing its world class services at no charge, CFEH will make diagnostic services for eye health readily available to everyone in our community at risk of developing eye disease. To visit the CFEH, individuals will require a referral from their health-care practitioner, be it their GP, optometrist or ophthalmologist. |
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Queensland Blind Association Inc. 26 Warwick St, Annerley Qld 4103 ph 07 3848 8888 | f 07 3848 6989 * qba@qba.asn.au |
Where: Queensland Services: The Queensland Blind Association Inc. provides assistance for both physical and financial requirements. This may include financial assistance for home ownership and maintenance such as rates, house repayments, electricity benefits and holiday assistance. The Association provides specialised equipment at a reduced price to assist members in their daily life, including Braille clocks and watches, talking kitchen or bathroom scales, communication aids, kitchen utilities and games. |
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Guide Dogs Queensland 1978 Gympie Rd, Bald Hills Qld 4036 ph 07 3500 9060 | f 07 3261 4833 * rehab@guidedogsqld.com.au |
Where: Services are provided statewide. Guide Dogs Queensland is based in seven regional centres in Cairns, Townsville, Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and the Gold Coast. Services: Guide Dogs Queensland provides guide dog mobility; white cane training; electronic travel aid training; adaptive technology programs; school holiday camps; young person’s programs; counseling retreats; low vision support groups; low vision clinics and community and professional workshops. The association’s services are designed to increase a person’s independence and mobility, and help overcome the isolation that can come with losing sight. These services also promote social, emotional and physical well-being. Apply for client services at: http://www.guidedogsqld.com.au/page/Services_for_blind_and_vision_impaired/Apply_for_Services |
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c/- Vision Australia PO Box 6091, Fairfield Gardens Qld 4103 ph 07 3391 9155 | f 07 3391 3406 |
Where: Brisbane, Qld The Initiative: Queensland Vision Initiative (QVI) Inc. is an alliance of health care professionals working together with the aim of developing a comprehensive eye health program for the Queensland population. QVI comprises twenty-two member organisations many of who provide low vision services to patients and clients. Together the QVI and its members have published a referral resource for metropolitan Brisbane and a state-wide version is currently being developed. |
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The Royal Society for the Blind 254 Angas Street, Adelaide SA 5000 ph 08 8232 4777 | f 08 8232 4807 * Tim Crowe-Mai at tcrowemai@rsb.org.au |
Where: RSB has offices in Adelaide, plus five regional offices through SA. Services: The RSB provides a variety of services including the Low Vision Centre for magnification needs and daily living products, the Adaptive Technology Centre which displays the latest technology, Orientation and Mobility for moving about safely in the community, Independent Living Training at home and Print Alternatives. |
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Guide Dogs Victoria Chandler Highway, Kew Vic 3101 ph (03) 9854 4444 | f (03) 9854 4500 |
Where: Training is offered to clients in their homes throughout Metropolitan Melbourne and Regional Victoria, or at our residential training facility in Kew. Services: Guide Dogs Victoria is a premium provider of Orientation & Mobility Services to Victorians who are blind or vision impaired. These services include Children’s Mobility, Acquired Brain Injury Mobility, Intensive Orientation & Mobility, Occupational Therapy and Guide Dog Mobility. All services, including Guide Dogs, are provided free of charge. |
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Association for the Blind of Western Australia Inc 61 Kitchener Ave, Victoria Park WA 6100 ph 08 9311 8202 | f 08 9361 8696 * hello@guidedogswa.com.au |
Where: Across Western Australia Services: The Association has a Vision Management Clinic staffed by Optometrists and orthoptists who are skilled in low vision assessment. Aides and equipment are recommended and supplied. There is also access to a full range of allied health staff who offer support and services. |
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Rural & Remote Optometry Links |
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Rural and Remote Health Journal Australian Rural Health Education Network (ARHEN) National Rural Health Students’ Network |
National Rural Health Alliance Rural Allied Health and Medical Society (RAHMS) www.rcs.med.unsw.edu.au/rcsweb.nsf/page/RAHMS Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (SARRAH) |
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University of New South Wales School of Optometry and Vision Science |
QUT School of Optometry |
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Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences at the University of Melbourne |
Department of Optometry and Vision Science at the University of Auckland |
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Optometrists Association Australia |
New Zealand Association of Optometrists |
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Schools & Associations |
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Low Vision Links |
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Rural & Remote Links |
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