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Directory of Agencies for the Blind

Information on this page is an alpha listing of both Government and Private Agencies, which provide services and benefits for blind and vision impaired people in Queensland.Against each Agency is a basic and brief description of the services they provide. This page has been compiled by the Queensland Blind Association Inc. to assist blind and vision impaired people either in a professional or personal capacity.Click here for printable version of this directory (PDF).Please click on the information boxes below to display the content.

CARINITY

This organisation provides hostel accommodation for Blind and Vision Impaired people.

Address: Carinty Wishart Gardens, 14 Glasford Street, Wishart  Qld  4122
Telephone: 07 3347 8888
Website: www.carinity.org.au

Also provides respite accommodation for people who have a disability at “Our House” at Toogoolawah and “Fassifern” at Boonah.

LINK VISION

Link Vision provides accommodation services including independent living units for people with Low and No Vision.

Address:  9 / 10 Cameron Street, Fairfield Qld 4103
Telephone: 07  3846 1258
Email:              office@linkvision.org.au
Website:      www.linkvision.org.au

QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT HOMES AND HOUSING

The Queensland Government provides information on affordable housing options and emergency accommodation.

Telephone: 13 74 68
Website:        www.qld.gov.au/housing

AGED AND DISABILITY ADVOCACY (QADA) INC

Offers free, confidential and client-focused services including Advocacy support for aged care and community care issues, guardianship matters, and provision of education and information.

Free Call:  1800 818 338

Email:  info@adaaustralia.com.au

Website: www.adaaustralia.com.au

BLIND CITIZENS AUSTRALIA

Provides the following services:

  • Peer support and individual advocacy
  • Representation to governments, blindness agencies and other organisations, to improve services and influence public opinion.
  • Employment Policy Suite
  • Photo ID card – worth 25 points when opening bank accounts.

Free Call: 1800 033 660

Email: bca@bca.org.au

Website: www.bca.org.au

DISABILITY ONLINE

Linking Australia’s disability resources.

Website: www.disabilityonline.community

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY AUSTRALIA (PWDA)

PWDA is a national disability rights and advocacy organisation.

Telephone:  1800 422 015

Email: pwd@pwd.org.au

Website: www.pwd.org.au

QUEENSLAND ADVOCACY INCORPORATED (QAI)

A legal advocacy organisation for people with a disability.

Address: 2nd Floor, South Central, 43 Peel Street, South Brisbane Qld 4101

Telephone: 07 3844 4200

Website: www.qai.org.au

SPEAKING UP FOR YOU INC.

A social advocacy organisation for people with a disability in the Brisbane Metropolitan area, Moreton Bay and Redlands region.

Address: Ground Floor, Unit 1, 225 Montague Road, West End Q 4101

Telephone: 07 3255 1244

Email:  sufy@sufy.org.au

Website: www.sufy.org.au

Vision 2020 Australia

Their role is to ensure that eye health and vision care remains high on the Australian government agendas.

Address: Level 3, 33 Lincoln Square South, Carlton Vic 3053

Telephone: 03 9656 2020

Website: www.vision2020australia.org.au

ANGELS IN APRONS

Provides in-home aged care, support for people dealing with chronic illness, in-home respite and palliative care and family support.

Immediate relief in time of crisis, transition care or long-term care offering comfort and with a focus on giving you maximum independence and confidence

Telephone: 0406 076 885 

ANGLICARE 

Nursing and home care, carer support, independence and wellness, home maintenance and modification, home care packages and after hospital support.

Telephone: 1300 610 610

Website:  www.anglicaresq.org.au

AUSTRALIAN NETWORK ON DISABILITY

Supports its members to build confidence and capability to welcome people with disability as employees, customers and stakeholders.

Telephone: 1300 363 645

Email: info@and.org.au

Website: www.australiandisabilitynetwork.org.au

BLUECARE

Provides Domestic Assistance with Home Care Services and Home Maintenance. Also providing Spiritual and Pastoral Care.

Telephone: 1300 970 495

Website:  www.bluecare.org.au

BOLTON CLARKE

Bolton Clarke services include:

  • Home Care Packages
  • Retirement Living
  • Transitional Care
  • Residential Aged Care

Telephone:  1300 221 122

Website:  www.boltonclarke.com.au

CARER GATEWAY.

Services include: Counselling, Online Skills Courses, Coaching and Emergency Respite.

Telephone: 1800 422 737

Website: www.carergateway.gov.au

CENTACARE

Services include Aged Care, Disability Support, Relationship Services, Childcare and Pastoral Care.

Address: 58 Morgan Street, Fortitude Valley Qld 4006

Telephone: 1300 236 822

Website: www.centacare.com

CODA

CODA provides quality flexible in-home and community-based support to individuals with disability.

Address: Level 1, 1808 Logan Road, Upper Mount Gravatt Qld 4122

Telephone: 07 3393 0766

Website:  www.codadisabilitysupport.org.au

COMMONWEALTH HOME SUPPORT PROGRAMME (CHSP)

Provides entry-level home support for older people who need assistance to keep living independently.

Free Call: 1800 020 103

Website: www.health.gov.au/our-work/commonwealth-home-support-programme-chsp


CPL – CHOICE PASSION LIFE

Provides disability support from early intervention, to education, personal growth and employment. CPL also have a range of housing options from short term accommodation to supported independent living.

Telephone:  1800 275 753
Website: www.cpl.org.au

FAMILY RELATIONSHIP ONLINE

Assists with issues such as information for all families to manage relationship issues whether together or separated. Including helping families agree on arrangments for children after parents serparate.

Telephone:  1800 050 321

Website: www.familyrelationships.gov.au

HOME CARE PACKAGES PROGRAMME

Provides older people who want to stay at home with access to a range of ongoing personal and support services and clinical care.

Website: www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/home-care-packages-program

HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE

A national provider of  in-home care services, supporting seniors to live independently at home. Services are available seven days a week including weekends and public holidays.

Services include:

  • Personal Care  including showering and toileting, mobility, communication and companionship
  • Home Care (Meals, housekeeping and laundry)
  • Medication reminders
  • Transport for Appointments, Shopping, Errands, and Social Outings
  • Respite and Palliative Care
  • Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care 

Address: Ground Fl oor 1A2, 601 Coronation Drive, Toowong Qld 4066

Telephone: 1300 008 018

Website:  www.homeinstead.com.au

LIFETEC QUEENSLAND

Recommends the correct use of assistive technology, displaying hundreds of helpful items in a smart home.

Services Include

  • Assistive technology consultations prescription and assessments
  • Augmentative and alternative communication  prescription and support
  • Home modification design
  • Low vision and visual impairment prescription and support
  • Workplace ergonomics prescription and support
  • AT learning development and education

Address: Level 1,  Newmarket Village,  Newmarket Road, Newmarket Qld 4051

Telephone: 1300 543 383

Email: mail@lifetec.org.au

Website: www.lifetec.org.au

 MY AGED CARE

Provides a website designed to help you find information about services you may need and what you need to do to receive them.

Telephone: 1800 200 422

Website: www.myagedcare.gov.au

MY TIME

Provide local support for Mums, Dads, Aunties, Uncles, Grandparents and anyone caring for a child with a disability or chronic medical condition.

Website:  www.mytime.net.au

NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME (NDIS)

Provides a website designed to help you find information about services you may need and what you need to do to receive them.

Telephone: 1800 800 110

Website: www.ndis.gov.au

OZCARE

Provides

  • Aged Care / Dementia Care
  • Time out for Carers
  • NDIS, Disability & Health Services
  • Community Support Services

Telephone: 1800 692 273

Website:  www.ozcare.org.au

PALLITIVE CARE QUEENSLAND

Membership includes palliative care service providers, clinicians, allied health professionals, academics, consumers and members of the general community.

Telephone: 07 3842 3242

Email: hello@palliativecareqld.org.au

Website: www.palliativecareqld.org.au

QUEENSLAND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SCHEME

If you need help to stay living at home and in your community, you may eligible for assistance from Community Care. They provide support to people with a disability who are under 65.

Telephone:  1800 600 300
Website: www.qld.gov.au/community/getting-support-health-social-issue/community-home-care-services/queensland-community-support-scheme

QUEENSLAND STAY ON YOUR FEET

Providing older people with information about how to stay healthy, active, and independent and on their feet.

Telephone:  13 74 68

Website: www.health.qld.gov.au/stayonyourfeet

RAISING CHILDREN NETWORK

Raising Children Network is a parenting resource for all stages from pregnancy to newborns to teens.

Website: www.raisingchildren.net.au

SUNCARE COMMUNITY SERVICE

Provides care, support, information and referral services to members of the community including all ages with disabilities and those in need of mental health support.

Telephone: 1800 786 227

Website: www.suncare.org.au

TADQ – TECHINCAL AID FOR THE DISABLED QUEENSLAND INC.
Designs, modifies and creates unique pieces of equipment, which are not commercially available, to specifically suit our clients’ requirements.

Telephone:  07 3216 1733

Email: info@tadq.org.au

Website: www.tadq.org.au

TRANSITCARE LTD

Providing community transport for eligible clients in the Brisbane South, Logan Redland Cities, Townsville, Charters Towers, Ingham and Cairns.

Telephone: 1300 153 636

Email:  intake@transitcare.com.au

Website:  www.transitcare.com.au

READING RADIO

A community radio station Broadcasts at 1296 on the AM dial heard throughout Brisbane and most parts of the near north and south Queensland coasts. Latest Program Guide is listed on website.

Address: Level 13, Morris Towers, 149 Wickham Terrace,  Spring Hill Qld 4000

Telephone:  07 3831 1296

Website:  www.readingradio.org.au

AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS

Programs include essential support costs, home visits, companion and peer support.

Telephone: 1800 733 276

Website: www.redcross.org.au/get-help/community-services

AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS TELECROSS

A free Red Cross service providing social telephone calls to people in the community looking for support, friendship and community connection. Telecross calls each morning, 365 days a year.

Telephone: 1300 885 698

Website www.redcross.org.au/telecross

FINANCIAL COUNSELLING

  • Legal Aid Queensland:    1300 651 188
  • Mackay Regional Financial Counselling Service:   07 4957 2626
  • Moneycare:      1800 722 363
  • MoneySmart:    1300 300 630
  • National Debt Helpline:    1800 007 007
  • LawRight:    07 3846 6317
  • Townsville Community Law:    07 4721 5511

Website:    www.financialcounsellingaustralia.org.au/Home

GOOD SHEPHERD MICROFINANCE

Providing No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) for people on a low income.

Loans can be used to purchase household items, education fees/equipment,  medical /dental expenses or vet expenses. Loans also extended to bond or rent-in-advance and costs associated with a natural disaster.

Telephone: 13 64 57

Email: forms@goodshep.org.au

Website: www.goodshep.org.au

LIFELINE AUSTRALIA

A national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

24 Hour Crisis Counselling Line          13 11 14

Website:          www.lifeline.org.au
 

RELATIONSHIPS AUSTRALIA (QLD)

Our services aim to strengthen and build relationships, resolve relationship breakdown issues and support the best interests of children through family separation.

We also offer a number of specialist counselling services, courses and education programs.

Telephone: 1300 364 277

Website: www.relationships.com.au

ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

Assist the disadvantaged through accommodation, home stay and aged care services. Other services also including hardship relief and budgeting counselling.

Telephone: 07 3010 1000 / 1800 846 643

Email: state.admin@svdpqld.org.au

Website: www.vinnies.org.au

THE SALVATION ARMY

Offers a range of support options to help with social difficulties. Provides unlimited practical assistance for low-income families and individuals who are struggling to make ends meet.

Helping with unemployment, homelessness, poverty, abuse, self-help, aged & disabled care and much more.

Services also including financial assistance, food and grocery vouchers, housing and disaster relief funding.

Telephone: 13 72 58

Website:  www.salvationarmy.org.au

WESLEY MISSION

Offers Emergency Relief Service responding to people from all walks of life who are disadvantaged through poverty, unemployment, ill-health, homelessness, relationship breakdowns, and times of sudden crisis.

Assistance includes food, housing and emergency support, disability and NDIS services, residential aged care and mental health services.

Telephone: 1300 403 198

Website: www.wmq.org.au

LINK VISION

Help specifically for children with low or no vision, using voice to text software, learn to use the keyboard and computer from experienced mentors

Our computer club mentors travel to the child’s school, and at times their home, at a time that is suitable for the parent/teacher/school.

Appointments are necessary.

Telephone: 07  3846 1258

Email: office@linkvision.org.au

Website: www.linkvision.org.au

NARBETHONG STATE SPECIAL SCHOOL

Offers an Early Childhood Developmental Program from birth to pre-Prep and a school-age program for students with a vision impairment and intellectual impairment from Prep to Year 12.

Educational programs are offered to students who are vision impaired, intellectually impaired and in some instances have additional disability areas.

Address: 25 Salisbury Street, Woolloongabba Qld 4102

Telephone: 07 3823 0777

Email:  principle@narbethongspecs.eq.edu.au

Website: www.narbethongspecs.eq.edu.au

STEPPING INTO INTERNSHIPS

Supports organisation to advance the inclusion of people with disability in all aspects of business.

The internships run for a minimum 152 hours (four weeks, if working full time).  They are paid and take place during summer and winter semester breaks.

Telelphone: 1300 363 645

Email: info@AusDN.org.au

Website: www.australiandisabilitynetwork.org.au

TAFE QUEENSLAND

Specialises in catering for the needs of people who are blind or Vision impaired.

Telephone:      1300 308 233

Website:          www.tafeqld.edu.au
 
UNIVERSITY OF QLD

Free support, services and facilities for students with a disability, illness, injury or mental health condition.

Telephone: 07 3365 1111

Email:  student.services@uq.edu.au

Website:    my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/student-support/diversity-disability-inclusion

VET STUDENT LOANS

Gives eligible students access to quality higher level VET qualifications, particularly those students who could not otherwise afford to pay upfront.

Telephone: 1800 020 108

Website: www.dewr.gov.au/vet-student-loans

SAFE HOME SERVICES

Queensland Fire Emergency Service (QFES) can provide you with on-the-spot advice regarding fire safety. 

Fire fighters will inspect your home and advise on the best location for smoke alarms, assist in the formulation of a home evacuation plan and address the specific needs of householders such as the correct and safe storage of chemicals.

Telephone: 13 74 68

Website:  www.qfes.qld.gov.au

STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE

SES provides a vital emergency response to communities during storm and flood emergencies.

If you require help from your local SES during floods or storms there is only one number to call.

Telephone:  132 500


It is important to note Triple Zero (000) remains the number to call for life-threatening emergencies but for help from the SES you can call 132 500.

BUY ABILITY

Connects Disability Enterprises with businesses accross Australia. Providing supported employment opportunities for people with disability.

Telephone: 1300 043 517

Website:  www.buyability.org.au

EPIC ASSIST

A leading not-for-profit organisation assisting people with disability to prepare for, find and maintain meaningful employment.

Telephone: 13 3742

Website: www.epicassist.org

HELP ENTERPRISES
Help Enterprises help people with disability and other disadvantaged job seekers find sustainable and meaningful roles.

Telephone: 07 3868 1765

Website:  www.helpenterprises.com.au

JOBACCESS

The national hub for all things disability employment helping people with disability to find and keep jobs, upgrade or expand their workplace skills, and more.

Telephone: 1800 464 800

Website: www.jobaccess.gov.au

MYLESTONES EMPLOYMENT

Creating more opportunities for people with barriers and disabilities to find work, earn an income, gain independence, develop new skills and follow their passions.

Telephone: 1800 635 627

Website: www.mylestones.org.au

OSTARA AUSTRALIA

Working with the Australian Government, member organisations, communities and employers to place people disadvantaged through age, health, disability or cultural background into sustainable employment.

Telephone: 1300 678 272

Website:  www.ostara.org.au

PACE MENTORING

Helping students with disability identifying and reaching personal development goals and build your confidence in a workplace environment.  Placements run for a 16-week period.

Telephone: 1300 363 645

Email:  info@AusDN.org.au

Website: www.autraliandisabilitynetwork.org.au

SALUBRIOUS PRODUCTIONS

An entertainment and production agency with a specialty in representing professional artists with a disability.

Telephone:  07 3855 3048

Email:  info@salubriousproductions.com

Website:  www.salubriousproductions.com


THE SPECTRUM ORGANISATION

Assisting people with varying degrees of disability to find and maintain employment.  Counselling/psychology services and a Health and Recreation Centre.

Telephone: 07 3881 3310

Email: manager@spectrum.org.au

Website: www.spectrum.org.au

VISION AUSTRALIA EMPLOYMENT SERVICE

Provides advice and training to help people find and keep a job, make a career change, achieve a promotion or settle into a new role.

Telephone: 1300 847 466

Website: www.visionaustralia.org.au

Glaucoma Australia Inc.

Aims to minimise visual disability by providing awareness, funding research, and offering counselling to sufferers.

Address:         Suite 3.02, Level 3, 44 Hampden Road,  Artarmon NSW 2064

Free Call:         1800 500 880

Website:          www.glaucoma.org.au
 
Guide Dogs Queensland

  • Guide Dogs breeding and training.
  • Residential and domiciliary orientation and mobility and guide dog training programs provided free of charge to the client
  • Counselling individuals and their families
  • Volunteer Peer Support Program
  • Regional services throughout the State
  • Community workshops and professional in-service programs.
  • Early Learning Mobility Program for children aged 2-5years
  •  Student Camps

 

Administration & Breeding and Training Centre

Address:                  1978 Gympie Road, Bald Hills Qld 4036

Telephone:             07 3500 9001

Website:                  www.guidedogsqld.com.au

 

Macular Disease Foundation Australia

Provides free, expert, independent advice and guidance about all matters relating to living with macular disease.

Information in other languages, including interpreters for Helpline calls and Understanding Medicare benefits and rebates

Telephone:      1800 111 709 

Email:               info@mdfoundation.com.au

Website:          www.mdfoundation.com.au
 

Retina Australia

Services provided include:

  • Information and advice about Retinitis Pigmentosa and associated Retinal diseases
  • Advocacy and referral and Information Brochures
  • Audio and Video cassettes
  • Large Print and audio newsletter
  • Social and recreational activities
  • Research into retinal eye diseases

Free Call:                1800 999 870

Website:            www.retinaaustralia.com.au

 
Stargardt’s Australia

A volunteer organisation dedicated to increasing the awareness  and investigating new methods of treatment, while providing support and information for those with the disease through online newsletters and forum.

Email:               info@stargardts-au.org

Website:          www.stargardts-au.org

 
The CHARGE Syndrome Association of Australasia Ltd

Committed to improving the health and welfare of those diagnosed with CHARGE Syndrome with advocacy support and connection within the community.

Telephone:     0480 121 345

Email:               admin@chargesyndrome.org.au

Website:          www.chargesyndrome.org.au
 
Vision Australia

This organisation provides support and services to people who have low vision or no vision throughout Australia. 

Address:                373 Old Cleveland Road,  Coorparoo.  Qld  4151

Telephone:           07 3727 2345

Email:                     info@visionaustralia.org

Website:                 www.visionaustralia.org

 

Annerley Church of Christ

Pantry Assist Programme which supplies low cost food to those who hold a Health Care Card and suitable ID

Address:             Annerley Church of Christ, 459 Annerley Road,  Annerley,  QLD 4103

Telephone:          07 3892 2568

Email:            annerleychurchofchrist@outlook.com

  
Loaves and Fishes Street Meet Care Service

Purchase food parcels for outstanding value: Fees may apply.

Address:             1/26 Monte Street, Slacks Creek  Qld 4127

Telephone:         Food Parcel Hotline 07 3808 5713

Office 0418 842 080

Website:              www.loavesandfishes.org.au/

Email:                  enquires@loavesandfishes.org.au
 

Project Pantry Food Support Program

Food hampers are available once a month for a fee with an organised pickup. Referral and registered with My Aged Care required.

Telephone:        07 3624 2121

Email:                 www.burniebrae.org.au
 
Qld Meals on Wheels Services Association Inc.

Provides nutritious meals for a fee.

Telephone:         1300 909 790

Website:             www.qmow.org
 
Trinity Pantry

Open Tuesday to Friday every week.

They provide a selection of non-perishable food and financial emergency relief on Thursdays.

Telephone:         07 3852 1635

Website:            www.trinityvalley.org.au/pantry

Health Direct

Provides 24 hour approved health information and advise

Telephone:       1800 022 222

Website:           healthdirect.gov.au

Lifeline Information Service

Providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

Telephone: 13 11 14

Website:         www.lifeline.org.au

AUDIBLE AUDIOBOOKS 
Offers audiobooks for download (not CD’s). A membership fee per month entitles you to 1 audiobook per month.

Website:  www.audible.com.au

BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL LIBRARIES
Postal Service for the Blind

Libraries will post audio books for free to their members who are legally blind.

Council library members can also access digital content via the online library catalogue.

Home Library Service

Offers free home delivery for Brisbane residents who are confined to their homes due to ill health or physical disability. The delivery service is also available to people who are at home recovering from operations.

Telephone: 07 3403 8888

Website:  www.brisbane.qld.gov.au


QUEENSLAND BRAILLE WRITING ASSOCIATION

  • Tuition in Braille reading and writing
  • Tuition in Moon reading (a simplified embossed form particularly useful for elderly people)
  • Free lending library of both Braille and Moon books
  • Brailing of materials on request
  • Braille and Moon material are available for purchase

Address:  507 Ipswich Road Annerley Qld 4103

Open: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30am to 2:30pm

Telephone: 07 3848 5257

Email:   coordinator@qbwa.org.au

Website: www.braillehouse.org.au

VISION AUSTRALIA INFORMATION LIBRARY SERVICE

Members can access the library via the free Vision Australia Connect app

Address: 454 Glenferrie Road, Kooyong Vic 3144

Toll Free: 1300 654 656

Email: library@visionaustralia.org

Website: www.visionaustralia.org  under the Library tab

Queensland members who receive the service through the Dept of Veteran Affairs telephone 1800 335 588

Brisbane Day Surgery

The Hospital provides excellence in surgical eye care delivered in a personal, caring, cost effective and compassionate environment.

Address: Ground Floor, Leichhardt Court, 55 Little Edward Street, Spring Hill, Qld 4001

Telephone: 07 3236 9844

Email: info@brisbanedaysurgery.com

Website: www.curagroup.com.au/hospital/brisbane-day-surgery

PAEDIATRIC LOW VISION CLINIC (PLVC)

Service provided by the Department of Education to students with vision impairment from birth to school leaving age.

support and information to assist students, their families, school staff and specialist support staff.

Narbethong State Special School.

Address: 17 Churchill Street, Buranda Qld 4102

Telephone: 07 3247 3288

Email: principal@narbethongspec.eq.edu.au

QUEENSLAND EYE INSTUTITE

Working to save sight by providing innovation and excellence in research, education and clinical care to reduce eye disease and improve eye health.

Medical and surgical management of routine and complex eye disorders with a full range of ophthalmic services including; neuro ophthalmology, oculoplastic, laser eye surgery, retina, glaucoma, pediatrics, cataract, cornea and anterior segment.

Address: Level 1, 87 Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba Qld 4102

Telephone: 07 3239 5000
Email: reception@qei.org.au

Website: www.qei.org.au

QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY -QUT – HEALTH CLINIC

The School of Optometry at the Queensland University of Technology operates a comprehensive Optometry Clinic which is available to the public and people with low vision, includes optometry, social work, occupational therapy, orientation and mobility.

Address: QUT Health Clinics, Optometry, Level 1, 44 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove, Qld 4059

Telephone:  07 3138 9777

Website: www.healthclinics.qut.edu.au

NATIONAL HEALTH AUSTRALIA (NHA)

They currently provide a range of medical alert or personal alarms nationwide to seniors, lone workers and individuals with a disability. The device has a simple and useful function – it allows you to call for help when required with a simple push of a button.

Address: 237 Scottsdale Drive, Robina Qld 4226

Telephone: 1800 336 333

Email:  admin@nationalhealth.com.au

Website: www.nationalhealth.com.au

ARUNDEL PARK RIDING FOR DISABLED INC.
Offers horse riding lessons and recreational horse riding for people with disabilities. There are 20 acres and a roofed area for all weather.   Also carriage driving to offer people who are unable to ride.
Address: 387 Brisbane Road, Coombabah, Qld 4216

Telephone: 07 5594 0305

Website: www.arundelparkrda.com.au

BLIND GOLF AUSTRALIA

Website: www.blindgolf.com.au

BLIND SAILING AUSTRALIA

Website: www.blindsailingaustralia.org

BRISBANE SWISH CLUB

Swish is a modified version of table tennis for blind, vision impaired and sighted people.

Address: Girl Guides Hall, 102 Villa Street, Yeronga Q 4103

Telephone: 0413 859 311

CHILDREN’S AUDIO THEATRE

Dedicated to providing a wide variety of theatrical and cultural entertainment.  Its activities include the production of audio plays as free downloadable podcasts, especially for vision impaired children and adults.

Email: theatreforallsh@gmail.com

Website:  www.theatreforall.wordpress.com/kidstuff/plays-for-children


DOWNS BLIND BOWLERS CLUB

Address: North Toowoomba Bowls Club, Lemnos Street, Harlaxton Qld 4350

Telephone: 07 4634 1272

QUEENSLAND BLIND BOWLERS ASSOCIATION INC. 

Provides opportunities for competition and recreation for people who are blind or have a severe vision impairment through participation in the sport of lawn bowls.

Email:  qldblindbowlers@gmail.com

Website:  www.bowlsqld.org

QUEENSLAND BLIND CRICKET ASSOCIATION INC.

People with vision impairment have the opportunity to play cricket on Sundays. Senior and Junior Programs are available for all abilities. Players must be in receipt of a DSP Blind Pension.

Playing Field

Address: Yeronga Park 104 Villa Street, Annerley Qld 4103

Email: qldblindcricket@outlook.com

Website: www.blindcricket.org.au

QLD PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE (QPAC)

QPAC have audio-described performances for patrons who are blind or have low vision.

Check website for a list of audio described performances.

Website:   www.qpac.com.au/visit/accessibility

SAILABILITY QUEENSLAND

Dedicated to increasing sailing opportunities for everyone, regardless of age or disability. It caters for people with a wide range of disabilities and sailing experience.

Telephone:     0417 177 559

Website: www.sailabilityqueensland.au

SPECIALISED WALKS

Downfall Creek’s Senses Trail features a wheelchair-accessible path, interpretive signage with Braille and raise text, cast objects and an interactive activity station.  This trail engages all the senses and can be enjoyed by people of any age or ability.

Address: Downfall Creek Bushland Centre, 815 Rode Road, McDowall  Qld 4053

Telephone: 07 3407 2400

Email: dcbc@brisbane.qld.gov.au

ROMA STREET PARKLANDS GUIDED WALKS

The Sensory Walk is aimed to stimulate the senses, memory and mood. It is designed for individuals that have a vision impairment and individuals living with brain injuries.

Telephone: 1300 137 468

Email: rsp@cityparklands.com.au

Website: www.visit.brisbane.qld.au

SPORTING WHEELIES AND DISABED ASSOCIATION

Encourages, facilitates and co-ordinates programmes and opportunities for people of all ages and level of ability that fall within the areas of Sport, Recreation and Fitness. Including a whole range of sports for low vision and no vision people.

Address: 2 Kilroe Street, Milton Qld 4164

Telephone: 07 3253 3333

Email: mailbox@sportingwheelies.org.au

Website: www.sportingwheelies.org.au

BLIND GAMERS

The focus of this site is to provide a list of games accessible to blind players, sorted by average community rating so that you can quickly find the best games. Players can rate games and write reviews so that others can learn more about a game they may be interested in playing.

Website:      www.blindgamers.com

E-ACCESS BULLETIN (UK ORIGIN)

Welcome to the home page of E-access Bulletin, a free, independent monthly e-mail newsletter on information technology issues for people with visual impairment and blindness. The Bulletin covers everything from consumer electronics to the internet, examining design and access issues and technical developments.

Website:          www.headstar.com/eab

FANTASTIC GAMES AND WHERE TO FIND THEM

This website lists games to download and can use Speech or Sounds.  Some games are free while other you have to pay for.

Website:      www.pcsgames.net/game-co.htm

LARGE PRINT PUZZELS

This website has a large range of fun puzzles that are easy to read. Puzzles include Sudoku, Word Search and Crosswords.  All puzzles and in PDF format. You are able to save them to your computer or print them off the website.

Website:      www.large-print-puzzles.com

 

Disclaimer
Queensland Blind Association Inc. has attempted to ensure the information on this page is accurate. However, we do not warrant that the information is accurate or complete nor will we be liable for any loss suffered by any person because they rely in any way on it. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the views, products or services offered or provided on this page.

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