info@qldblind.org.au | 07 3848 8888
info@qldblind.org.au | 07 3848 8888
CARINITY
This organisation provides hostel accommodation for Blind and Vision Impaired people.
Address: Carinity Wishart Gardens, 14 Glasford Street, Wishart, 4122
Telephone: 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: 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 (ADA)
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:
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 FOR INCLUSION (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. (SUFY)
A social advocacy organisation for people with a disability in the Brisbane Metropolitan area, Moreton Bay and Redlands regions.
Address: Ground Floor, Unit 1, 225 Montague Road, West End 4101
Telephone: 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: 2-6 Chandler Highway, Kew VIC 3101
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
Website: www.angelsinaprons.com.au
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@ausdn.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 258 322
Website: www.bluecare.org.au
BOLTON CLARKE
Services include:
Telephone: 1300 221 122
Website: www.boltonclarke.com.au
CARER GATEWAYServices 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 4006
Telephone: 1300 236 822
Website: www.centacare.com
CODA Disability Support Association Inc.
CODA provides quality flexible in-home and community-based support to individuals with a disability.
Address: Level 1, 1808 Logan Road, Upper Mount Gravatt 4122
Telephone: 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
CHOICE PASSION LIFE (CPL)
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
DOVIDA – 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:
Address: Level 3, 601 Coronation Drive, Toowong Qld 4066
Telephone: 1300 008 018
Website: www.dovida.com.au
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS ONLINE
Assists with issues such as information for all families to manage relationship issues whether together or separated. Including helping families agree on arrangements for children after parents separate.
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
LIFETEC QUEENSLAND
Recommends the correct use of assistive technology, displaying hundreds of helpful items in a smart home.
Services Include:
Address: Level 3, 19 Lang Parade, Milton, 4064
Telephone: 1300 543 383
Email: mail@lifetec.org.au
Website: www.lifetec.org.au
MY AGED CARE (MAC)
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
Provides 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
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: 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 be eligible for assistance from Community Care. The agency provides support to people with a disability who are under 65 and unable to access the NDIS.
Telephone: 1800 600 300
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
TECHINCAL AID FOR THE DISABLED QUEENSLAND INC. (TADQ)
Design, modify and create unique pieces of equipment, which are not commercially available, to specifically suit our clients’ requirements.
Telephone: 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:
3422 7900
Email: intake@transitcare.com.au
Website: www.transitcare.co
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: 3831 1296
Website: www.readingradio.org.au
AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS
Programs include essential support costs, home visits, companionship 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, and community connection. Telecross calls each morning, 365 days a year.
Telephone: 1300 885 698
Website www.redcross.org.au/telecross
FINANCIAL COUNSELLING
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: 1300 050 150
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: 3010 1000 / 1800 846 643
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.
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: 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, 4102
Telephone: 3823 0777
Email: principal@narbethongspecs.eq.edu.au
Website: www.narbethongspecs.eq.edu.au
STEPPING INTO INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Support organization 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: 3365 1111
Email: student.services@uq.edu.au
Website: www.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 across 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: 1800 877 545
Website: www.help.org.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: application@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: 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: 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, 2064
Free Call: 1800 500 880
Website: www.glaucoma.org.au
Guide Dogs Queensland
Administration & Breeding and Training Centre
Address: 1978 Gympie Road, Bald Hills, 4036
Telephone: 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 diseases.
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 includes information and research about Retinitis Pigmentosa and associated Retinal diseases. Support services, referrals and membership with E-Newsletter also available
Free Call: 1800 999 870
Website: www.retinaaustralia.com.au
CHARGE Syndrome Australia
The Association is committed to improving the health and welfare of those diagnosed with CHARGE Syndrome with advocacy support and connection within the community.
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, 4151
Telephone: 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, 4103
Telephone: 3892 2568
Email: annerleychurchofchrist@outlook.com
Loaves and Fishes Street Meet Care Service
Purchase food parcel for outstanding value: Fees may apply.
Address: Unit 1/26 Monte Street, Slacks Creek, 4127
Telephone: Food Parcel Hotline 3808 5713 Office 0418 842 080
Toowoomba branch:
Address: 106 Hill Street, Newton, Toowoomba, 4350
Telephone: Food Parcel Hotline 4632 6941
Caboolture branch:
Address: Shop 2 / 8 Torrens Road, Caboolture, 4510
Telephone: Food Parcel Hotline 5495 5240
Website: www.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: 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 Wednesday to Friday every week.
They provide a selection of non-perishable food and financial emergency relief on Thursdays.
Telephone: 3852 1635
Website: www.trinityvalley.org.au/pantry
Health Direct
Provides 24 hour approved health information and advice
Telephone: 1800 022 222
Website: www.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: 3403 8888
Website: www.brisbane.qld.gov.au
QUEENSLAND BRAILLE WRITING ASSOCIATION
Tuition in Braille reading and writing, and Moon reading. Free lending library of both Braille and Moon books. Brailling of materials on request. Braille and Moon material are available for purchase.
Address: 507 Ipswich Road, Annerley, 4103
Open: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30am to 2:30pm
Telephone: 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, 3144
Toll Free: 1300 654 656
Email: library@visionaustralia.org
Website: www.visionaustralia.org under the Library tab
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, 4000
Telephone: 3236 9844
Email: info@brisbanedaysurgery.com.au
Website: www.curagroup.com.au/hospital/brisbane-day-surgery/
Education Low Vision Assessment Centre (ELVAC)
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.
Address: Narbethong State Special School, 17 Churchill Street, Buranda, 4102
Telephone: 3247 3288
Email: 3140_ELVAC@eq.edu.au
Queensland Eye Institute
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.
Address: Level 1, 87 Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba, 4102
Telephone: 3239 5000
Email: reception@qei.org.au
Website: www.qei.org.au
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Optometry
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, 4059
Telephone: 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: Suite 5, Level 2, 2 Boston Court, Varsity Lakes, 4227
Telephone: 1800 963 000
Email: admin@nationalhealth.com.au
Website: www.nationalhealth.com.au
AFL Queensland Disability Inclusion
The AFL provides a full pathway of participation opportunities for ages 5 and above, designed to be structured, engaging, and genuinely inclusive of participants living with disability.
Email: disabilityqld@afl.com.au
Website: www.play.afl/queensland/disability-inclusion
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. There is also carriage driving to offer people, who are unable to ride.
Address: 387 Brisbane Road, Arundel, 4214
Telephone: 5594 0305
Website: www.arundelparkrda.com.au
Blind and Low Vision Tennis
Connect, play and grow through blind and low vision tennis, with inclusive formats, coaching, events and rankings for all levels of sight.
Email: blindtennis@tennis.com.au
Website: www.tennis.com.au/play/inclusive-tennis/all-abilities/blind-low-vision
Blind Football
Blind Football, also known as Football 5-a-side, is a fast-paced, Paralympic sport adapted for players who are blind or vision impaired.
Email: football@blindsportsaustralia.com.au
Email: futsal@blindsportsaustralia.com.au (Partially Sighted Futsal)
Blind Golf Australia
The mission of Blind Golf Australia is to create an inclusive and supportive community for blind and visually impaired golfers around Australia.
Email: blvgqsec@gmail.com
Website: www.blindgolf.com.au
Blind Judo
Blind Judo is a sport that requires a high level of practice and skill, however it is a very enjoyable sort that doesn’t only keep you fit but also keeps you having fun and meeting new people.
Website: www.ausjudo.com.au
Blind Sailing Australia
Website: www.blindsailingaustralia.org/index.html
Boccia Australia
Boccia is similar to the Italian game of ‘bocce’ for players of all abilities, including those with a physical disability. The objective is to throw, kick or use a ramp device to propel leather balls as close as possible to a white ball which serves as the jack (target).
Website: www.sportingwheelies.org.au/sports/boccia/
Brisbane Swish Club
Swish is a modified version of table tennis for blind, vision impaired and sighted people.
Address: Girl Guides Hall, Villa Street, Yeronga, 4103
Telephone: 0415 194 944
Email: brisbaneswish@gmail.com
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: https://theatreforall.wordpress.com/kidstuff/plays-for-children/
Downs Blind Bowlers Club
Address: North Toowoomba Bowls Club, Lemnos Street, Harlaxton, 4350
Telephone: 4634 1272
Goalball Queensland
Goalball is designed specifically for individuals with a vision impairment. Players rely on using sound and tactile senses to locate the ball and score goals.
Email: goalballqld@gmail.com
Website: www.goalballqueensland.com
Horse Riding for Disabled Association of Queensland (RDAQ)
The RDAQ supports children and adults living with disability, alongside their families, to discover joy, confidence and growth through therapeutic equine-assisted activities.
Telephone – 3408 6942
Email: admin@rdaq.org.au
Website: www.rdaq.org.au
Para Powerlifting
Para Powerlifting is an inclusive, high-performance sport that builds strength, confidence and community. For athletes with vision impairment, competition consists of the bench press, squat and dead lift.
Website: www.sportingwheelies.org.au/sports/para-powerlifting/
Para Rowing
Para-Rowing provides athletes with a vision impairment the opportunity to be active on the water, get involved in a fun and friendly club environment, and participate in a variety of competitions from club regattas through state and national championships to world championships and Paralympic Games.
Email: admin@rowingqld.com.au
Pickelball
Pickleball for all is open to people of all ages and abilities. The program is ideal for beginners, social players and anyone wanting to try a fun and accessible sport in a relaxed setting.
Website: www.sportingwheelies.org.au/sports/pickleball/
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: admin@bowlsqld.org
Website: www.bowlsqld.org
Queensland Blind Cricket Association Inc.
People with vision impairments can have the opportunity to play cricket at the Club 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, Yeronga, 4104
Email: secretary@qldblindcricket@outlook.com
Email: secretary@blindcricket.org.au
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
Running Club – Achilles Brisbane
Achilles Brisbane is currently working towards increasing participation of athletes with a disability and guides at parkruns around the Brisbane area. They participate in a range of local and national running and walking events.
Email: achillesbrisbane@gmail.com
Website: www.achillesaustralia.org.au/brisbane
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.
Website: www.sailabilityqueensland.au
Shooting – Queensland Target Sports
Shooting is available to people with a disability. Shooters with a vision impairment use an audio cue to assist them to aim correctly at the target.
Telephone: 0402 819 071
Website: www.targetsports.org.au/shooting-with-a-disability
South Queensland Archery Society
Archery supports introductory events for disability groups. Many clubs are providing disability-inclusive environments using tripods, tactile sights, release aids, or seated shooting.
Email: communications@archerysqas.org.au
Website: www.archerysqas.org.au/clubs
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, Chermside West, 4032
Telephone: 3407 2400
Email: dcbc@brisbane.qld.gov.au
Website: www.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.
Email: rsp@cityparklands.com.au
Website: www.visit.brisbane.qld.au
Sporting Wheelies
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, 4064
Telephone: 3253 3333
Email: mailbox@sportingwheelies.org.au
Website: www.sportingwheelies.org.au
Swimming Queensland
Swimming Queensland provides free opportunity for adults and children with a disability to experience the enjoyment that water activities provide, gaining confidence in their aquatic skills in a relaxed and safe environment.
Website: www.qld.swimming.org.au/get-involved
Adaptive Aquatics:
Learn to swim or further develop your technique. The swimming coach will lead you through a private lesson for 30 minutes.
Website: www.sportingwheelies.org.au/sports/adaptive-aquatics/
Tandem Cycling
Blind Cycling is an activity that can be done both as a recreational activity and at a high competitive level. When in competitions Cyclists will have a lead rider that will steer for them.
Website: www.auscycling.org.au
Lifecycle Cycling Club: has a specific Para Cycling focus aimed to be inclusive of people with varying abilities and disabilities. The club has a program developed to support our athletes including the availability of club bikes to cater for the needs of individuals.
Email: info@lifecycle.org.au
Townsville Bicycle User Group: aims to encourage more people to cycle more often and with Townsville Tandems we aim to provide opportunities for people with a disability to participate in the sport of cycling including social rides, training rides, participation in charity rides and links to developing competitive tandem cycling.
Phone: 0419 651 934
Email: townsvilletandems@gmail.com
Tenpin Bowling Australia (TBA)
Tenpin Bowling Australia (TBA), is committed to creating environments and opportunities for all community members to participate in and enjoy the sport of Tenpin Bowling.
Email: bowlabilities@tenpin.org.au
Triathlon Australia
Para-triathlon is a multidisciplinary endurance sport that challenges athletes to a continuous race over three disciplines: swim, cycle and run. Competition categories are based on types of impairment both physical and visual. Depending on the category, athletes may use a handcycle, tandem bicycle or bicycle on the bike course, while wheelchairs are permitted on the run section.
Telephone: Paralympics Australia 02 9704 0500
Email: info@triathlon.org.au
Website: www.triathlon.org.au/the-starting-line
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.
Website: www.blindgamers.com
E-access Bulletin (UK origin)
A 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
Large Print Puzzles
This website has a large range of fun puzzles including Sudoku, Word Search and Crosswords. You can save them to your computer or print them off the website.
Website: www.large-print-puzzles.com
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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.
