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- Service name
- Vision Australia
- Contact Name
- Cheryl Staal
- info@visionaustralia.org
- Phone
- 1300 847 466
- Address
- 19 George Street Maroochydore
- Website
- https://www.visionaustralia.org/
- Service program
- We provide a range of support, training and assistive technology to assist people who are blind or have low vision so they can be as independent as possible
- Geographic coverage area
- This region covers Caboolture to Rockhampton in the north and Esk to Black water in the wester corridorBut Vision Australia has national coverage in all states and territories
- Model of service delivery
- Outreach and telehealth
- Eligibility criteria (including age)
- Under 65 years for NDIS, 65 years and over through My Aged Care
- Referral pathways
- People can ring or email direct – do not need a referral from a GP or other specialist
- Funded through contract
- NDIS or My Aged Care funding is generally used. However other arrangements can be put in place contingent on the person’s situation
- Intake capacity and limitations
- No wait listQuarterly Outreach or more if sufficient demand
- Hours of operation
- Mon – Fri 8.30am – 4.30pm
- Duration service can be provided
- As required