Service Finder: Vision Australia Bendigo
Parenting and family support service, BENDIGO, VIC 3550
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Address:
20 Bridge Street, BENDIGO, VIC, 3550
Contact:
- Ph: 1300 847 466
- E: bendigo@visionaustralia.org
- W: Visit website www.visionaustralia.org
Today's opening hours:
9am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 9am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
- Thursday: 9am - 5pm
- Friday: 9am - 5pm
Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours
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New Year's Day:
01 January 2020
Closed -
Australia Day:
27 January 2020
Closed -
Labour Day - VIC:
09 March 2020
Closed -
Good Friday:
10 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Saturday:
11 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Sunday:
12 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Monday:
13 April 2020
Closed -
Anzac Day:
25 April 2020
Closed -
Queen's Birthday - VIC:
08 June 2020
Closed -
Melbourne Cup Day:
03 November 2020
Closed -
Christmas Day:
25 December 2020
Closed -
Boxing Day:
28 December 2020
Closed
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information: Vision Australia provides support and resources that enable children who are blind, or have low vision and their families, to increase their choices and participate meaningfully in every aspect of their life. We support families of children from birth right through to school-leaving age, providing services that facilitate the young person's development and access to education and independence. The children services team consist of: Early Childhood Educators, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, Speech Pathologists, and Counselling services.
Address:
20 Bridge Street, BENDIGO, VIC, 3550
Contact:
- Ph: 1300 847 466
- E: bendigo@visionaustralia.org
- W: Visit website www.visionaustralia.org
Today's opening hours:
9am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 9am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
- Thursday: 9am - 5pm
- Friday: 9am - 5pm
Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours
-
New Year's Day:
01 January 2020
Closed -
Australia Day:
27 January 2020
Closed -
Labour Day - VIC:
09 March 2020
Closed -
Good Friday:
10 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Saturday:
11 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Sunday:
12 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Monday:
13 April 2020
Closed -
Anzac Day:
25 April 2020
Closed -
Queen's Birthday - VIC:
08 June 2020
Closed -
Melbourne Cup Day:
03 November 2020
Closed -
Christmas Day:
25 December 2020
Closed -
Boxing Day:
28 December 2020
Closed
Billing:
Fees Apply
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information: Vision Australia Bendigo provide In-centre day program respite in Bendigo and Maryborough.
Address:
20 Bridge Street, BENDIGO, VIC, 3550
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5445 5700
- E: bendigo@visionaustralia.org
- W: Visit website www.visionaustralia.org
Today's opening hours:
9am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 9am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
- Thursday: 9am - 5pm
- Friday: 9am - 5pm
Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours
-
New Year's Day:
01 January 2020
Closed -
Australia Day:
27 January 2020
Closed -
Labour Day - VIC:
09 March 2020
Closed -
Good Friday:
10 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Saturday:
11 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Sunday:
12 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Monday:
13 April 2020
Closed -
Anzac Day:
25 April 2020
Closed -
Queen's Birthday - VIC:
08 June 2020
Closed -
Melbourne Cup Day:
03 November 2020
Closed -
Christmas Day:
25 December 2020
Closed -
Boxing Day:
28 December 2020
Closed
Billing:
Fees and Bulk Billing
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Address:
20 Bridge Street, BENDIGO, VIC, 3550
Contact:
- Ph: 1300 847 466
- E: bendigo@visionaustralia.org
- W: Visit website www.visionaustralia.org
Today's opening hours:
9am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 9am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
- Thursday: 9am - 5pm
- Friday: 9am - 5pm
Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours
-
New Year's Day:
01 January 2020
Closed -
Australia Day:
27 January 2020
Closed -
Labour Day - VIC:
09 March 2020
Closed -
Good Friday:
10 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Saturday:
11 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Sunday:
12 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Monday:
13 April 2020
Closed -
Anzac Day:
25 April 2020
Closed -
Queen's Birthday - VIC:
08 June 2020
Closed -
Melbourne Cup Day:
03 November 2020
Closed -
Christmas Day:
25 December 2020
Closed -
Boxing Day:
28 December 2020
Closed
Billing:
Fees Apply
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information: Participating in recreation and social activities is essential to having a well balanced lifestyle. Vision Australia Bendigo provide Planned Activity Groups (PAG) in Bendigo, Rushworth and Maryborough; and the following recreational/social groups from the Bendigo centre, Lawn Bowls, Swimming, Swish, Walking Group, Tenpin Bowling group.
Address:
20 Bridge Street, BENDIGO, VIC, 3550
Contact:
- Ph: 1300 847 466
- E: bendigo@visionaustralia.org
- W: Visit website www.visionaustralia.org.au
Today's opening hours:
9am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 9am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
- Thursday: 9am - 5pm
- Friday: 9am - 5pm
Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours
-
New Year's Day:
01 January 2020
Closed -
Australia Day:
27 January 2020
Closed -
Labour Day - VIC:
09 March 2020
Closed -
Good Friday:
10 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Saturday:
11 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Sunday:
12 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Monday:
13 April 2020
Closed -
Anzac Day:
25 April 2020
Closed -
Queen's Birthday - VIC:
08 June 2020
Closed -
Melbourne Cup Day:
03 November 2020
Closed -
Christmas Day:
25 December 2020
Closed -
Boxing Day:
28 December 2020
Closed
Billing:
No Fee
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information:
Welcome to Vision Australia Bendigo. We provide assistance, support and advice to people of all ages who are blind or have a vision impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses. Our objective is to break down the barriers for people who are blind, or have low vision. We use our combined knowledge, skills, experience and expertise to meet the needs of anyone who is blind or has low vision, assisting them to remain independent and enjoy life to the full.
Vision Australia offers a comprehensive range of services including: Low Vision Clinics, Independence in the home and community, support for children and families, library (talking books), aids and equipment, technology and training services, quality living groups, telelink groups, recreation, Seeing Eye Dogs Australia and Vision Australia radio (88.7 FM).
Address:
20 Bridge Street, BENDIGO, VIC, 3550
Contact:
- Ph: 1300 847 466
- E: bendigo@visionaustralia.org
- W: Visit website www.visionaustralia.org
Today's opening hours:
9am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 9am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
- Thursday: 9am - 5pm
- Friday: 9am - 5pm
Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours
-
New Year's Day:
01 January 2020
Closed -
Australia Day:
27 January 2020
Closed -
Labour Day - VIC:
09 March 2020
Closed -
Good Friday:
10 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Saturday:
11 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Sunday:
12 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Monday:
13 April 2020
Closed -
Anzac Day:
25 April 2020
Closed -
Queen's Birthday - VIC:
08 June 2020
Closed -
Melbourne Cup Day:
03 November 2020
Closed -
Christmas Day:
25 December 2020
Closed -
Boxing Day:
28 December 2020
Closed
Billing:
No Fee
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information:
Vision Australia offers emotional support in the form of individual peer support and support programs to assist in adapting to vision loss. The Quality Living Groups are client directed discussion groups that aim to build independence and self-confidence for people who are blind or have low vision.
The Telelink program provides regular ongoing telephone group programs offering social, peer support, special interest and recreational activities to people who are socially isolated or live in remote areas. Groups include general, crossword, book discussion, current affairs, CALD and many other topics.
Address:
20 Bridge Street, BENDIGO, VIC, 3550
Contact:
- Ph: 1300 847 466
- E: bendigo@visionaustralia.org
- W: Visit website www.visionaustralia.org
Today's opening hours:
9am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 9am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
- Thursday: 9am - 5pm
- Friday: 9am - 5pm
Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours
-
New Year's Day:
01 January 2020
Closed -
Australia Day:
27 January 2020
Closed -
Labour Day - VIC:
09 March 2020
Closed -
Good Friday:
10 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Saturday:
11 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Sunday:
12 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Monday:
13 April 2020
Closed -
Anzac Day:
25 April 2020
Closed -
Queen's Birthday - VIC:
08 June 2020
Closed -
Melbourne Cup Day:
03 November 2020
Closed -
Christmas Day:
25 December 2020
Closed -
Boxing Day:
28 December 2020
Closed
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information: Vision Australia provides Home Care Packages (HCP) in the Loddon Mallee Region. HCP are government funded individually planned and coordinated packages of care tailored to help older Australians with complex needs remain living independently in their own homes. The types of services that may be provided as part of the package include personal care, social support, transport to appointments, home help, meal preparation and gardening
Address:
20 Bridge Street, BENDIGO, VIC, 3550
Contact:
- Ph: 1300 847 466
- E: bendigo@visionaustralia.org
- W: Visit website www.visionaustralia.org
Today's opening hours:
9am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 9am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
- Thursday: 9am - 5pm
- Friday: 9am - 5pm
Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours
-
New Year's Day:
01 January 2020
Closed -
Australia Day:
27 January 2020
Closed -
Labour Day - VIC:
09 March 2020
Closed -
Good Friday:
10 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Saturday:
11 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Sunday:
12 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Monday:
13 April 2020
Closed -
Anzac Day:
25 April 2020
Closed -
Queen's Birthday - VIC:
08 June 2020
Closed -
Melbourne Cup Day:
03 November 2020
Closed -
Christmas Day:
25 December 2020
Closed -
Boxing Day:
28 December 2020
Closed
Billing:
Bulk Billing Only
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information:
Low Vision Clinic - Optometry and Orthoptist
Vision Australia offers individual assessment, advice and training to assist people to gain a better understanding of their vision impairment and make the most of their remaining sight. Advice about using magnification, lighting and contrast is given to assist people to continue to read and enjoy recreational pursuits.
Some clinical services are bulk-billed, all others are free. Appointment required for clinical services.
Rotating practitoners available.
Orthoptic out-reach clinics are available in Bendigo, Swan Hill, Echuca and Deniliquin.
The orthoptist is an allied health professional in both childrens and adult vision. Orthoptists are an integral part of the vision rehabilitation team at Vision Australia. The orthoptic service includes functional vision assessments such as distance vision, near vision, contrast sensitivity, ocular movements, visual fields, depth perception, colour vision and refraction that provide information and strategies to maximise the effective use of remaining vision. This service may include the recommendation of low vision aids such as optical and digital magnifiers, CCTVs, specialised lighting assessments within the home, school and workplace. Additional recommendations include scanning exercises and eccentric viewing training for eye conditions such as age-related macula degeneration and stroke . Information gathered within this service will support the client and their family and/or other professionals to maximize the visual function or enhance the environment to improve visual functioning to enhance their quality of life. Orthoptists are also Better Start providers and can assist families with their child's functional vision and offer strategies and interventions to maximize their child's vision which is essential for their future learning. These assessments may occur at: Vision Australia (Low Vision Clinic or other assessment room) Client's home School, preschool or work environment Please contact Vision Australia for an orthoptic assessment.
Address:
20 Bridge Street, BENDIGO, VIC, 3550
Contact:
- Ph: 1300 847 466
- E: bendigo@visionaustralia.org
- W: Visit website www.visionaustralia.org/myagedcare
Today's opening hours:
9am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 9am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
- Thursday: 9am - 5pm
- Friday: 9am - 5pm
Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours
-
New Year's Day:
01 January 2020
Closed -
Australia Day:
27 January 2020
Closed -
Labour Day - VIC:
09 March 2020
Closed -
Good Friday:
10 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Saturday:
11 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Sunday:
12 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Monday:
13 April 2020
Closed -
Anzac Day:
25 April 2020
Closed -
Queen's Birthday - VIC:
08 June 2020
Closed -
Melbourne Cup Day:
03 November 2020
Closed -
Christmas Day:
25 December 2020
Closed -
Boxing Day:
28 December 2020
Closed
Billing:
Fees Apply
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information:
Occupational Therapy services work with clients to enable them to do the everyday activities they wish to do independently and safely. Services will assess and make recommendations about: personal care, domestic and recreational activities; difficulty accessing the home environment difficulty accessing the work or educational environment.
Ring to arrange an appointment
Address:
20 Bridge Street, BENDIGO, VIC, 3550
Contact:
- Ph: 1300 847 466
- E: bendigo@visionaustralia.org
- W: Visit website www.visionaustralia.org
Today's opening hours:
9am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 9am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
- Thursday: 9am - 5pm
- Friday: 9am - 5pm
Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours
-
New Year's Day:
01 January 2020
Closed -
Australia Day:
27 January 2020
Closed -
Labour Day - VIC:
09 March 2020
Closed -
Good Friday:
10 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Saturday:
11 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Sunday:
12 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Monday:
13 April 2020
Closed -
Anzac Day:
25 April 2020
Closed -
Queen's Birthday - VIC:
08 June 2020
Closed -
Melbourne Cup Day:
03 November 2020
Closed -
Christmas Day:
25 December 2020
Closed -
Boxing Day:
28 December 2020
Closed
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Address:
20 Bridge Street, BENDIGO, VIC, 3550
Contact:
- Ph: 1300 847 466
- E: bendigo@visionaustralia.org
- W: Visit website seda.visionaustralia.org/
Today's opening hours:
9am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 9am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
- Thursday: 9am - 5pm
- Friday: 9am - 5pm
Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours
-
New Year's Day:
01 January 2020
Closed -
Australia Day:
27 January 2020
Closed -
Labour Day - VIC:
09 March 2020
Closed -
Good Friday:
10 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Saturday:
11 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Sunday:
12 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Monday:
13 April 2020
Closed -
Anzac Day:
25 April 2020
Closed -
Queen's Birthday - VIC:
08 June 2020
Closed -
Melbourne Cup Day:
03 November 2020
Closed -
Christmas Day:
25 December 2020
Closed -
Boxing Day:
28 December 2020
Closed
Billing:
No Fee
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information:
Seeing Eye Dogs Australia provides dog guides free of charge to people who are blind or have low vision throughout Australia. We also provide ongoing support for clients to ensure that they, and their dog guide, continue to work well together and are both happy and healthy.
Information for future clients: Eligibility Criteria to apply for a Seeing Eye Dog is to be legally blind. Individual cases outside of these guidelines may be considered. We are the only National provider of dog guides in Australia with clients in every state and territory. Seeing Eye Dogs staff is also available to provide ongoing support for clients. Individual designed training is generally residential or domiciliary training can be considered.
Training process: The training process is around 2-3 weeks of residential training, and 1-2 weeks in the clients home area. All travel and accommodation costs are covered by Seeing Eye Dogs Australia.
