Service Finder: Vision Australia Ballarat
Support group service, WENDOUREE, VIC 3355
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Address:
1300 Howitt Street, WENDOUREE, VIC, 3355
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5337 4555
- E: ballarat@visionaustralia.org
- W: Visit website www.visionaustralia.org
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 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
Additional Information: Participating in recreation and social activities is essential to having a well balanced lifestyle. Vision Australia provides Planned Activity Groups (PAG) in Ballarat. Which include the following recreational and social groups: Craft classes, Pottery classes, Woodwork, Crosswords, Word games, Music, Indoor Bowls, Walking Group, Computer Group, Book Club and many more.
Address:
1300 Howitt Street, WENDOUREE, VIC, 3355
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5337 4555
- E: ballarat@visionaustralia.org
- W: Visit website www.visionaustralia.org
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 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:
No Fee
Additional Information:
Blindness and low vision can often cause people to lose confidence and impact their ability to get around safely. Orientation and Mobility (O&M) specialists equip people of all ages who are blind or have low vision with the necessary skills and concepts to move safely, efficiently, confidently and independently around an environment.
O&M services assess and train people in the use of mobility aids (such as a white cane) and development of sensory awareness. Orientation to the environment may include moving around the home, travelling to school, catching public transport to work, going bushwalking or generally getting about the community. For additional services in dog guides please refer to Seeing Eye Dogs Australia
Address:
1300 Howitt Street, WENDOUREE, VIC, 3355
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5337 4555
- E: ballarat@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
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. The training process is around 2-3 weeks of residential training and 1-2 weeks in the client's home. All travel and accommodation costs are covered by Seeing Eye Dogs Australia.
Address:
1300 Howitt Street, WENDOUREE, VIC, 3355
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5337 4555
- E: ballarat@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:
Other Option
Additional Information:
Case Managment provides assistance, support and advice to individuals and agencies. Our objective is to break down the barriers for people who are blind or have low vision.
Vision Australia Ballarat offers local intake and assessment which can include a comprehensive range of services such as: 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). This is dependent on individual needs and requirements.
Address:
1300 Howitt Street, WENDOUREE, VIC, 3355
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5337 4555
- E: ballarat@visionaustralia.org
- W: Visit website www.visionaustralia.org/myagedcare
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 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
Additional Information: Occupational Therapy services work with clients to enable them to do the everyday activities they wish to do independently and safely. Occupational Therapist will assess and make recommendations about: personal care, domestic and recreational activities; difficulty accessing the home environment and difficulty accessing the work or educational environment.
Address:
1300 Howitt Street, WENDOUREE, VIC, 3355
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5337 4555
- E: ballarat@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
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 through to eighteen years of age, providing services that facilitate the young person's development and access to education and independence.
Children services provide: Early Childhood Educators, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, Speech Pathologists, Orthoptists and Counselling services.
Address:
1300 Howitt Street, WENDOUREE, VIC, 3355
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5337 4555
- E: ballarat@visionaustralia.org
- W: Visit website www.visionaustralia.org
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 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
Additional Information:
Low Vision Clinic - Optometry and Orthoptist services offer 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.
Address:
1300 Howitt Street, WENDOUREE, VIC, 3355
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5337 4555
- E: ballarat@visionaustralia.org
- W: Visit website www.visionaustralia.org
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 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
Additional Information:
Adaptive Technology Consultants provide advice on the most suitable technology solutions to meet individual circumstances. They can also install/set up adaptive technology and provide basic technical support. Assessment can be conducted at the centre or if necessary, the assessment can be performed at the persons place of work, educational setting or home.
Adaptive Technology Trainers provide training in computer skills, including touch typing, word processing, spreadsheet, data base, presentation, email, internet browsing, using screen reading software or screen magnification software. Training is usually provided centre based (group or individual sessions).
Address:
1300 Howitt Street, WENDOUREE, VIC, 3355
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5337 4555
- E: ballarat@visionaustralia.org
- W: Visit website www.visionaustralia.org
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 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
Additional Information:
The Orthoptist is an allied health professional in both children and adult vision.
The Orthoptist provides functional vision assessments, 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.
Orthoptists are also Better Start providers and can assist families with their child's functional vision and offer strategies and interventions to maximise their child's vision, which is essential for their future learning.
Address:
1300 Howitt Street, WENDOUREE, VIC, 3355
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5337 4555
- E: ballarat@visionaustralia.org
- W: Visit website www.visionaustralia.org/myagedcare
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 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
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.
