Centre for Vision Independence

 

 

The Centre for Vision Independence offers services free of charge that can help people with vision impairment regain their independence, confidence and assist them to lead a full, active life.

 

The service provides impartial and well-researched advice to any person with vision impairment and to people with a range of disability needs. The Centre is staffed by experienced Orthoptists, Occupational Therapists and Orientation and Mobility Instructors.

 

 

The free services provided by the Centre for Vision Independence include:

 

• Information on a wide range of community services, including support groups

• Advice on accessing pension and / or concession entitlements

• Advice on transport options and information on recreation activities

• Referral to Counselling services, free of charge

• Information on eye conditions and living with vision loss

• Trial and sale of low vision aids and aids for daily living, at cost price

 

 

 

Opening hours 11am – 5pm Monday to Friday. No appointment necessary.
Address Suite 505 Fifth Floor, 100 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne 3002
(Conveniently located 50 metres from the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital)
Ph 03 9639 4401 Fax 03 9639 6224
Email info@cvi.org.au www.cvi.org.au