Vision Australia Limited BELMONT

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Our job seekers

Vision Australia is the largest blindness and low vision service provider delivering specialist employment services across regional and metropolitan locations in NSW, Victoria, ACT, QLD and WA. Vision Australia delivers a specialist employment service committed to assisting individuals with low vision or blindness to access quality, sustainable employment opportunities and also retain their current jobs through: 1. Development of job seeking skills, which includes: Interview training Assistance in applying for a new job Resume development Disclosure advice This involves clients attending workshops at the Vision Australia centres. 2. We find and support work experience for clients wanting to gain experience and knowledge in an industry and job role that they wish to gain employment in and we can cover the insurance. 3. Conduct worksite assessments once the client has gained a job or is currently in a job, and we recommend adaptive technology equipment and environmental modifications so the individual can perform the job role successfully. 4. Training in the use of adaptive equipment and on the job support including converting work manuals, other printed material into accessible formats. 5. Vision Australia conducts vision assessments and gives recommendations. Our holistic approach to employment services include: Orientation and mobility training Equipment solutions Quality living programs Low vision services Independent living services Criteria for employment clients: Must be diagnosed as vision impaired that cannot be corrected by glasses. Must be primary disability as we are a specialist service provider for blindness and low vision Please contact us if you are not sure, as we can arrange a vision assessment that will help determine eligibility.

Our employers

Employers with whom Vision Australia has built relationships include: ANZ Maxxia Transport Accident Commission G Force Employment Solutions Student Youth Network (SYN) Trilby Misso Relationships have been established through a number of methods including cold canvassing and reverse marketing, matching the right candidate to the job and also offering work experience to enable the employer to find out exactly how our candidate can fit in. We promote candidates who have been assessed by our specialist staff as having reached the level of competency required for the position, for example assessments are done to determine the necessary level of keyboarding and PC skills for office environments. 

We encourage business partnerships with employers while recognising them as accessible organisations that are taking action in regards to disability inclusion. To find out more on how we can help your business please visit: 

https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/employment-assistance/right-candidate-for-your-business

Our networks

The  Belmont office utilises the supports and expertise of a wide range of organisations including TAFE, community services, rehabilitation providers. Our network includes: ATEL Australian Apprenticeship Centre, City of Yarra Council, Deakin University, La Trobe University, Department of Education & Early Childhood Education, La Trobe Community Health Service, Mariott Support Services, Matt McLean Personal Service, MS Society, National Stroke Foundation, Prahran Mission.

Our performance

Vision Australia Belmont site since opening in July 2018 has established itself as a viable and effective Employment Service to people with blindness and low vision, generating more than 80% of its referrals through direct registrations. This indicates that a strong percentage of clients choose Vision Australia because of our specialist blindness and low vision services. 

About us

Please visit our website for information about us via the following link: https://visionaustralia.org