Resources
Start Here: Support and Resources
Whether you are living with vision loss, supporting someone who is, or simply wanting to better understand the journey — this is your starting point.
Here you’ll find trusted organisations, practical supports, books, and media to guide, inform, and connect you to the help available. Knowledge builds confidence. Support builds resilience. Community changes everything.
Australian Support Organisations
Blind Citizens Australia – Advocacy, peer support, and community programs.
Vision Australia – Support services, assistive technology, education, and resources for all ages.
Guide Dogs Australia – Guide dogs, mobility training, and independent living support.
Macular Disease Foundation Australia – Information, education, and support for macular conditions.
Retina Australia – Support, research, and guidance for retinal conditions.
You may also be eligible for travel concessions, disability transport supports, blind pension benefits, and state-based assistance programs. Check with your local providers to explore available options.
International Support Organisations
World Blind Union – Global advocacy and community resources.
Blind Travel Foundation – Travel guidance for blind and low vision travellers.
International Federation of the Blind (IFB) – International advocacy and support information.
If you are outside Australia, contact your national blind or low vision organisation and explore local support networks, including social media groups in your area.
Beyond My Blur
For visually impaired travelers and anyone eager to explore beyond what meets the eye.
Books & Reading
Lachi – I Identify as Blind
Molly Burke – Unseen
Anne Mok – Resilience and Purpose
Helen Keller – The Story of My Life
Vision Australia Children’s Collection, including Matt Formston’s Surfing in the Dark
Many of these titles are available as audiobooks. Organisations such as Vision Australia also provide audio libraries so you can access content in the format that suits you best.
Movies & Documentaries
The Blind Sea – Documentary by Matt Formston. Australian blind surfer Matt Formston’s mettle is pushed to the limits in this thrilling documentary. With only 3% vision, the 3x World Champion attempts his most fearsome and dangerous challenge yet, surfing the monster waves of Nazaré.
The Miracle Worker – The story of Helen Keller
Blink (2024) – Documentary exploring vision loss
Additional documentaries on guide dogs, mobility training, and adaptive sports
Look for versions with audio description and captions where available.
I identify as blind
Author: Lachi
I identify as blind. A brazen celebration of disability culture, identity and power.
Resilience and Purpose
Author: Anne Mok
Discovering Strenght and Connection in Life's Cracks.
When it comes to travelling with vision loss, having the right team in your corner can make all the difference.
Amplify – Accessible Travel Specialists have been championing accessible travel for over seven years, building deep expertise in ensuring that Australians living with vision loss can explore the world with confidence and independence. Their commitment to this space is not just passionate, it’s recognised at the highest level.
In 2025, Amplify was honoured at the National Travel Industry Awards as the Most Outstanding Independent Travel Agent in Australia, a testament to their excellence and dedication to accessible travel. This National recognition reflects what their clients already know: Amplify goes above and beyond to ensure every journey is planned with care, knowledge, and a genuine understanding of the unique needs that come with living with a disability.
Whether you are an independent traveller looking to explore somewhere new, or part of an Australian Sporting Team living with vision loss, Amplify has the experience and expertise to support you every step of the way. From the moment you begin planning to the day you return home, their team is focused on one goal, ensuring your independence and confidence are never compromised, no matter how far from home you travel.
