Retina Australia’s Community Billboard is a collaboration with other community organisations around the country. This calendar of activities and events aims to provide opportunities that promote learning, wellbeing, participation, and social engagement and connection.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Retinitis Pigementosa Awareness Month hosted by Retina Australia
The month of February
Location of your choice
Help raise awareness and fundraise by hosting a Do It in The Dark event. You can participate on your own or with family, friends or co-workers, to complete a fun activity while wearing our custom-made glasses.
How to Facilitate a Support Group hosted by ConnectGroups
Tuesday 18th February 2025 at 9:30am – 11:30am AWST
Location: Coolbellup Community Hub, 90 Cordelia Avenue, Coolbellup WA 6163
This free workshop defines what makes an effective Facilitator, the roles and responsibilities of a Peer Support Group Facilitator and troubleshooting tips.
Perth Web Accessibility Camp hosted by the Centre for Accessibility Australia
Tuesday 18th February 2025 at 9:00am – 4:00pm AWST
Location: VisAbility at Victoria Park, Perth WA or online
This is a one-day conference on web accessibility, featuring local and out-of-town speakers, and offering insights on the latest trends and best practices.
Zoom Music Quiz hosted by Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria
Wednesday 19th February 2025 at 1:00pm – 2:00pm ADST
Location: Online Zoom platform
This free music quiz is hosted by Alan Bartlett, a Melbourne resident who is blind and passionate about all-things musical. Participants are split into two teams, a snippet from a song is played, and the team has to say the name of the song and the name of the artist for two points. Music is played from all genres and participants have fun dancing in their seats, singing along and being playfully competitive.
Supporting Clients with Vision Loss hosted by VisAbility
Thursday 20th February 2025 at 2:30pm – 4:30pm AWST
Location: 61 Kitchener Ave, Victoria Park WA 6100, Australia
This event is for allied health professionals to learn about the various services available through VisAbility and how they are tailored to people with low or no vision.
Zoom Music Quiz hosted by Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria
Wednesday 19th March 2025 at 1:00pm – 2:00pm ADST
Location: Online Zoom platform
This free music quiz is hosted by Alan Bartlett, a Melbourne resident who is blind and passionate about all-things musical. Participants are split into two teams, a snippet from a song is played, and the team has to say the name of the song and the name of the artist for two points. Music is played from all genres and participants have fun dancing in their seats, singing along and being playfully competitive.
Advocacy and Activism Networking Session hosted by ConnectGroups
Thursday 20th March 2025 at 10:00am – 1:00pm AWST
Location: Coolbellup Community Hub, 90 Cordelia Avenue, Coolbellup WA 6163
Join us for our follow up session to the Advocacy and Activism Workshop where we will take what we have learned and the strategies we created to start putting everything together to form an advocacy plan for the sector.
Developmental disability and deafblindness workshops hosted by Deafblind Information Australia
Thursday 28th and Friday 29th March 2025 at 9:30am – 4:30pm ACST each day
Location: Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront, 7 Kitchener Drive, Darwin City NT
These are free workshops to provide participants with knowledge and practical skills for recognising deafblindness, understanding access needs, and using communication methods and resources to support individuals with combined hearing and vision loss.
BCA National Convention 2025 hosted by Blind Citizens Australia
Friday 13th to Sunday 15th June 2025
Location: Novotel Glen Waverley, Victoria
Expect a dynamic program with engaging speakers, informative sessions, and plenty of opportunities to network and celebrate. Key highlights include BCA’s advocacy achievements, future initiatives, and a look back at the journey over the past 50 years.
REGULAR EVENTS
Trivia Night hosted by Blind Citizens Australia
Weekly each Saturday at 8:00pm AEDT
Location: Online event
Are you interested in expanding your general knowledge in an easy going and fun atmosphere? If so, join this week’s trivia for an enjoyable night of team competition.
Zoom Fitness Program hosted by Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria
Monday to Friday, dial in 9:20am, class starts at 9:30am – 10:15am ADST
Location: Online Zoom platform
BSRV offers a range of FREE online fitness sessions for blind and vision impaired people to get fit at home. All fitness levels are welcome and no equipment is necessary
Monday – yoga
Tuesday – gentle stretches & meditation
Wednesday/Friday YouTube Walking Session
Thursday – gentle pilates
Weekly Vision Impaired Exercise Classes hosted by Canberra Blind Society
Every Thursday from February 2025, 1:30pm-2:30pm ADST
Location: The Griffin Centre, 6 / 20 Genge Street, Canberra ACT 2601
Canberra Blind Society (CBS) is commencing weekly exercise classes. These sessions are aimed to provide clients who have a vision impairment a chance to engage in regular exercise within a safe and supportive environment, promoting a healthy lifestyle and encouraging them to continue these activities within the broader community. This service is run by a qualified exercise physiologist from Citrus Rehabilitation and has been modified for persons with a vision impairment.
Disclaimer: The information provided on this Community Billboard is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of any activities, events, or external organisations mentioned. Please exercise your own judgment and discretion when participating in any activities or events listed here.