Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria

Blind Sports Victoria Inc is a statewide body providing support services to over 1 000 blind & vision impaired people. Male & female participants of all ages are involved in both competitive and coaching programs as well as social events. Blind Sports Victoria schools Program is an important development as it gives young people an awareness of vision impairment that will hopefully assist them to understand more about challenge and change, so they may feel better equipped to deal with their own challenges. Much of the success of the competition and fun is due to the wonderful contribution made by sighted helpers as umpires, companions, coaches or friends.

Walking with Willpower The Walking with Willpower project is a Melbourne based walking program that matches people who have no or low vision with a friendly volunteer to promote fitness, well-being and community participation through a weekly walk