SeeWay.

SeeWay provides essential resources, guidance and psychological support for people who are navigating permanent changes in their vision. Visit SeeWay.com.au

SeeWay is an initiative of Guide Dogs.

03/09/2026

For people with low vision or blindness, glare and reflections can make using technology more challenging. But did you know there are screen covers designed to minimise them?

Though not designed specifically for people living with low vision or blindness, anti-glare screens and shades can be useful tools for reducing interfering light on your phone, tablet or computer screen.

Anti-glare screens can be purchased for specific device models and fit neatly over your regular screen. Anti-glare shades or hoods are more versatile, attaching to the top and side of your device which makes them easy to transfer between devices. Both are available from a variety of technology retailers in-store and online.

Do you have a tip for navigating life with low vision? Share it in the comments down below and we may feature it in an upcoming post. Your tip may be just what someone else needs to hear!

[Image description: Text on a yellow and orange background reads "Helpful tips for living with low vision. Anti-glare screen covers." next to the SeeWay logo and a lightbulb graphic.]

24/08/2026

Learn to use the dictation and read aloud features of your device with SeeWay’s free online skills training.

Living with a condition such as age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, or diabetic retinopathy can make activities like typing and reading on your phone, tablet or computer more difficult. But did you know your device likely already has built-in speech-to-text and text-to-speech technology?

Join SeeWay trainer Pascal for a free online workshop to learn how you can use dictation and read aloud features on your device with low vision.

When: Thursday 27 August (Apple devices) and Friday 28 August (Android devices and PCs), 11 am and 2 pm AEST.
Where: Hosted online via Google Meet.

Register for FREE today at https://bit.ly/onlineskillsform or call 1800 SEE WAY (733 929).

[Image description: A woman talks into her phone while sitting on a couch. Text above the image reads "Talk to your device and have it talk back."]

20/08/2026

Sometimes planning is half the trip.
Our team members with lived experience think it’s worth knowing about transport apps like Moovit, which bring together public transport information and journey planning in one place.

For people living with low vision, navigating public transport can sometimes have an additional layer of difficulty, particularly when stops aren’t announced or need to be signalled for. That’s where transport apps can be a game changer.
This tip comes from a person living with low vision, who spoke with us about their experience navigating to work.

“I rely on my travel app Moovit with live notifications. When catching the bus to work, live notifications give me the confidence to know I am getting on the right bus and getting off at the right stop. Using my saved bus journey to work, I can track when the bus is close, register when I start my trip, and be alerted at the stop before mine so I know when to press the stop button. Once at my stop, I get a final notification that I have arrived, and I can get off the bus confidently knowing I’m in the right place.”

SeeWay can help you use apps on your iPhone or Android device. If you’d like to learn more about using technology while living with low vision, give us a call on 1800 733 929, or visit seeway.com.au.

SeeWay is not affiliated with Moovit. If you have a different app you find helpful for travelling with low vision, let us know and we may feature it in an upcoming post. Your tip may be just what someone else is looking for.

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13/08/2026

Vision change can affect more than your sight.

It can leave you feeling worried, frustrated, isolated or less confident about the future. These feelings are understandable, and you do not have to manage them alone.

SeeWay offers confidential emotional wellbeing support, giving you the opportunity to process your feelings with a qualified and understanding professional.

You do not need to be in crisis. Sometimes it simply helps to talk.

To find out more and access free support, contact the SeeWay team on 1800 SEEWAY (1800 733 929) or visit seeway.com.au.

[Video description: A woman looks at the camera solemly. Text reads "Living with vision loss deserves support. SeeWay connects you with a professional who understands. Full subsidised mental wellbeing support with no out-of-pocket costs.]

10/08/2026

Learn to make your phone, tablet, or computer easier to read with SeeWay’s free online skills training for people living with low vision.

Low vision can make technology more difficult to read and use. In this session, you’ll learn how to make the most of the built-in accessibility settings on your devices to make them easier to see in ways that work for you.

From extra-large text, high contrast, and magnifier tools, join SeeWay trainer Pascal to learn the small features in your device which can make a big difference.

When: 13 August, 11 am and 2 pm AEST (Apple devices) OR 14 August, 11 am and 2 pm AEST (Android).
Where: Hosted online via Google Meets.

Register for FREE today at https://bit.ly/onlineskillsform or call 1800 SEE WAY (733 929).

[Image description: A woman smiles and uses her mobile phone on the couch at home. Text on a green background above her reads "Make your devices easier to read".]

07/08/2026

Low vision can sometimes make it more difficult to distinguish between similar packaging. Tactile identifiers can be a simple but useful way to differentiate different items at home, and they don’t have to be expensive.

Various shapes and textures of tactile stickers or 'bump dots' can be purchased online and be useful for marking important buttons or settings on your appliances. You could also use puffy paint or any other tactile material you have at home already!

Elastic bands or hair ties can help identify shampoo from conditioner or canned tomatoes from beans. Drawing identifying markings on items with a thick permanent marker can also help.

Do you have a tip for navigating life with low vision? Share it in the comments down below and we may feature it in an upcoming post. Your tip may be just what someone else needs to hear!

[Image description: Text on a yellow and orange background reads "Helpful tips for living with low vision. Tactile identifiers for around the home." next to the SeeWay logo and a lightbulb graphic.]

05/08/2026

Changes to vision after experiencing a stroke can be a big adjustment. You may have been told your vision is stable, or even experience some improvement, but still have questions about managing missing parts of your vision or recognising faces and objects you used to know in everyday life.

Navigating these changes and questions can take a toll, but support for adjusting to vision changes after a stroke is deserved and available. SeeWay provides free resources, information, and lifestyle advice for living with permanent changes in your vision, as well as access to professional counselling at no out-of-pocket cost (GP mental health referral required).

To learn more about living with vision changes after a stroke, visit seeway.com.au/understanding-vision-changes-after-stroke, or call us on 1800 SEE WAY / 1800 733 929 for more information about how SeeWay can support you.

[Image description: A man clutches his head with one hand while a woman places a hand on his shoulder reassuringly. Text above the image on a purple background reads "National Stroke Week: vision changes and stroke".]

29/07/2026

You are invited to an online session on 4 August at 12 pm to learn more about how to participate in the upcoming Census night!

The Australian Bureau of Statistics have kindly offered to share the accessibility supports and various ways you can contribute to the Census in August as someone with low vision or blindness.

Information is now available on the Census webpage about ordering alternative formats, such as Braille and large print, and completing the form online. You will be able to order these anytime throughout August.

Meeting details are below:

When: Tuesday, 4 August, 2026. 12 to 12.30 pm.

Location: Online via Zoom. Details for joining the session are available at https://www.seeway.com.au/4-august-census-accessibility-information-night.

Presenters: Tanya Hornick and Annie Lu from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

For more information, please contact the Guide Dogs NSW/ACT Social Change team at [email protected].

[Image description: Text on a plain background reads "Information session. Accessing the Census with low vision or blindness."]

27/07/2026

SeeWay’s online skills training is back!

Over the next twelve weeks, join SeeWay instructor Pascal for six free one hour sessions supporting you to make the most out of your smartphone, tablet, and computer for living well with low vision.

The course begins this week with our first session on becoming more confident with your devices. This session will take you through using the basics of your device, such as using apps, messaging and phone calls – including how to block the calls you don’t want to receive and set up a voicemail for the calls you miss.

Apple devices: Thursday 30 July, 2 pm AEST.

Android devices and PCs: Friday 31 July, 2 pm AEST.

Enrol today: https://form.typeform.com/to/IMwWzdNJ/

[Image description: A man looks at his laptop screen while writing notes into a notebook, while sat a kitchen bench at home. Text above the photo on a pale green background reads "Online skills training is back!".]

24/07/2026

For people living with low vision, feet often play an extra important role in navigation, acting as the first point of contact for unexpected hazards. This can also make them more vulnerable to injury on sharp edges, untucked furniture, or other objects in your path.

A good pair of slippers provide not only protection from the chill of winter but can also serve as protective cushion for your feet against hazards at home. Look for a pair with closed toes and non-slip soles, which can help reduce risks of slips and falls around the house.

Do you have a tip for navigating life with low vision? Share it in the comments down below and we may feature it in an upcoming post. Your tip may be just what someone else needs to hear!

[Image description: A graphic containing text on yellow and dark orange backgrounds. The top text reads "Helpful tips for living with low vision" next to the SeeWay logo. Below reads "Use slippers to protect your feet at home" beside a lightbulb graphic.]

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7-9 Albany Street
Crows Nest, NSW
2065

Telephone

+61294129490

Website

https://seeway.com.au/

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