Introduction
Did you know another 150,000 Australians are expected to experience vision loss during the next 10 years?
The Royal Society for the Blind (RSB) Community Education Program provides the opportunity for your community group, staff or students to learn more about vision loss and how the RSB can help.
What does the program offer?
The RSB Community Education program has a team of educators who deliver presentations about:
- common causes of vision loss and the messages around prevention, early detection and treatment
- The RSB and its services
- how to assist someone who is blind or vision impaired
- how your workplace can improve services and its environment for people who are blind or vision impaired
The presentations are complemented by high quality resources and, where appropriate, a display of equipment.
RSB Guide Dogs are also available for visits to your organisation or group*.
*RSB Guide Dog visits are available to organisations who wish to, or are currently actively fundraising a minimum of $250 for the RSB.
Who is the program for?
The program caters for a wide range of audiences. Currently we offer presentations to the following groups:
- community groups
- aged care staff and students
- high school students (middle school)
- workplaces
Presentation content been tailored to suit each audience, however if you have a specific request the RSB will do their best to accommodate your requirements.
When are presentations available?
Presentations can be requested for a date and time that suits you. The program will endeavour to meet all requests where possible.
We ask that you allow at least 45 minutes for the presentation and four weeks is the preferred notice period required to book in a presentation.
Where does the RSB Community Education Program Operate?
The RSB community education program operates in metropolitan Adelaide. Regional offices may also able to provide education on a variety of topics.
Please contact one of the RSB regional offices listed below for more information:
Smithfield: 8254 6011
Noarlunga: 8326 1188
Victor Harbor: 8552 9774
Mt Gambier: 8725 1921
Port Augusta: 8641 1980
How do I make a booking?
Make a booking today by filling in the web-form below or download and submit a PDF or Word form to RSB Community Educators via email, or call the RSB Community Education Program on 8417 5555.
RSB Community Education presentation request form (PDF 34KB)
RSB Community Education presentation request form (Word 99KB)