GENERAL SERVICES
Eyes and Independence supports children, adults, and families; and was the first sole provider to offer specialist teaching for children and adults with a vision impairment, and/or orientation and mobility challenges and training. Support can be provided around the clock, including outside of school hours, in the evening, in the workplace or local community, at child care centres, or at a location that best suits the individual and their family.
Services we provide include:
Early intervention
Transition (home, school, community and workplace)
Advice and familiarisation with vision aids and technology
Technology assistance (including Apple products)
Assistive Technology (AT) reports for NDIS
Family support and training following diagnosis
Specialised assessments for learning media (braille, large print, audio)
Functional Vision Screening for young children and Adults
Assistance and training with daily living and general life skills
Orientation and Mobility training (including cane skills)
Braille teaching, support and tutoring
Training staff in the workplace (for employers and employees)
Simulated vision loss activities (including experiences under blindfolds)
Educational presentations to groups, schools, workplaces and communities
Zoom/Teams sessions (by negotiation) and school visits (with approval)

NDIS SERVICES
Eyes and Independence has now officially met the Human Services Quality Framework (HSQF) for NDIS Registration with the provision of the following classes of supports under participants' plans.
0103 Assist Prod-Pers Care/Safety
0105 Personal Mobility Equipment
0112 Assistive Equip-Recreation
0113 Vision Equipment
0116 Innov Community Participation
0123 Assistive Prod-Household Task
0124 Comms & Info Equipment
Group/Centre Activities
Participation Community
This specific period of registration is from 2 June 2021 - 2 June 2024
Business 'Policies' can be accessed on our site, once you or your family member becomes a client/participant. You will be granted a password to access these through the policies page. If you require a reminder, please email eyesandindependence@gmail.com
Child reading picture book
Kerri Weaver with woman using cane
Girl with albinism using iPad
FEES AND CHARGES
NDIS Rate:
$180 per hour (plus 1/2 hour travel cost for distances beyond half hour)
Regional travel rates: Negotiation with participant and Supports
JOB ACCESS Rate:
$180 per hour (Orientation & Mobility within the workplace)
BETTER START Update: Access to Better Start funds has now closed