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Students with disability—Statewide Vision Impairment and Assistive Technology services

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Purpose

The program provides statewide support to regions and schools in the areas of vision impairment and assistive technology. It is managed through Narbethong State Special School and includes the alternative format library service, including braille transcription, the education low vision assessment centre, orientation and mobility services, braille advisory service and assistive technologies. These services support schools to provide reasonable adjustments required to support students who are blind or have low vision to engage with their curriculum.

Duration of program

Ongoing

Eligibility

Narbethong State Special School will be the recipient for all of the funding under this program.

Allocation of funds

An annual budget of $1,635,835 is distributed to and managed through the Narbethong State Special School for statewide services for students with vision impairment as follows:

AppropriationAmount
Brailled Resourcing—Statewide Vision Impairment Services$1,415,087
LDC Workshops (Statewide Assistive Technologies)$84,913
Brailled Resourcing—Education Low Vision Assessment Centre—Ophthalmologist and Orthoptist$135,835

Narbethong State Special School has been selected to manage this annual budget, as it specialises in the provision of vision impairment services.

Payment details

TypeTimeProportion
Brailled ResourcingMarch50% of allocation
Brailled ResourcingSeptember50% of allocation
LCD WorkshopsSeptember100% of allocation
Brailled Resourcing​OpthomologistSeptember100% of allocation

*In November 2023, an additional payment of $300,000 is allocated to ensure the provision of essential services.

How to apply

There is no application required for Narbethong State Special School to receive this funding. Funds are paid automatically each year by central office.

Contact

Director, Statewide Services
State Schools, Student Support
Phone: (07) 3034 5061


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Last updated 02 October 2025