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Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria

Phone: 03 9822 8876

Address: 454 Glenferrie Road 3144 Kooyong

Website: http://www.blindsports.org.au

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25.01.2022 BSRV President, Maurice Gleeson OAM recently received two Medals of Recognition, in the Aspire Awards, a program organised by Funds in Court, which is a division of the Supreme Court of Victoria. The Aspire Awards recognise the professional and advocacy contributions of people who have a disability across Australia. Maurice received the medals for his contribution to improving the lives of people who are blind or vision impaired in the following categories:... * Community Development and Advocacy * Business Award. Thank you to Member for Higgins, Katie Allen MP for presenting the Medals to Maurice at BSRV's Kooyong office. The Aspire Award winners will be revealed at a national presentation on 2 December this year. Congratulations, Maurice!

25.01.2022 Volunteering has been something I’ve always been passionate about since school. I really love listening to people’s stories and meeting people from all walks of life, and have found volunteering a perfect way I can do that, and contribute back to my community. I have been walking with Gwen since February, 2019. In the warmer months, we go to the local park, and in the cooler months we usually stay at Gwen’s and have a cuppa. I think the benefits for Gwen are being able to fo...rm a new friendship from scratch, have some company on a day where she is home alone, and be able to go outside and enjoy the weather with a friend. The thing that I really enjoy, is our friendship. Since covid-19 we haven’t been able to catch up and go for our usual walks, but we are both looking forward to this resuming. We really miss our walks, chats and companionship. I really appreciate Gwen because she is always checking up on me regardless how busy we may be. Knowing that we were complete strangers to where we are today is really fulfilling and rewarding. #volunteer #blindsports #walkingwithwillpower Photo below: Vicky & Gwen

22.01.2022 Young Adults who are blind or vision impaired join us for wonderful experience- Free Beats & Rhythm workshop.

19.01.2022 Hi, I’m David and I’m 11 years old. I’m wearing my ANZ hotshots t-shirt and hat that I got when I played tennis at the Australian Open with Blind Sports. That was amazing. I also did swimming with Blind Sports before lockdown. I do Kendo with my Dad and brother, we’ve been able to keep doing that on Zoom. Lockdown has been pretty boring but I’ve been socialising with my friends on video games, including one of my friends from Blind Sports. I haven’t really found any new... hobbies in lockdown, but I have started playing Minecraft again. I’m really looking forward to doing swimming and tennis when lockdown ends, I can’t wait to see my friends and beat my coach at tennis again. I also really want to get my next Kendo grading. I’m finally back at school, which is awesome. I didn’t think I’d ever say that. I do miss my dogs though, they have been great lockdown company. Jewel is a 2 year old German shepherd and Rosie is a 6 year old staffy cross. School online was boring and harder for me than normal school. That’s why I’m happy to be back and because I can be with my friends. #blindswimming #blindtennis #blindsports

18.01.2022 Deputy Mayor Cr Hadi Saab and Men Heang Tak MP try their hand at blind tennis at the Le Page Tennis Club Demonstration Day

13.01.2022 Victorian Blind Football League is back!

12.01.2022 Interested in blind football? ABF4ALL 'Kick off' sessions are starting soon around Australia. #AustralianBlindFootball #GetActive #Football4All

11.01.2022 The 2020 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Festival is on today!

10.01.2022 Children playing with water definitely leads to lots of fun! At our recent 'Making Music with Water' online zoom program for juniors who are blind and vision impaired, this was no exception. This hands-on music making workshop led by Thea Rossen had the children laughing, shrieking and enjoying the amazing sounds that can be made by using household instruments in water. One of the participants said "I thought the session was very fun and I enjoyed it. I like to play with water to see what I can do to make different sounds! #blindsports #makingmusicwithwater

09.01.2022 Would you like to know a bit more about BSRV and some of their programs? Take a look at this short 3 minute video to learn more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKpMyU3w3vQ

09.01.2022 What a fantastic demonstration of blind tennis at Le Page Tennis Club this morning. Our thanks to Le Page President Michael, Vice President Tracy and Committee Members for organising this event. It was well attended with numerous players, volunteers, Deputy Mayor of Kingston Cr Hadi Saab, Meng Heang Tak MP State Member for Clarinda, Natahan from Tennis Victoria and other local members.

08.01.2022 Amazing footy skills on display in this live feed from Victorian Blind Football League of the Victorian AFL Blind Carnival on Saturday.

06.01.2022 It is wonderful how much confidence kids gain from achieving new things. Here is a terrific opportunity for your child or teenager. The AMAZING Essendon Keilor Gymnastics Academy is once again running gymnastics programs for school age children and teenagers who are blind or have low vision on Friday afternoons. For more information, please see the post below.... And PLEASE SHARE through your networks.

06.01.2022 Surfing Victoria is offering this amazing opportunity for teenagers who are blind or have low vision to learn stand up paddleboarding from trained coaches! Come and get out on the water and try Stand Up Paddleboarding. Explore, establish and achieve YOUR own goals in progressing in Stand Up Paddleboarding.... SUNDAY MARCH THE 14TH Session 1: 9:00am - 10:30AM Session 2: 10:30AM- 12:00PM TO REGISTER CONTACT Allie Douglas- [email protected] Photo: @edsloanephoto #coastingsup #standuppaddle #sup #Girlsmove #GirlsMakeYourMove #thisgirlcanvic #victoria #changeourgame #vichealth

05.01.2022 Would you like to assist in some research that is being conducted by Melbourne University on behalf of BSRV? The research will assist in gathering information to design and deliver sporting activities. It will also address the barriers that young people may face when participating in sports and assist with areas that can improve participation. We would like to conduct interviews with parents of young people who are 5-17 years of age, and totally blind.... The interviews will be no longer than 30 minutes and will be audio recorded via zoom. If you would like to participate email [email protected]

01.01.2022 Have you heard of the BlindSquare app? BlindSquare is the world’s most widely used accessible GPS-app developed for the blind, deafblind and partially sighted. Paired with third-party navigation apps, BlindSquare’s self-voicing app delivers detailed points of interest and intersections for safe, reliable travel both outside and inside. Parks Victoria has worked with Guide Dogs Victoria to add Jells Park in Wheelers Hill to the app. The app uses voice descriptions to orient visitors in the park and assists with finding points of interest including walks, picnic areas, barbeques and public toilets etc. https://www.blindsquare.com/

01.01.2022 Are you interested in playing goalball? Do you want to know how? Try the Victorian Goalball Association New Player Program! Find out how to play this amazing Paralympic sport in a safe and friendly environment. Look out for other opportunities too, like the U15s Program, Social Competitions and training sessions and more.

01.01.2022 Coasting Stand Up Paddleboarding for Teens with low vision has been MOVED TO SUNDAY 21 MARCH 2021 and spots are still available in the 9 am session. Did you think you had missed out on this AMAZING opportunity for your teen to try Stand Up Paddleboarding with trained coaches? No problem - support your teen to test their limits. They could find a life passion down on the bay ...... Bring them down to Royal Brighton Yacht Squadron on SUNDAY 21 MARCH to have a go. To register contact Allie Douglas - [email protected]