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Blind Citizens Australia

Blind Citizens Australia was set up in 1975 as the peak advocacy body for Australians who are blind or vision impaired. It has played a key role in bringing about significant changes including

About this winner

  • Year: 2017
  • Level: Winner
  • Award category: Community Award

About the 2017 nomination

Blind Citizens Australia was set up in 1975 as the peak advocacy body for Australians who are blind or vision impaired. It has played a key role in bringing about significant changes including tactile ground surface indicators and inclusion of blind specific standards in education.

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