Eyes and Independence
Armstrong Creek QLD 4520
- Clinic
- NDIS registered
About Eyes and Independence
Eyes and Independence empowers people with vision impairment so they can participate confidently, independently, and enjoyably within their community. Kerri holds dual qualifications as a Specialist Teacher in Vision Impairment and Early Childhood, and as a Specialist Teacher of Orientation and Mobility. The service was the first sole provider in Queensland to offer specialist teaching for children and adults with vision impairment and/or orientation and mobility skills and training.
What's offered
Clinic sessions
NDIS registered provider
- Recreation Equipment
- Personal Care Equipment
- Mobility Equipment
- Household Equipment
- Therapy
- Community Participation
- Communication Aids
- Vision Aids
Services provided
Eyes and Independence lists
- Early Intervention
- Support for children with vision impairment during early childhood years.
- Functional Vision Screening
- Assessments for young children and adults to evaluate functional vision capabilities.
- Orientation and Mobility Training
- Training in cane skills and mobility techniques for people with vision impairment.
- Braille Teaching and Support
- Teaching, support and tutoring in braille literacy.
- Vision Aids and Technology Assistance
- Advice, familiarisation and training with vision aids, assistive technology, and Apple products.
- Specialised Learning Media Assessments
- Assessments to determine appropriate learning media including braille, large print, and audio.
- Daily Living and Life Skills Training
- Assistance and training with daily living and general life skills for people with vision impairment.
- Family Support and Training
- Support and training for families following a vision impairment diagnosis.
- Workplace Training
- Training for employers and employees in the workplace regarding vision impairment support.
- Professional Development Training
- Training for support workers to better understand and support people with vision impairment or blindness.
- Educational Presentations
- Presentations to groups, schools, workplaces and communities about vision impairment.
Fees
Job Access Services
Per hour. Includes Orientation and Mobility training or support within the workplace.
$180
NDIS Services
Per hour. Regional travel rates by negotiation; travel costs may apply beyond 20km of Burpengary.
$180
Professional Development Training
$220 per session plus $55 per person.
$220
From Eyes and Independence's website, April 2026. Fees change, so check with the provider before you book.
Get to know Eyes and Independence
From Eyes and Independence's website.
Meet the team
Kerri Weaver leads Eyes and Independence and holds dual qualifications as a Specialist Teacher in Vision Impairment and Early Childhood, and as a Specialist Teacher of Orientation and Mobility. She is described as a top vision specialist based in Queensland and was the first vision specialist under the Better Start program in Australia before NDIS was introduced, bringing considerable experience in supporting people with vision impairment.
Locations & areas served
Armstrong Creek
Armstrong Creek QLD 4520
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