Do you live in the Goldfields-Esperance region and have vision loss?

Come along to our Meet and Greet event in Kalgoorlie on the 25th May 2024.

BCWA will be visiting Kalgoorlie to help strengthen peer support and advocacy for people who are blind and vision impaired in WA’s great Goldfields-Esperance.

Is there something you really want to happen in Kalgoorlie? Regular peer support meetings, or certain sport or recreational activities, a better public transport service? Whatever you may desire, we will share some practical advocacy tools that have made things happen in Perth and Albany.

This event is the perfect opportunity to meet people living with vision impairment in a relaxed setting, enjoy some light refreshments and a free lunch. Partners, family, friends and support workers all welcome.

Members of Blind Citizens WA, including Chair of Blind Citizens WA Zel Iscel and Project Officer Tara, would love for you to join them for a chat to learn more about their advocacy work.

The support organisation aims to achieve equity and equality for people with low or no vision. The informal catch-up is part of Blind Citizens WA’s BEACON project. It stands for Blindness Empowerment Across Communities Outreach Network.

Activities on the day:

Blind Citizens WA Advocacy tools workshop: 10:00am to 12:00pm

Lunch: 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Games & Activities - 1:00pm to 3pm

We will also have Swish available for you to try!

A fun form of table tennis adapted for people who are blind or vision impaired. Come and have a go!

Tickets are free, but registration is essential.

(Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements)