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The Australian Blindness Forum (ABF) is a not-for-profit organisation that has existed since 1992. In April 2007, it was registered as an Australian public company limited by guarantee. It is funded by the contributions of its members which include major blindness agencies in the States and Territories and the consumer group Blind Citizens Australia.
To operate as the peak body representing the blindness sector for the benefit of people who are blind or vision impaired
To promote the effective functioning of blindness agencies by exchanging ideas and information and by influencing the policy agenda of governments
People who are blind or vision impaired are respected as individuals and are entitled to access the same rights as all Australians.
Blindness agencies aim to provide quality supports to people who are blind or vision impaired along a continuum of care in ways that are efficient and effective.
Blindness agencies involve people who are blind or vision impaired in the decisions and choices that affect them
Through a memorandum of understanding, the ABF works closely with National Disability Services, the national industry association for disability services (http://www.nds.org.au).
June 2007
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Blind Welfare Association of SA
Macular Degeneration Foundation
Royal Guide Dogs Association of Tasmania
Royal Society for the Blind of South Australia
Christian Blind Mission Australia
Mr Tony Starkey
President
Blind Welfare Association of South Australia Inc
Mrs Cheryl Pascual
President
Blind Citizens Australia
Mr Andrew Daly
Executive Director
Royal Society for the Blind of South Australia Inc
Ms Chris Laine
Chief Executive Officer
Guide Dogs Queensland
Mr Dan English
Chief Executive Officer
Guide Dogs Tasmania
Mr Bruce Ind
Blind Citizens Australia