About the Australian Blindness Forum

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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.

Our Purpose

To operate as the peak body representing the blindness sector for the benefit of people who are blind or vision impaired

Our Mission

To promote the effective functioning of blindness agencies by exchanging ideas and information and by influencing the policy agenda of governments

Our Values

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

Our Objectives

Encourage exchange of information between members.
Exert influence on government policy development.
Enable blindness sector representation, both nationally and internationally.
Enable Australia to facilitate its membership of the World Blind Union.
Encourage and promote the development and equity of the level of services throughout Australasia.

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