See Differently with the Royal Society for the Blind, in partnership with Beyond Blindness, proudly offers the Peer Support Program designed to support South Australians navigating the challenges of sudden or deteriorating vision loss.
Facing sudden vision loss can feel isolating and overwhelming. Adjusting to a new way of life comes with hurdles and it’s not just the individual who feels the impact yet also their support network.
The Peer Support Program bridges the gap by connecting individuals with support from those who have firsthand lived experience to find:
- Community
- Empowerment
- Advice
“I suddenly lost my vision about 10 years ago. It was an incredibly hard time for me, my partner, and family—coming to terms with my vision loss, navigating support, and trying to figure out how to still be me. I now live a full life, but I would have loved the support of someone who’d been through the same thing. That’s why I’m passionate about this program.”
Michael – Chair of the See Differently Client Advisory Committee and Peer Support Program Volunteer
Funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Service, this three-year program will deliver much-needed peer support:
- Free Sessions
- Accessibility
- Connection
“I lost my sight completely in 2013. I had to give up driving, my part-time job, and even volunteering as a firefighter. Living in a small country town, I felt isolated. This program would’ve been a lifeline for me back then. Now, as a mentor, if I can help even one person, it’s worth it.”
Charlotte – Peer Support Program Volunteer