Blind Citizens WA

Blind Citizens WA Inc.
New Horizons for People Who Are Blind or Vision Impaired in Western Australia

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Blind Citizens WA Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation run by and for people who are blind or vision impaired in Western Australia. Blind Citizens WA is a peer led, peer support organisation where our members share peer support and advocate for a better future.

Blind Citizens WA is the public voice of Western Australians who are blind or vision impaired. We are proud to be a part of Blind Citizens Australia.

Our members share peer support and advocate for a better future.

Blind Citizens WA’s mission is to ensure that Western Australians who are blind or vision impaired have full participation in the community.

Upcoming Events

For people who are blind or vision impaired, our families and friends are all welcome at Blind Citizens WA events.

  • Blind Citizens WA is hosting meetings online and in person for our members. New members are welcome to participate.
    If you want to join in please contact the Blind Citizens WA office for online meeting details. Call 6180 8938 (leave a message) or Email Blind Citizens WA
  • Swish (Blind Table Tennis) is played every second Saturday of each month. Join the Swish players, have a chat and enjoy tea and coffee all afternoon.
    First time players are free and family and friends are welcome.
    Where – from 10:30am to 2:30pm Polish Centre Hall at 33 Eighth Avenue, Maylands. Contact Blind Citizens WA if you have any questions about Swish via email Blind Citizens WA. Please include Swish in the email Subject line.
  • The ‘Country Meets the City’ meetings take place in-person in Albany but all members are welcome to attend online. In Albany, members meet for coffee and cake at the Albany Baptist Church and we join them via Zoom. They run from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. If you would like to join these meetings in person or by Zoom, call Michelle on 6180 8938 or email her at Blind Citizens WA
  • Blind Citizens WA Inc. Notice of 2024 Annual General Meeting
    Members are warmly invited to attend BCWA’s 2024 Annual General Meeting in person or via Zoom. Details are as follows:
    Date: Saturday 26 October 2024
    Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Venue: Visibility, 61 Kitchener Ave, Victoria Park
    RSVP: 23/10/2024
    This event is free of charge.
    catering will be provided for in-person attendees
    Or,
    Join us via Zoom. Contact us for Zoom details.
    We are seeking Nominations for Board positions. The nomination form and duty statement for Board positionsAre available on request.
    For more information about nominating for a position on BCWA’s Executive Committee, please reply directly to this email or call Zel on 0413 813 885. Please email your completed Board nomination form to support@bcwa.org.au or post it to Zel Iscel, Chair, Blind Citizens WA, Suite 3, 61 Kitchener Avenue, Victoria Park 6100.
    We Look forward to seeing you in person or online.
    For more information Blind Citizens WA on 6180 8938 or email at Blind Citizens WA
  • Containers for Change.
    Containers for Change is a state government recycling initiative in which some cans and bottles can be taken to a recycling centre, and 10 cents an item are credited to a nominated account. BCWA has set up its own account where our members can choose to direct their credits, when they go to recycle bottles and cans. If you would like to donate your credits to BCWA, or if you would like more information on this fundraising opportunity, please contact us via email: Blind Citizens WA
  • Donate to Blind Citizens WA.
    Contact the BCWA office for more information about how to donate a one off donation or to make regular contributions.
    Send an email to Blind Citizens WA

Have Your Say – Get Involved

If you have an idea, an opinion, or a comment about how we can improve the lives of people who are blind or vision impaired in WA together, please let us know. Call us on (08) 6180 8938 or email admin@bcwa.org.au