Membership With Us

The majority of Beyond Blindness services are covered by a life membership fee of $10.00. Our services are available to any individual who is legally blind and resides in South Australia. People with low vision (not legally blind) are encouraged to become Associate members of BWA. Associate members pay an annual fee of $10.00.

Membership benefits

Membership at Beyond Blindness provides you with opportunity to access our extensive services and provides real value. As a member you will be connected to a network of support, friendship and resources.

To be eligible for membership you must meet one of the following criteria:

1.Receive a disability support pension (Blind)

2.Hold a special transport pass issued to people who are blind in South Australia

3.Hold a certificate from a legally qualified ophthalmic specialist attesting to your blindness

4.Been determined as blind within the terms of a statute of the Government of Australia.

Blind Welfare members and friends enjoying a 2015 Melbourne Cup lunch

Become a Member

There is a $10.00 fee for lifetime membership. To become a member, simply download and complete the membership application form found below, and post the completed form to:

Beyond Blindness, Blind Welfare Association of South Australia
PO Box 163
GREENACRES SA 5086

You can download the Beyond Blindness membership application form here: Membership Application Form (Word doc 433kb)

Alternatively, complete this on-line membership application form .

Blind Welfare Membership Application

Please complete this form to apply for membership of the Blind Welfare Association

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On receipt of your application you will be asked to provide documentation
- I receive a Disability Support or Aged Pension / Blind.
- I hold a Travel Pass for a Person with Vision Impairment in South Australia
- I hold a report from a legally qualified ophthalmic specialist which evidences that I am legally blind
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If you would prefer a hard copy, audio version or text-only version please contact our office and speak with Debra Beeby, Welfare/Member Service Officer on 08 8367 6088.

Financial Assistance For Members

As a member of blind welfare you could be eligible for assistance through a range of funding. Information and application forms can be found here:
Financial Assistance

More Information

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For hard copy, audio versions or text-only versions please contact our office on 08 8367 6088 and we will forward you a copy in your preferred format.