Blind Australian of the Year

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Blind Australian of the Year These awards acknowledge and promote an inclusive Australia and celebrate the exceptional contribution of Australians living with blindness.

Blind Australian of the Year Award Categories
🏆 Individual
🏆 Youth
🏆 Employer of Choice

✨ RED CARPET HIGHLIGHTS! ✨Lights, camera, Julie! 📸✨We had an absolute blast meeting MasterChef royalty Julie Goodwin on ...
13/10/2026

✨ RED CARPET HIGHLIGHTS! ✨

Lights, camera, Julie! 📸✨

We had an absolute blast meeting MasterChef royalty Julie Goodwin on the red carpet at the Blind Australian of the Year Awards Gala on Saturday, 10 October 2026! 💛🖤

From fabulous smiles to star-studded moments, the red carpet was buzzing with excitement—and these snapshots are just the beginning! 🌟

Stay tuned for the full photo collection once our photographer works their magic! 📸

Description: fast moving images showcasing highlights from the red carpet of guest meeting Julie Goodwin and a group photo of Julie with the Link Vision team and Gala Talent.

13/10/2026

✨ TRADE EXPO HIGHLIGHTS! ✨

A look back at some of the highlights from the Blind Australian of the Year Awards Trade Expo, proudly presented by Link Vision! 💛🖤

A massive THANK YOU to all our wonderful exhibitors and everyone who attended and made the expo such a terrific success! 🙌

Held just before our Gala Dinner, the expo brought people together to connect, share knowledge and celebrate inclusion, accessibility and innovation.

Thank you for being part of this special day! 💛

12/10/2026

🏆✨ A SPEECH TO REMEMBER!

Megan McLoughlin from South Australia delivers her acceptance speech as the 2026 Blind Australian of the Year – Individual Award recipient! 🎉

A disability advocate, journalist and accomplished equestrian, Megan continues to break barriers, challenge perceptions and inspire change for Australians living with disability.

Congratulations, Megan, on this incredible and well-deserved achievement! 💛🖤

Video Description: The video starts with a black background with rising gold stars with the awards logo, then a photo of Megan holding her trophy, followed by her on stage giving her acceptance speech with overlays of photos and footage of her horse riding.

Congratulations to all our finalists: 🏆 Jamie Garlett - WA🏆 Sarah Freeman - SA🏆 Megan McLoughlin - SA (Award Recipient)I...
11/10/2026

Congratulations to all our finalists:
🏆 Jamie Garlett - WA
🏆 Sarah Freeman - SA
🏆 Megan McLoughlin - SA (Award Recipient)

Image Description: All three finalists are standing on the red carpet in front of the Awards media wall, holding their trophies.

Blind Australian of the Year Awards 2026 - GALA DINNERCongratulations to all the finalists and recipients, Thank you to ...
11/10/2026

Blind Australian of the Year Awards 2026 - GALA DINNER
Congratulations to all the finalists and recipients, Thank you to all our sponsors and everyone that attended.

🏆 Allianz Queensland - Employer of Choice AwardAllianz Queensland was recognised for creating a supportive and inclusive...
11/10/2026

🏆 Allianz Queensland - Employer of Choice Award

Allianz Queensland was recognised for creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees with disability are empowered to succeed.

Why Allianz was nominated:
An employee nominated Allianz after experiencing firsthand its commitment to accessibility, assistive technology, flexible working arrangements and employee wellbeing. Its inclusive culture, career development opportunities and genuine support for employees with disability demonstrate leadership in workplace inclusion.

Image Description: Link Vision CEO Terry O’Neill is standing with two members of the Allianz Team in front of the media wall on the red carpet with big smiles as they show off their trophy.

🏆 Joshua Wood - Youth Blind Australian of the YearJoshua is an outstanding young achiever, champion blind golfer and uni...
11/10/2026

🏆 Joshua Wood - Youth Blind Australian of the Year

Joshua is an outstanding young achiever, champion blind golfer and university student studying architecture and engineering at QUT. He is passionate about inclusion, STEM education, braille literacy and helping others realise their potential.

Why Joshua was nominated:
Joshua was recognised for his exceptional academic and sporting achievements, including becoming the youngest Australian in blind golf history to win an open national tournament. His leadership, international recognition and dedication to community service demonstrate what young people with vision impairment can achieve.

Congratulations Joshua, we are all so proud of you.

Image Description: Joshua is standing in front of the awards media wall on the red caper in a black suit and a big smile as he shows off his trophy.

🏆 Megan McLoughlin the proud recipient of the 2026 Blind Australian of the Year Award - INDIVIDUAL From South Australia...
11/10/2026

🏆 Megan McLoughlin the proud recipient of the 2026 Blind Australian of the Year Award - INDIVIDUAL

From South Australia, Megan is a disability advocate, journalist and accomplished equestrian who has transformed her lived experience of blindness into a platform for positive change. With just 7% vision, she continues to break barriers in sport, storytelling and community leadership.

Why Megan was nominated:
Megan was recognised for her achievements in elite equestrian sport, disability advocacy, journalism and rural health. Her commitment to inclusion, mental health awareness and creating opportunities for people with disability makes her an inspiring role model.

Image Description: Megan is standing in front of the Blind Australian of the Year Awards and Link Vision media wall. She has a big smile and is holding her award on the red carpet.

🏆 CONGRATULATIONS, MEGAN McLOUGHLIN! ✨We’re proud to announce Megan McLoughlin from South Australia as the 2026 Blind Au...
10/10/2026

🏆 CONGRATULATIONS, MEGAN McLOUGHLIN! ✨
We’re proud to announce Megan McLoughlin from South Australia as the 2026 Blind Australian of the Year! 🎉

A disability advocate, journalist and accomplished equestrian, Megan has challenged perceptions of blindness through her achievements in sport, storytelling and community advocacy.

From competing at a national level in barrel racing to championing disability inclusion, rural health and mental health, Megan continues to inspire and create meaningful change.
Congratulations, Megan, on this well-deserved recognition! 🌟

Image Deacriptiom: A photo of Megan out on a sunny day with a hat and sunglasses standing next to a horse.

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