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Digital Access News: Vision Australia April 2025

Making PDF Documents Accessible

When creating accessible PDFs, don’t forget to check and set the correct reading order.

Unlike web pages, PDFs don’t automatically follow a logical reading sequence for screen readers and other assistive technologies.

What looks visually organised on the page might be read in a completely different order by screen readers, causing confusion for users.

In Adobe Acrobat Pro, you can check the reading order by using the Tags panel or the Reading Order tool.

In the Tags panel, expand group-level tags (e.g. article <Art>) to reveal the block-level tags. As you navigate through the tags, the tagged content is outlined in the document pane, showing you exactly how content will be read.

Using the down arrow key is a quick way to move through the tags.

Taking a few minutes to verify and fix the reading order can dramatically improve the experience for people using assistive technologies.

Making Video Content Accessible

From captioning to visual clarity, are your videos reaching everyone they could be?

This article from Vision Australia breaks down seven practical techniques to make your video content more accessible, benefiting not just viewers with disabilities but improving the experience for your entire audience.

Learn how to create quality captions, optimise audio, ensure visual clarity, and more in this essential read for content creators.

Read about video accessibility here

Help Us Explore Sensory Safe Spaces in VR!

Are you neurodivergent and find that you seek out safe spaces where you can control sensory input?

At busy places like university, it can be difficult!

We’re developing sensory-friendly environments in virtual reality (VR) that people can take anywhere.

We are currently conducting usability testing and we’d love your feedback!

What’s involved?

• Roam around a customisable VR space designed to help create a sensory-safe experience.
• Afterward, you’ll participate in a short interview and complete a questionnaire.
• Total time: 50 minutes.

We’re looking for participants who:

• Are neurodivergent with sensory disorders related to sight or sound.
• Do not have vision impairments or a history of motion sickness in VR.
• Your input will help shape future VR applications designed for sensory comfort and inclusion!

Interested?

For more details or to sign up, please contact Arbab Ahmed at:
📧 aahm0045@student.monash.edu
📞 +61 483 043 267

MUHREC Project ID: 45026

Project Title: Safe Spaces: Immersive environments that accommodate safety and wellbeing

*This research has been approved by the Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee

2026 Policy Futures Graduate Program – Applications Closing Soon!

Applications for the 2026 Policy Futures Graduate Program are still open and close at 9am on Wednesday 9 April 2025.

Policy Futures offers a specific career pathway for candidates with a disability.

• If you have any questions about the program, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the team via email at policyfuturesgraduaterecruitment@premiers.qld.gov.au

A career in public policy is all about tackling real-world challenges, shaping decisions, and making a difference in people’s lives.

Eligibility Criteria

• Have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher between 31 October 2022 and 31 January 2025
• Have unrestricted working rights in Australia
• Be willing to relocate to Brisbane

Who We’re Looking For

We recruit graduates from all backgrounds and disciplines with a genuine desire to make a difference to Queensland.

We would love to hear from you if you:

• are a collaborative team player
• have strong communication skills
• are passionate about our community
• are adaptable and resilient
• have a passion for learning and a desire to continuously improve

Our Selection Process

• Apply online
• Complete online testing
• Undertake online assessments
• Participate in an assessment centre
• Wait for an offer

As a policy professional, graduates work on issues that matter – whether it’s climate change, housing, health, education, or economic development.

Their job will be to research, analyse, and develop solutions that inform government decisions and drive positive change for Queensland communities.

A career in policy is dynamic and deeply rewarding. If you are passionate about driving change and solving big-picture challenges, Policy Futures is your ideal launchpad!

APPLY NOW!