The World at Your Fingertips
Braille House exists to empower people of all ages who are blind or have low vision through alternative formats. Our goal is to ensure that everyone can access knowledge and information through touch literacy.
Our Values
Guided by our core values, Braille House fosters a culture of integrity, respect, and empowerment—ensuring every action we take drives sustainability and delivers excellence.
Integrity
We do what’s right, always acting with kindness, transparency, and honesty, ensuring that every decision we make reflects our commitment to fairness and trust.
Respect
Our interactions are collaborative, considerate, and constructive. Together, we work with others to ensure we deliver our best, fostering a culture of mutual respect.
Empowerment
We create opportunities for clients, volunteers, and staff, encouraging everyone to participate fully and reach their potential through involvement and support.
Sustainability
We adapt to change, building on our strong foundations to ensure that our mission, services, and resources remain effective and impactful for future generations.
High Expectations
We are dedicated to providing exceptional service and resources to our clients, the community, and one another, consistently aiming for excellence in everything we do.
Our Strategies
Guided by our core values, Braille House fosters a culture of integrity, respect, and empowerment—ensuring every action we take drives sustainability and delivers excellence.
Our future vision
Braille House envisions a future where Braille is used more widely and frequently.
We see a future where we are the leading provider of braille training, offering comprehensive education to empower individuals. Our national library service is a trusted resource for touch literacy, and we stand as strong advocates for the benefits of braille, continually promoting its importance across communities.
Our dedicated team, working in custom-designed premises, continue to provide exceptional services, equipped with the skills and tools needed to thrive. Through diverse and secure funding, we will expand and sustain our impact.
Strategic Goals
Our strategic goals focus on expanding access to braille resources, building a sustainable training business, and increasing the use of our library services.
We aim to enhance production capabilities, pursue fee-for-service opportunities, and advocate for the importance of touch literacy, ensuring that more people benefit from braille across Australia.
For a deeper look at our goals and initiatives, download the full Strategic Plan.
OUR ENABLERS
Braille House’s success is driven by key enablers that support our strategies for growth and impact.
At Braille House, we’re focused on strengthening our team through improved recruitment, onboarding, and training. We’ll upgrade systems, make key facility improvements, and plan for new premises. To ensure financial stability, we’ll seek funding, encourage NDIS training, and prioritise compliance, risk management, and operational excellence.
SUCCESS METRICS
How Braille House measure’s success and strengthens their impact for all Australians
We measure success by tracking training graduates, financial return, and the growth in library membership and braille resource usage. Fee-for-service income and public engagement are key for sustainability. We prioritise staff satisfaction, secure funding, maintain a financial surplus, monitor redevelopment progress, and ensure regulatory compliance.
2025 Strategy
Download our Strategic Plan
Braille House’s Strategic Plan 2022-2025 focuses on expanding access to braille resources, developing a sustainable training business, and advocating for touch literacy. The plan outlines goals to enhance their team, upgrade facilities, and ensure financial sustainability. Success is measured by increased training graduates, library usage, public engagement, and sound governance. Their mission is to empower individuals of all ages who are blind or have low vision through alternative formats.
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