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.

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1950s and 1960s

August 1960- Braille House extension

Braille House held an opening ceremony for the new building extension which included extending the north wall of the building and excavations under the house.

June 1954- Braille House officially opened

Braille House officially opened its doors to the public. Lady Lavarack, wife of His Excellency, the Governor of Queensland, performed the ceremony.

June 1953- Our current property is purchased

The property at 507 Ipswich Road, Annerley, was purchased to house Braille House and its library. This was made possible by Mr Tunley, who enlisted the South Brisbane Rotary Club’s assistance in raising funds.

April 1950- QBWA is on 4KQ

Dedication to the Blind, a radio program dedicated to promoting the work of QBWA, begins running on radio station 4KQ. The program ran until 1976.
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