Chocolate lovers can now rest easy with the return of the Vision Australia Good Friday Easter Egg hunt at the Bendigo Easter Festival on Friday April 18.
Tickets are now available to purchase via www.bendigoregion.com.au/explore-bendigo/vision-australia-easter-egg-hunt-tickets for $18.
Vision Australia Regional Client Lead for Victoria Megan Boldt said the event will have over 80,000 chocolate eggs up for grabs at 23 different hunts.
"We are so excited to be hosting this event once again. Our hunts cater to people of all ages and abilities, so that everyone can partake in the fun," said Megan.
"Last year we had more than 70 people participate in our blindfolded adult hunt, which was designed to simulate how someone who is blind may experience the hunt. This year we're encouraging even more people to participate in this accessible initiative."
Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs will also be present, setting up a stand where people can come past and pat a puppy-in-training, while learning about volunteer options.
"All ticket proceeds for the hunt will go back to Vision Australia and its ongoing support for the blind and low vision community in the greater Bendigo region," said Megan.
"Last year our staff provided more than 69,000 hours of support to clients through specialist services such as occupational therapy, orientation and mobility support, paediatric services, assistive technology and more.
"The funds from each ticket sold will go a long way in ensuring we can continue to deliver life changing support to people who are blind or have low vision."
