2RPH

2RPH Radio 2RPH Fundraiser 2025
https://www.2rph.org.au/donate From 11pm to 6am 2RPH broadcasts a range of programs from the BBC.

2RPH Radio for the Print Handicapped of NSW has been broadcasting 24/7 across Sydney since April 1983. Our amazing team of volunteers prepare, produce and present all the programs between 6am and 11pm daily. Our services are aimed at the 600,000+ Sydneysiders who have difficulty seeing, handling, or understanding printed material, including people with impaired vision, or physical disabilities cau

sed by strokes, arthritis, cerebral palsy, etc. Without the 2RPH reading service, our listeners wouldn’t have access to a wide range of vital information - from the latest reports in daily newspapers, magazines and books, to news from government and NGOs about services that might be useful. Many 2RPH listeners hail from Sydney communities with non-English speaking backgrounds. Our broadcasts are used as a teaching aid by the Adult Migrant Education Service (AMES) which encourages students to learn English by following our readings in the original texts. Hospitals and Aged Care residences also broadcast 2RPH programs through their 'in-house' systems and of course commuters access us via 1224 AM. The transmitter, at Prospect, has the same signal strength as the other capital city AM commercial stations.

Here are some great stories that mark International White Cane Day
30/11/2025

Here are some great stories that mark International White Cane Day

Mastering Mobility. Unlocking Independence.To mark International White Cane Day (IWCD) on Wednesday 15 October, our clients Mitchell, James, Melissa, and Sim...

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A dog that doesn't need walking? A cat without the kitty litter? How about upgrading to a panda? Robotic pets offer those unable to manage living creatures, real joys and benefits. Elaine Wziontek talks to Emma Hardaker from The Brainary about the MetaDog which has soft fur, expressive eyes and is able to mimic the gestures of real dogs without the mess. They also discuss MetaCat and MetaPanda - all coming soon to Australia. Full episode -https://www.2rph.org.au/ablequest/

30/11/2025

From interviewing pop stars in Merseyside to pollies in Westminster, and confronting the troubles in Northern Ireland, Chris Schofield's lifetime in journalism has produced a rich tapestry of yarns. A long-term volunteer of 2RPH, he talks with Keith McCarron for the latest edition of Signals. Catch the full episode on Spotify.

Blind electrical engineer, Santiago Velasquez Hurtado has been named as an ambassador for International Day of People wi...
30/10/2025

Blind electrical engineer, Santiago Velasquez Hurtado has been named as an ambassador for International Day of People with Disability (3 December). Santiago invents solutions to make the world more accessible. A UN panellist, Churchill Fellow and TedX speaker, he is passionate about changing how the world perceives people with disability. Other ambassadors who will join Santiago in sharing their stories to promote the Day are - Maree Jenner, James Parr, Olivia Sidhu and Ronan Soussa.
More here - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BXYyEmbhp/

30/10/2025

What really happens when you die? British ICU doctor Matt Morgan has met hundreds of people who’ve come back from the dead. In this episode of Passing Thoughts host Connie Mason asks what we can learn about living from those who have died and come back. Dr Matt Morgan is author of 'A Second Act'. Simon & Schuster Australia Full episode - Spotify and Apple Podasts.

29/10/2025

Are you baffled by 'estate planning', what exactly is an 'enduring power of attorney' or 'enduring guardianship'? 2RPH volunteer Don Shaddick, a lawyer of some 50 years, joins Signals' host Keith McCarron to explain the ins and outs. Find the full episode on Spotify and iHeart Podcasts or see link in Comments.

22/10/2025

In our latest Ablequest episode, David Woodbridge - HumanWare's Braille Product Specialist - talks with Barbara Sullivan about innovative tactile devices that allow blind and low-vision users to experience complex graphical information such as charts and diagrams, once only available in print.

In this audio clip, David also explores new AI-powered eyewear that can describe a user’s surroundings, opening up exciting possibilities for accessibility and independence.

Listen now via the 2RPH website or your favourite podcast platform!
HumanWare, Blind Citizens Australia Guide Dogs Australia Australian Disability Network

This week is National Carers Week - an excellent time for us to recognise the 3 million unpaid carers across Australia. ...
21/10/2025

This week is National Carers Week - an excellent time for us to recognise the 3 million unpaid carers across Australia. These incredible people provide support to family and friends, often without a break. To find out how we can support our carers, visit carersweek.com.au where you’ll find specialist information and resources.

26/09/2025

Due to major electrical works being carried out by AusGrid, Radio 2RPH will not be able to present the live newspaper readings today, Friday 26 September. This includes our Breakfast and Features Forum programs. The BBC World Service will play in these timeslots.

We sincerely apologise for this interruption.

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7/184 Glebe Point Road
Glebe, NSW
2037

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+61295188811

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What is Radio 2RPH? Radio for the Print Handicapped of NSW has been broadcasting in Sydney since April 1983 and from Glebe since May 2000. The station is on air 24 hours each day. The three studios and a production suite are in operation from 6am to 11pm each day. Programs from the BBC are broadcast from 11pm to 6am. Volunteers prepare, produce and present all the programs. Items from the day’s newspapers are read live by volunteers. There are more than 600,000 people in Sydney who have difficulty seeing, handling, or understanding printed material. They include people with impaired vision, or physical disabilities caused by strokes, arthritis, cerebral palsy, etc. Without a radio reading service, they wouldn’t be able to access a wide range of information of vital importance to them in their daily lives. 2RPH provides these people with the opportunity to know what’s in the daily newspapers or in magazines and books – and they can access all this information simply by switching on their radio. Listeners also include people from a non-English speaking background. The Adult Migrant Education Service (AMES) uses 2RPH broadcasts as a teaching aid, so by announcing the page of the paper on which an item appears, students learning English can follow the item being read. Also, many people listen to 1224 AM while they are driving, or working at home or at business. Some hospitals and nursing homes broadcast 2RPHprograms through their 'in-house' systems. The transmitter, at Prospect, has the same signal strength as the other capital city AM commercial stations.