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Vision Australia Radio Vision Australia Radio is a network of print disability radio stations across WA, SA, VIC, NSW & NT. https://omny.fm/shows/interview-highlights

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Vision Australia Radio Perth updates: 📣 Call for Content: PWdWA State Conference 2025 📣Are you passionate about fosterin...
29/01/2025

Vision Australia Radio Perth updates:

📣 Call for Content: PWdWA State Conference 2025 📣

Are you passionate about fostering participation and contribution for people with disability? Here's your chance to share your insights!

Event: PWdWA State Conference
Date: Thursday, 19 June 2025
Theme: Participate and Contribute – one of the pillars of the State Disability Strategy.

Extended Deadline: Expressions of Interest are now open until close of business, Friday 14 February 2025.

If you or your organisation would like to present at the conference, complete the online questionnaire here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7KBCFRP.

Submissions will be reviewed by PWdWA's Conference Reference Group, comprised exclusively of people with disability.

Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to meaningful conversations and change. Submit your EOI today!


People With disabilities WA

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and bli...
29/01/2025

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.

On this week’s show

"TAXI!"

We tackle a subject that is the bane of many Assistance Dog Users, refusal on Taxis or Ride share.

Lizzie talks to Annette (whom we spoke to last year about her book "Molly and Maple") as well as Janice. They talk about their many experiences; how that affects them personally and what, they believe, should be the consequences for the drivers. Lizzie also tells us of some of her experiences.

We then replay an interview conducted by Peter Greco last year with Olivia Barry from 13Cabs where she outlines a new feature in their booking app which MAY provide a solution to the problem.

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.

EMAIL: [email protected] or leave comment below.

A special thank you to Annette and Janice for sharing their stories.

Thank you once more to Peter Greco for allowing us use of his interview with Olivia Cooper.

Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view. On this week’s show "TAXI!" We tackle a subject that is the bane of many Assistance Dog Users, refusal on Taxis or Ride share. Lizzie talks to Annette (whom w...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:*  Emily Petricola OAM, won Gold in Paris after winning Gold and 2 silver in ...
28/01/2025

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
* Emily Petricola OAM, won Gold in Paris after winning Gold and 2 silver in Tokyo. Emily chatted about her Paralympic successes as well as living with Multiple Sclerosis.
* Ben Wilson won at the Bay Sheffield Meeting in Adelaide and had victory in Victoria. Ben also spoke about being a support worker for people with disabilities at Walk and Talk Therapy,
* Leon Bignel, Speaker in the South Australian House of Assembly, played Blind Cricket at the Adelaide Oval, what did Leon think of that?
* Allison Davies music therapist shared tips to keep our voice healthy.
* Rebecca Keeley Speech pathologist and Founder of Yarn Speech, has released an app - a digital solution transforming Australian families access to critical speech pathology services.
* Reeva Brice conducted her regular yoga segment.
* Adjunct Professor from USC, Denise Wood wrapped up highlights from the Consumer Electronics Show.

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Emily Petricola OAM, won Gold in Paris after winning Gold and 2 silver in Tokyo. Emily chatted about her Paralympic successes as well as living with Multiple Sclerosis. Ben Wilson won at the Bay Sheffield Meeting in Adelaide and had victory in Victoria. Be...

27/01/2025

🌟 Discover the Positives Along the Way 🌟
What are the unexpected joys you can uncover on the caregiving journey for a parent with dementia? 💞

🎭 Explore Unique Stories
What is a museum of falling, and what might be on display there?

🎶 Cultural Fusion
What happens when a village choir from Papua New Guinea meets the Australian Art Orchestra? 🎤✨

Find out the answers to these intriguing questions and so much more on this week’s edition of Behind the Scenes with Chris Thompson! 🎧

📅 Show times available at: VARadio.org
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✈️🌍 Tune in to Sites, Sounds and Songs today as we kick off our travel journey at Perth Airport, where tour guide Peter ...
25/01/2025

✈️🌍 Tune in to Sites, Sounds and Songs today as we kick off our travel journey at Perth Airport, where tour guide Peter Stotzer ensures everyone is ready for the non-stop flight.

After landing, we’re back wandering the iconic streets of London—always a delight! But this time, the main event is exploring the Aira Explorer app, a fantastic tool for travellers who are blind or have low vision.

Next, we hop on the train to Southampton, where we reminisce about a certain comedian with quite the reputation, born in this historic port city.

🎙️✨ Visit varadio.org for local program times. 🎙️✨

Reminder: MIcrofiction competition closes soon!📖 Do you live, work, study, or play in Brimbank? Or are you a Vision Aust...
24/01/2025

Reminder: MIcrofiction competition closes soon!

📖 Do you live, work, study, or play in Brimbank? Or are you a Vision Australia Radio listener?
This is your chance to shine! Submit a 200-word microfiction story inspired by the phrase “No-one chooses for us” for a chance to win incredible prizes from The Sun Bookshop in Yarraville.

🖋️ Award Categories:
🔹 Youth (ages 10-18)
🔹 Adult (ages 19+)

🏆 Prizes:
1️⃣ $250 worth of books (1st Place)
2️⃣ $150 worth of books (2nd Place)
3️⃣ $100 worth of books (3rd Place)

📅 Key Dates:
🗓️ Competition now open!
🗓️ Entries Close: February 2, 2025
🗓️ Winners Announced: March 21, 2025 (with readings on Vision Australia Radio!)


Brimbank City Council Brimbank Libraries

New VAR Podcast:Midsumma Festival, Victoria’s premier q***r arts & culture festival takes place now until Feb 9. HONOUR ...
24/01/2025

New VAR Podcast:

Midsumma Festival, Victoria’s premier q***r arts & culture festival takes place now until Feb 9.

HONOUR is a live performance which elevates and celebrates the true royalty of First Peoples communities, Q***r POC Elders. HONŌUR will introduce audiences to some of Melbourne’s most ICONIC legends in a celebration and ceremony of love and recognition that SLAYS the house down.

Friday 31 Jan, 8:30pm, Federation Square.

Performer Samuel Gaskin speaks to Vision Australia Radio's Conrad Browne to share more on their career and what attendees can expect from the performance in Naarm Melbourne.

Listen here: https://omny.fm/shows/interview-highlights/midsumma-festival-2025-performer-samuel-gaskin-hon

Vision Australia Radio, is an access and inclusion partner to Midsumma Festival.

🎥✨ Immerse yourself in the world of Scented Cinema!Presented by Brimbank City Council in collaboration with Snivure and ...
24/01/2025

🎥✨ Immerse yourself in the world of Scented Cinema!

Presented by Brimbank City Council in collaboration with Snivure and Scented Storytelling, this unique experience is part of Midsumma Festival. Discover what makes these interactive, aromatic film screenings so extraordinary!

🎙️ Listen to this interview highlight as Vision Australia Radio’s Conrad Browne chats with Jas Brooks, Tammy Burnstock, and Jacob Tiauli about how scent and storytelling combine to create unforgettable, multisensory cinema.

📽️ The lineup:
🌟 Hairspray (1988) – 24 January (tonight!)
🌈 Inky Pinky Ponky – 7 February

📍 Bowery Theatre, St Albans Community Centre.
🎟️ Free tickets available at midsumma.org.au (registration essential).

Proudly supported by Vision Australia Radio as an access and inclusion partner to Midsumma Festival. ❤️

On FOCAL POINT:*    Alan Thorpe, the UK's only registered repairer of Perkins Braillers, and has the largest collection ...
24/01/2025

On FOCAL POINT:

* Alan Thorpe, the UK's only registered repairer of Perkins Braillers, and has the largest collection of braille writing machines in the UK.
* Jo McClure, Entrepreneur; business owner and service provider, shared her life experiences of living with hearing loss and encouraged all to take advantage of free hearing tests. Jo talked about the many options out there to help, and improve one's quality of life.
* Ben Clare, Chair of the Organising Committee, wrapped up a most successful SPEVI Conference (South Pacific Educators in Vision Impaired) including a day sponsored by Brisbane City Council raising awareness about braille, in its 200th year.
* Michelle Phan, Optometrist from Spec Savers, spoke about myopia, (short sightedness) and some simple and effective tips that may help minimise its impact.

On FOCAL POINT: Alan Thorpe, the UK's only registered repairer of Perkins Braillers, and has the largest collection of braille writing machines in the UK. Jo McClure, Entrepreneur; business owner and service provider, shared her life experiences of living with hearing loss and encouraged all to take...

Vision Australia Radio produces over 50 hours of content for the blind, low vision and print disability community each w...
22/01/2025

Vision Australia Radio produces over 50 hours of content for the blind, low vision and print disability community each week in Melbourne, powered by local volunteers from our Kooyong studios. From local news and magazine content to national and international current affairs, plus specialist programs covering the arts, literature, travel, children’s entertainment and education, there is literally something for everyone. Listen live in Melbourne on 1179AM, DAB+ and anywhere in the world online at: https://player.listenlive.co/65771

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and bli...
22/01/2025

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.

On this week’s show
"Matt Levy - Leadership and Inclusion"

Sam talks to former Paralympic Swimmer Matt Levy OAM. Matt talks about retirement after the Birmingham Commonwealth Games; and the two self-help ebooks he released late last year.

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.

EMAIL: [email protected] or leave comment below.

Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view. On this week’s show "Matt Levy - Leadership and Inclusion" Sam talks to former Paralympic Swimmer Matt Levy OAM. Matt talks about retirement after the Birming...

🎾 Visit the Australian Open All Abilities Day Today! 🌟Today is All Abilities Day at the Australian Open – a celebration ...
20/01/2025

🎾 Visit the Australian Open All Abilities Day Today! 🌟

Today is All Abilities Day at the Australian Open – a celebration of inclusivity and accessibility in tennis! 🧡 Whether you're a passionate tennis fan or just curious to see the incredible talent on display, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

From Blind and Low Vision Tennis to Wheelchair Tennis and more, this day shines a spotlight on the amazing abilities of athletes across all communities. 🙌

Vision Australia Radio encourages all our listeners to take part in this wonderful event. Accessibility is a priority, with features like:
🐾 Guide dog relief areas
📱 Bindi Maps for navigation
🎧 Action Audio for enhanced experiences

For full event details, visit ausopen.com.
Check out their Accessibility page for support: ausopen.com/accessibility.

Head down today and celebrate the inclusivity of Australian tennis! 🎉
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Do you live in Melbourne? Do you have a passion for what’s happening in your community plus broadcasting and presentatio...
20/01/2025

Do you live in Melbourne? Do you have a passion for what’s happening in your community plus broadcasting and presentation skills to produce an entertaining and informative specialist program for the blind and low vision community? Then we want to hear from you. Vision Australia Radio is seeking volunteer broadcasters with lived experience of blindness and low vision for its local service in Kooyong. Training, technical support and mentoring will be provided so apply now: https://radio.visionaustralia.org/about-us/volunteer

🎾 Win Tickets to the 2025 Australian Open All Abilities Day! 🎉Vision Australia Radio, in partnership with Tennis Austral...
20/01/2025

🎾 Win Tickets to the 2025 Australian Open All Abilities Day! 🎉

Vision Australia Radio, in partnership with Tennis Australia, is thrilled to offer 100 double passes to the incredible All Abilities Day on Tuesday, 21 January 2025.

🌟 What is All Abilities Day?
Now in its third year, All Abilities Day celebrates inclusivity in tennis, showcasing the amazing talents and benefits of the sport for people of all abilities. The event highlights:
🎾 Blind and Low Vision (BLV) Tennis
🎾 Wheelchair Tennis
🎾 Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHOH) Tennis
🎾 Intellectual Disability & Autism Tennis
🎾 Para Standing Tennis

Plus, enjoy live performances by talented All Abilities performers across the AO site. With accessibility features like guide dog relief areas, Bindi Maps, and Action Audio, the Australian Open is one of the most inclusive sporting events in the world.

🎟 How to Enter
Simply email your name and contact number to [email protected] for your chance to win.
Please read the terms and conditions of the giveway here: https://radio.visionaustralia.org/about-us/radio-news/win-tickets-australian-open-vision-australia-radio-tennis-australia

📌 Important Info:

One prize per person.
Winners will be notified via email and receive digital tickets.
A Ticketmaster account is required to accept and use the tickets.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this amazing day celebrating inclusivity and the joy of tennis! Good luck! 🙌

🌈 The Celebration Continues! Vision Australia Radio at Midsumma Carnival 🎭We’re now kicking off three hours of interview...
18/01/2025

🌈 The Celebration Continues! Vision Australia Radio at Midsumma Carnival 🎭

We’re now kicking off three hours of interviews with festival organisers, performers, and community members. 🎤

🎧 Hear from a rotation of your favourite VA Radio presenters as they bring you stories and insights from the heart of the festival.

📻 How to Listen:

VA Radio Digital in Melbourne
Across regional Victoria and Southern NSW (AM/FM)
Stream online at varadio.org for those 'out of town'

Come by and say hello if you're at Carnival today!

🌈 We’re Live! Vision Australia Radio at Midsumma Carnival 🎭Our broadcast has begun! Tune in now for the first hour, feat...
18/01/2025

🌈 We’re Live! Vision Australia Radio at Midsumma Carnival 🎭

Our broadcast has begun! Tune in now for the first hour, featuring our radio reading service:
📰 LGBTIQA+ historical news
🌟 Current news that matters
🎤 Festival insights

📻 How to Listen:

VA Radio Digital in Melbourne
Across regional Victoria and Southern NSW (AM/FM)
Stream online at varadio.org of you're 'out of town'
Stay with us for four hours of stories, interviews, and celebrations of diversity and inclusion! 🌟

🌈 Today’s the Day! Join Vision Australia Radio at Midsumma Carnival! 🎭We’re thrilled to be an Access & Inclusion Partner...
18/01/2025

🌈 Today’s the Day! Join Vision Australia Radio at Midsumma Carnival! 🎭

We’re thrilled to be an Access & Inclusion Partner for Midsumma Festival 2025.

📅 Today, Sunday, 19 January
📍 Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne or tune in via VA Radio.

📻 What’s On:

Tune in from 10am for four hours of news, stories, and interviews celebrating Victoria’s LGBTIQA+ community.
From 11am, the gates to Carnival open where you can experience the vibrant festivities and meet your favourite VA Radio presenters at our broadcast zone.

🎧 How to Listen:

VA Radio Digital in Melbourne.
Across regional Victoria and Southern NSW (AM/FM).
Stream online at varadio.org from anywhere in the world.

Or, drop by if you're in Melbourne!

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