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25.01.2022 Australia's federal and state governments have needed to act fast over 2020 to keep us COVID safe, but are these communications always accessible? In this podcast Natalie Wade of Equality Lawyers shares support available to people with disability. Vision Australia The Law Society Australian Legal Community Legal Aid NSW Victoria Legal Aid NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme LINK DisAbility Magazine

25.01.2022 On VISION EXTRA: Lorin Nicholson, singer; song-writer; motivational speaker; sports therapist and more, recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours. https://varadio.podbean.com/e/vision-extra-23-Jun-2020/... On FOCAL POINT: Harriet Moffat, Volunteer; staff member; puppy carer and presenter for Seeing Eye Dogs Program, talked about her Roles and encouraging donations for Vision Australia's Radiothon. Harmonie Downes shared her experiences writing grants for individuals and organisations involved with the Arts, Lauren Henley, Co-ordinator for Assistive Tech For All, asks us all to be motivated in getting people over the age of 65 or other individuals who cannot access the NDIS equal access to adaptive technologies. Find out how you can do more. Find out more here: https://assistivetechforall.org.au/ To donate to Radiothon, www.varadio.org or call 1300 84 74 66 https://varadio.podbean.com/e/focal-point-23-jun-2021/

24.01.2022 Our essential service to people with a print-disability is made possible by over 600 volunteers across Australia. In this podcast exclusive, Ben Murphy ('Desperately Seeking Company' podcast) interview's Chris Thompson of 'Behind the Scenes'. Listen: http://t.ly/aQWE

24.01.2022 This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: * Tamsin Colley, the youngest Paralympic Track and Field Athlete to represent Australia, talks about life since then including doing year 12 in 2020 and hopes for Tokyo 2021. Marc Lewis, Coach of Eastern Park, victorious in the 2020 SANFL APM Employment Grand Final. Michelle Barrette, from Rehab Management, shares her thoughts about worker's compensation in this Covid-19 environment.... David Mitchell, Health Commentator, on the importance of fibre. Ryan Hearing, Occupational Therapist from the Royal Society for the Blind, chats about his Role, and OT Week. Find out more about Occupational Therapy at the RSB here: https://www.rsb.org.au/occupational-therapy Karen Martin, from Well 2 at 2 on the Parade at Norwood, has the latest news on the benefits of drinking tea on brain function. James Radbone talks about the one-year celebration of the Summit Cafe at Mt. Barker, and the excellent support from Community Bridging Service. The Summit Café at Mt Barker is on facebook https://www.facebook.com/SC.CBSINC/ Cassie Mason, Director for SA Aging Well, breaks the news about the Adult Safeguard Unit and the extra services it now will provide. Find out more here: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au//ad/adult+safeguarding+unit Leisure Link is broadcast at 5-6:30pm every Saturday afternoon. The latest show is available here: https://varadio.podbean.com/e/leisure-link-03-Oct-2020/

23.01.2022 Just 24 hours to go until the Vision Australia #WhiteCaneDay virtual music festival. Fill the void by listening to headliner Scott MacIntyre in conversation with Vision Australia Radío's Matthew Layton... https://admin5.podbean.com//episod/shareEmbed/zYe68pF85TV2... As well as discussing his music and his ministry, Scott tells us he is very excited about sharing a virtual stage with The Wiggles -- Vision Australia Vision Australia Radio Scott MacIntyre World Blind Union #WhiteCane

23.01.2022 You already know fruit is good for you, but maybe you need a reminder on the health benefits? Harriet's Blind Kitchen is here to help with a new podcast looking at the benefits of eating fruits. Listen here: t.ly/g58u #blindness #visionimpaired #healthylifestyle #fruit Vision Australia RNIB Royal Society for the Blind (RSB) Coles IGA Woolworths Australian Bananas

23.01.2022 Severe storms, heavy rainfall will bring a ‘thunderstorm asthma’ risk for Victoria on Wednesday. If you are an Asthmatic, be prepared. If you have respiratory issues you should also take caution.

22.01.2022 Today's #WhiteCaneDay 2020 concert was made possible by our broadcast sponsor Omnia: developer of the new Omni-sense White Cane Tip, tune in now to hear the developers discussing the product http://varadio.org or your local VAR service.

21.01.2022 The Wiggles, Scott MacIntyre, Rachael Leahcar, Lara Nakhle Music, Raul Midón, just some of the amazing artists lending us their time and talent for our virtual ...#WhiteCaneDay Concert. Who's got you the most excited? Our full lineup can be found at the link below! https://www.visionaustralia.org//vision-australias-white-c See more

20.01.2022 Love audio books? Tune in to Cover to Cover Friday nights from 8pm (Adelaide Sunday 7:30pm) as Tim presents stories for your listening pleasure. 'Remorse' by Adam Roberts & 'A Mild Attack of Locust's by Doris Lessing plus 'Premium Harmony' Stephen King read by Trish Nankivell.

20.01.2022 Is this Aussie invention the future of the white cane? Meet the team behind the modern take on the tool that's supported the blind community for close to a century. Listen to our podcast here: t.ly/wJDU

19.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who has passed on their congratulations to Vision Australia Radio acknowledging our silver placing at the Australian Podcast Awards for our program Studio 1. Our thumbs up to Triple R - 3RRR 102.7FM too, proof that the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia has a lot to offer podcast listeners and here's to more community radio stations being recognized in 2021. Search ' Vision Australia Radio' on Spotify, Podbean and iTunes for more of our podcasts or visit varadio.org #podcasts Spotify iTunes #Podbean #blindness #CBAA

19.01.2022 Finally, a podcast series that gets to the bottom of those awkward but necessary subjects. Here's how you can get involved! Click on the link below to listen to project lead Polly Goodwin discussing the series with our own Peter Greco. Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs LINK DisAbility Magazine... NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme See more

18.01.2022 On VISION EXTRA: Stephen Belbin, spoke about the Aboriginal Blind People's Forum held last week. https://varadio.podbean.com/e/vision-extra-07-oct-2020/ ... On FOCAL POINT: Sarah Savage, Adaptive Technology Specialist from the Royal Society for the Blind, will be conducting monthly Tech Talk Groups at the RSB’s offices in the City; Noarlunga and Smithfield from November. To find out more contact the RSB on 1300 944 306. Cameron Reid, President of Blind Golf South Australia, invited all to the AGM at 1 pm October 15th, at 230 Pirie Street, and also let us know that there will be come’n‘try days in November at West Beach. Blind Golf South Australia is on facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlindGolfSouthAustraliaInc/ Marco Curralejo and Nimer Jaber, from the ANATAD Podcast, reviewed the Google announcement featuring two new phones; a Smart Speaker The Nest and a Google Chrome Cast device. Marco and Nimer’s podcast is available here: https://anatadpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ https://varadio.podbean.com/e/focal-point-07-oct-2020/

15.01.2022 Congratulations Double J on winning gold in the Best Radio Podcast category at the Australian Podcast Awards and ABC Radio National for your bronze. Our very own program Studio 1 picked up Silver - well done Matthew Layton and everyone who has contributed to the program in its first year of broadcasting. #podcasts #blindness #AusPodAwards

15.01.2022 On this week’s Studio 1 https://varstudio1.podbean.com/e/positive-vision/ Matthew’s guest is like a moustachioed Indiana Jones... An adventurer to the core, he travels the globe scuba diving, riding horses, hunting gooses and jumping out of planes He also plays jazz trumpet - New Orleans style His name is Ken Brandt and he’s written a book about it all. Positive Vision - Enjoying the Adventures and Advantages of Poor Eyesight (Available from anywhere good that sells books or from https://www.kenbrandt.com/) -- CALL or TEXT: 04 500 78834 EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: http://twitter.com/varadionetwork and http://twitter.com/whingeingpom -- [PHOTO CAPTION: Moustachioed Indiana Jones Ken Brandt in a publicity headshot holding aloft a pair of gold, round-framed glasses -- RESOURCES Tammey Candeloro - Counselling 4 You WA https://www.counselling4youwa.com.au/ - 0423 93 15 74 -- Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.

15.01.2022 In this Vision Australia Radio podcast highlight Rachael Leahcar drops by to discuss her new single 'Can Do' in support of families and youth with disability via CanDo4Kids - Listen: t.ly/azwy

14.01.2022 Matthew Layton presents Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view. On this week’s show https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-iv565-edf938 ... October is Mental Health Month, and if you’ve listened to this show before, you know we’re constantly asking the question Does having a vision impairment make you more susceptible to mental illness? Matthew is joined by by seven time Australian Paralympic medallist Matt Levy OAM, Matt swam for Australia at four successive Paralympic Games, winning four bronze, two silver and one gold - which earned him as a Medal of the Order of Australia for Services to Sport Later this month Matt is hosting a seminar for jobseekers on Maintaining Mental Resilience When Looking for Work. https://info.aimbigemployment.com.au/rehab-management-lunch As you’d expect, the conversation turns to the additional level of difficulty that comes from being unemployed and vision impaired. We are an equal opportunities employer.... Please attach a copy of your driving license. Matt also talks about what he loves about travel - even though he can’t necessarily see the obvious tourist attractions in as much detail as a sighted person - and how, because of his impairment, he has to ask his fellow competitors Who won? when competing in the pool. -- CALL or TEXT: 04 500 78834 EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: http://twitter.com/varadionetwork and http://twitter.com/whingeingpom -- RESOURCES Tammey Candeloro - Counselling 4 You WA https://www.counselling4youwa.com.au/ - 0423 93 15 74 [PHOTO CAPTION: Studio 1 guest Matt Levy, moodily lit, sporting swimming goggles, white swimming cap and a rather dashing beard.] -- Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.

14.01.2022 Adelaide! Do you love what we do on Vision Australia Radio? Do you think equal access to local news is a right for people with a print disability? Tune in on Saturday from 4pm and Monday from 9:15pm to hear stories from some of our volunteers on why they give their time and why your support this Radiothon is so important. www.varadio.org/vardonate

13.01.2022 On VISION EXTRA: Shahnaz Rind, who has been recognised during NAIDOC Week for her work in health; first in nursing; and now studying optometry. https://varadio.podbean.com/e/vision-extra-188-nov-2020/ ... On FOCAL POINT: Gail Hamilton, motivational speaker and Author of Soaring Into Greatness, talked about her career; travel; and helping people get the most out of themselves. Polly Goodwin from Vision Australia, is looking for feedback about a series of podcasts, "Nothings Off Limits" You can give feedback, email [email protected] or go to www.vvisionaustralia.org/nolimits Lauren Watkins, Accounts Manager from Humanware with news about an update to the Victor Reader Trek, now using Here Maps and an update too for the HW Buddy app. For more information contact Lauren 02 9686 2600 or email [email protected]_ https://varadio.podbean.com/e/focal-point-18-nov-2020/

12.01.2022 How many of the products you buy feature braille on their labels? In this podcast highlight, Peter Greco speaks to EHPlabs - the business that is this week rolling out braille labels on a range of their popular products. Listen to the podcast here: t.ly/5L3k

12.01.2022 This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Leah Cassidy, CEO for Sport SA, chatted about Kieran Modra’s induction into the South Australian Sporting hall of fame. Leah also reflected on the State Budget. Rachael Leahcar, Launched her new single Can Do recognizing the work Cando 4 Kids did for Rachael growing up, a Christmas album is also on its way. Rachael is on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=rachael%20leahcar Izhar Basha, Founder of EHPlabs, inform...ed us that they are the first supplement manufacturing company to have braille labels on their OxyWhey Lean Wellness Protein products. Pam Mitchell, Counsellor, chats about the highs and lows of life and better ways to manage them. Caro Llewellyn, CEO for the Wheeler Centre, talked about her appointment; her career in the US; the arts; publishing and living with MS. Natalie Wade, from Equality Lawyers, talked about the rights of people in a lockdown. Ryan Goodwin, wrapped up this year's most successful Focus on Ability Film Festival. Find out more here: https://www.focusonability.com.au/ Tina Parker, from the Miracle Babies Foundation, talked about the Hub helping parents of premature and sick kids. Find out more here: https://www.miraclebabies.org.au/index.php Leisure Link is broadcast at 5-6:30pm every Saturday afternoon. The latest show is available here: https://varadio.podbean.com/e/leisure-link-24-nov-2020/ This show is so far ahead of it's time that the date on the podcast is three days after it went to air.

11.01.2022 Donations big and small help us stay on-air and online presenting accessible news and information to people with a print disability. Your donation of $20 a month would help pay for a newspaper subscription to provide local news to those who can't access it by other means. Please consider a one off or recurring donation to our radio reading service now. www.varadio.org

10.01.2022 This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Alan Morgans, National Coordinator for the Lab Network, chats about the opportunities for young people on the Autism Spectrum interested in coding, gaming and technology and those wanting to be mentors find out more here: https://thelab.org.au/ Lauren Watkins, Accounts Manager from Humanware, with news about a special on braille displays - purchase the BI14 and have that price taken off the new Brillante BI40X coming out in Jan...uary. You can email Lauren [email protected] or call 02 9686 2600. Find out more by going to http://www.humanware.com/en-australia/home Giovanna Lever, from Sparrowly, who has created the Accessible Tourism Discussion Paper, invites nominations for accessible holiday experiences. You can download the paper here: https://sparrowly.com/accessible-tourism David Mitchell, Health Commentator, talks about the benefits of movement to music, including toe tapping, Phoebe Mitchell is a Finalist in the Victorian Disabled Sports and Recreation Awards. She and her mother Libby talk about her sport and the opportunities for Athletes with Down syndrome. Lee Witczak, Co-Chair for the Sit Down Shut Up And Watch Film Festival, wraps up the event. Professor Denise Wood from the University of the Sunshine Coast, has news on Google working on ways to help people who are non-verbal; Android updates and talks about World Usability Day 12th November and The Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association (ASCCA) annual conference 10th November. Warren Mckenzie joined us, to talk about the latest episode of the Mystic Dr Drake radio play series. Leisure Link is broadcast at 5-6:30pm every Saturday afternoon. The latest show is available here: https://varadio.podbean.com/e/leisure-link-07-Nov-2020/

09.01.2022 A new podcast series is coming to Vision Australia Radio and nothing's off limits! Read more and shape the series here: t.ly/6eNo

07.01.2022 Our #WhiteCaneDay 2020 concert is today! Tune in to your local Vision Australia Radio service from 11am til 2pm today or listen via TuneIn or our website! varadio.org

07.01.2022 You can listen to our Vision Australia Radio #WhiteCaneDay 2020 concert from 11am local time today. That means the fun has already begun in Melbourne & Adelaide and those listening to VAR Perth will enjoy it in a couple hours :) Alternatively, steam our Melbourne feed until 2pm AEDST by visiting varadio.org. Catch performances from Rachael Leahcar, Lara Nahkle, Shayy Winn, Tate Sheridan, Rick Price. The Wiggles, Kodi Lee, Vernon Barnard, Andrea Begley Music, Connor Wink - Singer, Robert Cini, Mac Potts Music, Ginny Owens, Johnny Hiland, Rod Clemmons, DEAN RAY MUSIC, Laurie Rubin, Raul Midón, Victoria Oruwari! and special messages from Nas Campanella, Dr James Muecke plus so much more.

07.01.2022 It costs Vision Australia over $2 million a year to keep Vision Australia Radio on-air. Access to news and information in a free and accessible format is essential. Please consider a tax deductible donation this June and support people living with a print disability www.varadio.org/VARdonate.

06.01.2022 Studio 1 was the 2020 winner of this year’s Excellence in News & Current Affairs Programming Award at the Community Radio Awards. Vision Australia Radio were this year nominated in 4 categories. https://radio.visionaustralia.org//var-nominated-four-cbaa

06.01.2022 This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: David Hall, OAM, Paralympic Tennis Gold-Medallist, will relive the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Torch, and will talk about his Gold Medal Match. Lindsay Boulton, Reserve Bank Assistant Governor, will speak about the new $100 note - its tactile markings and security features. Angela Jaeschke, BCA General Manager for Operations, will give Blind Citizens Australia's response to the Federal Budget. Tim Strube and Ian Edwards will sp...eak about International White Cane Day and the launch of Rotacastor’s new white cane tip; the Omni-sense. Find out more here: https://www.rotacaster.com.au/shop/omni-sense/index Dr. Yvette Vardy, Clinical Psychologist, is running a Lunch and Learn on 19th October for job seekers to help manage stress and anxiety. To register go to https://www.aimbigemployment.com.au/ Manule Harpas, Manager for Resthaven's Onkaparinga Community Services, will share information about more services and bigger premises in the south, Mark Halliday, Physiotherapist, will give us some tips to help get back to exercise after the winter/lockdown break. Rebecca Perkins, Founder for My Special Child, has just won the Ausmumpreneur Business Service Award. We talk to her about her win and the work she is doing. Leisure Link is broadcast at 5-6:30pm every Saturday afternoon. The latest show is available here: https://varadio.podbean.com/e/leisure-link-10-Oct-2020/

05.01.2022 On VISION EXTRA: From Monash University, Leona Holloway and Dr Alon Ilsar talked about infosonics and how it can be used to help people who are blind or have low-vision get an audio understanding of graphics and other visual information. To find out more go to http://accessiblegraphics.org/2020/09/02/infosonics/ . https://varadio.podbean.com/e/vision-extra-14-oct-2020/ ... On FOCAL POINT: Jody Holdback, Access Services Co-ordinator for Access 2 Arts, talks briefly about this year’s Christmas Pageant, and enthusiastically about the State Theatre Company's performances of Ripcord. More information here: https://access2arts.org.au/event/ripcord-audio-described/ You can contact Jody on 8463 1689. Karen Fitt, Director from the Melbourne Hand Rehab Centre, with tips to help prevent hand injuries. Karen also talked about her role as a Hand Therapist. To find out more http://www.ahta.org.au/ Sadam Ahmed, The Tech Jet from Accessible Technology Solutions, gave his thoughts about the Apple Announcement; four new I-phones and an Apple Pod Mini. For more go to http://accessibletechnologysolutions.com/ https://varadio.podbean.com/e/focal-point-14-oct-2020/

04.01.2022 On VISION EXTRA: Professor Keith Martin, Managing Director for the Centre for Eye Research Australia, shared news about the work he is doing with the optic nerve; helping people in the future with some types of Glaucoma. https://varadio.podbean.com/e/vision-extra-25-nov-2020/ ... On FOCAL POINT: Damian Papps, recently appointed Executive Director for the Royal Society for the Blind, spoke about his time leading up to this Role; being on the RSB Board for seven years and some of his thoughts for the organisation going forward. Paul Borg, successful sailor both as someone with sight and since losing his sight, now volunteering with Vision Australia; sharing his positivity and lived experience of being blind with others in similar situations. Sarah Krause, from Young Care, with news about their plans to make accessible housing available around Australia and some of the challenges that young people have trying to find suitable accessible accommodation. Find out more here: https://www.youngcare.com.au/ https://varadio.podbean.com/e/focal-point-25-nov-2020/

03.01.2022 A cause for celebration! This week we're celebrating the 5th anniversary of 6RPH Perth becoming a part of the Vision Australia Radio family. Our team in WA, along with our amazing volunteers right across the country are passionate about making information accessible to people with a print-disability. Help us congratulate the team on 5 years of great broadcasting by commenting below.

03.01.2022 Nothing's off limits in this new podcast series coming soon to Vision Australia. In this weeks 'Vision Australia Now' podcast, Tess speaks to Polly (project coordinator) to learn more about the project. Listen here: t.ly/qpHv #blindness #podcasts