On FOCAL POINT:

  • Andrew Webster, Chair, and Robyn McKenzie, Board Member of Blind Citizens Australia talking about the NDIS legislation campaign; and Senate hearing - encouraged members to contact their local federal members and Senators.
  • Karina Morata, Team Leader Employment Services at See Differently, spoke about her role and how you may be supported to find and stay in employment.
  • Romina Cavallo, GHD Associate BGL Engagement; Communication and Change, from 10th August feedback will be taken regarding the noise sharing plan for the works at Melbourne Airport. This includes in-person; webinars; via email. Contact details available in the podcast notes under "Resources:
  • Gaurav (Gary) Hairiya and John Leone invited all to come'n'try Swish, a form of table tennis for people who are blind or have low vision. The come'n'try day will be Geelong, Friday from 1 pm, and also other days at Kooyong, Keilor.

Resources:

Blind Citizens Australia: https://www.bca.org.au

How to contact your Local Senator: https://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members/Contacting_Senators_and_Members

See Differently Employment Services: https://seedifferently.org.au/low-vision-services/employment-services/

Feedback on Melbourne Noise-Sharing Plan: email: engagement@ghd.com Web: https://www.melbourneairportprojectshub.com.au/

Swish Com'n'try day: call Gary on 0466 190 333

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