On FOCAL POINT:

  • Jennifer Parry leads Blind Citizens Australia Music Peer Group. Jennifer spoke about the group's preparation and having their works showcased at the 50th Anniversary Convention, from 13th June
  • Danica Gates is the winner of the Joy Noble Medal - the highest honour for South Australia's Volunteer of the year. Danica set up Beacon of Hope in Tumby Bay, a suicide prevention network with support from others who have had their lives effected by suicide.
  • Neil Jarvis, the 2025 Recipient of the Tammy Axelsen's Life Time Achievement Award from the Round Table of information access for people with a print disability.
  • Mark Pearce, CEO for Volunteering Australia with a wrap of the aims, objectives and achievements for National Volunteer Week.

We were all saddened to hear of the passing of long-time volunteer and former producer of Focal Point Wendy McDougal.

Resources:

BCA Convention 2025: https://www.bca.org.au/bca-2025-convention-50th-anniversary-celebration/

Beacon of Hope: tbbeaconofhope@gmail.com

Print Disability Round Table: http://www.printdisability.org

Volunteering Australia: http://www.volunteeringaustralia.org

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