Vision Australia Radio: Recent Episodes
Vision Australia Radio
This podcast feed brings you the best content from Vision Australia Radio's on-air content along with specialist episodes produced exclusively for your podcasting pleasure.
Melbourne magazine publish a print magazine four times a year to share news about City of Melbourne projects, people, places and events.
Melbourne magazine is distributed to public spaces like libraries, cafes and community hubs in December, March, June and September.
Stories from Melbourne magazine are also published digitally to this Melbourne News website, alongside many more online-only articles.
To ask a question about Melbourne magazine, or share your feedback, please email melbournemag@melbourne.vic.gov.au
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Melbourne magazine publish a print magazine four times a year to share news about City of Melbourne projects, people, places and events.
Melbourne magazine is distributed to public spaces like libraries, cafes and community hubs in December, March, June and September.
Stories from Melbourne magazine are also published digitally to this Melbourne News website, alongside many more online-only articles.
To ask a question about Melbourne magazine, or share your feedback, please email melbournemag@melbourne.vic.gov.au
Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=1
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Melbourne magazine publish a print magazine four times a year to share news about City of Melbourne projects, people, places and events.
Melbourne magazine is distributed to public spaces like libraries, cafes and community hubs in December, March, June and September.
Stories from Melbourne magazine are also published digitally to this Melbourne News website, alongside many more online-only articles.
To ask a question about Melbourne magazine, or share your feedback, please email melbournemag@melbourne.vic.gov.au
Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=1
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Melbourne magazine publish a print magazine four times a year to share news about City of Melbourne projects, people, places and events.
Melbourne magazine is distributed to public spaces like libraries, cafes and community hubs in December, March, June and September.
Stories from Melbourne magazine are also published digitally to this Melbourne News website, alongside many more online-only articles.
To ask a question about Melbourne magazine, or share your feedback, please email melbournemag@melbourne.vic.gov.au
Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=1
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Melbourne magazine publish a print magazine four times a year to share news about City of Melbourne projects, people, places and events.
Melbourne magazine is distributed to public spaces like libraries, cafes and community hubs in December, March, June and September.
Stories from Melbourne magazine are also published digitally to this Melbourne News website, alongside many more online-only articles.
To ask a question about Melbourne magazine, or share your feedback, please email melbournemag@melbourne.vic.gov.au
Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=1
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Melbourne magazine publish a print magazine four times a year to share news about City of Melbourne projects, people, places and events.
Melbourne magazine is distributed to public spaces like libraries, cafes and community hubs in December, March, June and September.
Stories from Melbourne magazine are also published digitally to this Melbourne News website, alongside many more online-only articles.
To ask a question about Melbourne magazine, or share your feedback, please email melbournemag@melbourne.vic.gov.au
Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=1
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Melbourne magazine publish a print magazine four times a year to share news about City of Melbourne projects, people, places and events.
Melbourne magazine is distributed to public spaces like libraries, cafes and community hubs in December, March, June and September.
Stories from Melbourne magazine are also published digitally to this Melbourne News website, alongside many more online-only articles.
To ask a question about Melbourne magazine, or share your feedback, please email melbournemag@melbourne.vic.gov.au
Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=1
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Melbourne magazine publish a print magazine four times a year to share news about City of Melbourne projects, people, places and events.
Melbourne magazine is distributed to public spaces like libraries, cafes and community hubs in December, March, June and September.
Stories from Melbourne magazine are also published digitally to this Melbourne News website, alongside many more online-only articles.
To ask a question about Melbourne magazine, or share your feedback, please email melbournemag@melbourne.vic.gov.au
Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=1
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Melbourne magazine publish a print magazine four times a year to share news about City of Melbourne projects, people, places and events.
Melbourne magazine is distributed to public spaces like libraries, cafes and community hubs in December, March, June and September.
Stories from Melbourne magazine are also published digitally to this Melbourne News website, alongside many more online-only articles.
To ask a question about Melbourne magazine, or share your feedback, please email melbournemag@melbourne.vic.gov.au
Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=1
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Vision Australia Radio is exploring a new weekly LGBTIQ+ reading program exploring the news of the week from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer and Questioning community.
The program also hopes to seek out articles centered around people living with disability and who identify as being a part of the LGBTIQ+ community.
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With special thanks to the publisher of the popular AFL Record magazine (Sports Entertainment Network), Vision Australia Radio network presents a selection of articles, news and information from each weekly edition of the mag which is heard across our radio network and podcast services.
This week, your VA Radio hosts Zoe and Danae reflect on the round that was and look forward to matches to come across round 16.
Catch the program Thursdays at 9pm on your local Vision Australia Radio service.
Visit www.varadio.org for more information and program times.
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This week Peter talks to Vision Australia Radio Volunteer Announcer Mike Canon
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This week's guests are:
1 Melanie Eagle - Chair of the Disability Registration Board of Victoria
2 Chetan Bakhru - Telling us about the BraileSense 6
3 Stephen Krol - From Monash University looking for feedback on Accessible Art
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Nothing’s Off Limits: brings together experts and people with lived experience to discuss the topics we love to avoid but absolutely need to talk about.
In this final episode of series 1, Tess and Polly explore how you take ownership of your disability if you are blind or have low vision. With the help of our guests, we consider disability as a label, as a community, and as an identity.
Nothings off Limits is made with the support of Vision Australia Radio and the NDIS Information Linkages Capacity Building grant.
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Nothing’s Off Limits: brings together experts and people with lived experience to discuss the topics we love to avoid but absolutely need to talk about.
Vision Australia estimates that, of the 384,000 people in Australia who are blind or have low vision; approx. 10% are blind whereas a staggering 90% have low vision. So in this episode, Tess and Polly explore the specific experiences, of having low vision. Do people understand that there is a spectrum of vision loss? What are the specific challenges you might face if you have low vision, and how do you navigate the literal and metaphorical obstacles of seeing differently? With the help of our guests we try and find out…
Nothings off Limits is made with the support of Vision Australia Radio and the NDIS Information Linkages Capacity Building grant.
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Originally airing on “Leisure Link”, Peter Greco chats with Morwenna Collett from Arts Access about an upcoming online and live event, Arts Activated which is Australia’s leading national forum for arts, culture and disability.
The biennial conference is presented by Accessible Arts in partnership with a range of industry, community, government, corporate and media partners. The 2-day event attracts over 200 delegates from all over Australia and around the world who gather to share information and ideas about advancing arts and disability, both for arts practitioners with disability and audiences with disability.
More info:
Arts Activated 2021
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Welcome to the new AFL Record Show on Vision Australia Radio. With special thanks to the publisher of the popular AFL Record magazine (Sports Entertainment Network), Vision Australia Radio network is now presenting a selection of articles, news and information from each weekly edition of the mag which will be heard across our radio network and podcast services. Your VAR hosts Zoe and Danae reflect on the round that was and look forward to matches to come across round 15.
Catch the program Thursdays at 9pm on your local Vision Australia Radio service.
Visit www.varadio.org for more information and program times.
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This week Peter is talking to Queens Birthday Honour recipient Lorin Nicholson
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This week Peter is talking to:
1 Harriet Moffat from Seeing Eye Dogs Australia
2 Harmonie Downes, about writing grants
3 Lauren Henley advocating for universal access to Adaptive Technology
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Nothing’s Off Limits: brings together experts and people with lived experience to discuss the topics we love to avoid but absolutely need to talk about.
In this episode, Tess and Polly explore adult entertainment, products and services. Every adult has a right to access adult entertainment, products and services, including sex toys, adult movies and sex workers. However, it can be difficult for people who are blind or have low vision to purchase the products and services they want independently and anonymously. With the help of two amazing guests, both with lived experience of blindness and low vision, we really do go off limits!
Nothings off Limits is made with the support of Vision Australia Radio and the NDIS Information Linkages Capacity Building grant.
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What you hear on Vision Australia Radio, an essential service for people living with a print disability, is made possible by around 600 volunteers across Australia. Volunteers like Jenny Irving who gives her time to presenting newspaper articles during the 'Morning Paper Round' and 'Saturday Morning News'.
How can you support Vision Australia Radio? Donate now: www.varadio.org/VARdonate
Learn more about the podcast host, Ben Murphy: http://www.benmurphy.com.au/
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In this short chat with Vision Australia Radio's 2021 Radiothon coordinator Jason Gipps, VA Radio presenter Mike Cannon asks why Vision Australia needs the support of community in keeping our essential service on-air, how much it costs to run our network of reading print handicap services and how individuals can make a tax deductible donation before June 30.
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Meet the former school principal who's given 13 years of his time to making news accessible to people with a print disability. Vision Australia Radio Adelaide volunteer Michael Dunn speaks of his career, why he got involved with presenting news on our essential service and why he feels community support for what we do is a must.
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Learn more about the podcast host, Ben Murphy: http://www.benmurphy.com.au/
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What you hear on Vision Australia Radio, an essential service for people living with a print disability, is made possible by around 600 volunteers across Australia. Volunteers like Peter Stotzer who is one of our wonderful Perth volunteer presenters who make the news accessible to people with a print disability.
Donate now: www.varadio.org/VARdonate
Learn more about the podcast host, Ben Murphy: http://www.benmurphy.com.au/
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Kaye Speed has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list this year for service to people who are blind or vision impaired. Kaye speaks to Peter Greco to share her experiences and journey so far.
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Welcome to the new AFL Record Show on Vision Australia Radio. With special thanks to the publisher of the popular AFL Record magazine (Sports Entertainment Network), Vision Australia Radio network is now presenting a selection of articles, news and information from each weekly edition of the mag which will be heard across our radio network and podcast services. Your VAR hosts Zoe and Danae reflect on the round that was and look forward to matches to come across round 14.
Catch the program Thursdays at 9pm on your local Vision Australia Radio service.
Visit www.varadio.org for more information and program times.
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This week Peter is talking to Nicola Stowe
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Peter's Guests this week are:
1 Nadia Mattiazzo (Women with Disabilities Victoria)
2 Kaye Speed (OAM Recipient)
3 Phil Vanderpeer (Focal Point Co-Host)
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Nothing’s Off Limits: brings together experts and people with lived experience to discuss the topics we love to avoid but absolutely need to talk about.
In this episode, Tess and Polly explore Dating! They quiz their guests on how to get the best out of getting and going on dates if you are blind or have low vision. They also explore the difficult questions about when to disclose, how to stay safe, and how to recognize if things are going well…
Nothings off Limits is made with the support of Vision Australia Radio and the NDIS Information Linkages Capacity Building grant.
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What you hear on Vision Australia Radio, an essential service for people living with a print disability, is made possible by around 600 volunteers across Australia. Volunteers like Erik Dober who hosts the Sunday News program. Actor, entertainer and host, Ben Murphy, of the 'Ben Murphy Getting to Know' podcast recently caught up with Erik to learn more about his role at VA Radio, why he got involved and why community support for what we do is so important. http://www.varadio.org/VARdonate
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What you hear on Vision Australia Radio, an essential service for people living with a print disability, is made possible by around 600 volunteers across Australia. Volunteers like Marjie Courtis who gives her time to present articles regularly on our National Press, Afternoon Live and travel radio programs. Actor, entertainer and host, Ben Murphy, of the 'Ben Murphy Getting to Know' podcast recently caught up with Marjie to learn more about her passions and why she feels community support for Vision Australia Radio is vital this Radiothon.
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Learn more about Ben Murphy: http://www.benmurphy.com.au/
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Welcome to the new AFL Record Show on Vision Australia Radio. With special thanks to the publisher of the popular AFL Record magazine (Sports Entertainment Network), Vision Australia Radio network is now presenting a selection of articles, news and information from each weekly edition of the mag which will be heard across our radio network and podcast services. Your VAR hosts Zoe and Danae reflect on the round that was and look forward to matches to come across round 13.
Catch the program Thursdays at 9pm on your local Vision Australia Radio service.
Visit www.varadio.org for more information and program times.
Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=1
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In this interview highlight from “Focal Point”, Peter Greco discusses Puppies in Parliament with Chris Edwards, Manager Government Relations & Advocacy at Vision Australia.
Under law, Seeing Eye Dogs are allowed to enter just about all public places in Australia. Despite this, Seeing Eye Dogs and their handlers are still regularly denied access to restaurants, taxis, cinemas, hotels and other places.
A delegation from Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs recently descended on Canberra, taking the issue of access rights for Seeing Eye Dogs and other dog guides directly to Federal Parliament.
More info:
Seeing Eye Dogs access rights
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In this interview highlight from “Focal Point”, Peter Greco talks with Greg Madson from Dog Guide Handlers Australia (DGHA) about the upcoming Bi-Annual conference to be held online via Zoom on Saturday 19th June and Sunday 20th June 2021
DGHA is a national association which provides a voice for Australians who are blind or vision impaired, who use a dog guide. DGHA is an independent association of dog guide handlers, and is not affiliated with any dog guide school.
More info:
dgha@dgha.org.au
Dog Guide Handlers Australia
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This week Peter is talking to Sadam Ahmed about the latest updates to Apple's Operating Systems
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This week Peter's guests are:
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Jody Holdback from Access to Arts
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Rick Drummond from Quantum LRV
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Chris Edwards; fresh from a trip to Canberra to lobby regarding assistance dogs
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Nothing’s Off Limits: brings together experts and people with lived experience to discuss the topics we love to avoid but absolutely need to talk about.
In this episode, Tess and Polly explore Body image and Appearance. What do we mean when we talk about body image and what perceptions do you have of your own and others’ appearance if you are blind or have low vision?
Nothings off Limits is made with the support of Vision Australia Radio and the NDIS Information Linkages Capacity Building grant.
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Vision Australia Radio’s annual radiothon is on now. Help us continue to be an essential service for people with a print disability by donating now at www.varadio.org/VARdonate
In this interview, Stella Glorie interviews long time presenter Peter Greco on his years of involvement at our radio network and his connection to community.
As a not for profit community radio network we rely heavily on community support to stay on-air. Help us secure our future. Visit varadio.org now and make a one off tax deductible donation. We’re hoping to raise $100,000 before June 30, we urge you to support Vision Australia Radio. Donate now, www.varadio.org/VARdonate
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Originally airing on “Focal Point”, Peter Greco talks Shaun Knott about APAC Journey, a travel company specialising in custom-made help for seniors, mobility challenged, and anyone else with a travel disadvantage.
Shaun was motivated to create a companion organisation when his father was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. During the three years he helped care for him, Shaun learned first-hand the travel challenges many disadvantaged people face.
More info: 1300 202 875
Apac Journey
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This week’s Interview Highlight comes from “Vision Extra” in which Peter Greco talks with Peter Butler, Vision Australia’s Regional Manger. They discuss Peter Butler’s start in the industry and highlights from his 53 years.
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Welcome to the new AFL Record Show on Vision Australia Radio. With special thanks to the publisher of the popular AFL Record magazine (Sports Entertainment Network), Vision Australia Radio network is now presenting a selection of articles, news and information from each weekly edition of the mag which will be heard across our radio network and podcast services. Your VAR hosts Zoe and Danae reflect on the round that was and look forward to matches to come across round 12.
Catch the program Thursdays at 9pm on your local Vision Australia Radio service.
Visit www.varadio.org for more information and program times.
Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=1
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Harriet interviews Kevin Murfitt from Dog Guide Handlers Australia about their up coming conference on June 19th and 20th.
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This week Peter interviews Peter Butler
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Peter's Guests are:
Nat Cook
Shaun Knot
Greg Madson
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Welcome to our new podcast series Nothing’s Off Limits: bringing together experts and people with lived experience to discuss the topics we love to avoid but absolutely need to talk about.
In this episode, Tess and Polly explore the subject of relationships: how can you cultivate and nurture healthy relationships and how can you identify and deal with unhealthy ones? And what are the particular challenges if you are blind or have low vision in building and maintaining positive relationships with partners, parents, children, siblings, friends and carers?
Nothings off Limits is made with the support of Vision Australia Radio and the NDIS Information Linkages Capacity Building grant.
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Originally airing on “Leisure Link”, Peter Greco chats with resident lawyer, Natalie Wade. Natalie is the founder and principal lawyer of Equality Lawyers which provides everyday legal services to people with disabilities, their families and supporters.
This episode focuses on Elder Abuse and the role that lawyers can play in answering the complaints and concerns of individuals and helping to ensure that people know their rights.
More info here:
Equality Lawyers
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In this Interview Highlight from “Leisure Link”, Peter Greco talks with Holly McLennan-Brown, a Koorie girl who creates art to show pride in her culture, creating pieces to share the beauty of Aboriginal culture.
Holly has been commissioned by Vision Australia to create a piece of art for VA’s Reconciliation Action Plan.
More info:
Koorietales @ Instagram
Koorietales
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Originally airing on Leisure Link, Peter Greco talks with CEO Marjorie Pagani from Angel Flight.
Established in April 2003 Angel Flight Australia is a charity which coordinates non-emergency flights to assist country people to access specialist medical treatment that would otherwise be unavailable to them because of vast distance and high travel costs. All flights are free and assist passengers travelling to or from medical facilities almost anywhere in Australia. Angel Flight regularly coordinates up to twenty flights per day.
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Angel Flight
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Welcome to the new AFL Record Show on Vision Australia Radio. With special thanks to the publisher of the popular AFL Record magazine (Sports Entertainment Network), Vision Australia Radio network is now presenting a selection of articles, news and information from each weekly edition of the mag which will be heard across our radio network and podcast services. Your VAR hosts Zoe and Danae reflect on the round that was and look forward to matches to come across round 11. This week we celebrate the contributions of indigenous players past and present and the stories behind each clubs 2021 indigenous design guernsies.
The program now airs across our radio network each Thursday at 9pm. Visit www.varadio.org for more information and program times.
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This week Peter talks to:
Rachael Leachar: Singer and former contestant on "The Voice"
Jacqueline Batty: Vision Australia Volunteer of the Month
Sally Aurisch: From Blind Citizens Australia
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This week Peter talks to Cameron Reid from Blind Golf South Australia.
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Welcome to our podcast series Nothing’s Off Limits: bringing together experts and people with lived experience to discuss the topics we love to avoid but absolutely need to talk about.
In this episode, Tess and Polly ask guests about personal care, exploring everything from removing unwanted body hair to using public facilities. They also delve into everyone’s favourite time of the month and find out more about managing menstruation.
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Repeat of the March 1st 2021 Episode
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This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Andrew Edmondson, Player for the Australian Steelers Wheelchair Rugby Team, who won Gold in Rio chats about the team's preparation for Tokyo 2021. Less than 100 days to go! Taylor Renshaw, Coach of the SA Basketball Team who has come back with the Ivor Burge Championships for the third year in a row. Holly McLennan-Brown, proud Indigenous Artist has been Commissioned by Vision Australia for this years Reconciliation Week and the Organisation's Reconciliation Action Plan. Find out more about Holly here: koorietales.com Pam Mitchell, Counsellor, shares her thoughts about National Volunteer Week, Associate Professor and Ophthalmologist, Dr Alex Hunyor, has news on research for those with Macular Degeneration and other diseases effecting the macular. Find out more here: https://www.mdfoundation.com.au/ Natalie Wade, from Equality Lawyers tells us about the Role a lawyer can play when it comes to people's individual's rights. Cassie Mason, Director for the Office of Aging Well in South Australia helps Launch the Stop Elder Abuse Campaign. You can find out more here: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/conditions/stop+elder+abuse/stop+elder+abuse The crew wishes Peter a happy birthday in a unique way.
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Welcome to the new AFL Record Show on Vision Australia Radio. With special thanks to the publisher of the popular AFL Record magazine (Sports Entertainment Network), Vision Australia Radio network is now presenting a selection of articles, news and information from each weekly edition of the mag which will be heard across our radio network and podcast services. Your VAR hosts Zoe and Danae reflect on the round that was and look forward to matches to come across round 10. The program now airs across our radio network each Thursday at 9pm. Visit www.varadio.org for more information and program times.
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Originally airing on Vision Extra, Peter Greco discusses developing a Reconciliation Action Plan and the upcoming Reconciliation week with Ranmali Mcmormack the Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Vision Australia.
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This week’s Interview Highlight comes from “Focal Point” in which Peter Greco talks with Tess Herbert and Polly Goodwin about a new podcast series ‘Nothing's Off Limits’.
On this series, experts and people with lived experience sit down and discuss topics we love to avoid but absolutely need to talk about, subjects which can feel too awkward or embarrassing to talk about in a straightforward and open way. The things we feel are ‘off limits’.
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'Nothings Off Limits'
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This week Peter Greco interviews Eye Doctor Tom Edwards.
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Peter Greco's Guests this week are:
Jayson Hanrahan from Beyond Blindness
Sarah Bloedon from the Vision Australia Library
Phil Vandepeer co-host of Focal Point
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Welcome to our new podcast series Nothing’s Off Limits: bringing together experts and people with lived experience to discuss the topics we love to avoid but absolutely need to talk about.
In this, episode 3 of our series, Polly and Tess discuss Mental Health. Some find it easy to chat about, others feel it is difficult. Polly and Tess are joined by Vicky Contreras Vision Australia Paediatric Counsellor and Courtney McKee Vision Australia Operational Support Partner who is a trained Psychologist and has lived experience of blindness who both discuss the matter further. Plus we hear from a range of folk who are blind or have low vision to learn how easy (or difficult) it is for them to discuss mental heath.
Nothings off Limits is made with the support of Vision Australia Radio and the NDIS Information Linkages Capacity Building grant.
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In this Interview Highlight from “Leisure Link”, Peter Greco talks with Paul Brown from Jigsaw Australia. Jigsaw is a social enterprise dedicated to training and transitioning people with disability into award wage employment.
Different from a Disability Employment Service, Jigsaw’s holistic approach starts from the very basics of work-readiness training all the way through to supported transition to mainstream employment. It ensures our trainees gain transferable skills relevant to every workplace and paid professional experience along the way.
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Jigsaw Australia
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On Saturday the Radio Station was closed for technical upgrades so Leisure Link in its normal form could not go to air. However we present you with a special presentation of Leisure Link 2.0 with brand new interviews.
This week on LEISURE LINK 2.0 with Peter Greco: Tyan Taylor, a Member of the Ausie-Bells; the Australian Women's Golball Team, chats about the team's preparation, the draw out for the Tokyo Games and Tyan's tips to manage stress when having your Covid-19 "Jab"! Dr James Muecke, the 2020 Australian of the year and Chairman for Sight For All, is campaigning to make us more aware of the dangers of diabetes and the impact it can have on our eye health: learn more here: https://sightforall.org/ Marjorie Pagani, CEO for Angel Flight, takes us on a trip with Angel Flight's planes and cars - caringly taking patients home after being in hospital after injury or illness or attending city clinics for treatment to aid in their recovery. Marjorie pays special tribute during National Volunteer Week to their generous and skilled pilots; drivers and supporters. Find out more here: http://www.angelflight.org.au/
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