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This week, John speaks with Vaughn Bennison, president of Blind Citizens Australia and former host of New Horizons. Vaughn outlines the long history of the program including some highlights of his nine-plus years' involvement with the program, and discusses its future. Note, this is the extended version.

This week, John speaks with Vaughn Bennison, president of Blind Citizens Australia and former host of New Horizons. Vaughn outlines the long history of the program including some highlights of his nine-plus years' involvement, and discusses its future. Note, this is the Broadcast version.

In this week's episode, Graeme speaks with BCA President, Vaughn Bennison, about the recently held face to face meeting of the Board of Blind Citizens Australia. Find out what happened at the meeting and some interesting upcoming events where you might have your say.

In this edition, Vaughn Bennison's last as host, Vaughn thanks all of the people who have supported and assisted the production, presenting and management of New Horizons since he took it over in October 2015. In our feature interview conducted by John Simpson, Vaughn discusses the Annual General Meeting of Blind Citizens Australia, next steps and potential focuses for the future. Then, John speaks with Emma Bennison who was awarded the Leslie Hall Lifetime Achievement award by the Disability Leadership Institute. Hear about Emma's career and her passion for leadership. A heads-up: our summer series this year will focus on Audio Description as John brings us interviews with people who compile, present and benefit from Audio Description. Coming late December. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week, Graeme Innes speaks with long-time host of New Horizons, Vaughn Bennison. Vaughn is set to become the next President of Blind Citizens Australia following its Annual General Meeting in December. Hear about Vaughn's background and work, and his hopes for the future of Blind Citizens Australia and the New Horizons programme. Thanks to Graeme for bringing us this interview. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

John Simpson attended the Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities in Perth - and this week, we bring you the first in our series featuring presentations from this year's conference. Corey Crawford, Policy Officer with Blind Citizens Australia, discusses disaster management and preparation for people who are Blind or Vision Impaired. Our thanks to the Round Table and to John for this recording. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Lynne Davis is our returning guest this week. She joins us to discuss celebrations of Blind Citizens Australia's 50th birthday. If you would like to provide your ideas for consideration, you may do so here. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Stefan Slucki is the secretary of the Queensland branch of Blind Citizens Australia. He joins us to discuss communication options with the branch and more. Also, a demo of obtaining information from BCA's telephone system. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Katrina Taylor is the current president of the National Womens' Branch of Blind Citizens Australia. She joins us to discuss the history and current activities of the branch, recent changes to the branch bylaws and the impacts of those changes. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Today on the Take on Board podcast I'm speaking with Emma Bennison about wins and challenges in the boardroom.Emma is on the boards of NV Access Ltd, Chair of Attitude Foundation. She has previously been on the boards on Access arts, Arts Access Australia, Blind Citizens Australia, Australian federation of disability Organisations, Disability Voices Tasmania and Every Australian CountsAn experienced Chair, Non-Executive Director and CEO, writer, TEDX/keynote speaker and advocate Emma excels at applying curiosity, creativity and innovation to transforming organisations and to solving the most challenging of strategic problems. Driven by a commitment to developing tomorrow's leaders, she thrives on coaching, mentoring and nurturing people so they can reach their full potential without losing themselves in the process.Links and ResourcesEmma Bennison on LinkedIn TEDxMaldonWomen, I'm Not Contagious, Emma BennisonThrough the Wall by Anna Bligh Upcoming TOB EventsAll eventsYou might want to:Join the Take on Board Facebook communityJoin the Take on Board LinkedIn communityFollow along on TwitterWork with meJoin the Take on Board: Kickstarter group programJoin the Take on Board: Accelerator group programFind out more about meContact me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's program we speak with Vice President of Blind Citizens Australia, Helen Frerris. Helen describes some of the opportunities for members to connect and gain peer support, some of the activities with which BCA is involved and we discuss some of the portfolios held by Board members.

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 The Kitchen Show Yes we finally did a cooking show… but really.  Sam catches up with Debra Erikson from the Blind Kitchen (https://theblindkitchen.com/) and Katrina Taylor, president of Blind Citizens Australia's National Women's Branch (https://www.bca.org.au/branches/national-womens-branch/) to discuss safe and enjoyable cooking experience for Blind and Vision Impaired people; a website with hints of safe cooking and a cookbook that does not rely on talking scales; Scales Away (obtainable thought the National Women's Branch) 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: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station's facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork A special thank you to Debra Erikson and Katrina Taylor along with Naree Febech for helping to obtain a copy of “Scales Away” Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1. Studio 1 airs in Darwin and Adelaide 8pm Wednesdays, and 3pm Wednesdays in other states.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're joined by Fiona Woods, president of Blind Citizens Australia. Fiona takes us through some of her highlights for the year, and outlines the results of the Annual General Meeting held on the 14th of December.

This week, we bring you an edited version of this year's Sue Salthouse Memorial Lecture, given by Emma Bennison, Chief Innovation Officer at Life Without Barriers and former CEO of Blind Citizens Australia. Emma discusses the times when she's almost given up disability advocacy and what kept her going. For the full version of this lecture, please see the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network website at https://www.accan.org.au, and our thanks go to ACCAN for allowing us the use of this material.

This week we speak with two new directors on the Board of Blind Citizens Australia, Neale Huth and Robyn McKenzie. Both will take up their positions following the Annual General Meeting of BCA, coming up in December. They discuss their backgrounds and what they bring to the table in terms of skills, experience and hopes for our organisation.

This week we follow up with BCA President, Fiona Woods. As well, along with a big announcement, a special guest. Hear about changes to the BCA constitution and how they will affect the upcoming Annual General Meeting of Blind Citizens Australia; as well as positions on the board and sub-committees becoming vacant, but arguably most importantly, we congratulate Deb Deshayes on becoming BCA's next CEO. Deb describes her background and her hopes for the role.

There's some exciting news for travelers on the Melbourne tram network as Yarra Trams is trailing a new mobile app called Navilens, designed to help passengers who are blind or have low vision navigate around the network more safely and accessibly. We also hear from outgoing CEO of Blind Citizens Australia, Sally Karandrews, who is finishing up at BCA in late September to take up an academic opportunity. Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bettina Twyman, Claire Dorling and Layal Hage are our guests this week on New Horizons. All three have joined the ranks of Blind Citizens Australia within the last few weeks; Bettina and Claire to work on the Eye to the Future of Employment project and Layal as the Member Engagement and Consultation Officer. They discuss their roles and how their respective backgrounds have brought them to work with BCA.

This week we are again joined by BCA President Fiona Woods. Fiona updates us on the outcomes of a recently held meeting of the board of Blind Citizens Australia and some upcoming events in which members might be interested.

In this program we are joined by former CEO of Blind Citizens Australia, Emma Bennison. Emma updates us on what she's been up to over the last eighteen months or so, and informs us about a very interesting opportunity to develop leadership skills for people with disability. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week, we are joined by Corey Crawford, Policy Officer with Blind Citizens Australia. Corey takes us through the recently announced federal budget, through the lens of Blind and Vision Impaired people. As well, Corey updates us on some other aspects of BCA's policy work.

In this week's episode, we discuss all things Blind Citizens Australia, with CEO, Sally Karrandrews. Hear about updates to the ABC's IView platform, new jobs at BCA, face to face meeting opportunities and more.

We celebrate International Guide Dog Day this week as Jane and Kim from Seeing Eye Dogs join Sam all the way from the International Guide Dog Federation conference in Canada, to celebrate the day and talk about why dog guides are so crucial to the mobility and independence of their owners who are blind or have low vision. Then later in the show Leeanne from the Library is back as well with Tess to chat about all the latest news from the Vision Australia Library, and last but not least we hear from CEO of Blind Citizens Australia, Sally Aurisch, with a wrap up of all the things going on at BCA.Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we put our focus on Blind Citizens Australia's Executive Leadership Program. Participants Lee Chong and Roberta Wright join us to talk about the program and the skills they have developed out of it so far.

In this week's episode, a call-out by Northern Pictures, seeking people interested in taking part in a documentary about dating. Contact casting@northernpictures.com.au if you're interested. Our main feature this week focuses on Andrew Webster, Treasurer of Blind Citizens Australia. Find out about Andrew, his work and his thoughts on what it's like to be a board member of BCA and things to think about if you're interested in joining the board or the National Policy Council.

This week we bring you the final in our three part conversation with Martin Stewart, Advocacy Officer with Blind Citizens Australia. We focus on discrimination in the workplace, where it comes from and some potential resolutions. Thanks to all of you who sent in your case-studies.

This week we continue our discussion with Martin Stewart, Advocacy Officer with Blind Citizens Australia. We bring you another case-study featuring a BCA member who has faced discriminatory behaviour, this time at a restaurant.

This week we bring you the first of three episodes featuring Blind Citizens Australia's Advocacy Officer, Martin Stewart. Martin describes his role and we discuss the first of three case-studies which you have E-mailed in to new.horizons@bca.org.au.

In this week's programme we speak with veterin broadcaster and member of Blind Citizens Australia, Stephen Jolley. Stephen has a long history with broadcasting and other forms of content creation and speaks to us on this history, as well as a project Blind Citizens Australia is commencing, funded by the Community Broadcasting Foundation. This project focuses on the need for more blind and vision impaired broadcasters and programme makers. If you would like to express interest in this course, please contact BCA.

In this final formal episode for the year, we speak with Sally Aurisch, CEO of Blind Citizens Australia, and President, Fiona Woods. We discuss the recent AGM, board and NPC changes, hopes for 2023 and the closure of the office during the end of year period. My thanks to all who have contributed to New Horizons over the last year, particularly those who have come forward with ideas for the programme. Keep them coming - see you next year.

This week's New Horizons brings you some important news about the recent Annual General Meeting of Blind Citizens Australia. Our feature this week is a replay of a presentation given by Linda Agnew about her life and career. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In this week's episode, we bring you the second part of the keynote speech given at the International Council on English Braille general assembly in 2020. Also, some news for Tasmanian branch members of Blind Citizens Australia. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In this episode of An Eye For Business, we bring you an interview with Elise Lonsdale. Elise has a significant work history in web development, assistive technology training and more. Elise has been running her own business for several years now, teaching people who are Blind or Vision Impaired how to use technology which inriches their communication and contributes significantly to their lives. We hear about Elise's story and how you too, could be running your own business. For more information about Elise's work, check out http://www.dataaustralasia.com.au An Eye For Business is a podcast series brought to you in partnership between Vision Australia and Blind Citizens Australia. It acknowledges the contributions of individuals who are Blind or Vision Impaired who have decided to run their own businesses. It comes from the Entrepreneurial Mindset webinar series run as a part of Blind Citizens Australia's Eye To The Future project. For more information, check out https://www.bca.org.au Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week we feature part ii of our series on Emergency Response planning for people who are blind or vision impaired. This is the second part of extracts from the session held at BCA Connect 2022, facilitated by Jane Britt, Policy and Advocacy Team Leader, with Blind Citizens Australia.

Amanda Heal is a keynote speaker and author. In episode 3 of the An Eye For Business podcast series, we hear about Amanda's journey to finding her purpose, and how she manages her busy speaking scheudle. She discusses some of the pitfalls to running yourw own business as a Blind person and how these can be managed. An Eye For Business is brought to you in partnership between Blind Citizens Australia and Vision Australia. It is part of the Entripreneurial Mindset program, under the An Eye to the Future project. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week we bring you the first in a two-part series on emergency and disaster planning. Blind Citizens Australia has been working with the sector in various ways to facilitate appropriate measures for people with disability who are affected by emergency situations and disasters. We bring you the first part of a two-part series featuring extracts from the panel discussion delivered at the recently held BCA Connect, lead by Jane Britt, Policy and Advocacy Team Leader with BCA. Hear about some of the work being undertaken, and we hear some things you can do to protect yourself against fire.

In Episode 2 of An Eye for Business, we speak with Duncan Steward. Hear about Duncan's entrepreneurial journey to success as manager of several very successful music artists. An Eye for Business is brought to you in partnership with Blind Citizens Australia and Vision Australia. It is closely linked to the Entrepreneurial Mindset webinar series, part of the Eye to the Future Project. For more information, contact Blind Citizens Australia on 1800-033-660, or check out https://www.bca.org.au Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week we focus on the local government elections in Tasmania. These have been, for the first time, made compulsory and are held by inaccessible postal ballot - which of course renders the voting process inaccessible to Blind and Vision Impaired people. We hear from Duncan Meerding, chair of the Tasmania branch of Blind Citizens Australia, about advocacy being undertaken in conjunction with Disability Voices Tasmania and the Tasmanian Electoral Commission, to put together an assisted voting service for people with a print disability. We also hear from Sally Aurisch, CEO of Blind Citizens Australia, about the national perspective and work being done to develop accessible voting for all elections in Australia. To book an appointment, contact the TEC on 1800-801-701 during business hours. Appointments will be held between the 17th and 21st of October.

An Eye for Business is a podcast series featuring people who are blind or vision impaired, who run their own businesses. It is brought to you in partnership between Blind Citizens Australia and Vision Australia, and is closely linked with the Entrepreneurial Mindset webinar series. In this first episode we feature Janelle Colquhoun, who for over 20 years, has been an agent for artists with disability in Queensland. Janelle, through her company Salubrious Productions, has produced concerts, worked on international festivals and played a significant part in raising awareness of artists with disability all over Australia. In this program, Janelle explains what it took for her to start her own business, some pitfalls to watch out for and some sound advice for anyone thinking of starting their own small business, and particularly working in the arts. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Sam catches up with Nicole Willing from Blind Citizens Australia to speak about the upcoming Entrepreneurial Mindset webinar series, to help business owners who are blind or low vision to get the most out of their business. One of the presenters, Janelle Colquhoun, also joins Sam on the show to speak about her own experiences. Janelle is the director of Salubrious Productions, a Brisbane-based performing arts company which she has been running since 1999. Then finally on the show this week, Helen catches up with 2016 Further Education Bursary recipient Sadam, to hear about how the bursary helped him at a crucial time in his life. Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, we update you on BCA Connect. This is the third such programme and we are joined by Deb Deshays, manager of projects and engagement with Blind Citizens Australia, and board member and event host, Doug McGinn. Register for BCA Connect from the BCA website, https://bca.org.au Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week we are joined by Jane Britt, Policy and Advocacy Team Leader with Blind Citizens Australia to talk about the increasing problem that proving one's identity poses for Australians who are blind or vision impaired. Jane discusses why this is becoming an increasing problem, how we might advocate in this area and work BCA is doing to make it easier for people who are blind and vision impaired to prove their identity and conduct their daily business. Also, some thoughts on how we, as blind and vision impaired people, might prove the identity of others.

Stella catches up on the show this week with Deb Deshayes, general manager of projects and engagement from Blind Citizens Australia. Stella and Deb chat about the upcoming BCA Connect conference which is taking place on the 17th of September, and that kicks off the show this week. After we hear from Stella and Deb, Stephen Jolley is on the program speaking with Ben Page who shares his experiences as part of Vision Australia's Let's Talk About Vision Loss series, which explores the lives of people who are blind or have low vision who have experienced vision loss later in life. Then last but certainly not least, Frances Keyland joins the program with a Reader RecommendedSupport this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sally Aurisch, CEO of Blind Citizens Australia, was recently involved in an interesting summit held in Canberra. This week, she joins us to discuss the summit, and employment for people who are blind or vision impaired.

Matthew Layton and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio's weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view. This week: The Chief Executive Officer of Blind Citizens Australia Sally Aurisch. Sally will be joining us from Canberra where she is currently attending the NDIS Jobs and Skills Summit. Please get in touch with the show, whether you have experience of any of the issues covered in this episode of Studio 1 or if you think there's something we should be talking about. You never know your story and your insight may help somebody else who is dealing with something similar. CALL or TEXT: 04 500 78834 EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org    TWITTER: http://twitter.com/varadionetwork  and http://twitter.com/whingeingpom   – GUESTS AND RESOURCES Sally Aurisch, Chief Executive Officer, Blind Citizens Australia -  https://www.bca.org.au  For details of the BCA Inform event mentioned by Sally (and loads more BCA events, go to  https://www.bca.org.au/events/  – [PHOTO CAPTION: A portrait of Sally Aurisch, Chief Executive Officwe of Blind Citizens Australia.] Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We go back to the archives for this week's episode. Emma Bennison, former CEO of Blind Citizens Australia, spoke at a conference some years ago, about artificial intelligence and its impact on people with disability. Also, a brief reminder about some upcoming BCA events.

In this week's episode of New Horizons we speak with Deb Deshays, Manager of Projects and Engagement with Blind Citizens Australia. Deb outlines plans for the upcoming BCA Connect, to be held on the 17th of September. We also hear about the latest recipients of the Hugh Jeffrey scholarships, for people studying higher education.

This week, BCA president, Fiona Woods, describes the board meeting schedule, and discusses some of the issues with which the board has been dealing this year. Also, and update on the reception of Blind Citizens Australia's strategic plan.

This week on Talking Vision you'll hear from Brenda, a disability advocate, volunteer and keen lawn bowler who lost her vision late in life. Brenda catches up with Matthew Layton as part of the Let's talk about vision loss series, which explores the lives and achievements of people who have experienced vision loss. Policy and advocacy team leader Jane Britt from Blind Citizens Australia also joins the show to speak about her work advocating for people who are blind or have low vision. It was this advocacy work which saw Jane win a Vision Australia youth award in 2020. She joins Stella to talk about the awards, which are now open for nominations until the 12th of August. Then finally on the show this week, Sam catches up for a super quick chat with retinitis pigmentosa advocate and Big Brother superfan Bethany Cody. We get her thoughts and share in the exciting news about winner of Big Brother Reggie Sorensen who, like Bethany, has lived experience with RP.Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to Robert Yearsley, CEO and co-founder of ARIA Research, a company developing a new medical device - a non-surgical and non-invasive Electronic Vision Aid in the form of a pair of glasses - which enables blind and vision-impaired people to see through sound. ARIA has been developed in collaboration with University of Sydney, University of Technology Sydney, Blind Citizens Australia and World Access for the Blind Australia. MTPConnect is supporting ARIA's research to develop a prototype of the glasses for clinical trials through the BioMedtech Horizons program. Co-hosts Caroline Duell and Dr Gerard Gibbs check in with Robert on ARIA's progress towards clinical trials and find out why the device could be a game changer for 338 million people worldwide who live with visual impairment. Check out ARIA's website: https://ariaresearch.com.au/