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Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. On this week’s show “Accessible Travel” Lizzie and Sam pack their bags to travel the world once more. Is Accessible Travel THAT accessible and does the meet and greet service at our airports do what it says on the tin? The Chior of angels talk about their experiences travelling around Australia and around the world. 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. You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story. Click here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FwBORTly2OqC9FFmQAm97z?s=hd&p=i&mlu=3&amv=2 to join our whatsapp group and have your say. EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork A special thank you to Corrie; Julie; Sophie; Kushal; Suanne; Elise and Kirsten. This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam catches up with Anum Ejaz, a researcher from Curtin University who is looking into the accessibility of visual social media such as Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok etc. You'll also hear from Rachael Leahcar, who is set to appear as the ambassador for this year's Adelaide Disability and Workability Expo on 26 and 27 June at the Adelaide Showgrounds. And finally this week, editor of For Your Information Liz Dalakouras is back to give a run down of the latest issue of FYI.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 start off this week with a Vision Australia Library update from community engagement coordinator Maureen O'Reilly. Maureen is back to fill us in on some events members can look forward to over the next two months. You'll also hear from Sandra George, Sandra is a member of the national committee at Albinism Fellowship Australia. She has a chat with Sam about International Albinism Awareness Day on June 13, the statistics around albinism and link with blindness and low vision, as well as why the day is so important for raising awareness around albinism in the community.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.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. On this week’s show “Jonathan Craig” Jonathan Craig from Vision 2020 shares his insights into the World of Vision Loss and the NDIS. Jonathan also talks about the role of Vision 20/20 and some of the highlight and lowlights of his tenure. Lizzie and Sam also pay tribute to Elise Lonsdale who passed away on the morning of Friday 5th June 2026. 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. You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story. EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork A special thank you Jonathan. Sam and Lizzie would also like to thank Pam Green, Vison Australia Radio Adelaide’s Stations Manager, for all her hard work and wish her luck with whatever comes next. We would also like to pass on our sympathies to the family and friends of Elise Lonsdale. 20/20 Vision Website: https://v2020.org.au/ This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. On this week’s show “Emma Bennison from DANA” The budget is out and it spells change for NDIS. Disability Advocacy Network Australia (DANA) CEO, and former CEO and President for Blind Citizens Australia, Emma Bennison talks to Lizzie about the changes; what they may mean for NDIS participants and what we can do about it. 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. You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story. EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork A special thank you to DANA and Emme in particular. DANA Website: https://dana.org.au/ Joint Submission: Disability Representative Organisations highlight cross-sector concerns about the NDIS Bill to Senate Inquiry: https://dana.org.au/joint-submission-disability-representative-organisations-highlight-cross-sector-concerns-about-the-ndis-bill-to-senate-inquiry/ This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam catches up with Chris Gross, the creator of AVA, a web based AI companion to assist people living with blindness and low vision. You can find out more about AVA by visiting Chris' QualityLife Collective website. You'll also hear from PhD student Aasha Rose from University of Southern Queensland, she's back to give us an update on her research into adult braille literacy. Her online survey is almost closed but there's still time, if you would like to take part you can find the survey here.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.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. On this week’s show “Roundtable” This week the show was recorded at the 2026 Roundtable on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities in Adelaide. Lizzzie and Sam talked to, among others, Dr Agata Mrva-Montoya (Roundtable President) Di Bennett; Aasha Rose and Elise Longsdale. They also bring highlights from day 2 and 3 of the conference.... except for their own presentation. 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. You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story. EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork A special thank you to all contributors to the 2026 Roundtable and particularly to Jane Wagner who facilitated the inclusion of Studio 1 this year into the program. Find out more here: https://printdisability.org/ This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam speaks to David Woodbridge, blindness product specialist from Humanware, to get an update on the latest assistive technology available later this year for Windows users who are blind or have very low vision. David also speaks about his involvement with the Assistive Technology Round Table conference in Adelaide, and gives a preview of some topics coming up in future episodes of his podcast.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.

As part of the conversation around Global Accessibility Awareness Day on Thursday 21 May, Sam speaks to Liz Dalakouras about Vision Australia's new awareness campaign "Accessibility Starts at Home". The campaign highlights the need for home appliances to be more accessible for people who are blind or have low vision, and you can check out a series of videos, podcasts and articles on this topic by heading to the landing page. You'll also hear from Polly Goodwin, who Sam caught up with in 2024 when she was involved in a digital media conference running a workshop to make gaming more accessible and inclusive for the blind and low vision community.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.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. On this week’s show “Dining Out” This week Lizzie and Sam look at the pitfalls; social no-nos and workarounds when it comes to eating out when you have a disability. Does mood-lighting give you a bad mood? How do the staff talk to you when they find out you have a Disability... and indeed do people with a Vision Impairment have it easy when compared to others out there? 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. You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story. EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork A special thank you to Heidi; Debbie; Shaun; Stephen and Emma. This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a Mother's Day Special episode of Talking Vision this week as we hear from three different mums who are blind or have low vision. Sam takes a look back at some of the conversations he's had with mums from the blind and low vision community over the years, including Wanda Egerton and Anna Dal as part of the Mother's Day panel, as well as Deena Morgan.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.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. On this week’s show “All Change!” With Vision Australia Radio’s decision to switch off the Analogue signal for Metropolitan Stations in July we look at the listening; reading and watching habits of our community We also air some of your concerns about the changes being made and put them to Vision Australia's Manager for Vision Australia Radio and Audio, Conrad Brown. 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. You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story. EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork A special thank you to Elise; Lisa Marie; Stephanie and Conrad You can find out more here: https://radio.visionaustralia.org/about-us/radio-news/Vision-Australia-Radio-moves-to-digital-Melbourne-Adelaide-Perth This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Ahern joins Jen Seyderhelm for the Radio Today podcast. Steve has just attended the ARN annual general meeting. Also in this episode: The Gold Coast survey results The Kyle and Jackie court case New Zealand Standards Authority AI podcasts Speculation after Vision Australia Radio announced they will drop some AM frequencies Do you have your ticket yet to the Australian Audio Awards yet? Go here to get a ticket Voting for the People’s Choice Award is open now: Vote for Radio Finalists here Vote for Podcast Finalists here Review all the finalists here before you vote. Disclosure: Steve Ahern is an expert witness for the court in the Kyle Jackie ARN case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. On this week’s show “Let’s go Shopping!” Sam and Lizzie are letting loose their inner shopaholic; dusting off the wallet and zipping down the aisles of their favorite local shops - Metaphorically at least. Is retail dead? Or do you still actually go into a shop? Our Choir of Angels tell us about their preferred means of spending their hard-earned cash, and why. Lizzie also tells of her and Stephen’s recent harrowing experiences at a large retail suoper-store, while Sam shares a tale that might “Chip” away at our sense of reality. 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. You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story. EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork A special thank you to Shaun; Maddie; Alex; Anthony; Stephen Julie and Sophie This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam catches up with community engagement coordinator from the Vision Australia Library, Maureen O'Reilly, to chat about some upcoming events in May as well as some creative writing workshops the library will be running in June. You'll also hear from William Chen, a researcher from Monash University undertaking a PhD project around accessible public transport for users who are blind or have low vision. William is running some workshops to get the public's feedback and why they do (or don't) use public transport, and if you're interested in taking part you can send him an email to find out more.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.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. On this week’s show “Tenants or Cellmates?” The NDIA and NDIS talk of Choice and Control, but does this always work for Supported Accommodation? Lizzie chats with Lee Archer Tristram Peters from Tenant Voice about how people in Specialist Disability Accommodation are made to share housing arrangements. 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. You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story. EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork A special thank you to Lee and Tristram You can find more information here: https://ypinh.org.au/tenantvoice/ No Sweetie Merch and information: https://www.nosweetie.org/ This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ Picture Caption: Two Wheelchair users in an ordinary living room watching teleevision... they are wearing prison uniforms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Sam is in conversation with Maximiliano Guerra Morales, a Chilean disability rights activist, mechanical engineer and coordinator of Orquesta Filarmonica Antena, a 380 person orchestra featuring people of all abilities from his hometown of La Serena. The orchestra is coming to Australia for the first time in July and Maxi would like to encourage members of the blind and low vision community to buy a ticket for their concert at the Sydney Opera House on 10 July. To find out more about the orchestra, including the academy of music it was borne out from, you can visit their Instagram page, or to find out more about the event and raise any questions you may have you can get in touch with Maxi.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.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. On this week’s show “What do YOU do?” This sounds like an innocuous question, often asked at social gatherings and parties - but it can be a sore-point if you have a disability. Four of our friends talk about their experiences finding work; keeping it; and, in one case, going in their own direction. 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. You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story. EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork A special thank you to Anthony, Emma; Simon and Julie. This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ Picture Caption: Blind Fighter-pilot walking from his plane, Guide Dog in full harness - Serious "Top Gun" vibes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam speaks to Stephanie Amir, spokesperson from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, about the upcoming Australian census which is taking place on August 11, 2026. Steph tells us about the ways in which this year's census has been made accessible and confidential for all residents who are blind or have low vision. You'll also hear from Jason Gipps who caught up with Ben Waechter, founder of Adelaide-based disability support service Kyd-X, at the recent Adelaide Independent Living Expo, and Frances is back on the show with an Anzac Day Reader Recommended.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.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. On this week’s show “Muchu Piccu” We chat to, friend of the show, Lily Piccolo about her recent adventures on the Inca Trail in Peru. Lily talks about the preparation for her journey, some of the adaptations that needed ot be made, and what happens when things go wrong. Lily also has some exciting news about Camp Abilities Australia. 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. You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story. EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork A special thank you to Lily. You can find out more here: https://lilypiccolo.com/ including further information about Camp Abilities Australia. This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam is joined by Peter and Rohan Rickards as well as Kathy Leitch, three of the people involved in Sensaball, an omnidirectional cane tip designed for white cane users to navigate their surroundings with improved sensitivity and feedback from the cane tip. You'll also hear from the Vision Australia Radio Adelaide team, who recently interviewed Nathan from SANFL at the Adelaide Independent Living Expo about blind footy, how the game works and how people can get involved and play.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.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. On this week’s show “Sunshine (Accessible Weather App)” Lizzie catches up with Matt Kelsh, an App Designer who champions accessibility for users with a disability. We look at the development of “Sunshine” a weather app with accessibility given a high priority and talk about the need for accessibility as a baseline instead of an afterthought. Sam and Lizzie also exchange stories about the holidays they have just been on. 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. You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story. EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork A special thank you to Matt This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ Resources: For more information go to: https://mattro.design/sunshine/ Sunshine Weather App: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/sunshine-weather/id6751937260 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam welcomes back ophthalmologist, remote community outreach worker and First Nations health advocate Dr Kris Rallah-Baker to the show this week. Kris caught up with us last year to have a chat about his role in the first season of Our Medicine on SBS and NITV, now in its second season, following his work in remote communities of Australia delivering healthcare services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients who are blind or have low vision. You'll also hear from Cody Butler and Sean Kendrick, two members of the Brisbane-based band Clear Vision. Clear Vision comprises entirely of members who are blind or have low vision, put together in collaboration between Vision Australia, Brisbane City Council and Dotted Beats as part of the Youth Harmony initiative. They chat with Sam about Clear Vision and Youth Harmony, as well as a gig in June that the Youth Harmony committee (of which they're both members) are putting together.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.

Sam catches up with two regulars on the show this week, starting off with Joanne Cabot whose website, Live Well With Vision Loss, is now available for people to visit to find advice and support for people experiencing vision loss at any stage of life. You'll also hear from Vision Australia Library manager Sarah Bloedorn, she's back with the latest news about some upcoming events at the library, as well as some information about the new ways people can access their favourite books.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.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. On this week’s show “Live from the Expo – Part 2” In the second of two live episodes recorded at the ATSA Independent Living Expo in Adelaide, Lizzie and Sam chat to some of the many exhibitors. Melany Hoyle from the Australian Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology Association (ARATA) Dimitri from KISA Phone Andrew from World of Mouth Technology Tracey from Technology for Aging and Disability South Australia (TADSA) - Freedom Wheels Sammi from Active Adaptive 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. You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story. EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork A special thank you to Angela; Judy; Andrew and Rob This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ Resources: ARATA: www.arata.org.au KISA: www.kisa.com.au Word of Mouth Technology: www.wom.com.au TADSA – Freedom Wheels: www.tadsa.org.au Active Adaptive: www.activeadaptive.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam speaks to Monash University researcher Claire Dorling about her PhD addressing the need for an education-based functional vision assessment for children and young people who are blind or have low vision. You'll also hear from Santiago Velasquez, he's back with Sam to announce his public transport app Hailo has now launched for passengers who are blind or have low vision to make their way around the Melbourne bus network. If you'd like to find out more about Hailo, Santiago has set up a page with all the info about Hailo's Melbourne pilot, or if you would like to download the app it's now available on the Apple Store or Google Play. You can also find more info about Hailo through the Hailo pages on Facebook and Instagram.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.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. On this week’s show “Live from the Expo – Part 1” In the first of two live episodes recorded at the ATSA Independent Living Expo in Adelaide, Lizzie and Sam chat to some of the many exhibitors. Angela from Quantum RLV shows off the Luna Eye and two variations of the Orcam. Judy from Guide Dogs SA/NT introduces us to Darcy the ambassador dog and talks about the steps to training assistance animals. Andrew Davies from See Differently previews Techfest later this year. Rob from Peacock talked about his range of Adult toys catering to a number of disabilities. 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. You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story. EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork A special thank you to Angela; Judy; Andrew and Rob This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ Resources: Quantum RLV: www.quantumrlv.com.au Guide Dogs SA/NT: www.guidedogs.org.au See Differently: https://seedifferently.org.au/ Peacock: www.pcock.co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. On this week’s show “If not me, who else?” We ask our choir of angels about their experiences of caring for an ill and injured loved one and whether they faced any barriers from the medical or caring profession. Lizzie also has her own story. 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. You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story. EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork A special thank you to Debbie; Elise; and Lisa-Marie This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam welcomes back comedian Jeremy Moses to the show, Jeremy lives with low vision and mobility issues and discusses his disability along with many other topics in his show Hard to Work With, taking place between 26 March and 5 April as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.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.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. On this week’s show “Olga” Lizzie and Sam catch up with Olga Mahler, Masseur; Councilor and influencer. Olga talks about her experience growing up blind in Ukraine and the plight of some of her fellow people with a disability back in her former homeland. She also talks about how she came to be living in Australia and her observations on living with a disability. 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. You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story. EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork A special thank you to Olga You can find Olga on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@olgamahlerbornblindtoinspi5380 And on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/olga.itsenko This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam speaks with musician, disability advocate and writer Skye de Vent, who recently attended ten of the events from the recent Midsumma Festival, Melbourne's premier queer arts and culture festival. They tell us about what worked and what could be improved in their experience as an audience member living with blindness and mobility restrictions. You'll also hear from Impact Institute's Kathryn Carey, she's back on the show this week to tell us about an upcoming Disability Expo coming to Cranbourne in late March, and Frances is back with an International Women's Day themed Reader Recommended.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.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. On this week’s show “By Ninja” Sam decides to spend the day at “Home” and leave things to Lizzie for a change. In the lead up to International Women’s Day Lizzie catches up with Kathleen Casford, the creative overlord of By Ninja about the studio’s work with Wlde by Oscar to create accessible hair care products for women living with Blindness or low vision. 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. You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story. EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork A special thank you to Kathleen and Narelle You cand find more information here: https://www.byninja.com.au/portfolio/origami/wilde-accessiblehaircare/ This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam catches up with Kath Duncan who, among many roles over the years including journalist, researcher, actor, director and more, has more recently became playwright of Specials, a play highlighting real stories of life as a student in Australia's special education system. Specials will be featuring for one week in late March, between 24 and 29 March at Arts House in North Melbourne, and Kath fills us in on all the details about what people can expect and how they can grab a ticket to head along, including an audio description and tactile tour night on March 27.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 kick off the show this week with Kelly Schulz from Knowable Me, she's here to chat to Sam about a recent report Knowable Me has released, highlighting issues with disability inclusion and accessibility in Australia's top 200 companies. You'll also hear from Vision Australia manager of corporate affairs and government relations, Chris Edwards, who tells us about a recent trial into ride share schemes for passengers who are blind or have low vision across all other Australian states and territories outside Victoria, who were the first to implement the scheme earlier this decade.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.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. On this week’s show "Outside In" Once more we’re joined by Holly Andrew from Abundabiliteez Productions; along with Matt Tripney. They talk about their upcoming show at the Adelaide Fringe “Outside In” 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. You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story. EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork A special thank you to Holly; Matt; Emma and Ellen. You can find tickets to Matt’s show here: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/outside-in-af2026 Find Abundabiliteez Productions here: https://abundabiliteezproductions.com.au/ This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. On this week’s show "Finding Your Tribe” We explore the challenges of socialising within the wider community as a person with a disability. Six individuals with a Vision Impairment talk about their experiences, both positive and negative, getting out into the wider community and give some of their own tips into “Getting Out theere” 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. You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story. EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork A special thank you to Anthony; Daren; Elise; Julie; Kushal and Steven. This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a special appearance from Peter Greco this week, as he catches up with Mac Bollella from the South Australian Electoral Commission. With the SA state election taking place on 21 March we get the latest details on how voters who are blind or have low vision can cast their votes confidentially and accessibly. You'll also hear from music therapist Emily Shanahan, Sam catches up with her to get a recap 12 months on from the developments in music therapy after questions over its place in the NDIS, and the efforts over the last year to advocate and continue providing music therapies to clients with disabilities.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.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. On this week’s show "Disability and Desire – With Patrick Rory-John” Patrick Rory-John is a Psychotherapist and Clinical Counsellor. They talk to us about Disability; sexuality and the importance of the correct pronoun. Along the way we talk about sexuality and disability; consent and how a lack of understanding can lead to some very serious ramifications; and how people with a disability are often considered to be asexual, or infantilised. 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. You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story. EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork A special thank you to Patrick Rory-John and to Emma Myers for helping to make the interview possible. You can find out more here: https://northcott.com.au/services/sexuality-and-relationship-education/ This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. On this week’s show "New Puppy” By an interesting coincidence a number of friends of the Studio 1 Team have recently acquired a new Guide Dog/Seeing Eye Dog – this includes Lizzie. So it was time to tlk to Shayne, Vicki and Kirsten about the experiences. Vicki lost her previous dog, Bella, to cancer and had to decide whether it was possible to replace her best friend. Shayne talks about “Second Dog Syndrome” and how experience with one dog does not necessarily prepare you for the next one. And Kirsten talks about how some dogs are better for particular times of life. Meanwhile Steven and Lizzie talk what happens to the dog who has been “Retired” 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. You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story. EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork A special thank you to Steven; Kirsten Busby; Shayne Allan and Vicki Cousins This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. On this week’s show "David Williamson” Sam talks to Vison Australia CEO David Williamson. David was appointed in October; how has he settled in and what lies ahead for Australia's largest agency catering for people with a Vision Impairment of Blindness. David talks about his background in the disability sector and how those experiences along with lived experience shaped his decision to take on the role of CEO. 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. You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story. EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork A special thank you to David and also Kate (David’s hard-working PA) for helping to set this up. This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We pay tribute to Food for Thought host and avid braille book reader Joy Nuske, who sadly passed away over the holiday break. Frances Keyland caught up with Joy a few years back on Hear This, and you'll hear from Frances and Joy today. Sam also catches up with Megan Star from Red Feet Wines, a winery in the King Valley in Victoria who will be holding a Taste of the Senses event for wine lovers who are blind or have low vision on 21 February.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.

A joint broadcast between Vision Australia and JOY 94.9, live from Midsumma Carnival 2026 The post JOY’s Midsumma Carnival 2026 Broadcast with Vision Australia Radio appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. On this week’s show “It's Your Call” Which phone is best for you? Is the Iphone still superior to Android when it comes to accessibility? The Operating System “Debate” is explored with some rather surprising results. 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. You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story. EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork A special thank you to: Shayne; Lisa-Marie; Heidi and Connor This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a Midsumma special episode of Talking Vision this week as we feature three interviews with Karen Bryant, Dolly Diamond and Justin Clausen. You'll hear from Vision Australia Radio favourites Tess Herbert and Karan Nagrani as they're joined by Joy 94.9 personalities Little Jase, Adz and CJ to host the 3 hour carnival special broadcast which took place at the Alexandra Gardens on Sunday 18 January.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 the final edition of this 13 year long weekly program: Damo reflects on his eleven and a half years with Vision Australia and explains his new role with the Commonwealth’s Administrative Review Tribunal; He demonstrates his recently acquired fully accessible Air Hover X1 drone; and He explains the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses app change from Meta View to Meta AI. To access Talking Tech, presented each week by Stephen Jolley and Damo McMorrow you can go to varadio.org/talkingtech To write to the show use damo.mcmorrow@visionaustralia.orgSupport 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 Damo shows us his recently acquired WEWalk Smart Cane 2. This includes a description of the cane, along with feature demonstrations including its object detection, favourite locations and more. This product is available from the Vision Store, shop.visionaustralia.org. There is also a reminder to tune to next week’s program which will contain significant news about the Talking Tech program and podcast. To access Talking Tech, presented each week by Stephen Jolley and Damo McMorrow you can go to varadio.org/talkingtech To write to the show use damo.mcmorrow@visionaustralia.orgSupport 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 cover: A description of the fully accessible Yamaha FGDP30 electronic drumkit Advice of a battery draining issue with the WeWalk Smart Cane 2; and News of the most recent update to the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. To access the program, presented each week by Stephen Jolley and Damo McMorrow, you can go to varadio.org/talkingtech. To write to the show use damo.mcmorrow@visionaustralia.orgSupport 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 cover: The recently introduced Projects function included in ChatGPT for both the online and mobile app environments; The ‘dictate’ function in the AI tool of Freedom Scientific known as FS Companion; A prototype haptic device for following live sport, known as One Court which was on show at the recent CSUN Assistive Technology conference; Damo’s account of his back up power system, to contend with the impact of Cyclone Alfred. To access the program, presented each week by Stephen Jolley and Damo McMorrow you can go to varadio.org/talkingtech To write to the show use damo.mcmorrow@visionaustralia.orgSupport 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.