New Horizons

This week, Bill Jolley joins us as we remember the long and extraordinary life of his mother Eileen, the matriarch of a prominent family in our community.

This week, we talk employment, with Sabrina Fink, the project coordinator for Eye to The Future.

This week, I chat with Damo McMorrow from Humanware about the BrailleNote Evolve, the latest in the BrailleNote family of Products

This week, I chat with Lynn Davis, about her AD experience, a concert of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House.

This week, we speak with Suzie Hudson from the Tweed Valley Branch, about her assistance in the early stages of BCA's Audio Description Campaign.

This week, we feature Vaughn Bennisons excellent review of the sensaball 360 cane tip.

This week we Chat with Sondra Wibberley about a collaborative project between the Sydney branch and the Australian Catholic University, to design accessible restaurant menus.

This week, We chat with Dean Coulder, a Melbourne member. Dean is a broadcaster and podcaster, has represented several states in blind cricket, and is currently the president of the Victorian Swish Club

In this episode, we chat with Randy Kruzenitski about his AI work platform, Accessible Plus AI

This week, we meet Mercy Jumo, recently appointed Strategy, Projects and Advocacy manager, and Peter Mason, New Horizons Volunteer.

This week, we chat with well-known BCA Women's branch member Janene Sadhu, who facilitates an on-line well-being group for the UK based organization, Action for Happiness.

This week, Francois Jacobs talks about the work he's been doing since his appointment as Systemic Advocacy Lead

In this episode, former BCA president Robert Altamore takes us through the history and challenges of establishing accessible voting. Also, an announcement about the upcoming AusAlert emergency test.

In this edition, all you need to know about the 2026 census, and we meet the new PA to the CEO, Elly Wood

This week we chat with Chris Edwards from Vision Australia about the future of its radio service. We also meet two of our new volunteers, Adi Gupta and Tristan Clare

In this episode, we meet new board director Ross Hurford, who brings 25 years experience working in the government sector, with a special interest in finance and a passion for blind empowerment.# Episode Notes Notes go here Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

This is the first of our member stories, featuring the life story of Hobart resident Dave Ransley, who talks about his extraordinary eighty year journey through life.# Episode Notes Notes go here Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

This bonus episode features exclusive coverage of the 2026 conference of the Roundtable on Information access, held in Adelaide. It contains extended presentations and special interviews not included on the regular New Horizons podcast# Episode Notes Notes go here Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

This episode continues coverage of the 2026 conference of the Roundtable on Information Access .# Episode Notes Notes go here Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

This week we chat with board members Neale Huth and Helen Freris about the recently held strategic planning day attended by the BCA board and staff.by .# Episode Notes Notes go here Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

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In this episode, we chat with incoming president Andrew Webster about his priorities over the next six months leading up to the AGM. Episode Notes Notes go here Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

In this episode, we introduce Francois Jacobs, our new Systemic Advocacy Lead, and speak with Miriam Beswick, the recently appointed Business Manager. Episode Notes Notes go here Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

This week, national policy officer Melanie Chatfield outlines BCA's response to the NDIS minister's recent proposed changes to the scheme. We also meet Stephanie Peebles, our new Eye To The Future Project Coordinator.announcement , Notes go here Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

In this first edition of the relaunched New Horizons, We take a walk down memory lane at programs past, then chat with our CEO about our exciting future. Episode Notes Notes go here Support New Horizons by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/new-horizons Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .