Vision Australia

The 3G network is shutting down in August. Stephen Tinker, Telstra's Regional Manager for Victoria, shares with Peter Greco good news on a new initiative which will see 12,000 mobile devices being sent to Telstra customers in difficult situations. To find out if your phone will work after the 3G network is closed down text the number 3 to 3498. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three-quarters of Australians with disabilities experience barriers from engaging in sport. Peter Greco hears from Dane Cross about the difficulties such as the availability of tailored programs and special equipment. Also with the end of the financial year coming up, how you may be able to help. More here: Sporting Wheelies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sulari Gentill in conversation with Robert Gott on ‘The Woman in the Library’. Presented as part of the Melbourne Writers Festival 2022’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this interview highlight, Peter Greco speaks to Conrad Browne, Manager Vision Australia Radio and Audio Services to learn of this year's 2022 listener survey and why Vision Australia Radio listeners and Vision Australia clients are being encouraged to take part. to complete the survey and for a chance to win a great prize from station sponsor Amazon, visit  www.varadio.org   See omnystudio.com/...

Dedicated Vision Australia Radio listener Sheila Blanchfield shares why she loves our radio service for people living with print disability and why she feels you should support us this Radiothon. Help this radio program stay on air for another 12 months. Support our work and donate now. Learn more about our radiothon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's blind and low vision community share their stories about vision loss See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At 91 years of age, Brenda is a disability advocate, volunteer and she established a much-loved local lawn bowls group. All these achievements came after she lost her vision, which at the time was a very difficult period. This is Brenda’s story on how she got through some of the darkest days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Amy’s son Parker was just four months old, he was diagnosed with an eye condition. “The maternal health nurse looked straight at me and said, “are you ready for this?,” she said. It can take years to adjust to life changing news, and it was no different for Amy and her husband Glen. Find out how Amy came to realise that she’s proud of the fact Parker is blind. &n...

When Ben was eight years old, he was just getting into read when he started losing his vision. It was a devastating moment when he had to stop something he loved. Ben has come far since that moment. This is his story of living with an eye condition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Cheryl turned 60, the eye specialist confirmed her instinct that she’d face major vision loss, like her mum. It meant handing in her driver’s license, which she treasured. Find out how she’s doing and what got her through some of the toughest days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just as Brittnee’s hairdressing career was rising, she lost her vision. She felt the immediate consequence of this life changing moment and lost her job. Eventually, she made one critical decision that changed her outlook on life.  She’s discovered new joys and relearnt how to do many things she used to do before losing her vision.  This is her story. See omnystudio.com/liste...

After living 53 years with reasonable vision, it took just a few hours for Paul to experience severe vision loss and 18 months later, blindness. With the right supports, he’s still doing all the things that matter to him, including building hot rods.  Listen to Paul’s honest experiences of life after vision loss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony was a celebrity chef on the Foxtel Network. He had 4,000 live shows across 100 television networks – he was that good. When he started losing his vision, cooking was virtually impossible. This is Tony’s experiences of living with vision loss and what he did to get back in the kitchen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deena is a mother to a five-year-old, wife and has a career as an advisor for the state government. She is also blind. Listen to her experiences of living with vision loss and what supports were a ‘game changer’ in her life.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Mick lost his vision he retired from his career as a financial advisor at the same time as migrating to Australia. He made a bold decision on his next career move. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After losing her vision Norma moved from the city to the remote community of King Island and created a whole new life for herself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phillip has had an astounding career in mathematics and robotics and is fascinated with robotic vision systems. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vision Australia's Feelix Library is participating in the annual National Simultaneous Storytime , May 19, a colourful, vibrant and fun event which aims to promote the value of reading and literacy using an Australian children's book.   Feelix children's librarian Victoria Rogers has narrated this year's story, Give Me Some Space by Phillip Bunting, to air on Vision Australia Radio, complete with...

The Centre for Eye Research Australia invites people living with inherited retinal diseases and their parents/guardians to share their views and opinions about new potential gene therapy treatments.   We speak with principle investigator Associate Professor Heather Mack about the importance of the study and how the research will be used.    https://www.cera.org.au/ird-survey/   See omnystudio.com/...

Your Story Disability Legal Support is a national service specifically established to offer free legal advice to people wishing to make a submission Royal Commission into violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of People with Disability (Disability Royal Commission).   We chat with lawyer, Michelle Bowler and the specific ways the service can assist people.  See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight will this year be simulcast complete with audio description, on the Vision Australia Radio network from 7pm on Christmas Eve. Tune in for our ‘Countdown to Carols’ preview shows on Saturday 12 December at 7:30pm AEDT (9:00pm Adelaide) and the same times on Saturday 19 December and from 7pm Christmas Eve with a one hour pre-program featuring interviews, music...

Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight will this year be simulcast complete with audio description, on the Vision Australia Radio network from 7pm on Christmas Eve. Tune in for our ‘Countdown to Carols’ preview shows on Saturday 12 December at 7:30pm AEDT (9:00pm Adelaide) and the same times on Saturday 19 December and from 7pm Christmas Eve with a one hour pre-program featuring interviews, music...

Sam Colley chats with Claire Nolan about Vision Australia's youth leadership program  LEAP (Learn Engage, Act, Perform). The program seeks to enable young people (14 to 17 years of age) who are blind or have low vision to develop skills toward a vocational outcome. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are some subjects which are felt to be too awkward or embarrassing to ever get talked about in a straightforward and open way. Instead, we skirt around them because we think we should know all the facts. Or we suppose that someone else has covered the topic – and much better than we ever could. Subjects like sex, dating, personal care, style, safety, nutrition, periods, starting a family, ha...

Lawyer and disability activist Graeme Innes AO discusses the new monthly Aira Explorer calls.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.