Interview Highlights from Vision Australia Radio

Peter Greco chats with Kelly Schulz, Chief Curiosity Officer from Knowable Me, about their latest report into recruitment, in particular some of the challenges just applying for a job. This report examines how Australia’s largest listed companies are currently approaching disability inclusion through what is visible, embedded and sustained.  More info: Australia's productivity problem S...

Anushka Singh, Coordinator/VA Radio Speak My Language Project, joins Peter Greco to discuss an upcoming podcast series “See Me Hear Me”, celebrating the lived experiences of culturally and linguistically diverse community members. Anushka is looking for participants who may be interested to share their stories. More details call: 1300 847 466  or email: anushka.singh9@visionaustra...

Peter Greco chats with Stacie Ashlet, aka Hyper the Clown about Club Krock and other events coming up as part of the Darwin Fringe Festival 23 July. Club Krock is an inclusive, all-abilities social event, building meaningful relationships and enhancing the well-being of all participants. Club Krock Darwin Fringe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam speaks to Anushka Singh, coordinator of the Hear and See Me Program, a collaborative project between Vision Australia Radio and Ehnic Cultural Communities of NSW, a series of podcasts featuring stories from members of the blind and low vision community from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam speaks to Anushka Singh, coordinator of the Hear and See Me Program, a collaborative project between Vision Australia Radio and Ehnic Cultural Communities of NSW, a series of podcasts featuring stories from members of the blind and low vision community from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.  To find out more details about the project, email Anushka. Singh9@visionaustralia...

For over 35 years, listeners to Vision Australia Radio in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth have been tuning in on the AM band. The ways radio and other audio are delivered have now evolved to a better sounding and more flexible range of digital options. With the closing of the AM services, Vision Australia Radio has produced the ‘AM Bye-bye’ program and podcast to help everyone find out m...

Sam speaks with Anum Ejaz, postgraduate student at Curtin University in Perth, about her research project Visual Social Media: Digital Disability Inclusion for Australians with Vision Impairment and Blindness. Anum is looking for a few participants to take part in her research, exploring how people who are blind or have low vision experience social media. If you would like to take part and get in...

Sam also caught up with singer and Adelaide Disability and Workability Expo ambassador Rachel Leahcar, to have a chat about the upcoming expo at the Adelaide Showgrounds on 26 and 27 June. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam speaks with Sandra George, member of the national committee for Albinism Fellowship of Australia. Sandra speaks about International Albinism Awareness Day on June 13, the facts and statistics about albinism in Australia, and why raising awareness around albinism is so important for people living with albinism and their families and friends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, host Matt Power speaks with Vivian Bell, a Low Vision Consultant from Quantum, about the MirrorPad Pro, a device designed to make everyday reading and digital access easier for people who are blind or have low vision. Vivian shares how the MirrorPad Pro can help with common tasks like reading mail, labels and recipes, as well as getting out and about, from checking menus to viewin...

Coming up on 26-27 June at the Wayville Showgrounds Adelaide, is the WorkAbility Expo. Rachael Leahcar, Advocate and singer/song-writer talks with Peter Greco about the event. Suitable for those seeking greater independence, exploring NDIS options, or connecting with local providers. Access is free. More info:  Adelaide WorkAbility Expo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Edwards, Chief Mission Officer at Vision Australia, discusses with Peter Greco why the AM signal for radio stations in Adelaide, Melbourne, and Perth are shutting down from 1st July. You can access the station via a digital radio, online or through the Community Radio app. More info: VAR Digital Broadcast Transition See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melanie Kieley, CEO from MSWA gets Peter Greco up to speed with what is happening at Multiple Sclerosis Western Autsralia. Topics include World MS Day events in Western Australia, South Australia, the Northern Territory, and how updated services in SA and NT are progressing. More info: MSWA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blind Sports ambassador Annette Leishmann shares how Empower Golf is making the game accessible to people of all abilities. The organisation supports people with physical and mental disabilities, veterans, and anyone seeking a more inclusive pathway into golf. Empower Golf runs free come and try clinics across Australia, along with private coaching led by specially trained PGA professionals. Ongoi...

As part of Rising, coming up from 27 May - 6 June at Footscray Community Arts, The Supposed To Be, is a play written by Chenturan Aran. Chenturan talks with Peter Greco about this work and his background. The play is a tale of generational ghosts, migrant compromises, and the dangerous chase to become who we think we are supposed to be.  More info: The Supposed To Be See omnystudio.com/listen...

Hayley Percy, Senior Curator of Music for Rising Melbourne, chats with Peter Greco about what the festival entails. Running from 27 May - 8 June, Hayley describes a number of inclusive, accessible shows and activations, including some free events that are available. More info: Rising Melbourne 2026 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Greco chats with Rachel from Marketing at Beyond Blindness, and shares news on available member benefits. These include volunteer celebrations, a visit to a miniature horse therapy farm at Lenswood and more. Beyond Blindness provides high standard welfare, support and advocacy services to people who are blind or vision impaired. More info: Beyond Blindness See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Rising Melbourne runs from 27 May - 8 June and Hayley Percy, Senior Curator of Music for the festival is enthused and passionate about the 2026 line up. Haley fills in Peter Greco with all the details. More info: Rising Melbourne 2026 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this podcast highlight, Simon Hemming of Money Sense Lending joins Vision Australia Radio presenter Peter Greco to share practical mortgage information with our listeners. This is intended to be the first of many regular conversations on Peter’s program. The information provided is general in nature and does not take into account individual circumstances. Vision Australia Radio encourages...

Ben Haack, a Special Olympics athlete, chats with Peter Greco about his new book, Reason For Hope . Ben shares his story of overcoming bullying, finding sport, recreation and a supportive community on the Gold Coast. More info: Reason For Hope See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Greco speaks with Aasha Rose PHD, about an upcoming Roundtable, focusing on Access for People with Print Disabilities from 23 to 26 May 2026. Aasha will be one of the featured speakers, her topic is Braille: More than just literacy, it's dignity, identity and freedom. More info: Roundtable Conference See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This multi-sensory exhibition, presented by ACMI and RISING, takes us deep into the spine-tingling symbiosis between music, art, film and culture. Triple R presenter, Yasmine Sharaf, fills in Peter Greco with all the details. ACMI, 22 May - 31 August. More info: The Vinyl Factory: Reverb See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.