New Horizons

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 .

Episode Notes This is part one of our two week special on the Round Table on Information Access Notes go here Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

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 .

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.

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 we repeat episode 869 - concluding our two-part discussion of accessible workplaces. This program features Rebecca Clark and Damo McMorrow and comes from the Round Table on Information Access for people with print disabilities.

This week's episode is a repeat of episode 868, focusing on accessible workplaces. This comes from the Round Table on Information Access for people with print disabilities.

In this episode, we hear the second part of the extended conversation with Ben Clare. Ben continues his review of the recently held SPEVI conference.

This week John speaks with Ben Clare. In this first in a two program series, Ben discusses happenings at the conference of South Pacific Educators in Vision Impairment, held in Brisbane in January.

This week we revisit the topic of Dog Guide refusals in Uber and other rideshare platforms. Paula Hobly recently announced that she had lodged a complaint against Uber with the Federal Court. Paula discusses the problem and what she's done to try to remedy it. We're also joined by Lee Kumutat, National Manager for policy and advocacy with Guide Dogs Australia. How significant is this problem and a...

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.

Professor Lauren Ayton was recently awarded an AM in the 2025 Australia Day Honours list. Lauren has a proud history in eye research, and joins John to discuss her history and on what she is currently working.

Emma Bennison speaks with Graeme Innes this week on New Horizons. Emma has recently settled a complaint at the Australian Human Rights Commission with Jetstar. Emma was left waiting for an hour and a half at Melbourne Airport, after pre-organising Meet and Assist with the airline. Hear about the complaint, and how the resolution of this complaint will hopefully mean no one else has to go through t...

This week, in our first episode for 2025, we speak with Madeleine Popper. Madeleine started an art group for Blind and Vision Impaired people in Melbourne. Hear about the group, why she started it and what it's all about. Also, hear Madeleine's perspective on how vision loss changed her experience of art. The host this week, is Noora Remy.

This week, we conclude our six part summer series on audio description, speaking with Professor Katie Ellis. Katie describes her work and further outlines the recently held symposium on Audio Description.

In episode 5 of our summer series, Graeme speaks with Christine Malec, a Canadian podcast producer. Christine's podcast is called "Talk Description To Me" and focuses on audio describing frequently everyday items, happenings or concepts which most people take for granted but are often poorly understood by Blind and Vision Impaired people.

This week, for the fourth episode of our summer series on Audio Description, we are joined by Tasmanian film-maker and producer, Ros Walker. Ros was heavily involved with the Grit Film Festival, and joins us to discuss her experience as a sighted person working with a blind person to curate and produce audio description scripts for all of the films in the festival.