New Horizons

In this programme, we hear all about the Blind Citizens Australia elections. The focus is on voting, and we have a demonstration of the new voting process. Thanks to the returning officer for her assistance with this.

In this week's edition of New Horizons, we speak with three of the four candidates for the two available positions on this year's BCA board. Steve Richardson, Lauren Henley and Doug McGinn explain their backgrounds, and their hopes for their election to the board. Despite several attempts we were unable to speak with Suzanne Hudson, the fourth nominee.

In this programme, we speak with Professor Ron McCallum AO, who recently wrote and published his autobiography. Here from Ron about his impetus for writing the bookhis views on technology and more.

The focus this week is on public transport. Graeme Innes speaks with Sally Aurisch, BCA's NSW/ACT Coordinator, and BCA member, and New Horizons regular, Susan Thompson about new developments in transport in NSW and the ACT. The Sydney branch of BCA recently held a transport forum where members heard from Sally and Susan, as well as Sophie Hogan, from Guide Dogs NSW/ACT. Unfortunately we can't brin...

In this week's programme, we speak with Naomi Barber, who is in charge of a new project to evaluate and improve Economic Parcipitation of Blind and Vision Impaired people in Australia. This is a project funded by the National Disability Insurance Agency. As well, some news for NSW and ACT residents on events happening this coming weekend.

In this week's episode, we speak with Griffith D'Sousa, who attended the Enchanted Hills Camp, for people who are blind or vision impaired, in the USA. As well, some news from BCA's National Womens Branch.

This is our celebration of International Podcast Day. Hear from fellow BCA members about their favourite podcasts, and what podcasts mean to them.

In this episode, we have an update on happenings with Blind Citizens Australia. John Simpson, president, updates us on the upcoming Annual General Meeting, and CEO Emma Bennison updates us on some interesting projects BCA is undertaking this year.

In this week's programme, we speak with BCA staff-member, Jane Britt. Here about Jane's work and her background. Also a reminder about International Podcast day, on the 30th of September

In this week's programme, we speak with Matthew Wright, manager of the National Engagement branch of the National Disability Insurance Agency. Matthew talks about alternate communication options for NDIS participants. As well, a call-out for submissions for New Horizons.

In this week's episode, we speak with Rikki Chaplin about an interesting conference he attended, and a difficult health experience he recently encountered. Few of us consider the implications of being blind or vision impaired and having a significant hearing impairment. What if the hearing you had went altogether?--and without warning?

This is the extended interview with Duncan Meerding, who, since developing his vision impairment at 18 years old, has forged a strong and fascinating career in designing and making furniture and other items. Duncan was recently invited to teach blind and vision impaired people overseas. Hear about Duncan's career and his passion for design and thinking outside the box.

In this episode of New Horizons, we speak with Duncan Meerding, who, since developing his vision impairment at 18 years old, has forged a strong and fascinating career in designing and making furniture and other items. Duncan was recently invited to teach blind and vision impaired people overseas. Hear about Duncan's career and his passion for design and thinking outside the box. This is the radio...

In this week's edition of New Horizons, we speak with Stephen Belbin, a member of the NSW/ACT State Division committee, with Blind Citizens Australia. Hear about upcoming events and matters of interest within NSW and the ACT, particularly the upcoming Spring into Action programme, to be held in October.

In this week's programme, we hear from the session at this year's Blind Citizens Australia National Convention, on people with multiple disabilities. Steve Richardson discusses his motivation for chairing this session, and other members of the panel describe issues which affect them, and why people who do not have multiple disabilities should be concerned.

In this week's programme, we hear from returning guest, Lauren Henley. Hear about Lauren's work since leaving the staff of BCA, and her upcoming trip to the United Nations, to speak to the shadow report on Australia's progress against the convention on the rights of people with a disability.

In this episode of the Life Ready Podcast series, we hear from Liz Wheeler. Hear about Liz's life and issues which affect her as a blind person.

In this, the second in the Life Ready series, Steve Richardson speaks with Rocco Cutri. Rocco acquired his blindness suddenly, in his thirties. Hear about his life and desire to make a difference in his community.

Our focus is on Audio Description again this week. We hear a short segment from the most recent Blind Citizens Australia national convention, and this is followed by a "call to arms" from acting CEO, Rikki Chaplin. Finally, some welcome news for people interested in the Disability Royal COmmission.

In this week's programme, some updates from Blind Citizens Australia. Sally Aurisch, NSW/ACT State Coordinator with BCA gives us some important information regarding research BCA is undertaking.

In this week's programme, we again discuss mentoring, but of a different kind. Kim Ryan is the head of Guide Dog Services for Visability in Tasmania. She joins us to discuss an interesting project and a recent overseas trip.

In this episode we discuss the recently announced review into Vision Australia's radio service. Conrad Browne, manager of the VA Radio services outlines the purpose of the review and how it might inform Vision Australia Radio's future directions.

In this programme, we revisit the issue of aged care, supports and services. Blind Citizens Australia is calling for your stories about aged care, we speak with Lynne Davis, and Angela Jaeschke to find out why.

In this, the first episode in the Life Ready podcast series, Steve Richardson speaks with Ria Andriani. Ria tells us how she came to Australia speaking little to no English, how she coped with living in a different culture, and how she deals with life as a totally blind person.

In this week's episode we speak with Ramona Mandy, who is currently working on a project to evaluate tactile graphics, and where 3d printing might fit into tactile modeling and wayfinding for blind and vision impaired people.