New Horizons

This week, we hear from Blind Citizens Australia's Policy and Advocacy Team Leader, Jane Britt. Jane informs us of some work BCA is doing in regard to Covid RAT tests. As well, some updates about the Disability Royal Commission. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

We speak this week, with Adriana Malavisi, recently recruited Communications Coordinator. Adriana describes some of the communications strategies employed by Blind Citizens Australia, her background in communications and considerations to ensure people are as informed as possible.

In this week's episode, we continue our introductions to new BCA staff. Deb Deshayes joined the team at Blind Citizens Australia recently as General Manager - Projects and Engagement. Hear about Deb's background, her thoughts about her new role and about some of the projects on which she and her team are working. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast...

# This week, the first in a series on recent recruits to the staff team at Blind Citizens Australia. Madison Braim and Renee Solomon have joined the team recently, to work on the Eye to the Future project. Hear about them, employment of people who are blind or vision impaired and some specifics about the project.

This week we speak with the second of Blind Citizens Australia's newest board members, Francois Jacobs. Francois describes his background, his reasons for joining the board and what he brings to the organisation. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Following on from last week's episode, this week we bring you part two of our featured recording of the farewell held for outgoing CEO, Emma Bennison. This week, Emma's presentation given at the function held earier this month. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

This week, we bring you the first in a two part series, featuring presentations from the recently held farewell function for Emma Bennison, who resigned recently from her position of Chief Executive Officer of Blind Citizens Australia. Hear from BCA President, Fiona Woods, Policy and Advocacy Team Leader, Jane Britt and just some of the farewell comments contributed by BCA staff, members and partn...

In this week's programme, we speak with Julee-Anne Bell, who was elected to the board of Blind Citizens Australia recently. Julee-Anne describes her background, and outlines her interest in joining the board and what she hopes to achieve during her tenure. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

This week, we feature part ii of the Sally Aurisch story. Hear about Sally's work with BCA, and her hopes for her new role, as CEO. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

# This week, we feature the first in a two-part interview with incoming CEO of Blind Citizens Australia, Sally Aurisch. Hear about her background and early career. Also, an important message from John Simpson, BCA board member and former president.

# In this second part, Errol goes into further detail about his work as an independent Orientation and Mobility instructor.

# Errol Ingram is an independent Orientation and Mobility Instructor. In this first of a two-part series, He describes his background and some of the benefits to being an independent provider under the NDIS and My Aged Care.

Dale Simpson received an award recently from the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia, for his work as a Broadcast Technician with Vision Australia Radio. Dale has worked tirelessly on behalf of Blind Citizens Australia particularly during conventions and other forums, making sure everything can be heard both in the room, and across the country via radio and the internet. Hear from Dale...

Graeme Innes speaks with the coordinator and assistant coordinator of Blind Citizens Australia's newest branch. Find out about the branch, its personnel and its aims. Also, some notes about upcoming programme ideas. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

# Fiona Woods, incoming president of Blind Citizens Australia, joins us to outline her background and her hopes for her time as president. As well, find out which board members will be undertaking which roles within the organisation, and the BCA office closure.

# This week we speak with outgoing BCA President, John Simpson. John details his five years as president and his plans for the future. Also, a brief conversation with newly announced Chief Executive Officer, Sally Aurisch.

We speak this week, with Jane Britt, policy and advocacy team leader with Blind Citizens Australia, and board member, Prue Watt. Both have recently participated in the Executive Leadership Programme, which was recently concluded. We hear about the programme and how it benefits participants in their leadership journey.

# This week we feature the Jeffrey Blyth Foundation, an organisation which contributes significantly to the funding of Blind Citizens Australia. We speak with Bill Jolley, Chair of the foundation, and Graeme Innes who sits on the board. We hear about the rationale for the foundation, how it works and how you may donate, to support the work of BCA. Also, a reminder about the upcoming Annual General...

We go back to the NSW/ACT State Convention, held in October 2018 for this episode. Susan Thompson and Emma Bennison presented a session containing tips and tricks for daily living, with blindness. This is a repeat of episode 590. Also, some useful information for New South Wales residents.

In this episode, we speak with Nicole Willing, project manager for Blind Citizens Australia's Eye To The Future project, and Cheryl Gration, the project's administration assistant. They update us on developments with the projects and we also hear about them and their backgrounds. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

This week, ahead of some important Blind Citizens Australia updates, we speak with Conor Smith. Conor updates us on the Skills Exchange programme, and the recently commenced Peer Connect programme. Find out how you can connect with others with similar interests, learn some new skills and more.

This week, we feature the first in a series of interviews with recent recruits to the BCA team. We speak with Danielle Verhoeven about her interesting background and her new role with BCA. As well, some news about the National Women's Branch and more. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

We feature the BCA Awards Ceremony, held online on International White Cane Day, the 15th of October. Specifically, we feature the presentations of the David Blyth award, the Dianna Braun Aspirations award, and one of the certificates of appreciation.

We speak with Emma Bennison, whose resignation as CEO of Blind Citizens Australia was announced last week. Emma discusses her time with BCA and what this means for the future of the organisation.

In this week's programme, we are joined by returning guest, Ken Brandt. Ken is the author of "Positive Vision - Enjoying the Adventures and Advantages of poor eyesight", which is now available in audio and ebook forms. Hear about Ken's background and his writing process. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .