Vision Extra by Vision Australia Radio

On VISION EXTRA: Steffan Nero starred in Australia's seven to Nil Series Win in blind cricket against New Zealand, including bringing in a World Record haul 309 runs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On VISION EXTRA: Sena Gocuk, PHD candidate from the Centre for Eye Research Australia, is doing research related to X-linked IRDs, (inherited Retinal Diseases) and is looking for more people to take part. You can contact Sena via email: sena.gocuk@unimelb.edu.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Peter is talking to Meredith Prain, Project Manager Deafblind Information Australia, who is inviting all to register to attend this year's 11th deafblind conference in Fremantle, Western Australia. Also hubs in Melbourne and New Castle, or attend virtually. To learn more go to : https://event.icebergevents.com.au/db-2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Peter is talking to Stephen Jolley OAM, who has paid tribute to the Late Neville Kerr who gave over 25 years of service to starting, building and conducting programs on 3 RPH - now Vision Australia Radio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Peter is talking to Erica Burleigh, Vision Impaired Para-Triathlete, who has just been selected for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Peter is talking to Dr Theresa Ruig, Director for Volunteer Partnerships; people and culture at Vision Australia recognising volunteers in this national volunteer Week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Peter is talking to Dee Hopkins, CEO for the Macular Diseases Foundation, with the good news about both major political parties rejecting the recommendations by MBS Taskforce for Ophthalmology to cut the Medicare rebate for sight-saving intravitreal injections. Find out more here: www.mdfoundation.com.au or call 1800 111 709 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Peter is talking to Tony Weldon OAM, Chair of Courage to Care, with programs for people of all ages spreading a more accepting, inclusive and kind attitude to all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On VISION EXTRA: Dr Jeffrey Usher, Jazz Tutor at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University has written music for the Queensland Eye Institute's Last Seen Project, which will be played by the Qld Orchestra. You can check out some of Jeff's work here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYUA73qsmYg&list=OLAK5uy_lMkwMHPT8t8IzSplLxVorumNyRIAvwZu8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kis3gJ0Qx_Q&...

This week Peter is talking to Nihal Iscel, just inducted into the Western Australia's Women's Hall of Fame for her work with women who have migrated to Australia, refugees and women with disabilities See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Peter is talking to Phia Damsma, from Sonokids. Sonokids have just launched an Educational App to Learn Sonification. This app is the latest in Sonokids' award-winning 'Ballyland?' suite of educational software and game apps supporting the development of technology skills by students who are blind or vision impaired, available on IOS and Android. You can learn more here:  https...

This week Peter's guest is Sam Taylor, Blindness Products Specialist from Pacific Vision, talks about the just released Braille Sense 6 Mini. You can contact Sam 0420 355 996 or sam@pacificvision.com.au . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Peter's guest is Nathan Luke, winner of the Geoffrey-Blythe Scholarship from Blind Citizens Australia, who is now studying medicine at Flinders University, as well as competing in athletics and cricket. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Peter is talking to Ronald Heisser, who is looking to get feedback about experiences reading braille and using refreshable braille displays.  Ronald is at Cornell University in Ithaca NY, doing a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. You can contact Ronald at rh578@cornell.edu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Peter is talking to Dr Luis Alarcon-Martinez, Head Investigator at the Centre of Eye Research Australia.  Luis's research focuses on how vascular dysfunction may contribute to neurodegenerative disorders and vision loss See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Peter is talking to Martin Tran, from Pilltalk, a system which uses a QR code of your pharmacy script, and have accessible information about your medication and condition. Learn more via the following link: https://www. PillTalk.co   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Peter's guest is Noam Hadas, Founder and head of Research and Development at Ophthalmic Sciences, is working on a device which will enable a person to test their own glaucoma reading.  Find out more here: https ://op-sci.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Peter is taling to Josie Brandt. Josie volunteers for Vision Australia with a book club and walking group. She shared some amazing time with a Client who is almost one hundred and one years old. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Peter's guest is Associate Professor Rick Liu from the Centre of Eye Research Australia is a Principal Investigator and the Head of Genetic Engineering Research. His research aims to develop more effective and less invasive treatments for eye disease.   More information available here: https://www.cera.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Peter is talking to teacher and OAM recipient Tricia D'Apice See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Peter's guest is Blind Australian of the Year Paul Harpur See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Peter is talking to Musician Peter Rechter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Week Peter is talking to incoming BCA CEO Sally Aurisch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Peter is talking to Graeme McCoubrie about Carols by Candlelight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.