Talking Vision Now Episode 6

Talking Vision Now is a best of episode of Talking Vision that you can listen to now.

This week, the Holman Prize is a major award from the Lighthouse Foundation worth $25,000, awarded for a project that encompasses a spirit of adventure for those who are blind or have low vision.

Singer, musician and Vision Australia braille music transcriber Jordie Howell is entering the Holman Prize with the aim of recording an album, in collaboration with Australian composers and composers who are blind or have low vision.

She's in conversation with Tess Herbert and talks about the inspiration and her dream of making the album. 

You can help Jordie fulfill a lifelong dream of sharing her voice with the world by going to the link and liking her video on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3bkXe1d

Talking Vision Episode 515 16th March 2020

We chat with Vision Australia CEO Ron Hooton about the organisation’s response to COVID-19.

Ron said while these were challenging times for all Australians, Vision Australia is committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff, volunteers and clients and is committed to doing its bit to slow the spread of the virus.

Also on the program, if you’re feeling isolated, Telelink program coordinator Maria Marku might have the program for you.

Plus news and information and an uplifting article on the legacy of Paralympic cyclist Kieren Modra. 

Talking Vision Episode 514 11th March 2020

March 8-14 is World Glaucoma Week. Over 300,000 Australians live with glaucoma making it one of the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. But that might be about to change.

We speak with the Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) Managing Director, Professor Keith Martin who is leading the team into research into gene therapy and glaucoma with the aim of restoring lost vision.

We speaks with Alastair mall who was diagnosed with glaucoma four years ago about some of the challenges of living everyday with the condition and some of the supports he’s found useful

And France Keyland presents a Reader Recommended.

Talking Vision Special ‘Episode 2 of Studio 1′ 12th February 2020

Studio 1 on Vision Australia Radio – “How much can YOU see?”

Matthew Layton presents Studio 1 – Vision Australia Radio’s new-ish weekly show on life in Australia from a low vision and blind point of view.

This week’s show revolves around a question that visually impaired people get asked all the time.

“How much can you see?”

It’s a difficult question to answer and can make the person being asked feel uncomfortable or come across as defensive.

In this week’s show we try to find the positive in a negative. Can we visually impaired people get better at communicating with each other and with sighted people – and maybe even feel a little more confident in our answers?

With this aim in mind, Matthew enlists the help of the show’s resident emotional guru, Tammy Candeloro, Australian Counselling Association registered counsellor and proprietor of Counselling 4 You.

We also ask the question of some real-life VIPs: Kaya Sellek, Tina Kresojevic, Vicky Couzens and Sam Picard.

Please get involved in the conversation:

Call or text us 04 500 78834 – that’s 04 500 Studio

Email: studio1@visionaustralia.org

Twitter: http://twitter.com/varadionetwork

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Guests and Resources:

Tammey Candeloro, Australian Counselling Association Registered Counsellor and Proprietor, Counselling 4 You WA, https://www.counselling4youwa.com.au/

If you were affected by any of the issues in the show and like Tammey’s empathetic yet no-nonsense approach, you can call her on 0423 93 15 74

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Vision Australia Radio gratefully acknowledges the Community Broadcast Fund’s support for Studio 1.

Talking Vision Special ‘Episode 1 of Studio 1′ 12th February 2020

This week Talking Vision we present a special edition featuring the first episode of the new Vision Australia Radio program Studio 1!

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The first episode Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s brand new show that takes a look at life in Australia from a low vision and blind point of view.

This week presenter Matthew Layton takes a look at the bushfire crisis from a low-vision perspective by travelling to Orbost in rural Victoria to talk to Tina Kresojevic, who tells us what it’s like to face a sixty foot wall of flame when you can’t see it coming.

The show also features a panel discussion that talks about preparing for and recovering from a bushfire from both a practical and an emotional perspective.

Next week’s show seeks to answer the question that most people living with low vision and blindness fin it so hard to answer…

“How much can you see?”

If you have a good way of answering that question, please let us know:

Text or call: 04 500 78834 – or 04 500 STUDIO

Email: studio1@visionausralia.org

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/varadionetwork and https://www.twitter.com/whingeingpom

Please also get in touch if you have a topic you’d like us to cover in future shows

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Panel guests and resources:

Tammey Candeloro, Australian Counselling Association Registered Counsellor and Proprietor, Counselling 4 You WA, https://www.counselling4youwa.com.au/

If you were affected by any of the issues in the show and like Tammey’s empathetic yet no-nonsenses you can call her on 0423 93 15 74

Diana Palmer, Executive Officer IDEAS.

For access to the incredible array of resources and information available through IDEAS, call their helpline for free on 1800 029 904 or visit https://www.ideas.org.au

Troy Pearl, National Wellbeing Health and Safety Manager, Vision Australia

Talking Vision Episode 513 5th January 2020

Vision Australia Radio’s new program, Studio 1, takes a look at a topic of the week from a blindness and low vision perspective. We chat with host, Matthew Layton on how people can get involved.

Stephen Jolley has extended and lively conversation with Jan Miller OAM who was recently acknowledged with an Australia Day Honour for her considerable work in radio.

The current bushfire situation across the country is impacting a number of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants, their families, carers and providers. We chat with General Manager, Chris Faulkner from the National Disability Insurance Agency. 

Talking Vision Ep 512

Who doesn’t love a holiday? However, for many people who a blind or have low vision, navigating your way around an international airport terminal can feel like anything but a holiday. We chat with Nicole Ryan and Virgina Smedley from Melbourne Airport about their Hidden Disability Lanyard Program which aims to reduce the stress and confusion that can often accompany a visit through the airport.

Also on the show, we speak with educators Melissa Fanshaw and Dr Melissa Cain who answer the question: How can teachers best support students who can’t access the curriculum and content through their vision?

Talking Vision Episode 512 29th January 2020

Talking Vision Episode 511 22nd January 2020

Can going blind ever be funny? We chat with blind comedian Tom Skelton about his upcoming show 2020 Visions: What if I hadn’t of gone blind? Tom believes that laughing about blindness can reduce stigma and make it seem less of a frightening ordeal.

Also on the program, university which can be doubly daunting if you’re blind or have low vision. Vision Australia is hosting a stand-up for your rights webinar and we chat with former university student and webinar panelist, Jane about the event and how to advocate for your rights as a student. 

Talking Vision Episode 510 15th January 2019

In a first, the Melbourne Fashion Festival is providing audio description in its 2020 event.

We chat with Melbourne Fashion Festival General Manager Yolanda Finch and Vildana from Vision Australia’s Service Design team about this exciting initiative and the role fashion plays for all people with a disability.

Also on the program, we chat with Project Manager Adelina Holloway about  Vision Australia’s new program for seniors who blind or have low vision. ‘Be Connected’ is aimed at increasing the confidence, skills and online safety of older Australians to use the internet and everyday technology to thrive in our digital world.