Talking Vision Episode 547

Talking Vision Edition 547

We continue the celebration of Telelink’s 40^th anniversary and hear from Program Supervisor Nemoy Malcom about the way the program can connect people from all around Australia.

Also on the program, we catch up with a well-known voice on Vision Australia Radio, Peter Greco – host of Focal Point and Leisure Link – who’s recently been nominated for a Community Broadcasting Association Award.

And Julie from the shop is on the program to chat about the Vision Australia Calendars for 2021.

Talking Vision Episode 546

Vision Australia’s Graduate Career is a 12-month paid placement for people who are blind or have low vision.

We hear from three this year’s graduates who share their experiences of the past 7 months and the gains they’ve received.

Program Coordinator, Melissa, is also on the program to give us all the information on applying and why people should apply.  

Talking Vision Episode 545

Vision Australia’s Graduate Career is a 12-month paid placement for people who are blind or have low vision.

We hear from three this year’s graduates who share their experiences of the past 7 months and the gains they’ve received.

Program Coordinator, Melissa, is also on the program to give us all the information on applying and why people should apply.  

Talking Vision special complete audio of 2020 Vision Australia AGM

This is the complete audio of the 2020 Vision Australia AGM held on the October 29 over various locations. 

Talking Vision special Vision Australia AGM Highlights

Talking Vision 2020 Vision Australia AGM Special

Vision Australia held its Annual General Meeting on Thursday October 29. In this special Talking Vision you hear can highlights from the AGM and other proceedings:

Chair Andrew Moffat

CEO Ron Hooton

Guest Speaker and Client Reference Group Member Nadia Mattiazzo

Talking Vision Episode 544

Happy anniversary to Vision Australia’s Telelink program, which for 40 years has been connecting like-minded people in a variety of interests for group chats through phone and video conferencing.

We chat with the founder of this program Jennifer Gibbons about what it took to get the program up and running and the impact it has had on both the organisation and wider community.

Also on the program, Ana Dal loves online shopping and she takes us through the good, the bad and the wonderful of shopping with your fingertips when you are blind.

Talking Vision Episode 543

Talking Vision Episode 542

We celebrate White Cane Day and chat with a young white cane user Sam, his father Jim and orientation and mobility specialist Darren.

Also on the program, Donna Dyson has chosen White Cane Day to release her latest single I Close My Eyes to See. We talk with Donna about her motivation to write the song and what White Cane Day means to her.

Talking Vision 30th September 2020

Tess Herbert joins us to chat about some of the challenges of moving house when you not only have low vision but during a pandemic. She also speaks with Sally Aurisch from Blind Citizens Australia’s involvement in a film festival focussing on disability.

And we hear from Greg Kennedy from the Australian Blind Bowls Association who is encouraging everyone to get outside, get involved and get bowling.