fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87 7592db01-8567-49f7-9b51-b46c004dfa97 39fcf608-a55c-4d50-86e8-b46c004dfece en-US Tertiary Talks by Vision Australia Radio http://www.varadio.org/ Starting tertiary study can feel exciting but can also feel quite overwhelming. Tertiary Talks is a six-part podcast series designed to support students preparing for university or TAFE by sharing practical advice, lived experience, and real-world strategies to help make the transition smoother. 

Valuable links: 

Vision Australia: Vision Australia | Vision Australia. Blindness and low vision services

Blind Citizens Australia: Blind Citizens Australia

Stand Up For Your Rights: Stand up for your rights | Vision Australia. Blindness and low vision services

Pupil Project (featuring Benj): The Pupil Project | Vision Australia. Blindness and low vision services

RMIT: RMIT University: A world leader in technology, design & enterprise

Vision Australia Further Education Bursary: Further Education Bursary | Vision Australia. Blindness and low vision services

This series is co produced by Belinda Wilson, Liz Dalakouras and Jason Gipps. The series is presented by Belinda Wilson, with side comments from Jason Gipps. Audio production coordintaed by Jason Gipps. We thank all participants for their stories and support for the project, and also to our funder.

 

]]> episodic Starting tertiary study can feel exciting but can also feel quite overwhelming. Tertiary Talks is a six-part podcast series designed to support students preparing for university or TAFE by sharing practical advice, lived experience, and real-world strategies to help make the transition smoother.  Valuable links:  Vision Australia: Vision Australia | Vision Australia. Blindness and low vision services Blind Citizens Australia: Blind Citizens Australia Stand Up For Your Rights: Stand up for your rights | Vision Australia. Blindness and low vision services Pupil Project (featuring Benj): The Pupil Project | Vision Australia. Blindness and low vision services RMIT: RMIT University: A world leader in technology, design & enterprise Vision Australia Further Education Bursary: Further Education Bursary | Vision Australia. Blindness and low vision services This series is co produced by Belinda Wilson, Liz Dalakouras and Jason Gipps. The series is presented by Belinda Wilson, with side comments from Jason Gipps. Audio production coordintaed by Jason Gipps. We thank all participants for their stories and support for the project, and also to our funder.   Belinda Wilson belinda.wilson@visionaustralia.org Vision Australia Radio no https://www.omnycontent.com/d/programs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/7592db01-8567-49f7-9b51-b46c004dfa97/image.jpg?t=1781671455&size=Large Tertiary Talks by Vision Australia Radio http://www.varadio.org/ Episode 6: Benj Talks Episode 6: Benj Talks Hear real advice from students who’ve recently completed uni or TAFE. They share practical insights on study strategies, using supports, problem-solving, and choosing pathways. 

Special guest speaker: Benj Gulliford, Uni student and celebrity 

Support the show: https://donate.visionaustralia.org/radio?src=radio&type=0&_gl=1*153iro2*_gcl_au*MTY4NjMwMDY1MC4xNzI2NDUwMTgw*_ga*NzA4NTc0NjUzLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga_2F789CY3J1*MTczMTU1Njg0MS4yMTMuMS4xNzMxNTU3MTI0LjYwLjAuMA..

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> Hear real advice from students who’ve recently completed uni or TAFE. They share practical insights on study strategies, using supports, problem-solving, and choosing pathways. 

Special guest speaker: Benj Gulliford, Uni student and celebrity 

Support the show: https://donate.visionaustralia.org/radio?src=radio&type=0&_gl=1*153iro2*_gcl_au*MTY4NjMwMDY1MC4xNzI2NDUwMTgw*_ga*NzA4NTc0NjUzLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga_2F789CY3J1*MTczMTU1Njg0MS4yMTMuMS4xNzMxNTU3MTI0LjYwLjAuMA..

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full Vision Australia Radio 87906894-1ae7-4ff8-af2e-b47a000bf0a8 87906894-1ae7-4ff8-af2e-b47a000bf0a8 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:01:10 +0000 967 https://omny.fm/shows/terttalks/episode-6-benj-talks Episode 5: Preparation Talks Episode 5: Preparation Talks Get ready for the shift into more independent study and living. This episode covers time management, organisation, and everyday skills like cooking, budgeting, and social connection. 

Special guest speaker: Vision Australia’s counselling legend, Rebecca Kent 

Support the show: https://donate.visionaustralia.org/radio?src=radio&type=0&_gl=1*153iro2*_gcl_au*MTY4NjMwMDY1MC4xNzI2NDUwMTgw*_ga*NzA4NTc0NjUzLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga_2F789CY3J1*MTczMTU1Njg0MS4yMTMuMS4xNzMxNTU3MTI0LjYwLjAuMA..

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> Get ready for the shift into more independent study and living. This episode covers time management, organisation, and everyday skills like cooking, budgeting, and social connection. 

Special guest speaker: Vision Australia’s counselling legend, Rebecca Kent 

Support the show: https://donate.visionaustralia.org/radio?src=radio&type=0&_gl=1*153iro2*_gcl_au*MTY4NjMwMDY1MC4xNzI2NDUwMTgw*_ga*NzA4NTc0NjUzLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga_2F789CY3J1*MTczMTU1Njg0MS4yMTMuMS4xNzMxNTU3MTI0LjYwLjAuMA..

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full Vision Australia Radio 737a8582-6fd7-4c98-a1c6-b47a000bc3d6 737a8582-6fd7-4c98-a1c6-b47a000bc3d6 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:59:03 +0000 888 https://omny.fm/shows/terttalks/episode-5-preparation-talks Episode 4: Self-advocacy Talks Episode 4: Self-advocacy Talks Build confidence in speaking up for your needs in a tertiary setting. This episode looks at common challenges and shares strategies for effective self-advocacy and accessing support. 

Special guest speaker: Dr. Melissa Fanshawe, Associate University professor and Vision Australia royalty. 

Support the show: https://donate.visionaustralia.org/radio?src=radio&type=0&_gl=1*153iro2*_gcl_au*MTY4NjMwMDY1MC4xNzI2NDUwMTgw*_ga*NzA4NTc0NjUzLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga_2F789CY3J1*MTczMTU1Njg0MS4yMTMuMS4xNzMxNTU3MTI0LjYwLjAuMA..

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> Build confidence in speaking up for your needs in a tertiary setting. This episode looks at common challenges and shares strategies for effective self-advocacy and accessing support. 

Special guest speaker: Dr. Melissa Fanshawe, Associate University professor and Vision Australia royalty. 

Support the show: https://donate.visionaustralia.org/radio?src=radio&type=0&_gl=1*153iro2*_gcl_au*MTY4NjMwMDY1MC4xNzI2NDUwMTgw*_ga*NzA4NTc0NjUzLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga_2F789CY3J1*MTczMTU1Njg0MS4yMTMuMS4xNzMxNTU3MTI0LjYwLjAuMA..

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full Vision Australia Radio 1c4dd968-0c0a-47c9-886a-b46c004f1245 1c4dd968-0c0a-47c9-886a-b46c004f1245 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:55:34 +0000 826 https://omny.fm/shows/terttalks/episode-4-self-advocacy-talks Episode 3: Travel Talks Episode 3: Travel Talks Learn how to get to, from, and around campus with confidence. This episode covers transport options, key campus locations, useful apps, and tips for managing travel and time. 

Special guest speaker:  Daniel Ong, Vision Australia’s Orientation and Mobility Guru 

Support the show: https://donate.visionaustralia.org/radio?src=radio&type=0&_gl=1*153iro2*_gcl_au*MTY4NjMwMDY1MC4xNzI2NDUwMTgw*_ga*NzA4NTc0NjUzLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga_2F789CY3J1*MTczMTU1Njg0MS4yMTMuMS4xNzMxNTU3MTI0LjYwLjAuMA..

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> Learn how to get to, from, and around campus with confidence. This episode covers transport options, key campus locations, useful apps, and tips for managing travel and time. 

Special guest speaker:  Daniel Ong, Vision Australia’s Orientation and Mobility Guru 

Support the show: https://donate.visionaustralia.org/radio?src=radio&type=0&_gl=1*153iro2*_gcl_au*MTY4NjMwMDY1MC4xNzI2NDUwMTgw*_ga*NzA4NTc0NjUzLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga_2F789CY3J1*MTczMTU1Njg0MS4yMTMuMS4xNzMxNTU3MTI0LjYwLjAuMA..

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full Vision Australia Radio 41ea639d-f9ea-428d-8e39-b46c004edb47 41ea639d-f9ea-428d-8e39-b46c004edb47 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:53:01 +0000 901 https://omny.fm/shows/terttalks/episode-3-disability-and-accessibility-support-in-tertiary-education Episode 2: Tech Talks Episode 2: Tech Talks Explore how online learning systems work in tertiary education. This episode breaks down portals, submitting assignments, managing classes, and the tech tools that can support your study. 

Special guest speaker: Sam Taylor, Vision Australia’s own Access Technology superstar. 

Support the show: https://donate.visionaustralia.org/radio?src=radio&type=0&_gl=1*153iro2*_gcl_au*MTY4NjMwMDY1MC4xNzI2NDUwMTgw*_ga*NzA4NTc0NjUzLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga_2F789CY3J1*MTczMTU1Njg0MS4yMTMuMS4xNzMxNTU3MTI0LjYwLjAuMA..

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> Explore how online learning systems work in tertiary education. This episode breaks down portals, submitting assignments, managing classes, and the tech tools that can support your study. 

Special guest speaker: Sam Taylor, Vision Australia’s own Access Technology superstar. 

Support the show: https://donate.visionaustralia.org/radio?src=radio&type=0&_gl=1*153iro2*_gcl_au*MTY4NjMwMDY1MC4xNzI2NDUwMTgw*_ga*NzA4NTc0NjUzLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga_2F789CY3J1*MTczMTU1Njg0MS4yMTMuMS4xNzMxNTU3MTI0LjYwLjAuMA..

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full Vision Australia Radio c7558c81-66d0-4941-8268-b46c004eaf23 c7558c81-66d0-4941-8268-b46c004eaf23 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:52:15 +0000 672 https://omny.fm/shows/terttalks/episode-2-navigating-the-digital-tertiary-environment Episode 1: Support Talks Episode 1: Support Talks Understand how disability and accessibility services work at uni and TAFE. Learn how to register, access adjustments, and connect with the right support staff before and during study. 

Podcast Guest Speaker: Ronny Andrade Parra.

Support the show: https://donate.visionaustralia.org/radio?src=radio&type=0&_gl=1*153iro2*_gcl_au*MTY4NjMwMDY1MC4xNzI2NDUwMTgw*_ga*NzA4NTc0NjUzLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga_2F789CY3J1*MTczMTU1Njg0MS4yMTMuMS4xNzMxNTU3MTI0LjYwLjAuMA..

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> Understand how disability and accessibility services work at uni and TAFE. Learn how to register, access adjustments, and connect with the right support staff before and during study. 

Podcast Guest Speaker: Ronny Andrade Parra.

Support the show: https://donate.visionaustralia.org/radio?src=radio&type=0&_gl=1*153iro2*_gcl_au*MTY4NjMwMDY1MC4xNzI2NDUwMTgw*_ga*NzA4NTc0NjUzLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga_2F789CY3J1*MTczMTU1Njg0MS4yMTMuMS4xNzMxNTU3MTI0LjYwLjAuMA..

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full Vision Australia Radio 192890bd-c26b-479d-8d9f-b46c004e6108 192890bd-c26b-479d-8d9f-b46c004e6108 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:47:47 +0000 674 https://omny.fm/shows/terttalks/episode-1-navigating-the-physical-tertiary-environment