Vision Extra by Vision Australia Radio

Alan Taylor - Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 02:46:01 +0000

Peter Greco hears from Alan Taylor who joined Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight at about 16 and is still involved with it. Alan shares his experiences of being part of this time honoured event for over 30 years, and other recollections of his involvement with music.

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Maurice Gleeson OAM

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:30:00 +0000

Peter talks to this years' Blind Australian of the Year, Maurice Gleeson OAM

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Assunta Fogliaro

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Assunta Fogliaro talks Rock climbing and how she lost her sight.

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Jane Britt

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Jane talks about the review into the Disability Discrimination Act and how to give your feedback.

You can find out more here: https://www.ag.gov.au/rights-and-protections/human-rights-and-anti-discrimination/australias-anti-discrimination-law/review-disability-discrimination-act

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Dr David Sykes

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 04:19:29 +0000

Dr David Sykes, Director of the Centre for Dementia Learning at
Dementia Australia, spoke about a new app-based tool available to help support people working in health; disability and aged care to provide quality care for people living with dementia "Tell TiNA" and other supports for individuals caring for a loved one with dementia,

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Dr Ros Sackerley

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:30:00 +0000

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Edward Delgado

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:30:00 +0000

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Ben Rowe

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 06:04:11 +0000

In a preview to tonight's Focal Point, Peter talks to musician Ben Rowe about his latest song "Feels like Home" and we hear a special extended exert from the song.

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Alex Morris - Australian Electoral Commission

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Alex Morris, from the Australian Electoral Commission, with news on the options available for people who are blind or vision impaired to vote at the May 3rd Federal Election - including important dates and phone numbers.

Australian Electoral Commission: Call 13 23 26 or go to: https://www.aec.gov.au/Voting/ways_to_vote/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwtdi_BhACEiwA97y8BECz3XpaVJZO2mEvuCI6j3lu3O1wF8s1WQgemBgA5CMoRAv8hxfTrBoCdOYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

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Dr Kate Dempsey

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 23:43:08 +0000

Dr Kate Dempsey, CEO for ANZACATA, is very concerned that Australians with a disability who access arts therapy as a crucial therapeutic support have been left confused by an NDIS announcement last week regarding significant changes to the service.

Find out more here: http://www.anzacata.org

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Penny Holmes-Brown

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:21:37 +0000

Penny Holmes-Brown is Service Area Manager from APM employment, the winner of this year's Link Vision Blind Australian of the year Employer of Choice Award.

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Courtney Wiebeck

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:55:03 +0000

Peter's guest on Vision Extra is Courtney Webeck. Cricketer; Tennis Athlete and student Courtney is the 2024 Blind Australian of the year.

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Haben Girma - Extended Interview Version

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:30:00 +0000

This is a special presentation of the interview featured on 25th September edition of Focal Point.

Haben Girma, Deafblind Advocate Extraordinaire, is a guest speaker at UNSW
Centre of Ideas. Haben is the first Deafblind Harvard Graduate;
has been named one of the Forbes 30 Under 30 and was awarded the White
House Champion of Change - presented by President
Barack Obama.

This version of the interview features the full gap between Peter asking his questions and Haben answering. We made the creative decision to put a small gap in the on-air and podcast versions played on Focal Point. You can find that version of the interview here: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point/25-sep-2024

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Kelly Schulz

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 05:40:22 +0000

Kelly Schultz is the Founder and Director for knowable.me - a platform to share your thoughts about almost everything; take part in surveys; mystery shopping and product testing. Find out more here: https://knowable.me/

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Ross McGregor

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:52:26 +0000

Ross McGregor, talks about NAIDOC week. Ross also tells us how he found about his indigenous heritage at the age of 32

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Paul Brown and Brad Cohen

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 01:05:46 +0000

Paul Brown, from audio described Aotearoa, and Brad Cohen, General Director for New Zealand Opera, with the world's first use of refreshable braille displays for readers to access surtitles for NZ Opera. To find out more go to: https://nzopera.com/whats-on/accessibility/

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Aymen Majeed

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 04:22:49 +0000

Aymen Majeed has just written a book "RP and Me" recounting diagnosis; education; bullying; and now with a family.

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29 May 2024 - Marjorie Anderson

Wed, 29 May 2024 10:30:00 +0000

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15 May 2024 - Louise Milligan

Fri, 17 May 2024 00:59:44 +0000

Louise Milligan, investigative journalist and author, talked about being at "In Conversation" with the Vision Australia Library for the Melbourne Writers Festival. Louise's book, "Pheasants Nest" is available through the Library. Go to http://www.visionaustralia.org/library

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08 May 2024 - Nihal Ischel

Fri, 10 May 2024 00:51:57 +0000

Nihal Iscel was inducted into the Western Australian Women Hall of Fame for her advocacy work. Nihal talked about Global Accessibility Awareness Day and how Instagram has become less accessible - in particular for people who are blind or vision impaired,

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04 May 2024 - Annette Leishman

Fri, 10 May 2024 00:51:43 +0000

Annette Leishman, involved with Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria as well as Parks Victoria, encouraged all to try "Birding By Ear" communing more with nature, for physical and mental health

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Dr Luis Alarcon-Martinez

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:54:46 +0000

Peter talks to Dr Luis Alarcon-Martinez, from the Centre for Eye Research, sharing the latest news on glaucoma research. You can find out more here: https://www.cera.org.au/

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Vision Extra - 28 June 2023 -Stephen Jolley

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 10:30:00 +0000

As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point. Please be advised that as of next week we will not be podcasting Vision Extra, however the interview from the broadcast show is available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point

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Vision Extra - 21 June 2023 - Charlie Matthews

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:30:00 +0000

As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point. For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point

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Vision Extra - 14 June 2023 - Olitta Faapusa

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 10:30:00 +0000

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Vision Extra - 07 June 2023 - Meredith Prain

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:30:00 +0000

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Vision Extra - 31 May 2023 -Annette Furgeson

Wed, 31 May 2023 10:30:00 +0000

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Vision Extra - 24 May 2023 -Gerard Stevens

Wed, 24 May 2023 10:30:00 +0000

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Vision Extra - 17 May 2023 -Kathy Riesson

Wed, 17 May 2023 10:30:00 +0000

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Vision Extra - 10 May 2023 - Dr Scott Hollier

Wed, 10 May 2023 10:30:00 +0000

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Vision Extra - 03 May 2023 - Andrew Flatres

Wed, 03 May 2023 10:30:00 +0000

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Vision Extra - 26 April 2023 -Peter Mason

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:30:00 +0000

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Vision Extra - 05 April 2023 -Chris Edwards

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 01:54:33 +0000

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Vision Extra - 19 Apr 2023 - Professor Mark Daniell

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 10:30:00 +0000

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Vision Extra - 12 April 2023 - Narelle Gatti and Mark Muscat

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 10:30:00 +0000

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29 Mar 2023 -Vision Extra_Gabby & Haley

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:30:00 +0000

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Vision Extra - 22 Mar 2023 - Nicole Eglington (Cochlea Implants)

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:30:00 +0000

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Vision Extra - 15 Mar 2023 -Richard Wylie (Glaucoma Week)

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:30:00 +0000

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Vision Extra - 08 Mar 2023 - Dr Flora Hui (Glaucoma Week)

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 09:30:00 +0000

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Vision Extra 01 Mar 2023 - Doug Sloan (100 years of Victorian Blind Cricket)

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:30:00 +0000

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Vision Extra - 15 Feb 2023 - Larissa Byass (Humanware)

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 09:30:00 +0000

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Vision Extra - 08 Feb 2023 - Lara Nakhle

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 09:30:00 +0000

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Vision Extra - 01 Feb 2023 -George Booth OAM

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 09:30:00 +0000

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Vision Extra- 25 Jan 2022 -Sam Taylor

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 09:30:00 +0000

On Vision Extra

Sam Taylor, Pacific Vision's Blindness Specialist Consultant talks about the just released Sense Player from HIMSTH a Candy Bar Style mp3 and book player, which can also stream internet radio - it has a tactile numeric keypad which can be connected via Bluetooth to smart phones. You can contact Sam on 0420 355 996 or 1800 756 849 or go to https://au.1lowvision.com/

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Vision Extra -21 Dec 2022 - Raissa Martin

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 09:30:00 +0000

On VISION EXTRA:

Raissa Martin, a member of the Aussie Belles - the Australian women's goalball team - spoke to us from Portugal, at a championships in preparation for Birmingham in 2023 and hopefully Paris in 2024.

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Vision Extra - 14 Dec 2022 -Brendan Spencer

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 09:30:00 +0000

On VISION EXTRA:

Brendan Spencer is just back from the first official competition for the Bilbies, Australia’s Blind Football team, from India at the Pacific Oceania-Asia Championships.

Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/ausblindfootball

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Vision Extra - 07 Dec 2022 -Storm Meiying Liu

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 09:30:00 +0000

On VISION EXTRA:

Stormy Meiying Liu, author, spoke about some of the influences on her writing and shared tips for other writers, you can contact Stormy: call 0478 656 650 or email stormy.magnoliadreamer63@gmail.com

On Facebook search for Maggie Meiying Liu (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071079362469)

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Vision Extra - 30 Nov 2022 - Angel Schiller

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 09:30:00 +0000

On VISION EXTRA
Angela Schiller has just been elected to the Victor Harbor City Council. Angela, we believe, is the only person with a vision impairment elected on to a local government position in South Australia this election.

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Vision Extra - 23 Nov 2022 - Professor Heather Mack

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:30:00 +0000

On VISION EXTRA:

Associate Professor Heather Mack, from the Centre of Eye Research Australia, is the lead author of this study about the need for more education about gene therapies among those with IRDs (Inherited Retinal Disease) https://www.cera.org.au/patients-need-education-on-future-gene-therapies/

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Vision Extra - 16 Nov 2022 - Adam Fayad

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 09:30:00 +0000

On VISION EXTRA:

Adam Fayad, winner of the Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Masters Sportsperson of the Year Award - Adam plays blind tennis.

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Vision Extra - Connor Wink - 09 Nov 2022

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:30:00 +0000

On VISION EXTRA:

Connor Wink, singer/songwriter, Launching his new album “Fire In My Heart” at the Carrington Bowling Club in Newcastle Friday 11th November. You can also download the album from Spottify and other platforms. Find out more here: https://www.connorwink.com.au/

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Vision Extra - 02 Nov 2022 - Samantha Connor

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:30:00 +0000

On VISION EXTRA:

Samantha Connor, Chair of People with Disabilities Australia, talked about the review into the NDIS, and reflected on the recent Federal Budget. You can find People With Disabilities Australia here: https://pwd.org.au/

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Vision Extra - 26 Oct 2022 - Pramit Bharvaga

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 09:30:00 +0000

On VISION EXTRA:

Pramit Bharvaga, Founder of “Louie Voice", has featured on NDTV (India's leading English News Channel) and has now developed a Louie Voice SDK that can integrate with any app in the world Android or iOS and make it completely voice-enabled. If you'd like to get involved send an email to pramit@louicevoice.com You can also find out more here: https://louievoice.com/

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Vision Extra - 19 Oct 2022 - Minister Ngaree Ah Kit

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

On VISION EXTRA:

Hon. Ngaree Ah Kit MLA Minister for Corporate and Digital Development; Minister for International Education; Minister for Disabilities; Minister for Multicultural Affairs. The minister spoke about some of the key issues facing people with disabilities living in the NT; the recently Launched Disability Strategy and action plan.

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Vision Extra - 12 Oct 2022 - Professor Robert Casson

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 09:30:00 +0000

On VISION EXTRA:

Professor Robert Casson, Vice-Chair of Sight For All, talked about World Sight Day - with the theme; Love Your Eyes, and the difference the Foundation is making to people with sight conditions https://sightforall.org/

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Vision Extra - 05 Oct 2022 - Robin Fenley

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:30:00 +0000

On VISION EXTRA:

Robin Fenley, Chair of The United Nations International Day of Older Persons 2022. You can learn more here: https://www.un.org/development/desa/ageing/international-day-of-older-persons-homepage.html

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Vision Extra - 28 Sep 2022 - Peter Freckleton

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:30:00 +0000

On VISION EXTRA:

Peter Freckleton talked about a class action by Mitry lawyers regarding those people with disabilities over 65 years of age being excluded from the NDIS. To learn more go to: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.mitry.com.au/classactions__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!B0jhrVa3KqsUMzKYWgKCY08kY6oSKsPm7o4FR0ntlOSGDThTN97RJ7Iu_Y8iLH-E4mX_2azlyvO8EY8XvWm4A-prmB-B4fwHp2U$

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Vision Extra - 21 Sep 2022 - Professor Steve Chapman

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 10:30:00 +0000

On VISION EXTRA:

Professor Steve Chapman, Vice-Chancellor from Edith Cowen University, talked about a new partnership between ECU and global technology giant IBM - bridging an industry-ready skills gap in the Australian jobs market. The partnership focuses on attracting more female; Indigenous; LGBTQI+ and neuro-diverse graduates. Learn more here: https://www.ecu.edu.au/newsroom/articles/news/ecu-and-ibm-partner-to-bridge-industry-ready-skills-gap

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Vision Extra - 14 Sep 2022 - Professor Alex Hewitt

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:30:00 +0000

On VISION EXTRA:

Professor Alex Hewitt is an Ophthalmologist and leads the clinical genetics research unit at CERA. To learn more about his work go to : https://www.cera.org.au/research/clinical-genetics-research/

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Vision Extra - 07 Sep 2022 - Graeme Innes AM

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 10:30:00 +0000

On VISION EXTRA:

Graeme Innes AM will be installed as the Chancellor of Central Queensland University later this year. Graeme is the first person to have this role as a person who is blind.

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Vision Extra - 31 Aug 2022 - Zoe Cassim

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 10:30:00 +0000

On VISION EXTRA:

Zoe Cassim, Program Manager for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, tells us about Indigenous Literacy Day. To find out more go to: https://www.indigenousliteracyfoundation.org.au/ild .

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22080 -Vision Extra - 31 Aug 2022 - Zoe Cassm

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 10:30:00 +0000

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Vision Extra - 17 Aug 2022 - Angela Schiller

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:30:00 +0000

On VISION EXTRA:

Angela Schiller is a Candidate at this year's Local Government election for the Victor Harbor City Council. You can find out more about Angela's Campaign here https://angelaschiller.com.au/

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Vision Extra - 10 Aug 2022 -Jessica Gallagher

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 10:30:00 +0000

On VISION EXTRA:

Jessica Gallagher, Tandem Cycling dual Gold Medallist at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games

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Vision Extra - 03 Aug 2022 - Hannes Lagrelius

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:30:00 +0000

On VISION EXTRA:

Hannes Lagrelius, Project officer at the World Blind Union, tells us about the Launch of the Global Program for Inclusive & Accessible Urban Development, and a special issue of the Journal of Public Space. You can find out more here: https://worldblindunion.org/

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Vision Extra -27 Jul 2022 - Evan Ekin-Smith

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:30:00 +0000

On VISION EXTRA:

Evan Ekin-Smyth, Media Advisor and Director for Digital Media Engagement at the Australian Electoral Commission

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Vision Extra - 20 Jul 2022 - Andrew Backhouse

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 10:30:00 +0000

On VISION EXTRA:

Andrew Backhouse, Community Engagement at Braille House, launching the Dickinson Memorial Literary Competition for 2022 - open for entries from all Australian residents and the theme for the 101st year is “Time” Find out more here: https://www.braillehouse.org.au/dickinson-2022/ Put your Perkins to paper!

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Vision Extra - 06 Jul 2022 - Ellie Hudson

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 10:30:00 +0000

On VISION EXTRA:

Ellie Hudson, Vision Rehabilitation Co-ordinator, speaks to us from Arrernte Lands (Alice Springs), talking about her work and services Vision Australia are providing.

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Vision Extra - 29 Jun 2022 - Carol Linley

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 10:30:00 +0000

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Vision Extra - 22 Jun 2022 - Stefan Nero

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:30:00 +0000

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.

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Vision Australia Radiothon 2022! Sheila Blanchfield is a 'good listener'

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:50:48 +0000

Don't worry, the next episode of Vision Extra isn't far away. For now, dedicated Vision Australia Radio listener Sheila Blanchfield shares why she loves our radio service for people living with print disability and why she feels you should support us this Radiothon. Help this radio program stay on air for another 12 months.

Support our work and donate now.

Learn more about our radiothon

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Vision Extra 15 Jun 2022 -Sena Gocuk

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:30:00 +0000

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

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Vision Extra - 08 Jun 2022 -Meredith Prain

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 10:30:00 +0000

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

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Vision Extra - 01 Jun 2022 - Stephen Jolley

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:30:00 +0000

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.

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ision Extra - 25 May 2022 - Erica Burleigh

Wed, 25 May 2022 10:30:00 +0000

This week Peter is talking to Erica Burleigh, Vision Impaired Para-Triathlete, who has just been selected for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games

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Vision Extra - 18 May 2022 - Theresa Ruig

Wed, 18 May 2022 10:30:00 +0000

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

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Vision Extra - 11 May 2022 - Dee Hopkins

Wed, 11 May 2022 10:30:00 +0000

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

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Vision Extra - 04 May 2022 - Tony Weldon

Wed, 04 May 2022 10:30:00 +0000

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.

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Vision Extra - 27 Apr 2022 - Jeff Usher

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:30:00 +0000

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&list=OLAK5uy_lMkwMHPT8t8IzSplLxVorumNyRIAvwZu8

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Vision Extra - 20 Apr 2022 - Nihal Iscel

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:30:00 +0000

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

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Vision Extra - 13 Apr 2022 - Phia Dansma

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:30:00 +0000

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://www.sonoplanet.com/

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Vision Extra - 06 Apr 2022 - Sam Taylor

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 10:30:00 +0000

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.

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Vision Extra - 30 Mar 2022 - Nathan Luke

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:30:00 +0000

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.

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Vision Extra - 23 Mar 2022 - Ronald Heisser

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 09:30:00 +0000

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

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Vision Extra - 16 Mar 2022 - Dr Luis Alarcon-Martinez

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:30:00 +0000

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

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Vision Extra - 09 Mar 2022 - Martin Tran PODCAST

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 09:30:00 +0000

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

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Vision Extra - 02 Mar 2022 - Noam Hadas

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:30:00 +0000

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/

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Vision Extra - 23 Feb 2022 - Josie Brandt

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:30:00 +0000

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.

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Vision Extra - 16 Feb 2022 - Rick Liu

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:30:00 +0000

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/

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Vision Extra - Tricia D'Apice - 09 Feb 2022

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:30:00 +0000

This week Peter is talking to teacher and OAM recipient Tricia D'Apice

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Vision Extra - 02 Feb 2022 - Paul Harpur

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:30:00 +0000

This week Peter's guest is Blind Australian of the Year Paul Harpur

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Vision Extra - 26 Jan 2021 - Peter Rechter

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 09:30:00 +0000

This week Peter is talking to Musician Peter Rechter

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Vision Extra - 22 Dec 2021 -Sally Aurisch

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:30:00 +0000

This Week Peter is talking to incoming BCA CEO Sally Aurisch

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Vision Extra - 15 Dec 2021 -Graeme McCoubrie

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 09:30:00 +0000

This week Peter is talking to Graeme McCoubrie about Carols by Candlelight

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Vision Extra - 08 Dec 2021 - Scott Hollier

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:30:00 +0000

This week Peter's Guest is Scott Hollier, who talks about the 2021 Access Awards.

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Vision Extra - 01 Dec 2021 - Melaine Robinson

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 08:45:00 +0000

Melaine Robinson has just put out a podcast for the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia's Features and Documentary series, about Riding for the Disabled.
You can download Melaine's podcast here: https://omny.fm/shows/national-features-and-documentary-series/rideability-vision-australia-radio

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Vision Extra - 24 Nov 2021 - Eden Kizer

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 09:30:00 +0000

This week Peter is talking to Eden Kizer, Blind Taro Card Reader

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Vision Extra - 17 Nov 2021 - Donna Dyson

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 09:30:00 +0000

This week Peter is talking to Donna Dyson, National Ambassador for Vision Australia

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Vision Extra - 10 Nov 2021 - Paul Johns

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:30:00 +0000

This week Peter's guest is Paul Johns, local government candidate

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Vision Extra - 03 Nov 2021 - Sarah Taylor

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 09:30:00 +0000

This week Peter is talking to Sarah Taylor about a Tele-group called Table for One

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