Focal Point on Vision Australia Radio
11 Feb 2026
On FOCAL POINT: Bill Stavreski, Head of Research at the Leukaemia Foundation, released research for World Cancer Day. This Research showing the grim news that First Nations Australians are dying at far higher rates from blood cancer, and challenged all to take part in the world's greatest Shave. S…
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04 Feb 2026
On FOCAL POINT: David Rice OAM, recognised in this year's Australia Day Honours for his roles as voluntary Treasurer for ICEVI Pacific, SPEVI; and Round Table On Information Access For People With Print Disabilities. Mia Gardiner, from Crime Stoppers Victoria, shared information to help children …
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28 Jan 2026
On FOCAL POINT: Abey Finklea is the Captain of the United States Women's Blind Cricket Team. The Team played in the first ever Women's World Cup - from no players knowing about the game to World Cup appearances in less than 5 months! Dylan Haar, Artistic Director for On The Fly Impro Theatre, with…
58:04
21 Jan 2026
On Focal Point: Venkatesh Chari, President and CEO Orbit Research and co-Founder for Access Mind, updated us on the progress of the Optima - a modular Windows 11 computer with 40 cell braille display and so many other features. Reuben Fairbank, Australian Blind Cricketer, spoke about South Aust…
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17 Dec 2025
On FOCAL POINT: Alan Taylor, a member of the choir performing for Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight, shared Alan's experiences being part of the time honoured event for over 30 years, and time in music so far. Rachel from marketing at Beyond Blindness with events and activities coming up i…
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10 Dec 2025
On FOCAL POINT: Dr. Daniel Fielding, CEO and Co-Founder for Audeara - helping to hear better with hearing tests; head phones and other products and initiatives. Audeara is an Australian company that is recognised internationally, Rebecca Young, CEO for Access 2 Arts, with some audio described ev…
59:16
03 Dec 2025
On FOCAL POINT: Lisa Weil, Guide Dog Mobility and Assistance Dog Instructor Guide Dogs SA/NT, spoke about the first Facility Dog, Bonnie, who has been sworn in to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia in Adelaide. Mia Gardiner, from Crime Stoppers Victoria, had tips to keep your parcel…
58:34
26 Nov 2025
On FOCAL POINT: Brigid Maroun is completing her year 12 Major Design Project, for Design and Technology, focusing on shopping difficulties faced by people with vision impairment. You will find the link to her survey in the podcast notes under "Resources" Keshia Arbour spoke about Perinatal Mental H…
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19 Nov 2025
On FOCAL POINT: Alan Davis is the President, and Eva Overton the Assistant Manager for the Denmark Riverside Club. There are a number of activities planned for International Day for People With Disabilities – this includes lawn bowls with the Australian blind bowlers; a photo competition; dragon bo…
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12 Nov 2025
On FOCAL POINT: Amanda Heal, Technologist; author; advocate; and life-coach, sharing her experiences using "Innosearch" a website and app for shopping; booking tickets and more. Rebecca Young, CEO for Access 2 Arts, wrapping up the audio description on Vision Australia Radio Adelaide of the Christ…
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