Focal Point on Vision Australia Radio
10 Jun 2026
On FOCAL POINT: Rachael Leahcar, Advocate and singer/song-writer, is inviting all to the Workability Expo in Adelaide - Wayville Showgrounds 26th and 27th June 26th and 27th. Jude Gaffney, Audio Description Coordinator at Access 2 Arts, with audio described opportunities; live shows; Illuminate an…
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03 Jun 2026
On FOCAL POINT: Anne-Marie Banfield, First Nations Partnership Specialist at Hearing Australia, wrapped up The Vision 2020/Guide Dogs Victoria, National Reconciliation Week "All In as Allies, From Good Intentions to Meaningful Action" Alex Marcocci, from Crime Stoppers Victoria, spoke about retai…
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27 May 2026
On FOCAL POINT: Annette Sutherland is this year's very worthy recipient of the Tammy Axelsen's Lifetime Achievement Award from the Round Table on information Access for People with a Print Disability. Annette's vast array of contributions include guidelines for producing accessible graphics and be…
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20 May 2026
On FOCAL POINT: Francois Jacobs is so excited and looking forward to his new role at Blind Citizens Australia. Francois is Systemic Advocacy Lead. Rachel, from Marketing at Beyond Blindness, has news on member benefits; volunteer celebrations; a visit to a minature horse therapy farm at Lenswood; a…
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13 May 2026
On FOCAL POINT: Demelza Werly shared news about work she is doing to one day enable a person who is blind or vision impaired to drive a car independently. Demelza is working with Dr Samantha Horseman at the JCU Ideas lab James Cook University with the Pilgari Systems - an AI solution and hardware …
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06 May 2026
On FOCAL POINT: Alex Sar shared highlights of the recent Deafblind Camp in Victoria - attended by campers from all around Australia. Alex Marcocci, from Crime Stoppers Victoria, had information regarding Bystanders playing a vital role in preventing elder abuse. Sarah Richardson, CEO for Health-Br…
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29 Apr 2026
On FOCAL POINT: Jarrod Sandell-Hay, Vice President for People with Disabilities Australia, sharing his concerns; insights and observations from the recently announced planned cuts to the NDIS. Tony Scott, previewing the Australian Nationawn Bowls Championships from 13th May at Club Tweed. Tony ha…
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22 Apr 2026
On FOCAL POINT: Iconyx, a proud Indigenous award-winning singer/song writer, chatted about an illustrious career so far and the recently released album Black on Track - as well as being on the ABC's The piano. Sophie Slattery, assistance dog Instructor at See Differently, spoke about the 12 years o…
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15 Apr 2026
On FOCAL POINT: Molly Smith, has returned with the Aussie Belles Goalball team from Europe. Molly was equal highest goal scorer in the tournament, and the team placed 3rd, Rachel, from Beyond Blindness marketing, had news on events and activities, including, volunteering opportunities; walking gro…
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08 Apr 2026
On FOCAL POINT: Aasha Rose is a PHD student at the University of Southern Queensland doing research into braille literacy and people's quality of life. Aasha would love you to take part in the survey. (Available under "Resources" in the podcast notes. Jude Gafney, Audio Description Co-ordinator f…
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