Focal Point on Vision Australia Radio
22 Jul 2026
On FOCAL POINT: Dean Calder is one of the first people in Australia to have the Braille Note Evolve - the Windows-based braille computer from Humanware. Catch Dean's internet radio show, Thursday evenings on Super Stream on line. Rebecca Redman-Walsh, Disability Advocate/Intake officer for the Spea…
1:00:50
15 Jul 2026
On FOCAL POINT: Angela Sosnowski, Low Vision Consultant (SA/WA/NT) for Quantum RLV, introduced the - just released - MirrorPad Pro. This is anew addition to the range of desktop magnifiers, combining powerful magnification with the ability to mirror your phone and control your Android smartphone…
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08 Jul 2026
On FOCAL POINT: Emily Walter, National Spokesperson for the 2026 Census - 11th August, had all the relevant news on the census including it being available in large print, braille, just request it, you can do the census in braille, Hen Vaughan has just taken the role of audio description coordin…
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01 Jul 2026
On FOCAL POINT: Carlie Towns is just back from making it to the Everest base camp - a physical, emotional and spiritual experience, connecting with her late father Ched. Alex Marcocci, from Crime Stoppers Victoria, alerted us to their current campaign, 'Illegal Firewood, The Cost is Wild' encourag…
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24 Jun 2026
On FOCAL POINT: David Dinte AM was recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours for his work in the not-for-profit sector, including over two decades with a variety of roles on the board of Next Sense, and other contributions to education. Stacie Ashlet "Hyper the Clown" invited all to Club Kr…
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17 Jun 2026
On FOCAL POINT: Elizabeth Beales, President of the Albinism Fellowship of Australia, reflecting on International Albinism Awareness Day 13th June. The theme was "Proud In My Skin". Elizabeth also previewed their National Conference coming up in September in Adelaide. Rachel, from Marketing at Bey…
57:18
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…
58:44
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…
59:55
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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