Focal Point on Vision Australia Radio
02 Sep 2026
On FOCAL POINT: 02:48 - Daniel Mew – Developer of the Tag Everything app 16:16 - Zoe Kong, Gabby Campbell, and Dean Caccamo (Master’s Students in Occupational Therapy, University of Sydney) The team shares details about their project with Dr. Anne-Marie and the Centre for Disability Research …
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26 Aug 2026
On FOCAL POINT: 02:13 – Cameron Algie | Author & Facilitator Cameron discusses the updated release of his comprehensive resource guide, "I can See Clearly Now: Understanding and Managing Blindness and Low Vision." He explores how screen readers (like JAWS), mobile apps (like Be My Eyes), and e…
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19 Aug 2026
On FOCAL POINT: 01:50 – Robert Altamore - Advocate and proponent of Braille. Shares his experience completing the Australian Census in Braille using a Perkins Brailler, discusses the independence Braille provides over digital options, and highlights the importance of advocating for Braille liter…
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12 Aug 2026
On FOCAL POINT: Kerryn Harvey is an Author and Para Tri-athlete who has just launched her new book "Mostly Ups." Kerryn contracted necrotizing fasciitis, a flesh eating infection, after falling off a bike. She chatted about her life and resilience. Eliza Lovell, Community Arts Project Officer, in…
1:03:46
05 Aug 2026
On FOCAL POINT: Andrew Webster, Chair, and Robyn McKenzie, Board Member of Blind Citizens Australia talking about the NDIS legislation campaign; and Senate hearing - encouraged members to contact their local federal members and Senators. Karina Morata, Team Leader Employment Services at See Differe…
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29 Jul 2026
On FOCAL POINT: Gabrielle Skrekovski is the newest Quality Living Graduate at Vision Australia,. Gabrielle spoke about her career so far and the role of Quality Living Facilitator. Rossie Offord, Head of Planning for Melbourne Airport, shared news about the new Pick Up and Drop Off zone - commenci…
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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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