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 parcels safe; action you can take to minimise your chances of being scammed; and ways you may be able to help yourself, family and neighbourhood.
Aaron Chia, CEO for Guide Dogs SA & NT, has decided - after 9 years - to retire as CEO. Aaron chatted about the role and shared highlights and achievements from his time with GDSA/NT.
Dr Sandra Thom-Jones is the winner of “Sisters in Crime" 32nd Scarlet Stiletto
Sandra was told that Sandra didn't have the creativity or imagination to write fiction.

Resources:

Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/

Scarlet Stiletto Award Stories: https://www.clandestinepress.net/collections/anthologies/products/scarlet-stiletto-every-cut

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Lisa Weil,&nbsp; 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.</li>
<li>Mia Gardiner, from Crime Stoppers Victoria, had tips to keep your parcels safe; action you can take to minimise your chances of being scammed; and ways you may be able to help yourself, family and neighbourhood.</li>
<li>Aaron Chia, CEO for Guide Dogs SA &amp; NT, has decided - after 9 years&nbsp;- to retire as CEO. Aaron chatted about the role and shared highlights and achievements from his time with GDSA/NT.</li>
<li>Dr Sandra Thom-Jones is the winner of &ldquo;Sisters in Crime" 32nd Scarlet Stiletto Sandra was told that Sandra didn't have the creativity or imagination to write fiction.</li>
</ul>
Resources:
Crimestoppers:&nbsp;<a href="https://crimestoppers.com.au/">https://crimestoppers.com.au/</a>
Scarlet Stiletto Award Stories: <a href="https://www.clandestinepress.net/collections/anthologies/products/scarlet-stiletto-every-cut">https://www.clandestinepress.net/collections/anthologies/products/scarlet-stiletto-every-cut</a>

A weekly program presented by Peter Greco, Focal Point covers services from blindness organisations and other providers, technology, current affairs, breakthroughs in advocacy campaigns about all manner of challenges and promoting activities and events for people who are blind or vision impaired.

A weekly program presented by Peter Greco,&nbsp;Focal Point&nbsp;covers services from blindness organisations and other providers, technology, current affairs, breakthroughs in advocacy campaigns about all manner of challenges and promoting activities and events for people who are blind or vision impaired.

Focal Point on Vison Australia Radio

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Focal Point on Vision Australia Radio

03 Dec 2025

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