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.

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Focal Point on Vision Australia Radio

03 Jun 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/8935aa87-aefd-45cb-9bc8-b45e006699e7/transcript

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 being part of the Sydney Braille Forum - enabling students who are blind or have low vision access to information in braille,
Maureen O'Reilly, from the Vision Australia Library, with information on the Melbourne Writers Festival, accessible tools for writing workshop and audio described shows at the Sydney Film Festival.
Chenturan Aran, playwright, inviting all to a season of "The Supposed To Be" at the Footscray Community Arts Centre.
Phil Vandepeer, co-founder and co-presenter for Focal Point, paying tribute to Neile Daniher. Phil shared his thoughts about the Federal Budget and the Budget in Reply - and a suggestion to use the accessible Community Radio Plus app when Vision Australia Radio ceases to broadcast on 1197am in Adelaide 1st July.,

Resources: 

Vision Australia Library: http://www.visionaustralia.org/library

The Supposed to Be: https://2026.rising.melbourne/program/the-supposed-to-be (use the code, TSTB20 for 20% off when you book through the Footscray Community Arts Centre's website) https://footscrayarts.com/event/the-supposed-to-be/ 

 

 

On FOCAL POINT:
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<li>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.&nbsp; Annette's vast array of contributions include guidelines for producing accessible graphics and being part of the Sydney Braille Forum - enabling students who are blind or have low vision access to information in braille,</li>
<li>Maureen O'Reilly, from the Vision Australia Library, with information on the Melbourne Writers Festival, accessible tools for writing workshop and audio described shows at the Sydney Film Festival.</li>
<li>Chenturan Aran, playwright, inviting all to a season of "The Supposed To Be" at the Footscray Community Arts Centre.</li>
<li>Phil Vandepeer, co-founder and co-presenter for Focal Point, paying tribute to Neile Daniher. Phil shared his thoughts about the Federal Budget and the Budget in Reply - and a suggestion to use the accessible Community Radio Plus app when Vision Australia Radio ceases to broadcast on 1197am in Adelaide 1st July.,</li>
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Resources:&nbsp;
Vision Australia Library: <a href="http://www.visionaustralia.org/library">http://www.visionaustralia.org/library</a>
The Supposed to Be: <a href="https://2026.rising.melbourne/program/the-supposed-to-be">https://2026.rising.melbourne/program/the-supposed-to-be</a> (use the code, TSTB20 for 20% off when you book through the Footscray Community Arts Centre's website) <a href="https://footscrayarts.com/event/the-supposed-to-be/">https://footscrayarts.com/event/the-supposed-to-be/</a>&nbsp;
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27 May 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/db3e8a06-48d4-48da-ad9a-b457004796a8/transcript

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; and more
Ranjit Jacob, owner of Visitech Magnifiers and Andrew White, Managing Director, let us know what they will be featuring at Tech Fest 17th June U City, 43 Franklin Street in Adelaide
Hayley Percy, from Rising Melbourne, invites all to a number of inclusive, accessible shows and activations, including some free events. 

Resources:

Blind Citizens Australia: http://www.bca.org.au

Beyond Blindness: http://www.beyondblindness.org.au

Visitech Magnifiers: http://www.visitechmagnifiers.com.au

Tech Fest: https://seedifferently.org.au/support-us-and-donate/events/techfest2026/ 

Rising Melbourne: https://2026.rising.melbourne

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Francois Jacobs is so excited and looking forward to his new role at Blind Citizens Australia. Francois is Systemic Advocacy Lead.</li>
<li>Rachel, from Marketing at Beyond Blindness, has news on member benefits; volunteer celebrations; a visit to a minature horse therapy farm at Lenswood; and more</li>
<li>Ranjit Jacob, owner of Visitech Magnifiers and Andrew White, Managing Director, let us know what they will be featuring at Tech Fest 17th June U City, 43 Franklin Street in Adelaide</li>
<li>Hayley Percy, from Rising Melbourne, invites all to a number of inclusive, accessible shows and activations, including some free events.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
Blind Citizens Australia: <a href="http://www.bca.org.au">http://www.bca.org.au</a>
Beyond Blindness: <a href="http://www.beyondblindness.org.au">http://www.beyondblindness.org.au</a>
Visitech Magnifiers: <a href="http://www.visitechmagnifiers.com.au">http://www.visitechmagnifiers.com.au</a>
Tech Fest: <a href="https://seedifferently.org.au/support-us-and-donate/events/techfest2026/">https://seedifferently.org.au/support-us-and-donate/events/techfest2026/</a>&nbsp;
Rising Melbourne: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://2026.rising.melbourne__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!Ez0gWfkaMYtIu4k0Z8AwR-G6WuMoztv1NpOlw8-JisfhpQGR-S2ZG6IpAj79SuoZlSgqXVmFIrgFDnQfkeHybd_QLVb0dOXrXTI$">https://2026.rising.melbourne</a>

20 May 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/198f95f7-5d93-438c-b36b-b45000529064/transcript

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 that can be installed into any vehicle.
Jude Gafney, Audio Description Coordinator for Access 2 Arts, had news on audio-described events at the South Australian Museum; ILLUMINATE Adelaide having audio description; and the State Theatre Company putting on "The Importance of Being Earnest"
Christo Sarantakis has  mild hearing loss and is using hearing aids which have made an enormously positive difference to his quality of life.  Christo encouraged others to explore such an opportunity,
Peter Rickards is the inventor of the Sensaball - a unique tip for mobility canes.  Brent Franklin has been involved with testing the product for over 5 years.  Peter and Brent will be at Tech Fest 17th June 17th at U-City, 43 Franklin Street.

Resources:

Pilgari: http://www.pilgarisystems.com.au/

Pilgari Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6ydtYcIwJwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7HfkXcARzM 

Access 2 Arts: http://www.access2arts.org.au 

Sensaball: https://www.sensaball.com.au/ 

Techfest 2026: https://seedifferently.org.au/support-us-and-donate/events/techfest2026/ 

 

 

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>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.&nbsp; Demelza is working with Dr Samantha Horseman at the JCU Ideas lab James Cook University with the Pilgari Systems - an AI solution and hardware that can be installed into any vehicle.</li>
<li>Jude Gafney, Audio Description Coordinator for Access 2 Arts, had news on audio-described events at the South Australian Museum; ILLUMINATE Adelaide having audio description; and the State Theatre Company putting on "The Importance of Being Earnest"</li>
<li>Christo Sarantakis has&nbsp; mild hearing loss and is using hearing aids which have made an enormously positive difference to his quality of life.&nbsp; Christo encouraged others to explore such an opportunity,</li>
<li>Peter Rickards is the inventor of the Sensaball - a unique tip for mobility canes.&nbsp; Brent Franklin has been involved with testing the product for over 5 years.&nbsp; Peter and Brent will be at Tech Fest 17th June 17th at U-City, 43 Franklin Street.</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
Pilgari: <a href="http://www.pilgarisystems.com.au/">http://www.pilgarisystems.com.au/</a>
Pilgari Videos:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6ydtYcIwJw">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6ydtYcIwJw</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7HfkXcARzM">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7HfkXcARzM</a>&nbsp;
Access 2 Arts: <a href="http://www.access2arts.org.au">http://www.access2arts.org.au</a>&nbsp;
Sensaball: <a href="https://www.sensaball.com.au/">https://www.sensaball.com.au/</a>&nbsp;
Techfest 2026: <a href="https://seedifferently.org.au/support-us-and-donate/events/techfest2026/">https://seedifferently.org.au/support-us-and-donate/events/techfest2026/</a>&nbsp;
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13 May 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/2aec5c07-b625-413b-bdb4-b449007cacdd/transcript

03 Jun 2026

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