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 retail crime - the impact on those working in the industry; owners; those people shopping, and how taking notice of some happenings may provide vital clues
Debra Simons, President of the National Women's Branch of Blind Citizens Australia, updated us on events,  activities, peer support, and Launched their Facebook group.
Dr Anna Wright, former Founder and CEO of Bindimaps - now Director Australia/APAC for  Mappen Inc, a way finding solution provider and digital mapping, invited all to come and try out their technology at Tech Fest, June 17th, U City, 43 Franklin Street in Adelaide made possible thanks to See Differently,

Blind Citizens Australia Women's Branch Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/959469346984250/ (Any questions or concerns are to be directed to Facebook administrators, Debra: Dsim1000@bigpond.net or Erica:  e.chiandotto1@gmail.com 

Mappen: http://www.mappedin.ca 

 

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Anne-Marie Banfield, First Nations Partnership Specialist at Hearing Australia,&nbsp; wrapped up The Vision 2020/Guide Dogs Victoria,&nbsp; National Reconciliation Week "All In as Allies, From Good Intentions to Meaningful Action"</li>
<li>Alex Marcocci, from Crime Stoppers Victoria, spoke about retail crime - the impact on those working in the industry; owners; those people shopping, and how taking notice of some happenings may provide vital clues</li>
<li>Debra Simons, President of the National Women's Branch of Blind Citizens Australia, updated us on events,&nbsp; activities, peer support, and Launched their Facebook group.</li>
<li>Dr Anna Wright, former Founder and CEO of Bindimaps - now Director Australia/APAC for&nbsp; Mappen Inc, a way finding solution provider and digital mapping, invited all to come and try out their technology at Tech Fest, June 17th, U City, 43 Franklin Street in Adelaide made possible thanks to See Differently,<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.seedifferently.org.au__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!BxPD_s8pTsrS0VnqPGKi-k1_LhlUvMLSrG0RWCM6bRLidppNpjiT6_J7eq3X6dohvHi9DvG1trlr2b4eF47IQgS2rCfHsaHspn8$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5"></a></li>
</ul>
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Blind Citizens Australia Women's Branch Facebook Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/959469346984250/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/959469346984250/</a> (Any questions or concerns are to be directed to Facebook administrators, Debra: <a href="mailto:Dsim1000@bigpond.net">Dsim1000@bigpond.net</a> or Erica: &nbsp;<a href="mailto:e.chiandotto1@gmail.com">e.chiandotto1@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;
Mappen: <a href="http://www.mappedin.ca">http://www.mappedin.ca</a>&nbsp;
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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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03 Jun 2026

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

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 and a chance to experience AD at home.
Linni Oliver, from Deafblind WA: an exciting Awareness week coming up at  Perth City Farm - 1 City Farm Place, WA, 24th June; and celebrating Helen Keller's birthday on the 27th by playing lawn bowls.  RSVP: linni@dbwa.org.au
David Woodbridge, Braille products Specialist at Humanware, is very excited about the Braille Note Evolve; had news on Apple's WWDC.  David will be at Tech Fest with all the Humanware products 17th June at U City, 43 Franklin Street Adelaide. 

Resources:

Adelaide Disability Expo: https://adelaidedisabilityexpo.com.au/

Impact Institute Disability Expos: https://www.impactinstitute.com.au/disability-expos/

No Strings Attached: Hamlet the Loneliest:https://nostrings.org.au/listing/hamlet-the-lonelies

Illuminate Access Tours and Sessions: https://www.illuminateadelaide.com/access-events-2026/

Cabaret Festival: Rags to Riches Exhibition: https://cabaret.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/rags-to-riches-exhibition

State Theatre - Uncle Vanya: https://statetheatrecompany.com.au/shows/uncle-vanya/

Humanware: http://www.humanware.com

 

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>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.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Jude Gaffney, Audio Description Coordinator at Access 2 Arts, with audio described opportunities; live shows; Illuminate and a chance to experience AD at home.</li>
<li><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.illuminateadelaide.com/access-events-2026/__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!GWDNiKkV-h1mYU94Q5OGbxhq_GW7L99U7ghgnah0K_Xn0G3-4pf1PqJYM-d_IiBgwlvKRFU8nB8-FmJ04sPKa84Ks8IG9oW2s6A$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5"></a>Linni Oliver, from Deafblind WA: an exciting Awareness week coming up at&nbsp; Perth City Farm - 1 City Farm Place, WA, 24th June; and celebrating Helen Keller's birthday on the 27th by playing lawn bowls.&nbsp; RSVP: <a href="mailto:linni@dbwa.org.au">linni@dbwa.org.au</a></li>
<li>David Woodbridge, Braille products Specialist at Humanware, is very excited about the Braille Note Evolve; had news on Apple's WWDC.&nbsp; David will be at Tech Fest with all the Humanware products 17th June at U City, 43 Franklin Street Adelaide.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
Adelaide Disability Expo: <a href="https://adelaidedisabilityexpo.com.au/">https://adelaidedisabilityexpo.com.au/</a>
Impact Institute Disability Expos: <a href="https://www.impactinstitute.com.au/disability-expos/">https://www.impactinstitute.com.au/disability-expos/</a>
No Strings Attached: Hamlet the Loneliest:<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://nostrings.org.au/listing/hamlet-the-loneliest/__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!GWDNiKkV-h1mYU94Q5OGbxhq_GW7L99U7ghgnah0K_Xn0G3-4pf1PqJYM-d_IiBgwlvKRFU8nB8-FmJ04sPKa84Ks8IGlWx68bM$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">https://nostrings.org.au/listing/hamlet-the-lonelies</a>
Illuminate Access Tours and Sessions: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.illuminateadelaide.com/access-events-2026/__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!GWDNiKkV-h1mYU94Q5OGbxhq_GW7L99U7ghgnah0K_Xn0G3-4pf1PqJYM-d_IiBgwlvKRFU8nB8-FmJ04sPKa84Ks8IG9oW2s6A$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5">https://www.illuminateadelaide.com/access-events-2026/</a>
Cabaret Festival: Rags to Riches Exhibition: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://cabaret.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/rags-to-riches-exhibition__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!GWDNiKkV-h1mYU94Q5OGbxhq_GW7L99U7ghgnah0K_Xn0G3-4pf1PqJYM-d_IiBgwlvKRFU8nB8-FmJ04sPKa84Ks8IGgDDqO0c$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">https://cabaret.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/rags-to-riches-exhibition</a>
State Theatre - Uncle Vanya: <a href="https://statetheatrecompany.com.au/shows/uncle-vanya/">https://statetheatrecompany.com.au/shows/uncle-vanya/</a>
Humanware: <a href="http://www.humanware.com">http://www.humanware.com</a>
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10 Jun 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/e439d40a-b5ab-4033-8513-b46500503884/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:
<ul>
<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>
</ul>
<hr>
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>
<hr>
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

03 Jun 2026

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