On FOCAL POINT
Dr Abby Jayasuriah has completed a PHD dissertation on a Sri Lankan musician,  Pandith W. D. Amradeva. This was an ethnomusicological study that looked at the relationship between his music; other genres of music; and nationalism.
Mia Gardiner, from Crime Stoppers Victoria, shared tips to keep our homes more secure  and us safer.
Tony Doyle invited all to a one-off Fringe Festival Show "Vistas and Visions of a Blind Man" 
Damien Linnane is the Editor of "Paper Chained" and is also involved in a collaboration with Vision Australia Radio and About Time to produce a program and podcast "Inside Voice" showcasing writing and artistic expressions from individuals affected by incarceration.  

Resources:
Pandith W. D. Amradeva songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuJRbIFjWfY&list=PLqyjjU4T15JAc0C97Z69EN3V7RU1R_vmY 
Crime Stoppers Victoria: Call 1800 333 00 or go to: http://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au 
"Vistas and Visions of a Blind Man" Saturday 1st March at 2 30 pm Ayers House Ballroom. To book call1300 621 255 or go to https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/vistas-and-visions-of-a-blind-man-adventures-in-a-eye-af2025 
Inside Voice Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/insidevoice 
Paper Chained: https://www.paperchained.com 

On FOCAL POINT
<ul>
<li>Dr Abby Jayasuriah has completed a PHD dissertation on a Sri Lankan musician,&nbsp; Pandith W. D. Amradeva. This was an ethnomusicological study that looked at the relationship between his music; other genres of music; and nationalism.</li>
<li>Mia Gardiner, from Crime Stoppers Victoria, shared tips to keep our homes more secure&nbsp; and us safer.</li>
<li>Tony Doyle invited all to a one-off Fringe Festival Show "Vistas and Visions of a Blind Man"&nbsp;</li>
<li>Damien Linnane is the Editor of "Paper Chained" and is also involved in a collaboration with Vision Australia Radio and About Time to produce a program and podcast "Inside Voice" showcasing writing and artistic expressions from individuals affected by incarceration.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>Pandith W. D. Amradeva songs:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuJRbIFjWfY&amp;list=PLqyjjU4T15JAc0C97Z69EN3V7RU1R_vmY">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuJRbIFjWfY&amp;list=PLqyjjU4T15JAc0C97Z69EN3V7RU1R_vmY</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Crime Stoppers Victoria: Call 1800 333 00 or go to: <a href="http://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au">http://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>"Vistas and Visions of a Blind Man" Saturday 1st March at 2 30 pm Ayers House Ballroom. To book call1300 621 255 or go to <a href="https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/vistas-and-visions-of-a-blind-man-adventures-in-a-eye-af2025">https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/vistas-and-visions-of-a-blind-man-adventures-in-a-eye-af2025</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Inside Voice Podcast: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/insidevoice">https://omny.fm/shows/insidevoice</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Paper Chained: <a href="https://www.paperchained.com">https://www.paperchained.com</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

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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05 Feb 2025

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/098380d9-4fad-41e4-8920-b27b00462f1c/transcript

On FOCAL POINT: 


Professor Peter McCluskey AO – Ophthalmologist from Sydney University (speaking about juvenile idiopathic arthritis and its impact on vision/eye inflammation).


Rachael – Marketing representative from Beyond Blindness (discussing upcoming combined tours, events, and activities).


Sven Bluemell – Commissioner for the Victorian Electoral Commission (speaking about accessible voting options for the Victorian state election).


Brooke Carter – President of Goalball Victoria (reporting on the outcome of the recently concluded Goalball Nationals).

Resources: 


humanware.com (Humanware)
02 9686 2600 (Humanware Australia)


jaffa.org.au (Juvenile Arthritis Foundation Australia)


beyondblindness.org.au (Beyond Blindness)


08 8367 6088 (Beyond Blindness - Campbelltown Main Office) 


vec.vic.gov.au (Victorian Electoral Commission)
13 18 32 (Victorian Electoral Commission - General Enquiries) 
135 723 (Victorian Electoral Commission - Telephone Assisted Voting Registration)

On FOCAL POINT:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>
Professor Peter McCluskey AO &ndash; Ophthalmologist from Sydney University (speaking about juvenile idiopathic arthritis and its impact on vision/eye inflammation).
</li>
<li>
Rachael &ndash; Marketing representative from Beyond Blindness (discussing upcoming combined tours, events, and activities).
</li>
<li>
Sven&nbsp;Bluemell&nbsp;&ndash; Commissioner for the Victorian Electoral Commission (speaking about accessible voting options for the Victorian state election).
</li>
<li>
Brooke Carter &ndash; President of Goalball Victoria (reporting on the outcome of the recently concluded Goalball Nationals).
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Resources:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>
humanware.com (Humanware)
</li>
<li>02 9686 2600 (Humanware Australia)</li>
<li>
jaffa.org.au (Juvenile Arthritis Foundation Australia)
</li>
<li>
beyondblindness.org.au (Beyond Blindness)
</li>
<li>
08 8367 6088 (Beyond Blindness - Campbelltown Main Office)&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
vec.vic.gov.au (Victorian Electoral Commission)
</li>
<li>13 18 32 (Victorian Electoral Commission - General Enquiries) </li>
<li>135 723 (Victorian Electoral Commission - Telephone Assisted Voting Registration)</li>
</ul>

21 Oct 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/0b551e49-7c5a-4e7a-9a3c-b4ea00393b15/transcript

14th Oct 26

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/81b3cd44-11d6-49ae-9bb1-b4e3005e666c/transcript

7th Oct 26

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/2241551d-3e2b-4408-a4d8-b4dc006dc5fb/transcript

05 Feb 2025

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