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.

Focal Point on Vison Australia Radio

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Focal Point on Vision Australia Radio

05 Feb 2025

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

On FOCAL POINT:
Selena McMurray is an Occupational Therapist with Live Big and a mother of two children who are neuro-divergent. Selena spoke about  the role of women in the disability sector deserving attention beyond International Women's Day. 
Rebecca Young, CEO for Access 2 Arts, with news on audio described performances during the Fringe and Adelaide Festival.
Jonathan Ramsden is a long-time narrator with Vision Australia's Personal Support Service. Having narrated a wide variety of personal support titles over the years, Jonathan is also a much-loved narrator of Wheels magazine. You can access 360 print pages every year converted into your preferred format.  
Mia Gardiner, from Crime Stoppers Victoria, shared tips; hints and practical action you can take to minimise and help stop retail crime.

Resources:
Live Big: http://www.livebig.com.au
Access 2 Arts: http://www.access2arts.org.au
Adelaide Fringe: Call 1300 621 255 or go to https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix
Adelaide Festival: Call 1300 393 404 or go to http://www.adelaidefestival.com.au
VA's Personal Support Service: https://www.visionaustralia.org/business-consulting/print-accessibility/alternate-format-production
Crimestoppers Victoria: http://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au 

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Selena McMurray is an Occupational Therapist with Live Big and a mother of two children who are neuro-divergent. Selena spoke about&nbsp; the role of women in the disability sector deserving attention beyond International Women's Day.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Rebecca Young, CEO for Access 2 Arts, with news on audio described performances during the Fringe and Adelaide Festival.</li>
<li>Jonathan Ramsden is a long-time narrator with Vision Australia's Personal Support Service. Having narrated a wide variety of personal support titles over the years, Jonathan is also a much-loved narrator of Wheels magazine. You can access 360 print pages every year converted into your preferred format.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Mia Gardiner, from Crime Stoppers Victoria, shared tips; hints and practical action you can take to minimise and help stop retail crime.</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!E9wbSmMJhcvAITr2kFCtgeAwiG9CKD44M8IG1qpH4gS0zYhZFfLm00TyniHIkRsYkJbsT27c70STnmAH9vsa1F5Ec1kJEdxPP-4$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5"></a>Resources:
<ul>
<li>Live Big: <a href="http://www.livebig.com.au">http://www.livebig.com.au</a></li>
<li>Access 2 Arts: <a href="http://www.access2arts.org.au">http://www.access2arts.org.au</a></li>
<li>Adelaide Fringe: Call 1300 621 255 or go to <a href="https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix">https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix</a></li>
<li>Adelaide Festival: Call 1300 393 404&nbsp;or go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adelaidefestival.com.au">http://www.adelaidefestival.com.au</a></li>
<li>VA's Personal Support Service: <a href="https://www.visionaustralia.org/business-consulting/print-accessibility/alternate-format-production" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">https://www.visionaustralia.org/business-consulting/print-accessibility/alternate-format-production</a></li>
<li>Crimestoppers Victoria: <a href="http://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au">http://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

12 Mar 2025

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/a86386ec-199b-4f65-abdb-b29e00472f1a/transcript

On FOCAL POINT:
Nadia Mattiazzo is a first-class advocate; leader; and articulate spokesperson. Nadia  chatted about advocacy, leadership and International Women's Day.
David Woodbridge "Mr. Technology" introduced us to the Braille Doodle, helping people new to braille of all ages, and enabling their families; friends; and educators to be involved with the learning experience in a fun way,
Cindy Dabrowski is taking part in Vision Australia's Graduate Program, and is about to start an internship at Bupa. Cindy encouraged others to strongly consider applying.
Dr Richard Symes, ophthalmologist specialising in glaucoma, shared news on World Glaucoma week and the latest news in treatments and research for the condition. 

Resources: 
Braille Doodle: https://www.touchpadprofoundation.org/
Careers Graduate Program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/about-us/careers/graduate-program 
World Glaucoma Week: https://www.worldglaucomaweek.org/
Glaucoma Australia: https://glaucoma.org.au/ 

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Nadia Mattiazzo is a first-class advocate; leader; and articulate spokesperson. Nadia&nbsp; chatted about advocacy, leadership and International Women's Day.</li>
<li>David Woodbridge "Mr. Technology" introduced us to the Braille Doodle, helping people new to braille of all ages, and enabling their families; friends; and educators to be involved with the learning experience in a fun way,</li>
<li>Cindy Dabrowski is taking part in Vision Australia's Graduate Program, and is about to start an internship at Bupa. Cindy encouraged others to strongly consider applying.</li>
<li>Dr Richard Symes, ophthalmologist specialising in glaucoma, shared news on World Glaucoma week and the latest news in treatments and research for the condition.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Resources:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Braille Doodle:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.touchpadprofoundation.org/">https://www.touchpadprofoundation.org/</a></li>
<li>Careers Graduate Program: <a href="https://www.visionaustralia.org/about-us/careers/graduate-program">https://www.visionaustralia.org/about-us/careers/graduate-program</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>World Glaucoma Week: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.worldglaucomaweek.org/__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!GC44YpdOkj-j76ErJY0T2ZyQrRo-98thpOlOu5A-yBlWAdI37G4t5ARLyQgFmgBnLh5VOxdHrITm2xK_ZLDGwTO_yj9hasydUZI$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">https://www.worldglaucomaweek.org/</a></li>
<li>Glaucoma Australia: <a href="https://glaucoma.org.au/">https://glaucoma.org.au/</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

05 Mar 2025

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/5e269e25-14b3-4d63-9558-b2970045db53/transcript

On FOCAL POINT: 

Guide Dogs Queensland CEO, Jock Beveridge, sharing exciting news about a group of low security prisoners from the Helena Jones Centre who have been given the opportunity to volunteer at Guide Dogs Queensland as part of their rehabilitation, - this includes including working with pups,

Grace Hobbs is a dual gold-medallists singles and doubles from the IBTA World Championships in 2024, and a joint-winner of the Tennis NSW Most Outstanding Athlete With a Disability, along with Michael Leigh.

Amber Freeman, Coordinator Communications and Projects Australian Federation of Disability Organisations, launching a suite of financial literacy resources for anyone on or involved with the NDIS, including an invitation to attend a webinar. 

Phil Vandepeer, Co-Founder and Co-Presenter for Focal Point, chatted about the up -coming Federal Election; Clive Palmer; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion moves in the US, and more discoveries with the iPhone 16   

Resources: 
Tickets for AFDO Webinar "Financial Literacy for NDIS Self Managers": https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/launch-of-ecstras-financial-literacy-resources-for-ndis-self-managers-tickets-1247586919059? 
Video Series (with Auslan translations): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux2QquL4CZw&list=PLRRohiEyBBJ9RwljEdEU7SNBpIeHY2Esg 
Moodle Online Course: https://afdo.moodlecloud.com/course/view.php?id=9
Easy Read Guide: https://afdo.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Easy-Read-Financial-Literacy-Tools.pdf
ABCs of Self-Management: https://afdo.org.au/resources/financial-literacy-for-ndis-self-managers/

On FOCAL POINT:&nbsp;
Guide Dogs Queensland CEO, Jock Beveridge, sharing exciting news about a group of low security prisoners from the Helena Jones Centre who have been given the opportunity to volunteer at Guide Dogs Queensland as part of their rehabilitation, - this includes including working with pups,
Grace Hobbs is a dual gold-medallists singles and doubles from the IBTA World Championships in 2024, and a joint-winner of the Tennis NSW Most Outstanding Athlete With a Disability, along with Michael Leigh.
Amber Freeman, Coordinator Communications and Projects Australian Federation of Disability Organisations, launching a suite of financial literacy resources for anyone on or involved with the NDIS, including an invitation to attend a webinar.&nbsp;
Phil Vandepeer, Co-Founder and Co-Presenter for Focal Point, chatted about the up -coming Federal Election; Clive Palmer; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion moves in the US, and more discoveries with the iPhone 16&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Resources:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Tickets for AFDO Webinar "Financial Literacy for NDIS Self Managers":&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/launch-of-ecstras-financial-literacy-resources-for-ndis-self-managers-tickets-1247586919059">https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/launch-of-ecstras-financial-literacy-resources-for-ndis-self-managers-tickets-1247586919059</a>?&nbsp;</li>
<li>Video Series (with Auslan translations): <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux2QquL4CZw&amp;list=PLRRohiEyBBJ9RwljEdEU7SNBpIeHY2Esg">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux2QquL4CZw&amp;list=PLRRohiEyBBJ9RwljEdEU7SNBpIeHY2Esg</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux2QquL4CZw&amp;list=PLRRohiEyBBJ9RwljEdEU7SNBpIeHY2Esg"></a></li>
<li>Moodle Online Course: <a href="https://afdo.moodlecloud.com/course/view.php?id=9">https://afdo.moodlecloud.com/course/view.php?id=9</a></li>
<li>Easy Read Guide: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://afdo.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Easy-Read-Financial-Literacy-Tools.pdf__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!AUSdUiEegZ3jPnXmV1GdLJVwsBED33l1nSrSBN_uJP3ksSltCVSvp9UpdUD8IqGpKvUy6CvvbS5YkCcWIydO0dtQbeXKSDaYSd4$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">https://afdo.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Easy-Read-Financial-Literacy-Tools.pdf</a></li>
<li>ABCs of Self-Management:&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://afdo.org.au/resources/financial-literacy-for-ndis-self-managers/__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!AUSdUiEegZ3jPnXmV1GdLJVwsBED33l1nSrSBN_uJP3ksSltCVSvp9UpdUD8IqGpKvUy6CvvbS5YkCcWIydO0dtQbeXKYs9eIl0$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5">https://afdo.org.au/resources/financial-literacy-for-ndis-self-managers/</a></li>
</ul>

26 Feb 2025

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/794cd546-834a-446f-8553-b29000436742/transcript

05 Feb 2025

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