 On FOCAL POINT:
Bill Stavreski, Head of Research at the Leukaemia Foundation, released research for World Cancer Day. This Research showing the grim news that First Nations Australians are dying at far higher rates from blood cancer, and challenged all to take part in the world's greatest Shave.
Skye Bee, Operations Manager for Access 2 Arts, invited all to Celebrate the Opening of Fringe 2026 with an Intimate Aboriginal Cultural Tour this Sunday. Skye also shared news of grant writing workshops; audio describing courses; Unmothered (taking place at Murray Bridge and Goodwood), and so much more
Tony Doyle, winner of the 2025 Mary Walker Fringe Award, strongly encouraged all to get along to "Turn a Blind Eye", Tony's new Fringe Show, Saturday 7th March 7th - cabaret-style setting, licensed bar open from 5:30 pm, show goes ntil 7:10pm at the Nexus Arts Venue, Lion Arts Courtyard, fully accessible and captioned. Book on the access line 8100 2089
Mac Bollella, from the Electoral Commission of South Australia, had key dates and phone numbers for telephone voting and other inclusive and accessible initiatives for the state election 21st March. 

World's Greatest Shave: https://www.worldsgreatestshave.com/

Leukaemia Foundation: http://www.leukaemia.org.au

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

SA Electoral Commisson: https://www.ecsa.sa.gov.au/telephone

&nbsp;On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Bill Stavreski, Head of Research at the Leukaemia Foundation, released research for World Cancer Day. This Research showing the grim news that First Nations Australians are dying at far higher rates from blood cancer, and challenged all to take part in the world's greatest Shave.</li>
<li>Skye Bee, Operations Manager for Access 2 Arts, invited all to Celebrate the Opening of Fringe 2026 with an Intimate Aboriginal Cultural Tour this Sunday. Skye also shared news of grant writing workshops; audio describing courses; Unmothered (taking place at Murray Bridge and Goodwood), and so much more</li>
<li>Tony Doyle, winner of the 2025 Mary Walker Fringe Award, strongly encouraged all to get along to "Turn a Blind Eye", Tony's new Fringe Show, Saturday 7th March 7th - cabaret-style setting, licensed bar open from 5:30 pm, show goes ntil 7:10pm at the Nexus Arts Venue, Lion Arts Courtyard, fully accessible and captioned. Book on the access line 8100 2089</li>
<li>Mac Bollella, from the Electoral Commission of South Australia, had key dates and phone numbers for telephone voting and other inclusive and accessible initiatives for the state election 21st March.&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.ecsa.sa.gov.au__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!Encmff06lTv5t2OvV-iCoqhnhm8SqQEgSu_KG_qi_rBU8E1WnHhcULwZCZAITA5s6CSFzJHEAbZp8DGMvRQiHxYWi3GYySgw-eE$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3"></a></li>
</ul>
<hr>
World's Greatest Shave: <a href="https://www.worldsgreatestshave.com/">https://www.worldsgreatestshave.com/</a>
Leukaemia Foundation: <a href="http://www.leukaemia.org.au">http://www.leukaemia.org.au</a>
Access 2 Arts: <a href="http://www.access2arts.org.au">http://www.access2arts.org.au</a>
SA Electoral Commisson: https://www.ecsa.sa.gov.au/telephone

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

11 Feb 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/05f7b662-0414-486e-9388-b3ee00420b1a/transcript

On FOCAL POINT:
David Rice OAM, recognised in this year's Australia Day Honours for his  roles as  voluntary Treasurer for ICEVI Pacific, SPEVI; and Round Table On Information Access For People With Print Disabilities.
Mia Gardiner, from Crime Stoppers Victoria, shared information to help children be safe  -especially as they return to school.
Jeremy Moses, comedian, invited all to his season during the Adelaide Fringe of "Jeremy Moses is Hard to Work With" 5th, 6th March and a matinee on holiday Monday 9th March, at Plant 4 Bowden. 
David Tredinnick is finishing his time as Co-ordinator for audio production at Vision Australia. David reflected on his time and how technology has changed how clients can receive their material in their preferred format. 

SPEVI - South Pacific Educators in Vision Impairment: https://www.spevi.net/ Round Table On Information Access for People with Print Disabilities Inc.: https://printdisability.org/ 
ICEVI: https://icevi.org/

Crime Stopeeers Australia: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ 

Jeremy Moses is Hard to Work With: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/jeremy-moses-is-hard-to-work-with-af2026 

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>David Rice OAM, recognised in this year's Australia Day Honours for his&nbsp; roles as&nbsp; voluntary Treasurer for ICEVI Pacific, SPEVI; and Round Table On Information Access For People With Print Disabilities.</li>
<li>Mia Gardiner, from Crime Stoppers Victoria, shared information to help children be safe&nbsp; -especially as they return to school.</li>
<li>Jeremy Moses, comedian, invited all to his season during the Adelaide Fringe of "Jeremy Moses is Hard to Work With" 5th, 6th March and a matinee on holiday Monday 9th March, at Plant 4 Bowden.&nbsp;</li>
<li>David Tredinnick is finishing his time as Co-ordinator for audio production at Vision Australia. David reflected on his time and how technology has changed how clients can receive their material in their preferred format.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
SPEVI - South Pacific Educators in Vision Impairment: <a href="https://www.spevi.net/">https://www.spevi.net/</a> Round Table On Information Access for People with Print Disabilities Inc.:&nbsp;<a href="https://printdisability.org/">https://printdisability.org/</a>&nbsp; ICEVI: <a href="https://icevi.org/">https://icevi.org/</a>
Crime Stopeeers Australia: <a href="https://crimestoppers.com.au/">https://crimestoppers.com.au/</a>&nbsp;
Jeremy Moses is Hard to Work With: <a href="https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/jeremy-moses-is-hard-to-work-with-af2026">https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/jeremy-moses-is-hard-to-work-with-af2026</a>&nbsp;

04 Feb 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/bee580a9-f945-426d-acfe-b3e700450f97/transcript

On FOCAL POINT:
Abey Finklea is the  Captain of the United States Women's Blind Cricket Team. The Team played in the first ever Women's World Cup - from no players knowing about the game to World Cup appearances in less than 5 months!
Dylan Haar, Artistic Director for On The Fly Impro Theatre, with an invitation to "The Bat"  This format is unique because it is both completely improvised, and performed in
darkness - a purely audio experience. They also have a season of their improvised show,
"Maestro" and a come n try event/workshops
Peter McDougall, CEO for Australian Camps Association, wrapping up a very successful, inclusive event in Victoria last week for people with disabilities, and an opportunity for camps in the future.
Phil Vandepeer, co-founder and co-presenter for Focal Point, reflected on the Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight and the Australian of the year awards. 

Blind Cricket USA: https://samarthanamusa.org/cricket-for-the-blind-in-usa/

Book Tickets to "The Bat": https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1519359 

Australian Camps Association: http://www.peopleoutdoors.org.au

www.auscamps.asn.au

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Abey Finklea is the&nbsp; Captain of the United States Women's Blind Cricket Team. The Team played in the first ever Women's World Cup - from no players knowing about the game to World Cup appearances in less than 5 months!</li>
<li>Dylan Haar, Artistic Director for On The Fly Impro Theatre, with an invitation to "The Bat"&nbsp; This format is unique because it is both completely improvised, and performed in darkness - a purely audio experience. They also have a season of their improvised show, "Maestro" and a come n try event/workshops</li>
<li>Peter McDougall, CEO for Australian Camps Association, wrapping up a very successful, inclusive event in Victoria last week for people with disabilities, and an opportunity for camps in the future.</li>
<li>Phil Vandepeer, co-founder and co-presenter for Focal Point, reflected on the Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight and the Australian of the year awards.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Blind Cricket USA: <a href="https://samarthanamusa.org/cricket-for-the-blind-in-usa/">https://samarthanamusa.org/cricket-for-the-blind-in-usa/</a>
Book Tickets to "The Bat": <a href="https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1519359">https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1519359</a>&nbsp;
Australian Camps Association: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.peopleoutdoors.org.au__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!EgGkvEucOr5PxnCqcyq3na2DBD-8RAUSHUR4hCyslqWEXDgBpohYdyJMKuq0l2yQ0gryhvd9T_gBK8JmvfO1cA49vLBZ2YTZBbY$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">http://www.peopleoutdoors.org.au</a>
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.peopleoutdoors.org.au__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!EgGkvEucOr5PxnCqcyq3na2DBD-8RAUSHUR4hCyslqWEXDgBpohYdyJMKuq0l2yQ0gryhvd9T_gBK8JmvfO1cA49vLBZ2YTZBbY$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1"></a><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.auscamps.asn.au__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!EgGkvEucOr5PxnCqcyq3na2DBD-8RAUSHUR4hCyslqWEXDgBpohYdyJMKuq0l2yQ0gryhvd9T_gBK8JmvfO1cA49vLBZZ37vi44$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">www.auscamps.asn.au</a>

28 Jan 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/c98e937a-e405-4332-a3d3-b3e000466ba0/transcript

   On Focal Point:
Venkatesh Chari, President and CEO Orbit Research and co-Founder for Access Mind, updated us on the progress of the Optima - a modular Windows 11 computer with 40 cell braille display and so many other features. 
Reuben Fairbank, Australian Blind Cricketer, spoke about South Australia's making the final at the National Cricket Inclusion Championships for Athletes who are Blind or have Low Vision. Reuben scored centuries in the semi and grand final.
Jason Stubbs, coach of the NSW blind Cricket, chatted about the team taking out their 7th national championships in succession, 
Maureen O'Reilly, from the Vision Australia Library, shared up coming events including hearing from authors; narrators; writing workshops; and VCE students can access English Literature books from the library, as well as the 360 print pages you can have put into your preferred format. 

Resources:

Access Mind LLC: https://www.accessmind.io/ 

Orbit Research: https://www.orbitresearch.com/ 

Blind Cricket Australia: http://www.blindcricket.com

Vision Australia Library: https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/library 

&nbsp; &nbsp;On Focal Point:
<ul>
<li>Venkatesh Chari, President and CEO Orbit Research and co-Founder for Access Mind, updated us on the progress of the Optima - a modular Windows 11 computer with 40 cell braille display and so many other features.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Reuben Fairbank, Australian Blind Cricketer, spoke about South Australia's making the final at the National Cricket Inclusion Championships for Athletes who are Blind or have Low Vision. Reuben scored centuries in the semi and grand final.</li>
<li>Jason Stubbs, coach of the NSW blind Cricket, chatted about the team taking out their 7th national championships in succession,&nbsp;</li>
<li>Maureen O'Reilly, from the Vision Australia Library, shared up coming events including hearing from authors; narrators; writing workshops; and VCE students can access English Literature books from the library, as well as the 360 print pages you can have put into your preferred format.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Resources:
Access Mind LLC: <a href="https://www.accessmind.io/">https://www.accessmind.io/</a>&nbsp;
Orbit Research: <a href="https://www.orbitresearch.com/">https://www.orbitresearch.com/</a>&nbsp;
Blind Cricket Australia: <a href="http://www.blindcricket.com">http://www.blindcricket.com</a>
Vision Australia Library: <a href="https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/library">https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/library</a>&nbsp;

21 Jan 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/76d683f3-5758-4a1e-afd5-b3d9005943df/transcript

11 Feb 2026

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