On FOCAL POINT:
Bill Jolley has taken on the role of Chair of Vision Australia. Bill also paid a lovely tribute to the late Dr Kevin Murfitt OAM,
Visa Neemam, Operations Manager from Beyond Blindness, invited all to download and try the infoodble app, Beyond Blindness has closed for Christmas - new year,
Rachel, from Marketing at Beyond Blindness, shared news on reopening dates and activities in February, including tandem cycling - bikes are provided.
Phil Vandepeer, co-founder and co-presenter for Focal Point, spoke about e-scooters; dog guides and clients being refused entry into hire cars and taxis, and relived some priceless memories of days at Townsend and the lead up into Christmas.
Doug Heywood choir master for over 35 years at Vision Australia Carols gave us an amazing insight into the preparation, and production of this unique and time honoured event. Find out more here: http://www.carols.visionaustralia.org

Focal Point: From the Vault Part 5 now available here: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point/from-the-vault-part-5-a-special-podcast-presentati

Focal Point goes to air every Wednesday night at 7pm in Darwin and Adelaide.  You can find our latest show here

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Bill Jolley has taken on the role of Chair of Vision Australia. Bill also paid a lovely tribute to the late Dr Kevin Murfitt OAM,</li>
<li>Visa Neemam, Operations Manager from Beyond Blindness, invited all to download and try the infoodble app, Beyond Blindness has closed for Christmas - new year,</li>
<li>Rachel, from Marketing at Beyond Blindness, shared news on reopening dates and activities in February, including tandem cycling - bikes are provided.</li>
<li>Phil Vandepeer, co-founder and co-presenter for Focal Point, spoke about e-scooters; dog guides and clients being refused entry into hire cars and taxis, and relived some priceless memories of days at Townsend and the lead up into Christmas.</li>
<li>Doug Heywood choir master for over 35 years at Vision Australia Carols gave us an amazing insight into the preparation, and production of this unique and time honoured event. Find out more here: <a href="http://www.carols.visionaustralia.org">http://www.carols.visionaustralia.org</a></li>
</ul>
Focal Point: From the Vault Part 5 now available here: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point/from-the-vault-part-5-a-special-podcast-presentati">https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point/from-the-vault-part-5-a-special-podcast-presentati</a> 
Focal Point goes to air every Wednesday night at 7pm in Darwin and Adelaide.  You can find our latest show here

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

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20 Dec 2023

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/5510249e-7d0a-47d9-b45f-b0de00448da9/transcript

On FOCAL POINT:
Louise Milligan, investigative journalist and author, talked about being at “In Conversation” with the Vision Australia Library for the Melbourne Writers Festival. Louise's book “Pheasants Nest” is available through the Library.  Call 1300 654 656 or go to http://www.visionaustralia.org/library
Rachel, from Beyond Blindness Marketing, updated us on events and activities, including trips to the Barossa and chocolate factories; and the SA Stableford Championship for blind golf.  You can call Beyond Blindness on 8367 6088 or go to: https://beyondblindness.org.au/  To find out more about Blind Golf contact Lindsay Mortimer, Secretary/Treasurer of Blind Golf SA, 0412 693 038
Ranmali Mccormack, People and Culture Services Manager at Vision Australia, highlighting the importance of national Reconciliation Week and how Vision Australia will be recognising the week. Find out more here: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/calendar
Eliza-Jayne South is just back from Annapolis film festival where Eliza-Jayne showed her film “Chum”

Focal Point goes to air every Wednesday night at 7pm in Darwin and Adelaide. 

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Louise Milligan, investigative journalist and author, talked about being at “In Conversation” with the Vision Australia Library for the Melbourne Writers Festival. Louise's book “Pheasants Nest” is available through the Library.  Call 1300 654 656 or go to <a href="http://www.visionaustralia.org/library">http://www.visionaustralia.org/library</a></li>
<li>Rachel, from Beyond Blindness Marketing, updated us on events and activities, including trips to the Barossa and chocolate factories; and the SA Stableford Championship for blind golf.  You can call Beyond Blindness on 8367 6088 or go to: <a href="https://beyondblindness.org.au/">https://beyondblindness.org.au/</a>  To find out more about Blind Golf contact Lindsay Mortimer, Secretary/Treasurer of Blind Golf SA, 0412 693 038</li>
<li>Ranmali Mccormack, People and Culture Services Manager at Vision Australia, highlighting the importance of national Reconciliation Week and how Vision Australia will be recognising the week. Find out more here: <a href="https://www.reconciliation.org.au/calendar">https://www.reconciliation.org.au/calendar</a></li>
<li>Eliza-Jayne South is just back from Annapolis film festival where Eliza-Jayne showed her film “Chum”</li>
</ul>
Focal Point goes to air every Wednesday night at 7pm in Darwin and Adelaide.

15 May 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/97f6fdf3-4407-44f3-8697-b171005befc7/transcript

On FOCAL POINT:
Nihal Iscel is in the Western Australian Women Hall of Fame for her advcacy work.  Nihal talked about Global Accessibility Awareness Day and how Instagram has become less accessible - in particular for people who are blind or vision impaired,
Rebecca Young, from Access 2 Arts, had information on audio-described Shows and grant writing workshops. You can contact Access 2 Arts via phone: 8463 1689 or go to https://access2arts.org.au/
Elizabeth Page, from the National Gallery, spoke to us with an invitation to attend an audio-described and interactive exhibition focusing on Art and Activism with Raquel Ormella. To book call 02 6240 6632 or email access@nga.gov.au
Stephen Tinker, Victorian Regional General Manager for Telstra, shared news on the 3G network shut down being postponed a couple of months. You can use the SMS tool to check if your phone needs to be updated before the network closes, text "3" 3498



Focal Point goes to air every Wednesday night at 7pm in Darwin and Adelaide. 

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Nihal Iscel is in the Western Australian Women Hall of Fame for her advcacy work.  Nihal talked about Global Accessibility Awareness Day and how Instagram has become less accessible - in particular for people who are blind or vision impaired,</li>
<li>Rebecca Young, from Access 2 Arts, had information on audio-described Shows and grant writing workshops. You can contact Access 2 Arts via phone: 8463 1689 or go to <a href="https://access2arts.org.au/">https://access2arts.org.au/</a></li>
<li>Elizabeth Page, from the National Gallery, spoke to us with an invitation to attend an audio-described and interactive exhibition focusing on Art and Activism with Raquel Ormella. To book call 02 6240 6632 or email <a href="mailto:access@nga.gov.au">access@nga.gov.au</a></li>
<li>Stephen Tinker, Victorian Regional General Manager for Telstra, shared news on the 3G network shut down being postponed a couple of months. You can use the SMS tool to check if your phone needs to be updated before the network closes, text "3" 3498</li>
</ul>
 
Focal Point goes to air every Wednesday night at 7pm in Darwin and Adelaide.

08 May 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/bc1a0215-0ead-46cc-af07-b16a005cc3d8/transcript

On FOCAL POINT:
Annette Leishman encouraged all to try Birding By Ear, communing more with nature, for physical and mental health. Find out more here: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/birdwatching/birding-by-ear
Kyra Quinlivan shared her lived experience of domestic violence and gives us an opportunity help in a program which may help others in similar situations - donating "spare" phones and potentially making them into a safe device. Call 1800 732737 
1800 respect or go to: https://dvsafephone.org/
Leeanne Surjadi, from the Vision Australia Library, partnering with the Melbourne Writers Festival and a chance to get involved with two leading writers. Call 
1300 654 656 or go to: https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/staying-connected/events/2024-05-10/melbourne-writers-festival-conversation-toby-walsh or https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/staying-connected/events/2024-05-10/melbourne-writers-festival-conversation-louise-milligan
Joseph Friedman is the Managing Director for About Time, a website and soon a paper for Australian prisons and detention facilities, and the paper will be read on Vision Australia Radio. Learn more here: https://www.abouttime.org.au/

Focal Point goes to air every Wednesday night at 7pm in Darwin and Adelaide. 

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Annette Leishman encouraged all to try Birding By Ear, communing more with nature, for physical and mental health. Find out more here: <a href="https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/birdwatching/birding-by-ear">https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/birdwatching/birding-by-ear</a></li>
<li>Kyra Quinlivan shared her lived experience of domestic violence and gives us an opportunity help in a program which may help others in similar situations - donating "spare" phones and potentially making them into a safe device. Call 1800 732737 1800 respect or go to: <a href="https://dvsafephone.org/">https://dvsafephone.org/</a></li>
<li>Leeanne Surjadi, from the Vision Australia Library, partnering with the Melbourne Writers Festival and a chance to get involved with two leading writers. Call 1300 654 656 or go to: <a href="https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/staying-connected/events/2024-05-10/melbourne-writers-festival-conversation-toby-walsh">https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/staying-connected/events/2024-05-10/melbourne-writers-festival-conversation-toby-walsh</a> or <a href="https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/staying-connected/events/2024-05-10/melbourne-writers-festival-conversation-louise-milligan">https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/staying-connected/events/2024-05-10/melbourne-writers-festival-conversation-louise-milligan</a></li>
<li>Joseph Friedman is the Managing Director for About Time, a website and soon a paper for Australian prisons and detention facilities, and the paper will be read on Vision Australia Radio. Learn more here: <a href="https://www.abouttime.org.au/">https://www.abouttime.org.au/</a></li>
</ul>
Focal Point goes to air every Wednesday night at 7pm in Darwin and Adelaide.

01 May 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/041a625d-f06d-43dd-be1d-b16300582ceb/transcript

20 Dec 2023

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