On FOCAL POINT:
Professor Glen Gole was recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours for outstanding service in ophthalmology; teaching; training and mentoring others.
Jeremy Peck, Member Services Officer for Beyond Blindness, with news on events and activities - in particular the southern areas. You can call the Christies Office on 8556 6288; Beyond Blindness 8367 6088; or Jeremy 0438 051 223.  Or go to beyondblindness.org.au
Miriam Bilander, Program Manager for Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria, inviting women who are over 50 to a free information sessions on screening for cancer. To register contact Miriam on 03 9822 8876 or emai: miriam@blindsports.org.au
Lisa Lanzi, Ruby Award winning Director for No Strings Attached season of “High” at the Space Theatre. The show has two Auslan interpreted shows Friday 30th August and two  Audio-Described shows on 31st August 31st.  You can book by calling 13 28 49 or go to nostringsattached.org.au

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Professor Glen Gole was recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours for outstanding service in ophthalmology; teaching; training and mentoring others.</li>
<li>Jeremy Peck, Member Services Officer for Beyond Blindness, with news on events and activities - in particular the southern areas. You can call the Christies Office on 8556 6288; Beyond Blindness 8367 6088; or Jeremy 0438 051 223.  Or go to <a href="http://www.beyondblindness.org.au">beyondblindness.org.au</a></li>
<li>Miriam Bilander, Program Manager for Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria, inviting women who are over 50 to a free information sessions on screening for cancer. To register contact Miriam on 03 9822 8876 or emai: <a href="mailto:miriam@blindsports.org.au">miriam@blindsports.org.au</a></li>
<li>Lisa Lanzi, Ruby Award winning Director for No Strings Attached season of “High” at the Space Theatre. The show has two Auslan interpreted shows Friday 30th August and two  Audio-Described shows on 31st August 31st.  You can book by calling 13 28 49 or go to <a href="http://www.nostringsattached.org.au">nostringsattached.org.au</a></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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21 Aug 2024

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