On FOCAL POINT:
John Paul Cruz, PHD Candidate at the University of Melbourne, is researching  Making Accessible and Usable Digital Health Platforms.  John Paul is keen to hear from you.  (Details under "Resources")
Rex Patrick is a Senate Candidate for the Jacqui Lambie Network for South Australia at the Federal Election.  Rex spent some time last week in the South-East of South Australia meeting with NDIS participants and their families.
Sophie Slattery, Assistance Dog Instructor, spoke about See Differently's Operation K9 - providing assistance dogs to support for members of our returned services; helping better manage PTSAID. and other benefits. Volunteers are welcomed to express their interest to be part of the training.  Sophie also previewed International Guide Dog Day  30th April,
Mahesh Nath, from Pacific Vision, Launched their new website.  Mahesh is keen to receive feedback on the site and shared news about a special offer of 10% off any products purchased from the site - just use the code "welcome 10"

Resources: 

John Paul Cruz: johnpaul.cruz@student.unimelb.edu.au expressions of interest: https://q.surveys.unimelb.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_bKqqvJCcbAyfvVQ 

See Differently: http://www.seedifferently.org.au

Pacific Vision: http://www.pacificvisionaus.com.au (To get the Discount use the code "welcome 10")

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>John Paul Cruz, PHD Candidate at the University of Melbourne, is researching&nbsp; Making Accessible and Usable Digital Health Platforms.&nbsp; John Paul is keen to hear from you.&nbsp; (Details under "Resources")</li>
<li>Rex Patrick is a Senate Candidate for the Jacqui Lambie Network for South Australia at the Federal Election.&nbsp; Rex spent some time last week in the South-East of South Australia meeting with NDIS participants and their families.</li>
<li>Sophie Slattery, Assistance Dog Instructor, spoke about See Differently's Operation K9 - providing assistance dogs to support for members of our returned services; helping better manage PTSAID. and other benefits. Volunteers are welcomed to express their interest to be part of the training.&nbsp; Sophie also previewed International Guide Dog Day&nbsp; 30th April,</li>
<li>Mahesh Nath, from Pacific Vision, Launched their new website.&nbsp; Mahesh is keen to receive feedback on the site and shared news about a special offer of 10% off any products purchased from the site - just use the code "welcome 10"</li>
</ul>
Resources:&nbsp;
John Paul Cruz: <a href="mailto:johnpaul.cruz@student.unimelb.edu.au">johnpaul.cruz@student.unimelb.edu.au</a> expressions of interest: <a href="https://q.surveys.unimelb.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_bKqqvJCcbAyfvVQ">https://q.surveys.unimelb.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_bKqqvJCcbAyfvVQ</a>&nbsp;
See Differently:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.seedifferently.org.au">http://www.seedifferently.org.au</a>
Pacific Vision: <a href="http://www.pacificvisionaus.com.au">http://www.pacificvisionaus.com.au</a> (To get the Discount use the code "welcome 10")

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

23 Apr 2025

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