On FOCAL POINT:
Edward Delgado lost his sight aged 60 and started learning technology for the first time in his life.  86 years young Eddie is a tremendous inspiration and role model to many others.
Justine Crawford has brought Achilles Runners Club to Adelaide. Achilles member,  Cassie Hames, is enjoying the benefits, namely the freedom, and is setting new goals.
Dr Moira Junge, CEO for Sleep Health Foundation, had news on Mounjaro (tirzepatide) mimicking two hormones, GLP-1 and GIP, is  now indicated by TGA approval as the First medicine for 
for common sleep disorders.
Phil Vandepeer, co-presenter and co-founder for Focal Point shared, many memories going back over 63 years,of the Late and talented Wendy McDougall. Wendy produced Focal Point for over 25 years.  Phil also reflected on the results of the federal election.

Resources: 

Achilles Adelaide: email adelaide@achillesaustralia.org.au or go to https://www.achillesaustralia.org.au/adelaide/

Sleep Health Foundation: http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au

 

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Edward Delgado lost his sight aged 60 and started learning technology for the first time in his life.&nbsp; 86 years young Eddie is a tremendous inspiration and role model to many others.</li>
<li>Justine Crawford has brought Achilles Runners Club to Adelaide. Achilles member,&nbsp; Cassie Hames, is enjoying the benefits, namely the freedom, and is setting new goals.</li>
<li>Dr Moira Junge, CEO for Sleep Health Foundation, had news on Mounjaro (tirzepatide) mimicking two hormones, GLP-1 and GIP, is&nbsp; now indicated by TGA approval as the First medicine for&nbsp; for common sleep disorders.</li>
<li>Phil Vandepeer, co-presenter and co-founder for Focal Point shared, many memories going back over 63 years,of the Late and talented Wendy McDougall. Wendy produced Focal Point for over 25 years.&nbsp; Phil also reflected on the results of the federal election.</li>
</ul>
Resources:&nbsp;
Achilles Adelaide: email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:adelaide@achillesaustralia.org.au">adelaide@achillesaustralia.org.au</a> or go to <a href="https://www.achillesaustralia.org.au/adelaide/">https://www.achillesaustralia.org.au/adelaide/</a>
Sleep Health Foundation: <a href="http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au">http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au</a>
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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

25 Jun 2025

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