On FOCAL POINT:

• Stephie Birkhead is about to public a book, "Behind the Shutters"  The book shares an honest account of growing up blind in a world that didn't always understand what that meant -  documenting not just the struggles, but the strength; the moments of humour; and the hope that carried Stephie through. 
• Kari Seeley, CEO for No Strings Attached, invited all to their season of "The Construct" - there is an audio described and Auslan interpreted show on Sunday 3rd August, at 2 pm.  The season from 31st July is at Slingsby's Hall of Possibility, rear of 96 Glen Osmond Rd, Parkside.
• Leslie Heagney, Fundraising and Business Development Manager at Braille House, invited all to enter the 2025 Braille House Dickinson Memorial Literary Competition.
• Gerald Quigley, pharmacist; herbalist; radio and television presenter, has helpful information for people with mild cognitive impairment - some lifestyle choices and evidence showing that Souvenaid can help, 

Resources: 

Stephie's Journey on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576988955831 

"Behind the Shutters" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/Behind-Shutters-Childhood-Disability-Resilience-ebook/dp/B0FF5XPCPN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JJYUCDL4Q65G&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wloek1UC6vaIoj9iYXTkSA.b6CdccC0nVlPks2RaxPjA_kzXAj-iQppaTTIqbDbzeY&dib_tag=se&keywords=behind+the+shutters+stephie&qid=1753341219&sprefix=behind+the+shutters+stephie%2Caps%2C260&sr=8-1 

No Strings Attached Theatre: https://www.nostringsattached.org.au/ 

To book tickets for "The Construct": https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1332896 

2025 Braille House Dickinson Memorial Literary Competition: https://www.braillehouse.org.au/education/dickinson-memorial-literary-competition-2025?srsltid=AfmBOor4OjS2ksPswO-UvV7BUMAYSMhhkrPLnZRHUx4TyHsi3I7X_09M 

Information on souvenaid: https://nutricia.com.au/souvenaid/