 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/ 

&nbsp;On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Stephie Birkhead is about to public a book, "Behind the Shutters"&nbsp; The book shares an honest account of growing up blind in a world that didn't always understand what that meant -&nbsp; documenting not just the struggles, but the strength; the moments of humour; and the hope that carried Stephie through.&nbsp;</li>
<li>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.&nbsp; The season from 31st July is at Slingsby's Hall of Possibility, rear of 96 Glen Osmond Rd, Parkside.</li>
<li>Leslie Heagney, Fundraising and Business Development Manager at Braille House, invited all to enter the 2025 Braille House Dickinson Memorial Literary Competition.</li>
<li>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,&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Resources:&nbsp;
Stephie's Journey on facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576988955831">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576988955831</a>&nbsp;
"Behind the Shutters" on Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Behind-Shutters-Childhood-Disability-Resilience-ebook/dp/B0FF5XPCPN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JJYUCDL4Q65G&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wloek1UC6vaIoj9iYXTkSA.b6CdccC0nVlPks2RaxPjA_kzXAj-iQppaTTIqbDbzeY&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=behind+the+shutters+stephie&amp;qid=1753341219&amp;sprefix=behind+the+shutters+stephie%2Caps%2C260&amp;sr=8-1">https://www.amazon.com.au/Behind-Shutters-Childhood-Disability-Resilience-ebook/dp/B0FF5XPCPN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JJYUCDL4Q65G&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wloek1UC6vaIoj9iYXTkSA.b6CdccC0nVlPks2RaxPjA_kzXAj-iQppaTTIqbDbzeY&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=behind+the+shutters+stephie&amp;qid=1753341219&amp;sprefix=behind+the+shutters+stephie%2Caps%2C260&amp;sr=8-1</a>&nbsp;
No Strings Attached Theatre: <a href="https://www.nostringsattached.org.au/">https://www.nostringsattached.org.au/</a>&nbsp;
To book tickets for "The Construct": <a href="https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1332896">https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1332896</a>&nbsp;
2025 Braille House Dickinson Memorial Literary Competition: <a href="https://www.braillehouse.org.au/education/dickinson-memorial-literary-competition-2025?srsltid=AfmBOor4OjS2ksPswO-UvV7BUMAYSMhhkrPLnZRHUx4TyHsi3I7X_09M">https://www.braillehouse.org.au/education/dickinson-memorial-literary-competition-2025?srsltid=AfmBOor4OjS2ksPswO-UvV7BUMAYSMhhkrPLnZRHUx4TyHsi3I7X_09M</a>&nbsp;
Information on souvenaid: <a href="https://nutricia.com.au/souvenaid/">https://nutricia.com.au/souvenaid/</a>&nbsp;

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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23 Jul 2025

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