On FOCAL POINT:

• Jennifer Parry leads Blind Citizens Australia Music Peer Group. Jennifer spoke about the group's preparation and having their works showcased at the 50th Anniversary Convention, from 13th June
• Danica Gates is the winner of the Joy Noble Medal - the highest honour for South Australia's Volunteer of the year.  Danica set up Beacon of Hope in Tumby Bay, a suicide prevention network with support from others who have had their lives effected by suicide.
• Neil Jarvis, the 2025 Recipient of the Tammy Axelsen's Life Time Achievement Award from the Round Table of information access for people with a print disability.
• Mark Pearce, CEO for Volunteering Australia with a wrap of the aims, objectives and achievements for National Volunteer Week.  

We were all saddened to hear of the passing of long-time volunteer and former producer of Focal Point Wendy McDougal.  

Resources: 

BCA Convention 2025: https://www.bca.org.au/bca-2025-convention-50th-anniversary-celebration/ 

Beacon of Hope: tbbeaconofhope@gmail.com

Print Disability Round Table: http://www.printdisability.org

Volunteering Australia: http://www.volunteeringaustralia.org