On FOCAL POINT: 


Casey Hyde: Author of The Naughtiest Guide Dog: The Hungriest Guide Dog, sharing the story behind her book, using AI for accessibility, and launching a charity for retired guide dogs.


Robert Simms: Leader of the Greens in the South Australian Upper House, discussing proposed legislation around smart glasses and changes to the NDIS.


Mira Kim (CEO of the Béla Music Foundation) and Helen Shapiro (Artistic Director) discussing their international music competitions and initiatives for blind and visually impaired musicians - highlighting the 2026 competition details and the opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall.


Phil Vandepeer: Co-founder and co-presenter of Focal Point, sharing thoughts on the societal and legislative impacts of smart glasses on people with vision impairment.

Resources


Béla Music Foundation: https://www.bellamf.org/ 


Casey Hyde Contact: caseyhyde@guidedeyes.org.au (for book orders)

On FOCAL POINT:&nbsp;
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Casey Hyde: Author of The Naughtiest Guide Dog: The Hungriest Guide Dog, sharing the story behind her book, using AI for accessibility, and launching a charity for retired guide dogs.
</li>
<li>
Robert Simms: Leader of the Greens in the South Australian Upper House, discussing proposed legislation around smart glasses and changes to the NDIS.
</li>
<li>
Mira Kim (CEO of the B&eacute;la Music Foundation) and Helen Shapiro (Artistic Director) discussing their international music competitions and initiatives for blind and visually impaired musicians - highlighting the 2026 competition details and the opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall.
</li>
<li>
Phil Vandepeer: Co-founder and co-presenter of Focal Point, sharing thoughts on the societal and legislative impacts of smart glasses on people with vision impairment.
</li>
</ul>
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Resources
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B&eacute;la Music Foundation: <a href="https://www.bellamf.org/">https://www.bellamf.org/</a>&nbsp;
</li>
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Casey Hyde Contact: caseyhyde@guidedeyes.org.au (for book orders)
</li>
</ul>

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

30 Sep 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/d58b7d2b-5fbe-4237-81ab-b4d50056a26e/transcript

On FOCAL POINT: 


Professor Peter McCluskey AO – Ophthalmologist from Sydney University (speaking about juvenile idiopathic arthritis and its impact on vision/eye inflammation).


Rachael – Marketing representative from Beyond Blindness (discussing upcoming combined tours, events, and activities).


Sven Bluemell – Commissioner for the Victorian Electoral Commission (speaking about accessible voting options for the Victorian state election).


Brooke Carter – President of Goalball Victoria (reporting on the outcome of the recently concluded Goalball Nationals).

Resources: 


humanware.com (Humanware)
02 9686 2600 (Humanware Australia)


jaffa.org.au (Juvenile Arthritis Foundation Australia)


beyondblindness.org.au (Beyond Blindness)


08 8367 6088 (Beyond Blindness - Campbelltown Main Office) 


vec.vic.gov.au (Victorian Electoral Commission)
13 18 32 (Victorian Electoral Commission - General Enquiries) 
135 723 (Victorian Electoral Commission - Telephone Assisted Voting Registration)

On FOCAL POINT:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>
Professor Peter McCluskey AO &ndash; Ophthalmologist from Sydney University (speaking about juvenile idiopathic arthritis and its impact on vision/eye inflammation).
</li>
<li>
Rachael &ndash; Marketing representative from Beyond Blindness (discussing upcoming combined tours, events, and activities).
</li>
<li>
Sven&nbsp;Bluemell&nbsp;&ndash; Commissioner for the Victorian Electoral Commission (speaking about accessible voting options for the Victorian state election).
</li>
<li>
Brooke Carter &ndash; President of Goalball Victoria (reporting on the outcome of the recently concluded Goalball Nationals).
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Resources:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>
humanware.com (Humanware)
</li>
<li>02 9686 2600 (Humanware Australia)</li>
<li>
jaffa.org.au (Juvenile Arthritis Foundation Australia)
</li>
<li>
beyondblindness.org.au (Beyond Blindness)
</li>
<li>
08 8367 6088 (Beyond Blindness - Campbelltown Main Office)&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
vec.vic.gov.au (Victorian Electoral Commission)
</li>
<li>13 18 32 (Victorian Electoral Commission - General Enquiries) </li>
<li>135 723 (Victorian Electoral Commission - Telephone Assisted Voting Registration)</li>
</ul>

21 Oct 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/0b551e49-7c5a-4e7a-9a3c-b4ea00393b15/transcript

14th Oct 26

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/81b3cd44-11d6-49ae-9bb1-b4e3005e666c/transcript

7th Oct 26

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/2241551d-3e2b-4408-a4d8-b4dc006dc5fb/transcript

30 Sep 2026

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