This week Peter is talking to:

1 Jacky Herman - from Matific 

2 Anna Gigliotti-Skret - Mobility Instructor

3 Kellie Britt - from the AFL's Inclusion Program

This week Peter is talking to:
1 Jacky Herman - from Matific&nbsp;
2 Anna Gigliotti-Skret - Mobility Instructor
3 Kellie Britt - from the AFL's Inclusion Program

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 (45min) - 04 Aug 2021

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/6f22e570-11bd-4b20-b735-ad7a0053390c/transcript

On FOCAL POINT:
Elizabeth Beales, President of the Albinism Fellowship of Australia, reflecting on International Albinism Awareness Day 13th June. The theme was "Proud In  My Skin".  Elizabeth also previewed their National Conference coming up in September in Adelaide.
Rachel, from Marketing at Beyond Blindness, chatted about a number of upcoming events, including changes in the northern suburbs; introduced us to "pocket" groups starting at Glenelg; groups that are a little more tailor-made depending on demographics and geographics.
Tony Scott, Coach and Promoter of lawn bowls in Australia for people who are blind or have low vision, wrapping up recent national training camp for Australian representation; naming athletes chosen for the Commonwealth Games; and a free come n try day 21st June at the Playford bowling Club - Goodman Road Elizabeth, next door to the Central Districts Football Club and a day in Hobart in July.
Ben Tullipan, from Empower golf, invited all to a free come n try Golf Clinic Friday19th June  Geelong Curlews; and a number of free days this month in Victoria.  people of all abilities are most welcome. 

Resources: 

International Albinism Awareness Day: https://www.un.org/en/observances/albinism-day 

Albinism Fellowship of Australia: http://www.albinismaustralia.org

Access 2 Arts: http://www.beyondblindness.org.au

Blind Bowls Australia: Enquiries email: abbaenquiries@gmail.com  Web:  https://blindbowls.bowls.com.au/

Empower Golf: http://www.empowergolf.com.a

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Elizabeth Beales, President of the Albinism Fellowship of Australia, reflecting on International Albinism Awareness Day 13th June. The theme was "Proud In&nbsp; My Skin".&nbsp; Elizabeth also previewed their National Conference coming up in September in Adelaide.</li>
<li>Rachel, from Marketing at Beyond Blindness, chatted about a number of upcoming events, including changes in the northern suburbs; introduced us to "pocket" groups starting at Glenelg; groups that are a little more tailor-made depending on demographics and geographics.</li>
<li>Tony Scott, Coach and Promoter of lawn bowls in Australia for people who are blind or have low vision, wrapping up recent national training camp for Australian representation; naming athletes chosen for the Commonwealth Games; and a free come n try day 21st June at the Playford bowling Club - Goodman Road Elizabeth, next door to the Central Districts Football Club and a day in Hobart in July.</li>
<li>Ben Tullipan, from Empower golf, invited all to a free come n try Golf Clinic Friday19th June&nbsp; Geelong Curlews; and a number of free days this month in Victoria.&nbsp; people of all abilities are most welcome.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Resources:&nbsp;
International Albinism Awareness Day: <a href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/albinism-day">https://www.un.org/en/observances/albinism-day</a>&nbsp;
Albinism Fellowship of Australia: <a href="http://www.albinismaustralia.org">http://www.albinismaustralia.org</a>
Access 2 Arts: <a href="http://www.beyondblindness.org.au">http://www.beyondblindness.org.au</a>
Blind Bowls Australia: Enquiries email: <a href="mailto:abbaenquiries@gmail.com">abbaenquiries@gmail.com</a>&nbsp; Web:&nbsp; <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://blindbowls.bowls.com.au/__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!E8rSgA9_BFkSplyudm-Id-k--z-qkPSM-1htx6X9Ni4lvPXUalrXrCspogA9KNps74zcGk4r9UIAJr4m-cbA_6BMnGmmTRMsxFc$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">https://blindbowls.bowls.com.au/</a>
Empower Golf: <a href="http://www.empowergolf.com.a">http://www.empowergolf.com.a</a>

17 Jun 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/f6acdec2-2bee-4e35-bb0e-b46c00650097/transcript

On FOCAL POINT:
Rachael Leahcar, Advocate and singer/song-writer, is inviting all to the Workability Expo in Adelaide - Wayville Showgrounds 26th and 27th June 26th and 27th. 
Jude Gaffney, Audio Description Coordinator at Access 2 Arts, with audio described opportunities; live shows; Illuminate and a chance to experience AD at home.
Linni Oliver, from Deafblind WA: an exciting Awareness week coming up at  Perth City Farm - 1 City Farm Place, WA, 24th June; and celebrating Helen Keller's birthday on the 27th by playing lawn bowls.  RSVP: linni@dbwa.org.au
David Woodbridge, Braille products Specialist at Humanware, is very excited about the Braille Note Evolve; had news on Apple's WWDC.  David will be at Tech Fest with all the Humanware products 17th June at U City, 43 Franklin Street Adelaide. 

Resources:

Adelaide Disability Expo: https://adelaidedisabilityexpo.com.au/

Impact Institute Disability Expos: https://www.impactinstitute.com.au/disability-expos/

No Strings Attached: Hamlet the Loneliest:https://nostrings.org.au/listing/hamlet-the-lonelies

Illuminate Access Tours and Sessions: https://www.illuminateadelaide.com/access-events-2026/

Cabaret Festival: Rags to Riches Exhibition: https://cabaret.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/rags-to-riches-exhibition

State Theatre - Uncle Vanya: https://statetheatrecompany.com.au/shows/uncle-vanya/

Humanware: http://www.humanware.com

 

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Rachael Leahcar, Advocate and singer/song-writer, is inviting all to the Workability Expo in Adelaide - Wayville Showgrounds 26th and 27th June 26th and 27th.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Jude Gaffney, Audio Description Coordinator at Access 2 Arts, with audio described opportunities; live shows; Illuminate and a chance to experience AD at home.</li>
<li><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.illuminateadelaide.com/access-events-2026/__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!GWDNiKkV-h1mYU94Q5OGbxhq_GW7L99U7ghgnah0K_Xn0G3-4pf1PqJYM-d_IiBgwlvKRFU8nB8-FmJ04sPKa84Ks8IG9oW2s6A$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5"></a>Linni Oliver, from Deafblind WA: an exciting Awareness week coming up at&nbsp; Perth City Farm - 1 City Farm Place, WA, 24th June; and celebrating Helen Keller's birthday on the 27th by playing lawn bowls.&nbsp; RSVP: <a href="mailto:linni@dbwa.org.au">linni@dbwa.org.au</a></li>
<li>David Woodbridge, Braille products Specialist at Humanware, is very excited about the Braille Note Evolve; had news on Apple's WWDC.&nbsp; David will be at Tech Fest with all the Humanware products 17th June at U City, 43 Franklin Street Adelaide.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Resources:
Adelaide Disability Expo: <a href="https://adelaidedisabilityexpo.com.au/">https://adelaidedisabilityexpo.com.au/</a>
Impact Institute Disability Expos: <a href="https://www.impactinstitute.com.au/disability-expos/">https://www.impactinstitute.com.au/disability-expos/</a>
No Strings Attached: Hamlet the Loneliest:<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://nostrings.org.au/listing/hamlet-the-loneliest/__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!GWDNiKkV-h1mYU94Q5OGbxhq_GW7L99U7ghgnah0K_Xn0G3-4pf1PqJYM-d_IiBgwlvKRFU8nB8-FmJ04sPKa84Ks8IGlWx68bM$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">https://nostrings.org.au/listing/hamlet-the-lonelies</a>
Illuminate Access Tours and Sessions: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.illuminateadelaide.com/access-events-2026/__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!GWDNiKkV-h1mYU94Q5OGbxhq_GW7L99U7ghgnah0K_Xn0G3-4pf1PqJYM-d_IiBgwlvKRFU8nB8-FmJ04sPKa84Ks8IG9oW2s6A$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5">https://www.illuminateadelaide.com/access-events-2026/</a>
Cabaret Festival: Rags to Riches Exhibition: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://cabaret.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/rags-to-riches-exhibition__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!GWDNiKkV-h1mYU94Q5OGbxhq_GW7L99U7ghgnah0K_Xn0G3-4pf1PqJYM-d_IiBgwlvKRFU8nB8-FmJ04sPKa84Ks8IGgDDqO0c$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">https://cabaret.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/rags-to-riches-exhibition</a>
State Theatre - Uncle Vanya: <a href="https://statetheatrecompany.com.au/shows/uncle-vanya/">https://statetheatrecompany.com.au/shows/uncle-vanya/</a>
Humanware: <a href="http://www.humanware.com">http://www.humanware.com</a>
&nbsp;

10 Jun 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/e439d40a-b5ab-4033-8513-b46500503884/transcript

On FOCAL POINT:
Anne-Marie Banfield, First Nations Partnership Specialist at Hearing Australia,  wrapped up The Vision 2020/Guide Dogs Victoria,  National Reconciliation Week "All In as Allies, From Good Intentions to Meaningful Action"
Alex Marcocci, from Crime Stoppers Victoria, spoke about retail crime - the impact on those working in the industry; owners; those people shopping, and how taking notice of some happenings may provide vital clues
Debra Simons, President of the National Women's Branch of Blind Citizens Australia, updated us on events,  activities, peer support, and Launched their Facebook group.
Dr Anna Wright, former Founder and CEO of Bindimaps - now Director Australia/APAC for  Mappen Inc, a way finding solution provider and digital mapping, invited all to come and try out their technology at Tech Fest, June 17th, U City, 43 Franklin Street in Adelaide made possible thanks to See Differently,

Blind Citizens Australia Women's Branch Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/959469346984250/ (Any questions or concerns are to be directed to Facebook administrators, Debra: Dsim1000@bigpond.net or Erica:  e.chiandotto1@gmail.com 

Mappen: http://www.mappedin.ca 

 

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Anne-Marie Banfield, First Nations Partnership Specialist at Hearing Australia,&nbsp; wrapped up The Vision 2020/Guide Dogs Victoria,&nbsp; National Reconciliation Week "All In as Allies, From Good Intentions to Meaningful Action"</li>
<li>Alex Marcocci, from Crime Stoppers Victoria, spoke about retail crime - the impact on those working in the industry; owners; those people shopping, and how taking notice of some happenings may provide vital clues</li>
<li>Debra Simons, President of the National Women's Branch of Blind Citizens Australia, updated us on events,&nbsp; activities, peer support, and Launched their Facebook group.</li>
<li>Dr Anna Wright, former Founder and CEO of Bindimaps - now Director Australia/APAC for&nbsp; Mappen Inc, a way finding solution provider and digital mapping, invited all to come and try out their technology at Tech Fest, June 17th, U City, 43 Franklin Street in Adelaide made possible thanks to See Differently,<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.seedifferently.org.au__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!BxPD_s8pTsrS0VnqPGKi-k1_LhlUvMLSrG0RWCM6bRLidppNpjiT6_J7eq3X6dohvHi9DvG1trlr2b4eF47IQgS2rCfHsaHspn8$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5"></a></li>
</ul>
<hr>
Blind Citizens Australia Women's Branch Facebook Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/959469346984250/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/959469346984250/</a> (Any questions or concerns are to be directed to Facebook administrators, Debra: <a href="mailto:Dsim1000@bigpond.net">Dsim1000@bigpond.net</a> or Erica: &nbsp;<a href="mailto:e.chiandotto1@gmail.com">e.chiandotto1@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;
Mappen: <a href="http://www.mappedin.ca">http://www.mappedin.ca</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;

03 Jun 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/8935aa87-aefd-45cb-9bc8-b45e006699e7/transcript

Focal Point (45min) - 04 Aug 2021

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