This week Peter is talking to:

1 Jenny Bartrop

2 Phil Butler

3 Angela Gullone

This week Peter is talking to:
1 Jenny Bartrop
2 Phil Butler
3 Angela Gullone

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 (47 min) - 02 Feb 2021

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/09921893-2102-42eb-8063-ae300052afe7/transcript

On FOCAL POINT:
David Dinte AM was recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours for his work in the not-for-profit sector, including over two decades with a variety of roles on the board of Next Sense, and other contributions to education.
Stacie Ashlet "Hyper the Clown" invited all to Club Krok, and other events during the Darwin Fringe Festival in July. 
Betty McGuire OAM's work for over 70 years in softball and over four decades of work in blind bowls administration and team management was deservedly recognised in the King's Birthday Awards. 
Phil Vandepeer, co-founder and co-presenter for Focal Point, paid tribute to the 1197AM on the radio band; the old Radio for the Print Handicapped 5RPH closing on Monday.  Phil was involved from the very beginning of the Movement over 45 years ago.  Phil also shared some observations from Pauline Hanson's address at the National Press Club

Resources: 

Next Sense School: https://www.nextsenseschool.edu.au

Club Krock: https://clubkrock.org/ 

Darwin Fringe: https://darwinfringe.org.au/ 

 

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>David Dinte AM was recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours for his work in the not-for-profit sector, including over two decades with a variety of roles on the board of Next Sense, and other contributions to education.</li>
<li>Stacie Ashlet "Hyper the Clown" invited all to Club Krok, and other events during the Darwin Fringe Festival in July.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Betty McGuire OAM's work for over 70 years in softball and over four decades of work in blind bowls administration and team management was deservedly recognised in the King's Birthday Awards.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Phil Vandepeer, co-founder and co-presenter for Focal Point, paid tribute to the 1197AM on the radio band; the old Radio for the Print Handicapped 5RPH closing on Monday.&nbsp; Phil was involved from the very beginning of the Movement over 45 years ago.&nbsp; Phil also shared some observations from Pauline Hanson's address at the National Press Club</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Resources:&nbsp;
Next Sense School: <a href="https://www.nextsenseschool.edu.au">https://www.nextsenseschool.edu.au</a>
Club Krock: <a href="https://clubkrock.org/">https://clubkrock.org/</a>&nbsp;
Darwin Fringe: <a href="https://darwinfringe.org.au/">https://darwinfringe.org.au/</a>&nbsp;
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24 Jun 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/b6732df3-c90e-4ce3-868d-b473005448b6/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

Focal Point (47 min) - 02 Feb 2021

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