On FOCAL POINT:
Professor Lyndell Lim, from the Centre of Eye Research Australia, speaking about weight loss drugs and diabetes drugs linked to a rare form of vision loss.
Amy Hall,  Clinical Supervisor Behaviour Support Practitioner (Adv/Spec) and Director at Banksia Support, sharing some very disturbing news of treatment of some children with disabilities in the education setting. If you have any experiences you want to share on this subject you can contact Amy here: ahall@banksiasupport.com.au
Ben Rowe is the winner the inaugural Australian B1 tennis championships held in Melbourne last weekend. Ben also sang the National Anthem Check out Ben's work on Youtube, Spottify and other platforms.  You can also find Ben on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BennyRoweMusic/?paipv=0&eav=AfaWLwhwf09-PxfyHpFV0p43h_kFU4FrvPiapu4KAhCF3Ivkk1VIs82wtoaAgmuY_2Q&_rdr#_=_ for more about tennis email blindtennis@tennis.com.au
David Tredinnick, Audio Production Coordinator at Vision Australia, encouraging and reminding that members can have up to 360 print pages transcribed into their preferred format each year. All this for free!!  Try the new email address for any feedback, feedback@visionaustralia.orgprintaccess@visionaustralia.org or 
call 1300 84 74 66

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Professor Lyndell Lim, from the Centre of Eye Research Australia, speaking about weight loss drugs and diabetes drugs linked to a rare form of vision loss.</li>
<li>Amy Hall,  Clinical Supervisor Behaviour Support Practitioner (Adv/Spec) and Director at Banksia Support, sharing some very disturbing news of treatment of some children with disabilities in the education setting. If you have any experiences you want to share on this subject you can contact Amy here: <a href="mailto:ahall@banksiasupport.com.au">ahall@banksiasupport.com.au</a></li>
<li>Ben Rowe is the winner the inaugural Australian B1 tennis championships held in Melbourne last weekend. Ben also sang the National Anthem Check out Ben's work on Youtube, Spottify and other platforms.  You can also find Ben on facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BennyRoweMusic/?paipv=0&amp;eav=AfaWLwhwf09-PxfyHpFV0p43h_kFU4FrvPiapu4KAhCF3Ivkk1VIs82wtoaAgmuY_2Q&amp;_rdr#_=_">https://www.facebook.com/BennyRoweMusic/?paipv=0&amp;eav=AfaWLwhwf09-PxfyHpFV0p43h_kFU4FrvPiapu4KAhCF3Ivkk1VIs82wtoaAgmuY_2Q&amp;_rdr#_=_</a> for more about tennis email <a href="mailto:blindtennis@tennis.com.au">blindtennis@tennis.com.au</a></li>
<li>David Tredinnick, Audio Production Coordinator at Vision Australia, encouraging and reminding that members can have up to 360 print pages transcribed into their preferred format each year. All this for free!!  Try the new email address for any feedback, <a href="mailto:audio.feedback@visionaustralia.org">feedback@visionaustralia.org</a> <a href="mailto:printaccess@visionaustralia.org">printaccess@visionaustralia.org</a> or call 1300 84 74 66</li>
</ul>

24 Jul 2024

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On FOCAL POINT:
Kelly Schultz is the Founder and Director for knowable.me - a platform to share your thoughts about almost everything; take part in surveys; mystery shopping and product testing.  Find out more here: https://knowable.me/
Jen Musolino, Member Engagement Officer at Beyond Blindness, chatting about Jen's past roles; time at Beyond Blindness and activities, events and opportunities in particular in the Gawler and surrounds.  Call Beyond Blindness on 8166 3330 or go to: https://beyondblindness.org.au/
Dr Dan Halliday, President of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, sharing news of initiatives for practitioners and patients in rural and remote areas; also the successful outcomes with First Australians in the medical profession.  Find out more here: https://www.acrrm.org.au/
Kim Rulach, Senior puppy Development trainer at  Seeing Eye Dogs Australia, encouraging all to get involved with Puppies for a Purpose - supported by the Petbarn Foundation.  You can learn more here: https://www.petbarn.com.au/services/pet-foundation find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs Australia: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Kelly Schultz is the Founder and Director for knowable.me - a platform to share your thoughts about almost everything; take part in surveys; mystery shopping and product testing.  Find out more here: <a href="https://knowable.me/">https://knowable.me/</a> </li>
<li>Jen Musolino, Member Engagement Officer at Beyond Blindness, chatting about Jen's past roles; time at Beyond Blindness and activities, events and opportunities in particular in the Gawler and surrounds.  Call Beyond Blindness on 8166 3330 or go to: <a href="https://beyondblindness.org.au/">https://beyondblindness.org.au/</a></li>
<li>Dr Dan Halliday, President of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, sharing news of initiatives for practitioners and patients in rural and remote areas; also the successful outcomes with First Australians in the medical profession.  Find out more here: <a href="https://www.acrrm.org.au/">https://www.acrrm.org.au/</a></li>
<li>Kim Rulach, Senior puppy Development trainer at  Seeing Eye Dogs Australia, encouraging all to get involved with Puppies for a Purpose - supported by the Petbarn Foundation.  You can learn more here: <a href="https://www.petbarn.com.au/services/pet-foundation">https://www.petbarn.com.au/services/pet-foundation</a> find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs Australia: <a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/">https://sed.visionaustralia.org/</a>  </li>
</ul>

17 Jul 2024

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On FOCAL POINT:
Ross McGregor, talks about NAIDOC week. Ross also tells us how he found about his indigenous heritage at 32
Tony Scott, Vice President for the Australian Blind Bowlers, previewing the Nationals coming up at the Coomealla bowls club from the 18th Check out the live stream on Youtube and Facebook on 20th and 21st July. Search  “rink run down for blind bowls”
Nicola Ettridge, has just been accepted on to a national Community Advisory Group for Deaf Connect - to represent the Hard of Hearing community. Nicola also invites all to a SALA exhibition of talented 12 WISE Employment customers, as they showcase their artworks:  including paintings;  photography; and digital media.  The exhibition will be at 98 Currie Street Adelaide, Tuesday 6th August 6th.  There will also be an audio described event on Thursday 15th August 15th between  5 and 7 pm – to RSVP Text 0478129719 email Nicola.ettridge@wiseemployment.com.au 
Grace Macri, Advisory Teacher State-wide Support Service Kilparrin Teaching and Assessment School and Services, outlining the history of Auslan in Australia, in response to this Youtube clip of the history of sign language in the United States.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZu3VvmaX9E



Focal Point goes to air every Wednesday night at 7pm in Darwin and Adelaide. 

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Ross McGregor, talks about NAIDOC week. Ross also tells us how he found about his indigenous heritage at 32</li>
<li>Tony Scott, Vice President for the Australian Blind Bowlers, previewing the Nationals coming up at the Coomealla bowls club from the 18th Check out the live stream on Youtube and Facebook on 20th and 21st July. Search  “rink run down for blind bowls”</li>
<li>Nicola Ettridge, has just been accepted on to a national Community Advisory Group for Deaf Connect - to represent the Hard of Hearing community. Nicola also invites all to a SALA exhibition of talented 12 WISE Employment customers, as they showcase their artworks:  including paintings;  photography; and digital media.  The exhibition will be at 98 Currie Street Adelaide, Tuesday 6th August 6th.  There will also be an audio described event on Thursday 15th August 15th between  5 and 7 pm – to RSVP Text 0478129719 email Nicola.ettridge@wiseemployment.com.au </li>
<li>Grace Macri, Advisory Teacher State-wide Support Service Kilparrin Teaching and Assessment School and Services, outlining the history of Auslan in Australia, in response to this Youtube clip of the history of sign language in the United States.  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZu3VvmaX9E">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZu3VvmaX9E</a></li>
</ul>
 
Focal Point goes to air every Wednesday night at 7pm in Darwin and Adelaide.

10 July 2024

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On FOCAL POINT:
Sophie Coppenhall, PHD candidate at Monash University, is doing research into people's experiences in art galleries; museums and more. To help Sophie with research, email coppenhall@monash.edu
Karen Massier, Executive Manager at Max Solutions, talked about 1 in 3 people looking for work aren't confident in applying for jobs due to their digital skills, or lack thereof.  Find out more here: https://www.maxsolutions.com.au/
Annette Leishman and Mip Grant, Community shared their experience of Birding by Ear, enjoying and appreciate the sounds of birds. Find out more here: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/birdwatching/birding-by-ear or https://www.blindsports.org.au/news-article/join-us-for-a-birding-by-ear-sensory-walk-at-westgate-park
Mark Townend, CEO for Spinal Life Australia, is frustrated at the very late release of NDIS price guide and its impact on service providers and people on the NDIS receiving services. Mark encouraged all to contact their local federal member of parliament. 

Focal Point goes to air every Wednesday night at 7pm in Darwin and Adelaide. 

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Sophie Coppenhall, PHD candidate at Monash University, is doing research into people's experiences in art galleries; museums and more. To help Sophie with research, email <a href="mailto:sophie.coppenhall@monash.edu">coppenhall@monash.edu</a></li>
<li>Karen Massier, Executive Manager at Max Solutions, talked about 1 in 3 people looking for work aren't confident in applying for jobs due to their digital skills, or lack thereof.  Find out more here: <a href="https://www.maxsolutions.com.au/">https://www.maxsolutions.com.au/</a></li>
<li>Annette Leishman and Mip Grant, Community shared their experience of Birding by Ear, enjoying and appreciate the sounds of birds. Find out more here: <a href="https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/birdwatching/birding-by-ear">https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/birdwatching/birding-by-ear</a> or <a href="https://www.blindsports.org.au/news-article/join-us-for-a-birding-by-ear-sensory-walk-at-westgate-park">https://www.blindsports.org.au/news-article/join-us-for-a-birding-by-ear-sensory-walk-at-westgate-park</a></li>
<li>Mark Townend, CEO for Spinal Life Australia, is frustrated at the very late release of NDIS price guide and its impact on service providers and people on the NDIS receiving services. Mark encouraged all to contact their local federal member of parliament. </li>
</ul>
Focal Point goes to air every Wednesday night at 7pm in Darwin and Adelaide.

03 July 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/b038ba2b-bf8a-4d1f-bd93-b1a20057751e/transcript

On FOCAL POINT:
Paul Brown, from audio described Aotearoa, and Brad Cohen, General Director for New Zealand Opera, with the world's first use of refreshable braille displays for readers to access surtitles for NZ Opera. To find out more go to: https://nzopera.com/whats-on/accessibility/
Tammy Franks, Greens spokes-person for Disability in South Australia, talked about the amendments to the Disability Inclusion Bill passed last week wee by the SA Upper House.
Meredith Prain, National Head of Research and Centre of Excellence Deaf Blind, about deafblind awareness week; and the meeting and "yarn bombing" of 3 politicians on the steps of parliament house in Victoria.  Find out more here: https://ableaustralia.org.au/https://visionaustralia.org/https://www.chargesyndrome.org.au/ or  https://usherkidsaustralia.com/ and https://deafblindvictoria.com/
Phil Vandepeer, co-founder and co-presenter for Focal Point, paying a short tribute to the Late Michael Wehr; commenting on deafblind awareness week; the State Budget and more.



Focal Point goes to air every Wednesday night at 7pm in Darwin and Adelaide. 

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Paul Brown, from audio described Aotearoa, and Brad Cohen, General Director for New Zealand Opera, with the world's first use of refreshable braille displays for readers to access surtitles for NZ Opera. To find out more go to: <a href="https://nzopera.com/whats-on/accessibility/">https://nzopera.com/whats-on/accessibility/</a></li>
<li>Tammy Franks, Greens spokes-person for Disability in South Australia, talked about the amendments to the Disability Inclusion Bill passed last week wee by the SA Upper House.</li>
<li>Meredith Prain, National Head of Research and Centre of Excellence Deaf Blind, about deafblind awareness week; and the meeting and "yarn bombing" of 3 politicians on the steps of parliament house in Victoria.  Find out more here: <a href="https://ableaustralia.org.au/">https://ableaustralia.org.au/</a>  <a href="https://visionaustralia.org/">https://visionaustralia.org/</a> <a href="https://www.chargesyndrome.org.au/">https://www.chargesyndrome.org.au/</a> or  <a href="https://usherkidsaustralia.com/">https://usherkidsaustralia.com/</a> and <a href="https://deafblindvictoria.com/">https://deafblindvictoria.com/</a></li>
<li>Phil Vandepeer, co-founder and co-presenter for Focal Point, paying a short tribute to the Late Michael Wehr; commenting on deafblind awareness week; the State Budget and more.</li>
</ul>
 
Focal Point goes to air every Wednesday night at 7pm in Darwin and Adelaide.

26 June 2024

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On FOCAL POINT:
Jenna Jones has just been selected in the Australian Paralympic team and will swim for Australia in Paris.
Rachel, from Beyond Blindness, updates us on events and activities: including a book club at the Campbelltown Library; coffee group in the Adelaide Hills; and a friendly group at Whyalla You can call Beyond Blindness on 8367 6088 or go to beyondblindness.org.au
Sha Also-Shawi, from Audika, sharing research showing 87% of people are aware of having their eyes checked, only 73% aware of having their hearing tested. Find out more here: https://www.audika.com.au/
Suzi Tegen, CEO for the National Rural Health Alliance, with major concerns about new extras offered by some of Australia's biggest health insurers, with the claim that they will be an offset to high premiums. Learn more here; https://www.ruralhealth.org.au/



Focal Point goes to air every Wednesday night at 7pm in Darwin and Adelaide. 

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Jenna Jones has just been selected in the Australian Paralympic team and will swim for Australia in Paris.</li>
<li>Rachel, from Beyond Blindness, updates us on events and activities: including a book club at the Campbelltown Library; coffee group in the Adelaide Hills; and a friendly group at Whyalla You can call Beyond Blindness on 8367 6088 or go to <a href="http://www.beyondblindness.org.au">beyondblindness.org.au</a></li>
<li>Sha Also-Shawi, from Audika, sharing research showing 87% of people are aware of having their eyes checked, only 73% aware of having their hearing tested. Find out more here: <a href="https://www.audika.com.au/">https://www.audika.com.au/</a></li>
<li>Suzi Tegen, CEO for the National Rural Health Alliance, with major concerns about new extras offered by some of Australia's biggest health insurers, with the claim that they will be an offset to high premiums. Learn more here; <a href="https://www.ruralhealth.org.au/">https://www.ruralhealth.org.au/</a></li>
</ul>
 
Focal Point goes to air every Wednesday night at 7pm in Darwin and Adelaide.

19 June 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/cc756642-1c59-41b9-a772-b194006f48bb/transcript

On FOCAL POINT:
Helen Boardman, President of Blind bowls Qld, is also one of Australia's leading lawn bowlers.  Helen previews a number of events happening in the next few days, including competing against sighted athletes; the Australian Open and Australian Nationals for bowlers who are blind.  Learn more here: https://blindbowls.bowls.com.au/
Rebecca Young, CEO for Access22Arts, with the latest news in audio-described shows and events for Pride Month.  Phone 8463 1689 or go to: https://access2arts.org.au/
Jodie Doolan,  Australia's representative to the International Council on English Braille (ICEB) Code Maintenance Committee and its Technical Subcommittee, shared some excellent news from the 8th General Assembly held in Auckland New Zealand - including work on braille emojis.  You can learn more here: https://iceb.org/
Rachel DeSumma, Program Manager at Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria, invited all to a come'n'try day of gymnastics and tennis.  The day is Sunday at Boroondara Sports Complex 271c Belmore Road Balwyn.  Call 03 9822 8876 or email dominique.holland@ymca.com.au  You can also book here: https://services.nabooki.com/booking/step1?token=5fa38eaa556256.81762640 

Focal Point is broadcast every Wednesday at 7pm in Adelaide and Darwin. 

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Helen Boardman, President of Blind bowls Qld, is also one of Australia's leading lawn bowlers.  Helen previews a number of events happening in the next few days, including competing against sighted athletes; the Australian Open and Australian Nationals for bowlers who are blind.  Learn more here: <a href="https://blindbowls.bowls.com.au/">https://blindbowls.bowls.com.au/</a></li>
<li>Rebecca Young, CEO for Access22Arts, with the latest news in audio-described shows and events for Pride Month.  Phone 8463 1689 or go to: <a href="https://access2arts.org.au/">https://access2arts.org.au/</a></li>
<li>Jodie Doolan,  Australia's representative to the International Council on English Braille (ICEB) Code Maintenance Committee and its Technical Subcommittee, shared some excellent news from the 8th General Assembly held in Auckland New Zealand - including work on braille emojis.  You can learn more here: <a href="https://iceb.org/">https://iceb.org/</a></li>
<li>Rachel DeSumma, Program Manager at Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria, invited all to a come'n'try day of gymnastics and tennis.  The day is Sunday at Boroondara Sports Complex 271c Belmore Road Balwyn.  Call 03 9822 8876 or email dominique.holland@ymca.com.au  You can also book here: https://services.nabooki.com/booking/step1?token=5fa38eaa556256.81762640 </li>
</ul>
Focal Point is broadcast every Wednesday at 7pm in Adelaide and Darwin.

12 June 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/6fd329c4-a099-421b-9e7b-b18d0055b0d1/transcript

On FOCAL POINT:
Marjorie Anderson, National Program Manager for 13 YARN,  marking 50,000 calls supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in crisis. Call 13yarn 139176.  Find out more here: https://www.13yarn.org.au/
Karen Wickham Grey invites all to deafblind WA's celebration of Deafblind Awareness Week at The Rise Community Centre 28 Eighth Ave, Maylands, 19th June. A history project is also being undertaken.  Contact Karen: karenwickhamgrey@gmail.com or
check out deafblind West Australians on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/364764059137
Ria Andriani and Lamorna Nightingale are excited about their unique and not-to-be-missed production “Trace” presented by Backstage Music on Saturday 13th July, 7:30 pm 107 Projects Space 107 Redfern St, Redfern NSW. For tickets go to: https://events.humanitix.com/trace
Phil Vandepeer, co-founder and co-presenter for Focal Point, spoke about the Federal Budget; Budget reply; NDIS funding and National Volunteer Week.



Focal Point goes to air every Wednesday night at 7pm in Darwin and Adelaide. 

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Marjorie Anderson, National Program Manager for 13 YARN,  marking 50,000 calls supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in crisis. Call 13yarn 139176.  Find out more here: <a href="https://www.13yarn.org.au/">https://www.13yarn.org.au/</a></li>
<li>Karen Wickham Grey invites all to deafblind WA's celebration of Deafblind Awareness Week at The Rise Community Centre 28 Eighth Ave, Maylands, 19th June. A history project is also being undertaken.  Contact Karen: <a href="mailto:karenwickhamgrey@gmail.com">karenwickhamgrey@gmail.com</a> or check out deafblind West Australians on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/364764059137">https://www.facebook.com/groups/364764059137</a></li>
<li>Ria Andriani and Lamorna Nightingale are excited about their unique and not-to-be-missed production “Trace” presented by Backstage Music on Saturday 13th July, 7:30 pm 107 Projects Space 107 Redfern St, Redfern NSW. For tickets go to: <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/trace">https://events.humanitix.com/trace</a></li>
<li>Phil Vandepeer, co-founder and co-presenter for Focal Point, spoke about the Federal Budget; Budget reply; NDIS funding and National Volunteer Week.</li>
</ul>
 
Focal Point goes to air every Wednesday night at 7pm in Darwin and Adelaide.

29 May 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/016e4d3f-73f1-4f67-b07d-b17f005b7761/transcript

On FOCAL POINT:
Charlotte Bradshaw, CEO and Founder of Evrima, encouraging people to take part in safe clinical trials, such as dry eye; shingles and other conditions. Find out more here: https://www.evrima.com/
Darren Solley won the Golf SA Stableford Championship at the Westward Ho Golf Club, West Beach. The event was sponsored by Beyond Blindness, and the Australian Blind Golf Classic followed later in the week. To find out more in South Australia contact Linsday Mortimer 0412693,038, and nationally go to https://www.facebook.com/BlindGolfSouthAustraliaInc
Lucy Mortimer shared the path from being passionate about music as a young child to being a professional music teacher. Lucy also spoke about some life lessons for parents of children who are blind and people who are blind or have low vision themselves. 
Bec Swansson, Manager for deafblind services at Able Australia, recounted some of the many highlights from the recent deafblind camp.   
Glen Butcher led the volunteers in a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday for Peter.

Focal Point goes to air every Wednesday night at 7pm in Darwin and Adelaide. 

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Charlotte Bradshaw, CEO and Founder of Evrima, encouraging people to take part in safe clinical trials, such as dry eye; shingles and other conditions. Find out more here: <a href="https://www.evrima.com/">https://www.evrima.com/</a></li>
<li>Darren Solley won the Golf SA Stableford Championship at the Westward Ho Golf Club, West Beach. The event was sponsored by Beyond Blindness, and the Australian Blind Golf Classic followed later in the week. To find out more in South Australia contact Linsday Mortimer 0412693,038, and nationally go to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BlindGolfSouthAustraliaInc">https://www.facebook.com/BlindGolfSouthAustraliaInc</a>  </li>
<li>Lucy Mortimer shared the path from being passionate about music as a young child to being a professional music teacher. Lucy also spoke about some life lessons for parents of children who are blind and people who are blind or have low vision themselves. </li>
<li>Bec Swansson, Manager for deafblind services at Able Australia, recounted some of the many highlights from the recent deafblind camp.   </li>
<li>Glen Butcher led the volunteers in a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday for Peter.</li>
</ul>
Focal Point goes to air every Wednesday night at 7pm in Darwin and Adelaide.

22 May 2024

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On FOCAL POINT:
Louise Milligan, investigative journalist and author, talked about being at “In Conversation” with the Vision Australia Library for the Melbourne Writers Festival. Louise's book “Pheasants Nest” is available through the Library.  Call 1300 654 656 or go to http://www.visionaustralia.org/library
Rachel, from Beyond Blindness Marketing, updated us on events and activities, including trips to the Barossa and chocolate factories; and the SA Stableford Championship for blind golf.  You can call Beyond Blindness on 8367 6088 or go to: https://beyondblindness.org.au/  To find out more about Blind Golf contact Lindsay Mortimer, Secretary/Treasurer of Blind Golf SA, 0412 693 038
Ranmali Mccormack, People and Culture Services Manager at Vision Australia, highlighting the importance of national Reconciliation Week and how Vision Australia will be recognising the week. Find out more here: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/calendar
Eliza-Jayne South is just back from Annapolis film festival where Eliza-Jayne showed her film “Chum”

Focal Point goes to air every Wednesday night at 7pm in Darwin and Adelaide. 

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Louise Milligan, investigative journalist and author, talked about being at “In Conversation” with the Vision Australia Library for the Melbourne Writers Festival. Louise's book “Pheasants Nest” is available through the Library.  Call 1300 654 656 or go to <a href="http://www.visionaustralia.org/library">http://www.visionaustralia.org/library</a></li>
<li>Rachel, from Beyond Blindness Marketing, updated us on events and activities, including trips to the Barossa and chocolate factories; and the SA Stableford Championship for blind golf.  You can call Beyond Blindness on 8367 6088 or go to: <a href="https://beyondblindness.org.au/">https://beyondblindness.org.au/</a>  To find out more about Blind Golf contact Lindsay Mortimer, Secretary/Treasurer of Blind Golf SA, 0412 693 038</li>
<li>Ranmali Mccormack, People and Culture Services Manager at Vision Australia, highlighting the importance of national Reconciliation Week and how Vision Australia will be recognising the week. Find out more here: <a href="https://www.reconciliation.org.au/calendar">https://www.reconciliation.org.au/calendar</a></li>
<li>Eliza-Jayne South is just back from Annapolis film festival where Eliza-Jayne showed her film “Chum”</li>
</ul>
Focal Point goes to air every Wednesday night at 7pm in Darwin and Adelaide.

15 May 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/97f6fdf3-4407-44f3-8697-b171005befc7/transcript

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.

Focal Point

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