Focal Point on Vision Australia Radio
Focal Point on Vison Australia Radio
Playlist by Focal Point on Vision Australia RadioA 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 mann…307 clip(s) in playlist
08 Apr 2026
On FOCAL POINT: Aasha Rose is a PHD student at the University of Southern Queensland doing research into braille literacy and people's quality of life. Aasha would love you to take part in the survey. (Available under "Resources" in the podcast notes. Jude Gafney, Audio Description Co-ordinator f…
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01 Apr 2026
On Focal Point: Susan Harris, was legally blind until 6 years ago with Multiple Sclerosis, then Susan's sight returned, shared Susan's lived experiences, Susan works with TwinView Health, providing support services to individuals with vision impairment, those on the NDIS, My aged Care and veteran…
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25 Mar 2026
On FOCAL POINT: Dr James Daley, Medical Director Pathology Services from the Redcross Blood Bank, had news on new eye drops developed from donated blood, AlloSED, with incredible results. Bradley Brider, Australian Blind cricketer, is off to New Zealand with the South Australian team and friends …
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Live at the ATSA Expo - A special Podcast Presentation
On Wednesday 18th March 2026 Peter Greco presented his first lot of Live Radio since the COVID Pandemic. Peters Guests are: Stephen Farrawell from Special Olympics South Australia Will Crowe from Stretchy-Tech Mac Bollalla from SA Electoral Commission
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18 Mar 2026
On FOCAL POINT: Tony Clark, Mayor of the Hepburn Shire Council, spoke about the challenges; lessons learnt and achievements to attain this Role as well as a number of portfolio positions Tony holds. Rachel, from marketing at Beyond Blindness, paid tribute to 4 volunteers recently recognised for ov…
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11 Mar 2026
On FOCAL POINT: Dr Mahantesh G Kivadasannavar, Chairman of the Cricket Association for the Blind in India, gave us an insight into how popular the game is in India for athletes and how well it is supported and the opportunities the game enables, a blind cricket version of IPL? Rebecca Young, CEO fo…
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04 Mar 2026
On FOCAL POINT: Scott Dixon Smith took part in Sydney's Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. Scot was accompanied by his guide dog Pretzel, from Guide Dogs NSW & ACT - Guide with Pride. Eliza Lovell, Community Arts Project Officer from the City of Campbelltown invited all to a free audio-described Fr…
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25 Feb 2026
On FOCAL POINT: Nicola Ettridge is a highly respected and accomplished advocate. Nicola talked about losing her hearing at 21 and then becoming the advocate; support; role model and leader. Nicole also reflected on International Women's Day, and work finding employment opportunities for people of a…
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18 Feb 2026
On FOCAL POINT: Dr Kari Seeley is a researcher from Curtin University who invited all Audio Description users & creators in Australia to share their experiences and thoughts about AD - in March, in person and also online if you choose. (Details under Resources in the Podcast Notes) Rachel from M…
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11 Feb 2026
On FOCAL POINT: Bill Stavreski, Head of Research at the Leukaemia Foundation, released research for World Cancer Day. This Research showing the grim news that First Nations Australians are dying at far higher rates from blood cancer, and challenged all to take part in the world's greatest Shave. S…
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