In Plain Sight by Vision Australia Radio
In Plain Sight by Vision Australia Radio
In Plain Sight, hosted by Simon Chong and produced by Andrew Williams, is a program where we highlight the incredible stories of people who are making a positive impact in the community and disability sector. Giving a voice to dedicated disability advocates demonstrating advocacy in all its different forms, shining a light on those who might otherwise be hidden ‘in plain sight'. Get in touch with…Social links:
Synapse; many pathways one community.
This week we have a very interesting conversation with Adam Schickerling, the CEO of Synapse, one of Australia’s leading support agencies for people with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). As it was recently Brain Injury Awareness Week, we thought it would be good to learn more about brain injury and …
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Brain Injury Matters; so look after your head.
This week on IPS we are learning about brain injury and living with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). We had a fabulous warm & insightful conversation with Fiona Hopper, Peer Project Coordinator at Brain Injury Matters (BIM). BIM is a membership based peer to peer support group based in Melbourne. …
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DADAA leading the way in Canberra.
This week we speak with Dennis Collins, Arts Mentor from DADAA & Joe Teakle, arts participant and Radio DADAA presenter, about their visit to Canberra to interview some federal politicians, to gain some insights into their views on Arts and Disability Inclusion. We learn about the background and a…
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Get connected with `Connect up`
This week we’d like to introduce you to a new online platform & app called “Connect Up”.ConnectUp is a free Australian app launched in June 2026 to help people with disability, unpaid carers, and families reduce social isolation and find physical activities. It lets users build online connections, …
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Rad Joe: Film Enthusiast and Filmmaker
This week on the show join Simon and Andrew as they chat to Joe Teakle about his career as a filmmaker and host of Film Talk on radio DADAA. He recounts his experience making the documentary 'Theatricality' (2024) for SBS and future plans for acting and film making. His love of movies has expande…
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Meagan Shand: - Leadership Development Manager; LeadAbility
LeadAbility delivered by Leadership WA, aims to empower Western Australians with disability to become confident leaders and explore their full potential in a dynamic practical leadership program. This week on In Plain sight we enjoyed the company of Meagan Shand who has just begun her role as the L…
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Lily: Author & disability advocate passionate about inclusion
Lilly is a super impressive young person, who has already written her first book “Blossom, and is now preparing for an upcoming documentary and her entry into the Focus on Ability Film Festival. As a WA Youth Awards finalist 2024 & 2025 lily proudly, & boldly uses her voice to create change. …
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Kyra Culloton: - actively making change, & demonstrating great leadership
Kyra Cullton is a recent participant of the CPActive Changemakers leadership program conducted by the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Australia. The 12 week CPActive program aims to bring people together to make Australia more inclusive, whilst developing young leaders advocating for change. This dynamic…
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Mel Stephens: Storytelling, Advocacy and Living Life Without Limits
There's far more to Mel Stephens than first meets the eye. Mel is a passionate storyteller, disability advocate and content creator who is blind, sharing her life, experiences and adventures with audiences across Australia and beyond. Living in regional Victoria, Mel describes herself simply: *"I'm…
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Martin Stewart: Advocacy with Blind Citizens Australia
Introducing Martin Stewart a long term campaigner, activist & advocate of rights and needs for people who are blind. Martin was born blind and in 2002 was seriously injured an horrific public transport accident. In his current role at Blind Citizens Australia (BCA) as the National Individual Advo…
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