This week, Andrew and Simon speak to Kate Champion, Artistic Director at Black Swan State Theatre Company in Perth, Western Australia, about their 2026 program. Black Swan is committed to inclusion and accessibility in the arts, and Kate shares their accessibility initiatives with us, which include audio description, tactile tours and Auslan interpretation.

A season of bold voices and fresh perspectives, Black Swan's 2026 program showcases iconic reinventions, daring new commissions, and stories that speak directly to the world we live in today. Find out more about the 2026 program on their website.

Vision Australia Radio is a proud accessibility partner of Black Swan State Theatre Company.

This week, Andrew and Simon speak to Kate Champion, Artistic Director at Black Swan State Theatre Company in Perth, Western Australia, about their 2026 program. Black Swan is committed to inclusion and accessibility in the arts, and Kate shares their accessibility initiatives with us, which include audio description, tactile tours and Auslan interpretation.
A season of bold voices and fresh perspectives, Black Swan's 2026 program showcases iconic reinventions, daring new commissions, and stories that speak directly to the world we live in today.&nbsp;Find out more about the 2026 program <a href="https://blackswantheatre.com.au/season-2026">on their website</a>.
Vision Australia Radio is a proud accessibility partner of Black Swan State Theatre Company.

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 the program team via: inplainsight@visionaustralia.org. Simon and Andrew would love to hear your feedback, thoughts and ideas.

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 &lsquo;in plain sight'.
Get in touch with the program team via:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:inplainsight@visionaustralia.org">inplainsight@visionaustralia.org</a>. Simon and Andrew would love to hear your feedback, thoughts and ideas.

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Curtains up, barriers down - making theatre accessible to all

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This week, Tayla Taseff, disability content creator, returns to the program for a positive, interesting chat with Simon. We first heard from this dynamic advocate back in November 2024, and she made such an impact we had to have her in again and find out what she's been up to.

We discover that sharing important information about accessibility can be delivered with a smile, from a star. Tayla is not your typical 'influencer', but something much more. 

Active on social media and in person by attending an array of events and participating in different activities, Tayla dedicates a great deal of her time to trying to educate and inform people about the benefits of accessibility and inclusion. 

Tayla is diving into the Super Swim this February to raise vital funds for the Starlight Children's Foundation.


Did you know that every minute of every day, a child in Australia is admitted to hospital? For many of them, it's a scary and isolating experience – but with your support, we can help bring joy, laughter, and comfort to sick kids when they need it most.


Tayla will be swimming two kilometres to brighten the lives of children in hospital – and needs your help to reach her fundraising goal. Find out more and donate here.

Find Tayla on Instagram: 'accessibility_with_tayla - Tayla Taseff'.

This week, Tayla Taseff, disability content creator, returns to the program for a positive, interesting chat with Simon. We first heard from this dynamic advocate back in November 2024, and she made such an impact we had to have her in again and find out what she's been up to.
We discover that sharing important information about accessibility can be delivered with a smile, from a star. Tayla is not&nbsp;your typical 'influencer', but something much more.&nbsp;
Active on social media and in person by attending an array of events and participating in different activities, Tayla dedicates a great deal of her time to trying to educate and inform people about the benefits of accessibility and inclusion.&nbsp;
Tayla is diving into the Super Swim this February to raise vital funds for the Starlight Children's Foundation.
 Did you know that every minute of every day, a child in Australia is admitted to hospital? For many of them, it's a scary and isolating experience &ndash; but with your support, we can help bring joy, laughter, and comfort to sick kids when they need it most.
 Tayla will be swimming two kilometres to brighten the lives of children in hospital &ndash; and needs your help to reach her fundraising goal. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/donate/1820103005305552/1820103045305548/">Find out more and donate here</a>.
Find Tayla on Instagram: 'accessibility_with_tayla - Tayla Taseff'.

Access with Tayla

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From a young age Nihal Iscel has been assisting others and acting as an advocate. This week, Simon had a fascinating conversation with this passionate and strong woman with a vast knowledge gained from a variety of life experiences.

International Day of People with Disability is recognised each year on 3 December. Nihal suggests that this year's theme, 'Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress’, could perhaps be considered a proper 'celebration' when we have reached full and meaningful inclusion for all.

Learn what this means and so much more from someone who has worked hard to create change to benefit others since she was a child, both in her country of birth Türkiye, and Australia.

We are all part of one community and we all have an equal role to play within that community.

From a young age Nihal Iscel has been assisting others and acting as an advocate. This week, Simon had a fascinating conversation with this passionate and strong woman with a vast knowledge gained from a variety of life experiences. International Day of People with Disability is recognised each year on 3 December. Nihal suggests that this year's theme, 'Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress&rsquo;, could perhaps be considered a proper 'celebration' when we have reached full and meaningful inclusion for all.
Learn what this means and so much more from someone who has worked hard to create change to benefit others since she was a child, both in her country of birth T&uuml;rkiye, and Australia. We are all part of one community and we all have an equal role to play within that community.

Nihal: born to be an advocate & activist

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This week on In Plain Sight join Simon as he chats to the ever enthusiastic Tara Le Flohic, a creative film maker using the medium to shine a light on homelessness, especially in women. Tara is now living her best life but it hasn't always been that way. She uses her creative skills and film making to explore and illustrate important and neglected aspects of society. She uses her experience of homelessness to share emotion and stories that are marginalised or unheard. 

Tara's film project "Just Three Things" discusses the phenomena of what happens to people experiencing homelessness, focusing on female perspectives. It delves into keepsakes or possessions that are held on to and keep one going through hard times.

What things could you not bear to live without?

This week on In Plain Sight join Simon as he chats to the ever enthusiastic Tara Le Flohic, a creative film maker using the medium to shine a light on homelessness, especially in women. Tara is now living her best life but it hasn't always been that way. She uses her creative skills and film making to explore and illustrate important and neglected aspects of society. She uses her experience of homelessness to share emotion and stories that are marginalised or unheard.&nbsp;
Tara's film project "Just Three Things" discusses the phenomena of what happens to people experiencing homelessness, focusing on female perspectives. It delves into keepsakes or possessions that are held on to and keep one going through hard times.
What things could you not bear to live without?

 Just Three Things: Tara's Story

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Curtains up, barriers down - making theatre accessible to all

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