Alexa+ launches in Australia: Amazon and Vision Australia Radio continue to drive accessibility

Amazon has launched Alexa+ in Australia, marking a major step forward in conversational artificial intelligence and voice-first technology. In this special Vision Australia Radio interview, Jason Gipps speaks with Amazon's Alexa Country Manager Australia, Kate Gooden, about how Alexa+ is making te…

The wisdom of grandparents: Anushka Singh on family, legacy and living without regrets

How often do we stop and listen to the wisdom of our grandparents? In this heartfelt conversation, Anushka Singh shares the profound influence her late grandfather, Mr. Sethi, had on her life and the values that continue to shape her today. From kindness, community service and respect, to hard wor…

Radio Days Asia 2026: Road to Jakarta - Steve Ahern on the future of radio

Ahead of Radiodays Asia 2026 in Jakarta, Vision Australia Radio's Jason Gipps speaks with Australian media executive, educator and broadcaster Steve Ahern OAM about the trends shaping the future of radio, podcasting and digital audio. Drawing on decades of experience across broadcasting, journalis…

Community Consultation: Melbourne Airport's proposed Noise Sharing Plan

This interview highlight explores Melbourne Airport's proposed Noise Sharing Plan for the future third runway, due to open in 2031. Peter speaks with Romina Cavallo from GHD, the independent team leading community engagement on the project, about how aircraft noise could be distributed across Melbo…

Melbourne Airport’s Privately Funded $10 Billion Future: What Blind and Low Vision Travellers Need to Know

Melbourne Airport is preparing for significant growth, with a third runway, terminal expansions, and major changes to passenger access planned over the coming years. In this highlight, Peter Greco speaks with Rosie Offord, Head of Planning at Melbourne Airport, about the airport's future and the u…

Nominate an Australian Hero: Australian of the Year Nominations Closing Soon

Do you know someone making a positive difference in their community? Nominations for the 2027 Australian of the Year Awards are open, but not for much longer. In this episode, Peter Greco speaks with Todd Greenberg, Interim CEO of the Australian of the Year Awards, about the importance of recognis…

Inside MIFF 2026: Accessibility, Audio Description and Inclusive Cinema

The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) returns from 6–23 August, bringing hundreds of films and a strong commitment to accessibility and inclusion. In this episode, MIFF Operations Manager Hamish Reid joins us to discuss the festival's growing accessibility program, including audio-descr…

Hear and See Me podcast: Time is running out to share your story!

Vision Australia's Anushka Singh joins Peter Greco to discuss the Hear and See Me project, a national podcast initiative celebrating the lived experiences of people who are blind or have low vision. The project is currently seeking participants aged 18 to 64 who speak Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, …

Darwin Fringe Festival’s much-loved Secret Art exhibition is back

Darwin Fringe Festival’s much-loved Secret Art exhibition is back, showcasing unreleased works from talented young artists aged 12 to 25 across Darwin and the Northern Territory. In this episode, Peter speaks with emerging curator and local artist Ifa Sadiq, who shares her journey from exhibiting …

OZ Alert Explained: What to Expect from Australia’s First National Emergency Alert Test Today

Australia is preparing for the first national test of its new OZ Alert mobile emergency warning system, and millions of compatible devices are expected to receive a notification and 10-second alert tone simultaneously. In this episode, host Peter Greco speaks with Megan Hebert about how the new ce…