On Sunday January 19, 2025, Vision Australia Radio celebrated our return as access and inclusion partner to Midsumma festival by staging a live outside broadcast from Midsumma Carnival Day. 

The program was hosted by a range of Vision Australia Radio presenters. 

In this interview highlight, presenters Sam Colley and Karan Nagrani speak to the CEO of Midsumma, Karen Bryant to learn about this year's festival.

You can learn more about the festival and our patnership with it, via the following link: Vision Australia Radio returns as Midsumma Festival Partner in 2025 | Vision Australia Radio

On Sunday January 19, 2025, Vision Australia Radio celebrated our return as access and inclusion partner to Midsumma festival by staging a live outside broadcast from Midsumma Carnival Day.&nbsp;
The program was hosted by a range of Vision Australia Radio presenters.&nbsp;
In this interview highlight, presenters Sam Colley and Karan Nagrani speak to the CEO of Midsumma, Karen Bryant to learn about this year's festival.
You can learn more about the festival and our patnership with it, via the following link:&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.visionaustralia.org/about-us/radio-news/vision-australia-radio-midsumma-festival-partner-2025">Vision Australia Radio returns as Midsumma Festival Partner in 2025 | Vision Australia Radio</a>

Featuring interview highlights, bonus content and more from across Vision Australia Radio.

Featuring interview highlights, bonus content and more from across Vision Australia Radio.

Interview Highlights from Vision Australia Radio

Vision Australia Radio Interview Highlights shares a range of discussions initially broadcasted on our print disability radio network. Vision Australia Radio podcasts are accessible on all major podcast apps.

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Get in touch: call Vision Australia on 1300 84 74 66 or email radio@visionaustralia.org

Vision Australia Radio is a licensed community broadcaster and operates in accordance with the Community Broadcasting Codes of Practice and RPH Protocols.

Vision Australia Radio Interview Highlights shares a range of discussions initially broadcasted on our print disability radio network. Vision Australia Radio podcasts are accessible on all major podcast apps.
Remember to like, subscribe and share. 
Learn more: <a href="http://www.varadio.org">www.varadio.org</a> 
Get in touch: call Vision Australia on 1300 84 74 66 or email <a href="mailto:radio@visionaustralia.org">radio@visionaustralia.org</a> 
Vision Australia Radio is a licensed community broadcaster and operates in accordance with the <a href="http://radio.visionaustralia.org/about-us/community-broadcasting-codes-of-practice">Community Broadcasting Codes of Practice</a> and <a href="https://www.rph.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/FINAL_RPH-Australia-Protocol_2019.docx">RPH Protocols</a>.

Midsumma Carnival Day Broadcast 2025:  CEO of Midsumma, Karen Bryant 

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Kathryn O'Toole, a client of Seeing Eye Dogs and Katie Farrell, SED Mobility Instructor, chat with Peter Greco about VA Trek for Vision 2026, coming up 8 -10 May. Trek for Vision takes you along the Great Ocean Walk, where every step you take and dollar you raise supports the Seeing Eye Dogs Youth Program.

Register here:  VA Trek For Vision

Kathryn O'Toole, a client of Seeing Eye Dogs and Katie Farrell, SED Mobility Instructor, chat with Peter Greco about VA Trek for Vision 2026, coming up 8 -10 May. Trek for Vision takes you along the Great Ocean Walk, where every step you take and dollar you raise supports the Seeing Eye Dogs Youth Program.
Register here:&nbsp;<a href="https://hs.inspiredadventures.com.au/visionaustralia-greatoceanwalk-2026-reg"> VA Trek For Vision</a>

Interview Highlight: VA Trek For Vision 2026

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A look back at a special moment for writers and readers.

In 2025, Hear This marked the Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival with a very special broadcast celebrating storytelling, creativity and community. This reflective edition revisits that occasion, when we proudly announced the winners and runners-up of the festival’s 2025 Microfiction Competition, showcasing powerful short works from across the Brimbank community.

As we prepare to share the 2026 edition, on Froday 13 March, this episode stands as a reminder of the voices, ideas and imagination that made the 2025 festival such a memorable celebration of writing and reading.

Learn more about the Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival via Brimbank Libraries.

Find out about the free Vision Australia Library Service, supporting people who are blind or have low vision with accessible books, newspapers and magazines.

Listen to Vision Australia Radio on air, online and via podcast.

A look back at a special moment for writers and readers.
In 2025, Hear This marked the Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival with a very special broadcast celebrating storytelling, creativity and community. This reflective edition revisits that occasion, when we proudly announced the winners and runners-up of the festival&rsquo;s 2025 Microfiction Competition, showcasing powerful short works from across the Brimbank community.
As we prepare to share the 2026 edition, on Froday 13 March, this episode stands as a reminder of the voices, ideas and imagination that made the 2025 festival such a memorable celebration of writing and reading.
Learn more about the Brimbank Writers &amp; Readers Festival via Brimbank Libraries.
Find out about the free Vision Australia Library Service, supporting people who are blind or have low vision with accessible books, newspapers and magazines.
Listen to Vision Australia Radio on air, online and via podcast.

Hear This  Special: Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival - 2025 Micro-fiction Competion 

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Nicola Ettridge is a highly respected and accomplished advocate. Nicola talks with Peter Greco about losing her hearing at 21 and getting a cochlear implant a few years later. Nicola also reflects on International Women's Day, and her work finding employment opportunities for people of all abilities, especially in non metropolitan Australia.

Nicola Ettridge is a highly respected and accomplished advocate. Nicola talks with Peter Greco about losing her hearing at 21 and getting a cochlear implant a few years later. Nicola also reflects on International Women's Day, and her work finding employment opportunities for people of all abilities, especially in non metropolitan Australia.

Interview Highlight: Nicola Ettridge

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Midsumma Carnival Day Broadcast 2025: CEO of Midsumma, Karen Bryant

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