Sam catches up with Daniel Fenech, director of The Blind Sea which documents the life of blind surfer, paralympian and Vision Australia ambassador Matt Formston, as he heads to Nazare in Portugal to surf some of the biggest waves in the world.

The Blind Sea is set to release in cinemas around the country from August 11, and you can find a session near you and purchase tickets via good.film (external website), with 50% of profits from each ticket being donated to Vision Australia.

Sam catches up with Daniel Fenech, director of The Blind Sea which documents the life of blind surfer, paralympian and Vision Australia ambassador Matt Formston, as he heads to Nazare in Portugal to surf some of the biggest waves in the world.
The Blind Sea is set to release in cinemas around the country from August 11, and you can find a session near you and purchase tickets via <a href="https://good.film/theblindsea">good.film</a> (external website), with 50% of profits from each ticket being donated to Vision Australia.

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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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>.

Interview Highlight: Daniel Fenech

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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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Interview Highlight: Daniel Fenech

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