Maureen O’Reilly, community engagement coordinator from the Vision Australia Library, tells Peter Greco about upcoming events - an "In Conversation”, author readings and more. Also an opportunity to send braille cards and letters to your braille loving friends.

more info: Vision Australia Library Services

or call 1300 654 656

Maureen O&rsquo;Reilly, community engagement coordinator from the Vision Australia Library, tells Peter Greco about upcoming events - an "In Conversation&rdquo;, author readings and more. Also an opportunity to send braille cards and letters to your braille loving friends.
more info: <a href="https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/library">Vision Australia Library Services</a>
or call 1300 654 656

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 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: Maureen O'Reilly - Vision Australia Library

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 In this interview highlight, recorded during Vision Australia Radio’s live broadcast from the Adelaide ATSA Independent Living Expo, Jason chats with Ben Waechter, Managing Director of KYD-X, about why inclusive design and lived experience are at the heart of everything the organisation does.

Ben shares how KYD-X began after his son Harry was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, and how the lack of accessible information and services in South Australia led to the creation of both the KYD-X expo and the charity. He explains how KYD-X supports people with disability and their families throughout the year, from running major events to delivering practical solutions for everyday accessibility challenges.

The conversation explores KYD-X’s off‑the‑floor accessible toilet trailers, designed to provide dignity, safety and true accessibility at public events, as well as inclusive community programs like frame running, which give children and young people with disability the chance to train, play and belong alongside their peers.

This interview forms part of Vision Australia Radio’s special coverage from the Adelaide ATSA Independent Living Expo, highlighting innovation, advocacy and community‑led solutions that improve access and inclusion for everyone.

&nbsp;In this interview highlight, recorded during Vision Australia Radio&rsquo;s live broadcast from the Adelaide ATSA Independent Living Expo, Jason chats with Ben Waechter, Managing Director of KYD-X, about why inclusive design and lived experience are at the heart of everything the organisation does.
Ben shares how KYD-X began after his son Harry was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, and how the lack of accessible information and services in South Australia led to the creation of both the KYD-X expo and the charity. He explains how KYD-X supports people with disability and their families throughout the year, from running major events to delivering practical solutions for everyday accessibility challenges.
The conversation explores KYD-X&rsquo;s off‑the‑floor accessible toilet trailers, designed to provide dignity, safety and true accessibility at public events, as well as inclusive community programs like frame running, which give children and young people with disability the chance to train, play and belong alongside their peers.
This interview forms part of Vision Australia Radio&rsquo;s special coverage from the Adelaide ATSA Independent Living Expo, highlighting innovation, advocacy and community‑led solutions that improve access and inclusion for everyone.

Ben Waechter, Managing Director of KYD-X

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In this interview highlight, recorded during Vision Australia Radio’s live broadcast from the Adelaide Independent Living Expo, Jason speaks with Christina Wyatt, Professional Practice Advisor Aged Care at Occupational Therapy Australia, following her seminar “Support at Home: What Have We Learnt from the First 6 Months?”

Christina explains the role of occupational therapists and how they support people to engage in meaningful, everyday activities across disability, ageing and mental health. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience, she reflects on the changing landscape of disability and aged care, the links between physical and mental wellbeing, and how occupational therapists work with people across all stages of life.

The conversation focuses on recent reforms in aged care, including the introduction of the new Support at Home program, what has been learned in its first six months, and how these changes are affecting access to services and assistive technology. Christina also discusses the challenges facing clinicians and consumers during this period of reform, and her hopes for greater clarity and consistency moving forward.

This interview forms part of Vision Australia Radio’s special coverage from the Adelaide Independent Living Expo, spotlighting lived experience, advocacy and practical information to help people age and live well.

In this interview highlight, recorded during Vision Australia Radio&rsquo;s live broadcast from the Adelaide Independent Living Expo, Jason speaks with Christina Wyatt, Professional Practice Advisor Aged Care at Occupational Therapy Australia, following her seminar &ldquo;Support at Home: What Have We Learnt from the First 6 Months?&rdquo;
Christina explains the role of occupational therapists and how they support people to engage in meaningful, everyday activities across disability, ageing and mental health. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience, she reflects on the changing landscape of disability and aged care, the links between physical and mental wellbeing, and how occupational therapists work with people across all stages of life.
The conversation focuses on recent reforms in aged care, including the introduction of the new Support at Home program, what has been learned in its first six months, and how these changes are affecting access to services and assistive technology. Christina also discusses the challenges facing clinicians and consumers during this period of reform, and her hopes for greater clarity and consistency moving forward.
This interview forms part of Vision Australia Radio&rsquo;s special coverage from the Adelaide Independent Living Expo, spotlighting lived experience, advocacy and practical information to help people age and live well.

Christina Wyatt,  Professional Practice Advisor Aged Care of Occupational Therapy Australia.

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In this interview highlight, recorded at the Adelaide Independent Living Expo, the team chat with Nathan from SANFL about blind and low vision football and the inclusive programs making Aussie rules accessible to more people.

Nathan explains how modified footies with high‑visibility colour and a built‑in buzzing sound allow players who are blind or have low vision to track the ball during play. He shares how the technology has evolved, why games are played indoors in controlled environments, and how classifications ensure the competition is fair and enjoyable for everyone.

The conversation also explores SANFL’s broader disability and inclusion programs, including wheelchair football and inclusive leagues, and the importance of partnerships in creating meaningful opportunities for people of all abilities to take part in the game they love.

This interview was recorded during Vision Australia Radio’s live broadcast from the Adelaide Independent Living Expo, highlighting innovation, assistive technology, and inclusive sport.

In this interview highlight, recorded at the Adelaide Independent Living Expo, the team chat with Nathan from SANFL about blind and low vision football and the inclusive programs making Aussie rules accessible to more people.
Nathan explains how modified footies with high‑visibility colour and a built‑in buzzing sound allow players who are blind or have low vision to track the ball during play. He shares how the technology has evolved, why games are played indoors in controlled environments, and how classifications ensure the competition is fair and enjoyable for everyone.
The conversation also explores SANFL&rsquo;s broader disability and inclusion programs, including wheelchair football and inclusive leagues, and the importance of partnerships in creating meaningful opportunities for people of all abilities to take part in the game they love.
This interview was recorded during Vision Australia Radio&rsquo;s live broadcast from the Adelaide Independent Living Expo, highlighting innovation, assistive technology, and inclusive sport.

 Nathan from SANFL 

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