Louise Milligan, investigative journalist and author, joins Vision Australia Library service "In Conversation" for the Melbourne Writers Festival. Louise's book, "Pheasants Nest" is available through the Vision Australia Library. Go to http://www.visionaustralia.org/library to learn more about our library service.

Vision Australia Radio is a proud media partner to the Melbourne Writers Festival each year, learn more about the partnership here; https://radio.visionaustralia.org/about-us/radio-news/melbourne-writers-festival-back-for-2024

Louise Milligan, investigative journalist and author, joins Vision Australia Library service "In Conversation" for the Melbourne Writers Festival. Louise's book, "Pheasants Nest" is available through the Vision Australia Library. Go to <a href="http://www.visionaustralia.org/library" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">http://www.visionaustralia.org/library </a>to learn more about our library service.
Vision Australia Radio is a proud media partner to the Melbourne Writers Festival each year, learn more about the partnership here; <a href="https://radio.visionaustralia.org/about-us/radio-news/melbourne-writers-festival-back-for-2024">https://radio.visionaustralia.org/about-us/radio-news/melbourne-writers-festival-back-for-2024</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.

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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.

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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>.

Melbourne Writers Festival special: In conversation with Louise Milligan

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In this Vision Australia Radio Interview Highlights episode, Emerging Writers host Kate Cooper speaks with Sharon Flindell, curator and producer of the 2026 Totally Lit: Adventures in the Port City Festival.

Now in its second year, the festival returns to Fremantle from 2 to 16 October with more than 60 events celebrating books, storytelling, poetry, history, crime writing and community connection. Sharon shares her remarkable journey through the arts, from international contemporary arts festivals and literary partnerships to creating one of Western Australia's most exciting literary events.

The conversation explores Fremantle's rich literary culture, the inspiration behind Totally Lit, and festival highlights including Crime Time, interactive storytelling adventures, author events and opportunities for readers of all ages.

Vision Australia Radio is proud to return as an Access and Inclusion Partner for the festival, helping connect audiences across Australia with writers, stories and literary conversations.

In this Vision Australia Radio Interview Highlights episode, Emerging Writers host Kate Cooper speaks with Sharon Flindell, curator and producer of the 2026 Totally Lit: Adventures in the Port City Festival.
Now in its second year, the festival returns to Fremantle from 2 to 16 October with more than 60 events celebrating books, storytelling, poetry, history, crime writing and community connection. Sharon shares her remarkable journey through the arts, from international contemporary arts festivals and literary partnerships to creating one of Western Australia's most exciting literary events.
The conversation explores Fremantle's rich literary culture, the inspiration behind Totally Lit, and festival highlights including Crime Time, interactive storytelling adventures, author events and opportunities for readers of all ages.
Vision Australia Radio is proud to return as an Access and Inclusion Partner for the festival, helping connect audiences across Australia with writers, stories and literary conversations.

Totally Lit 2026: Sharon Flindell on Stories, Festivals and Fremantle's Literary Culture

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With the 2026 Blind Australian of the Year Awards just days away, Jason Gipps speaks with Terry O'Neill from Link Vision and special guest Reggie Bird about the history, impact and future of the awards.

They reflect on how the awards have grown from a small community initiative into a nationally recognised celebration of excellence among Australians who are blind or have low vision. The conversation explores this year's finalists, the importance of disability awareness and inclusion, and what guests can expect from the Brisbane gala, including keynote speaker Julie Goodwin, comedy, live entertainment and plenty of inspiration.

Reggie also shares her personal reflections on resilience, living with vision loss, and why events like these bring the blind and low vision community together.

With the 2026 Blind Australian of the Year Awards just days away, Jason Gipps speaks with Terry O'Neill from Link Vision and special guest Reggie Bird about the history, impact and future of the awards.
They reflect on how the awards have grown from a small community initiative into a nationally recognised celebration of excellence among Australians who are blind or have low vision. The conversation explores this year's finalists, the importance of disability awareness and inclusion, and what guests can expect from the Brisbane gala, including keynote speaker Julie Goodwin, comedy, live entertainment and plenty of inspiration.
Reggie also shares her personal reflections on resilience, living with vision loss, and why events like these bring the blind and low vision community together.

Preview: Blind Australian of the Year Awards 2026, featuring Reggie Bird and Terry O'Neill.

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International White Cane Day is celebrated around the world each year on 15 October, recognising the white cane as a powerful symbol of independence, confidence and safe travel for people who are blind or have low vision.

In this episode, Vision Australia's Regional Client Services Manager, Grant Wilson, joins Peter Greco to discuss why the white cane remains such an important mobility tool, the different types of canes available today, and how orientation and mobility specialists help people find the right solution for their needs.

Grant also shares details about Vision Australia's International White Cane Day celebration in Melbourne, including a community walk, barbecue lunch, guest speakers, quizzes and activities for all ages.

Whether you use a white cane, support someone who does, or simply want to learn more about independent travel, this conversation highlights the freedom, confidence and connection that mobility can provide.

International White Cane Day is celebrated around the world each year on 15 October, recognising the white cane as a powerful symbol of independence, confidence and safe travel for people who are blind or have low vision.
In this episode, Vision Australia's Regional Client Services Manager, Grant Wilson, joins Peter Greco to discuss why the white cane remains such an important mobility tool, the different types of canes available today, and how orientation and mobility specialists help people find the right solution for their needs.
Grant also shares details about Vision Australia's International White Cane Day celebration in Melbourne, including a community walk, barbecue lunch, guest speakers, quizzes and activities for all ages.
Whether you use a white cane, support someone who does, or simply want to learn more about independent travel, this conversation highlights the freedom, confidence and connection that mobility can provide.

Celebrating independence: International White Cane Day 2026

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Melbourne Writers Festival special: In conversation with Louise Milligan

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