Sam is joined on Talking Vision by blind endurance athlete, motivational speaker and all around thrill seeker Ben Pettingill.

Ben's goal for 2024 is to run 3,249km with the goal to have the tough conversations around mental health and bust the stigma that remains among men in Australia to ask for help when they need it.

To follow the latest updates you can keep in touch with Ben on the 3249 Blind web page.

Sam is joined on Talking Vision by blind endurance athlete, motivational speaker and all around thrill seeker Ben Pettingill.
Ben's goal for 2024 is to run 3,249km with the goal to have the tough conversations around mental health and bust the stigma that remains among men in Australia to ask for help when they need it.
To follow the latest updates you can keep in touch with Ben on <a href="https://www.benpettingill.com/3249-blind">the 3249 Blind web page</a>.

Ben Pettingill - 3249 Blind

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Sam Colley is joined by father and son inventors Peter and Rohan Rickards.

Along with Vision Australia's Kathy Letch, Peter and Rohan joined Talking Vision to tell us about Sensaball, their adaptable multi-directional white cane tip designed to give improved feedback, reduce friction and vibration and interact more intuitively across different surfaces.

Sensaball is still in the Kickstarter stage but if you'd like to find out more or make a donation you can head to the Sensaball website to keep updated.

Sam Colley is joined by father and son inventors Peter and Rohan Rickards.
Along with Vision Australia's Kathy Letch, Peter and Rohan joined Talking Vision to tell us about Sensaball, their adaptable multi-directional white cane tip designed to give improved feedback, reduce friction and vibration and interact more intuitively across different surfaces.
Sensaball is still in the Kickstarter stage but if you'd like to find out more or make a donation you can <a href="https://www.sensaball.com.au/">head to the Sensaball website</a> to keep updated.

Peter Rohan and Kathy - Sensaball

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Host of Talking Vision, Sam Colley, catches up with Corene Strauss and Brooke Carter from Australian Disability Network.

Corene and Brooke are here to tell us about a mentoring program run through Australian Disability Network opening for expressions of interest in December, as well as their It's Not Hard to Be Inclusive campaign taking place over six weeks in the lead up to International Day of People with Disability on December 3.

Host of Talking Vision, Sam Colley, catches up with Corene Strauss and Brooke Carter from Australian Disability Network.
Corene and Brooke are here to tell us about a mentoring program run through Australian Disability Network opening for expressions of interest in December, as well as their It's Not Hard to Be Inclusive campaign taking place over six weeks in the lead up to International Day of People with Disability on December 3.

Corene Strauss and Brooke Carter - Australian Disability Network

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Oscar Stubbs was born in NSW in 2000 with optic neuropathy and congenital sensory nystagmus – an eye disorder which disturbs a person’s optic sensor and leaves them with limited, tunnel vision. In this Interview Highlight Oscar shares the news that he has been selected to play in the Australian Blind Cricket Team's series against England, “The Blind Ashes" from 17th November on the Gold Coast.

Oscar Stubbs was born in NSW in 2000 with optic neuropathy and congenital sensory nystagmus – an eye disorder which disturbs a person’s optic sensor and leaves them with limited, tunnel vision. In this Interview Highlight Oscar shares the news that he has been selected to play in the Australian Blind Cricket Team's series against England, “The Blind Ashes" from 17th November on the Gold Coast.

Interview Highlight: Oscar Stubbs - The Blind Ashes

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Nikki Brooke is a science fiction author and scriptwriter from Australia, she challenges stereotypes, refusing to be confined by societal expectations. Nikki talks with Peter Greco about launching her first published book "Plagued Lands” and offers insights into writing!

Nikki Brooke is a science fiction author and scriptwriter from Australia, she challenges stereotypes, refusing to be confined by societal expectations. Nikki talks with Peter Greco about launching her first published book "Plagued Lands” and offers insights into writing!

Interview Highlight: Nikki Brooke

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In this Interview Highlight, Anita Hancock, mother of 9-year-old Amelia, spoke with Peter Greco about services available through Vision Australia, the journey to access them and advocacy and peer support.

More info here: Vision Australia Services

In this Interview Highlight, Anita Hancock, mother of 9-year-old Amelia, spoke with Peter Greco about services available through Vision Australia, the journey to access them and advocacy and peer support.
More info here: <a href="https://visionaustralia.org/services">Vision Australia Services</a>

Interview Highlight: Anita Hancock

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🎙️ Relive the magic of the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant with Vision Australia Radio Adelaide! This special broadcast, brought to life with Audio Description in partnership with Access2Arts, captures the vibrant festivities as they unfolded on the streets of Adelaide.

Special thanks to Radio Adelaide, our broadcast partner. 

🎙️ Relive the magic of the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant with Vision Australia Radio Adelaide! This special broadcast, brought to life with Audio Description in partnership with Access2Arts, captures the vibrant festivities as they unfolded on the streets of Adelaide.
Special thanks to Radio Adelaide, our broadcast partner.

2024 Adelaide Christmas Pageant, audio described broadcast.

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Dr. Tonya Meyrick, Guest Curator of Geelong Design Week 2024 speaks to Vision Australia Radio's Jason Gipps in this interview highlight.  

Geelong Design Week is back to celebrate the innovation, creativity and community Geelong has to offer. Discover more than 70 exhibitions, talks, tours and unique experiences to inspire and delight, showcasing Geelong as Australia’s only UNESCO Creative City of Design. Experience Designing Djilang; Speed date with an architect; Tim Ross’ live show, MOTEL and more. Geelong Design Week runs from Thursday 21 to Saturday 30 November.

More info: geelongdesignweek.com.au

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Dr. Tonya Meyrick, Guest Curator of Geelong Design Week 2024 speaks to Vision Australia Radio's Jason Gipps in this interview highlight.  
Geelong Design Week is back to celebrate the innovation, creativity and community Geelong has to offer. Discover more than 70 exhibitions, talks, tours and unique experiences to inspire and delight, showcasing Geelong as Australia’s only UNESCO Creative City of Design. Experience Designing Djilang; Speed date with an architect; Tim Ross’ live show, MOTEL and more. Geelong Design Week runs from Thursday 21 to Saturday 30 November.
More info: geelongdesignweek.com.au
Station sponsor.

Dr. Tonya Meyrick, Guest Curator, Geelong Design Week 2024.

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Peter Greco hears from Mahesh Nath, from Pacific Vision, about the latest gadgets that will be at Tech Fest on the 6th November 2024. Among other things, we will see the first showing of an electronic magnifier from HIMS.

Register here: See Differently

More info: Pacific Vision

Peter Greco hears from Mahesh Nath, from Pacific Vision, about the latest gadgets that will be at Tech Fest on the 6th November 2024. Among other things, we will see the first showing of an electronic magnifier from HIMS.
Register here: <a href="seedifferently.org.au">See Differently</a>
More info: <a href="https://au.1lowvision.com/">Pacific Vision</a>

Interview Highlight: Mahesh Nath - Tech Fest

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John Milham, Podcast host and Community Engagement from the Kintsugi podcast, spoke openly with Peter Greco about surviving the crippling grief of losing his childhood sweetheart and beloved wife to how he survived and later thrived. At the same time, he completely changed his life's direction and identity while raising his three young children.

More here: Kintsugi Heroes

John Milham, Podcast host and Community Engagement from the Kintsugi podcast, spoke openly with Peter Greco about surviving the crippling grief of losing his childhood sweetheart and beloved wife to how he survived and later thrived. At the same time, he completely changed his life's direction and identity while raising his three young children.
More here: <a href="https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/">Kintsugi Heroes</a>

Interview Highlight: John Milham - Kintsugi Heroes

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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>.

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