Ben Pettingill - 3249 Blind
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 …
Peter Rohan and Kathy - Sensaball
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…
Corene Strauss and Brooke Carter - Australian Disability Network
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 …
Interview Highlight: Oscar Stubbs - The Blind Ashes
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 Bli…
Interview Highlight: Nikki Brooke
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: Anita Hancock
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
2024 Adelaide Christmas Pageant, audio described broadcast.
🎙️ 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 Ra…
Dr. Tonya Meyrick, Guest Curator, Geelong Design Week 2024.
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 uni…
Interview Highlight: Mahesh Nath - Tech Fest
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
Interview Highlight: John Milham - 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 …