Totally Lit - Word of Mouth - Home and Hope

Storytelling is about connecting, preserving and sharing and empowering. In the era of ChatGPT, real stories may be more important than ever. This conversation between friends and colleagues, Chemutai Glasheen and Yirga Gelaw Woldeyes offers an opportunity for audiences to gain insight into the s…

Totally Lit Festival: Alkira - Tony Buti with Gillian O'Shaughnessy

When Alkira Buti was born in 1993 her parents knew little about cri du chat syndrome other than it was a chromosomal abnormality that would render their daughter ‘disabled’. As they searched to understand more about the syndrome and the likely future for their daughter, they learned more about the…

Interview Highlight: David Tredinnick - Vision Australia

David Tredinnick is finishing his time as Co-ordinator for audio production at Vision Australia. David shares stories with Peter Greco on his time VA, how technology has changed and how clients can receive their material in their preferred format. 

Interview Highlight: Kip McLachlin - Piano Punk

Peter Greco hears from classically trained pianist, Kip McLachlin, about their unique and very inclusive show, PiaNu-Metal, at the Midsumma Festival, 29-31January. The dialogue, staging and sound design have been crafted with multisensory description and auditory cues in mind, supporting audiences …

Interview Highlight: Megan Star - Redfeet Wines

Megan Star, from Redfeet wines, chats with Peter Greco about a Taste of the Senses event 21st February. Come along and enjoy wines, food, fabulous company and experiences. Carers can attend at no cost, booking is essential and places are limited. More info: Redfeet Wines

Midsumma Festival 2026, Carnival Day - Interview with Justin Clausen ‘He’s Every Woman’.

In this high‑energy finale to the 2026 Midsumma Carnival Day broadcast, Vision Australia Radio and JOY 94.9 welcome cabaret powerhouse Justin Clausen for a joyful and music‑filled conversation about his hit show He’s Every Woman. Justin shares how the show pays tribute to some of the world’s great…

Midsumma Festival 2026, Carnival Day - Interview with Nilgun Guven, Vitae Veritas

In this insightful Carnival Day conversation, Vision Australia Radio and JOY 94.9 speak with Nilgun Guven, founder of Vitae Veritas, an organisation known for its long‑standing work in disability access, guided tactile tours, and inclusive festival experiences. Nilgun joins the broadcast live from …

Midsumma Festival 2026, Carnival Day - Interview with Collins Street Baptist Church & Melbourne Inclusive Church

In this warm, insightful Carnival Day interview, Vision Australia Radio and JOY 94.9 bring together representatives from two church communities who are reshaping what faith, inclusion, and belonging look like in contemporary Melbourne. Recorded live from the community stalls at Midsumma Carnival, …

Midsumma Festival 2026, Carnival Day - Interview with Asphyxia

In this powerful pre‑recorded conversation, Vision Australia Radio presenter Jason Gipps speaks with multidisciplinary artist, author, musician and Deaf advocate Asphyxia, whose creative work spans circus, puppetry, visual art, bestselling fiction, and groundbreaking accessibility projects. Record…

Midsumma Festival 2026, Carnival Day - Interview with Karan Nagrani, From Blindr to Grindr

In this candid and high‑energy Carnival Day conversation, Vision Australia Radio and JOY 94.9 sit down with Karan Nagrani — Midsumma Community Ambassador, advocate, keynote speaker, and creator of the sold‑out Midsumma show From Grindr to Blindr. Karan’s work blends razor‑sharp humour with deeply …