Studio 1
Studio 1
Vision Australia Radio’s Studio 1 takes a look at life in Australia from a low vision and blind point of view. Each week the show focuses on a different topic from a visually impaired perspective. Our aim is to get the voices, stories, passions and opinions of as many people living with a visual impairment onto the radio as possible. If there’s a subject you think we should cover, please let us kn…Social links:
Finding your Tribe
Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. On this week’s show "Finding Your Tribe” We explore the challenges of socialising within the wider community as a person with a disability. Six individuals with a Vision Impairme…
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Disability and Desire with Patrick Rory-John
Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. On this week’s show "Disability and Desire – With Patrick Rory-John” Patrick Rory-John is a Psychotherapist and Clinical Counsellor. They talk to us about Disability; sexuality and…
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New Puppy!
Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. On this week’s show "New Puppy” By an interesting coincidence a number of friends of the Studio 1 Team have recently acquired a new Guide Dog/Seeing Eye Dog – this includes Lizzie.…
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David Williamson (Vision Australia CEO)
Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. On this week’s show "David Williamson” Sam talks to Vison Australia CEO David Williamson. David was appointed in October; how has he settled in and what lies ahead for Australia's …
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It's Your Call
Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. On this week’s show “It's Your Call” Which phone is best for you? Is the Iphone still superior to Android when it comes to accessibility? The Operating System “Debate” is explore…
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Elise Lonsdale
Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. On this week’s show “Elise Lonsdale” Lizzie catches up with Elise Lonsdale, the founder of DATA Australasia. They discus access-technology; digital accessibility; and how it impac…
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There's Never been a Cooler Time to be Blind!
Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. On this week’s show “There's Never Been a Cooler Time to be Blind!” For International Braille Day (4th January 2026), Lizzie speaks to Aasha Rose about her research. Aash is doing…
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Sam and Lizzie's Year in Review
Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view. On this week’s show “Sam and Lizzie’s Year in Review” Our hosts look back at 2025 and give their top 3 episodes for the year. Lizzie's top 3: Annette…
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Another Very Studio 1 Christmas
Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view. On this week’s show “Another Very Studio 1 Christmas” It's Christmas Eve, if you haven't finished your Christmas shopping... well too bad! Sam and Lizzie …
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Mr Chips
Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view. On this week’s show “Mr Chips” Children's Author, David Burston (AKA Mr Chips) talks to Lizzie and Sam about his adventures out at sea and working as an IT…
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