Sam Rickard presents Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.

On this week’s show…

Fiona Woods: President of "BCA"

When you have been involved with the VI and Blindness Community for some time it is easy to forget that not everyone understands what all the various groups and organisations do.  

Sam has a chat with Fiona Woods, the President of BCA - which does not, in this case, stand for the "Business Council of Australia" but rather "Blind Citizens Australia"  Fiona tells us about her history with the organisation; BCA's goals; and some current projects.  

You can find out more here: https://www.bca.org.au/

Call (Toll Free): 1800 033 660

Text: 0436 446 780

Email: bca@bca.org.au



Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.

EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave a comment on Vision Australia's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork

We would like to thank Fiona for a fun and enlightening interview

Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.

Sam Rickard presents Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.
On this week’s show…
Fiona Woods: President of "BCA"
When you have been involved with the VI and Blindness Community for some time it is easy to forget that not everyone understands what all the various groups and organisations do.  
Sam has a chat with Fiona Woods, the President of BCA - which does not, in this case, stand for the "Business Council of Australia" but rather "Blind Citizens Australia"  Fiona tells us about her history with the organisation; BCA's goals; and some current projects.  
You can find out more here: <a href="https://www.bca.org.au/">https://www.bca.org.au/</a>
Call (Toll Free): 1800 033 660
Text: 0436 446 780
Email: bca@bca.org.au 
Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.
EMAIL: <a href="mailto:studio1@visionaustralia.org">studio1@visionaustralia.org</a> or leave a comment on Vision Australia's Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork">https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork</a> 
We would like to thank Fiona for a fun and enlightening interview
Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/fiona-woods-president-of-bca"></a>

Sam Rickard and Lizzie Eastham present Studio 1 - a weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.

Please get in touch with the show. Your experience and insight may help someone else who is going through a similar thing.

Email: studio1@visionaustralia.org :: twitter: https://x.com/varadionetwork  :: Facebok: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork

Sam Rickard and Lizzie Eastham present Studio 1 - a weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.
Please get in touch with the show. Your experience and insight may help someone else who is going through a similar thing.
Email: studio1@visionaustralia.org :: twitter: <a href="https://x.com/varadionetwork">https://x.com/varadionetwork</a>  :: Facebok: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork">https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork</a>

A weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.#blind

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 know, email: studio1@visionaustralia.com

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 know, email: <a href="mailto:studio1@visionaustralia.com">studio1@visionaustralia.com</a>

Fiona Woods: President of "BCA"

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/13b7b39c-6b7d-420e-ac6e-b0b300aa35f7/transcript

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

Sisterwould – Accessible Hair Products

We talk accessible beauty products with Rina Gocaj, one of the cofounders of Sisterwould Hair Care. 

During the interview we talk about accessible packing; making products feel and smell different; and how orange juice does not taste good in coffee, despite having the same packaging as milk. 

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.

EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment below

A big thank you to Rina Gocaj and Floriye Elmazi

You can find Sisterwould in the following places:

WEB: https://www.sisterwould.com/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sisterwould_/

TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@sisterwould

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SISTERWOULD/

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/67477245/admin/feed/posts/

OZ HAIR AND BEAUTY: https://www.ozhairandbeauty.com/collections/sisterwould

Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.

Studio 1 airs in Darwin and Adelaide 8pm Wednesdays, and 3pm Wednesdays in other states. 

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
Sisterwould – Accessible Hair Products
We talk accessible beauty products with Rina Gocaj, one of the cofounders of Sisterwould Hair Care. 
During the interview we talk about accessible packing; making products feel and smell different; and how orange juice does not taste good in coffee, despite having the same packaging as milk. 
Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.
EMAIL: <a href="mailto:studio1@visionaustralia.org">studio1@visionaustralia.org</a> or leave comment below
A big thank you to Rina Gocaj and Floriye Elmazi
You can find Sisterwould in the following places:
WEB: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.sisterwould.com/__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!Hg8fSZAoR_5YxTSciGeJN4XXJjn4HJPb66JUS4s0AYO7VC_uh_72nkmJdQAkvkibAqKO31jeHSzaRNt3tf33I6l7$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">https://www.sisterwould.com/</a>
INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/sisterwould_/__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!Hg8fSZAoR_5YxTSciGeJN4XXJjn4HJPb66JUS4s0AYO7VC_uh_72nkmJdQAkvkibAqKO31jeHSzaRNt3td3aIZH-$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">https://www.instagram.com/sisterwould_/</a>
TIKTOK: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.tiktok.com/@sisterwould__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!Hg8fSZAoR_5YxTSciGeJN4XXJjn4HJPb66JUS4s0AYO7VC_uh_72nkmJdQAkvkibAqKO31jeHSzaRNt3tSQYaWQS$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">https://www.tiktok.com/@sisterwould</a>
FACEBOOK: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/SISTERWOULD/__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!Hg8fSZAoR_5YxTSciGeJN4XXJjn4HJPb66JUS4s0AYO7VC_uh_72nkmJdQAkvkibAqKO31jeHSzaRNt3tQ235SIE$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">https://www.facebook.com/SISTERWOULD/</a>
LINKEDIN: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/company/67477245/admin/feed/posts/__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!Hg8fSZAoR_5YxTSciGeJN4XXJjn4HJPb66JUS4s0AYO7VC_uh_72nkmJdQAkvkibAqKO31jeHSzaRNt3tSa-CMUX$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">https://www.linkedin.com/company/67477245/admin/feed/posts/</a>
OZ HAIR AND BEAUTY: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.ozhairandbeauty.com/collections/sisterwould__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!Hg8fSZAoR_5YxTSciGeJN4XXJjn4HJPb66JUS4s0AYO7VC_uh_72nkmJdQAkvkibAqKO31jeHSzaRNt3tQ21P3iZ$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5">https://www.ozhairandbeauty.com/collections/sisterwould</a>
Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.
Studio 1 airs in Darwin and Adelaide 8pm Wednesdays, and 3pm Wednesdays in other states.

Sisterwould – Accessible Hair Products

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/e018f96e-988b-4695-90df-b1620090c475/transcript

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

I would walk/ride/run 100k

Running a Radio Station costs money, and Vision Australia Radio is no different.  Throughout April Vision Australia Radio is taking part in the “First to 100k” fundraising event.  We talk to the driving force behind the station’s participation this year, Jason Gipps, along with VA Radio Perth’s Gemma Sidney and volunteer coordinator for Adelaide and Darwin, Guillaume Vetu.

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.

EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment below

Thank you to Jason; Gemma and Guillaume.

April is not over yet, you can pick a team or team-member to support
Perth: https://fundraise.visionaustralia.org/fundraisers/visionaustraliaradioperth?_gl=1*14frkm5*_ga*NjI3NTY3MjY1LjE3MDI4NTY3MDU.*_ga_2F789CY3J1*MTcxMzg0OTE1Ny42LjEuMTcxMzg0OTE2MS41Ni4wLjA
Adelaide: https://fundraise.visionaustralia.org/fundraisers/visionaustraliaradioadelaide?_gl=1*12ouwej*_ga*NjI3NTY3MjY1LjE3MDI4NTY3MDU.*_ga_2F789CY3J1*MTcxMzg0OTE1Ny42LjEuMTcxMzg0OTMzMi4zLjAuMA..
Melbourne https://fundraise.visionaustralia.org/fundraisers/visionaustraliaradiomelbourne?_gl=1*15i8opd*_ga*NjI3NTY3MjY1LjE3MDI4NTY3MDU.*_ga_2F789CY3J1*MTcxMzg0OTE1Ny42LjEuMTcxMzg0OTM5OC41OS4wLjA.

To help Lizzie go to: https://fundraise.visionaustralia.org/fundraisers/lizzieeastham/100kyourway

Or even Sam (he needs it) https://fundraise.visionaustralia.org/fundraisers/samrickard/100kyourway

Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.

Studio 1 airs in Darwin and Adelaide 8pm Wednesdays, and 3pm Wednesdays in other states. 

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
I would walk/ride/run 100k
Running a Radio Station costs money, and Vision Australia Radio is no different.  Throughout April Vision Australia Radio is taking part in the “First to 100k” fundraising event.  We talk to the driving force behind the station’s participation this year, Jason Gipps, along with VA Radio Perth’s Gemma Sidney and volunteer coordinator for Adelaide and Darwin, Guillaume Vetu.
Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.
EMAIL: <a href="mailto:studio1@visionaustralia.org">studio1@visionaustralia.org</a> or leave comment below
Thank you to Jason; Gemma and Guillaume.
April is not over yet, you can pick a team or team-member to support
<ul>
<li>Perth: <a href="https://fundraise.visionaustralia.org/fundraisers/visionaustraliaradioperth?_gl=1*14frkm5*_ga*NjI3NTY3MjY1LjE3MDI4NTY3MDU.*_ga_2F789CY3J1*MTcxMzg0OTE1Ny42LjEuMTcxMzg0OTE2MS41Ni4wLjA">https://fundraise.visionaustralia.org/fundraisers/visionaustraliaradioperth?_gl=1*14frkm5*_ga*NjI3NTY3MjY1LjE3MDI4NTY3MDU.*_ga_2F789CY3J1*MTcxMzg0OTE1Ny42LjEuMTcxMzg0OTE2MS41Ni4wLjA</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-renderer-start-pos="876">Adelaide: <a href="https://fundraise.visionaustralia.org/fundraisers/visionaustraliaradioadelaide?_gl=1*12ouwej*_ga*NjI3NTY3MjY1LjE3MDI4NTY3MDU.*_ga_2F789CY3J1*MTcxMzg0OTE1Ny42LjEuMTcxMzg0OTMzMi4zLjAuMA">https://fundraise.visionaustralia.org/fundraisers/visionaustraliaradioadelaide?_gl=1*12ouwej*_ga*NjI3NTY3MjY1LjE3MDI4NTY3MDU.*_ga_2F789CY3J1*MTcxMzg0OTE1Ny42LjEuMTcxMzg0OTMzMi4zLjAuMA</a>..</li>
<li data-renderer-start-pos="876">Melbourne <a href="https://fundraise.visionaustralia.org/fundraisers/visionaustraliaradiomelbourne?_gl=1*15i8opd*_ga*NjI3NTY3MjY1LjE3MDI4NTY3MDU.*_ga_2F789CY3J1*MTcxMzg0OTE1Ny42LjEuMTcxMzg0OTM5OC41OS4wLjA">https://fundraise.visionaustralia.org/fundraisers/visionaustraliaradiomelbourne?_gl=1*15i8opd*_ga*NjI3NTY3MjY1LjE3MDI4NTY3MDU.*_ga_2F789CY3J1*MTcxMzg0OTE1Ny42LjEuMTcxMzg0OTM5OC41OS4wLjA</a>.</li>
</ul>
To help Lizzie go to: <a href="https://fundraise.visionaustralia.org/fundraisers/lizzieeastham/100kyourway">https://fundraise.visionaustralia.org/fundraisers/lizzieeastham/100kyourway</a>
Or even Sam (he needs it) <a href="https://fundraise.visionaustralia.org/fundraisers/samrickard/100kyourway">https://fundraise.visionaustralia.org/fundraisers/samrickard/100kyourway</a>
Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.
Studio 1 airs in Darwin and Adelaide 8pm Wednesdays, and 3pm Wednesdays in other states.

I would walk/ride/run a 100K

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/e8d1cef5-929e-420f-9958-b15b002c1851/transcript

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

Hailo, See Me?

Lizzie and Sam test out “See Me” one of the two accessible Public Transport Apps currently undergoing beta-testing.

They also chat to the developers of the Hailo and See me Apps, Santiago Velasquez (Haillo) and Cassie Haines (See Me)

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.

EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave a comment on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork

A special thank you to Santi and Cassie.  

Find out how to take part in the Testing of the Hailo App in NSW here: https://www.hailo.co/  Follow the development on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552102395845

Download the See me App to take part in the testing program in Adelaide and parts of NSW.  For more information go to: https://www.sageautomation.com/see-me-bus-signalling-app

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/see-me-bus-signalling/id1669366958

Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.seemeholmanyear.app&hl=en_US&pli=1

Also find out more news on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086102509155

Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.

Studio 1 airs in Darwin and Adelaide 8pm Wednesdays, and 3pm Wednesdays in other states. 

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
Hailo, See Me?
Lizzie and Sam test out “See Me” one of the two accessible Public Transport Apps currently undergoing beta-testing.
They also chat to the developers of the Hailo and See me Apps, Santiago Velasquez (Haillo) and Cassie Haines (See Me)
Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.
EMAIL: <a href="mailto:studio1@visionaustralia.org">studio1@visionaustralia.org</a> or leave a comment on our facebook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork">https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork</a> 
A special thank you to Santi and Cassie.  
Find out how to take part in the Testing of the Hailo App in NSW here: <a href="https://www.hailo.co/">https://www.hailo.co/</a>  Follow the development on facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552102395845">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552102395845</a>
Download the See me App to take part in the testing program in Adelaide and parts of NSW.  For more information go to: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.sageautomation.com/see-me-bus-signalling-app__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!Az2o4bPYZUA2EERNYD2nAea6cIWSmore1g9Hy6-Em3ZySP7Ts1CYt0HDo4iP4uv5FBFOhT2n0kzQgUwTAaAVofULmZqckBbloA$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">https://www.sageautomation.com/see-me-bus-signalling-app</a> 
Apple: <a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/see-me-bus-signalling/id1669366958">https://apps.apple.com/au/app/see-me-bus-signalling/id1669366958</a>
Google Play Store: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.seemeholmanyear.app&amp;hl=en_US&amp;pli=1">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.seemeholmanyear.app&amp;hl=en_US&amp;pli=1</a>
Also find out more news on facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086102509155">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086102509155</a>
Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.
Studio 1 airs in Darwin and Adelaide 8pm Wednesdays, and 3pm Wednesdays in other states.

Hailo, See me?

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/fdf4b4c9-3be0-4e9c-94fc-b1540029aae5/transcript

Fiona Woods: President of "BCA"

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