Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life through a different lens. 

On this week’s show

“Molly Burke”

Lizzie and Sam sit down with social media influencer, public speaker, and advocate Molly Burke. Molly joins the show from the Netherlands right after completing an impressive 762-kilometer cycling journey across Europe. She discusses her path from a bullied teenager dealing with sudden vision loss to becoming one of the first major disability content creators on YouTube, normalising disability in mainstream media, and navigating accessibility barriers.

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. 

You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story.  Click here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FwBORTly2OqC9FFmQAm97z?s=hd&p=i&mlu=3&amv=2  to join our whatsapp group and have your say. 

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

A big thank you to Molly and also to Jordan Ashby for his tireless work setting this interview up.

This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/  

Resources:

Riding Together: https://ridingtogether.org/netherlands-2026

Podcast: What’s it Really Like: https://www.mollyburkeofficial.com/podcast

You can find Molly’s books; “Eltie Takes the Lead: A Guide Dog's Tail” and “Unseen: How I Lost My Vision Story but Found My Voice” on Amazon; Rood Reads or most Book Sellers.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio&rsquo;s weekly look at life through a different lens.&nbsp;
On this week&rsquo;s show
&ldquo;Molly Burke&rdquo;
Lizzie and Sam sit down with social media influencer, public speaker, and advocate Molly Burke. Molly joins the show from the Netherlands right after completing an impressive 762-kilometer cycling journey across Europe. She discusses her path from a bullied teenager dealing with sudden vision loss to becoming one of the first major disability content creators on YouTube, normalising disability in mainstream media, and navigating accessibility barriers.
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.&nbsp;
You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story.&nbsp; Click here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FwBORTly2OqC9FFmQAm97z?s=hd&amp;p=i&amp;mlu=3&amp;amv=2&nbsp; to join our whatsapp group and have your say.&nbsp;
EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on our facebook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork">https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork</a>&nbsp;
A big thank you to Molly and also to Jordan Ashby for his tireless work setting this interview up.
This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at <a href="https://cbf.org.au/">https://cbf.org.au/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Resources:
Riding Together: <a href="https://ridingtogether.org/netherlands-2026">https://ridingtogether.org/netherlands-2026</a>
Podcast: What&rsquo;s it Really Like: <a href="https://www.mollyburkeofficial.com/podcast">https://www.mollyburkeofficial.com/podcast</a>
You can find Molly&rsquo;s books; &ldquo;Eltie Takes the Lead: A Guide Dog's Tail&rdquo; and &ldquo;Unseen: How I Lost My Vision Story but Found My Voice&rdquo; on Amazon; Rood Reads or most Book Sellers.

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>

Molly Burke

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/01b1e613-248d-4062-9c4c-b4f70028b4e7/transcript

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life through a different lens. 

On this week’s show

“Voice for Vision (Smart Glasses)”

Lizzie and Sam explore the debate surrounding smart glasses within the blind and low-vision community. They discuss personal perspectives on adopting high-tech eyewear, financial/NDIS funding barriers, and privacy concerns sparked by public backlash. Guest Jonathan Craig joins to outline the Voice for Vision campaign and explain why accessibility and privacy must be balanced by policymakers.

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. 

You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story.  Click here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FwBORTly2OqC9FFmQAm97z?s=hd&p=i&mlu=3&amv=2  to join our whatsapp group and have your say. 

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

A big thank you to: Matthew; Julie and of course Jonathan

This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ 

Resources:

Vision 2020: https://v2020.org.au/

Voice for Vision Champaign Page: https://v2020.org.au/resources/voice-for-vision/ (Details on how to sign the petition, download social media assets, or access MP letter templates)

See Differently Voice for Vision Champaign (Youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKatEquv5zE

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio&rsquo;s weekly look at life through a different lens.&nbsp;
On this week&rsquo;s show
&ldquo;Voice for Vision (Smart Glasses)&rdquo;
Lizzie and Sam explore the debate surrounding smart glasses within the blind and low-vision community. They discuss personal perspectives on adopting high-tech eyewear, financial/NDIS funding barriers, and privacy concerns sparked by public backlash. Guest Jonathan Craig joins to outline the Voice for Vision campaign and explain why accessibility and privacy must be balanced by policymakers.
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.&nbsp;
You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story.&nbsp; Click here: <a href="https://chat.whatsapp.com/FwBORTly2OqC9FFmQAm97z?s=hd&amp;p=i&amp;mlu=3&amp;amv=2">https://chat.whatsapp.com/FwBORTly2OqC9FFmQAm97z?s=hd&amp;p=i&amp;mlu=3&amp;amv=2</a>&nbsp; to join our whatsapp group and have your say.&nbsp;
EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on our facebook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork">https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork</a>&nbsp;
A big thank you to: Matthew; Julie and of course Jonathan
This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/&nbsp;
<hr>
Resources:
Vision 2020: <a href="https://v2020.org.au/">https://v2020.org.au/</a>
Voice for Vision Champaign Page: <a href="https://v2020.org.au/resources/voice-for-vision/">https://v2020.org.au/resources/voice-for-vision/</a> (Details on how to sign the petition, download social media assets, or access MP letter templates)
See Differently Voice for Vision Champaign (Youtube): <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKatEquv5zE">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKatEquv5zE</a>

Voice for Vision (Smart Glasses)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/3ddb895f-bc49-4181-a027-b4f0004b1fdf/transcript

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life through a different lens. 

On this week’s show

“On the Town”

Sam returns from a cruise holiday to join Lizzie as they discuss the ins and outs of going out and getting about as a person with vision impairment. From attending live concerts to navigating busy shopping centres and city streets, the hosts and guests share personal experiences, tips, and tricks for managing large crowds and sensory overload.

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 on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork 

A big thank you to Carolyn; Alex and “King of the Jungle” Steven.

On our next show: Smart Glasses or pervert glasses.  The Blindness Community has recently bound together to fight for the right to not part with their High-tech Eyewear.  If you want to have your say on this subject please join our whatsapp group and record your message: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FwBORTly2OqC9FFmQAm97z?s=hd&p=i&mlu=3&amv=2 

This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ 

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio&rsquo;s weekly look at life through a different lens.&nbsp;
On this week&rsquo;s show
&ldquo;On the Town&rdquo;
Sam returns from a cruise holiday to join Lizzie as they discuss the ins and outs of going out and getting about as a person with vision impairment. From attending live concerts to navigating busy shopping centres and city streets, the hosts and guests share personal experiences, tips, and tricks for managing large crowds and sensory overload.
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.&nbsp;
EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on our facebook page:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork">https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork</a>&nbsp;
A big thank you to Carolyn; Alex and &ldquo;King of the Jungle&rdquo; Steven.
On our next show: Smart Glasses or pervert glasses.&nbsp; The Blindness Community has recently bound together to fight for the right to not part with their High-tech Eyewear.&nbsp; If you want to have your say on this subject please join our whatsapp group and record your message: <a href="https://chat.whatsapp.com/FwBORTly2OqC9FFmQAm97z?s=hd&amp;p=i&amp;mlu=3&amp;amv=2">https://chat.whatsapp.com/FwBORTly2OqC9FFmQAm97z?s=hd&amp;p=i&amp;mlu=3&amp;amv=2</a>&nbsp;
This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/&nbsp;

On the Town

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Lizzie Eastham presents Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life through a different lens. 

On this week’s show

“Recipe for Success”

This week Lizzie is flying solo.  She revisits the kitchen for a lighthearted and practical look at cooking. Joined by a "choir of angels"—a group of guest contributors sharing their personal tips, tricks, and kitchen misadventures—this episode covers how blind and vision-impaired individuals navigate meal prep, adapt cooking techniques, and build confidence in the kitchen.
Simon: Shares his go-to recipe for spicy vegan beans and vegetables, along with a funny mishap using a Ninja Multi-Cooker pressure cooker.
Lisa: Demonstrates a simple air-fryer chicken breast schnitzel recipe. She offers practical safety and prep tips:
Using an air fryer with a timer to prevent accidental fires.
Adding dried spices and seasonings before adding oil to adjust measurements easily.
Keeping one hand clean while mixing raw meat to maintain hygiene and avoid cross-contamination.
Using baking paper on cooking trays for easy cleanup (plus Lizzie’s tip to dab a bit of butter under the baking paper to keep it from sliding).
Maddy & Alex: Discuss everyday kitchen misadventures, cutting techniques, and overcoming the fear of accidentally cutting fingers or making a mess.
Lizzie: Explores how AI tools like ChatGPT can be used to quickly generate customized, hassle-free recipes (including choc chip peanut butter cookies and dog-friendly carob cakes) without wading through long online blog posts.
Stephen: Shares his secrets for cooking perfect tender meat, including slow-cooking chicken wings wrapped in foil so the meat falls off the bone, and techniques for searing steak on stainless steel pans.
Geordie: Shares 3 practical kitchen tips for blind cooks:
Using talking kitchen scales (e.g., Cobalt) to measure liquids in milliliters via grams ().
Using silicone egg rings with raised tabs to keep fried eggs contained and easy to locate/flip.
Pouring dry ingredients (like flour or sugar) while holding the container over the sink to catch spills.
Garth: Gives a clever tip for cutting baked slices (like fudge or ginger slice) into uniform squares using a long, straight-backed bread knife.

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. 

You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story.  Click here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FwBORTly2OqC9FFmQAm97z?s=hd&p=i&mlu=3&amv=2  to join our whatsapp group and have your say. 

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

A big thank you to Simon; Lisa; Maddy; Alex; Geordie and Garth.

This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/  

Lizzie Eastham presents Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio&rsquo;s weekly look at life through a different lens.&nbsp;
On this week&rsquo;s show
&ldquo;Recipe for Success&rdquo;
This week Lizzie is flying solo.&nbsp; She revisits the kitchen for a lighthearted and practical look at cooking. Joined by a "choir of angels"&mdash;a group of guest contributors sharing their personal tips, tricks, and kitchen misadventures&mdash;this episode covers how blind and vision-impaired individuals navigate meal prep, adapt cooking techniques, and build confidence in the kitchen.
<ul>
<li>Simon: Shares his go-to recipe for spicy vegan beans and vegetables, along with a funny mishap using a Ninja Multi-Cooker pressure cooker.</li>
<li>Lisa: Demonstrates a simple air-fryer chicken breast schnitzel recipe. She offers practical safety and prep tips:</li>
<ul>
<li>Using an air fryer with a timer to prevent accidental fires.</li>
<li>Adding dried spices and seasonings before adding oil to adjust measurements easily.</li>
<li>Keeping one hand clean while mixing raw meat to maintain hygiene and avoid cross-contamination.</li>
<li>Using baking paper on cooking trays for easy cleanup (plus Lizzie&rsquo;s tip to dab a bit of butter under the baking paper to keep it from sliding).</li>
</ul>
<li>Maddy &amp; Alex: Discuss everyday kitchen misadventures, cutting techniques, and overcoming the fear of accidentally cutting fingers or making a mess.</li>
<li>Lizzie: Explores how AI tools like ChatGPT can be used to quickly generate customized, hassle-free recipes (including choc chip peanut butter cookies and dog-friendly carob cakes) without wading through long online blog posts.</li>
<li>Stephen: Shares his secrets for cooking perfect tender meat, including slow-cooking chicken wings wrapped in foil so the meat falls off the bone, and techniques for searing steak on stainless steel pans.</li>
<li>Geordie: Shares 3 practical kitchen tips for blind cooks:</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<ol>
<li>Using talking kitchen scales (e.g., Cobalt) to measure liquids in milliliters via grams ().</li>
<li>Using silicone egg rings with raised tabs to keep fried eggs contained and easy to locate/flip.</li>
<li>Pouring dry ingredients (like flour or sugar) while holding the container over the sink to catch spills.</li>
</ol>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Garth: Gives a clever tip for cutting baked slices (like fudge or ginger slice) into uniform squares using a long, straight-backed bread knife.</li>
</ul>
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.&nbsp;
You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story.&nbsp; Click here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FwBORTly2OqC9FFmQAm97z?s=hd&amp;p=i&amp;mlu=3&amp;amv=2&nbsp; to join our whatsapp group and have your say.&nbsp;
EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on our facebook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork">https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork</a>&nbsp;
A big thank you to Simon; Lisa; Maddy; Alex; Geordie and Garth.
This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at <a href="https://cbf.org.au/">https://cbf.org.au/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Recipe for Success

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