We're pleased to let everyone know that our funding from the Community Broadcasting Foundation has been renewed.  

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We're pleased to let everyone know that our funding from the Community Broadcasting Foundation has been renewed.  
This is a small highlights reel we placed as part of our application.

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>

What is Studio 1

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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 impacts education; employment and everyday life. Elise also talks about the role of Toastmasters. 

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. 

EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork 

For more information about the topics covered in this show go to: https://dataaustralasia.com.au/  

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&nbsp;through a different lens.&nbsp;
On this week&rsquo;s show&nbsp;
&ldquo;Elise Lonsdale&rdquo;&nbsp;
Lizzie catches up with Elise Lonsdale, the founder of DATA Australasia.&nbsp;&nbsp;They discus access-technology; digital accessibility; and how it impacts education; employment and everyday life. Elise also talks about the role of Toastmasters.&nbsp;
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&nbsp;about.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story.&nbsp;
EMAIL:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:studio1@visionaustralia.org">studio1@visionaustralia.org</a>&nbsp;or leave comment on the station&rsquo;s Facebook page:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork">https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork</a>&nbsp;
For more&nbsp;information&nbsp;about the topics covered in this show go to:&nbsp;<a href="https://dataaustralasia.com.au/">https://dataaustralasia.com.au/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at&nbsp;<a href="https://cbf.org.au/">https://cbf.org.au/</a>

Elise Lonsdale

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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 a PHD into whether Braille literacy leads to higher life satisfaction.   

And we ask, friend of the show Shaun Oliver, whether it really is a cool time to be blind? 

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. 

EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork 

A special thank you to Aasha Rose and Shaun Oliver. 

You can find Aasha's survey here: https://surveys.unisq.edu.au/index.php/147465?lang=en  

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&nbsp;through a different lens.&nbsp;
On this week&rsquo;s show&nbsp;
&ldquo;There's Never Been a Cooler Time to be Blind!&rdquo;&nbsp;
For International Braille Day (4th January 2026), Lizzie speaks to Aasha Rose about her research.&nbsp;&nbsp;Aash is doing a PHD into whether Braille literacy leads to higher life satisfaction.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
And we ask, friend of&nbsp;the&nbsp;show Shaun Oliver, whether it really is a cool time to be blind?&nbsp;
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&nbsp;about.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story.&nbsp;
EMAIL:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:studio1@visionaustralia.org">studio1@visionaustralia.org</a>&nbsp;or leave comment on the station&rsquo;s Facebook page:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork">https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork</a>&nbsp;
A special thank you to Aasha Rose and Shaun Oliver.&nbsp;
You can find Aasha's survey here: <a href="https://surveys.unisq.edu.au/index.php/147465?lang=en">https://surveys.unisq.edu.au/index.php/147465?lang=en</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at&nbsp;<a href="https://cbf.org.au/">https://cbf.org.au/</a>&nbsp;

There's Never been a Cooler Time to be Blind!

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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 and Valda (Vision Loss): https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/annette-and-valda-vision-loss 

Ski for Light: https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/ski-for-light  

Camp Abilities Part 1 & 2: https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/camp-abilities-part-1 https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/camp-abilities-part-2  

Sam's Top 3: 

Eyewear: https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/eyewear 

And the Winner is... Sydeny: https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/the-winner-is-sydeny  

TAXI! https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/taxi  

Honorable Mentions: 

Taking Care of Business: https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/taking-care-of-business  

Francois and Victoria: Audio Description: https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/francois-and-victoria-audio-description  

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. 

EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork 

A special thank you to everyone who has contributed to Studio 1; including our chior of angels; and, of course, thank you to our listeners.   

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 from a low vision and blind point of view.&nbsp;
On this week&rsquo;s show&nbsp;
&ldquo;Sam and Lizzie&rsquo;s Year in Review&rdquo;&nbsp;
Our hosts look back at 2025 and give their top 3 episodes for the year. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Lizzie's top 3:&nbsp;
Annette and Valda (Vision Loss): <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/annette-and-valda-vision-loss">https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/annette-and-valda-vision-loss</a>&nbsp;
Ski for Light: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/ski-for-light">https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/ski-for-light</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Camp Abilities Part 1 &amp; 2: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/camp-abilities-part-1">https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/camp-abilities-part-1</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/camp-abilities-part-2">https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/camp-abilities-part-2</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Sam's Top 3:&nbsp;
Eyewear:&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/eyewear">https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/eyewear</a>&nbsp;
And the Winner is... Sydeny:&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/the-winner-is-sydeny">https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/the-winner-is-sydeny</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
TAXI! <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/taxi">https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/taxi</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Honorable Mentions:&nbsp;
Taking Care of Business:&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/taking-care-of-business">https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/taking-care-of-business</a> &nbsp;
Francois and Victoria: Audio Description: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/francois-and-victoria-audio-description">https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/francois-and-victoria-audio-description</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
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;&nbsp;&nbsp;
You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story.&nbsp;
EMAIL:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:studio1@visionaustralia.org">studio1@visionaustralia.org</a>&nbsp;or leave comment on the station&rsquo;s Facebook page:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork">https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork</a>&nbsp;
A special thank you to&nbsp;everyone who has&nbsp;contributed to Studio 1; including our&nbsp;chior&nbsp;of angels; and, of course, thank you to our listeners. &nbsp;&nbsp;
This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at&nbsp;<a href="https://cbf.org.au/">https://cbf.org.au/</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;

Sam and Lizzie's Year in Review

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