From Vision Australia. This is talking vision. And now here's your host, Sam Collins.

From Vision Australia. This is talking vision. And now here's your host, Sam Collins.

Hello, everyone. It's great to be here with you. And for the next half hour, we talk matters of blindness and low vision for me.

Hello, everyone. It's great to be here with you. And for the next half hour, we talk matters of blindness and low vision for me.

So the big thing at the end was I said, tonight, you still want to be CEO of Qantas. This is not going to be CEO of Qantas, won't be CEO of Virgin Australia because we help people. And that was a real buzz for me and a real buzz for for everybody around, because we've taken given the young fellow just one more step forward on their journey of having a great ambition for life.

So the big thing at the end was I said, tonight, you still want to be CEO of Qantas. This is not going to be CEO of Qantas, won't be CEO of Virgin Australia because we help people. And that was a real buzz for me and a real buzz for for everybody around, because we've taken given the young fellow just one more step forward on their journey of having a great ambition for life.

Welcome to the program. That voice you just heard there was Vision Australia CEO Ron Hooton speaking about his interaction with Young Vision's China client Tom, whose ambition has been to one day become a CEO. Room shared Tom Story as part of a wider tie in with the Vision Australia Korea samples, which recently took place around Australia still a glory. We caught up with Ron to get a quarterly update of the latest news and happenings from around the organisation and that conversation's coming up very shortly. And then after Sellers chat with Ron, I catch up with Lianne from the library to chat about the upcoming Treat Yourself event taking place on July 29. In celebration of Library and Information Week and wrapping up the show, Helen joins the program to chat up all about the latest issue of photo information of what's known as FII. I hope you enjoyed this week's episode of Talking Vision. And now his Stella Gloria with John Hurt and Stella began by asking Ron all about the curious sampler events which recently took place all around Australia.

Welcome to the program. That voice you just heard there was Vision Australia CEO Ron Hooton speaking about his interaction with Young Vision's China client Tom, whose ambition has been to one day become a CEO. Room shared Tom Story as part of a wider tie in with the Vision Australia Korea samples, which recently took place around Australia still a glory. We caught up with Ron to get a quarterly update of the latest news and happenings from around the organisation and that conversation's coming up very shortly. And then after Sellers chat with Ron, I catch up with Lianne from the library to chat about the upcoming Treat Yourself event taking place on July 29. In celebration of Library and Information Week and wrapping up the show, Helen joins the program to chat up all about the latest issue of photo information of what's known as FII. I hope you enjoyed this week's episode of Talking Vision. And now his Stella Gloria with John Hurt and Stella began by asking Ron all about the curious sampler events which recently took place all around Australia.

So Korea Center is as a program for our young people who are blind, who have low vision. What we do is we connect children and their parents from about age seven upwards with people who have been successful in their careers. So, so mentors. We have speakers. We have one on one sessions that really show children who are blinded by vision that employment is not just possible. But if they work hard and they have the right ambition, they will succeed. We ran Korea sampler in Cairns with a pop up shop for retail here in Canberra, in Queensland and in Cooper two in Sydney and Burwood and in Victoria. I tell. So it's becoming a national event. It's brilliant, actually.

So Korea Center is as a program for our young people who are blind, who have low vision. What we do is we connect children and their parents from about age seven upwards with people who have been successful in their careers. So, so mentors. We have speakers. We have one on one sessions that really show children who are blinded by vision that employment is not just possible. But if they work hard and they have the right ambition, they will succeed. We ran Korea sampler in Cairns with a pop up shop for retail here in Canberra, in Queensland and in Cooper two in Sydney and Burwood and in Victoria. I tell. So it's becoming a national event. It's brilliant, actually.

Why is it important for young people who are blind or have low vision to have these type of conversations in a formal setting?

Why is it important for young people who are blind or have low vision to have these type of conversations in a formal setting?

Well, there's two reasons. The first is that so many people tell them they can't. So many people say you've got vision loss, tough luck. You'll never get a job. Couldn't be further from the truth. And we have vision. Australia proved that by having over a hundred people who are blind to have low vision that our organisation. The other reason is that kids, as they grow up, they learn visually. They learn by looking at things that are absorbing around them. So children from a very young age form their own views about employment and they create their own impressions. So it's like usual for for kids to have this as doctors, firemen and policemen. There are children who are blind to have low vision, don't get that incidental visual learning, so they don't get to see what's around them quite as well as others. So we need to help them learn that in a different way. And Career Centre was one of those places where we can introduce kids to different careers that they might want to pursue.

Well, there's two reasons. The first is that so many people tell them they can't. So many people say you've got vision loss, tough luck. You'll never get a job. Couldn't be further from the truth. And we have vision. Australia proved that by having over a hundred people who are blind to have low vision that our organisation. The other reason is that kids, as they grow up, they learn visually. They learn by looking at things that are absorbing around them. So children from a very young age form their own views about employment and they create their own impressions. So it's like usual for for kids to have this as doctors, firemen and policemen. There are children who are blind to have low vision, don't get that incidental visual learning, so they don't get to see what's around them quite as well as others. So we need to help them learn that in a different way. And Career Centre was one of those places where we can introduce kids to different careers that they might want to pursue.

And have we had any feedback from how the day went?

And have we had any feedback from how the day went?

We've had brilliant feedback. Parents love it because it gives them. Tools and techniques to be able to encourage the children to look at different careers. Kids love it because they're talking to people that they can identify with that have a similar disability to them. We love it as a team because we see our kids out there learning and creating those ambitions. It's just the most marvelous state of the art of.

We've had brilliant feedback. Parents love it because it gives them. Tools and techniques to be able to encourage the children to look at different careers. Kids love it because they're talking to people that they can identify with that have a similar disability to them. We love it as a team because we see our kids out there learning and creating those ambitions. It's just the most marvelous state of the art of.

Any particular theme. About what type of employment people would like. Is there a trend in jobs or look?

Any particular theme. About what type of employment people would like. Is there a trend in jobs or look?

I think that the trend that's happening is that the jobs are getting wider and wider that people can do. And I just see so few barriers to people who have been employed these days. Technology is a very, very big area. Some of the some of the best people in the cyber security space are people with disabilities. So I'm really saying that there are there are so few barriers these days that people should just get out there and dream.

I think that the trend that's happening is that the jobs are getting wider and wider that people can do. And I just see so few barriers to people who have been employed these days. Technology is a very, very big area. Some of the some of the best people in the cyber security space are people with disabilities. So I'm really saying that there are there are so few barriers these days that people should just get out there and dream.

That's fantastic. Now, speaking of few barriers and young people and jobs and dreaming, I understand that we had a young man recently who's dreaming quite big and perhaps wanting to step in your shoes at some point.

That's fantastic. Now, speaking of few barriers and young people and jobs and dreaming, I understand that we had a young man recently who's dreaming quite big and perhaps wanting to step in your shoes at some point.

Well, his name is Tom, and he is a young man of about 12 or 13 years of age, and he has wanted for some time to be CEO of Qantas. So through his primary service provider, we arranged for Tom to spend the day as CEO of Vision Australia. So Tom and I spent our day in Sydney. We went to a staff induction. Tom participated fully in that. We then went along to a volunteer celebration lunch. A lunch, the thanks of volunteers. And Tom gave the the thank you speech for that absolutely brilliant job. And then the poor fellow had to attend a significant meeting with our lawyers of the afternoon to. To discuss our Constitution. So he had a pretty long, hard day and absolutely loved it for me. So the big thing at the end was I said to him, Hey, do you still want to be CEO of Qantas? He said, Not going to be CEO of Qantas, want to be CEO of Virgin Australia because we help people. And that was a real buzz for me and real buzz for for everybody around, because we've taken given the young fellow just one more step forward on their journey of having a great ambition for.

Well, his name is Tom, and he is a young man of about 12 or 13 years of age, and he has wanted for some time to be CEO of Qantas. So through his primary service provider, we arranged for Tom to spend the day as CEO of Vision Australia. So Tom and I spent our day in Sydney. We went to a staff induction. Tom participated fully in that. We then went along to a volunteer celebration lunch. A lunch, the thanks of volunteers. And Tom gave the the thank you speech for that absolutely brilliant job. And then the poor fellow had to attend a significant meeting with our lawyers of the afternoon to. To discuss our Constitution. So he had a pretty long, hard day and absolutely loved it for me. So the big thing at the end was I said to him, Hey, do you still want to be CEO of Qantas? He said, Not going to be CEO of Qantas, want to be CEO of Virgin Australia because we help people. And that was a real buzz for me and real buzz for for everybody around, because we've taken given the young fellow just one more step forward on their journey of having a great ambition for.

Not only is that fantastic for Tom, but how does that make you feel as CEO? You must feel proud and you like, Oh.

Not only is that fantastic for Tom, but how does that make you feel as CEO? You must feel proud and you like, Oh.

I certainly do. And the agreement we have is that I had hankering for another 20 years or so, and then he takes over from me. So, I mean, really proud of of of him and our associates being able to make that sort of thing happen.

I certainly do. And the agreement we have is that I had hankering for another 20 years or so, and then he takes over from me. So, I mean, really proud of of of him and our associates being able to make that sort of thing happen.

Excellent. Now, moving on from there, we're going to talk about seeing eye dog news and the pit barn campaign.

Excellent. Now, moving on from there, we're going to talk about seeing eye dog news and the pit barn campaign.

Yes, pit banner, a great bunch of people. I spent time with them earlier this week launching the campaign. So pit barns stores across Australia during July have got a target to raise $1 billion to provide 20 more seeing guide dogs for Australians. And we visited their store online and had to check the local scene there. Likes that likes the manager. They'd already raised a significant sum of money in the first couple of days of the campaign. But the idea is that people who go into different stores when they buy their dog and cat food or their fashion, all those sorts of things, they make a small donation to Visual Australia and that's up. And that's happening right across Australia during July.

Yes, pit banner, a great bunch of people. I spent time with them earlier this week launching the campaign. So pit barns stores across Australia during July have got a target to raise $1 billion to provide 20 more seeing guide dogs for Australians. And we visited their store online and had to check the local scene there. Likes that likes the manager. They'd already raised a significant sum of money in the first couple of days of the campaign. But the idea is that people who go into different stores when they buy their dog and cat food or their fashion, all those sorts of things, they make a small donation to Visual Australia and that's up. And that's happening right across Australia during July.

So head down to a local pet barn store. I have been speaking to Ron Hooton, CEO of Vision Australia, for a bit of a media catch up and hopefully will have you on the program in another couple of months. Ron, thank you so much for your time today.

So head down to a local pet barn store. I have been speaking to Ron Hooton, CEO of Vision Australia, for a bit of a media catch up and hopefully will have you on the program in another couple of months. Ron, thank you so much for your time today.

Thank you, Stella. Always a pleasure.

Thank you, Stella. Always a pleasure.

I'm Sam Coy and you're listening to Vision Australia right here, associated stations of our Patch and the Community Radio Network. If you're enjoying the show and you'd love to find out more like where to find local radio frequencies or a good spot to listen to past programs. You can find all this info and more on the Talking Vision webpage. Just search talking vision and it should come up as the first option. You can also find the program on the podcast app of your choice or through the Vision Australia Library. And now back to the program. Joining me today is LeAnn from the library. Chatting to us about all things coming up in this month of July. LeAnn, thank you very much for joining me on Talking Business. And welcome back.

I'm Sam Coy and you're listening to Vision Australia right here, associated stations of our Patch and the Community Radio Network. If you're enjoying the show and you'd love to find out more like where to find local radio frequencies or a good spot to listen to past programs. You can find all this info and more on the Talking Vision webpage. Just search talking vision and it should come up as the first option. You can also find the program on the podcast app of your choice or through the Vision Australia Library. And now back to the program. Joining me today is LeAnn from the library. Chatting to us about all things coming up in this month of July. LeAnn, thank you very much for joining me on Talking Business. And welcome back.

Thanks, Sam. Always good to chat.

Thanks, Sam. Always good to chat.

Now, firstly, LeAnn, I understand there's quite an exciting event coming up later in July, the Treat Yourself event, and that's celebrating Library and Information Week as well.

Now, firstly, LeAnn, I understand there's quite an exciting event coming up later in July, the Treat Yourself event, and that's celebrating Library and Information Week as well.

That's right. So we've done Treat Yourself Before and it's an opportunity for us to connect with our members, particularly our members who are really avid readers, which a lot of our members are. And Treat Yourself is just a little conversation that we have with our librarians here at the Vision Australia Library and our members talking about their current reading, what their what they're up to in their reading. But we also like to share what's coming up in our collection so people that come along get to hear about the new titles which are being added, added weekly to the collection. So that's always great to hear about people looking at those to their their reading lists and look forward to some really exciting titles.

That's right. So we've done Treat Yourself Before and it's an opportunity for us to connect with our members, particularly our members who are really avid readers, which a lot of our members are. And Treat Yourself is just a little conversation that we have with our librarians here at the Vision Australia Library and our members talking about their current reading, what their what they're up to in their reading. But we also like to share what's coming up in our collection so people that come along get to hear about the new titles which are being added, added weekly to the collection. So that's always great to hear about people looking at those to their their reading lists and look forward to some really exciting titles.

And as part of that event, LeAnn, I understand there's quite a bit of reflection on the books people may have read in the past as well. So it's nice to get together and have a bit of that nostalgia trip.

And as part of that event, LeAnn, I understand there's quite a bit of reflection on the books people may have read in the past as well. So it's nice to get together and have a bit of that nostalgia trip.

That's right. So we're doing this one to celebrate Library and Information Week this year, which has a theme about kind of renewing, re-imagining, revisiting. And so we thought what what better thing to do than to revisit some of the books we've read in our own past and see how perhaps our perspectives has changed on them over time. What books have changed our minds? Because that's what reading books doesn't. It helps us grow, helps us to change. And so we thought that would be a really, really great conversation to have with some of our members.

That's right. So we're doing this one to celebrate Library and Information Week this year, which has a theme about kind of renewing, re-imagining, revisiting. And so we thought what what better thing to do than to revisit some of the books we've read in our own past and see how perhaps our perspectives has changed on them over time. What books have changed our minds? Because that's what reading books doesn't. It helps us grow, helps us to change. And so we thought that would be a really, really great conversation to have with some of our members.

And sometimes, you know, you've read a book in the past and you've thought, Oh, I've lost touch with it. I don't remember what's going on. Sometimes you get back into it and you know, in later life, or maybe it's a book that you go back to sort of your comfort book, your book that really it's your safe refuge because you know, as you know, Liane, you know, books are really an amazing escape and just, oh, that's also something the events looking to harness that really comfy feeling of getting into a good book.

And sometimes, you know, you've read a book in the past and you've thought, Oh, I've lost touch with it. I don't remember what's going on. Sometimes you get back into it and you know, in later life, or maybe it's a book that you go back to sort of your comfort book, your book that really it's your safe refuge because you know, as you know, Liane, you know, books are really an amazing escape and just, oh, that's also something the events looking to harness that really comfy feeling of getting into a good book.

Absolutely. And show me talking about some of our nostalgic reads, the rates from our childhood. But I think it's also interesting to look at how those books have held up over time. Yes, Sam. Yeah, because sometimes you know that the social context has changed and, and it's interesting to hold those books up again. It's kind of modern life and say, see how they hold up today.

Absolutely. And show me talking about some of our nostalgic reads, the rates from our childhood. But I think it's also interesting to look at how those books have held up over time. Yes, Sam. Yeah, because sometimes you know that the social context has changed and, and it's interesting to hold those books up again. It's kind of modern life and say, see how they hold up today.

And then, of course, the vicious child librarians will be there to offer some recommendations and also help people find the book. That's exactly right for them.

And then, of course, the vicious child librarians will be there to offer some recommendations and also help people find the book. That's exactly right for them.

Yeah, absolutely. That's what we love to do as librarians. Always happy to share our recommendations. And it's always also really interesting for me to hear about what our readers are reading and what they would like to be rating, and that always helps us inform our collection as well.

Yeah, absolutely. That's what we love to do as librarians. Always happy to share our recommendations. And it's always also really interesting for me to hear about what our readers are reading and what they would like to be rating, and that always helps us inform our collection as well.

And in terms of that collection, Lianne, I understand there's quite a few exciting books on the horizon for the Vision Australia Library. So could you tell us a bit about your favorites and the things you've seen coming up that have really excited you and sort of taken your fancy?

And in terms of that collection, Lianne, I understand there's quite a few exciting books on the horizon for the Vision Australia Library. So could you tell us a bit about your favorites and the things you've seen coming up that have really excited you and sort of taken your fancy?

So, so there's a few things I'm looking forward to reading that will be added to the collection in the coming months. And among them, we have the Matthew McConnachie biography of his autobiography called Greenlights, which he is actually narrating as well. So that'll be that'll be a bit of a treat to listen to say he is, of course, an actor and he'll be sharing about the lessons he's learned in his life. So I think that'll be a really, really fun one to read. I'm also a really big non-fiction reader, Sam, and I've enjoyed many Peter Fitzsimons books in the past, so he has a book coming out on the Opera House, so sharing the history of the place and you know, of course the architecture and some of the fascinating stories of things that have happened in the building over its lifetime. So that's one I think that would be a really, really interesting read. He's got a real skill for for taking these topics and really invigorating them, giving them a lot of life in the storytelling.

So, so there's a few things I'm looking forward to reading that will be added to the collection in the coming months. And among them, we have the Matthew McConnachie biography of his autobiography called Greenlights, which he is actually narrating as well. So that'll be that'll be a bit of a treat to listen to say he is, of course, an actor and he'll be sharing about the lessons he's learned in his life. So I think that'll be a really, really fun one to read. I'm also a really big non-fiction reader, Sam, and I've enjoyed many Peter Fitzsimons books in the past, so he has a book coming out on the Opera House, so sharing the history of the place and you know, of course the architecture and some of the fascinating stories of things that have happened in the building over its lifetime. So that's one I think that would be a really, really interesting read. He's got a real skill for for taking these topics and really invigorating them, giving them a lot of life in the storytelling.

Oh, absolutely. That sounds fantastic. And it's an iconic building and a part of their being. So getting all the details and hearing all the stories about how it fits within the city's sense of place is something really fascinating. And I'm sure a book a lot of people will enjoy and listen. I understand there's a couple more books that are coming through.

Oh, absolutely. That sounds fantastic. And it's an iconic building and a part of their being. So getting all the details and hearing all the stories about how it fits within the city's sense of place is something really fascinating. And I'm sure a book a lot of people will enjoy and listen. I understand there's a couple more books that are coming through.

Yeah. So I know we have a lot of readers who love crime and mysteries, so we have the latest David Baldacci book, which is called Mercy, featuring FBI agent Atlee Pine. So that's that's a fun one to keep your eye on. And also, we have a lot of Liane Moriarty fans, so we have truly, madly guilty, which is going to be coming to our collection scene.

Yeah. So I know we have a lot of readers who love crime and mysteries, so we have the latest David Baldacci book, which is called Mercy, featuring FBI agent Atlee Pine. So that's that's a fun one to keep your eye on. And also, we have a lot of Liane Moriarty fans, so we have truly, madly guilty, which is going to be coming to our collection scene.

There we go. That's some music to the ears of our mystery fans out there, I'm sure. So make sure to check that out and look out for those. Now, Liane will go to the formats that all Vision Australia Library books are available in. Just to give a recap for listeners out there who are either might be their library members and they haven't maybe been around for a little while and they're looking to get back into some new books. Or maybe there's listeners out there who are listening to this and thinking, Oh wow, that sounds fantastic. I'd love to get into the library, but I'm not sure which formats are available. So could you give us a recap of the formats that people can expect to find?

There we go. That's some music to the ears of our mystery fans out there, I'm sure. So make sure to check that out and look out for those. Now, Liane will go to the formats that all Vision Australia Library books are available in. Just to give a recap for listeners out there who are either might be their library members and they haven't maybe been around for a little while and they're looking to get back into some new books. Or maybe there's listeners out there who are listening to this and thinking, Oh wow, that sounds fantastic. I'd love to get into the library, but I'm not sure which formats are available. So could you give us a recap of the formats that people can expect to find?

Yeah, sure. Sam. So the bulk of our collection is available in Daisy Audio, which you can listen to on a Daisy player or other device. So always good to check out the vision store for how you can purchase the Daisy Player. We recommend the envoy connect in particular, which is a small little handheld player which you can download your books onto. So it's portable. You can listen to them, you can navigate through, it'll keep your place. And most of our Daisy audio collection is available in human duration. So it's always nice to listen to a book which is being read to you by a real life human.

Yeah, sure. Sam. So the bulk of our collection is available in Daisy Audio, which you can listen to on a Daisy player or other device. So always good to check out the vision store for how you can purchase the Daisy Player. We recommend the envoy connect in particular, which is a small little handheld player which you can download your books onto. So it's portable. You can listen to them, you can navigate through, it'll keep your place. And most of our Daisy audio collection is available in human duration. So it's always nice to listen to a book which is being read to you by a real life human.

Absolutely, yeah.

Absolutely, yeah.

We also have our extensive Braille collection, so we have a Braille. So for anyone that's using an electronic refresh able Braille reader, you can download your books to read on on April. And we also have our physical Braille collection where we post out our Braille books to you in the post, and that's always a bit of a treat to receive as well. I think that you're at dedicated Braille readers.

We also have our extensive Braille collection, so we have a Braille. So for anyone that's using an electronic refresh able Braille reader, you can download your books to read on on April. And we also have our physical Braille collection where we post out our Braille books to you in the post, and that's always a bit of a treat to receive as well. I think that you're at dedicated Braille readers.

That's definitely right. I know a few people who are Braille readers and they really long for the day when the big bio bookstore arrive in the mail. It's definitely the highlight of their week first show, so it's a very nice feeling for people to have that big book in their hands and it's finally arrived. Maybe they've been waiting a little while for the newest title and they're just like, Oh my God, yeah, it's finally here. I can get stuck in and have a good read. Now, of course, if people out there are listening to this and. They'd like to find out more about yourself or maybe a few of the new releases that are coming through to the library over the next few weeks. They can, of course, contact the library on one 300 654656. That's one 500 654656. Or email the library at Library Vision Australia dot org. That's Library Vision Australia dot org. I've been speaking today with Liane from the library all about the latest happenings in the Vision Australia Library coming up in July, including the Treat Yourself event taking place online on July the 29th at 11 a.m., Australian Eastern Standard Time in celebration of Library and Information Link. Liane, thank you so much for your time today. It's been a pleasure having a chat about the library.

That's definitely right. I know a few people who are Braille readers and they really long for the day when the big bio bookstore arrive in the mail. It's definitely the highlight of their week first show, so it's a very nice feeling for people to have that big book in their hands and it's finally arrived. Maybe they've been waiting a little while for the newest title and they're just like, Oh my God, yeah, it's finally here. I can get stuck in and have a good read. Now, of course, if people out there are listening to this and. They'd like to find out more about yourself or maybe a few of the new releases that are coming through to the library over the next few weeks. They can, of course, contact the library on one 300 654656. That's one 500 654656. Or email the library at Library Vision Australia dot org. That's Library Vision Australia dot org. I've been speaking today with Liane from the library all about the latest happenings in the Vision Australia Library coming up in July, including the Treat Yourself event taking place online on July the 29th at 11 a.m., Australian Eastern Standard Time in celebration of Library and Information Link. Liane, thank you so much for your time today. It's been a pleasure having a chat about the library.

Thanks so much, Sam, and look forward to chatting with you next month.

Thanks so much, Sam, and look forward to chatting with you next month.

Well, it's definitely freezing outside. But to warm us all up and get around a good little story, we have this month's issue of folio information, otherwise known as FOIA. I set to hit your inboxes and to chat with me all about if I have. Editor Helen Lothar with me now. Helen, thank you so much for your time today.

Well, it's definitely freezing outside. But to warm us all up and get around a good little story, we have this month's issue of folio information, otherwise known as FOIA. I set to hit your inboxes and to chat with me all about if I have. Editor Helen Lothar with me now. Helen, thank you so much for your time today.

Hi, Sam. Thank you very much for having me. Hello, everyone.

Hi, Sam. Thank you very much for having me. Hello, everyone.

Now, Helen on the stand. There's quite a few exciting little bits and pieces coming up in this month's newsletter. So could you tell us all about what sort of stood out for you as something really exciting to let our listeners know about?

Now, Helen on the stand. There's quite a few exciting little bits and pieces coming up in this month's newsletter. So could you tell us all about what sort of stood out for you as something really exciting to let our listeners know about?

Of course. Of course. So just to kind of reiterate, ify, we kind of put in as much news about, you know, the the blind and low vision community. So this is, you know, people doing amazing things in their in their fields or this could be some stories about funding options, that kind of thing. So we try and cover a wide variety of good news topics and whatever's in the news that's sort of got that blind and low vision topic. So this time around in, if I, I, I particularly quite like a few of the stories we've got running. We talk to a blind mum called Dana and she sort of goes through the raw story of what it's like contemplating having kids when you're blind and going through with everything and, and what it's like. So she even gives a couple of really cool tips on how to go for a walk with your little one when you've got your cane and when you're trying to push a stroller at the same time, you know, it's it's it's quite hard. So she tackles things really, really well. So that's Dana. We also have some NDIS price increases which might be new to some of our clients and people who have blindness and low vision. So the NDAA bumping up their prices for some services, including recreational groups, community support workers and for us including quality living groups and Braille training. But Vision Australia is going to absorb those costs. So it's a 9% increase, but the prices won't change. So Vision Australia will keep all therapy supports at the current rate, which is $199 per month.

Of course. Of course. So just to kind of reiterate, ify, we kind of put in as much news about, you know, the the blind and low vision community. So this is, you know, people doing amazing things in their in their fields or this could be some stories about funding options, that kind of thing. So we try and cover a wide variety of good news topics and whatever's in the news that's sort of got that blind and low vision topic. So this time around in, if I, I, I particularly quite like a few of the stories we've got running. We talk to a blind mum called Dana and she sort of goes through the raw story of what it's like contemplating having kids when you're blind and going through with everything and, and what it's like. So she even gives a couple of really cool tips on how to go for a walk with your little one when you've got your cane and when you're trying to push a stroller at the same time, you know, it's it's it's quite hard. So she tackles things really, really well. So that's Dana. We also have some NDIS price increases which might be new to some of our clients and people who have blindness and low vision. So the NDAA bumping up their prices for some services, including recreational groups, community support workers and for us including quality living groups and Braille training. But Vision Australia is going to absorb those costs. So it's a 9% increase, but the prices won't change. So Vision Australia will keep all therapy supports at the current rate, which is $199 per month.

That sounds fantastic news for our listeners out there that are on those NDIS packages and when you get that news that things do stay the same price, that is always very good news for the hip pocket indeed. Now, Helen, on the stand, you also found a really exciting story that popped up through the feed over the last couple of weeks.

That sounds fantastic news for our listeners out there that are on those NDIS packages and when you get that news that things do stay the same price, that is always very good news for the hip pocket indeed. Now, Helen, on the stand, you also found a really exciting story that popped up through the feed over the last couple of weeks.

Yeah, the feed is one of my little favourite current affairs shows. It's kind of designed for young people. It's it's on SBS, but they do some amazing pieces on interesting people. And this time around they interviewed a wonderful man who he's blind, but he edits Wikipedia articles in his spare time. Sorry. Think about it. If there's any kind of, you know, wrong things you've noticed in Wikipedia, this this guy has probably done the Australian version of it. So it's an amazing job that he does. He does this all through, you know, screen reader. And yeah, you see him like tapping away on his keyboard. It is just an amazing story. So it's all in video. So you're welcome to just click through to that that beautiful little piece. It's very, very interesting. I think you like it, Sam.

Yeah, the feed is one of my little favourite current affairs shows. It's kind of designed for young people. It's it's on SBS, but they do some amazing pieces on interesting people. And this time around they interviewed a wonderful man who he's blind, but he edits Wikipedia articles in his spare time. Sorry. Think about it. If there's any kind of, you know, wrong things you've noticed in Wikipedia, this this guy has probably done the Australian version of it. So it's an amazing job that he does. He does this all through, you know, screen reader. And yeah, you see him like tapping away on his keyboard. It is just an amazing story. So it's all in video. So you're welcome to just click through to that that beautiful little piece. It's very, very interesting. I think you like it, Sam.

Oh, now that sounds really fascinating. Definitely get into that first. So and Helen, what else is coming up in a fire that people can look forward to?

Oh, now that sounds really fascinating. Definitely get into that first. So and Helen, what else is coming up in a fire that people can look forward to?

Yeah, there's a there's a few little shout outs. We want to kind of get some more people volunteering for our tele link services. So tele link is basically a little service we offer. It's I think I'm 30 years old. 40 years.

Yeah, there's a there's a few little shout outs. We want to kind of get some more people volunteering for our tele link services. So tele link is basically a little service we offer. It's I think I'm 30 years old. 40 years.

40 years old. Yeah, 30 years old. Celebrated its 40th anniversary just a year or two ago. So it's still going strong and very exciting. And I did have a chat as Alison was on Talking Vision may remember, we did catch up with Maria Marco, the talent coordinator, as well as Jordan Ashby, coordinator of volunteers, talking about some upcoming vacancies for the talent program. So yeah, definitely do check that out. And if if that does take your interest, please do get in touch with Vision Australia. They'll be happy to hear from you.

40 years old. Yeah, 30 years old. Celebrated its 40th anniversary just a year or two ago. So it's still going strong and very exciting. And I did have a chat as Alison was on Talking Vision may remember, we did catch up with Maria Marco, the talent coordinator, as well as Jordan Ashby, coordinator of volunteers, talking about some upcoming vacancies for the talent program. So yeah, definitely do check that out. And if if that does take your interest, please do get in touch with Vision Australia. They'll be happy to hear from you.

And I would highly recommend it is it is a cool little undertaking. If you want to do it, you can facilitate a group on any kind of topic that you that you know, might interest you or the ones that we currently run. We've got like quiz quizzes. We've. Got Web searches, we've got, you know, crosswords, that kind of thing. So if you're a bit of a weaves in these things, why not consider becoming a group facilitator and, you know, host a host a group every week? And so that's.

And I would highly recommend it is it is a cool little undertaking. If you want to do it, you can facilitate a group on any kind of topic that you that you know, might interest you or the ones that we currently run. We've got like quiz quizzes. We've. Got Web searches, we've got, you know, crosswords, that kind of thing. So if you're a bit of a weaves in these things, why not consider becoming a group facilitator and, you know, host a host a group every week? And so that's.

Fun.

Fun.

Yeah, that's quite good. Another thing I wanted to just touch on, we've got a new and Improved Vision Store website, so a team has been working on this. The Vision Store is new and improved and it looks pretty good and I think it's a lot easier to navigate and to find products. So yeah, please do have a play around if you like it. If there's any teething problems, let us know. We really like the new design. So yeah. Happy for feedback.

Yeah, that's quite good. Another thing I wanted to just touch on, we've got a new and Improved Vision Store website, so a team has been working on this. The Vision Store is new and improved and it looks pretty good and I think it's a lot easier to navigate and to find products. So yeah, please do have a play around if you like it. If there's any teething problems, let us know. We really like the new design. So yeah. Happy for feedback.

The new vision store website. Do good, check it out and find some nice little new gadgets or bits and pieces from the vision store. There's always something out there to improve the lives of people who are blind or have low vision. And if you'd like to find out more about our newsletters, including for your information, please feel free to head to the Vision Australia website at Vision Australia dot org. That's Vision Australia dot org. And you can also sign up to receive these newsletters in your inbox. I've been speaking today with Helen Bello, Cyrus, editor of for your information, otherwise known as F y. Helen, thank you so much for your time today. It's been a pleasure having you on the show.

The new vision store website. Do good, check it out and find some nice little new gadgets or bits and pieces from the vision store. There's always something out there to improve the lives of people who are blind or have low vision. And if you'd like to find out more about our newsletters, including for your information, please feel free to head to the Vision Australia website at Vision Australia dot org. That's Vision Australia dot org. And you can also sign up to receive these newsletters in your inbox. I've been speaking today with Helen Bello, Cyrus, editor of for your information, otherwise known as F y. Helen, thank you so much for your time today. It's been a pleasure having you on the show.

Thank you, Sam. Good to see you. And I'll check in with you guys in a month's time.

Thank you, Sam. Good to see you. And I'll check in with you guys in a month's time.

And now for a bit of news and information to wrap up the show. The St Kilda Football Club is running a five week blind Auskick program starting on Tuesday, the 19th of July. Based out of Moorabbin Oval, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., open to kids from ages 5 to 13 who are blind or have low vision. A bonus sixth session will also be held at Action Indoor Sports Stadium Tullamarine on Saturday, the 20th of August, during the semi-finals of the Victorian Blind Football League, where the participants will play a game at half time and receive a pack full of goodies from the science AFL blind players. To find out more information, you can also head to the Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria website at Blind Sports dot org. Donohue That's Blind Sports dot org. Dot. Donohue. And that's all we have time for today. You've been listening to Talking Vision. Talking Vision is a production of Vision Australia Radio. Thanks to all involved with putting the program together. And remember, we love your feedback and comments. You can contact us on Talking Vision at Vision Australia dot org. That's Talking Vision all one word at vision australia dot org. But until next week, it's bye for now.

And now for a bit of news and information to wrap up the show. The St Kilda Football Club is running a five week blind Auskick program starting on Tuesday, the 19th of July. Based out of Moorabbin Oval, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., open to kids from ages 5 to 13 who are blind or have low vision. A bonus sixth session will also be held at Action Indoor Sports Stadium Tullamarine on Saturday, the 20th of August, during the semi-finals of the Victorian Blind Football League, where the participants will play a game at half time and receive a pack full of goodies from the science AFL blind players. To find out more information, you can also head to the Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria website at Blind Sports dot org. Donohue That's Blind Sports dot org. Dot. Donohue. And that's all we have time for today. You've been listening to Talking Vision. Talking Vision is a production of Vision Australia Radio. Thanks to all involved with putting the program together. And remember, we love your feedback and comments. You can contact us on Talking Vision at Vision Australia dot org. That's Talking Vision all one word at vision australia dot org. But until next week, it's bye for now.

You can contact Vision Australia by phoning us anytime during business hours on one 300 847466. That's one 300 847466 or by visiting vision Australia dot org that's mission Australia dot hall.

You can contact Vision Australia by phoning us anytime during business hours on one 300 847466. That's one 300 847466 or by visiting vision Australia dot org that's mission Australia dot hall.