Learn how to get to, from, and around campus with confidence. This episode covers transport options, key campus locations, useful apps, and tips for managing travel and time. 

Special guest speaker:  Daniel Ong, Vision Australia’s Orientation and Mobility Guru 

Learn how to get to, from, and around campus with confidence. This episode covers transport options, key campus locations, useful apps, and tips for managing travel and time.&nbsp;
Special guest speaker:&nbsp;&nbsp;Daniel Ong, Vision Australia&rsquo;s&nbsp;Orientation and Mobility Guru&nbsp;

Starting tertiary study can feel exciting but can also feel quite overwhelming. Tertiary Talks is a six-part podcast series designed to support students preparing for university or TAFE by sharing practical advice, lived experience, and real-world strategies to help make the transition smoother. 

Valuable links: 

Vision Australia: Vision Australia | Vision Australia. Blindness and low vision services

Blind Citizens Australia: Blind Citizens Australia

Stand Up For Your Rights: Stand up for your rights | Vision Australia. Blindness and low vision services

Pupil Project (featuring Benj): The Pupil Project | Vision Australia. Blindness and low vision services

RMIT: RMIT University: A world leader in technology, design & enterprise

Vision Australia Further Education Bursary: Further Education Bursary | Vision Australia. Blindness and low vision services

This series is co produced by Belinda Wilson, Liz Dalakouras and Jason Gipps. The series is presented by Belinda Wilson, with side comments from Jason Gipps. Audio production coordintaed by Jason Gipps. We thank all participants for their stories and support for the project, and also to our funder.

 

Starting tertiary study can feel exciting but can also feel quite overwhelming. Tertiary Talks is a six-part podcast series designed to support students preparing for university or TAFE by sharing practical advice, lived experience, and real-world strategies to help make the transition smoother.&nbsp;
Valuable links:&nbsp;
Vision Australia: <a href="https://www.visionaustralia.org/" aria-label="Link Vision Australia | Vision Australia. Blindness and low vision services">Vision Australia | Vision Australia. Blindness and low vision services</a>
Blind Citizens Australia: <a href="https://www.bca.org.au/" aria-label="Link Blind Citizens Australia">Blind Citizens Australia</a>
Stand Up For Your Rights: <a href="https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/helpful-resources/individuals/stand-up-for-your-rights" aria-label="Link Stand up for your rights | Vision Australia. Blindness and low vision services">Stand up for your rights | Vision Australia. Blindness and low vision services</a>
Pupil Project (featuring Benj): <a href="https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/helpful-resources/pupil-project" aria-label="Link The Pupil Project | Vision Australia. Blindness and low vision services">The Pupil Project | Vision Australia. Blindness and low vision services</a>
RMIT: <a href="https://www.rmit.edu.au/" aria-label="Link RMIT University: A world leader in technology, design &amp; enterprise">RMIT University: A world leader in technology, design &amp; enterprise</a>
Vision Australia Further Education Bursary: <a href="https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/funding/other-funding/further-education-bursary" aria-label="Link Further Education Bursary | Vision Australia. Blindness and low vision services">Further Education Bursary | Vision Australia. Blindness and low vision services</a>
This series is co produced by Belinda Wilson, Liz Dalakouras and Jason Gipps. The series is presented by Belinda Wilson, with side comments from Jason Gipps. Audio production coordintaed by Jason Gipps. We thank all participants for their stories and support for the project, and also to our funder.
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Tertiary Talks by Vision Australia Radio

Episode 3: Travel Talks

Hear real advice from students who’ve recently completed uni or TAFE. They share practical insights on study strategies, using supports, problem-solving, and choosing pathways. 

Special guest speaker: Benj Gulliford, Uni student and celebrity 

Hear&nbsp;real advice&nbsp;from students&nbsp;who&rsquo;ve&nbsp;recently completed&nbsp;uni&nbsp;or TAFE. They share practical insights on study strategies, using&nbsp;supports, problem-solving, and choosing pathways.&nbsp;
Special guest speaker:&nbsp;Benj Gulliford,&nbsp;Uni&nbsp;student&nbsp;and celebrity&nbsp;

Episode 6: Benj Talks 

Get ready for the shift into more independent study and living. This episode covers time management, organisation, and everyday skills like cooking, budgeting, and social connection. 

Special guest speaker: Vision Australia’s counselling legend, Rebecca Kent 

Get ready for the shift into more independent study and living. This episode covers time management,&nbsp;organisation, and everyday skills like cooking, budgeting, and social connection.&nbsp;
Special guest speaker:&nbsp;Vision Australia&rsquo;s&nbsp;counselling&nbsp;legend, Rebecca Kent&nbsp;

Episode 5: Preparation Talks 

Build confidence in speaking up for your needs in a tertiary setting. This episode looks at common challenges and shares strategies for effective self-advocacy and accessing support. 

Special guest speaker: Dr. Melissa Fanshawe, Associate University professor and Vision Australia royalty. 

Build confidence in speaking up for your needs in a tertiary setting. This episode looks at&nbsp;common challenges&nbsp;and shares strategies for effective self-advocacy and accessing support.&nbsp;
Special guest speaker: Dr. Melissa Fanshawe, Associate University professor and Vision Australia royalty.&nbsp;

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