Tahlia Blanshard is a member of the ParaMatildas, Australia's national football team for women and girls with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury or stroke. Tahlia share's her love of football and her take on the development of the sport and their recent successes. Tahlia's story is an example of taking an interest to a professional level. 

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Tahlia Blanshard is a member of the ParaMatildas, Australia's national football team for women and girls with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury or stroke. Tahlia share's her love of football and her take on the development of the sport and their recent successes. Tahlia's story is an example of taking an interest to a professional level. 
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Tahlia Blanshard on the launch and success of the ParaMatilda's

Although sport was never really on Tess' agenda, she eventuated to having an all round love of many sports and has now participated in Goalball, Cricket, Netball and Rowing. Tess shares tips on getting active and approaching sporting clubs you feel you may like to be involved in.

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Although sport was never really on Tess' agenda, she eventuated to having an all round love of many sports and has now participated in Goalball, Cricket, Netball and Rowing. Tess shares tips on getting active and approaching sporting clubs you feel you may like to be involved in.
<a href="https://www.aaaplay.org.au/activity/victorian-goalball-association">Select this link to learn more about Goalball</a>
<a href="https://www.blindcricket.org.au/">Select this link to learn more about Blind Cricket</a>
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Tess Whelan on the social aspects of sport.

In this episode, Brooke Carter, President of the Victorian Goalball Association describes Goalball, its origin story why it's such an inclusive sport. Brooke shares suggestions on how to get active and how to find a sport that suits your individual needs. 

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In this episode, Brooke Carter, President of the Victorian Goalball Association describes Goalball, its origin story why it's such an inclusive sport. Brooke shares suggestions on how to get active and how to find a sport that suits your individual needs. 
<a href="https://www.aaaplay.org.au/activity/victorian-goalball-association">Select this link to learn more about Victorian Goalball and how to get involved</a>
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Brooke Carter, President of Victorian Goalball Association

In this episode, Julie Scott shares her fitness journey, from low contact yoga classes that are tailored to people living with blindness or low vision to her other love boxing! Julie also shares how she navigates work life balance and why it's important to prioritise physical activity. 

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In this episode, Julie Scott shares her fitness journey, from low contact yoga classes that are tailored to people living with blindness or low vision to her other love boxing! Julie also shares how she navigates work life balance and why it's important to prioritise physical activity. 
<a href="https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/find-services/adults/support-wellbeing">Select this link to learn more about Vision Australia's Quality Living Groups</a>
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Julie Scott on Blind Yoga and Boxing.

In this episode, Blind Sports Victoria Ambassador Phoebe Jane shares her personal journey in getting active and how she came to getting involved in blind tennis competitions. Phoebe has also tried blind table tennis, blind ice skating and Muay Thai. Not bad for someone who never saw herself playing sports!

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In this episode, Blind Sports Victoria Ambassador Phoebe Jane shares her personal journey in getting active and how she came to getting involved in blind tennis competitions. Phoebe has also tried blind table tennis, blind ice skating and Muay Thai. Not bad for someone who never saw herself playing sports!
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Blind Sports Victoria Ambassador Phoebe Jane.

In this episode, Vision Australia Quality Living Group Coordinator Sarah Evans joins group participant Emma Vardy to discuss the purpose of the recreational groups and how social interaction can lead to an increase in physical activity. 

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In this episode, Vision Australia Quality Living Group Coordinator Sarah Evans joins group participant Emma Vardy to discuss the purpose of the recreational groups and how social interaction can lead to an increase in physical activity. 
<a href="https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/find-services/adults/support-wellbeing">Select this link to learn more about Vision Australia's Quality Living Groups</a>
<a href="https://thisgirlcan.com.au/">Select this link to learn more about This Girl Can - Victoria</a>

Emma and Sarah on Vision Australia's Quality Living Groups

Inspiring women to get active – however, wherever and whenever they choose, without being judged. This 6 part podcast series by Vision Australia Radio is produced for and by women who are blind, have low vision or disability. The series is made possible by Vic Health.

Learn more about This Girl Can: https://thisgirlcan.com.au/

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Inspiring women to get active – however, wherever and whenever they choose, without being judged. This 6 part podcast series by Vision Australia Radio is produced for and by women who are blind, have low vision or disability. The series is made possible by Vic Health.
Learn more about This Girl Can: <a href="https://thisgirlcan.com.au/">https://thisgirlcan.com.au/</a>
Learn more about Vision Australia Radio: <a href="https://radio.visionaustralia.org">https://radio.visionaustralia.org</a>/

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