When Amy’s son Parker was just four months old, he was diagnosed with an eye condition. “The maternal health nurse looked straight at me and said, “are you ready for this?,” she said. It can take years to adjust to life changing news, and it was no different for Amy and her husband Glen. Find out how Amy came to realise that she’s proud of the fact Parker is blind.    

When Amy&rsquo;s son Parker was just four months old, he was diagnosed with an eye condition. &ldquo;The maternal health nurse looked straight at me and said, &ldquo;are you ready for this?,&rdquo; she said. It can take years to adjust to life changing news, and it was no different for Amy and her husband Glen. Find out how Amy came to realise that she&rsquo;s proud of the fact Parker is blind. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The Vision Australia Radio Network incorporates ten community radio stations across Victoria, southern New South Wales, Adelaide and Perth. There are also five digital radio services available in the three metropolitan areas as VAR, VA Radio and IRIS.

We offer a range of interesting and informative programs including readings from newspapers, magazines and books, interview and specialist programs on new technology, gardening, finance, travel, wine and food, the arts and more, you're sure to find something of interest. Find out more about our programs

Start your day with The Morning Paper Round, readings from The Age and Herald Sun, from 7.30 am Monday to Friday and for sporting fans, don't miss Vision Sports on Saturdays from 11.00 am.

Our regional stations take part of their programming from Melbourne, but also broadcast for a number of hours each day with readings from their local newspapers, and other programs of interest to their local community, while Vision Australia Radio Adelaide and Perth run their own program schedules.

We are continually getting feedback from our volunteers and listeners, and your ideas and comments help us develop new programs and improve our service.

We're always happy to hear your opinions so please, call our comment line on (03) 9864 9366 or send us an email.

Vision Australia Radio is a licensed community broadcaster and operates in accordance with the Community Broadcasting Codes of Practice and RPH Protocols.

About us
The Vision Australia Radio Network incorporates ten community radio stations across Victoria, southern New South Wales, Adelaide and Perth. There are also five digital radio services available in the three metropolitan areas as VAR, VA Radio and IRIS.
We offer a range of interesting and informative programs including readings from newspapers, magazines and books, interview and specialist programs on new technology, gardening, finance, travel, wine and food, the arts and more, you're sure to find something of interest. <a href="http://radio.visionaustralia.org/programs">Find out more about our programs</a>
Start your day with The Morning Paper Round, readings from The Age and Herald Sun, from 7.30 am Monday to Friday and for sporting fans, don't miss <a href="http://radio.visionaustralia.org/programs/program/vision-sports">Vision Sports</a> on Saturdays from 11.00 am.
<a href="http://radio.visionaustralia.org/our-networks">Our regional stations</a> take part of their programming from Melbourne, but also broadcast for a number of hours each day with readings from their local newspapers, and other programs of interest to their local community, while Vision Australia Radio Adelaide and Perth run their own program schedules.
We are continually getting feedback from our volunteers and listeners, and your ideas and comments help us develop new programs and improve our service.
We're always happy to hear your opinions so please, call our comment line on (03) 9864 9366 or <a href="mailto:var-melbourne@visionaustralia.org">send us an email</a>.
Vision Australia Radio is a licensed community broadcaster and operates in accordance with the <a href="http://radio.visionaustralia.org/about-us/community-broadcasting-codes-of-practice">Community Broadcasting Codes of Practice</a> and <a href="https://www.rph.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/FINAL_RPH-Australia-Protocol_2019.docx">RPH Protocols</a>.

Amy's Story.

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The 3G network is shutting down in August. Stephen Tinker, Telstra's Regional Manager for Victoria, shares with Peter Greco good news on a new initiative which will see 12,000 mobile devices being sent to Telstra customers in difficult situations. To find out if your phone will work after the 3G network is closed down text the number 3 to 3498. 

The 3G network is shutting down in August. Stephen Tinker, Telstra's Regional Manager for Victoria, shares with Peter Greco good news on a new initiative which will see 12,000 mobile devices being sent to Telstra customers in difficult situations. To find out if your phone will work after the 3G network is closed down text the number 3 to 3498.

Interview Highlight: Stephen Tinker - Will your 3G phone still work?

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/fab0e1d4-4a8b-4c5f-aa08-b199017f1507/transcript

Three-quarters of Australians with disabilities experience barriers from engaging in sport. Peter Greco hears from Dane Cross about the difficulties such as the availability of tailored programs and special equipment. Also with the end of the financial year coming up, how you may be able to help.

More here: Sporting Wheelies

Three-quarters of Australians with disabilities experience barriers from engaging in sport. Peter Greco hears from Dane Cross about the difficulties such as the availability of tailored programs and special equipment. Also with the end of the financial year coming up, how you may be able to help.
More here: <a href="https://www.sportingwheelies.org.au/">Sporting Wheelies</a>

Interview Highlight: Dane Cross - CEO from Sporting Wheelies QLD

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/7a6e9739-d51e-4e90-b9d3-b199017edc78/transcript

Sulari Gentill in conversation with Robert Gott on ‘The Woman in the Library’. Presented as part of the Melbourne Writers Festival 2022’

Sulari Gentill in conversation with Robert Gott on ‘The Woman in the Library’. Presented as part of the Melbourne Writers Festival 2022’

In Conversation with Sulari Gentill: The Woman in the Library

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/0726405e-a67e-4454-8825-af110060c1a1/transcript

Amy's Story.

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