12 June 2024

On FOCAL POINT:

• Helen Boardman, President of Blind bowls Qld, is also one of Australia's leading lawn bowlers.  Helen previews a number of events happening in the next few days, including competing against sighted athletes; the Australian Open and Australian Nationals for bowlers who are blind.  Learn more here: https://blindbowls.bowls.com.au/
• Rebecca Young, CEO for Access22Arts, with the latest news in audio-described shows and events for Pride Month.  Phone 8463 1689 or go to: https://access2arts.org.au/
• Jodie Doolan,  Australia's representative to the International Council on English Braille (ICEB) Code Maintenance Committee and its Technical Subcommittee, shared some excellent news from the 8th General Assembly held in Auckland New Zealand - including work on braille emojis.  You can learn more here: https://iceb.org/
• Rachel DeSumma, Program Manager at Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria, invited all to a come'n'try day of gymnastics and tennis.  The day is Sunday at Boroondara Sports Complex 271c Belmore Road Balwyn.  Call 03 9822 8876 or email [email protected]  You can also book here: https://services.nabooki.com/booking/step1?token=5fa38eaa556256.81762640 

Focal Point is broadcast every Wednesday at 7pm in Adelaide and Darwin. 

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