28 May 2025

On FOCAL POINT: Jennifer Parry leads Blind Citizens Australia Music Peer Group. Jennifer spoke about the group's preparation and having their works showcased at the 50th Anniversary Convention, from 13th June Danica Gates is the winner of the Joy Noble Medal - the highest honour for South Australia's Volunteer of the year.  Danica set up Beacon of Hope in Tumby Bay, a suicide prevention network with support from others who have had their lives effected by suicide. Neil Jarvis, the 2025 Recipient of the Tammy Axelsen's Life Time Achievement Award from the Round Table of information access for people with a print disability. Mark Pearce, CEO for Volunteering Australia with a wrap of the aims, objectives and achievements for National Volunteer Week.   We were all saddened to hear of the passing of long-time volunteer and former producer of Focal Point Wendy McDougal.   Resources:  BCA Convention 2025: https://www.bca.org.au/bca-2025-convention-50th-anniversary-celebration/  Beacon of Hope: [email protected] Print Disability Round Table: http://www.printdisability.org Volunteering Australia: http://www.volunteeringaustralia.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.