PODCAST · education
Vision Australia
by Sam Colley
Vision Australia, blindness and low vision services. For more Vision Australia podcasts visit varadio.org or subscribe to this podcast feed.
Episodes
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Interview Highlight: Stephen Tinker - Will your 3G phone still work?
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...
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Interview Highlight: Dane Cross - CEO from Sporting Wheelies QLD
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....
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In Conversation with Sulari Gentill: The Woman in the Library
Sulari Gentill in conversation with Robert Gott on ‘The Woman in the Library’. Presented as part of the Melbourne Writers Festival 2022’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Vision Australia Radio Listener Survey: Why you should have your say!
In this interview highlight, Peter Greco speaks to Conrad Browne, Manager Vision Australia Radio and Audio Services to learn of this year's 2022 listener survey and why Vision Australia Radio listeners and Vision Australia clients are being encouraged to take part. to complete the survey and for…
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Vision Australia Radiothon 2022! Sheila Blanchfield is a 'good listener'
Dedicated Vision Australia Radio listener Sheila Blanchfield shares why she loves our radio service for people living with print disability and why she feels you should support us this Radiothon. Help this radio program stay on air for another 12 months. Support our work and donate now. Learn…
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Let’s Talk about vision loss (accessible guide to series)
Australia's blind and low vision community share their stories about vision loss See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Brenda's Story.
At 91 years of age, Brenda is a disability advocate, volunteer and she established a much-loved local lawn bowls group. All these achievements came after she lost her vision, which at the time was a very difficult period. This is Brenda’s story on how she got through some of the darkest days. See...
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Amy's Story.
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...
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Ben's Story.
When Ben was eight years old, he was just getting into read when he started losing his vision. It was a devastating moment when he had to stop something he loved. Ben has come far since that moment. This is his story of living with an eye condition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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Cheryl's Story.
When Cheryl turned 60, the eye specialist confirmed her instinct that she’d face major vision loss, like her mum. It meant handing in her driver’s license, which she treasured. Find out how she’s doing and what got her through some of the toughest days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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Britnee's Story.
Just as Brittnee’s hairdressing career was rising, she lost her vision. She felt the immediate consequence of this life changing moment and lost her job. Eventually, she made one critical decision that changed her outlook on life. She’s discovered new joys and relearnt how to do many things she...
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Paul's Story.
After living 53 years with reasonable vision, it took just a few hours for Paul to experience severe vision loss and 18 months later, blindness. With the right supports, he’s still doing all the things that matter to him, including building hot rods. Listen to Paul’s honest experiences of life...
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Tony's Story.
Tony was a celebrity chef on the Foxtel Network. He had 4,000 live shows across 100 television networks – he was that good. When he started losing his vision, cooking was virtually impossible. This is Tony’s experiences of living with vision loss and what he did to get back in the kitchen. See...
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Deena's Story.
Deena is a mother to a five-year-old, wife and has a career as an advisor for the state government. She is also blind. Listen to her experiences of living with vision loss and what supports were a ‘game changer’ in her life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Powering Your Independence: Mick
When Mick lost his vision he retired from his career as a financial advisor at the same time as migrating to Australia. He made a bold decision on his next career move. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Powering Your Independence: Norma
After losing her vision Norma moved from the city to the remote community of King Island and created a whole new life for herself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Powering Your Independence: Phillip
Phillip has had an astounding career in mathematics and robotics and is fascinated with robotic vision systems. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Feelix Library and National Simultaneous Story Time
Vision Australia's Feelix Library is participating in the annual National Simultaneous Storytime, May 19, a colourful, vibrant and fun event which aims to promote the value of reading and literacy using an Australian children's book. Feelix children's librarian Victoria Rogers has narrated this...
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The CERA podcast
The Centre for Eye Research Australia invites people living with inherited retinal diseases and their parents/guardians to share their views and opinions about new potential gene therapy treatments. We speak with principle investigator Associate Professor Heather Mack about the importance of the...
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Belong to support VAR audio described simulcast of Carols by Candlelight.
Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight will this year be simulcast complete with audio description, on the Vision Australia Radio network from 7pm on Christmas Eve. Tune in for our ‘Countdown to Carols’ preview shows on Saturday 12 December at 7:30pm AEDT (9:00pm Adelaide) and the same times on...
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Highlight: Vision Australia Radio's Countdown to Carols. Ron Hooton, Vision Australia CEO
Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight will this year be simulcast complete with audio description, on the Vision Australia Radio network from 7pm on Christmas Eve. Tune in for our ‘Countdown to Carols’ preview shows on Saturday 12 December at 7:30pm AEDT (9:00pm Adelaide) and the same times on...
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The CERA podcast
In 2019, CERA Principal Investigator Dr Raymond Wong led a team of Australian researchers that developed the world’s most detailed retinal gene atlas. The group examined the complex genetic sequences behind more than 20,000 individual retinal cells. By creating this genetic map, researchers can...
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Advice for wearing a mask
As of 11.59pm Wednesday, July 22, COVID-19 restrictions in the local government areas of Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will require people aged over 12 years-old to wear a face covering when outside their home, with some exemptions. The Victorian Chief Health Officer also recommends that all...
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CERA Podcast Ep 4: Associate Professor Lyndell Lim: Diabetic Retinopathy
Around 1.7 million Australians have diabetes. On average, one in three of these people have some level of diabetic retinopathy. Regular eye checks are key to detecting the early stages of diabetic retinopathy. But about half of all Australians with diabetes do not get the eye checks they need....
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The Runway – Eighth Designer and Finale (Vision Australia's Partnership with Melbourne Fashion Festival)
Alice McCall’s Autumn Winter 2020 Collection: reflecting the evening’s trends of Broderie anglais, chiffon, lace and ruffles mixed with romantic patterns and shades of indigo and pastels leading into The Grand Finale! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Runway – Seventh Designer (Vision Australia's Partnership with Melbourne Fashion Festival)
Kate Sylvester’s Autumn Winter 2020 Collection: introducing clean yet loose masculine tailoring and drapey dresses, using plain but textured fabrics with pops of pastel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Runway – Sixth Designer (Vision Australia's Partnership with Melbourne Fashion Festival)
Leo & Lin’s Autumn Winter 2020 Collection: making frequent use of a transparent PVC check-material layered over satin fabrics, as well as a bold black on white pattern. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Runway – Fifth Designer (Vision Australia's Partnership with Melbourne Fashion Festival)
We Are Kindred’s Autumn Winter 2020 Collection: featuring romantic floral patterns as well as one-tone outfits in black and neutral. Like many of the other outfits presented layers and ruffles are a key detail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Runway – Fourth Designer (Vision Australia's Partnership with Melbourne Fashion Festival)
Torannce’s Autumn Winter 2020 Collection: continuing the trend of puffed sleeves, fine check patterns and outerwear, in a palette of black and tan, with visible buttons, echoes of the mackintosh and shiny fabrics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Runway – Third Designer (Vision Australia's Partnership with Melbourne Fashion Festival)
Bul’s Autumn Winter 2020 Collection: focussing on sheers, blues and lilacs with boxy and tailored pieces and an emphasis on outerwear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Runway – Second Designer (Vision Australia's Partnership with Melbourne Fashion Festival )
By Johnny’s Autumn Winter 2020 Collection: introducing bright shades of red, fuchsia and bubblegum pink with puff sleeves and exaggerated bows at the waist and neck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Runway - First Designer (Vision Australia's Partnership with Melbourne Fashion Festival )
Hansen and Gretel’s Autumn Winter 2020 Collection: showcasing pastel pinks with neutral shades, and contrasting tailored and flowing pieces See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Pre-Show Notes - Vision Australia's Partnership with Melbourne Fashion Festival
We set the scene for the Melbourne Fashion Festival: the hall, the designers, the models and the runway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Vision Australia's Partnership with Melbourne Fashion Festival - Introduction
How the ‘runway that never was’ came about through Vision Australia’s partnership with Melbourne Fashion Festival… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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CERA podcast Ep 3 Dr. Lauren Ayton: Inherited retinal disease research
Dr Lauren Ayton is leading a group of 21 investigators from CERA and the University of Melbourne to identify, assess and track the estimated 16 500 Australians with inherited retinal disease (IRD). This will allow the team to create a database with information about their vision, their genetic...
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CERA podcast Ep 2 Dr Zhicaho Wu: Age related macular degeneration research
Dr Zhichao Wu is a clinical researcher at CERA's macular research unit, whose work is specifically around the development of new treatments to prevent advanced late stage/wet age related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD occurs when the light-sensitive cells at the back of the eye break down…
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CERA Podcast Ep 1 Professor Keith Martin: Glaucoma research
Welcome to the CERA podcast – a monthly interview series with researchers from the Centre for Eye Research Australia focused on new findings and developments in eye health and vision loss. In this episode, we chat with Managing Director, Professor Keith Martin. Professor Martin is the Ringland...
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Meet the Vision Australia Experts Ep 5 - Braille trainer
In the latest Meet the Expert audio series, Stella chats with braille trainer Mitzi Raaphorst about the Vision Australia braille courses available to adults aged 16 years and over. Mitzi also says that learning braille as an adult requires time, patience, and a goal. ‘Braille isn’t hard but it...
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The Golden Age of Assistive Technology
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Iris Vision Podcast - June 2018
Hear from two special international guests about how IrisVision, a new wearable device, is helping people with low vision through its powerful magnification capabilities. Vision Australia orthoptist and product advisor Tony Wu talks with founder and inventor of IrisVision, Professor Frank…
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Advocate Podcast May 2018 Budget
There has been a lot of discussion about the 2018 Federal Budget but how does it affect people who are blind or have low vision? Chris Edwards and Scott Jacobs from our Advocacy and Engagement team talk us through how the Budget might affect you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Vision Australia's Library 101 Webinar
Meet Vision Australia's Library team in this webinar held 18 April 2018. Find out how to get started with our library, who can join and how you can support borrowers who require an alternate format. Listen to a demonstration of our library app; 'VA Connect', and our 3G DAISY player device, plus…
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Advocate: Update with Scott Jacobs
In the latest Advocate podcast, we get an update from Scott Jacobs on the annual NDIS provider forum he attended recently and some changes that are on their way to make sure people get what they need from their plans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Karen Knight on iVote
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Get Ready for the NDIS Webinar
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Vision Shop's Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for last minute gifts? Or something to keep you occupied on those long hot summer days? From Christmas Cards and 2018 Calendars to games, puzzles and playing cards, Julie Scott from the Vision Shop has your summer gift guide covered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Stand up for your Rights Webinar
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Lesiure Link 2.0 2 December 2017
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VISION EXTRA 29 NOVEMBER 2017
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FOCAL POINT 29 NOVEMBER 2017
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Vision Australia, blindness and low vision services. For more Vision Australia podcasts visit varadio.org or subscribe to this podcast feed.
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Vision Australia is created and hosted by Sam Colley.
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