Vision Extra by Vision Australia Radio

Peter's guest on Vision Extra is Courtney Webeck. Cricketer; Tennis Athlete and student Courtney is the 2024 Blind Australian of the year. 

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This is a special presentation of the interview featured on 25th September edition of Focal Point.  

Haben Girma, Deafblind Advocate Extraordinaire, is a guest speaker at UNSW
Centre of Ideas. Haben is the first Deafblind Harvard Graduate;
has been named one of the Forbes 30 Under 30 and was awarded the White
House Champion of Change - presented by President
Barack Obama.

This version of the interview features the full gap between Peter asking his questions and Haben answering. We made the creative decision to put a small gap in the on-air and podcast versions played on Focal Point.  You can find that version of the interview here: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point/25-sep-2024 

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Kelly Schultz is the Founder and Director for knowable.me - a platform to share your thoughts about almost everything; take part in surveys; mystery shopping and product testing.  Find out more here: https://knowable.me/  

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Ross McGregor, talks about NAIDOC week. Ross also tells us how he found about his indigenous heritage at the age of 32

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Paul Brown, from audio described Aotearoa, and Brad Cohen, General Director for New Zealand Opera, with the world's first use of refreshable braille displays for readers to access surtitles for NZ Opera. To find out more go to: https://nzopera.com/whats-on/accessibility/

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Aymen Majeed has just written a book "RP and Me" recounting diagnosis; education; bullying; and now with a family. 

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Louise Milligan, investigative journalist and author, talked about being at "In Conversation" with the Vision Australia Library for the Melbourne Writers Festival.  Louise's book, "Pheasants Nest" is available through the Library.  Go to http://www.visionaustralia.org/library

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Nihal Iscel was inducted into the Western Australian Women Hall of Fame for her advocacy work. Nihal talked about Global Accessibility Awareness Day and how Instagram has become less accessible - in particular for people who are blind or vision impaired,

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Annette Leishman, involved with Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria as well as Parks Victoria, encouraged all to try "Birding By Ear" communing more with nature, for physical and mental health

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Peter talks to Dr Luis Alarcon-Martinez, from the Centre for Eye Research, sharing the latest news on glaucoma research.  You can find out more here: https://www.cera.org.au/ 

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As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  Please be advised that as of next week we will not be podcasting Vision Extra, however the interview from the broadcast show is available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point 

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As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point 

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As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point 

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As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point 

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As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point 

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As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point 

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As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point  

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point 

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As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point  

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As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point 

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As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point 

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Raissa Martin, a member of the Aussie Belles - the Australian women's goalball team - spoke to us from Portugal, at a championships in preparation for Birmingham in 2023 and hopefully Paris in 2024. 

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Brendan Spencer is just back from the first official competition for the Bilbies, Australia’s Blind Football team, from India at the Pacific Oceania-Asia Championships.

Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/ausblindfootball

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Stormy Meiying Liu, author, spoke about some of the influences on her writing and shared tips for other writers, you can contact Stormy: call 0478 656 650 or email stormy.magnoliadreamer63@gmail.com 

On Facebook search for Maggie Meiying Liu (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071079362469) 

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Angela Schiller has just been elected to the Victor Harbor City Council.  Angela, we believe, is the only person with a vision impairment elected on to a local government position in South Australia this election.

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Associate Professor Heather Mack, from the Centre of Eye Research Australia, is the lead author of this study about the need for more education about gene therapies among those with IRDs (Inherited Retinal Disease) https://www.cera.org.au/patients-need-education-on-future-gene-therapies/

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Adam Fayad, winner of the Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Masters Sportsperson of the Year Award - Adam plays blind tennis.

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Connor Wink, singer/songwriter, Launching his new album “Fire In My Heart” at the Carrington Bowling Club in Newcastle Friday 11th November. You can also download the album from Spottify and other platforms.  Find out more here: https://www.connorwink.com.au/

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Samantha Connor, Chair of People with Disabilities Australia, talked about the review into the NDIS, and reflected on the recent Federal Budget. You can find People With Disabilities Australia here: https://pwd.org.au/

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Pramit Bharvaga, Founder of “Louie Voice", has featured on NDTV (India's leading English News Channel) and has now developed a Louie Voice SDK that can integrate with any app in the world Android or iOS and make it completely voice-enabled.  If you'd like to get involved send an email to pramit@louicevoice.com You can also find out more here: https://louievoice.com/

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Hon. Ngaree Ah Kit MLA Minister for Corporate and Digital Development; Minister for International Education; Minister for Disabilities; Minister for Multicultural Affairs. The minister spoke about some of the key issues facing people with disabilities living in the NT; the recently Launched Disability Strategy and action plan.

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Professor Robert Casson, Vice-Chair of Sight For All, talked about World Sight Day - with the theme; Love Your Eyes, and the difference the Foundation is making to people with sight conditions https://sightforall.org/

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Robin Fenley, Chair of The United Nations International Day of Older Persons 2022.  You can learn more here: https://www.un.org/development/desa/ageing/international-day-of-older-persons-homepage.html

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Peter Freckleton talked about a class action by Mitry lawyers regarding those people with disabilities over 65 years of age being excluded from the NDIS. To learn more go to: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.mitry.com.au/classactions__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!B0jhrVa3KqsUMzKYWgKCY08kY6oSKsPm7o4FR0ntlOSGDThTN97RJ7Iu_Y8iLH-E4mX_2azlyvO8EY8XvWm4A-prmB-B4fwHp2U$

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Professor Steve Chapman, Vice-Chancellor from Edith Cowen University, talked about a  new partnership between ECU and global technology giant IBM - bridging an industry-ready skills gap in the Australian jobs market. The partnership focuses on attracting more female; Indigenous; LGBTQI+ and neuro-diverse graduates. Learn more here: https://www.ecu.edu.au/newsroom/articles/news/ecu-and-ibm-partner-to-bridge-industry-ready-skills-gap

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Professor Alex Hewitt is an Ophthalmologist and leads the clinical genetics research unit at CERA. To learn more about his work go to : https://www.cera.org.au/research/clinical-genetics-research/

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Graeme Innes AM will be installed as the Chancellor of Central Queensland University later this year.  Graeme is the first person to have this role as a person who is blind.

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Zoe Cassim, Program Manager for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, tells us about Indigenous Literacy Day. To find out more go to: https://www.indigenousliteracyfoundation.org.au/ild .

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Angela Schiller is a Candidate at this year's Local Government election for the Victor Harbor City Council. You can find out more about Angela's Campaign here https://angelaschiller.com.au/

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Jessica Gallagher, Tandem Cycling dual Gold Medallist at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games

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Hannes Lagrelius, Project officer at the World Blind Union, tells us about the Launch of the Global Program for Inclusive & Accessible Urban Development, and a special issue of the Journal of Public Space. You can find out more here: https://worldblindunion.org/

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Evan Ekin-Smyth, Media Advisor and Director for Digital Media Engagement at the Australian Electoral Commission

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Andrew Backhouse, Community Engagement at Braille House, launching the Dickinson Memorial Literary Competition for 2022 - open for entries from all Australian residents and the theme for the 101st year is “Time” Find out more here: https://www.braillehouse.org.au/dickinson-2022/ Put your Perkins to paper!

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Ellie Hudson, Vision Rehabilitation Co-ordinator, speaks to us from Arrernte Lands (Alice Springs), talking about her work and services Vision Australia are providing.

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Steffan Nero starred in Australia's seven to Nil Series Win in blind cricket against New Zealand, including bringing in a World Record haul 309 runs.

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Don't worry, the next episode of Vision Extra isn't far away. For now, 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 more about our radiothon

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Sena Gocuk, PHD candidate from the Centre for Eye Research Australia, is doing research related to X-linked IRDs, (inherited Retinal Diseases) and is looking for more people to take part. You can contact Sena via email: sena.gocuk@unimelb.edu.au

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This week Peter is talking to Meredith Prain, Project Manager Deafblind Information Australia, who is inviting all to register to attend this year's 11th deafblind conference in Fremantle, Western Australia. Also hubs in Melbourne and New Castle, or attend virtually. To learn more go to : https://event.icebergevents.com.au/db-2022

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This week Peter is talking to Stephen Jolley OAM, who has paid tribute to the Late Neville Kerr who gave over 25 years of service to starting, building and conducting programs on 3 RPH - now Vision Australia Radio.

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This week Peter is talking to Erica Burleigh, Vision Impaired Para-Triathlete, who has just been selected for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games

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This week Peter is talking to Dr Theresa Ruig, Director for Volunteer Partnerships; people and culture at Vision Australia recognising volunteers in this national volunteer Week

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This week Peter is talking to Dee Hopkins, CEO for the Macular Diseases Foundation, with the good news about both major political parties rejecting the recommendations by MBS Taskforce for Ophthalmology to cut the Medicare rebate for sight-saving intravitreal injections. Find out more here: www.mdfoundation.com.au or call 1800 111 709

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This week Peter is talking to Tony Weldon OAM, Chair of Courage to Care, with programs for people of all ages spreading a more accepting, inclusive and kind attitude to all.

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Dr Jeffrey Usher, Jazz Tutor at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University has written music for the Queensland Eye Institute's Last Seen Project, which will be played by the Qld Orchestra. You can check out some of Jeff's work here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYUA73qsmYg&list=OLAK5uy_lMkwMHPT8t8IzSplLxVorumNyRIAvwZu8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kis3gJ0Qx_Q&list=OLAK5uy_lMkwMHPT8t8IzSplLxVorumNyRIAvwZu8

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This week Peter is talking to Nihal Iscel, just inducted into the Western Australia's Women's Hall of Fame for her work with women who have migrated to Australia, refugees and women with disabilities

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This week Peter is talking to Phia Damsma, from Sonokids. Sonokids have just launched an Educational App to Learn Sonification. This app is the latest in Sonokids' award-winning 'Ballyland?' suite of educational software and game apps supporting the development of technology skills by students who are blind or vision impaired, available on IOS and Android. You can learn more here: https://www.sonoplanet.com/

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This week Peter's guest is Sam Taylor, Blindness Products Specialist from Pacific Vision, talks about the just released Braille Sense 6 Mini. You can contact Sam 0420 355 996 or sam@pacificvision.com.au.

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This week Peter's guest is Nathan Luke, winner of the Geoffrey-Blythe Scholarship from Blind Citizens Australia, who is now studying medicine at Flinders University, as well as competing in athletics and cricket.

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This week Peter is talking to Ronald Heisser, who is looking to get feedback about experiences reading braille and using refreshable braille displays.  Ronald is at Cornell University in Ithaca NY, doing a PhD in Mechanical Engineering.

You can contact Ronald at rh578@cornell.edu

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This week Peter is talking to Dr Luis Alarcon-Martinez, Head Investigator at the Centre of Eye Research Australia.  Luis's research focuses on how vascular dysfunction may contribute to neurodegenerative disorders and vision loss

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This week Peter is talking to Martin Tran, from Pilltalk, a system which uses a QR code of your pharmacy script, and have accessible information about your medication and condition. Learn more via the following link: https://www.PillTalk.co 

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This week Peter's guest is Noam Hadas, Founder and head of Research and Development at Ophthalmic Sciences, is working on a device which will enable a person to test their own glaucoma reading.  Find out more here: https ://op-sci.com/

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This week Peter is taling to Josie Brandt.

Josie volunteers for Vision Australia with a book club and walking group. She shared some amazing time with a Client who is almost one hundred and one years old.

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This week Peter's guest is Associate Professor Rick Liu from the Centre of Eye Research Australia is a Principal Investigator and the Head of Genetic Engineering Research. His research aims to develop more effective and less invasive treatments for eye disease.

More information available here: https://www.cera.org.au/

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This week Peter is talking to teacher and OAM recipient Tricia D'Apice

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This week Peter's guest is Blind Australian of the Year Paul Harpur

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This week Peter is talking to Musician Peter Rechter

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This Week Peter is talking to incoming BCA CEO Sally Aurisch

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This week Peter is talking to Graeme McCoubrie about Carols by Candlelight

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This week Peter's Guest is Scott Hollier, who talks about the 2021 Access Awards.

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Melaine Robinson has just put out a podcast for the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia's Features and Documentary series, about Riding for the Disabled.
You can download Melaine's podcast here: https://omny.fm/shows/national-features-and-documentary-series/rideability-vision-australia-radio

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This week Peter is talking to Eden Kizer, Blind Taro Card Reader

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This week Peter is talking to Donna Dyson, National Ambassador for Vision Australia 

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This week Peter's guest is Paul Johns, local government candidate

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This week Peter is talking to Sarah Taylor about a Tele-group called Table for One

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This week Peter is talking to Val Mudie, winner of the Diana Braun Aspirations Award 

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This week Peter is talking to, David Blythe Award-winner, Claire Tellefson

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This week Peter's guest is Heidi Limareff CEO of the Cando Group

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This week Peter is talking to Paralympic Goalballer Amy Ridley

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This week Peter is talking to Graeme Craig, General Manager for General Programs and Innovation at Vision Australia

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This week Peter is talking to Cameron Algie about his new book "I can See Clearly Now"

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This week Peter's guest is Jaryd Clifford, Tokyo Paralympic Silver and Bronze Medalist.

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This week Peter's guest is, "The Voice" contestant, Julee-Anne Bell

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This week Peter is talking to Emma Bennison from Blind Citizens Australia

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