Interview Highlights from Vision Australia Radio
Featuring interview highlights, bonus content and more from across Vision Australia Radio.
Episodes
Recently, Chris Thompson (Presenter of Behind the Scenes) visited Arts Centre Melbourne to meet Anna Molnar, Programme Manager: Disability, Arts Access and Inclusion. Anna is a theatre director, dramaturg, facilitator, producer and a Board Member with Rawcus Theatre. Her work in access and inclusion is from the perspective of lived experience, and she speaks about the many ways visits to Arts Centre Melbourne are made accessible to...
This week, Vision Australia Radio Perth marks 10 incredible years as part of the Vision Australia Radio Network. To celebrate, Program Manager Gemma Sidney has curated a special highlight reel showcasing the standout content, inspiring stories, and unforgettable moments from our Perth studios over the past decade. Join us as we reflect on the creativity, community, and connections that have made t...
The Vision Australia Annual General Meeting was held on Thursday the 30th of October 2025 at the Kooyong office.
The MC for the event was Ian Finlayson and the event commenced with a Welcome to Country followed by formal proceedings.
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Neil Robertson shares his inspirational story with Peter Greco about his life before and after losing his sight to age related macular degeneration. Thanks to many of the services of Vision Australia and a really excellent attitude, Neil is doing incredible things.
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Reading the Play - All Things Footy co-hosts Emma Ross and Kal Krzyzanowski chat about their show's CBAA Award nomination for the Troy Garner - Best Sports Program nomination following on from Kal's recent trip to the Awards Gala Dinner in Hobart, and share their gratitude.
In memory of Troy Garner, this award recognises an outstanding sports program that is engaging, well-produced, and informative. The finalists for this award in ...
Peter Greco hears from Jeremy Muir, CEO, for the Physical Disability Council Australia about recent changes made by South Australia's Access Taxis and their new policy to remove customers' abilities to request specific drivers.
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In this special audio package, we take you to Brisbane for the Blind Australian of the Year Awards 2025, held on the evening of October 11th.
It was a night to celebrate excellence, achievement and community spirit within Australia’s blind and low vision community. Vision A...
Interview Highlight: Professor Lauren Ayton - World Sight Day
In this Interview Highlight Peter Greco hears from Professor Lauren Ayton from the Centre for Eye Research Australia highlighting October 9, World Sight Day and their focus on Ushers Syndrome for their Giving Day.
More info: World Sight Day
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Sam also speaks with Wayne Speers from Yarra Trams about the upcoming Try Before You Ride event, taking place on 16 October at Southern Cross Station in Melbourne.
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Eliza Grogan, State Lead from Vision Store Services in Brisbane, chats with Peter Greco about Vision Australia Community Inclusion Expo coming up on 11th October. The event will be held 2 to 5 pm at the Amora Hotel 200 Creek Street Brisbane, just before the Blind Australian of the Year Gala event.
More info: Blind Australian of th Year Community Inclusion Expo
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Renee Capps lives with MS and worked at the MS Society. In this Highlight, Renee speaks with Peter Greco about the implications of the MS Society SA & NT going into voluntary administration and the important role they played after Renee’s diagnosis.
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Sam speaks with Myra Woodley from Vision Australia and Mikaela Day from Kay & Burton about the upcoming Santa Fun Run, taking place on November 22 at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Melbourne.
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Happy Pants Headquarters welcomes special guest, Deb Fitzpatrick, ahead of her appearance at Story Wheel as part of Totally Lit Festival in Fremantle, Western Australia. Deb has written 10 books for children and young adults, her latest being Tawny Trouble, the tale of 11 year old Tessa's adventures as she cares for an injured bird, a Tawny Frogmouth, while on holiday in WA's southwest.
Vision Australia Radio's Gemma Sidney speaks ...
Kent Walsdorf from Vision Australia Assistive Technology recently spoke with Jo Smith on work he has been doing on cybersecurity and screen reader safety. Kent covers a lot of ground including what is a scam email, how screen reader users can spot them and other general cyber safety online.
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In this Vision Australia Radio Interview Highlight from Behind the Scenes, host Chris Thompson is joined by two inspiring guests from the Focus on Ability Film Festival. Together, they explore the stories behind the festival, the incredible talent it showcases, and what audiences can look forward to this year.
Chris Thompson, host of Vision Australia Radio’s Behind the Scenes, is joined by guests to explore the arts scene in WA, with a particular focus on Totally Lit Fest, where Vision Australia Radio proudly serves as an access and inclusion partner.
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Sam speaks with Jo Cabot, an indoor skydiver with low vision looking to raise awareness for blind and low vision indoor skydiving, as well as organisations such as iFly and Handifly where people can find out more.
Jo also tells us about her work putting together Dinner in the Dark events in her area around Hervey Bay, visiting Sydney to attend the Boundless Beauty Summit in July, and much more.
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Jeremy Moses chats with Peter Greco about his upcoming show at this year's Melbourne Comedy Festival. The show is available with audio description; tactile tour; and there is a relaxed show. October 8-12, Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Evatt Room.
More info: Jeremy Moses is “HARD TO WORK WITH".
Or call: 03 9660 9666
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Peter Greco hears from Kelly Schulz founder from Knowable me, about a couple of big "little" wins for making Microsoft's Authenticator app more accessible for users of voiceover, and also an opportunity for some payment doing a survey about applying for employment.
More info: Authenticator Apps video
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Melbourne magazine publish a print magazine four times a year to share news about City of Melbourne projects, people, places and events.
Melbourne magazine is distributed to public spaces like libraries, cafes and community hubs in December, March, June and September.
Stories from Melbourne magazine are also published digitally to this Melbourne News website, alongside many more online-only articles.
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