Vision Australia Radio has once again raised the bar for inclusive and accessible broadcasting, proudly receiving a record nine finalist nominations at the upcoming 2025 Community Radio Awards.
This remarkable achievement follows the success of 2024, where our Disability Radio Network was recognised with eight nominations – at the time, a record for our organisation. In 2025, we’ve gone one better, with nominations across nine diverse categories, recognising the creativity, dedication, and impact of our volunteers and staff.
Conrad Browne, Manager of Vision Australia Radio and Audio, said the milestone highlights the strength of the network’s community spirit:
“To see Vision Australia Radio recognised across nine categories this year is simply outstanding. Each nomination reflects the passion of our volunteers, presenters, and staff, who work tirelessly to make broadcasting accessible, engaging, and inclusive. These awards celebrate the people who believe in the power of radio to connect communities and I couldn’t be prouder of our network.”
Our nine finalist nominations at the 2025 Community Radio Awards:
Outstanding Youth Contribution - Kal Krzyzanowski
This category highlights the achievements of a young person under 26 who demonstrates outstanding leadership, dedication, and impact in community broadcasting — making a difference at their station and inspiring those around them. Kal has been recognised for his work on-air and behind the scenes, including his leadership during our 100K Your Way fundraiser in 2025.
Outstanding Presenter: News & Current Affairs – Sam Colley, Talking Vision
Sam continues to provide a platform for people with lived experience of blindness and low vision to share what matters most, while connecting listeners to Vision Australia’s clients, services, and community.
Best Program: News & Current Affairs – Inside Voice
A powerful new reading program providing access to creative writing and news from incarcerated Australians, Inside Voice gives voice to stories from people often unheard.
The Troy Garner Award – Best Program: Sports – Reading the Play, All Things Footy
Recognised for providing unique sports coverage not always available elsewhere, this program showcases the inclusive nature of grassroots sports storytelling.
Excellence in Disability Content & Engagement – Vision Australia Radio Network
For our ongoing mission to connect, inform, and empower Australians who are blind, have low vision, or a print disability.
Excellence in Special Events & Outside Broadcasting – Midsumma Carnival Day 2025 Live Broadcast
A celebration of community, diversity, and inclusion, produced in partnership with Midsumma Festival — showcasing the intersection of queerness and disability.
Best program - Talks – Mindful Minutes
A seven-part podcast series created with Vision Australia’s Wellbeing team, designed to support the wellbeing of older Australians who are blind or have low vision.
Best Program – New – In Plain Sight
A Perth-based program that shines a light on the experiences and voices of people who are blind or have low vision.
Outstanding Fundraising & Sponsorship Contribution – Vision Australia National Audio Business Development Consultant, Jason Gipps
Recognising Vision Australia Radio’s Sponsorship Coordinator Jason, and the creativity and dedication of our staff, volunteers, and sponsors who ensure our network remains sustainable and impactful.
With nominations spanning sports, news, disability engagement, podcasting, and special events, Vision Australia Radio has demonstrated the breadth and depth of its programming and the extraordinary contributions of its people, and value to Vision Australia’s clients, the blind, low vision and print-disability community.
The winners of the 2025 Community Radio Awards will be announced later this year in Hobart. Regardless of the outcome, this year’s recognition marks a proud milestone for our community and a celebration of accessible broadcasting at its very best.
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