The Australian Open Grand Slam is live on Vision Australia Radio!
The Australian Open (AO) returns to Melbourne Park in 2025, and Vision Australia Radio (VAR) is thrilled to partner with AO Radio to bring you all the action live from 12 to 26 January. Tune in for every match on Rod Laver Arena, along with regular score updates from the outside courts. Enjoy news, player interviews, and expert commentary directly from AO Radio's presenting team.
Learn more about AO Radio’s programming here.
Where to listen:
- Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth: IRIS Digital Radio (DAB+) or stream online via Vision Australia Radio.
- Darwin: VAR Digital Radio (DAB+) from 5:30pm local time.
- Regional Victoria and southern New South Wales: Tune in to your local Vision Australia Radio service from 7:00pm.
Discover more about our broadcast services on the VAR website.
Win tickets to the 2025 Australian Open All Abilities Day
Vision Australia Radio, in partnership with Tennis Australia, is excited to give you the chance to win one of 100 double passes to All Abilities Day, happening on Tuesday, 21 January 2025.
Now in its third year, All Abilities Day celebrates inclusivity within the tennis community and highlights the social and physical benefits of tennis for people of all abilities. This event showcases Tennis Australia’s dedication to accessibility, featuring:
- Blind and Low Vision (BLV) Tennis
- Wheelchair Tennis
- Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHOH) Tennis
- Intellectual Disability & Autism Tennis
- Para Standing Tennis.
In addition, All Abilities talent will perform across various stages at the AO site. As one of the most inclusive sporting events globally, the Australian Open offers features such as guide dog relief areas, Bindi Maps, and Action Audio to enhance the experience for people who are blind or have low vision.
How to enter
To enter, simply email your name and contact number to [email protected] for your chance to win.
- One prize per person.
- Winners will be notified via email and will receive digital tickets.
- A Ticketmaster account is required to accept and use the tickets.
Note:
- Tickets are valid for All Abilities Day only on 21 January 2025 and are not transferable for cash or other prizes.
- Winners are responsible for all additional expenses, including accommodation and travel.
For more details:
- View the All Abilities Day schedule for 2025.
- Have accessibility questions? Find answers here.
- Read the Terms and Conditions document.
Good luck, and we hope to see you there!
About Action Audio
Action Audio is a world-first system for augmenting live sports with sound, designed to give people who are visually impaired the ability to follow games in real-time.
Developed in partnership with Tennis Australia and Monash University, Action Audio uses data from a ball monitoring computer vision system to emphasise key moments of play with a 3D sound design system that has been developed with the blind and low vision community. Listen here to learn more about Action Audio.
Special Thanks
A heartfelt thank you to Dale Simpson, Vision Australia Radio’s Broadcast Systems Technician, and his wife Tammy Simpson, for their dedication and hard work in fostering our partnership with AO Radio. Their efforts ensure the smooth running of our broadcast, often into the early hours of the morning as the biggest names battle it out on Centre Court.
We also extend our gratitude to Tennis Australia and the AO Radio team for their continued support of this annual broadcast partnership.
