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Vision Australia Radio currently requires a new volunteer technical operator for our live sports radio program. Technical operators are also required for a range of pre-recorded programs across 2020.
In this podcast interview which was originally featured on our Behind the Scenes program on January 27, presenter Chris Thompson meets the author of a unique and remarkable book with the provocative title – Blindness for Beginners. Maribel Steel knows firsthand how challenging the experience of losing sight can be, but rather than be overwhelmed by it, she’s channelled her experience into a book that’s part memoir, part ‘how to’ and part inspiration. Maribel is the first guest on the show for 2020.
In this podcast interview highlight which was originally featured on our Talking Vision podcast feed, Stella Glory speaks to comedian Tom Skelton ten years on from losing most of his sight. Tom Skelton looks back at a decade of being blind and wonders what might have been had he not lost his sight.
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The worlds friendly grand-slam, the Australian Open is back for 2020. Once again our valued audience right across Australia will be able to hear the action in partnership with AO Radio, as we simulcast the tournament from January 20 to February 2.
Vision Australia Radio was recently thankful to have the support of catering company Yum Catering who provided our Melbourne based volunteers with a wonderful arrangement of canapés for our end of year wrap party to see out a challenging yet rewarding 2019.
The Perth festival is back and bigger than ever, and this year Vision Australia Radio is proud to be a media partner for the Perth Festival 2020.
In early 2019, Vision Australia Radio teamed up with the Country Fire Authority (CFA) to create a three-part podcast series about bushfire safety and home fire safety.
Help shape future technologies for the people who are blind or have low vision by registering to assist with research by Monash University’s Inclusive Technologies group.
Vision Australia Radio is proud to support a great bushfire relief fundraiser for Rotary Club of Australia’s Rotary National Bushfires Appeal.

We have all seen the disastrous fires that have erupted, taking lives as well as destroying hundreds of homes and properties across Australia.