Radio news
Live from Alexandra Gardens, for its first live outside broadcast of 2026, Vision Australia Radio (and JOY 94.9) hosted a candid, funny and deeply human conversation between JOY presenter Adz and Karan Nagrani, Midsumma’s Community Ambassador and a rising voice in disability advocacy.
Vision Australia Radio is proud to return as a media partner of the Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival in 2026, continuing our commitment to making local arts, culture and storytelling accessible to blind and low vision audiences across Melbourne’s west.
Nilgün Güven, founder of Vitae Veritas (affectionately known as VV) recently joined Vision Australia Radio as an on-air guest, to shed light on the crucial, ongoing work that ensures Midsumma remains colourful, joyful and accessible.
For our Bendigo-based listeners, clients and wider community, broadcast technician Dale Simpson played a vital role in ensuring people who are blind or have low vision had access to timely, accurate and potentially lifesaving information during an extremely dangerous and fast-moving situation.
Vision Australia Radio recently welcomed an extraordinary guest whose multidisciplinary career defies easy categorisation.
As part of its commitment to Midsumma Festival, Vision Australia Radio and JOY 94.9 recently welcomed a guest to its collaborative live broadcast from Carnival Day, whose artistry fuses nostalgia, rebellion, humour and deep musical intelligence.
Midsumma Carnival Day once again delivered an atmosphere charged with colour, laughter and community pride.
Vision Australia Radio was proud to be part of the vibrant, joyful and inclusive atmosphere of Midsumma Festival Carnival Day 2026, broadcasting live from Alexandra Gardens on Sunday, January 18, in collaboration with JOY Media.
Vision Australia Radio is delighted to celebrate a brand‑new initiative supporting the blind and low vision community across Victoria: Taste of the senses - An accessible wine and sensory journey, hosted by Red Feet Wines in the King Valley.
The Australian Open simulcast continues an established annual partnership with AO Radio and Tennis Australia, ensuring listeners can enjoy one of the world’s premier sporting events in an accessible, audio‑first format.