About us
In South Australia, the Vision Australia Radio service (also known as 5RPH and VAR Adelaide) can be found on 1197AM, VARADIO and IRIS on DAB+ digital radio, as well as online on all radio streaming platforms and devices (including TuneIn). We’ve been broadcasting since 1983!
An estimated 18% of South Australians have a print disability, and VAR Adelaide plays a vital role in meeting their information needs. With a broadcast area extending beyond the Greater Adelaide region, an estimated 25,000 people listen to VAR Adelaide each week, and 63,000 each month (source: McNair Institute). We broadcast 24/7, including readings from daily newspapers, weekly magazines and specialist publications, as well as original content relating to arts, sports and disability.
There are currently over 100 volunteers at VAR Adelaide, volunteering more than 1,000 hours each month to prepare and present our programs. Ranging from 24 to 91 years of age, our volunteers are students, retirees, full-time and part-time workers, all coming together from all walks of life to contribute to the blind and low vision communities of South Australia and beyond.
Contact VAR Adelaide
Address: Building 4, 32-56 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Mile End SA 5031
Phone: 08 8234 1197
Email: [email protected]