An employment series produced by Vision Australia Radio.
Come along an employment journey as we provide a platform to blind and low vision job seekers, those who have found meaningful employment and industry recruiters who recognize the strengths of blind and low vision candidates who share their own perspectives.
This 10 part podcast series is available below, or where you get your podcasts including but not limited to Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart, Amazon Music, Audacy, Deezer, JioSaavan and Gaana.
The series was hosted and produced by Vision Australia’s Belinda Wilson, with production support by Shane Kendal and under the coordination of Vision Australia Radio’s Jason Gipps.
Episode 1: Michael Linke shares his experience as a manger and CEO.
Flying high: Managing and being a Manager as a vision impaired person.
Michael Linke talks about his challenges entering the workforce as a vision impaired accountant, to becoming a CEO of RSPCA and an airline.
Episode 2: Nick Hatzoglou: Diversity and Inclusion Manager of Football Victoria
Who doesn’t love footy?
Nick Hatzoglou talks sport, the importance of inclusion in football, working with and supporting a blind employee.
Learn more about Football Victoria.
Episode 3: Katie Kelly, OAM, Ambassador, Advocate, and two-time Paralympian
Going for Gold!
Katie Kelly (OAM, Ambassador, Advocate, and two time Paralympian), talks about her incredible athletic accomplishments, her creation of a charity, and her work in the area of inclusion.
Learn more about Katie Kelly and her work.
Episode 4: 'The Blind Chef' Ian Edwards and legally blind jobseeker Anushka Singh
Good Food and Great Expectations
In this episode, we have two guests for the price of one! Anushka Bindra shares her job seeking goal, and Ian Edwards tells us about the creation of the Blind Chef restaurant.
Learn more about the Blind Chef Ian Edwards.
Episode 5: Shane Kendall, Audio Engineer and Music Producer
It’s the remix! Conversation with an Audio Engineer
Shane Kendall talks about his work as an audio engineer, his education, challenges, and current projects.
Episode 6: 14 year old employee Ollie Fanshawe and his mum Melissa
The Story of the Mum, the Son, and the IGA
Ollie Fanshawe talks about finding his first job at the age of 14. His mother, Melissa speaks about being a parent and gives some advice to parents whose children want to seek employment.
Read about Ollie who recently became Vision Australia’s youngest ever Seeing Eye Dog handler.
Episode 7: Ken Brandt, speaker and author of Positive Vision: Enjoying the Adventures and Advantages of Poor Eyesight
The Journey from hanging out a window to climbing up the ranks
Author Ken Brandt regales us with his tales of his early work days in New York City, to a career in cybersecurity, before writing a book about living with low vision.
Learn more about Ken and his work.
Episode 8: Isabella Allen, Project Support Officer at Queensland Health
Crime and Research: The Isabella Allen Story
Isabella Allen, Project Support Officer at Queensland Health talks about her degree in Criminology and her current work as a Project Support Officer, including her work adjustments and working with a dog guide.
Episode 9: Sharon Carrol, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Business Partner at Australia Post
Diversity, Inclusion and Envelopes, Oh my!
Sharon Carrol speaks about the importance of inclusion in employment and in design, as she discussed her role at Australia Post and her passion for equality.
Check out the latest Australia Post job listings.
Episode 10: Nas Campanella- ABC's disability affairs reporter
The Notorious Nas: Interviewing the Interviewer
Nas Campanella is famous for her work on the radio and also as ABC’s disability affairs reporter. This time, we turn the table and interview Nas about her work, the importance of technology, and the lessons she has learned along the way.
Check out the latest in Nas Campanella’s work.
A Career Path: extra episodes
Introducing 'The Career Path'
In this podcast, Vision Australia Radio presenter Peter Greco speaks to Vision Australia Project Officer, Belinda Wilson to learn more about this new and exciting podcast series.
A preview
A sneak peek at the upcoming podcast, please listen to the following interview with Anushka Singh:
For more information, please email [email protected] or call Vision Australia on 1300 84 74 66 and ask to speak to Belinda Wilson.