# vision australia (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover vision australia. Page: Feed: --- ## ["Bigger Than Big" with Francoir Jacobs (Audio Description)](https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/bigger-than-big-with-francoir-jacobs-audio-description) _2026-08-19 · Studio 1_ Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio's weekly look through a different lens. On this week's show "Bigger than Big" with Francois Jacobs" Once more Lizzie and Sam keep an ear out for Audio Description! Lizzie catches up with Francois Jacobs, Blind Citizens Australia's Systemic Advocacy Lead and asks, what is a Systemic Advocacy Lead? They also talk about the… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/1991b72b-5919-4fc8-ae00-ad430077c98b/71db8df3-db29-4cf0-b434-b4aa009a18a8/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=b40729aa-c2ed-44f8-9ad7-ad430077c99e) ## [Decoding AI for Accessibility](https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/decoding-ai-for-accessibility) _2026-08-12 · Studio 1_ Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio's weekly look through a different lens. On this week's show "Decoding AI for Accessibility" Sam and Lizzie go all-in on AI - for better or worse. It's is an acronym that has gone from being the stuff of science fiction to mild confusion; moderate fear and face it... has ended up being all of the above and also very useful. So… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/1991b72b-5919-4fc8-ae00-ad430077c98b/d79ad94b-cb5e-4f3f-86e5-b4a3009975cb/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=b40729aa-c2ed-44f8-9ad7-ad430077c99e) ## [Talking Vision 843 Week Beginning 3rd August 2026 (Repeat 260108)](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-843-week-beginning-3rd-august-2026-repeat-260108) _2026-08-11 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ A special repeat of Talking Vision's World Braille Day special from ealier this year: Vision Australia Radio and RPH network veteran Stephen Jolley, catches up with BBC North America correspondent Gary O'Donoghue. Gary has been totally blind from a young age, and so throughout his later childhood and adult life braille has played a central role in everything he does. Tune in to hear more from Gary… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/3c81f278-9b4d-44df-a2bc-b4a30185bde8/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [I am not a Robot](https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/i-am-not-a-robot) _2026-08-05 · Studio 1_ Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio's weekly look through a different lens. On this week's show "I am not a Robot" From Capture Bot Protection to Text in images and Apps that don't function when the screen resolution is too hight we're talking about those little things that make us want to throw our devices out a window. Carolin from NZ talks about graphics in… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/1991b72b-5919-4fc8-ae00-ad430077c98b/25af2d57-2c29-4617-8b2f-b49c00817c56/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=b40729aa-c2ed-44f8-9ad7-ad430077c99e) ## [Talking Vision 843 Week Beginning 3rd August 2026 (Highlights Program)](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-843-week-beginning-3rd-august-2026-highlights-program) _2026-08-04 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ In this Talking Vision Hightlights Program we share 2 great interviews Sam did during his time on Talking Vision. Kris Rallah-Baker and Sara McDonald and Belinda Marcon. Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&\_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/40e8a64f-e356-4ca2-83d2-b4a30185bde6/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Coming Out](https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/coming-out) _2026-07-29 · Studio 1_ Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio's weekly look through a different lens. On this week's show "Coming Out" When do you admit you have a disability, if at all? Whether it be applying for a job, meeting new people or dealing with someone behind a counter. Sometimes we need to admit there is a reason we're looking at something closer or not at all. Simon talks… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/1991b72b-5919-4fc8-ae00-ad430077c98b/0690b7d0-58d5-4a74-85bf-b496000f6a74/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=b40729aa-c2ed-44f8-9ad7-ad430077c99e) ## [Talking Vision 842 Week Beginning 27th July 2026 (Highlights Program)](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-842-week-beginning-27th-july-2026-highlights-program) _2026-07-29 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ In this Talking Vision Hightlights Program we share 2 great interviews Sam did during his time on Talking Vision. Deena Morgan and Sandra George. Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&\_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/ead53f3a-f67f-40ea-8629-b487008828bc/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Talking to the Whitegoods](https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/whitegoods) _2026-07-22 · Studio 1_ Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio's weekly look through a different lens. On this week's show "Talking to the Whitegoods" No, we haven't gone mad and started talking to random inanimate objects, we're talking adapting technology in the household. From the bathroom to the Kitchen, we ask a few friends about the technology they use to thrive and survive around… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/1991b72b-5919-4fc8-ae00-ad430077c98b/6c231893-ebb4-474b-b543-b48f003341e2/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=b40729aa-c2ed-44f8-9ad7-ad430077c99e) ## [Talking Vision 841 Week Beginning 20th July 2026 (Highlights Program)](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-841-week-beginning-20th-july-2026-highlights-program) _2026-07-22 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ In this Talking Vision Hightlights Program we share 2 great interviews Sam did during his time on Talking Vision. Arkan Yousef and Aaron Vernon. Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&\_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/d4a84e88-1ded-4f72-b46a-b487008828ba/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Minister for a Day](https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/minister-for-a-day) _2026-07-15 · Studio 1_ Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio's weekly look through a different lens. On this week's show "Minister for a Day" Just say you were in charge of the NDIS, what would you add and what would you cut to pay for it? With the proposed changes to the Scheme being debated in Parliament, Lizzie and Sam put it out into the community... how can things be done… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/1991b72b-5919-4fc8-ae00-ad430077c98b/9cb92b6e-c0af-4216-bedb-b4870054bc22/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=b40729aa-c2ed-44f8-9ad7-ad430077c99e) ## [AI Summaries & Audio Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YXiTW8SiQG26) _2026-07-15 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to concise audio briefings for the latest stories. ## [Talking Vision 840 Week Beginning 13th July 2026 (Highlights Program)](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-840-week-beginning-13th-july-2026-highlights-program) _2026-07-15 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ In this Talking Vision Hightlights Program we share 2 great interviews Sam did during his time on Talking Vision. Tafadzwa Nyamuzihwa and William Chen. Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&\_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/2f3fe859-dc58-41ec-8d71-b487008828bb/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Talking Vision 839 Week Beginning 6th July 2026 (Highlights Program)](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-839-week-beginning-6th-july-2026-highlights-program) _2026-07-08 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ In this Talking Vision Hightlights Program we share 2 great interviews Sam did during his time on Talking Vision. Arkan Yousef and Karan Nagrani. Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&\_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/a7157de9-5b0a-4043-baf0-b487008828bc/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Antoine Fobe (Travel in Europe)](https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/antoine-fobe-travel-in-europe) _2026-07-08 · Studio 1_ Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio's weekly look through a different lens. On this week's show "Antoine Fobe (Travel in Europe)" Lizzie's microwave is back from the shop and has settled in. Meanwhile Sam has his own battle with technology. Lizzie also catches up with Antoine Fobe from the European Blind Union, who talks about the EBU's response to the EU… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/1991b72b-5919-4fc8-ae00-ad430077c98b/edb2e14d-1a6c-4670-9e19-b4800071e33a/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=b40729aa-c2ed-44f8-9ad7-ad430077c99e) ## [Work-Ability](https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/work-ability) _2026-07-01 · Studio 1_ Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio's weekly look through a different lens. On this week's show "Work-Ability" The theme for this year on Studio 1 is "Out and About" and this time Lizzie and Sam are out and about at the WorkAbility Expo at the Adelaide showgrounds. The podcast release of this episode incudes every interview done on the day: Sam Chats to Mark… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/1991b72b-5919-4fc8-ae00-ad430077c98b/4af06d7f-ceaa-41d7-b427-b4790075a273/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=b40729aa-c2ed-44f8-9ad7-ad430077c99e) ## [Talking Vision 838 Week Beginning 29th June 2026](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-838-week-beginning-29th-june-2026) _2026-07-01 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ This week Sam catches up with Ben Harrington and Elias Labbos from Travellers Aid as they celebrate Travellers Aid's 100th Birthday. Plus as Sam finishes up on Talking Vision for the moment, he takes some time to say farewell. Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&\_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141 See… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/4891e439-cede-4c05-b469-b479018b0e98/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Techfest 2026](https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/techfest-2026) _2026-06-24 · Studio 1_ Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio's weekly look through a different lens. On this week's show "Techfest 2026" Sam and Lizzie come to you from the floor of Tech Fest 2026! Thanks to See Differently we get to play with some of the latest pieces of Technology for people who are Blind or have Low Vision. Lizzie talks to Shan from Essilor Luxottica about their… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/1991b72b-5919-4fc8-ae00-ad430077c98b/c00bc231-e772-4862-9eb0-b4720065cec7/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=b40729aa-c2ed-44f8-9ad7-ad430077c99e) ## [Talking Vision 837 Week Beginning 22nd June 2026](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-837-week-beginning-22nd-june-2026) _2026-06-24 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ Peter Greco catches up with Vision Australia chief mission officer Chris Edwards to speak about the changes to Vision Australia Radio taking effect on 1 July, including the conclusion of the AM services on the network. You'll also hear from Anushka Singh, coordinator of the 'Hear and See Me' Program as part of the Speak My Language initiative. Sam catches up with Anushka to hear about who can get… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/dabfce59-0ba5-4221-8952-b47300381010/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Accessible Travel](https://omny.fm/shows/studio1/accessible-travel) _2026-06-17 · Studio 1_ Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio's weekly look through a different lens. On this week's show "Accessible Travel" Lizzie and Sam pack their bags to travel the world once more. Is Accessible Travel THAT accessible and does the meet and greet service at our airports do what it says on the tin? The Chior of angels talk about their experiences travelling around… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/1991b72b-5919-4fc8-ae00-ad430077c98b/bc800a5a-fd2f-4fbb-83f4-b46b007b5fdb/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=b40729aa-c2ed-44f8-9ad7-ad430077c99e) ## [Talking Vision 836 Week Beginning 15th of June 2026](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-836-week-beginning-15th-of-june-2026) _2026-06-17 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ Sam catches up with Anum Ejaz, a researcher from Curtin University who is looking into the accessibility of visual social media such as Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok etc. You'll also hear from Rachael Leahcar, who is set to appear as the ambassador for this year's Adelaide Disability and Workability Expo on 26 and 27 June at the Adelaide Showgrounds. And finally this week, editor of For Your… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/2c8c64e2-98c6-4e46-97d0-b46c0044d615/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Talking Vision 835 Week Beginning 8th of June 2026](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-835-week-beginning-8th-of-june-2026) _2026-06-10 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ We start off this week with a Vision Australia Library update from community engagement coordinator Maureen O'Reilly. Maureen is back to fill us in on some events members can look forward to over the next two months. You'll also hear from Sandra George, Sandra is a member of the national committee at Albinism Fellowship Australia. She has a chat with Sam about International Albinism Awareness Day… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/0a0ce30e-be5d-4313-b255-b46500384ac9/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Find what they just said (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3F2baeoabNer) _2026-06-10 · **Sponsored**_ Surface recent public signals so you can send policy-aware, relevant outreach ## [Talking Vision 834 Week Beginning 1st of June 2026](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-834-week-beginning-1st-of-june-2026) _2026-06-03 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ Sam catches up with Chris Gross, the creator of AVA, a web based AI companion to assist people living with blindness and low vision. You can find out more about AVA by visiting Chris' QualityLife Collective website . You'll also hear from PhD student Aasha Rose from University of Southern Queensland, she's back to give us an update on her research into adult braille literacy. Her online survey is… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/8ef94134-4e76-4e6e-ab0d-b45e003f06a5/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Talking Vision 833 Week Beginning 25th of May 2026](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-833-week-beginning-25th-of-may-2026) _2026-05-27 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ Sam speaks to David Woodbridge, blindness product specialist from Humanware, to get an update on the latest assistive technology available later this year for Windows users who are blind or have very low vision. David also speaks about his involvement with the Assistive Technology Round Table conference in Adelaide, and gives a preview of some topics coming up in future episodes of his podcast.… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/432c2dad-deed-4163-8a97-b45700c40128/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Talking Vision 832 Week Beginning 18th of May 2026](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-832-week-beginning-18th-of-may-2026) _2026-05-20 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ As part of the conversation around Global Accessibility Awareness Day on Thursday 21 May, Sam speaks to Liz Dalakouras about Vision Australia's new awareness campaign "Accessibility Starts at Home". The campaign highlights the need for home appliances to be more accessible for people who are blind or have low vision, and you can check out a series of videos, podcasts and articles on this topic by… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/6692664b-50a5-44a7-8e72-b450004d0558/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Talking Vision 831 Week Beginning 11th of May 2026](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-831-week-beginning-11th-of-may-2026) _2026-05-14 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ It's a Mother's Day Special episode of Talking Vision this week as we hear from three different mums who are blind or have low vision. Sam takes a look back at some of the conversations he's had with mums from the blind and low vision community over the years, including Wanda Egerton and Anna Dal as part of the Mother's Day panel, as well as Deena Morgan. Support this Vision Australia Radio… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/bf2a1d2a-9802-47a0-9152-b44a00239c8a/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Talking Vision 830 Week Beginning 4th of May 2026](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-830-week-beginning-4th-of-may-2026) _2026-05-06 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ Sam catches up with community engagement coordinator from the Vision Australia Library, Maureen O'Reilly, to chat about some upcoming events in May as well as some creative writing workshops the library will be running in June. You'll also hear from William Chen, a researcher from Monash University undertaking a PhD project around accessible public transport for users who are blind or have low… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/dedd26b0-8234-4853-aa2a-b442000047e7/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Talking Vision 829 Week Beginning 27th of April 2026](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-829-week-beginning-27th-of-april-2026) _2026-04-29 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ This week Sam is in conversation with Maximiliano Guerra Morales, a Chilean disability rights activist, mechanical engineer and coordinator of Orquesta Filarmonica Antena, a 380 person orchestra featuring people of all abilities from his hometown of La Serena. The orchestra is coming to Australia for the first time in July and Maxi would like to encourage members of the blind and low vision… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/3b50826f-6a98-411b-a35f-b43b0037cbd1/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Talking Vision 828 Week Beginning 20th of April 2026](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-828-week-beginning-20th-of-august-2026) _2026-04-22 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ Sam speaks to Stephanie Amir, spokesperson from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, about the upcoming Australian census which is taking place on August 11, 2026. Steph tells us about the ways in which this year's census has been made accessible and confidential for all residents who are blind or have low vision. You'll also hear from Jason Gipps who caught up with Ben Waechter, founder of… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/116fa85b-af36-44e0-934f-b4340045f74c/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Talking Vision 827 Week Beginning 13th of April 2026](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-827-week-beginning-12th-of-april-2026) _2026-04-15 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ Sam is joined by Peter and Rohan Rickards as well as Kathy Leitch, three of the people involved in Sensaball, an omnidirectional cane tip designed for white cane users to navigate their surroundings with improved sensitivity and feedback from the cane tip. You'll also hear from the Vision Australia Radio Adelaide team, who recently interviewed Nathan from SANFL at the Adelaide Independent Living… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/f9cf983f-8588-4923-8492-b42d0038f551/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Talking Vision 826 Week Beginning 6th of April 2026](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-826-week-beginning-6th-of-april-2026) _2026-04-08 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ Sam welcomes back ophthalmologist, remote community outreach worker and First Nations health advocate Dr Kris Rallah-Baker to the show this week. Kris caught up with us last year to have a chat about his role in the first season of Our Medicine on SBS and NITV, now in its second season, following his work in remote communities of Australia delivering healthcare services to Aboriginal and Torres… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/dac0b502-852f-4513-96cd-b426003bfddf/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Talking Vision 825 Week Beginning 30th of March 2026](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-825-week-beginning-30th-of-march-2026) _2026-04-01 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ Sam catches up with two regulars on the show this week, starting off with Joanne Cabot whose website, Live Well With Vision Loss , is now available for people to visit to find advice and support for people experiencing vision loss at any stage of life. You'll also hear from Vision Australia Library manager Sarah Bloedorn, she's back with the latest news about some upcoming events at the library,… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/5457909c-dd5a-44dc-ac9a-b41f0000327d/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Find what they just said (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9dGunnKADQc9) _2026-04-01 · **Sponsored**_ Surface recent public signals so you can send policy-aware, relevant outreach ## [Talking Vision 824 Week Beginning 23rd of March 2026](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-824-week-beginning-23rd-of-march-2026) _2026-03-25 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ Sam speaks to Monash University researcher Claire Dorling about her PhD addressing the need for an education-based functional vision assessment for children and young people who are blind or have low vision. You'll also hear from Santiago Velasquez, he's back with Sam to announce his public transport app Hailo has now launched for passengers who are blind or have low vision to make their way… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/10ad2a0b-ffbd-45ab-8b95-b41800110da7/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Talking Vision 823 for Week Beginning 16th of March 2026](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-823-for-week-beginning-16th-of-march-2026) _2026-03-18 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ Sam welcomes back comedian Jeremy Moses to the show, Jeremy lives with low vision and mobility issues and discusses his disability along with many other topics in his show Hard to Work With, taking place between 26 March and 5 April as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Support this Vision Australia Radio program:… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/462edd08-a825-4c68-b694-b411000e5700/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Talking Vision 822 Week Beginning 9th of March 2026](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-822-week-beginning-9th-of-march-2026) _2026-03-11 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ Sam speaks with musician, disability advocate and writer Skye de Vent, who recently attended ten of the events from the recent Midsumma Festival, Melbourne's premier queer arts and culture festival. They tell us about what worked and what could be improved in their experience as an audience member living with blindness and mobility restrictions. You'll also hear from Impact Institute's Kathryn… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/9c05ed0a-774c-4c2b-9530-b40a00362728/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Talking Vision 821 Week Beginning 2nd of March 2026](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-821-week-beginning-2nd-of-march-2026) _2026-03-04 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ Sam catches up with Kath Duncan who, among many roles over the years including journalist, researcher, actor, director and more, has more recently became playwright of Specials, a play highlighting real stories of life as a student in Australia's special education system. Specials will be featuring for one week in late March, between 24 and 29 March at Arts House in North Melbourne, and Kath fills… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/103a99bc-4911-4b83-8c33-b4030061de9d/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Talking Vision 820 Week Beginning 23rd of February 2026](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-820-week-beginning-23rd-of-february-2026) _2026-02-26 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ We kick off the show this week with Kelly Schulz from Knowable Me, she's here to chat to Sam about a recent report Knowable Me has released, highlighting issues with disability inclusion and accessibility in Australia's top 200 companies. You'll also hear from Vision Australia manager of corporate affairs and government relations, Chris Edwards, who tells us about a recent trial into ride share… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/8a44d902-e00e-4c47-86f9-b3fd00279ef6/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Talking Vision 819 Week Beginning 16th of February 2026](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-819-week-beginning-16th-of-february-2026) _2026-02-17 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ We have a special appearance from Peter Greco this week, as he catches up with Mac Bollella from the South Australian Electoral Commission. With the SA state election taking place on 21 March we get the latest details on how voters who are blind or have low vision can cast their votes confidentially and accessibly. You'll also hear from music therapist Emily Shanahan, Sam catches up with her to… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/9d9ffa3d-7744-4977-974c-b3f401847c13/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Talking Vision 818 Week Beginning 9th of February 2026](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-818-week-beginning-11th-of-february-2026) _2026-02-11 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ We have a very special guest on the show this week as Sam speaks with new Vision Australia CEO, David Williamson. David began his tenure as CEO in October of last year, and just past the three month mark Sam caught up with him to discuss his first three months as CEO, what he's gotten involved with so far and what he's looking forward to in 2026. Support this Vision Australia Radio program:… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/253b13e3-0967-416c-abfa-b3ed017716f1/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Talking Vision 817 Week Beginning 2nd of February 2026](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-817-week-beginning-4th-of-february-2026) _2026-02-04 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ This week Sam speaks with University of Southern Queensland PhD student Aasha Rose, whose research explores braille literacy and its link to positive life outcomes for braille users who are blind or have very low vision. We also hear from editor of For Your Information, Liz Dalakouras, as she joins Sam with the latest issue to kick off February, and Frances is back with a Reader Recommended.… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/23ae76d8-dc1d-4a18-b2cd-b3e600483ec0/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Talking Vision 816 Week Beginning 26th of January 2026](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-816-week-beginning-26th-of-january-2026) _2026-01-28 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ We pay tribute to Food for Thought host and avid braille book reader Joy Nuske, who sadly passed away over the holiday break. Frances Keyland caught up with Joy a few years back on Hear This, and you'll hear from Frances and Joy today. Sam also catches up with Megan Star from Red Feet Wines, a winery in the King Valley in Victoria who will be holding a Taste of the Senses event for wine lovers who… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/9eaf9bee-f1f8-4fe0-ae3a-b3e0000f2395/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Talking Vision 815 Week Beginning 19th of January 2026](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-815-week-beginning-19th-of-january-2026) _2026-01-21 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ It's a Midsumma special episode of Talking Vision this week as we feature three interviews with Karen Bryant, Dolly Diamond and Justin Clausen. You'll hear from Vision Australia Radio favourites Tess Herbert and Karan Nagrani as they're joined by Joy 94.9 personalities Little Jase, Adz and CJ to host the 3 hour carnival special broadcast which took place at the Alexandra Gardens on Sunday 18… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/a0a51cdf-78b6-44ed-bccc-b3d900a50d99/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Talking Vision 814 Week Beginning 12th of January 2026](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-814-week-beginning-12th-of-january-2026) _2026-01-14 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ We kick off the show this week with Karan Nagrani, who joins the show to talk about his upcoming show From Grindr To Blindr , taking place on 7 February at the Melbourne Pride Centre. Then after Sam catches up with Karan we feature some news and information, and Frances wraps up the show with a Reader Recommended. Support this Vision Australia Radio program:… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/53faa12c-c4bf-4d6e-9609-b3d2001d832c/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Talking Vision 813 Week Beginning 5th of January 2026](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-813-week-beginning-5th-of-january-2026) _2026-01-07 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ It's a World Braille Day special episode of Talking Vision as we feature Vision Australia Radio and RPH network veteran Stephen Jolley, who catches up with BBC North America correspondent Gary O'Donoghue. Gary has been totally blind from a young age, and so throughout his later childhood and adult life braille has played a central role in everything he does. Tune in to hear more from Gary about… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/4a668969-5a77-49f3-bf39-b3cb0044957d/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Talking Vision 812 Week Beginning 29th of December 2025](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-812-for-week-beginning-29th-of-december-2025) _2026-01-07 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ Welcome to the second half of our two part holiday series on Talking Vision. This week Sam features conversation from the second half of 2025, including Conrad Browne, Maurice Gleeson, Jo Cabot and Santiago Velasquez. Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&\_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141 See… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/cac53f8c-28d1-4551-9031-b3cb00404480/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Talking Vision 811 Week Beginning 22nd of December 2025](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-811-for-week-beginning-24th-of-december-2025) _2026-01-07 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ Join Sam for the first of our two part holiday series on Talking Vision. This week you'll hear interviews from the first half of 2025 including Emily Shanahan, Theresa Rockley-Hogan, Elphie Coyle and Ben Harrington. Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&\_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141 See… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/8f630a00-15a1-45f3-bf77-b3cb0040447f/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Talking Vision 810 Week Beginning 15th of December 2025](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-week-beginning-15th-of-december-2025) _2025-12-17 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ Sam speaks to Anne Diez, mother of five-year-old Iko. At age two Iko lost his vision due to leukemia but thanks to Vision Australia he's been able to adapt to play and be as active as ever. Iko is one of our Carols ambassadors this year, if you'd like to buy a ticket and head along there's still time, simply head to the Carols website . You'll also hear from Gino who joins us with some gift ideas… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/ee0c7345-ef2a-4a78-b8fe-b3b60045eea6/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Talking Vision 809 Week Beginning 8th of December 2025](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-809-week-beginning-8th-of-december-2025) _2025-12-10 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ We kick off the show with a library update from Vision Australia Library manager Sarah Bloedorn, who gives us a sneak preview of what the library has in store for members in 2026. You'll also hear from singer and songwriter Summer Giddings, who has recently released a single for Christmas entitled Paper Hats and Mistletoe , alongside her new album Christmas with Summer . Then finally to wrap up we… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/6eed2b17-7f2f-48d2-92e3-b3af003e5182/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Talking Vision 808 Week Beginning 1st of December 2025](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-808-week-beginning-1-december-2025) _2025-12-03 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ Sam welcomes back Santiago Velazquez Hurtado, who is one of six ambassadors for this year's International Day of People with Disability. He talks about his role, the day itself and what days like this can do to raise awareness and provoke positive change for people with disabilities. You'll also hear from Liz Dalakouras as she gives a final run down of For Your Information for 2025, and we finish… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/84dd1b9e-c9df-4917-a73a-b3a8000a0bfe/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Talking Vision 807 Week Beginning 24th of November 2025](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-807-week-beginning-24th-of-november-2025) _2025-11-26 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ Sam speaks to Kathryn Carey from Impact Institute about their recent Melbourne Disability Expo which wrapped up on Saturday 22 November, as well as the other work Impact is doing in the disability space. You'll also hear from Moonee Valley City Council's Kelly Armstrong, she tells us about an upcoming event in Flemington to mark the lead up to International Day of People with Disability on… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/f8f3a75f-ca06-4b71-8f6e-b3a1001471da/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Talking Vision 805 Week Beginning 10th of November 2025](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-805-week-beginning-10th-of-november-2025) _2025-11-12 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ This week we celebrate the nine Vision Australia Award winners who received their awards at the recent Vision Australia Annual General Meeting on October 31. You'll hear from all in attendance at the awards with introductions from master of ceremonies Ian Finlayson and chair Bill Jolley. Support this Vision Australia Radio program:… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/06b30588-c39e-4f38-aa34-b3930009143e/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245) ## [Talking Vision 804 Week Beginning 3rd of November 2025](https://omny.fm/shows/talking-vision-vision-australia-radio/talking-vision-804-week-beginning-3rd-of-november-2025) _2025-11-07 · Talking Vision by Vision Australia Radio_ Sam catches up with Vision Australia's manager of radio and audio services, Conrad Browne, about the recent CBAA conference in Hobart and the awards night where Vision Australia Radio picked up three awards, and Peter Greco was added to the community radio honour roll for his three decades of service to the sector. You'll also hear from Sara McDonald and Belinda Marcon who join us to chat about… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/b6f22962-80b2-4b21-b31f-ad43005ff237/1197699c-6f07-493e-a14d-b38e0024ddc6/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8fe6132b-de05-49ee-a0b7-ad43005ff245)