Merv Mathews, who works at Vision Australia, talks about he became blind and his journey through life including the move to the new office at Coorparoo.1 wmv file of audio recording on hard drivevision australia, merv mathews, coorparoo, oral history

Sean Quinn, who is a Vision Australia client, talks about he became blind and his journey through life including the move to the new office at Coorparoo.1 wmv file audio recording on hard drivevision australia, sean quinn, coorparoo, oral history

In 2005, archivist Anna Fairclough gave a historical presentation about the subsidiaries of the newly formed Vision Australia. She covers from the beginnings of the RVIB, RBS, AAFB and Victorian Braille Writers Association, the establishment of schooling, residential homes, employment skills and the changing ways of fundraising. Other milestones such as the lack of voting rights, payment of travel bonds for those who wished to cross state borders, the establishment of blind cricket, expansion of services outside capital cities as well as the impact of Tilly Aston and Helen Keller are mentioned in this brief talk on past 140 years.1 x MP3 file of a historical presentation by archivist Anna Faircloughassociation for the advancement of the blind, association for the blind, royal blind society of nsw, royal victorian institute for the blind, tilly aston, helen keller, anna fairclough

On Wednesday 23rd February 2005, after a two year project of research and interviews with pupils, workers and staff, 'The Lighthouse on the Boulevard' (a history of the RVIB) was launched. In this edition of Sunday Special, MC Michael Walsh introduces Vision Australia CEO Gerard Menses, author Dr Judith Buckrich, participants Reuben Ryan, Steven Herd, David Blyth and Deputy Mayor of Melbourne Gary Singer who spoke at the launch. Afterwards Marjorie West speaks with Esme Dunnell, Graeme and Carol McGowan, Trudi Westh, Ray Whiting, Dorothy Hamilton, Robyn Stevens and Ted Peterson, who also contributed to the book.Sunday Special radio program on the launch of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'royal victorian institute for the blind, roberta ashby, michael walsh, gerard menses, judith buckrich, reuben ryan, steven herd, david blyth, gary singer, marjorie west, esme dunnell, graeme mcgowan, carol mcgowan, trudi westh, ray whiting, dorothy hamilton, robyn stevens, ted peterson

Promotional material produced to advertise the Sand Sculpting Exhibitions on at Rye and Cronulla beaches. These were fundraisers for Royal Blind Society of NSW and Vision Australia Foundation (respectively), held in conjunction with Sand Sculpting Australia.2 MP3 audio recordings for use on radiovision australia foundation, royal blind society of nsw, fundraising

In 2005, the World Blind Union held it's 5th Assembly in Melbourne. Recordings were made of the opening and closing ceremonies, including the presentation of the Louis Braille Medal to David Blyth, remarks from outgoing President Dr Euclid Herie and incoming President Kicki Nordstrom, keynote speaker Sir Ronald Wilson and the Australia anthem sung by Jordie Howell.18 audio files of the 5th WBU Assemblyworld blind union, david blyth, jordie howell, karen knight, sir william deane, peter costigan, dr euclid herie, grace chan, sir ronald wilson, terry kelly, geoffrey gibbs, pedro zurita, kicki nordstrom

3AW Ross Stevenson and John Burns talk to Vision Australia orthoptist Nick Jones about peripheral vision, with Tony Shaw undergoing tests on his vision.1 CD with single trackvision australia, nick jones, tony shaw, ross stevenson, john burns, 3aw radio station

Community Radio station 94.7 The Pulse speaks with Noel Read about Vision Australia and his experiences with the organisation as a client and an employer.1 CD with single trackvision australia, greg mchenry, noel read

The Braille Book of the Year awards were first established by the Braille and Talking Book Library in 1974, as a way of recognising excellence in Braille production. In 1990 the first Narrator of the Year was awarded, then followed by the Audio Book of the Year in 1991. With the merger with the AFB, then the name change to Vision Australia Foundation, these awards were rechristened the Vision Australia Foundation awards. In 2005, another merger took place and the decision was made to only continue the original award, due to both limited funds and the development of the commercial audio book industry and thus commercial audio awards. This letter was sent to members to advise of the changes and the reasons behind it.1 CD with 1 sound filevision australia, awards

Audio recording of the 2002 Vision Australia Foundation library awards held at Kooyong.2 CDs with 1 sound file eachvision australia, awards, caroline baum, don watson, peter rose, agnes nieuwenhuizen, irini savvides, robert stillwell, paul english, hilary mcphee

ABC Radio show 'Hindsight" which looks at the historical, and not so historical, limitations that were placed on blind and vision impaired people through the twentieth century. Through interviews with various people who lost or were born with limited or no sight as well as historian Judith Buckrich, the changes over the last 150 years about the politics of the blind and the thinking around it are reflected upon. From the first institute for the blind set up in Victoria in 1866, there have been restrictions on conditions, access of service, working life, education, travel, voting rights, attitudes on using white canes or dog guides, pensions, workers rights, and socialising between blind men and women. The impact of Helen Keller's visit in 1948 resulted in some changes, however many other groups such as the Blind Workers Union, and individuals like Tilly Aston, worked to put blind people in charge of their lives and in the institutions that affected them. 1 sound file of radio show interviewroyal victorian institute for the blind, judith buckrich, dorothy hamilton, barry palmer, anna fairclough, alice mcclelland, harry worland, megan denyer, david blyth, john murphy, major general paul cullen, roy hallett, martin stewart, nick gleeson, jennifer bowen, abc radio

Recording of the final Annual General Meeting for Vision Australia Foundation on July 1, 2004, where the resolution to merge with RVIB and RBS was voted upon. Audio file of the 2004 Vision Australia Foundation Annual General Meetingvision australia foundation, mike janes, marjorie west, leslie smith, graeme jones, valerie thomas, val nicholls, barry palmer, bill jolley, john simpson, don draffin, geoff roberts, terry cocks

Recordings made for the City of Melbourne, for incorporation with the Tilly Aston bell sculpture in Kings Domain. The first recording looks at the history of Tilly Aston and the Association for the Advancement for the Blind. Nadine Riches then talks about how she orientates herself as a person who is blind, and finally artist Anton Hassell who created the sculpture explains how sound is an important component of the sculpture and provides an explanation for the imagery on the bell.Audio file of the three soundscapes recorded for the Tilly Aston bellassociation for the blind, nadine riches, anton hasall

Recording of the inaugural Annual General Meeting for the newly merged Vision Australia, held on October 28, 2005. Audio file of the 2005 Vision Australia Annual General Meetingvision australia, gerard menses, graeme innes, paul gleeson, susan thompson, ivan cribb, barbara bonfield, lisa hayes, don mckenzie

Selection of songs recorded from the 1998 Carols by Candlelight concert.1 CD with 12 songs and typed song listcarols by candlelight, peter cupples, denis walter, marina prior, nissan cedrics, hayley aitken, troy cassar-daly, chelsea gibb, roger lemke, colleen hewett, cdb, michael cormick, david dixon

Selection of songs recorded from the 1998 Carols by Candlelight concert.1 CD with 21 songs carols by candlelight, peter cupples, denis walter, marina prior, hayley aitken, chelsea gibb, roger lemke, cdb, michael cormick, cast of rent, lee kernaghan, tania kernaghan, combo fiasco

In this episode of Sunday Profile, Julia Baird speaks with Professor Ron McCallum, industrial relations specialist and the first blind person to gain a full professorship at any Australian university. They talk about the impact of Work Choices upon conditions, how evolving technology has expanded the flow of information and his life experiences.1 sound file of radio show interviewjulia baird, professor ron mccallum

The Victoria Today and Tomorrow radio show covered topics and businesses who have contributed to the story of Victoria's achievements. These two episodes highlight the work of the Royal Victorian Institute of the Blind. Through a series of interviews with children, adults, workers and staff, Bill Roberts looks at how the perception of blindness does not match the reality experienced by the blind or vision impaired.1 CD with 26 tracksroyal victorian institute for the blind, bill roberts, margary rojo, neil westh, george findlay, frank nowlan, alan nuske, hilda gammon, h.n. acland

On November 25, 2005, a time capsule was buried at Vision Australia's head office in Kooyong. As part of the contents, these interviews were put on CD and placed inside the capsule. The capsule is designated to be opened in 2066, to celebrate 200 years of providing services to people who are blind or vision impaired. Clients and staff were asked what their life was like now and what they hoped would happen by 2066.1 CD with 30 sound filesvision australia, anna fairclough, barbara taylor, chris feegan, craig carey, debbie cooke, dorothy hamilton, ed gamble, elizabeth craven, elizabeth woods, frances keyland, brother gerard devlin, graham turner, jordie howell, karl hughes, ken austin, mark janes, nadine riches, rachel johnson, deborah mould, rebecca maxwell, reuben ryan, richard gale, robert de graauw, sal prestia, sandy bach, stephen jolley, sue oriander, tim noonan, andrew wright, tony clarke, tony porter, yvonne palacki, time capsule

Covering issues and news about Vision Australia and the opportunities it provides for clients, volunteers and staff. Host: Stephen Jolley with guest interviews by Valerie Thomas. Stephen interviews Vision Australia Chairman Graeme Innes and the effect of Vision Australia (and previously Royal Blind Society of New South Wales) throughout his life, and the development of Vision Australia as a national organisation rather than four state-based organisations, Valerie highlights the consumer perspective and her involvement with the Tilly Aston Council, Denise Pellow discusses VA launch week and Robyn talks about her use of technology at Vision Australia in her role as manager of Employment Services.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, stephen jolley, valerie thomas, robyn mckenzie, graeme innes, denise pellow

On November 25, 2005, a time capsule was buried at Vision Australia's head office in Kooyong. As part of the contents, a recording of programs broadcast on the day Vision Australia was launched (13 September 2005) was stored on a flash card.1 CD with 2 sound files3rph radio station, time capsule

Every two years the Burwood Education Centre holds a music concert in Ormond Hall, where blind and low vision performers come from around the state to perform. The concert is held in memory of Rebecca Ryan, a talented musician who passed away aged 15. This recording was made on Friday 19th October 2001 and features a variety of performers, a tribute to John Shute and the presentation of scholarships from the monies raised through ticket sales.2CDS of audio recordings of the music concert for Rebecca Ryanrvib burwood school, joseph samarani, maritah suki, marina connelly, astrid connelly, samuel hodson, dean carland, megan sykes, amara wagner, michael kelly, jordie howell, natasha paterson, felicity joyce, rory burnside, melissa cutler, ashleigh malone, peggy soo, alysha hayes, alan taylor, christopher hooper, mick curran, jim millar, ross de vent, paul shorten, bianca nolan, lauren hayes, kristian kupsh, maree littlepage, john shute

Audio recording from radio station Magic 1278, of the 2008 Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight concert.2 CDs of audio recordingsLabelled CD2 and CD3 (CD1 not found)vision australia, carols by candlelight

Audio recording of the 1997 Carols by Candlelight concert at the Sydney Myer Music Bowl.18 tracks of audio recordingscarols by candlelight, royal victorian institute for the blind, louise anton, danielle gaha, troy cassar-daly, jane scali, denis walter

In 2004, three state based blindness organisations (RBS, RVIB, VAF) asked it's member to vote upon a merger. On July 8, 2004 this letter was sent out to audio-profiled members to advise on the successful outcome of the voting members and ratification by the Federal Court. As of July 5, 2004, the new organisation was formed, and this communication was to advise that services would still continue under the name of Vision Australia Foundation and the Board is looking forward to providing enhanced services in the future. 1 CD with 1 sound filevision australia foundation, corporation records, steve jones, merger