Around the Institute was a weekly program designed to keep clients and staff informed of events, activities and thoughts relating to low vision and blindness. It consisted of interviews undertaken by Jo Matthews, with sound engineer Ed Gamble, designed to inform, educate and explore on a variety of topics. April 17: Research into the effects of diabetes on women’s lifestyle – Georgina Kelly, Changes to a Boorondara bylaw for shopfronts – Graeme Craig. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows

Around the Institute was a weekly program designed to keep clients and staff informed of events, activities and thoughts relating to low vision and blindness. It consisted of interviews undertaken by Jo Matthews, with sound engineer Ed Gamble, designed to inform, educate and explore on a variety of topics. April 24: RVIB Bursary – Dean Calder, Adjusting to living in Melbourne from Deniliquin – Terri Cameronroyal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows

Around the Institute was a weekly program designed to keep clients and staff informed of events, activities and thoughts relating to low vision and blindness. It consisted of interviews undertaken by Jo Matthews, with sound engineer Ed Gamble, designed to inform, educate and explore on a variety of topics. May 8: Challenges of motherhood – Julianne Pretner, Parenting children who are blind or have low vision – Sandy Mackevicius. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows

Around the Institute was a weekly program designed to keep clients and staff informed of events, activities and thoughts relating to low vision and blindness. It consisted of interviews undertaken by Jo Matthews, with sound engineer Ed Gamble, designed to inform, educate and explore on a variety of topics. May 15: Careers Counselling – Robyn McKenzie, RVIB bursary – Belinda Arnel. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows

Around the Institute was a weekly program designed to keep clients and staff informed of events, activities and thoughts relating to low vision and blindness. It consisted of interviews undertaken by Jo Matthews, with sound engineer Ed Gamble, designed to inform, educate and explore on a variety of topics. May 22: Wangaratta regional rehabilitation co-ordinator – Chris Ballantyne, New Braille note – Ramona Mandy. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows

Around the Institute was a weekly program designed to keep clients and staff informed of events, activities and thoughts relating to low vision and blindness. It consisted of interviews undertaken by Jo Matthews, with sound engineer Ed Gamble, designed to inform, educate and explore on a variety of topics. May 29: Melbourne Glaucoma Support group – Maureen Boyle, Merlyn Myer leadership award winner – Shae Skinner. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows

Around the Institute was a weekly program designed to keep clients and staff informed of events, activities and thoughts relating to low vision and blindness. It consisted of interviews undertaken by Jo Matthews, with sound engineer Ed Gamble, designed to inform, educate and explore on a variety of topics. June 12: Role of the Auxiliary – Bob Slater, Snow skiing – Alan Bates. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows

Around the Institute was a weekly program designed to keep clients and staff informed of events, activities and thoughts relating to low vision and blindness. It consisted of interviews undertaken by Jo Matthews, with sound engineer Ed Gamble, designed to inform, educate and explore on a variety of topics. June 19: CERA Lions Eye Health program – Jill Keith and Karen Bradshaw, Orientation and Mobility program – Mike Durink. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows

Around the Institute was a weekly program designed to keep clients and staff informed of events, activities and thoughts relating to low vision and blindness. It consisted of interviews undertaken by Jo Matthews, with sound engineer Ed Gamble, designed to inform, educate and explore on a variety of topics. . June 26: Update on library - Jane Evans, New recreational advisory group – Beth Johnston.royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows

Around the Institute was a weekly program designed to keep clients and staff informed of events, activities and thoughts relating to low vision and blindness. It consisted of interviews undertaken by Jo Matthews, with sound engineer Ed Gamble, designed to inform, educate and explore on a variety of topics. July 10: Crystal Clear play – Amanda Armstrong and David Miles, My life – Owen Middleton.royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows

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. Further look at the launch of VA with departing General Manager of Marketing and Design Carol Ireland, Valerie interviews David Brent, chairman of the Client Representative Council and Stephen speaks to archivist Anna Fairclough about the archives and contributions for the Time Capsule project.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, stephen jolley, valerie thomas, carol ireland, david brent, anna fairclough

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. Robyn interviews Renee Williamson about Vision Australia and tertiary education consultancy and further education bursaries, Valerie speaks with Bernadette Hodgkinson and her work in the library over the past 28 years, and Robyn wraps up with Liz Adams talking about the upcoming direct mail campaign to raise awareness amongst supporters of the name change.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, carol ireland, david brent, anna fairclough, robyn mckenzie, renee williamson, bernadette hodgkinson, liz adams

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 talks with Michael Simpson, from Policy and Advocacy and its role in assisting people who are blind or have low vision, Valerie chats with Tim Mitchell and achieving a gold medal at Ten Pin Bowling National Competition and his role within the library, Ashley Wood speaks with Stephen about the preparation for Carols by Candlelight as well as the change from RVIB’s Carols by Candlelight to Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, michael simpson, tim mitchell, ashley wood

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. Gerard Menses, Vision Australia CEO, speaks at the National Convention of Blind Citizens Australia, Valerie interviews Ross McColl, who recounts the loss of his eye sight during open heart surgery and Stephen speaks with Roberta Ashby and her 20-year involvement with 3RPH, as well as Ashley Wood about the new Christmas card catalogue.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, gerard menses, ross mccoll, roberta ashby, ashley wood

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. Robyn speaks with Cath McKay at educational programs at the College, Valerie chats with Board Member Kevin Murfitt on winning the title of World Champion Blind Water-skier, and Robyn concludes Stephanie Kain and the Client Satisfaction Survey and the Christmas card catalogue.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, robyn mckenzie, cath mckay, kevin murfitt, stephanie kain

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 new service manager for South Eastern Melbourne - Nicky Robbins, Valerie interviews Steven Hellerman as a new member of the Client Representative Council representing people who are deaf-blind, Stephen speaks with Tony Iezzi and the development of DAISY books and introduction of DAISY playback devices, as well as Stephanie Kain from Marketing about the conclusion of the client survey and being part of the DAISY trial.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephanie kain, stephen jolley, nicky robbins, steven hellerman, tony iezzi

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. From the recent Annual General Meeting in Sydney, Graeme Innes gives the Chairman’s Report and Treasurer Paul Gleason provides the Treasurer’s Report, Valerie interviews Graeme Turner about his role in the Telephone Response Service and his work as a playwright, then Stephen gets an update from Ashley Wood about the upcoming results of the Client Satisfaction Survey.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, graeme innes, paul gleason, graeme turner, ashley wood

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. Robyn chats with Glen Morrow, adaptive technology trainer, and the internet shopping program available at the College, Valerie interviews Natali Cutri and his work as a member of the Client Representative Council, and Robyn discusses Arts for Athletes (creating tactile art by education centre students to give to vision impaired athletes at the 2006 games) and a service developed with the Victorian Election Commission, whereby voters can access recordings about electoral candidates in upcoming council elections with Megan Denyer.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, glen morrow, natali cutri, robyn mckenzie, megan denyer

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 speaks with Luisa Ferranato about assistive equipment available through Vision Australia’s Equipment Solutions, Valerie interviews Dr Lynne Davis who has taken a new role to support the work of the Client Representative Council and the implementation of the framework of the new consultative process, Anna Fairclough provides Stephen with an update on the Time Capsule project.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, luisa ferranato, lynne davis, anna fairclough

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. Speeches made at the burying of the time capsule in the garden of Kooyong by Gerard Menses and Graeme Innes on November 25, 2005, as well as the launch of Carols by Candlelight. Valerie Thomas interviews Gina Davis, one of the youngest members of the Client Representative Council. Stephen wraps up the episode with a chat to Ashley Wood about the burying of the time capsule (to be unearthed in 2066), Carols by Candlelight tickets, calendars and cards for sale.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, gerard menses, graeme innes, gina davis, ashley wood

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 speaks about talking newspapers with Nick Stembridge and Allan Bates. Valerie Thomas interviews David Blyth about his role as President of the Australian Blind Golf Association. Kate Gniel wraps up with Carols by Candlelight information.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, nick stembridge, allan bates, david blyth, kate gniel

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. Excerpt from the launch of Carols by Candlelight with Marina Prior. Valerie Thomas interviews Christine Simpson about her role on the Client Representative Council. Stephen concludes with Megan Denyer speaking about tickets to Carols by Candlelight.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, christine simpson, megan denyer

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. Robyn chats with Gerard Menses, CEO of Vision Australia, about his first year at Vision Australia. Valerie Thomas interviews Rowena Jetts who represents the Sydney metropolitan area on the Client Representative Council. Kate Gniel speaks with Robyn about Carols by Candlelight supporters.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, robyn mckenzie, gerard menses, rowena jetts, kate gniel

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 talks with Graeme Innes about his new appointment as a Human Rights and Disability Discrimination Commissioner. (Some quality issues during the recording.) Valerie Thomas interviews Pam Haigh as a new member of the Client Representative Council. Robyn wraps up the program with Kate Gniel and the launch of Carols by Candlelight as well as gift wrapping service at Myer. 1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, robyn mckenzie, graeme innes, pam haigh, kate gniel, stephen jolley

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. Robyn speaks with Glen Morrow about the internet shopping service that Adaptive Technology service offers. Julie Scott provides an update on the products available and Valerie Thomas interviews Tony Brennan about how he became involved with Vision Australia and his role as a peer worker.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, robyn mckenzie, glen morrow, julie scott, tony brennan

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. Valerie speaks with Bernadette Hodgkinson and her work in the library over the past 28 years. Roberta Ashby pays tribute to Doris Nothling, who recently passed away, and had been a vibrant force within the Association for the Blind. Valerie Thomas then interviews Graeme Jones about life after his long involvement with the Vision Australia Foundation Board and Tilly Aston Council.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, bernadette hodgkinson, roberta ashby, doris nothling, graeme jones

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 chats with Kevin Murfitt about the merger of 4 organisations into 1 to improve the quality of service. Valerie Thomas interviews Colin Pascoe, who volunteers in the day centre teaching leather work. Finally Kate Gniel provides a wrap up of Carols by Candlelight.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, kevin murfitt, colin pascoe, kate gniel

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. Robyn McKenzie interviews Ross Martin, an Employment Training Instructor from Enfield. Valerie Thomas chats with David Brandt from the Client Representative Council about issues facing clients. Then Kate Gniel speaks about the grant recently awarded to Vision Australia.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, kate gniel, robyn mckenzie, ross martin, david brandt

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 speaks about employment with Faye Baxter, who works as an Employment Coordinator. Valerie Thomas’s special guest is Maurice Gleeson, who works as an Advocacy and Policy Officer. Kate Gniel talks about fundraising events across NSW, Victoria and the ACT.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, kate gniel, stephen jolley, faye baxter, maurice gleeson

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 talks with Rachel Johnson about Tilly Aston establishing the first library in the 1890s, the production of 21st Century talking books and how to become a member of the library. Valerie Thomas interviews Dr Lynne Davies about the way Vision Australia reports assist the chairman implement the Client representative Council framework. Finally, Donor Relations Manager Sharon Standen provides an overview of her role in helping fund services.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, rachel johnson, lynne davies, sharon standen