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

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 speaks with Colleen Tom, Program Manager for Volunteer Services. Clare Bilton-Roos discusses chats about authors and books. Valerie Thomas interviews Betty Banto about the Client Representative Council, and Kate Gniel provides an update from Marketing Department.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, robyn mckenzie, colleen tom, clare bilton-roos, betty banto, 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 Jolley chats with Jim Pipzack from Vistech, about technology, and Siobhan Dennis looks at new books in the library. Valerie Thomas speaks with Don Draffin, a longtime supporter of Vision Australia and his experiences in getting a guide dog. Kate Gniel talks about Sand Sculpting event at Rye.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, jim pipczak, siobhan dennis, don draffin, 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 Jolly interviews Ranmali Ratnachandra regarding supporting client employment and the workplace modification scheme. Clare Bilton-Roos discusses Library books. Valerie Thomas interviews Board Member Owen Van Der Wall and, Kate Gneil talks about an event last Thursday night thanking Graeme Innes for his contribution to Vision Australia.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, ranmali ratnachandra, clare bilton-roos, owen van der wall, kate gniel, graeme innes

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 Jolley interviews Debra Cousal, a volunteer coordinator at Mitcham, about her role in helping take care of the 6000 people who volunteer with Vision Australia. Siobhan Dennis updates on new library books. Valerie Thomas interviews Carols by Candlelight musician Krystal Keller who also performs a musical number, and Bill Glover from Donor relations discusses Bequests1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, debra cousal, siobhan dennis, krystal keller, bill glover

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 Jolley interviews Sharon Redmond about the Rye Sand Sculpting exhibition. Siobhan Dennis provides an update on new books in the library. Valerie Thomas chats with client John Pollack and Kate Gneil, from Public Relations, discusses the Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay holders.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, siobhan dennis, sharon redmond, john pollack, 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 Mitzi Raaphorst on her role as a Braille Trainer. Clare Bilton-Roos talks about Frequently Asked Questions to the library. Marjorie West interviews Jacqui Stevens on the being involved in the Queen’s Baton at the Commonwealth Games. Kate Gneil discusses artwork for the large print calendar fundraiser.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, kate gniel, robyn mckenzie, mitzi raaphorst, clare bilton-roos, marjorie west, jacqui stevens

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 David Woodbridge, senior adaptive technology consultant. Siobhan Dennis provides an update about new library books. Valerie Thomas interviews Mark Boyd from Client Representative Council, then Kate Gneil concludes with a discussion about the Further Education Bursary.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, kate gniel, robyn mckenzie, david woodbridge, siobhan dennis, mark boyd

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 Alex Ratkovic about her role as a service manager for the western district. Clare Bilton-Roos talks about library books. Valerie Thomas interviews Maria Markou, the Telephone Response Service team leader, and Dianne Stebbings, the Telelink programs co-ordinator, about telephone services. Kate Gneil discusses Blind Bowls and Golf Day at Ringwood.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, kate gniel, robyn mckenzie, alex ratkovic, clare bilton-roos, maria markou, dianne stebbings

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 Jolley speaks with Julie Scott from the Adapt Centre about equipment solutions. Robyn talks with Siobhan Dennis about new titles from the Library. Valerie Thomas’s guest is Michael Simpson and Robyn chats with Kate Gniel about news from Marketing Department1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, kate gniel, robyn mckenzie, julie scott, siobhan dennis, michael simpson

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 Maria Markou about the Telephone Response Service. Stephen Jolley speaks with Clare Bilton-Roos about books in the library. Valerie Thomas interviews Roz Stewart, who has been involved with the Association for the Blind, Tilly Aston Council, Vision Australia and Macular Vision Loss Support society. Robyn McKenzie chats with Kate Gneil about the Southern Cross Games, a Come and Try day for a variety of sports and the upcoming conclusion of the Rye Sand Sculpturing exhibition.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, kate gniel, robyn mckenzie, maria markou, clare bilton-roos, roz stewart

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 Jolly speaking with Amanda Pierini, early childhood educator, and Robyn McKenzie interviews Susan Zebic about the services her 4 year old daughter is receiving from Vision Australia. Siobhan Dennis provides an update on new books. Valerie Thomas chats Phil McNamara Peer Worker, and Liz Adams gives an update about our direct mail services1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, amanda pierini, susan zebic, siobhan dennis, phil mcnamara, liz adams, 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. Stephen Jolley speaking with Professor Ron McCallum, recently appointed to the board VA and is Chair of the Board of 2RPH. Clare Bilton-Roos chats about titles from the Vision Australia Library. Valerie Thomas’s guest is Jeaven Baines, visiting from Canada for 6 months in a temporary position as Youth Development Officer in Policy and Advocacy. Kate Gneil concludes with updates and news around VA. 1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, ron mccallum, clare bilton-roos, jeavon baines, 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 Jolley talks with Stephanie Cain about how clients and staff feel about services of the organisation. Siobhan Dennis looks at books on short list for Miles Franklin Award. Valerie Thomas interviews Michael Simpson, and Kate Gniel provides a round up from the Public Relations area.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, stephanie cain, siobhan dennis, michael simpson, 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 Jolley looks at Volunteers Week with Mary James who has volunteered for 15 years in a variety of roles. Clare Bilton-Roos looks at books in the Perceptive Fiction category. Valerie Thomas’s guest is John Perry, Chairman of U3A. Kate Gneil rounds off the program with news about a staff member nominated for Barnardo’s Mother of the Year nominee Ros Martin.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, kate gniel, mary james, john perry, ros martin

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 Jolley speaks with Marjorie West about audio description and acting as a guide for tour groups around Kooyong. Siobhan Dennis continues exploring the books shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Award. Valerie Thomas’s guest of the week is Debbie Cooke, a braille transcriber and proof reader and musician. Kate Gniel looks at the importance (and continued need) for Volunteers as celebrated last week and appeal to donors.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, kate gniel, marjorie west, siobhan dennis, debbie cooke

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 Ros Martin about her nomination as a finalist in Barnardo’s Mother of the Year Award. Clare Bilton-Roos looks at books about male adventurers. Valerie Thomas speaks with Renee Williamson, tertiary education coordinator. Kate Gniel updates from Marketing Department1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, kate gniel, robyn mckenzie, ros martin, clare bilton-roos, renee williamson

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 Jolly talks about the situation for deaf-blind people with Jan Bendenko. Glen Morrow speaks with Frances Keyland about what's available in the library. Valerie Thomas interviews indoor 10 Pin bowling champions Hazel Hockley and Paul Holmes. Kate Gniel concludes the program with a wrap of what's going on around the organisation.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, kate gniel, stephen jolley, jan bendenko, glen morrow, frances keyland, hazel hockley, paul holmes

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 Di Haywood and her role as a recreation support worker and the services that are offered, Clare Bilton-Roos shares book reviews from the library. Valerie Thomas chats with Lyn Clarke and her varied roles around the organisation in different offices, and Robyn gets an update from Megan Denyer and the recent Andrew Denton episode which featured Vision Australia client Tony Perkins and his journey after losing his sight at the Bali bombings.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, robyn mckenzie, di haywood, clare bilton-roos, lyn clarke, megan denyer, tony perkins

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 Jolley talks to Brendon Lillywhite about a major consolidated process of client services. Siobhan Dennis discusses new books in the library. Valerie Thomas interviews Frank Bartoli who has been awarded OAM. Finally, Kate Gniel has news of happenings around the organisation. 1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, brendon lillywhite, siobhan dennis, frank bartoli, 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. Steven Jolly speaks with Jane Ellis about Deaf Blind Awareness Week. Clare Bilton-Roos has an update from the library. Valerie Thomas’s Guest of the Week is John Perry who discusses changes in his life after losing his sight. Finally, a roundup of the latest news at Vision Australia from Megan Denyer.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, jane ellis, clare bilton-roos, john perry, 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 Jolly looks at Orientation and Mobility with Luke Price, senior Orientation and Mobility instructor. Siobhan Dennis introducing at the latest books in the library and Valerie Thomas speaks with guest David Brandt, Chairman of Client Representative Council. Kate Gniel finishes the show with news on the 15 year anniversary of Audio Description in theatres and the VA Awareness awards which recognize support for blind and low vision users.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, luke price, siobhan dennis, david brandt, kate gniel