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

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 talking to client Meribell Steel and employment coordinator John Candlish on how VA is helping Meribell gain employment. Siobhan Dennis discussing new titles in the library. Valerie Thomas with guest Frank Bartoli and his activities since receiving his OAM, and Kate Gniel gives an update from Marketing department.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, meribell steel, john candlish, 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. Robyn McKenzie chats Sue Coull, Manager of Burwood Education Centre and Principal of the School. Clare Bilton-Roos will discuss books available from the library. Valerie Thomas speaks with guest Fiona Nielson, mother of vision impaired child. Kate Gniel updates on the successful lobbying of SBS Radio to broadcast world cup matches because of the lack of live commentary in English and the VA website.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, robyn mckenzie, sue coull, clare bilton-roos, fiona nielson, 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 chats with Peter Lee from Computer Aided Transcription Office, talking about producing braille. Andrew Thurley updates about new titles in the Library. Valerie Thomas interviews VA client Patrick Moore. Kate Gniel speaks about the retirement of Mike Janes and Malcolm Daubney from the Board.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, robyn mckenzie, peter lee, andrew thurley, valerie thomas, patrick moore, kate gniel, mike janes, malcolm daubney

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 Stephen Jolly about his role as manager of VA Radio and the 8 stations involved in the RPH network. Siobhan Dennis will give the library update and Valerie Thomas interviews David Brandt, Chairman of the Client Representative Council. Finally, Megan Denyer talks about a Making a Difference Award to Sister Helen Merrin, Sister Margaret Keely and Mary Cameron have been working on a Braille music guide for a sighted teacher to teach Braille music to a Braille user – A Survivors Guide to Braille Music Notation.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, robyn mckenzie, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, siobhan dennis, david brandt, megan denyer, sister helen merrin, sister margaret keely, mary cameron

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 Lorraine Mitchell, an occupational therapist from Children’s Services. Robyn McKenzie talks with Andrew Thurley about the latest books from the library. Valerie Thomas’s guest is Maureen Davey, a long-time client and friend of VA. Kate Gniel provides some information on how VA are working with Grundy Productions to help develop a vision impaired character on its show -Neighbours.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, robyn mckenzie, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, lorraine mitchell, andrew thurley, maureen davey, 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 talking to Jordie Howell, who uses and teaches Braille. Siobhan Dennis discusses the latest books in the library. Valerie Thomas’s guest Adam Cooper is part of the IT team at Kooyong. Kate Gniel discusses how VA has worked with the City of Melbourne to help make the Tilly Aston bell sculpture accessible for people who are blind or have low vision.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, jordie howell, siobhan dennis, adam cooper, 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. A special edition with Stephen Jolley covering the ceremony re-launch of the Tilly Aston Bell, with an audio interpretation of the history of the bell, Tilly Aston and Vision Australia, the rationale for the sculpture and audio effects and sounds that give the visitor an impression of how blind people relate to the world. Andrew Thurley updates on the latest books from library. Megan Denyer will give an update on electronic voting.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, stephen jolley, andrew thurley, megan denyer

Oral history interview of Alice McClelland by Alan Nuske. Recorded as part of 'The Years Between: an oral history of the RVIB 1866-1991'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years. Interview conducted at the Villa Maria Nursing home.2 audio recording2 of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, oral history, alice mcclelland

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. Interviewed by Bob May, with production by Tyler Simpson. In this undated episode, Executive Directory Ted Petersen speaks about his history at RVIB.royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows, e.e. (ted) petersen, oral history

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. January 25: Hume Regional office news – Julie Johnson, Carols by Candlelight wrap up – Rhonda Cleveland. 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 17: National Diabetes Week – Anne Dickinson, Western region playgroup – Amanda Perrini. 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 24: Industrial relations and enterprise bargaining – Martin Stewart, Planning giving and bequests – Ken Gilkinson.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. August 14: Pre-literacy skills – Beth Glover, My path through Employment Services – Illona Harty.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. August 21: Braille instruction – Kate Stephens, Farewell – Marita Dowity. 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. August 28: New Employment consultant – Robyn McKenzie and Ranmali, Undertaking a post-graduate course whilst volunteering at Burwood School – Bonny and Laupo from Botswana.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 31: Ormond Hall concert – Dorothy Hamilton, Speech pathology – Meredith Crane. 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. August 7: Recreation update – Chris Headland, Review of books – Marcus Stacey, Information and Referral Unit update – Janet Cronin. 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. January 23: Transition of children from primary to secondary school – Mary Barren and Michelle Grace, Getting your CV together – Robyn McKenzie.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. February 20: Eastern Region office move – Graeme Craig, My role as an Education Consultant – Sean Tyrell.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 10: Centenary of Federation parade and Justice & Liberty Ball – Marlene Trujillo, Self discovery programs – Lisa Paster and Julie Lazzaro. 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. January 16: Overview of camps in 2000 and upcoming plans for 2001 – Chris Headland, Did You Know (Helen Keller) – Malcolm Fraser, Information and Referral Unit – Janet Cronin, VisEquip and VisTech – Glen Morrow. 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 5: Recreation update – Chris Headland, Did You Know – Malcolm Fraser, News from the Information and Referral Unit – Janet Cronin. Para Quad’s Pamper Me day – Beth Hogan. 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. September 11: Young Achievers program – Nick and Emily, Further Education Bursary – Sean Tyrell.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. September 18: Visiting teacher role – Sherry Cunningham, ATI Consumer Committee – Len Carmalotti, Blind cricket – Tim Mitchell.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. September 25: BCA position on M40 taxi program – Helen Ferris, Braille Week – Michelle Bourke. 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. October 2: VisEquip update – Lisa Morales, Recreation program – Chris Headland, Book reviews – Marcus Stacey, What’s new at RVIB – Janet Cronin. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows