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

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. Recording of the Making Difference Awards ceremony, which took place in Melbourne on 21st July, 2006. One of those awarded was the Victorian State Government for introducing electronic voting for blind or vision impaired, making it the first-time people from this community were allowed a secret vote. Megan Denyer provides an update on the relationship VA have with Prime Television.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, stephen jolley, gerard menses, 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 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. 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 Dorothy Hamilton (nee Nuske) and Hugh Jeffrey 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. 2 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, dorothy hamilton, hugh jeffrey, oral history

Oral history interview of Elaine Leahy (nee Dean) and Joan Neich (nee Morice) 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. 2 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, elaine leahy, joan neich, oral history

Oral history interview of Ted Petersen by Alan Nuske. Recorded as part of 'The Years Between: an oral history of the RVIB 1866-1991'. In 1964 Ted Petersen joined the RVIB as a Secretary and discusses his time with the Institute.1 audio recording of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, e.e. (ted) petersen, oral history

Oral history interview of Elaine Leahy (nee Dean) and Joan Neich (nee Morice) 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. 3 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, john murphy, oral history

Oral history interview Neville Kerr 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. 1 audio recording of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, neville kerr, oral history

Oral history interview of Charlie Bradley by Alan Nuske. Recorded as part of 'The Years Between: an oral history of the RVIB 1866-1991'. In 1918 an eye disease took Charlie Bradley's eyesight, ten years later he was part of the Royals club - the first RVIB cricket team - and went on to become one of the most well liked players of the game.1 audio recording of an interview with Charlie Bradleyroyal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, oral history, charlie bradley

Oral history interview of Hugh Jeffrey by Alan Nuske. Recorded as part of 'The Years Between: an oral history of the RVIB 1866-1991'. When he was 8, Hugh Jeffrey first attended the RVIB School after his parents delayed his start due to potential medical intervention and his ability to read large print. He went on to become not only a teacher of music at the school, but also an advocate for blind citizenship.4 audio recordings of an interview with Hugh Jeffreyroyal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, oral history, hugh jeffrey