At a special general meeting at RBS, members have voted to merge with the Royal Victoria Institute for the Blind and Vision Australia Foundation. Graeme Innes, will be president of the new entity into which these organisations will merge, and discusses the merger with Stephen Jolley.1 audio recording of an interview between Stephen Jolley and Graeme Innesroyal victorian institute for the blind, vision australia foundation, royal blind society of new south wales, stephen jolley, graeme innes, project nexus

In 2007, the Prime Minister launched 'Raising children' DVD to be given free to each new parent. 'Raising children: a guide to parenting from birth to 5' contains many resources to help new parents, however the DVD is not audio described nor captioned. Human Rights Commissioner Graeme Innes discusses this lack of access with Stephen Jolley, and the discrepancy in creating a Disability Discrimination Act and having a government issued resource that does not conform to this.1 audio recording of an interview between Stephen Jolley and Graeme Innesstephen jolley, 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 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. 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. 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 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 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

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 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 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. 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

In March 1998 Mildura residents received their first broadcast from RPH radio. These messages from VA CEO Ron Hooton, former RPH manager Stephen Jolley and former production program coordinator Roberta Ashby congratulating the station on their 20th anniversary.1 CD with 3 sound files3mph radio station, ron hooton, stephen jolley, roberta ashby

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. Stephen chats with Brian Hardy about the transformation of the printed word into accessible formats, Valerie Thomas interviews Michael Simpson, General Manager of Policy and Advocacy, and Kate Gniel updates on Carols by Candlelight and sale of Christmas cards and calendars.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, brian hardy, 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 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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