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 Vision Australia Chairman Graeme Innes and the effect of Vision Australia (and previously Royal Blind Society of New South Wales) throughout his life, and the development of Vision Australia as a national organisation rather than four state-based organisations, Valerie highlights the consumer perspective and her involvement with the Tilly Aston Council, Denise Pellow discusses VA launch week and Robyn talks about her use of technology at Vision Australia in her role as manager of Employment Services.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, stephen jolley, valerie thomas, robyn mckenzie, graeme innes, denise pellow

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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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 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 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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 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 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. 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