Vision Australia Radio

08/10/2026

The Black Swan State Theatre Company 2027 Program has dropped. Check it out and keep listening to Vision Australia Radio for more on our access and inclusion partnership.

07/10/2026

🌊 EXPERIENCE THE GREAT BARRIER REEF THROUGH STORYTELLING
One of the most unique experiences at Totally Lit this year is Life in the Great Barrier Reef, a breathtaking 360-degree VR journey exploring one of the world's natural wonders.
It's an opportunity to experience storytelling in a completely different way and discover how technology can bring stories and places to life.

07/10/2026

🎙️ New Podcast Alert 🎙️

This week on In Plain Sight, host Simon Chong speaks with Sandee Facy, Head of Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Australia & New Zealand, about the importance of recognising and supporting people living with non-visible disabilities and medical conditions.

Discover how the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is helping create greater awareness, understanding and inclusion through a simple symbol that lets others know a little extra support may be needed. 💛

Listen now by selecting the following link, or listening where you get your podcasts: https://omny.fm/shows/in-plain-sight/sharing-a-sunflower-with-sandee

06/10/2026

3pm this afternoon on Vision Australia Radio: Lzzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens.

On this week’s show
“Angela Ricketts (Sight Stones”

Sam and Lizzie speak with Angela Ricketts, entrepreneur and founder of Sight Stones. Angela shares her family's personal journey navigating her 15-year-old son Kai’s diagnosis of choroideremia—a rare, degenerative retinal disease—and how it inspired her to create a nonprofit organization to raise awareness and fund research for a cure.

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.

EMAIL: [email protected] or leave comment below

A special thank you to Angela

This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/

05/10/2026

📚 Discover the stories behind one of Western Australia's most exciting literary festivals.

In this latest Vision Australia Radio Interview Highlights episode, Emerging Writers host Kate Cooper chats with Sharon Flindell, curator and producer of the 2026 Totally Lit Fremantle Festival: Adventures in the Port City.

Hear how the festival grew from a vision celebrating Fremantle's rich literary culture into a two-week event featuring more than 60 events, author talks, poetry, crime writing, interactive storytelling experiences and much more.

Vision Australia Radio is proud to return as an Access and Inclusion Partner for the festival for a second consecutive year, helping ensure readers, writers and audiences can connect through great stories.

🎧 Listen now via Vision Australia Radio Podcasts, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Or simply select the following link: https://omny.fm/shows/interview-highlights/sharon-flindell-of-totally-lit-festival-2026

05/10/2026

🏆 The countdown is on!

The 2026 Blind Australian of the Year Awards are just days away, and on this special podcast from Vision Australia Radio, Jason Gipps catches up with Link Vision's Terry O'Neill and returning guest Reggie Bird.

Hear the story behind the awards, meet some of this year's inspiring finalists, and discover what's planned for what promises to be a memorable night in Brisbane.

From celebrating achievement and leadership to promoting greater inclusion and awareness, the awards continue to shine a light on the incredible contributions of Australians who are blind or have low vision.

🎧 Listen now and get ready for the 2026 Blind Australian of the Year Awards: https://omny.fm/shows/interview-highlights/final-blindawards2026preview-v1



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05/10/2026

🦯 International White Cane Day is almost here!

On 15 October, people across Australia will celebrate International White Cane Day, recognising the white cane as a symbol of independence, confidence and freedom for people who are blind or have low vision.

In this latest Vision Australia Radio podcast, Peter Greco speaks with Vision Australia's Regional Client Services Manager, Grant Wilson, about the importance of the white cane, the different mobility options available today, and how these tools help people get out, stay active and embrace life.

Grant also shares details of Vision Australia's Melbourne White Cane Day celebration, featuring a community walk, barbecue lunch, guest speakers, quizzes and plenty of opportunities to connect with others.

🎧 Listen now and discover why the white cane continues to change lives.

International White Cane Day is celebrated around the world each year on 15 October, recognising the white cane as a powerful symbol of independence, confidence and safe travel for people who are blind or have low vision. In this episode, Vision Australia's Regional Client Services Manager, Grant Wi...

05/10/2026

This week on Leisure Link with Peter Greco:

Elyse Hicks – State Director for Special Olympics South Australia

Joanne Cabot and Olga Mahler– Founder of the charity Live Well with Vision Loss Massage and spa therapist, blogger, and presenter/model for the "Glow in the Dark" workshop

Grant Wilson – Speaking about International White Cane Day

David Mitchell – Presenting new research on melatonin and sleep

Belinda Hellyer – from Brewed By Belinda, talking about Hibiscus Tea

Katrina Langcasto – Representative from Deaf Connect speaking about National Awareness Week

Lee Archer (Leisure Link Extra) – Representative from Tenant Voice discussing the "Don't Call Me Sweetie" campaign

You can find the podcast here:

This week on Leisure Link with Peter Greco: Elyse Hicks – State Director for Special Olympics South Australia Joanne Cabot and Olga Mahler– Founder of the charity Live Well with Vision Loss Massage and spa therapist, blogger, and presenter/model for the "Glow in the Dark" workshop Grant Wilson ....

03/10/2026

🏴‍☠️ PIRATES, TREASURE & STORIES!
Looking for a family-friendly school holiday activity?
The Totally Lit Trail invites children and families to explore Fremantle while following a pirate adventure through the city. Collect a trail map and reveal the story one stop at a time.
📅 5-11 October
An imaginative literary adventure for young readers and explorers.

Vision Australia Radio is proud to be an Access and Inclusion Partner of Totally Lit – Adventures in the Port City, returning to Fremantle/Walyalup from 2-16 October.

01/10/2026

From teaching students in the classroom to embracing smart glasses and assistive technology, Bev Walker’s journey is one of resilience, determination and independence.
After losing her sight later in life, Bev found new ways to stay connected, continue learning and live life on her own terms.
Read Bev’s inspiring story, or listen to our podcast, and discover how technology is helping open new possibilities for people who are blind or have low vision.
More here: From the classroom to smart glasses: Bev Walker's story of resilience and independence | Vision Australia Radio https://radio.visionaustralia.org/about-us/radio-news/Bev-Walker-story-resilience-and-independence