Around Vision Australia
'Around Vision Australia' is our weekly radio program featuring interviews with staff, volunteers and stakeholders. It features stories on relevant issues and news of the organisation.
Did you know that less than 5% of printed material in Australia is available in other forms, such as audio. This is why there's a real need for Vision Australia Radio. Of the 100,000-plus listeners who tune into our eight stations across Melbourne, regional Victoria and southern New South Wales each week, many are blind, have low vision, are dyslexic or have difficulty handling printed material.
Recent programs
01 March 2010
- We find out about the Vision Australia service introducing young children to the world of books when Stephen Jolley speaks with Feelix Library Coordinator, Louise Curtin.
- Frances Keyland tells us more about books on the shelves of the Vision Australia library in the 'Reader Recommended' segment.
- Valerie Thomas speaks with Lyn Clarke about her life as a person who is vision impaired and her work with Vision Australia.
- Kate Gniel of Vision Australia Public Relations brings us up to date with the latest news of the organisation.
22 February 2010
- We find out about Vision Australia's partnerships with various organisations to make information accessible for people who are blind or vision impaired. Stephen Jolley speaks with Tricia Cooney, Manager Accessible Information Solutions with Vision Australia and with Project Officer Christine Elliott from the CFA about the provision of Fire Ready Kits in audio formats.
- Frances Keyland tells us more about books on the shelves of the Vision Australia library in the 'Reader Recommended' segment.
- Valerie Thomas speaks with Cameron Algie a Coordinator of the Quality Living program.
- Megan Denyer from Vision Australia Public Relations brings us up to date with the latest news of the organisation.
15 February 2010
- We learn of blindness and low vision services across the Tasman when Stephen Jolley speaks with visiting CEO of Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind, Sandra Budd.
- Frances Keyland tells us more about books on the shelves of the Vision Australia library in the 'Reader Recommended' segment.
- Valerie Thomas speaks with Vision Australia client, Don Draffin.
- Kate Gneil from Vision Australia Public Relations brings us up to date with the latest news of the organisation.
8 February 2010
- We learn of blindness and low vision services in Canada when Stephen Jolley speaks with visiting CEO of CNIB, John Rafferty.
- Frances Keyland tells us more about books on the shelves of the Vision Australia library in the 'Reader Recommended' segment.
- Valerie Thomas speaks with the Course Coordinator of the Quality Living program, Cameron Algie.
- Megan Denyer from Vision Australia Public Relations brings us up to date with the latest news of the organisation.
1 February 2010
- To find out about volunteering with Vision Australia, Stephen Jolley speaks with National Manager Volunteer Services, Deb Barton and active and enthusiastic volunteer, Alison Manno.
- Frances Keyland tells us more about books on the shelves of the Vision Australia library in the 'Reader Recommended' segment.
- Valerie Thomas speaks with blind mother of seven and talented musician from Cairns, Claire Clifford.
- Kate Gniel from Vision Australia Public Relations brings us up to date with the latest news of the organisation.
25 January 2010
- The New Coordinator of Audio Description Services in Victoria, Janene Sadhu, speaks with Stephen Jolley.
- Frances Keyland tells us more about books on the shelves of the Vision Australia library in the 'Reader Recommended' segment.
- Valerie Thomas speaks with President of the Victorian Blind Cricket Association Alf O'Neill, following recent success at the National Championships.
- Megan Denyer from Vision Australia Public Relations brings us up to date with the latest news of the organisation.
18 January 2010
- Blind staff member from the Information Access Service Jamie Kelly tells Stephen Jolley about the revolutionary Daisy way of reading and also explains his long time involvement as a radio historian.
- Frances Keyland tells us more about books on the shelves of the Vision Australia library in the 'Reader Recommended' segment.
- Valerie Thomas speaks with Vision Impaired Orientation and Mobility Specialist Penny Stevenson.
- Megan Denyer from Vision Australia Public Relations brings us up to date with the latest news of the organisation.
11 January 2010
- We hear inspiring presentations from two Vision Australia staff members, Jordie Howell and Renee Williamson. They each addressed the recent National Convention of Blind Citizens Australia about their experience of living with blindness.
- Kate Gniel from Vision Australia Public Relations brings us up to date with the latest news of the organisation.
4 January 2010
- Tertiary Education Consultant Max Bini and Applied Science student Peggy Soo, explain about studying with vision loss and the support offered by Vision Australia.
- Frances Keyland tells us more about books on the shelves of the Vision Australia library in the 'Reader Recommended' segment.
- Megan Denyer from Vision Australia Public Relations brings us up to date with the latest news of the organisation.
Archived Programs
Broadcast frequencies and schedule
| VISION AUSTRALIA RADIO | DAY AND TIME |
|---|---|
| Albury 101.7 FM | 3.30pm Wednesdays and 7.30pm Sundays |
| Bendigo 88.7 FM | 3.30pm Wednesdays and 7.30pm Sundays |
| Geelong 99.5 FM | 3.30pm Wednesdays and 7.30pm Sundays |
| Melbourne 1179 AM | 3.30pm Wednesdays and 7.30pm Sundays |
| Mildura 107.5 fm | 3.30pm Wednesdays and 7.30pm Sundays |
| Shepparton 100.1 FM | 3.30pm Wednesdays and 7.30pm Sundays |
| Warragul 93.5 FM | 3.30pm Wednesdays and 7.30pm Sundays |
| Warrnambool 94.5 FM | 3.30pm Wednesdays and 7.30pm Sundays |
| RPH STATIONS | DAY AND TIME |
|---|---|
| 2RPH Sydney 1224 AM | 2.00pm Wednesdays and 8.30pm Fridays |
| 2RPH Newcastle 100.5 FM | 2.00pm Wednesdays and 8.30pm Fridays |
| 4RPH Brisbane 1296 AM | 2.30pm Mondays and 7.30pm Tuesdays |
| 1RPH Canberra 1125 AM | 3.00pm Thursdays and 8.00pm Saturdays |
| 7RPH Hobart 864 AM | 3.00pm Thursdays |
| 7RPH Launceston 106.9 FM | 3.00pm Thursdays |
| 1296 RPH Adelaide 1197AM | 7.00pm Saturdays |
| 6RPH Perth 990AM | 3.30pm Wednesdays and 9.45pm Saturdays |
Contact us
Email: ava@visionaustralia.org
This page last updated: 03 March 2010