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Swinburne journalism students to host live state election broadca...
Vision Australia Radio
Swinburne University of Technology students will be reporting on the Victorian state election with a live radio broadcast on Saturday 26 November. Journalism students will host the broadcast on the Vision Australia Radio network across Victoria including on the digital radio station IRIS in Melbourne.
Vision loss and phantom images: Charles Bonnet syndrome
Vision Australia Radio
If you’ve ever seen a clown jumping up and down in your peripheral vision, or maybe a cow, penguin or elephant in your living room, you may have Charles Bonnet syndrome.
This week on Talking Vision: Vision Australia’s priorities for th...
Vision Australia Radio
Talking Vision is Vision Australia Radio’s flagship program, discussing the latest news and issues from a blindness and low vision perspective. On the show this week Sam had the opportunity to catch up with Vision Australia manager of government relations and advocacy, Chris Edwards, to chat about Vision Australia’s election priorities for an incoming Victorian government to be elected on November 26.
Books that transform reading for children
Feelix Library
Ideally suited for children in grades 2 – 6 (ages 5 – 12) these renowned books use a systemic approach to learning phonics which helps young readers to ‘decode’ words. When children learn to decode text, they are learning how letters (and groups of letters) relate to a particular sound.
Amazon Echo Dot helps Rhonda bake up a storm
Client Stories
Like many people Rhonda was a bit unsure about learning to use new technology, but thanks to the right support her Amazon Echo Dot smart speaker has become invaluable.
This week on Talking Vision: Voting at the Victorian election
Vision Australia Radio
Talking Vision is Vision Australia Radio’s flagship program, discussing the latest news and issues from a blindness and low vision perspective. This week Peter Greco caught up with Sue Lang, the director of communication and engagement from the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC), who provided all the latest information for the upcoming Victorian election.
Remembering Tilly Aston: Australia’s first blind advocate
News
These days, Tilly Aston isn’t a household name. In fact, very few people have heard of her at all. In her lifetime though, Tilly accomplished great things, and she deserves to be remembered.
Free alternative formats: Vision Australia’s best kept secret
Print Accessibility
Vision Australia clients are eligible to have 360 pages of their chosen personal materials converted into an accessible alternate format.
Peter Greco's push for accessible voting in South Australia
Advocacy and exercising your rights
On Vision Australia Radio, Peter Greco is the voice of Vision Extra and Focal Point, which covers a range of topics, including accessible technology, accessible services, and accessible voting. He's been involved with community radio for over 30 years, and one of the things that Peter is extremely passionate about is the lack of accessible voting in South Australia.