Simon's Stories

19/06/2026

18/06/2026

https://www.bca.org.au/2024/12/03/a-personal-journey-from-early-tech-to-the-future-of-ai/

by Martin Stewart Listen to the audio As an advocate who constantly uses technology to work and play, I have had my attention drawn to the possibilities that artificial intelligence (AI) technology may or may not provide. To answer this question for me, I become nostalgic thinking about my first dig...

18/06/2026

DeafBlind Week 2026 Event Details
online = hosted by Vision Australia

Date:25 Jun 2026
Time:11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Online
Join us for a fun, relaxed and inclusive online story time, where children with sensory needs can enjoy stories and songs in ways that work for them.
This free event is part of Deafblind Awareness Week and brings together children with deafblindness, who are blind or have low vision, or who have other complex communication needs – along with their families – for a shared storytelling experience.

Vision Australia - presents
We’ll be sharing the story ‘I Am an Artist’, and families are encouraged to create their own sensory version of the story at home, using everyday materials. After registering, families will receive a practical resource guide with ideas to help turn stories into accessible sensory experiences or books tailored to their child’s unique needs.

Join us for a fun, relaxed and inclusive online story time, where children with sensory needs can enjoy stories and songs in ways that work for them.

18/06/2026

Hi Everyone, during June is Deafblind Awareness Week and DBV has a number of events on.
On the Saturday the 27th DBV are holding a family and friends day where we are inviting all Deafblind people, their family and friends to a get together and celebrate. it will start at at 10:00 and finish at 3:00 pm. It will l be held at Ross House, level 4 on Flinders Lane in Melbourne
DBV hope to see you all there!

please RSVP to: [email protected]
and let us know your dietary requirements please

18/06/2026

17/06/2026

I'm beyond proud to finally share this - the cover of ‘All the Ways I See’ which is coming 13 October - a book I made with collaborators Nas Campanella and illustrated by Sophie Beer.

This book is for every child who experiences the world in their own beautiful way. I’m so thrilled to be working with Allen & Unwin Books on this. I can’t wait to share more. 💛

You can order a copy now - https://www.booktopia.com.au/all-the-ways-i-see-eliza-hull/book/9781761181412.html

16/06/2026

Enjoy my latest podcast

A fun and friendly conversation with a warm character



This week we enjoyed the company of Matt Spencer, a well respected member of the Blind Community in Perth. We really appreciate learning about such positive and active people, and to be able to share their stories with you. Matt is one of those wonderful people who is actively involved in many aspec...

16/06/2026

16/06/2026

16/06/2026

⏳ Just one day to go until the webinar 'Has the NDIS undermined social relationships for people with disability - and how do we fix it?'

🌍 Come along and hear from US expert in belonging and inclusion, Dr Angela Amado, on the importance of natural and informal relationships for people with disability alongside paid support, and how systems can both enable and erode belonging.

💻 Free and online but bookings essential. 👉 Book at http://bit.ly/449ReG8