Vision Australia Radio

23/11/2025

🌟 Calling all storytellers! 🌟
The Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival Microfiction Competition is on now!
Whether you live, work or study, in Melbourne’s Western suburbs or listen to Vision Australia Radio, you’re invited to enter.
✍️ Write a story of up to 200 words, inspired by Helen Keller:
"Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow."
Young writers, adults, and audio submissions are all welcome.
🏆 Plenty of prizes up for grabs!
Submit now at BrimbankLibraries.vic.gov.au.
Entries close 15 December 2025.
A community service message from Vision Australia Radio.
Want to leave more? Listen to our podcast chat here: Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival 2026 + Microfiction Competition. - Interview Highlights from Vision Australia Radio - Omny.fm

22/11/2025

Program Preview: People in Profile.

Even if you’ve never seen one of his films, today’s People in Profile subject is a true icon of theatre, and you’d almost certainly recognise his distinctive voice.
Sir Philip Anthony Hopkins, a Welsh stage and film actor of burning intensity, is often at his best portraying characters on the fringes of sanity or deeply flawed misfits. His remarkable career spans decades of unforgettable performances that have left an indelible mark on cinema and theatre alike.
He turns 88 on 31 December, a testament to a lifetime dedicated to the craft of acting.

Visit https://varadio.org for program times.

22/11/2025

🎧 Got a favourite Vision Australia Radio show or podcast? Now’s your chance to have your say!
Take our 2025 Listener Survey and help us shape the programs you love. It only takes 5–10 minutes—and you could win a Vision Store gift card, for online purchases only at Vision Australia | Vision Store valued at $150. There are three chances to win.
👉 varadio.org/listenersurvey
Your voice matters. Hurry, survey ends November 30!

22/11/2025

Listening should be easy for everyone.
At Vision Australia Radio, we’re passionate about creating accessible audio for people who are blind, have low vision, or a print disability — and we make it simple for anyone to tune in:
AM/FM or DAB+ in your local area
Stream live from anywhere at varadio.org
Just ask your smart speaker: “Play Vision Australia Radio”
Prefer podcasts? Catch your favourite programs on demand, wherever you get your podcasts.
From news and interviews to community stories and specialist content, we’re here to inform, entertain, and include.
Learn more at varadio.org/waystolisten

22/11/2025

Day one of the Melbourne Disability Expo was wonderful! We were represented by Sam (presenter of Talking Vision on Vision Australia Radio) Tom (Vision Australia Library) and Will (Vision Australia client services) where we had so many meaningful conversations with people about our radio network and our organisation's services to the blind and low vision community.

If you're in Melbourne today, drop by the expo, its on until 3pm.

20/11/2025

We're excited. No only are we pumped for our appearance at the Melbourne Disability Expo this Friday and Saturday, from 9am until 3pm each day, we will be there displaying our new Vision Australia Radio media wall, banners and of course branded table cloth. It was time retire our two pull up banners, they've served as well.

If you're in Melbourne this Friday or Saturday, pop by and say hello.

Heads up! We will be heading to the Brimbank Libraries Writers and Readers Festival in March, and the ATSA Independent Living Expo Adelaide, also in March next year.

20/11/2025

Your voice counts! 🗣️
Help shape Vision Australia Radio by completing our 2025 Listener Survey.
⏱ Only 5–10 minutes
🎁 Go in the draw to win one of three Vision Store gift card, for online purchases only at Vision Australia | Vision Store valued at $150. (3 to be given away).
Do it today: https://varadio.org/listenersurvey
Hurry, survey ends soon!

20/11/2025

This week on In Plain Sight, Simon speaks with ICONYX, a passionate songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with perfect pitch, who is also blind. ICONYX is from the East Kimberley from the Kukatja and Pintupi mobs and now lives in Boorloo (Perth) on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja.

Listen and subscribe to the podcats here: In Plain Sight by Vision Australia Radio clips - Omny.fm

20/11/2025

On FOCAL POINT:
• Alan Davis is the President, and Eva Overton the Assistant Manager for the Denmark Riverside Club. There are a number of activities planned for International Day for People With Disabilities – this includes lawn bowls with the Australian blind bowlers; a photo competition; dragon boats relaxed sessions; a dinner; and more,
• Rachel, from Marketing at Beyond Blindness, spoke about opportunities for fruit picking; crafts for Christmas; gatherings and other Christmas functions
• Michelle Lensink, SA Shadow Minister for Human Services, shared some news of her treatment after being diagnosed with cancer; responded to the announcements about Bedfords; and the frustrating experiences with Access Cabs.
• Nicole Cogan, Senior Property Manager at SDA, spoke about her role and specialist disability accommodation. Nicole also invited all to the Melbourne Disability Expo, this Friday and Saturday.

On FOCAL POINT: Alan Davis is the President, and Eva Overton the Assistant Manager for the Denmark Riverside Club. There are a number of activities planned for International Day for People With Disabilities – this includes lawn bowls with the Australian blind bowlers; a photo competition; dragon b...

20/11/2025

🎬 Celebrating Ability Through Film! 🌟

Vision Australia Radio is proud to continue our annual support of the Focus on Ability™ Short Film Festival, now in its 17th year! This incredible event shines a spotlight on the talents and achievements of people with disability, challenging stereotypes and inspiring audiences worldwide.

This year’s festival featured 283 films from 25 countries, each telling powerful stories that celebrate inclusion and creativity.

Congratulations to all the 2025 award winners, read more via the link!

📅 Save the date: SBS will showcase the festival winners on December 3, the International Day of People with Disability. Vision Australia Radio will broadcast the same audio described content across our national radio network.

🎥 Explore the films and learn more at focusonability.com.au.
Together, let’s keep focusing on ABILITY! 💛

The Focus on Ability Short Film Festival Awards in Sydney was an inspiring lineup of film makers and celebrities who joined the annual event.

19/11/2025

The Melbourne Disability Expo is being held Friday 21 & Saturday 22 November 2025, 9am-3pm at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Nicole Cogan, Senior Property Manager from SDA Consulting talks with Peter Greco about how the SDA system works and what other services and support networks are available at the Disability Expo.

https://omny.fm/shows/interview-highlights/interview-highlight-nicole-cogan-special-disability-housing-sda

19/11/2025

Did you know that as a client of Vision Australia you can have up to 360 print pages converted to your preferred accessible format such as large print, e-text, braille, audio per financial year?

As Christmas rolls around once again, you could use this service to get your Christmas cards converted for your firends or family into their preferred format.

Learn how to do this, as well as when you need to have your letter submitted by to guarantee its return by Christmas, at the following link: https://www.visionaustralia.org/community/news/2025-10-30/share-your-christmas-cheer-family-and-friends

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