World Radio Day special 2024: Sites, Sounds and Songs

Volunteer community radio broadcasters talk about their experiences.

A best-selling novelist speaks of the powerful role of horses and other animals in our storytelling.

Interviews on disability and sports, health, wellbeing and women's safety.

Extra offerings and favourite works from emerging Australian spoken word poets.

First part of an interview with an Australian author, military historian and war veteran.

The founder of an important organisation talks of challenges facing women founders and what can be done.

Discussion about International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia.

A mother with vision impairment shares experiences and tips.

Wide ranging interviews on disability and sports, leisure, health, social inclusion and volunteering.

Third part of an interview with an Australia writer and musician, passionate about birds.

What's accessible in the Vision Australia Library - including new books by Kate Grenville and Eric Idle.

Second part of an interview with an Australian writer, musician and ornithologist.

Informative conversations on disability and sports, leisure, health and working together.

Reviews and readings of user favourites in Vision Library - including an Antarctic adventure.

Part 2 of an International Guide Dog Day special - on Vision Australia's history in the area and a coming event.

Makers of an innovative documentary about living with brain injury explore some of the experiences and important issues.

Special program asking what seeing eye dogs would say if they could speak human language.

Interviews on disability and sport, fair access, health, help and tech.

First part of an interview with an emerging Australian writer, musician and ornithologist.

ANZAC Day special featuring reviews and short readings from books about the First World War.

Blind and vision impaired people imagine their lives if they could see or had full vision. What would change?

Conversations on disability and sport, leisure, health, culture and social justice.

Nurse, coach, mentor and author with lived experience discusses her book and work on mental health and empowerment.

Some highlights on 2024 conversations with emerging Australian writers.

Vision Australia Library pays tribute to the late Australian author of the Miss Fisher mysteries and more.

Discussion of the role of faith and spirituality in the lives of people with vision impairment.

More readings from Adelaide's 2025 No Wave poetry reading event.

A new way to approach reform – through conversations and collaboration to deliver real solutions and change for people with disability.

A specialist in complex trauma with personal experience discusses her foundation's work.

Diverse interviews on disability and sport, leisure, health, exercise and care.

Vision Australia Library brings news of accessible events at the forthcoming Melbourne Writers' Festival.

Discussion of how to cope with the passing of someone close, and what helps.

Discussion of fashion from a vision-impaired viewpoint - how important is it, and how do we deal with it?

First instalment of selected readings from Adelaide poetry reading event No Wave.

Reviews and excerpts from accessible works in the Vision Australia Library, starting with a new Australian novel.

Special program featuring vox pops, discussions of disability identity and perception, and the joys of music.

Experienced exploration of autism and intellectual disability and surrounding issues and challenges.

Personal interests and passions are briefly explored - everyday joys and meaningful experiences that can shape our lives.

Short podcast with practical tips for protecting ourselves in the digital world.

Hosts discuss favourite foods and movies, explore disability models and identity, and share experiences of working on the series.

Our hosts discuss hobbies, recreations and passions - and barriers to people with disabilities enjoying them.

Discussion of inclusion in employment, running a business, holding workshops and favourite work experiences.

Travel experiences domestic and international, and tips for travellers with disabilities.

Introducing the Emerging Voices program and its team members - their interests and motivations.

Varied interviews on developments in disability and sports, politics, health and culture.

Interviews with a world guide dogs organisation leader, and more from a very active local dog handler.

An interview with an Australian woman writer and reviewer, about her favourite female authors.

A South Australian rural businessman tells how he started up his seed planting endeavour.

Wide-ranging interviews on disability and the full lives and great achievements surrounding it.

Conclusion of an interview with an Australian comedian, writer and radio host about his life and work.

An Australian comedian, writer, film-maker and radio host shares works and experiences.

Interviews on wide-ranging topics of disability and sport, health, culture and lifestyle.

Special with interviews and readings at a writers' festival and writing competition in Melbourne.

Founder-director of a production company for people with a disability discusses their work.

Lived experience of how a centre for complex trauma goes about its important work.

Discussion of what International Women's Day means for the self advocacy of strong women with disabilities.

Self advocates for people with a disability share benefits of working for change through their organisations.

Coming courses and other events at Vision Australia Library - and latest accessible books.

Self advocates for people with disability discuss their groups and the international day.

A Seeing Eye Dog handler talks of his active life in partnership with his dog.

Lively discussions of disability and access in Australian sports, health and culture.

An award-winning Australian children's author discusses her life and works.

Disability self-advocates discuss their various groups' work and the merits of self-advocacy.

Participants and organisers in Vision Australia's "100k Your Way" fundraising run in April share their experiences.

Interviews on disability and sport, health, fitness and spirituality.

An Australian playwright, actor, musician and theatre professional shares life and work insights.

International Women's Day special featuring two women working for women's rights and disability access.

Reviews of accessible books including a John Steinbeck classic, and news of a forthcoming writers' festival.

Looks at an Australian organisation's work at helping men seek help and build self-awareness.

Lively discussion of issues around assistance and consent in the low vision community.

An Australian writer of music, lyrics and poems discusses his works and experiences.

News of an important campaign and other interviews on disability and work, leisure and life.

An update on Vision Australia Library's coming events and latest blind-accessible books.

Wide-ranging interviews on disability sports, leisure, politics and technology.

Adelaide poet Rory Harris discusses his work and how it reflects his Christian beliefs.

Gavin finds out how his father managed sheep on their Australian property up to the 1980s.

Interviews from a disability perspective on sports and recreation, politics, health and culture.

Highlights from an earlier interview with an Australian poet, storyteller and performer.

Accessible publications chosen for February 14: Library Lovers' Day, Valentines Day and World Radio Day.

A Valentine's Day special of freewheeling chat about love and dating from a vision impaired standpoint.

Special guest highlights interesting events in libraries around the country... and some new books.

Conclusion of an interview with an Australian poet and scientist about his life and work.

On a tour of Torrens Island Quarantine Station near Adelaide, its history is explored.

An artist and founder of a Melbourne art group for vision impaired people speaks about her work.

Writings on Marianne Faithfull and award-contending works in the Vision Australia Library are reviewed.

Diverse interviews covering disability and sport, arts, recreation, health, social justice and lifestyle.

First part of an interview in which an Australian poet and scientist shares life and work experiences.

Final of a six-part series - a leading researcher discusses a recent Audio Description symposium.

What's On at Vision Australia Library - and latest publications accessible to people with blindness and low vision.

Second part of an interview with an Australian theatre writer, performer and producer/director.

Wide-ranging interviews on disability sports, leisure, health, technology and social justice.

Why Gavin's sister moved back to the country, and loves her new garden.

First part of a conversation with an emerging Australian stage writer, performer, producer and director.

Reviews of varied books from the Vision Library - some centring on radio stations or radio plays.

Discussion of the South Australian Maritime Museum and the Windjammer sailing ships.

Interview with an Adelaide-based poet, photographer, event host and volunteer.

Excerpts from 2024 interviews with three Australian writers.

New books for 2025, fiction and non-fiction - vale Leunig!

A Seeing Eye Dogs handler shares insights from her life and interesting studies and interests.

Interview with an Australian singer-songwriter, poet and photographer.

Rehabilitation strategies for children with spinal cord injury - personal experience and professional insights.

Expert tips to help get dogs of all ages settled into different homes and working places.

Christmas-themed books in the Vision Australia Library for people with vision impairment.

Conclusion of an interview with an emerging Australian fiction writer.

Interviews on disability in sport, leisure, health and social justice.

Achilles International's role in the sport of running for people with disabilities.

Expert holiday-time tips for handling dogs, travelling with them and blindness-low vision advocacy.

Vision Australia Library for people with vision impairment updates its coming events and latest publications.

Looking back on a recent roundtable and looking ahead to a big anniversary event.

Experienced insights into sport and recreation opportunities for children with spinal cord injury.

An important world conference and the life of a young seeing eye dog handler.

Life experience and expert advice on bowel and bladder health in kids with spinal cord injury.

Diverse interviews on disability sports, leisure, employment, social justice and more.

Gavin interviews his father Keith about his childhood and Christmas before cars.

First of two-parts - emerging Australian fiction writer discusses her life and works.

Experienced and expert insights into pressure injuries - skin wounds, pressure ulcers - a key issue in spinal cord injury.

Hayden Moon is a dancer, writer, and passionate advocate for LGBTQIA+, First Nations and disability issues.

Two family-builders share insights into taking holidays when family members have spinal cord injury.

Next steps for Blind Citizens Australia... and an important award for a life of achievement.

Expert and lived insights into how assistive tech and home setup helps in living with spinal cord injury.

Expert and lived experience insights into neuromuscluar scoliosis arising from spinal cord impairment.

Varied interviews on disability and sports, recreation, health and lifestyle.

Expert advice and lived experience on how children with spinal cord injury can navigate school years.

Two leading scientists explore latest advances in spinal cord injury research, especially in children.

Understanding spinal cord injury and how parents can help - expert advice and lived experience.

Series overview and experiences of parenting a child who has spinal cord injury.

An Indonesian-born Australian spoken word and published poet shares experiences and poems.

Curtis McGrath OAM is an Australian paracanoeist and former soldier.

Writers Barbara Taylor Bradford and Lee Miller are included in readings from Vision Australia Library.

Innovative literacy training in a Tasmanian workplace leads to the realisation of dreams.

A Tasmanian specialist educator shows how new technology is helping students to achieve digital literacy.

A Tasmanian senior school takes action to improve reading skills.

A Tasmanian primary school works with specialist educators in an innovative project to improve literacy.

A mission to bring Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to improve literacy in Tasmania.

A music therapist speaks of singing's importance in improving literacy skills.

Interviews on disability and sport, leisure, health, and issues heavy and light.

An Adelaide-based poet and scientist discusses her life and work.

Khadija Gbla is a renowned speaker, human rights activist and Disability Day Ambassador.

Teaching vision-impaired people how to use adaptive tech, and some products on offer.

Interview with an award-winning author about her life and work... plus more publications in the Vision Australia Library.

NOTE WARNING, MORE INFO: Founder discusses community sanctuary for people with distress or suicidality.

Observations of an Adelaide blogger, teacher and commentator on sport and life.

Dinesh Palipana OAM is an Australian doctor, lawyer, scientist and disability advocate.

Interview with the President-elect of Blind Citizens Australia about his work and aspirations.

Events and publications at Vision Australia Library for people with blindness or low vision.

Varied interviews on disabilities and sports, health and safety, special events and more.

Selections from an event of live "open mic" original poetry readings recorded in Adelaide.

Passion, Politics and Pigs! ...with Sophie Cusworth

A wide range of books in the Vision Australia Library are reviewed and sampled.

Sports, arts, recreation, health, social justice and lifestyle interviews.

Interview with the founder of a travel company for blind and low vision people, about his life and work.

Concluding an interview with readings from an emerging Australian writer and performer.

In this episode, Shane explains why having physical access to locations is so important.

Reviews and readings from books available in the Vision Australia Library.

Lively interviews on sport, leisure, health and living with various disabilities.

Part 1 of an interview with Australian poet Pam Makin - who reads from her works and shares life experiences.

Former uni students discuss campus life, challenges and solutions to studying with blindness or low vision.

A disability model and content creator shares powerful and varied life experience and insights.

Carly Findlay speaks of her activism, intersectional identity and the 'burden of proof' people with disability face to access services.

Reviews and readings from Australian, British and US books in the Vision Australia Library.

In this episode, Sam Drummond and Jasper Peach talk about office spaces within your home.

Interviews on special sports, health, yoga, technology, domestic violence and more.

Part 2 of the Saltbush Review - live readings at Adelaide's No Wave event.

Discussion of the NDIS and connected issues, including some positive experiences.

Voting information for blind and low vision people in the October 26 Queensland state elections.

In this episode, Sam Drummond and Steve Eicke visit the Lomond Hotel in Brunswick East.

Vision Library publications reviewed - opening with some tributes to writers passed.

Lived experiences about sport are shared by people with blindness and low vision.

Interviews on disability and sport, health, family, language, technology and more.

Original poetry readings from Adelaide's No Wave event - first of two programs.

Special features produced by community broadcasters with disability.

Celebrating International White Cane Day - with a practical innovation.

What's on in the Vision Library, and the works of Ira Levin and Han Kang.

In this episode, Sam Drummond and Rosemary Kayess discuss what makes a home.

Interviews on mental and heart health, Tourette's, special events, retirement, sports and sport physiotherapy.

Port Adelaide librarian discusses the role of libraries in fostering the work of emerging writers.

A broadcaster and musician talks about creating the program's theme song.

Two new members of the program team share their stories and insights.

Gavin interviews Libby, Ian and Tiffany about the importance of peer groups and what they mean to them.

In this episode Gavin interviews Ian about the power of peers and its importance!

In this episode Gavin interviews his father Keith and they discuss harvesting as far back as the 1920's (before he was even born!).

In this episode Gavin interviews his dad Keith about moving stock in 1949.

Gavin interviews his father Keith about how people would buy land in 1949 - involving pulling paper out of a hat!

In this episode Gavin and Libby talk about what it means to make decisions for yourself and how important it is.

In this episode Gavin and Libby talk about what it means to have human rights and how important it is.

In this episode Gavin and Libby talk about what it means to speak up and its importance!

In this episode Gavin interviews people who are on the NDIS. They share their thoughts and feelings, and how it has helped them in their life.

In this episode Gavin interviews his father Keith.

Four people who have gone from fully sighted to blind share experiences and insights.

An emerging poet, singer-songwriter and Auslan interpreter discusses his life and work.

A Seeing Eye Dog handler shares some of her life and travel experiences.

Reviews and events at Vision Australia Library to mark World Sight Day, October 10.

Seri Stephen shares their favourite space with Sam Drummond.

A range of interviews on sport, leisure, health, culture and lifestyle.

First part of an interview with an artist living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder discussing her life and work.

Interviews for people of all abilities - on sport, education, health, tech and social justice.

Interviews on sports, health concerns, innovative teaching and other topics for people of all abilities.

Interviews on sport, health, leisure, special programs and events for people of all abilities.

Interviews on sport, health and leisure for people of all abilities.

Sam Lilly shares their favourite space with Sam Drummond.

First part of an interview with someone who has experienced rapid loss of vision.

An Adelaide secondhand bookshop owner talks about the business and its aims.

Accessible Vision Library books reviewed, including murder mysteries and award nominees.

Stephen Jolley shares their favourite space with Sam Drummond.

Second part of an interview with an Australian writer, actor, model and public speaker.

This program asks: can people with a disability have a say in the accessibility of retail?

A champion roller skater with autism shares life and skating experiences.

Jax Brown shares their favourite space with Sam Drummond.

Update on forthcoming events and available publications at the Vision Australia Library.

An author and mental health therapist discusses her works and experiences.

An Australian fantasy author, actor, model and public speaker discusses her life and work.

Perils of the road, entertainment tips - and why travel if you can't see?

An Australian author discusses her works, plus reviews of other books in the Vision Library.

Part 1 of an interview about a project to make tourism more accessible to blind-low vision travellers.

Musician, writer and advocate Eliza Hull shares her favourite space with Sam Drummond.

Part 2 of an interview with an Australian poet and teacher about his life and work.

Two former Paralympians discuss their lives before, during and after the event.

Part 2 of an interview with a Paralympic champion discussing disability, technology and sports.

Books from Vision Library reviewed include a Julie Andrews memoir, Guardian newspaper picks and more.

Life and work experiences of an Australia poet and teacher.

Discussion of controversy about Mattel's new Blind Barbie doll - is it inclusion or tokenism?

A veteran Australian paralympian shares her personal experiences and challenges in the leadup to Paris 2024.

Highlights of readings from novels for and about children, and insights from a graphic novelist.

A musician-advocate with a disability speaks of her career, the industry and mental health.

A theatre specialist and a podcaster in conversation about theatrical writing and production.

Part 2 of an interview with an Australian writer, performer and fitness instructor.

Blind surf champion Matt Formston shares big-wave experiences... plus paralympic selection issues.

Latest reviews and readings from publications in the Vision Library for people with print disabilities.

Latest publications in the Vision Library, starting with a biography of John Farnham.

Artist, author and publisher Annie Huang talks of the role of zines in their mental health journey.

Experiences of a vision impaired walker of the Camino Pilgrimage in Portugal/Spain.