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New Horizons

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2 Seasons

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54 Episodes

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By Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)

Interview-talks program from Blind Citizens Australia keeps members and listeners updated on the organisation and key developments.

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2024 season

Episodes

  1. Close-up of the late blind advocate Dr Kevin Murfitt AM, brown-and-silver-haired and smiling towards the camera against a dark background.
    2024. Vale Dr Kevin Murfitt AM

    17 mins

    Blind Citizens Australia program, this edition featuring a tribute to blind advocate Dr. Kevin Murfitt AM.

  2. Logo of the NDIS, white lower-case "ndis" against a purple background, the dot over the "i" in bright green.
    2024. NDIS and aged care reform

    14 mins

    Blind Citizens Australia discusses NDIS developments with Jonathan Craig of Vision 2020.

  3. Three members of Blind Citizens Australia seated over coffee and discussion in front of a Banner with the organisation's eye-based logo and name.
    2024. BCA update

    14 mins

    An update on the news and works of Blind Citizens Australia from Vice-President Helen Ferris.

  4. Looking from behind seated participants in a workshop, the presenter indicating something unseen across a wall.
    2024. Job Ready Workshops

    14 mins

    The forthcoming Job Ready Workshop series is outlined by project officer Madi Braim.

  5. Two apparently blind women put their hands on an open Braille book on a footstool between them.
    2024. National Women's Branch changes

    14 mins

    Blind Citizens Australia program this week updates developments in its National Women's Branch.

  6. A long shot overlooking an ocean beach and vegetated headland. Turquoise sea and partly cloudy sky.
    2024. Queensland Branch

    14 mins

    The Queensland Branch of Blind Citizens Australia - its work and how to make contact.

  7. Two hands holding a phone showing the See Me app - its logo showing a cartoon person waiting at a bus stop.
    2024. See me! Cassie Hames

    12 mins

    Special guest tells Blind Citizens Australia about her app to better access public transport.

  8. Among golden party decorations, an iced birthday cake with gold numbers "50" and gold star wand stuck into the icing.
    2024. 50 years of BCA - Lynne Davis

    14 mins

    Blind Citizens Australia Vice-President discusses the organisation's 50 years of operation.

  9. Side of white-shirted person in office, hand reaching out to stack papers on a desk. Blind assistance cane hangs on the desk edge.
    2024. Business Support Officer - Natasha Brake

    14 mins

    The role and importance of Business Support in Blind Citizens Australia.

  10. Close-up of former Blind Citizens Australia President John Simpson AM, smiling, grey-haired and bespectacled.
    2024. John Simpson AM

    14 mins

    Interview with award-winning former BCA President John Simpson AM about his life and work.

  11. Shiny decorative stars are scattered across a pink surface. In amongst thedm arer Scrzabbl;e lettersz spelling out the words MAGIC PLEASE.
    2024. Ballyland apps for teaching voiceover

    14 mins

    Blind Citizens Australia interview on information access for people with print disabilities.

  12. Delicate white flowers emerging from a rectangular space onto a white border.
    2004. Remembering Alan Bates

    14 mins

    A tribute to the life and work of founding Blind Citizens Australia member Alan Bates.

  13. Outline map of Tasmania showing state electorate boundaries (House of Assembly).
    2024. Revisiting elections in Tasmania

    14 mins

    Looks back at Tasmanian elections 2022 - has anything changed for low vision voters' access since then?

  14. 2024. Macular Month - Dr Kathy Chapman

    14 mins

    CEO of the Macular Disease Foundation Australia discusses their work and developments in treatment.

  15. Interior medium shot of lawyer and disability advocate Graeme Innes, silver-haired and wearing a dark suit and light tie, smiling slightly at the camera.
    2024. University Accord - Graeme Innes

    14 mins

    Disability advocate Graeme Innes discusses the role of the University Accord in providing fair access.

  16. Close-up of 2RPH General Manager Barry Melville, bespectacled and smiling in front of a weatherboard wall.
    2024. 2RPH Listener Survey - Barry Melville

    14 mins

    Radio 2RPH's manager speaks about the Sydney station serving listeners with print disabilities.

  17. 2024. National Volunteer Week - Bettina Twyman

    14 mins

    Blind Citizens Australia recognises unpaid workers as we celebrate National Volunteer Week.

  18. A large fire rages, consuming built structures, watched over a fence by two people silhouetted in the foreground, one with arms raised.
    2024. Managing during a disaster - Corey Crawford

    14 mins

    From a recent roundtable in Perth - disaster management and preparation for blind/low vision people.

  19. Greens Senator Jordan Steele-John, viewed from the gallery, looking up from his desk and wheelchair on the red-carpeted floor of the Senate.
    2024. The Disability Royal Commission and Information Access: Senator Jordan Steele-John

    14 mins

    Greens Senator speaks at a Perth forum on disability access and a recent Royal Commission.

  20. Three members of Blind Citizens Australia seated over coffee and discussion in front of a Banner with the organisation's eye-based logo and name.
    2024. BCA update

    14 mins

    Leading officers of Blind Citizens Australia give an update on latest developments in the organisation.

  21. Arm in red-trimmed academic gown reaches toward camera offering scroll tied with red ribbon.
    2024. Monash Ph.D in Assistive Technology

    14 mins

    Monash Uni academic discusses doctorate opportunity in Assistive Technology.

  22. At Monash Uni, people with notebooks and IT devices lie on the floor under an artwork of branches, wires and lights suspended above them.
    2024. Access to art - Sophie Coppenhall

    14 mins

    Perspectives on art and disability access from a Ph.D student in inclusive technologies.

  23. A smartphone and other small IT items on a black background.
    2024. Accessible ICT procurement: David Swayne and Jonathan Craig

    14 mins

    Recent roundtable presentation on fair access to communications and technology.

  24. A black and white photo of an old desktop computer with a chunky built-in keyboard.
    2024. AI in developing countries - Ben Clare

    14 mins

    Presentation on access to AI for low-vision people with print disability in Pacific Island nations.

  25. Medium close-up of Dr Scott Hollier, smiling in a casual shirt in front of a blurred leafy exterior.
    2024. Is AI a blessing or a curse? Dr Scott Hollier (part 1)

    14 mins

    Part 1 of a presentation on Artificial Intelligence and its use by people with print disabilities.

  26. Medium close-up of Dr Scott Hollier, smiling in a casual shirt in front of a blurred leafy exterior.
    2024. Is AI a blessing or a curse? Dr Scott Hollier (part 2)

    14 mins

    Part 2 of a recent roundtable address on AI and its significance for people with print disabilities.

  27. Section of an angular, furry green maze viewed from slightly above.
    2024. Accessible workplaces - Damo McMorrow and Rebecca Clark (part 1)

    14 mins

    First of a two-part presentation on access to workplaces by people with print disabilities.

  28. Section of an angular, furry green maze viewed from slightly above.
    2024. Accessible workplaces - Rebecca Clark and Damo McMorrow (part 2)

    14 mins

    Part 2 of a Round Table presentation on disabled people's access to workplaces.

  29. Curtin Uni Professor Katie Ellius in medium close-up, smiling in front of an artistic blue backdrop.
    2024. Accessible communications in health - Prof Katie Ellis (part 1)

    15 mins

    Part 1 of a Roundtable presentation on accessible health communications for people with disabilities.

  30. Curtin Uni Professor Katie Ellius in medium close-up, smiling in front of an artistic blue backdrop.
    2024. Accessible communications in health - Prof Katie Ellis (part 2)

    12 mins

    Conclusion of a presentation on accessible health communications for people with a disability.

  31. Interior medium shot of lawyer and disability advocate Graeme Innes, silver-haired and wearing a dark suit and light tie, smiling slightly at the camera.
    2024. Open Letter to Vision Australia Directors

    14 mins

    Concerns about changes at Vision Australia prompt an Open Letter to its Directors.

  32. Medium shot of Jonathan Craig of Vision 2020, seated in wheelchair speaking into microphone against a dark background.
    2024. The Federal Government's response to the Disability Royal Commission

    14 mins

    Vision 2020 comment on the government response to the Disability Royal Commission recommendations.

  33. View from behind of a female hiker with backpack looking across the water at a broad, foaming waterfall.
    2024. Accessible tourism - Margo Carwardine (part 1)

    14 mins

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

  34. View from behind of a female hiker with backpack looking across the water at a broad, foaming waterfall.
    2024. Accessible tourism - Margo Carwardine (part 2)

    12 mins

    Part 2 of a recent Braille House presentation on tourism accessibility for blind people.

  35. Blind Citizens Australia logo - a green and purple graphic of a supported eye with the organisation's name below in plain green letters, on a white background.
    2024. Introducing the New Horizons Team

    14 mins

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

  36. Broadcaster and musician Steve Richardson, seated on a bench in front of a leafy shrub. His eyes are closed, a packet of something orange in his right hand, his left arm draped along the back of the bench.
    2024. New Horizons theme - Steve Richardson

    14 mins

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

  37. White and red assistive cane leads the trousered legs of a person about to step from a footpath onto a paved road.
    2024. Sensaball - Peter and Kathy Rickards

    14 mins

    Celebrating International White Cane Day - with a practical innovation.

  38. Starkly lit monochrome silhouette, side-on of a hand placing a piece of paper into the slit on top of a box.
    2024. Queensland Branch and state elections - Adrian Watson

    14 mins

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

  39. On a bright blue rock-patterned background, Daniel Kish stands smiling to the side with assistive cane. Below is his name in block letters and to one side the organisation name Visioneers and its logo of a silhouetted person walking with a cane.
    2024. Flash Sonar - Daniel Kish

    14 mins

    An expert with lived experience explains Flash Sonar echo-location technique, as understood in 2016.

  40. Against a black background, at right a woman in headphones facing left has her eyes closed, hand touching her chin.
    2024. Audio description in Brisbane - Shari Indriani Irwin

    14 mins

    An audio description consultant from a Brisbane company speaks about the importance of the service.

  41. 2024. BCA President-elect Vaughn Bennison

    15 mins

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

  42. Blind Citizens Australia logo - a green and purple graphic of a supported eye with the organisation's name below in plain green letters, on a white background.
    2024. Incoming BCA Directors: Garry Adler and Stefan Slucki

    14 mins

    Two incoming Directors of Blind Citizens Australia speak of their lives and hopes for the organisation.

  43. Logo of Disability Voices Tasmania, the name in black and larger white letters (the word Voices) on a bright green voice balloon.
    2024. Disability Right, Inclusion and Safeguarding Act, Tas

    14 mins

    Tasmanian disability advocate discusses the new state's new disability legislation and positions.

  44. A headshot of Emma Bennison, a woman facing the camera and smiling. She is wearing a black, pink, and grey patterned top.
    2024. BCA President, and Lifetime Achievement Award

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

  45. 50th birthday table display including cake, other treats and small blackboard with "Cheers" chalked on it, in front of gold filament curtain.
    2024. BCA Convention update and congratulations to the Round Table

    14 mins

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

  46. A row of three audio description headsets hanging on a rail against a white wall.
    2025. Audio Description (part 1) - Fran Mathey

    First of a short series on Audio Description - featuring a longtime professional writer, producer and speaker.

  47. A row of three audio description headsets hanging on a rail against a white wall.
    2025. Audio Description (part 2) - Francois Jacobs

    13 mins

    Part 2 of a summer series - a professional in audio description discusses the importance of quality control.

  48. A row of three audio description headsets hanging on a rail against a white wall.
    2025. Audio Description (part 3) - Edwina Gustafson

    14 mins

    3rd part of a short series on audio description - this episode on preparing scripts as a vision-impaired person.

  49. A row of three audio description headsets hanging on a rail against a white wall.
    2025. Audio Description (part 4) - Ros Walker

    14 mins

    4th part of a short series on Audio Description - this episode on the role of the sighted professional.