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Blind Citizens Australia
Audio Description
Vision Australia
Print Disability
Assistive Technology
Disability Royal Commission
Accessible Workplaces
Accessibility
New Horizons
Disability Discrimination Act
NDIS
Digital Accessibility
Braille Literacy
Vision Impairment
Job Access
Covid-19
Disability Rights Inclusion and Safeguarding Act
Guide Dogs Australia
Disability Voices Tasmania
Accessible Tourism

The weekly radio programme and podcast from Blind Citizens Australia, The united voice of Australians who are blind or vision impaired.

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Latest Episodes

This week, We chat with Dean Coulder, a Melbourne member. Dean is a broadcaster and podcaster, has represented several states in blind cricket, and is currently the president of the Victorian Swish Club

In this episode, we chat with Randy Kruzenitski about his AI work platform, Accessible Plus AI

This week, we meet Mercy Jumo, recently appointed Strategy, Projects and Advocacy manager, and Peter Mason, New Horizons Volunteer.

This week, we chat with well-known BCA Women's branch member Janene Sadhu, who facilitates an on-line well-being group for the UK based organization, Action for Happiness.

This week, Francois Jacobs talks about the work he's been doing since his appointment as Systemic Advocacy Lead

In this episode, former BCA president Robert Altamore takes us through the history and challenges of establishing accessible voting. Also, an announcement about the upcoming AusAlert emergency test.

In this edition, all you need to know about the 2026 census, and we meet the new PA to the CEO, Elly Wood

This week we chat with Chris Edwards from Vision Australia about the future of its radio service. We also meet two of our new volunteers, Adi Gupta and Tristan Clare

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Recent Guests

Mercy Jumo
Strategy, Projects and Advocacy Manager at Blind Citizens Australia
Blind Citizens Australia
Episode: More Introductions to the Team
Peter Mason
Volunteer on the New Horizons project, longtime advocate
Blind Citizens Australia
Episode: More Introductions to the Team
Janene Sadhu
BCA member and facilitator
Blind Citizens Australia; Action for Happiness
Episode: Action for Happiness
Robert Altamore
Long-time Blind Citizens Australia member and accessibility advocate
Blind Citizens Australia
Episode: History of Accessible voting, Aus Alert Test Message
Emily Wood
National Spokesperson for the 2026 Census
Australian Bureau of Statistics
Episode: Information About Census, Another Staff Introduction
Elly Wood
New staff member joining as personal assistant to the CEO
Blind Citizens Australia
Episode: Information About Census, Another Staff Introduction
Chris Edwards
Representative from Vision Australia
Vision Australia
Episode: Vision Australia discontinues A.M transmission, new volunteeers
Adi Gupta
Volunteering speaker and storyteller
New Horizons Volunteer
Episode: Vision Australia discontinues A.M transmission, new volunteeers
Tristan Clare
Volunteering speaker and storyteller
New Horizons Volunteer
Episode: Vision Australia discontinues A.M transmission, new volunteeers

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Steve Richardson
Host of New Horizons; primary presenter guiding interviews and community updates

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Information About Census, Another Staff Introduction
Q: Who needs to fill the Census out, and why?
Everyone in the country, including international visitors and visa holders, must respond because the data create a comprehensive profile of the population's health, education, employment, and living circumstances, which informs planning at national and local levels.
Vision Australia discontinues A.M transmission, new volunteeers
Q: What happens to listeners who used to tune in on AM frequencies?
They will hear a message directing them to the Vision Australia Radio website and information about switching to DAB Plus, with continued guidance over the next couple of weeks as they transition.
Vision Australia discontinues A.M transmission, new volunteeers
Q: Do you think this will change how you approach your service delivery going forward as well?
Yes, there will be greater emphasis on efficiencies across programming, with shared content recorded in one location for multiple markets, while maintaining local content for local listeners.
Vision Australia discontinues A.M transmission, new volunteeers
Q: What has driven the decision for Vision Australia to shut off the transmitters?
The decision was driven by the high cost of continuing AM transmissions and the need to ensure sustainable delivery of radio services, with a push to redirect listeners to digital platforms and on-demand options.
Coverage From RoundTable Part 2
Q: What conversations were you hoping to encourage between attendees?
To bring together researchers, industry, and people with print disabilities to foster collaboration, share knowledge across sectors, and advance practical outcomes in accessibility and policy.

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Episodes focus on advocacy, accessibility policy, and community empowerment for blind and vision-impaired Australians. Key themes include systemic advocacy and policy change (NDIS, My Aged Care, accessibility mandates), practical accessibility improvements (audio description, voting access, census accessibility), and Braille literacy and information access. Conversations frequently feature organizational leadership updates, member-driven initiatives, and hands-on guidance for listeners to engage with policy processes, adopt assistive technologies, and participate in community programs. A notable pattern is periodic staff and leadership updates alongside expert insights from representatives of advocacy groups, government agencies, and indust... more

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