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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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In this episode, we chat with incoming president Andrew Webster about his priorities over the next six months leading up to the AGM. Episode Notes

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In this episode, we introduce Francois Jacobs, our new Systemic Advocacy Lead, and speak with Miriam Beswick, the recently appointed Business Manager.Episode Notes

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This week, national policy officer Melanie Chatfield outlines BCA's response to the NDIS minister's recent proposed changes to the scheme. We also meet Stephanie Peebles, our new Eye To The Future Project Coordinator.announcement , Notes go here

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In this first edition of the relaunched New Horizons, We take a walk down memory lane at programs past, then chat with our CEO about our exciting future. Episode Notes

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This week, John speaks with Vaughn Bennison, president of Blind Citizens Australia and former host of New Horizons. Vaughn outlines the long history of the program including some highlights of his nine-plus years' involvement, and discusses its futur... more

This week, John speaks with Vaughn Bennison, president of Blind Citizens Australia and former host of New Horizons. Vaughn outlines the long history of the program including some highlights of his nine-plus years' involvement with the program, and di... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Webster
Newly appointed president of Blind Citizens Australia
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Episode: Introducing our New President
Miriam Beswick
Business Manager at Blind Citizens Australia
Blind Citizens Australia
Episode: More Staff Introductions
Melanie Chatfield
National Policy Officer, Blind Citizens Australia
Blind Citizens Australia
Episode: National Policy officer's update, and introducing new staff member.
Stephanie Peebles
Eye To The Future Project Coordinator
Blind Citizens Australia
Episode: National Policy officer's update, and introducing new staff member.
Deb Deshaies
CEO of Blind Citizens Australia
Blind Citizens Australia
Episode: Relaunch and Introduction
Ben Clare
Vice President and Secretary of South Pacific Educators in Vision Impairment
South Pacific Educators in Vision Impairment
Episode: Episode 900 - the 2025 SPEVI Conference, part ii
Professor Lauren Ayton
A researcher involved with inherited retinal diseases, gene therapy, and community advocacy.
University of Melbourne, Centre for Eye Research Australia
Episode: Episode 896 - Focusing on eye research
Emma Bennison
Frequent flyer and previous CEO of Blind Citizens Australia, currently working for Life Without Barriers
Life Without Barriers
Episode: Episode 895 - Revisiting Airline Travel
Madeleine Popper
Artist and founder of an art group for vision-impaired individuals
Episode: Episode 894 - Vision Impaired Art Group

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John Simpson
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Introducing our New President
Q: How did you first become involved with BCA?
He explains being inspired by New Horizons and early program figures, and how that led to joining, then taking on roles that connected him to policy and the NPC.
Introducing our New President
Q: Tell us a bit about yourself, Andrew, your background and what you have done throughout your life.
Andrew describes moving to Canberra, a long career with the Australian Bureau of Statistics, and family details, framing his perspective as someone who is vision impaired and how that shaped his involvement with BCA.
National Policy officer's update, and introducing new staff member.
Q: What are the major changes to the NDIS and related services, and what will they mean for people with a disability?
The reforms move toward functional capacity assessments, tighter budget controls, and clearer provider registration, with ongoing advocacy to protect independence and inclusion for people who are blind or vision impaired; real-world impact and accessibility concerns are central to the discussion, and continued member input is encouraged to shape implementation.
Episode 858 - National FVolunteer Week
Q: How can people get involved with volunteering at Blind Citizens Australia? Is there a person to whom they should speak?
Interested individuals can contact the central line, which is managed by admin officers who guide them through the onboarding process to find the right volunteer role.
Episode 858 - National FVolunteer Week
Q: What roles do volunteers do within Blind Citizens Australia?
Bettina explains that volunteers lead peer connect groups, assist with administration, and provide support for events, all of which contribute significantly to BCA's community impact.

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The content explores a diverse range of topics that focus on accessibility, empowerment, and community perspectives, particularly for individuals with vision impairments. Key themes include advancements in assistive technologies, challenges related to digital accessibility, and personal stories that illuminate the experiences of those within the blind and vision-impaired communities. Not only does it engage listeners with interviews featuring experts and advocates from organizations such as Blind Citizens Australia, but it also emphasizes the importance of member feedback and community-driven content. This unique angle likely helps listeners feel more connected and engaged with the issues that directly impact their lives, making it a valuab... more

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