This week, we receive an update from our Systemic Advocacy lead, Francois Jacobs, about the work he's currently engaged in.

In this week's episode, I speak with Daniel Mu from Tag everything, and we have a special feature from one of the New Horizons volunteers.

This week, Bill Jolley joins us as we remember the long and extraordinary life of his mother Eileen, the matriarch of a prominent family in our community.

This week, we talk employment, with Sabrina Fink, the project coordinator for Eye to The Future.

This week, I chat with Damo McMorrow from Humanware about the BrailleNote Evolve, the latest in the BrailleNote family of Products

This week, I chat with Lynn Davis, about her AD experience, a concert of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House.

This week, we speak with Suzie Hudson from the Tweed Valley Branch, about her assistance in the early stages of BCA's Audio Description Campaign.

This week, we feature Vaughn Bennisons excellent review of the sensaball 360 cane tip.

This week we Chat with Sondra Wibberley about a collaborative project between the Sydney branch and the Australian Catholic University, to design accessible restaurant menus.

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

In this episode, we meet new board director Ross Hurford, who brings 25 years experience working in the government sector, with a special interest in finance and a passion for blind empowerment.# Episode Notes

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This is the first of our member stories, featuring the life story of Hobart resident Dave Ransley, who talks about his extraordinary eighty year journey through life.# Episode Notes

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This week we chat with board members Neale Huth and Helen Freris about the recently held strategic planning day attended by the BCA board and staff.by .# Episode Notes

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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.

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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 future. Note, this is the Broadcast version.

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 discusses its future. Note, this is the extended version.

This week we repeat episode 869 - concluding our two-part discussion of accessible workplaces. This program features Rebecca Clark and Damo McMorrow and comes from the Round Table on Information Access for people with print disabilities.

This week's episode is a repeat of episode 868, focusing on accessible workplaces. This comes from the Round Table on Information Access for people with print disabilities.

In this episode, we hear the second part of the extended conversation with Ben Clare. Ben continues his review of the recently held SPEVI conference.

This week John speaks with Ben Clare. In this first in a two program series, Ben discusses happenings at the conference of South Pacific Educators in Vision Impairment, held in Brisbane in January.

This week we revisit the topic of Dog Guide refusals in Uber and other rideshare platforms. Paula Hobly recently announced that she had lodged a complaint against Uber with the Federal Court. Paula discusses the problem and what she's done to try to remedy it. We're also joined by Lee Kumutat, National Manager for policy and advocacy with Guide Dogs Australia. How significant is this problem and are there ways to make it easier for blind and vision impaired people who simply want to get to appointments on time?

In this week's episode, Graeme speaks with BCA President, Vaughn Bennison, about the recently held face to face meeting of the Board of Blind Citizens Australia. Find out what happened at the meeting and some interesting upcoming events where you might have your say.

Professor Lauren Ayton was recently awarded an AM in the 2025 Australia Day Honours list. Lauren has a proud history in eye research, and joins John to discuss her history and on what she is currently working.

Emma Bennison speaks with Graeme Innes this week on New Horizons. Emma has recently settled a complaint at the Australian Human Rights Commission with Jetstar. Emma was left waiting for an hour and a half at Melbourne Airport, after pre-organising Meet and Assist with the airline. Hear about the complaint, and how the resolution of this complaint will hopefully mean no one else has to go through this.

This week, in our first episode for 2025, we speak with Madeleine Popper. Madeleine started an art group for Blind and Vision Impaired people in Melbourne. Hear about the group, why she started it and what it's all about. Also, hear Madeleine's perspective on how vision loss changed her experience of art. The host this week, is Noora Remy.

This week, we conclude our six part summer series on audio description, speaking with Professor Katie Ellis. Katie describes her work and further outlines the recently held symposium on Audio Description.

In episode 5 of our summer series, Graeme speaks with Christine Malec, a Canadian podcast producer. Christine's podcast is called "Talk Description To Me" and focuses on audio describing frequently everyday items, happenings or concepts which most people take for granted but are often poorly understood by Blind and Vision Impaired people.