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Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life through a different lens.  On this week’s show “Off and Running” Sam and Lizzie Eastham explore the impact of Achilles Australia, an organization providing guide runners for blind and low-vision athletes. Alex “The Seal” Sorrell shares his journey from taking up running for a school project to preparing for his first half marathon. Phillip Hartshorn, President of Achilles Sydney, discusses the club’s growth and its expansion across Australia. Additionally, guide runner Megan Inge and her guide Susan Wilson reflect on running the 12km City to Bay fun run blindfolded to raise funds for Achilles athletes attending the National Masters Championships. Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.  You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story.  Click here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FwBORTly2OqC9FFmQAm97z?s=hd&p=i&mlu=3&amv=2  to join our whatsapp group and have your say.  EMAIL: [email protected] or leave comment on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork  A big thank you to Alex; Phillip; Megan and Susan. Learn more here: https://www.achillesaustralia.org.au/ Donate to the National Masters Team here: https://achilles-adelaide-incorporated.mygiveeasy.com/achilles-adelaide-goes-to-australian-masters-athletics-competition-in-perth-2027/donate?fbclid=IwY2xjawUgEWBwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXF6VmRVTmJQUlJJYmxYaXNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeDXAI_MHxZwfyVJWu8wGAa0FqfYb60i381Oekl2E6rEoTDxv2cMai6KfEFkA_aem_Cj3KE0pCEnq66U34fFkuDQ This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens.  On this week’s show  “How do you Look?”  Quite often we are asked “How do we see?” this week we ask “How do you Look?” or more aptly how people with a Vision Impairment work with fashion and/or make-up?  Our Choir of Angels talks about their tips and tricks and occasional mishaps when trying to match the right clothes or apply make-up.    Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.      EMAIL: [email protected] or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork  A special thank you to Alex; Simon; Julie; Jodi; Carlie; Lily; Alex; Sophie and Steven. Next week: We’re going out on the Town!   Whether you’re going to a show; experiencing live music or simply catching up with friends, how do you cope with the logistics and manage the crowds?  If you want to have your say on this matter please join our whatsapp Group and record a message: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FwBORTly2OqC9FFmQAm97z?s=hd&p=i&mlu=3&amv=2   This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/  Picture Caption: Disheveled Vision impaired man looks into a mirror and sees a movie star looking back at him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life through a different lens.  On this week’s show "Sex Sells!" Lizzie and Sam have decided, in a cynical attempt to increase listenership and podcast downloads; to do another show on Dating and Relationships.   In yet another grab for ratings they are joined by popular guest, Olga Mahler, to discuss some of the topics raised by the Choir of Angels.  Alex: expresses current focus on studies over dating; Simon: Reflects on being a shy young man overcoming anxiety; Julie: Shares her story of finding a 20-year relationship; Alex (Female Guest): Discusses the difficulties of navigating visual-heavy dating apps; Anthony: Offers advice on building social connections naturally and speaks candidly about how society often underestimates adults with disabilities in romantic contexts. Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.  EMAIL: [email protected] or leave comment on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork  A big thank you to Alex; Simon; Julie; Anthony... and of course Olga. You can find Olga on Instragram (https://www.instagram.com/olga_mahler/?hl=en ) and facebook (https://www.facebook.com/olga.itsenko) Next week: We ask you, our listeners, if you have any tips for fashion or make-up.  If you want to have your say on this matter please join our whatsapp Group and record a message: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FwBORTly2OqC9FFmQAm97z?s=hd&p=i&mlu=3&amv=2  You will be asked to say why you are joining this group. This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens.  On this week’s show  “Jennifer Frederick”  Sam Rickard and Lizzy Eastham are joined by guest Jennifer Frederick, calling in from Albany, New York.   Jennifer shares her personal journey of acquiring vision loss around age 43 due to diabetic retinopathy. She opens up about the emotional and practical adjustments required—from giving up driving to navigating everyday independence.   The conversation explores the similarities and differences of living with a visual impairment in Australia versus the United States, highlighting disability advocacy, community support, navigating employment barriers, and maintaining a fulfilling life through life's unexpected transitions.  Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.      You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story.  EMAIL: [email protected] or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork  A special thank you to Jennifer  Next week: We’re going back into familiar... and popular territory.  How do you go putting yourself out there in the world of Dating and Romance when you have a Disability?  If you want to have your say on this matter please join our whatsapp Group and record a message: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FwBORTly2OqC9FFmQAm97z?s=hd&p=i&mlu=3&amv=2   This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens.  On this week’s show  “Elizabeth and Martin Beales (Albinism Fellowship of Australia)”  Sam talks to Elizabeth and Martin Beales from the Albinism Fellowship Of Australia about Sun Lotion; Stereotypes and Support needs for the most visual condition in the Blind World.  Elizabeth shares her personal late-in-life diagnosis story, clears up common myths surrounding albinism, and details the upcoming AFA Fest in Adelaide—an event dedicated to education, functional vision support, self-defense, and community connection.  Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.      You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story.  Click here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FwBORTly2OqC9FFmQAm97z?s=hd&p=i&mlu=3&amv=2  to join our whatsapp group and have your say.  EMAIL: [email protected] or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork  A special thank you to Elizabeth and Martin for joining us in-studio.  Find out more here: http://albinismaustralia.org/   Book your place at AFA Fest here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1580900   This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.