Focal Point on Vison Australia Radio

On FOCAL POINT:  Professor Peter McCluskey AO – Ophthalmologist from Sydney University (speaking about juvenile idiopathic arthritis and its impact on vision/eye inflammation). Rachael – Marketing representative from Beyond Blindness (discussing upcoming combined tours, events, and activities). Sven Bluemell – Commissioner for the Victorian Electoral Commission (speaking about accessible voting options for the Victorian state election). Brooke Carter – President of Goalball Victoria (reporting on the outcome of the recently concluded Goalball Nationals). Resources:  humanware.com (Humanware) 02 9686 2600 (Humanware Australia) jaffa.org.au (Juvenile Arthritis Foundation Australia) beyondblindness.org.au (Beyond Blindness) 08 8367 6088 (Beyond Blindness - Campbelltown Main Office)  vec.vic.gov.au (Victorian Electoral Commission) 13 18 32 (Victorian Electoral Commission - General Enquiries) 135 723 (Victorian Electoral Commission - Telephone Assisted Voting Registration) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On FOCAL POINT:  Casey Hyde: Author of The Naughtiest Guide Dog: The Hungriest Guide Dog, sharing the story behind her book, using AI for accessibility, and launching a charity for retired guide dogs. Robert Simms: Leader of the Greens in the South Australian Upper House, discussing proposed legislation around smart glasses and changes to the NDIS. Mira Kim (CEO of the Béla Music Foundation) and Helen Shapiro (Artistic Director) discussing their international music competitions and initiatives for blind and visually impaired musicians - highlighting the 2026 competition details and the opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall. Phil Vandepeer: Co-founder and co-presenter of Focal Point, sharing thoughts on the societal and legislative impacts of smart glasses on people with vision impairment. Resources Béla Music Foundation: https://www.bellamf.org/  Casey Hyde Contact: [email protected] (for book orders) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On FOCAL POINT: Mark Gardiner (Founder & CEO, MPC Markets): Automated driving technology is rapidly evolving with extensive data collection from providers like Waymo, Tesla, and Uber..  Philip Martin (Adelaide City Councillor) Acknowledges privacy and misuse concerns raised nationally (e.g., eSafety Commissioner reports), while emphasizing that smart glasses remain a vital tool for vision-impaired users. Banning them outright is not proposed; rather, finding balanced usage regulation is key.  Also has news and opinions on E-Scooters Andrew Lund & Samantha Bamford (Melbourne Airport) Major road and terminal layout changes take effect Tuesday, October 6. Emma J. Hawkins & Lisa Prout (Performers & Co-producers on "Exhibit") A 60-minute physical theatre and dance performance combining black humor and personal storytelling to explore societal perceptions of short-stature women. September 30 – October 4 at La Mama Courthouse (Melbourne Fringe Festival).  Audio Described & Auslan Interpreted Show: Saturday, October 3 at 7:30 PM.Tactile Tour: Saturday, October 3 at 6:30 PM (includes tactile access to handmade tapestries and unique costumes). Resources Bookings for Exhibit: https://www.lamama.com.au/whats-on/melbourne-fringe-festival-2026/exhibit  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.