On FOCAL POINT:

• Anne-Marie Banfield, First Nations Partnership Specialist at Hearing Australia,  wrapped up The Vision 2020/Guide Dogs Victoria,  National Reconciliation Week "All In as Allies, From Good Intentions to Meaningful Action"
• Alex Marcocci, from Crime Stoppers Victoria, spoke about retail crime - the impact on those working in the industry; owners; those people shopping, and how taking notice of some happenings may provide vital clues
• Debra Simons, President of the National Women's Branch of Blind Citizens Australia, updated us on events,  activities, peer support, and Launched their Facebook group.
• Dr Anna Wright, former Founder and CEO of Bindimaps - now Director Australia/APAC for  Mappen Inc, a way finding solution provider and digital mapping, invited all to come and try out their technology at Tech Fest, June 17th, U City, 43 Franklin Street in Adelaide made possible thanks to See Differently,

Blind Citizens Australia Women's Branch Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/959469346984250/ (Any questions or concerns are to be directed to Facebook administrators, Debra: [email protected] or Erica:  [email protected] 

Mappen: http://www.mappedin.ca 

 

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