On FOCAL POINT:
- George Booth was recognised with an OAM at this year's Australian of the year Awards for his work in travel - especially for people who are blind or have low vision - and fundraising for juvenile diabetes; cancer; and research into concussion for sports people.
- Alex Schippener, Ranger Team Leader with Parks Victoria, takes us on an armchair tour of the Dementia-friendly Forest & Sensory Trail in Ballarat - having won the infrastructure Award in the Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards. Learn more here: https://www.goldfieldsguide.com.au/explore-location/611/dementia-friendly-forest-and-sensory-traBallarat
- Dan Stubbs, Commissioner for the Victorian Disability Workers Commission, has just made a submission to the Royal Commission into violence; abuse; neglect and exploitation of people with disabilities. You can find the submission here: https://www.vdwc.vic.gov.au/disability-royal-commission-submission
- Robert Fletcher took part in the All-Abilities Tennis Day at Melbourne Park during the Australian Open.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.