Kent Walsdorf from Vision Australia Assistive Technology recently spoke with Jo Smith on work he has been doing on cybersecurity and screen reader safety. Kent covers a lot of ground including what is a scam email, how screen reader users can spot them and other general cyber safety online.

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In this Vision Australia Radio Interview Highlight from Behind the Scenes, host Chris Thompson is joined by two inspiring guests from the Focus on Ability Film Festival. Together, they explore the stories behind the festival, the incredible talent it showcases, and what audiences can look forward to this year.

As Vision Australia Radio proudly returns as a media partner, this conversation offers a great preview of the creativity and passion driving one of the most important celebrations of disability and inclusion in film.

Tune in to Vision Australia Radio for more updates on Focus on Ability Film Festival 2025.

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Chris Thompson, host of Vision Australia Radio’s Behind the Scenes, is joined by guests to explore the arts scene in WA, with a particular focus on Totally Lit Fest, where Vision Australia Radio proudly serves as an access and inclusion partner.

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Sam speaks with Jo Cabot, an indoor skydiver with low vision looking to raise awareness for blind and low vision indoor skydiving, as well as organisations such as iFly and Handifly where people can find out more.

Jo also tells us about her work putting together Dinner in the Dark events in her area around Hervey Bay, visiting Sydney to attend the Boundless Beauty Summit in July, and much more.

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Jeremy Moses chats with Peter Greco about his upcoming show at this year's Melbourne Comedy Festival. The show is available with audio description; tactile tour; and there is a relaxed show. October 8-12, Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Evatt Room.

More info: Jeremy Moses is “HARD TO WORK WITH".

Or call: 03 9660 9666

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Peter Greco hears from Kelly Schulz founder from Knowable me, about a couple of big "little" wins for making Microsoft's Authenticator app more accessible for users of voiceover, and also an opportunity for some payment doing a survey about applying for employment.

More info: Authenticator Apps video

Knowable Me

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Melbourne magazine publish a print magazine four times a year to share news about City of Melbourne projects, people, places and events.

Melbourne magazine is distributed to public spaces like libraries, cafes and community hubs in December, March, June and September.

Stories from Melbourne magazine are also published digitally to this Melbourne News website, alongside many more online-only articles.

To ask a question about Melbourne magazine, or share your feedback, please email [email protected]

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Nominations are open for Blind Australian of the Year, Young Blind Australian of the year and Blind Australian of the Year Employer. Peter Greco hears from Karan Nagrani, Marketing Manager with Link Vision about this years awards and how to make a nomination. 

More info: Blind Australian of the Year

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September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month. Briony Benjamin, author and public speaker, shares her story with Peter Greco about her diagnosis, awareness for blood cancer and what support is available through the Leukaemia Foundation.

More info: 

Blood Cancer Awareness Month

Leukaemia Foundation

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Vision Australia Radio is proud to return as a media partner for the Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival! And in 2026, the Vision Australia Library is stepping up its support—encouraging members to showcase their creativity through the festival’s microfiction competition. Together, we’re celebrating storytelling, writing, and reading across Melbourne’s west and beyond, reaching festival-goers, Vision Australia clients, and our radio listeners alike.

In this interview highlight, Brimbank Libraries’ Scott Steensma joins us in the studio to share what’s in store for this year’s festival, while Vi Nguyen from the Vision Australia Library unveils the exciting theme of the microfiction competition.

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