Sam speaks with Joanne Cabot, a local resident of the Fraser Coast region in southeastern Queensland who has recently set up the Fraser Coast Blindness and Low Vision Hardship Fund for residents in the area, as well as hosting a mini disability expo and her own Instagram, Live Well With Vision Loss.

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Sam chats to Paralympian and 100K Your Way ambassador Jess Gallagher about the upcoming 100K Your Way challenge, an annual fitness challenge running over the month of April to raise vital funds for Vision Australia's services to people who are blind or have low vision.

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Sheryl Boniface, Collaboration Project Manager, tells Peter Greco about the recent launch of the What's My Future Campaign, a new national campaign primarily focused on attracting and retaining workers in the disability support sector. Goals include promoting disability support work as a viable career option by highlighting the value and positive aspects of the role.

More info: What's my future?

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Peter Greco has an excellent interview with Samantha Connor AM, who was recognised in this year's Australia Day Awards. Sam also shared thoughts about International Women's Day and has been President of People With Disabilities Australia and so much more.

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Sam catches up with Vision 2020 policy and advocacy manager, Jonathan Craig, to speak about the body's election priorities for an incoming federal government following this year's federal election taking place within the next three months.

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Sam catches up with Vision Australia library manager, Sarah Bloedorn, to discuss some upcoming events at the library and some new releases people can look forward to borrowing and having a read.

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Sam catches up with Vision Australia equity and inclusion advisor Rachael Ramsdale to speak about the upcoming Vision Australia Graduate Program which is now open for applications until March 31.

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Sam speaks with ABC emergency broadcast lead Theresa Rockley-Hogan to celebrate World Radio Day on Thursday 13 February.

This year's theme was climate change and its impact on listeners around the world who rely on radio to stay informed, up to date and safe from extreme weather events and natural disasters.

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Each year, Vision Australia searches nationwide for recent graduates who are blind or have low vision to offer an opportunity to expand their career through VA's Graduate Program. Peter Greco learns all the details from Rachael about eligibility and how to apply.

More info: VA graduate program

Or email: [email protected]

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Courtenay Barron talks with Peter Greco about a range of assistive tools that are available to help voters navigate early voting and voting on the day in the upcoming WA Election. These tools include hearing loops, magnifying sheets, reader pens, phone assisted voting and a polling station exclusively for those with a vision impairment.

More info: WA Elections

Or call: 13 63 06

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