New Horizons

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New Horizons episodes

December 07, 2021 Episode 739 - Outgoing President
# This week we speak with outgoing BCA President, John Simpson. John details his five years as president and his plans for the future. Also, a brief conversation with newly announced Chief Executive Officer, Sally Aurisch.
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November 30, 2021 Episode 738 - Executive Leadership Programme
We speak this week, with Jane Britt, policy and advocacy team leader with Blind Citizens Australia, and board member, Prue Watt. Both have recently participated in the Executive Leadership Programme, which was recently concluded. We hear about the programme and how it benefits participants in their leadership journey.
15 min
November 23, 2021 Episode 337 - Jeffrey Blyth Foundation
# This week we feature the Jeffrey Blyth Foundation, an organisation which contributes significantly to the funding of Blind Citizens Australia. We speak with Bill Jolley, Chair of the foundation, and Graeme Innes who sits on the board. We hear about the rationale for the foundation, how it works and how you may donate, to support the work of BCA. Also, a reminder about the upcoming Annual General Meeting of Blind Citizens Australia.
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November 16, 2021 Episode 736 - Life Hacks, (repeat)
We go back to the NSW/ACT State Convention, held in October 2018 for this episode. Susan Thompson and Emma Bennison presented a session containing tips and tricks for daily living, with blindness. This is a repeat of episode 590. Also, some useful information for New South Wales residents.
15 min
November 09, 2021 Episode 735 - Eye to the Future Update
In this episode, we speak with Nicole Willing, project manager for Blind Citizens Australia's Eye To The Future project, and Cheryl Gration, the project's administration assistant. They update us on developments with the projects and we also hear about them and their backgrounds.
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November 02, 2021 Episode 734, Peer Connect and more
This week, ahead of some important Blind Citizens Australia updates, we speak with Conor Smith. Conor updates us on the Skills Exchange programme, and the recently commenced Peer Connect programme. Find out how you can connect with others with similar interests, learn some new skills and more.
15 min
October 26, 2021 Episode 733, New Staff at BCA
This week, we feature the first in a series of interviews with recent recruits to the BCA team. We speak with Danielle Verhoeven about her interesting background and her new role with BCA. As well, some news about the National Women's Branch and more.
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October 19, 2021 Episode 732
We feature the BCA Awards Ceremony, held online on International White Cane Day, the 15th of October. Specifically, we feature the presentations of the David Blyth award, the Dianna Braun Aspirations award, and one of the certificates of appreciation.
15 min
October 12, 2021 Episode 731 - Resignation of CEO
We speak with Emma Bennison, whose resignation as CEO of Blind Citizens Australia was announced last week. Emma discusses her time with BCA and what this means for the future of the organisation.
15 min
October 05, 2021 Episode 730 - Positive Vision
In this week's programme, we are joined by returning guest, Ken Brandt. Ken is the author of "Positive Vision - Enjoying the Adventures and Advantages of poor eyesight", which is now available in audio and ebook forms. Hear about Ken's background and his writing process.
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