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Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. 

On this week’s show 

“Coming Out” 

When do you admit you have a disability, if at all?    

Whether it be applying for a job, meeting new people or dealing with someone behind a counter.  Sometimes we need to admit there is a reason we’re looking at something closer or not at all.  

Simon talks about disclosing you have a Disability when applying for work; Stephen K looks at the times when tripping over something forces the point; Emma gives us a more relaxed view on Disability; Lilli talks about the need to pick your person; Stevie E talks about the complexities of admitting you have Autism; while Heidi and Sarnya talk about how these issues lesson when you get older; while Shaun finishes things off with a dose or reality. 

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.   

You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story.  

EMAIL: [email protected] or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork 

A special thank you to Simon; Stephen K; Emma; Lillie; Sarnya; Heidi Stevie E and Shaun. 

Next week: Don’t you just love it when you have to prove you’re not a Robot?    

 From Capture Bot Protection to Text in images, we’re talking about those things on the Net that make us want to throw our devices out a window. 

If you want to have your say, simply jump onto our whatsapp group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FwBORTly2OqC9FFmQAm97z?s=hd&p=i&mlu=3&amv=2 and record your answer.   

This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ 

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Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. 

On this week’s show 

“Talking to the Whitegoods” 

No, we haven’t gone mad and started talking to random inanimate objects, we’re talking adapting technology in the household. 

From the bathroom to the Kitchen, we ask a few friends about the technology they use to thrive and survive around the home.  That includes some items that were not built specifically for us, but still change the way we do things for the better. 

A special thank you to Corrie; Jenifer; Crystal; Stephen; Elise; Garth; and Mike 

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.   

EMAIL: [email protected] or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork 

Next week: When do you admit you have a disability?  

Do you start with the subject, or wait until you have no other choice?  Our Choir of Angels talks about Coming out.    

If you want to have your say, simply jump onto our whatsapp group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FwBORTly2OqC9FFmQAm97z?s=hd&p=i&mlu=3&amv=2 and record your answer.   

This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/

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Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. 

On this week’s show 

“Minister for a Day” 

Just say you were in charge of the NDIS, what would you add and what would you cut to pay for it?  With the proposed changes to the Scheme being debated in Parliament, Lizzie and Sam put it out into the community... how can things be done differently. 

We even hear from someone who is no longer with us about her thoughts.   

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.   

EMAIL: [email protected] or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork 

A special thank you to Jodi; Michael; Stephen; Kirsten and of course the late Great Elise Lonsdale. 

Next week we’re looking at accessible appliances.     

From the bathroom to the Kitchen, tell us about about the technology they use to thrive and survive around the home.  Simply jump onto our whatsapp group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FwBORTly2OqC9FFmQAm97z?s=hd&p=i&mlu=3&amv=2 and record your answer.   

This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ 

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Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. 

On this week’s show 

“Antoine Fobe (Travel in Europe)” 

Lizzie’s microwave is back from the shop and has settled in.  Meanwhile Sam has his own battle with technology.    

Lizzie also catches up with Antoine Fobe from the European Blind Union, who talks about the EBU’s response to the EU Commission call for evidence on Citizens’ Omnibus Initiative to simplify travel and tourism (Translation: making travel more accessible in Europe)   

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.   

EMAIL: [email protected] or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork 

A special thank you to Antione and the European Blind Union. 

You can find out more here: https://www.euroblind.org/publications-and-resources/latest-news/ebu-responds-eu-commission-call-evidence-citizens-omnibus  

European Blind Union: https://www.euroblind.org/  

Next Week: 

Just say you were in charge of the NDIS, what would you add and what would you cut to pay for it? 

With the proposed changes to the Scheme being debated in Parliament, what would you, our choir of angels do differently?  

Have you say, join our whatsapp group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FwBORTly2OqC9FFmQAm97z?s=hd&p=i&mlu=3&amv=2 

This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ 

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Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. 

On this week’s show 

“Work-Ability” 

The theme for this year on Studio 1 is “Out and About” and this time Lizzie and Sam are out and about at the WorkAbility Expo at the Adelaide showgrounds.   

The podcast release of this episode incudes every interview done on the day: 

• Sam Chats to Mark from Beneficent Employment Australia. 
• Lizzie talks to Ella from Avenue Specialist Disability Accommodation. 
• Sam finds out about “Youth Options” from Josh, Director of Youth Services. 
• Lizzie learns about a condition called Fragile X from Liz Jewell from Fragile X Association Australia. 
• Daniel Kay from Lightmare Studios talks about their Social Gaming Groups. 
• Kieran from APM Employment services talks to Lizzie about what they can offer for school leavers with a Disability. 
• Ibrahim from MyNDIC talks about a multi-cultural approach to Disability Accommodation. 

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.   

You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story.  Click here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FwBORTly2OqC9FFmQAm97z?s=hd&p=i&mlu=3&amv=2 to join our whatsapp group and have your say. 

EMAIL: [email protected] or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork 

This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ 

Resources:  

Beneficent Employment Australia: https://www.beneficent.com.au/  

Avenue Specialist Disability Accommodation: https://avenu.au/ 

Youth Options: https://youthoptions.org.au/  

Fragile X Association Australia: https://www.fragilex.org.au/  

Lightmare Studios: https://lightmare.com.au/  

APM Employment (Inclusive Employment Australia): https://apm.net.au/  

MyNDIC: https://myndic.com.au/  

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Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens.

On this week’s show

“Techfest 2026”

Sam and Lizzie come to you from the floor of Tech Fest 2026!

Thanks to See Differently we get to play with some of the latest pieces of Technology for people who are Blind or have Low Vision.

• Lizzie talks to Shan from Essilor Luxottica about their Nuance Glasses.
• Sam Lizzie talk to Joseph and Mary about the Dot Pad, an adaptive Braille Display.
• Jess from See Differently introduces Sam to some rather talkative Kitchenware.
• Better Love Alarms and Mobility Glasses.  
• Lizzie tries out the Braillesense 7 thanks to Pacific Vision.
• Rickard meets Rickards as Sam chats to Peter Rickards about the Sinsiball cane tip.
• Sam and Lizzie sum up the day with both Amy (one of the attendees) and Andrew Davies from See Differently.

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about. 

You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story.  Click here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FwBORTly2OqC9FFmQAm97z?s=hd&p=i&mlu=3&amv=2 to join our whatsapp group and have your say.

EMAIL: [email protected] or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork

A special thank you Andrew Davies and the crew at See Differently.

This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/

Resources:

See Diffierntly: https://seedifferently.org.au/

Essilor Luxottica: https://www.essilorluxottica.com/en/

Dot Pad: https://www.dotincorp.com/en/product/dotpadx

Better Love email: [email protected] 

Pacific Vision: https://pacificvisionaus.com.au/

Sinsiball Cane Tip: https://www.sensaball.com.au/

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Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. 

On this week’s show 

“Accessible Travel” 

Lizzie and Sam pack their bags to travel the world once more. 

Is Accessible Travel THAT accessible and does the meet and greet service at our airports do what it says on the tin? The Chior of angels talk about their experiences travelling around Australia and around the world.   

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.   

You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story.  Click here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FwBORTly2OqC9FFmQAm97z?s=hd&p=i&mlu=3&amv=2 to join our whatsapp group and have your say. 

EMAIL: [email protected] or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork 

A special thank you to Corrie; Julie; Sophie; Kushal; Suanne; Elise and Kirsten. 

This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ 

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Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens.

On this week’s show

“Jonathan Craig”

Jonathan Craig from Vision 2020 shares his insights into the World of Vision Loss and the NDIS. Jonathan also talks about the role of Vision 20/20 and some of the highlight and lowlights of his tenure.

Lizzie and Sam also pay tribute to Elise Lonsdale who passed away on the morning of Friday 5th June 2026.

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about. 

You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story.

EMAIL: [email protected] or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork

A special thank you Jonathan.  Sam and Lizzie would also like to thank Pam Green, Vison Australia Radio Adelaide’s Stations Manager, for all her hard work and wish her luck with whatever comes next.  We would also like to pass on our sympathies to the family and friends of Elise Lonsdale.

20/20 Vision Website: https://v2020.org.au/ 

This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/

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Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. 

On this week’s show 

“Emma Bennison from DANA” 

The budget is out and it spells change for NDIS.  

Disability Advocacy Network Australia (DANA) CEO, and former CEO and President for Blind Citizens Australia, Emma Bennison talks to Lizzie about the changes; what they may mean for NDIS participants and what we can do about it. 

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.   

You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story. 

EMAIL: [email protected] or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork 

A special thank you to DANA and Emme in particular. 

DANA Website: https://dana.org.au/  

Joint Submission: Disability Representative Organisations highlight cross-sector concerns about the NDIS Bill to Senate Inquiry: https://dana.org.au/joint-submission-disability-representative-organisations-highlight-cross-sector-concerns-about-the-ndis-bill-to-senate-inquiry/  

This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ 

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Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens. 

On this week’s show 

“Roundtable” 

This week the show was recorded at the 2026 Roundtable on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities in Adelaide. 

Lizzzie and Sam talked to, among others, Dr Agata Mrva-Montoya (Roundtable President) Di Bennett; Aasha Rose and Elise Longsdale.  They also bring highlights from day 2 and 3 of the conference.... except for their own presentation. 

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.   

You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story. 

EMAIL: [email protected] or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork 

A special thank you to all contributors to the 2026 Roundtable and particularly to Jane Wagner who facilitated the inclusion of Studio 1 this year into the program. 

Find out more here: https://printdisability.org/ 

This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ 

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