Studio 1

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

On this week’s show 

“Olga” 

Lizzie and Sam catch up with Olga Mahler, Masseur; Councilor and influencer.  Olga talks about her experience growing up blind in Ukraine and the plight of some of her fellow people with a disability back in her former homeland.  She also talks about how she came to be living in Australia and her observations on living with a disability.   

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 Olga 

You can find Olga on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@olgamahlerbornblindtoinspi5380  

And on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/olga.itsenko  

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 

“By Ninja” 

Sam decides to spend the day at “Home” and leave things to Lizzie for a change. 

In the lead up to International Women’s Day Lizzie catches up with Kathleen Casford, the creative overlord of By Ninja about the studio’s work with Wlde by Oscar to create accessible hair care products for women living with Blindness or low vision.   

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 Kathleen and Narelle 

You cand find more information here: https://www.byninja.com.au/portfolio/origami/wilde-accessiblehaircare/  

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

On this week’s show 

"Outside In"

Once more we’re joined by Holly Andrew from Abundabiliteez Productions; along with Matt Tripney.  

They talk about their upcoming show at the Adelaide Fringe “Outside In”   

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 Holly; Matt; Emma and Ellen.    

You can find tickets to Matt’s show here: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/outside-in-af2026  

Find Abundabiliteez Productions here: https://abundabiliteezproductions.com.au/  

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

On this week’s show 

"Finding Your Tribe” 

We explore the challenges of socialising within the wider community as a person with a disability. 

Six individuals with a Vision Impairment talk about their experiences, both positive and negative, getting out into the wider community and give some of their own tips into “Getting Out theere”  

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 Anthony; Daren; Elise; Julie; Kushal and Steven.    

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

On this week’s show 

"Disability and Desire – With Patrick Rory-John” 

Patrick Rory-John is a Psychotherapist and Clinical Counsellor. They talk to us about Disability; sexuality and the importance of the correct pronoun.     

Along the way we talk about sexuality and disability; consent and how a lack of understanding can lead to some very serious ramifications; and how people with a disability are often considered to be asexual, or infantilised.   

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 Patrick Rory-John and to Emma Myers for helping to make the interview possible. 

You can find out more here: https://northcott.com.au/services/sexuality-and-relationship-education/ 

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

On this week’s show 

"New Puppy” 

By an interesting coincidence a number of friends of the Studio 1 Team have recently acquired a new Guide Dog/Seeing Eye Dog – this includes Lizzie.  So it was time to tlk to Shayne, Vicki and Kirsten about the experiences.  Vicki lost her previous dog, Bella, to cancer and had to decide whether it was possible to replace her best friend. Shayne talks about “Second Dog Syndrome” and how experience with one dog does not necessarily prepare you for the next one.  And Kirsten talks about how some dogs are better for particular times of life.  Meanwhile Steven and Lizzie talk what happens to the dog who has been “Retired” 

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 Steven; Kirsten Busby; Shayne Allan and Vicki Cousins 

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

On this week’s show 

"David Williamson” 

Sam talks to Vison Australia CEO David Williamson. David was appointed in October; how has he settled in and what lies ahead for Australia's largest agency catering for people with a Vision Impairment of Blindness. 

David talks about his background in the disability sector and how those experiences along with lived experience shaped his decision to take on the role of CEO. 

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 David and also Kate (David’s hard-working PA) for helping to set this up. 

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

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

On this week’s show 

"David Williamson” 

Sam talks to Vison Australia CEO David Williamson. David was appointed in October; how has he settled in and what lies ahead for Australia's largest agency catering for people with a Vision Impairment of Blindness. 

David talks about his background in the disability sector and how those experiences along with lived experience shaped his decision to take on the role of CEO. 

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 David and also Kate (David’s hard-working PA) for helping to set this up. 

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

On this week’s show 

“It's Your Call” 

Which phone is best for you?  Is the Iphone still superior to Android when it comes to accessibility?  The Operating System “Debate” is explored with some rather surprising results. 

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: Shayne; Lisa-Marie; Heidi and Connor 

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

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

On this week’s show 

“Elise Lonsdale” 

Lizzie catches up with Elise Lonsdale, the founder of DATA Australasia.  They discus access-technology; digital accessibility; and how it impacts education; employment and everyday life. Elise also talks about the role of Toastmasters. 

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 

For more information about the topics covered in this show go to: https://dataaustralasia.com.au/  

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.