Opinion pieces

Talking Vision is Vision Australia Radio’s flagship program, discussing the latest news and issues from a blindness and low vision perspective.
On the program this week Sam is excited to be joined by blind chef, entrepreneur and Blind Australian of the Year award winner Craig Shanahan, the founder of Blind Chef Café in Penrith.

Vision Australia and Blind Sports Australia are thrilled to announce their support for the largest ever Australian Team of blind and low vision athletes participating in the 2023 International Blind Sporting Federation (IBSA) World Blind Games.

Talking Vision is Vision Australia Radio’s flagship program, discussing the latest news and issues from a blindness and low vision perspective.

On the show this week we have Sam and Erin Noblet, a husband and wife who recently started their own business, Tantalising Tours, which runs guided food and wine tours around the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula.

As a partnership between people who are blind, sighted or have low vision, Vision Australia understands the importance of acknowledging the invaluable contributions made by members of our community. The Vision Australia Awards were handed out for the first time at our 2006 Annual General Meeting. They were created as a means of identifying, celebrating and thanking those generous organisations and individuals who give of their time and resources to support our work.

Second book of Vision Australia’s ground-breaking Big Visions series brings the story of blind professional chef Craig Shanahan to life.

Talking Vision is Vision Australia Radio’s flagship program, discussing the latest news and issues from a blindness and low vision perspective. This week Sam was joined by Vision Australia CEO Ron Hooton and his special guest for the day, Cassie.

Craig Shanahan always dreamed of being a chef. But after two operations on his eyes, he was almost completely blind. Craig didn’t let that stop him from following his dreams. Discover how being vision impaired has made Craig an inspiring role model for all Australia.

Eight young people learned new skills and forged new friendships with a school holiday event at Vision Australia. 

Sekinda is often one of the first healthcare professionals a person will meet with at Vision Australia, but she couldn't do it alone.