Episode 5: Parenting and Vision Loss

Episode 8: Staying Independent at Home

Making the right changes at home is essential for helping someone with vision loss maintain their independence. In this episode, Vision Australia Senior Occupational Therapist Sam Sullivan shares practical tips on adapting living spaces to ensure safety and accessibility.  Support Vision Australia Radio: https://donate.visionaustralia.org/radio?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.233362846.1435097187.1683846047-1718358749.1627963141&_gl=1*1p00m2r*_gcl_au*NzUxNTExODIwLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga*NzA4NTc0NjUzLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga_2F789CY3J1*MTcyMzUyOTcyMC40Mi4wLjE3MjM1Mjk3MjAuNj [https://donate.visionaustralia.org/radio?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.233362846.1435097187.1683846047-1718358749.1627963141&_gl=1*1p00m2r*_gcl_au*NzUxNTExODIwLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga*NzA4NTc0NjUzLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga_2F789CY3J1*MTcyMzUyOTcyMC40Mi4wLjE3MjM1Mjk3MjAuNj] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Episode 7: Overcoming Burnout, featuring Heleni Bagiartakis from Carer Gateway

Supporting someone with vision loss can really affect mental and emotional wellbeing. In this episode, we chat with a guest who shares strategies for maintaining a positive outlook while facing the challenge of burnout along the way.  Guest: Heleni Bagiartakis from Carer Gateway. Learn more: Home | Carer Gateway [https://www.carergateway.gov.au/]  Support Vision Australia Radio: https://donate.visionaustralia.org/radio?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.233362846.1435097187.1683846047-1718358749.1627963141&_gl=1*1p00m2r*_gcl_au*NzUxNTExODIwLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga*NzA4NTc0NjUzLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga_2F789CY3J1*MTcyMzUyOTcyMC40Mi4wLjE3MjM1Mjk3MjAuNj [https://donate.visionaustralia.org/radio?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.233362846.1435097187.1683846047-1718358749.1627963141&_gl=1*1p00m2r*_gcl_au*NzUxNTExODIwLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga*NzA4NTc0NjUzLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga_2F789CY3J1*MTcyMzUyOTcyMC40Mi4wLjE3MjM1Mjk3MjAuNj] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Episode 6: The Tips and Tricks of Assistive Tech

From screen readers to mobility aids, assistive technology plays a crucial role in the lives of people with vision loss. In this episode, a tech expert highlights some of the tools that have transformed daily life for people living with vision loss.  Guest: Damien McMorrow from Vision Australia.  Support Vision Australia Radio: https://donate.visionaustralia.org/radio?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.233362846.1435097187.1683846047-1718358749.1627963141&_gl=1*1p00m2r*_gcl_au*NzUxNTExODIwLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga*NzA4NTc0NjUzLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga_2F789CY3J1*MTcyMzUyOTcyMC40Mi4wLjE3MjM1Mjk3MjAuNj [https://donate.visionaustralia.org/radio?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.233362846.1435097187.1683846047-1718358749.1627963141&_gl=1*1p00m2r*_gcl_au*NzUxNTExODIwLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga*NzA4NTc0NjUzLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga_2F789CY3J1*MTcyMzUyOTcyMC40Mi4wLjE3MjM1Mjk3MjAuNj] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Episode 5: Parenting and Vision Loss

Being a parent is already a journey filled with challenges, and raising a child with vision loss adds another layer. In this episode, a mother shares her personal story and offers valuable advice for other parents facing similar experiences.  Guest: Melinda Whipp, mother to a son with vision loss.   Support Vision Australia Radio: https://donate.visionaustralia.org/radio?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.233362846.1435097187.1683846047-1718358749.1627963141&_gl=1*1p00m2r*_gcl_au*NzUxNTExODIwLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga*NzA4NTc0NjUzLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga_2F789CY3J1*MTcyMzUyOTcyMC40Mi4wLjE3MjM1Mjk3MjAuNj [https://donate.visionaustralia.org/radio?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.233362846.1435097187.1683846047-1718358749.1627963141&_gl=1*1p00m2r*_gcl_au*NzUxNTExODIwLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga*NzA4NTc0NjUzLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga_2F789CY3J1*MTcyMzUyOTcyMC40Mi4wLjE3MjM1Mjk3MjAuNj] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Episode 4: Let’s Talk About Public Transport

Navigating public transport with vision loss can be challenging. In this episode, we explore accessibility issues and share helpful tips to make getting around easier and more manageable.  Guest: Chris Page from Vision Australia.  Support Vision Australia Radio: https://donate.visionaustralia.org/radio?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.233362846.1435097187.1683846047-1718358749.1627963141&_gl=1*1p00m2r*_gcl_au*NzUxNTExODIwLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga*NzA4NTc0NjUzLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga_2F789CY3J1*MTcyMzUyOTcyMC40Mi4wLjE3MjM1Mjk3MjAuNj [https://donate.visionaustralia.org/radio?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.233362846.1435097187.1683846047-1718358749.1627963141&_gl=1*1p00m2r*_gcl_au*NzUxNTExODIwLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga*NzA4NTc0NjUzLjE3MTg2Njc4Mjk.*_ga_2F789CY3J1*MTcyMzUyOTcyMC40Mi4wLjE3MjM1Mjk3MjAuNj] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.