Blind Citizens Australia

Two areas of focus in this week's programme. Firstly, we meet new BCA staff member, Christina Micallef, and then we hear from National Policy Officer , Jackson Reynolds-Ryan about Blind Citizens Australia's asks for the upcoming federal election. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week we focus on the future for 45 people who responded to the call-out Blind Citizens Australia issued some weeks ago, for prospective interns under the Eye To The Future project. Hear how the project is going, the types of roles these people may be filling, and the types of organisations in which they might be working. If you work for or know of an organisation which might be interested in providing internships to people who are blind or vision impaired, please contact Nicole at BCA.

This week we speak with Jonathan Mosen about an upcoming virtual concert to raise money to support Ukrainians who are blind or vision impaired. Jonathan discusses his background, his very popular Mosen At Large podcast and how you can get involved with the concert. For more information, please go to https://www.mushroomfm.com/withyou Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Peta Hogan joined the team at BCA last year, as the Advocacy Project officer. Her role assists people who are blind or vision impaired to deal with appeals to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, in regard to the NDIS. Peta discusses her background, her role and why people may choose to appeal decisions made by the NDIA and how they might go about it.

This week, we hear from Blind Citizens Australia's Policy and Advocacy Team Leader, Jane Britt. Jane informs us of some work BCA is doing in regard to Covid RAT tests. As well, some updates about the Disability Royal Commission. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

We speak this week, with Adriana Malavisi, recently recruited Communications Coordinator. Adriana describes some of the communications strategies employed by Blind Citizens Australia, her background in communications and considerations to ensure people are as informed as possible.

In this week's episode, we continue our introductions to new BCA staff. Deb Deshayes joined the team at Blind Citizens Australia recently as General Manager - Projects and Engagement. Hear about Deb's background, her thoughts about her new role and about some of the projects on which she and her team are working. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

# This week, the first in a series on recent recruits to the staff team at Blind Citizens Australia. Madison Braim and Renee Solomon have joined the team recently, to work on the Eye to the Future project. Hear about them, employment of people who are blind or vision impaired and some specifics about the project.

This week we speak with the second of Blind Citizens Australia's newest board members, Francois Jacobs. Francois describes his background, his reasons for joining the board and what he brings to the organisation. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Following on from last week's episode, this week we bring you part two of our featured recording of the farewell held for outgoing CEO, Emma Bennison. This week, Emma's presentation given at the function held earier this month. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week, we bring you the first in a two part series, featuring presentations from the recently held farewell function for Emma Bennison, who resigned recently from her position of Chief Executive Officer of Blind Citizens Australia. Hear from BCA President, Fiona Woods, Policy and Advocacy Team Leader, Jane Britt and just some of the farewell comments contributed by BCA staff, members and partners. The full recording of the function will be available from the BCA website shortly.

In this week's programme, we speak with Julee-Anne Bell, who was elected to the board of Blind Citizens Australia recently. Julee-Anne describes her background, and outlines her interest in joining the board and what she hopes to achieve during her tenure. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week, we feature part ii of the Sally Aurisch story. Hear about Sally's work with BCA, and her hopes for her new role, as CEO. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

# This week, we feature the first in a two-part interview with incoming CEO of Blind Citizens Australia, Sally Aurisch. Hear about her background and early career. Also, an important message from John Simpson, BCA board member and former president.

# In this second part, Errol goes into further detail about his work as an independent Orientation and Mobility instructor.

# Errol Ingram is an independent Orientation and Mobility Instructor. In this first of a two-part series, He describes his background and some of the benefits to being an independent provider under the NDIS and My Aged Care.

Dale Simpson received an award recently from the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia, for his work as a Broadcast Technician with Vision Australia Radio. Dale has worked tirelessly on behalf of Blind Citizens Australia particularly during conventions and other forums, making sure everything can be heard both in the room, and across the country via radio and the internet. Hear from Dale about where his interest in broadcasting and technology started and how important the sound for conventions and other events is. Also hear about his award and his work with Vision Australia Radio.

Graeme Innes speaks with the coordinator and assistant coordinator of Blind Citizens Australia's newest branch. Find out about the branch, its personnel and its aims. Also, some notes about upcoming programme ideas. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

# Fiona Woods, incoming president of Blind Citizens Australia, joins us to outline her background and her hopes for her time as president. As well, find out which board members will be undertaking which roles within the organisation, and the BCA office closure.

# 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.