The 3G network is shutting down in August. Stephen Tinker, Telstra's Regional Manager for Victoria, shares with Peter Greco good news on a new initiative which will see 12,000 mobile devices being sent to Telstra customers in difficult situations. To find out if your phone will work after the 3G network is closed down text the number 3 to 3498.

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Three-quarters of Australians with disabilities experience barriers from engaging in sport. Peter Greco hears from Dane Cross about the difficulties such as the availability of tailored programs and special equipment. Also with the end of the financial year coming up, how you may be able to help.

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Sulari Gentill in conversation with Robert Gott on ‘The Woman in the Library’. Presented as part of the Melbourne Writers Festival 2022’

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In this interview highlight, Peter Greco speaks to Conrad Browne, Manager Vision Australia Radio and Audio Services to learn of this year's 2022 listener survey and why Vision Australia Radio listeners and Vision Australia clients are being encouraged to take part.

to complete the survey and for a chance to win a great prize from station sponsor Amazon, visit www.varadio.org

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Dedicated Vision Australia Radio listener Sheila Blanchfield shares why she loves our radio service for people living with print disability and why she feels you should support us this Radiothon. Help this radio program stay on air for another 12 months.

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Australia's blind and low vision community share their stories about vision loss

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At 91 years of age, Brenda is a disability advocate, volunteer and she established a much-loved local lawn bowls group. All these achievements came after she lost her vision, which at the time was a very difficult period. This is Brenda’s story on how she got through some of the darkest days.

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When Amy’s son Parker was just four months old, he was diagnosed with an eye condition. “The maternal health nurse looked straight at me and said, “are you ready for this?,” she said. It can take years to adjust to life changing news, and it was no different for Amy and her husband Glen. Find out how Amy came to realise that she’s proud of the fact Parker is blind.

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