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Low vision artists wow in annual Vision Australia calendar compet...
From a smiling Balinese macaque, to a colourful sunrise at Uluru: memories and life experiences fill the 2023 Vision Australia Calendar and diary. The large print and braille calendars and diary are on sale now, featuring the artwork of fifteen artists who are blind or have low vision. Adorning the cover and featured in the month of January, Canberra artist Bill Arthur says his 2021 trip to the Northern Territory captured his heart. “I took a dawn tour of Uluru and as the sun’s rays first touched the eastern sides of the rock, I took some photos,” he said. “I based my painting on those photos, and noticed the bright colours used by the indigenous artists of the area.” Photo: William Arthur's colourful painting of Uluru at dawn, on the cover of the 2023 Vision Australia artwork calendar. Born with bi-lateral optic atrophy of the optic nerve, Bill avoids painting with extremely fine details, which helps make a characteristic style. “Sometimes you need to stand well back so the brush strokes come together.” At seven years old, Henry Rademaker is the youngest artist featured in this year’s calendar. Featuring in the month of June, Henry’s piece called ‘Blooms’ is inspired by the Vincent van Gogh masterpiece, Flowers. Henry’s passion for art has been stoked by his nan as they often create pieces focused on nature, animals and portraits. The competition judge and Vision Australia general manager for commercial services, Michael Linke, says the calendar is a wonderful platform to showcase the genuine talent of artists with low vision. “The artists prove that being blind or having low vision doesn’t stop creativity,” he said. Each winning entry receives a $300 gift card and their artwork featured in our printed calendar and diary. Full list of featured artists: Angela Lois Morrissey, 43 VIC Betty Debonam, 88 TAS Evie Stewart, 10 QLD Helen Jones, 84 NSW Henry Rademaker, 7 VIC James Christie, 23 NSW John Stemp, 82 NSW Jolanta Skawinski, 63 ACT Margaret Deacon, 83 NSW Marjorie Peterkin, 72 WA Sophie Weaver, 12 NSW Teena Madelaine, 54 NSW Virginia Pahuru, 29 NSW William Arthur, 71 ACT Yvonne Ransley, 82 QLD The 2023 Vision Australia diary and calendars are available for purchase online now or in store at all Vision Australia shops.
Smart speaker gives Thomas a chance to indulge in his love of cou...
The Amazon Echo Dot smart speaker has opened up some new avenues to help Thomas stay connected.
This week on Talking Vision: Blind app developer wins life changi...
Talking Vision is Vision Australia Radio’s flagship program, discussing the latest news and issues from a blindness and low vision perspective. On this week’s episode Sam is joined by Adelaide software developer Cassie Hames. Cassie is the winner of the US$25,000 Holman Prize for her app See Me, which communicates with bus drivers and notifies them of approaching bus stops, making independent travel on public transportation safer and more accessible.
Darwin broadcasters, share your passion on Vision Australia Radio...
Vision Australia Radio is seeking volunteer broadcasters for its recently established presence in the Top End. Volunteers will have a knowledge of local matters, broadcasting knowledge and presentation skills to produce a range of entertaining and informative specialist programs for the blind and low vision community in Darwin.
2022 Victorian State Election information for voting
The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) have provided a notice about forthcoming voting options for the State Election in Victoria.
Protecting your details online
As you’re probably aware, telecommunications provider Optus recently experienced a significance data breach, exposing personal details of millions of Australians.
2022 Vision Australia Annual General Meeting
The 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Vision Australia Ltd to be held at 10.00am (AEDT) on Thursday, 27th October 2022.
Help shape the sound of Vision Australia Radio
Whether you tune in via traditional radio, online or listen to one of its fabulous podcasts, the radio wants to hear what you have to say. The survey is seeking information not only about the type of shows you enjoy listening to, and your favourite programs, but also what you think the station could improve on.
This week on Talking Vision: Liz Wheeler’s fight for safety and a...
Talking Vision is Vision Australia Radio’s flagship program, discussing the latest news and issues from a blindness and low vision perspective. On this week’s episode, Sam is joined by Parramatta resident Liz Wheeler, whose trouble navigating the re-modelled Parramatta CBD motivated her to advocate for safer and more accessible footpaths and roads.