Studio 1

Vision Australia Radio

Sam Rickard and Lizzie Eastham present Studio 1 - a weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view. Please get in touch with the show. Your experience and insight may help someone else who is going through a similar thing. Email: studio1@visionaustralia.org :: twitter: https://x.com/varadionetwork  :: Facebok: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork  

  1. If not me, who else?

    4 DAYS AGO

    If not me, who else?

    Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens.  On this week’s show  “If not me, who else?”  We ask our choir of angels about their experiences of caring for an ill and injured loved one and whether they faced any barriers from the medical or caring profession.  Lizzie also has her own story.  Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.    You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story.  EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork  A special thank you to Debbie; Elise; and Lisa-Marie  This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min
  2. Olga

    11 MAR

    Olga

    Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens.  On this week’s show  “Olga”  Lizzie and Sam catch up with Olga Mahler, Masseur; Councilor and influencer.  Olga talks about her experience growing up blind in Ukraine and the plight of some of her fellow people with a disability back in her former homeland.  She also talks about how she came to be living in Australia and her observations on living with a disability.    Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.    You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story.  EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork  A special thank you to Olga  You can find Olga on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@olgamahlerbornblindtoinspi5380   And on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/olga.itsenko   This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min
  3. By Ninja

    4 MAR

    By Ninja

    Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens.  On this week’s show  “By Ninja”  Sam decides to spend the day at “Home” and leave things to Lizzie for a change.  In the lead up to International Women’s Day Lizzie catches up with Kathleen Casford, the creative overlord of By Ninja about the studio’s work with Wlde by Oscar to create accessible hair care products for women living with Blindness or low vision.    Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.    You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story.  EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork  A special thank you to Kathleen and Narelle  You cand find more information here: https://www.byninja.com.au/portfolio/origami/wilde-accessiblehaircare/   This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min
  4. Outside In

    25 FEB

    Outside In

    Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens.  On this week’s show  "Outside In" Once more we’re joined by Holly Andrew from Abundabiliteez Productions; along with Matt Tripney.   They talk about their upcoming show at the Adelaide Fringe “Outside In”    Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.    You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story.  EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork  A special thank you to Holly; Matt; Emma and Ellen.     You can find tickets to Matt’s show here: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/outside-in-af2026   Find Abundabiliteez Productions here: https://abundabiliteezproductions.com.au/   This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min
  5. Finding your Tribe

    18 FEB

    Finding your Tribe

    Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens.  On this week’s show  "Finding Your Tribe”  We explore the challenges of socialising within the wider community as a person with a disability.  Six individuals with a Vision Impairment talk about their experiences, both positive and negative, getting out into the wider community and give some of their own tips into “Getting Out theere”   Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.    You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story.  EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork  A special thank you to Anthony; Daren; Elise; Julie; Kushal and Steven.     This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min
  6. Disability and Desire with Patrick Rory-John

    11 FEB

    Disability and Desire with Patrick Rory-John

    Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens.  On this week’s show  "Disability and Desire – With Patrick Rory-John”  Patrick Rory-John is a Psychotherapist and Clinical Counsellor. They talk to us about Disability; sexuality and the importance of the correct pronoun.      Along the way we talk about sexuality and disability; consent and how a lack of understanding can lead to some very serious ramifications; and how people with a disability are often considered to be asexual, or infantilised.    Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.    You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story.  EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork  A special thank you to Patrick Rory-John and to Emma Myers for helping to make the interview possible.  You can find out more here: https://northcott.com.au/services/sexuality-and-relationship-education/  This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min
  7. New Puppy!

    4 FEB

    New Puppy!

    Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens.  On this week’s show  "New Puppy”  By an interesting coincidence a number of friends of the Studio 1 Team have recently acquired a new Guide Dog/Seeing Eye Dog – this includes Lizzie.  So it was time to tlk to Shayne, Vicki and Kirsten about the experiences.  Vicki lost her previous dog, Bella, to cancer and had to decide whether it was possible to replace her best friend. Shayne talks about “Second Dog Syndrome” and how experience with one dog does not necessarily prepare you for the next one.  And Kirsten talks about how some dogs are better for particular times of life.  Meanwhile Steven and Lizzie talk what happens to the dog who has been “Retired”  Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.    You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story.  EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork  A special thank you to Steven; Kirsten Busby; Shayne Allan and Vicki Cousins  This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min
  8. David Williamson (Vision Australia CEO)

    29 JAN

    David Williamson (Vision Australia CEO)

    Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens.  On this week’s show  "David Williamson”  Sam talks to Vison Australia CEO David Williamson. David was appointed in October; how has he settled in and what lies ahead for Australia's largest agency catering for people with a Vision Impairment of Blindness.  David talks about his background in the disability sector and how those experiences along with lived experience shaped his decision to take on the role of CEO.  Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.    You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story.  EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork  A special thank you to David and also Kate (David’s hard-working PA) for helping to set this up.  This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    28 min
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About

Sam Rickard and Lizzie Eastham present Studio 1 - a weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view. Please get in touch with the show. Your experience and insight may help someone else who is going through a similar thing. Email: studio1@visionaustralia.org :: twitter: https://x.com/varadionetwork  :: Facebok: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork  

Information

  • Creator
    Vision Australia Radio
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Vision Australia Radio
  • Show Website
    Studio 1

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