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. 2d ago

    Bukuru Leonidas

    Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life through a different lens.  On this week’s show “Bukuru Leonidas” Sam and Lizzie sit down with Bukuru Leonidas, founder of the African Australian Albinism Alliance. Bukuru shares his incredible journey from surviving persecution in Burundi to residing in a Kenyan refugee camp, and ultimately resettling in Melbourne, Australia. He discusses the harsh realities faced by people living with albinism in Africa, the health and safety challenges of low vision and sun exposure, and how he is working to support others both in Australia and back home. 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.  EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork  A big thank you to Bukuru Next week: Parenthood – a rewarding and challenging experience... normally.  Now add a disability on top of that.  We’re looking for feedback on the barriers and misconceptions you may have encountered from Medical professionals and the general public when they are simply trying to take care of the Kids. As well as any positive news of course.  If you want to have your say join our Whatsapp group and record a message: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FwBORTly2OqC9FFmQAm97z?s=hd&p=i&mlu=3&amv=2   This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/   Resources: African Australian Albinism Alliance: https://aycol.org/aaaa (facebook) https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61594395412825  Albinism Fellowship of Australia: https://albinismaustralia.org/    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Bukuru Leonidas

  2. Nov 4

    Molly Burke

    Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life through a different lens.  On this week’s show “Molly Burke” Lizzie and Sam sit down with social media influencer, public speaker, and advocate Molly Burke. Molly joins the show from the Netherlands right after completing an impressive 762-kilometer cycling journey across Europe. She discusses her path from a bullied teenager dealing with sudden vision loss to becoming one of the first major disability content creators on YouTube, normalising disability in mainstream media, and navigating accessibility barriers. 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.  Click here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FwBORTly2OqC9FFmQAm97z?s=hd&p=i&mlu=3&amv=2  to join our whatsapp group and have your say.  EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork  A big thank you to Molly and also to Jordan Ashby for his tireless work setting this interview up. This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/   Resources: Riding Together: https://ridingtogether.org/netherlands-2026 Podcast: What’s it Really Like: https://www.mollyburkeofficial.com/podcast You can find Molly’s books; “Eltie Takes the Lead: A Guide Dog's Tail” and “Unseen: How I Lost My Vision Story but Found My Voice” on Amazon; Rood Reads or most Book Sellers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Molly Burke

  3. Oct 28

    Voice for Vision (Smart Glasses)

    Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life through a different lens.  On this week’s show “Voice for Vision (Smart Glasses)” Lizzie and Sam explore the debate surrounding smart glasses within the blind and low-vision community. They discuss personal perspectives on adopting high-tech eyewear, financial/NDIS funding barriers, and privacy concerns sparked by public backlash. Guest Jonathan Craig joins to outline the Voice for Vision campaign and explain why accessibility and privacy must be balanced by policymakers. 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.  Click here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FwBORTly2OqC9FFmQAm97z?s=hd&p=i&mlu=3&amv=2  to join our whatsapp group and have your say.  EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork  A big thank you to: Matthew; Julie and of course Jonathan This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/  Resources: Vision 2020: https://v2020.org.au/ Voice for Vision Champaign Page: https://v2020.org.au/resources/voice-for-vision/ (Details on how to sign the petition, download social media assets, or access MP letter templates) See Differently Voice for Vision Champaign (Youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKatEquv5zE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Voice for Vision (Smart Glasses)

  4. Oct 21

    On the Town

    Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life through a different lens.  On this week’s show “On the Town” Sam returns from a cruise holiday to join Lizzie as they discuss the ins and outs of going out and getting about as a person with vision impairment. From attending live concerts to navigating busy shopping centres and city streets, the hosts and guests share personal experiences, tips, and tricks for managing large crowds and sensory overload. 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.  EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork  A big thank you to Carolyn; Alex and “King of the Jungle” Steven. On our next show: Smart Glasses or pervert glasses.  The Blindness Community has recently bound together to fight for the right to not part with their High-tech Eyewear.  If you want to have your say on this subject please join our whatsapp group and record your message: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FwBORTly2OqC9FFmQAm97z?s=hd&p=i&mlu=3&amv=2  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.

    On the Town

  5. Oct 13

    Recipe for Success

    Lizzie Eastham presents Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life through a different lens.  On this week’s show “Recipe for Success” This week Lizzie is flying solo.  She revisits the kitchen for a lighthearted and practical look at cooking. Joined by a "choir of angels"—a group of guest contributors sharing their personal tips, tricks, and kitchen misadventures—this episode covers how blind and vision-impaired individuals navigate meal prep, adapt cooking techniques, and build confidence in the kitchen. Simon: Shares his go-to recipe for spicy vegan beans and vegetables, along with a funny mishap using a Ninja Multi-Cooker pressure cooker. Lisa: Demonstrates a simple air-fryer chicken breast schnitzel recipe. She offers practical safety and prep tips: Using an air fryer with a timer to prevent accidental fires. Adding dried spices and seasonings before adding oil to adjust measurements easily. Keeping one hand clean while mixing raw meat to maintain hygiene and avoid cross-contamination. Using baking paper on cooking trays for easy cleanup (plus Lizzie’s tip to dab a bit of butter under the baking paper to keep it from sliding). Maddy & Alex: Discuss everyday kitchen misadventures, cutting techniques, and overcoming the fear of accidentally cutting fingers or making a mess. Lizzie: Explores how AI tools like ChatGPT can be used to quickly generate customized, hassle-free recipes (including choc chip peanut butter cookies and dog-friendly carob cakes) without wading through long online blog posts. Stephen: Shares his secrets for cooking perfect tender meat, including slow-cooking chicken wings wrapped in foil so the meat falls off the bone, and techniques for searing steak on stainless steel pans. Geordie: Shares 3 practical kitchen tips for blind cooks: Using talking kitchen scales (e.g., Cobalt) to measure liquids in milliliters via grams (). Using silicone egg rings with raised tabs to keep fried eggs contained and easy to locate/flip. Pouring dry ingredients (like flour or sugar) while holding the container over the sink to catch spills. Garth: Gives a clever tip for cutting baked slices (like fudge or ginger slice) into uniform squares using a long, straight-backed bread knife. 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.  Click here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FwBORTly2OqC9FFmQAm97z?s=hd&p=i&mlu=3&amv=2  to join our whatsapp group and have your say.  EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork  A big thank you to Simon; Lisa; Maddy; Alex; Geordie and Garth. 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.

    Recipe for Success

  6. Oct 7

    Angela Ricketts (Sight Stones)

    Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look through a different lens.  On this week’s show  “Angela Ricketts (Sight Stones”  Sam and Lizzie speak with Angela Ricketts, entrepreneur and founder of Sight Stones. Angela shares her family's personal journey navigating her 15-year-old son Kai’s diagnosis of choroideremia—a rare, degenerative retinal disease—and how it inspired her to create a nonprofit organization to raise awareness and fund research for a cure.  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.  Click here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FwBORTly2OqC9FFmQAm97z?s=hd&p=i&mlu=3&amv=2  to join our whatsapp group and have your say.  EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork  A special thank you to Angela  Find out more here: https://sightstones.org/   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.

    Angela Ricketts (Sight Stones)

  7. Sep 30

    Casey Acevedo

    Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life through a different lens.  On this week’s show “Casey Acevedo” Sam and Lizzie share a humorous discussion about recent tech mishaps—from workout tracker failures to recording hiccups—before sitting down with Dallas-based content creator Casey Acevedo. Casey shares her journey navigating sudden vision loss following two motor vehicle accidents, her experience with retinoschisis and retinal detachment, adjusting to life as a low-vision content creator, and how the vision-impaired community has embraced her 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.  Click here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FwBORTly2OqC9FFmQAm97z?s=hd&p=i&mlu=3&amv=2  to join our whatsapp group and have your say.  EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork  A big thank you to Casey; we look forward to working with you again. You can find @caseygeneratedcontent on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caseygeneratedcontent Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caseygeneratedcontent/ And Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CaseyGeneratedContent 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.

    Casey Acevedo

  8. Sep 23

    Off and Running

    Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life through a different lens.  On this week’s show “Off and Running” Sam and Lizzie Eastham explore the impact of Achilles Australia, an organization providing guide runners for blind and low-vision athletes. Alex “The Seal” Sorrell shares his journey from taking up running for a school project to preparing for his first half marathon. Phillip Hartshorn, President of Achilles Sydney, discusses the club’s growth and its expansion across Australia. Additionally, guide runner Megan Inge and her guide Susan Wilson reflect on running the 12km City to Bay fun run blindfolded to raise funds for Achilles athletes attending the National Masters Championships. 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.  Click here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FwBORTly2OqC9FFmQAm97z?s=hd&p=i&mlu=3&amv=2  to join our whatsapp group and have your say.  EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork  A big thank you to Alex; Phillip; Megan and Susan. Learn more here: https://www.achillesaustralia.org.au/ Donate to the National Masters Team here: https://achilles-adelaide-incorporated.mygiveeasy.com/achilles-adelaide-goes-to-australian-masters-athletics-competition-in-perth-2027/donate?fbclid=IwY2xjawUgEWBwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXF6VmRVTmJQUlJJYmxYaXNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeDXAI_MHxZwfyVJWu8wGAa0FqfYb60i381Oekl2E6rEoTDxv2cMai6KfEFkA_aem_Cj3KE0pCEnq66U34fFkuDQ 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.

    Off and Running
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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  

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  • 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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