Sam speaks to Claire Dorling, a PhD student from Monash University whose research centres around the development of a functional vision assessment for children and young people who are blind or have low vision in an educational setting.

Hear from Claire as she discusses her research and how it intersects with her professional experience as s specialist teacher, and lived experience as a person with low vision.

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Sam speaks with Santiago Velasquez Hurtado, co-founder of Hailo, an app now available on iPhone and Android for public transport users to hail a bus or tram more safely and accessibly than before, and inform the driver when and where they would like to be dropped off.

Hailo is currently available on the Melbourne bus network however there are plans to expand the app to other modes of transport and cities in future.

If you would like to download the app it's now available on the Apple Store or Google Play, or to find out more you can head to the Hailo website, hailo.co

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Sam speaks with Jo Cabot, author of Live Well with Vision Loss, a website to provide advice and support for people experiencing vision loss at any point in their vision loss journey.

The website will be fully available to browse from April 10.

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Dr Luke Martin, Clinical spokesperson from Beyond Blue, speaks with Peter Greco about the mental health support Beyond Blue provides in regional and remote areas such as the Northern Territory, recovering from floods and their aftermath. Beyond Blue offers free national mental health supports and services.

More info: Beyond Blue

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Scott Watters, former-AFL player and Coach, Founder and CEO for Life Changer Foundation, speaks with Peter Greco about Melbourne Victory football Club hosting the Stand Together Mental Health Round in partnership with Life Changer Foundation at AAMI Park, Sunday, March 15th.

More info: Life Changer Foundation

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Kathryn O'Toole, a client of Seeing Eye Dogs and Katie Farrell, SED Mobility Instructor, chat with Peter Greco about VA Trek for Vision 2026, coming up 8 -10 May. Trek for Vision takes you along the Great Ocean Walk, where every step you take and dollar you raise supports the Seeing Eye Dogs Youth Program.

Register here: VA Trek For Vision

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A look back at a special moment for writers and readers.

In 2025, Hear This marked the Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival with a very special broadcast celebrating storytelling, creativity and community. This reflective edition revisits that occasion, when we proudly announced the winners and runners-up of the festival’s 2025 Microfiction Competition, showcasing powerful short works from across the Brimbank community.

As we prepare to share the 2026 edition, on Froday 13 March, this episode stands as a reminder of the voices, ideas and imagination that made the 2025 festival such a memorable celebration of writing and reading.

Learn more about the Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival via Brimbank Libraries.

Find out about the free Vision Australia Library Service, supporting people who are blind or have low vision with accessible books, newspapers and magazines.

Listen to Vision Australia Radio on air, online and via podcast.

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Nicola Ettridge is a highly respected and accomplished advocate. Nicola talks with Peter Greco about losing her hearing at 21 and getting a cochlear implant a few years later. Nicola also reflects on International Women's Day, and her work finding employment opportunities for people of all abilities, especially in non metropolitan Australia.

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