In Plain Sight
by Vision Australia Radio
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Hear the Lights Sing
Hear the Lights Sing
About this podcast
In Plain Sight, hosted by Simon Chong and produced by Andrew Williams, is a program where we highlight the incredible stories of people who are making a positive impact in the community and disability sector. Giving a voice to dedicated disability advocates demonstrating advocacy in all its different forms, shining a light on those who might otherwise be hidden ‘in plain sight'.
Get in touch with the program team via: [email protected]. Simon and Andrew would love to hear your feedback, thoughts and ideas.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 100 episodes
- Hear the Lights Sing · 29 minThis week on In Plain Sight we had the delight of talking with Cara Gilkison, one of the founding members of the singing group The Lights. This fabulous group of singers and…
- I see the I-Sight support group · 29 minLena Ladhams the Group Support, & co-ordinator of the Vision Australia I-Sight Community Group joins Simon and Andrew for an informative & interesting chat. We learn all about…
- IPS presents DADAA in Canberra · 29 minRecently a team from DADAA, in Fremantle, Western Australia went to Canberra to conduct some interviews and other projects for Radio DADA. And, this week on In Plain Sight Simon…
- Colleen rides for research · 28 minThis week we are talking with Colleen Ashby, who had a heart transplant in 2017, which due to complications left her also becoming blind.But, Colleen’s natural optimism…
- Sharing a Sunflower with Sandee · 29 minThis week we present a fabulous conversation with Sandee Facy, the Head of Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Australia and New Zealand. The Sunflower and Hidden Disabilities are…
- Connections Community & Dance · 27 minThis week on In Plain Sight we have a very pleasant conversation with Darryl Davenport; Principle of Ballroom Fit, & Chairperson of Para Ability Dance WA. Darryl shares his…
- Exploring Auslan with Linda de Rozario · 29 minIn recognition of International Day of Sign Languages that falls on Wed 23 September we are revisiting a fabulous conversation with Linda de Rozario, CEO of Vital Interpreting…
- Colleen Ashby a dedication & passion hard to beat · 29 minHi this week we bring you a revisit to an excellent interview with the dynamic and positive Colleen Ashby;an author athlete and fundraising champion. Colleen is involved in so…
- Synapse; many pathways one community. · 33 minThis week we have a very interesting conversation with Adam Schickerling, the CEO of Synapse, one of Australia’s leading support agencies for people with an Acquired Brain Injury…
- Brain Injury Matters; so look after your head. · 28 minThis week on IPS we are learning about brain injury and living with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). We had a fabulous warm & insightful conversation with Fiona Hopper, Peer…
- DADAA leading the way in Canberra. · 32 minThis week we speak with Dennis Collins, Arts Mentor from DADAA & Joe Teakle, arts participant and Radio DADAA presenter, about their visit to Canberra to interview some federal…
- Get connected with `Connect up` · 35 minThis week we’d like to introduce you to a new online platform & app called “Connect Up”.ConnectUp is a free Australian app launched in June 2026 to help people with disability…
- Rad Joe: Film Enthusiast and Filmmaker · 27 min · Season 3 Episode 61This week on the show join Simon and Andrew as they chat to Joe Teakle about his career as a filmmaker and host of Film Talk on radio DADAA. He recounts his experience making the…
- Meagan Shand: - Leadership Development Manager; LeadAbility · 26 minLeadAbility delivered by Leadership WA, aims to empower Western Australians with disability to become confident leaders and explore their full potential in a dynamic practical…
- Lily: Author & disability advocate passionate about inclusion · 25 minLilly is a super impressive young person, who has already written her first book “Blossom, and is now preparing for an upcoming documentary and her entry into the Focus on…
- Kyra Culloton: - actively making change, & demonstrating great leadership · 26 minKyra Cullton is a recent participant of the CPActive Changemakers leadership program conducted by the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Australia. The 12 week CPActive program aims to…
- Mel Stephens: Storytelling, Advocacy and Living Life Without Limits · 26 minThere's far more to Mel Stephens than first meets the eye. Mel is a passionate storyteller, disability advocate and content creator who is blind, sharing her life, experiences…
- Martin Stewart: Advocacy with Blind Citizens Australia · 28 minIntroducing Martin Stewart a long term campaigner, activist & advocate of rights and needs for people who are blind. Martin was born blind and in 2002 was seriously injured an…
- Deafblind Week 2026 & Deafblind WA · 29 min · Season 3 Episode 73Join us this week as we celebrate the lives and stories of Deafblind Western Australians. Simon and Andrew have a chat with Linni Oliver and Jason Rowland from Deafblind WA…
- My Mate Matt - An Active Community Member · 27 min · Season 3 Episode 72This week we enjoyed the company of Matt Spencer, a well respected member of the Blind Community in Perth. We really appreciate learning about such positive and active people…
