We feature the BCA Awards Ceremony, held online on International White Cane Day, the 15th of October. Specifically, we feature the presentations of the David Blyth award, the Dianna Braun Aspirations award, and one of the certificates of appreciation.

Blind Citizens Australia

Episode 732

We speak with Emma Bennison, whose resignation as CEO of Blind Citizens Australia was announced last week. Emma discusses her time with BCA and what this means for the future of the organisation.

Episode 731 - Resignation of CEO

In this week's programme, we are joined by returning guest, Ken Brandt. Ken is the author of "Positive Vision - Enjoying the Adventures and Advantages of poor eyesight", which is now available in audio and ebook forms. Hear about Ken's background and his writing process. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode 730 - Positive Vision

As we frequently do on New Horizons, this week we feature the editorial from the upcoming edition of Blind Citizens News, written by Jonathan Craig. This is narrated by Glen Morrow.

Episode 729 - Blind Citizens News

# This week we speak with Emma Bennison, CEO, and John Simpson, President of Blind Citizens Australia. News about the upcoming Annual General Meeting of BCA, the Service Charter which outlines roles and responsibility for receiving services from BCA, and an open letter to members to come out in the upcoming edition of Blind Citizens News.

Episode 728 - Various BCA items

# Ron McCallum retired from the Disability Royal Commission at the end of August. He outlines his varied career in the law, and describes some of the highlights of the Royal Commission and its importance for people with disabilities in Australia.

Episode 727, Ron McCallum

Chass Moller-Nielson is the first blind person in Queensland to be issued with a recreational dirt-bike licence. In this week's programme, Chass explains how he got the bug, how he got on-board with Motorcycle QLD, and most of all, how he does it. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode 726 - Motorcycle riding

In this week's programme, the promised member contribution episode. Plenty of podcasts about language, society and culture, health and more. Also, an exciting announcement from BCA's own Sally Aurisch. A big thank you to those who contributed to this episode. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode 725 - Podcast Contributions

This week we speak with Sally Aurisch, manager of Projects and Engagement with Blind Citizens Australia. Sally updates us on recruitment to the staff of BCA, upcoming forums and the upcoming Annual General Meeting. Also a reminder to get your favourite podcast submissions in for next week's programme. Please E-mail them to new.horizons@bca.org.au Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode 724 - What's new in BCA?

Jackson Reynolds-Ryan is our guest on this week's programme. Jack is the newest recruit to the staff of BCA, and joins us as policy officer. Hear about his background and varied policy work in Australia and the UK. Also, a final call-out for listeners to send in their favourite podcasts. Please send to new.horizons@bca.org.au Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode 723 - New Policy Officer for BCA

In this week's episode we meet two new BCA staff members. Conor Smith and Jolene Scott both joined BCA within the last couple of weeks. Find out about their backgrounds, their roles within our organisation and their aspirations for those roles. Remember to get your recordings in about your favourite podcasts, either E-mail them to new.horizons@bca.org.au, or ring the telephone line, 1800-033-660, and leave your recording as feedback and it will get to me. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode 722 - New BCA Staff

# In this episode, we speak with Susan Clift, from the Australian Bureau of Statistics about the 2021 census. Susan discusses the importance of the census and the options to enable people who are blind or vision impaired to fill out the census form independently.

Episode 721 - 2021 Census

# Jill McKee, Communications Coordinator with Blind Citizens Australia, is our focus interview this week. Also, a call out for submissions for an upcoming New Horizons programme.

Episode 720 - Focus on Communications

In this week's episode we speak with international student and BCA member, John Danesh Krishnan, about an upcoming forum BCA is holding for current or prospective international students who are blind or vision impaired. What is it like to come to Australia to study, what should you consider, and what services can you expect? To find out more or register for the forum, contact BCA or check the BCA website: https://www.bca.org.au Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode 719

This week, following some news from the National Women's Branch, we hear from John Simpson, president of BCA, and CEO, Emma Bennison. They discuss upcoming award nominations, and an opportunity to have your say, and help BCA to set strategy for the coming years. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode 718 - BCA Awards 2021

The united voice of Australians who are blind or vision impaired.