The weekly radio programme and podcast from Blind Citizens Australia, The united voice of Australians who are blind or vision impaired.
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CITIZENS REPORT 19/9/2024 - Washington war dogs pursue Aussie family / Bail-in’s bonds get the boot
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1. Don’t let Washington war dogs wreck an Aussie family2. Bail-in’s Agent Bond gets the bootPresented by Elisa Barwick and Robert BarwickDonate to support the Citizens Party campaigns: https://citizensparty.org.au/donate?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=cit_rep_donation&utm_content=20240919_cit_repFor cheques and direct deposits, cal…
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Episode 875 - Accessible Tourism, Part II.
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This week's episode brings us part ii of the presentation given by Margo Carwardine, from QBWA. Once again, thanks to the Round Table for the use of this material. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
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CITIZENS REPORT 12/9/2024 - Democratic oversight Terminator dead? / Brisbane now a nuclear target
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1. Is the democratic oversight Terminator finally dead?2. Brisbane is now a great big nuclear targetPresented by Robert Barwick and Craig IsherwoodDonate to support the Citizens Party campaigns: https://citizensparty.org.au/donate?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=cit_rep_donation&utm_content=20240912_cit_repFor cheques and direct dep…
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This week, Margo Carwardine from the Queensland Braille Writers Association, also known as Braille House, discusses accessible tourism. The QBWA has been conducting a fascinating project to enable venues and other tourism-based businesses to be more accessible to Blind and Vision Impaired people. This project was made possible by a grant from the Q…
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CITIZENS REPORT 5/9/2024 - Showdown to save our economic sovereignty / The Anti-Labour Party exposed
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1. Showdown to save our economic sovereignty!2. The Anti-Labour Party exposedPresented by Elisa Barwick and Richard BardonDonate to support the Citizens Party campaigns: https://citizensparty.org.au/donate?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=cit_rep_donation&utm_content=20240905_cit_repFor cheques and direct deposits, call 1800 636 432W…
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Episode 873 - The Federal Government's Response to the Disability Royal Commission
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In this week's episode, John Simpson speaks with Jonathan Craig, now Policy and Advocacy Manager with Vision 2020 Australia. Jonathan discusses the response from the Australian Government, to the 222 recommendations handed down in the final report of the Disability Royal Commission in September 2023. In particular, those recommendations most applic…
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CITIZENS INSIGHT – The scandal involving Albo, ASIC and ABC Bullion - John Adams
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John Adams returns to CITIZENS INSIGHT to discuss the latest developments around the investigation of ASIC and the case against ABC Bullion.Economist, former Liberal Party advisor — www.adamseconomics.comHosted by Robert Barwick, Research Director of the Australian Citizens PartyContact John Adams: www.adamseconomics.com www.adamsbullion.comContact…
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CITIZENS REPORT 29/8/2024 - A massive blow against the banks! / Aus continues march to destruction
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1. Historic breakthrough–Aussies land a massive blow against the Money Power!2. Foreign agents in Parliament pushing Australia towards total destructionPresented by Robert Barwick and Craig IsherwoodDonate to support the Citizens Party campaigns: https://citizensparty.org.au/donate?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=cit_rep_donation&ut…
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Episode 872 - Open Letter to Vision Australia Directors
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This week, we discuss an open letter to the Board of Vision Australia, Australia's largest provider of blindness and low-vision services. Graeme Innes is our guest to discuss the letter, what it's all about and how you can be involved in making change in your community. If you want to join the 200-plus people who have already supported this open le…
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CITIZENS REPORT 22/8/2024 - AUKUS allies gloat: You sucker! / The continent breaking for sovereignty
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1. AUKUS allies gloat: You sucker!2. The continent making a break for sovereigntyPresented by Elisa Barwick and Richard BardonDonate to support the Citizens Party campaigns: https://citizensparty.org.au/donate?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=cit_rep_donation&utm_content=20240822_cit_repFor cheques and direct deposits, call 1800 636 …
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Episode 871 - Accessible Health Related Communications - Part ii
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This week, we bring you part two of the presentation given to the Round Table on Information Access for People with a Print Disability, by Professor Katie Ellis, Director of the Centre for Culture and Technology at Curtin University. Katie discusses the importance of accessible communications for people with disability, in connection with health.…
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CITIZENS REPORT 15/8/2024 - Treasury steals the only lifeboat / The transnationals robbing Aus blind
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1. Corruption scandal: Treasury steals the only lifeboat2. The transnational swindle robbing Australians blindPresented by Robert Barwick and Richard BardonDonate to support the Citizens Party campaigns: https://citizensparty.org.au/donate?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=cit_rep_donation&utm_content=20240815_cit_repFor cheques and d…
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Episode 870 - Accessible Communications in Health - part i
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This week, our main feature is a presentation given to the Round Table on Information Access for People with a Print Disability, by Professor Katie Ellis, Director of the Centre for Culture and Technology at Curtin University. Katie discusses the importance of accessible communications for people with disability, in connection with health. Also, so…
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CITIZENS REPORT 8/8/2024 - When Parliament voted to buy back the farm / Stop the dangerous lunatics
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1. The day Parliament voted to “buy back the farm” - and enraged the Queen2. Why does Australia support dangerous lunatics who want to blow up the world?Presented by Robert Barwick and Craig IsherwoodDonate to support the Citizens Party campaigns: https://citizensparty.org.au/donate?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=cit_rep_donation&u…
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Episode 869 - Accessible Workplaces, part ii
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This week, we conclude our two-part program on accessible workplaces. Thanks again to the Round Table for the use of this material.
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CITIZENS INSIGHT – The final battle in the great war against ASIC corruption - John Adams
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John Adams returns to CITIZENS INSIGHT to discuss the latest developments around the investigation of ASIC and the latest committee findings.Economist, former Liberal Party advisor — www.adamseconomics.comHosted by Robert Barwick, Research Director of the Australian Citizens PartyContact John Adams: www.adamseconomics.com www.adamsbullion.comContac…
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CITIZENS REPORT 1/8/2024 - Sack the chief of crooked police! / Middle East war could become a WW3
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1. Sack the chief of crooked police!2. A wider Middle East war could become a superpower showdownPresented by Elisa Barwick and Robert BarwickDonate to support the Citizens Party campaigns: https://citizensparty.org.au/donate?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=cit_rep_donation&utm_content=20240801_cit_repFor cheques and direct deposits…
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This week, the first in a two-part series on access to workplaces. This presentation to the Round Table on Information Access for people with a Print Disability was given by Damo McMorrow, National Access Technology Manager with Vision Australia, and Rebecca Clark, Vision Technology Specialist with Quantum RLV. Once again, a big thanks to the Round…
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CITIZENS REPORT 25/7/2024 - Cash is king & post offices are castles! / Treacherous law threatens Aus
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1. Cash is king and post offices are castles!2. Treacherous law threatens to jail 1.5 million AustraliansPresented by Robert Barwick and Richard BardonDonate to support the Citizens Party campaigns: https://citizensparty.org.au/donate?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=cit_rep_donation&utm_content=20240725_cit_repFor cheques and direct…
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Episode 867 - AI - a Blessing or a Curse, part ii
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# This week, we bring you part ii of a presentation given by Dr. Scott Hollier. Again, thank you to the Round Table on Information Access for the use of this material.
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CITIZENS REPORT 18/7/2024 - NATO moves to ‘Trump-proof’ war plans / D-Day for Dan Duggan extradition
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1. NATO moves to ‘Trump-proof’ world war plans2. D-Day for Dan Duggan extraditionPresented by Elisa Barwick and Robert BarwickDonate to support the Citizens Party campaigns: https://citizensparty.org.au/donate?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=cit_rep_donation&utm_content=20240718_cit_repFor cheques and direct deposits, call 1800 636 …
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Episode 866 - Is AI a Blessing, or a Curse?
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This week, We bring you another presentation from the Round Table on Information Access for People with a Print Disability. Dr. Scott Hollier, CEO of the Centre for Accessibility Australia, delivered this presentation on Artificial Intelligence, AI, and its use by Blind and Vision Impaired People, and those with other Print Disabilities. Once again…
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CITIZENS REPORT 11/7/2024 - Save AusPost from fools and traitors / Australia honours actual Nazi
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1. The pitched battle to save an essential service from fools and traitors2. How low has Australia sunk, to honour an actual Nazi?Presented by Robert Barwick and Glen IsherwoodDonate to support the Citizens Party campaigns: https://citizensparty.org.au/donate?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=cit_rep_donation&utm_content=20240711_cit_…
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Ben Clare's presentation to the recently held Round Table on Information Access for People with a Print Disability, focused on AI and technology and its use in Pacific Island Countries. Ben discusses some of the enablers and barriers to the use of technology, and the use of Artifical Inteligence in education and the life of Blind and Vision Impaire…
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CITIZENS REPORT 4/7/2024 - Corporate cop ‘facilitates’ corporate crime / Fight neolibs to own a home
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1. Corporate cop ‘facilitates’ corporate crime: ASIC on the ropes2. Want to own a home? Fight neoliberalism!Presented by Elisa Barwick and Craig IsherwoodDonate to support the Citizens Party campaigns: https://citizensparty.org.au/donate?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=cit_rep_donation&utm_content=20240704_cit_repFor cheques and dir…
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This week we revisit the Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities. Specifically, we feature a presentation given by David Swayne, Disability Policy Officer with the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network, and Vision 2020's Jonathan Craig. Hear about Accessible ICT Procurement - what is it? Why is it important?…
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CITIZENS REPORT 27/6/2024 - Assange, free at last! But how? / Lawmaking parties are above the law
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1. Assange, free at last! But how?2. The parties that make the laws are above the lawPresented by Robert Barwick and Craig IsherwoodDonate to support the Citizens Party campaigns: https://citizensparty.org.au/donate?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=cit_rep_donation&utm_content=20240627_cit_repFor cheques and direct deposits, call 180…
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This week, in follow-up to last week's episode, we hear from Sophie Coppenhall. Sophie is currently undertaking a PHD in Inclusive Technologies. Hear about Sophie's background and what her PHD is all about. If you'd like to get involved, you can E-mail Sophie. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.…
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CITIZENS REPORT 20/6/2024 - A People’s Bank is on the cards / Traitorous AUKUS warmonger resurrected
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1. A People’s Bank is on the cards!2. Traitorous AUKUS warmonger raised from dead for China visitPresented by Elisa Barwick and Craig IsherwoodDonate to support the Citizens Party campaigns: https://citizensparty.org.au/donate?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=cit_rep_donation&utm_content=20240620_cit_repFor cheques and direct deposit…
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Episode 862 - Monash PHD in Assistive Technology
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This week, we are joined by Matt Butler, Associate Professor at Monash University. Matt joins us to discuss an opportunity to undertake a PHD in Assistive Technology.They are strongly encouraging applications from Disabled People so if this is something that interests you, or you'd like more information, E-mail Matt or follow the link above. Find o…
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CITIZENS REPORT 13/6/2024 - Australia clings to a dying empire / Intent of mis/disinformation agenda
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1. Australia rejects new system to cling to a dying empire 2. The deadly intent behind the mis/disinformation agendaPresented by Elisa Barwick and Richard BardonDonate to support the Citizens Party campaigns: https://citizensparty.org.au/donate?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=cit_rep_donation&utm_content=20240613_cit_repFor cheques …
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Join us this week, for a brief update on happenings within BCA. We're joined by CEO, Deb Deshayes, President Fiona Woods and Vice-President, Helen Freris. You can read more in this week's Member Update. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
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CITIZENS REPORT 6/6/2024 - A bill to end the war on cash! / Picking daisies in the nuclear minefield
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1. A bill to end the war on cash!2. Western leaders are picking daisies in the nuclear minefieldPresented by Elisa Barwick and Robert BarwickDonate to support the Citizens Party campaigns: https://citizensparty.org.au/donate?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=cit_rep_donation&utm_content=20240606_cit_repFor cheques and direct deposits,…
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Episode 860 - The Disability Royal Commission and Information Access
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Greens Senator, Jordon Steele-John spoke at the recent Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities in Perth. We hear an edited version of his presentation this week, discussing barriers to information access, the current status and hopes for the future. My thanks to John Simpson and the Round Table for bringing us these rec…
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CITIZENS REPORT 30/5/2024 - D-Day success against Money Power / No postal bank without post offices
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1. Epic D-Day success sets up victory against terrified Money Power2. No postal bank without post officesPresented by Robert Barwick and Craig IsherwoodDonate to support the Citizens Party campaigns: https://citizensparty.org.au/donate?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=cit_rep_donation&utm_content=20240530_cit_repFor cheques and direc…
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John Simpson attended the Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities in Perth - and this week, we bring you the first in our series featuring presentations from this year's conference. Corey Crawford, Policy Officer with Blind Citizens Australia, discusses disaster management and preparation for people who are Blind or Vis…
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CITIZENS REPORT 23/5/2024 - Accidental whistleblower exposes 5 Eyes / Is the NYT antisemitic too?
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1. Accidental whistleblower exposes Five Eyes2. Is the New York Times now antisemitic too?Presented by Elisa Barwick and Robert BarwickDonate to support the Citizens Party campaigns: https://citizensparty.org.au/donate?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=cit_rep_donation&utm_content=20240523_cit_repFor cheques and direct deposits, call …
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We hear this week, from Project Manager with BCA, Bettina Twyman. Bettina outlines the importance of celebrating our volunteers this week, National Volunteer Week. It's a good opportunity to consider the millions of hours each week undertaken by unpaid workers and acknowledge their input. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podca…
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CITIZENS REPORT 16/5/2024 - Attempt to crush David McBride will backfire / Yellow Sea Peril
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1. Evil regime’s attempt to crush David McBride will backfire2. ‘Yellow Peril’ in the Yellow SeaPresented by Robert Barwick and Richard BardonDonate to support the Citizens Party campaigns: https://citizensparty.org.au/donate?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=cit_rep_donation&utm_content=20240516_cit_repFor cheques and direct deposits…
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This week, we're joined by Barry Melville, Manager of Radio 2RPH in Sydney. Find out more about 2RPH, an upcoming presentation Barry is giving to the Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disability, and how you can provide feedback on 2RPH's programming and style. Check out the 2RPH Website for more information. Find out more at …
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CITIZENS REPORT 9/5/2024 - Antidote to financial totalitarianism - more banks! / 2008 on steroids?
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1. The antidote to financial totalitarianism is more banks!2. Are you ready for 2008 on steroids?Presented by Elisa Barwick and Craig IsherwoodDonate to support the Citizens Party campaigns: https://citizensparty.org.au/donate?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=cit_rep_donation&utm_content=20240509_cit_repFor cheques and direct deposit…
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Graeme Innes is our guest this week. He discusses his role as Chancellor of Central Queensland University, and the University Accord; why we should be concerned about it and what can be done to ensure that universities continue to provide accommodations and access for disabled Australians.
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CITIZENS REPORT 2/5/2024 - Bring back a public bank! / Censorship agenda behind Albanese’s X attack
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1. Need more housing? Bring back a public bank!2. The chilling censorship agenda behind Albanese’s X attackPresented by Robert Barwick and Richard BardonDonate to support the Citizens Party campaigns: https://citizensparty.org.au/donate?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=cit_rep_donation&utm_content=20240502_cit_repFor cheques and dire…
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May is Macular Month. In this episode, John Simpson speaks with Dr. Kathy Chapman, CEO of the Macular Disease Foundation Australia, (MDFA). Kathy describes the work of the foundation, what we might expect to see over the coming month, and how vital it is that we act early to prevent or slow macular disease.…
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CITIZENS REPORT 25/4/2024 - Australia's privatisation blitzkrieg / Kiwis see thru AUKUS Trojan horse
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1. The privatisation blitzkrieg that put Australia on the path to economic disaster2. Kiwis see through AUKUS Trojan horsePresented by Elisa Barwick and Robert BarwickDonate to support the Citizens Party campaigns: https://citizensparty.org.au/donate?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=cit_rep_donation&utm_content=20240425_cit_repFor ch…
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Episode 854 - Revisiting elections in Tasmania
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In this week's episode, we revisit an episode from 2022 when we spoke with BCA's Tasmania Branch President, Duncan Meerding. At that time, Duncan explained arrangements the Tasmanian Electoral Commission had put in place to assist Blind and Vision Impaired voters to vote at the Local Government election. In March this year, Tasmania held an electio…
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CITIZENS REPORT 18/4/2024 - ‘We’re being set up to fail!’ / WW3:How long can we teeter on the brink?
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1. ‘We’re being set up to fail!’2. WWIII: How long can we teeter on the brink?Presented by Elisa Barwick and Richard BardonDonate to support the Citizens Party campaigns: https://citizensparty.org.au/donate?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=cit_rep_donation&utm_content=20240418_cit_repFor cheques and direct deposits, call 1800 636 432…
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Recently, we learned of the passing of founding BCA member, Alan Bates. John Simpson speaks with Bill Jolley about Alan's work with Blind and Vision Impaired people, including his representation to the ROund Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities, sport and recreation activities, switchboard training and BCA itself. Our best…
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CITIZENS REPORT 11/4/2024 - Bankers’ sniper shoots the messenger / Western moral bankruptcy exposed
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1. Shameless! Bankers’ sniper shoots the messenger2. Tragedy exposes Western moral bankruptcyPresented by Elisa Barwick and Robert BarwickDonate to support the Citizens Party campaigns: https://citizensparty.org.au/donate?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=cit_rep_donation&utm_content=20240411_cit_repFor cheques and direct deposits, ca…
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Episode 852 - Ballyland apps for teaching Voiceover (RPT episode 454)
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This week, we go back to 2016. We hear from Phia Damsma, in an interview recorded at the Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities. Phia describes her background and we demonstrate the Ballyland Magic App, which is designed to teach children concepts of Voiceover on the iPhone and iPad. Please note, as this is a repeat, s…
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