Vision Australia's Telelink Winter Webinar Series 2024

One Hour with Chris Venter

Chris Venter is an Adventurer, Writer, Speaker, and Content Creator, with a passion and curiosity for discovering the unknown. This has taken him to numerous exotic, exciting places all around the world, leading him to now captivate audiences with his tales of travel and adventure.

It was this zest for life led him on a 30,000km journey through 21 countries in 2013, from Cape Town to Ireland. It was there he lost his sight after contracting an illness.

His latest adventure has brought him closer to home, where he has become a Blind Builder, constructing a new home for his family. Join us via Zoom and listen to his adventure-filled story.

One Hour with Tracy Minish

Tracy Minish's NASA journey has been a stellar mix of dedication and resilience. From guiding missions to training astronauts, and educating kids in schools about the wonders of space, his time at NASA has been an incredible experience.

His story illuminates the limitless possibilities in science, proving that even in the dark, one can still reach for the stars. Join us via Zoom and listen to his amazing story.

One Hour with Gerrard Gosens

Born with congenital blindness but still bursting with adventure, Gerrard Gosens is a Paralympian, long distance runner, project manager, chocolatier and motivational speaker.

He’s competed in four Paralympic games, conquered Mt Everest’s Base Camp III and in a world first, was the first person in the blind and low vision community to compete on Dancing with the Stars.

In 2011 he launched his own chocolate business, aiming to dominate Queensland’s taste buds. Now, he’s making waves training to be the first blind swimmer to conquer the English Channel.

Join us via Zoom and listen to his wonderous story.

One Hour with Pamela Habek and Scott Duncan

In October 2004, Pamela Habek and Scott Duncan embarked on what was a groundbreaking voyage, becoming the first legally blind people to sail across the Pacific Ocean.

Their voyage took them through the challenging "Terrible Tasman Sea" to Australia, New Caledonia, and Vanuatu before returning to Australia.

They claim that if they have learnt anything along the way, it was that life is ever shifting and that all one needs to do to have an adventure, is to take a step in an unexpected direction.

Join us via Zoom and listen Pam and Scott tell their remarkable 'sailing blind' tales.