Start the new year by exploring fascinating topics with like-minded people in our January special interest Telelink program.
Grab yourself a hot drink and a snack, get comfy, and join us on Zoom for these engaging sessions tailored for adults who are blind or have low vision.
Program schedule
Monday, January 12, 2pm AEDT (one off session)
About: Vision Australia Library What you need to know. We’ll cover the Envoy player, i-access Kiosk software, VA App and Daisy player as well as how to become a Vision Australia Library member, how to request a book that’s not already available, how to join or find out about upcoming Library events and discover the vast range of newspapers, magazines and podcasts.
Facilitators: Vision Australia Library team members
Duration: 1 hour session
Delivery: Zoom
To register: [email protected]
Suitability: Attendees need to have access Zoom
Monday, January 19, 2pm AEDT (one off session)
About: Cyber safety awareness. Kent will take us through practical steps to understand and confidently use apps, websites and stay safe from scams.
Facilitator: Vision Australia Access Technology service development lead
Duration: 1 hour session
Delivery: Zoom
To register: [email protected]
Suitability: need to have access Zoom
Friday, January 16, 23 and 30 (three sessions)
When: 11am AEDT
About: Vision Australia Library: Australia through the ages
Facilitators: Vision Australia Library team members
Duration: 1 hour session
Week one: Land and legacy
We journey deep into the heart of the country through outback tales, stories of survival, exploration, rural life and cultural displacement that shaped the Australian landscape and identity across centuries. These narratives, both fictional and factual, reveal the harsh beauty and deep tensions of the bush, including Indigenous voices reflecting on land, legacy and loss.
Week two: Journeys of belonging (stories of migration and identity)
We explore the many waves of immigration that have enriched Australia’s multicultural story from early colonial settlers to more recent refugee communities. These books reflect resilience, reinvention and the complex process of belonging, often inspiring adaptations for screen that bring these journeys to life.
Week three: A celebration across time (favourite Australian books and authors)
We celebrate the voices that have defined and redefined Australian literature: favourite books, beloved authors, and powerful poets. This is a week for personal favourites and national treasures alike, sparking conversations about what Australian literature means to each of us today.
Delivery: Zoom
To register: [email protected]
Suitability: Attendees need to have access Zoom
