About this episode
The episode features discussions on First Nations partnerships, retail crime impacts, women's support initiatives, and technology solutions for navigation.
On FOCAL POINT: Anne-Marie Banfield, First Nations Partnership Specialist at Hearing Australia, wrapped up The Vision 2020/Guide Dogs Victoria, National Reconciliation Week "All In as Allies, From Good Intentions to Meaningful Action" Alex Marcocci, from Crime Stoppers Victoria, spoke about retail crime - the impact on those working in the industry; owners; those people shopping, and how taking notice of some happenings may provide vital clues Debra Simons, President of the National Women's Branch of Blind Citizens Australia, updated us on events, activities, peer support, and Launched their Facebook group. Dr Anna Wright, former Founder and CEO of Bindimaps - now Director Australia/APAC for Mappen Inc, a way finding solution provider and digital mapping, invited all to come and try out their technology at Tech Fest, June 17th, U City, 43 Franklin Street in Adelaide made possible thanks to See Differently, Blind Citizens Australia Women's Branch Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/959469346984250/ (Any questions or concerns are to be directed to Facebook administrators, Debra: Dsim1000@bigpond.net or Erica: e.chiandotto1@gmail.com  …
People in this episode
Host: Peter Greco
Guests: Anne-Marie Banfield, Alex Marcocci, Debra Simons, Dr Anna Wright
Topics covered
- First Nations partnership
- retail crime
- women's support
- technology
- reconciliation
- community engagement
Keywords
- First Nations
- retail crime
- women's support
- technology
- reconciliation
- community
- mapping
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Hearing Australia, Vision 2020, Guide Dogs Victoria, National Women's Branch of Blind Citizens Australia, Bindimaps, Mappen Inc, See Differently, Blind Citizens Australia Women's Branch
Places: Adelaide, U City
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