About this episode

The episode features discussions on International Albinism Awareness Day and various community events for people with disabilities.

On FOCAL POINT: Elizabeth Beales, President of the Albinism Fellowship of Australia, reflecting on International Albinism Awareness Day 13th June. The theme was "Proud In  My Skin".  Elizabeth also previewed their National Conference coming up in September in Adelaide. Rachel, from Marketing at Beyond Blindness, chatted about a number of upcoming events, including changes in the northern suburbs; introduced us to "pocket" groups starting at Glenelg; groups that are a little more tailor-made depending on demographics and geographics. Tony Scott, Coach and Promoter of lawn bowls in Australia for people who are blind or have low vision, wrapping up recent national training camp for Australian representation; naming athletes chosen for the Commonwealth Games; and a free come n try day 21st June at the Playford bowling Club - Goodman Road Elizabeth, next door to the Central Districts Football Club and a day in Hobart in July. Ben Tullipan, from Empower golf, invited all to a free come n try Golf Clinic Friday19th June  Geelong Curlews; and a number of free days this month in Victoria.  people of all abilities are most welcome.  Resources:  International…

People in this episode

Host: Peter Greco

Guests: Elizabeth Beales, Rachel, Tony Scott, Ben Tullipan

Topics covered

• Albinism Awareness
• Lawn Bowls
• Golf Clinics
• Community Events
• Support for Disabilities

Keywords

• Albinism
• Blindness
• Lawn Bowls
• Golf
• Community Events
• Support Groups
• Awareness Day

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Albinism Fellowship of Australia, Beyond Blindness, Blind Bowls Australia, Empower Golf

Places: Adelaide, Glenelg, Geelong Curlews, Hobart, Playford bowling Club, Goodman Road Elizabeth, Central Districts Football Club

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