About this episode
The episode features discussions with Indigenous singer Iconyx, assistive dog instructor Sophie Slattery, ultra distance athlete Nathan Johnson, and Bev Walker on resilience and technology.
On FOCAL POINT: Iconyx, a proud Indigenous award-winning singer/song writer, chatted about an illustrious career so far and the recently released album Black on Track - as well as being on the ABC's The piano. Sophie Slattery, assistance dog Instructor at See Differently, spoke about the 12 years of Operation K-9 - a program making huge difference to our returned service people better manage PTSAID. The program is funded by DVA, you can also be involved as a volunteer, helping the puppies prepare for their roles. Nathan Johnson, ultra distance athlete; motivational speaker and fund raiser, launched Nathan's website - supported by Cinta Graves from My Designer. Bev Walker lost sight later in life. She has shown great determination; resilience; and persistence - taking on assistive technology; using the Envoy for reading; the Ray-Ban meta glasses enabling independence; and sharing peer support with the "check in and chat" program from Vision Australia Resournves: See Differently: http://www.seedifferently.org.au Inspire and Empower: Email: info@inspireandempower.com.au or go to: https://www.inspireandempower.com.au/ My Designer…
People in this episode
Host: Peter Greco
Guests: Iconyx, Sophie Slattery, Nathan Johnson, Bev Walker
Topics covered
- Indigenous music
- assistive technology
- mental health
- service dogs
- athletics
- resilience
Keywords
- Iconyx
- Sophie Slattery
- Nathan Johnson
- assistive technology
- service dogs
- PTSD
- resilience
- Vision Australia
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: See Differently, Vision Australia, DVA, Inspire and Empower, My Designer
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