Vision Australia Radio celebrated an extraordinary night of recognition at the 2025 Community Broadcasting Awards, where their team took home three prestigious awards, and saw a beloved member of their community, Peter Greco (main image) honoured with an achievement award.
The awards celebrate the power and necessity of accessible media and the passion that drives Vision Australia Radio volunteers, staff, sponsors, donors, contributors and listeners right across Australia.
The awards wins were for Best New Program – In Plain Sight. Produced in Perth, hosted by volunteer presenter Simon Chong, In Plain Sight gives voice to people who are blind or have low vision, shining a light on the lived experiences and untold stories that deserve to be heard.
Vision Australia Radio volunteers at the Midsumma live broadcast
Excellence in Special Events & Outside Broadcasting – Midsumma Carnival Day 2025 Live Broadcast. This vibrant broadcast, produced in partnership with Midsumma Festival, celebrated diversity, love and the intersection of queerness and disability, embodying the inclusive spirit of community broadcasting at its finest.
And, Outstanding Fundraising & Sponsorship Contribution for Jason Gipps. Jason Gipps, Vision Australia’s National Audio Business Development Consultant, has managed Vision Australia Radio sponsor relations for its 17 radio services across 11 broadcast regions for 7 years. His role includes elements of producing content, community engagement and managing the networks media partnerships.
Honouring a Legend: Peter Greco
In a special moment of national recognition, long-time Vision Australia Radio presenter Peter Greco was inducted into the Community Broadcasting Honour Roll by the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA).
Peter’s 34 years of volunteering for Vision Australia Radio, more than qualified him as a nominee with the required 15 years or more of dedicated service to community broadcasting. His decades of advocacy for inclusion and accessibility, have made him a trusted producer/presenter, and familiar voice to so many, who have consumed his content for well over a quarter of a century.
From Leisure Link to Focal Point (with Phil Vanderpeer), Vision Extra, and Vision Sports, Peter’s work has uplifted countless voices within the blind, low vision, and disability communities. Beyond the mic, he remains a passionate advocate for a more inclusive and accessible society.
Conrad Browne, Manager of Vision Australia Radio and Audio, said:
“These awards are a powerful recognition of the essential service Vision Australia Radio provides to people who are blind, have low vision, or experience print disability.
Every program, broadcast, and partnership is powered by our volunteers’ dedication, the ongoing support of our sponsors’, donors, and partners. Together, we make sure that everyone, regardless of vision status, has access to information, entertainment, and a platform to be heard.”
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