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- Accessible Information Service
- Diana Swanson, Manager, Print Alternative Digital Library Services
- Page 28 ++Marketing and Fundraising
- How can I be a part of this community work
- Diana Swanson Manager, Marketing Fundraising Image: RSB Ambassador Rachael Leahcar with blond RSB Guide Dog Page 30
- Page 31 in-business Young Business Leaders Program
- Page 32 Congratulations 2012/13 YBL Finalists
- Young Business Leaders SA 2012/2013 Finalists Ben Ash
- Jessica MacDonald
- Page 34 ++My Eye Health Program
- Diana Swanson Manager,Marketing Fundraising
- Page 36 ++Special Thanks
- Foundations and Organisations
Page 26 ++Print Alternative & Digital Library Services Image: Corporate photo of Diana Swanson In 2012/13 RSB Print Alternative Services and the RSB Digital Library Service were merged to form one service, offering seamless delivery for clients requiring print alternatives, including audio books. The new service, known as Print Alternative & Digital Library Services, provides a wide range of information and resources in accessible formats to support South Australians who are blind or vision impaired, helping them to remain independent. To support the service a number of new initiatives have now been completed, including the transition of all 21 Talking Newspapers across the state to digital recording formats. More than 850 RSB clients now use the RSB Digital Library Service, through which they access the audio book collection which currently has 9,300 titles. With growing demand for new titles, the RSB continues to increase the collection as funds are secured through donations or grants. RSB audio book clubs have also increased around the state, branching out to Victor Harbor, Port Pirie and Port Lincoln, as well as locally in Burnside and most recently, Noarlunga. The RSB audio book clubs are facilitated both by RSB clients and libraries around the state, and we would like to thank Burnside Library, Victor Harbor Library, Port Pirie Library and Port Lincoln Library for their support. In 2012/13, more than 2,000 RSB clients accessed information in print alternative options including 17,700 pages of Braille and tactile diagrams, almost 970,000 large print pages, more than 8,000 pages of E-text issued on CD and 10,500 hours of audio requests. Image: RSB Client reading a Braille map Page 27 The monthly production of large print crosswords also continued with thanks to the volunteer services of the East Torrens Lions Club. In 2012/13 more than 1,650 copies of large print crosswords were distributed nationally each month, free of charge to Australians who are blind or vision impaired. Demand for this service continues to grow with requests from across Australia. Accessible Information Service The RSB’s Accessible Information transcription service is available to businesses, service providers, government departments, educational facilities, clubs, churches and community groups for a fee, to enable people who are blind or vision impaired to access information in their communities. With advanced technology and RSB’s highly skilled staff, nearly all print material can be transcribed into a format more suited to an individual’s requirements. In 2012/13, regular requests included newsletters, invitations, street maps, timetables, student texts and information, handbooks or instructions and more. In 2012/13, 35 organisations across South Australia accessed this service, including City of Charles Sturt, Adelaide Legacy, TAFE SA, St Johns Ambulance SA, University of South Australia, Social Security Appeals Tribunal SA and SA Health, to name a few. Enquiries are welcome for this important community service. Please call (08) 8417 5555, visit www.rsb.org.au or mail@rsb.org.au Diana Swanson, Manager, Print Alternative & Digital Library Services Image: RSB Digital Library Service client, Rhonda sitting on her couch with her Navigator device Caption: Digital Library enthusiast, Rhonda Baker, says thanks to the RSB, the world through her eyes is full of magic and mystery. “The Digital Library Navigator provided to me by the RSB has made such a difference to my life. The Navigator allows me to listen to an audio book and immerse myself in the story – it makes me feel less isolated, like life is worth living.”
Image: Corporate photo of Diana Swanson In 2012/13 the RSB Marketing and Fundraising team, RSB Ambassadors and RSB Student Ambassadors spent many hours working within the community to get to know RSB’s donors and supporters at a grassroots level. With just 42 per cent government funding, the RSB relies heavily on the generosity of RSB donors, supporters and followers to assist us to continue to provide free client services, so as a team we hit the pavement running and got out and about in SA. Doubling our event attendance in 2012/13, the RSB hosted 12 events and attended more than eight community events including the Adelaide Animal Expo, Brighton Jetty Classic, Hayley’s Walk, Mount Barker Show, Semaphore Street Fair, Stirling Autumn Garden Festival and PETstock Family Fun Day! Gaining additional exposure and support in the thousands, the RSB thoroughly enjoyed being a part of these community events, and on behalf of the RSB we thank these communities for their generosity and inclusion. Our success at these community fundraising events would not be possible without the support of the RSB Guide Dogs – a much loved community favourite – and we thank the Service for their support on weekends and early mornings. In keeping with RSB event tradition, in 2012/13 we also celebrated the special holidays and milestones that mean something to us as an organisation. In February the RSB once again got up close and personal with Holden and Ford V8 Supercar drivers, bringing the RSB Clipsal 500 Luncheon to the National Wine Centre. More than seven Dunlop and V8 Supercar drivers attended including James Courtney, Garth Tander and Russell Ingall, with musical support from RSB Ambassador and The Voice Australia finalist, Rachael Leahcar. Our RSB Guide Dog and pup events were plentiful, celebrating International Guide Dog Day on the last Wednesday in April and Charlie’s Day in June. Since the inaugural Charlie’s Day launch in 2011, the event has become a great hit with supporters, who have assisted us to raise in excess of $81,000 for the RSB Guide Dog Service. October saw the streets of Adelaide turn purple once again with the annual Dark to Light Walk. Held on World Sight Day, the dawn walk encourages supporters to raise $60 to purchase a white cane for a South Australian who is blind or vision impaired. RSB Ambassador and white cane user, Rachael Leahcar once again led the way for the 2km walkers and finished the event with an outdoor performance wowing supporters. Page 29 As the internet becomes an increasingly dominant communication platform, the RSB increased its social media presence in 2012/13 and you can find us on Facebook facebook.com/RSBfocus and YouTube youtube.com/RSBfocus. Your involvement on our social media pages has proven fundamental to the organisation, and to our 13,500 followers, we thank you for your support. Please continue to share our pages with your friends and family to help spread the great work of the RSB. How can I be a part of this community work?
Like to know more? Please call RSB Marketing and Fundraising on (08) 8417 5555, visit www.rsb.org.au or donate by calling 1800 644 577. RSB Ambassador Team Introducing our newest RSB Ambassadors,Channel 9 Adelaide’s Kym Dillon and FIVEaa radio’s Jane Reilly, who joined the RSB Ambassador Team in 2013. “I’m delighted to have been asked to be an RSB Ambassador. The hard work of RSB staff and volunteers enables those with vision impairment to live independently. Training RSB Guide Dogs is another vitally important role. The puppies are so cute but one day they will give clients freedom and independence. I encourage you to support the RSB and their fantastic work,” said Jane. Jane and Kym join RSB Ambassadors Erin Bell (Adelaide Thunderbirds and Australian Netball Diamonds), Rachael Leahcar (recording artist and The Voice Australia finalist), Olivia Todd (All About Animals), and Bernie Vince (Adelaide Football Club) who continue to show their passion for the organisation and their Vision to make a Difference. Now in its third year, the RSB Ambassador Team has had a busy 12 months promoting, volunteering and educating the community about the RSB and the services we provide. A special thank you to our RSB Ambassadors for their ongoing dedication and support! The enduring success of the RSB since 1884 has been the result of a shared vision to assist those more vulnerable in our community. As vision loss continues to increase due to Australia’s ageing population, the demand for RSB services also increases. Now more than ever, as a community the RSB needs your help. With most of our clients likely to miss out on funding under the NDIS,as a community we need to ensure people who are blind or vision impaired are not left in the dark. Diana Swanson Manager, Marketing & Fundraising Image: RSB Ambassador Rachael Leahcar with blond RSB Guide Dog Page 30 ++RSB Ambassador Team 2012/2013 Erin Bell – Adelaide Thunderbirds and Australian Netball Diamonds “I became an RSB Ambassador due to my own personal experience with vision impairment. I have worn glasses/contact lenses since I was 10 years old and would not have been able to pursue my sporting dreams without vision correction.” Image: Erin Bell holding blonde RSB Guide Dog pup
“I feel very honoured to represent the Royal Society for the Blind and with my fellow ambassadors, hope to spread the important work of the RSB. Whether it is through the RSB Guide Dogs, orientation and mobility training or employment services, the RSB plays such an important role in the lives of many and this vital organisation is one we should all be aware of.” Image: Corporate photo of Kym Dillon
“I was born with Retinitis Pigmentosa and one day I will be totally blind. This would be scary if not for the Royal Society for the Blind. As an ambassador for them, I hope I can do everything in my power to help others like myself live their lives to the fullest, like the RSB has helped me to do.” Image: Rachael Leahcar holding blonde RSB Guide Dog pup
“Assistance from the RSB makes a huge difference to the lives of so many. Imagine how lonely and sad it must be to be born blind or vision impaired or to acquire vision loss. The RSB is there to support clients and their families during difficult times and to give them a brighter future.” Image: Jane Reilly holding young R Pup Reilly
“I’m excited to be an Ambassador for the Royal Society for the Blind, especially the RSB Guide Dog Service. In my TV show, All About Animals, I meet lots of different people and animals all the time, but not many of them have the special task of helping someone who is blind or vision impaired.” Image: Olivia Todd next to black RSB Guide Dog pup
“I think it would be pretty disappointing if you had something wrong with your eyesight. You can’t do much without a guide dog, so I think the RSB is a good charity to get involved in and volunteer your time with.” Image: Bernie Vince at RSB’s International Guide Dog Day celebrations holding blonde RSB Guide Dog pup
The YBL Program changes participants’ lives as they are pushed to deal with new barriers and problems outside of their experience. They learn that facing a mountain in life – like many people who are blind or vision impaired do every day – is an obstacle but is not insurmountable. “I joined the YBL as I was interested in the AIM Diploma of Management and I was keen to take part in a Business Improvement Project. But what I got out of it (from the Community Involvement Project) is worlds beyond that,” said 2013 Young Business Leader of the Year, Jessica MacDonald. Proudly sponsored by in-business Magazine, the YBL Program is not for the faint hearted – it is for the brave hearted who do want to make a difference in both their lives and the community the work and play in. If you want to challenge yourself and make a positive difference to your life today, please visit youngbusinessleaders.org.au or contact YBL Coordinator on (08) 8417 5555. Image: The in-business YBL Finalists raise a glass after their Presentation Ceremony in June Page 32 Congratulations 2012/13 YBL Finalists Launched in July 2012, the 2012/13 Program concluded on 28 June 2013 with a Presentation Ceremony, where the 2013 Young Business Leader of the Year was announced. The title was won by Jessica MacDonald of Grieve Gillett, who developed and demonstrated strong leadership skills throughout the year. Jessica also won the separate award category for Highest Fundraiser – a fantastic effort. Other award winners were Chris Hooper from Cirillo Hooper & Co, Achievement Award winner and Kahla Borg of City of Charles Sturt, Second Highest Fundraiser. Many thanks to the sponsors of the YBL Program for their generous support, including: Australian Institute of Management, in-business Magazine, FIVEaa, Nova 919, Gold Network and Channel 9. A special thank you to YBL Patron, The Hon. Jay Weatherill MP and Tony Piccolo MP who attended the 2012/13 program launch and presentation. Young Business Leaders SA 2012/2013 Finalists
Diana Swanson Manager, Marketing & Fundraising Image: Group photo of the 2012/2013 YBL Finalists Logo: YBL Logo Logo: in-business logo Logo: Channel 9 Logo: AIM logo Logo: Nova FM logo Logo: Five AA logo
Image: Group photo of the three YBL Finalists, Jessica McDonald, Chris Hooper and Kahla Borg Caption: Jessica MacDonald (centre) was the 2013 Young Business Leader of the Year and Highest Fundraiser, and stands alongside Achievement Award Winner, Chris Hooper and Second Highest Fundraiser, Kahla Borg.
Image: Corporate photo of Diana Swanson The My Eye Health Program (MEHP) commenced in South Australia in 2010 with the aim to raise community awareness about eye health, focusing on the early detection and prevention of eye disease. Delivering more than 450 presentations in both metropolitan and rural areas, the MEHP has reached close to 11,000 people in South Australia. Targeting a wide variety of groups within the community including service organisations, health care professionals and special interest sectors, MEHP presentations inform attendees about common causes of vision loss, including Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataracts and Glaucoma. In addition, the program aims to educate and create awareness of eye health, including prevention, available eye-care services, referral protocols and vision loss management. During 2012/13, a number of eye health education presentations were held across South Australia in both metropolitan and rural areas. These included the City of Unley, Mitcham, Stirling, Tea Tree Gully and Holdfast Bay, and extended to rural areas including Bordertown, Naracoorte, Kingston, Kingscote and Tailem Bend. Working closely with the Aboriginal Health Council of SA (AHCSA), MEHP Community Educators also continued to look at ways to improve eye health for Indigenous communities. This included the opportunity to present at the Aboriginal Health Worker’s Forum in December 2012. Working in partnership with the Adelaide Football Club, the MEHP spoke to Aboriginal players from the APY Lands and Maralinga, who formed part of the development squad for the 2012 Rio Tinto Cup. Small footballs featuring the MEHP, Adelaide Crows and AHCSA logos were delivered to schools in the APY Lands by the Crows players at their coaching clinics in September 2012. In the primary healthcare setting, the MEHP developed specific initiatives in 2012/13 including:
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With such an important message to spread to the community, the MEHP is successful thanks to the involvement and support of program partners, the Freemasons Foundation, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (South Australia Branch) and the Sight for All Foundation. The RSB and all MEHP program partners would like to thank His Excellency, Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AO CSC RANR, the Governor of South Australia for his involvement as Patron of the My Eye Health Program. Diana Swanson Manager,Marketing & Fundraising The My Eye Health Program is working towards eye health education for all South Australians with a focus on indigenous communities. Our goal is to ensure the world through your eyes remains clear, by taking the appropriate preventative measures and getting regular eye checks with the aim to decrease vision loss and blindness in South Australia. Image: Adelaide Crows player with and indigenous child Caption: The My Eye Health Program is working towards eye health education for all South Australians with a focus on indigenous communities. Our goal is to ensure the world through your eyes remains clear, by taking the appropriate preventative measures and getting regular eye checks with the aim to decrease vision loss and blindness in South Australia. Logo: Adelaide Crows Logo Page 36 ++Special Thanks Image: Bunch of purple RSB balloons on a sunny day The RSB receives generous support from many caring individuals, organisations, Trusts and Foundations. To all our donors and supporters, the RSB appreciates your generosity and acknowledges that without your support we could not achieve the level of service and support provided to our clients – more than 12,000 South Australians who are blind or vision impaired. A special thank you is sincerely expressed to the following: Foundations and Organisations
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