Media Enquiries
If you would like BCA to comment in relation to an issue that is relevant to people who are blind or vision impaired please contact media@bca.org.au
Media Releases
22 May 2023 – Australian Government urged to strengthen response on audio description
28 September 2022 – UN Calls for Australian TV Accessibility
29 August 2022 – Embracing Flexibility – The Benefits of Increasing Employment for People with Disability
1 August 2022 – National Organisation for People who are Blind or Vision Impaired Files Complaint Against NSW Electoral Commission
11 July 2022 – New Employment Symposium Focuses on Increasing Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
17 May 2022 – BCA Launches Entreprenurial Mindset Project
25 March 2022 – NSW Electoral Commission’s decision to decommission iVote
31 August 2021 – Hugh Jeffery Scholarship recipients announced
18 May 2021 – BCA launches new scholarship program
31 March 2021- BCA launches executive leadership program
31 January 2021 – Subsidised taxi and Uber fares for eligible Australians
23 June 2020 – Audio Description introduced to Australian TV after 25 year campaign
21 May 2020 – Launch of #BeThatPerson campaign
18 December 2019 – Calls for assistive technology for elderly NDIS recipients
16 December 2019 – Funding granted to provide Audio Description in Australia
10 November 2019 – CEO Emma Bennison’s submission to the NDIS royal commission
25 June, 2019 – NDIS recipients to receive communication in their preferred format
30 May, 2019 – BCA lobbies airlines to develop more inclusive policies
20 May, 2019 – An open letter to the incoming Morrison government