This week on program 540 of New Horizons, we speak with Gillian Gale, who was recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours list. Gillian has worked tirelessly over the last forty plus years on improving access to education for blind and vision impaired children across Australia. Hear the first of a two-part conversation with Gillian about her life and career.

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