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2007 Official Souvenir Program years 2007 official souvenir program Vision Australia’s message There’s always something special about Christmas Eve, but this night is always particularly magical at Meet the Law family the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Anthony Callea’s big night! For the past 50 years families and friends have Myer’s gift to the gathered at this unique outdoor venue to enjoy a community night of stars, song and good cheer at Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight™. Enjoy the show! The Nine Network’s message It’s hard to imagine Christmas Eve without this inspirational event, which has been a central part 70 years of magic of the Melbourne – and now Australian – Christmas The performers experience for so long now. Blending tradition with fun, Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight is one Song list of those rare traditions that unites young and old. Carol lyrics The joy on the candlelit faces of children joining in rollicking Christmas singalongs is always matched Map by that of adults enjoying performances by some of Thanks to our sponsors the nation’s top performers. And thanks to the television broadcast, the festive mood in the Bowl is spread far and wide. In homes across the land it’s become something of a Christmas Eve ritual to settle down with friends and family to share in the spirit of Carols. Others tune in to the radio simulcast while driving to spend this special time of year with loved ones. For many of us Vision Australia has used its leading busy lives, it signals the start of the holiday best endeavours to ensure season – a time to unwind and reflect on what has that material contained in this been and our hopes for the upcoming year. program was correct at the Whether you share the Carols experience at the time of publication and takes Sidney Myer Music Bowl, with your family or friends no responsibility for any error at home, on the road or even on your own, or omission herein. may you enjoy the night. If Christmas Eve is a day of total fire ban, the Metropolitan Fire Brigade will determine whether audience members will be able to light candles. Front cover: Anthony Callea pictured with Vision Australia clients Nicholas, Kate and Jacob Law. Call 1300 55 84 58 or visit www.visionaustralia.org to donate Tonight’s Christmashristmas fun is proudly supported by Melbourne’s favourite newspaper. from It’s been 70 years since radio announcer Norman Banks sowed the seeds for an event that is now an integral part of Christmas in Australia. Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight is something we are immensely proud to present as it very much reflects our philosophy. We combine the resources and talents of people who are blind, sighted or have low vision to make a difference to the lives of thousands of Australians. Like the vast chorus Dr Kevin Murfitt Mr Gerard Menses that will soon ring out in the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Chair Chief Executive Officer together we are creating something special – a brighter future for children who are blind or have low vision. Proceeds from this event go towards Vision Australia’s Children’s Services, which enables young people who are blind or have low vision to increase their choices in life. We do this by training a child to interpret their environment. For example, we may teach a child that the sound of a particular wind chime means they are outside their front door. We also advise parents so they are equipped to give the child the best possible start in life. In order to continue to provide services free of charge we need your help. Each donation assists us to support a child who is blind or has low vision to reach their potential. An event of this size can’t happen without our supporters. This year we are pleased to welcome Myer as Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight presenting partner. They join supporters such as long-time Carols broadcaster the Call Nine Network, plus 3AW, Magic 1278 and The Herald Sun. 1300 55 84 58 On behalf of Vision Australia, we’d like to wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and a fulfilling New Year. Call 1300 55 84 58 or visit www.visionaustralia.org to donate for the Law kids Christmas in the Law’s Geelong home is always an exciting time. For 10-year-old Jacob, Kate, aged eight, and five-year-old Nicholas, the celebrations start on Christmas Eve when the family tunes into the television broadcast of Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight. This year will be extra special as the children and their parents, Jayne and David, will be attending the show at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl for the first time. Jacob, Kate, Nicholas and their mum will experience the big night a little differently to most audience members. This is because Jayne and her children are legally blind due to aniridia, which affects iris development. Because they can’t control the amount of light that enters their eyes they are unable to see far. The children also have nystagmus, which causes involuntary eye movements. Yet their limited sight does not stop them from doing the same things as their friends. “They believe they can do anything,” says Jayne. Vision Australia has worked with the family for a decade to ensure the children have the confidence, skills and equipment to live the lives they choose. One of our Early Childhood Educators visited Jayne and David after Jacob’s birth to offer support and advice. An Early Childhood Educator continues to visit Nicholas at preschool to observe his progress. Call 1300 55 84 58 or visit www.visionaustralia.org to donate He enjoys the same stories as his friends At Vision Australia we believe blindness thanks to the Vision Australia Feelix Braille and low vision should not prevent full Library for children. Each Feelix kit contains a participation in life. brailled storybook, an audio book and tactile As such, we provide the equipment, training objects that bring the tales to life. and support that enables people who are blind or have low vision to engage in activities that many of us take for granted, such as playing sport, cooking, reading a newspaper and catching public transport. You can assist us to enable our clients to achieve their goals. Helping someone to realise their potential is one of the greatest gifts you can give. $ enables us to buy and duplicate 56 an audio book title $ is the cost per hour to teach 97 a child independence in daily living skills Vision Australia has liaised with the children’s teachers to ensure they can access the same $ covers the cost to produce a materials as their classmates. At school, Kate 300 Feelix Braille Library kit for a and Jacob are supported by a Vision Australia preschooler Visiting Teacher. She brings Kate large print books and teaches Jacob to use screen reading software. Jacob is also learning to use a digital playback device, a machine that can pinpoint sections of an audio book. “We’ve always looked at what they can do rather than the limitations,” says David. “There will be challenges in their lives, but we want to get them off to a positive start.” Kate’s drawing Simulation of how With self-belief and access to information, as her dad sees it. Kate might see support and training, the Law children her drawing. will go far. Give the gift of this Christmas Call 1300 55 84 58 or visit www.visionaustralia.org to donate Dr. Seuss Properties TM & © Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. 2007. All Rights Reserved. Dr Seuss becomes more real, when it comes in a box with stuff you can feel. Picturing the storybook characters we know and love isn’t so simple for two-year-old Rafe, who is legally blind. To help, Vision Australia hand-makes kits containing braille and audio storybooks along with toys and tactile objects that help to bring the magical world of the stories to life. Vision Australia assists children just like Rafe who are blind or have low vision to become independent and overcome everyday challenges like reading or going to school. To donate, visit www.visionaustralia.org or call 1800 42 20 77. big night It’s a great honour to be involved in Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight – especially given the event is celebrating 70 spectacular years. This will be the fourth time that I’ve officially performed at the event, but my involvement with Carols goes way back. As a kid, Christmas Eve was always a big night as it gave me the chance to sing along and put on a show for my family. Even though I’ve sung at many large events in the past few years, I’m still very excited about stepping onto the stage at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Nothing compares to looking out over a sea of smiling, candlelit faces. There’s a real sense of community at this event and the audience is so diverse. You’re never too old to enjoy this gig! Let’s not forget that while Carols is a lot of fun, it’s also an important fundraiser for children who are blind or have low vision. In the past few years I have achieved quite a few of my dreams, so I’m happy to be involved in an event that is helping hundreds of children just like the Laws to attain their life goals. On behalf of my fellow performers I’d like to wish you all the best for the festive season and 2008.
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