United Blind Leaders Supporter Update – June 2025
We’re writing with several important updates as our campaign for blind leadership continues to gain momentum.
Vision Australia CEO Role Now Advertised
We’re pleased to let you know that the Vision Australia CEO role has now been advertised. Importantly, the advertisement explicitly encourages applications from people who are blind or vision impaired. We congratulate Vision Australia for this inclusive approach and urge all supporters to help amplify the opportunity.
This is a critical moment in our shared campaign — a chance to ensure that the leadership of our sector reflects and represents our community.
Register Now: UBL Lunch at the BCA Convention
A reminder to register for the United Blind Leaders in-person lunch at the Blind Citizens Australia National Convention:
Saturday 14 June
1:00PM to 2:00PM
Kulin Room, Novotel Glen Waverley
To register for the lunch, please email us at unitedblindleaders@gmail.com. You’ll also need to register for the convention itself via www.bca.org.au or by calling 1800 033 660.
A big thank you to everyone who has already let us know they’re coming — we’re looking forward to seeing you there!
UBL Featured on Disability Disrupters Podcast
UBL Co-Founder Emma Bennison is featured in the June edition of the Disability Disrupters podcast. In the episode, Emma shares the founding story of UBL and reflects on the urgent need for authentic representation in disability leadership.
Listen to the episode here:
https://drnz.co.nz/2025/06/01/s1e11-interview-with-emma-bennison/
Thank you for standing with us. Your support continues to send a powerful message: we will not be invisible in decisions that affect our lives.
In solidarity,
The United Blind Leaders Team
Emma Bennison
Jane Britt
Lauren Henley
Graeme Innes
Pam MacNeill
John Simpson