Join Vision Australia Radio Adelaide's Peter Greco weekly for Leisure Link. Peter brings you interviews covering sport, arts, recreation, health, social justice and general lifestyle topics for people of all abilities and interests – not just disabilities

Join Vision Australia Radio Adelaide's Peter Greco weekly for Leisure Link. Peter brings you interviews covering sport, arts, recreation, health, social justice and general lifestyle topics for people of all abilities and interests &ndash; not just disabilities

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Join Vision Australia Radio Adelaide's Peter Greco weekly for Leisure Link. Peter brings you interviews covering sport, arts, recreation, health, social justice and general lifestyle topics for people of all abilities and interests – not just disabilities.

Join Vision Australia Radio Adelaide's Peter Greco weekly for Leisure Link. Peter brings you interviews covering sport, arts, recreation, health, social justice and general lifestyle topics for people of all abilities and interests &ndash; not just disabilities.

04 Jul 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/7f06d7e1-147a-4450-96ff-b47c005d007e/transcript

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
Luke Pople has been selected for the Wombats, Australia's men's wheelchair basketball team for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Daniel Scali shared taking part in planking for Sarcoma, and some of Daniel's health challenges, and how planking has helped make him stronger in mind; body and spirit. July is Sarcoma Awareness month.
Olivia Nassarris, CEO for Parkinsons Australia, spoke about their submission to the NDIS senate enquiry, and how people with Parkinsons are trying to navigate My Aged Care.
Allison Davies, Music therapist, reported in from a mental health conference on the Gold Coast.
Elyse Hicks, State Manager for Special Olympics in South Australia, invited all to the Polar Plunge 12th July at Henley Beach - helping send the South Australian team to the Nationals in Melbourne in October.
Reeva Brice conducted her very popular Yoga on the Radio.
Professor Denise Wood, from the University of Southern Queensland, updated us on Apple's World Wide Developer's Conference, with lots of news about the new look, new sounding, new abilities and possibilities of SIRI.

Resources:

Plank-a-thon: https://sarcoma-plankathon.raiselysite.com

Parkinsons Australia: NDIS Reform: https://www.parkinsons.org.au/campaigns/ndis-reform/

International Conference on Mental Health and Treatment (ICMHT): https://www.conferencealert.com/eventdetail/2275599

Alison Davies: http://www.allisondavies.com.au

Polar Plunge: https://include.specialolympics.com.au/polar-plunge

Reeva Brice: 0412 866 096

Apple Newsroom: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/06/apple-unveils-next-generation-of-apple-intelligence-siri-ai-and-more/

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
<ul>
<li>Luke Pople has been selected for the Wombats, Australia's men's wheelchair basketball team for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.</li>
<li>Daniel Scali shared taking part in planking for Sarcoma, and some of Daniel's health challenges, and how planking has helped make him stronger in mind; body and spirit. July is Sarcoma Awareness month.</li>
<li>Olivia Nassarris, CEO for Parkinsons Australia, spoke about their submission to the NDIS senate enquiry, and how people with Parkinsons are trying to navigate My Aged Care.</li>
<li>Allison Davies, Music therapist, reported in from a mental health conference on the Gold Coast.</li>
<li>Elyse Hicks, State Manager for Special Olympics in South Australia, invited all to the Polar Plunge 12th July at Henley Beach - helping send the South Australian team to the Nationals in Melbourne in October.</li>
<li>Reeva Brice conducted her very popular Yoga on the Radio.</li>
<li>Professor Denise Wood, from the University of Southern Queensland, updated us on Apple's World Wide Developer's Conference, with lots of news about the new look, new sounding, new abilities and possibilities of SIRI.</li>
</ul>
Resources:
Plank-a-thon:&nbsp;<a href="https://sarcoma-plankathon.raiselysite.com">https://sarcoma-plankathon.raiselysite.com</a>
Parkinsons Australia: NDIS Reform: <a href="https://www.parkinsons.org.au/campaigns/ndis-reform/">https://www.parkinsons.org.au/campaigns/ndis-reform/</a>
International Conference on Mental Health and Treatment (ICMHT): <a href="https://www.conferencealert.com/eventdetail/2275599">https://www.conferencealert.com/eventdetail/2275599</a>
Alison Davies: <a href="http://www.allisondavies.com.au">http://www.allisondavies.com.au</a>
Polar Plunge: <a href="https://include.specialolympics.com.au/polar-plunge">https://include.specialolympics.com.au/polar-plunge</a>
Reeva Brice: 0412 866 096
Apple Newsroom: <a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/06/apple-unveils-next-generation-of-apple-intelligence-siri-ai-and-more/">https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/06/apple-unveils-next-generation-of-apple-intelligence-siri-ai-and-more/</a>

27 Jun 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/8793cc89-d6c1-4050-82c8-b4750054b485/transcript

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
Megan  McLoughlin, dressage rider who lives with a vision impairment, invited all to Dressage in the Dark, 2nd July Lyrical Acres 183 Dawkins Road, Lewiston SA at as part of Disability Pride Month.
Nathan Pepper updated us on the SANFL Apm Employment League, AFL wheelchair and blind and low vision competitions.
Dr Kari Seeley, CEO for No Strings Attached, was very excited about their season of “Hamlet: The Loneliest” at Slingsby's Hall of Possibility, rear of 96 Glen Osmond Road. Audio Described: Saturday 27th Auslan interpreted Sunday, 28th June.
Pam Mitchell, Resident Counsellor, spoke about change.
Alice Rolls, SA Minister for Domestic, family and sexual abuse, and child protection, talked about the Lived Experience Advisory Group, (LEAG) that is being formed - a response to one of the recommendations from the recent Royal Commission.
Josephine Nicholls's son Nic was diagnosed with a brain tumour leading to Brain Wave coming into being. 30 years later Nic's well and Brain Wave is making a real difference to many other families who are going through what Jo; Nic and their family went through.
Paul Bird is the author of “Be The Change” a book detailing how; why and what you should know  before donating.

Resources:

Tickets: Dressage in the Dark: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dressage-in-the-dark-disability-month-tickets-1991307389005

SANFL Inclusive League: https://sanfl.com.au/inclusive-league/

No Strings Attached: http://www.nostrings.org.au

Pam Mitchell: 0418 835 767

Press Release - LEAG: https://www.premier.sa.gov.au/media-releases/news-items/voices-with-lived-experience-invited-to-advise-minister-as-part-of-sa-royal-commission-recommendation

Brainwave: http://www.brainwave.org.au

Be the Change: http://www.bethechange.com.au You can order the book here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Be-Change-Discover-Action-Purpose/dp/1923650254

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
<ul>
<li>Megan&nbsp; McLoughlin, dressage rider who lives with a vision impairment, invited all to Dressage in the Dark, 2nd July Lyrical Acres 183 Dawkins Road, Lewiston SA at as part of Disability Pride Month.</li>
<li>Nathan Pepper updated us on the SANFL Apm Employment League, AFL wheelchair and blind and low vision competitions.</li>
<li>Dr Kari Seeley, CEO for No Strings Attached, was very excited about&nbsp;their season of &ldquo;Hamlet: The Loneliest&rdquo; at Slingsby's Hall of Possibility, rear of 96 Glen Osmond Road. Audio Described: Saturday 27th Auslan interpreted Sunday, 28th June.</li>
<li>Pam Mitchell, Resident Counsellor, spoke about change.</li>
<li>Alice Rolls, SA Minister for Domestic, family and sexual abuse, and child protection, talked about the Lived Experience Advisory Group, (LEAG) that is being formed - a response to one of the recommendations from the recent Royal Commission.</li>
<li>Josephine Nicholls's son Nic was diagnosed with a brain tumour leading to Brain Wave coming into being. 30 years later Nic's well and Brain Wave is making a real difference to many other families who are going through what Jo; Nic and their family went through.</li>
<li>Paul Bird is the author of &ldquo;Be The Change&rdquo; a book detailing how; why and what you should know&nbsp; before donating.</li>
</ul>
Resources:
Tickets: Dressage in the Dark: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dressage-in-the-dark-disability-month-tickets-1991307389005">https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dressage-in-the-dark-disability-month-tickets-1991307389005</a>
SANFL Inclusive League: <a href="https://sanfl.com.au/inclusive-league/">https://sanfl.com.au/inclusive-league/</a>
No Strings Attached: <a href="http://www.nostrings.org.au">http://www.nostrings.org.au</a>
Pam Mitchell: 0418 835 767
Press Release - LEAG: <a href="https://www.premier.sa.gov.au/media-releases/news-items/voices-with-lived-experience-invited-to-advise-minister-as-part-of-sa-royal-commission-recommendation">https://www.premier.sa.gov.au/media-releases/news-items/voices-with-lived-experience-invited-to-advise-minister-as-part-of-sa-royal-commission-recommendation</a>
Brainwave: <a href="http://www.brainwave.org.au">http://www.brainwave.org.au</a>
Be the Change: <a href="http://www.bethechange.com.au">http://www.bethechange.com.au</a> You can order the book here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Be-Change-Discover-Action-Purpose/dp/1923650254">https://www.amazon.com.au/Be-Change-Discover-Action-Purpose/dp/1923650254</a>

20 Jun 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/4a8a7e8e-cc41-46c1-907a-b46e004b019d/transcript

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
Belle Owen, Strategy Leader at Purpleorange, responded to the South Australian state budget and lack of funding for independent advocacy.
Katrine Hildyard, Minister for Human Services in South Australia, spoke about the state budget; homelessness and Street Connect; and "answered" Belle's question about funding independent advocacy.
Joe Alfonso, Growth Manager for We Walk, invited all to check out their orientation & mobility cane, apps, at Tech Fest – 17th June at U City, 43 Franklin Street Adelaide
Chelsea Marchetti, putting "fiz" in to physiotherapy from the Flipper academy, shared  information on the role of a physiotherapist for chest + respiratory challenges.
Associate Professor Sina Vatandoust, Director at Southern Oncology Clinical Research Unit and a Medical Oncologist at Southern Oncology SA, spoke about Early-onset gastro-intestinal cancer rates surging among young Australians and called for urgent action.
Emma Read, Residential Funding and Accommodation Manager
at Resthaven, had news on accessing services; and answers often asked questions when seeking aged care services.
Lisa-Maree Walker, paid a moving tributey to the Late Elise Londsdale, advocate; technologist and educator. Elise sadly passed away last week.
Lara Chambers, Regional Manager for Fortem Australia, thanked First Responders - highlighted their lasting mental health toll.

Resources:

Purple Orange Response to State Budget: https://purpleorange.org.au/media-release/state-budget-fails-to-fund-independent-disability-advocacy/

We-Walk: http://www.wewal.io

The Flipper Academy: http://www.flipperacademy.com.au

Resthaven: http://www.resthaven.asn.au

My Aged Care: 1800 200 422 for Services Australia: 13 23 00

Fortem Australia: https://fortemaustralia.org.au/

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
<ul>
<li>Belle Owen, Strategy Leader at Purpleorange, responded to the South Australian state budget and lack of funding for independent advocacy.</li>
<li>Katrine Hildyard, Minister for Human Services in South Australia, spoke about the state budget; homelessness and Street Connect; and "answered" Belle's question about funding independent advocacy.</li>
<li>Joe Alfonso, Growth Manager for We Walk, invited all to check out their orientation &amp; mobility cane, apps, at Tech Fest &ndash; 17th June at U City, 43 Franklin Street Adelaide</li>
<li>Chelsea Marchetti, putting "fiz" in to physiotherapy from the Flipper academy, shared&nbsp; information on the role of a physiotherapist for chest + respiratory challenges.</li>
<li>Associate Professor Sina Vatandoust, Director at Southern Oncology Clinical Research Unit and a Medical Oncologist at Southern Oncology SA, spoke about Early-onset&nbsp;gastro-intestinal cancer rates surging&nbsp;among young Australians and called for urgent action.</li>
<li>Emma Read, Residential Funding and Accommodation Manager at Resthaven, had news on accessing services; and answers often asked questions when seeking aged care services.</li>
<li>Lisa-Maree Walker, paid a moving tributey to the Late Elise Londsdale, advocate; technologist and educator. Elise sadly passed away last week.</li>
<li>Lara Chambers, Regional Manager for Fortem Australia, thanked&nbsp;First Responders - highlighted their lasting mental health toll.</li>
</ul>
Resources:
Purple Orange Response to State Budget:&nbsp;<a href="https://purpleorange.org.au/media-release/state-budget-fails-to-fund-independent-disability-advocacy/">https://purpleorange.org.au/media-release/state-budget-fails-to-fund-independent-disability-advocacy/</a>
We-Walk: <a href="http://www.wewal.io">http://www.wewal.io</a>
The Flipper Academy: <a href="http://www.flipperacademy.com.au">http://www.flipperacademy.com.au</a>
Resthaven: <a href="http://www.resthaven.asn.au">http://www.resthaven.asn.au</a>
My Aged Care: 1800 200 422 for Services Australia: 13 23 00
Fortem Australia: <a href="https://fortemaustralia.org.au/">https://fortemaustralia.org.au/</a>

13 Jun 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/ff99c245-86f1-457d-94f1-b467004e63d8/transcript

04 Jul 2026

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