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.

Vision Australia Radiothon is on now. Donate via <a href="http://www.varadio.org">www.varadio.org</a> and make a tax deductible donation of $2 or more to support our service to the blind, low vision and print disability community.
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.

05 Oct 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/51f8b4c5-03fd-4d83-8114-b1ff005c2d7d/transcript

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
Gordon Allan has just returned from Paris with a Paralympic Bronze Medal in the open C1-5 team sprint, with Alistair Donohoe and Korey Boddington.
Mardi Foweraker is coach of the 2024 C6 netball premiers from the Tango Netball Club.
Andriana Petrakis was celebrating in Athens after winning two silver and a bronze medals at the World Tennis Championships in Annecy, France.
Professor Juli Coffin, from Broome, has won the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australian Mental Health Prize for Juli's Equine Assisted Learning Program,  
Madeleine Ruskin, from the Community Team at Spoony, chatted about the just-launched App for the neurodiverse; chronically ill or people with disabilities - making social connection, dating, safe and accessible.  Find out more here: https://www.spoony.app/
Reeva Brice conducted her regular yoga segment. You can contact Reeva on 0412 866 096
Blaise Itabelo, Community Engagement Manager for Refugee Sponsorship, and Joe Sheehy shared the benefits of Perth Welcoming Week - highlighting the difference   Community Sponsorship for Refugees can make. You too can also get involved: https://refugeesponsorship.org.au/

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
<ul>
<li>Gordon Allan has just returned from Paris with a Paralympic Bronze Medal in the open C1-5 team sprint, with Alistair Donohoe and Korey Boddington.</li>
<li>Mardi Foweraker is coach of the 2024 C6 netball premiers from the Tango Netball Club.</li>
<li>Andriana Petrakis was celebrating in Athens after winning two silver and a bronze medals at the World Tennis Championships in Annecy, France.</li>
<li>Professor Juli Coffin, from Broome, has won the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australian Mental Health Prize for Juli's Equine Assisted Learning Program,  </li>
<li>Madeleine Ruskin, from the Community Team at Spoony, chatted about the just-launched App for the neurodiverse; chronically ill or people with disabilities - making social connection, dating, safe and accessible.  Find out more here: <a href="https://www.spoony.app/">https://www.spoony.app/</a></li>
<li>Reeva Brice conducted her regular yoga segment. You can contact Reeva on 0412 866 096</li>
<li>Blaise Itabelo, Community Engagement Manager for Refugee Sponsorship, and Joe Sheehy shared the benefits of Perth Welcoming Week - highlighting the difference   Community Sponsorship for Refugees can make. You too can also get involved: <a href="https://refugeesponsorship.org.au/">https://refugeesponsorship.org.au/</a>  </li>
</ul>

28 Sep 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/a9c42d3d-5e34-4041-9cfc-b1f7006a45f7/transcript

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
Jed Altswager, along with Nikki Ayers, the "Unstoppables"  have just won Australia's first Gold Medal in the mixed double sculls PR3 at the Paris Paralympics.
Heidi Girolamo, Shadow Minister for Cost of Living; Tax Reform and Finance, chatted about Heidi's new portfolios as well as answering what happens to the policy work that had been started in the disability area under her previous role. Heidi is always keen to hear from constituents, you can call Parliament House on 8237 9100 and ask to be put through to Heidi's office.
Pam Mitchell, resident Counsellor, spoke about dementia, in this Dementia Action Week.  Contact Pam on 0418 835 767
Sherill Nixon, CEO for Australian Schools Plus, with news on the teachers that have been recognised pioneering initiatives at the annual teaching awards, in Canberra, supported by the Commonwealth Bank.
Dr Sam Hay shared research on how there is an increase in  invasive Meningococcal during Spring.  Find out more here: https://meningitis.com.au/
Professor Tanya Buchanan, CEO from Dementia Australia, talked about Dementia Action Week and the importance of action and language. Check out their podcast, “Hold The Momentea”  Find out more here: https://www.dementia.org.au/
Neville Houghton, Finance Guru with Finance Facts, has figures showing the impressive returns from long-term investing in the stock market. You can 
contact Neville on 0452 596 855.

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
<ul>
<li>Jed Altswager, along with Nikki Ayers, the "Unstoppables"  have just won Australia's first Gold Medal in the mixed double sculls PR3 at the Paris Paralympics.</li>
<li>Heidi Girolamo, Shadow Minister for Cost of Living; Tax Reform and Finance, chatted about Heidi's new portfolios as well as answering what happens to the policy work that had been started in the disability area under her previous role. Heidi is always keen to hear from constituents, you can call Parliament House on 8237 9100 and ask to be put through to Heidi's office.</li>
<li>Pam Mitchell, resident Counsellor, spoke about dementia, in this Dementia Action Week.  Contact Pam on 0418 835 767</li>
<li>Sherill Nixon, CEO for Australian Schools Plus, with news on the teachers that have been recognised pioneering initiatives at the annual teaching awards, in Canberra, supported by the Commonwealth Bank.</li>
<li>Dr Sam Hay shared research on how there is an increase in  invasive Meningococcal during Spring.  Find out more here: <a href="https://meningitis.com.au/">https://meningitis.com.au/</a></li>
<li>Professor Tanya Buchanan, CEO from Dementia Australia, talked about Dementia Action Week and the importance of action and language. Check out their podcast, “Hold The Momentea”  Find out more here: <a href="https://www.dementia.org.au/">https://www.dementia.org.au/</a></li>
<li>Neville Houghton, Finance Guru with Finance Facts, has figures showing the impressive returns from long-term investing in the stock market. You can  contact Neville on 0452 596 855.</li>
</ul>

21 Sep 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/2f5cfb80-79a0-4c5e-a3e6-b1f1005ca29c/transcript

This week on Leisure Link with Peter Greco:
Dr Geoff Dickson, Director - Centre for Sport and Social Impact at La Trobe Business School, shared some thoughts and observations from the Paris Paralympics,
Tricia Crockford, coach of the SA netball team ""The Rubies", wrapped up the Marie Little OAM Shield.
Nat Cook, Minister for Human Services in South Australia, chatted about Plan Ahead Week and responds to what the resignation of Minister Bill Shorten means for those on the NDIS.  You can learn more here: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/conditions/legal+matters/planning+ahead/planning+ahead
Chelsea Marchetti, from the Flipper Academy, had news on what role a physiotherapist can play in the lives of older persons.
Associate Professor Naomi Hammond, from the George Institute, made us more aware of World Sepsis Day. Try recording saying, 3 times over, and sharing on social media, "I'm Sepsis susceptible, and I'm susceptible to sepsis. Learn more here: https://www.australiansepsisnetwork.net.au/
Gillian Schultze, from Resthaven, spoke  about the Staying At Home in Regional South Australia program: its benefits to clients with dementia and their carers. Call 
8198 2028 or go to http://www.resthaven.asn.au
Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM, invited all to "You Can Ask That" a free online event this Wednesday 18th September, exploring the opportunities of including more people with disabilities in the work place.  https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://events.zoom.us/ev/AiZ_ChQD0bZAsBjcXQ_9Qwrx0BV5pPt381B2G1hhU83IGqMpqacD*Ai1QKXoOJuIbXaRsI3uLeyaSZ7TLLMj9kdMQ83lzWN_IUWtgSxTcC041kABank__;fg!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!HCv1ADl-HG0Y-rmXFO22CXCJAVtx4pAYYL-eIs-yPGExCH-REkz9tKsTVNuUtkoqxR9WxDH-Zl45cBOqD5ejt9NMMAeTr_5kv_E$ ,

This week on Leisure Link with Peter Greco:
<ul>
<li>Dr Geoff Dickson, Director - Centre for Sport and Social Impact at La Trobe Business School, shared some thoughts and observations from the Paris Paralympics,</li>
<li>Tricia Crockford, coach of the SA netball team ""The Rubies", wrapped up the Marie Little OAM Shield.</li>
<li>Nat Cook, Minister for Human Services in South Australia, chatted about Plan Ahead Week and responds to what the resignation of Minister Bill Shorten means for those on the NDIS.  You can learn more here: <a href="https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/conditions/legal+matters/planning+ahead/planning+ahead">https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/conditions/legal+matters/planning+ahead/planning+ahead</a></li>
<li>Chelsea Marchetti, from the Flipper Academy, had news on what role a physiotherapist can play in the lives of older persons.</li>
<li>Associate Professor Naomi Hammond, from the George Institute, made us more aware of World Sepsis Day. Try recording saying, 3 times over, and sharing on social media, "I'm Sepsis susceptible, and I'm susceptible to sepsis. Learn more here: <a href="https://www.australiansepsisnetwork.net.au/">https://www.australiansepsisnetwork.net.au/</a></li>
<li>Gillian Schultze, from Resthaven, spoke  about the Staying At Home in Regional South Australia program: its benefits to clients with dementia and their carers. Call  8198 2028 or go to <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.resthaven.asn.au__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!HCv1ADl-HG0Y-rmXFO22CXCJAVtx4pAYYL-eIs-yPGExCH-REkz9tKsTVNuUtkoqxR9WxDH-Zl45cBOqD5ejt9NMMAeTQ0UzNG4$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">http://www.resthaven.asn.au</a></li>
<li>Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM, invited all to "You Can Ask That" a free online event this Wednesday 18th September, exploring the opportunities of including more people with disabilities in the work place.  <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://events.zoom.us/ev/AiZ_ChQD0bZAsBjcXQ_9Qwrx0BV5pPt381B2G1hhU83IGqMpqacD*Ai1QKXoOJuIbXaRsI3uLeyaSZ7TLLMj9kdMQ83lzWN_IUWtgSxTcC041kABank__;fg!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!HCv1ADl-HG0Y-rmXFO22CXCJAVtx4pAYYL-eIs-yPGExCH-REkz9tKsTVNuUtkoqxR9WxDH-Zl45cBOqD5ejt9NMMAeTr_5kv_E$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://events.zoom.us/ev/AiZ_ChQD0bZAsBjcXQ_9Qwrx0BV5pPt381B2G1hhU83IGqMpqacD*Ai1QKXoOJuIbXaRsI3uLeyaSZ7TLLMj9kdMQ83lzWN_IUWtgSxTcC041kABank__;fg!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!HCv1ADl-HG0Y-rmXFO22CXCJAVtx4pAYYL-eIs-yPGExCH-REkz9tKsTVNuUtkoqxR9WxDH-Zl45cBOqD5ejt9NMMAeTr_5kv_E$</a> ,</li>
</ul>

14 Sep 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/2f612835-e33d-4767-a99d-b1ea007881d1/transcript

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