Kate McLoughlin, Chef de Mission for the Australian Paralympic team Paris 2024, chats about the Paralympic PIN project recognising each athlete that has represented Australia at Paralympic Games.  Kate also updated us on how Paris's preparation is coming along. 
Kieran Murphy previewed the World Cup event in South Australia featuring cyclists with disabilities held at Tailem Bend in January.  More details here: https://tourdownunder.com.au/products/events/2024/uci-paracycling-road-world-cup-teams-relay 
Rae Dower, former Matilda and Technical Director for Football Australia,  had news of the Growing Football Fund, supported by the Commonwealth Bank, and the opportunities it will provide for girls and women with disabilities. You can find out more here: https://www.footballaustralia.com.au/growingfootballfund
Grant Leonard, Captain of the South Australia Team, wrapped up the AFL wheelchair Nationals.
Scott Norman, Managing Director for Generation Youth, and Christiaan Meyer shared some stories of the positive difference they are making to the lives of young people with disabilities, and youths at risk.  For more information go to their website: https://www.generationyouth.com.au/
Chris Corcoran, Manager for Reading Radio in Queensland, talked about the radio station being recognised in the Blind Australian of the year's Employer of Choice Award.  You can find the Radio stations here: https://readingradio.org.au/ https://www.blindaustralianoftheyear.com.au/2023/11/09/employer-of-choice-award-2023-is-reading-radio-formerly-radio-4rph/
Mark Trebilcock, Co-ordinator for Aged Care Alternatives, had news on changes to personal alert systems from 3G to 4G taking place after 30th June 2024.  Mark welcomes you calling him for more details, 8408 4600 or go to https://agedcarealternatives.net.au/featured/changes-to-the-personal-alert-system/
Megan Dansie, Director for the Rep season of Treasure Island, invited all to the Rep Theatre' performances commencing Thursday.  ook by calling 8212 5777 or go to https://adelaiderep.com/

<ul>
<li>Kate McLoughlin, Chef de Mission for the Australian Paralympic team Paris 2024, chats about the Paralympic PIN project recognising each athlete that has represented Australia at Paralympic Games.  Kate also updated us on how Paris's preparation is coming along. </li>
<li>Kieran Murphy previewed the World Cup event in South Australia featuring cyclists with disabilities held at Tailem Bend in January.  More details here: <a href="https://tourdownunder.com.au/products/events/2024/uci-paracycling-road-world-cup-teams-relay">https://tourdownunder.com.au/products/events/2024/uci-paracycling-road-world-cup-teams-relay </a></li>
<li>Rae Dower, former Matilda and Technical Director for Football Australia,  had news of the Growing Football Fund, supported by the Commonwealth Bank, and the opportunities it will provide for girls and women with disabilities. You can find out more here: <a href="https://www.footballaustralia.com.au/growingfootballfund">https://www.footballaustralia.com.au/growingfootballfund</a></li>
<li>Grant Leonard, Captain of the South Australia Team, wrapped up the AFL wheelchair Nationals.</li>
<li>Scott Norman, Managing Director for Generation Youth, and Christiaan Meyer shared some stories of the positive difference they are making to the lives of young people with disabilities, and youths at risk.  For more information go to their website: <a href="https://www.generationyouth.com.au/">https://www.generationyouth.com.au/</a>  </li>
<li>Chris Corcoran, Manager for Reading Radio in Queensland, talked about the radio station being recognised in the Blind Australian of the year's Employer of Choice Award.  You can find the Radio stations here: <a href="https://readingradio.org.au/">https://readingradio.org.au/ </a>  <a href="https://www.blindaustralianoftheyear.com.au/2023/11/09/employer-of-choice-award-2023-is-reading-radio-formerly-radio-4rph/">https://www.blindaustralianoftheyear.com.au/2023/11/09/employer-of-choice-award-2023-is-reading-radio-formerly-radio-4rph/</a>  </li>
<li>Mark Trebilcock, Co-ordinator for Aged Care Alternatives, had news on changes to personal alert systems from 3G to 4G taking place after 30th June 2024.  Mark welcomes you calling him for more details, 8408 4600 or go to <a href="https://agedcarealternatives.net.au/featured/changes-to-the-personal-alert-system/">https://agedcarealternatives.net.au/featured/changes-to-the-personal-alert-system/</a></li>
<li>Megan Dansie, Director for the Rep season of Treasure Island, invited all to the Rep Theatre' performances commencing Thursday.  ook by calling 8212 5777 or go to <a href="https://adelaiderep.com/">https://adelaiderep.com/</a> </li>
</ul>

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.

11 Nov 2023

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/fe5b5117-72ee-479e-9905-b0b60056a276/transcript

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: 
Sam Blade, Australian para-fencer, chatted about his introduction to the sport; some of the highlights - including first time representing Australia in 2024, and the sport receiving some funding assistance for new equipment through our Paralympic Equipment Enhancement Program. Sam also spoke about  being diagnosed with Friedreich's Ataxia.  
Matt Cowdrey OAM, member for Colton, has just been appointed Paralympics Australia's new Head of Para-sport System and Partnerships - responsible for driving PA's work to build an inclusive and sustainable Para-sport system aligned to the 2032+ High Performance Sport Strategy. Matt also shared news on telephone assisted voting at the 2026 state election.  
Dane Cross, Chief Operating Officer at Sporting Wheelies, spoke about their Christmas appeal, the “Raising the Bar” program, visiting schools to share lived experience; teach inclusive language and run adaptive sport demonstrations   
Pam Mitchell, resident Counsellor, delivered her traditional Christmas message.  
Alex Sar, deafblind camp co-ordinator, invited anyone who is deafblind to the camp taking place during April in Victoria. The camp is sponsored by The Lionel and Yvonne Spencer Trust and The Olver-Carlyle Charitable Foundation, 
Amy Mills, Arts Development Manager at Arts Access Australia, launched their Access Ideas and Insights Podcast. The podcast is audio described, auslan interpreted, and captioned.  
Naomi  Mancktelow, Community Engagement Coordinator from the Petstock Foundation, unveiled their Christmas Initiative to Broaden Life-Changing Support, RDA and Story Dogs.   

Resources: 

Sporting Wheelies: http://www.sportingwheelies.org.au  

Pam Mitchell:  0418 835 767 

Able Australia: http://www.ableaustralia.org.au Camp information email: dbcampAbleaustralia.org.au 
Access Arts Australia: http://www.aarts.net.au  

Petstock: https://www.petstock.com.au  

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Sam Blade, Australian para-fencer, chatted about his introduction&nbsp;to the sport; some of the highlights -&nbsp;including first time&nbsp;representing&nbsp;Australia in 2024, and the sport receiving some funding&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;for new equipment through our Paralympic Equipment Enhancement Program. Sam&nbsp;also spoke&nbsp;about&nbsp; being&nbsp;diagnosed with Friedreich's Ataxia.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Matt Cowdrey OAM,&nbsp;member for Colton, has just been appointed Paralympics Australia's new Head of Para-sport System and Partnerships&nbsp;-&nbsp;responsible for driving PA's work to build an inclusive&nbsp;and&nbsp;sustainable Para-sport system aligned to the 2032+ High Performance Sport Strategy.&nbsp;Matt also shared news on telephone&nbsp;assisted&nbsp;voting at the 2026 state election.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Dane Cross,&nbsp;Chief&nbsp;Operating Officer at Sporting Wheelies,&nbsp;spoke about their Christmas appeal, the &ldquo;Raising the Bar&rdquo;&nbsp;program, visiting schools to share lived experience;&nbsp;teach inclusive language and run adaptive sport demonstrations&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Pam Mitchell, resident Counsellor,&nbsp;delivered&nbsp;her&nbsp;traditional Christmas message.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Alex Sar, deafblind camp co-ordinator,&nbsp;invited anyone who is deafblind to the camp taking place&nbsp;during&nbsp;April&nbsp;in Victoria.&nbsp;The camp is&nbsp;sponsored by The Lionel and Yvonne Spencer Trust and The Olver-Carlyle Charitable Foundation,&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Amy Mills, Arts Development Manager at Arts Access Australia,&nbsp;launched their Access Ideas and Insights Podcast. The podcast is&nbsp;audio described,&nbsp;auslan&nbsp;interpreted, and captioned.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">Naomi&nbsp;&nbsp;Mancktelow, Community Engagement Coordinator from the&nbsp;Petstock&nbsp;Foundation,&nbsp;unveiled their Christmas Initiative to Broaden Life-Changing Support, RDA and Story Dogs.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Resources:&nbsp;
Sporting Wheelies: <a href="http://www.sportingwheelies.org.au/">http://www.sportingwheelies.org.au</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Pam Mitchell: &nbsp;0418 835 767&nbsp;
Able Australia:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ableaustralia.org.au/">http://www.ableaustralia.org.au</a>&nbsp;Camp information email:&nbsp;dbcampAbleaustralia.org.au&nbsp; Access Arts Australia:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.aarts.net.au/">http://www.aarts.net.au</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Petstock:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.petstock.com.au/">https://www.petstock.com.au</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

20 Dec 2025

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/3e97a0a1-c692-4ef2-b3d7-b3b80061ff85/transcript

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: 
Matthew Levy OAM is a five-time Paralympian and winner of three gold medals.  Matthew launched an Empowerment Academy - an Australian social enterprise creating inclusive and accessible futures through disability-confident leadership training.  
Andriana Petrakis was a finalist for the John Newcombe award.  
Bexta Noonan, advocate; artist; organ transplant athlete, has had a film made about her life. “Unbreakable Stride” has won the Focus On Ability Short Film Festival 
Chelsea Marchetti, Founder and Director for the Flipper Academy, invited those interested to the holiday program, 7th 8th and 9th January, and the regular programs the academy conducts, giving confidence, assurance, better health and outcomes in all areas of life, for anyone aged from 19 months to 16 years, 
Daniel Lubiner, shared the story of creating the Braille Doodle, enabling easier ways to learn braille for students, teachers and carers, you can purchase the Braille Doodle from Vision Australia 
Marie-Clare Couper, CEO for the Brain Injury Association in Tasmania, had the exciting news of the National Assistance Card - Raising awareness of a vital tool for autistic people and people with brain injury in emergencies.  
Professor Aaron Hansen, from the Icon Cancer Centre in Brisbane, spoke about nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC). The government is funding the first and only targeted treatment for NPC, Zytorvi? 

Resources: 

Matt Levy Empowerment Academy: https://www.levyacademy.org/  

Focus on Ability: Unbreakable Stride: https://archive.focusonability.com.au/FOA/films/3699.html  

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

Braille Doodle: https://www.touchpadprofoundation.org/  

National Assistance Card: https://www.nationalassistancecard.com.au/ 

Rare Cancers Australia: https://www.rarecancers.org.au 

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1">Matthew Levy OAM is a five-time Paralympian and winner of&nbsp;three gold medals. &nbsp;Matthew&nbsp;launched&nbsp;an Empowerment Academy - an Australian social enterprise creating inclusive and accessible futures through disability-confident leadership training. &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Andriana Petrakis was a finalist for the John Newcombe award. &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Bexta Noonan, advocate; artist; organ transplant athlete, has had a film made about her life. &ldquo;Unbreakable Stride&rdquo;&nbsp;has won the Focus On Ability Short Film Festival&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Chelsea Marchetti, Founder and Director for the Flipper Academy, invited those interested to the holiday program, 7th 8th and 9th January, and the regular programs the academy conducts, giving confidence, assurance, better health and outcomes in all areas of life, for anyone aged from 19 months to 16 years,&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Daniel Lubiner, shared the story of creating the Braille Doodle, enabling easier ways to learn braille for students, teachers and carers, you can purchase the Braille Doodle from Vision Australia&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Marie-Clare Couper, CEO for the Brain Injury Association in Tasmania, had the exciting news of the National Assistance Card - Raising awareness of a vital tool for autistic people and people with brain injury in emergencies. &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Professor Aaron Hansen, from the Icon Cancer Centre in Brisbane, spoke about nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC). The government is funding the first and only targeted treatment for NPC, Zytorvi?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Resources:&nbsp;
Matt Levy Empowerment Academy:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.levyacademy.org/">https://www.levyacademy.org/</a> &nbsp;
Focus on Ability: Unbreakable Stride: <a href="https://archive.focusonability.com.au/FOA/films/3699.html">https://archive.focusonability.com.au/FOA/films/3699.html</a> &nbsp;
Flipper Academy: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.flipperacademy.com.au__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!CgXVjUVzN8OUJXoQgCM_JL8zNVzmuVZJVE65Qngx1NHyvJaJHtrnzc4fadbt7Yjqv6dB0_CG-m1h0tJJzABvgeGY4KRu5iaXE4c$">http://www.flipperacademy.com.au</a>&nbsp;
Braille Doodle: <a href="https://www.touchpadprofoundation.org/">https://www.touchpadprofoundation.org/</a> &nbsp;
National Assistance Card: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.nationalassistancecard.com.au/__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!CgXVjUVzN8OUJXoQgCM_JL8zNVzmuVZJVE65Qngx1NHyvJaJHtrnzc4fadbt7Yjqv6dB0_CG-m1h0tJJzABvgeGY4KRu2e1uEnE$">https://www.nationalassistancecard.com.au/</a>&nbsp;
Rare Cancers Australia: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.rarecancers.org.au/__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!CgXVjUVzN8OUJXoQgCM_JL8zNVzmuVZJVE65Qngx1NHyvJaJHtrnzc4fadbt7Yjqv6dB0_CG-m1h0tJJzABvgeGY4KRuJiUnQD8$">https://www.rarecancers.org.au</a>&nbsp;

13 Dec 2025

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/e0af77d2-13b7-4092-9767-b3b100504c9d/transcript

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: 
Pat Mickan, Olympian, Netball and Ausie Rules coach; Administrator and so much more, has been deservedly inducted in to the Sport SA Hall of Fame, 
Dr Adam Bryant, Senior Staff Specialist Haematologist at Liverpool Hospital, had news on  a totally different - first of its kind – treatment. Blenrep has being approved for use in Australia for people who have  relapsed after initial treatment for  myeloma – it is described as a 'trojan horse therapy' 
Myfanwy Schostakowski was told she was having triplets. Myfanwy talks about the incredible support from Mum for Mum and the challenges of a multiple birth as well as raising awareness of perinatal mental health.  
David Mitchell, health commentator, shared tips to minimise the impact of hangovers; and even some preventative measures - a must listen at these festive times.  
Belinda Hellyer, from Brewed By Belinda, tempted our taste buds and encouraged us to try using tea in our cooking for Christmas and the festive season.  
Professor Abraham Jacob, a leading colorectal surgeon, spoke about incontinence and some remarkable and revolutionary surgical techniques that make a huge difference to quality of life - Sacral Neuromodulation is such a procedure, 
Mark Townend, CEO for Spinal Life, was outraged at the impact of NDIS cuts on people with disability - leaving individuals unable to meet the most basic human need: going to the toilet safely and with dignity. Are politicians listening? 

Resources: 

Myeloma Australia: https://myeloma.org.au/  

Mum For Mum: https://www.mumformum.org.au/  

Brewed by Belinda: https://brewedbybelinda.com.au/  

Continence Health Australia: https://www.continence.org.au/  

 

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1">Pat Mickan, Olympian, Netball and Ausie Rules coach; Administrator and so much more, has been deservedly inducted in to the Sport SA Hall of Fame,&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Dr Adam Bryant, Senior Staff Specialist Haematologist at Liverpool Hospital, had news on&nbsp; a totally different - first of its kind &ndash; treatment. Blenrep has being approved for use in Australia for people who have&nbsp; relapsed after initial treatment for&nbsp; myeloma &ndash; it is&nbsp;described as a 'trojan horse therapy'&nbsp;</li>
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Myfanwy Schostakowski was told she was having triplets. Myfanwy talks about the incredible support from Mum for Mum and the challenges of a multiple birth as well as raising awareness of perinatal mental health. &nbsp;</li>
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">David Mitchell, health commentator, shared tips to minimise the impact of hangovers; and even some preventative measures - a must listen at these festive times. &nbsp;</li>
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Belinda Hellyer, from Brewed By Belinda, tempted our taste buds&nbsp;and encouraged us to try using tea in our cooking for Christmas and the festive season. &nbsp;</li>
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Professor Abraham Jacob, a leading colorectal surgeon, spoke about incontinence and some remarkable and revolutionary surgical techniques that make a huge difference to quality of life - Sacral Neuromodulation is such a procedure,&nbsp;</li>
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Mark Townend, CEO for Spinal Life, was outraged at the impact of NDIS cuts on people with disability - leaving individuals unable to meet the most basic human need: going to the toilet safely and with dignity. Are politicians listening?&nbsp;</li>
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Resources:&nbsp;
Myeloma Australia:&nbsp;<a href="https://myeloma.org.au/">https://myeloma.org.au/</a> &nbsp;
Mum For&nbsp;Mum: <a href="https://www.mumformum.org.au/">https://www.mumformum.org.au/</a> &nbsp;
Brewed by Belinda: <a href="https://brewedbybelinda.com.au/">https://brewedbybelinda.com.au/</a> &nbsp;
Continence Health Australia: <a href="https://www.continence.org.au/">https://www.continence.org.au/</a> &nbsp;
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06 Dec 2025

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