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.

13 Jun 2026

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

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
Katelin Gunn, was off to Spain with the Aussie Gliders Women's Wheelchair Basketball Team, to qualify for the World Championships in Ottawa later this year,
Amy Roe, secretary of Blind Cricket South Australia, invited all to celebrations of 100 years of blind cricket in South Australia in October 2026. This features matches between SA & Vic; a dinner and an historical tour of blind cricket in South Australia. 
to express interest in attending, email
David Young was just back from the Australian blind bowls Nationals; a training camp for the Australian squad; and invited all to a come n try day, Sunday 21st June, 11 am, at the Playford bowling Club, Goodman Road Elizabeth, next door to the Central Districts Football Club.
David Mitchell, health commentator, spoke about loneliness, and had some easy to follow and free tips to better manage it. David will soon bring out a Youtube clip too.
Claire Jenkins, mother of a child with peanut allergy, chatted about a New gamified school learning tool tackling allergy awareness and safety.
Liz de Somer, CEO for Medicines Australia, shed light on a recent report, "Access Denied",  revealing Australians are waiting an average of 3.6 years to access innovative and often life-saving medicines that are already available overseas.
Emma Anderson, regional Co-ordinator in Victoria for Orange Sky, spoke to the power of volunteering as a positive social networking opportunity.  

Resources:

Expressions of interest: Blind Cricket Celebration: secretary@blindcricketsa.org

Blind Bowles Australia: https://blindbowls.bowls.com.au/

National Allergy Council: https://nationalallergycouncil.org.au/

Stronger PBS: https://www.strongerpbs.com.au/

Medicines Australia: http://www.medicinesaustralia.com.au

Orange Sky Volunteers page: https://orangesky.org.au/volunteer/

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
<ul>
<li>Katelin Gunn, was off to Spain with the Aussie Gliders Women's Wheelchair Basketball Team, to qualify for the World Championships in Ottawa later this year,</li>
<li>Amy Roe, secretary of Blind Cricket South Australia, invited all to celebrations of 100 years of blind cricket in South Australia in October 2026. This features matches between SA &amp; Vic; a dinner and an historical tour of blind cricket in South Australia. to express interest in attending, email</li>
<li>David Young was just back from the Australian blind bowls Nationals; a training camp for the Australian squad; and invited all to a come n try day, Sunday 21st June, 11 am, at the Playford bowling Club, Goodman Road Elizabeth, next door to the Central Districts Football Club.</li>
<li>David Mitchell, health commentator, spoke about loneliness, and had some easy to follow and free tips to better manage it. David will soon bring out a Youtube clip too.</li>
<li>Claire Jenkins, mother of a child with peanut allergy, chatted about&nbsp;a New gamified school learning tool tackling allergy awareness and safety.</li>
<li>Liz de Somer, CEO for Medicines Australia, shed light on a recent report, "Access Denied",&nbsp; revealing Australians are waiting an average of 3.6 years to access innovative and often life-saving medicines that are already available overseas.</li>
<li>Emma Anderson, regional Co-ordinator in Victoria for Orange Sky, spoke to the power of&nbsp;volunteering as a positive social networking opportunity. &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Resources:
Expressions of interest: Blind Cricket Celebration:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:secretary@blindcricketsa.org">secretary@blindcricketsa.org</a>
Blind Bowles Australia: <a href="https://blindbowls.bowls.com.au/">https://blindbowls.bowls.com.au/</a>
National Allergy Council: <a href="https://nationalallergycouncil.org.au/">https://nationalallergycouncil.org.au/</a>
Stronger PBS: <a href="https://www.strongerpbs.com.au/">https://www.strongerpbs.com.au/</a>
Medicines Australia: <a href="http://www.medicinesaustralia.com.au">http://www.medicinesaustralia.com.au</a>
Orange Sky Volunteers page: <a href="https://orangesky.org.au/volunteer/">https://orangesky.org.au/volunteer/</a>

06 Jun 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/5e8218de-7503-4489-8716-b460005ca34f/transcript

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
Ben Tudhope, four-time Winter-Paralympian shared his inspirational winning of a silver and bronze medal at the 2026 winter Paralympics; and had an empowering message for any person or family member with a disability.
Chris Edwards, Chief Mission Officer at Vision Australia, explained why the AM signal for radio stations in Adelaide; Melbourne; and Perth are shutting down from 1st July and how you can access the station via a digital radio; online or through the Community Radio app.  
Melanie Kieley, CEO for MS WA, spoke about World MS Day events in Western Australia; South Australia; and the Northern Territory, and updated us on services in SA and NT are progressing.
Allison Davies, music therapist; is a devotee of music festivals, what are/were some of the good; bad and; indifferent about such events.
Chris Tanti, CEO for the Leukemia Foundation, had research about “scanxiety” where people diagnosed with cancer worry about living from scan to scan,  and encouraged giving to the foundation so they can continue their services.
Reeva Brice conducted Reeva's popular Yoga on the Radio.
Adjunct Professor Denise Wood, from USC, had some highlights from Global Accessibility Awareness Day and Pope Leo XIV's encyclical.

Resources:

MS WA: http://www.mswa.org.au

World MS Day: https://worldmsday.org

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

Reeva Brice: 0412 866 096

World Accessibility Day: https://accessibility.day/events/

Pope Leo XIV's encyclical : https://www.vaticannews.va/en/africa/news/2026-05/magnifica-humanitas-professor-lushombo-shares-insights-on-ai-an.html

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
<ul>
<li>Ben Tudhope, four-time Winter-Paralympian shared his inspirational winning of a silver and bronze medal at the 2026 winter Paralympics; and had an empowering message for any person or family member with a disability.</li>
<li>Chris Edwards, Chief Mission Officer at Vision Australia, explained why the AM signal for radio stations in Adelaide; Melbourne; and Perth are shutting down from 1st July and how you can access the station via a digital radio; online or through the Community Radio app. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Melanie Kieley, CEO for MS WA, spoke about World MS Day events in Western Australia; South Australia; and the Northern Territory, and updated us on services in SA and NT are progressing.</li>
<li>Allison Davies, music therapist; is a devotee of music festivals, what are/were some of the good;&nbsp;bad and; indifferent about such events.</li>
<li>Chris Tanti, CEO for the Leukemia Foundation, had research about &ldquo;scanxiety&rdquo; where people diagnosed with cancer worry about living from scan to scan,&nbsp; and encouraged giving to the foundation so they can continue their services.</li>
<li>Reeva Brice conducted Reeva's popular Yoga on the Radio.</li>
<li>Adjunct Professor Denise Wood, from USC, had some highlights from Global Accessibility Awareness Day and Pope Leo XIV's encyclical.</li>
</ul>
Resources:
MS WA:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mswa.org.au">http://www.mswa.org.au</a>
World MS Day: <a href="https://worldmsday.org">https://worldmsday.org</a>
Alison Davies: <a href="http://www.allisondavies.com.au">http://www.allisondavies.com.au</a>
Reeva Brice: 0412 866 096
World Accessibility Day: <a href="https://accessibility.day/events/">https://accessibility.day/events/</a>
Pope Leo XIV's encyclical : <a href="https://www.vaticannews.va/en/africa/news/2026-05/magnifica-humanitas-professor-lushombo-shares-insights-on-ai-an.html">https://www.vaticannews.va/en/africa/news/2026-05/magnifica-humanitas-professor-lushombo-shares-insights-on-ai-an.html</a>

30 May 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/6516b4ef-9782-47c0-b25d-b4590079b884/transcript

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:

 
Lakeisha “Lucky” Patterson OAM, three-time Paralympic gold medallist has just been selected for a 4th Commonwealth Games.
Tricia Crockford has been chosen to coach the Rubies - the South Australian netball team to the Marie Little OAM Shield Nationals in Melbourne. How is the team's preparation going, and the C6 competition has a "new" team?
Kristy Stichter invited those living in the north-west of Tasmania to their Blind Citizens Australia catch up Wednesday 10th June at the Cafe Europa Burnie. Contact Details under resources in the podcast notes.
Melanie Chatfield, National Policy Officer from Blind Citizens Australia, responded to the NDIS news, budget announcements and encouraged people to make a submission.
Joseph Stephen is doing exciting work and progress with the Dotpad, a multi-line refreshable braille display, using screen readers and more. The Dotpad will feature at Tech Fest U city 43 Franklin Street Adelaide, 17th June 17th,
Naomi Bonacci-Roca has cared for family member since the age of 7. Naomi spoke about the impact on her and other young carers education; employment and how her own health and earning potential is also effected.
Hayley Percy, Senior Curator of Music for Rising Melbourne, was enthused and passionate about the 2026 line up.
John Duncan, Chief Operating Officer for Brake Driver Awareness, spoke about National Road Safety week, and the work John and his team are doing educating youngsters before getting their license. 

Resources:

South Australian Rubies: https://sa.netball.com.au/south-australian-rubies

Tricia Crockford: Mobile: 0407 379 804 email: kristystichter8@gmail.com

National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 - Parliament of Australia: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/NDISFutureGenBill?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=Thu*May*21*2026&amp;utm_campaign=Proposed*NDIS*Changes*Explained*Community*Forum*Invitation

Blind Citizens Australia: https://www.bca.org.au/campaigns/

DotPad: http://www.dotincorp.com

TechFest 2026: https://seedifferently.org.au/support-us-and-donate/events/techfest2026/

Young Carers Network: https://youngcarersnetwork.com.au/

Rising Melbourne: https://2026.rising.melbourne/

Brake Drive Awareness: http://www.brake.org.au

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Lakeisha &ldquo;Lucky&rdquo; Patterson OAM, three-time Paralympic gold medallist has just been selected for a 4th Commonwealth Games.</li>
<li>Tricia Crockford has been chosen to coach the Rubies - the South Australian netball team to the Marie Little OAM Shield Nationals in Melbourne. How is the team's preparation going, and the C6 competition has a "new" team?</li>
<li>Kristy Stichter invited those living in the north-west of Tasmania to their Blind Citizens Australia catch up Wednesday 10th June at the Cafe Europa Burnie. Contact Details under resources in the podcast notes.</li>
<li>Melanie Chatfield, National Policy Officer from Blind Citizens Australia, responded to the NDIS news, budget announcements and encouraged&nbsp;people to make a submission.</li>
<li>Joseph Stephen is doing exciting work and progress&nbsp;with the Dotpad, a multi-line refreshable braille display, using screen readers and more. The Dotpad will feature at Tech Fest U city 43 Franklin Street Adelaide, 17th June 17th,</li>
<li>Naomi Bonacci-Roca has cared for family member since the age of 7. Naomi spoke about the impact on her and other young carers education; employment and how her own health and earning potential is also effected.</li>
<li>Hayley Percy, Senior Curator of Music for Rising Melbourne, was enthused and passionate about the 2026 line up.</li>
<li>John Duncan, Chief Operating Officer for Brake Driver Awareness, spoke about National Road Safety week, and the work John and his team are doing educating youngsters before getting their license. </li>
</ul>
Resources:
South Australian Rubies:&nbsp;<a href="https://sa.netball.com.au/south-australian-rubies">https://sa.netball.com.au/south-australian-rubies</a>
Tricia Crockford: Mobile: 0407 379 804 email: <a href="mailto:kristystichter8@gmail.com">kristystichter8@gmail.com</a>
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 - Parliament of Australia: <a href="https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/NDISFutureGenBill?utm_source=newsletter&amp;amp;utm_medium=email&amp;amp;utm_term=Thu*May*21*2026&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Proposed*NDIS*Changes*Explained*Community*Forum*Invitation">https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/NDISFutureGenBill?utm_source=newsletter&amp;amp;utm_medium=email&amp;amp;utm_term=Thu*May*21*2026&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Proposed*NDIS*Changes*Explained*Community*Forum*Invitation</a>
Blind Citizens Australia: <a href="https://www.bca.org.au/campaigns/">https://www.bca.org.au/campaigns/</a>
DotPad: <a href="http://www.dotincorp.com">http://www.dotincorp.com</a>
TechFest 2026: <a href="https://seedifferently.org.au/support-us-and-donate/events/techfest2026/">https://seedifferently.org.au/support-us-and-donate/events/techfest2026/</a>
Young Carers Network: <a href="https://youngcarersnetwork.com.au/">https://youngcarersnetwork.com.au/</a>
Rising Melbourne: <a href="https://2026.rising.melbourne/">https://2026.rising.melbourne/</a>
Brake Drive Awareness: <a href="http://www.brake.org.au">http://www.brake.org.au</a>

23 May 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/dc270c51-337a-4c4d-b10b-b452006673de/transcript

13 Jun 2026

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