This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:

• Jed Altschwager, Paralympic Gold Medallist, is - along with  Nikki Ayers - winner of the Paralympics Australia Team of the Year in Para-rowing.  Jed chatted about the new SASI Para-Sports unit that has just been Launched and Jed's appointment to the role of Para-Sport Transition Coach.  Find out more here: https://www.sasi.sa.gov.au/news/2024/new-sasi-para-sport-unit-launched-to-support-more-athletes-paralympic-dreams
• Andriana Petrakis reflected on 2024 - winning medals on the tennis circuit in France and Australia and being a finalist in the Young South Australian of the year awards.
• Ben Dew, Pathways and Events Specialist for Tennis Australia, spoke about the many opportunities/events available for athletes with disabilities this summer.  Find out more here: https://ausopen.com/whats-on?pyd=week-2 
• Grant Leonard, Captain of the South Australian AFL Wheelchair Teams, wrapped up the AFL open Nationals held in Queensland last week.
• Chelsea Marchetti, resident physiotherapist from the Flipper Academy, shared news on the Summer Flipper Fun Program in January 2025.  Find out more here: https://www.flipperacademy.com.au/
• Emily Bourke, "the Galaxy's first Assistant Minister for autism", spoke about the proposed legislation for parking permits that has just been announced. Also spoke about the autism assessment  and diagnosis advisory group, and more.
• Julie Johinke, Senior Manager for Marketing and Communication at Resthaven, fondly looked back on 27 years of Resthaven guests on Leisure Link and previewed Resthaven's 90th year celebrations.
• Dr Rebecca Flower from Latrobe University had news on the just launched Neurodiversity Employment Toolkit for the Victorian public sector, accessible and relevant to all. For more information:   https://vpsc.vic.gov.au/workforce-capability-leadership-and-management/neurodiversity-employment-toolkit/