This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
Susan Seipel, three-time Paralympian and World Record Champion in Para-canoe,
 has just announced her retirement.  Susan reflected on a Stella career and what she will do now.
Ned Brewer-Magai, Australian blind cricketer, had news on the Blind Cricket Blast, in Victoria 29th and 30th March - Victoria's answer to the IPL and Gather Round all in one.
Julee-Anne Bell is about to do an extensive tour of NSW, with Melissa Buchholz, celebrating their hit show "Perfectly Imperfect" venues and dates under "Resources in the podcast notes.
Pam Mitchell, Counsellor shared Pam's thoughts on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion discussions
Lorcan Hopper, a member of the Beats Crew, and Tess Syme, Artist Development Co-ordinator at Tutti, invited all to the Heart Beat Club - for the first time featuring as part of the Adelaide Fringe Festival. Further details under "Resources" 
Jim Cooper, CEO Continents Health Australia, had news on the services and support they provide to people of all ages.  
Sarah Richardson, CEO for Health-Bright, chatted about their pioneering work in  the transforming mental health care across Australia, driving innovation using tele-mental health services. 

Resources:

Susan Seipel: http://www.susanseipel.com

Victorian Blind Cricket: http://www.vbca.org.au  

Pam Mitchell: 0418 835 767

Heart Beat Club: Friday, March 21st, at MOD,  Uni  SA, North Terrace. Phone 1300 621 255

Continents Australia: https://www.continence.org.au/

Health Bright: https://health-bright.com.au/ 

"Perfectly Imperfect": perfectlyimperfectnews@gmail.com 

Performance Times/date
GLEN INNES: Chapel Theatre 21st March 7pm http://www.giac.com.au 
ARMIDALE: St Peter's Anglican Cathedral 22nd March 7pm
TAMWORTH: Tamworth Regional Conservatorium 23rd March 23rd 3pm
NARRABRI: Thrive Church 24th March 7pm
DUBBO: Macquarie Conservatorium 25th March 7pm https://www.123tix.com.au/events/47375/perfectly-imperfect-songs-and-stories-of-life-love-and-laughter  
PARKES: Parkes Uniting Church 26th March 7pm
COWRA: Club Cowra 27th March 7pm
ALBURY: Albury Entertainment Centre 28th March 7pm
JUNEE: St Joseph's Catholic Church 29th March 7: 30pm
GOULBURN: Hume Conservatorium 30th March 30th 2pm 
TWIN TOWNS: Twin Towns Services Club Tuesday 1st April 11am
BALLINA: C3 Church 2nd April 7pm
CASINO: St Mark's Anglican Church 3rd April 7pm
Grafton Saraton Theatre 6th April 2pm, Julee-anne is a guest star in this show)  QUEENS OF SONG

 

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
<ul>
<li>Susan Seipel, three-time Paralympian and World Record Champion in Para-canoe, &nbsp;has just announced her retirement. &nbsp;Susan reflected on a Stella career and what she will do now.</li>
<li>Ned Brewer-Magai, Australian blind cricketer, had news on the Blind Cricket Blast, in Victoria 29th and 30th March - Victoria's answer to the IPL and Gather Round all in one.</li>
<li>Julee-Anne Bell is about to do an extensive tour of NSW, with Melissa Buchholz, celebrating their hit show "Perfectly Imperfect" venues and dates under "Resources in the podcast notes.</li>
<li>Pam Mitchell, Counsellor shared Pam's thoughts on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion discussions</li>
<li>Lorcan Hopper, a member of the Beats Crew, and Tess Syme, Artist Development Co-ordinator at Tutti, invited all to the Heart Beat Club - for the first time featuring as part of the Adelaide Fringe Festival. Further details under "Resources"&nbsp;</li>
<li>Jim Cooper, CEO Continents Health Australia, had news on the services and support they provide to people of all ages. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Sarah Richardson, CEO for Health-Bright, chatted about their pioneering work in &nbsp;the transforming mental health care across Australia, driving innovation using tele-mental health services.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Resources:
Susan Seipel: <a href="http://www.susanseipel.com">http://www.susanseipel.com</a>
Victorian Blind Cricket: <a href="http://www.vbca.org.au">http://www.vbca.org.au</a> &nbsp;
Pam Mitchell: 0418 835 767
Heart Beat Club: Friday, March 21st, at MOD, &nbsp;Uni &nbsp;SA, North Terrace. Phone 1300 621 255
Continents Australia: <a href="https://www.continence.org.au/">https://www.continence.org.au/</a>
Health Bright: <a href="https://health-bright.com.au/">https://health-bright.com.au/</a>&nbsp;
"Perfectly Imperfect": <a href="mailto:perfectlyimperfectnews@gmail.com">perfectlyimperfectnews@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;
Performance Times/date GLEN INNES: Chapel Theatre 21st March 7pm <a href="http://www.giac.com.au">http://www.giac.com.au</a>&nbsp; ARMIDALE: St Peter's Anglican Cathedral 22nd March 7pm TAMWORTH: Tamworth Regional Conservatorium 23rd March 23rd 3pm NARRABRI: Thrive Church 24th March 7pm DUBBO: Macquarie Conservatorium 25th March 7pm <a href="https://www.123tix.com.au/events/47375/perfectly-imperfect-songs-and-stories-of-life-love-and-laughter">https://www.123tix.com.au/events/47375/perfectly-imperfect-songs-and-stories-of-life-love-and-laughter</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; PARKES: Parkes Uniting Church 26th March 7pm COWRA: Club Cowra 27th March 7pm ALBURY: Albury Entertainment Centre 28th March 7pm JUNEE: St Joseph's Catholic Church 29th March 7: 30pm GOULBURN: Hume Conservatorium 30th March 30th 2pm&nbsp; TWIN TOWNS: Twin Towns Services Club Tuesday 1st April 11am BALLINA: C3 Church 2nd April 7pm CASINO: St Mark's Anglican Church 3rd April 7pm Grafton Saraton Theatre 6th April 2pm, Julee-anne is a guest star in this show) &nbsp;QUEENS OF SONG
&nbsp;

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.

15 Mar 2025

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/93cd0975-bbcd-4e3f-baa7-b2a0005c6577/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>
<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">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>
</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">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>
</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">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>
</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">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>
</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">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>
</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">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>
</ul>
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;
&nbsp;

06 Dec 2025

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/3b8092cf-74c1-456f-a359-b3aa003d34d6/transcript

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: 
Courtney Webeck, Captain of the Australian Women’s Blind Cricket Team, just back from the first ever World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.  Courtney chatted about the games, cultures and experiences.  
Jaylen Brown, from the Aussie Rollers, was MVP at the recent Asia-Oceana wheelchair basketball tournament in Thailand. Did we qualify for the World Championships next year? 
Raissa Martin, a member of the Aussie Belles, was at the Goalball training camp with the Australian and Korean goalball teams.  
Allison Davies, Music Therapist, shared tips to use music to lower stress levels and an unexpected return of Ocean, Alli's cat, after 5 years!!! 
Michelle Murphy, CEO Bendigo Foodshare, was delighted with a community funding boost from the Commonwealth Bank - making a real difference to the community in Bendigo and beyond.  
Sam Rickard spoke to Timothy and Tristan Kenyon, the film-makers behind “Changing Track” a documentary featuring 3 Paralympic cyclists.  The documentary premiers 3rd December - International Day for People With Disabilities, The full interview will feature on Studio 1 On Wednesday.   
Reeva Brice conducted Reeva's regular yoga on the radio segment, 
Adjunct Professor from USC, Denise Wood had the latest news on accessibility and technology, including ChatGPT, 

Resources: 

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

Bendigo Foodshare: https://bendigofoodshare.org.au/  

Changing Track: http://www.changingtrack.com tickets go to: https://changingtrack.com/tickets/  

Reeva Brice: 0412 866 096 

 

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">Courtney Webeck, Captain of the Australian Women&rsquo;s Blind Cricket Team, just back from the first ever World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. &nbsp;Courtney chatted about the games, cultures and experiences. &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">Jaylen Brown, from the Aussie Rollers, was MVP at the recent Asia-Oceana wheelchair basketball tournament in Thailand. Did we qualify for the World Championships next year?&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">Raissa Martin, a member of the Aussie Belles, was at the Goalball training camp with the Australian and Korean goalball teams. &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">Allison Davies, Music Therapist, shared tips to use music to lower stress levels and an unexpected return of Ocean, Alli's cat, after 5 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">Michelle Murphy, CEO Bendigo Foodshare, was delighted with a community funding boost from the Commonwealth Bank - making a real difference to the community in Bendigo and beyond. &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">Sam Rickard spoke to Timothy and Tristan Kenyon, the film-makers behind &ldquo;Changing Track&rdquo; a documentary featuring 3 Paralympic cyclists. &nbsp;The documentary premiers 3rd December - International Day for People With Disabilities, The full interview will feature on Studio 1 On Wednesday. &nbsp;&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">Reeva Brice conducted Reeva's regular yoga on the radio segment,&nbsp;</li>
<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="7" data-aria-level="1">Adjunct Professor from USC, Denise Wood had the latest news on accessibility and technology, including ChatGPT,&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Resources:&nbsp;
Alison Davies:&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.allisondavies.com.au__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!DlL4vtswVSetEtdX86E5qN51o63_VE53SmxcfEYhQouLga_fEsDSo7wkTzkQ3J46sJUCsGi7AR252llCn4Qq8vzI0TT07sOz5v8$">http://www.allisondavies.com.au</a>&nbsp;
Bendigo Foodshare: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://bendigofoodshare.org.au/__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!DlL4vtswVSetEtdX86E5qN51o63_VE53SmxcfEYhQouLga_fEsDSo7wkTzkQ3J46sJUCsGi7AR252llCn4Qq8vzI0TT0FEfQOjs$">https://bendigofoodshare.org.au/</a> &nbsp;
Changing Track: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.changingtrack.com__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!DlL4vtswVSetEtdX86E5qN51o63_VE53SmxcfEYhQouLga_fEsDSo7wkTzkQ3J46sJUCsGi7AR252llCn4Qq8vzI0TT0CvYjSQo$">http://www.changingtrack.com</a> tickets go to: <a href="https://changingtrack.com/tickets/">https://changingtrack.com/tickets/</a> &nbsp;
Reeva Brice: 0412 866 096&nbsp;
&nbsp;

29 Nov 2025

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/92ca258c-b838-4652-b536-b3a300588474/transcript

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: 
SA Minister for Human Services, Nat Cook, spoke about the governments "rescuing" Bedfords, and some of the highlights for 2025.  
Sally Raphael, from See Differently at the RSB, invited all to a free Party on the Plains at Blacks Road Gilles Plains, Wednesday 3rd December from 4 pm, for the International Day for People with Disabilities. Call 1300 944 306 for more information. 
Liz Wright, Program Manager Community Inclusion and Woman's Empowerment from Women With Disabilities Victoria, and Advocate Veronica Levey; were looking forward to the movie screening day with audio description, on Tuesday 25th November 25th, from 4 pm held at the Knox Community Arts Centre, corner Mountain Highway and Scoresby Road, in Bayswater. Everyone is welcome to engage with the film’s exploration of disability and defiance.  
Kath Koschel,, Founder of The Kindness Factory, spoke about  the fact that kindness is such an important value to nurture from childhood to adulthood, a recent survey showed that kindness is the most valued quality.  
Keith Donnelly, a winner of the Australian Mental Health Prize, for setting up “Keith's Closet” supporting mental health consumers to access essential supplies to support their wellbeing.  
Dr Jenny Crosbie, director for the Centre for Inclusive Employment Swinburn University, launched a suite of online resources designed to increase employment for people with disabilities.  
Dan Lacaze, from Telstra had news on free calls to Santa from any public phone, #464646 #hohoho  
Dr Annmaree Watharow and artist Vicky Hamilton, shared news on Vicky's art exhibition on 3rd December from 10am at lecture theatre 207, Susan Wakil Health building. Vicky's work features people's accounts of Charles Bonnett Syndrome, visual hallucinations,  

Resources: 

Women with Disabilities Victoria: https://www.wdv.org.au/  

Kind Group: https://kindgroup.co/  

Kindness Factory: https://kindnessfactory.com/  

Kind Collective Australia: https://www.thekindcollectiveaustralia.com/collections/face  

Keith’s Closet: https://www.keithscloset.org/  

Australian Mental Health Prize: https://www.australianmentalhealthprize.org.au/  

Dr Jenny Crosbie: https://experts.swinburne.edu.au/5175-;jenny-crosbie/grants  

Telstra “Phone Santa”: https://www.telstra.com.au/exchange/call-santa-with-telstra-s-payphone--here-s-how-and-where-to-call  

Filling in the Gaps and Joining the Dots Exhibition Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/filling-in-the-gaps-and-joining-the-dots-tickets-1459528391709  

Email Annmaree at annmaree.watharow@sydney.edu.au  

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:&nbsp;
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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">Sally Raphael, from See Differently at the RSB, invited all to a free Party on the Plains at Blacks Road Gilles Plains, Wednesday 3rd December from 4 pm, for the International Day for People with Disabilities. Call 1300 944 306 for more information.&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">Liz Wright, Program Manager Community Inclusion and Woman's Empowerment from Women With Disabilities Victoria, and Advocate Veronica Levey; were looking forward to the movie screening day with audio description, on Tuesday 25th November 25th, from 4 pm held at the Knox Community Arts Centre, corner Mountain Highway and Scoresby Road, in Bayswater. Everyone is welcome to engage with the film&rsquo;s exploration of disability and defiance. &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">Kath Koschel,, Founder of The Kindness Factory, spoke about&nbsp; the fact that kindness is such an important value to nurture from childhood to adulthood, a recent survey showed that kindness is the most valued quality. &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">Keith Donnelly, a winner of the Australian Mental Health Prize, for setting up &ldquo;Keith's Closet&rdquo; supporting mental health consumers to access essential supplies to support their wellbeing. &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">Dr Jenny Crosbie, director for the Centre for Inclusive Employment Swinburn University, launched a suite of online resources designed to increase employment for people with disabilities. &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">Dan Lacaze, from Telstra had news on free calls to Santa from any public phone, #464646 #hohoho&nbsp;&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="7" data-aria-level="1">Dr Annmaree Watharow and artist Vicky Hamilton, shared news on Vicky's art exhibition on 3rd December from 10am at lecture theatre 207, Susan Wakil Health building. Vicky's work features people's accounts of Charles Bonnett Syndrome, visual hallucinations, &nbsp;</li>
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Resources:&nbsp;
Women with Disabilities Victoria:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wdv.org.au/">https://www.wdv.org.au/</a> &nbsp;
Kind Group: <a href="https://kindgroup.co/">https://kindgroup.co/</a> &nbsp;
Kindness Factory: <a href="https://kindnessfactory.com/">https://kindnessfactory.com/</a> &nbsp;
Kind Collective Australia: <a href="https://www.thekindcollectiveaustralia.com/collections/face">https://www.thekindcollectiveaustralia.com/collections/face</a> &nbsp;
Keith&rsquo;s Closet: <a href="https://www.keithscloset.org/">https://www.keithscloset.org/</a> &nbsp;
Australian Mental Health Prize: <a href="https://www.australianmentalhealthprize.org.au/">https://www.australianmentalhealthprize.org.au/</a> &nbsp;
Dr Jenny Crosbie: <a href="https://experts.swinburne.edu.au/5175-;jenny-crosbie/grants">https://experts.swinburne.edu.au/5175-;jenny-crosbie/grants</a> &nbsp;
Telstra &ldquo;Phone Santa&rdquo;: <a href="https://www.telstra.com.au/exchange/call-santa-with-telstra-s-payphone--here-s-how-and-where-to-call">https://www.telstra.com.au/exchange/call-santa-with-telstra-s-payphone--here-s-how-and-where-to-call</a> &nbsp;
Filling in the Gaps and Joining the Dots Exhibition Tickets: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/filling-in-the-gaps-and-joining-the-dots-tickets-1459528391709">https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/filling-in-the-gaps-and-joining-the-dots-tickets-1459528391709</a> &nbsp;
Email Annmaree at <a href="mailto:annmaree.watharow@sydney.edu.au">annmaree.watharow@sydney.edu.au</a> &nbsp;

22 Nov 2025

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