This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: 
Moustafa Ardati, Australian Boccea Athlete, spoke about the international boccia event held in Canberra last week - the first such event for more than 13 years. The event was attended by  Her Excellency, the Governor-General, and a function was held at the residency after the event. The Federal Sports Minister also attended the competition, 
Daniel Pauli, Club Development Manager for South Australian Little Athletics, chatted about the Beyond Barriers Para Pathway Program, supported by the Heart Foundation.  
Thomas Mattinson (Tommy Turbo) along with coach and mother Rebecca, were at the Launch of the program. Tommy is a frame runner athlete, aiming for the 2028 Paralympics.  
Pam Mitchell, Counsellor, unpacked the topic of having a gambling addiction.  
Vildana Praljak heads up Vision Australia's employment service. Vildana had news on Vision Australia recognising Apple's commitment to workplace accessibility.  
Katherine Peereboom, Advocate and public speaker, is raising awareness about disability with first responders, and those working in the justice system. Katherine invited all to the Melbourne Disability Expo 21st and 22nd November 
Dr John Jorgensen is one of Australia's most experienced Bariatric and Upper G.I. surgeons. Dr. John had thoughts regarding the way we treat obesity, and some practical ways that may help. 

Resources: 

SA Little Athletics: https://salaa.org.au/  

Pam Mitchell: 0418 835 767 

Gamblers Help Line: 1800 858 858  

Melbourne Disability Expo: https://melbournedisabilityexpo.com.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="3" data-aria-level="1">Pam Mitchell, Counsellor, unpacked the topic of having a gambling addiction. &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">Vildana Praljak heads up Vision Australia's employment service. Vildana had news on Vision Australia&nbsp;recognising Apple's commitment to workplace accessibility. &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">Katherine Peereboom, Advocate and public speaker, is raising awareness about disability with first responders, and those working in the justice system. Katherine invited all to the Melbourne Disability Expo 21st and 22nd November&nbsp;</li>
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Resources:&nbsp;
SA Little Athletics:&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://salaa.org.au/__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!AUxxHmSKlV3jm6tHX2LhdmNPcjQyZ4ZmN2qNmzlpBRH_tbnj-xJ9Ng0iSIZCwMa1DwR-mqunvEVLgJRWTaugyKMS4xvz8ZeQQKo$">https://salaa.org.au/</a> &nbsp;
Pam Mitchell: 0418 835 767&nbsp;
Gamblers Help Line: 1800 858 858 &nbsp;
Melbourne Disability Expo: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://melbournedisabilityexpo.com.au/__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!AUxxHmSKlV3jm6tHX2LhdmNPcjQyZ4ZmN2qNmzlpBRH_tbnj-xJ9Ng0iSIZCwMa1DwR-mqunvEVLgJRWTaugyKMS4xvzcNpqtC4$">https://melbournedisabilityexpo.com.au/</a>&nbsp;
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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

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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 Nov 2025

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