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.

16 May 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/f4d0e0bd-f721-45fd-82dc-b44b0055dd96/transcript

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
Ali France, was elected to federal parliament in May 2025. Ali shared what drove her to want to be a member  of parliament, and some of the challenges; heart break and events that have shaped Ali's life.
Lynda Holt, Summer Paralympic Silver Medallist in Sydney, has just been appointed Director for Para Ice-Hockey. Lynda encouraged you to consider trying the sport and join her in representing Australia at the Winter Paralympics.
Nathan Pepper, from the SANFL,  chatted about the APM Employment League commencing its 35th season; the Launch of the AFL blind and Low Vision competition 16th May at AFL max - supported by Guide Dogs SA & NT; and the soon to start season for wheelchair AFL
Chelsea Marchetti, putting "fiz" into physiotherapy - from the Flipper Academy, outlined the role a physiotherapist may play before and after giving birth,
Minister Katrine Hildyard, Minister for Human Services and Women in South Australia, launched the South Australian Women of Impact Awards; and updates us on the latest news regarding the NDIS landscape.
Stacey Thompson, Manager Volunteer Services at Resthaven,, shared Resthaven's celebrations in this International Year of  Volunteers,
Linda Jackson, clinical lead at Southern Highlands Addiction Retreat, discussed research showing that alcohol is still driving addiction rates,
Simon Hemming, from Money Sense Lending Services, invited enquiries regarding mortgage broking. Simon is keen to offer accessible; inclusive advice and information,



Resources:

Australian Woman's Para Ice Hockey: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580010542374

Melbourne Walers Para Ice Hockey Club: https://www.facebook.com/SentinelsParaHockey

Garden Island Pirates Para Ice Hockey Club: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569333187141

Newcastle Northstars Ice Hockey Club: https://www.facebook.com/NNSIHC

SANFL Disability: https://sanfl.com.au/inside-sanfl/programs/disability/

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

SA Women of Impact Awards: https://officeforwomen.sa.gov.au/womens-policy/womens-leadership/sawomenofimpactawards

Resthaven: http://www.resthaven.asn.au

Southern Highlands Addiction Retreat: http://www.shretreat.com.au

Money Sense Lending Servies: 03 51729877

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
<ul>
<li>Ali France, was elected to federal parliament in May 2025. Ali shared what drove her to want to be a member&nbsp; of parliament,&nbsp;and some of the challenges; heart break and events that have shaped Ali's life.</li>
<li>Lynda Holt, Summer Paralympic Silver Medallist in Sydney, has just been appointed Director for Para Ice-Hockey. Lynda encouraged you to consider trying the sport and join her in representing Australia at the Winter Paralympics.</li>
<li>Nathan Pepper, from the SANFL,&nbsp; chatted about the APM Employment League commencing its 35th season; the Launch of the AFL blind and Low Vision competition 16th May at AFL max - supported by Guide Dogs SA &amp; NT; and the soon to start season for wheelchair AFL</li>
<li>Chelsea Marchetti, putting "fiz" into physiotherapy - from the Flipper Academy, outlined the role a physiotherapist may play before and after giving birth,</li>
<li>Minister Katrine Hildyard, Minister for Human Services and Women in South Australia, launched the South Australian Women of Impact Awards; and updates us on the latest news regarding the NDIS landscape.</li>
<li>Stacey Thompson, Manager Volunteer Services at Resthaven,, shared Resthaven's celebrations in this International Year of&nbsp; Volunteers,</li>
<li>Linda Jackson, clinical lead at Southern Highlands Addiction Retreat, discussed research showing that alcohol is still driving addiction rates,</li>
<li>Simon Hemming, from Money Sense Lending Services, invited enquiries regarding mortgage broking. Simon is keen to offer accessible; inclusive advice and information, </li>
</ul>
Resources:
Australian Woman's Para Ice Hockey: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580010542374">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580010542374</a> 
Melbourne Walers Para Ice Hockey Club: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SentinelsParaHockey">https://www.facebook.com/SentinelsParaHockey</a> 
Garden Island Pirates Para Ice Hockey Club: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569333187141">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569333187141</a> 
Newcastle Northstars Ice Hockey Club: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NNSIHC">https://www.facebook.com/NNSIHC</a> 
SANFL Disability: <a href="https://sanfl.com.au/inside-sanfl/programs/disability/">https://sanfl.com.au/inside-sanfl/programs/disability/</a>
Flipper Academy: <a href="http://www.flipperacademy.com.au">http://www.flipperacademy.com.au</a>
SA Women of Impact Awards: <a href="https://officeforwomen.sa.gov.au/womens-policy/womens-leadership/sawomenofimpactawards">https://officeforwomen.sa.gov.au/womens-policy/womens-leadership/sawomenofimpactawards</a>
Resthaven: <a href="http://www.resthaven.asn.au">http://www.resthaven.asn.au</a>
Southern Highlands Addiction Retreat: <a href="http://www.shretreat.com.au">http://www.shretreat.com.au</a>
Money Sense Lending Servies: 03 51729877

09 May 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/acc58524-2f4f-49ff-a234-b44400664d68/transcript

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
Shae Graham, Aussie Steeler, member of the Australian wheelchair rugby team, won Bronze at the recent World Challenge, and Shae also did a fabulous job appearing on “The Cook Up” with Adam Liaw.
Molly Wooton spoke about International Guide Dog Day and her guide dog Jarvis, from Guide Dogs SA & NT.
Bethany Hackshall, Executive Director for the Gidget Foundation, had news on the First Gidget House to open in South Australia, to support parents with perinatal mental health challenges.
David Mitchell, health commentator, shared his recent health challenges and how “My Home Hospital” has helped David recover quicker; better and at the same time taking pressure of the hospital health system.
Belinda Hellyer, from Brewed By Belinda, had some suggestions for tea rituals that help relaxation; stress reduction and self-care.
Sam Paior, from The Growing Space, leading Advocate, has dug deeper into the proposed NDIS cuts announcements.
Emma Thomas, Regional Manager for Live Big, lets us know about telehealth - often the only way to access disability and mental health support, especially for those living in regional areas, or finding transport challenging.

Resources:

Shae’s appearance on “The Cook Up”: https://www.sbs.com.au/food/the-cook-up-with-adam-liaw

International Guide Dog Day: https://guidedogs.com.au/events/international-guide-dog-day-2026/

The Gidget Foundation: https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/

My Home Hospital: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/services/hospitals/my+home+hospital/my+home+hospital

Brewed by Belinda: http://www.brewedbybelinda.com.au

The Growing Space: http://www.thegrowingspace.com.au

Live Big: http://www.livebig.com.au

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
<ul>
<li>Shae Graham, Aussie Steeler, member of the Australian wheelchair rugby team, won Bronze at the recent World Challenge, and Shae also did a fabulous job appearing on &ldquo;The Cook Up&rdquo; with Adam Liaw.</li>
<li>Molly Wooton spoke about International Guide Dog Day and her guide dog Jarvis, from Guide Dogs SA &amp; NT.</li>
<li>Bethany Hackshall, Executive Director for the Gidget Foundation, had news on the&nbsp;First Gidget House to open in South Australia, to support parents with perinatal mental health challenges.</li>
<li>David Mitchell, health commentator, shared his recent health challenges and how &ldquo;My Home Hospital&rdquo; has helped David recover quicker; better and at the same time taking pressure of the hospital health system.</li>
<li>Belinda Hellyer, from Brewed By Belinda, had some suggestions for&nbsp;tea rituals that help relaxation; stress reduction and self-care.</li>
<li>Sam Paior, from The Growing Space, leading Advocate, has dug deeper into the proposed NDIS cuts announcements.</li>
<li>Emma Thomas, Regional Manager for Live Big, lets us know about telehealth - often the only way to access disability and mental health support, especially for those living in regional areas, or finding transport challenging.</li>
</ul>
Resources:
Shae&rsquo;s appearance on &ldquo;The Cook Up&rdquo;:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sbs.com.au/food/the-cook-up-with-adam-liaw">https://www.sbs.com.au/food/the-cook-up-with-adam-liaw</a>
International Guide Dog Day: <a href="https://guidedogs.com.au/events/international-guide-dog-day-2026/">https://guidedogs.com.au/events/international-guide-dog-day-2026/</a>
The Gidget Foundation: <a href="https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/">https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/</a>
My Home Hospital: <a href="https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/services/hospitals/my+home+hospital/my+home+hospital">https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/services/hospitals/my+home+hospital/my+home+hospital</a>
Brewed by Belinda: <a href="http://www.brewedbybelinda.com.au">http://www.brewedbybelinda.com.au</a>
The Growing Space: <a href="http://www.thegrowingspace.com.au">http://www.thegrowingspace.com.au</a>
Live Big: <a href="http://www.livebig.com.au">http://www.livebig.com.au</a>

02 May 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/9881de84-74c4-4438-9604-b43d00528a44/transcript

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
Jeremy Synot, has been appointed the head coach for the Aussie Gliders, the Australian wheelchair women's basketball team.
Joe Szakacs, South Australia's Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, had news on More taxi trips for subsidy scheme members – moving from 80 to 100  trips every 6 months.
Associate Professor Dr John Litt. Following record RSV, respiratory syncytial virus, surge, Australia is funding first vaccine for older adults.
Allison Davies, Music Therapist shared the poignancy of the silence of an ANZAC Day commemoration.
Gino Simpliciano, from Vision Australia, is taking registrations to a product expo at Albury, at the Albury Business Centre, on Thursday 7th May from 10:30am to 12noon, The hero product will be the Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses, come and try them out.
Reeva Brice conducted her regular and popular Yoga on the Radio
Adjunct Professor from USC Denise Wood had the latest news on technology and accessibility, including Adobe, web content accessibility 2.0 standards, capchas, new digital id for tertiary studies, and Apple,

Resources:

South Australian Transport Subsidy Scheme: https://satss.sa.gov.au/

Immunisation Coalition information on RSV: https://immunisationcoalition.org.au/diseases/rsv/

National Centre Immunisation Research and Surveillance: https://ncirs.org.au/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-immunisation

Department of Health Disability and Aging (RSV Information): https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-vaccine-for-older-australians-consumer-fact-sheet?language=en

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

Vision Australia Store information on Albury: https://www.visionaustralia.org/vision-store-product-expo-albury

Reeva Brice: 0412 866 096

 

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
<ul>
<li>Jeremy Synot, has been appointed the head coach for the Aussie Gliders, the Australian wheelchair women's basketball team.</li>
<li>Joe Szakacs, South Australia's Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, had news on More taxi trips for subsidy scheme members &ndash; moving from 80 to 100&nbsp; trips every 6 months.</li>
<li>Associate Professor Dr John Litt. Following record RSV, respiratory syncytial virus, surge, Australia is funding first vaccine for older adults.</li>
<li>Allison Davies, Music Therapist shared the poignancy of the silence&nbsp;of an ANZAC Day commemoration.</li>
<li>Gino Simpliciano, from Vision Australia, is taking registrations to a product expo at Albury, at the Albury Business Centre, on Thursday 7th May from 10:30am to 12noon,&nbsp;The hero product will be the Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses, come and try them out.</li>
<li>Reeva Brice conducted her regular and popular Yoga on the Radio</li>
<li>Adjunct Professor from USC Denise Wood had the latest news on technology and accessibility, including Adobe, web content accessibility 2.0 standards, capchas, new digital id for tertiary studies, and Apple,</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Resources:
South Australian Transport Subsidy Scheme:&nbsp;<a href="https://satss.sa.gov.au/">https://satss.sa.gov.au/</a>
Immunisation Coalition information on RSV: <a href="https://immunisationcoalition.org.au/diseases/rsv/">https://immunisationcoalition.org.au/diseases/rsv/</a>
National Centre Immunisation Research and Surveillance: <a href="https://ncirs.org.au/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-immunisation">https://ncirs.org.au/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-immunisation</a>
Department of Health Disability and Aging (RSV Information): <a href="https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-vaccine-for-older-australians-consumer-fact-sheet?language=en">https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-vaccine-for-older-australians-consumer-fact-sheet?language=en</a>
Alison Davies: <a href="http://www.allisondavies.com.au">http://www.allisondavies.com.au</a>
Vision Australia Store information on Albury: <a href="https://www.visionaustralia.org/vision-store-product-expo-albury">https://www.visionaustralia.org/vision-store-product-expo-albury</a>
Reeva Brice: 0412 866 096
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25 Apr 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/1b33b1c6-14f0-4425-ae24-b436006ae799/transcript

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