This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
Gordon Allan, Paralympic Cyclist, chatted about the impressive progress he has made since Tokyo, and the preparations which will hopefully see Gordon selected for Paris.
Nat Cook, Minister for Human Services and Ageing Well, reflected on the Federal Budget and its impact on people with disabilities, as well as acknowledging the volunteers recognised in this week's National Volunteer Awards.
Allison Davies believes access to music for all is a right and can play such an important role in a child's development.  
Jocelyn Bignold OAM, CEO for McAuley Community Services, spoke about a powerful new program co-designed by victims of domestic violence and perpetrators.  Find out more here: https://www.mcauley.org.au/
Geoff Sharp, Acting CEO for Volunteering Victoria, let us know about a new course charting opportunities for volunteering. You can learn more here:  https://www.volunteeringaustralia.org/
Reeva Brice conducted her popular yoga Segment. You can contact Reeva on 0412 866 096
Professor Denise Wood, from USC, had all the latest news on technology and its accessibility, including information about AI from Microsoft; Google and Apple.

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
<ul>
<li>Gordon Allan, Paralympic Cyclist, chatted about the impressive progress he has made since Tokyo, and the preparations which will hopefully see Gordon selected for Paris.</li>
<li>Nat Cook, Minister for Human Services and Ageing Well, reflected on the Federal Budget and its impact on people with disabilities, as well as acknowledging the volunteers recognised in this week's National Volunteer Awards.</li>
<li>Allison Davies believes access to music for all is a right and can play such an important role in a child's development.  </li>
<li>Jocelyn Bignold OAM, CEO for McAuley Community Services, spoke about a powerful new program co-designed by victims of domestic violence and perpetrators.  Find out more here: <a href="https://www.mcauley.org.au/">https://www.mcauley.org.au/</a> </li>
<li>Geoff Sharp, Acting CEO for Volunteering Victoria, let us know about a new course charting opportunities for volunteering. You can learn more here:  <a href="https://www.volunteeringaustralia.org/">https://www.volunteeringaustralia.org/</a></li>
<li>Reeva Brice conducted her popular yoga Segment. You can contact Reeva on 0412 866 096</li>
<li>Professor Denise Wood, from USC, had all the latest news on technology and its accessibility, including information about AI from Microsoft; Google and Apple.</li>
</ul>

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

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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.

Vision Australia Radiothon is on now. Donate via <a href="http://www.varadio.org">www.varadio.org</a> and make a tax deductible donation of $2 or more to support our service to the blind, low vision and print disability community.
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.

25 May 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/0826f398-1621-4800-b6e0-b17a0068b8e0/transcript

15 Jun 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/2c3e8ff1-7dee-4207-9a1b-b18f00628286/transcript

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
Rachael Watson OAM, Gold Medallist from Rio and Tokyo, chatted about the national swimming trials coming up and shares information about classifications in para swimming,
Barry Burgess, from Pacific Vision International, updated us on recent technology expos. Is there employment opportunities in this area?  Call Pacific Vision in Australia 1800 756 849 or go to: https://au.1lowvision.com/
Chelsea Marchetti, physiotherapist from the Flipper Academy, gave us tips for warming up before competition or training.
Siv Pragash, an NDIS participant, has views on the reported rorts; rip offs and fraud going on with the scheme,
Gali Blacher, co-founder for The Good Box, encouraged all to think about donating as their services and demand for what they do necessitates a change in venue, and their existence is under threat. Find out more here: https://thegoodbox.com.au/
Grant Edwards, Manager for Aged Care Alternatives, shared news about their Care Finder Program, supporting particularly vulnerable people who require intensive support to access aged care and other community support. Call 8408 4600 or go to 
https://agedcarealternatives.net.au/
Mark Townend, CEO for Spinal Life Australia, is advocating passionately for those over 65 to be included in the NDIS.

Leisure Link is broadcast Saturday afternoons at 5 every Saturday.  

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
<ul>
<li>Rachael Watson OAM, Gold Medallist from Rio and Tokyo, chatted about the national swimming trials coming up and shares information about classifications in para swimming,</li>
<li>Barry Burgess, from Pacific Vision International, updated us on recent technology expos. Is there employment opportunities in this area?  Call Pacific Vision in Australia 1800 756 849 or go to: <a href="https://au.1lowvision.com/">https://au.1lowvision.com/</a></li>
<li>Chelsea Marchetti, physiotherapist from the Flipper Academy, gave us tips for warming up before competition or training.</li>
<li>Siv Pragash, an NDIS participant, has views on the reported rorts; rip offs and fraud going on with the scheme,</li>
<li>Gali Blacher, co-founder for The Good Box, encouraged all to think about donating as their services and demand for what they do necessitates a change in venue, and their existence is under threat. Find out more here: <a href="https://thegoodbox.com.au/">https://thegoodbox.com.au/</a></li>
<li>Grant Edwards, Manager for Aged Care Alternatives, shared news about their Care Finder Program, supporting particularly vulnerable people who require intensive support to access aged care and other community support. Call 8408 4600 or go to <a href="https://agedcarealternatives.net.au/">https://agedcarealternatives.net.au/</a></li>
<li>Mark Townend, CEO for Spinal Life Australia, is advocating passionately for those over 65 to be included in the NDIS.</li>
</ul>
Leisure Link is broadcast Saturday afternoons at 5 every Saturday.

08 June 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/c869d718-19d9-4d82-ada3-b18800738622/transcript

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
Samantha Schmidt, a proud Wakawaka and Gubbi Gubbi Indigenous woman, chatted about recent national and international field events.
Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford in NSW, let us know about an increase in fines for ride-share drivers refusing dog guides. Liesl also talked about having fun playing sledge hockey.
Josh Gibson, Business Development Manager for Epijoint and three-time Premiership player with Hawthorn, had news on a study revealing that many Australians are putting up with joint pain  Find out more here: https://epijoint.global/
David Mitchell, health commentator, shared tips on how you can improve your health, including some suggestions from Louise Hay. The Vision Australia Library has 6 of Louise's books for members to borrow. 
Belinda Hellyer, from Brewed By Belinda 97 a Old Port Road Queenstown, answered a listener's question, where does the saying "for all the tea in China" come from? We also had some tips for warming teas.  Find “Brewed by Belinda” here: https://brewedbybelinda.com.au/
Dr Anthea Rhodes, paediatrician from the Royal Melbourne Children’s Hospital, encouraged children between the age of 6 months and 5 years to access the free flu vaccine.
Harry Dewer is the Director for the Adelaide Rep's next production “Moonlight and Magnolias” invited all to come along. You can call 8212 5777 or go to: https://adelaiderep.com/

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
<ul>
<li>Samantha Schmidt, a proud Wakawaka and Gubbi Gubbi Indigenous woman, chatted about recent national and international field events.</li>
<li>Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford in NSW, let us know about an increase in fines for ride-share drivers refusing dog guides. Liesl also talked about having fun playing sledge hockey.</li>
<li>Josh Gibson, Business Development Manager for Epijoint and three-time Premiership player with Hawthorn, had news on a study revealing that many Australians are putting up with joint pain  Find out more here: <a href="https://epijoint.global/">https://epijoint.global/</a></li>
<li>David Mitchell, health commentator, shared tips on how you can improve your health, including some suggestions from Louise Hay. The Vision Australia Library has 6 of Louise's books for members to borrow. </li>
<li>Belinda Hellyer, from Brewed By Belinda 97 a Old Port Road Queenstown, answered a listener's question, where does the saying "for all the tea in China" come from? We also had some tips for warming teas.  Find “Brewed by Belinda” here: <a href="https://brewedbybelinda.com.au/">https://brewedbybelinda.com.au/</a></li>
<li>Dr Anthea Rhodes, paediatrician from the Royal Melbourne Children’s Hospital, encouraged children between the age of 6 months and 5 years to access the free flu vaccine.</li>
<li>Harry Dewer is the Director for the Adelaide Rep's next production “Moonlight and Magnolias” invited all to come along. You can call 8212 5777 or go to: <a href="https://adelaiderep.com/">https://adelaiderep.com/</a> </li>
</ul>

01 June 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/5fb5fff2-cd9d-4c6d-8825-b1810076113f/transcript

25 May 2024

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