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

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: 
Grant (Scooter) Patterson has just been chosen to swim for Australia at the Paralympic Games in Paris, Scooter's 3rd Paralympics  
Saskia Newman, a member of the Australian Women's Deaf Football Team, is just back from the United States after playing before a sold-out crowd, against the all-conquering US team 
Luke Moriarty contracted Necrotizing Fasciitis. Luke told us about his experiences and his recovery. 
Amelia Rinaldi, Projects Coordinator, and Mireia (Mimi) Artero-Medina, Project Co-ordinator from CBS Inc, wrapped up the very successful Hospitably Inclusive and Aim Higher Projects. For more information call 8224 2912 email amelia.rinaldi@cbsinc.org.auhttps://communitybridgingservices.org.au/
Dane Cross, Chief Operating Officer from Sporting Wheelies Qld, talked about barriers  preventing three-quarters of Aussies with disabilities wanting to engage in sport, and with the end of the financial year coming up, how you may be able to help. Learn more here: https://www.sportingwheelies.org.au/
Sarah Cotton Organizational psychologist from Transitioning Well, had research from Allianz showing that Australian work places are lacking compassion, and shares things we can do to remedy this. Find out more here: https://www.allianz.com.au/about-us/media-hub/employees-report-lack-of-compassion-from-boss.html
Stephen Tinker, Telstra's Regional Manager for Victoria, had news on a new initiative which will see 12,000 mobile devices sent to Telstra customers in difficult situations when the 3G network is shut down at the end of August. To find out if your phone will work after the 3G network is closed down text the number 3 to 3498.  

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: 
<ul>
<li>Grant (Scooter) Patterson has just been chosen to swim for Australia at the Paralympic Games in Paris, Scooter's 3rd Paralympics  </li>
<li>Saskia Newman, a member of the Australian Women's Deaf Football Team, is just back from the United States after playing before a sold-out crowd, against the all-conquering US team </li>
<li>Luke Moriarty contracted Necrotizing Fasciitis. Luke told us about his experiences and his recovery.  Amelia Rinaldi, Projects Coordinator, and Mireia (Mimi) Artero-Medina, Project Co-ordinator from CBS Inc, wrapped up the very successful Hospitably Inclusive and Aim Higher Projects. For more information call 8224 2912 email <a href="mailto:amelia.rinaldi@cbsinc.org.au">amelia.rinaldi@cbsinc.org.au</a> <a href="https://communitybridgingservices.org.au/">https://communitybridgingservices.org.au/</a>  </li>
<li>Dane Cross, Chief Operating Officer from Sporting Wheelies Qld, talked about barriers  preventing three-quarters of Aussies with disabilities wanting to engage in sport, and with the end of the financial year coming up, how you may be able to help. Learn more here: <a href="https://www.sportingwheelies.org.au/">https://www.sportingwheelies.org.au/</a>   Sarah Cotton Organizational psychologist from Transitioning Well, had research from Allianz showing that Australian work places are lacking compassion, and shares things we can do to remedy this. Find out more here: <a href="https://www.allianz.com.au/about-us/media-hub/employees-report-lack-of-compassion-from-boss.html">https://www.allianz.com.au/about-us/media-hub/employees-report-lack-of-compassion-from-boss.html</a>  </li>
<li>Stephen Tinker, Telstra's Regional Manager for Victoria, had news on a new initiative which will see 12,000 mobile devices sent to Telstra customers in difficult situations when the 3G network is shut down at the end of August. To find out if your phone will work after the 3G network is closed down text the number 3 to 3498.  </li>
</ul>

22 Jun 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/10f0b6b2-5c71-4c4d-bc10-b1960071458e/transcript

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
Daniel Michel, two-time Paralympic Bronze Medallist for Boccea, has just been selected for a 3rd Paralympics along with Jamieson Leeson.
Leigh Gordon, CEO for the Australian Royal Mint, shared the exciting news about the exquisite coins just released to celebrate Australia's Paralympic athletes. You can call the Mint on 1300 652 020 or go to: https://www.ramint.gov.au/publications/exciting-coins-celebrate-australias-olympic-and-paralympic-athletes
Leeanne Surjadi updated us on events at the Vision Australia library, including writing work shops and In Conversation.  You can call the library on 1300 654 656 or go to: https://visionaustralia.org/services/library
Our resident Councillor, Pam Mitchell, reflected on Best Friend Day 8th June. You can call Pam on 0418 835 767
Ross Joyce, CEO for AFDO: the Australian Federation for Disability Organisations, spoke about the need for Australia to protect the NDIS.  Legislation is currently before parliament and Ross commented on the reported news regarding fraud; financial abuse and criminal activity. Find AFDO on the Net: http://www.afdo.org.au/
Gerald Quigley, media commentator; pharmacist; master-herbalist and Author, relayed news on a pivotal study from Japan showing Ubiquinol.  This may help with  cognitive health.  Contact your health specialist for more information.
Neville Houghton, Finance Guru with Finance Facts, had  tips to help you help your children and grand children - with 30th June fast-approaching.  You can contact Neville on 0452 596 855

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
<ul>
<li>Daniel Michel, two-time Paralympic Bronze Medallist for Boccea, has just been selected for a 3rd Paralympics along with Jamieson Leeson.</li>
<li>Leigh Gordon, CEO for the Australian Royal Mint, shared the exciting news about the exquisite coins just released to celebrate Australia's Paralympic athletes. You can call the Mint on 1300 652 020 or go to: <a href="https://www.ramint.gov.au/publications/exciting-coins-celebrate-australias-olympic-and-paralympic-athletes">https://www.ramint.gov.au/publications/exciting-coins-celebrate-australias-olympic-and-paralympic-athletes</a></li>
<li>Leeanne Surjadi updated us on events at the Vision Australia library, including writing work shops and In Conversation.  You can call the library on 1300 654 656 or go to: <a href="https://visionaustralia.org/services/library">https://visionaustralia.org/services/library</a></li>
<li>Our resident Councillor, Pam Mitchell, reflected on Best Friend Day 8th June. You can call Pam on 0418 835 767</li>
<li>Ross Joyce, CEO for AFDO: the Australian Federation for Disability Organisations, spoke about the need for Australia to protect the NDIS.  Legislation is currently before parliament and Ross commented on the reported news regarding fraud; financial abuse and criminal activity. Find AFDO on the Net: <a href="http://www.afdo.org.au/">http://www.afdo.org.au/</a></li>
<li>Gerald Quigley, media commentator; pharmacist; master-herbalist and Author, relayed news on a pivotal study from Japan showing Ubiquinol.  This may help with  cognitive health.  Contact your health specialist for more information.</li>
<li>Neville Houghton, Finance Guru with Finance Facts, had  tips to help you help your children and grand children - with 30th June fast-approaching.  You can contact Neville on 0452 596 855</li>
</ul>

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

25 May 2024

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