This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
Chris Davis is Australia's first ever winner of a gold medal at a world championships in Para-Archery.  Chris chatted about his preparation for Paris
Luca Giannessi, Athlete Leader and Swimmer from Special Olympics Victoria, let us know about the Victorian Special Olympics State Games and being a finalist in the Victorian Sports Awards.  
Lily Durken, Project Leader for Enabled Youth Disability Network, spoke about the importance of venues; websites; apps and more being accessible to all.  Find out more here: https://www.enabledyouthdisabilitynetwork.org.au/
Allison Davies, Music Therapist, shared how Alli got into the area of work that she is so passionate about.  
Nat Cook, Minister for Human Services Seniors and Ageing Well, spoke about the cabinet reshuffle and the impact on Nat's portfolios.  
Professor Philip Mitchell AM, from UNSW, helped Launch this year's Australian Mental Health prize.  (Please be advised this link is currently broken, it may work at another time) https://www.australianmentalhealthprize.org.au/2024-awards 
Reeva Brice's regular and popular yoga segment.  You can call Reeva on 0412 866 096
Professor Denise Wood, from USC, had the latest news in technology and accessibility, with something unique happening at Honda.  

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
<ul>
<li>Chris Davis is Australia's first ever winner of a gold medal at a world championships in Para-Archery.  Chris chatted about his preparation for Paris</li>
<li>Luca Giannessi, Athlete Leader and Swimmer from Special Olympics Victoria, let us know about the Victorian Special Olympics State Games and being a finalist in the Victorian Sports Awards.  </li>
<li>Lily Durken, Project Leader for Enabled Youth Disability Network, spoke about the importance of venues; websites; apps and more being accessible to all.  Find out more here: <a href="https://www.enabledyouthdisabilitynetwork.org.au/">https://www.enabledyouthdisabilitynetwork.org.au/</a></li>
<li>Allison Davies, Music Therapist, shared how Alli got into the area of work that she is so passionate about.  </li>
<li>Nat Cook, Minister for Human Services Seniors and Ageing Well, spoke about the cabinet reshuffle and the impact on Nat's portfolios.  </li>
<li>Professor Philip Mitchell AM, from UNSW, helped Launch this year's Australian Mental Health prize.  (Please be advised this link is currently broken, it may work at another time) <a href="https://www.australianmentalhealthprize.org.au/2024-awards">https://www.australianmentalhealthprize.org.au/2024-awards </a></li>
<li>Reeva Brice's regular and popular yoga segment.  You can call Reeva on 0412 866 096</li>
<li>Professor Denise Wood, from USC, had the latest news in technology and accessibility, with something unique happening at Honda.  </li>
</ul>

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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.

27 Apr 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/33fb0fa8-24ca-4849-a1f3-b15e006777e0/transcript

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: 
Michal Burian, Silver Medallist from Tokyo, has just been selected to compete in the javelin in Paris.   
Adeline Rowe, Australian Blind Cricketer, spoke about receiving the Trevor Frost Scholarship for exceptional music and singing skills,  
Matthew Pearson, State Manager for Special Olympics, shared the expansion plans and invites those interested in coaching; officiating or participating to get in touch email: info.sa@specialolympics.com.au
David Mitchell, health commentator, discussed "super-foods" myth; fiction; or truth?  
Belinda Hellyer, from Brewed By Belinda 97A Old Port Road Queenstown, chatted about International Tea Day 21st, a United Nations Day aiming to make the industry sustainable and help alleviate poverty.   
Professor Jon Emery, from the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, has concerns about the lack of screening taking place in particular for bowel; breast and cervical cancers.  Find out more here: https://vcccalliance.org.au/
Emma Pollard, CEO for the Humour Foundation, encouraged us to get involved with the Smile Month of May and celebrate 25 years of Clown Doctors, supported by the Commonwealth Bank.  Learn more here: https://humourfoundation.org.au/smile-month/

  Leisure Link is broadcast Saturday afternoons at 5pm every Saturday.   

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: 
<ul>
<li>Michal Burian, Silver Medallist from Tokyo, has just been selected to compete in the javelin in Paris.   </li>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&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;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Matthew Pearson, State Manager for Special Olympics, shared the expansion plans and invites those interested in coaching; officiating or participating to get in touch email: <a href="mailto:info.sa@specialolympics.com.au">info.sa@specialolympics.com.au</a>  </li>
<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&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;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">David Mitchell, health commentator, discussed "super-foods" myth; fiction; or truth?  </li>
<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&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;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Belinda Hellyer, from Brewed By Belinda 97A Old Port Road Queenstown, chatted about International Tea Day 21st, a United Nations Day aiming to make the industry sustainable and help alleviate poverty.   </li>
<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&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;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Professor Jon Emery, from the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, has concerns about the lack of screening taking place in particular for bowel; breast and cervical cancers.  Find out more here: <a href="https://vcccalliance.org.au/">https://vcccalliance.org.au/</a>  </li>
<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&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;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">Emma Pollard, CEO for the Humour Foundation, encouraged us to get involved with the Smile Month of May and celebrate 25 years of Clown Doctors, supported by the Commonwealth Bank.  Learn more here: <a href="https://humourfoundation.org.au/smile-month/">https://humourfoundation.org.au/smile-month/</a>  </li>
</ul>
  Leisure Link is broadcast Saturday afternoons at 5pm every Saturday.

04 May 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/f77b5e1e-acde-468b-8e11-b16800218ff1/transcript

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
Susan Seipel, Paralympic Silver and Bronze Medallist, has just been selected for Paris in the Australian para-canoe team,
Lachlan Wallace, Captain of the South Australian Blind Cricket Team, shared the club's achievement of their Spirit of Sport award being recognised at Parliament House as well as breaking the news of the first women's blind cricket world Cup being held in India in 2025.   You can follow Blind Cricket SA on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blindcricketsouthaustralia 
Tricia Crockford, Rubies Coach and Netball Official, shared news of the upgrade announced for the Mile End stadium.  Find out more here: https://adelaidethunderbirds.com.au/news/netball-sa-receives-12-million-government-funding-stadium-upgrades
Our resident councillor, Pam Mitchell, reflected on ANZAC day.  You can contact Pam on 0418 835 767
Aaron Chia, CEO for Guide Dogs SA & NT, previewed  International Guide Dog Day 24th  April, you can help by calling 8115 6060 or go to  https://www.guidedogsday.com.au/ 
Danielle Snelling, co-founder and CEO for Motherless Daughters Australia, had news on a world-first research on the impact on women losing their mothers; the impact on mental health and more.  Learn more here: https://www.motherlessdaughters.com.au/ 
Neville Houghton, finance guru with finance facts.  Neville gave us his thoughts on   strategies on long-term investing - patience is a virtue and the key.  You can contact Neville on 0452 596 855

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
<ul>
<li>Susan Seipel, Paralympic Silver and Bronze Medallist, has just been selected for Paris in the Australian para-canoe team,</li>
<li>Lachlan Wallace, Captain of the South Australian Blind Cricket Team, shared the club's achievement of their Spirit of Sport award being recognised at Parliament House as well as breaking the news of the first women's blind cricket world Cup being held in India in 2025.   You can follow Blind Cricket SA on facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/blindcricketsouthaustralia">https://www.facebook.com/blindcricketsouthaustralia </a></li>
<li>Tricia Crockford, Rubies Coach and Netball Official, shared news of the upgrade announced for the Mile End stadium.  Find out more here: <a href="https://adelaidethunderbirds.com.au/news/netball-sa-receives-12-million-government-funding-stadium-upgrades">https://adelaidethunderbirds.com.au/news/netball-sa-receives-12-million-government-funding-stadium-upgrades</a></li>
<li>Our resident councillor, Pam Mitchell, reflected on ANZAC day.  You can contact Pam on 0418 835 767</li>
<li>Aaron Chia, CEO for Guide Dogs SA &amp; NT, previewed  International Guide Dog Day 24th  April, you can help by calling 8115 6060 or go to  <a href="https://www.guidedogsday.com.au/">https://www.guidedogsday.com.au/ </a></li>
<li>Danielle Snelling, co-founder and CEO for Motherless Daughters Australia, had news on a world-first research on the impact on women losing their mothers; the impact on mental health and more.  Learn more here: <a href="https://www.motherlessdaughters.com.au/">https://www.motherlessdaughters.com.au/ </a></li>
<li>Neville Houghton, finance guru with finance facts.  Neville gave us his thoughts on   strategies on long-term investing - patience is a virtue and the key.  You can contact Neville on 0452 596 855</li>
</ul>

20 Apr 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/4b7f02a8-b220-411c-a593-b157006d46d4/transcript

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
Craig Campbell, coach of the Aussie Gliders - the Australian Women's Wheelchair Basketball Team, was in Japan preparing to qualify for Paris.  
Nathan Pepper, from the SANFL, had news on the launch of the APM Employment League; Auskick at Novita; and two come-n-try days for Aussie Rules at Westlakes for people who are blind or have low vision.  SANFL Disability programs are on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SANFLDisability/ 
Janeth Samarkoon, Brand Manager for Cadbury, chatted about the accessible Easter Egg hunt.  Find out more here: https://www.digitalnationaus.com.au/news/cadbury-partners-with-futurelabs-to-create-an-accessible-easter-egg-hunt-593017 
Chelsea Marchetti, from the Flipper Academy, began a new regular spot about Physiotherapy.  Find out more about the Flipper Academy here: https://www.flipperacademy.com.au/ 
Nikki Lucas, Health Practitioner, spoke about Somatic Psychotherapy - what is it; how it works.  Learn more here: https://www.nikkilucas.com.au/ 
Mark Trebilcock, Aged Care Co-ordinator, explained the changes to personal alarms and SA Ambulance Services taking place from 1st July.  To find out more call 8408 4600 or go to :https://agedcarealternatives.net.au/  Contact Human Services and you may qualify for a rebate 1300 700 169
Karen Quick, CEO of Meningitis Centre Australia, made  us aware of what to be on the lookout for regarding Meningococcal Disease, especially during school holidays.  Find out more here: https://meningitis.com.au/ 
Blake Bennett is the founder of Grocerize, a free website helped you take better control of weekly grocery expenses. To get started: https://grocerize.com.au/browse 

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
<ul>
<li>Craig Campbell, coach of the Aussie Gliders - the Australian Women's Wheelchair Basketball Team, was in Japan preparing to qualify for Paris.  </li>
<li>Nathan Pepper, from the SANFL, had news on the launch of the APM Employment League; Auskick at Novita; and two come-n-try days for Aussie Rules at Westlakes for people who are blind or have low vision.  SANFL Disability programs are on facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SANFLDisability/">https://www.facebook.com/SANFLDisability/ </a></li>
<li>Janeth Samarkoon, Brand Manager for Cadbury, chatted about the accessible Easter Egg hunt.  Find out more here: <a href="https://www.digitalnationaus.com.au/news/cadbury-partners-with-futurelabs-to-create-an-accessible-easter-egg-hunt-593017">https://www.digitalnationaus.com.au/news/cadbury-partners-with-futurelabs-to-create-an-accessible-easter-egg-hunt-593017 </a></li>
<li>Chelsea Marchetti, from the Flipper Academy, began a new regular spot about Physiotherapy.  Find out more about the Flipper Academy here: <a href="https://www.flipperacademy.com.au/">https://www.flipperacademy.com.au/ </a></li>
<li>Nikki Lucas, Health Practitioner, spoke about Somatic Psychotherapy - what is it; how it works.  Learn more here: <a href="https://www.nikkilucas.com.au/">https://www.nikkilucas.com.au/ </a></li>
<li>Mark Trebilcock, Aged Care Co-ordinator, explained the changes to personal alarms and SA Ambulance Services taking place from 1st July.  To find out more call 8408 4600 or go to :https://agedcarealternatives.net.au/  Contact Human Services and you may qualify for a rebate 1300 700 169</li>
<li>Karen Quick, CEO of Meningitis Centre Australia, made  us aware of what to be on the lookout for regarding Meningococcal Disease, especially during school holidays.  Find out more here: <a href="https://meningitis.com.au/">https://meningitis.com.au/ </a></li>
<li>Blake Bennett is the founder of Grocerize, a free website helped you take better control of weekly grocery expenses. To get started: https://grocerize.com.au/browse </li>
</ul>

13 Apr 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/15325ea2-d69c-4db2-863f-b1500071c7b0/transcript

27 Apr 2024

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