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.

Leisure Link (90 min) -12 Jun 2021

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
Megan  McLoughlin, dressage rider who lives with a vision impairment, invited all to Dressage in the Dark, 2nd July Lyrical Acres 183 Dawkins Road, Lewiston SA at as part of Disability Pride Month.
Nathan Pepper updated us on the SANFL Apm Employment League, AFL wheelchair and blind and low vision competitions.
Dr Kari Seeley, CEO for No Strings Attached, was very excited about their season of “Hamlet: The Loneliest” at Slingsby's Hall of Possibility, rear of 96 Glen Osmond Road. Audio Described: Saturday 27th Auslan interpreted Sunday, 28th June.
Pam Mitchell, Resident Counsellor, spoke about change.
Alice Rolls, SA Minister for Domestic, family and sexual abuse, and child protection, talked about the Lived Experience Advisory Group, (LEAG) that is being formed - a response to one of the recommendations from the recent Royal Commission.
Josephine Nicholls's son Nic was diagnosed with a brain tumour leading to Brain Wave coming into being. 30 years later Nic's well and Brain Wave is making a real difference to many other families who are going through what Jo; Nic and their family went through.
Paul Bird is the author of “Be The Change” a book detailing how; why and what you should know  before donating.

Resources:

Tickets: Dressage in the Dark: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dressage-in-the-dark-disability-month-tickets-1991307389005

SANFL Inclusive League: https://sanfl.com.au/inclusive-league/

No Strings Attached: http://www.nostrings.org.au

Pam Mitchell: 0418 835 767

Press Release - LEAG: https://www.premier.sa.gov.au/media-releases/news-items/voices-with-lived-experience-invited-to-advise-minister-as-part-of-sa-royal-commission-recommendation

Brainwave: http://www.brainwave.org.au

Be the Change: http://www.bethechange.com.au You can order the book here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Be-Change-Discover-Action-Purpose/dp/1923650254

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
<ul>
<li>Megan&nbsp; McLoughlin, dressage rider who lives with a vision impairment, invited all to Dressage in the Dark, 2nd July Lyrical Acres 183 Dawkins Road, Lewiston SA at as part of Disability Pride Month.</li>
<li>Nathan Pepper updated us on the SANFL Apm Employment League, AFL wheelchair and blind and low vision competitions.</li>
<li>Dr Kari Seeley, CEO for No Strings Attached, was very excited about&nbsp;their season of &ldquo;Hamlet: The Loneliest&rdquo; at Slingsby's Hall of Possibility, rear of 96 Glen Osmond Road. Audio Described: Saturday 27th Auslan interpreted Sunday, 28th June.</li>
<li>Pam Mitchell, Resident Counsellor, spoke about change.</li>
<li>Alice Rolls, SA Minister for Domestic, family and sexual abuse, and child protection, talked about the Lived Experience Advisory Group, (LEAG) that is being formed - a response to one of the recommendations from the recent Royal Commission.</li>
<li>Josephine Nicholls's son Nic was diagnosed with a brain tumour leading to Brain Wave coming into being. 30 years later Nic's well and Brain Wave is making a real difference to many other families who are going through what Jo; Nic and their family went through.</li>
<li>Paul Bird is the author of &ldquo;Be The Change&rdquo; a book detailing how; why and what you should know&nbsp; before donating.</li>
</ul>
Resources:
Tickets: Dressage in the Dark: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dressage-in-the-dark-disability-month-tickets-1991307389005">https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dressage-in-the-dark-disability-month-tickets-1991307389005</a>
SANFL Inclusive League: <a href="https://sanfl.com.au/inclusive-league/">https://sanfl.com.au/inclusive-league/</a>
No Strings Attached: <a href="http://www.nostrings.org.au">http://www.nostrings.org.au</a>
Pam Mitchell: 0418 835 767
Press Release - LEAG: <a href="https://www.premier.sa.gov.au/media-releases/news-items/voices-with-lived-experience-invited-to-advise-minister-as-part-of-sa-royal-commission-recommendation">https://www.premier.sa.gov.au/media-releases/news-items/voices-with-lived-experience-invited-to-advise-minister-as-part-of-sa-royal-commission-recommendation</a>
Brainwave: <a href="http://www.brainwave.org.au">http://www.brainwave.org.au</a>
Be the Change: <a href="http://www.bethechange.com.au">http://www.bethechange.com.au</a> You can order the book here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Be-Change-Discover-Action-Purpose/dp/1923650254">https://www.amazon.com.au/Be-Change-Discover-Action-Purpose/dp/1923650254</a>

20 Jun 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/4a8a7e8e-cc41-46c1-907a-b46e004b019d/transcript

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
Belle Owen, Strategy Leader at Purpleorange, responded to the South Australian state budget and lack of funding for independent advocacy.
Katrine Hildyard, Minister for Human Services in South Australia, spoke about the state budget; homelessness and Street Connect; and "answered" Belle's question about funding independent advocacy.
Joe Alfonso, Growth Manager for We Walk, invited all to check out their orientation & mobility cane, apps, at Tech Fest – 17th June at U City, 43 Franklin Street Adelaide
Chelsea Marchetti, putting "fiz" in to physiotherapy from the Flipper academy, shared  information on the role of a physiotherapist for chest + respiratory challenges.
Associate Professor Sina Vatandoust, Director at Southern Oncology Clinical Research Unit and a Medical Oncologist at Southern Oncology SA, spoke about Early-onset gastro-intestinal cancer rates surging among young Australians and called for urgent action.
Emma Read, Residential Funding and Accommodation Manager
at Resthaven, had news on accessing services; and answers often asked questions when seeking aged care services.
Lisa-Maree Walker, paid a moving tributey to the Late Elise Londsdale, advocate; technologist and educator. Elise sadly passed away last week.
Lara Chambers, Regional Manager for Fortem Australia, thanked First Responders - highlighted their lasting mental health toll.

Resources:

Purple Orange Response to State Budget: https://purpleorange.org.au/media-release/state-budget-fails-to-fund-independent-disability-advocacy/

We-Walk: http://www.wewal.io

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

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

My Aged Care: 1800 200 422 for Services Australia: 13 23 00

Fortem Australia: https://fortemaustralia.org.au/

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
<ul>
<li>Belle Owen, Strategy Leader at Purpleorange, responded to the South Australian state budget and lack of funding for independent advocacy.</li>
<li>Katrine Hildyard, Minister for Human Services in South Australia, spoke about the state budget; homelessness and Street Connect; and "answered" Belle's question about funding independent advocacy.</li>
<li>Joe Alfonso, Growth Manager for We Walk, invited all to check out their orientation &amp; mobility cane, apps, at Tech Fest &ndash; 17th June at U City, 43 Franklin Street Adelaide</li>
<li>Chelsea Marchetti, putting "fiz" in to physiotherapy from the Flipper academy, shared&nbsp; information on the role of a physiotherapist for chest + respiratory challenges.</li>
<li>Associate Professor Sina Vatandoust, Director at Southern Oncology Clinical Research Unit and a Medical Oncologist at Southern Oncology SA, spoke about Early-onset&nbsp;gastro-intestinal cancer rates surging&nbsp;among young Australians and called for urgent action.</li>
<li>Emma Read, Residential Funding and Accommodation Manager at Resthaven, had news on accessing services; and answers often asked questions when seeking aged care services.</li>
<li>Lisa-Maree Walker, paid a moving tributey to the Late Elise Londsdale, advocate; technologist and educator. Elise sadly passed away last week.</li>
<li>Lara Chambers, Regional Manager for Fortem Australia, thanked&nbsp;First Responders - highlighted their lasting mental health toll.</li>
</ul>
Resources:
Purple Orange Response to State Budget:&nbsp;<a href="https://purpleorange.org.au/media-release/state-budget-fails-to-fund-independent-disability-advocacy/">https://purpleorange.org.au/media-release/state-budget-fails-to-fund-independent-disability-advocacy/</a>
We-Walk: <a href="http://www.wewal.io">http://www.wewal.io</a>
The Flipper Academy: <a href="http://www.flipperacademy.com.au">http://www.flipperacademy.com.au</a>
Resthaven: <a href="http://www.resthaven.asn.au">http://www.resthaven.asn.au</a>
My Aged Care: 1800 200 422 for Services Australia: 13 23 00
Fortem Australia: <a href="https://fortemaustralia.org.au/">https://fortemaustralia.org.au/</a>

13 Jun 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/ff99c245-86f1-457d-94f1-b467004e63d8/transcript

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
Katelin Gunn, was off to Spain with the Aussie Gliders Women's Wheelchair Basketball Team, to qualify for the World Championships in Ottawa later this year,
Amy Roe, secretary of Blind Cricket South Australia, invited all to celebrations of 100 years of blind cricket in South Australia in October 2026. This features matches between SA & Vic; a dinner and an historical tour of blind cricket in South Australia. 
to express interest in attending, email
David Young was just back from the Australian blind bowls Nationals; a training camp for the Australian squad; and invited all to a come n try day, Sunday 21st June, 11 am, at the Playford bowling Club, Goodman Road Elizabeth, next door to the Central Districts Football Club.
David Mitchell, health commentator, spoke about loneliness, and had some easy to follow and free tips to better manage it. David will soon bring out a Youtube clip too.
Claire Jenkins, mother of a child with peanut allergy, chatted about a New gamified school learning tool tackling allergy awareness and safety.
Liz de Somer, CEO for Medicines Australia, shed light on a recent report, "Access Denied",  revealing Australians are waiting an average of 3.6 years to access innovative and often life-saving medicines that are already available overseas.
Emma Anderson, regional Co-ordinator in Victoria for Orange Sky, spoke to the power of volunteering as a positive social networking opportunity.  

Resources:

Expressions of interest: Blind Cricket Celebration: secretary@blindcricketsa.org

Blind Bowles Australia: https://blindbowls.bowls.com.au/

National Allergy Council: https://nationalallergycouncil.org.au/

Stronger PBS: https://www.strongerpbs.com.au/

Medicines Australia: http://www.medicinesaustralia.com.au

Orange Sky Volunteers page: https://orangesky.org.au/volunteer/

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
<ul>
<li>Katelin Gunn, was off to Spain with the Aussie Gliders Women's Wheelchair Basketball Team, to qualify for the World Championships in Ottawa later this year,</li>
<li>Amy Roe, secretary of Blind Cricket South Australia, invited all to celebrations of 100 years of blind cricket in South Australia in October 2026. This features matches between SA &amp; Vic; a dinner and an historical tour of blind cricket in South Australia. to express interest in attending, email</li>
<li>David Young was just back from the Australian blind bowls Nationals; a training camp for the Australian squad; and invited all to a come n try day, Sunday 21st June, 11 am, at the Playford bowling Club, Goodman Road Elizabeth, next door to the Central Districts Football Club.</li>
<li>David Mitchell, health commentator, spoke about loneliness, and had some easy to follow and free tips to better manage it. David will soon bring out a Youtube clip too.</li>
<li>Claire Jenkins, mother of a child with peanut allergy, chatted about&nbsp;a New gamified school learning tool tackling allergy awareness and safety.</li>
<li>Liz de Somer, CEO for Medicines Australia, shed light on a recent report, "Access Denied",&nbsp; revealing Australians are waiting an average of 3.6 years to access innovative and often life-saving medicines that are already available overseas.</li>
<li>Emma Anderson, regional Co-ordinator in Victoria for Orange Sky, spoke to the power of&nbsp;volunteering as a positive social networking opportunity. &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Resources:
Expressions of interest: Blind Cricket Celebration:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:secretary@blindcricketsa.org">secretary@blindcricketsa.org</a>
Blind Bowles Australia: <a href="https://blindbowls.bowls.com.au/">https://blindbowls.bowls.com.au/</a>
National Allergy Council: <a href="https://nationalallergycouncil.org.au/">https://nationalallergycouncil.org.au/</a>
Stronger PBS: <a href="https://www.strongerpbs.com.au/">https://www.strongerpbs.com.au/</a>
Medicines Australia: <a href="http://www.medicinesaustralia.com.au">http://www.medicinesaustralia.com.au</a>
Orange Sky Volunteers page: <a href="https://orangesky.org.au/volunteer/">https://orangesky.org.au/volunteer/</a>

06 Jun 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/5e8218de-7503-4489-8716-b460005ca34f/transcript

Leisure Link (90 min) -12 Jun 2021

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