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)- 30 Jul 2022

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/c62f6ac9-e36a-4785-8230-aee10077f7df/transcript

21 Mar 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/0a055dd0-05aa-4458-8121-b413005098b1/transcript

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: 
Kaitlyn Schurmann, medal winning para-cyclist at International Championships, has successfully switched to Boccea and wheelchair rugby - thanks to Kaitlyn's talent and skills and the Para Uplift Program.  
Ben Troy, Chef de Mission for the Australian Winter Paralympic, team chatted from the snowy slopes of the Games in Italy. Ben had an update on our athletes and their progress.  
Scott Watters, former-AFL player and Coach, is the Founder and CEO for Life Changer Foundation, Scott had news on Melbourne Victory football Club, hosting  the Stand Together Mental Health Round in partnership with Life Changer Foundation at AAMI Park, Sunday, March 15th, 
Nat Cook, SA Minister for Human Services, reflected on the last 4 years in government; Bedfords; hospital beds being occupied by people who could be in aged care, at home or on the NDIS; and more people with disabilities being employed by government. The Minister also spoke of plans and policies for the next term if elected.   
Stephanie Karagiannis, Project Officer Staying at Home in Regional SA retreats,, spoke about Stephanie's role; the services available; the difference it can make to the quality of life for the carer and client.  
Heidi Girolamo, Shadow Minister for Health and Wellbeing, shared some of the policies should a Liberal government be elected - including what will happen to the current Women's and Children's Hospital; making a visit to the GP more affordable and accessible; and had some thoughts about the situation regarding e-scooters and e-bikes and the seeming increase in accidents and incidences; as well as more financial support for those considering IVF. Heidi and Nat both responded to the SA Premier's comments recently about "who is going to wipe your bum when you're 90 years of age" 
Andriana Petrakis, champion tennis athlete; role model and Advocate, has recently received an award from the Organisation of Hellene and Hellene Cypriot Women of Australia, SA  

Resources: 

SASI Launch Pad Program: https://www.sasi.sa.gov.au/news/2025/launching-paralympic-potential-on-the-pathway-to-success  

Life Changer Foundation: https://www.lifechanger.org.au/  

Resthaven Staying at Home Regional SA: Email: SAHRSA@resthaven.asn.au Web: http://www.resthaven.asn.au  

OEEGA South Australia: https://www.facebook.com/@OEEGA/?hr=1 

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:&nbsp;
<ul>
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</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&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;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Ben Troy, Chef de Mission for the Australian Winter Paralympic,&nbsp;team chatted from the snowy slopes of the Games in Italy. Ben had&nbsp;an update on our athletes and their progress.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&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;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Scott Watters,&nbsp;former-AFL player and Coach, is the Founder and CEO&nbsp;for&nbsp;Life Changer Foundation,&nbsp;Scott&nbsp;had news on Melbourne Victory football Club,&nbsp;hosting&nbsp; the&nbsp;Stand Together Mental Health Round in partnership with&nbsp;Life&nbsp;Changer Foundation at AAMI Park, Sunday, March 15th,&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&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;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Nat Cook,&nbsp;SA&nbsp;Minister for Human Services, reflected on the last 4 years in government;&nbsp;Bedfords;&nbsp;hospital beds being occupied by people who could be in aged care,&nbsp;at home&nbsp;or&nbsp;on the NDIS;&nbsp;and more people with disabilities being employed by government. The Minister also spoke of&nbsp;plans&nbsp;and&nbsp;policies for the next term if elected. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&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;}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Stephanie Karagiannis,&nbsp;Project Officer Staying at Home in Regional SA&nbsp;retreats,,&nbsp;spoke about Stephanie's role;&nbsp;the services available;&nbsp;the&nbsp;difference&nbsp;it can make to the quality of life for the carer and client.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&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;}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Heidi Girolamo, Shadow Minister for Health and&nbsp;Wellbeing,&nbsp;shared some of the policies should a Liberal government be elected&nbsp;-&nbsp;including what will happen to the current&nbsp;Women's&nbsp;and&nbsp;Children's&nbsp;Hospital;&nbsp;making a visit to the&nbsp;GP&nbsp;more affordable and accessible;&nbsp;and&nbsp;had&nbsp;some thoughts about the situation regarding e-scooters and e-bikes&nbsp;and the seeming increase in accidents and incidences;&nbsp;as well as more financial support for those considering IVF.&nbsp;Heidi and Nat both&nbsp;responded&nbsp;to the SA Premier's comments recently about "who is going to wipe your bum when you're 90 years of age"&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&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;}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Andriana Petrakis, champion tennis&nbsp;athlete;&nbsp;role model and Advocate, has recently&nbsp;received&nbsp;an award&nbsp;from the Organisation of Hellene and Hellene Cypriot Women of Australia, SA&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Resources:&nbsp;
SASI Launch Pad Program:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sasi.sa.gov.au/news/2025/launching-paralympic-potential-on-the-pathway-to-success">https://www.sasi.sa.gov.au/news/2025/launching-paralympic-potential-on-the-pathway-to-success</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Life Changer Foundation:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lifechanger.org.au/">https://www.lifechanger.org.au/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Resthaven Staying at Home Regional SA: Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:SAHRSA@resthaven.asn.au">SAHRSA@resthaven.asn.au</a>&nbsp;Web:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.resthaven.asn.au/">http://www.resthaven.asn.au</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
OEEGA South Australia:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/@OEEGA/?hr=1&nbsp;

14 Mar 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/3f52bd17-53a6-4c11-b2e8-b40c003bb1cf/transcript

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: 
Robbie Dunia, a member of the Storm Australian Goalball Team, is off to Europe, via a rather circuitous route for international competition,.  
Dr Shari Parker, physician in Rehabilitation Medicine, chatted about living with albinism; studying to be a doctor; challenges; achievements and Shari will reflect on International Women's Day.  
Mac Bollella, from the South Australian Electoral Commission, had all the details for voting at this year's state election -;elephone; postal and early  voting, and how to cast a vote that counts. To register and vote by telephone from 14th March call 1300 951 579 
David Mitchell, health commentator, took the paulse of the nation. David discussed irregular heart beat; medications; surgeries; and a practical and fairly inexpensive way to track your heart rate accurately.  
Belinda Hellyer, from Brewed By Belinda, shared some teas; teasanes that may help with calming nerves before performance.  
Danielle Heaven is Co-Founding Executive Director Australian Women with Epilepsy. Danielle shared her experience with the condition and how the shortage of support and information motivated her to set up this unique and important organisation. 
Joshua Warrior, comedian, invited all to Joshua's Fringe show next week at Tandanya, Black, Blind, Boodli,    
Laura Craig, Marketing Assistant at Tutti as well as Annika Hooper, and Caroline Hardy (2 of the Sisters of Invention) along with 60 members of Tutti will be joined by Local RnB talent Nat Luna, have their Loud and Proud season performing at the Gluttony Fantail on the 14th and 21st of March,  Both shows will be Auslan interpreted, 

Resources: 

Electoral Commission of South Australia: https://www.ecsa.sa.gov.au/  

Brewed by Blinda: https://brewedbybelinda.com.au/  

Australian Women with Epilepsy: https://awepilepsy.org.au/ (Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AustralianWomenwithEpilepsy/?ref=share_group_link&mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=fCS4XFxW2bDLbXsY&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fg%2F18Kn68YGG6%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr# ) 

Book tickets to “Blind Black and Boodlie” https://fringeworld.com.au/whats-on/black-blind-boodli-with-joshua-warrior-fw2026  

Tutti: https://tutti.org.au/  

To book for either Joshua Warrior or Tutti's shows, you can use the Access line, 8100 2089 
or call the Fringe on 1300 621 255 

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&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;}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1">Robbie Dunia, a member of the Storm Australian Goalball Team, is off to Europe, via a&nbsp;rather circuitous&nbsp;route for international&nbsp;competition,.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&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;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Dr Shari Parker, physician in Rehabilitation Medicine, chatted about living with albinism; studying to be a doctor; challenges; achievements and Shari will reflect on International Women's Day.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&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;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Mac&nbsp;Bollella,&nbsp;from the&nbsp;South Australian&nbsp;Electoral Commission,&nbsp;had all the details for voting at this year's state election&nbsp;-;elephone;&nbsp;postal and&nbsp;early&nbsp; voting, and how to cast a vote that counts. To register and vote by telephone from&nbsp;14th&nbsp;March call 1300 951 579&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&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;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">David Mitchell, health commentator,&nbsp;took&nbsp;the&nbsp;paulse&nbsp;of the nation. David&nbsp;discussed irregular&nbsp;heart beat;&nbsp;medications;&nbsp;surgeries;&nbsp;and a practical and&nbsp;fairly inexpensive&nbsp;way to track your heart rate accurately.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&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;}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Belinda Hellyer, from Brewed&nbsp;By&nbsp;Belinda,&nbsp;shared some teas;&nbsp;teasanes&nbsp;that may help with calming nerves before performance.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&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;}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Danielle Heaven&nbsp;is&nbsp;Co-Founding Executive Director Australian Women with Epilepsy. Danielle&nbsp;shared&nbsp;her&nbsp;experience with the condition and&nbsp;how&nbsp;the shortage of support and information motivated&nbsp;her&nbsp;to set up this unique and important organisation.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&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;}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Joshua Warrior, comedian, invited all to Joshua's Fringe show next week at&nbsp;Tandanya, Black, Blind,&nbsp;Boodli,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&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;}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">Laura Craig, Marketing Assistant at Tutti&nbsp;as well as&nbsp;Annika Hooper,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Caroline Hardy&nbsp;(2 of the Sisters of Invention)&nbsp;along with 60 members of Tutti will be joined by Local RnB talent Nat Luna, have their Loud and Proud season performing at the Gluttony Fantail on the 14th and 21st of March,&nbsp; Both shows will be Auslan interpreted,&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Resources:&nbsp;
Electoral Commission of South Australia: <a href="https://www.ecsa.sa.gov.au/">https://www.ecsa.sa.gov.au/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Brewed by Blinda:&nbsp;<a href="https://brewedbybelinda.com.au/">https://brewedbybelinda.com.au/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Australian Women with Epilepsy:&nbsp;<a href="https://awepilepsy.org.au/">https://awepilepsy.org.au/</a>&nbsp;(Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/AustralianWomenwithEpilepsy/?ref=share_group_link&amp;mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=fCS4XFxW2bDLbXsY&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fg%2F18Kn68YGG6%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr">https://www.facebook.com/groups/AustralianWomenwithEpilepsy/?ref=share_group_link&amp;mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=fCS4XFxW2bDLbXsY&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fg%2F18Kn68YGG6%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr</a># )&nbsp;
Book tickets to &ldquo;Blind Black and&nbsp;Boodlie&rdquo;&nbsp;<a href="https://fringeworld.com.au/whats-on/black-blind-boodli-with-joshua-warrior-fw2026">https://fringeworld.com.au/whats-on/black-blind-boodli-with-joshua-warrior-fw2026</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Tutti:&nbsp;<a href="https://tutti.org.au/">https://tutti.org.au/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
To book for either Joshua Warrior or Tutti's shows, you can use the Access line, 8100 2089&nbsp; or call the Fringe on 1300 621 255&nbsp;

07 Mar 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/ebb01490-4d25-49d1-bb6f-b4050049eeaf/transcript

Leisure Link (90 min)- 30 Jul 2022

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