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Leisure Link (90min) - 22 Jan 2022

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This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:

  • Robyn Smith, from Sport Inclusion Australia, has just been appointed to the International Paralympic Committee,
  • Nick Hum won Bronze in the long jump in Tokyo. He talks about that and the life-changing experience that happened while he was away.
  • Grant Allen, Paralympic Cyclist, is taking part in the SANTOS Festival of Cycling, Grant also works for Push Mobility https://www.pushmobility.com.au/
  • Tim Devine, Executive Director for Innovations at AKQA, invited all to check out a different way to enjoy the Australian Open Tennis, https://action-audio.com/ To listen to the Australian open go to https://ausopen.com/listen
  • David Penn shared news of the Sir Charles Bright Scholarship now being open for applicants. Any student with a disability undertaking post-secondary education may receive $2,000. To apply email scbscholarship@gmail.com
  • David Gulley, SA’s Deputy Electoral Commissioner, had news on accessible voting or lack thereof at this year's state election. For more information call 1300 655 232 or go to https://www.ecsa.sa.gov.au/
  • John Warlters, CEO for Rural aid, has just received $500,000 from the Commonwealth Bank to help farmers in rural area have access to Counsellors. For more information call 1300 327 624 or go to https://www.ruralaid.org.au/
  • Cliff Edwards had news on two Australian initiatives recognised in the global Zero Project Accessibility Awards 2022 featuring the South Australian Government. For more information go to https://www.digitalgap.org/2022/01/07/two-australian-initiatives-to-be-recognised-in-the-global-zero-project-awards-2022/

 

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