This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
Melissa Perrine, four-time Paralympian; co-Captain and; dual Bronze Medallist, has announced her retirement from the Australian Winter Paralympic Team,
Lachlan Wallace, Captain of the SA Blind Cricket team, announced the squad to play Queensland in Brisbane next week and had news on the Blind Ashes. For more information go to: https://www.facebook.com/blindcricketsouthaustralia ,
Peter Tucic, Brand Ambassador for Humanware, let us know about exciting updates to Key Soft for the Braille Note Touch Plus. Learn more here: https://www.humanware.com/en-australia/home or call 02 9686 2600
Allison Davies, from Music and the Brain, shared what marching music does to our brain. You can follow Alison on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allisondavies.com.au
Reeva Brice conducted her regular yoga Segment,
Anna Shephard invited all to a Corporate Kindness Awards Day, 1st Find out more here: https://www.corporatekindnessawards.com/  
Professor Denise Wood, from USC, had news on CSUN; updates to Edge; Twitter; and Swift.

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
<ul>
<li>Melissa Perrine, four-time Paralympian; co-Captain and; dual Bronze Medallist, has announced her retirement from the Australian Winter Paralympic Team,</li>
<li>Lachlan Wallace, Captain of the SA Blind Cricket team, announced the squad to play Queensland in Brisbane next week and had news on the Blind Ashes. For more information go to: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/blindcricketsouthaustralia">https://www.facebook.com/blindcricketsouthaustralia</a> ,</li>
<li>Peter Tucic, Brand Ambassador for Humanware, let us know about exciting updates to Key Soft for the Braille Note Touch Plus. Learn more here: <a href="https://www.humanware.com/en-australia/home">https://www.humanware.com/en-australia/home</a> or call 02 9686 2600</li>
<li>Allison Davies, from Music and the Brain, shared what marching music does to our brain. You can follow Alison on facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/allisondavies.com.au">https://www.facebook.com/allisondavies.com.au</a></li>
<li>Reeva Brice conducted her regular yoga Segment,</li>
<li>Anna Shephard invited all to a Corporate Kindness Awards Day, 1st Find out more here: <a href="https://www.corporatekindnessawards.com/">https://www.corporatekindnessawards.com/</a> &nbsp;</li>
<li>Professor Denise Wood, from USC, had news on CSUN; updates to Edge; Twitter; and Swift.</li>
</ul>

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Leisure Link (90min) - 26 Mar 2022

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/0ae3fe26-3f38-4ec0-9144-ae6300592e84/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:
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>

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:
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

Leisure Link (90min) - 26 Mar 2022

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