Leisure Link
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
Episodes
This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
- Daniel Michel, two-time Paralympic Bronze Medallist for Boccea, has just been selected for a 3rd Paralympics along with Jamieson Leeson.
- Leigh Gordon, CEO for the Australian Royal Mint, shared the exciting news about the exquisite coins just released to celebrate Australia's Paralympic athletes. You can call the Mint on 1300 652 020 or go to: https://www.ramint.gov.au/publications...
This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
- Rachael Watson OAM, Gold Medallist from Rio and Tokyo, chatted about the national swimming trials coming up and shares information about classifications in para swimming,
- Barry Burgess, from Pacific Vision International, updated us on recent technology expos. Is there employment opportunities in this area? Call Pacific Vision in Australia 1800 756 849 or go to: https://au.1lowvis...
This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
- Samantha Schmidt, a proud Wakawaka and Gubbi Gubbi Indigenous woman, chatted about recent national and international field events.
- Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford in NSW, let us know about an increase in fines for ride-share drivers refusing dog guides. Liesl also talked about having fun playing sledge hockey.
- Josh Gibson, Business Development Manager for Epijoint and three-time ...
This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
- Gordon Allan, Paralympic Cyclist, chatted about the impressive progress he has made since Tokyo, and the preparations which will hopefully see Gordon selected for Paris.
- Nat Cook, Minister for Human Services and Ageing Well, reflected on the Federal Budget and its impact on people with disabilities, as well as acknowledging the volunteers recognised in this week's National Volunte...
This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
- Jamieson Leeson is just back from a successful World Cup in Canada playing boccea and is on-target to be selected for Paris 2024.
- Nick Carlton, co-founder and CEO for Spoony, spoke about the soon-to-be release safe and inclusive social app for people with disabilities; people with chronic illness or people that are are neuro-divergent. To find out more and get on the waiting lis...
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.
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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 Y...
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 ...
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 fac...
This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
- Beau Vernon, from the Steelers, Australian wheelchair rugby team are back from New Zealand, did they qualify for Paris?
- Claire Stuchbery, Executive Director for the Local and Independent News Association, speaks about Meta removing news content from Facebook and Instagram and in particular its impact on local news and diversity. You can find the full article here: https://lina....
This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
* Angus Hincksman has a promising career so far as a middle distance athlete. Angus talks about the preparation for Paris selection.
* Nat Cook, Minister for Human Services in South Australia, speaks about the level of employment in the SA public service of people with disabilities; the disability inclusion legislation in state parliament and NDIS reforms.
* Ashleigh H...
This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
- Blake Cochrane, dual Gold Medallist and four-time Summer Paralympian; and Mitch Gourley, four-time Winter Paralympian and World Cup Gold Medallist, chatted about Sport For All and the Paralympic Education Program. You can find out more here:
https://www.sportforall.com.au/ - Darren Hicks OAM, Gold Medallist in cycling from Tokyo, chatted about how the wind tunnel innovation impr...
This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
* Rob Crossman took part in the Kosi Challenge, climbing Mt. Kosciuszko for the Dani Dynamos, raising money and awareness for rare cancers Find out more here: https://www.rarecancers.org.au/
* Catherine Fitzgerald, Coordinator of Tutti's Acting program, was joined by Caitie Maloney and Emma Strutton from Tutti. They performed in a free mini festival of Floods of Fire, with o...
This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
- Mischa Ginns, Australian Para-Badminton athlete, has just returned from the Para-Badminton World Championships. Mischa making quarter finals and excellent progress towards qualifying for the Paris Games,
- Diana Divine is the producer of “Singing In The Pain” a Fringe Show talking disability theory; personal anecdotes; and pet peeves The show is at the Nexus Arts, Lion Arts Pre...
This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
- Taylor Renshaw, coach of the men's team at the Ivor Burge National basketball championships, wrapped up the South Australian team's performance. To get involved with basketball call 08 7088 0070 or go to: https://basketballsa.com.au/inclusive-basketball-program/
- Rebekha Sharkie, Independent Member for Mayo, was an Observer at the recent Indonesian elections. How did people who are...
This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
- Eithan Leard, a member of the Aussie Rollers, the Australian Men's Wheelchair basketball team taking out the Asia Oceania Championships, sealing a spot for Paris
- Ray Moxley, Chair of Blind Cricket wraps up the National Cricket Inclusion Championships,https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.blindcricket.com.au__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!Hz6u26gn-eWh5pE3nfkrT9Z8R0YyhF...
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