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This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:   Professor Brendan Burkett OAM, four-time Paralympian; Gold Medalist; flag bearer, has just been Recognised with the International Paralympic Committee Scientific Award, for work in the scientific advancement of Paralympic sport. Joe Szakacs, South Australian Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, launched the review e-Scooter laws, and will sp...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Luke Pople has been selected for the Wombats, Australia's men's wheelchair basketball team for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Daniel Scali shared taking part in planking for Sarcoma, and some of Daniel's health challenges, and how planking has helped make him stronger in mind; body and spirit. July is Sarcoma Awareness month. Olivia Nassarris, C...

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 Att...

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 M...

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...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Ben Tudhope, four-time Winter-Paralympian shared his inspirational winning of a silver and bronze medal at the 2026 winter Paralympics; and had an empowering message for any person or family member with a disability. Chris Edwards, Chief Mission Officer at Vision Australia, explained why the AM signal for radio stations in Adelaide; Melbourne; and Perth...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:   Lakeisha “Lucky” Patterson OAM, three-time Paralympic gold medallist has just been selected for a 4th Commonwealth Games. Tricia Crockford has been chosen to coach the Rubies - the South Australian netball team to the Marie Little OAM Shield Nationals in Melbourne. How is the team's preparation going, and the C6 competition has a "new"...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:   Clare Reilly has just completed the Mundda Biddi Trail in Western Australia with “The Rig” from the Not A Wheelchair Company. Ken Watson, from the Kensington Marryatville bowling club, invited all to attend a come n try lawn bowls day for people who are blind or have low vision; or interested in becoming a director. Sunday 24th May 10a...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Ali France, was elected to federal parliament in May 2025. Ali shared what drove her to want to be a member  of parliament, and some of the challenges; heart break and events that have shaped Ali's life. Lynda Holt, Summer Paralympic Silver Medallist in Sydney, has just been appointed Director for Para Ice-Hockey. Lynda encouraged you to consid...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Shae Graham, Aussie Steeler, member of the Australian wheelchair rugby team, won Bronze at the recent World Challenge, and Shae also did a fabulous job appearing on “The Cook Up” with Adam Liaw. Molly Wooton spoke about International Guide Dog Day and her guide dog Jarvis, from Guide Dogs SA & NT. Bethany Hackshall, Executive Director for...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Jeremy Synot, has been appointed the head coach for the Aussie Gliders, the Australian wheelchair women's basketball team. Joe Szakacs, South Australia's Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, had news on More taxi trips for subsidy scheme members – moving from 80 to 100  trips every 6 months. Associate Professor Dr John Litt. Following re...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Angus Hincksman, Paralympic athlete and World Championships medalist, has just broken the world record for the T38 class in the m1500. Ross McMullin, author; speaker and historian; shared his research about war and ANZAC day Christina Ryan, Founder and CEO for the Disability Leadership Institute,  discussed its roles; advocacy work; and opportunitie...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:  Lewis Bishop, Paralympic Medallist, chatted about life since Paris and the realisation that Lewis is an elite swimmer.  Lewis is setting goals and is more  motivated than ever.   Toby Sutherland spoke about being a gold medallist as a Special Olympian; coaching roles; athlete leadership program and...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:  Ashlee Morton, Advocate and passionate para-Ice Hockey Athlete, chatted about Ashlee's love for the sport, encouraged others to get involved. Ashlee also spoke about her advocacy work.   Phil Penn, blind cricket historian, marked 100 years this Easter when the first interstate game of blind cricket was played between South Australia...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Sean Pollard, Captain of the Australian Winter Paralympic team chatted about Sean's role, the team's performances and how Sean went from surviving a shark while competitively surfing to being a at this stage a 2 time Paralympian,    https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.seanpollard.com.au__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!GoxY3F3Jl3R5HLhga_i3_ALWigrtoA...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:  Bec Feasy launched her book “Living Beyond Limits”  The book shares Bec's challenges; triumphs and resilience having finally been diagnosed with endometriosis.   Caroline Carnigie, CEO for the Melbourne Victory Football Club, spoke passionately about their Unite Multi-Cultural Round&nbsp...

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 Ital...

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...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:  Jessica Clark, a member of the Aussie Belles Goalball Team, is off to Europe for important competitions.   Jamie O'Connor, CEO for Special Olympics, celebrated Special Olympics Australia 50th anniversary an a very "Special" venue, the Olympic Room at the MCG.   Belle Owen, leading Advocate and Interim Strateg...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:  Professor Henry Brodaty AO is this year's Senior Australian of the year. Henry chatted about his research and practical tips to help keep our brain healthy.   Josh Teague, SA Deputy Leader for the Liberal Party and Shadow Attorney-General, had played blind cricket; shared th...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:  Kelly Wren AM, has been recognised with an Australia Day AM for her work, and sporting skills in tennis; basketball, and advocacy in advancing the causes of  people with an intellectual disability and more.   Zac Georg-Dent, Captain of the South Australian basketball team, shared hiss thoughts after winning s...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Lynn Cullen is the sighted guide for Taryn Dickens, very much in the running to be Australia's first representative in the Para-Nordic sports of cross country and biathlon since 2006. Lynn has also just missed selection for the Australian winter Olympic team on 3 separate occasions. Liam Prineas, a member of the Australian Deaf Cricket Team and fast bowl...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:  Jade Pritchard, Para Powerlifter, competed successfully at an international event last year in Cairo, and nationals in Melbourne in December.   Nathan Pepper from the SANFL launched the first Ausie Rules competition in South Australia for people who are blind or have low vision, supported by Guide Dogs SA & NT and the Department of Re...

This Week on Leisure Link with Peter Greco: Callum Simpson OAM is the 2025 Paralympic Swimmer of the Year. Callum shared memories of his two Paralympic gold medals in Paris and an outstanding 2025 Donna Georg-Dent, coaching the South Australian Men's Team for the first time, previewed the 32nd Ivor Burge basketball championships in Ballarat.  Andriana Petrakis, Advocate; tennis champion and p...