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This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:  Sam Blade, Australian para-fencer, chatted about his introduction to the sport; some of the highlights - including first time representing Australia in 2024, and the sport receiving some funding assistance for new equipment through our Paralympic Equipment Enhancement Program. Sam also spoke about  being...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:  Matthew Levy OAM is a five-time Paralympian and winner of three gold medals.  Matthew launched an Empowerment Academy - an Australian social enterprise creating inclusive and accessible futures through disability-confident leadership training.   Andriana Petrakis was a finalist for the John Newcombe award.   Bexta Noon...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:  Pat Mickan, Olympian, Netball and Ausie Rules coach; Administrator and so much more, has been deservedly inducted in to the Sport SA Hall of Fame,  Dr Adam Bryant, Senior Staff Specialist Haematologist at Liverpool Hospital, had news on  a totally different - first of its kind – treatment. Blenrep has being approved for use in Austr...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:  Courtney Webeck, Captain of the Australian Women’s Blind Cricket Team, just back from the first ever World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.  Courtney chatted about the games, cultures and experiences.   Jaylen Brown, from the Aussie Rollers, was MVP at the recent Asia-Oceana wheelchair basketball tournament in Thailand. Did we qualify fo...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:  SA Minister for Human Services, Nat Cook, spoke about the governments "rescuing" Bedfords, and some of the highlights for 2025.   Sally Raphael, from See Differently at the RSB, invited all to a free Party on the Plains at Blacks Road Gilles Plains, Wednesday 3rd December from 4 pm, for the International Day for People with Disabilities. Call...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:  Moustafa Ardati, Australian Boccea Athlete, spoke about the international boccia event held in Canberra last week - the first such event for more than 13 years. The event was attended by  Her Excellency, the Governor-General, and a function was held at the residency after the event. The Federal Sports Minister also attended the competition,&nb...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Georgia Munro-Cook, Captain of the “Aussie Gliders” Women's Wheelchair Basketball team, is currently in Thailand. Georgia previews their tournament to qualify for the World Championships in 2026. Darrin Geard, coach of the Tasmanian Inclusion Team, wrapped up their victory at the AFL national Inclusion Championships in Victoria. Trevor Jarret...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:  Ingrid Mckenna, wicket keeper of the Australian Women's Blind Cricket team, is off to the first World Cup for Women's Blind Cricket on the Indian Sub-continent.   Melanie Keily, CEO for MSWA, spoke  about the organisation stepping up to continue vital services for clients of MS SA & NT.   Ruth Weldon, Audio Describer Co-ordinator...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:  Michael Milton OAM, six-time Paralympic Gold Medallist, has represented Australia at Winter and Summer games. Michael has made a comeback attempt for Cortina, Italy, 2026, and has a fascinating business venture with wife Penni.   Amanda Quek, PHD Candidate at the University of Western Australia, spoke about New Deprescribing Guidelines wh...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:  Mali Lovell, Paralympic Bronze Medalist, had just returned from the Para Athletics World Championships in New Delhi with 2 Silver Medals - the "Lovell Double" How did Mali go answering what happened on October 18th 2000?  Ceryce Stone, Senior Programs Practitioner, has been recognised during the  celebrations of  the 3rd Australasian...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:  Amy Purling talked about how important plasma donation is and the difference it makes to 6 year old Jack's life. Jack is living with  Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID),  Damian Papps, Executive Director for See Differently, wrapped up Tech Fest and International World Sight Day. Damien also previewed International White Cane Da...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Dr Toby Kane, three-time Winter Paralympian, has just been announced Deputy Chef de Mission for the Australian team going to Cortina in Italy in 2026. Nat Cook, Minister for Human Services in South Australia, updated us on the state government's work on Bedfords; the MS Society SA & NT in voluntary administration; Seniors Week and Carers Week. David...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:  Tricia Crockford is coach of the Mighty Rubies South Australian Netball Team. Tricia  wrapped up the Marie Little OAM shield and the C6 Netball Grand Final,  Renee Capps lives with MS, and worked at the MS Society. Renee spoke about the MS Society SA & NT going into voluntary administration, and the important role they playe...

The week on Leisure Link with Peter Greco: Isabelle McMullen has returned from the World Transplant Games in Dresden, Germany - having won 5 medals in the pool.  Isabelle encouraged all to speak to their families about organ donation Tony Probert, Operations Manager from the East Torrens Baseball Club, invited people of all abilities to try the very inclusive sport of YardBall, opportunities...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:  Matthew Brumby, Bi-Athlon competitor, chatted about Matty's preparation this Australian winter; the northern winter plans and goal of representing Australia in Cortina in Italy next year.  Jacob Palkovics, Captain of the Kilburn football Club “The Chicks”, relived the exciting finish to the 2025 APM employment League Grand Final. &...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:  Clarence McCarthy Grogan (CJ) is a star with the Darwin Salties Basketball Team. CJ wrapped up their success in this year's National Wheelchair Basketball League.   Trevor Jarrett is from the Woodville West Torrens Eagles - premiers for this season's Novita AFL wheelchair League; and winner of the best and fairest award for the competitio...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:  Emily Bourke, Minister for Rec & Sport, Racing and autism, announced funding for South Australian Paralympic and Commonwealth Games athletes as well as a sensory bus for major events to make them more accessible and inclusive for people with autism and their families,  RachaelLeahcar is performing at Blind Australian of the Year Awards,. N...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco Kane Perris, Paris Paralympic cyclist along with Kane's  pilot Luke Zaccaria have been named in the Australian team for the Para-Cycling Track World Championships in Rio and Kane features in a film about to be released "Changing Track". https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://youtu.be/vOApOSWgzjs__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!Bkc6LxOB4XcA9217bbCHcU7FKwYOd0iw-ESo7h...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:  Taryn Dickens has just competed at the National Biathlon Championships. Taryn chatted about the preparation and the hope of competing at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Cortina in Italy.   Ben Tullipan, from Empower Golf, invited all to over 500 free come’n’try opportunities each year around Australia - with qualified coac...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:  Katrine Hildyard, SA Minister for Child Protection, spoke about the innovative program helping Train SA sports organisations to support kids with trauma experiences  Dr. Scott Hollier, CEO for Accessibility Australia, encouraged all to nominate your most accessible website or app for the access awards.    Jorja Carter-Smith...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:  Nat Cook, SA’s Minister for Human Services and Aging Well, talked about the State Government's response to the situation at Bedford;  and what was in the state budget for people with disabilities and older South Australians,  Bexta Noonan, artist; model; film star, shared their feelings after the Bedford announcement and the st...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:  Nathan Jason has represented Australia at international events in the pool and has now qualified to sprint in the 100m T12 category in India at the Para Athletics World Championships,  Luke Pople, Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist in Wheelchair Basketball, has just returned from China - competing for the Wombats, at the  2025 IWBF Asia Oce...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:  Ben Hood, South Australian Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport,  responded to the change in legislation for e-scooters (Personal mobility devices, are now being allowed on streets and footpaths); the amount for the taxi subsidy scheme; and the changes to access cabs and choosing your preferred driver.   Leslie Heagney, Fundra...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:  Daniel Bos chatted about his career so far in powerlifting; body building and featuring in an up-coming film.  Daniel also talked about his recent outstanding performances at the National powerlifting championships on the Gold Coast,  Andy Paschalidis is a football journalist and commentator - and now Founder and CEO for Heart Beat F...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:  Sally Duncan, Manager for the Pearls Australian Women’s Basketball Teams, wrapped up our recent tour to Astana in Kazakhstan - how did we go? Very well indeed, how well?? Sally had some exciting news regarding the future of international and Paralympic representation  Deb Deshayes, CEO for Blind Citizens Australia, shared some of th...