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This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Cameron Murray has just been appointed CEO for Paralympics Australia chats. Cameron talks about past roles; upcoming opportunities and challenges Casey Andrew has won Best Producer in the Focus On Ability Film Festival for "Against The Odds" Dr Kari Seeley, CEO for No Strings Attached, invites all to their season of Amplify 28th-30th November at the Stat...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Brad Dubberley, coach of the Bronze Medal winning Aussie Steelers Wheelchair Rugby team, reflected on the Paris Paralympics and has an eye on the future.  Stephen Farrawell, Chair of Special Olympics South Australia, and Toby Sutherland, soccer player and leadership program participant, wrapped up the recent State Games. Katie Wilson, Marketing Specialis...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:  Ameera Lee represented Australia at the Paris Paralympic Games in Archery. Ameera is also the only athlete with a disability to have won an Australian Archery Open championship.  Oscar Stubbs previewed the Australian Blind Cricket Team's series against England "the Blind Ashes" from 17th November on the Gold Coast. Annika Hooper; Aimee Crathern; and Bre...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Lewis Bishop, Bronze Medallist in Butterfly in Paris, shared his story from a very serious accident in Papua New Guinea to triumph at Paralympics. Dr. Joshua Pate, physiotherapist and exercise therapist, encouraged us to think differently about pain.  Find out more here: https://joshuawpate.com/ Lily and Joffrid Mackett are raising funds and awareness fo...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Jamieson Leeson, Australia's first female Silver Medallist in Boccea, chatted about Paris as well as her and the team's success. Matthew Pearson, State Director for Special Olympics in South Australia,  invited all to the Opening Ceremony and State Games competition from 1st November at the Mile End Netbal stadium. To find out more email: info.sa@special...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Danni Di Toro, Australian Paralympic Team Captain for Paris 2024, has represented Australia at 8 Paralympic Games, both in wheelchair tennis and table-tennis. Danni chatted about the benefits of just being as active as you can be, Ita Butrose AC spoke about National Grand-Parents day 27th October and to raise awareness about RSV (Respiratory syncytial Vi...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Ella Sabljak is just back from Paris after winning Bronze with the Aussie Steelers Wheelchair Rugby Team. Isabella Ivancic-Holland has won the MVP and the Marie Little OAM Shield for Netball as well as the South Australian Player of the Year at the Netball SA Awards.  Mandy Maysey, President of Tourette Australia, had thoughts about the comments by Prime...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Vanessa Low OAM, two-time Paralympic Gold Medalist, competed in Paris in track and field (Vanessa's 4th Games) also the first time since giving birth to Matteo in 2022,  Alex Kout, this year's AFL Auskicker, shared his experience at the Grand Final at the MCG,  Antonio Ianella is about to release his first book "Saigon Siren" showing courage; resillience...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Gordon Allan has just returned from Paris with a Paralympic Bronze Medal in the open C1-5 team sprint, with Alistair Donohoe and Korey Boddington. Mardi Foweraker is coach of the 2024 C6 netball premiers from the Tango Netball Club. Andriana Petrakis was celebrating in Athens after winning two silver and a bronze medals at the World Tennis Championships...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Jed Altswager, along with Nikki Ayers, the "Unstoppables"  have just won Australia's first Gold Medal in the mixed double sculls PR3 at the Paris Paralympics. Heidi Girolamo, Shadow Minister for Cost of Living; Tax Reform and Finance, chatted about Heidi's new portfolios as well as answering what happens to the policy work that had been started in the di...

This week on Leisure Link with Peter Greco: Dr Geoff Dickson, Director - Centre for Sport and Social Impact at La Trobe Business School, shared some thoughts and observations from the Paris Paralympics, Tricia Crockford, coach of the SA netball team ""The Rubies", wrapped up the Marie Little OAM Shield. Nat Cook, Minister for Human Services in South Australia, chatted about Plan Ahead Week and res...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Dayna Crees had just won Bronze in the javelin in Paris. Dayna shares her pure joy and excitement. Taylor Gosens was preparing for her Judoka competition. Taylor is only the second Australian woman to compete at the Paralympics in Judo. Bridget Murphy was in the middle of Equestrian competition and shared thoughts and tales about her horse Macey. David M...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: From Paris: Chad Perris, Paralympic Medallist and now three-time Paralympian, is preparing for the T13 100 metres on the track. UPDATE: Chad has qualified for the final. David Bryant is preparing for the paratriathlon, Blake Cochrane OAM, Paralympic Gold Medallist and four-time Paralympian is co-hosting the Nine Network's coverage of the Paralympic Games...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Elizabeth Edmonson is celebrating a major anniversary since representing Australia at the age of 14 at the 1964 Tokyo Paralympics.  At the time Elizabeth was the youngest athlete to represent Australia, a record that stood for 48 years. Alex Kouts, a member of the Eagles AFL wheelchair premiership team, and is doing something really special AFL grand fin...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Nathan Pepper from the SANFL updated us on the Inclusion and Wheelchair AFL competitions.  You can find out more here: https://sanfl.com.au/inclusive-league/   and https://sanfl.com.au/wheelchairfootball/ Kari Seeley, CEO No Strings Attached, encouraged all to come along to their Auslan and Audio-Described performances of "High" at the Space Theatre.  Yo...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Anderson Parker has just been selected for his first Paralympic Games, playing Wheelchair Tennis for Australia in Paris. Charlotte Tucker was in Paris taking in the sights; sounds; smells and competition of the Olympic Games. Charlotte reported for Leisure Link exclusively. Michele Watts wrapped up a big week at the Emerald Lakes Golf Course, featuring t...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Ben Wright, Commonwealth Games Power-Lifting Bronze Medallist is off to Paris. Kirsty Kelly, CEO for AITPM, challenged Australian work places to be more accessible and is taking part in the CEO challenge - raising awareness and funds for Sporting Wheelies Qld.  Find out more here: https://fundraise.sportingwheelies.org.au/event/wheelchair-challenge-24 Ca...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Grace Brimelow was very excited about being selected to compete for Australia in Paris in Para-Triathlon. Emily Mahney, Coach of the Metro Jets Netball Club, and Darcy Carpenter, Player for the Club, updated us on how the C6 competition is going. Learn more about he Jets here: https://www.metrojets.com.au/ Kari Seeley, CEO for No Strings Attached Theatre...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Hayley Sands has just been selected to debut for the Australian Para Table-Tennis team in Paris.  Hayley also spoke about her work as an interior designer with Woods Bagot.  You can find Woods Bogot here: https://www.woodsbagot.com/ Teghan Henderson, for the 5th year, invited all to take part in Steps for Skye.  Steps for Skye raises money and awareness...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Celine Vinot is off to her Paralymic Games in Paris, representing Australia in badminton, Minister Jole Bowden, AFL Champion for Richmond and now a Minister in the Northern Territory Government, chatted about NAIDOC week; football and First Australian achievements issues and challenges. Ben Dew, Pathways Events Specialist for Tennis Australia, previewed...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Susannah Lutze, has just been selected for the Paris Paralympic Games in rowing.  This is Susannah's first Paralympics. Heidi Giralamo, Shadow Minister in South Australia for Disabilities, spoke about the Disability Inclusion Bill; the Federal and State Budgets and gave us an insight into possible policies going to the 2026 state election. David Mitchell...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Ian Finlayson, General Manager for Fundraising; Marketing and Communications at Vision Australia, shared the very exciting news that Vision Australia's Carols By Candlelight has been nominated for this year's Logie Awards. To vote go the Logies Website and follow the Prompts: https://vote.tvweeklogies.com.au/ Nat Cook, Minister for Human Services in Sout...

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:  Grant (Scooter) Patterson has just been chosen to swim for Australia at the Paralympic Games in Paris, Scooter's 3rd Paralympics   Saskia Newman, a member of the Australian Women's Deaf Football Team, is just back from the United States after playing before a sold-out crowd, against the all-conquering US team  Luke Moriarty contracted Necrotizing Fascii...

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...

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 o...