02 Dec 2023

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: 

• Indi Cooper, Commonwealth Games Silver Medallist, has switched successfully from athletics to cycling and is aiming for the 2024 Paris Games. Indi also tells us about a chance for you to help our athletes reach their goals. Go to: https://fundraise.paralympic.org.au/2023-xmas-appeal?utm_source=PAweb&utm_medium=HPbutton&utm_campaign=EOY23  
• Jesse Goodman has just returned with the Australian cricket team after a Tri-Nations Tournament in South Africa. Jesse also captained the South Australian team in the AFL national Inclusion Carnival.  
• Meredith Prain, from Senses WA, shared news about deafblind Australia winning an award from the Centre for Accessibility for the most accessible website for the community sector and the most accessible website overall. Find out more here: https://www.deafblindinformation.org.au/  
• Sheree Palmer has taken part in eWALK neurostimulation trial for people with a spinal cord injury. Find out more here: https://www.spinalcure.org.au/campaigns/ewalk/  
• David Mitchell, health commentator, told us how well the weight reduction drugs like Saxenda and Ozempic work.  
• Belinda Hellyer, from Brewed By Belinda 97A Old Port Road at Queenstown, highlighted which teas are best for overcoming over indulgence with food and drinks of all types at Christmas time.  
• Evan Ekin-Smyth, from the Australian Electoral Commission, wrapped up telephone voting at this year's Voice Referendum