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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

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April 27, 2024 92 mins

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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 ...
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April 13, 2024 88 mins

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...
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April 8, 2024 84 mins

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....
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April 1, 2024 89 mins

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...

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March 23, 2024 85 mins

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...
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March 16, 2024 89 mins

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...

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March 9, 2024 93 mins

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...
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March 2, 2024 86 mins

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February 24, 2024 91 mins

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...
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February 17, 2024 86 mins

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February 10, 2024 85 mins

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February 4, 2024 82 mins

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January 28, 2024 87 mins

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:

  • Georgia Beikoff chatted about the wonderful victory by the Para-Tillies at the recent tournament held in Australia. Find out more abou the Para-Tillies here: https://www.paramatildas.com.au/
  • Brodie Benson, a member of the "Aussie Belles" Australian goalball team, has just returned from the Asian Pacific Region competition in China.
  • Kari Seeley invited all to their season of Ampli...
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December 16, 2023 88 mins

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:

  • Daniel Michel won gold in the male singles BC3 Asia-Pacific Boccia Championships. Alongside Jamieson Leeson, Daniel has been named Team of the Year at the AIS Sport Performance Awards. 
  • Scott Crowley has taken part in the Busselton iron man.
  • Lachlan Wallace, Captain of the South Australian Blind Cricket Team, reviewed 2023 and previewed the 2024 NCIC.
  • Nat Cook, Minister for Huma...
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December 10, 2023 86 mins

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December 2, 2023 91 mins

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November 25, 2023 86 mins

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:

  • Georgia Beikoff chatted about the wonderful victory by the Para-Tillies at the recent tournament held in Australia.  Find out more about the Para-Tillies here: https://www.paramatildas.com.au/
  • Brodie Benson, a member of the "Ausie Belles" Australian goalball team, has just returned from the Asian Pacific Region competition in China.
  • Dr Kari Seeley invited all to their season of A...
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November 18, 2023 85 mins

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:

  • Chelsea Marchetti, physiotherapist, has set up the Flipper Academy - a  water-based therapy with a focus on learning to swim for children with a disability.  Find out more here: https://www.flipperacademy.com.au/
  • Kate Strohm set up Siblings Australia 25 years ago and has just been recognised on the SA Women's Honour Role.  You can learn more about Siblings Australia here: https://...
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November 11, 2023 89 mins
  • Kate McLoughlin, Chef de Mission for the Australian Paralympic team Paris 2024, chats about the Paralympic PIN project recognising each athlete that has represented Australia at Paralympic Games.  Kate also updated us on how Paris's preparation is coming along. 
  • Kieran Murphy previewed the World Cup event in South Australia featuring cyclists with disabilities held at Tailem Bend in January.  More details here: https://tourd...
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