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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 and Victoria (in Adelaide 1926) Was this the first recorded interstate game played for people with disabilities in Australia? the world?

• Robbie Dunia, Aussie Storm athlete (Australian goalball team) has just returned from a successful tour of Europe. Robbie was named best defender for the tournament,

• David Mitchell, health commentator, shared research about two types of magnesium - Magnesium threonate and glycinate - showing how effective they are at crossing the blood brain/barrier, and better delivering enormous benefits for cramps; helping with sleep and more. David also is now putting out a video each month on his work with mediation.

• Belinda Hellyer, from Brewed by Belinda, has just won 9 medals - including 3 gold, in the Golden Leaf Awards.

• Dr Nick Christelis, Pain Specialists, spoke about different pains; how they are managed; and could we manage pain better?

• Jude Hines, Director for Therry's season of Australia Day, invited all to the show, from 9th April; Arts Theatre, Angas Street in Adelaide. Jude and Therry recognise it's pretty tough for you at the moment, so are offering a free ticket, if you mention you heard Jude on Vision Australia Radio, call Lorraine on 0411 924 566, that's also the number to book.

Resources:

Australian Woman's Para Ice Hockey: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580010542374

Melbourne Walers Para Ice Hockey Club: https://www.facebook.com/SentinelsParaHockey

Garden Island Pirates Para Ice Hockey Club: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569333187141

Newcastle Northstars Ice Hockey Club: https://www.facebook.com/NNSIHC

Field Notes Consulting: https://fieldnotesconsulting.com.au/

Blind Cricket New South Wales: https://www.blindcricket.com/

NSW Goalboall: https://www.goalball.com.au/

The 4 Pillars of Mediation with David Mitchell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32ZIvVl4EVw

Brewed by Belinda: http://www.brewedbybelinda.com.au

Golden Leaf Awards Winners Announcement: https://australianteamasters.com.au/golden-leaf-awards-winners-announcement/

Pain Specialists Australia: https://painspecialistsaustralia.com.au/

Tickets to “Australia Day”: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1506953

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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_ALWigrtoAHn0Zefu2l6kzwSUOdPrtgO2XT6pcFlNKcgqRXWysMGn_4H_dTs-FGIk88pOOcimo1Sww$
  https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.paralympic.org.au__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!GoxY3F3Jl3R5HLhga_i3_ALWigrtoAHn0Zefu2l6kzwSUOdPrtgO2XT6pcFlNKcgqRXWysMGn_4H_dTs-FGIk88pOOeHV1BYGQ$
• Tegan Allen from Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria, invited all to the launch of the new Swish table, Sunday 29th March, Wangaratta Table Tennis Association, 2 Evans Street, Wangaratta, all welcome after Launch, to find out more contact Tegan,
  0478 626 393 tegan@blindsports.org.au
  Mark Douglas, Barrister, along with Mark's guide dog Lars graduated with a number of other guide dogs, service animals, assistance dogs and puppies, from Guide Dogs SA & NT, https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.murraychambers.com.au/chambers-members/mark-dougla__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!GoxY3F3Jl3R5HLhga_i3_ALWigrtoAHn0Zefu2l6kzwSUOdPrtgO2XT6pcFlNKcgqRXWysMGn_4H_dTs-FGIk88pOOcbl3IOYg$
  08 8203 8333
  https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.guidedogs.org.au__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!GoxY3F3Jl3R5HLhga_i3_ALWigrtoAHn0Zefu2l6kzwSUOdPrtgO2XT6pcFlNKcgqRXWysMGn_4H_dTs-FGIk88pOOdlydlp2g$
• Allison Davies, music therapist discussed the sounds babies and toddlers make, happy, crying and other, "dins"?
  https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.allisondavies.com.au__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!GoxY3F3Jl3R5HLhga_i3_ALWigrtoAHn0Zefu2l6kzwSUOdPrtgO2XT6pcFlNKcgqRXWysMGn_4H_dTs-FGIk88pOOdnQunNhw$
• Jim Cooper, CEO for Continence Health Australia laudched the Great Dunny Hunt in 2026 to help uncover the hidden toilets and add them to the National Public Toilet Map,
  https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://toiletmap.gov.au/__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!GoxY3F3Jl3R5HLhga_i3_ALWigrtoAHn0Zefu2l6kzwSUOdPrtgO2XT6pcFlNKcgqRXWysMGn_4H_dTs-FGIk88pOOeR_ihTSg$
  1800 33 0066
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• Reeva Brice conducted Reeva's popular and regular yoga on the radio, contact Reeva on
  0412 866 096
• Adjunct Professor Denise Wood from USC, had news on the CSUN event, Apple update and more, https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://conference.csun.at/event/2026/summary__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!GoxY3F3Jl3R5HLhga_i3_ALWigrtoAHn0Zefu2l6kzwSUOdPrtgO2XT6pcFlNKcgqRXWysMGn_4H_dTs-FGIk88pOOdLqOIKtA$

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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 (Saturday, 21st March) and the club's demonstration embracing diversity; equity; and inclusion, she also wrapped up their Stand Together Round last weekend with Life Changer.

• Dr Luke Martin, Clinical spokesperson from Beyond Blue, spoke about the mental health support Beyond Blue provides in regional and remote areas such as the Northern Territory, recovering from floods and their aftermath,
  Beyond Blue has free, national mental health supports and services

• Pam Mitchell, Counsellor, reflected on the state election campaign; the privilege, rights, freedom and responsibilities of having a democratic vote.

• Carol Ireland, CEO for Epilepsy Action Australia, encouraged all to Purple Up for Epilepsy. March is Epilepsy awareness month, World Epilepsy Day 26th March.

• Emma Cubis, Australian Oral Health expert, chatted about new research from Listerine, exposing "blind spots" in our oral health routines.
  Emma is on Instagram at.

• Wendy Mason, CEO of Country Education Foundation, informed us of research showing that 82% of regional students need to leave home to study and believes it is time to give them a "fair go"

• Jason Bryce, from Cash Welcome, talked of the ongoing campaign advocating for the rights for Australians to transact in cash if they choose.

Resources:

Living Beyond Limits: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0GRG99291?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_AZ5NNHCTXQMBG3AZ1AZZ&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_AZ5NNHCTXQMBG3AZ1AZZ&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_AZ5NNHCTXQMBG3AZ1AZZ&bestFormat=true You can contact Bec at ultraresilienceaustralia@gmail.com to be notified when the audio book will be available.

Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Pam Mitchell: 0418 835 767

Epilepsy Action Australia: https://www.epilepsy.org.au/

Emma Cubis Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/emma.cubis/

Country Education Foundation: https://cef.org.au/

Cash is Welcome: https://www.cashwelcome.org/

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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 Italy. Ben had an update on our athletes and their progress.

• Scott Watters, former-AFL player and Coach, is the Founder and CEO for Life Changer Foundation, Scott had news on Melbourne Victory football Club, hosting the Stand Together Mental Health Round in partnership with Life Changer Foundation at AAMI Park, Sunday, March 15th,

• Nat Cook, SA Minister for Human Services, reflected on the last 4 years in government; Bedfords; hospital beds being occupied by people who could be in aged care, at home or on the NDIS; and more people with disabilities being employed by government. The Minister also spoke of plans and policies for the next term if elected.

• Stephanie Karagiannis, Project Officer Staying at Home in Regional SA retreats,, spoke about Stephanie's role; the services available; the difference it can make to the quality of life for the carer and client.

• Heidi Girolamo, Shadow Minister for Health and Wellbeing, shared some of the policies should a Liberal government be elected - including what will happen to the current Women's and Children's Hospital; making a visit to the GP more affordable and accessible; and had some thoughts about the situation regarding e-scooters and e-bikes and the seeming increase in accidents and incidences; as well as more financial support for those considering IVF. Heidi and Nat both responded to the SA Premier's comments recently about "who is going to wipe your bum when you're 90 years of age"

• Andriana Petrakis, champion tennis athlete; role model and Advocate, has recently received an award from the Organisation of Hellene and Hellene Cypriot Women of Australia, SA

Resources:

SASI Launch Pad Program: https://www.sasi.sa.gov.au/news/2025/launching-paralympic-potential-on-the-pathway-to-success

Life Changer Foundation: https://www.lifechanger.org.au/

Resthaven Staying at Home Regional SA: Email: SAHRSA@resthaven.asn.au Web: http://www.resthaven.asn.au

OEEGA South Australia: https://www.facebook.com/@OEEGA/?hr=1

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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 Women's Day.

• Mac Bollella, from the South Australian Electoral Commission, had all the details for voting at this year's state election -;elephone; postal and early voting, and how to cast a vote that counts. To register and vote by telephone from 14th March call 1300 951 579

• David Mitchell, health commentator, took the paulse of the nation. David discussed irregular heart beat; medications; surgeries; and a practical and fairly inexpensive way to track your heart rate accurately.

• Belinda Hellyer, from Brewed By Belinda, shared some teas; teasanes that may help with calming nerves before performance.

• Danielle Heaven is Co-Founding Executive Director Australian Women with Epilepsy. Danielle shared her experience with the condition and how the shortage of support and information motivated her to set up this unique and important organisation.

• Joshua Warrior, comedian, invited all to Joshua's Fringe show next week at Tandanya, Black, Blind, Boodli,

• Laura Craig, Marketing Assistant at Tutti as well as Annika Hooper, and Caroline Hardy (2 of the Sisters of Invention) along with 60 members of Tutti will be joined by Local RnB talent Nat Luna, have their Loud and Proud season performing at the Gluttony Fantail on the 14th and 21st of March, Both shows will be Auslan interpreted,

Resources:

Electoral Commission of South Australia: https://www.ecsa.sa.gov.au/

Brewed by Blinda: https://brewedbybelinda.com.au/

Australian Women with Epilepsy: https://awepilepsy.org.au/ (Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AustralianWomenwithEpilepsy/?ref=share_group_link&mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=fCS4XFxW2bDLbXsY&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fg%2F18Kn68YGG6%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr# )

Book tickets to “Blind Black and Boodlie” https://fringeworld.com.au/whats-on/black-blind-boodli-with-joshua-warrior-fw2026

Tutti: https://tutti.org.au/

To book for either Joshua Warrior or Tutti's shows, you can use the Access line, 8100 2089
or call the Fringe on 1300 621 255

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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 Strategy Leader at Purple Orange, reported on a recent community forum where four SA state members of parliament from four different parties were asked questions about what they will do for disability - how did they answer?

• Allison Davies, Music Therapist, Recognised music for International Women's Day,, Day.

• Daniel Cox is now CEO for Guide Dogs SA & NT.

• Maria Said AM had news on a Breakthrough nasal spray marking major advance in anaphylaxis care. Neffy Adrenaline has been approved by the TGA, (epinepherine) nasal spray.

• Reeva Brice conducted her regular Yoga on the Radio segment.

• Adjunct Professor Denise Wood from USC, had the latest news on accessible technology from Gemini, with audio summary available for Google Docs; Apple introducing visual notifications; updates to Be My Eyes and Be My Eyes Workplace; and Meta AI Glasses,

Resources:

Informatino Regarding Goalball: Email: info@goalball.com.au Web: https://www.goalball.com.au/

Special Olympics Australia: https://www.specialolympics.com.au/

Purple Orange: https://purpleorange.org.au/

Alson Davies: https://allisondavies.com.au/

Guide Dogs SA/NT: https://sant.guidedogs.com.au/

Allergy Facts: https://allergyfacts.org.au/

Reeva Brice: 0412 866 096

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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 thoughts about telephone voting at this year's state election; e-scooters and increasing penalties for discriminating against assistance animals,

• Adele Sliuzas, Visual Arts Curator at the Mill invited any artist with a disability to apply for The Mill's Disability Access Studio, This amazing opportunity will see one artist receive a private studio at The Mill for 6 months with a whole heap of extras,

• Pam Mitchell, Counsellor, reflected on the Lunar new year and the Winter Olympics - the athlete's achievements; triumphs and challenges.

• Dr. Geoff Lester, Perioperative and Internal Medicine Physician spoke about heart valve disease awareness week: warning signs; diagnosis, and treatments. Geoff spoke from a position of lived experience.

• Kath Duncan, award winning writer; playwright; Advocate, was excited about Kath's season of "Specials", premiering at the Arts House in North Melbourne - one of the sessions is complete with audio description and a tactile tour,
• Rachael Lance, Head of Support Mobilisation at WWF Australia, let us know about Earth Hour, 28th March, and their Challenge 60, help us understand the power that Aussies can have when they act together for the planet, 60 minutes a day in nature in your own way leading up to and after the day,

Resources:

Centre for Healthy Brain Agining: https://www.unsw.edu.au/cheba

Access 2 Arts: www.access2arts.org.au

The Mill: www.themill.com

Pam Mitchel: 0418 835 767

Hearts for Heart: https://hearts4heart.org.au/

Book Tickets to “Specials” here: https://www.artshouse.com.au/events/specials/

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