08 Mar 2025

08 Mar 2025

Author: Peter Greco March 8, 2025 Duration: 1:29:45

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:

  • Tim Hodge OAM is a three-time Paralympian. Tim chatted about winning 2 Gold and a Silver medals in Paris and the launch of the Para Unit in NSW.
  • Sally Duncan, Manager of the Ausie Pearls Australian women's basketball Team for athletes with an intellectual disability, let us know about the squad just selected to prepare for the 2025 Virtus Games in Kazakhstan.
  • Louise Gosbell, disability researcher and advocate, spoke about the launch of CBM Australia's Luke 14 Inclusive Churches program.
  • Chelsea Marchetti, resident physiotherapist from the Flipper Academy, shared the benefits of resistance training, who can do well from it?
  • Emeritus Professor Terry Nolan AO, leading Australian immunologist from the University of Melbourne and Doherty Institute, discussed the needs of older Australians and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) ensuring their protection is also considered.
  • Mel Ottaway, Executive Manager Community Services & Retirement Living at Resthaven, chatted about, Caring for someone with dementia. You can contact the Dementia help line: 1800 110 550
  • Melanie Wong,  National Allergy Council Director & Clinical Immunology/Allergy Specialist, was  passionate about the Launch of allergy assist - developed by the National Allergy Council and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, is a free online platform providing rural GPs with specialist allergy advice,

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Each week on Vision Australia Radio, Peter Greco sits down with a fascinating array of guests for Leisure Link. This isn't just a program about hobbies; it's a thoughtful exploration of how we live, connect, and find joy. Peter's conversations naturally span the worlds of competitive and community sport, creative arts, outdoor recreation, and personal health, often touching on meaningful themes of social justice and inclusion. What makes this podcast distinct is its genuine focus on stories and topics relevant to people of all abilities and interests, celebrating a wide spectrum of human experience without being defined by it. You'll hear from athletes, artists, advocates, and everyday people sharing their passions and insights. Tune in for a refreshingly broad take on lifestyle content that prioritises engaging dialogue over simple how-tos. Whether you're looking for inspiration for your own leisure time or simply enjoy well-crafted interviews, Leisure Link offers a consistent and welcoming space for curious listeners across Australia and beyond.
Author: Language: en-au Episodes: 100

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Duration: 1:26:30
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Duration: 1:25:28
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 Prod…
16 Nov 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:04
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09 Nov 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:36
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…
02 Nov 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:32
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, physiotherap…
26 Oct 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:20
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 Oly…
19 Oct 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:12
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 abo…
12 Oct 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:56
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 Shie…
05 Oct 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:07
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 Ko…