This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
- Ali France, was elected to federal parliament in May 2025. Ali shared what drove her to want to be a member of parliament, and some of the challenges; heart break and events that have shaped Ali's life.
- Lynda Holt, Summer Paralympic Silver Medallist in Sydney, has just been appointed Director for Para Ice-Hockey. Lynda encouraged you to consider trying the sport and join her in representing Australia at the Winter Paralympics.
- Nathan Pepper, from the SANFL, chatted about the APM Employment League commencing its 35th season; the Launch of the AFL blind and Low Vision competition 16th May at AFL max - supported by Guide Dogs SA & NT; and the soon to start season for wheelchair AFL
- Chelsea Marchetti, putting "fiz" into physiotherapy - from the Flipper Academy, outlined the role a physiotherapist may play before and after giving birth,
- Minister Katrine Hildyard, Minister for Human Services and Women in South Australia, launched the South Australian Women of Impact Awards; and updates us on the latest news regarding the NDIS landscape.
- Stacey Thompson, Manager Volunteer Services at Resthaven,, shared Resthaven's celebrations in this International Year of Volunteers,
- Linda Jackson, clinical lead at Southern Highlands Addiction Retreat, discussed research showing that alcohol is still driving addiction rates,
- Simon Hemming, from Money Sense Lending Services, invited enquiries regarding mortgage broking. Simon is keen to offer accessible; inclusive advice and information,
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
SANFL Disability: https://sanfl.com.au/inside-sanfl/programs/disability/
Flipper Academy: http://www.flipperacademy.com.au
SA Women of Impact Awards: https://officeforwomen.sa.gov.au/womens-policy/womens-leadership/sawomenofimpactawards
Resthaven: http://www.resthaven.asn.au
Southern Highlands Addiction Retreat: http://www.shretreat.com.au
Money Sense Lending Servies: 03 51729877
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