12 Apr 2025

12 Apr 2025

Author: Peter Greco April 12, 2025 Duration: 1:35:09

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: 

  • Tahlia Denham is a finalist in the Victorian Sports Award.  Tahlia excels in cricket; netball; basketball and Leadership where she helps others find employment, as well as being a fire fighter, while living with a hearing impairment.   
  • Col Pearse is a Paralympic Silver and Bronze Medallist and Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist in the pool. Col was at the launch of Victoria's Institute of Sport Para Sport Unit for the Paralypians of today and the future.   
  • Elphie Coyle is the Founder and Creative Director of Lightmare Studios Game Development Studio & Training Academy.  Elphie chatted about more than 20 years in the industry and opportunities for people with disabilities 
     to get involved at their own level, 
  • Chelsea Marchetti, physiotherapist from the Flipper Academy, spoke about aerobic exercise, what is it, and its benefits.  
  • Pauline Luchetta, from Everything Disability, specialises in hosting disability expos in regional and rural areas. The next expo coming up 2nd and 3rd May in Pakenham in Victoria, 
  • Sue Dahl - Senior Operations Manager, Community Services, from Resthaven - shared news on the Support at Home replacing current home care program from 1st July, 
  • Dr Genni Mansberg was voted Australia's most trusted health care practitioner. Genni spoke about the importance of educating new mums when it comes to Caesarean incision complications. 

Resources: 

Vic Sport: https://vicsport.com.au  

VIS Para Sport Unit Launch: https://vis.org.au/news/2025/03/vis-launches-para-sport-unit-to-power-future-paralympic-success  

Lightware Studios: http://www.social.lightmare.com.au  

Flipper Acadamy: http://www.flipperacademy.com.au 

Everything Disability: http://www.everythingdisability.com.au 

Resthaven: http://www.resthaven.asn.au  

 

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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.
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