14 Mar 2026

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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