22 Nov 2025

22 Nov 2025

Author: Peter Greco November 22, 2025 Duration: 1:25:06

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: 

  • SA Minister for Human Services, Nat Cook, spoke about the governments "rescuing" Bedfords, and some of the highlights for 2025.  
  • Sally Raphael, from See Differently at the RSB, invited all to a free Party on the Plains at Blacks Road Gilles Plains, Wednesday 3rd December from 4 pm, for the International Day for People with Disabilities. Call 1300 944 306 for more information. 
  • Liz Wright, Program Manager Community Inclusion and Woman's Empowerment from Women With Disabilities Victoria, and Advocate Veronica Levey; were looking forward to the movie screening day with audio description, on Tuesday 25th November 25th, from 4 pm held at the Knox Community Arts Centre, corner Mountain Highway and Scoresby Road, in Bayswater. Everyone is welcome to engage with the film’s exploration of disability and defiance.  
  • Kath Koschel,, Founder of The Kindness Factory, spoke about  the fact that kindness is such an important value to nurture from childhood to adulthood, a recent survey showed that kindness is the most valued quality.  
  • Keith Donnelly, a winner of the Australian Mental Health Prize, for setting up “Keith's Closet” supporting mental health consumers to access essential supplies to support their wellbeing.  
  • Dr Jenny Crosbie, director for the Centre for Inclusive Employment Swinburn University, launched a suite of online resources designed to increase employment for people with disabilities.  
  • Dan Lacaze, from Telstra had news on free calls to Santa from any public phone, #464646 #hohoho  
  • Dr Annmaree Watharow and artist Vicky Hamilton, shared news on Vicky's art exhibition on 3rd December from 10am at lecture theatre 207, Susan Wakil Health building. Vicky's work features people's accounts of Charles Bonnett Syndrome, visual hallucinations,  

Resources: 

Women with Disabilities Victoria: https://www.wdv.org.au/  

Kind Group: https://kindgroup.co/  

Kindness Factory: https://kindnessfactory.com/  

Kind Collective Australia: https://www.thekindcollectiveaustralia.com/collections/face  

Keith’s Closet: https://www.keithscloset.org/  

Australian Mental Health Prize: https://www.australianmentalhealthprize.org.au/  

Dr Jenny Crosbie: https://experts.swinburne.edu.au/5175-;jenny-crosbie/grants  

Telstra “Phone Santa”: https://www.telstra.com.au/exchange/call-santa-with-telstra-s-payphone--here-s-how-and-where-to-call  

Filling in the Gaps and Joining the Dots Exhibition Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/filling-in-the-gaps-and-joining-the-dots-tickets-1459528391709  

Email Annmaree at annmaree.watharow@sydney.edu.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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