30 Aug 2025

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: 

• Emily Bourke, Minister for Rec & Sport, Racing and autism, announced funding for South Australian Paralympic and Commonwealth Games athletes as well as a sensory bus for major events to make them more accessible and inclusive for people with autism and their families, 

• RachaelLeahcar is performing at Blind Australian of the Year Awards,. Nominations for the Awards are open. Rachael hinted at what's next to be on Rachael's next album, 

• Briony Benjamin, author and public speaker, talked about blood cancer month. Briony shared her story of the diagnosis, and awareness for blood cancer for the Leukaemia  Foundation.  

• Allison Davies, music therapist, shared news on how singing helps with breathing; relaxation and more - as well as an invitation to Alli's “Gathering of Voices” use the code, "tryonefree"  

• Maureen O'Reilly, from the Vision Australia Library, encouraged all to get involved in the writers for beginners' events and a huge library celebration coming up in Warrnambool.  

• Dr. Libby Weaver, Nutritional biochemist, had tips for better, healthier and enjoyable cooking and food selection.  

• Reeva Brice conducted her regular yoga segment.  

• Adjunct Professor from USC, Denise Wood highlighted the latest news on phonesand watches from Google. 

Resources: 

Blind Australian of the Year Awards: https://blindaustralianoftheyear.com.au/ 

Rachel Leahcar: https://www.rachaelleahcar.com.au/ 

Briony Benjamin: https://brionybenjamin.com/ 

Leukemia Foundation: http://www.leukaemia.org.au

Alson Davies - “Gathering of Voices”: https://allisondavies.com.au/a-gathering-of-voices 

Vision Australia Library: http://www.visionaustralia.org/library 

Taste Healthy 100: https://www.taste.com.au/zones/healthy-100  

Dr Libby: https://www.taste.com.au/zones/healthy-100  

Reeva Brice: 0412 866 096 

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