This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:

• Angus Hincksman, Paralympic athlete and World Championships medalist, has just broken the world record for the T38 class in the m1500.
• Ross McMullin, author; speaker and historian; shared his research about war and ANZAC day
• Christina Ryan, Founder and CEO for the Disability Leadership Institute,  discussed its roles; advocacy work; and opportunities for organasations, and governmens at all levels to have professional and valuable connections from people with lived experience of disability.
• Resident Councellor, Pam Mitchell, reflected on ANZAC day.
• Belle Owen, from Purple Orange paid tribute to the Late Dr Ellen Fraser-Barbour. Ellen was an outstanding Advocate and Researcher, who sadly passed away earlier this week.
• Dr Lesley Andrew, Senior Lecturer and Course Co-ordinator for Nursing at Edith Cowan University, is the Author of a report highlighted the need for dedicated disability education in undergraduate nursing programs to prepare future nurses.   
• Megan Long, artist, and Bethany Ashly-Ward, Visual Artist co-ordinator from Tutti, invited all to “Hot, Soft, Strong” a free exhibition at the Artspace Gallery on level one of the Festival Centre Plaza, until 24th May

 

Resources:

 

Ross McMullins: https://rossmcmullin.com.au/

Disability Leader’s Institute: https://disabilityleaders.com.au/

Pam Mitchell: 0418 835 767

Purple Orange: http://www.purpleorange.org.au

ECU: Nursing education's critical role in shaping disability care: https://www.ecu.edu.au/newsroom/articles/research/nursing-educations-critical-role-in-shaping-disability-care

Tuti: http://www.tutti.org.au  

Tickets for “Hot, Soft, Strong”: https://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/hot-soft-strong

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