This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:
- Ollie Fanshawe, Australian blind cricketer, is just back from the IBSA World Games. Ollie starred on Channel 9's report about a new venue being opened by Sporting Wheelies in Qld,
- Tricia Crockford has coached the South Australian Rubies Netball Team for 10 years. Tricia previewed the 2023 Marie Little OAM sheield in Melbourne later this week,
- Marian Cartwright, Social Worker & Equine Assisted Psychotherapist from the Banyans, shared information about World Suicide Prevention Day. For more information go to: You can contact Lifeline on 131114
- Boris Struk, MDA's founder, invited all to be a Super Hero for a day helping raise funds and awareness for muscular dystrophy. Boris set up MDA in honour of Ryan, Boris's son. To find out more go to https://www.superheroweek.org.au/
- Kate Broun, from the Cancer Council Victoria, encouraged you to take part in the bowel cancer screening campaign and buck the falling trend in Australians taking the test, You can receive information in braille and large print as well as may be able to receive support to do the test. Simply go to: https://www.cancer.org.au/bowelscreening/?&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=bowel-fy23&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0vWnBhC6ARIsAJpJM6fdtN5NgzmH8RD60ufptAe534Gc8Y00PwL-u4zvggqV5glUYwompQkaAg7TEALw_wcB
- Julie Tansing, Clinical Nurse Workforce Development from Resthaven, had valuable tips on living with Parkinsons disease.
- Amanda Williams, Executive Director Fundraising & Communication at Act for Kids, spoke about “Get Comfy Switching on by Switching off” highlighting research showing young people aren't speaking up when they're worried. Find out more here: https://www.actforkids.com.au/
- Kathy Williams, Manager Ageing Policy and Projects at Office for Ageing Well, chatted about Plan Ahead Week. You can learn more here: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/conditions/legal+matters/planning+ahead/planning+ahead
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