Leisure Link on Vision Australia Radio

Leisure Link (90min) - 11 Mar 2023


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This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:

  • Jock O'Callaghan, President of Paralympics Australia, shared news of their bold and strategic plan leading to and beyond Brisbane 2032. Find out more her:  https://www.paralympic.org.au/  
  • Nat Cook, Minister for Human Services in South Australia, told us about the sale of Highgate Park - what will happen to the funds; and update us on the number of people waiting in hospital for months even though they are  well enough to leave and take up their NDIS plans,
  • Nick Noghan, PHD candidate at UniSA, is keen to have anyone who is blind or has low vision take part in research to share their experiences of tourism travel. You can call Nick on 0449 617 972
  • Leeanne Surjadi, Community Engagement Co-ordinator for National Programs at the Vision Australia Library, invited all to poetry writing; reading and; sharing sessions - register by calling 1300 74 84 66 or go to https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/library
  • Clare Dundas, from Crime Stoppers Victoria, told us about their campaign focusing on Aggravated Burglaries resulting in motor vehicle theft - "lights, camera, catch'em”. You can contact Crimestoppers here: https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/
  • David Norton, Executive Manager for Finance and Technology at Resthaven, explained some financial considerations when going into residential facilities. Find out more here:  resthaven.asn.au
  • Jack Jones has been selected for Australia for the Special Olympics World Summer Games. His Mum, Rebecca, shared her story of having just received a donated kidney from her husband.
  • Karen Martin from Well2 at 2 on the Parade at Norwood had breaking news of a possible link between insomnia and heart attacks. You can find them here: well2.com.au

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