January 22, 2022

Leisure Link (90min) - 22 Jan 2022

1 hour 28 minutes

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:

Robyn Smith, from Sport Inclusion Australia, has just been appointed to the International Paralympic Committee,

Nick Hum won Bronze in the long jump in Tokyo. He talks about that and the life-changing experience that happened while he was away.

Grant Allen, Paralympic Cyclist, is taking part in the SANTOS Festival of Cycling, Grant also works for Push Mobility https://www.pushmobility.com.au/

Tim Devine, Executive Director for Innovations at AKQA, invited all to check out a different way to enjoy the Australian Open Tennis, https://action-audio.com/ To listen to the Australian open go to https://ausopen.com/listen

David Penn shared news of the Sir Charles Bright Scholarship now being open for applicants. Any student with a disability undertaking post-secondary education may receive $2,000. To apply email [email protected]

David Gulley, SA’s Deputy Electoral Commissioner, had news on accessible voting or lack thereof at this year's state election. For more information call 1300 655 232 or go to https://www.ecsa.sa.gov.au/

John Warlters, CEO for Rural aid, has just received $500,000 from the Commonwealth Bank to help farmers in rural area have access to Counsellors. For more information call 1300 327 624 or go to https://www.ruralaid.org.au/

Cliff Edwards had news on two Australian initiatives recognised in the global Zero Project Accessibility Awards 2022 featuring the South Australian Government. For more information go to https://www.digitalgap.org/2022/01/07/two-australian-initiatives-to-be-recognised-in-the-global-zero-project-awards-2022/

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