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This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: 

• Ameera Lee represented Australia at the Paris Paralympic Games in Archery. Ameera is also the only athlete with a disability to have won an Australian Archery Open championship. 
• Oscar Stubbs previewed the Australian Blind Cricket Team's series against England "the Blind Ashes" from 17th November on the Gold Coast.
• Annika Hooper; Aimee Crathern; and Bree Tranter invited you to Tutti's taking over the Uni Bar on Sunday 17th November. To book call 8166 6430 or go to: https://tutti.org.au/
• Chelsea Marchetti, physiotherapist from the Flipper Academy, shared tips and exercises to help prevent falls. You can find out more about Flipper Acadamy here: https://www.flipperacademy.com.au/
• Matt Cragg, Operations Manager for Retirement Living at Resthaven, had news on an exciting and significant addition to their availability of accommodation. To find out more call 8373 9000 or go to: https://www.resthaven.asn.au/
• John DeeaCaux is the director and writer of the just-launchd film "At The Mercy" The film was launched in Renmark to raise awareness about the challenges of mental health for Australians eearning their livelihood off the land.  Find out more here: https://sixfootfourproductions.com.au/films/at-the-mercy
• Tony Smith, owner of Utopia Care, has just won The Enablement Award recognising Utopia Care for being The Most Outstanding Provider of Personalised Support in the NDIS Sector in Australia in 2024.  Learn more here: https://utopiacare.com.au/
• Carol Taylor spoke about an Australian innovation from Move Mobility, the Care Station baby capsule. This is a life changer for parents with disabilities with babies and  young  children Find out more here: https://movemobility.com.au/products/care-station-infant-capsule?srsltid=AfmBOorYlH8NnPQ0k4sgONnoRHrWZJhLIVLSQMcnt4CuURN2XpM_UOTR  

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This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:

• Lewis Bishop, Bronze Medallist in Butterfly in Paris, shared his story from a very serious accident in Papua New Guinea to triumph at Paralympics.
• Dr. Joshua Pate, physiotherapist and exercise therapist, encouraged us to think differently about pain.  Find out more here: https://joshuawpate.com/
• Lily and Joffrid Mackett are raising funds and awareness for Spinal cord research. To find out how you can also help out go to: https://lilyslegs.com/
• Belinda Hellyer, from Brewed By Belinda 97A Old Port Road Queenstowm, had some amazing ideas about blending teas. You can call Belinda on 0419 839 702 or go to: https://brewedbybelinda.com.au/  
• John Milham, Podcast host and Community Engagement from the Kintsugi podcast, spoke openly about surviving crippling loss that changed his life.  Find out more here:: https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/  
• Jo Armstrong, CEO for Cystic Fibrosis Australia, told us about the condition; treatments and the impact on those who have it and their loved ones. Find out more here: https://www.cysticfibrosis.org.au/
• Geoff Britain, Award winning Director, invited all to Therry Theatre's up-coming season of "The Actoress" at the Arts Theatre. Call 0411 924 566 or go to: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1175070  

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This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:

• Jamieson Leeson, Australia's first female Silver Medallist in Boccea, chatted about Paris as well as her and the team's success.
• Matthew Pearson, State Director for Special Olympics in South Australia,  invited all to the Opening Ceremony and State Games competition from 1st November at the Mile End Netbal stadium. To find out more email: [email protected]
• Esther Simbi, Founder for Zion Disability Services, welcomed all to an Intercultural Disability Inclusion Workshop and Networking Event, promoting community disability, social and intercultural inclusion, engagement, and participation, held at Paynham Library. To book go to: https://www.trybooking.com/CUVBP or call 0403 327 008.
• Allison Davies, music therapist, highlighted the benefits of melodic mantras , helping calm and soothe.  
• Vicki Kersey, National Program Manager for Friends with Dignity,  explained how they are  transforming the lives of Australians displaced by violence.  
• Reeva Brice conducted her regular yoga segment. You can contact Reeva on 0412 866096
• Caroline McDaid, CEO for Work Ventures, spoke about digital poverty this Anti-Poverty Week, as well as the importance of  Access to reliable devices and online resources. Find out more her: www.workvensures.com.au   
• Adjucnt Professor Denise Wood from USC had news on the Apple Glow event; the new range of I-phones; Apple Watches and I-pads.

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This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:

• Danni Di Toro, Australian Paralympic Team Captain for Paris 2024, has represented Australia at 8 Paralympic Games, both in wheelchair tennis and table-tennis. Danni chatted about the benefits of just being as active as you can be,
• Ita Butrose AC spoke about National Grand-Parents day 27th October and to raise awareness about RSV (Respiratory syncytial Virus) helping us to better understand  the condition and stay healthy for longer.
• Madeleine Ruskin had news on the Spoony App - a safe and inclusive space. The App is just out now for Android.  Find out more here: https://www.spoony.app/
• Pam Mitchell, our resident Counsellor, talked about loyalty: in sport; business; relationships and more. You can contact Pam on 0418 835 767 
• Bexta Noonan won 3 Gold and a Silver medal at the Australian Transplant Games in Canberra. 
• David Militz, CEO Carers SA, shared news on National Carers Week.  Call 1800 422 737 or go to: https://carersweek.com.au/ 
• Molly O'Brien, Events and Community Engagement Specialist from Bedford, invited all to their free and inclusive Big Day Out 25th October 615 Goodwood Panorama. Learn more her: https://www.bedfordgroup.com.au/get-involved/bigdayout 
• Vanessa Papastavros, National Program Manager for Speak My Language, was keen to get people with disabilities and speak a language other than English involved in their podcast series.  You can find out more here: https://speakmylanguage.com.au/  

Congratulations to Peter for winning the award for Outstanding Presenter: News and Current Affairs at this year's Community Boardcasting Association of Australia Awards.

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This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:

• Ella Sabljak is just back from Paris after winning Bronze with the Aussie Steelers Wheelchair Rugby Team.
• Isabella Ivancic-Holland has won the MVP and the Marie Little OAM Shield for Netball as well as the South Australian Player of the Year at the Netball SA Awards. 
• Mandy Maysey, President of Tourette Australia, had thoughts about the comments by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in parliament.  You can learn more here: https://www.tourette.org.au/ 
• Chelsea Marchetti, physiotherapist from the Flipper Academy, chatted about the roles of physiotherapists in sporting teams
• Aaron Chia, CEO for Guide Dogs SA & NT, was at Government House for World Sight Day.  Aaron also speaks about International White Cane Day, 15th October, and acknowledged the Adelaide Fringe and transport provider Keolis Downer with South Australia's inaugural Access Advocate Awards - celebrating the work they do to support people living with low vision and blindness.  You can find Guide Dogs SA/NT here: https://sant.guidedogs.com.au/
• Mel Ottaway, Executive Manager for Community Services and Retirement Living, spoke about Resthaven's community services and the options available in retirement living.  Call Resthaven on 8373 9000 or go to: https://www.resthaven.asn.au/
• Cardiologist, Professor David Playford has breaking news about a new drug on the PBS.    Vazkepa is proving very useful for people with heart challenges, and in particular high levels of triglycerides,
• Deborah Shand, Psychological Services Manager for Rehab Management, invited all to a series of free webinars to share insights and providing tools to talk about mental health during October - mental health awareness month.  You can  register by calling  1300 762 989 or go to: https://www.rehabmanagement.com.au/ 

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This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:

• Vanessa Low OAM, two-time Paralympic Gold Medalist, competed in Paris in track and field (Vanessa's 4th Games) also the first time since giving birth to Matteo in 2022, 
• Alex Kout, this year's AFL Auskicker, shared his experience at the Grand Final at the MCG, 
• Antonio Ianella is about to release his first book "Saigon Siren" showing courage; resillience and recovery after having a stroke in Vietnam. Find out more here: https://antonioiannella.com.au/  Check out Antionio's band "The Lion Tamers"
• David Mitchell, Health Commentator, shared news on how to improve gum; oral and general dental health,
• Belinda Hellyer, from Brewed By Belinda 97A Old Port Road at Queenstown, spoke about how we can change our choice of tea to drink with the change of seasons. Call 0419 839 702 or go to: https://brewedbybelinda.com.au/
• Ryan Goodwin, Creative Director for the Focus On Ability Film Festival, wrapped up the Red Carpet Awards. Learn more here: https://www.focusonability.com.au/
• Dr Martine Perkins, from the Village Vet, sounded a warning for dog and cat owners of Tick Paralysis, 
• Kalp Shah, optometrist from Spec Savers, had news on research showing how the colour of your eyes can impact on the damage the sun can do, is there a link?  

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This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:

• Gordon Allan has just returned from Paris with a Paralympic Bronze Medal in the open C1-5 team sprint, with Alistair Donohoe and Korey Boddington.
• Mardi Foweraker is coach of the 2024 C6 netball premiers from the Tango Netball Club.
• Andriana Petrakis was celebrating in Athens after winning two silver and a bronze medals at the World Tennis Championships in Annecy, France.
• Professor Juli Coffin, from Broome, has won the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australian Mental Health Prize for Juli's Equine Assisted Learning Program,  
• Madeleine Ruskin, from the Community Team at Spoony, chatted about the just-launched App for the neurodiverse; chronically ill or people with disabilities - making social connection, dating, safe and accessible.  Find out more here: https://www.spoony.app/
• Reeva Brice conducted her regular yoga segment. You can contact Reeva on 0412 866 096
• Blaise Itabelo, Community Engagement Manager for Refugee Sponsorship, and Joe Sheehy shared the benefits of Perth Welcoming Week - highlighting the difference   Community Sponsorship for Refugees can make. You too can also get involved: https://refugeesponsorship.org.au/  

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This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:

• Jed Altswager, along with Nikki Ayers, the "Unstoppables"  have just won Australia's first Gold Medal in the mixed double sculls PR3 at the Paris Paralympics.
• Heidi Girolamo, Shadow Minister for Cost of Living; Tax Reform and Finance, chatted about Heidi's new portfolios as well as answering what happens to the policy work that had been started in the disability area under her previous role. Heidi is always keen to hear from constituents, you can call Parliament House on 8237 9100 and ask to be put through to Heidi's office.
• Pam Mitchell, resident Counsellor, spoke about dementia, in this Dementia Action Week.  Contact Pam on 0418 835 767
• Sherill Nixon, CEO for Australian Schools Plus, with news on the teachers that have been recognised pioneering initiatives at the annual teaching awards, in Canberra, supported by the Commonwealth Bank.
• Dr Sam Hay shared research on how there is an increase in  invasive Meningococcal during Spring.  Find out more here: https://meningitis.com.au/
• Professor Tanya Buchanan, CEO from Dementia Australia, talked about Dementia Action Week and the importance of action and language. Check out their podcast, “Hold The Momentea”  Find out more here: https://www.dementia.org.au/
• Neville Houghton, Finance Guru with Finance Facts, has figures showing the impressive returns from long-term investing in the stock market. You can 
  contact Neville on 0452 596 855.

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This week on Leisure Link with Peter Greco:

• Dr Geoff Dickson, Director - Centre for Sport and Social Impact at La Trobe Business School, shared some thoughts and observations from the Paris Paralympics,
• Tricia Crockford, coach of the SA netball team ""The Rubies", wrapped up the Marie Little OAM Shield.
• Nat Cook, Minister for Human Services in South Australia, chatted about Plan Ahead Week and responds to what the resignation of Minister Bill Shorten means for those on the NDIS.  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
• Chelsea Marchetti, from the Flipper Academy, had news on what role a physiotherapist can play in the lives of older persons.
• Associate Professor Naomi Hammond, from the George Institute, made us more aware of World Sepsis Day. Try recording saying, 3 times over, and sharing on social media, "I'm Sepsis susceptible, and I'm susceptible to sepsis. Learn more here: https://www.australiansepsisnetwork.net.au/
• Gillian Schultze, from Resthaven, spoke  about the Staying At Home in Regional South Australia program: its benefits to clients with dementia and their carers. Call 
  8198 2028 or go to http://www.resthaven.asn.au
• Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM, invited all to "You Can Ask That" a free online event this Wednesday 18th September, exploring the opportunities of including more people with disabilities in the work place.  https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://events.zoom.us/ev/AiZ_ChQD0bZAsBjcXQ_9Qwrx0BV5pPt381B2G1hhU83IGqMpqacD*Ai1QKXoOJuIbXaRsI3uLeyaSZ7TLLMj9kdMQ83lzWN_IUWtgSxTcC041kABank__;fg!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!HCv1ADl-HG0Y-rmXFO22CXCJAVtx4pAYYL-eIs-yPGExCH-REkz9tKsTVNuUtkoqxR9WxDH-Zl45cBOqD5ejt9NMMAeTr_5kv_E$ ,

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This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:

• Dayna Crees had just won Bronze in the javelin in Paris. Dayna shares her pure joy and excitement.
• Taylor Gosens was preparing for her Judoka competition. Taylor is only the second Australian woman to compete at the Paralympics in Judo.
• Bridget Murphy was in the middle of Equestrian competition and shared thoughts and tales about her horse Macey.
• David Mitchell, health commentator, had news on the latest research showing how stress and raised levels of cortisol can impact on memory - perhaps increasing the chances of dementia - and there may be ways to limit or minimise your risk. One possibility is Ashwagandah, the herb in gummy form seems to be absorbed rapidly and easily.
• Belinda Hellyer, from Brewed By Belinda 97A Old Port Road Queenstown, chatted about some of the history of tea in France, including French Earl Grey - is there really such a thing? Brewed By Belinda has just won 2 silver medals at the Sydney Fine Food Festival. You can call on 0419 839 702 or go to brewedbybelinda.com.au
• Ryan Scott, a past member of the Aussie Steelers - Australian wheelchair rugby team, has been an integral part of Channel Nine’s outstanding coverage of the Paris Paralympics.
• Tom McLean wrapped-up the Inaugural NT Blind and Low Vision Tennis Tournament. Tom is with Vision Australia Radio in Darwin.
• Finally for Spinal Cord Injury Awareness week, Peter talks to Dr Claire Boswell-Ruys from Neuroscience Research Australia. Claire talks about the launch of a ground-breaking Neuro-stimulating clinical trial eWalk2. If you're interested in finding out more about the trial go to: https://neura.edu.au/

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