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This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:


Chris Davis is Australia's first ever winner of a gold medal at a world championships in Para-Archery.  Chris chatted about his preparation for Paris
Luca Giannessi, Athlete Leader and Swimmer from Special Olympics Victoria, let us know about the Victorian Special Olympics State Games and being a finalist in the Victorian Sports Awards.  
Lily Durken, Project Leader for Enabled Youth Disability Network, spoke about the importance of venues; websites; apps and more being accessible to all.  Find out more here: https://www.enabledyouthdisabilitynetwork.org.au/
Allison Davies, Music Therapist, shared how Alli got into the area of work that she is so passionate about.  
Nat Cook, Minister for Human Services Seniors and Ageing Well, spoke about the cabinet reshuffle and the impact on Nat's portfolios.  
Professor Philip Mitchell AM, from UNSW, helped Launch this year's Australian Mental Health prize.  (Please be advised this link is currently broken, it may work at another time) https://www.australianmentalhealthprize.org.au/2024-awards
Reeva Brice's regular and popular yoga segment.  You can call Reeva on 0412 866 096
Professor Denise Wood, from USC, had the latest news in technology and accessibility, with something unique happening at Honda.  
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Susan Seipel, Paralympic Silver and Bronze Medallist, has just been selected for Paris in the Australian para-canoe team,
Lachlan Wallace, Captain of the South Australian Blind Cricket Team, shared the club's achievement of their Spirit of Sport award being recognised at Parliament House as well as breaking the news of the first women's blind cricket world Cup being held in India in 2025.   You can follow Blind Cricket SA on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blindcricketsouthaustralia
Tricia Crockford, Rubies Coach and Netball Official, shared news of the upgrade announced for the Mile End stadium.  Find out more here: https://adelaidethunderbirds.com.au/news/netball-sa-receives-12-million-government-funding-stadium-upgrades
Our resident councillor, Pam Mitchell, reflected on ANZAC day.  You can contact Pam on 0418 835 767
Aaron Chia, CEO for Guide Dogs SA & NT, previewed  International Guide Dog Day 24th  April, you can help by calling 8115 6060 or go to  https://www.guidedogsday.com.au/
Danielle Snelling, co-founder and CEO for Motherless Daughters Australia, had news on a world-first research on the impact on women losing their mothers; the impact on mental health and more.  Learn more here: https://www.motherlessdaughters.com.au/
Neville Houghton, finance guru with finance facts.  Neville gave us his thoughts on   strategies on long-term investing - patience is a virtue and the key.  You can contact Neville on 0452 596 855
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Craig Campbell, coach of the Aussie Gliders - the Australian Women's Wheelchair Basketball Team, was in Japan preparing to qualify for Paris.  
Nathan Pepper, from the SANFL, had news on the launch of the APM Employment League; Auskick at Novita; and two come-n-try days for Aussie Rules at Westlakes for people who are blind or have low vision.  SANFL Disability programs are on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SANFLDisability/ 
Janeth Samarkoon, Brand Manager for Cadbury, chatted about the accessible Easter Egg hunt.  Find out more here: https://www.digitalnationaus.com.au/news/cadbury-partners-with-futurelabs-to-create-an-accessible-easter-egg-hunt-593017
Chelsea Marchetti, from the Flipper Academy, began a new regular spot about Physiotherapy.  Find out more about the Flipper Academy here: https://www.flipperacademy.com.au/
Nikki Lucas, Health Practitioner, spoke about Somatic Psychotherapy - what is it; how it works.  Learn more here: https://www.nikkilucas.com.au/
Mark Trebilcock, Aged Care Co-ordinator, explained the changes to personal alarms and SA Ambulance Services taking place from 1st July.  To find out more call 8408 4600 or go to :https://agedcarealternatives.net.au/  Contact Human Services and you may qualify for a rebate 1300 700 169
Karen Quick, CEO of Meningitis Centre Australia, made  us aware of what to be on the lookout for regarding Meningococcal Disease, especially during school holidays.  Find out more here: https://meningitis.com.au/
Blake Bennett is the founder of Grocerize, a free website helped you take better control of weekly grocery expenses. To get started: https://grocerize.com.au/browse 
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Beau Vernon, from the Steelers, Australian wheelchair rugby team are back from New Zealand, did they qualify for Paris?
Claire Stuchbery, Executive Director for the Local and Independent News Association,  speaks about Meta removing news content  from Facebook and Instagram and in particular its impact on local news and diversity.  You can find the full article here: https://lina.org.au/news/meta-designation-impacts-small-publishers/
Anastasia Woolmer is a record setting memory champion and memory coach.  Anastasia has tips to help memorise phone numbers for emergency situations.  You can find out more here: https://anastasiawoolmer.com/
David Mitchell shared news on mediation and how it can help with mental health and general quality of life.  
Belinda Hellyer, from Brewed By Belinda, 97a Old Port Road Queenstown, tells us about sweetening your tea in some unique ways. Brewed by Belinda can be fround here: https://brewedbybelinda.com.au/
Tony Talbot, Victorian Manager for Brooks, has an important - potential life-saving  - reminder to check the battery in your smoke alarm.  You can find out more here: https://www.brooks.com.au/home-smoke-alarms/faqs/how-to-change-an-alarm-battery/  
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This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:*    Angus Hincksman has a promising career so far as a middle distance athlete.  Angus talks about the preparation for Paris selection. *    Nat Cook, Minister for Human Services in South Australia, speaks about the level of employment in the SA public service of people with disabilities; the disability inclusion legislation in state parliament and NDIS reforms.*    Ashleigh Hales, from Life Blood, asks us all to think about donating blood at this busy time of the year.  You can call 13 14 95 or go to: https://www.lifeblood.com.au/ *    Allison Davies shares the story of 12 year old Husane who lives with Autism.  When Husane went missing his favorite song was played o help find him.  *    Jason Bryce, from Cash Welcome, is passionate about more banks and ATMs - about cash being more easily accessed by those who choose to use it.  Find out more here: https://www.cashwelcome.org/ *    Reeva Brice conducts her regular yoga segment.  you can contact Reeva on 0412 866 096*    Sashi Anantham, from IQVIA, shares news of how people are preparing for the cold and flu season*    Professor Denise Wood, from USC, has a wrap up on CSUN, and information from Google and Microsoft. 
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Blake Cochrane, dual Gold Medallist and four-time Summer Paralympian; and Mitch Gourley, four-time Winter Paralympian and World Cup Gold Medallist, chatted about Sport For All and the Paralympic Education Program. You can find out more here: https://www.sportforall.com.au/
Darren Hicks OAM, Gold Medallist in cycling from Tokyo, chatted about how the wind tunnel innovation improves athletic performance.
Andriana Petrakis, tennis champion, spoke at this year's International Women's Day event at the Adelaide Oval,
Emily Hopkins and guide dog Tanner spoke about their graduation ceremony this week. Find out more here: https://sant.guidedogs.com.au/
Heidi Girolamo, Shadow Minister for Disabilities in South Australia, let us know how Heidi feels the state government has performed at the half-way mark of their four-year term especially in the area of disability.
Professor Piero Perucca talked about the thousands of Australians falling through the cracks of receiving treatment for drug resistant epilepsy. Learn more here: https://www.epilepsy.org.au/
Dr Susan Palmer has developed "Gather My Crew" an app enabling people who need support and those wanting to help them to come together in a very powerful way. Find out more here: https://www.gathermycrew.org.au/
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