09 May 2026

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Ali France, was elected to federal parliament in May 2025. Ali shared what drove her to want to be a member  of parliament, and some of the challenges; heart break and events that have shaped Ali's life. Lynda Holt, Summer Paralympic Silver Medallist in Sydney, has just been appointed Director for Para Ice-Hockey. Lynda encouraged you to consider trying the sport and join her in representing Australia at the Winter Paralympics. Nathan Pepper, from the SANFL,  chatted about the APM Employment League commencing its 35th season; the Launch of the AFL blind and Low Vision competition 16th May at AFL max - supported by Guide Dogs SA & NT; and the soon to start season for wheelchair AFL Chelsea Marchetti, putting "fiz" into physiotherapy - from the Flipper Academy, outlined the role a physiotherapist may play before and after giving birth, Minister Katrine Hildyard, Minister for Human Services and Women in South Australia, launched the South Australian Women of Impact Awards; and updates us on the latest news regarding the NDIS landscape. Stacey Thompson, Manager Volunteer Services at Resthaven,, shared Resthaven's celebrations in this International Year of  Volunteers, Linda Jackson, clinical lead at Southern Highlands Addiction Retreat, discussed research showing that alcohol is still driving addiction rates, Simon Hemming, from Money Sense Lending Services, invited enquiries regarding mortgage broking. Simon is keen to offer accessible; inclusive advice and information, Resources: Australian Woman's Para Ice Hockey: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580010542374 Melbourne Walers Para Ice Hockey Club: https://www.facebook.com/SentinelsParaHockey Garden Island Pirates Para Ice Hockey Club: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569333187141 Newcastle Northstars Ice Hockey Club: https://www.facebook.com/NNSIHC SANFL Disability: https://sanfl.com.au/inside-sanfl/programs/disability/ Flipper Academy: http://www.flipperacademy.com.au SA Women of Impact Awards: https://officeforwomen.sa.gov.au/womens-policy/womens-leadership/sawomenofimpactawards Resthaven: http://www.resthaven.asn.au Southern Highlands Addiction Retreat: http://www.shretreat.com.au Money Sense Lending Servies: 03 51729877See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.