18 Apr 2026

This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Angus Hincksman, Paralympic athlete and World Championships medalist, has just broken the world record for the T38 class in the m1500. Ross McMullin, author; speaker and historian; shared his research about war and ANZAC day Christina Ryan, Founder and CEO for the Disability Leadership Institute,  discussed its roles; advocacy work; and opportunities for organasations, and governmens at all levels to have professional and valuable connections from people with lived experience of disability. Resident Councellor, Pam Mitchell, reflected on ANZAC day. Belle Owen, from Purple Orange paid tribute to the Late Dr Ellen Fraser-Barbour. Ellen was an outstanding Advocate and Researcher, who sadly passed away earlier this week. Dr Lesley Andrew, Senior Lecturer and Course Co-ordinator for Nursing at Edith Cowan University, is the Author of a report highlighted the need for dedicated disability education in undergraduate nursing programs to prepare future nurses.    Megan Long, artist, and Bethany Ashly-Ward, Visual Artist co-ordinator from Tutti, invited all to “Hot, Soft, Strong” a free exhibition at the Artspace Gallery on level one of the Festival Centre Plaza, until 24th May   Resources:   Ross McMullins: https://rossmcmullin.com.au/ Disability Leader’s Institute: https://disabilityleaders.com.au/ Pam Mitchell: 0418 835 767 Purple Orange: http://www.purpleorange.org.au ECU: Nursing education's critical role in shaping disability care: https://www.ecu.edu.au/newsroom/articles/research/nursing-educations-critical-role-in-shaping-disability-care Tuti: http://www.tutti.org.au   Tickets for “Hot, Soft, Strong”: https://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/hot-soft-strongSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.