19 Oct 2024

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.