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It’s a poor example as there are plenty of Gen X-ers who have done very well for themselves, but his whole attitude was, to put it mildly, highly irritating and offensive. Without going into sordid detail, I would question his distorted views, life choices and how he got to this point. Blaming his plight on a generation is absurd. Among the many weaknesses in his argument, was his belief that we are “cashed up” and his failure to understand that any money we have in the bank doesn’t make us rich, because that’s going to be as good as it gets from here on in. Earning capacity is limited if not lost and that’s it. This is just one of many points Scott Dixon raises in this month’s report on elder abuse and its various forms. Here I was thinking about physical and financial abuse, only to learn that attitudes and a perceived right to be rude to older people is part of the mix. As the experts say, it comes down to ageism and having been subjected to an obnoxious tirade makes me think we are fair game for those who want to sound off. I’ll take it as a warning to be wary of prevailing attitudes.

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Iambushed by a 48-year-old with a huge chip on his shoulder who was keen to lecture me that the Baby Boomers were responsible for all that was wrong with his life. He claimed that because we had bought the houses, stashed our wealth, and lived high on the fat of the land he had been deprived of opportunity. It was our fault, he said, that he was unable to get a home loan because he was too old. The cupboard was bare. On the other hand, he seemed to think, we had it easy. We could borrow any time we pleased — the high interest rates of the late ‘80s were conveniently overlooked — and now sat back while he struggled. Oh dear! Where to start?

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“While elder abuse is fuelled by myriad causes ageismfinancialincludingpressure,isatitscore” was 20 years ago”. “If you go back 20 years, the response to family violence was we didn’t talk about it. We saw it more as a family issue,” he said. “Police were reluctant to get involved because it is family.” Rowe said misplaced shame also was to blame for keeping abuse behind closed doors.“With domestic and family violence you can think, ‘I made the wrong choice because of the partner I picked’. With elder abuse it’s often your son or your daughter,” he said. “There’s a huge amount of, ‘it must be my fault, I didn’t bring them up properly’. There’s a lot more shame involved and

Sadly, the ending was as predictable as it was Financialpreventable.exploitation is just one of the many forms of elder abuse rising to alarming levels in Australia.

Elder abuse takes many forms and, like the attitude and response to domestic violence 20 years ago, is often ignored and put aside as a family issue. SCOTT DIXON reports on a subject that is often hidden and seldom discussed but is not going away.

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T o the uninitiated like Kate, it sounded a simple solution to another problem caused by uncaring bureaucrats. The 75-year-old’s only child, her beloved Kevin, warned that her pension was under threat because the boom in house prices had meant she’d crossed the assetHethreshold.wasagood lad. “I’m going to get it anyway so this way not only do you keep your pension but we dodge death duties. It’s a true win-win.”Afew alarm bells should have rung

The Australian Institute for Family Studies’ latest research found a staggering one in six older Australians suffer a form of abuse – psychological, neglect, financial, physical and sexual. This compares with one in five Britons and half that rate in the United States where everyone right up to President Joe Biden suspects it is under-reported.Mostvulnerable are women, people who live alone and those with poor financial literacy or reduced physical or mentalPeoplecapacity.whoare dependent on others or have a history of family and relationship issues also are at risk. Perpetrators are predominantly family members, mostly adult children,

Shame and blame – the insidious surge in elder abuse but can also be friends, neighbours, acquaintances, and care workers. Perhaps the study’s most disturbing find is that almost two-thirds of victims don’t seek help. Aged and Disability Advocacy Australia CEO Geoff Rowe was awarded a Churchill Fellowship to study world’s best practice in preventing and responding to elder abuse in aged care and the community. His prime motivation for the 2019 study was frustration that Australia’s response to elder abuse “is a bit like our response to domestic and family violence

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– death duties were abolished in 1979 and family homes are exempt from pension means tests – but Kate’s recently deceased husband took care of all that stuff and Kevvie was just taking his place, looking out for his old mum.

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how they’ve stolen everything and ruined the planet … all of that is being blamed on the older generation” she said.

Financial: The examples are numerous and can be as obvious as using bank or credit cards without permission and basic theft. But common forms also include forcing or tricking an older person into signing paperwork for loans, altering wills, signing over property, or conceding powers of Movingattorney.inwith an older person without consent and then ignoring household costs is also common. The golden rule is to be wary and question everything.

Watch out for missing belongings, unexplained withdrawals and the older person suddenly not having enough for basics such as food. Neglect: It’s important to be in regular contact to check if an older person is getting the care they need such as comfortable accommodation, enough food and medical care. Signs of neglect include weight loss, an unclean or unsafe home, health problems going unmedicated, and developing conditions such as dehydration or bed sores.

Tell-tale signs include pain and WHAT IS ELDER ABUSE? that feeds the reluctance to speak out. Also, more broadly, people feel like they’reWhilealone.”elder abuse is fuelled by myriad causes including financial pressure, ageism is at its core.

“It’s all the money they’ve got – if they seem conservative with their money, leave them alone,” Baker said. “If you love them, leave them alone. Don’t undermine their security. Don’t take away their asset. And if they are able to help you, don’t ask them to give you the Rowelot.”said mechanisms such as Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA), meant to protect older people, were being used to strip their resources. continued over > Elder abuse can take many forms. Some of the most common are: Physical: Examples include rough handling through to assaults such as shoving, slapping, biting or kicking. In extreme cases the abuse can include restraining with ropes or belts and locking older people away in a room. Using chemical restraints like drugs and alcohol is another form of abuse. Sexual abuse can be present in extreme cases.

Even in Japan, a country renowned for the deference shown to older people and home to an annual Respect for the Aged Day holiday, instances of abuse are rising each year.

“It’s not just in Australia – it’s worldwide. We’re hearing stories like older women in India being left on the doorstep of temples because their families can’t look after them anymore.”

“It’s the impact of ageism. Older people aren’t particularly valued, certainly in western society,” he said. “To some extent government supports that ageism because they talk about the burden of age care or the burden of the pension. A lot of the references to older Australians are negative and that just reinforces the broader perspective. “Older people should be respected and cared for. You don’t stop being a person when you hit 65 or 75 or get dementia. You never stop being a person.”National Older Women’s Network president Beverly Baker said ageism and its accompanying lack of respect were translating into negative action against older“Wepeople.really are an ageist society and all the rhetoric about the post-war babies restricted movement, particularly unexplained accidents and conflicting accounts about how the person suffered injuries including bruises, bite marks, cuts, burns and scratches. Fear or anxiety towards someone can be a telling sign.

Three out of four victims are women, with 40 per cent reporting the abuse was at the hands of their sons. Husbands (21%) and daughters (17%) were also guilty.Baker said a decade of decline in spending power had fed young people’s anger but rather than directing their ire at the governments responsible, older people were copping the brunt. “(Governments) have encouraged people to be at war with their older selves,” Baker said. “Poverty is the same irrespective of your age group and richness is the same. Let’s have a look at the real issues like the wealthy not paying enough tax while people on a minimum wage are hit with a taxFinancialbill.” frustration is one front where older people are defending themselves from the enemy within. In what’s been dubbed “early inheritance syndrome”, younger people are rationalising financial and moral crimes against older people to fund the comparative luxury that passes for a first home.“Their idea of a first home is very different to my idea of a first home and the furnishing we would put in it – most of it was second-hand, given to us by other people,” Rowe said. Baker said this “inheritance impatience” could be eased if governments loosened the reins with initiatives such as encouraging cooperative housing and allowing older people to let rooms in their homes without affecting their pensions. She said children often looked on their parents as having more money than they needed. “They know they are going to get the money but they’re not prepared to wait,” Baker said. “We need to say, ‘You’re young. You have a capacity to change your life, to make your fortune. You’ve got all those chances in front of you. I don’t – I’ve got as much money as I’m ever going to have. The only asset I have is my home and I don’t know how long I’m going to live.” She said younger people need to learn the reality of retirement.

Psychological: Name-calling, bullying, belittling and refusing access to other people, particularly grandchildren. Cutting off older people from contact with other family members and their friends is elder abuse, as is withholding mail, preventing phone calls and stopping people from practising their religion.

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Victims may be depressed, confused and exhibit signs of loneliness and helplessness.

“Not all of it occurs with malice or ill-intent. If you don’t understand your role as an attorney and you make it up in the absence of knowledge, chances are you will get it wrong,” Rowe said. Bodies such as the Australian Banking Association and its chief executive Anna Bligh have demanded a stronger national approach to the financial abuse of older Australians.

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It’s a problem that’s not going away.

“Specifically, we are urging governments to implement the 2017 Australian Law Reform Commission recommendations from the inquiry into elder abuse, across three key areas,” Bligh said.“Firstly, to agree to nationally consistent laws governing EPOA, including financial, medical, and personal instruments. Secondly, to establish a national register of power of attorney instruments. Thirdly, to designate a body to receive and investigate reports on suspected cases of abuse in each state and territory jurisdiction.“Afterfive years of inaction, better protection of older Australians is well overdue. While some states have systems in place, there is no uniform approach to reporting suspected financial abuse and the abuse is not investigated or acted upon.”Rowe and Baker say education and engaging younger people are key. Both believe it’s essential to break down the ignorance in the role previous generations played in establishing today’s social structure and infrastructure.“Thereismovement,” Baker said. “You tell young people your history and they say, ‘I didn’t know that’. That’s an important conversation we need to have.”She recalled talking to a young woman who was bemoaning how feminists had “ruined everything” because “I can’t even get a guy to open the door for me now”. The woman, a homeowner, was incredulous to learn that not so long ago, a single woman needed their father to guarantee a loan for a house, which was then owned by him. “I told her, ‘Feminists have ensured that you are able to own your own home in your own right. The bloke may not open the door but you own the bloody door.”Covid lockdowns helped push elder abuse into the shadows, cutting off interaction that led to it being picked up.

“Certainly over Covid we have seen financial abuse increase and that’s been around people not being able to work,” Rowe said. “I wonder if, looking forward, with interest rates going up we’ll also continue to see that sort of increase as people come under rising pressure.”

< from previous page “The intent of an EPOA is to support the person to make the decisions they would normally make. We often see people when they take on the attorney role think they’ve got free rein to determine how the older person’s assets should be used,” he said. “We in the industry get incredibly frustrated being told, ‘I’m Mum’s attorney. She’s not to have this and she’s not to go out’ and the aged care provider says yes rather than saying, ‘That’s not your“Ifrole’.your mum and dad have gone down to the RSL every Friday night for the past 25 years and put 50 or 100 bucks through the pokies because that’s what they liked to do, for you as attorney to say they shouldn’t isn’t actually your role.”Older people also are being denied Covid vaccinations by anti-vaxxer attorneys.“It’snot about what you believe ¬– it is what the elder person would have done,” Rowe said. “The role of attorney is supported decision-making. With dementia there is a line where people can’t make decisions so the attorney’s role is to determine where possible what decision they would haveHemade.”saideducation, such as the instructional video on the ADA Australia website (adaaustralia.com.au) could help prevent poor decisions.

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BEFORE the first Sunday in September, we are bombarded with gift suggestions for Father’s Day, many of which are way out of anyone’s price range or frankly, are not needed.Askids, we bought the usual socks and hankies for Dad, with an occasional novelty bottle opener thrown in. Chances are, he’d have preferred a beer, but like fathers everywhere, he would feign great surprise and appreciation. I have always been averse to excess possessions, so find it hard to purchase material items for anyone else, no matter what the occasion. It makes gift-buying a nightmare.I’moften left standing instore, weighing up every pro and con you can imagine for a potential gift, before leaving emptySomehanded.people seem to have the knack for buying the perfect present for all and sundry. You won’t see these people wondering what colour, size or brand to buy. Somehow, those polka dot, glow-inthe-dark legwarmers were exactly what Uncle Jeff wanted. Go figure! Once, with time running out, I wrote my dad a song for Father’s Day.

I understand that car manufacturers want to cover all responsibilities and possibilities with a manual, but does it have to be larger than Tolstoy’s War and Peace?Give me Doctor Spock’s approach to problems any time. I feel sure most women of my generation have consulted his book at some time. It was a godsend when something was not right with yourJustbaby.look up “tummy ache” and bingo, there was the answer, usually very simple, with clear advice of what to do.

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I RECENTLY went on a holiday to Canberra and when I entered my hotel room, the temperature was freezing. Uh-oh, I thought, here we go again. I usually don’t know how to use the control to change temperatures and therefore have to call housekeeping for help, which is often quite embarrassing. I must confess that I have trouble with switches and controls of any kind –another one of those darned “getting old” symptoms.Modern appliances are beautifully designed and make any kitchen look streamlined and efficient. Favourite colours are black, silver, or bronze. My kitchen bench is proudly graced by a new air-fryer. Everybody seems to have one so, I thought why not? It is deep black with a glowing bronze panels and handle. There is just a bit of a setback. I can’t read what is marked on the panel, such as starting times or temperature. Some great designer thought it would look good to just etch the tiniest numbers and symbols into the bronze panel. It makes my kitchen look good but I had to buy a magnifying glass to read the panel. I have become inventive. I have lots by Mocco Wollert of red stickers on the controls and switches of fans and other electrical appliances. The red dot means it is turned off. Yes, all those controls have symbols on them, but they are very small and my eyesight is not what it used to be, or they depict a symbol or picture I find hard to relate to. Simply put, I don’t quite know what it means. Why can’t there be normal words on those controls instead of scribbly pictures of something going round – or not?When I looked at my newly installed oven, I was impressed. It made my kitchen look so “with it” with its black door and metal panel. In the panel were the symbols that showed the various functions, such as fan-forced, normal and a few other pictures that did not make sense to me. I had to send a photo of the panel to my daughter who replied: “Use the second one down from the top and just keep it at that!” Following her advice, it is probably the reason why my roasts are dry and my cakes don’t seem to rise and collapse in the middle.

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What is wrong with simple words like START – MEDIUM – HIGH – STOP or SLOW.Ifred, green and amber lights are good enough to regulate traffic, why can’t they be used for appliances?

The overhead fan controls have various pictures of a fan swirling about. Thank goodness for my red dot, so at least I know how and where to turn it off. Do you read the manuals for the appliances you buy? Have you read the manual about your car? It seems to be a fact that women generally do no read the manuals of their cars. My apologies to those brainy females who read them and consequently fix things without having to call the RACQ.

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The son-in-law, after saying he wanted to be waited on hand and foot, also amended his answer to, “Just do something as a family. I don’t need stuff.” I posed the same question to a few friends. Besides being a little confused that I might be buying them a gift, most had humorous responses.

“Some peace and quiet?”

“A new body would be good.” Actually, various replacement body parts featured – mostly knees and shoulders.Sadly,for some the day holds sadness or memories of strained relationships. Many of us have lost our fathers and now acknowledge them in our hearts. I know someone who makes an effort to do something her father would have enjoyed. She remembers his birthday with this tradition too. I love that idea and even tried it last year, but I don’t share my dad’s passion for fishing or playing golf. My father-in-law died this year and I expect we will raise our coffee mugs in a toast to him. He did love a cappuccino!

At the end of the day, most dads would be happy with something not found on sale in a catalogue. In other words, “time” was high on the list of gift requests. A visit or a phone call would be sufficient to mark the Whetheroccasion. you’re an old dad, a new dad or even a grandad, may you feel the love and if you haven’t got a dad, then wish someone else’s father a happy day. bushland

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Unfortunately, the title was, “Farts are Funny”, based on one of his favourite quotes. This means I can never have a career as a famous songwriter because inevitably, I would be asked about the first song I ever wrote. Let’s say that’s the only reason that I am not a renowned lyricist. Mind you, the song was a hit with Dad. He found it hilarious. Hubby is no help in the gift department. The conversation goes something like this: “What would you like for Father’s Day?”“Nothing.”“Ok,careto elaborate on that?”

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“Nope!”Hedoesn’t believe any particular day should be set aside for celebrating; he’d prefer to enjoy precious family time when it suits everyone. He wouldn’t say no to chocolates or maybe a winning lotto ticket but unfortunately, I have only ever purchased losingOurones.son is now a dad to a toddler, so simply requested an unbroken night’s sleep.“Just joking,” he claimed. He went on to say that he would prefer an experience over a material gift anytime. He probably hasn’t thought ahead to home-made cards dripping with glue, glitter and dry pasta.

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William ‘Willy’ Patrick Hitler was born in Liverpool to a British mother and a father.GermanHewas the half-brother of Adolf behaviour,duestartedGermanWhenHitler.Anglo-relationsheatinguptohisuncle’sWillypublished an essay in Look magazine entitled Why I Hate My Uncle. As war broke out, he moved his family to the United States, where he tried to enlist in the US Navy but was turned down. After the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, Franklin D Roosevelt took a second look at Willy’s application and finally approved him to engage in the fight against the Nazis. Quote of the week. “Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.”

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1994 – The U.S. Army closed its headquarters in Berlin, ending the American military presence after nearly half a century. This month in history tcanof The numbb er of Lego in the world 400 billion 3 years

1939 – Great Britain and France declared war on Nazi Germany on September 3, after its invasion of Poland two days earlier.

1666 – The Great Fire of London began in a bakery in Pudding Lane. Over three days more than 13,000 houses were destroyed. 1893 – New Zealand is first to grant women the right to vote.

1960 – The Flintstones premieres on TV. It ran for six years until April 1, 1966.

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“Hinkle Hinkle little star, 16 days and here you are!” These were some of the newspaper headlines in 1928, when Bert Hinkler arrived in Brisbane. His solo flight from London to Brisbane proved that long distance flight was possible, although his 16-day triumph was a far cry from the 24 hours it now takes for up to 500 passengers to enjoy the comfort of inflight meals and movies. Born in Bundaberg on December 8, 1892, Herbert John Louis was the son of John Hinkler, a stockman who had migrated from Germany and a hometown girl, Frances Bonney. Bert’s early employment was with a photographer, and at the local sugar mill and a Hefoundry.joinedthe Brisbane Aero Club and continued his aeronautical interest, experimenting with gliders. He built two and also studied mechanics. Eager to learn more, he sailed for England in 1913 and joined the Sopwith factory.Heflew as a pilot/gunner during World War I, although he didn’t particularly enjoy it. His first real air adventure was a 9 ½ hour flight to Italy, which he first intended to be a flight to Australia. He shipped his aircraft to Australia and performed some exhibition flights before returning to the UK. For his successful flight aboard G-EBOV, the Australian government awarded him Returning£2000.toEngland, Bert logged many hours and was successful in winning several air race trophies in the United States, Canada and Europe. On May 21, 1932, he married Florence Small in Connecticut and the following year once more set off for Australia. This time he was flying a Puss Moth and departed Heathrow in the middle of winter, on January 7 – and disappeared. His crashed plane and body were found in the Italian Alps on April 27. He had survived the crash and died outside the Hinklerwreckage.was buried in Florence with full military honours. Two of his aircraft are preserved in the Queensland Museum.

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Her other message is that even if you have been retired for some time, you can get real value from thinking about where you are at and what you are doing.

Judy’s career began as a speech pathologist in paediatrics, she went backpacking overseas, came home and completed her master’s in psychology, worked as a national resources manager for a major retailing corporation, had children and finally moved into counselling, the field she loves. She’s still working now, but part-time and feels blessed that she can have one foot in the workforce and one out. Her husband has retired, but she has recently undertaken on more work in aged care. “I think we all need to understand our identity and who we are and what is important to us,” she says. “The book looks at values, the things integral to relationships and leading our most happy life.” Judy sees not doing enough or doing too much as the big issues in retirement. “We often hear people saying that they have been so busy since they retired that they are pushed for time but what are they achieving according to their values. What

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Drawing on her life and career experience, Judy Rafferty has come up with what she describes as a guide to leading your best life post-work. “Partly because of my age and partly because people are now much more open to seeing a psychologist, I found that I was really enjoying working with people discussing retirement issues,” she says. “One older client suggested that I should start writing down these things and that I could write a book.” When Judy mentioned it to her friends, they didn’t laugh as she expected, but said it was a good idea. And that’s where it all began. It took a while for it to come together though, as she was working on Retirement Your Way in her spare time. “It contains the same information you might get when talking to a psychologist,” she says. “We have all got life challenges depending on the age and stage we are in and it’s about finding strategies for dealing with those life challenges.” Some strategies cross life stages – one woman wanted the book for her 35-yearold daughter.Judysays the key message is to think

Judy Rafferty could be described as an accidental author. A psychologist on the verge of retirement, writing a book wasn’t on her must-do list but the two serendipitously came together.

“His wife gave it to him so he said he just left it beside the bed thinking it would help put him to sleep,” Judy says. “He later told me he had learnt so much and it had changed his retirement.

was meaningful and worthwhile? It’s an enormous issue in retirement and one that doesn’t jump out,” she says.

“As a society we are used to wearing busy-ness as a badge of honour but in retirement we have got windows closing. Some feel like they have lost identity, structure, and social networks.” Response to her book has been strong and she accepts that many may feel ho-hum about reading it. Women have taken it up enthusiastically, but while men have been slower on the uptake, they have become enthusiastic. She gives the example of a man who told her he had read the book even though he had been retired for seven years.

“It depends on how deep you want to delve into yourself. You don’t have to work through it step by step.” Retirement Your Way can be ordered through local bookshops or online bookstores or judyr@magnoliahousepsych.com.auemail ahead and be prepared for retirement, not just in terms of finances but emotionally, socially, and psychologically. While many of us are anxious about being financially secure in our dotage, it is not the money that will make us happy. “Planning means addressing the frightening and we are reluctant to do it and tend to avoid it, and that doesn’t go well,” Judy says. “We need to just get on with it. We could do it when we were young, when we had to find our way. We had to find a job and often didn’t know what to do. We have to keep that robust attitude to life and think ‘ok what is next?’.”

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We spend too much time sitting and engage in too little incidental exercise –that achieved in activities not specifically focused on getting fitter. We eat foods that are manufactured to provide immediate pleasure, with high levels of salt, fat, and sugar, consuming these in poisonous quantities.Eventhe enjoyable and comforting pursuit of watching movies, shows and house. Our highly

The challenges of the modern Western world are a far cry from those of our forefathers but, writes KAILAS ROBERTS, what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and having it too easy isn’t doing do any favours for the body and brain. Gone are the days when starvation claimed significant numbers of people; and levels of societal violence are far below their historical peaks. Infection likewise has been largely tamed as a cause of death with the advent of antibiotics and good medical care. It is far more likely these days that excessive comfort will be the cause of our illness and death.

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WOMEN ready to have the time of their life while making a difference to others are invited to join the Brendale Evening View Club.Participate in many fundraising and social activities such as a fashion parade, tour of Parliament House and lunch and a walk along the shore of Bramble Bay, with other like-minded women. There is also a regular coffee morning on the first Saturday of each month. Upcoming events include a Picnic in the Park at the Pine Rivers Park and a Sausage Sizzle at Bunnings Brendale next month.

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Once upon a time, when it was common to have a chat with the neighbour over the back fence, or to meet up at the Senior Citizens Centre, CWA or church groups, the subject of loneliness seldom came up. It’s now a different story, and one highlighted during the isolation of the Covid“Lonelinesslockdowns.isas bad for health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day and is as important as the food we eat, and yet it remains an often-overlooked part of aged care,” says Inclusee CEO Rachael Cook. “You’d never dream of not feeding somebody but not everybody understands that loneliness really is bad for you.” The value of bringing elderly community members together was first recognised in 1976, when service clubs Rotary, Lions and Quota opened the Golden Years Seniors Centre in Nundah for activities such as ballroom dancing and arts and crafts.

There’s also a Connect2You virtual community centre where participants and volunteers can drop in for a chat whenever it suits and the latest is Interest2Enjoy, where groups with common interests meet.A club of about four or more people can be created for anything that might interest them – books, armchair travel, pets, trivia. Google maps and videos add to the experience.Inclusee has more than 300 participants and that’s growing. The only stumbling block is letting people know that there’s a free program to tune in for a chat. Visit inclusee.org.au or call 1800 287 687.

SUNLIGHT HELPS BONE GROWTH – Without adequate sunlight your body cannot make its own Vitamin D. Regular time in the sun boosts Vitamin D for the body to absorb calcium and phosphorus from diet to strengthen bones.

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While the age of sanatoria has passed, sunlight therapy may have other applications for brightening health prospects today. It can be a relaxing treatment that’s available literallyright at your back door. Here are a few more reasons to give the sun a second look: SUNLIGHT IS ANTI-BACTERIAL – In his book The Healing Power of the Sun, Richard Hobday states that sunlit hospital wards have less bacteria in them than dark wards, and patients recover faster. He adds that infection from hospital stays is the fourth most common cause of death after heart disease, cancer and stroke. So, when you have a choice at home or in hospital, choose a sunny room.

KENDALL MORTON looks at why sunlight was a popular remedy in days gone by. conditions such as psoriasis and cardiovascular health. The production of nitric oxide lowers blood pressure. SUNLIGHT HELPS WITH SLEEP – A dose of morning sunlight will help you sleep better because melatonin production will be activated earlier in the evening. The mood lifter, serotonin is triggered by the sunshine. It is converted to melatonin when you turn out the lights at night. EXERCISE CAUTION – People react differently to sunlight. It is not a panacea. Also, some medications can cause you to be sensitive to sunlight. New scar tissue should not be exposed to the sun as it can burn and result in a darker scar. Before you start a sun regime, you may want to check with your doctor. Kendall Morton is Director of Home Care Assistance. oxygen can then travel through the body.

New connections tackle loneliness internet handy, there’s a SIM to do the job. It’s kept very simple for the user to gain access, but there is also a weekly Learn2Tech digital mentoring program for those keen to learn more – how to send photos, talk and Skype to family and friends, and do online shopping.

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As needs changed, the organisation, then known as Aurous, grew and evolved. Inclusee now takes a 21st century approach to dealing with loneliness and although dancing has been replaced by devices, the result is the same. “It takes a while for people to adapt, but social connection can be delivered in any way,” Rachael says. “Loneliness is a condition that is situational and can be experienced even if you are surrounded by people.”Inclusee’s Connect2One program involves allocating a volunteer “visitor” to a participant aged 65-plus or 50-plus for First Nations people for a regular conversation.Theymeet online, one-on-one every week, usually for one or two hours, although this can be extended, to talk about anything that comes to mind, whether it’s hobbies, memories or musings. Or as Rachael describes it, “think a chat with a neighbour over the back fence, an old school conversation between friends.” But there’s nothing old-school about Inclusee’s approach. “The participant lets us know what they want such as cultural needs, language, gender and interests,” Rachael says.“They might, for example, say that prefer a lady who is older with an interest in gardens and books. We get a good understanding of what is wanted in a friend and put them together with a volunteer.”Thereis a database of volunteers, all of whom have had background checks, to find the perfect match. Volunteers, aged 18-90, come from a broad demographic and diverse backgrounds from around Australia.Participants receive a tablet on loan that has been programmed so they can have a chat at the push a button. The device is already connected to the internet and set up ready to go and if there’s no

Sunlight was once seen as a valuable medical treatment, especially before the advent of antibiotics in the 1930s. You may recall scenes from the old movies showing tuberculosis patients resting in the sun in the European alps. Sanatoria were a popular place for healing in from the 18th century onwards. These health retreats were situated at high altitude locations as the intensity of UV light increases by 4 per cent for every 300m of elevation above sea level. This sunlight therapy was effective in treating tuberculosis.Sowhydoes simple sunlight help with healing? Researchers suggest two factors. First, sun exposure causes the body to produce nitric oxide. This powerful gas widens your capillaries, improving circulation. More blood, nutrients and So let the sun shine in The health benefits of sunshine have become lost as UV awareness has grown, but what are we missing out on?

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A week later, he was back into his routine of regular exercise and mindful eating. The diary reappeared and he continued his program.

Lear says that 75 minutes of exercise a week can add 1.8 years to your life. So for every minute you spend exercising, you get six minutes back! IT MUST HURT TO BE WORTHWHILE – Not true. You may have some discomfort on the day or soon after. Underused muscles can develop microscopic tears. These tears heal and build new muscle tissue. If you have sharp pain during exercise, stop. If you have pain longer than a few days afterwards, see your doctor. Listen to your body. Pain is not normal.

EXERCISE IS BORING – Sure. As with most of life’s activities, you may need to do some research and use trial and error to find the right exercise for you. Start by challenging the belief that exercise is boring. Ask “Is this belief helping me or holding me back?” Swap it for a useful belief such as, “exercise is my secret mood booster “or “I love being active in my

Our attitude to exercise can be a case of mind over matter. TRISTAN HALL discusses some of the common beliefs and barriers that can hold us back from being fitter and getting more out of life.

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FIT HAPPENS With Tom Law aware of what you eat daily and the quantity, you can make informationOften,adjustments.recordingkeepsthe person doing the diary much more aware of what is appropriate in the diet. Recently, a client mentioned that he was about to undertake a very social weekend in the form of a reunion. It was felt that the social nature of the reunion would mean disrupting his eating and drinking routine. He came away from the weekend a few pounds heavier and no doubt happier.

The moral of the story is that life is meant for living and we are meant to enjoy it, but it’s also about balance. If you ae struggling, try recording in detail what you consume for a week. Tom Law is author of Tom’s Law Fit Happens. Visit tomslaw. com.au body’. For more information on how beliefs can help you make lasting behaviour changes, check out the book Useful Belief by Chris Helder, 2016. Useful beliefs work better than positive thinking. Exercise is like a savings account. You don’t necessarily see the value of banking $10, but over time your money grows. It can be cashed out for a major purchase such as a car or holiday. Similarly, exercise credits can be cashed in to help you have more fun. You can play with your grandchild for longer. If you travel to Paris, it’s going to be easier to manage the walking and the stairs on that day Anothertour.approach is to start with activities that have exercise built in. Lawn bowls, kite-flying, nature photography, fishing and geocaching are examples of this. Your focus is on learning, socialising and having fun, not on your muscle movements.

ONE of the easiest yet most effective things you can do when considering your food intake is to keep a diary. Most of us underestimate the amount of food we eat on a daily basis and keeping a record may surprise you. There is some inconvenienceminoronyour part of course, but I am sure you will find the results beneficial. Another advantage of keeping a record is you are thinking more often about the choices you make on a daily basis. Retirees often find with more time on their hands their food intake can increase.

I’M TOO OLD TO START – Exercise is beneficial at any age. It is the best health insurance. Researchers agree exercise adds some protection against cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes and some cancers. It can also delay the onset of dementia. Break through personal barriers to exercise so you can unlock the benefits that await you. Enjoy moving in your body.

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More cups of tea with a cake or biscuits during the day may be in direct contrast to how we ate when working full time. Also, activity levels of retirees are generally much more reduced than when working full time. As a personal trainer, I find asking clients to simply record their food intake and quantity makes a great tool to review and reflect of the daily food consumed. Once you are

EXERCISE TAKES TOO MUCH TIME – Not so. With just 20 minutes of activity you can get your heart and breathing rates up enough to benefit your health. According to Dr Scott Lear (Heart and Stroke, 2021) you can also break this time into small chunks and still make gains as long as you do the exercise at the appropriate intensity. He calls these “exercise snacks”. These small bursts of activity can last from 30 seconds to two minutes.Andif you do the maths, you gain time by exercising.

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We were at a community barbecue and I wandered over to join a group of young women. As I quietly began to join the group, I heard a young mother saying to the others “we were there for ages, you know how older people go on and on about their lives.” Do we, I thought, go on and on? Do I? I slipped away from the group, although I admit it was tempting to barge in and go on and on. But the question snagged my attention. Do older people talk more than others about their lives, their past, their opinions and their views of the world?Icould not find any evidence-based information online so I did my own survey. I asked 10 people of various ages from 25 to 73, the question – do people over 65 talk more about themselves and their opinions than younger people? Eight of the 10 said yes. Let’s remember that a sample of 10 is not a statistically useful survey but is probably similar to the sample size on which expensive face creams base their claims!Firstly, let’s understand that wanting to talk about yourself, which includes talking about your ideas, is normal behaviour.Talking about yourself, no matter what your age, stimulates the reward centres of the brain. It feels good. That asks a further question. Why have we been wired to talk about ourselves? Perhaps because we are also wired for connection. We need to be accepted and approved of by others.When we talk about ourselves we will get a response of some sort which tells us more about ourselves and whether we are fitting in with others. It can help keep us on track. It might even validate us, so talking about

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Keeping up the conversation yourself, your views and opinions is normal and useful. But the question remains, why might this behaviour increase as we get older? Perhaps life stages theory provides part of the answer. Once people have retired they often have to address creating identity and purpose. Who are you now without work, whether that work was paid or family centred? And then there is opportunity. Once retired, there is often more opportunity for reflection and for incidental chatting. It could be a chance meeting with a stranger at a bus stop that provides a space to review and reflect. This seemingly unimportant chatting helps to establish a sense of self, of who you are in the world. For the older person, this life stage can also involve coming to terms with how you have lived your life. Anecdotally this seems to happen more and more with increasing age. Psychologists call it Life Review. The purpose is to come to peace and acceptance about what you have done in life, both the successes and failures. It is also about finding meaning. We Judy Rafferty is the author of Retirement Your Way, A Practical Guide to Knowing What You Want and How to Get It, at all good bookshops and online. do this review by talking about the life that has been lived. Perhaps older people do talk more about themselves or perhaps not. Perhaps the content of conversation that focuses more on review and reflection creates a sense of being self-focused and going on and on. Let me add that like all generalisations there are always many exceptions. Not everyone chats fulsomely. Not everyone enjoys talking about themselves. Not everyone reviews their life experiences. But it is important to talk about yourself. Otherwise, others do not know you and you might find it harder to know yourself. I can’t wait for the next community barbecue. I have a great story to tell about how I learned to cook sausages on a wood fire.

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Volkswagen has long made handsome and useful utility vehicles, as in machines to be used for more than simple A to B people transport. McMAHON reports on the latest. became a mini-bus, a camper van and all-worlds explorer before morphing into the 1990 Transporter with engine up front and front-wheel drive. Much of the romance, and the simplicity, of the original disappeared and today a large VW van – extra seats or not – can cost from around $50,000 through to $100,000.Slippingin below these are the smaller Caddy vans, some sold for parcel and cargo transport, some as mini-buses. Best of these as people movers is the Caddy Maxi with three rows of seats and prices starting around $47,000; with the base model with 2 litre diesel engine at a recommended retail of $48,140. This is a versatile people-mover, large enough for six or seven adults while still being manageable on tight city streets and in car parks. It runs with a tallish and airy cabin, big sliding doors for access to the rear seats and a large rear tailgate. It’s stylish enough for a van, even allowing for plastic wheel covers over steel rims on some versions. And it is a fair thing to drive. There’s sometimes a little grumble from the front wheels if asked to step off the line in a hurry, it can’t be pushed too hard into tight corners and those 17-inch wheels may find some Queensland potholes a tad troublesome, yet it steers well and holds the road well. The diesel produces 90kW, the power and torque delivered through a sevenspeed auto; fuel consumption should be under seven litres for 100km. There are paddle shifters on the steering wheel to stir things along or drop down a gear for a little engine braking, and centre console controls for the transmission are simple andLessclever.intuitive, at least for the first week, are controls for air conditioning, audio and phone hook-ups through the touch screen. A few more knobs and buttons for wouldn’t go astray or upset anyUsefulaesthetics.touches inside the cab include the large storage tray in the roofline above the front seats and the removable back two seats for more cargo space. And, of course, the Caddy is packed with driving and safety aids, from lanekeeping assist to hill-start assist and driver fatigue detection. Yet here’s the thing: a Caddy Maxi owner would want to be using those seven seats – or five seats plus more luggage – on a pretty regular basis like grandkids every day, or commercial use to justify the cost, especially when a VW Tiguan Allspace, an all-wheel drive SUV also with three rows of seats, can be had for similar money. And it’s never as much fun, or as homely, as that Kombi bought outside Australia House in London many moons ago.

Proudly Developed, Built first of pragmatic VWs was the World War II Kubelwagen, a go-most-places four-seater for the military and Germany’s answer to the American Jeep. (Fast forward to the 1960s and the Australian-designed and made VW Country Buggy was a similar lightweight concept for all manner of rough roads.) Best-known of the VW commercial vehicles is the Kombi, designed originally for goods transport and first seen in 1949. The rear-engined, rear-drive van

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Visit today to discover why our residents love where they live. Photographs are for illustrative purposes only. Information about the services and facilities provided in the village is correct at the time of printing but may change as the needs of the residents change. Lendlease proudly operates under the Retirement Villages Act. Published by Lendlease RL Realty (QLD) Pty Ltd. ABN 25 138 535 814. Printed in September 2022. Bernborough Ascot Retirement or call 1800 550 550 to book your tour.

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AMBER by Living Gems will offer VIP tours at its Open Home on Saturday, September 10, 10am-noon, at 1 Manuka Rd, Logan.Friendly staff will show visitors through four stunning new homes, all furnished by leading interior designer, Coco Republic, giving a first-hand look at the ultimate retirement lifestyle.

It’s an opportunity to explore the resort, discover a dream home and meet the residents who are already living their best SUNCARElife. has been specialising in the delivery of in-home services for older Australians since 1970, proving that getting older doesn’t have to mean moving into residential aged care.

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Many residents will be on hand to chat about their Living Gems lifestyle and help answer any questions. An onsite coffee van will provide sandwiches and hot drinks. And with so much information to take in on the day, there’ll be a goodie bag to take home with all the details and a few treats. With more than 60 homes already sold, the lifestyle at Amber by Living Gems is in high demand. RSVP to hello@livinggems.com.au or call 1800 317 381.

OF ALL the five-star inclusions within Stockland’s Halcyon Promenade, new homeowners Darrell and Michelle Parker (pictured) were drawn to a surprising feature – the option to lay artificial turf in their backyard. It sealed the deal for the couple who plan to spend their impending retirement on the road in their caravan. “We’ve got a house now and when we go away, we have to look at things like security and who is going to mow the lawn,” Darrell said. “Besides, I’m not a gardener so the artificial grass is great for me.”Michelle adds: “We can just lock up and go and we don’t have to worry about the Theyard.”couple bought their caravan in March 2020 and while their travels were restricted to Queensland, they have big plans for an epic trip of Australia. “Michelle is working part-time in childcare and I’m still full-time but our loose plan is to retire next year and take eight or nine months in the caravan while our new home is being built,” Darrell“Halcyonsaid.

The YouGov Suncare Community Services Customer Satisfaction Survey 2021, found Suncare customers were overwhelmingly satisfied with the service.

James Frew is a visitor to Suncare’s Boronia Cottage, a purpose-built home for short-term respite care on Bribie Island. A retired jeweller, he lives with his granddaughter in Brisbane but fondly calls Boronia Cottage his home away from home, having stayed regularly since 2019.

The long-time Brisbane North residents say the community’s convenient Burpengary location – only 25 minutes from their current Warner home – kept them close to family, friends and extended network. With their seven grandchildren front of mind, the house styles, common spaces and friendly community made Halcyon Promenade feel like home. “I like the layout of the houses. They feel big without being too big and come with a decent backyard for what we need,” Michelle said. “There are lots of green areas through the community which I thought would be good when the grandkids come to visit.”

Suncare activities coordinator Nikki Cox with James Frew and three bedroom luxury, independent seniors living apartments, with 24/7 onsite care available. Homes are now selling from $438,000. Visit 0472Sinnamon-parkseasonsliving.com.au/orcallChrisMiddleton878783.

MORE than 90 residents and their families got together to celebrate Seasons Living Sinnamon Park’s fourth anniversary.Festivities included a buffet-style Chinese banquet dinner in the community dining room, themed decorations and costumes and a heartfelt speech from resident, Horst. “It was such a special evening and an exciting milestone for our community to be able to celebrate together. It has been a wonderful four years,” community manager Marlene Williamson said. “We’re looking forward to many other exciting upcoming events as well, with a trivia night and a special morning with Noel Whittaker among them.” Seasons Sinnamon Park has one, two

“It feels like a holiday. I am confident with the qualified staff, who are always up for a conversation,” he says. Visit suncare.org.au the things we loved and one of the features that was high on our wish list.”

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It’s something that suits 91-year-old author Milton, and his wife who have a busy life at home. “I couldn’t see myself going into a retirement village,” he says. “When you grow older, your whole life changes. You depend on people like Suncare for a lot of things. They are more like our family, the connection is so important, and they do so much for us. Nothing’s a trouble.”

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Suncare’s dedicated support team helps guide customers through their in-home care options, explaining what services are available for the allocated funding. From everyday services such as housekeeping and meal preparation to a lift to the shops, sharing a coffee or a garden tidy-up, Suncare knows how to make the most of options so clients can live life on their own terms.

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AFFORDABILITY remains a broad issue within the funeral industry, with 26 per cent of Australians who have arranged a funeral experiencing some form of financial hardship after paying for it. The comprehensive Australian Funeral Industry State of the Nation report published by Bare Cremation found that 40 per cent of respondents knew someone who had experienced financial hardship after paying for a funeral.The report, based on responses of almost 3500 Australians, is believed to be the largest national study on end of life everTwoundertaken.inthreerespondents said they didn’t get a quote before agreeing to a funeral service and of those who did ask for a cost beforehand, most accepted the first quote they were given. Emotion was a motivating factor in respondents not getting more quotes, if any.One third said they felt too overcome with emotion to look elsewhere, while 27 per cent said they felt it wasn’t right to price-match for a funeral. And 67 per cent believe funerals in Australia are overpriced while 1 in 3 Australian seniors experienced hardship after paying for a loved one’s funeral, according to The Cost of Death Survey commissioned by Australian Seniors.

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SCAMWATCH is urging caution when receiving phone messages from a family member or friend claiming they need help, with a spike in “Hi Mum” scams in recent months.Known as “Hi Mum” or “family impersonation” scams, victims are contacted – most often through WhatsApp – by a scammer posing as a family member or friend.More than two-thirds of family impersonation scams have been reported by women over 55 years of age, accounting for more than $1.4 million in losses.

“Unfortunately, these unscrupulous FINANCE scammers are targeting women and older Australians, with 82 per cent of family impersonation scams reported by people over the age of 55, accounting for 95 per cent of all reported losses,” the ACCC’s Delia Rickard said. More than 1150 Australians fell victim in the first seven months of this year, with total reported losses of $2.6 million. Most of them were reported in June and July. The scammer will claim they have lost or damaged their phone and are making contact from a new number. Once they have developed a rapport, the scammer will ask for personal information such as

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RECORD numbers of homeowners are being affected by the cost of home insurance.Anationally representative survey conducted in June by consumer group Choice, found that 64 per cent of Australians were very concerned or quite concerned about the cost of home insurance.“Almost two in three people have expressed concern about the cost of home insurance, with 28 per cent very concerned about the cost,” says Choice insurance campaigner Dean Price. “With devastating floods in recent memory, affordable access to home insurance is front of mind for many consumers.” Analysis of Finity data found that the cost of home insurance quotes have significantly increased over the past five years.“Home insurance premium quotes have increased by 72 per cent over the past five years around the country,” Price says. “Some people are forgoing flood insurance if they can’t afford it, while others have little choice but to leave their property under-insured or uninsured. This leaves people in a very vulnerable situation.Hesaid with extreme weather events expected to increase in frequency and devastation, it was going to be more challenging to access affordable and appropriate insurance.

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IT’S not quite Mr Ed the talking horse, but even without words, horses are providing a valuable psychological tool in the relatively new field of equine therapy.Horses move away from negative energy such as anxiety and stress, and will change their behaviour and response, which encourages a client to become calmer and more relaxed. For Laura Adams, who specialises in equine therapy for over 55s, it brings together two of life’s great interests. She has a background in nursing and psychology counselling and a love of horses, so can effectively take treatment out of the office and into the field. Based on the Sunshine Coast, she says equine therapy is a way of improving day to day living and capacity building. She works beside an equine specialist and together they are making a difference to mental health andPatientswellbeing.who have suffered trauma, for example, don’t have to discuss or relive their trauma but simply come to understand the value of being calm when approaching the horse. “We watch the relationship unfold between horse and human, it’s such a powerful connection,” Laura says. “We provide an enriching experience in the field with our horses.” Equine therapy is now recognised in some aged care packages and is proving beneficial for those who suffer mental health issues such as depression, stress, anxiety, and PTSD as well as those with mobility problems, vision impairment and dementia – or simply loneliness.

HEAR With Us is a Brisbane-based organisation that meets every three months at a central location to provide education, information, and support about hearing loss issues. Formed in April, the organisation aims to hear, listen, and be heard.Meetings are currently held at the Pig ‘n’ Whistle, West End, where free parking is available. There are also weekend meetings to allow workers to attend. Email lee@hotchipz.com.au for details.

Laura says it doesn’t make any difference if someone has had experience with horses when they were younger or had never been near them. “It’s about building trust and a relationship on the ground with the horses and the therapist, and this then translates into other areas of life, and the things that affect quality of life as we age,” she said. Sessions are one hour usually once a week, or more depending on goals and capacity. Referrals are by word of mouth, the NDIS, aged care providers and support workers. Call Laura 0402 990 508.

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“He had little sense of purpose but with previous experience working with horses and a love of animals, the equine therapy has helped him to reconnect,” Laura says. “It helps immensely with getting them to leave the home space, gaining a sense of purpose, and being able to engage with family members and increase conversations.” She has also found that noncommunicative clients have started to use more words and get sentences together while they are in the equine space. Mobility improves and the vision impaired can still have connection too.

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Tickets are selling fast so call your friends, book a table and win one of three audience participation prizes each show.

A concentrated informative program of activities will bring living history to light to acknowledge the courage, professionalism, resilience, innovation and pride of servicemen and women. Personal story presentations, demonstrations and performances will showcase how the Australian Defence Force is preparing for the future. It will trace the key changes that have shaped our society and show how Australia’s national security has evolved in the period between distinctly different wars.These are the real stories.

The curtain rises on the weekend of November 12 and will continue every weekend evenings and Sunday matinees until November 26 Visit Act1theatre.com.au for more.

Bookings: 3829 8131 or rpac.com.au FRI 23 SEP, 7.30PM Redland Performing Arts Centre, Concert Hall Photos: Vanessa van Dalsen PAPPALARDO All your favourite ‘80s hits in one spectacular show! Dig out your Choose Life shirt and double cassette player, then hop into the DeLorean as we head back to the ‘80s. gp by Rachel Terry and Roz Pappalardo AN ‘80s MIXED TAPE MUSICAL Come and seeForthe...details go to www.militaryspectacular.events e the... Former and currently serving ADF men and women will tell their stories of experiences, actions, their emotions and service over the past 30 years – how the ADF has developed and what our Defence Services could look like post-Afghanistan. CALOUNDRA RSL FUNCTION CENTRE 14TH – 16TH OCTOBER A MILITARY BAND WITH EXHIBITS OF WAR DOGS, THE BUSHMASTER, DRONES, ARTILLERY GUNS, ARMOURED RECON VEHICLES AND MODERN DEFENCE RESOURCES

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ACT 1 Theatre Group presents its popular annual theatre restaurant seated table experience this month. Cracula’s Castle is over three weekends, including two Sunday matinees, with audience participation encouraged and prizes available at each show. The show is a step to the left with a mixture of Rocky Horror, and then a jump to the right with some Munsters and Addams Family thrown in. Chaos ensues and the result is not to be missed.

THE inaugural Australian Military Spectacular will shine a spotlight on one of the most demanding periods in our nation’s defence history at a vibrant three-day extravaganza in Caloundra. Stories never heard before about our last 30 years of military activities, will honour and commemorate veterans past and currently Understandingserving.will be enhanced by 18 speakers, war dogs, a military band playing pop, rock and military music, weapons and vehicles, 155mm gun, defence contractor exhibits, books authored by those who did the job, dinners with keynote speakers and photos and videos of the actions.

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From peacekeeping in the Africas, Europe, the Middle East and Pacific, to conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan, nursing officers, doctors, infantry and special forces, naval officers, dog handlers and airmen will step forward to paint a colourful picture and add vital knowledge about our military heritage. The real-world experiences of veterans who have shaped recent history will be captured through audio-visual recordings, ensuring their service and stories are preserved for future generations.Theline-up includes the first female executive officer of a submarine; the female general who commanded a multi-national force of 600 UN police and military in Cyprus; the infantry force commander and female doctor awarded the Medal of Gallantry in Rwanda; the Bush Tucker Man; a Commando; the RAAF officer supervising the extraction from Afghanistan who was ‘last man out’; how our special forces are taught to make good decisions under stress, and more. Proceeds will be donated to a variety of Veteran assistance programs Visit militaryspectacular.events to see the speaker bios, the program for the three days of activities, and for early bird specials and group booking discounts Caloundra RSL Function Centre October 14-16. Enquiries neil.dearberg034@gmail.comemailor call 0412 017 715. Hip Hop legend Morganics, Gran Slam LIVE! features comedy, music and poetry that will have you laughing, cheering and left in awe. Performing Arts Centre presents Booking fees: $5 by phone & $6 online per transaction Tickets: $25 – $35 (VIP tables available, includes bottle of wine) Bookings: 3829 8131 or rpac.com.au Centre,4PM Centre presents Booking fees: $5 by phone & $6 online per transaction Tickets: $30 -$35

Act 1 Theatre, 238 Gympie Rd, Strathpine. September 6-17 Visit trybooking.com/CBDCA IN THE midst of the shenanigans at the Castle, Act 1 is also preparing for its final show of the year – Secret Bridesmaids Business, written by Elizabeth Coleman. In true Australian style, this is a funny play about serious issues such as truth, loyalty, denial, sex, love, the meaning of marriage, female friendship and the plight of modern woman with a biological clock that won’t keep up.

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WHAT’S ON ACROBATIC ACTION IN ONE FELL SWOOP ONE Fell Swoop Circus brings its trademark 30m of white rope to Redland Performing Arts Centre for the muchlauded production, By a Thread. Without nets or safety harnesses, By A Thread has rich visuals of inventive aerial acrobatics and spectacular skills from some of Australia’s best circus artists.Seven performers combine dynamic acrobatic skills and poignant physical theatre in a choreographed exploration of tension – physical, emotional and relational.

Sunshine Coast Turf Club, 170 Pierce Ave, Caloundra. October 13, 9am2.30pm. Free white rope run through pulley sheaves and wrapped around bodies, explicitly connecting the artists’ movements above and off the Performersground.arehoisted and swung by one another to create striking tableaux and breath-taking dynamics. The actions of one acrobat affect and implicate the movements of others in a precise negotiation of cause and effect.

High intensity dance meets live percussion in this bold and uncompromising First Nations dance work. Brimming with energy, ideas, humour and heart, SILENCE pulls the Treaty conversation out from under the rug and invites you to make it a talking point!

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LOGAN seniors will be able to relive their youth at an action-packed day of activities and entertainment. The day will provide an opportunity for seniors to connect with all the amazing lifestyle and social opportunities available in Logan. Learn new skills at workshops that cater for all new interests or for those who want to indulge, there will be free massages and pedicures. There will be plenty of food choices available at low prices, plus some alcohol tasting.Other activities include Paint ‘n’ Sip, calligraphy and card making workshops, VR fishing and exploring, dance class, laughing yoga and gala entertainment. Logan Entertainment Centre 170 Wembley Rd, Logan Central Friday, October 7, 9am-3pm Visit logan.qld.gov.au/seniorsday aerial apparatus. The rope is a physical manifestation of the trust implicit in any relationship, acrobatic or otherwise. The performers use this metaphor for connectedness to explore the give and take, balance, and dynamics of relating to oneItanother.promises to be an edge-of-your seat night of circus action for the whole family. RPAC, Cleveland. Friday, October 7, 7.30pm. Tickets $23–$28 Bookings call the RPAC Box Office on 3829 8131 or visit rpac.com.au (booking fees are $5 by phone and $6 online per transaction).

IAgeWell Seniors Festival founder and gerontologist Tanya Dave said it was time to work together as a community to reimagine ageing and embrace new possibilities.Seniorcommunity groups will be offered free sites to showcase their work. Spaces are available for those who want to exhibit. Call Tanya 0407 748 773 or email expo@iagewell.com.au.

A FESTIVAL showcasing the over 60 community will be worth the trip for a day out on the Sunshine Coast for Seniors Month.The IAgeWell Seniors Festival this year includes a talent contest with includes tap dancers, belly dancers, a country crooner, men’s choir, live band, dancing troupe, acapella group, Elvis impersonator and the KittyVisitorsKats. will be given a token to vote for their favourite performance and the winner will claim a $2000 cash prize. There will be on a wide range of market stalls and exhibits covering travel, health and wellness, holistic living, insurance, retirement and independent living options, education and employment pathways financial and retirement planning, aged care options, caravan and camping and gardening. A variety of food and beverages will be available to make it a great day out.

Redland Performing Arts Centre presents Redland Performing Arts Centre, Concert Hall FRI 14 OCTOBER, 7.30PM Tickets: $18–$35 via 3829 8131 or rpac.com.au

By A Thread explores the relationship between trust and play on an innovative aerial apparatus—using long spools of TAKE A TRIP TO THE IAgeWell FESTIVAL

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Coming out of intense physical training at Australia’s elite-level circus training institute the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA), the By A Thread ensemble presents a cutting-edge contemporary circus piece on innovative

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The work explores the notion of a treaty in response to Australia’s relationship with its First Nations people; asks what a treaty could bring to First Nations Australia, and offers the creation of another agreement and conversation. The production made its world premiere at Brisbane Festival in 2020 to rave reviews. Silence is about the space in between. The conversations not being heard and the responses that are muted. Through the beating of a drum, bodies thrash through frequencies to uncover what lies in theSilencesilence.can give stories and strength and it can wound. There’s silence between the stars as the emu travels across the night sky, or the dancer’s energy when they hit the cut between rhythms. It’s also the deafening silence under white noise. The same questions echoed through generations. Promises made and promises broken. Silence breaks the silence with a production that is brimming with energy, ideas, humour and heart.

VIP tables of 4 are available for $35pp and include a bottle of wine.

RPAC, Cleveland. Friday, October 14, 7.30pm. Tickets $18–$35. Bookings call the RPAC Box Office on 3829 8131 or visit rpac.com.au (booking fees $5 by phone and $6 online).

SILENCE BREAKS THE SILENCE HIGH intensity dance meets live percussion when Karul Projects’ bold and uncompromising dance work Silence performs at Redland Performing Arts Centre.Thomas E.S. Kelly’s powerful dance performance features seven performers on a stage slowly engulfed in dirt, representing the call for Land Back. This First Nations dance work, produced by BlakDance, pulls the Treaty

32 BrisbaneYOUR TIME MAGAZINE / Sep tember 2022 Dates: September 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16 & 17 See website for times. Tickets are $40 per person or $280 per table Tables are for 7 people & 2 platters per full table included. 4 or less people - one platter Tickets on sale at act1theatre.com.au or https://www.tr ybooking.com/CBDCA Please note due to catering requirements no walk-ins will be allowed and bookings for each show will close the day before that particular show. If you need assistance with a booking, email act1theatre2@gmail.com or leave a message on mobile phone 0458 579 269 Act 1 Theatre, Pine Shire Hall, 238 Gympie Rd, Strathpine Craculas Castle Act 1 Theatre presents... Hurry tickets are getting bitten up, last few shows remain! Booking fees: $5 by phone & $6 online per transaction Tickets: $23–$28 Bookings: 3829 8131 or rpac.com.au Redland Performing Arts Centre , Concert Hall FRI 7 OCTOBER, 7.30PM Seven acrobats & 30 metres of rope… Presented by Redland Performing Arts Centre Long spools of white rope run through pulley sheaves and wrap around bodies, explicitly connecting people together. Using no nets or safety harnesses, physicalskillsdynamicperformerssevencombineacrobaticandpoignanttheatre. The Music “Damn brilliant show” ArtsHub

conversation out from under the rug, slams it back on the table and invites you to make it a talking point!

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POETIC STARS DO BATTLE IN GRAN SLAM

A WILD bunch of free-wheeling wordsmiths of wisdom present a Sunday slam poetry soiree with a difference. A razor-sharp collective of poetic stars aged 65 to 99 years will do battle with intimate reflections and hilarious insights into life, ageing, freedom and everything in between for a cash and publishing prize.Gran Slam LIVE! by Everybody NOW! Is hosted by award-winning comedian Jenny Wynter and features comedy, music and poetry that will have you laughing, cheering and left in awe.

RPAC Auditorium, Cleveland Sunday, October 2, 4pm Tickets $30, concessions $25 Bookings call the RPAC Box Office on 3829 8131 or visit rpac.com.au (booking fees $5 by phone and $6 online).

DO YOU remember when The Beatles played that iconic Rooftop Concert just before they called it quits?

9 am to 3 pm, Friday 7 October 2022

The concert features Lucinda Wilson, Aidan O Cleirigh, and Bachelor of Musical Theatre Students from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University.

QPAC Concert Hall. Saturday, October 29, 1.30pm and 7.30pm. Visit qso.com.au

QUEENSLAND Symphony Orchestra’s first Musical Theatre Gala last year provoked calls for more. This year’s toe-tapping, nostalgic and heart-warming concert will be bigger than ever with more musical stars singing more hits as great musical theatre voices are accompanied by the big sound of Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

Big Day Out Logan Seniors

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Logan Entertainment Centre, 170 Wembley Rd, Logan Central Logan seniors will be able to relive their youth for the day with an action-packed day of fun! The day will be a whirlwind of activities including a ‘Paint ‘n’ Sip, crafts, entertainment and so much more! For those who just want to indulge in relaxation, you’ll also be able to be pampered with a free massage and pedicure. For those who want to learn a new skills, they’ll be workshops to cater for all new interests. They’ll be plenty of food on offer at great low prices. Free entry. Visit the website or scan the QR code to view the program. The day will also provide opportunity for seniors to connect with all the amazing lifestyle and social opportunities available in Logan.

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The Honey Sliders are bringing the 1969 concert back to life, along with an extended set of Beatles’ hits and rarities, in front of a dazzling movie projection at the newly renovated Princess Theatre. The Honey Sliders are not Beatles impersonators but some of Australia’s most respected musicians. Princess Theatre, 8 Annerley Rd, Woolloongabba. Saturday, September 17, 8pm. Tickets from $50.80 Bookings theprincesstheatre.com.au

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The Events CaloundraCentre, 16-22 September Ipswich Civic Centre 23-24 September EntertainmentRedcliffeCentre 25-26 October The J, Noosa 27-29 October Redland Performing Arts Centre, Cleveland 4-5 November To book, phone your venues box office or visit menopausethemusical.com.au

HEAD BACK AND RELIVE THE HITS OF THE ’80S CLIMB into the DeLorean and head back to the 1980s with Tammy Tooth as she tries to reclaim her passion for life. All Fired Up, an ‘80s Mixed Tape Musical by Rachel Terry and Roz Pappalardo, comes to Redland Performing Arts Centre with all of the favourite ‘80s hits in one spectacular show. Dig out your Choose Life t-shirt and double cassette player, slap on too much blue eyeshadow and sing your favourite ’80s songs at the top of your voice with a live band as you join Tammy on her journey of rediscovery. An unexpected quirk of fate sends her back in time to come face to face with her 15 year-old-self. It gives her the chance to ask the big questions and remind her what made her tick. RPAC, Cleveland, Friday, September 23, 7.30pm. Tickets $30-$35. Bookings call the RPAC Box Office on 3829 8131 or visit rpac.com.au (booking fees $5 by phone and $6 online).

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DEAN VEGAS – A TRIBUTE TO ELVIS Dean Vegas will be live on stage performing all your favourite Elvis classics to sing along to. 1:30 pm Logan Entertainment Centre, 170 Wembley Rd, Logan Central $7.50 Bookings essential. Scan the QR code for more information. logan.qld.gov.au/seniorsday

HERE ARE SEVEN GOOD REASONS TO HEAD TO ROMA:

3. Roma Saleyards are the largest cattle selling centre in Australia with more than 400,000 cattle passing through each year. A new state-of-the-art interpretive centre tells the story of the cattle industry. Watch live as auctioneers demonstrate their fast-paced skills.

1. The newly opened Big Rig Tower and Tree Walk brings to life the story of Roma – Australia’s first discovery of oil and gas. The new 40m observation tower is a grand addition to the self-guided outdoor museum The Oil Patch, The Big Rig Night Show and new 100m tree walk around Big Rig experiences. Visit bigrigroma.com.au

7. Adventure awaits in the Carnarvon Ranges 160km north of Roma. The main Carnarvon Gorge walking track is 9.7km towards the Big Bend natural waterhole. Local tour guides, who will share secret spots in the range, are in tune with the nature and sacredness of the site. Big Rig Tower and Tree Walk.

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6. Wallaroo Outback Retreat 160km north of Roma is the home of glamping. Five deluxe tents with ensuites and five classic tents with private bathroom, mean resting on Posturepedic beds with crisp white linen among towering eucalypts and birdsong.

The huge bottle tree that has become a meeting place for Roma locals. Spoectacular views at Carnarvon Ranges.

4. Rosedale Orchards, with an orange twist and a hint of citrus, welcome visitors to pick navel oranges and experience the inner workings of this scenic fruit farm.

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ANTARCTICA, the southernmost continent, offers a rare journey of exploration, with remote wilderness curious wildlife and raw beauty. It has 60-90% of the world’s freshwater locked in its vast ice sheet, and despite the ice, is classified as a desert because so little moisture falls from the sky. The continent is about twice the size of Australia and is larger than the US and MexicoAlthoughcombinedthere is an absence of lush greenery, amphibians, reptiles and terrestrial mammals, this extreme landscape is home to penguins, seals, whales and birds. Visitors to this once-in-a-lifetime destination can travel in comfort and style aboard a premium, small-ship expedition. An expedition team of field experts provide onboard opportunities to learn about Antarctica’s history and science through lectures and hands-on projects.Anexclusive, fully-escorted tour to Antarctica departs Brisbane January 15. Book now to reserve one of the limited spaces. Call Helloworld Travel Eatons Hill 3264 6222, Spring Hill 3832 0833 or Kenmore 3378 8555. about 9m. The 6m high trunk is still growing about 1cm a year and the crown towers to 20m.

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2. Biggest Bottle Tree is Roma’s icon and a meeting place for locals. It was planted at a neighbouring property in 1927 and now takes six men to reach around its base – a diameter of

5. Boobook Eco-Tours take you deeper into the real and remote outback through the lens of local ecologists and passionate creators of Boobook, Craig and Meryl. Roma Revealed, Discover Carnarvon Ranges, Eco-Discovery Adventure and Southwest Outback Explorers are among tours that cover wildlife, dinosaur fossils, artesian spas, cattle and farming and old opal mining towns. Visit boobookecotours.com.au

The four-day feast from February 6-9 next year, begins with entrée at Wild Harvest, one of the island’s best restaurants in the little locality of Grassy on the eastern side of the island where the views are as spectacular as the menu. A long-term resident of the island leads the way on a comprehensive tour

A flight to Melbourne connects with an afternoon flight to Currie, the island’s largest town, named after Melbourne shipowner Archibald Currie who used its harbour as a base for salvaging the remains of a tallship wrecked in 1866. With a population of just under 1600, King Island is often windswept but its rugged coastlines are scenic, it has a fascinating history and is famous for its produce – and some of the cleanest air in the world. Butter, cheese and cream (particularly clotted cream) from King Island Dairy, which uses produce from just 16 dairy farms, has become famous around the country.

Then take the ferry at Cape Jervis on the Fleurieu Peninsula and head for the unique wildlife and stunning scenery of Kangaroo Island. “It’s going to be a fun February, so it’s time to start getting organised,” Paul says. Visit cttravel.com.au Book with us at Helloworld Travel Eatons Hill 3264 6222. eatonshill@helloworld.com.au Spring Hill 3832 0833. springhill@helloworld.com.au Kenmore 3378 8555. kenmore@helloworld.com.au

The King Island lighthouse at Currie that covers all that makes King Island famous, interspersed with the fascinating stories of its past. And by the way, Disappointment Bay is anything but, being one of King Island’s most beautiful locations.

If they’re not ringing a bell but spike your curiosity, then it’s time to plan a trip to King Island in the middle of Bass Strait. While it might be still a bit chilly to start packing, Paul Brockhurst of CT Travel has an adventurous fly/coach four-day itinerary ready for February.

If that whets the appetite, then keep going in February and take a Murray River and Kangaroo Island tour for 11 days from February 19 to March 1, flying in and out of Adelaide. See the city then head for the Adelaide Hills before boarding the Murray Princess for a four-night cruise down the mighty Murray.

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EVER heard of a little place called Grassy? What about Quarantine Bay? Disappointment Bay and Currie?

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WHILE I firmly agree that “stopping the boats” is a good thing, the side effect of hundreds of innocent immigrants being held in captivity reflects nothing but shame on Australia. I found Boochani’s account of his incarceration at Manus quite terrifying. It is a hard read, long, in an unfamiliar style and with unforgiving detail. It is amazing that the book was smuggled out as thousands of individual texts. He documents the voyage, the behaviour of other inmates and the treatment handed out by Australian guards with insight and intelligence. It is an indictment on our elected ministers, the security company managers and employers; a disgrace that no one has been held to account; and a perfect example of the use of psychological vindictiveness, gag orders and the excuse of “just following orders”. As Australians, we should be worried at how easily our elected officials can make it happen.

I read a repetitive and often confusing story that gave me little satisfaction. Would not recommend to anyone. “DOMINATION - Five people need to leave the dining area so that five people can enter. Taking food out is against the rules.” “Humans caring for humans, not humans antagonising humans”. “Fox prison - 400 people (men) kept in an area smaller than a football field.” “Toilet floors always in the same state – piss up to the ankles.” These are just a few quotes from this incredibly hard, brutally honest, terrible book that tells of the inhumanity on Manus Island. The feelings of rage and disbelief at times were so powerful I had to put the book down and walk outside and relish the privilege of my freedom.Itisa difficult read and at times pages and pages of the same events but, if you want to know what it was like to be held on Manus Island, this is a must read.

Reading this book urges me to put myself in the refugee’s place whose only crime was the need to leave a dangerous war-torn country. Behrouz is now living in New Zealand but the scars of his experiences will be with him for life. I hope this book might become required reading in schools.

Security, Independence & Peace of Mind

This is an autobiographical account of the author’s dangerous journey to Christmas Island and his subsequent incarceration in an Australian government immigration detention facility on Manus Island. The book was written on a mobile phone and smuggled out of Manus Island as thousands of PDF files, then translated from Persian to English. Written in prose and poetry, it chronicles Boochani’s boat journey from Indonesia to Christmas Island in 2013, and his subsequent detainment on Manus Island. He describes the lives and deaths of other detainees, daily routines and other incidents while reflecting on the system that imprisons them.

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THIS award-winning book is a powerful testament of the inhumanity of man, and very difficult to accept that this is part of Australia’s history. While the book is an incredible achievement just by the fact that it was written while incarcerated in Manus prison, it is not an easy read. Poetry that intersperses the narrative is imaginative and beautiful, but I found this heavy going at times. The author uses his imaginative poetry to detach himself from the degradation that surrounds the prisoners daily and the author gives us this in an insightful and expressiveRereadingway.some of the poetry, separate from the text, helped me gain a better understanding of what the author was experiencing. I found this a difficult book to get through, but worth the effort.

THIS book is probably the most disturbing and haunting sharing of personal experiences I have ever read!

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THIS true story is a literary masterpiece by this young Kurdish journalist and poet driven to seek refuge from persecution and possible death in his homeland. His dangerous sea journey ended with being incarcerated on remote Manus Island. His time there is a bitter tale of loneliness, mental suffering and despair. He defied Australian authorities by secretly reporting the horrors of internment on this remote island and revealed to the Australian public what the government was doing to detainees. He writes of mental torture and dehumanisation caused by being deprived of hope. It shines a glaring light on politicians seeking votes from a largely xenophobic public. This is an incredibly moving and professionally written account. There must be a better way to deal with and process refugees. Excellent work. 9/10

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I have vague recollections of media coverage of the book being written via text messages smuggled out by mobile phone. I was expecting to read how on earth it happened, how he had phone access, how long it took to get his story to his translator. Instead, it is a confronting mix of poetry, philosophy and graphic accounts of brutality and interaction between human beings deprived of the basic necessities of life. As if the boat trip wasn’t terrifying enough, the transfer to the old naval base in PNG removed any shred of hope of being settled in Australia. As an Australian I am ashamed of the living conditions and food shortages for 1500 men in a prison meant for 500.

QUITE apart from the extraordinary circumstances of its writing, this book provides a comprehensive account of the author’s experiences as a boat refugee. Desperation, brutality and suffering observed or felt by the author is mostly believable, but not all.

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The author ascribes all adverse happenings at Manus to “Kyriarchy” a theoretical governance system designed for domination, oppression and submission which is highly unlikely, and in my opinion, less than objective. Various critics describe this account of Manus Prison (author’s term) as told with the wisdom of a philosopher, the resilience of a survivor and master storyteller. Certainly not my opinion.

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