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Big life, big adventures

News - Hospitality in her heart Cover story - Jack Charles News - Anyone can fly News - Focus on helping others Talk ‘n’ Thoughts What’s on Community group guide Wanderlust Wellbeing Living Money Puzzles

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EVERYBODY has a story – that’s one of the first things a young journalist learns.

And what you find out along the way is that every year lived gives the opportunity to experience more change through new adventures, relationships or redemption.

It also gives most of us the ability to look back on our younger selves with more understanding, and hopefully wisdom, that we can share with one another.

These thoughts passed through my mind as I read about the big life of this month’s cover personality, Jack Charles. What a hero to find a path through the enormous adversity he has faced – no wonder he was named Victoria’s Senior Australian of the Year (2016).

We also follow up with Ricci Bartels – the lady who spoke up on national TV about the difficulties of older-age unemployment and the fact that Newstart has not risen in 25 years.

Along with these profiles, I have interviewed Dawn Daylight, whose life story has been captured in the video Lost Daylight, a film included in an upcoming SBS series featuring marginalised

people.

Have you ever thought of living with the family? Tracey Johnstone speaks to families who actually have, and in our regular two-page news feature she gives us a first-hand account of their experiences.

In terms of travel, the man in charge of Seniors News online, Graeme Wilson, gets off the screen and into print with a story on the National Trust’s Great Walks of Qld. On the other hand, if you seriously want to stretch your horizons further, why not think about Armenia – check out our Wanderlust section for the story.

Our Wellbeing section presents a number of accounts from people sharing authentic tales of finding their own way to live their best life – in this case I’m referring to Phil Hazell, who is tackling his dementia diagnosis his own way. What an inspiration.

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Hospitality in her heart

Fifi Le-Roy led the way in hotel management HER name sounds suitably glamorous given Fifi Le-Roy’s second home used to be stylish and plush restaurants that were the talk of the town.

Fifi, who lives at the Carinity Elim Estate retirement village in Raceview, was the first woman to manage major restaurants in Brisbane.

During a 45-year career in the hospitality industry, Fifi operated restaurants and worked in hotels in three countries.

“It was odd for a woman to run a restaurant in those days. I was managing big restaurants all my life, so I know about people. I talked to people and that was my life,” Fifi says.

“I operated a very well-known restaurant right in the middle of Brisbane city called Top of the State, the first revolving restaurant in Queensland.”

Located on the top floor of Brisbane’s then tallest building, the restaurant boasted dazzling views, had a revolving dance

floor and was popular with business people and celebrities such as David Bowie.

“In my days there, not just everybody could go to a place like that, it was quite expensive,” Fifi says.

“The whole restaurant revolved and there was music every night, big bands. The building didn’t revolve, so people couldn’t understand how the restaurant revolved.

“In my day the customer was always right. Whether they were wrong or not they were always right, no matter what.”

Born in Sudan to Egyptian parents, Fifi moved to Australia in the early 1950s.

“When I came to Australia, I was 22 years old and I started in the industry straight away with the old Lennon’s Hotel, which was the only real hotel in Brisbane,” Fifi says.

Lennon’s was Brisbane’s hotel of choice for VIPs, with everyone from Sir Charles

Kingsford-Smith, opera singer Dame Nellie Melba, US President Lyndon Johnson and The Beatles staying and dining there.

By the time she retired at the age of 67, Fifi had managed restaurants in Queensland, Sydney, Athens and Papua New Guinea.

“I worked in hotels, I worked in pubs, I worked everywhere because I wanted to learn about the business. That was in my mind from the start,” Fifi says.

“That’s how you learn, you have you work in the industry to tell you how it is. The books don’t tell you very much.

“You have to be dedicated and have no husband, no children and you have to have about 20 hours in a day to give. I was very dedicated. It was a big life.”

CAREER WOMAN: Fifi Le-Roy lives at Carinity Elim Estate retirement village in Raceview.

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Living with no excuses, Tracey Johnstone

TWO ARTISTS: Anh Do chatted with Australian actor Jack Charles while painting his portrait on an episode of Anh's Brush with Fame.

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THE stage is set, the lights are dimmed and the audience is anticipating an enlightening encounter with renowned Australian actor Jack Charles.

He doesn’t disappoint.

The Aboriginal elder, who has spent his life searching for his stolen identity, has offered a glimpse of his extraordinary life, revealing the lows and highs of his journey, in his book, Jack Charles: Born-again Blakfella.

In this memoir, Charles is brutally honest about where the fault lies, while retaining his cheeky take on many encounters.

Removed from his mother’s arms at four months under the White Australia Policy and taken to the Salvation Army’s Box Hill Boys Home, in 70-odd years Charles has done more damage and good in life than almost imaginable in his quest to answer the question of where he came from.

“I was confounded by my heritage right from the get-go at the Box Hill Boys

Home,” he said.

Charles was a bright student who learned to read and write, memorise and recite works, and mimic radio voices, which helped him develop his acting voice.

He also experienced ongoing sexual abuse, like many of the other boys in the home.

There was a brief moment when Charles thought he met one of his siblings, Artie, but the brothers put a stop to him finding out more.

Denied the right to connect with “blood kin” and turfed out on the streets in his mid-teens, Charles gained work skills, both legal and illegal.

“I believe that I was easily conned as a young fellow by my fellow comrades from the Box Hill Boys Home who were living around Auburn at the same time,” he said.

“They were in a Salvation Army hostel.”

He remembers his boss bailing him out of Turana reception centre to get him back to work, and putting him in a gentlemen’s residence in

Glenferrie.

“So, I was mixing with the crowd from the home and many of them were already on a life of crime,” Charles said.

“One of them convinced me to go with him and we robbed a supermarket in Hawthorne. That was my first crime. I was easily led; a young, impressionable child, not knowing anything.

“They were my first and foremost siblings I thought,” he added.

“I ran amok with them, while at the same time staying on this journey of discovering who I was.”

Homelessness, burglaries and drugs became an integral part of his life. And so did acting.

He has appeared in many plays and Australian movies including The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith, Bedevil, Blackfellas and the international film Pan. But throughout all that, Charles still searched for his family connections.

He was delighted to finally find out his mother was still alive and living in a humpie in a “blakfella camp” in NSW, and that

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no regrets he had several living siblings.

“She was well respected and even called a sergeant,” he said. But, there was also a dark story around her that has stayed with him well after his mother died.

Charles is unapologetic about the crimes he committed, leading to 22 incarcerations, and for his heroin addiction.

“I have outed myself and admitted to my crimes,” he said.

“I remember clearing up the police books and they did suggest: ‘Jack, I think you are admitting to too many more crimes than we envisaged.

Instead of 700 we will charge you for 75. Is that okay?’.”

Undertaking the *Marumali Program at Loddon Prison, near the completion of his last prison sentence in 2008, proved a final turning point for Charles.

“Those weeks of undertaking that journey of discovering the missing link in our lives, the missing denied heritage, really got many of us at those sessions pretty

upset,” he said.

“It was the catalyst that relit the burning embers of my life: my drugged up, grogged up, mucked up dreamings.”

Some of his confronting story has already been shared through the film Bastardy and in the play

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I have outed myself and admitted to my crimes

Jack Charles vs The Crown. He used the play as a chance to apologise to all from whom he had stolen and who he had disappointed.

Has he finally found himself?

“I am pretty happy now,” Charles said.

“Through the Koorie Heritage Trust and Link-Up, I have discovered who I am now.

“I won’t be around forever so the idea was to write a memoir, my ideas and to share it with

Australians.

“I am 76 this year and I have been leaving a number of legacies in one form or another. The book just tops it off. I do intend to write further insights, sharing the journey of jumping off the methadone for instance.”

Now an Aboriginal elder, Victorian Senior of the Year and recipient of the Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement, Charles is using his “fine sense of com-artistry” to drive changes in the future of the younger generations as he enthusiastically continues his volunteer community leadership work.

He’s still on stage, recently completing the last of the ABC’s Black Comedy series, and is booked for the Te Rehia Theatre play Black Ties.

Charles plans to keep acting as long as he keeps getting asked.

“I never audition; I am too far up myself to audition and I fear rejection. I am only a little fellow,” he said cheekily.

Jack Charles: Born-again Blakfella is in bookshops now.

SELF-KNOWLEDGE: Jack Charles battled long and hard to find himself.

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Old girls love to reminisce

Young students blossomed right next to botanic gardens Kerry Heaney DO YOU remember a time when schoolgirls had to wear hats and gloves and were checked by prefects as they left the school gates?

Today’s students would be surprised at what their grandparents considered normal for everyday school life, but the students at the Domestic Science School at the end of George St wouldn’t have had it any other way.

The school, which was located at the end of George St in the grounds of the present QUT, closed in 1962. Girls attended from across Brisbane because it was the only state all-girls school, with mostly female teachers.

Many country girls boarded in Brisbane so they could complete their senior course at the school.

The school’s building was positioned right next to Parliament House, which the girls could gaze

out on from their classrooms. Although there were no grounds for the school, the botanic gardens provided ample green space for recreation.

The gardens were especially popular with the girls during the war years, when American soldiers used to also enjoy the green space. It was strictly look and no touch for the school girls, but that was still a thrill in those days.

In 1962 when the many suburban state high schools were opened, the school closed.

Reliving the strong bonds formed during their school years has become an annual celebration, with a reunion every year since 2012. Reunion organiser Mary Jacobson said the school was unique because it was girls only.

“We probably didn’t appreciate it at the time, but it was special because it was only girls and not male teachers.

REUNION: The Domestic Science High School Choir in 1960. All former students are welcome to attend.

There were only 300 students at the maximum enrolment,” Mary said.

The youngest women who attended the school are now in their early 70s

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Kerry Heaney COME Fly with Me could have been singer Tony Dee’s theme song as he tried indoor skydiving to celebrate his 50th birthday.

Wheelchair-bound Tony (aka Tony Doevendans) experienced indoor skydiving at an all-abilities session at iFLY Westfield Chermside.

Born with spina bifida and confined to a wheelchair, Tony is passionate about living life to the full.

“It was a milestone birthday and I wanted to do something special like jump out of a plane, but we settled on this,” Tony said.

The all-abilities sessions are a regular monthly feature at iFly Chermside, and according to Tony, you just have to give it a go.

“Just about anyone can do it, and it is so much fun. It is an experience to be supported by almost nothing,” he said.

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There are people to help the process too. I could relax and hold a position then let the wind do its work.”

On his second flight, Tony was able to travel up and down in the tunnel and even spin around.

“I would not recommend iFLY for someone with pain issues, but it is not a problem if you have mobility issues.”

Tony, who lives at Deagon, loves putting a smile on people’s faces with his favourite swinging tunes from the early jazz days to the 1950s. His singing influences are Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat “King” Cole and Elvis Presley.

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Focus on helping others A can-do attitude has meant big adventures for Danielle Gail Forrer WHAT does it take to win one of Australia’s most prestigious journalism awards?

One person who can give you an answer is photo journalist Danielle Lancaster. Her video titled Healing Cambodia’s Wounds highlighting the role of the White-Robed Nuns after the devastation of the Pol Pot regime, was awarded the Nikon-Walkley Queensland Slide Show Award in 2013.

In this short video, she portrays an aspect of healing and rebuilding that took place in Cambodia after the years of genocide (1975-1979) led by Pol Pot and his Khmer Rouge government.

During that time, between 1.5 to two million people lost their lives as the government sought to bring about a classless, communist society and in the process eliminated

intellectuals, city residents, ethnic Vietnamese, civil servants and religious leaders.

In gentle and moving terms, the essay video documents the work of the Don Chee, the women left without husbands or sons, who shaved their heads, donned white and went to work sweeping temples and doing basic work to show a way out of the despair and into a better future.

Danielle’s own Cambodian journey began in 1998 when she was on assignment as a photographer. The country’s social and economic wreckage made a huge impression on her and she arrived back in Australia with a vision of setting up schools for children.

Today, after years of fundraising and negotiations, she counts the building of four schools among the things she was able to contribute to the betterment of this ravaged country.

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GIFT OF KNOWLEDGE: Danielle Lancaster with Cambodian school children.

Perhaps it was Danielle’s start on a cattle and later wheat station in the Goondiwindi area that gave her the solid grounding she used to make her dreams a reality.

“I think I was in a pack saddle at six days old,” Danielle laughs. (These days trucks or helicopters are used to muster cattle, but more than 50 years ago, when people had

long days in the saddle, they took their supplies in the “pack saddle”).

As with many station children, Danielle went off to boarding school, and although she doesn’t have a lot of fond memories of the time, she does appreciate the high standard of education she received there.

Indeed, she went on to train and work as a registered nurse

specialising in the care of young children. However, all through her years of studying she continued her hobby which began on the station.

Danielle’s mother was a keen amateur photographer and she had a daughter who watched her every move.

Danielle’s passion for photography and nursing aligned when she was employed as a Charge Nurse at Mackay Base Hospital. Management knew of her photographic experience and when she was offered the position of medical photographer, she accepted without hesitation.

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“I was the first official female photographer to cover the Bathurst Hardie 1000,” she said.

By the time Danielle hit Cambodia, her combined media and nursing experience had supplied her with the skills to help the local people move forward. Ultimately, she come up with funds, connections and support to build the first basic institutions of learning.

So she went to work building the schools which today are self-sufficient.

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She also designs and leads tours nationally and overseas.

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Plenty of giveaways as Beefy’s turns 22 THIS year marks 22 years in business for Sunshine Coast favourite, Beefy’s.

The family-owned bakery couldn’t be more grateful for the customer support they’ve received during that time. That’s why they are celebrating their 22nd birthday with 22 days of presents for customers.

They kicked the party off on Thursday, August 22 and it continues until September 12.

Every customer who visits and makes a purchase during celebrations will receive a Scratch and Win card.

Every card wins a prize to be redeemed with the next purchase.

“Beefy’s Scratch and Win is giving away free family pies, five packs of pies, barista-made coffee, lunch-size pies, large hot chips, loaded pies, sweets and more,” says Mark.

“There’ll also be some surprise in-store deals offered too during our 22 days of celebrations.”

The first 100 Beefy’s home delivery customers to order during the celebrations will also receive a Beefy’s Scratch and Win with their order.

Again, every Home Delivery Scratch and Win card wins, with the prizes including $10 and $20 off home delivery or a FREE 12 pack of pies.

“At the end of the 22 days, one lucky customer will walk away with the biggest present of all, 22 weeks of pies,” says Mark.

“To enter, customers simply need to sign up for free to Beefy’s Rewards Club. Current Beefy’s Rewards Club members are automatically entered.

The winner will receive a five pack of Beefy’s lunch-size pies, any flavour including gluten-free, every week for 22 weeks. That’s $874 value free!”

Now with nine locations in South East Queensland and employing 150 people, the entire Beefy’s team couldn’t be prouder to be celebrating their 22nd birthday.

While a lot has changed since day one, one thing that’s remained is Beefy’s commitment to giving customers what they love.

Beefy’s have won more than 87 awards for their pies so far, including Australia’s Best Gluten Free Pie.

An artistic invitation Wynnum Manly Arts Group

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KALEIDOSCOPE is the first sponsored exhibition at Wynnum Manly Arts showcasing the work of local tutors and emerging artists.

A diverse collection of art in various media will be on display from Friday, October 18 through to Saturday, October 26 at the Wynnum Community Centre, second floor gallery, 105 Florence St, Wynnum.

Bendigo Bank Wynnum Manly is the major sponsor of the Emerging Artist Award, which will be awarded at the opening on October 18 from 5.30–8pm. RSVP 07 3348 2369.

Faber-Castell is sponsoring the Encouragement Award and the People’s Choice Award.

The Greenwood Family Award and a Wynnum Manly Arts Award will also be presented.

The closing day of the exhibition will feature a celebration of the presentation of these latter awards.

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Developing and fine-tuning her accelerated learning method over many years has allowed her to tailor-make each student’s creative experience. Sandra provides weekly tuition and workshops.

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As a tutor of many years' experience, Vicki has only recently joined with her weekly classes in drawing, watercolour and coloured pencil.

Gail Higgins Gail, now retired from teaching, nurtures and offers encouragement to a keen group who meet monthly to work on their paintings.

Louise Saunders Teaching botanical and wildlife art in graphite, watercolour and coloured pencil, Louise has encouraged many emerging artists to hone their skills.

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It’s been 25 years since a Newstart increase

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LOUD AND CLEAR: Ricci Bartels speaks about her experience Newstart allowance.

SPEAKING out on national television about the devastating experience of being forced on to Newstart has been a surreal experience for senior Ricci Bartels.

Ms Bartels was in the audience of the ABC television show Q&A where she spoke up about her experience of being caught in a downward spiral of unemployment and welfare, when all she really wanted to do was to get a job and pay her own way.

It was particularly disconcerting for Ms Bartels, who had spent a good deal of her life employed in positions where it was her job to empower people.

“All my life I have been a social justice activist,” Ms Bartels said.

The opportunity to

speak out came about by accident. Members of the Q&A audience were invited to submit questions for panel to consider but Ms Bartel’s was the first to be read out.

The now 66-year-old asked: “What would you or how would you suggest people like me have a go to get a go?”

“Put in a nutshell, it was the worst time of life.

“The loss of dignity.

The loss of friends because you can’t go out, you can’t socialise.

“Not eating proper foods even though I suffer various ailments,” she said.

The story was posted on the Seniors News Facebook page, prompting a deluge of responses from people who were in similar position.

Ms Bartels believes an increase of $75 a week, which is what the Raise

the Rate campaign is calling for, is needed.

“The other side of the campaign is to raise the rent subsidy,” she added.

Even though Ms Bartels is now on an aged pension, she plans to continue actively supporting the work of Raise the Rate as she sees the current situation with Newstart as wrong.

It’s now 25 years since Newstart, previously called the dole, was increased by the Federal Government.

Dr Kirsty Nowlan, a Benevolent Society executive director and a leading voice in the Raise the Rate campaign, said Newstart had only been indexed.

“It moves with the level of CPI but it doesn’t move at the level of wages,” she said.

“It has declined relative to both the pension and minimum wage.”

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Housing initiative forges forward

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These women are locked into the private rental market, characterised by insecurity of tenure and diminishing affordability.

IT’S hardly a secret any more. Report after report has identified the dreadful plight of older women and homelessness.

This relatively new and growing demographic of homeless women largely come from everyday backgrounds, their accommodation crisis does not typically identify with generational homelessness, addictions or long-term unemployment.

The majority have been independent, worked all their lives and raised children, but are now faced with a limited income and many, for the first time, need support.

The factors underpinning this housing insecurity/homelessness tend to reach back to

issues such as low superannuation, a marriage break-up, loss of a spouse or poor health.

Women's Property Initiatives, led by CEO Jeanette Large, has identified a significant group of women over 55, who have a modest level of assets and don't qualify for social housing, yet have limited or no working career ahead of them.

They certainly don’t have the financial capacity to access a mortgage or own a home on their own.

These women are locked into the private rental market, characterised by insecurity of tenure and diminishing affordability.

They are often forced to watch their savings being viciously eroded by exorbitant private rents.

The innovative Older Women’s Housing Program takes a different approach to the supply of affordable housing.

It enables low-income women over 55 with

modest assets to invest them to secure a home for life, or for as long as it is suitable for them.

They will still have to pay rent on a portion of the property, but they will have peace of mind from knowing that the rent is affordable, and their capital investment and tenancy is secure as they age.

So far the initiative has settled on a parcel of land in Beaconsfield in Melbourne’s outer east for the pilot of its Older Women’s Housing Program and has a sizeable group of women who have expressed interest in participating.

Four private, accessible, architect-designed townhouses will be constructed on the site, which is close to public transport, health services, shopping, and community facilities.

Funding for the pilot was secured from the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation and the Mercy

Foundation.

The program has now achieved planning approval and council-endorsed plans for the Beaconsfield development. And last week it was proud to announce on LinkedIn that the design completed by by6 Studio Bright and Eckersley Garden Archite4cture and the planning outcome facilitated by Beveridge Williams has gained council approval.

This housing model will change the future for older women who don’t have the assets to achieve home ownership but are able to invest in the affordable housing.

Their capital will be preserved, and they will no longer be locked into an unaffordable private rental market.

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FAMILY LIVING: Judy Gordon (back left) with the three generations, and one large dog, who live in the family home.

TRACEY Johnstone asked four families what it was like living in their multifamily household.

PRACTICAL SOLUTION JUDY Gordon, a 66-year-old retiree, lives in southwest Sydney house with her adult son, daughter-in-law and their two young children.

“We talked about doing something together for ages,” she said.

Two years ago they found the perfect two-storey house that needed just a few renovations.

“I wanted a separate space and they also have a 50kg dog and three cats,” she added.

The house is owned jointly.

“It’s been done legally,” Judy said. “I own 50 per cent and they own 25 per cent each. If anything happens to me, my share would go to Scott, my only child, as per my will.”

If the couple splits, Judy says “it won’t work”.

“I have told them they can never get divorced.”

She pays half of the rates and mortgage, and one-third of the household bills. She also keeps a record of what she has spent and what is owed to her.

Judy has her own self-contained area which

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is adjacent to the garage and laundry.

“You need to have enough space of your own,” Judy recommended.

She has an internal, lockable door so her grandchildren can visit at any time.

“I mind them two days, so I see a lot of them.

Now we have joined a gym so I go off there with my son.

“The kids love it when I eat with them so they always want me to come upstairs or I do a baked dinner and they all come down here.”

The blended family doesn’t have structured times where it gets together.

“As I get older, it will be good for me to have them close,” Judy said.

“I’m not planning on going to a retirement village. We look at this as long-term.”

The downside would be if there was more than one child or you didn’t get on, Judy said.

“We don’t have cross words. We have worked this out cooperatively.

“They don’t take advantage of me.”

ALL ABOUT FAMILY IN the hinterland of northern NSW, 65-year-old retiree Maria* can have up to five generations,

and a few friends, living in her house at any time.

It started with her ailing father-in-law and has grown from there. Luckily the house is large and surrounded by acreage.

“Basically, they can’t get on their own feet out there with the cost of everything and give the children a good life,” Maria said.

“The house is built with the intention that everyone has their own private domain. It works lovely; we are a family.

They are independent of me even though they are so close.

“Each has their own dwelling. They have their privacy and the kids have stability.”

It’s all about family, said Maria, who has a Maltese

background.

“We were raised knowing it’s our responsibility to care for the elders.”

Maria and her husband, who bought the house 20 years ago, retain full ownership.

“They contribute to the upkeep of the mortgage,” she said. “They have taken their inheritance while I am still kicking.”

When it comes to looking after the property, Maria said the rule was two hours a week from everybody who could stand.

“They choose what work needs be done; if you see it, do it,” she said.

“Many hands make light work. When you are reliant on it being your home, you

have a tendency to care for it.”

Having family around has meant Maria and her husband have the freedom to travel while their home is looked after.

“You are supported in every way whether you are present or absent,” she said. “We’re family. You’ve got to get on.

“We’ve grown up together so we are used to each other,” she added.

“You don’t have the difficulty of trying to share your home with strangers or long-term friends.”

When it comes to family conflict, Maria said the trick was to “keep a lid on people’s privacy” and not get involved too much.

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The 2019 Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey reports the number of people living in multiple-family households has risen by 1.2 percentage points to be the household type for 3.7 per cent of Australians in 2017.

The reasons for this are predominantly finance (55 per cent) and the provision of care (28 per cent) according to the University of NSW’s City Futures 2015 research report Living Together: The Rise of Multi-generational Households in Australian Cities.

The senior research fellow Dr Edgar Liu said: “If it involves older people, there is the assumption that they are an endless source of free child care, without considering that they also have their own lives that they may want to live; it also costs money to house and feed the older people, so it’s never really ‘free’.

“There is still that stigma where you should only live with your parents/in-laws if there is a genuine need rather than just because you want to.

This is especially the case when people found the company being the most valued aspect of multi-generational living, rather than physical and emotional care.”

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MULTIGENERATIONAL LIVING: Colleen Robinson and her daughter Belinda Uhlmann. pressure to release, the parties usually find a way.”

It’s not a fairytale existence but, Maria said, living in this household meant she didn’t miss out on important family moments.

EXPECTED SOLUTION? MARY* lives in Sydney with her husband and three daughters aged 23 to 27 and 86-year-old mother Esme*.

Mary, 59, is the only sibling living in Australia; the others live in Singapore. Her parents came to live with Mary when her father had a heart attack and the arrangement has continued.

It has meant Mary could continue working full-time.

“It’s mutual support,” Mary said. “She was

supportive of me when I had my children and I am now supportive of her while she is ageing and so are my children.”

While Mary ensures Esme’s medical appointments are done, home help looks after the personal care.

The home has a separate area downstairs with an ensuite for Esme but the living area is upstairs where the family eats together on weekends.

Mary and her husband own the house.

“She has very much given me everything she has,” Mary said.

If Mary’s family and Esme were still living in Singapore they probably would have the same arrangement.

“It may be partially cultural but I haven’t taken to it as a cultural thing,” Mary said.

She found it beneficial for her children to spend time with their grandmother learning about their Singaporean heritage.

The limitation is, as Esme ages, Mary has started to make arrangements which ensure Esme has someone looking after her when the family goes away.

Sandwiched between her daughters and her mother, Mary admits: “I do have responsibilities”.

“I think it has advantages and disadvantages.

“I don’t think I would do the same with my children. It’s not

necessarily because it hasn’t worked but because we all live in a fast-paced environment.

“I am an independent person so I wouldn’t want to feel I am dependent on them or that they are responsible for me.

“Having said that, this has worked reasonably for me.”

HIT THE JACKPOT BELINDA Uhlmann, 47, and her mother, Colleen Robinson, 83, are tight and happy.

They live in a Brisbane home with Belinda’s husband Paul and their two young daughters.

Belinda said her sister, Del, would have done the same for her mum “in a heartbeat”.

Del and her husband already had the

experience of living with her father-in-law, but it didn’t work for them.

“It disintegrated; they couldn’t sustain living all together,” Belinda explained.

“Unfortunately, there were too many personality clashes.”

After Colleen’s husband died in 2002, she struggled to live alone for six years in their townhouse.

“I was finding the stairs were a bit of a problem,” Colleen said.

Over several years, Belinda, Paul and Colleen discussed living together.

“I am lucky as my husband grew up with his grandfather in exactly the same situation,” Belinda said.

“We had lots of discussions (before Colleen moved in) about the future and the plan for Mum to be here forever,” Belinda added.

It took them quite some time to find an affordable and suitable house.

Finally they found a two-storey house with what Colleen needed to stay independent and private, including an outdoor sun area.

The family lives upstairs and Colleen has the downstairs area.

Ownership of the house is split equally three ways.

“I went to the solicitor when we were getting organised,” Colleen said.

“There’s a statutory declaration we made as the bank wouldn’t let Mum go onto the loan because of her age,” Belinda said.

“Mum is very adamant about paying her way. She felt she didn’t want to mooch.”

Colleen does her shopping and has someone come in to clean for her.

Sometimes she eats

with the family upstairs, but not always.

The plan is for Colleen to live there forever.

“If Mum needs that money to go into a facility where she needs more care, then that is her money,” Belinda said.

“It wouldn’t be just the third she has put in because we have been here about nine years, it would be what the third of the house would be concurrent to the price.”

The former aged care nurse fiercely retains her independence wherever possible but, if personal care is needed down the track, the women are adamant neither wants Belinda to take on that role. Instead they will get in a carer.

“I want to be honest about this, I would not be comfortable toileting Mum,” Belinda said.

“Mum and I are very good communicators and we are very honest with each other so I would love Mum to be here for the long run and we will find ways around that when the time comes,” Belinda added.

“I consider all my children my friends now,” Colleen added.

“But we’re still her children, don’t you worry; she tells us what to do,” Belinda joked.

Colleen said she had thrived as a result of actively engaging with her family.

“I don’t feel as old as my age,” she said.

“It’s been wonderful for my girls,” Belinda added.

She thinks the same arrangement could work with her daughters and herself when she is much older.

*Names changed at the request of interviewees.

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GET ready to sip, savour, mix and mingle all weekend-long at the Moreton Bay Food and Wine Festival, with something to satisfy everyone’s palate on September 7 and 8 on the Foreshore at Redcliffe.

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HIGH ROTATION

SHOWCASING some of Brisbane’s most memorable musicians, Museum of Brisbane’s High Rotation is set to take music lovers down memory lane through film clips, photographs, instruments, souvenirs, and ephemera, as well as an immersive digital component.

Tune in to the musical prowess of more than 80 artists, including pop and rock heavyweights Keith Urban, The Veronicas, Sheppard, George, and Kate Miller-Heidke, as well as indie darlings The Grates, Violent Soho, Emma Louise, and Ball Park Music. High Rotation also pays homage to heritage legends, including Kev Carmody, Powderfinger, Custard, Regurgitator and Savage Garden as well as rising stars including WAAX, Thelma Plum, and Confidence Man. Until April 19, 2020.

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ENJOY a selection of choral classics from The Queensland Choir at Twelfth Night Theatre on September 14 and 15.

The 100 voice choir, which was founded in 1872, will be conducted by Kevin Power in this tribute to the remarkable Marjorie Johnstone, founder of the Johnstone Gallery which was the largest private gallery in Australia in its time. The gallery supported impoverished and emerging artists.

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DETERMINED: The SBS short film Lost Daylight follows Dawn Daylight’s life and how she lost track of her life, her history and her family.

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Search for her own history

Gail Forrer DAWN Daylight doesn’t really know the dates or the reasons why she was working as a domestic maid at Brisbane’s All Hallows’ convent more than 55 years ago.

Although mountains of archives can reveal the horrific details behind what happened to the “stolen generation”, 71-year-old Dawn can find little that tells her own story.

Perhaps this underlines the importance of the launch of the SBS On Demand inaugural Short Film Festival in early September.

Lost Daylight, filmed in Brisbane, follows local Aboriginal woman Dawn Daylight on her search for

answers. Dawn was taken at a young age and placed as a domestic servant at All Hallows’ School, within the Sisters of Mercy convent.

Dawn has so many questions. Why was she taken? Why was she at All Hallows’? What happened to her lost wages?

This film is particularly timely given the recent $190 million settlement between the Queensland Government and the stolen wages class action group.

In her late 30s Dawn went on to study a BA at Griffith University and around the same time began her search through government archives to find her own story.

Records revealed that her father and mother were part of the stolen

generation and it was stated that “neglect” was among the reasons for their selection. However, there was no information about Dawn herself.

It’s because of this lack of information that Dawn doesn’t see herself as part of the “stolen generation”, but instead uses the word “removed” to describe her experience of being taken from her Ipswich family and put to work at the Brisbane city convent.

“Really, it was child labour,” she said.

Dawn has located ledgers at All Hallows’ which record her receiving a wage, along with subtractions for food, clothing etc.

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Dawn has no recollection of this travel and believes the long distance (more than 45km) would have been impossible for a young girl to undertake.

Many years after leaving the convent she was on a Brisbane bus when she was approached by a person who recognised her from those early days.

“She said she was a young warden at the convent, and she said I was the smallest girl at All Hallows’ and she remembered me trying to go over the fence to run away,” Dawn said.

On leaving the convent Dawn returned to her family, but of course after

such a long (and indeterminate) time away, she found it hard to fit in.

She has no memories of holidays or even being a teenager within her family.

“So, I went walkabout,” she said.

She also had no formal employment training.

“Because of my lack of education there was not a lot I could do other than to be a domestic servant or industrial work.”

Dawn said the making of the video had been emotional and although she had dealt with much of her early trauma, there were times and things that still bubbled up and haunted her.

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QUEEN OF APOSTLES SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB

WE ARE a very small and friendly seeking new members. We meet every second Wednesday in the hall at Queen of Apostles School, Appleby Rd, Stafford. Our club hosts a variety of activities such as indoor bowls, bingo, hoy, trading tables, guest speakers, entertainment, and bus trips. Cost is $2 with free morning tea. On October 16 we are having a bus trip to Crows Nest.

We will be enjoying a tour of their museum and their lovely historical village.

Cost is $55 which includes morning tea lunch and tour. The bus will leave at 7.30am from the car park of Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, Appleby Rd, Stafford. For bookings, phone Julia on 07 3355 6560 or 0467 680 551 or Carolyn on 07 3356 8223.

CARINDALE NATIONAL SENIORS

WE MEET at 1 Edmond St Carina on the second Tuesday of every month (except January and December) and our bus

trips are usually on the fourth Tuesday of every month (except January and December). The last meeting was our AGM and we have a full committee but are always grateful for any assistance offered.

The August meeting was very enjoyable with guest speaker David Terry from RACQ. His topic was Years ahead driving as mature people. The guest speaker for September will be Peter Martin from Queensland Corrective Services. Thirty-two members of our club are going with Terranover Tours to Gosford and surroundings. These tours are always very enjoyable.

The September bus trip will be to Majestic Theatre at Pomona. We have been before and have always enjoyed the silent movies, then we will proceed to Cooroy RSL for lunch. We are a very friendly club and always welcome new and prospective members to all our meetings. Phone Maureen on 07 3398 4236 or Eddie 07 3395 3337.

APPLE USERS CLUB MEET the Apple-Q computer users group

TIME TO CELEBRATE: Dr Evan Fraser piped in the birthday cake and singers at Chapel Hill VIEW club. commencing at 10.45am on September 15 at the Arts/Music Rooms of the MacGregor State High School, Springfield St, MacGregor. (On the Brisbane southside not far from Garden City. Mt Gravatt.) This will be a catered meeting in support of Seniors Weeks activities, sponsored by Australian Government Be Connected (every Australian online). Come along and meet members who can assist novices through to experts in using Apple Mac devices to explore the digital world. Older users especially will be supported in using their computers and devices to keep in touch and explore the WWW world. Our club will be celebrating 40 years of educating and supporting users of the Apple Mac range of devices with a birthday party at our meeting on Sunday, October 20 at the MacGregor State High School. Due to catering requirements, if you intend attending please advise us of your interest via our website, or go to

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QCWA CRAFT WEEKEND

THIS workshop is for Ribbon Embroidery and Sashiko November 16 and 17 at QCWA Pine Rivers Hall, 1058 Anzac Ave, Petrie. Phone 04488 880 466 for registration forms and further information. RSVP October 30.

PROBUS CLUBS

Caboolture WE MEET monthly on the second Monday of the month, on the third Monday a social outing is arranged and on the fourth Monday we meet at a local cafe for coffee and a chat. Our meetings usually consist of around 30 minutes of administrative and social matters, then a member may speak of their life for up to seven minutes or so, then we break for a lengthy morning tea period and afterward an interesting speaker entertains us until the meeting is concluded.

Over the past months we have cruised Moreton Bay on the Lady Brisbane, taken in the revue Senior Moments, been to the NASA exhibition at the Brisbane Museum, amongst various lunches and other interesting outings. A dinner at the Breakfast Creek Hotel and

a viewing of the city night lights is an outing planned for later this year. Probus Caboolture encourages enquiries from ladies and gents of good character interested in joining our friendly club. Phone Peter on 07 5433 9395 or Jenny on 07 3180 0943.

Chelmer and District WE MEET at the Croll Memorial Precinct, 2 Clewley St, Corinda (opposite Sherwood Services Club) on the fourth Tuesday of the month (except December) at 9.45am. We have our monthly meeting then a friendly chat over morning tea, followed by a guest speaker covering a wide and interesting range of topics. Members also get together for regular outings, a garden group, a walking group, theatre visits, a book swap and other activities. We welcome retired men and women from Chelmer to Oxley and all surrounding suburbs who wish to join in the fun, friendship and fellowship of Probus and meet for club meetings and outings with other active, like-minded retirees. Phone Kathy on 0408 735 823 for details.

Forest Lake ONE of the issues with retirement is what do you do with your time? Some of us find renewed vigour for old hobbies, like gardening or crafts, both things we could do on our own and in our own homes. But what if that’s not enough? Well, over the years around 125,000 retirees have taken to Probus Clubs with absolute gusto and have been spending much of their retirement time simply socialising and having fun with friends.

We all look forward to seeing our friends, but how nice is it to realise that they look forward to seeing us just as much?

Your Forest Lake Probus Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month at The Lion, Richlands at 10am for 10.30am. If you are interested in joining in the fun, phone our

membership officer, Ellen, on 07 3879 7784 or Barbara on 0422 817 924.

MARKET DAY

COME along and join us for our Market Day on Saturday, September 21 from 8.30am-1pm at Compton Gardens Retirement Village, 97 Albany Creek Rd, Aspley.

There will be free face painting from 9am-10.30am, white elephant stall, morning teas, craft, hamburgers etc, plants, cakes etc, raffles, handbags, music, beads, cushions, tai chi demonstration and much more. This is the place to be for bargains.

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Kallangur BECOME a safer older driver. The RACQ program The Years Ahead is committed to helping all Queenslanders become safer drivers. One way they do this is through free presentations to community groups; and Years Ahead is one of these popular programs.

Years Ahead is a 45-minute presentation in which older motorists learn how to become more aware of their own capabilities. Morning tea and a raffle are available and the chance to make membership inquiries and bookings for upcoming coach trips and theatre productions. For further information, phone 07 3880 6677 Monday to Friday 9am-12noon.

Pine Rivers WE WILL hold our monthly Social and Information morning on Friday, September 20 at the Kallangur Memorial Bowls Club, 1351 Anzac Ave, Kallangur. The event will commence at 9.30am and finish at approximately 11.30am.

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THE Kallangur Over 50s Social Club meets every Tuesday morning at 9.30am at North Leagues Services Club, Anzac Ave, Kallangur. Affordable bingo, monthly bus trips or just enjoy a cuppa with friends. New members always welcome. Like to know more, phone Gailene on 07 3285 3905.

SEXUALITY AND DEMENTIA

SEXUALITY in general is a seldom talked about topic, particularly in aged care. Sexuality and Dementia is even less frequently discussed and generally poorly identified as an issue by clients and service providers alike.

Sexuality and dementia will look to identify some of the stigma and stereotypes around dementia, sexuality and ageing. We will discuss reasons why we don’t feel open and comfortable discussing sexuality and provide strategies to allow clients to feel comfortable discussing concerns with their family and service provider. On Tuesday, October 8 from 9.30-11.30am at 47 Tryon St, Upper Mount Gravatt.

Cost: $50 a person. To obtain a registration form for workshops or gain further information, phone 07 3422 3000 or 1800 639 331 or email administration @alzheimersonline.org.

Registration and payment is essential one week prior to the workshop.

MITCHELTON AND DISTRICTS GARDEN CLUB

ON OCTOBER 3, the Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club will next meet at the Enoggera Memorial Hall in Trundle St. The guest speaker, Pat Smith, will talk about gerberas. Pat, who is a member of the Ipswich Horticultural Society, has been growing gerberas for many years, and through cross pollination, has created lots of new varieties. The meeting

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SLACKS CREEK SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB

COME join us. We would love to welcome you to our senior citizens’ group every Tuesday from 9am-noon at the community centre, 19 Nerida St, Rochedale.

Play indoor bowls or be entertained by a concert group on alternate Tuesdays. Morning tea provided. Lunch (bring a plate) is enjoyed after the concert. Phone Shirley on 07 3209 1682.

QUEENSLAND ACCORDION ORCHESTRA

VARIETY Concert at the Kedron-Wavell Services Club Inc “Kittyhawk Room”, 375 Hamilton Rd, Chermside from 2pm on Sunday, November 3 (doors open at 1.30pm).

Tickets are $10pp. Light afternoon tea for purchase at Intermission.

Featuring: Queensland Accordion Orchestra and other guest artists: Mary Martyn, vocalist. Free parking. Further inquires to Mary on 07 3172 3652 or email mary.martyn @optusnet.com.au.

FOREST LAKE FIFTY PLUS CLUB

OUR August trip was to Strawberry Fields at Palmview and lunch at Glasshouse Mountains.

Tavern. The Forest Lake Fifty Plus Club meets on the third Friday of the month at The Lion, Pine Rd, Richlands at 10.30am. Date claimers for the next two meetings are September 20 and October 18. For more information about the club and its activities, phone Leonie president on 0427 846 057 or Les activities officer on 0466 377 618. T register your interest, email

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ENOGGERA & DISTRICTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

ON SUNDAY, September 22, commencing 2pm, the society will hold a members and visitors meeting at the hall, all are welcome. Guest speaker Caylie Jeffery will talk of treasure found “Under The Lino” when renovating her house. Of particular interest to residents of southern Enoggera, Alderley and Newmarket, local resident and well known medico Professor John Pearn has written A World in a Street, a history of Banks St leading from Enoggera Rd to Wardell St. John begins by delving into the geology of the area going back hundreds of millions of years and acknowledges the part played by the indigenous first owners before telling of European settlement beginning in the 1860s. Banks St is named after Captain James Matthew Banks, the first land owner. In this its silver jubilee year Enoggera and Districts Historical Society is pleased to have assisted both authors and Gaythorne Traders Community Group.

NSAA (QLD) INC BRISBANE NORTH WEST BRANCH

THE National Servicemen’s Association of Australia exists for the welfare and benefit of

former Australian nashos called up in either of the two schemes operating between 1951 and 1973 and the wives/widows thereof. Conscripts called up by countries other than Australia are welcome as associate members. To find the benefits of joining, to apply for the two medals available to Australian nashos, or to find a local branch near you, phone 07 3324 1277 or go to nashoqld.org.au.

Brisbane North West branch meets on the third Sunday of each month (next September 15) at Gaythorne RSL, commencing 10am. After the meeting, join fellow members in the bistro bar for lunch. For more, phone Dave on 07 3366 3191.

VIEW CLUBS

Arana OUR next meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 2 from 10.30am for 11am start at Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Pde, Keperra. The cost is $30 for the two-course lunch and tea or coffee.

Our guest speaker for October is Diane Carter, Brisbane author of Dare to Live – Trust Yourself, a collection of inspirational stories which show how the human mind can rise above adversity. Diane is certain to leave us all inspired to be better at our lives. Our next Pop up Fashion shop will be held at our October meeting so bring along those summer fashions no longer wanted in your wardrobe to go into the shop. We will also

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education needs of disadvantaged Australian children. Lunchtime meetings 10.45am for 11.30am start on the first Tuesday of each month at Mt Ommaney Hotel and Apartments, Dandenong Rd (off Centenary Highway) Mt Ommaney.

Visitors are always made very welcome, phone Denise on 0409 261 488 if you would like to attend or email chapelhillview @gmail.com.

Kenmore ON THE third Monday of the month, our club has a lunch meeting starting at 11.15am sharp at the Bellbowrie Tavern. The cost is $5 to attend.

Bookings are essential with Robyn by the Friday prior on 0434 015 102.

For general inquiries, phone Jean on 0409 268 646. Our September guest speaker will be Akane Hatai, a Wildlife Education Officer since 2011 with Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.

Kenmore VIEW supports eight students on the Learning for Life program as well as providing an opportunity for women to socialise with others through our book club, mahjong and walking groups. Outings are arranged monthly to a range of interesting places, for example a barefoot bowls day on Tuesday, September 3 and a visit on October 7 to Neilson Native Nursery.

Pine Rivers OUR next luncheon meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 10.30am for 11am start. It will be held at Murrumba Downs Tavern, Dohles Rockes Rd, Murrumba Downs. The guest speaker for September will be Heather, a representative from the Mission to Seafarers. The Mission to Seafarers provides welfare, pastoral and spiritual support to over 10,000 seafarers each year on ships in the Port of Brisbane. Phone Elizabeth 07 3886 4937 or Sandra 07 3880 9965.

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have our usual raffles and lucky door prizes, the proceeds of which go towards supporting our 14 Smith Family “Learning for Life Students.” Just a reminder that our November meeting is our last “make, bake and grow” table for the year and the theme is Christmas goods. Phone Carol by noon, September 30 on 07 3355 5349 to book. New members and guests welcome. Also, at Keperra Bunnings on September 7 we are having another sausage sizzle so don’t forget to pop down and purchase some.

Centenary Evening BRIAN Herd is recognised as one of Australia’s leading experts in the areas of elder law, retirement, disability and aged care.

He will be the entertaining and informative guest speaker at the September dinner meeting of our club on Monday, September 9 at 6.30pm and the cost is $35. October 14 will be the date of the next dinner meeting of the Centenary Evening VIEW Club. This meeting’s guest speaker will be Kate Stringer who is a breast surgeon. On a light note, ladies are invited to be creative by concocting a fashion accessory out of a bra and to bring it to the meeting. Meetings are held at the McLeod Country Golf Club, 61 Gertrude McLeod Crescent, Middle Park, 6.30pm for 7pm. The cost is $35 and bookings are essential. Phone 0408 725 542 or email centenaryeveview @gmail.com.

Chapel Hill OUR club caters for many interests – informative guest speakers, fun and educational group excursions, a very active daytime choir, monthly meetings of bridge and mahjong groups. Enjoy lunch with us to learn about VIEW Clubs’ important and successful role supporting the

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commences after morning tea which is served at 9.45am. Visitors and new members are most welcome. The hall is close to public transport and accessible by wheelchair.

On October 26 it will be 55 years since the club held its first meeting. For more information, phone Pat, the president on 07 3356 1256.

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School Scholarship Class of 1959 will celebrate their 60th anniversary with a get-together at Club Southside, 76 Mount Gravatt Capalaba Rd, Upper Mount Gravatt from 10.30am to 3.30pm. This date is the actual anniversary of the final Scholarship exam held at the completion of Grade 8 which students had to pass to be eligible to attend high school. Any former students wishing to attend or requiring further details should email Jim Kelly at jimkelly@optusnet.com.au or phone Lyn Trovas (nee Chaplin) on 0416 536 591.

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2019 CLEVELAND CARAVAN, CAMPING, BOATING AND 4X4 EXPO

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Aside from being a great opportunity to talk to experts and compare products and prices, visitors will also be treated to a series of informative sessions and entertainment.

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ON SHOW: The Cleveland Caravan, Camping, Boating and 4x4 Expo will be held from September 20–22. track will be back thanks to the Australian Offroad Academy, with experts on hand to talk about how and when to use your difflock or traction control technology.

For the fishermen and women out there, the 2019 NuLoook Floors Qld Bream Open is on again in Moreton Bay with anglers returning to the show

each day for the weigh-in.

Other entertainment includes King Brown Camp Oven demonstrations, the Berkley Super Fishing Tank with up to 20 live fish and presentations on catch and release techniques, preserving your catch for the dinner table and using lures and fishing gear.

For the grandkids there will be jumping castles to keep them entertained.

The show also offers a chance to enter a range of competitions from stallholders. Check out the clevelandexpo.com.au website for the latest information. Among the competitions already listed is a chance to win a rooftop tent from Austrack

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2019 CLEVELAND CARAVAN, CAMPING, BOATING AND 4X4 EXPO

Landed in a great place Britto’s Bark IT HAS been a while since I have been in the saddle however Britto is back and firing on all cylinders and I am very pleased to be writing the Bark in its new home the motoring section of the Seniors magazine.

My first road review is the 2019 Outlander 2WD petrol CVT “BLACK EDITION” Demonstrator which comes with a host of accessories included in the driveway price, which I will further explain along with the driveway price at the base of this review.

There was a lot to like about this vehicle , especially the funky styling and when you consider the Outlander brand has been around for at least 10 plus years the 2019 Outlander is as different as chalk and cheese and as good looking as Mrs Britto.

The last two weeks I have driven this Outlander around the Sunshine Coast predominantly Palmwoods, Yandina, Bli Bli, Kureelpa and Nambour, and the weather gods were not

kind as rain was the norm over the two weeks however the Outlander performed beautifully.

We navigated very steep wet driveways with concrete wheel tracks that went on and on at least Britto was given 9 ¾ out of ten, the old ticker was racing over-time but we made it. That was an experience and the Outlander lapped it up.

Driving around the many hilly streets of Nambour the hill start assist was put to good use as it prevents the vehicle from rolling back wards by maintaining breaking force to give you time to move your foot from the brake to the accelerator and it also has an handy push bottom electric park brake.

Overall the Outlander is quite a good size, like the three bears not too big and not too small, just right.

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BRITTO'S BACK: Ian Britten is firing on all cylinders and pleased to be writing the Bark in Seniors News.

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John Watts showed us the man on the moon Last-minute connections brought us space trip

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: John Watts with his Apollo XI certificate “in recognition of support to the first lunar landing mission”.

Mr Watts said he was contacted by NASA through his employer to support the Apollo 8 and 11 missions.

“A few days later, I received a call from the NASA Control Centre in the USA saying their people were having trouble contacting the spaceship. We were told to get the system working as soon as possible,” he said.

NASA staff were having issues connecting their equipment to the Australian system, so John and his team worked around the clock, testing and re-testing their equipment to ensure it worked perfectly.

Their dedication to transmitting clear and accurate data back to NASA meant the whole world could see the first eight minutes of Armstrong’s moonwalk.

Project Apollo certificate.

“Our work proved the Apollo 11 mission was a success,” Mr Watts said.

In recognition of his support of the first lunar landing, John received a Certificate of Recognition signed by Neil Armstrong, Edwin (Buzz) Aldrin, Michael Collins and network director Dale Collins.

“It was a great reward,” Mr Watts said.

“I also have a piece of the moon somewhere around the house,” he added.

Thanks to John’s work sharing the monumental steps on the moon, the Apollo legacy lives on to inspire the world’s ongoing pursuit of space and new horizons.

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John Watts is a participant in Coastlink's Aged Care Program.

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Win a double pass to see RIDE LIKE A GIRL at Event Cinemas on October 2 See the amazing true story ‘RIDE LIKE A GIRL’ at the Seniors Morning Tea and screening on Wednesday 2 October at BCC and Event Cinemas.

As a little girl, Michelle Payne dreams of the impossible: winning the Melbourne Cup – horse-racing’s toughest two-mile race. starring Teresa Palmer, Sam Neill,

Sullivan Stapleton and directed by Rachel Griffiths. Book tickets at the box office or eventcinemas.com.au Thanks to Event Cinemas we have 5 double passes to give away to this exciting screening. To be in the draw just fill in our form online at seniorsnews.com.au/ competitions 6947124gk

FIFTY years ago, the Apollo 11 mission took 600 million humans to the moon for the first time as they watched Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin’s other-worldly voyage on their black-andwhite televisions.

As Apollo 11 touched down on the moon, our kind entered a new era of discovery and innovation.

Across the globe, we celebrated Neil Armstrong’s “one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind” in a moment that still captures our imagination today.

But it may not have been possible without the incredible technological skills of local legend and now-participant in Coastlink’s Aged Care Program John Watts.

John installed the large-scale purpose-built computer system at the Deakin Telephone Exchange in Canberra that was used to communicate with the Apollo 11 spaceship.

The Australia-wide network was, in fact, the central point of control for all communications between Australia and NASA for the Apollo program.

It was this system that helped broadcast Armstrong’s first steps live from the moon, over 384,000km away.

Our work proved the Apollo 11 mission was a success.

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Known as the birthplace of surfing, Waikiki has a rich history, great shopping and plenty of dining choices.

With Diamond Head in the background, it’s famous surf break is dotted by regulars every morning. Visitors can hire their own board under the 2.7-metre-high bronze statue of Duke Kahanamoku (1890-1968). The Duke was Hawaii’s first Olympian who is credited with bringing Hawaii’s ancient sport of surfing to the world.

From the beach, you can see Diamond Head, and if you are feeling energetic, it’s a great walk to the top. The 2.5km summit trail takes around 30 minutes and is rated “very easy” and suitable for non-hikers, although there are some stairs and tunnels.

Rent an audio headset from the ticket booth, and you can have a guided tour as well. On Saturdays, there is a Farmers Market near the tunnel entrance.

Just on the edge of Waikiki are Honolulu Zoo, Waikiki Aquarium and Kapi’olani Regional Park.

Head to the zoo to see komodo dragons and 905 different animals or the aquarium to view some of Hawaii’s beautiful sea life.

It’s a half-hour drive, but you won’t want to miss the chance to see Pearl Harbour where an aerial attack in 1941 left thousands dead and hundreds wounded. Start at the Visitors’ Centre

HAWAII RULES: Waikiki Beach known as the birthplace of surfing. with a walk through the USS Arizona Memorial Museum. The USS Arizona Memorial has been closed since May 2018 for repair work but is expected to reopen later this year.

You’ll be amazed by the size of the guns on the 60,000-ton USS Battleship Missouri. Walk around the ship and see where the documents ending WWII were signed.

Each location can take up to two hours to explore so allow plenty of time.

Just remember, no bags are permitted inside the Pearl Harbour Historic Sites unless they are wallet-sized. Bag storage is available.

The Bishop Museum is where you’ll find Hawaii’s most extensive collection of Hawaiian and Polynesian artefacts. It’s a fascinating look at the rich history of the islands.

There’s much more to discover about Hawaiian royalty at Iolani Palace, the only royal palace in the United States!

Completed in 1882, this grand house looks as

though the residents have just stepped out for a moment. Take a guided or self-led audio tour.

Hawaii’s history from the 20th century is just as fascinating, and the Liljestrand House will take you back to the 1950s and Hawaii’s Tropical Modernism style.

Designed for doctor and nurse Howard and Betty Liljestrand by Vladimir Ossipoff, It has the sort of cool vibe that makes you think of Dean Martin and Natalie Wood.

This exceptionally well-preserved house is a treasure trove of memory prompters. The views from the secluded hillside block overlooking downtown Oahu are expansive. Guided tours are available.

There’s one souvenir you must bring home from Honolulu, even if it is just for yourself. Pop into the Honolulu Cookie Company and taste before you buy their Hawaiian inspired cookie flavours. The signature pineapple-shaped biscuits are memorable.

Where should you stay in Waikiki? It’s hotel central along this famous stretch of beach, so your options are many. The Royal Hawaiian, known as the Pink Palace, holds a highly coveted beach spot dotted with cabanas. The luxury hotel has heritage rooms dating filled with 1920s glamour.

Almost next door is another luxe resort Moana Surfrider. Known as the First Lady of Waikiki, it opened its doors in 1901 and offers beachfront views with a historic banyan tree courtyard.

Just one block back from the beach, The Laylow, combines mid-century modern style with Hawaiian charm. . Fly with Hawaiian Airlines to Honolulu and your Hawaiian experience starts at the airport with miles of smiles and a taste of Hawaii menu designed by Executive Chef LeeAnne Wong.

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There seems to be a spirit under the surface that would take a little time to appreciate.

ARMENIAN SUMMER: The rustic charm of an old church at Lake Sevan, Armenia

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Armenia and the end

Paul Coffey reports on his stay in Armenia – the last city to visit before the end of his tour through the Caucasus.

THE landscape has dried out as we travelled further south through Georgia, ie. away from the Caucasus mountains, and Armenia seems drier still.

The land is more undulating with high hills scattered about, but only the valleys are the least bit green, although it is summer after all. Together with a slightly more basic housing stock here in the rural areas, the impression is that Armenia is poorer than Georgia. The GNI per head is not greatly less, however.

Modern Armenia is a small landlocked country of only about 30,000km sq (less than half the size of Tasmania), with a population of about three million, similar to Georgia’s.

The lack of a port of its own, and of any oil, are major disadvantages; we’re told that the main industries are tourism (which is still nascent), agriculture and surprisingly IT. Chess is taught in the schools.

Earlier Armenian civilisations and populations covered far

greater areas even as they waxed and waned, primarily further to the south in eastern Anatolia, and to the west in northern Persia including the current-day Azerbaijan. There are only around 50,000 Armenians in Turkey today, down from well over one million prior to the Armenian Genocide, and very few in Azerbaijan other than in the Armenian-controlled, disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabach. The area that has become modern Armenia was variously controlled by Hellenistic kings, Persian satrapies, Muslim khanates, the Ottomans, and of course the Russians.

Wars and treaties between empires over the centuries, and especially after WW1, left Armenia in its present reduced state, something over which Armenians are resentful.

Armenia proudly lays claim to being the first Christian nation, a king having converted and declared the kingdom Christian in 301AD. The Roman (or Byzantine)

Dancing in the square, Armenia.

Empire was declared Christian in 380AD, some time after Constantine converted in c.312AD. The Armenian Apostolic Church was an important vehicle for a sense of cultural identity under Muslim rule, and remains central to Armenian identity today.

Armenian Churches are very spartan, with none of the rich icons and ageing frescoes that feature in Georgian churches.

En route to the capital, Yerevan, we stop at the gorgeous Lake Sevan, one of the world’s largest high-altitude and freshwater lakes, c.70km long. At 1900m of

altitude, it freezes over from time to time. When we were there it was a brilliant greeny aquamarine colour, quite beautiful. Invariably, there’s a church involved.

Our first glimpse of Yerevan is of armies of dull apartment blocks in the distance.

Unfortunately the whole city turns out to lack colour: grey to dun-brown is the limit of the colour range, and there are almost no buildings that distinguish themselves.

The better inner-city buildings have facades of local stone, which varies from a grey through to a range of browns, some

attractive as individual stones, including tones of orange and even rose among them. But on the larger scale, the whole is less than the sum of the parts.

The very dry hills surrounding the city don’t add to the city’s visual appeal. It would be very different in the winter, with snow on the hills and mountains all around.

However the city grows on us all, as people appear on the streets in the balmy, temperate evenings and nights. On the Friday night we are lucky to witness local people in their hundreds doing their traditional dancing to that marvellous high-pitched middle-Eastern flute music that I love, in a main square. The next night provides a free water music show in another square, again with hundreds present. The streets are alive in a very European way.

In fact, despite another a very different script here, there is a European feel to the look of the people as well as the way of life. All seems familiar.

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of the Caucasus tour

We had only one full day here; it’s a city that one could easily live in for a time. There seems to be a spirit under the surface that would take a little time to appreciate.

I gave a visit to another carpet factory a miss and instead wandered the local streets nearby. They featured several depressing Soviet-era apartment blocks, of about 15 storeys: grey, drab and unornamented.

They had bitumen surrounds except for a couple of tiny parklets. As so often in such countries, I thought: Where do the children play?

The Genocide Museum was largely what was to be expected, in terrible detail. Such a contrast with the version I heard when in Turkey in 1981.

The Museum has an emphasis on eye-witness accounts, as if to deliberately counter Turkey’s decades-long denial. Only 31 countries officially recognise the Genocide: Australia, the UK and the US do not, while Canada, France and Germany are among those

Lake Sevan in Armenia. who do. Politics usually determine countries’ positions on it.

As to the eternal question of why, there’s a long and complex history, with periods of tolerance and periods of oppression of Armenians by the Ottoman Turks. My quick conclusion was that politics ultimately played the primary role, although that story is also a complex one. And on reflection, it probably is politics that triggers and/or sustains the worst examples of large-scale ethnic or religious massacres, not merely

the human flaws that underlie the frictions between peoples.

To the south of Yerevan lies the famed Mt Ararat, situated in Turkey but very visible at 5,165 metres at the summit. The summer haze makes it difficult to see well, but I got a shot from the airport on leaving, with its cap of ice visible adjacent to a small cloud.

We’ve felt safe and seen absolutely no cause for concern on this whole trip. We had only one warning here in Armenia at a tourist site to watch out for boys selling

Water Music show, Armenia candles that the church won’t allow to be lit (that’s a church monopoly of course!), but saw none.

Hardly life-threatening! It’s striking how often we assume that places that we know little about are

dangerous. But it’s a very human trait – valuable for survival in the long run.

On my last morning my plane leaves too early to have breakfast at the hotel, but while waiting for my airport transfer I was

spontaneously offered a tea and some dried fruits, which are ubiquitous here.

They are plumper and less desiccated than our dried fruits and quite delicious.

A simple thing but an enduring memory.

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Travel with George Negus Tracey Johnstone THE public voice of hard-hitting news in Australia for almost 40 years still rings out strongly in George Negus, but it’s now being enjoyed in a more private arena.

While criss-crossing the world to capture another major story, taking risks and digging for the whole story was his past job, Negus’ inquisitive brain is still switched on and full steam ahead.

He’s still is working hard, maybe harder than Negus should at the age of 77.

“Retiring is one of the few words that’s never been used to describe me,” he said. “I am trying to do less, but failing. I am still doing a lot, but just not the same as before, just a different version of it.”

“I don’t feel my age,” he added. “Just because somebody says you are getting older doesn’t mean that you are changing in such a way that you are unrecognisable as a normal human being with the normal strengths,

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Great beauty of Bannisters Andrew Mevissen I’M CERTAIN if our hotel room was any closer to the sea it would be classed as a cruise ship cabin.

Our room even boasts a balcony hovering over the waves, just like on cruise liners. And it’s on that sun-kissed balcony that we’re ensconced in our deck chairs, fixated on the mesmerising view.

But it’s hard to know what to focus on – the waves caressing the clifftops just metres below or our resort’s uber-cool infinity pool with its inviting water seamlessly melting into the Pacific Ocean beyond. So this is how the other half lives?

Our heavenly coastal hideaway is Bannisters by the Sea, which is perched, spectacularly, above the sea at sleepy Mollymook on the NSW South Coast, three hours from Sydney.

It’s a tonic for the soul.

And a lot of its magic comes down to the view, over the pool and out to sea.

Bannisters by the Sea oozes chic coastal cool,

CHILL TIME: The magnificent ocean view seen from the bedroom. calming frayed nerves as soon as you park the car and glimpse sight of the shimmering pool, with accompanying bar.

Grab a drink or one of the resort’s gourmet pizzas, relax, unwind and feast on the views. How’s

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Before leaving the next day we enjoy one last taste of the brand at Bannisters Pavilion, a two-minute drive away.

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There are views forever at Lake Wabby on Fraser Island.

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It’s just made me so proud to be a Queenslander now

LIQUID REFRESHMENT: Lisa Marshall takes a dip at the Zoe Falls on the Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island.

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The amazing Carnarvon Gorge amphitheatre.

next year to highlight the state’s offering.

The Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast Great Walks are suggested as ideal starting points. Each provides the option to extract yourself at points along the way and stay with accommodation providers rather than being committed to camping.

“So you’ve got the ability to create your own version of the walk with different start and end points,” Luke said. “With other walks, the further inland you go the more remote you are, so you need to be fully self-sufficient.”

While most walks offer multi-day experiences with set start/finish points, Lisa said there was always the option to do day walks.

“At Hinchinbrook, it’s just like being in a dreamworld for a day,” she said. “Carnarvon Gorge and Fraser Island also have spectacular day walks.”

Lisa said the aim was to get as many people as possible out on the walks, but it was crucial they were well prepared. Hikers needed to do their homework, pack the right gear and train properly.

“We will be encouraging them to take their time, stop at all the beautiful towns along the way, and be realistic about what they can achieve in the time they have available,” she said.

Lisa has written an online e-guide on how to get trek-ready, covering everything you need to know when you’re actually out walking, plus a 16-week training guide (visit trekcoach.com.au).

NTA (Queensland) CEO Jonathan Fisher said the National Trust had always been committed to conserving and celebrating natural heritage, and was proud to be partnering with the Queensland Government in promoting the Q10 Great Walks.

“We are really about promoting active lifestyles and getting people to celebrate the diversity of Queensland’s stunning landscapes,” Mr Fisher said.

Environment and Science Minister Leeanne Enoch said Queensland was unlike anywhere else.

“All of these places are incredibly valuable to our state, and help provide unique environmental experiences to visitors,” Ms Enoch said.

Queensland invites the world to its Great Walks Graeme Wilson QUEENSLAND believes it has hiking trails to match the best on the planet and two energetic explorers have completed a 10-day adventure gathering proof to present to the world.

The National Trust of Australia (Queensland) and Queensland Government have combined to launch the Q10 Great Walks and intrepid duo Luke Edwards and Lisa Marshall accepted the challenge to complete one walk a day for a combined 400km of hiking from Currumbin to Cooktown.

The Q10 Challenge had the two Queensland adventurers zig-zagging 4000km across the state.

Luke, a National Trust employee, devised the idea to tackle all 10 walks in just 10 days and Noosa Trek coach Lisa Marshall was happy to join him.

Both set off thinking they already had a pretty good idea of what lay ahead, but what they discovered surpassed all expectations.

“I haven’t lived in Queensland that long and it’s just made me so proud to be a Queenslander now and to

realise there’s so many amazing walks for us to do,” Lisa said.

“There’s some beautiful trails out there and, among the many highlights for us, the standout was Hinchinbrook Island … the Thorsborne Trail is just stunning. And Carnarvon Gorge. And Fraser Island. Everything really.”

In particular, the pair loved the community spirit associated with Carnarvon Gorge.

“The locals really came together to make us welcome,” Lisa said.

“They’re so proud of what’s out there and so they should be. It’s just beautiful.”

Unlike South Africa-raised Lisa, Luke is a born and bred Queenslander but he too was stunned by what they saw.

“The exciting part is you think you know Queensland but then you go a bit off track and it’s so diverse,” he said.

“We didn’t leave the state and look what we saw. At Hinchinbrook, everywhere you go you’re like ‘what, wow how can that be?’.”

Publicity surrounding the challenge threw a

STEP OUT: The 10 Great Walks, from south to north, are: . Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk . Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk . K’gari (Fraser Island) Great Walk . Carnarvon Great Walk . Mackay Highlands Great Walk . Whitsunday Great Walk . Whitsunday Ngaro Sea Trail (includes kayaks) . Thorsborne Trail, Hinchinbrook Island . Goldfield Trail, Wooroonooran National Park . Gamaay Dreaming Track, from Cooktown spotlight on what will be producing a range of Queensland has to offer, informative and 2020 is targeted to get documentary-style videos on more hikers heading out on each Great Walk to help one or more of the walks. people make informed Luke’s dream is for decisions on their choices,” hikers seeking bragging Luke said. rights to mention one of the Each Great Walk has its Queensland walks in the own static page on the same way they now talk of Department of Environment New Zealand’s Milford and Science website Track, Italy’s Dolomites or (parks.des.qld.gov.au) with Tasmania’s Three Capes maps and other vital Track. information, but the idea of “At the launch we said wethe videos is to bring those wanted to find a bragging pages to life. right to throw on the table “People will be able to see and we absolutely found the beauty of each walk but that,” he said. also understand what they Part of the purpose of need to do in order to the 10-day adventure was successfully complete to gather promotional them,” Luke said, adding material for next year’s that the walks are all push to get hikers out available now, with April to exploring Queensland.

October the peak season.

“We have a huge amount The team is also of great footage, lots of producing a documentary interviews we did with the about the trip and plans to rangers on the trails so we head out with a road show

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Phil’s living well with dementia

Wellbeing

Difference between living life and prognosis Tracey Johnstone PACK your bags and get your affairs in order was the first bit of clinical advice early onset dementia patient Phil Hazell was told.

Never mind the fact that he was already doing everything he could to live with the condition within his own environment.

He also had to contend with finding a GP willing to take him on as a new patient. Four phone calls later he finally found one that was open to spending time with him.

Mr Hazell was diagnosed with dementia in his mid-50s and kept working as an optical

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laboratory representative with the support of his Melbourne employer until he resigned three years later.

“The real impact is I was diagnosed at 55 and now I am 60 and it’s only going to get worse to be perfectly honest,” Mr Hazell said. “I still have a bright outlook on life. I’m not a half glass full, but a full glass full.”

He’s been doing a “s—tload” since stopping work.

The frustrations of dealing with some people in the medical profession who seemed not to want Mr Hazell to continue living a full and engaged life has driven him to be proactive in profiling how

people with dementia can in its early stages, live well and outside of care through his advocacy work.

“I’m not cactus yet,” he said. “If I don’t get it done quickly in the next five or 10 years, I won’t get anything done. It’s getting quite urgent.”

Mr Hazell is an advocate for Dementia Australia, chair of the Dementia Australia Advisory Committee, and advocate for assistance dogs for dementia and participating in research trials.

“In one of these I mentor people who have just been diagnosed with dementia so they can see it’s not the end of the

REALITIES: Dementia advocate Phil Hazell and his assistance dog Sarah. world,” he said. “I am a living example of living well with dementia.”

“With dementia, it’s not all the time that you are living with it,” he added.

“Sometimes it can one day out of a fortnight or a couple of days a week.”

At home Mr Hazell is responsible for keeping his home tidy while his wife, Jan, is out at full-time work. He also does some cooking.

When it comes to exercise, he says he is “slack”. “I should be doing it, absolutely.”

He does get moving when he walks Sarah, his assistance dog.

Sarah is with him

everywhere, flying around Australia as Mr Hazell takes his living well message to all states.

The specially trained labrador even has her own boarding ticket which she carries to the check-in gate.

If he gets lost when he out of the house or gets confused: “Sarah comes in very tight and cuddles me. That gives me the chance to sit down for 10 minutes and get my mind back as to where I am or what I should be doing.”

Sarah finds Mr Hazell’s keys, phone and wallet before he leaves home each day. “Otherwise I would be wandering the

house trying to find all these items to get out of the house,” he said.

“If I can’t find these items I literally can’t get out of the house.” And that is critical to Mr Hazell as he is on the move as much as he can for as long as he can.

His advice to people with dementia and those caring for them is to contact the counsellors at Dementia Australia on 1800 100 500.

“I was at my wit’s end and they listened to me, and when I got off the phone, I felt a lot better,” Mr Hazell added.

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Healing power of rolfing Sarah Pelham THERE is a wide range of symptoms that people simply accept as a part of aging, including changes in posture and spinal curvature, body aches and pains, reduced energy, and stress.

However, research shows you can mitigate these symptoms with rolfing.

It’s a form of manipulation therapy, named after its creator Dr Ida Rolf, that focuses on the connective tissues throughout the body. Dr Rolf created it based on her understanding of the body as a network of tissues, as opposed to individual parts. Over the years, research has supported the benefits of rolfing.

Focusing on the network of tissues and how they connect throughout the body is what makes rolfing unique and more effective than other therapies.

By using movement education, rolfing techniques usually have a long-term effect over body posture, alignment and functioning.

These are different from massage techniques, that often provide relief for

muscle discomfort and focus more on relaxation.

Rolfing can have healing power on not just your body, but also your mind as you feel better and think differently.

Here are reasons you should consider rolfing.

■ Improve Your Spinal Health Spinal surgeon Dr Michael Wong asserts that one way to improve spinal health is to “consciously correct your posture.”

Research has shown that rolfing can dramatically improve your posture and reduce the curvature of the spine.

■ Revitalize Energy Rolfing has been shown to increase energy because it allows you to conserve energy by using your muscles more efficiently ■ Restore Flexibility Similarly, the revitalisation of energy, the restoration of flexibility can have a significantly positive impact on your overall health.

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Fast action saves her husband’s life A STROKE survivor has paid tribute to his wife for knowing the F.A.S.T signs of stroke and saving his life in the lead up to National Stroke Week (September 2-8).

In 2015, Rocco Giandomenico, 82, was with his wife Cecilia, 78, in their kitchen when Cecilia noticed Rocco’s speech sounded strange and she couldn’t understand what he was saying.

They had sat down to eat fresh watermelon from their garden when Rocco kept touching his forehead and slurring his words. Recognising the signs of a stroke, Cecilia rushed Rocco to the near-by local hospital – five minutes away.

On seeing the seriousness of Rocco’s condition, health professionals quickly organised a transfer by ambulance to the larger Tamworth Hospital for treatment in the stroke ward. Here, Rocco was given a brain scan and

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Rocco Giandomenico with his wife Cecilia.

F.A.S.T signs of stroke and saving his life in the lead up to National Stroke Week (September 2-8).

treated for stroke.

Rocco said he would forever be grateful Cecilia knew the F.A.S.T signs of stroke and sought medical help quickly.

“Cecilia is my love and my hero,” he said.

“I would never have gone to the hospital without her taking action and next year we’ll celebrate our 60th wedding anniversary, with our children and 13 grandchildren.”

Using the F.A.S.T test involves asking these simple questions: ■ Face Check their face.

Has their mouth drooped?

■ Arms Can they lift both arms?

■ Speech Is their speech

slurred? Do they understand you?

■ Time is critical. If you see any of these signs call triple zero (000) straight away Stroke is one of Australia’s biggest killers and a leading cause of disability. It occurs when blood supply to the brain is disrupted, either by a blocked blood vessel or a leaking blood vessel.

Treatments can stop this damage, but they must be delivered quickly.

Stroke Foundation New South Wales State Manager Rhian Paton-Kelly applauded Cecilia on her quick thinking.

“Cecilia‘s quick action

in recognising the signs of stroke and getting Rocco to hospital meant he reached treatment quickly and is able to live well after his stroke with his family,” Ms Paton-Kelly said.

“The more people who know the F.A.S.T signs of stroke message and to call an ambulance at the first sign, the better.

“Share this important message with your friends, family and colleagues this Stroke Week.”

For more on National Stroke Week, go to strokefoundation.org.au.

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Sobering tale Seven tips that can help you get off the grog WE are risking our health by continuing to drink too much alcohol and too often.

More than two standard drinks per day on a regular basis is high risk. One in five of us are at that level of consumption.

Wesley Hospital’s Drug and Alcohol Program director, Professor John Saunders, has seven top tips on how to stop.

■ Identify your motivation to stay dry.

Dry July allows for plenty of opportunities to raise money for alcohol-related health problems, such as heart disease and cancer, by getting sponsored by friends and family to abstain from alcohol. If staying away from alcohol is difficult, remind yourself that you are doing it primarily for yourself, but others will benefit.

■ Keep busy. Opening the wine bottle can often be the result of boredom or an easy way to de-stress.

Try to take up activities that do not involve drinking, such as going to the movies, enrolling in painting classes or joining book clubs. You could

also think of preparing meals that do not naturally go with alcohol, such as Asian and other spicy food.

■ Identify your drinking triggers. Whether it is your way of winding down after a hectic day or a way to socialise, recognising what triggers you to drink will help you to avoid them and to stay away from alcohol.

■ Limit or avoid social situations with a big drinking scene. It is much easier to abstain from alcohol when you are not in the vicinity of other drinkers or where drinks are consistently flowing.

Do not feel pressured to accept invitations to events with plenty of drinking. Instead, host a dinner party or encourage meet-ups at restaurants and cafes, instead of bars.

■ Surround yourself with sober friends. Join groups motivated to stay sober or get friends or family to also take a few weeks off alcohol with you. This will help you avoid the pressure of having to drink. Being around

people with the same goal can also improve your mental health, as you are not encountering social pressure to drink. You may also, as a group, seek sponsorship and donations to charities.

■ Choose alternatives for when you want to drink.

When you would normally pop a bottle of champagne, opt for a different type of drink, such as sparkling mineral water or another alcohol-free drink. If you are still socialising regularly, take along a non-alcoholic beer and put it in a stubby holder. That way, the stigma of not drinking will be taken away.

■ Put your personal spend on drinks towards another goal. Get yourself financially motivated by putting aside the money you would normally spend on alcohol. A few drinks here and there won’t put a dent in your wallet but spending on alcohol daily or weekly can add up quickly. When you put pause on drinking, you may be surprised by how much you save.

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“I completed two programs of 12 sessions at the Ashgrove Hypoxi Studio next to Goodlife Ashgrove. The first session was on the treadmill and the second on the bike,” said Margaret.

“I lost five kilograms, mostly from my waist and some from the thighs and my GP and cardiologist were pleased.”

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Generation experiment Old people’s home where the very young are welcome Tracey Johnstone QUALITY time spent in the company of some lively four-year-olds has opened up a whole new world for octogenarian and retirement village resident Maureen.

Maureen is one of 11 residents, aged 78–95, who participated in a social experiment conducted and filmed by ABC studios’ Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds.

In the experiment, residents were paired with preschoolers from the area, and over eight weeks they met in a specially prepared preschool space for four full days each week.

The experiment sought to determine whether the inter-generational contact could improve the health and well-being of the older people, thus leading to happier and healthier lives.

Maureen, 82, sees great potential in the relationships formed.

“The development in the people and the children in that short time was absolutely fantastic,” she said.

“Some of them were very reticent in the beginning but they gradually warmed to it.”

She felt an immediate connection when she met four-year-old Michaela.

“She was the most delightful thing you would ever meet,” Maureen said.

“She would rush across the room to me.”

Maureen has two grandchildren who live close by but, because of busy lives, she doesn’t see as much of them as she would like. At the start of the experiment the usually upbeat Maureen was stressed trying to cope with significant health issues confronting both her and her husband.

“This was the answer to my prayers,” she said.

Even though her physical health problems continued during the

FRIENDS: Michaela and Maureen at the Anzac Village . filming, she said: “It psychologically lifted me out of myself.”

Critically for Maureen, it was knowing she was wanted and loved during her time together with Michaela.

While Maureen isn’t sure how much she taught Michaela, she certainly knows she gained significantly from their contact.

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“She was very patient with me as I couldn’t physically do a lot,” she said.

“I felt the love was there and we clicked.

Anything I needed, she was there for me.

“I must have been a security for her. She’s from a one-parent family who has a mother who is fantastic.”

The participants shared

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a structured timetable that encouraged physical activity, social interaction, learning and happiness.

Maureen and Michaela walked hand-in-hand, did relay races, made slime and cooked.

“We had a great time,” Maureen said.

Michaela has now effectively become part of Maureen’s family, as has her mother Debbie. The

new unlikely friends see each other every month, sometimes with Michaela’s grandmother joining in, and Debbie regularly shares family photos with Maureen.

“I’ve got a new family,” Maureen said. “It’s made quite a bit of difference to my life.

She said she no longer felt she was living locked up in the retirement village.

Maureen has also become friends with one of the other women who participated in the experiment, who has taken to lobbying village management for an ongoing program.

“There’s a heck of a lot of kids that don’t have grandparents in Australia, or they are living somewhere else, and they don’t have that association,” Maureen said.

“I could just see the magic that came out of this.”

Screening from Tuesday, August 27, at 8.30pm on ABC. If you miss the four-part series, it can be viewed via ABC iView.

Dark line on nails could spell trouble HAVE you noticed a dark line on one of your nails? It’s probably harmless, but it can be a sign of melanoma of the nail.

Associate Professor Anne Howard, dermatologist with the Australasian College of Dermatologists (ACD) says: “Multiple lines are fairly common in dark skinned people.

Bleeding under the nail can sometimes look very black- usually this is in the toenails, especially the large one.

However, a new dark line in a light skinned person’s nail, especially the big toenail, thumb and index finger may be the sign of early melanoma of the nail.”

Other signs of melanoma of the nail include if the stripe is very dark, if the border of the stripe is blurred, if

there are changes in an existing stripe or if the patient has a family history of cancer.

Associate Professor Johannes Kern, dermatologist with the ACD, says: “Sometimes patients are not referred to the right specialist.

Dermatologists specialise in the area of nails not just skin- and are the best doctors to find the right spot to biopsy and diagnose if it is melanoma or not.”

As with any cancer, staying educated and giving yourself regular self-examinations is crucial. Anything suspicious should be discussed with your General Practitioner (GP) as soon as possible, as the key to surviving melanoma is early

detection.

“Treatments of this cancer vary on the stage in which it has been caught. If discovered early enough, the nail tissue or nail may only have to be removed,” Prof Howard says. “If the cancer is fairly well-developed, the entire tip of the finger may need to be amputated.”

“One of my patients, a 52 year-old woman who developed a line in her nail which gradually widened, was busy working on a farm, but saw an article in a magazine about lines in nails so saw her GP and was referred to a dermatologist. She has a biopsy and it was an early melanoma. She had to have her nail and the skin around the tip of the thumb removed, but as it was an early melanoma she didn’t have to have an amputation.”

NAIL HEALTH: A new dark line in a light skinned person's nail may be the sign of early melanoma of the nail.

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BEST FRIEND: Tricia Miles with Shelly, who was surrendered to YAPS at 3.5 years-old as she was eating all the chooks on a farm.

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Best friend fights for dogs Tracey Johnstone TRICIA Miles is the best friend of many a dog living in Queensland.

The retired foreign affairs personal secretary is a prolific letter writer and petition signatory, and woman of action.

Her passion is championing the wellbeing of all animals, and dogs in particular, in Cairns and the nearby Aboriginal communities.

“I have developed a social conscious in my old age,” Tricia, 75, said.

“There is so much animal cruelty everywhere.”

After working and travelling overseas for 28 years without a pet in

sight, Tricia found her permanent home in Cairns with husband Nev. It was then she realised how much she had missed not having a pet in her adult life.

With time on her hands, she found delight in being around dogs and helping make a difference to the lives of those that had been abandoned, mistreated or needing support.

Tricia founded the volunteer group Animal Care for Seniors at Home (ACSAH) which brings together older community members and their pets with volunteers who help to do some of the basic tasks involved in ensuring these pets receive the necessary care in their owners’ homes.

“We try to keep them together for as long as possible,” she said.

“I was seeing old dogs being surrendered to YAPS because people couldn’t care for the animal. That was heartbreaking.”

Tricia set up ACSAH in 2013.

“We coerced, nagged and bribed people to turn up for a meeting which ended up with 30 or 40 people,” she said.

“Everybody said it sounded like a good idea.

That was the impetus to keep going.

“People were interested and did think there was a need to help our elderly and frail so they could stay together in their home with their pets.”

The group started with just Tricia and a few like-minded friends but has since grown to 64 volunteers working with about 55 clients.

“The delight and relief when you knock on a client’s door – and Fido is even more happy to see you than the human client – that makes it worthwhile to keep them together in their own home,” she said.

Tricia has since stepped back from a day-to-day role with ACSAH so she can spend more time volunteering with the Young Animals Protecting Society (YAPS).

“I’d rather be a foot soldier now than a general,” she said.

“There are now so many more younger and

more competent people helping ACSAH.” Five days a week she is at the YAPS refuge exercising dogs and helping with fundraising.

They deal with cats and dogs at the no-kill refuge.

“Animals end up at YAPS for a variety of reasons – abandoned, surrendered, found – all terribly sad and bewildering for the animal,” she said.

“There is a dog for everyone,” she added.

“YAPS, for me, is a happy place.

“There is hope for a better life for the dogs and cats.”

Tricia keeps beating the drum even though at times it’s hard and she is starting to feel tired.

“One of the ways that I

keep coping without being on the front line and seeing a lot of the atrocities, is by not running things any more; just being there when someone needs me,” she said.

Tricia continues her ongoing bombardment of state and federal politicians, journalists and animal defenders.

“A sympathetic indigenous voice is desperately needed to educate community people on the benefit to children of having a healthy pet,” Tricia said.

“It would create so much love.

“This is just one of the many things in my head, but I can’t put them into practise as I don’t have the capabilities.”

Aussie men are living longer AUSTRALIAN men are now living longer than any other group of males, Australian National University (ANU) researchers have found.

The study introduces a new way of measuring life expectancy, accounting for the historical mortality conditions that today’s older generations lived through.

By this measure, Australian men, on average, live to 74.1.

The news is good for Australian women too.

The study shows they’re ranked second, behind their Swiss counterparts.

ANU’s Dr Collin Payne, who co-led the study, said: “popular belief has it that Japan and the Nordic countries are doing really well in terms of health, wellbeing, and longevity.

But Australia is right there”. The results have a lot to do with long term stability and the fact

Australia’s had a high standard of living for a really, really long time.

Simple things like having enough to eat, and not seeing a lot of major conflict play a part.”

Dr Payne said there were a number of factors which might have contributed to the new rankings.

“Mortality was really high in Japan in the 30s, 40s and 50s. In Australia, mortality was really low

during that time,” Dr Payne said. “French males, for example, drop out because a lot of them died during WW2, some from direct conflict, others from childhood conditions.”

Dr Payne is now hoping to get enough data to look at how rankings have changed over the last 30 or 40 years.

The research was published in the journal Population Studies.

LONGER LIVES: Long term stability and a high standard of living has helped Aussie men.

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Roll back the clock

Time to get out and active

BOWLS Australia has joined the Sports Australia Better Ageing Grant program by promoting more older Australians to get more active.

Its Roll Back the Clock initiative aims to boost physical activity rates through bowls, light exercise and education.

Each four-week program has two sessions per week which incorporate activities lasting 30 minutes each and targeting both the body and mind through bowls, functional training, fitness and wellness education, and socialisation.

Each session is adapted for individuals, with benefits ranging from enabling participants to perform activities of daily life more easily, to withstanding injuries and providing a sense of accomplishment and achievement.

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In the third week, the focus is on supporting the body through movement with good posture and healthy pelvic floor.

Finally, in week four the session focuses on how to continue the good habits, have fun and the keys to success, and bowls games are introduced.

The program is open to anyone and the cost to participate is $20 for the full four weeks.

“In addition to the physical health benefits, engaging in physical activity and group sports for older Australians provides increasingly important opportunities for socialisation, peer-support, and conversation that reduces the possibility for loneliness related physical and mental illnesses,” Bowls Australia Better Ageing Program Manager Michael Haarsma said.

Roll Back The Clock is staged regularly at local bowls clubs around Australia.

For more information, go to bowls.com.au/ roll-back-the-clock.

BOWLING ACTIVE: Bowls Australia has introduced a new program coming to your local bowls club and called Roll Back the Clock.

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Solution needed to phone blackouts Tracey Johnstone I AM sitting with an old friend at her home in the ACT, sharing a hot cup of tea on a cold winter’s day, listening to a story about her neighbour who is over 90 years old.

Let’s call him John. The widower lives alone in an old brick house which he shared with his wife for many, many years.

Dementia has set in – rather badly it seems, but John won’t move out of the family home; at least not willingly. Last week he turned up at my sister’s front door, panicked. He, at least, remembers that my sister will always welcome him and is happy to help him out, when she is home. She has a list of contact numbers at hand for John’s family, because he is now often calling at

her door.

This time though the lights have gone out in his house and it was a very cold, dark night. He didn’t know why they went out and didn’t know what to do to turn them back on.

John said he reached for his landline phone to call for family help, but with the power out, it wasn’t working. He doesn’t own a mobile you see and is unlikely to understand how to use one due to his increasing dementia.

His next reaction was to walk to my sister’s place on the cold night and ask for her help. Luckily she was home and able to find someone to help get the power back on and John back home safely. So, when the power goes out the NBN connection won’t work and so too the landline. If an elderly

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when the power goes out the NBN connection won’t work or landline.

PHONE DILEMMA: He reached for his landline phone to call for family help, but with the power out, it wasn't working Photo: SolStock Australian doesn’t own a mobile, can’t afford one, doesn’t know how to use it, can’t read the buttons and screen clearly enough

to use it, forgets to have it fully charged at all times, can’t use the landline to ring the mobile to find out where it has been left in

the house... it’s a big question and that needs answering now, but who is providing the solution?

I am going to take this

up with my local Federal member and ask him to act on our behalf to push for a solution. What can you do?

Longest serving volunteer driver retires after eighteen years FOR nearly two decades Bob Curry served his local community by volunteering as a community transport driver for the elderly and people with disability.

He has finally swapped car keys for a cuppa by retiring from what he describes as “the most rewarding experience of his life”.

After 18 years of transporting the aged, frail and those with disabilities to their medical and social appointments, seventy-five-year-old Bob Curry has retired from his role as volunteer driver with STAR Community Services.

Bob joined STAR back in 2001.

“I had worked for a shipping company for over 30 years. Looking for a volunteering role, I went to the Volunteering Queensland office in Brisbane City. When I mentioned that I enjoy driving, I was told that STAR need drivers to transport people during what was then called the Redlands Strawberry Festival,” Bob reminisces.

“I immediately joined up and the rest is history.

I have enjoyed every day of my time on road with my passengers – listening about their rich experiences, sharing memories and simply enjoying our chats.”

In his 18 years with STAR, Bob has driven thousands of Redlands residents to their medical appointments, social visits, shopping trips etc.

“Without community transport, many vulnerable people of our community would struggle with their transport. When one loses their driving license due to medical or other reasons, they become extremely socially isolated. It is an essential service to keep people engaged and active.”

Bob has many remarkable memories from his work, enough to write a book.

“The one trip that really sticks out for me was an afternoon when I picked up a passenger from a medical centre in the city.

He was extremely frail, had a walker but struggled to even take a few steps. I helped him in the car. As we started driving back to Cleveland, a terrible storm hit the city. We crawled through the worst

traffic conditions I have ever experienced. I tried to make some conversation with my passenger, but he was too frail to even talk.”

“Several hours later we eventually got to his home in Redlands. It was still raining heavily. I could see that the path to his front door was very uneven. I got out of the car, helped him out, and we slowly made our way to his front door in pouring rain. We were both drenched within a few seconds. He fumbled in his pocket for his key and we eventually got inside. I helped him sit down and settle before I left.”

“That experience really moved me and made me realise how critical it is to have a reliable transport service. Without an affordable option, aged and frail people would struggle to get the medical attention they need, or even go about their everyday business – especially when they don’t have family or friends to rely on.”

“People thank me for the service, but I always say that I may need the same service one day.”

Spending more time

CONGRATULATIONS: After eighteen years of transporting the aged, frail and those with disabilities to their medical and social appointments, seventy-five-year-old Bob Curry (centre) has retired from his role as volunteer driver with STAR Community Services. with the grandchildren, looking after his own health and staying in touch with his community are all high on the agenda for Bob’s retirements years. “I am looking forward to some free time with the family.”

When Bob Joined STAR Community Services, the office had only three office staff and four vehicles.

STAR is now an award-winning organisation with over 60 vehicles and 180 volunteers.

“We thank Bob for

being STAR’s longest serving volunteer driver.

His dedication and commitment in supporting us in our mission to support the vulnerable, is inspirational,” Rob Spencer, STAR Community Services Chairperson said.

STAR is inviting volunteers to lend a hand.

A variety of volunteering roles are available with STAR including administration, contact centre volunteers and volunteer drivers. Simply phone STAR on

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Stay scam aware It pays not to drop your guard at any time of the day.

Scamwatch IMAGINE you’re sitting at home having dinner when the phone rings. You answer and the person on the line says they’re from Medicare.

They know your name and address, and they tell you you’re owed a Medicare refund.

All you need to do is make a small initial payment to cover administration fees, and they’ll deposit the rebate into your bank account.

What would you do?

“Hang up the phone,” Emma Cuthbert, from the Department of Human Services, said. “This is a scam. We’d never ask you to pay us money to issue you with a rebate. If you hand over your money you’ll be left out of pocket.

“If scammers get your credit card or banking details, they can drain your accounts or rack up thousands of dollars in charges.”

Telephone scams can

seem very convincing, especially when the scammer knows details about you. They might claim to be from well-known organisations, and try to get you to act quickly, or give them your personal information.

How the department can help you “It’s so important to keep your personal information secure, and not to freely share it without verifying who’s asking for it and why they need it,” Emma said.

“Our website has lots of great information to help you identify, report and protect yourself against scams pretending to be from us.

“If you need tailored support, staff on our helpdesk can provide expert advice on how to protect your personal information, and can confirm if information you’ve received about our services is a scam.

“We also support customers who responded to a scam,

SCAM WATCH: Be aware, be wise and report scams to Scamwatch.

Photo: herraez which may include adding additional security measures to their records.”

Emma said they get calls from people who have been contacted by someone claiming to be from the department.

“They hang up and call us, so we can check to see if the call was genuine or not,” she said.

“This is exactly the right action to take.

“We do call, SMS or email people from time to time, and may ask questions to confirm we are speaking to the correct person. But our staff never ask you to

provide personal information or documents by email, text message or social media.”

What to look out for Although text messages and emails are common ways for scammers to contact people, Delia Rickard, the deputy chairwoman at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, said older Australians are still most commonly scammed over the phone.

“It’s easy to get access to landline numbers, and older people are more likely to have a landline and be home to answer

the phone,” Delia said.

Emma added that many people call the department’s helpdesk after noticing suspicious activity in their online accounts, or after responding to a scam.

“One of the most common scams older Australians call about is the promise of an increase in their pension,” Emma said.

“Scammers promise back payment of their pension, but only after they pay a small application fee using gift cards. People may also be told the application fee will be refunded later.

“All this combined means these scams are more likely to be successful.

“Other signs it could be a scam are when the caller tells you a debt needs to paid immediately over the phone and threatens you with legal action or fines if you don’t comply.”

What to do if you think you’ve been scammed If you think your identity documents might have been compromised,

Money Emma said people should contact the department’s Scams and Identity Theft Helpdesk on 1800 941 126.

“People who call the helpdesk can sometimes be embarrassed to talk about their experience,” she said.

“They may ring to say they want a new Medicare card, but they don’t want to say why. When we slowly unpack what has happened, it becomes clear they’ve been scammed. It’s important for people to know they’re not the only ones to fall victim to scams.”

Delia also encouraged people to report scams to Scamwatch.

“The easiest way to do this is using our online form at scamwatch. gov.au.

“It helps the ACCC let Australians know the scams doing the rounds, how to avoid them and what to do if they see one.

“Sharing your experiences of scams with friends, neighbours and relatives can help protect them in the future.”

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THE Australian Banking Association’s CEO Anna Bligh has renewed her call for the Federal Government to establish a national online register of Power of Attorney (POA) orders, standardise laws and legislate a designated safe place to report elder financial abuse.

A new campaign launched by the ABA, Stop Elder Financial Abuse, has been launched as new research reveals almost six in 10 Australians are worried that someone they know will be the victim of this insidious abuse.

The campaign calls on governments across to act and establish POA laws which are the same across the country and protect people from this kind of abuse; a National Power of Attorney register to check if documents are legitimate and current; and somewhere to report abuse in each state that can investigate and act.

To get involved in the campaign: ■ Ensure your older family members have a trusted POA to protect their assets in the future.

Speak to a solicitor or find out more at financiallyfit females.com.au.

■ Share your story. If you know a person who has experienced financial abuse, email mystory@ bauer-media.com.au (all stories will be treated with the strictest confidence).

■ Sign the petition to change the laws at ausbanking.org.au/ elderabuse.

FALSE TAX AGENTS

THE ATO warns taxpayers to keep an eye out for people posing as tax agents who are not registered with the Tax Practitioners Board.

These preparers tend to promise refunds that sound too good to be true or provide discounted services much cheaper than legitimate registered tax agents.

Unregistered preparers often use a taxpayer's personal login details to access their ATO Online account through myGov to lodge tax returns. Only registered tax agents can charge a fee to prepare and lodge tax returns.

To protect yourself : check your tax agent is registered at tpb.gov.au/searchregister, protect your myGov login details and password (you should not share these details with anyone, including your tax agent and know your tax affairs).

To report an unregistered tax agent, go tpb.gov.au/complaints or ato.gov.au/tipoff.

It talks about how to deal with financial advice, what questions to ask

NEW BOOK: Author and financial industry expert of 40 years, Alan Kohler offer financial advice.

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Look after your money

Tracey Johnstone INDUSTRY expert Alan Kohler says you don’t need to be an expert to manage your money well, but you do need to know how to choose trustworthy advisers and services.

Now is as good a time as any to reassess, question and reassure yourself of your financial arrangements.

“It’s your money, not someone else’s,” Kohler said. “Nobody else is going to look after it for you.”

“You should absolutely assess your relationship with your current financial advisor,” Kohler added.

“You should understand what you are paying them for and what they are doing for you, just like any

other service you buy.”

In his new book, It’s Your Money, as one of Australia’s most trusted financial experts and a first-hand observer of the industry for more than 40 years, Kohler offers unique insights into and thorough analysis of the crisis in financial services.

“What I am trying to do with the book is ensure people don’t get bamboozled by saying, ‘oh well, that’s what it costs’.”

What he recommends is people question the value of the service being provided and if they don’t think it is valuable, then say so. “If they won’t negotiate their fee or talk to you about it, then go somewhere else,” he adds.

Kohler’s book explains how the stage was set for financial industry

corruption, breaks down the Royal Commission’s findings and unpacks what it means for you.

“I think the Royal Commission showed us that there are problems in the financial advice system,” he said.

“Maybe some of them will be fixed up but fundamentally they won’t be fixed up because Kenneth Hayne, the Royal Commissioner, has decided not to deal with the fundamental conflict of interests that lie at the heart of the financial advice industry which is advisors may, or may not be, employed by the wealth managers who look after the money. That is the say the financial advisors may be a doctor whose employed by the drug company; you just don’t know.”

He shares his investing philosophy and offers advice on all aspects of financial planning, including appraising financial plans, growing your superannuation, and finding ethical investments.

He gives you the knowledge and insight you need to invest sensibly to

protect and grow your money.

“I’m not saying people should look after their own money,” Kohler said.

“Most people need to have a financial advisor.

“What this book will do is arm people with the knowledge that will put them in a stronger position in dealing with financial advisors.

“It talks about how to deal with financial advice, what questions to ask and how to provide one. It also provides information and knowledge that gives you enough knowledge that you know broadly speaking what the financial advisor is doing so that you are able to talk to them with a level of knowledge that protects you.”

Published by Blank Inc Books, RRP$34.99.

What discounts can save you money?

WHO doesn’t love a discount? There’s something rewarding about scoring something for a little bit less than what it was originally priced at.

I always recommend to clients to keep their eyes peeled for discounts and I also give them these top discount tips.

State government discount cards Check out the discounts that are available through your State government.

Some states also offer

discounts on rates and water subsidies, electricity and gas concessions, vehicle and boat registration, transport concessions, and medical and disability concessions.

Shopping services The phone-based Senior Shopper service will help you get the best price on a range of goods and services such as electrical goods, travel, motor vehicles, computers, mowers, power tools, lawn bowls gear, plus much more.

Pharmaceutical and health If you qualify for the Age Pension, you’ll automatically be able to access additional subsidies through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme which offers discounted pricing for approved medication.

Travel Making the most of the discounts available can help you knock a few hundred dollars off the total cost of each trip, which can free up cash for even more travel

experiences.

Additionally, and this isn’t seniors specific but still a good consideration for saving money on travel, you should make the most of loyalty memberships. Airline loyalty programs, for example, are a great way to save on the cost of flights by using points to pay or you can use your points to score an upgrade.

Check in to not cheque out Check in on your financial health once a

year to ensure you’re getting all the discounts that are available to you and that you’re not paying for services you no longer use.

Set the date and review your finances. A lot of people do this at tax time or at the beginning of the calendar year.

For the full story, go to seniorsnews.com.au.

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DOWN 1 What make of car had models Somerset, Cambridge and Westminster? (6) 2 A libretto is the text of what? (5) 3 How many senses do we have? (4) 4 What type of creature makes up the largest class of the phylum Arthropoda? (6) 5 What bugle call is sounded at military funerals? (4,4) 6 What soft Italian cheese is used in making ravioli and gnocchi? (7) 7 Deposits of what dark, volcanic rock sometimes form columns? (6) 12 What snake is also called the great water boa? (8) 14 What type of pipe did Huckleberry Finn smoke? (7) 16 Who composed the piece nicknamed the “Minute Waltz” (6) 17 What is to run naked through a public place? (6) 18 Which river reaches the sea at Liverpool? (6) 21 In the southern US, what is a marshy tributary of a river? (5) 22 Which city was first to reach a population of one people? (4)

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QUICK CROSSWORD

Fill the grid so every column, every row and 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

1

2

3

4

8

5

6

7

9

5x5

ALPHAGRAMS

Insert the missing letters to make ten words — five reading across the grid and five reading down.

Solve the anagrams. Each solution is a one-word anagram of the letters beside it, and the five solutions are sequential.

For example, if the fiveletter solution starts with J, the six-letter solution starts with K, and so on.

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11 12

17

18 20

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QUICK CROSSWORD Across: 1. Superficial 8. Retract 9. Adage 10. Poll 11. Nourish 12. Sod 13. Magi 15. Rage 17. Guy 19. Replete 20. Urge 23. Stout 24. Skilled 25. Experienced.

Down: 1. Seraph 2. Petal 3. Roam 4. Intend 5. In a hurry 6. Leasing 7.

Crèche 12. Sidestep 14. Approve 16. Crisis 17. Geyser 18. Wedded 21.

Relic 22. Cite.

ALPHAGRAMS: INEPT, JILTED, KEEPING, LAMENTED, MUTILATES.

How many words of four letters or more can you make? Each letter must be used only once and all words must contain the centre letter. There is at least one nine-letter word.

No words starting with a capital are allowed, no plurals ending in s unless the word is also a verb.

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5x5 C E L T S

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Down 1. Angel (6) 2. Flower segment (5) 3. Wander (4) 4. Mean (6) 5. Pushed for time (2,1,5) 6. Renting (7) 7. Nursery (6) 12. Avoid (8) 14. Give permission (7) 16. Critical situation (6) 17. Natural hot spring (6) 18. Married (6) 21. Outdated object (5) 22. Quote (4)

WORD GO ROUND

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WORD GO ROUND

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PEN IT JET LID PINE KEG METAL END STIMULATE

cert cooper cope coper copter core corer cote crept oreo pert poet poorer pore porter project PROJECTOR recto rector report repot repro retro rooter rope rote tope toper tore torero trooper trope

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SOLUTIONS

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Across 1. Cosmetic, skin-deep (11) 8. Recant (7) 9. Saying (5) 10. Survey (4) 11. Sustain (7) 12. Turf (3) 13. The three wise men (4) 15. Wrath (4) 17. Man (inf) (3) 19. Full, satisfied (7) 20. Impulse (4) 23. Portly (5) 24. Adept (7) 25. Practised (11)

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Note: more than one solution may be possible.

22 23

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I S L E T

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P A I R S

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S E R G E

13

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Down: 1 Austin, 2 Opera, 3 Five, 4 Insect, 5 Last post, 6 Ricotta, 7 Basalt, 12 Anaconda, 14 Corncob, 16 Chopin, 17 Streak, 18 Mersey, 21 Bayou, 22 Rome.

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