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Finding myself in a gum tree moment

HOLD on I’m having an Aussie moment.

With Don Burke on our front cover, rubbing shoulders on inside pages with Macca and Andrew McFarlane, I’m feeling right at home among the gum trees.

In 1987, a version of the song Home Among the Gum Trees seeped into the Australian consciousness as the introduction song to Burke’s Backyard television program.

Similar to the theme of Burke’s Backyard, the song recognised and celebrated all things that were, very simply, Australian.

The song was written in 1974 by Bob Brown and Wally Johnston, then the great Aussie band Bullamakanka did a version and the next thing you know John Williamson was singing it and Aussies were humming it across Australia.

The timeless rhythm, playful tune together with those marvellous, earthy Australian lyrics captured

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the country’s collective imagination and had us all tapping along.

For 17 years, every Friday night via television, the tune’s magic properties welcomed us into the backyards of Australia.

In 2006, at Steve Irwin’s memorial at Australia Zoo, a crowd of thousands joined the chorus as John Williamson sang: “Give me a home among the gum trees, With lots of plum trees, A sheep or two, A k-kangaroo, A clothes lines out the back, Verandah out the front, And an old rocking chair”.

As he watched from above, perhaps Steve would have responded with a “Crikey”, as he saw all these people sing with

pride of their connection with him, their community and their country.

Thirty-five years of broadcasting the radio show “Australian All Over”, hosted by Macca (Ian MacNamara), proves our love of Aussie culture has not diminished (and I very much enjoy the ditty to this show too).

It’s also inspiring to report on the long, colourful and rich career of Aussie Actor Andrew McFarlane. I love the way he has rejoiced in all his roles from the iconic Play School to his deeper and darker movie roles.

For about four decades, these creative men have transformed their appreciation for Australian life into performance, song, and media productions, in doing that they have made it possible for us to look into this mirror and identify our Australian character.

Since we are all Seniors here, I can’t miss highlighting the fact that these people would have to be the poster boys of

the Active Ageing movement.

I also think they would have be in the line-up for Creative Ageing awards (last month’s editorial theme).

But much like this famous song, I too have, been to foreign shores – seen the sights and had delights.

Travelling over planet earth is nothing less than awe inspiring and I have to say that as I sit behind my desk in front of the black framed computer reading through Ann Rickard’s Greek Island stories, I have suffered the occasional pang of severe jealousy.

On the other hand, if you can’t do the real thing, armchair travelling is certainly the next best thing. (Don’t forget to check out Ann’s travel videos on our facebook.)

Whether, national, local or in your own backyard, I trust you enjoy the catch-up conversations with our creative contempories.

— Gail

Spring into new planting ideas with Don Burke

SPRING WITH DON BURKE: Don with grandson Joshua, 3, planting a flower and veggie garden in tank raised garden beds that don’t take up a lot of space, but can still produce plenty of fruit and vegetables.

PHOTO: MAREA BURKE

IT’S the new gardening year for most parts of Australia as the blossom flowers bloom and gardeners start planning their summer pickings.

Before turning that plan into reality, here’s a few tips from gardening guru Don Burke.

World’s easiest veggie garden “You can buy virtually ready-to-eat plants. They often come in 20 to 30cm pots. “What that means, for some of the miniature tomato varieties, is they will grow

quite happily in that.”

Don said.

“All of those in an eight-inch to a foot diameter pot can go on your balcony as long as the pots get sun most of the day or put it out in the garden or near the front door, and you can grow quite a bit of edible food in a very small area.”

Don says if you are only going to grow one fruit, you should grow strawberries. “They will fruit for many years and all they need is fertilising say once a month with a

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Planted in a pot of no less than 50cm diameter with two vertical timber pieces which have the lattice work screwed to it and with u-shaped plastic clips which can be purchased from gardening stores, your willowy plant can quickly be turned into an espalier plant. Remember to place the pot facing north where it will receive sun all day. If you aren’t sure which way is north, Don suggests you buy a compass.

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“It’s perfect for a sunny balcony and for an easy-picking plant.”

Try something new this spring Don is keen for older gardeners to turn their gardening hands this spring to growing espaliered plants which are tied flat to lattice work, for example. Fruit trees such as citrus, apple and even olives, grown from when they are purchased with willowy stems, are easy to train

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Cover Story - Don Burke

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INNOVATIVE : Don Burke in his secret garden and his lifelong joy breeding budgies.

PHOTO: MAREA BURKE

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GREEN thumb expert Don Burke reveals some little known secrets about his passions that have kept the enthusiastic gardener, television star and flower show guest living life to the full.

In one part of his life, he continues to delight all those lucky enough to meet him as he travels throughout Australia presenting gardening shows. However, when those jobs are complete, the outspoken advocate for keeping life simple, but fun, retreats to his small acreage to continue working on his garden and other enthralling passions.

Tucked away in one corner of his Sydney home is a secret garden Don has nurtured for the

enjoyment of his two grandsons. In one area, native orchids overhang from the rocks, and make colourful pickings for the children to present to their mother. In another corner of his five acres he grows Australian indigenous plants, most of which are local natives. It’s one of the few of its kind in Australia.

From time to time Don even allows overseas visitors to the private garden.

“A while back we had a big Chinese group came through as they hadn’t seen Australian gardens,” Don said.

During the visit, he and his wife Marea set up lunch using native Australian food.

“The guests were mostly men and were quite worried about eating

crocodile, so I told them it was great for virility, at which point they ate the lot,” he quipped.

The only native edible plant he grows in that garden section is the common lilly pilly.

“It produces little berries, about the size of a pea, and abundant fruit, and that makes a brilliant jam like quince jelly, and a great sauce to use on meat.”

In another part of his garden, quarantined from the indigenous section, are his lovingly cultivated citrus and vegetables plants. The 70-year-old remains full of energy and enthusiasm for promoting happy, healthy lifestyles.

He remembers his Burke’s Backyard television show as the pioneer for the cloned television lifestyle shows

which now seem to dominate our prime viewing times.

“I trained as a horticulturist and was a nurseryman for many years,” Don said.

“I then noticed worldwide that the media, in terms of lifestyle and gardening, wasn’t very professional.

“It was really more out of anger and disappointment at how gardening shows were, that I just determined to do it (the show).”

From there, Burke’s Backyard was born. But, don’t ever call it a gardening show. Don said it was all about Australian’s backyards.

“We invented the concept of lifestyle. From day one it consisted of dogs, cats, backyard pools, kids, decorating

the house, building, cooking and plants,” he said.

As to why he almost always wore a woollen jumper on the show, he reveals they were the solution to the problem of where to put his microphone so it would stay close enough to clearly catch his voice.

“Very quickly after we started doing that, many women started sending in jumpers. I loved these jumpers,” Don said.

During the show and by its end 18 years later, Don made sure his jumpers were donated to charities which helped raise “many thousands of dollars”.

“You’d be surprised how much money they went for,” Don said.

One passion Don doesn’t talk a lot about widely, but which he has

treasured for 64 years, is his delightfully colourful budgerigars.

“I have never really distinguished plants and pets; I think they are the one thing,” he said.

“I started breeding exhibition budgies at about seven or eight, published my first genetics theories at 12, so I was a strange little kid.

“One of the great things about getting old is you can return to the passion of your life.

“For those that are not doing what is their passion, get a life and go do what you love doing.”

When asked if he was planning on slowing down any time soon, an emphatic “no” is all that can be heard from the energetic lifestyle leader.

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Profile: Andrew McFarlane

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The many

By Alison Houston

AGELESS: Andrew McFarlane has been part of our TV lives since the 1970s, but his love of life and career show no signs of slowing.

WE’VE been inviting him into our living rooms for decades.

But these days we are just as likely to find Andrew McFarlane laughing it up with the Play School toys as exploring his darker side in series like The Devil’s Playground and Clever Man. And he’s loving the juxtaposition.

There is absolutely no hint of age in talking to the 66-year-old, except perhaps that his experience is opening up new acting opportunities and challenges.

Even Andrew is surprised when the interview starts by referring to his 17 years on Play School – “Wow, that shocks me; that’s a very long time.”

He’s not one of the stars, he clarifies quickly, the presenters are just “necessities”, there to help the toys – the true stars for more than 50 years – relate to their child audience.

Things had definitely changed over that time, he said, but the essence remained the same, a

safe and secure place for children to learn and discover.

“It’s a landmark in Australian TV, in Australian culture and young childhood,” Andrew said.

“It has a nostalgia and people have great affection for it. It’s everyone’s show.”

The sets, the clock, even those iconic windows have transformed to meet today’s technological age.

“It has to change to keep the show vibrant and relevant – but it still maintains that excitement and discovery of childhood,” Andrew said.

And he appreciates the “delightful irony” that today Jemima can at times “jump on the World Wide Web” and do things with the technology that the presenters have to catch up on.

“I’ve always said it’s a privilege to be invited into this world of early childhood – everything about the world to them is new and exciting.”

Quite frankly, it also allows him to be a big kid.

“I’m allowed to dance really badly and sing

slightly off-key, to dress up and fly around like a butterfly and everyone thinks it’s cute, because that’s what’s expected of me,” Andrew laughed.

But there are also demands on the Play School set which the presenters – there have been about 100 over the 50 years, many of them Australia’s best known actors – don’t find in normal roles.

“You have to be completely unselfconscious and very honest,” Andrew said.

“Actors are always trained not to look at the camera, but here we have to look directly into the camera and pretend we are just talking to one particular child, so each child feels we’re relating to them directly and feels connected.”

And then there’s the stars – household names like Big Ted, Humpty, Jemima and Scrap – who, like all celebrities, have to be carefully handled.

In this case, that means not picking them up by the neck or the ear!

Because, of course, the toys are not toys to their

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faces of an Aussie star viewers but very real “people”.

Andrew was preparing to be special guest for the Dress-up Party as part of Play School’s 50th birthday celebration exhibition at Toowoomba’s Cobb+Co museum when we spoke, which raised the question of Play School’s live shows.

“They are intense – exhausting,” Andrew laughed. “It’s hard work being young!”

“We have a few minutes of quiet when we sing Twinkle, Twinkle, but the rest of the time it’s like trying to catch runaway baby chicks while riding a roller coaster.

“Their energy levels are so high and their concentration is continually changing.”

But, he admits, it is perhaps being part of Play School – combined with yoga – which keeps him young, with a career which shows no signs of slowing.

Starting out as the boy next door character of eldest son John in the 1970’s The Sullivans,

A KID AT HEART: Andrew McFarlane still delights in playing with the real stars of Play School, like Big Ted, and having been part of children’s development for 17 years.

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Andrew went on to other memorable “nice guy” roles as the trusted Tom Callaghan in The Flying Doctors, the dependable Lieutenant Keating on Patrol Boat and guest spots on just about every

other big-name Australian series you can think of.

But recently, “our Andrew” has been discovering his darker side, from the quietly menacing Dr Milson in A Place to Call Home to

more “twisted and corrupt” characters in The Devil’s Playground, Clever Man and Netflix cult hit Glitch.

It was his personification of Father Andrassi in The Devil’s

Playground, for which he won Most Outstanding Performance, which Andrew said really opened the door for him to more demanding, nefarious characters.

“It’s a really exciting time now for television,” Andrew said.

Access to cable networks, and the growth of Netflix and its counterparts, had raised the bar, not just changing the way audiences enjoyed TV, letting them watch programs how and when they wanted, but changing the genre of programs, the way they are made, the way they are acted and resulting in “really innovative, great writing”.

And he plans to be a part of it … as well as Play School … for a long time to come.

“The concept of age and maturity has changed.

“When we were young, roles for people my age now were very stereotypical – they’d go to bed early, garden, go to the pub – whereas now those people are instrumental in life.

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are leaders in industry, leading very active lives, still behaving outrageously.

“It’s a different landscape and today’s writing and drama has to reflect that.”

In case you are in Toowoomba The Play School 50th birthday exhibit at the Cobb+Co museum in Toowoomba has been extended due to popular demand – led by grandparents taking grandkids along!

But on October 15 it’s time to say goodbye to Big Ted, Humpty and Jemima, the props (including the windows and rocket clock), costumes and archival clips.

And they are going out with a bang, with a farewell party from 10am–2pm, including games, craft activities, story time sessions and more!

This is a free event with museum entry (itself free to local residents), so get along on the day or before. To find out more call 4659 4900 or go to www.cobbandco.qm.qld. gov.au.

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Love your neighbour

MARRIED for 53 years, Alan and Margaret Dixon first met in Hong Kong where they were stationed in the army.

Alan was English, and Margaret Scottish. The couple has been blessed with three beautiful children, and six grandchildren.

Margaret has a passion for patchwork, and was quite active in the community, making quilts for the local school and the Wesley Hospital when she lived in Laidley. Margaret also used to teach patchwork but is no longer able to do so due to her health. On the other hand, Alan is described as “soccer mad”, and even started up his own soccer club many years ago.

Since moving to Envigor, Alan and Margaret have been more than impressed, especially. When they first met executive manager Tracey Silvester, they

SURVEY SAYS To help keep the peace, a recent survey from Nabo.com.au lets us in on what our neighbours do and don’t like.

And the most desirable traits for the people next door? They were: ❚ Waving hello. ❚ Offering to help a neighbour who needs it (see, we should be there for one another. The telly was right!). ❚ Keeping an eye on your home while you’re away. ❚ Looking after their property.

The good news is, though, that 70% of respondents said they had good neighbours so odds are, you’re probably one of the good eggs. And a simple wave on the way past might be all it takes.

described her as honest, straight-to-the-point and “told us exactly how it was”.

“Envigor is so caring, it is almost unbelievable that you can have such good care,” Margaret said.

Margaret’s neighbour Sue was forced to hide her Aboriginal identity for years, due to her ex-husband’s disapproval, and only started rediscovering her heritage about 12 years ago.

“I missed it because I

really didn’t know who I was, and now I understand what it means to me to be Aboriginal, and to be proud of it,” Sue said.

Sue eventually left Tambo to become a Registered Nurse: “It was one of those things out west that most girls did, I really had a lot of fun and I enjoyed my nursing.”

Sue now volunteers her time at the Inala Indigenous Community Health Centre.

“Being a nurse and coming from an

indigenous background, I can join into just about anything from cooking back to nursing, so it’s exciting because as I’m indigenous I am now considered an elder, which is such an honour.”

Sue describes the services she receives from Envigor’s Western Suburbs Brisbane Community Care business partner Jan Green as “exceptional”.

“Support is only a phone call away,” Sue said.

“There have been a couple of times when I have needed help urgently, and Jan has always been there with the kindness of help, and it is very important that we get that help.”

Sue and Margaret are two women who have been brought together by fate after living in small adjoining towns for years, and not being aware of the other’s existence.

“I love my neighbours

Sue now volunteers her time at the Inala Indigenous Community Health Centre.

because you can just go outside your front door, and if you are feeling down, they pick you right back up and there is always someone to say hello to,” Margaret

said.

“It is a reward on its own just knowing Sue, and being able to spend time with her. Just knowing that she is there is enough.”

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Pipes and drums Ann Rickard

CONGRATULATIONS to members of the Pipes and Drums, National Servicemen’s Memorial Band on another successful gig in New

Caledonia for Bastille Day celebrations.

In a packed seven-day program, band members – all proud seniors with an average age of 65performed 10 concerts and played at two remembrance services

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dedicated to past military personnel.

They even visited a French frigate at a naval base where they performed on the helicopter flight deck.

As well as being made honorary members of the French Reserve Forces in recognition of their contribution to Australian/French relationship over the past eight years, the members were indulged with French wine, cheese, bread and pastries. A successful tour ended up with them all returning home with a few extra kilos.

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Mental note: I am not ageist DON’T say that again, it’s discriminatory. My friend made that comment after a certain memory escaped me and I smiled and filled in the gap with an: “Oh dear, it’s a senior moment”.

Really, I thought, no need to be so serious. I said I only used that phrase occasionally and I saw it simply as one of those things that people, including myself, begin to say at a certain age and I warned her that I wasn’t fond of over-the-top politically correct language. She didn’t get my reasoning: “It’s age discrimination against ourselves,” she persisted. “It continues the myth that a memory slip-up is an inevitable part of ageing – which it is not.”

After a bit more argy

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bargy, I could see her point. These days, most of us are mindful of typecasting other people through stereotypical descriptions, but seem not to care so much about ourselves. I guess, that would make us our own worst enemy. And yes, how can we expect others to stop ageist thinking, if we use it against ourselves.

In effect, as this light-hearted phrase becomes inbuilt into my own and other’s conversation, I concede that we are slowly, but

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surely, reinforcing the myth that memory loss is automatically connected with age: This certainly

doesn’t support a positive ageing attitude. An extract of article in Welcome Trust, Ageing: Can We

Stop the Clock? Welcome Focus (2006) was clear about the disadvantages. “… in clinging to stereotypes, we overlook the advantages of having larger numbers than ever before of older people rich in skills and life experience that they can, and do, contribute not only to the economy but also to their families and communities”.

Dr Barry Gordon in his book Memory: Remembering and Forgetting in Everyday Life, notes that each individual experiences a variation in memory over the course of their lifetime and declares that forgetfulness is a sign that something is wrong with your brain.

Incorrect, he says. “If we didn’t possess the capacity to forget we’d all

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go crazy. The ability to remember what is important and the ability to discard the rest is a skill to be treasured.”

Recently, I came across the wise words of American writer and social anthropologist Mary Catherine Bateson. In her book, Composing a further life, she talks about the age of ‘Active Wisdom’ which she defines this as the time of life: “When you have the harvest of a life of learning and thinking and observing, and you are still active”.

I hope to include myself in that category and if you do too, how about we recognise and appreciate who we really are rather than undermining ourselves through silly comments.

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Profile: Ian ‘Macca’ MacNamara

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Macca’s been all over Australia for a great 35 years

Get to know Macca and how he has managed his show

By Alison Houston

IAN ‘Macca’ MacNamara is surprisingly humble for a man who has hosted a top-rating ABC radio show for 35 years.

Congratulated on what is an almost unheard of milestone, the voice of Australia All Over said the show’s success was less about him and more about the ordinary Australians who called in and shared their stories.

“It is a really exciting and rewarding program to work on because it connects us,” Macca said.

“There are so many divisions in society today.

We don’t talk about them

on Sunday morning (when the show airs). We don’t get into the political fray.

“It’s always been a very Australian program and what it does is reflect society, and the lives and wants and needs of ordinary Australians.”

But Macca’s is no ordinary story.

A Sydney boy, who completed an economics degree before heading bush to be a jackaroo, Macca became singer/ guitarist for the legendary Col Joye and the Joy Boys before joining the ABC in 1974, working on TV’s A Big Country and Countrywide.

He moved to Rural

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It’s always been about ordinary Australians going about their ordinary lives, and it still is.

Radio in 1980 and became host of Australia All Over two years later.

In 1987 the program went national, after city travellers who heard the regional show demanded to know why they couldn’t hear it in their own lounge rooms every Sunday.

But how has it kept its appeal over all those years? Has much changed?

“It’s always been about ordinary Australians going about their ordinary lives, and it still is,” Macca said.

“It’s fascinating what people do and the places they call from, whether it’s a ringer at Kurrumba Downs Station or religious people, truckies, people on oil rigs or kids interested in rocks.

“It’s just a lovely

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reflection of what life’s all about.

“People like hearing other Australians, their down-to-earth attitudes, their humour, their spirit and positivity.

“There’s not many places in the media you get that today, and it’s that reassurance that most Australians are good decent people.”

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He’s been to about 200 destinations over the show’s 35 years, from the middle of the desert at Old Andado Station, six hours south-west of Alice Springs, to Gatton in

Queensland after the 2011 floods, to the centre of Sydney.

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“The world moves a lot faster these days. Life’s changed, society’s changed.

“We’ve got mobile phones and technology, but Sunday is still that bit slower and quieter, when you have a chance to sit and listen to the radio and relax.

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ON THE ROAD: Ian ‘Macca’ MacNamara meets listeners during an outside broadcast in Tamworth in January this year.

AGELESS: Australia All Over presenter Macca reckons he still loves the job 35 years on because it connects ordinary Australians of all ages and backgrounds.

in central Australia – it’s wonderful.”

And, while he always received letters and shortwave calls from outside Australia, Macca said there were an increasing number of people reaching out on the internet from around the world.

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THURSDAY, October 5, a representative from Rocky Point Mulching, will be the guest speaker at the meeting at the Enoggera Memorial Hall, cnr of Wardell and Trundle Sts, Enoggera. Rocky Point Mulching and growing media products is the speaker’s topic. The meeting starts after morning tea which is served at 9.45am.

Visitors and new members are most welcome. Details call Pat on 3356 1256.

REDLANDS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

THE men and women of our garden club will warmly welcome you.

Guest speakers each month give enthusiastic talks. Alternate months we have competition tables, where members have the opportunity to share and admire best

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plants or flowers. We visit a member’s garden each month, to socially chat and get to know each other and find out more.

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AIR NORTHSIDE

WE ARE a group of fully or partially self-funded retirees that meet monthly to enhance our financial position and enjoy some social outings during the year. We meet on the third Friday of most months at Edinburgh Castle Rd, Wavell Heights in the

Community Centre. We generally kick off at 9.30am and run until 11.30am, a general discussion is had on our work and interesting items with a regular guest speaker, this month being the author of Flynn of The Inland and stories of The Flying Doctor Service, Everald Compton. We also have social events during the year as bus day trips, etc. A morning cuppa is provided for a small fee with bickies and cake. We have a monthly newsletter and a website with heaps of information. We do not give financial advice as we are not licensed to do so but our group does talk about matters of interest.

Our age is from the 50s to 90s and generally retired.

A financial meeting is also

FOREST LAKE 50+ CLUB

OUR August bus trip was a visit to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Maleny Dairies. We meet on the third Friday of the month at the Lions Richlands Club, Pine Rd, Richlands at 10.30am.

Date claimers for the next two meetings are September 15 and October 20. Details call Leonie on 0427 846 057

or Les on 3279 9449 or 0466 377 618 to register your interest, email fl50plusc@ gmail.com.

New members are always welcome.

60 AND BETTER

YOU are welcome to join our Group 60 and Better Cannon Hill. Every Tuesday we have tai chi and gentle exercise with Judy Ricca and Monday 8.30am NIA (a gentle movement program, good for body and soul) with Anne Boon. Every Monday we have a different activity – entertainers, speakers, games, barbecue, cent auction, craft and games and concerts. At 12pm we have line dancing with Lloyd Schulz. Annual fee $5, Monday differs between $5 and $6, all

OUR AGM was held on August 8, the executives were returned unopposed, and two new members were elected to our committee. We are off to a good start, planning ahead for the next 12 months. The popular Billy Guy was our entertainer for our meeting. Our coach trip was to Neola’s Gardens for a high tea, and lunch at Rick’s Café at Palmwoods, and on to Castledine Nursery on the return home. The September trip will be to the Darling Downs Zoo which should be of a lot of interest to our seniors.

Pat has organised for 35 of our seniors to visit The Outback Spectacular during September. Our branch photographer (Jolanta) has come up with some excellent photos for our seniors, and at present she is putting together a slide-show of photos from the last 12 months. Come and join our merry group.

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3809 0697 or 0402 094 887. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at Greenbank RSL at 10am for morning tea. Meeting starts at 10.30am

EDHS

AT THE Enoggera & Districts Historical Society Inc research centre we are continually hearing from visitors about collections of historical photos and manuscripts being tossed out as rubbish; please do not do this, give them to us to keep in our archives.

The bulk of our collection is made up from what members of the community give us and we value it highly, especially when each photo is identified on the back.

Researchers, students, visitors, potential new members or the simply curious; all are welcome to visit us on Thursday between 9.30am–1pm either as individuals or in small groups. New members who sign up between now and December 31 will not be required to renew their membership until January 2019. We are located at Enoggera Memorial Hall on the corner of Wardell and Trundle Sts, Enoggera. Our wheelchairfriendly research centre is open every Thursday

GOOD LIFE: AIR Northside members at the Glass House Mountains with Harty, Nev having a morning cuppa and Neil.

Chapel Hill VIEW president Pat Needham cutting the 27th birthday cake with Marguerite Giovannini and Doreen Orton.

between 9.30am–1pm.

Other times can be arranged by calling Dave on 3366 3191 or email edhs.secretary@gmail. com for more information.

HISTORICAL TALK

THE history of aerated water manufacturing and bottles in Sandgate will be on Sunday, September 24 at 2pm at Sandgate Museum, 150 Rainbow St, Sandgate. Jason Beck, a bottle collector and Sandgate local, will share his passion. Gold coin entry. Share afternoon tea after the talk.

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Cost is $20 members and $30 non-members (includes morning tea).

Bookings essential and there is a small cost.

Book online at www.qfhs.org.au /events.

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at Gaythorne RSL on the third Sunday of each month starting 10.15am; next Septemebr 17.

Visitors and new members are welcome.

After the meeting take the opportunity to lunch in the pleasant surrounds of the RSL bistro bar.

Membership of the association is open to former Australian nashos who served in the two schemes operating between 1951 and 1973 and wives and widows thereof. Conscripts who served for countries other than Australia are welcome as associate members. For advice about the benefits of joining the association or to apply for the two medals available to Australian nashos, call

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with a guest speaker, local day tours, picnics and theatre outings are part of the club’s activities. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 10am at Geebung RSL Club.

Details call Bev Worthington 3359 2056 or Kay Davidson 3263 8072.

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of getting together, starting conversations, and asking “Are you okay?”. Go to www.retire australia.com. au/are youokay for more details.

WROCCS

WYNNUM Region Organised Computing Club for Seniors Inc will be holding their monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 12 at the Wynnum RSL at 10.30am.

The club is for anyone who would like to know more about their computers, laptops, tablets and phones and is run by volunteers. You can join the club, on the day, for an annual membership fee of $10. We offer classes that can be up to four weeks of two hours per week or some of lesser duration.

We are continuing with our popular “one-on-one” sessions, where a member has one-on-one learning with a specific coach for an hour, who happens to teach a subject selected by the member. Irrespective of the type or duration of a class they only cost $10.

Our classes can start from a very basic level so don’t be afraid to make a start. Details call Lavina on 0411 806 154 or go to http://wroccs.org.au or email us at wroccs.inc@gmail.com.

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■ PINE RIVERS

OUR club provides fellowship, friendship and fun for active retirees within the Pine Rivers district. The club meets at 9.30am on the first Thursday of each month at Club Pine Rivers, Bray Park. Some of the activities that are held include coffee chat mornings, bus trips, barbecues and speciality speakers. Anyone interested in joining call contact Noel Gadsby, president, at 3205 2225.

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SLACKS CREEK SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB

MAKE new friends. Come along any Tuesday between 9am–12pm to the Community Centre, 19 Nerida St, Rochedale.

Members of a Senior Citizens Club play indoor bowls or are entertained

with a concert on alternate Tuesdays.

Tuition provided for new players and new members are most welcome.

Details call Shirley on 3209 1682.

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Logan VIEW held a fundraiser fashion parade with Carmel Hawkey.

retired and semi-retired singles or couples as new members who are interested in fun, friendship and fellowship.

August guest speaker was Senior Constable Megan Dwyer who spoke to the club about fraud and scams. Monthly meetings

■ CHELMER AND DISTRICTS

WE MEET in the bowls club at Hall Ave in Corinda on the fourth Tuesday of the month (except December) at 9.45am. We have our monthly meeting with 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. Details call Kathy on 3379 7237.

VIEW

VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education for Women and was established in 1960 by The Smith Family children’s charity as a service to women and the community. VIEW clubs throughout Australia raise funds for The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. This program helps a needy Australian child create a better future for themselves by helping the child succeed at school.

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Rocks Rd at 10.30 for 11am. Our speaker will be Tony Maher and he will talk about all the things Home Assist will do for pensioners. Visitors and new members are always very welcome to our club.

So ladies come along to our club, have fun while raising money for a charity, meet new friends and have the opportunity to join us for coffee mornings and outings when you wish. Details or if you wish to come to our next luncheon meeting call Sandra 3425 2738 or Elizabeth 3886 4937.

■ CENTENARY EVENING

OUR next dinner meeting on Monday, October 9 to be held at the McLeod Country Golf Club, 61 Gertrude McLeod Cres, Middle Park, 6.30 for 7pm, cost is $35 and bookings are essential.

The guest speaker will be Dave Ross, a local resident who has climbed Mt Everest. Women of all ages are invited to attend.

So come along and enjoy a meal and listen to an interesting speaker, as well there are coffee mornings and various other outings and activities to entertain you.

Fundraising events fund the children the club

politician, journalist and author will share her many life experiences with us.

Play bridge, mah jong or canasta or join social outings organised by our program officer Jill. The next outing is to a high tea at the home of Michelle Ranierie, jewellery designer, and will include a piano recital by her very talented son, Alex. Details call Bev on 3279 2819 if you would like to be part of our friendly club or attend one of our functions or email chapelhillview@gmail.com

sponsors through The Smith Family Learning for Life program. If you would like attend or details email centenaryeve view@gmail. com or ring Di 3202 9759 before 12pm Friday, October 6.

■ ARANA

OUR club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Pde, Keperra 10.30 for 11am.

Cost is $25 for a two-course lunch. There are lucky door and raffles prizes and monies raised are donated to The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. Our October guest speaker will be Jessica Salmon, of Life Flight. New members are always welcome. To book call Heather 3300 3733 by 4pm Monday, October 2.

■ LOGAN

OUR ladies are urging the local community to support disadvantaged children and young people with their education by joining the club which sponsors three school children. We meet at 11am on the second Wednesday of the month at the Rec Club, Alba Lane (off Jacaranda Ave), Kingston. Cost of $25 includes a two-course lunch and a guest speaker. Details call

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Wavell Probus guest speaker Senior Constable Megan Dwyer spoke on the subject of fraud and scams. She is pictured with president Bonita.

Maureen on 3805 1378.

■ CHAPEL HILL

THE hills of Mt Ommaney were alive with music as Chapel Hill VIEW Club celebrated its 27th anniversary at its August lunch meeting. Members joined in the singing as the Chapel Hill Choir, led

by Doreen Orton and accompanied by Marguerite Giovannini,

HELPING CHILDREN: Logan VIEW member Jill Hyam at the recent fashion parade fundraiser.

travelled in song to Japan, then Paris, ending in Salzburg with pieces from the Sound of Music – a wonderful start to the club’s next 27 years. The club’s next lunch on September 5 at Mt Ommaney Hotel/ Apartments will see members restocking their wardrobes as Fashion on the Go reveals its spring collection. In October, Maxine McKew, former

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Disney’s The Little Mermaid starts September 9 until October 14 . Bring your grandchildren along to see a wonderful production.

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WANTOK

JOIN us for a night of Melanesian music and dance when WANTOK Musik performs on the weekend of Papua New Guinea’s Independence.

There will be a fabulous line-up of contemporary and traditional Melanesian musicians.

They will be joined by local musicians and artists from Quandamooka Country for an amazing night of indigenous music, dance and culture.

September 17 at 6.30–8.30pm at Redland Performing Arts Centre, 2–16 Middle St, Cleveland. Cost $30.

Tickets available in person at RPAC Box Office, call 3829 8131 or online 24/7 using the www.rpac.com. au (a $5 booking fee per transaction applies).

ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY

MAKE a day of it and go to the 2017 Laidley Spring Festival Expo and visit the Laidley Quilt and Craft Expo which will have displays of quilts, craft, patchwork, stitch work, needlework and fine arts as well as demonstrations of various crafts. Other displays will include vintage trucks, tractors, cars and engines.

Refreshments are available all day in the Courtyard Café. Quilt and Craft Expo venue is the Uniting Church Complex at 45 Patrick St, Laidley in

the Lockyer Valley.

Opening hours are 9am–4pm Thursday and Friday, 9am–3pm Saturday. Details Liz Vickery call 5465 4772 or 0423 763 107. Entry adults $5, children 50 cents. A lunch package for groups and bus tours is available for $15 per person. Catering enquiries or to book a table, call Melinda Brimblecombe 5465 4151 or 0448 654 151 or visit www.luvyalockyer.com.au/ events for details.

REINVENTION AND TRANSFORMATION

EXPLORE themes of transition and transformation at Redland Art Gallery, with Ash and Bone at RAG, Cleveland until Sunday, October 8.

Ash and Bone is an exhibition of lead crystal sculpture and works on paper by Brisbane-based artist Lucy Quinn. From Schoenberger’s acclaimed work comes the exciting display of Papillon, featuring a sea of butterflies suspended from the ceiling of the gallery counterpointed by a specimen wall in the adjoining room where hundreds of butterflies printed with abstract imagery are pinned for closer observation.

Details go to http:// artgallery.redland. qld. gov.au or call 3829 8484.

AUSTRALIAN WILDFLOWER SHOW

THERE will be a glorious display of our unique Australian native flowers at the auditorium in Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens.

Native Plants Queensland members will welcome you on Saturday, September 16 from 9am–4pm and Sunday, September 17 from 9am–3pm. Entry is $3 and you will find an amazing variety of flowers, and displays by NPQ branches on the theme of Where the Wild Plants Grow. There will also be a huge native plants market with a wide range from favourites to rare, trees to ground covers.There will also be a Speaker’s Corner for interesting information. Brochures with lists and care advice, and books and light refreshments will be on sale.

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IT’S sure to be one hell of a hoedown! This rowdy raceday is back for another year so slip into your cowboy boots and get into the spirit of the outback – it’s going to be non-stop entertainment for everyone with a mechanical bull ride, music and fun on Saturday, September 16 at the Doomben Racecourse at 75 Hampden St, Ascot, Brisbane. The Brisbane Racing Club is supporting the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service, by donating $5

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Love a fun, music and morning tea with friends?

Join us for our up-coming Mayor's Merry Melodies shows Belladiva and Reception: The Musical.

The four stunning individual voices of Belladiva come together to perform intricate arrangements of best-loved classics from opera to pop on Tuesday 26 September. And on 31 October, a celebration of all things administration, Reception: The Musical tells the story of a receptionist who finds joy in the manic world of customer service. Buy or join a table. Doors open at 10am. Morning tea served at 10.30am. Curtain up at 11am. Logan Entertainment Centre, 170 Wembley Road, Logan Central or go to http:// www.loganentertainment centre.com.au/whats-on

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House Mountains, Learn about Bribie Island’s colourful history with the skipper’s commentary, spot dolphins, dugong, turtles and sea birds.

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FROM September 9 to October 1, the Brisbane Festival explodes across the city with a thrilling program of theatre, music, dance, circus, opera and major public events such as Sunsuper Riverfire. Go to www.brisbanefestival. com.au or call 3833 5400 for details.

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Travel

ANN Rickard has visited the Greek islands every year for the past 15 years.

She gives us 10 reasons why she’d love to buy the Greek islands.

1. Because it sounds marvellous: There is something special about saying, ‘the Greek islands’. It’s like saying ‘the Bahamas’ or ‘the Maldives’. It has a ring of the exotic about it. (Not that you want to go to the Greek islands just to say it out loud… but, it sounds pretty good, no?)

2. The Aegean: I could give you 10 reasons alone about the joy of the sea in

Greece. Swimming in the Aegean is like wrapping yourself in silk, like immersing yourself in an invigorating salt bath. The sea is so clear and blue it is like looking through a bottle of Bombay Sapphire Gin. 3. Sunshine, lots of it: If you go in summer (and when else?), you are guaranteed consistent sunlight. In my 15 years of summers in Greece, I have never once encountered a cloudy sky or a drop of rain. It is the guarantee of consistent sunshine from sunrise to sunset that makes it

ideal.

4. Greek salads: Sunripened tomatoes, briny black olives, crunchy cumber, rings of red onion, full-fat feta, a sprinkle of oregano and a dressing of olive oil (Greek of course) and lemon juice. Greece on a plate, eat it every day.

5. The sea again: There is no fear of shark attacks or rips or currents to wash you out to sea, so swim out as far as you dare, look down through the crystal-clear water past your toes and the ocean bed below, tread water and stay there until you

feel 10 years younger.

6. Choice: So many islands offering different aspects. Party person?

Mykonos is your go. Crave peace and quiet?

Karpathos is still reasonably empty. History and culture? Rhodes has so much of it. Making new friends from around the world? Crete has a plethora of global visitors in the summer.

7. Getting around:. Fast ferries and speedy catamarans are good if you want to island hop.

They run all day and early evening in the summer.

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Seniors travel check Ann Rickard

ANN Rickard is a seasoned and senior traveller who has made many mistakes in her annual travels. She gives us some tips that will help seniors enjoy smoother travelling.

■ The advantages of senior travel are many, mostly that we are free now to go any time, and out-of-season or shoulder-season means travel bargains. April through June is a lovely time to visit Europe or the US before the crowds have descended and when accommodation and tours are cheaper.

The same goes for September and October when the masses have gone home.

■ Speak to your doctor before you go and ensure you have enough medications to last through your holiday and at least a week after. Ask your doctor to write a list of medications and keep it with you when you travel. If you do have to visit a pharmacy, the

pharmacist will be able to match a similar brand.

■ Travel insurance increases with your age, especially once you are over 70. But travel insurance is essential.

Never leave home without it. Read the covenants on your policy carefully, especially the one about getting you home if you are taken ill and can’t fly on commercial airlines.

■ Always have a spare (or two) pair of glasses. And take your prescription with you in case of emergencies.

■ We all know to pack light, but how many of us do it? Stick to the adage of packing, then taking half out, and if you are brave, take half out again. I cannot emphasise this too strongly. Many is the time I have had to post half my clothes home for lack of need – and postage is expensive.

■ Make sure your suitcase wheels are in good order, and if you must take another carry-on bag, ensure it will fit on top of your

suitcase so it can be wheeled along with it.

■ Sensible walking shoes, one pair. Sensible multi-purpose flat shoes, one pair. That’s enough.

No more.

■ Train travel is becoming more popular every year.

No security airport hassles, departing and arriving in the heart of cities. But getting heavy suitcases on and off trains is difficult for the senior travel. Again, pack light, lift easily. Ask anyone near you for help.

Or pay a porter.

■ When travelling on trains, pack your lunch and snacks. Simple sandwiches and water or drinks will save money and avoid you getting up and walking along the aisle of a fast-moving train to the dining car.

■ Long haul flights are the curse of every Australian traveller, especially seniors. If you can afford it splurge on Business Class (you deserve it). If not, ensure you have an aisle seat so getting up and moving about is easier.

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■ Some of the big international airports have long distances to walk between gates. If you have knee or back problems or are just a slow walker make arrangements ahead and book a people-mover, or a wheelchair if necessary.

■ Stairs are the enemy of the senior traveller, especially in Europe, where many of the smaller hotels do not have elevators. Always book a ground-floor room.

■ Ask for seniors’ discounts everywhere you go. That means everywhere, from hotels to museums and tourist icons. Even if there is no sign, still ask. You’ll be surprised how many places offer seniors’ discounts but don’t advertise it.

■ Toilet stops. Make the most of any restaurant or café you are in and use the loo even if the urge is not there. It will be 10 minutes after you have left, and public toilets in countries other than our own are scarce (and scary).

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■ Always keep an eye out for seats, benches and chairs in museums, parks, squares, streets.

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It’s no longer a great secret THE Greek island of Mykonos is an island synonymous with parties, noise, loud music, young people and night clubs that open from midnight till dawn. A holiday destination that certainly doesn’t sound like the choice of the seniors community.

But 12 years ago, we discovered a small bay about five kilometres from the main town, away from the usual hedonism associated with Mykonos.

Psarou Bay is small sandy beach, lapped by a serene sea dotted with fishing boats and was all anyone could want in a Greek island.

But at first, we were cautious. If you are going to Mykonos, you want to be in the famous town with its paved grey-and-white labyrinthine streets, its famous windmills, shops, the port, the restaurants … all the dazzle.

“We can always hire a

car and go into town when we want,” I said to the husband, who was not keen on staying so far out of town.

We found a family-run place right on the beach called Soula Rooms.

Next door, a small taverna presented seafood and retsina at modest prices. Simplicity melded with paradise.

And best of all, swimming in the gin-clear sea was an experience like no other.

We revelled in our discovery.

Soula and her family became our family and we make the pilgrimage every year.

As for the drive out of town? No problem at all. If we needed the lights, sounds and parties of Mykonos, it’s there waiting.

For the first five years, we left the serenity of Psarou Bay a couple of times a week; visiting the town, enjoying cocktails in Little Venice, shopping for sparkly sandals and

snazzy swimwear. On several daring occasions, we even stayed out until the very early hours, crowding into the tiny Piano Bar after midnight.

Then Psarou Bay changed. The modest taverna next door upgraded, became super swish and began attracting celebrities and billionaires. The beach was taken over with the taverna’s sun-lounges; a hundred or more of them crammed so close together you were virtually in your neighbour’s lap.

Every year the changes became more significant.

Service on the beach is now so stylish we are taken aback. Girls in G-string bikinis stroll the hot sand taking drink and food orders, relaying them back to the taverna kitchen on little technical gadgets.

Psarou Bay is a scene that opens the eyes to the senior guest. You either love it or hate it. We’re not sure now where we fit in.

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Wellbeing Tips for working together THE good neighbour scheme encourages the public to work together to create and maintain safer communities.

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■ Go out of their way to be helpful.

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■ Look after your house when you’re not home.

■ Always around for someone in need.

■ Give you a smile and say G’day.

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■ Watch, look and listen for any suspicious activity and report it to Crime Stoppers.

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Men, how is your sex life?

You may have an underlying problem that causes ED Foundation 49

HUMAN sexuality is complex and varied and can be influenced by any number of factors.

These include but are not limited to your age, your physical and emotional health, medications you may be taking, substance use and abuse, lack of sleep and work stresses to name a few.

Sometimes one person’s sex drive doesn’t match his or her partner’s sex drive.

The simple truth is that everyone is different and there is no norm for sexual behaviour.

Erectile dysfunction is a common condition where men have difficulty getting and maintaining an erection firm enough for sexual activity.

Often men joke about it, but when it happens over and over, it’s not only distressing but can mean something is wrong.

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think it will come up whenever we demand.

However the mechanism is complicated, requiring the mood and healthy nerves and arteries to make it happen.

Most men will have occasions where things don’t work out – that’s normal and shouldn’t cause concern. However when it persists this can be very distressing to both the man and his partner.

The longer it is left untreated, the more the relationship may suffer.

Unfortunately many men start to avoid sexual activity rather than seeking help.

For men in middle age, the blood flow to the penis may be impaired because of smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol.

When this is associated with ED it can mean the circulation to the heart may also be impaired.

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Mental health problems also frequently affect sexual function.

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Be prostate proactive Tracey Johnstone

ONE in eight men aged over 65 are being diagnosed with prostate cancer which is the third most common cancer diagnosed in Australia.

Prostate cancer surgical specialist, urologist Dr Peter Swindle, said generally there weren’t any symptoms for this cancer.

“If you’ve got symptoms you’ve missed the boat,” he said.

“The symptoms men get with urinating are due to an enlarged, benign prostate, not cancer.”

So, what it comes down to is getting tested, and regularly.

Dr Swindle strongly recommends all men over 50 should ask their GP for a PSA blood test and rectal examination.

“Men should have a PSA and probably a rectal exam on a yearly basis from the age of 50,” he said.

“If there is a family history, they should get it from the age of 40 and

find out their baseline PSA which will determine if they need to be tested yearly or five-yearly.”

The Cancer Council of Australia reports other prostate cancer risk factors are increasing age, family history of prostate or breast or ovarian cancer, a diet high in fats and low in fresh fruit and vegetables, having African descent and possibly high testosterone levels.

For those men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer Dr Swindle said there are several management options.

“For some men, we do nothing,” he said.

“If they are elderly with significant medical problems and they have a low-risk prostate cancer, we conduct active surveillance, as they have more chance of dying with the cancer than from it.

“Then there is radiotherapy which is where we send radiotherapy waves through the skin, muscle, fat and bone to irradiate

the prostate.”

The third option is brachytherapy. This is also radiotherapy, but with a twist. In this procedure, radioactive seeds are implanted into the prostate.

The final option is surgical removal of the prostate.

“There two ways to do the surgery; open surgery where you make a cut on the abdomen and remove the prostate, and robotic prostatectomy which is keyhole or minimally invasive surgery.” Dr Swindle said.

“The majority of the operations, about 60 to 70%, are now performed using the robotic technique.”

Dr Swindle, who performed Queensland’s first procedure, now focuses solely diseases of the prostate and specifically prostate cancer.

“It’s a slave/master device with the surgeon controlling the robot’s very sensitive controls, and the robot moves,” he

described.

“It’s very accurate as there are two cameras at the end of the telescopic arm so you can get 3D depth perception.

“The robot is very intuitive.

“The way in which you move your hand and fingers is the way the instruments move in the patient.”

Dr Swindle reminds all men over 50 to be proactive and get tested.

“Also, know your PSA level,” he added.

MEN'S HEALTH: Prostate surgery expert Dr Peter Swindle recommends all men over 50 should be tested regularly for prostate cancer risk factors.

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Hyperbaric therapy can heal wounds faster Faster healing seems like a miracle cure to Max Bundsen MAX Bundsen is dressed all in black.

But his beaming smile betrays the attire.

He sits in a doctor’s office at the Wesley Centre for Hyperbaric Medicine with his feet heavily bandaged.

But he’s cracking jokes as if he’s centre stage at a comedy club.

He’s a prankster, a happy-go-lucky bloke with the magical knack of breaking the tensest of situations.

Max is also a diabetic and amputee.

“I ended up with a small split in the tip of my right greater toe last year,” the 57-year-old Max told Seniors News.

“It was only two or three (millimetres) long.

“Then the toe started to swell up,” he said.

Max was immediately rushed to hospital where his wound was again measured.

This time they couldn’t find the bone and had no choice but to amputate.

It was just the second day after he first noticed the “small split”.

But here he is, feet tightly wrapped, another 90-minute plunge in the chamber just around the corner (a not too pleasant thought for a selfconfessed claustrophobic) but a wide grin creeps across his face!

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BETTER FOOD CHOICES: The free smartphone app FoodSwitch helps us choose healthier supermarket foods.

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HELP is at hand for making healthier food choices when shopping by using the free smartphone app FoodSwitch.

Through the app you can scan a product’s barcode to see the list of suggested healthier food options.

It can identify products lower in salt or sugar or gluten-free from its

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“Diet is a big factor in heart disease, type two diabetes and obesity, all of which are proliferating in the developed world,” FoodSwitch managing director Fraser Taylor said.

“So, if your mission is to improve public health, the number one thing you can do is improve what people eat.

“There’s a lot of nutritional data on

packaging already, but research has indicated people find it confusing and not that useful.”

The FoodSwitch app helps you visualise the data as health star ratings or traffic lights, and offer alternative products which are healthier.

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Being a great grandparent WHEN you find out you’re going to be a grandparent, all those scary moments you endured as a parent come flooding back. Your role as grandparent is to assist your children in their quest to parenting, not to take control. It’s your job to help raise great children who will grow into well-rounded adults, by offering support and respect to your children and their parenting techniques, while understanding the strong need grandchildren have to absorb their grandparent’s essence and legacy. Some grandparenting requires a full-time commitment. For others, grandparenting is a weekend together, an afternoon playdate, a summer holiday, or a simple chat on the phone.

No matter how long and how often you look after your grandchildren, it’s essential you take steps to securing a safe and loving relationship your grandchildren can rely on.

DETERMINE YOUR ROLE

The first step to grandparenting is to talk to your children. Learn what they expect from you, and talk to them about your own expectations. Be clear about the role you’d like to have in your grandchild’s life, and discuss matters such as how often you’re willing to babysit and whether you want to be included on special occasions and school functions.

SECURE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE PARENTS Parents are the linchpins of a grandparent’s relationship with a grandchild, and when the relationship is flawed, it can be a difficult relationship to manage.

Keep on good terms with your children (including in-laws), and respect their right to make their own decisions. Remember to understand the insecurities of new parents, and refrain from being bossy, controlling, critical or judgemental.

BABYPROOF YOUR HOME It may be a number of years since you had a small child in your home and you might not realise your house has so many dangerous things. By babyproofing your home, you ensure the safety of infants and toddlers, while protecting your most loved possessions.

LEARN THE RULES Consistency is important to children, so know the behaviours your grandchild has to follow at home. Maintain those rules when they are with you, even if you don’t agree with the rule. When it comes to disciplining bad behaviour, enforce any agreed upon discipline.

SLOW DOWN The pressures of being a parent mean that you’re often running around and jumping from task to task.

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and become really absorbed in an activity.

Grandchildren will love the feeling of you being ‘present’ rather than ‘active’. Think of it as “just being” with them.

BE TRUE TO YOURSELF You don’t have to be “cool” to be a good grandparent, so stop worrying about what your grandchild might think of you and start sharing your favourite stories, hobbies and activities. Sometimes activities you might not

think will be of interest, such as knitting or gardening, can actually provide an important point of connection for you.

SHOW INTEREST Children want to feel that they are being heard, and even if you don’t understand it, it’s important to take interest in what interests them.

Sharing your grandchild’s world by playing, visiting their school, or learning their new technology will only strengthen your

relationship.

KEEP UP-TO-DATE If you don’t live nearby, or even if you do, it’s hugely important that you stay up-to-date with the lives of your grandchildren. Kids change and grow every day, so whether it’s by phone, email, photographs, Skype or one-on-one get togethers, make sure you know what’s happening in their day-to-day lives.

EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS Children love the outdoors, and trips to the park or beach are great for making lasting memories.

Nature walks and hikes provide lots of interesting things to talk about, and water play is especially fun.

MAKE ONE-ON-ONE TIME If you have multiple grandchildren, it’s important to create moments of one-on-one time so you can get to know your grandchild as an individual. Take it in turns to bake a cake with them, play a board game or take them on a special outing that reflects their interest. Creating these special moments will make your grandchildren feel that much more loved.

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Lifestyle changes for better health The Pioppi Diet by Dr Aseem Malhotra and Donal O’Neill THE Pioppi Diet is a revolutionary new lifestyle program based on the secrets of the Mediterranean village of Pioppi, Italy, which is home to the healthiest and longest-living people in the world.

Based on five years of research and drawing on

over 100 studies on Pioppi, Dr Aseem Malhotra, a trained cardiologist, has created a plan which is designed to provide readers with the joy and wellbeing of a Mediterranean lifestyle by making small ‘marginal gains’ over a 21-day period.

Each little change the book encourages you to make will add up to weight lost and years gained, across eight key areas: diet, movement, sleep, stress management, sunshine, exercise (optional), posture and social interaction.

This isn’t a diet or lifestyle which requires saying ‘no’ to the things you love, nor exercising for hours upon end, but rather making simple, achievable and long-lasting changes.

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IN A scenario familiar to many families, picture book Grandma Forgets looks at the issue of dementia through children’s eyes.

The grandchildren hold dear all the memories that have slipped Grandma’s mind.

She forgets the rules for games, but still “smiles and claps along”, so the children can continue to enjoy her company.

Grandma Forgets is an uplifting story about a family bound by love. She can’t remember how the

family used to gather for Sunday lunch, or how she used to drive to the beach in her sky-blue car.

Sometimes dad is sad because he has to hold onto the memories for both him and his mother, but fortunately his daughter is only too happy to help him make new memories to share.

This is a warm, hopeful story about a family who sometimes need to remind their grandmother a little more often than they used to about how much they care.

She might not remember any of their names but she will always know how much she is loved.

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Ensure a goodwill inheritance

EXPECTATIONS of a parent’s inheritance being large enough to help fund a home purchase by their children, can have challenging consequences for all involved.

The tough property markets and increased living costs are fuelling legal disputes over inheritance according to Slater and Gordon estate lawyers.

Their recent research of 1000 Australians aged 16 to 55 and over revealed Gen Y Australians are three times as likely to be counting on an inheritance to buy a house than the Baby Boomers above them.

Slater and Gordon associate Lara Nurpuri said: “What we’re increasingly seeing in some situations is children counting on an inheritance from their family to give them the

deposit they need to break into the market.

“However, we’re also seeing some people who count their chickens before they’ve hatched and don’t get as much as they were expecting, while some even ask for an early inheritance.”

The size of an estate can be a lot smaller than children perceive. Then there can be capital gains tax, mortgages, unexpected gifts and more which can all impact on the size of the pie a beneficiary may ultimately receive, and that’s assuming there is no challenge to the will.

“We have seen many instances where this has prompted family members to challenge their siblings or other relatives for a bigger piece of the pie, or created tensions that have led to estrangements where

inheritances are reduced or children are cut of wills completely,” Ms Nurpuri said.

You can leave your estate to whoever you wish, but in each state there are laws that allow a “class of people” to challenge the amount they can receive.

“In every state the children of a deceased person are among that class that can make claims on deceased parents estates. In some states, grandchildren are also entitled to make a claim.”

Claims can have a significant impact on the estate as that estate generally carries the cost of any claim, which consequently reduces the amount a beneficiary will receive. Complications can also occur when a parent doesn’t want to wait until after their death

for a child to receive funds to help them purchase a home.

“A child might say, ‘you don’t need to leave me anything in your will, just give me my share now because I want to buy this house’, or whatever else it might be.

“That can cause huge problems later on because, if they are ultimately left with nothing, that might enable to still make a claim for more.

“So, even if you agree to give them something now, and then give to your other children on your passing, that child that received an early inheritance could always go back, on the parent’s death and say ‘well, I was left nothing and sure I received an early inheritance, but now I am in a position where I need more money for XYZ

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reasons’.”

As there is no way to guarantee your estate won’t be challenged, making sure you include in your will all the details of your estate, including any early inheritance

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Seeking the advice of a lawyer can also help to ensure your will is valid.

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Ormiston nostalgia 50th anniversary of elegance, beauty and rare Qld history Ann Rickard

HISTORIC Ormiston House is celebrating the 50th anniversary since the first Restoration Committee of Ormiston House was formed.

The October anniversary will be marked with an afternoon event, and organisers are looking to find as many former committee members to join in.

“Our honorary administrator, Duchesne Barry, is inviting all past committee members to this special anniversary event,” spokesperson Jessica Stroja said.

“Duchesne is our new administrator who has taken on the role with enthusiasm and love of the house.

“She loves the house, what it represents, the history, the beauty of the place, the volunteers.”

Ormiston House is the birthplace of Australia’s commercial sugar industry.

The property put

Queensland on the map of Australia’s national history and on the map of a world-wide commercial sugar industry.

Built in the 1860s by Captain Louis Hope, the house is surrounded by 13 acres of grounds overlooking Moreton Bay, and is one of the finest examples of colonial architecture in Queensland.

The property has hosted many events in the past from elegant high tea parties on the veranda to celebrations that show its strong Scottish connection.

“When the Carmelite community purchased the property in 1959, they saw the importance and value of the historic home, and so began the restoration efforts,” Ms Stroja said.

“The past committee members, together with an extensive team of volunteers, lovingly restored this historic home, preserving much of the original history. They transformed this house

CELEBRATE : Ormiston House, is the birthplace of Australia’s commercial sugar industry and an important part of Queensland’s history.

from a private residence, that was no longer in use, to a beautiful historic home, open to the public.

“Had the community not seen this value, and the committee members and

other volunteers not spent hours working to preserve the house and property, then Queensland, and Australia, would have lost a crucial part of our nation’s history.”

Organisers of the anniversary event ask former committee members to contact them by phone 0457 675 137 or email administrator@ormiston

house.org.au if they have ever been on a committee at Ormiston House, or if they know of anyone who used to be on a committee at Ormiston House.

The Carnival of Flowers

SUCH A SHOW: Toowoomba is set to burst into a myriad of colours at the Carnvival of Flowers.

SPRING is officially with us, and that means a colourful and fragrant event to rival any in the world: the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.

From September 15–24 Toowoomba will be a blaze of spring colour, music, food and wine, entertainment, culture, floral art and garden celebration in a 10 day program featuring more than 60 events and experiences.

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The brainchild of Essex Tait and the Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce, Carnival was introduced as a way for the city to use its Garden City reputation to promote increased economic activity following the recent hardships of war.

On October 21, 1950 the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers commenced with a street procession that stretched three miles

in length. Led by a bullock team and watched by a crowd estimated to be 50,000 strong, the parade was a resounding success. The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers subsequently became firmly cemented as an annual event.

Toowoomba Regional Council takes the carnival so seriously it invested in a seed planting machine, saving at least 1000 work hours in the task of raising 190,000 seedlings for the event, including

17,000 grown in pots.

Many of the resulting blooms will feature on Grand Central Floral Parade floats.

Following months of preparation – not least being the planting of 160,000 annuals and 20,000 bulbs – the 10-day carnival is set to burst into a riot of colour and fun this month.

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Magical spring flowers beckon you to Sydney

SYDNEY IN SPRING: Rivendell Flower Show committee members, Patron Dame Marie Bashir, Don Burke OAM, Alice Kang, Cecily Rogers and Sharryn White.

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Organising committee member Don Burke OAM said the show’s debut features a stellar program, showcasing the work of local and national gardening enthusiasts, landscapers and creative professionals.

“I am tremendously impressed with the calibre of the show,” Mr Burke said.

He will have on display his beautifully coloured budgerigars in their antique cages along with colour coordinated flowers from his garden.

Funds raised from the show will go towards Concord Hospital’s Department of Geriatric Medicine.

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Make sure you check agreements are legal IN THE previous month of our series focusing on the myths surrounding separation, divorce and property settlement, we highlighted the dangers that come from people believing that they can simply document their own property settlement arrangements and seek to have this recognised as a binding agreement.

Following on from last month’s topic we are ready to debunk another myth with a similar theme.

MYTH NUMBER 6: WE CAN JUST TRANSFER THE PROPERTY TITLE BETWEEN

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There is nothing to prevent parties who have separated or divorced from transferring the names on the title deed of a property between themselves following the breakdown of the relationship.

However, the mere act of transferring the title of the property between

themselves does not meet the requirements of the Family Law Act and therefore does not constitute a binding and enforceable property settlement arrangement.

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Individuals who transfer property title between themselves will be faced with having to pay stamp duty on the transfer of the property.

However, if the parties enter into a recognised property settlement arrangement under the Family Law Act, the transfer of the property would then be subject to a stamp duty exemption and no stamp duty would be payable. The cost of having a lawyer prepare a property settlement arrangement by way of consent orders or a binding financial agreement is almost always much less than paying the stamp duty on the transfer of title of a property.

■ Practical pointer: Seek an estimate from a lawyer about what it would cost for you to complete a formal property settlement, it may be more affordable than you think and within your budget.

While it may seem cheaper not to seek assistance from a lawyer and instead do things yourself the ultimate costs could end up much higher if there are subsequently problems with your do it yourself approach.

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THINK MONEY PAUL CLITHEROE IF YOU haven’t checked the rate you’re earning on your savings account lately, now could be the time to take a closer look.

A number of banks have slashed interest rates on savings accounts since July 1, and your spare cash could be earning less than you think.

The nation’s savers are feeling the pinch with rates on savings falling to dismal lows.

The average ongoing return across savings accounts now sits at a miserly 1.82%, and according to comparison site Mozo, there are now only three providers including AMP, RAMS and Australian Unity that offer ongoing rates of 3%.

It puts the onus back on savers to shop around for a better paying savings account, or consider new ways to put spare cash to work.

When it comes to choosing a savings account, read the fine print. Terms vary greatly, and so-called bonus saver accounts can come with a variety of conditions to earn the maximum rate – like depositing a minimum amount each month. If you can’t meet the conditions on a regular basis, chances are your money will earn next to nothing. Sure, it’s possible to switch your money between

accounts every few months to continually earn a good introductory rate. But I’m not convinced this is something most of us could keep up on a regular basis. However, there are other ways to use your savings to maximise financial gains.

If you have a home loan, consider using savings to pay more off your mortgage. With home loan rates hovering around 4%, you’ll save more than you would earn in interest on a separate savings account. Most variable rate home loans offer redraw, so you can always claw back the cash if it’s needed in an emergency.

Or think about using an offset home loan, where your mortgage is linked to a separate savings or transaction account. Monthly interest charges are based on the balance of the loan less savings in the linked account. So if you have a loan of $400,000 and $10,000 in the linked account, you’ll only pay interest on a loan of $390,000.

Your repayments stay the same, so more of each payment comes off the loan principal. It makes offsets a great way to pay off your loan sooner and still have at-call access to your money.

Paul Clitheroe is a founding director of financial planning firm ipac, Chairman of the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board and chief commentator for Money Magazine.

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A super option for retirees downsizing Andrew Heaven, WealthPartners

ANDREW Heaven, an AMP financial planner at WealthPartners Financial Solutions, talks about putting downsizing proceeds into superannuation.

Question: My wife and I are looking to downsize the family home and move into a smaller property.

We believe we can put some of the proceeds of the property sale into super.

However, we are in our 70s and haven’t worked for years.

What is the process of investing these funds into super?

Answer: As part of the 2017-18 Budget, the government announced the superannuation downsizer contribution for those looking to sell a family home in retirement and invest the proceeds into super.

From July 1, 2018, individuals aged 65 and over will be able to make personal, on-concessional contributions into their super of up to $300,000 from the sale of their home.

For those who qualify for the superannuation downsizer contribution, the existing super contribution rules for people aged 65 and older; work test for those aged 65-74 and no contributions for those aged 75 and over will not apply.

Additionally restrictions on non-concessional contributions for people with balances above $1.6m will not apply under this new initiative.

Draft legislation was released on July 21 which provides additional details of the requirements to be eligible to make a superannuation downsizer contribution.

Both members of a couple will be able to take advantage of the

superannuation downsizer contribution cap.

Meaning that a couple could contribute up to $600,000 ($300,000 each) to super.

There is no obligation for you both to have been on title, just that one of you was on title.

The consultation draft legislation provides for the sale of any type of property, however caravans, houseboats or mobile homes are specifically excluded.

While there is a cap of $300,000 per person, the limit of the contribution is the value of the property sale.

So if you sold the family home for $450,000, the limit would be $450,000 for the couple, provided no more than $300,000 was contributed per person.

If an individual was to sell a property for $160,000, then $160,000 would be the limit.

Individuals must have

owned their property for a minimum of 10 years however they are not obliged to have lived in the property for the full 10 years.

There is no obligation to make a subsequent property purchase.

You can move into retirement communities, aged care, smaller properties, homes not close to schools or away from major employments centres or into your adult children’s homes.

Superannuation downsizer contributions would be required to be made to a super fund within 90 days of settlement of the property.

Extensions to this deadline may be sought from the Australian Taxation Office.

You may make multiple contributions within the 90 days provided that in aggregate the contributions are within the caps and meet all other criteria.

However, you are limited to one superannuation downsizer contribution from the sale of a property, even if you sold a subsequent qualifying property.

In order to take advantage of the superannuation downsizer contribution, the contract of sale must be entered into on or after July 1, 2018.

Therefore exchanging contracts on the property prior to July 1, 2018 would void any entitlement to utilise the superannuation downsizer contribution, so be careful.

The superannuation downsizer contribution is a non-concessional contribution therefore there are no tax deductions for making the contribution.

The consultation period for the draft legislation closed on Friday, August 4. Please note the draft legislation is not yet law and may be subject to change.

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FINANICAL PLANNER: Andrew Heaven.

As to whether using the superannuation downsizer contribution is of benefit to you will largely depend upon you personal circumstances including; your income needs, your taxable income, the scale of your current super investments and your estate planning needs.

Stay tuned for future updates and consider the above before making any financial decisions.

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Battle of the Sexes tells the true story of the legendary tennis 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King (Emma Stone) and Bobby Riggs (Steve Carrell), as they go head-to-head on the tennis court.

And thanks to BCC and Event Cinemas, Seniors is giving you the chance to win a double pass!

To be in the running, simply email communitynotes@seniorsnewspaper.com.au. Make sure you tell us your name (first and last), contact number, email, postal address and Seniors Newspapers region, then answer this question What movie are you most excited to see in the next year? Or visit seniorsnews.com.au/competitions to enter online. Good luck!

Visit seniorsnews.com.au/competitionterms for full competition terms and conditions. Promoter is ARM Specialist Media Pty Ltd of 2 Newspaper Place, Maroochydore Qld 4558.

Promotional period 4/09/17 – 2/10/17. Competition drawn 5pm 2/10/17 at Cnr Mayne Rd and Campbell St, Bowen Hills, Qld 4006. Winners announced in Seniors October/ November Editions 2017. Total prize value $72.00 (including GST). Entry is open to all permanent residents of Queensland, residing in the Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Toowoomba Seniors distribution areas.

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