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At nearly 103 years old, she is extraordinary, dynamic, gentle and perhaps even lucky to reach this age with such apparent beauty and grace of mind and body.

Fortunately, we are gifted with her desire to share her life story of creativity with us.

Eileen was born in the Sydney suburb of Mosman Bay, she began her dance studies with Gertrud Bodenweiser at age 22.

Bodenweiser, German dancer and choreographer arrived in Australian in 1939 and went onto found a company based on German expressionist dance.

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At 99 years old Eileen missed her birthplace and came back to Australia.

These days, the world is home to an ever-growing number of centenarians.

In Japan, it has been reported there are now more than 65,000 centenarians.

It is simply not Eileen’s age that is impressive, it is her artistic mind and movement. It is, as CEO of Arts Health Australia Dr Maggie Haertsch said, her ability to challenge ageing stereotypes.

“Dancing,” Eileen said.

“Psychologically strengthens me.”

Since back in Australia, Eileen has danced and choreographed at the Independent Theatre Sydney, featured in music videos, performed on stage, collaborated with an Australian fashion designer and given movement workshops.

No wonder Westpac and the Australian Financial Review announced her as a winner in the 100 Women of Influence Awards 2016.

In this edition, we speak to two of Australia’s leading Art Health proponents.

CEO of Arts Health Australia Dr Maggie Haertsch and Dr Margret Meagher founding Executive Director of Arts and Health Australia, the national advocacy and networking organisation dedicated to promoting the positive impact of the arts and creative expression on health and wellbeing.

We also feature Dr Bianca Brijinath, the newly appointed Deputy Director of the National Ageing Research Institute. Dr Brinjinath is a social gerenotologist and is researching the cultural and social aspects of ageing (See interview, pages pages 52 and 53).

I trust you enjoy reading about the people and industries that are changing the face of ageing in Australia.

Happy Queensland Seniors week.

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THE arts are like chocolate for the brain.

It’s a captivating image, and one that caught the imagination of Margret Meagher, who would go on to establish the Australian Centre for Arts and Health.

She’s deeply involved in the concept of Creative Ageing and how the arts can have a powerful positive impact on the mental and physical health of older people.

A US study across three cities and four years found that engagement in the arts – that is actively taking part, not just listening to music or watching a movie – increased confidence and self-esteem, reduced the length of hospital stays and reliance on medication, improved heart and respiratory function and even resulted in less falls.

Margret believes this is a combination of activity, the sense of achievement and mastery involved (often unavailable to seniors), as well as the social connections made.

And socialising is vital.

“A research paper in the US made the statement that loneliness is more detrimental to health and wellbeing than smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and is more likely to usher in an early death,” Margret said.

“Older people often feel quite invisible.”

This can be overcome by participation in the community, for instance, singing as part of a choir – a growing pastime worldwide – creating something of beauty for

OMA, the mascot for the Creative Ageing Festivals, has won a heart in Margret Meagher’s granddaughter, Fife.

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Margret also strongly believes in the need for interconnection between generations, with old and young taking part in a knowledge transfer, for instance older people teaching the young knitting or other crafts and the young, in turn, teaching them how to use technology.

“These interconnections are really important because one of the biggest issues of getting older is ageism, which is pervasive across Western society,” she said.

“We need to recognise that older people have extensive wisdom, experience and knowledge and find a way to unlock that asset and encourage older people to recognise what they have to offer is valuable.”

This changing of perceptions is part of

Margret’s work with the NSW Government Ministerial Advisory Committee on Ageing, and includes altering people’s approach to the elderly so they are not doing things “for” but “with” older people.

She believes local government has a “massive role to play in the way older people live their lives”.

As the custodians of libraries, community centres, art galleries, museums and more, she believes it is incumbent on them to ensure older people have access to these activities.

That is where ageing needs to be thought of from a whole-of-government perspective, with transport links and access to the arts and services vital. (To page 4)

CREATIVE AGEING: Australian Centre for Arts and Health patron and former NSW governor Dame Marie Bashir with ACAH founding director Margret Meagher.

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“The older population is increasing exponentially and we are coming to the point where there will be more older people in the world than young, which has massive social and financial implications, particularly with a commensurate increase in the incidence of dementia,” Margret said.

“There is no known cure for dementia, but the evidence is clear that engagement in creative activities can have a major impact on people’s quality of life.”

Hence the need to change another preconception, the idea that arts is an elitist activity.

And, Margret pointed out, involvement in the arts does not have to be expensive – joining a choir, an art or craft group, woodwork or a book club, going dancing, joining U3A or a community group involves only a minimal outlay.

“The sadness is that when people get older they tend to drop away from engagement in the arts, particularly after 75, because they are reluctant to go out at night or to go out alone,” she said.

The Creative Ageing Festival, which Margret instigated three years ago, came up with a Cultural Companions program, whereby people reluctant to go out alone can pal up with others, giving them confidence to go out, and overcoming associated problems such as transport and geographical distance.

“The case for arts in relation to health is very clear, and people in government are coming to the realisation that prevention is better than cure,” Margret said.

Prominent gerontologist, the late Dr Gene Cohen, presented the business case for the arts almost a decade ago, finding the financial

savings to government amounted to millions on the basis of reduced reliance on medication alone.

“It is a basic human right that all people should have access to creative activity because creativity is an essential part of the human condition. We are all born creative,” Margret said.

However, she said, it was also up to all of us not to minimise our abilities or be constrained by age.

“There are just so many different ways in which you can be actively engaged, and it encourages us to be silly and have fun.

“If you are in a wheelchair, you can still dance – move your hands, maybe your feet and sing along.”

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EILEEN Kramer, at the age of 102, throws a completely different perspective on the notion that age is a “limiting factor”.

“She’s just really special,” Arts Health Institute’s co-founder and chief executive Dr Maggie Haertsch, said of the institute’s lively and independent ambassador.

“Our whole focus is around improving the quality of life for older people; she personifies that,” Maggie said.

A mutually rewarding relationship exists between Eileen and the institute – she continues to be creative, and helps with staging and art supplies.

“She comes to our events as well where she basically is able to engage her audience,” Maggie said.

“She doesn’t like the word ‘aged’, she prefers to say she’s been on the planet a long time.

“Eileen enjoys being around other generations.

She’s hip and groovy, and has a beautiful way of living.

“She’s a great inspiration for everybody,” she said. “Ageing is thought of as a condition of life, but actually it’s just ‘life’.

“It’s about embracing it and loving it and not seeing that anything gets in the way.

“That’s the key, it’s attitudinal. It’s about keeping on creating and having something that’s meaningful.

“The arts and health together is the art of living

well.

“Using imagination and the arts helps frame your identity and there’s something magical about the arts – they’re deeply rooted in our primal selves.”

Maggie, an academic, nurse and midwife, proud grandmother and “half Eileen’s age”, is on a mission to improve quality of life as people age. In 2015, she was a finalist in the United Nations Australian Association’s

Media Peace Prize Awards for her work promoting positive images of ageing, and in the same year she was recognised as one of the 100 Women of Influence in Australia.

“I’ve always felt that aged care services is about enablement,” she said.

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providers and in the health system,” Maggie said. “Where we need to be, is to make what we do mainstream.

“What we do is therapeutic. We’re a registered charity and a social enterprise.

“We’re also a major employer of artists; they’re professional highly skilled extraordinary artists. There’s a lot of work to be done; we’ve got a big mission.”

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The inner stillness of Eileen Kramer IF ANYONE embodies the vivacity of life after 100, that lady is Eileen Kramer.

After 80 years as a dancer, energetic Eileen is still performing and choreographing ballet dance productions.

Her gentle nature and graceful poise has been captured in a recent portrait, The inner stillness of Eileen Kramer, which has emerged as one of 43 finalists in the 2017 Archibald Prize.

Artist Andrew Lloyd Greensmith, a plastic surgeon, says Eileen at 102 years of age embodies beauty as that intangible thing which cannot be fixed on the surface nor defeated by the wear and tear of age.

“In the short time I spent with Eileen, I felt that she exudes a sense of inner stillness and is very much at ease with the world, her life and her craft,” he said.

Eileen thought the portrait had a “good chance” of winning the prize.

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“Usually I don’t like realism, but I like this one very much.

“It also looks expressive.”

Eileen’s talents go far beyond dancing. She writes, designs costumes for her productions and studied painting.

“In Paris, I was earning my living as an artist’s model so I learnt a lot from that,” she said.

She has also experienced life in India, London and New York, returning just three years ago to her birthplace Sydney – a city she describes as “absolutely fascinating” with its historical inner city.

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years ago where she imagined her latest ballet work, the Buddha’s Wife.

This will be performed in November, and crowdfunding for the project will begin soon.

“When I came to Australia I became ambassador for the Arts Health Institute so I had a good backing from these people,” Eileen said.

“As ambassador, I create ballet dance works and we try to have performances several times a year.

“I’ve actually performed the Buddha’s Wife in the United States.

“I dance with the upper body so I’m able to still entertain people.

“I’m interested in choreographing big dance works.

“In the dance company that I belonged to in America, we had quite a mix of dancers.

“I don’t think in ages, I just like anyone who can do what I ask them to do.”

Eileen lives a very simple life devoted to her work.

“I now don’t have to

worry about domestic duties, I can devote myself entirely to the creation of my next dance work as I am living in a residential home. And that is like living at The Ritz,” she said.

“At the moment I’m really engaged in creating costumes and choreography.

“I like this period of my life because I’ve learnt so much and I’m now reaping the benefits.

“I am now blossoming.

I look alright too,” she said playfully.

Eileen personifies the concept of creativity as a key to longevity and a full, rich life.

She is the world’s oldest working dancer/ choreographer as well as a poet and artist.

Eileen, always eager to brush off any mention of aging, reluctantly offers her advice on living a long and happy life.

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I don’t smoke or drink,” she said.

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Paul Paxton-Hall of the legal firm Paxton-Hall said technology has given rise to a whole new world of digital assets.

“There has been a shift from people keeping photograph albums, journals and letters – physical assets that can be dealt with easily in a will – to posting and storing photographs digitally, maintaining blogs and email accounts,” Mr Paxton-Hall said.

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He noted it can be difficult to identify the ownership rights of digital assets as they are often stored, created and managed by a third-party.

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This master password can be left with your legal representative. ❚ Draft a memorandum of wishes that sets out how you would like your online assets dealt with.

This should include nominating someone to be the executor of your ‘digital estate’.

A word of warning from Mr Paxton-Hall - with the exception of the legacy contact process, your loved ones may be in breach of some platforms’ terms of service by accessing your accounts after your death.

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CELEBRATE GANGNAM STYLE

ORGANISED by the Queensland Korean Society, this family day out is at the Korean Cultural Festival 2017 on Saturday, August 12, from 10am to 4pm at King George Square, in the heart of Brisbane City.

This event is sure to delight all ages. All the sights, sounds and tastes of South Korea will come alive at this all-day celebration. Free entry.

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN CHAMPAGNE

CHAMPAGNE is used to celebrate life’s most important moments, but this August, champagne enthusiasts will gather to celebrate the wine itself.

The Sunday champagne trail is on Sunday, August 13, from 2pm to 5.30pm at Spicers Hidden Vale, Grandchester, and offers the opportunity to taste and talk champagne with champagne experts and representatives from major and smaller family-

Entry to the exhibition is $4 per person.

NORTH BRISBANE ORCHID SOCIETY SPRING SHOW

COMPILED BY CHRISTINE PERKIN owned champagne houses.

Champagne trail costs $120 or $150 with bus travel included.

For further details, go to www.effervescence .com.au.

SYMPHONY OF MOVEMENT

IF YOU have ever wondered how you can make beautiful art from bits and pieces, then mark this amazing event down in your calendar.

Sogetsu Ikebana Queensland is holding its annual exhibition at the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium, Mt Coot-tha Rd, Toowong, on Saturday, August 19, and Sunday, August 20, from 10am until 4pm on both days.

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Bookings 3255 6675 or email bookings@stlukestheatre.asn.au Adults $20, Pensioners/Students $15, Children under 12 $5.

ON THE weekend of August 26 and 27, the North Brisbane Orchid Society Inc will be holding its annual Spring Show at the auditorium of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha.

This is an opportunity to purchase a variety of quality orchids in various shades.

Other potted plants will also be available for purchase, along with fertilisers, potting mixes, garden pots and second-hand books on orchid culture and gardening techniques.

Open 8.30am to 4pm on Saturday and 8.30am to 3pm on Sunday. Entry fee to the event is $4 for adults, free admission for under-14s.

The venue is wheelchair friendly. For more details, email rosa_ max@ iprimus.com.au or phone 3204 6324.

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The experience is based on what your Greeter loves and knows best about Brisbane.

Departs 10am daily, seven days a week, from outside Brisbane City Hall (King George Square entrance).

ENJOY a Traditional Tucker three-course lunch on August 24 at 11.30am.

The venue is Minjerriba Respite Day Centre, 25 Bingle Rd, Goompi (Dunwich), Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island).

Experience traditional Quandamooka tucker with a three-course meal prepared and supplied by traditional owners of the land, including our local fresh seafood, dampers, jams, locally harvested honey and much more.

Cost: $30 per person, $25 students, $20 pensioners.

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CITY PRIDE: Brisbane Greeters introduce you to their favourite places in and around Brisbane.

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FAMILY HISTORY WITH MARTIN

FAMILY history is the fastest growing hobby in the world!

Free assistance is now available at Logan North Library. Martin Hawkins, experienced researcher, can assist you with your genealogy queries.

Located at the Logan North Library on August 19 from 1.30pm to 3pm. Bookings essential, phone 3412 4140.

GET SWEPT AWAY AT THE REDCLIFFE KITEFEST

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COMMUNITIES in Sunnybank at the SunPAC, 470 McCullough St, on August 25 and Sandgate Town Hall, Seymour St, on August 26 can expect a delightful surprise when A Night with Opera Queensland comes to town.

The shows have been lovingly designed to celebrate each town’s cultural heritage while transporting audiences to a grand opera house.

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PIANIST/comedian David Scheel has made a speciality out of making fun of music, both classical and not-soclassical.

So much so that he is now regarded as arguably the finest musical humourist in the world.

This concert is a must for anyone who wants to hear beautiful music and laugh themselves silly in the bargain.

Thursday, August 10, from 10am to 12pm at the Ipswich Civic Centre, 50 Nicholas St, Ipswich.

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60 years of kindness at St Vincent’s Ann Rickard

WHEN Mother Mary Aikenhead saw the suffering of the poor and disadvantaged all around her, she was determined to do something about it and went on to found the Religious Sisters of Charity to help those in need.

She could not have known her charitable efforts and determination to act would result in the celebration of a milestone anniversary this month for Brisbane’s St Vincent’s Private Hospital.

It was in 1954 the Sisters of Charity received a gift of land from a generous benefactor, Mary Bedford, which is where the hospital stands today. Mary Bedford gifted the land to show honour to her friend Dr Lilian

Cooper, the first female doctor registered in Queensland.

Mary Bedford’s wish was for the Religious Sisters of Charity to establish a hospice for the sick and terminally ill, especially those with no means of support.

In 1957, the hospital was established thanks to Mary Bedford’s generous donation along with a great deal of help from the community. The sisters opened the hospital as Mt Olivet Hospital and cared for everyone who entered its doors.

Thanks to those pioneering women of vision and compassion, the hospital is now Queensland’s largest palliative care provider and a beacon of hope and comfort to thousands every year.

The staff and patients of yesteryear as well as today, along with their families, all are part of the hospital’s rich history.

“A visual reminder of the history of this facility is through the Heritage Walk,” Michael Hart, mission executive at the hospital, said.

“It runs the length of the corridor on the lower ground and is prominent throughout the ground floor and reception area.

“It tells the story of the establishment of the hospital and highlights the generosity of so many benefactors and volunteers through the years. There is a very conscious focus on sharing the story with staff through orientation and mission formation programs.”

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COMFORT: St Vincent’s is Queensland’s largest palliative care provider.

Charity now live in Marycrest, the residential care facility on the same site as St Vincent’s Private Hospital.

“Staff look forward to seeing the sisters when we hold functions and on special occasions,” Mr Hart said.

“The beautiful Giovanni Chapel is shared between Marycrest and the hospital and is a wonderful physical reminder of the foundation and tradition upon which the hospital has been built.”

Although six decades have passed since the

Sisters of Charity had the foresight and determination to make inroads in helping the poor and needy, their philosophy still applies today and is the fundamental principle of everyday life at the hospital.

“A commitment to service of the poor and vulnerable is at the core of St Vincent’s mission and values,” Mr Hart said.

“It flows directly from the example of the Sisters of Charity in whose footsteps we follow.

“The hospital takes seriously its commitment

to justice and compassionate care for all. This commitment is demonstrated through the social justice initiatives we support in partnership with Micah Projects around homelessness and Mater Health regarding the health and well-being of refugees.”

Almost a quarter of the permanent workforce at St Vincent’s Private Hospital have been on staff for more than 10 years, showing a sense of commitment and enjoyment of their work in helping the hospital’s mission and values.

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A PILOT affordable housing program, based on shared equity, is planned to begin near the end of the year in Victoria.

Chief executive officer of Women’s Property Initiatives Jeanette Large told ABC radio late last month that investment funds were now in place to finance the next steps of the development.

The shared equity program, a first of its kind in Australia, is aimed at providing affordable housing for older women who may have retired without owning a home but at the same time have savings, though not

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enough to buy a home.

Ms Large said there were about 15,000 Victorian women in this, in-between category, that is, not able to purchase a home but having savings that may range between $100,000 to $300,000.

She said there were a variety of reasons that led to the situation, including working part-time due to

care for children or ageing parents, divorce and lower paid employment.

The pilot program is ready to commence with a combination of funding from philanthropic sources and WIP’s commercial borrowings.

The women would also be expected to make an upfront investment and pay rent. However, there would no expectation of further investment, although it would be possible. Rent would be kept to a minimum and legal agreements put in place for future circumstances, including sale and opt out options.

Ms Large said the women in private rental suffered problems such as emotional drain due to insecurity and depletion of their funds because of the high cost of renting.

She believed the pilot program was a preventative measure offering a viable housing solution before women inevitably ended up on a Public Housing list.

The adaptability meant housing could be modified as the women age and provide an alternative to retirement villages.

At this stage the program is only in Victoria.

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What is the Women’s Property Initiatives WOMEN’S Property Initiatives is a not-for-profit, women-specific Registered Housing Provider.

Mission: To create new beginnings for women by providing stable and affordable housing that empowers at-risk women and children to have a secure, brighter future.

This is achieved by working with the private, public and non-government sectors to develop high-quality, safe and affordable housing where rent is charged at not more

than 75% of the market rent.

WPI owns 755 properties in Melbourne, housing more than 200 women and children.

Beneficiaries: Single women, women-headed households, children, older women, indigenous women, women exiting correctional facilities, newly arrived migrants, homeless women, women on low incomes, women escaping domestic or family violence, women with a disability.

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TRAVEL author Ann Rickard gives us her top ten reasons to love the south of France in summer, a place she returns to year after year.

The climate: The south has 300 days of sunshine a year, with average summer temperatures in the high 20s, early 30s. You’d have to be unlucky to visit in summer and not be bathed in sunshine.

The language: Is there another language in the world that sounds so gorgeous? You’ll enjoy just being surrounded by its lyrical loveliness. Within a day of a visit you’ll be chorusing ‘bonjour’ and ‘merci’ to everyone you encounter.

The countryside: Smiling yellow sunflowers at every turn, lovely leafy plane trees lining back roads, mauve fields of lavender shimmering in the sun, red poppies dancing on the roadside and endless rows of lush grapevines… Happiness everywhere and reassurance you are in the south of France.

The wine: It’s very good and super cheap. Supermarket shelves are stacked with wines with labels that bring to mind regions you have only dreamt about. We love buying wine from the co-operatives in the countryside, where the wine is pumped straight from a vat into a container, just as you would pump petrol into your car. For just a few euros you can fill your container with five litres of good stuff.

The dining: It is difficult to find a dud meal in France, even in the most modest

OUI OUI: The south of France is a multi-sensory delight that begins with the stunning azure water and spreads to the most delectable tables of food and wine.

establishments. The French love local produce cooked without fuss, vegetables take centre stage, and the excellent bread is free and keeps coming throughout each meal. Most bistros and cafes have pix fixe menus of three courses at reasonable cost, which means you know what you’ll pay before you eat, and the house wine by the pichet (jug) barely adds to

the cost.

The towns and villages: Some of the prettiest villages in the country are found in the south, from the rocky spectacle of Gordes and Les Baux to the leafy charm of St Remy and the red-earth vibrancy of Roussillon.

Then there are the towns of Avignon with its grand and gothic Palais des Papes (where the popes lived during the 14th

century), and the Roman amphitheatres in Nimes and Arles. L’isle sur la Sorgue is called the Venice of Provence for its many canals and waterways. In smaller villages such as Menerbes and Bonnieux, the petanque players will put you right in the heart of Peter Mayle (A Year in Provence) country.

The cheese. Oui, sil vous

plait. With more varieties than there are days in the year and every region having its own varieties, you’ll be in a cheese frenzy. Start with the familiar – a soft camembert, a runny brie – and build up to daring varieties with names you can’t pronounce (try a munster and then a sainte nectaire, followed by a roquefort. Better still, set a goal to try a new-to-you cheese every day of your visit.

The history: The Romans swept through much of France 2000 years ago and left a legacy that exists in many parts of the countryside today. A standout is the three-tiered Pont du Gard, the ancient aqueduct the Romans built to carry water from a spring in Uzes to Nimes 50km away – an engineering marvel that astounds.

The patisseries: Even if you don’t own a sweet tooth, you will love standing at the window of any patisserie in any town or village. Almond croissants, macrons, pain au chocolat, mille-feuille, tart-tatine, citron and strawberry tarts… the pastries are displayed as though they were precious jewels. Give in. Don’t even try to resist.

The beaches, the glam: While we have some of the best beaches in the world in Australia, it doesn’t hurt to be so close to names that send tingles up the spine: Nice, St Tropez, Villefranche, Cap Ferrat… You don’t have to say another thing.

Read more of Ann’s musing at www.annrickard.com.

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We’re in it together Welcome to our annual Seniors Week feature.

The COTA theme “Bringing all Queenslanders together” is also a theme that rates highly on our publication’s agenda.

Australia joins with the rest of world as the baby boomer generation becomes the largest demographic on the planet. A UN report notes that between 2015 and 2030, the number of people in the world aged 60 years or over is projected to grow by 56%, from 901 million to 1.4 billion. The latest Australian Census figures reveal there are 84,000 more people aged 85 and over than in the 2011 census.

As editor, I endeavour to bring you stories that examine and support us through these changes and ultimately provide us with stories to share with other younger generations.

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It is hoped that our many inspirational profiles and stories both challenge and entertain you, while breaking up traditional or negative stereotypes about ageing.

“Bringing all Queenslanders together” is an uplifting theme for Seniors Week – perhaps it’s a hint to break bread with your neighbours from 1 to 100.

May this bumper edition inform and support your lifestyle choices.

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This is your invitation to be involved

QUEENSLAND Seniors Week from August 19–27 is an opportunity for older Queenslanders to explore programs and services, events and activities and connect with people of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate the many contributions older people make in their communities.

It is co-ordinated by peak organisation for seniors Council on the Ageing Queensland on behalf of the Queensland Government.

“This year we are celebrating a Queensland for ALL ages,” co-ordinator Lisa Hodgkinson said.

“Events will be held throughout the state, ranging from barbecues, open days, expos, dances, films, walks, exercise classes, Tech Savvy Seniors sessions, arts shows, demonstrations and so much more.

“Seniors Week provides a

wonderful opportunity to connect communities through a wide range of activities and we encourage people of all Mark Tucker Evans, ages and CEO COTA QLD. backgrounds to get involved.”

“We are inviting everyone to get out into their communities, discover the wide range of events and activities or host an informal get-together with friends and neighbours. So let’s come together Queensland!” Details at www.qldseniorsweek. org.au or phone 1300 738 348. This program supports the building of an age-friendly Queensland.

Orianna comes to life at Sandstone Point address ORIANNA Lifestyle Resort is a hive of activity with several development milestones fast approaching.

The brand new over 50s community at Sandstone Point, Bribie Island, has opened its display home, started construction on the Recreation Centre, and – just this week - welcomed its very first residents to their brand new homes.

Orianna Lifestyle Resorts General Manager, Brett Robinson, said it was all systems go with dozens of tradespeople working on site.

“It is really exciting to see Orianna coming to life,” Mr Robinson said.

“Our first residents have moved in and everyone at Orianna is really excited to welcome them.”

Mr Robinson said Orianna would also soon boast six homes, featuring a variety of designs, people could simply buy, move in, and enjoy.

“Some people really enjoy the process of building their home and seeing their vision come to life, while others prefer to purchase a home that is built and that they know they love for sure,” he said.

“In understanding that, we have decided at Orianna to provide both options so we can meet people’s individual needs.”

Orianna Lifestyle Resort is currently under construction at Sandstone Point, Bribie Island.

It is a boutique community with only

RELAX: Orianna Lifestyle Resort’s new over 50s community at Sandstone Point, Bribie Island.

122 homes on offer. It also boasts resort-style facilities with a recreation centre, pool, bowling greens and a communal boat to enjoy the Bribie Passage.

The development has a unique land-lease model, whereby you own your home - but lease the land.

What this means is residents do not pay entry or exit fees, stamp duty, rates or body corporate fees. And they keep 100 percent of the capital gain when they

sell their property.

Mr Robinson said by designing the strictly owner-occupier resort with a high level of amenity, Orianna would provide a genuine sense of belonging and community for the residents.

“Orianna is a boutique residential enclave designed to create a community with a very high-level of amenity in a beautiful location with easy access to the water,” he said.

Orianna Lifestyle Resorts offers two

and three bedroom homes for like-minded people over 50. Prices start from $375,000 and range to $475,000.

New home designs have also just been released featuring double lock-up garages.

“We’ve understand our clients may be downsizing from their four bedroom family home on 800m2 blocks, but not from life,” he said.

“They still have hobbies, a second car or even a motorbike and want the option of a double garage.

“The clubhouse will be the hub for the community to catch up, have a drink at the bar, grab a coffee with friends, or strike up a game of billiards,” Mr Robinson said.

“It will also feature twin bowling greens, a resort style pool, private gym, cinema and a workshop.

“We are really trying to embrace the small-town feel of a peaceful, coastal community while still providing the amenities and convenience of city living.”

Anyone interested can visit Orianna Sandstone Point Sales Centre on-site via Spinnaker Drive, Sandstone Point. The centre is open Monday to Friday 10am–4pm.

Call Karen Lombe on 1800 674 266 to make an appointment or visit the website www.orianna.com.au for more details.

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Calendar of events BRISBANE AREA

and Beverley Sts, Morningside.

Bookings required, THURSDAY, 0401 168 657.

Entry fee $5.

AUGUST 17 State Library of Enoggera & Districts Queensland Historical Society Tech Savvy Seniors 9.30am–1pm Week Play Days at SLQ Enoggera Memorial 10.30am–12.30pm Hall, corner of Wardell Try your hand at awesome and Trundle Sts, cutting-edge Enoggera. wheelchair technologies. friendly. Our collection State Library of of photos and Queensland Digital memorabilia is open Futures Lab Level 2. for inspection every Cultural Precinct Stanley Thursday between Place, South Bank.

9.30am and 1pm.

Bookings required PH Other times can be 3842 9058 arranged. Details call Bookings close Dave 3366 3191 21/08/2017 Brisbane City Council Wheelchair accessible.

Cycling the new Entry Free Breakfast Creek and Brisbane Greeters – New Bowen Hills trail GET ACTIVE: Seniors Week gives you so many low cost or free activitie Architecture 9.30am–12.30pm s to enjoy.

PHOTO: SOLSTOCK 10am - 3pm Medium-paced 25 km Discover the jewels of new ride with a few hills architecture in the and on-road sections.

Brisbane CBD. Bring a hat, $15 if bike hire wear walking shoes and required.

Bookings required, phone 3403 7400.

Performance sunscreen. Afterwards enjoy a coffee and Brisbane City Council Wheelchair accessible. Free 11am– 12.15pm cake at the Commix Red Cross Café at Orienteering World Kitchen: Three Wise Women Barleyshakes are a Celtic band performs the City Hall, Adelaide Street. All 11am– 12:30pm 11am–noon traditional Irish tunes. proceeds from the café go to fund a Improve your navigating skills and Demonstration, discussion and tastings Carina Leagues Club, 1390 Creek Rd, Night Café for homeless youth in enhance your fitness by finding your way from Annabelle Chapel’s local cookbook Carina. Bookings required, phone Brisbane. Outside Brisbane City Hall. in a park or the bush with custom made Three Wise Women.

3843 9200. Wheelchair accessible.

King George Square, Brisbane.Bookings maps. Location: Rafting Ground Reserve New Farm Library. 135 Sydney St. Free. required.

Moggill Rd, Brookfield. Cost: $5 Bookings required, phone 3403 1062. www.visitbrisbane.com.au/brisbaneWheelchair accessible. Free. greeters. Free FRIDAY, AUGUST 18 TUESDAY, Heart Foundation – Roma Street Seniors in Libraries for Verse SUNDAY, AUGUST 20 AUGUST 22 Parklands tour Entertainment and Reminiscing 9am–5pm National Seniors Caboolture Branch 10am - 11am 10am–noon Older Women’s Network Bus Trip This all-abilities guided tour walk will Share songs, stories and entertainment Photographic display featuring images of 8am–3pm cover an abundance of native species in the company of other seniors at members from south-east Queensland Bus trip to Redcliffe for members and and a plethora of exotics. Bring a hat, Garden City Library, cnr Logan and and Mackay. Brisbane Square Library, friends to celebrate Seniors Week. The wear walking shoes and sunscreen.

Kessels Rds, Upper Mount Gravatt.

266 George St, Brisbane. Bookings bus will depart from Hasking St, Afterwards enjoy a coffee and cake at the Bookings required, phone 3403 7745. required, phone 3403 4166. Wheelchair Caboolture at 8 am, returning about Commix Red Cross Café, at the City Hall, Wheelchair accessible. Free accessible. Free.

3pm. Morning tea will be provided but Adelaide Street. All proceeds from the lunch will be at own cost. Cost for the trip café go to fund a Night Café for SATURDAY, AUGUST 19 MONDAY, AUGUST 21 will be $15 per head and bookings and homeless youth in Brisbane.

Fish wise Mountain biking details call Joan on 5496 7708.

Location: The Hub. Roma Street 5-30am– 11.30am 10– 11.30am Cycling - westerly wander Parklands, Brisbane. Bookings required An introduction to fishing or an A qualified instructor will assist you at 9.30am– 11.30am Ph 3403 8888. Free opportunity to brush up on your skills the skills course before taking you on a Discover the paths along the river and Heart Foundation and meet new friends. guided tour at the base of Daguilar through the parks around Rocks Seniors Week Walk - It’s for All Ages!

RQYS, Davenport Drive, Manly.

National Park. Walkabout Creek Riverside Park. Brush up on cycle and 10am- 11am Bookings required, 0403 713 820.

Adventures, 60 Mt Nebo Rd, Enoggera. safety skills and get some health and Bring your family and friends along for a Free.

Bookings required, PH 0419 289 802. exercise tips along the way. fun warm up followed by a guided walk Swing-A-Mallet Day Free.

Rocks Riverside Park, Counihan Rd, through Roma Street Parkland. Raffles 10am–4pm Workshop – Bush dancing Seventeen Mile Rocks. Bookings so bring some loose change on the day.

Come and try croquet at East Brisbane required, phone 0427 431 481. Free.

Wear a splash of RED if you can!

Croquet Club, 19 Park Ave, East Brisbane 10.30–11am Kristin Kelly has been calling dances for Food – make your own sauerkraut Location: Roma Street Parkland, 1 Free Croquet tutorials. Fun games with a many years and is a vivacious and skilled 9.30– 11.30am Parkland Blvd, Brisbance City - meet at mix of people. Detailsll 0417 592 206. teacher. Carina Leagues Club, 1390 Get ready to use your hands during the The Hub information desk Wheelchair accessible. Entry $2.

Creek Rd, Carina. Bookings required, making of this delicious fermented food.

557 Gregory Tce, Fortitude Valley 4006 Tech time for seniors phone 3843 9200.

Walking tour of the farm included.

10.30am–noon Wheelchair accessible. Free.

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Bookings required 1300 362 787 Bookings close 17/08/2017 Wheelchair accessible Free Brisbane City Hall Heritage tour 10:30am - 11:15am The guided tour takes you deep into the City Hall Afterwards enjoy a coffee and cake at the Commix Red Cross Café, at the City Hall, Adelaide Street. All proceeds from the café go to fund a Night Café for homeless youth in Brisbane.

Brisbane City Hall, King George Square, Brisbane. Bookings required Ph 3403 8888. Free Workshop – Voice and Body Warm Ups with Ingrid James 10:30am - 11am Learn how to breathe for singing and speaking in a fun way by tapping into how your natural respiratory system works.

Club Sandgate. 50 Keogh Street, Sandgate. Bookings required PH 3269 2704. Wheelchair accessible Free Brisbane Seniors On Line Computer Q& A session 10:30am - 11:30am Computer help - Q& A for seniors.

Location: New Farm Library. 135 Sydney Street, New Farm 4005 Booking required Ph 3403 1062 Bookings close 21/08/2017 Wheelchair accessible. Free Ingrid James Performance 11am - 12pm Classic jazz standards from the Great American and Latin Songbooks as well as songs from the Beatles to the Beach Boys. Club Sandgate. 50 Keogh Street, Sandgate. Bookings required Ph 3269 2704. Wheelchair accessible Free Segway 12pm - 12:30pm A qualified instructor will guide you around the paved pathways at Walkabout Creek on the newest mode of transport.

Walkabout Creek Adventures. 60 Mt Nebo Road, Enoggera. Bookings required 0419 289 802. Entry fee $5 Performance - Free midday Concert - My Nightingale 12pm - 1pm City Hall Main Auditorium King George Square, Brisbane 4000 Wheelchair accessible. Free Seniors Week: Tech time for seniors 1:30pm -3:30pm This informal session will introduce you to a range of emerging technologies and

digital information.

Toowong Library. 9 Sherwood Road, Toowong. Bookings required Ph 3403 2590.

Wheelchair accessible. Free

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23

The Benevolent Society Intergenerational Playgroup 9:30am - 11am Intergenerational Playgroup for local families and Seniors to connect.

Location: Acacia Ridge Early Years Centre and Kindergarten, 67 Nyngam Street, Acacia Ridge. Contact: Ph 3320 8400. Wheelchair accessible. Free State Library of Queensland Tech Savvy Seniors Week Play Days at SLQ 10:30am – 12:30pm Explore, engage and have fun playing with the latest and future technology on display in our Digital Futures Lab. Try your hand at awesome cutting-edge technologies such as Tilt Brush or enjoy a round of virtual table tennis. Program a robot, discover 3D printing and contribute to our augmented reality timeline. It’s all possible and we’ll show you how.

Location: State Library of Queensland Digital Futures Lab Level 2. Cultural Precinct Stanley Place, South Bank.

Bookings required Ph 3842 9058 Bookings close 22/08/2017 Wheelchair accessible. Entry Free Metro Community Hub Wellness Wednesday 10am - 3:30pm A special day of wellness activities to focus on the health and well being of older people. First session at 10 am, second session at 11 am, cost per session is $10. Special morning tea will

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be held at 12 noon for half an hour. There is also a free walking group at 10 am.

After morning tea Tai Chi at 1.30 pm and Yoga at 2.30 pm, cost is $5.00 per session. All welcome, bookings essential.

Metro Community Hub. 22 Qualtrough Street, Woolloongabba. Bookings required Ph 3391 8122 Bookings close 21/08/2017 Wheelchair accessible. Entry $10 Andrews Sister Tribute Show 10am - 11:15am The Andrews Sisters Tribute Show. Enjoy the three part harmonies and toe tapping joy !

Location: Arana Leagues Club. 247 Dawson Parade, Keperra.

Bookings required PH 3354 1333 Wheelchair accessible. Free Co.As.It. Community Services Seniors Week Luncheon 11:30am - 2:30pm Our event will offer the perfect opportunity to release your inner child and join the celebration with great food, live music, dancing and prizes.

Location: Tavernetta Function Centre, 144 Dorville Rd, Carseldine.

Bookings required PH 3262 5755 Bookings close 14/08/2017 Wheelchair accessible. Entry $25 Seniors Week: Tech time for seniors 2:30pm - 4pm Location: Brisbane Square Library. 266 George Street, Brisbane.Bookings required PH 3403 4166 Wheelchair accessible. Free

THURSDAY, 24 AUGUST

Tech Savvy Seniors Week Play Days at SLQ 10:30am– 12:30pm Location: State Library of Queensland

Digital Futures Lab Level 2. Cultural Precinct Stanley Place, South Bank 4101 Bookings required PH 3842 9058 Bookings close 23/08/2017 Wheelchair accessible.

Entry Free Wynnum Manly Arts Council Inc Film Screening 10am - 3pm Two specially selected films that appeal to our diverse community will be screened at the Wynnum Community Centre by the Wynnum Manly Arts Council Inc Film Society. Each screening will be timed to enable access for those travelling by the Stradbroke Ferry. Details call 3348 2369 for film title and times.

Wynnum Community Centre. 105 Florence Street, Wynnum Central Bookings required PH 3348 2369 Bookings close 15/08/2017 Wheelchair accessible. Free Metro Community Hub Elan Vital - 90’s Plus Club 10am - 2pm Our 4th annual celebration of our nonagenarians. Elan Vital is French for the vital spark of life which our members demonstrate every day in their life. This year we have a staggering 26 members.

We enjoy the community joining us to support our Nonagenarians. Cost is $20 per ticket for attendees, (no cost for members of the 90 plus club) tickets go on sale mid - July. RSVP is Friday 18th August. Day includes morning tea, catered lunch and entertainment.

Location: Metro Community Hub, 22 Qualtrough Street, Woolloongabba.

Bookings required Ph 3391 8122 Bookings close 18/08/2017 Wheelchair accessible. Entry $20 Seniors Week Literary tea and trivia 10am - 11am Come along for a morning of fun to celebrate the start of Seniors Week.

Make friends and test your literary knowledge with trivia questions.

Individuals and groups welcome.

Location: Fairfield Library. Fairfield Gardens Shopping Centre. Fairfield Road, Fairfield. Bookings required Ph 3403 8615. Wheelchair accessible. Free Seniors Week Literary tea and trivia 10am - 11am Come along for a morning of fun to celebrate the start of Seniors Week.

Make friends and test your literary knowledge with trivia questions.

Individuals and groups welcome.

There are no entry or exit fees payable at any Orianna Lifestyle Resort.

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Indooroopilly Library.

322 Moggill Road, Indooroopilly 4068.

Bookings required PH 3407 0009.

Wheelchair accessible Free OzPol Coommunity Care Association Inc New Age Seniors Activity Day 10am - 2:30pm This event will bring about new ideas for local seniors wishing to embrace new ideas for preparing easy and healthy meals, whilst enjoying a healthy lunch in the Southbank parklands herb gardens, and practice some healthy exercise routines with take away information to take home. If the weather does play havoc on the day, we will transfer the event to the Polish Club, 10 Marie Street, Milton.

Location: Southbank, The Epicurious Garden. 40 Roma Street, Brisbane Bookings required PH 3211 3833 Bookings close 18/08/2017 Wheelchair accessible. Entry $12 Workshop – Hitting the High Notes 10:30am - 11am Introduction to basic singing techniques for the amateur singer.

Location: Sunpac. 470 McCullough Street, Sunnybank.

Bookings required PH 3323 9600 Wheelchair accessible. Free Computer Q&A session by Brisbane Seniors On Line 11am- 12pm Computer help – Q&A for seniors.

All welcome.

Capalaba Library. 14 Noeleen Street, Capalaba. Bookings required Ph 3843 8010. Bookings close 23/08/2017 Wheelchair accessible. Free Performance - Belladiva 11am - 12:15pm Belladiva is a premier pop opera quartet.

Sunpac. 470 McCullough Street, Sunnybank. Bookings required Ph 3323 9600 Wheelchair accessible. Free Seniors Week: Tech time for seniors 1pm - 3pm This informal session will introduce you to a range of emerging technologies and digital information.

Location: Grange Library. 79 Evelyn Street, Grange Bookings required Ph 3407 2523 Wheelchair accessible. Free QLD Police - Crime prevention Unit North Brisbane Super Safe Seniors

10am - 12pm North Brisbane Police in partnership with local NHW groups and the Zillmere PCYC are hosting a Super Safe Seniors Morning Tea and information session.

The event aims to provide seniors with topical safety information aimed at enhancing their safety. The event also provides a positive opportunity for socialisation and interaction with local Police. Location: Zillmere PCYC. 340 Zillmere Rd, Zillmere. Wheelchair accessible. Free

knowledge with trivia questions.

Individuals and groups welcome.

Banyo Library. 284 St Vincents Road, Banyo. Bookings required Ph 3403 2200 Wheelchair accessible. Free RSL National Servicemen’s Sub branch Fun Barefoot Bowls Day 12pm - 3pm A fun barefoot bowls day involving a game of bowls and lunch for 60 seniors.

Norman Park Bowls Club. Norman Avenue, Norman Park. Free

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25

Brisbane City Council Brisbane Greeters – Public Art 10am- 3pm Uncover the hidden treasures of public art in the Brisbane CBD. Your guided tour will take you down lanes and side streets to unmask the wealth of public art in the city. Bring a hat, wear walking shoes and sunscreen. Afterwards enjoy a coffee.

Craft - upcycle an LP record into a clock 10:30am - 12:30pm Burnie Brae Centre. 545 Roghan Road, Fitzgibbon.

Booking required Ph 3624 2121 Wheelchair accessible. Entry $5 Seniors Week: Tech time for seniors 11am - 1pm This informal session will introduce you to a range of emerging technologies and digital information.

Hamilton Library Cnr Racecourse Road and Rossiter Parade, Hamilton. Bookings required Ph 3403 1050. Wheelchair accessible. Free Performance - Australian Army Band Brisbane 11am - 12:15pm Repetoire ranges from traditional big band sounds through to funky arrangement of pop and rock hits.

Kedron-Wavell Services Club. 21 Kittyhawk Drive, Chermside 4032 Bookings required Ph 3359 9122 Wheelchair accessible. Free Brisbane City Council Seniors Week Literary tea and trivia 1pm - 2pm Make friends and test your literary

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 30 THURSDAY AUGUST 31

Dickson Seniors Expo 8.30am - 2.30pm Strathpine The expo is back for another great event over two days and will have plenty of entertainment, interesting and informative speakers and something for everyone. Over 60 different stall holders, lucky door prizes, and free sample bags.

Location: Strathpine Community Centre Mecklem Street, Strathpine Cost: Free. Contact: Cath Tonks, Secretary, Ph: 3205 9977 or cath.tonks@aph.gov.au

IPSWICH AREA MONDAY AUGUST 14 & 21

Lifetrail Seniors Group Fitness 6am- 7am Location: Life trail Fitness Station near PCYC car park Limestone Park, Ipswich Cost: Free. Contact: Coral on 32817900 or Ruth on 32946608 Gardening and Bush Care Noah's Ark Bat Sanctuary Gardening Group 7am - 11am Noah's Ark Bat Sanctuary, 23 William St, East Ipswich Cost : Free. Contact: Lonie Budd Ph 0408152796 Beginners Social Dancing 9am- 12pm Location: Trinity Uniting Church Hall, Jacaranda St, Booval Call Bruce on 2814288.

Cost: $5 Square Dancing 12pm & 1pm Location: Annex, Humanitites Building, South St, Ipswich. Cost: $3 & $6 Contact: Ipswich 60 and Better Ph 32828644 or email ips60bp@gil.com.au 8am - 11:45am Indoor Bowls Location: Humanities Building, South St, Ipswich. Cost: $4 Contact: Ipswich Senior Citizens Social Club Ph 32015946 or email goodwill35@bigpond.com

TUESDAY AUGUST 15 & 22

Boccia 9am- 12pm Location: Annex, Humanities Building, South St, Ipswich Cost $2. Contact Ipswich 60 and Better Ph 32828644 Table Tennis 1pm Annex, Humanities Building, South St, Ipswich Cost: Donation (bring afternoon tea to share) Contact: Irene Ph 32885229 Tai Chi For Health 1pm Location: Goodna Neighbourhood House Cost $3. Contact: 38181648

THURSDAY AUGUST 17 & 24

Gardening and Bush Care Noah's Ark Bat Sanctuary Gardening Group 7am - 11am Noah's Ark Bat Sanctuary, 23 William St, East Ipswich Cost : Free Contact: Lonie Budd Ph 0408152796

FRIDAY AUGUST 18 &25

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The Scarborough

IF YOU’RE dreaming of a place where you can soak up the sun’s golden rays by the pool, take a leisurely stroll along the beach and have spectacular ocean views while you dine on your private balcony, it’s time to make The Scarborough your new home.

The Scarborough, by acclaimed coastal developers, Traders in Purple, is the newest and most luxurious development on the Redcliffe Peninsula.

With sweeping panoramic views of Moreton Bay, this now-completed residence offers unprecedented value for money for retirees.

Perhaps your children have left home or you’re planning on trading in the family house for a beachside apartment for your retirement?

The Scarborough is the place you have been searching for.

A coastal haven of unparalleled beauty

is at your doorstep at The Scarborough and although it feels like a holiday destination, the Brisbane CBD is still close by.

The vibrant bayside suburb is blessed with beautifully maintained parks and walking tracks.

And because Scarborough is positioned on the bay, the water is ideal for sports like kayaking, sailing and fishing.

World-class recreation facilities exist within The Scarborough development too.

There’s a magnificent swimming pool and spa where you can spend your time sprawled out on a deck chair, as well as tranquil courtyards where you can pause and relax.

Resort-style living by the ocean has never been easier or more affordable.

The impressive architectural design of

The Scarborough captures the essence of the area’s historic seaside vibe and combines it with modern living.

All apartments boast three large bedrooms, two deluxe bathrooms and fully-ducted Daikin air-conditioning.

The contemporary kitchen features high-quality SMEG appliances, ensuring a sleek modern feel that is both stylish and functional.

Every fitting and finish has been meticulously selected, from the premium cabinetry to the stylish mirror-finished splashbacks.

Natural light streams through the glass doors of the living and dining areas, bringing the outdoors inside and enhancing the sense of space.

Flowing out onto the large courtyard-style balcony, this area is ideal for entertaining, with its generous proportions and spectacular ocean

backdrop.

This is a beautiful residence that reflects and celebrates both success and a relaxed style of life.

It is the pinnacle – a premiere residence that everyone dreams of owning a piece of.

And it could be yours.

Now is the time to discover a life beyond dreams.

Discover The Scarborough.

You’ve earned it.

Inspect these luxurious apartments from 10am–4pm Wednesday to Sunday, 113 Landsborough Ave, Scarborough. To make an appointment or for further details, call 0477 432 432 or 07 3606 1717.

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FINAL RELEASE SELLING NOW! Luxurious three bedroom waterfront apartments with stunning Moreton Bay views. Superbly ďŹ nished kitchens and bathrooms, spacious living areas, entertainers balconies and double car spaces provide a very enviable lifestyle in Brisbane’s real estate hot spot.

All apartments offer 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathroom and 2 carspaces with prices starting at a very affordable $599,000 Skyhomes and Penthouses from $899,000 also offer incredible value Inspect the apartments this week Wednesday to Sunday from 10am - 4pm 113 Landsborough Avenue Scarborough To make an appointment at any other time or for further details call

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CPAP: You can change your life by getting a good night’s sleep with a Continuous Positive Air Pressure machine.

Easier, better sleep DROPPING off to sleep at night and staying in a deep sleep all night is a task many people struggle to achieve.

Whether it’s caused by genetic disposition, carrying a bit too much weight, or another medical ailment inhibiting the free flow of air at night, sleep apnea, and the resultant lack of sleep quality, can have a devastating effect on people’s health, particular over a long period.

For CPAP Direct owner Bryce Perron, it was his wife who pushed him to deal with his snoring problem. “I was in denial that I had a problem at all as I thought I was a good sleeper. I was always tired during the day though and needed an afternoon nap to recharge the batteries.”

A visit to the doctor, who pointed him in the direction of a sleep test, revealed that Bryce was genetically prone to sleep apnea.

It was a diagnosis that led Bryce to the world of Continuous Positive Air Pressure (CPAP) machines. He was fitted with a nasal mask, trialled it for a night and woke up knowing he might have found a solution to his problem.

It was the success of the treatment and the size of the problem that eventually led him to buy a business that sells the machines to fellow sleep apnea sufferers.

“About 60% of all type 2 diabetics have sleep apnea and some studies

indicate about one in four adults have some form of it,” Bryce said. “We as a society are putting on weight as well and this can make the symptoms worse, the tissue around the throat becomes more dense and at night puts more pressure on our airways.”

The CPAP business Bryce bought, CPAP Direct, had been operating for 15 years and had three stores and three staff.

In the past three years he’s added another five stores and the staff numbers have risen to 16, with more on the way. Increased awareness of the problem and demand for the solution have helped to drive the growth, along with Bryce’s passion for the solution.

“Our focus is to make sure we make a difference for our customers,” he said.

In terms of how it all works, a CPAP machine takes the air in the room and pressurises it through a special pump.

The air passes over the water that’s in the humidifier chamber to pick up extra moisture particles. Then it’s carried through a special tube at a climate-controlled temperature to the mask on your face.

The air pressure inflates your airway through the nose or mouth and holds it open. This means no more snoring and, most importantly, a decent-quality sleep.

Bryce said the technology on the CPAP machines was always being updated and

they came in all shapes and sizes.

Two months ago a “sunglasses case” sized CPAP machine was released to the market, the Air-Mini, which weighs only 300g, and on August 1 a new Sleep Style machine was released that has been hailed as one of the quietest CPAP machine on the market.

For those who find they have sleep apnea, Bryce said the next steps were reasonably simple.

Find a CPAP machine provider and book in to see what sort of machine might work best for you as in individual.

Faces come in all shapes and sizes, as do the masks and the range of options available for each machine.

In his business, customers have the chance to rent a CPAP machine for a month to try it out and test for fit and results.

If they go on to buy the machine, the money they’ve paid in hire costs comes off the cost of the machine.

As for cost, he said our machines ranged between $599 and $2400 and CPAP Direct had a price promise to beat anyone else’s price by 5%.

With technological advancement, the new machines offer another level of monitoring for sleep apnea sufferers.

Most are automatically connected to the internet and upload data daily.

Bryce said his team monitor the results from the machines they sell and

Air-Mini, a sunglasses-sized CPAP machine.

are able to provide customers with reports for their doctors when required, to tweak the settings of the machines remotely to maximise the positive results for clients, and to alert them to any anomalies that may suggest they should book in for a check-up.

CPAP Direct now has stores in the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Toowoomba, Sydney and Brisbane, with a ninth about to open shortly.

To organise an appointment with a CPAP staff member, email info@ cpap.com.au or see www.cpap.com.au for more information and details of your closest store.

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Hamptons’ style living PALM Lake Resort’s new Beachmere Bay has just launched with great demand, and it’s easy to see why.

Firstly, there’s the gorgeous Hamptons styling which is on trend as Queensland’s most popular theme, and a lifestyle-rich community with just about every feature you can think of.

Plus a protected investment with no exit fees and 100% of the capital gains upon sale.

Finally, the Beachmere Bay homes are meticulously designed down to the last detail with beautiful Hamptons touches such as classic conservatory windows, stylish exterior horizontal cladding, sheltered porches, feature columns and gable entry roofs.

A collection of ten stunning designs are complete with a calm coastal colour palette of neutral tones perfect for complementing your own personal style.

Each home is also fitted with European Smeg appliances along with an extensive list of quality luxury inclusions that add a

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If you’re in a more leisurely mood, the Hamptons Country Club is also the place to tend to one’s creative spark with a craft room, wood workshop and a grand piano. polished finish to every room.

The world class Hamptons Country Club will be the breathtaking centrepiece of our Long Island inspired resort.

The multi-million dollar club spares no expense or detail, with extravagance fit for a Gatsby party.

There’s indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a bubbling spa to stay refreshed, and a dance floor, grand piano, ten pin bowling alley and luxury cinema to indulge your social spirit.

Daily happy hours are certainly set up for some fun. Don’t forget the champagne!

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GLAMOUR: Hamptons Country Club has a number of lounges and bars dotted throughout with a grand piano if you feel like tickling the ivories.

match of darts or billiards in the games room, or hit it up on the golf course or the tennis courts.

The championship eight rink undercover bowls green is another world class feature of the resort.

Equipped with its very own clubhouse, it’s the spot to be for an after game catch up.

To add even more opulence on top of that Palm Lake Resort has introduced the new Milon gym to the Hamptons Country Club, with the most advanced German engineered fitness equipment in

The Holbrook, and (right) the state-of-the-art gymnasium.

the world.

If you’re in a more leisurely mood, the Hamptons Country Club is also the place to tend to one’s creative spark with a craft room, wood workshop and a grand piano.

A number of lounges and bars are dotted throughout the club as well which are just ideal for sinking into a plush lounge with a cheeky cocktail or aperitif in hand.

There is also a well stocked library, with cosy nooks to settle down in where a sneaky scotch wouldn’t go astray

either!

Beachmere Bay is a place of picnics and lazy afternoons where the sea breeze drifts through the warm air.

It’s a place where the coastal lifestyle is beautifully balanced.

Contact us today to arrange your own personal tour or to reserve your own slice of Hamptons heaven at Beachmere Bay. Call 1800 338 382 or visit beachmerebay.com.au

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What exactly are human rights?

ACCORDING to the Australian Human Rights Commission: “They recognise the inherent value of each person, regardless of background, where we live, what we look like, what we think, or what we believe. They are based on principles of dignity, equality and mutual respect, which are shared across cultures, religions and philosophies.

“They are about being treated fairly, treating others fairly, and having the ability to make genuine choices in our daily lives. Respect for human rights is the cornerstone of strong communities in which everyone can make a contribution and feel included.”

All people – no matter their age, sex, colour, religion or where they live – have the same basic needs to live a healthy life. These needs include food, shelter, education, healthcare and freedom from persecution and discrimination.

Through the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the governments of the world agreed that people have a right to have these basic needs met.

Denying people their basic rights not only leads to the personal suffering of individuals – it can result in conflict and

unrest in societies.

The Australian Human Rights Commission leads the promotion and protection of human rights in Australia; resolves complaints of discrimination or breaches of human rights under federal laws; develops education programs and resources for schools, workplaces, and the community; provides independent legal advice to assist courts in cases that involve human rights principles; provides advice and submissions to parliaments and governments to develop laws, policies and programs; and undertakes and co-ordinates research into human rights and discrimination issues.

Given all this, why doesn’t Australia have a Human Rights Act? Australia is one of the only western democratic nations that doesn’t have a Human Rights Act or a Bill of Rights.

In Australia, human rights are protected in different ways. Unlike most similar liberal democracies, Australia has no Bill of Rights to protect human rights in a single document.

Rights may be found in the Constitution, common law and

legislation – Acts passed by the Commonwealth Parliament or State or Territory Parliaments.

Australians are firmly committed to democratic values and we have a strong sense of a fair go. Living in a modern democracy, we appreciate the importance of having laws that ensure all people can live in safety, in freedom, and with dignity. As such, Australians are big supporters of human rights.

In October 2016, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk committed to introducing a Human Rights Act in Queensland, modelled on the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006.

This has been considered a significant step towards achieving individual dignity and equal opportunity for all Queenslanders.

While this was a welcome announcement from the Premier, there has been some movement on this front, however, with an election looming, there is the possibility this progress will be lost. There are still significant steps that need to be taken until a Human Rights Act becomes a reality for

Queenslanders. For human rights legislation to be passed, a majority vote of Queensland’s Parliamentarians is required.

Queensland Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Kevin Cocks has stated that, “Human rights belong to all Queenslanders. Queensland desperately needs the cultural reform that would come from a Human Rights Act and the time for that reform is now. Queensland can learn from and improve on the Victorian Charter. Strengthening the way that Queenslanders’ human rights are respected, protected and fulfilled is one of the most important contributions the Parliament can make to future generations.”

To spread the word, or to learn more, visit www. humanrights4qld.com.au/

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Elderly in good hands with Focused Health FOCUSED Health Care is an Australian family owned healthcare company.

The company was established by a team, mainly Registered Nurses, who are passionate about aged care and in-home services.

Initially they saw that there was a need to have the best care and support in maintaining the independence of the elderly who wish to remain in their own home.

With specialised skills and experience in the different areas of aged care and in-home service delivery, Focused Health Care has extended its services.

It now also provides NDIS, DVA nursing care and private In-home services.

We are continually asked “What makes us different from all of the other providers?” director Mary Slattery said.

“We place great effort into finding out the needs and wants of our clients” and “because Focused Health Care is small and adaptable we can provide individualised services to our clients,” she said.

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“Our approach is to work personally with the client and family throughout each step of the process, from accessing a home care package to creating your individual care plan” Ms Slattery said.

“As your health and needs change so do the care plans that are closely monitored by us and our Registered Nurses”.

Linda understands just how important a helping hand can be, as a current client of Focused Health Care.

Linda’s mother moved in with her, after her health deteriorated earlier this year.

“As Mum’s dementia progressed I realised I needed some additional support and I didn’t know where to start or who to ask, which is when a friend recommended Focused Health Care,” she said.

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BRISBANE SENIORS WEEK 2017 IS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY AUSBUILD Free event (gold coin donation appreciated) High Tea Party And Entertainer John Cornelius 10 to 12 noon Killara Place, Wynyard Street, Cleveland.

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6am- 7am Life trail Fitness Station near PCYC car park Limestone Park, Ipswich Free. Contact Coral on 32817900 Social Dancing 7.30am- 12pm Trinity Uniting Church Hall, Jacaranda St, Booval Contact Bruce on 32814288.

Cost $3 Line Dancing Group 9am to 11am Goodna Neighbourhood House, 33 Smith St, Goodna Details Ph 38181648 or email goodnanh@yahoo.com.au.

Free Barefoot Bowls 6.30pm - 9pm Location: North Ipswich Bowls Club, Cnr Pine & Canning Sts, North Ipswich Cost $9. Contact: North Ipswich Bowls Club Ph 32811979 nipppybowls@bigpond.com Table Tennis 1pm Location: Annex, Humanities Building, South St, Ipswich. Cost: Donation (bring afternoon tea to share). Contact Irene Ph 32885229

REDLANDS AREA AUGUST 18

Redland O'50s Social Darts Club 9.45 to 1pm Senior Citizens Perpetual Shield Competition – at Redlands Multi-Sports Club, Judy Hold Reserve, Randall Road, Birkdale. Pot luck doubles, come along and have some fun. If you need to borrow darts we will have some available. Lunch available from the Cafe. Cost of event $2 includes morning tea, lucky door prize and prizes for winners.

Contact: Pat Sorensen - 0409 723 250

SATURDAY AUGUST 19 TO AUGUST 25

Cleveland District Meals on Wheels 9am to 4.30pm Static display at Stockland Mall - Coles side. An information desk showing the types of meals and menus provided and information on how to become a client or volunteer. Contact Adele Aitken – 0414 813 179

SATURDAY AUGUST 19

Theatricals ' Simply the Best' 2pm - 5pm Variety show performed by Redlands premier Theatrical Group Location: Donald Simpson Centre – 179 Bloomfield St, Cleveland Cost: $15 to attend. Contact Janette Sheehan – 3206 3531 or Bookings from 17 July in person or call 3821 1089

SUNDAY 20 AUGUST

RDCOTA Seniors Walk 7 am -11am 57 Wynyard St, Cleveland Cost $5 get a Tee shirt on registration and afterwards stop for breakfast at the Donald Simpson Centre, 179 Bloomfield Street, Cleveland. Raffles drawn after the walk, badge number prizes.

Sunday Jazz 1pm to 5pm Redland Sporting Club, Anson St, Wellington Point -. Main Lounge of the Sporting Club. Free event Contact Darren Thomas - 3207 1133

SATURDAY 26 AUGUST

Theatricals - ' Simply the Best' 2pm - 5pm A variety show performed by Redlands premier Theatrical Group.

Location: Donald Simpson Centre – 179 Bloomfield St, Cleveland Cost: $15. Contact Janette Sheehan – 3206 3531 Bookings from 17 July in person or phone 3821 1089

MONDAY 21 AUGUST

Monday Melodies 11 to 2pm Location: Main Lounge of Redland Sporting Club Redland Sporting Club, Anson St, Wellington Point - Free event - contact Darren Thomas 3207 1133 Golf 12noon U3A Redland District Inc Senior Golf Tournament at Carbrook Golf Club. A fun golf day available to all Redland Seniors.

Lunch, green fees, share of golf cart $40. Contact - Text preferred to Randolph Story – 0437 237 348

TUESDAY 22 AUGUST

Tech Help 11am to 12 noon Having issues with your phone, tablet or laptop? We can help! Bring us your tech troubles and we’ll see if we can solve your problem. Victoria Point Library-.

Bookings essential at the library Victoria Point – 3884 4006.

Terrific Tuesday 10.30am to 1.30pm Location: Main Lounge of the Redland Sporting Club, Anson Rd, Wellington Point. Free Event. Contact Darren Thomas - 3207 1133 Variety Concert 2pm to 5pm.

Location: Redland Performing Arts Complex, Middle Street, Cleveland.

Many musical variety acts. Free entry – tickets available at RPAC

WEDNESDAY 23 AUGUST

Alex Gow Shield 9am to 12.30pm Salford Waters Retirement Village, 9 Salford Street, Victoria Point from. Eight teams of 4 from villages in Redlands City will be competing for the Alex Gow Shield. As last year's winner, Salford Waters is traditionally required to host the event. Contact John Howes: 0414 500 605.

U3A 9am - 3.30pm U3A Redlands District Inc - "Back to School at Lions Hut - Shore Street North, Cleveland. Five highly qualified speakers.

Morning tea, lunch, after school social function.

Cost: $10 half day, $5 lunch, $20 full day including lunch.

Contact - Julie Porteous: 3821 3888 Ronnie Christie 11am to 2pm in the Main Lounge of the Redland Sporting Club, Anson St, Wellington Point Free event.Contact Darren Thomas 3207 1133 Tech Help 11am to 12 noon Having issues with your phone, tablet or laptop? We can help! Bring us your tech troubles and we’ll see if we can solve your problem.

Bookings at Cleveland Library on 3829 8779 essential.

THURSDAY 24 AUGUST

Darby and Mike 11am to 2pm Location: Main Lounge of the Redland Sporting Club, Anson St, Wellington Point Free Event. Contact Darren Thomas 3207 1133

FRIDAY 25 AUGUST

U3A Information Display 10am to 4pm.

See what U3A is all about. New Members most welcome.

Location: Stocklands Shopping Centre, Middle Street, Cleveland.

Contact: Patricia Comer: 3821 5441 Fabulous Fridays 11am to 2pm Location: Main Lounge of Redland Sporting Club, Anson St, Wellington Point Free Event. Contact Darren Thomas 3207 1133 Bay Island Bloomers 9.30am - 11.30am Free Morning Tea with Entertainment at the Progress Hall, Macleay Island. We provide free morning tea & entertainment for the over 55's on the fourth Friday of the month.

Contact: Judy Gorham: 3409 4650 / 0417 475 571 (Please ring Judy to arrange pick up if required) Chit Chat At Victoria Point Library.

9.30am to 11.30pm Call in and enjoy a coffee and a chat.

Theatricals - 'Simply the Best' 2pm - 5pm A variety show performed

by Redlands premier Theatrical Group Donald Simpson Centre, 179 Bloomfield St, Cleveland.

Cost: $15. Contact Janette Sheehan - 3206 3531 Bookings from 17 July in person or phone 3821 1089 Art Group Art Show 10am- 4pm Art show with paintings from Donald Simpson Centre Art Groups (oils, acrylics, pastels and watercolours). Most of the paintings are for sale at reasonable prices Location: Donald Simpson Centre, 179 Bloomfield St, Cleveland Free entry Contact Thomas Jithin – 3206 3531 Sunday Country 1pm to 5pm In the Main Lounge of the Redland Sporting Club, Anson St, Wellington Point. Free event. Contact - Darren Thomas - 3207 1133 Redlands City Bands - Seniors Concert 1.30pm - 4pm City Concert Band will feature the RCB Wind ensemble and acclaimed guest band the Windsor Brass. Afternoon tea and plenty of seating and wheelchair access.

Location: Assembly Hall, 44 Smith St Cleveland. Redland Contact - Joy Lovey: 0400 529 451.

SUNDAY 27 AUGUST

Theatricals ‘Simply the Best' 2pm - 5pm A variety show performed by Redlands premier Theatrical Group Location: Donald Simpson Centre, 179 Bloomfield St, Cleveland Cost: $15 Contact Janette Sheehan - 3206 3531 Bookings from 17 July in person or phone 3821 1089 Art Group Art show 10am - 4pm With paintings from Donald Simpson Centre Art Groups (oils, acrylics, pastels and watercolours). Most of the paintings are for sale at reasonable prices.

Location: Donald Simpson Centre, 179 Bloomfield St, Cleveland Free entry Contact Thomas Jithin – 3206 3531 Disclaimer: This calendar is provided as a community service. As community events are provided by organisers and may change without notice, we advise you to contact organisers directly to confirm details.

While every effort is made to ensure this calendar is current and up to date, Seniors Newspapers takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the listings, nor does it endorse any community event unless expressly stated.

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I love the lifestyle. I love to be amongst it because I have been living very quietly.

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WITH a spray can in hand and a blank, brick canvas to work with, Byron Bay’s Feros Silver Foxes have proven it’s okay to make your mark by going bright and bold.

Channelling their inner youth, the group of seven budding artists were given the freedom to make their mark, or in street language, tag a downtown wall, all in the name of getting creative.

Introducing the Feros Aged Care residents to graffiti during the Popped Festival was the innovation of local street artist Davey Mac. The artists attended a graffiti workshop before hitting the Byron Bay laneway for some tagging action.

Stepping out of their comfort zones, the artists were surprised at what they could create with a spray can in hand.

Jilli Richardson, 96, had the time of her life.

“They are all really beautiful colours; beautiful expression. I love the lifestyle. I love to be amongst it because I have been living very quietly,” she said.

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“The whole experience has been very rich for me.”

Former architect Hugh Webster, 86, took bold to a new level.

“I’m not growing old yet. I am heading that way, I suppose, but nowhere near”, Hugh said.

With a spray can in each hand and a sparkle in his eyes, he asked the crowd of onlookers, “how bold do you want me to be?”.

After the success of the workshop, another is being planned.

Seniors embracing the digital age at a rate of knots OLDER Australians are increasingly connecting to the internet with around 80% of people over the age of 65 now on line.

The main reason for going on line is to keep stay connected with family and friends by email, sharing photos and video calls like Skype and Facetime.

Use of social media by older Australians is also increasing with more than 40 percent of seniors on Facebook and

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Lifestyle you can love A SPACIOUS villa, friendly neighbours and an attentive manager are the top three features of retirement living with Lutheran Community Care, according to long-term resident Joan Witton.

When Mrs Witton moved to Teviot Villas Retirement Living, in Boonah, four years ago she was quickly convinced that leaving a large suburban block was a great lifestyle choice.

“It’s the best decision I’ve ever made in my life,” she said.

“There are really nice friendly people here.”

The biggest bonus was the easy care lifestyle, she said.

Mrs Witton no longer has to mow lawns, worry about a failing hot water system or pay council rates.

“If there’s something required to be done around the village, it is done, no problem,” Mrs Witton said.

Lutheran Community Care has 12 retirement living locations offering one-, two- and three-bedroom villas and apartments in a range of highly desirable coastal, inner city and rural locations across south-east and central Queensland.

All locations are affordable, well located near transport and amenities, and all offer home support services if you need a hand with personal services, house cleaning or getting out and about.

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Our residents love the fact they can move into a newly refurbished home and can then spend their time enjoying life, pursing the activities or leisure time they desire.

GREAT LIFESTYLE: Lutheran Community Care has 12 retirement living locations.

Living manager Ron Singh said ‘ease of mind’ about maintenance was a big drawcard.

Fewer chores and financial outgoings means more time to pursue hobbies and life’s pleasures, he said.

“Our residents love the fact they can move into a newly refurbished home and can then spend their time enjoying life, pursing the activities or leisure time they desire,” Mr Singh said.

Meanwhile, health and well-being services at each of the locations provide you with peace of mind.

St Paul’s resident Valda Siegel said security and privacy were big advantages.

“There’s plenty of garden to enjoy, which is all well maintained, and the setting is private and relaxed,” she said.

“The village is a community and the services here provide comfortable living.”

Trinder Park Retirement Living One-bedroom villas, newly refurbished | 10 Laurel St, Trinder Park | p. 07 3387 4904 Trinder Park is a lovely bushland oasis bordering on Karawatha Forest. A council bus gives you access to local shops and amenities. Leave the maintenance to us knowing that you are part of a vibrant community with all the care you might need, when you need it.

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Whether it’s the quiet country life, coastal breezes or the urban lifestyle you want to enjoy, Lutheran Community Care has a retirement village to suit you.

Our villages give you the space, privacy and community feel that has been our hallmark, with modern villas designed to ensure you have all the comforts you expect.

St Paul’s Retirement Living Two-bedroom units, newly refurbished | 10 Tomlinson Rd, Caboolture | p. 07 5495 1300 Country quiet with city convenience. Set in landscaped gardens in a tranquil, rural setting, our spacious and private villas mean you can simply put your feet up and enjoy life, knowing that you are part of a vibrant community with all the care you might need, when you need it.

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Tickled pink is good for blues REGULAR laughter could be the secret to a healthier life for the over 60s, a new study has found.

La Trobe University researchers have demonstrated that chuckles, chanting and clapping can lead to improved mood and lower blood pressure.

Residents from three Melbourne aged care homes took part in six weekly Laughter Yoga sessions – a program that involved simulated laughter exercises, deep belly breathing, chanting and clapping while seated in a circle.

Researchers from La Trobe’s School of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Psychology and Public Health and the Lincoln Centre for Research on Ageing measured their positive and negative mood and level of happiness, as well as their pulse and blood pressure at the beginning and end of each session.

“The study found Laughter Yoga resulted in measurable improvements in health and emotional well-being for older people living in residential aged care homes,” lead researcher Julie Ellis said.

“Based on our findings, there’s good reason to run regular sessions in aged care facilities.”

Fellow La Trobe researcher Ros Ben-Moshe, a trained Laughter Yoga instructor who led the sessions, said the majority of participants enjoyed taking part.

“Laughter is contagious.

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“If one person in the group laughed, others soon followed,” Ms Ben-Moshe said.

“Even in residents with dementia, increased laughter and social engagement was observed.

“Participants told us Laughter Yoga made them feel good, relaxed and connected with others in the group’” she said.

“Only one person dropped out and most of those who completed the

program said they would do it again.”

In total, 28 residents took part in the research, published in The Australasian Journal of Ageing.

The participants were aged 61 to 96 and almost half had dementia.

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INNOVATIVE NEW HOME DESIGNS LAUNCH AT INGENIA LIFESTYLE CHAMBERS PINES

OVER-50s lifestyle community, Ingenia Lifestyle Chambers Pines, has fast-tracked its brand new stage development of innovative homes to the market in a bid to cater to the growing demand for more affordable seniors living in South East Queensland.

The launch of the new stage development commenced in June and has now resulted in the first release of Stage One 80% sold out with the second release of Stage One selling now.

Ingenia Lifestyle Project Sales Manager, Lynda Ruddell, said downsizers can tour the innovative home designs and learn more about the popular land lease community model, where residents own the home, but lease the land.

“The major difference with these new homes is the traditional construction method of homes being built on site and with minimal stairs, offering over-50s an alternative housing solution with all the benefits of quality, speed and affordability,” Lynda said.

“The innovative design of the new homes allows buyers to reap the financial benefits of the land lease model, meaning residents retain their eligibility for government rental assistance on the weekly site fees.

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“Residents will soon have a range of brand new lifestyle facilities with a new clubhouse, resort-style swimming pool and competition standard bowling green all coming soon to Chambers Pines.”

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SOUTH East Queensland seniors looking to upsize their downsizer are recording a noticeable shift to larger floor plans with Ingenia Lifestyle Bethania’s new range of three-bedroom and two-bedroom plus study homes selling at a rapid rate.

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Community HOW TO SUBMIT NOTICES

TO ALLOW for readers’ requests for the publication of more neighbourhood news, please keep notices short and to the point (100 word maximum).

If you would like to submit a photo please ensure it is at least 180dpi of faces in a nice and bright setting.

The deadline for the September issue is August 20. Email Nicky or Chris at community notes@seniorsnewspaper. com.au.

FREE WORKSHOP FOR HOME CARERS

LIVING Well Respite Centre is helping home carers within our community with a free workshop. Our Carers @ Home Support Workshop covers the all the basics of caring for someone in a

home setting, including what home carers should have in their toolkit to help improve confidence in their caring abilities. The workshop will be held on August 28 from 9.30am-3.30pm and is taught by qualified registered nurses, trainers and professional counsellors, is totally free, includes lunch and free on-site respite services for their loved one whilst the home carer attends our workshop. Topics include: Caring Tips to Implement into Everyday Life, Specialised Equipment and Medication Management, Diet and Nutrition Advice, Advanced Care Planning, Overview of Services Available, Self-Care Strategies for the Carer and What’s in your Carers Toolkit? For details phone respite manager Julie Howe on 0422 191 146.

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 phone Shirley on 3209 1682.

receive the discount and so far 7500 have already registered. RSPCA Qld is urging people to register now in order to take advantage of the discounts. Simply go to www.operationwanted. com.au to register and find out which vets are participating in your area.

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MONSTER BOOKSTALL

19TH Girls Brigade Monster Bookstall is on August 12 between 7am-2pm. Come along and grab a bargain! If you would like to donate please leave your books in a box or bag clearly marked in the breezeway of Keperra Baptist Church

980 Samford Rd, Keperra or phone Katrina on 0409 726 563 or Denise on 0417 001 238.

Donations close Monday, August 7.

MAKE NEW FRIENDS COME along any Tuesday between 9am-noon to the Community Centre, 19 Nerida St, Rochedale.

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33 VETS in Brisbane have signed on to become part of RSPCA Qld’s de-sexing campaign and residents are lining up to register online. The Operation: Wanted campaign has seen close to 180 vets reducing their de-sexing fees by 20% during the campaign. Last year it’s estimated around 20,000 animals were de-sexed during the campaign which equated to 10,000 extra animals being desexed as a direct result of the campaign. This year everyone must register to

WE are pleased to be meeting back at the new Chermside Library bi-monthly on a Sunday and socially on alternate months. Members are always happy to share their knowledge and resources with beginners or those who have done decoupage in the past and wish to learn about new products. Details are available on the Guild website CONTINUED ON PAGE 38

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www.decoupageqld.org, or contact secretary Barbara by email barbara. chapple@gmail.com or president Heather on 3205 1943.

FLORAL ART SOCIETY OF QUEENSLAND

MEMBERS will be creating a beautiful display of Floral Designs at this year’s EKKA. We invite everyone to drop by during EKKA from August 11-20; you will find us in the Old Museum Building. New members and visitors are also welcome to attend our August meeting on Monday, August 28 at 9.30am at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha Auditorium, Mt Coot-tha. Admission of $7 is payable at the door and includes tea or coffee before the meeting. Phone Heather Prior on 0412 735 483 or go to www.floralartsocietyqld. org.au.

MITCHELTON AND DISTRICTS GARDEN CLUB

AT THE meeting of the on Thursday, September 7, at the Enoggera Memorial Hall, the guest speakers – Margaret and Les Lobley – will deal with Repotting Orchids and Tips on Growing Them. Given the correct conditions, orchids are not hard to grow. There are specific actions to take when re-potting them and if the instructions are followed, success is assured.

Margaret and Les have a wealth of information to share with those at the meeting. The meeting commences immediately after morning tea which is served at 9.45am and visitors and new members are most welcome. The hall which is situated at the corner of Wardell and Trundle Sts, Enoggera, is close to public transport and is accessible by wheel chair. Details phone Pat on 3356 1256.

SERENATA SINGERS

SATURDAY, September 2 at 7.30pm the community based choir hailing from The Gap area, is holding our Annual Gala Concert Musical Moments at the The Gap Uniting Church 1050 Waterworks Rd, The Gap. In conjunction with the Ashgrove/Gap Lions Club we present a varied program of music with guest performers this year being students from The Gap High School instrumental group.

Proceeds to assist the Lions Medical Research Foundation and Serenata

TASTY TREAT: Sunnybank Seniors members enjoying their Christmas in July lunch.

PHOTO: TRACEY BEARD Volunteers Ken Matuszczak and Robert Bell, from the Australian Army Flying Museum at Oakey, enjoying a tour of Victoria Barracks Brisbane hosted by the Army Museum South Queensland.

Floral Art Society of Qld Member Glenda Pradella and her beautiful floral design.

Singers. Adults $20 Children $10. This includes a delicious supper and door prizes.

We trust you will enjoy a lovely evening of music in a happy, relaxed atmosphere.

the Toowong Library on Monday, August 14 at 9am for 9.30am start.

Visitors welcome.

Inquiries Christine at cwabrisbane@gmail.com.

QFHS

QUEENSLAND Family History Society is having an open day on Saturday, August 12 from 10am-3pm at their Library and Resource Centre at 58 Bellevue Ave, Gaythorne.

This year our Open Day theme is Family – Links in a Chain. Do you have any missing links in your family history? Would you like to find them? Would you like to know your family ancestry? Who do you think you are? We will have members from our Special Interest Groups which include, English West country, Welsh, Scottish, Irish and Central European ancestry. Have a chat with them and let their expertise assist and guide you in your family research. This year our special guests will be Tim Mander MP, Everton Electorate, and Councillor Andrew Wines, BCC Enoggera Ward and the Hon. Jane Prentice MP, Federal Member for Ryan has kindly donated a door prize. Our online event is 31 Links in a Chain. 31 days, 31 stories, 31 Links.

Stories about looking for family by Queensland Family History Society members. Each day in August a new story will be posted on our website www.qfhs.org.au and read a story about connecting with family.

EDHS

THE Enoggera & Districts Historical Society Inc.has been successful in receiving a $5000 Community History Grant from the Brisbane City Council. Thank you to all who attended our open day July 15. We hope you were impressed with our display, please visit us

again. If you have photos or historical books you would like to donate to us, we are happy to add them to our collection.

Researchers, students, visitors and potential new members; all are welcome to visit us on Thursday morning between 9.30am-1pm either as individuals or in small groups. Other times can be arranged, phone Dave 3366 3191 or email edhs.secretary@gmail. com. We are located at Enoggera Memorial Hall on the corner of Wardell and Trundle Sts, Enoggera.

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CINEMATOGRAPHERS are people who can make a short movie of your video and photos you have taken with your camera adding background music, your own voice announcements? Come to my meetings and learn how to do it. I use Linux and Windows. JDs 50 Plus Cinematographers holds two meetings per month, the first and fourth Tuesdays, 9.30am-12.30pm at the 50 Plus Centre in the Brisbane City Hall which is quite central. $2 per day.

Code EE. Phone Mr John D’Alton on weekdays (but NOT between noon and 2pm) on 3371 3707 or email jcdalton@paradox. com.au

TOOWONG CWA

COME join us for our next meeting. This month our activity is learning how to embroider/x-stitch using an initial. Call Christine to let her know which initial you will require. An email will be sent out with details of what you need to bring or any cost that may be involved. If you just want to come and meet some friendly faces, feel free to bring your own knitting or crochet. We look forward to your company. Next meeting at

WROCC

WYNNUM Region Organised Computing Club for Seniors Inc and will be holding their monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 8 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 commence from a very basic level so don’t be afraid to make a start.

Details phone Lavina on 0411 806 154 or visit our website www.wroccs.org.au.

AUSTRALIAN HIBISCUS SOCIETY INC.

THE Brisbane Branch hold their meetings on the first Thursday of the month.

Commencing at 1pm, at various locations. Please contact the secretary for venue on 0439 524 512.

Come along and learn all about growing beautiful hibiscus.

REDLANDS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

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

Guest speakers each month give enthusiastic talks. Every second month our meeting includes competition tables, where members have the opportunity to share and admire best plants or flowers. We visit a Members garden each month, to socially chat and get to know each other. Come meet us on the corner of Cleveland/Redland Bay Rd and Island Outlook Ave, Thornlands, on the third Monday of the month from 9-11.30am. $3 entry includes a lovely morning tea and lucky door ticket.

Check out our website www.rhs.asn.au.

WATERLOO BAY LAPIDARY CLUB

WILL be holding its 50th Gem Show on Saturday, August 26 from 9am-3pm at Hemmant Hall, Hemmant – Tingalpa Rd, Hemmant. The club displays member’s work and there are over 30 stalls selling jewellery, gems, opals, rocks, minerals, crystals, fossils, handicrafts and tools. Our Soft Rock Cafe caters delicious food, hot and cold drinks. Raffle prizes are created by our talented members.

Admission $4, Pensioners $3, under 12 free. No ATM. Come by train to Hemmant Station and cross the road. A great day for all ages. Contact Janet 0402 034 187 wblc.coordinator@ lapidary.net

SHERWOOD NEIGBOURHOOD CENTRE

COMMUNITY Education Program Lunch Box Conversation Sessions.

Cost: a gold coin donation to support the Centre at 38 Thallon St, Sherwood.

August 8 Listen to This – Presenter Anna and Ryan from Hearing Australia noon, August 29 Centrelink Access and information – Adrienne Mott 12-1pm, September 12 Funerals, making plans for the future K.M. Smith – Jennie McIntosh. Details

call 3379 6963 or email admin@sherwoodnc.org.

FREE MORNING CONCERT

LUNCHTIME concert will be held at St John’s Anglican Cathedral, 413 Ann St, Brisbane Thursday, September 7 at 11-11.50am. Free. Details go to www.stjohns cathedral.com.au or phone 3835 2222 office hours. Performers: guitar students from the Advanced Performance Programme, Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Griffith University.

U3A PINE RIVERS

WILL BE holding their monthly Social and Information Day on Friday, August 18 at Bray Hall, Cnr Cooke and O’Loan Sts, Petrie gathering at 9.30am for a 10am start, finishing at noon. Guest speaker will be a representative from COTA talking on the Enduring Power of Attorney documentation. Free admission – members and visitors are most welcome. Morning tea is available for a gold coin donation and there is always a raffle. Details call the Kallangur Centre on 3880 6677 or call in at 1480 Anzac Ave, Kallangur during opening hours 9am-noon. Seniors can inquire about membership at the meeting.

FOREST LAKE 50+ CLUB

OUR Christmas in July at Coolangatta Surf Club was the July activity. With a three-course Christmas lunch and a wonderful view, a very enjoyable day was had by all. 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 Friday, August 18 and Friday, September 15. For details on the club and its activities, phone Leonie (president) on CONTINUED ON PAGE 40

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Who cares when you need care?

WE WANT care like we want a tooth pulled.

The problem is, as we grow older, we each have an increasing need for some kind of care support.

For those who need full support, a residential care facility is a consideration.

But many others simply need some help cleaning or getting to the shops, or something that is a basic part of daily life.

Home and Community Care Organisations are very active in providing those services to your home and much of it attracts funding from the government.

Highly trained and qualified people are available to assist with a wide range of services, starting with simply having someone to come to your place to talk and socialise with you.

There is no need to not get services, unless you simply don’t know where to go or how to go about it.

Renaissance Victoria Point recognises this concern and offers a wide range of support services to their residents to enable them to access care and support when they need it and when they choose to have it.

Part of the function is to ensure that residents receive the service in a timely and satisfactory manner.

The range of services include everyday support to daily upkeep of a resident’s unit, grief support, discussion groups,

accessing government services, completing paperwork and funding assessments, home visits, hospital visits, support with medications and wounds and where required assistance and support with transitioning to residential high care.

A wide range of other consultancy services are also available through visiting consultants.

These include regular appointments at the village by a general practitioner, physiotherapist, masseur, podiatrist and hearing consultant.

In addition, a range of specialist well-being consultants visit the village and provide services including tai chi, yoga, exercise classes, and aqua aerobics.

It’s good to know that assistance is available if and when you require it.

Sometimes the most difficult issue is how to go about getting assistance.

Renaissance has taken that stress away for residents.

While most residents like to live an active lifestyle and enjoy all the facilities in and around the village, they are also comforted by the fact that help is close by if they require it.

Renaissance really does provide everything you’ll ever want.

WELLBEING: Renaissance Victoria Point offers a wide range of support services.

Phone us on 3820 7700 or visit www.rrl.net.au to find out more.

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0427 846 057 or Les (activities officer) on 3279 9449 or 0466 377 618 or email fl50plusc@gmail.com.

New members are always welcome.

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THE Association of Independent Retirees are a like minded group of retired or semi-retired folks that are trying to enhance our lifestyle socially with regular bus trips and enhancing our financial positions. We are part of a national group with branches in all states and major centres.

Finance is a big part of our interests, but we are not financial advisors. Our meetings are monthly at the Wavell Heights Community Hall on Edingburgh Castle Rd, with meetings every third Friday, from 9.30am-noon.

This month’s speaker will be from Macquaries as well as our annual AGM. We also have a separate group being the Financial Group that meet on the

Chapel Hill VIEW Hoedown guests(standing Liz Thomas Ellis, Valerie Ceccato with Pat Curran, Ellen Parr and Hazel Gldea.

second Friday for members only. We have a regular monthly newsletter and access to our website is available. We do not advise on the financial matters but discuss matters of interest.

Membership is low and our age group goes from the 50s to the upper area.

We are all partially self funding or wholly independent of the full pension – thus ways of living better financially are important. Come and have a look on the third Fridays and see if we are of interest to you. Details call 3881 1820 up to 5pm or by email to sitram@powerup.com.au.

NATIONAL SENIORS ■ BROWNS PLAINS

RON recently attended a President’s meeting at National Seniors Head Office and decided that Browns Plains National Seniors would host next year’s Zone Conference to be held May 29, 2018 at the Greenbank RSL. We are forming a sub-committee to make sure we have it all in place for this special event. Pat is organising members interested for an outing to the Outback Spectacular Show in October. Our members were invited by Forest Lake Branch to join their four-day get away

JINGLE BELLS: Forest Lake 50 + club celebrated Christmas in July at the Coolangatta Surf Club.

coach trip to Stanthorpe and Warwick’s Jazz and Jumpers Festival. Our next barbecue is on August 27, starting at 10am at the Sub Branch Offices at Greenbank RSL. Browns Plains National Seniors AGM will be held at our next meeting, on August 8 at our meeting venue at Greenbank RSL. Billy Guy will be our ever-welcomed entertainer. Come and join our happy group at Greenbank RSL on the second Tuesday of each month. Our coach trips are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

For details about our group, phone Ron or Bev on 38009 0697 or

0402 094 887.

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THE Branch’s latest bus trip – Christmas in July proved very popular, with members and friends enjoying morning tea at Centenary Lakes Caboolture followed by lunch at Flaxton Gardens.

Our next bus trip is planned for September 12 with a tour and morning tea at Noela’s Garden, Donnybrook. Lunch will be at Bribie Bowls Club.

Meanwhile, please join us for our monthly meetings at 10am on fourth Monday at Newnham Hotel, Mt Gravatt, with the next meeting being our AGM on

VICTORIA Barracks in Brisbane will open a new exhibition from August to December 2017.

Highlighting the Australian Light Horse in WWI the displays will also commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Charge at Beersheba. A visit to the exhibition is by escorted tour. Each tour (Wednesdays only) of the historical Victoria Barracks precinct on Petrie Terrace, Brisbane includes a formal Devonshire Tea served in the original Officers’ Mess, a presentation, a souvenir booklet and group photo. Bookings can be made on the new website www.armymuseumsouth queensland.com.au or by contacting Bev Smith CONTINUED ON PAGE 41

Aidacare celebrates Seniors Week Australia, including its showroom in Acacia Ridge.

They have everything from mobility aids, and bathroom and bedroom aids, to beds and pressure care mattresses and cushions, as well as motorised scooters, chairs and power wheelchairs. They also offer a specialised home modification service, which includes the installation of assistance rails, mobility access ramps and ceiling hoists for manual handling, plus more to

make life easier.

Aidacare’s friendly, expert staff help customers find the right solution to meet their individual mobility and daily living needs.

To celebrate Seniors Week, Aidacare has some great savings on mobility and lift recline chairs. There are selected mobility walkers from only $99, lite wheelchairs from only $288 and signature lift recline chairs from only $1459. That’s a saving of up to $400.

Aidacare also offers a year-round 5% seniors

discount at all retail showrooms by simply presenting your Seniors Card. For short-term requirements, they have a large range of hire equipment and will match any advertised price, so customers know they are getting the best deal.

The Acacia Ridge showroom is moving down the road on August 14. Visit the new showroom at 30 Dulacca St in Acacia Ridge. The friendly Aidacare team will be there to assist you, or to find out more call them on 3086 2900.

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NATIONAL SERVICEMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA (QUEENSLAND) INC

MEETINGS of Brisbane North West branch of NSAA (Qld) Inc are held at Gaythorne RSL on the third Sunday of each month commencing 10.15am; August 20.

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 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, phone 3324 1277, email officeadmin@nashoqld. org.au or write to Box 7014 Holland Park East Qld 4121. Details about Brisbane North West branch, phone Dave on 3366 3191.

PROBUS CLUBS ■ STAFFORD

WE ARE seeking new members. If you are no longer working full-time or have retired, this is an opportunity for couples, gents and ladies to meet other retirees for friendship, fun and food.

Meetings are held on the First Thursday of each month from 9.30am at Enoggera Bowls Club, 72 Pickering St, Enoggera.

The club hosts a variety of activities. Future events include The Light Horse at Beersheba at Victoria Barracks; day trip and lunch at Montville; Savoyards’ next musical comedy The Producers at Iona College; Melbourne Cup Day Lunch. Details phone Joan on 3630 5453.

■ WAVELL

COME and join us. We welcome active retired

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

Monthly meetings 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. Bus and rail transport are virtually at the door and there are adequate car parking facilities. Details phone Bev Worthington 3359 2056 or Kay Davidson 3263 8072. Our recent guest speaker was Patrick Pickett, Conductor of the Queensland Pops Orchestra, who spoke about “Music and Healing” and the great results that are being made in the area of autism and also the general health of the older population when singing and listening to music and playing musical instruments.

■ CHELMER AND DISTRICTS

WE meet in the Bowls Club at Hall Avenue in Corinda on the fourth Tuesday of the month at

Free meal on offer to thank region’s seniors

GOURMET Meals is offering customers a free meal to help celebrate Seniors Week.

Owner Daniel Wuthrich said he acknowledged the valuable contribution of senior citizens in the Brisbane community.

“We would like to thank our loyal customers and offer a little something as a token of our appreciation” Mr Wuthrich said.

Mention code word “SENAD” when you order, and receive a free meal up to the value of $6.90, conditions apply.

Mr Wuthrich, who started Gourmet Meals more than 25 years ago, said the business had always been closely associated with the elderly.

“We provide a much-needed service in the way of home delivered, wholesome, nutritious and great tasting meals,” he said.

Our meals are locally made in Labrador and we distribute snap frozen, complete and individually portioned

■ 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 $22 includes lunch and a guest speaker. Proceeds from the day go to The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. Details phone Maureen on 3805 1378.

■ CHAPEL HILL

MUSIC & HEALING: Guest speaker Patrick Pickett and president of Wavell Probus, Bonita Trenwith. :

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. Phone Kathy on 3379 7237 for details.

VIEW CLUBS

WELL known Bush Poet Noel Stallard was at his brilliant best and Country Entertainer Hugo Fitz-Herbert took us down Memory Lane when they entertained our guests at our recent hoedown. This fundraiser ensured we can continue to support our eight Learning for Life students through The Smith Family’s program, so grateful thanks to everyone who supported this function. August 1 CONTINUED ON PAGE 46

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The meals are mostly salt and fat reduced, high in fibre and protein, gluten free, with some dairy-free options as well.

“The meals are easy to prepare and very reasonably priced.

“All the staff at Gourmet Meals would like to thank all our lovely senior customers for their loyalty and continuous support to our business.

“We trust that in

return we have been able to be of some service in making life a bit easier and meal time more pleasurable through the provision of our Gourmet Meals.”

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Activities connect residents

independence.

The warm and welcoming village communities offer ample opportunity for building and maintaining meaningful relationships, and Pamela credits this for greatly improving the quality of her life.

“Had I stayed in my home, I think I would’ve had a very isolated and lonely life,” she said.

“I think if you’re not involved in a community and in activities, you are more susceptible to dementia and depression.”

Creative ageing through physical exercise and social connection promotes a healthy body and mind, meaning time spent as part of a retirement village community is full of purpose, meaning and accomplishment.

Featuring bowling greens, heated swimming pools, barbecue areas, hairdressing salons, workshops, putting greens, and bars, among other facilities, Cleveland Manor and Wellington Manor offer residents the ultimate in active and social retirement lifestyles.

“It was a great decision for me, and one I’ll never regret,” Pamela said.

Cleveland Manor and Wellington Manor offer relaxed and secure retirement living in peaceful settings.

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WE DON’T stop celebrating life when we get older – in fact, we probably do it even more.

Wendy Rogers, village manager at RetireAustralia’s Cleveland Manor and Wellington Manor retirement villages on Brisbane’s bayside, recognises the importance of residents maintaining a healthy body and mind as they age, with physical exercise and social connection vital to their ongoing good health.

“At our villages, residents stay active and connected through health, wellness and lifestyle activities, and their ongoing autonomy and quality of life are improved as a result,” Wendy said.

The federal government recommends older adults do two types of physical exercise each week and Cleveland Manor and Wellington Manor offer residents a range of activities, games and sport to promote physical health.

Pamela, a resident of Cleveland Manor since 2015, said village activities were the perfect option for those seeking to be physically active while getting involved in village life.

“There are plenty of activities to get involved in if you want to, and that’s the beauty of it – you can choose to or not to,” Pam said.

Much like exercise, social connections are closely linked to physical and mental wellbeing, with many studies listing benefits such as a better quality of life, delayed mental decline, and increased

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Secret to a happier life IT IS said that people live longer and healthier lives when they are happier, have friends and keep active.

It is well known that by staying active there are other benefits like reducing the onset of diabetes, heart disease and osteoporosis.

Keeping fit also enhances mobility, balance and flexibility along with weight loss and improved sleep.

National sales and marketing Marlene Cumming said “People who move to Palm Lake Resort normally start a new fitness regime or join in on one of the many activities or special interest groups on offer.

Residents even try new things for the first time, along with improving their fitness and making new friends.”

Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba Pinnacle & Cooroy-Noosa will have a fitness centre and qualified personal trainer who will set out individual programs for each resident depending on their fitness level and medical conditions.

Combined with many other activities like swimming, gentle exercise, bowls,

For information or for a tour of Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba Pinnacle call 1800 280 129 or Palm Lake Resort Cooroy-Noosa call 1800 885 851

UPSIZE your lifestyle with a move to a Palm Lake Resort.

For some, downsizing or considering retirement living equates to compromising on space and sacrificing all the creature comforts they’ve grown accustomed to – open plan living with a fully equipped kitchen, spacious bedrooms, and a garden.

The opposite is true for happy residents at Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba Pinnacle – no one has had to trade in space or comfort and they’re busier and happier than ever before.

“Slowing down doesn’t seem to cross the minds of some our residents, it’s quite the opposite which makes sense when you discover what Palm Lake

walking, dancing, and wellness program, there are many choices for getting fit and staying healthy.

Mental stimulation and interaction are encouraged with the many social groups and interest groups, along with bistro lunches, morning teas, resident dinners plus more. Groups will vary from workshop activities, crafts, movie clubs, cards, billiards, shopping, caravan club and many more. The activities available will be unlimited and there will be so many facilities available to support these groups as well.

Residents say that they have found camaraderie, a feeling of accomplishment, sense of community and belonging.

Some residents have said that they feel younger, fitter and healthier than they have in years. It’s about enjoying life and feeling good about yourself.

NEW WAY OF LIFE: Palm Lake Resort Cooroy-Noosa offers a great lifestyle.

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People who move to Palm Lake Resort normally start a new fitness regime or join in on one of the many activities or special interest groups on offer.

Get bowled over at Palm Lakes Resorts Toowoomba offers,” a Palm Lake representative said.

Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba’s new undercover lawn bowls green and clubhouse has been completed, giving this location another large undercover lawn bowls green with a second clubhouse.

The new multi-million dollar country clubhouse

Palm Lake Resorts Toowoomba offers a great new undercover lawn bowls green.

estimated at $5 million is under construction and due for completion in October, 2017.

Demand has been high for the new extension at Toowoomba with Stage 1 sold out and Stage 2 homes being snapped up faster than planned.

Stage 2 offers new house designs that include large homes with bathtubs, a walk-in pantry, an extra large double garage, spacious bedrooms and ensuites

that are still energy efficient. The exclusive sites are in this Stage 2 with views over the Northern Valley.

National sales and marketing manager Marlene Cumming said the reason they were so popular was buyers could see quality homes and value for money, and the rarity of the unique site with breathtaking views.

For further details and more information, phone 1800 280 129.

Imagine living in one of the beautiful homes at the Palm Resorts.

Dreams FOR the residents of Palm Lake Resort Cooroy-Noosa, excitement continues as they look forward to their new bowls clubhouse and green, currently under construction, being completed.

Residents enjoy the thought of a game of friendly (and sometimes competitive) bowls with equally friendly neighbours.

And the dream is not too far away with the new undercover bowls green and air-conditioned clubhouse scheduled for completion later this year.

Palm Lake Resort Cooroy-Noosa is a special location as it sits in a green belt area with views of the mountain.

Peaceful and tranquil, away from the busier areas of the Sunshine Coast, but still a short drive away from medical facilities, shops, cafes, schools, parks, beaches, cinemas and so on.

No wonder the residents are being bowled over by this latest development!

Come and see for yourself.

Call Palm Lake Resort Cooroy-Noosa on 1800 885 851.

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and active member of our

Volunteers of the Army Museum South Queensland at Victoria Barracks Brisbane Ken Smith and Bev Smith enjoy a chat at morning tea with WO2 Stan Albert.

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was our 27th birthday lunch with our own Chapel Hill choir entertaining.

Choir Mistress Doreen Orton and Accompanist Marguerite Giovannini have received a Making a Difference Award from VIEW National Office in recognition of their dedication to our choir over many years.

Congratulations ladies, richly deserved. A visit to Wolston House on August 29 with morning tea after a guided tour should be a lovely social outing. You would be most welcome to come along as a visitor to our August lunch meeting or join us on our visit to Wolston House and learn a little more about the VIEW organisation.

Inquiries Bev 3279 2819.

■ ARANA

NEXT meeting Wednesday, September 6 at the Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade, 10.30am for 11am start. Cost of lunch is $25. Our Annual Fashion Parade will be held this month and we have some fantastic raffle prizes for our major raffle, that will be drawn on the day. All funds raised go towards supporting the Smith Family. So, come dressed in bright floral colours to celebrate Spring’s arrival. New members and guests are always welcome. Phone Heather on 3300 3733 to

book by 4pm on Monday, September 4.

■ CENTENARY EVENING

THE August dinner meeting will be on Monday, August 14.

Meetings are held at the McLeod Country Golf Club, 61 Gertrude McLeod Cres, Middle Park. Cost is $35 and bookings are essential. Paul Geisel will be the guest speaker and his topic will be about aged care and options available for older people in retirement. VIEW offers women of all ages the opportunity to come together socially, enjoy a meal and listen to guest speakers who can be entertaining and educational. Members also enjoy other social events and outings on a regular basis. Fund raising events are held to support children the club sponsors through The Smith Family Learning for Life Program.

For details or dinner bookings email centenaryeveview@gmail .com or phone Di 3202 9759 before noon Friday, August 11.

■ PINE RIVERS

WE WERE all very saddened when we heard of Eileen Cole’s passing earlier this week. Eileen was one of the founder members , a loved friend of many, and a very loyal

LOTS OF LUCK: Three very lucky Pine Rivers VIEW members ladies, Trish, Lynnelle and Audelle with the many prizes that they won!

Club. Our members extend our sincere sympathy to Eileen’s family. At our July meeting we held a very successful and entertaining Cent Auction and raised over $600 for the Smith Family’s ‘Learning for Life’ program. We would like to thank all our generous sponsors for their prizes.

Our next meeting is on August 16 at the Murrumba Downs Tavern on Dohles Rock Road at 10.30am for 11am. Our speaker will be Roly Sussex, who is a professor of linguistics, and he will be talking on the English language.

Visitors and new members are always made very welcome at our meetings.

Details Sandra 3425 2738 or Elizabeth 3886 4937.

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Support Daffodil Day CANCER Council Queensland has launched a new range of Daffodil Day themed merchandise ahead of the region’s most iconic fundraising event of the year.

Daffodil Day on August 25 will bloom in south-west Queensland, with hundreds buying flowers and merchandise to raise funds for locals affected by cancer.

Locals are being urged to save the date and pre-purchase Cancer Council Queensland’s exclusive 2017 Fireman Dougal Bear, an enamel pin, and a daffodil-themed pen, before the day.

Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan said each item sold, including every iconic Dougal Bear, gave hope to locals diagnosed with cancer.

“In south-west Queensland, more than 2040 people are diagnosed with cancer each year and sadly, around 660 die from the disease,” Ms McMillan said.

“All funds raised through the sale of our merchandise, and daffodils the week of Daffodil Day, are

GIVE: Buy Dougal bear or another item on Daffodil Day and support Cancer Council Queensland.

injected into research and support programs that give back to the community.

“With the support of the community for Daffodil Day, we can continue to reach out and support those in a time of need.

The 2017 Daffodil Day range includes pens $6, daffodil pins $5, Dougal Bear $10, and fresh daffodils cost $7 per

bunch.

Items from the Daffodil Day range can be purchased online at daffodilday.com.au or at selected supporting outlets at Coles Express sites or selected newsagents through Gordon and Gotch.

Details go to cancerqld.org.au or 13 11 20.

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Helping to rescue pets

PETS AND AGEING: To rehabilitate from trauma, humans and animals need to feel safe and away from cues that trigger the individual’s threat response.

PHOTO: KONOPLYTSKA

ANIMALS experience post-traumatic stress disorder in much the same way as humans.

Dr David Roland from the University of Sydney has found they show all the same signs; intrusive symptoms, avoidant behaviour, disturbed emotional states, heightened anxiety and hypervigilance.

He noticed this behaviour after visiting Possumwood Wildlife where injured kangaroos and abandoned joeys were being rehabilitated.

Rehabilitating stressed animals requires pet owners to recognise the animal needs of feeling safe and away from the cues that trigger their threat responses These animals also need a means of self-soothing or to gain

soothing from another, activating the response of rest, digest and calm.

The next step is developing a secure relationship with at least one other accepting and caring person or animal.

“Often this other is someone new,” Dr Pollard said.

“In mammals, including us, this activates our strong desire for close interpersonal relationships for safety, soothing and stability.

“We enter a calmer, receptive state of being so that the reattachment process can begin.”

Dr Pollard said that the similarity between animal and human trauma is not surprising.

“The primates, and certainly humans, have a greater capacity for cognitive reflection, which

in my clinical experience can be both a help and a hindrance.”

His shared observations of trauma rehabilitation emphasises the fundamentals: ■ A sense of agency (freedom and control over their choices).

■ To feel safe.

■ To develop a trusting, caring bond with at least one other creature.

■ Reintegration into the community at the trauma sufferer’s own discretion.

“For those experiencing social isolation and shame around their trauma, such as returned soldiers or the victims of domestic violence, these principles could not be more pertinent.

“And for our non-human cousins, we would do well to remember that they do feel, and they do hurt.”

Toursgallery leader of small groups SINCE 1983 Toursgallery has been operating escorted small group tours for people who like to get off the beaten track.

“With Toursgallery you are travelling on tour with the people who actually created your tour.” said Ken Osetroff, director of Toursgallery.

“Our 34 years experience of personal on the ground research and designing unusual itineraries puts Toursgallery as a leader

SHEER DELIGHT: Japan is one of the beautiful Toursgallery destinations.

of small group tour operators.”

Receiving personal attention is an important factor when choosing a

holiday.

Travelling in a small group of 10 to 15 people means that the tour manager and tour guide consider each guest as a person, not just one of the crowd.

Japan, Iceland and USA are just a few of the Toursgallery destinations.

Itineraries are relaxing with accommodation for two or three nights in spa resorts, top quality hotels and traditional inns.

There are no strenuous activities, but a programme of picturesque and culturally rewarding visits to out of the way places that are not accessible by independent travellers.

With so much political unrest around the world, Japan ‘ The Land of the Rising Sun’, is considered to be one of the most peaceful countries to visit.

The combination of comfort, safety, diverse

cultural attractions and picturesque scenery put Japan on the wish list of many mature age travellers.

Even for a group of only 10 guests Toursgallery still provide a private 25 seat executive coach for touring.

Small groups can gain access to obscure off the beaten track places, that are often more attractive and meaningful than the commonly known

attractions.

“Most of our guests are not so young any more and appreciate travelling in comfort.”

Osetroff said “Our style of personalised tour attracts many mature aged guests who return with us sometimes on three or four different tours.”

For more details phone 1300 307 317, email travel@toursgallery.com, or visit www.toursgallery.com.

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A Bayside lifestyle beckons

UNTIL now, the options for over 50s looking to enter a “community” have been limited and, for some, the arrangements are financially restrictive, with high weekly fees and undesirable exit fees and refurbishment costs.

Many people would like to combine the sense of community, convenience and facilities of traditional over 50s communities with the flexibility of freehold ownership.

Many over 50s are searching for this as an alternative.

Fiteni Homes presents Egret Point; a bayside lifestyle upgrade designed for over 50s.

Located in a quiet corner of Victoria Point, Egret Point offers well-appointed single level, freestanding, high quality homes, built to Fiteni’s uncompromising standards in a freehold, resort style development.

Egret Point provides a “sea-change”, a coastal lifestyle escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, without giving up the amenities of an urban centre.

Many are attracted to the idea of downsizing into a beautifully-appointed home and living in a community with a relaxed atmosphere, resort like amenities, with like-minded neighbours in a stunning location.

Fiteni Homes salesperson Chris Platt said interest in Fiteni Homes was coming from buyers from throughout south-east

Queensland.

“Our customers are not looking for large developments with clubhouses and libraries etc,” he said.

“They are more than happy with our 20m heated lap pool, outdoor barbecue and dining pavilion, air-conditioned gymnasium and communal vegetable garden.

“It also means that our weekly fees are much lower.”

“Victoria Point itself offers everything you need.

“We are walking distance to the waterfront, shops and public transport and only a short drive to a major shopping centre, cinemas, restaurants and the local bowls club.”

With 11 different floor plans, five beautiful colour schemes and a choice of inclusions, Egret Point offers a variety of choice.

Most of the homes have double car garages and two living areas, as well as two bathrooms and generous private outdoor entertaining areas.

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Phone 3245 4055 or email info@egretpoint.com.au today to arrange an obligation-free consultation to discuss how we can assist you in upgrading your lifestyle and rightsizing your home.

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Arthur inspires at 94 AT AGE 94, Arthur Rosbrook, a resident at Seasons’ Aged Care Kallangur, has written and published a memoir titled Seasons of Our Lives.

Arthur is quite the scribe, as you will see from an extract from the foreword and the finale in his memoir, but more importantly, Arthur is an inspiring example of how to adjust to a new way of living, even when you are in your 90s.

He has lived in care for just 18 months and had to make the move at an age when most people would find it difficult.

So many seniors dread moving into aged care, for a variety of reasons, but as Arthur writes, it is the beginning of a new chapter in a long life and there is a future, no matter your grand age.

Arthur is a keen piano player and plays once a week for the residents.

Additionally, Arthur volunteers his time each week to sit with and entertain the dementia group.

He brings along his own props and toys to share with the dementia group and is joyous in helping others.

He regards the residents as his extended family.

ARTHUR’S STORY

My name is Arthur Rosbrook; I am 94

ENERGETIC : Arthur Rosbrook is a great role model for young and old.

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years of age, in good health and exceedingly happy as I live through the eventide of my life upon this earth.

I am a resident of Seasons Aged Care at Kallangur, where I have been for the past year and five months.

In the pages to follow I have attempted to share with you my feelings during that period when I, through circumstance, found it necessary to adjust to a new form of living.

How well this has been achieved will become more apparent as you read on to my ultimate conclusion.

There are a number of things which motivate my life today; they are music, poetry, laughter, faith, love and appreciation of which I owe so much to so many.

And to the finale: I have been here now for a year and a half; from the beginning I was determined to live my life to the utmost and to the best of my ability share with my new family around me, who have become a great deal more than mere acquaintances.

My love extends to them all. May their lives be blessed as God has blessed mine here in this, the “Seasons of Our Lives”.

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Retirement villages and aged care

aren’t for everyone.

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NARI research forges ahead FOR the next two years the team at the National Ageing Research Institute will working hard for Australian seniors as they tackle five challenging projects.

The $2m Commonwealth Government grant will help NARI to research and report on projects that will support service innovation in aged and dementia care.

NARI’s acting director Debra O’Connor said, "The projects are at the cutting edge, and build on NARI’s strengths in supporting older people and services through research."

The projects are:

service knowledge and access among older people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds with dementia, countering issues of delayed diagnosis of dementia, the shortage of interpreters, especially in new and emerging languages and rural/remote areas. ❚ NARI will trial videoconferencing technology with interpreters for aged care assessments.

CONNECTING REMOTE ART CENTRES AND OLDER ABORIGINAL PEOPLE

❚ NARI will research new approaches to deliver consumer directed residential aged care. ❚ It will evaluate enhanced care program for residential services which includes transition maps, an information-rich yet simple tool to map, track and coordinate a resident’s journey in care.

❚ The unique project will explore how 90 remote community art centres can link older Aboriginal people to services under consumer directed care. ❚ NARI notes dementia in remote communities is up to five times higher than the general population and there is limited choice in health and support services.

"This project has the potential to transform services for older people, particularly in remote communities," Ms O’Connor said.

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MAPPING THE DEMENTIA PATIENTS JOURNEY IN RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE

AGEING SUPPORT: These are some of the 20 National Ageing Research Institute team members working on finding answers to key ageing issues.

dementia from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds can easily communicate everyday needs with carers who do not speak the same language.

Ms O’Connor considers the Talk2Me project will be ground breaking. "There is

nothing out there like this at the moment," she said.

E-INTERPRETING FOR CALD DEMENTIA PATIENTS

❚ The project will look into improving

MOVING PICTURES

❚ This project is about using film and digital media to raise dementia awareness in CALD communities.

Ms O’Connor said the emphasis on projects for the CALD community has been driven by previous under-research and that sector ageing.

"We are really trying to bring a voice for CALD people into policy and practice in ageing," she added.

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It protects the ear canal skin, assists in cleaning and lubrication and provides protection from bacteria, fungi, bugs and water.

“Actually, our ears are self-cleaning and for most people ear canals do not need to be cleaned,” Sam Ibrahim of SIMPLY ENT said.

“The best thing you can do for your ears is to not put anything in them that is smaller than your elbow.

“Ear wax is not formed in the deeper section of the ear canal, but rather the outer one of the ear canal.

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Dementia care aware research SOCIAL gerontologist Dr Bianca Brijnath isn’t giving herself too much time to adjust to her new role as she quickly turns her skills to developing technology to help the culturally diverse tackle dementia issues.

Dr Brijnath last month joined the not-for-profit National Ageing Research Institute in the role of deputy director for a new division which looks at social and cultural aspects of ageing and encompasses four interconnected programs; cultural diversity, relationships, healthy ageing and elder abuse.

The top of Dr Brijnath’s agenda is developing electronic tools aimed at helping people within Australia’s Indian, Chinese and Middle Eastern communities become dementia aware.

Coined Moving Pictures, Dr Brijnath’s project will develop short films for an app and a website which will be freely available to people who are Hindi, Mandarin or Arabic speakers to help them understand dementia.

“These groups represent the fastest growing migrant populations in this country,” Dr Brijnath said.

“We need to address both in Australia and internationally issues around cultural diversity and care, specifically

dementia.

“Dementia is going to be a major issue very quickly on the Australian horizon.

But, also not just in Australia; it’s going to have huge ramifications in places like India and China where the rates are going to go up by 90% by 2020.

“People are living longer so with dementia linked to ageing, the longer you live, the more likely you are to get it.”

She highlights that more people need to know more about dementia care, not only in the caring for, but also in the caring about, to effectively support families and carers.

To achieve better care for dementia patients, Dr Brijnath is advocating three changes: ❚ Increase awareness and understanding of the issues around illnesses that happen with ageing. ❚ Good articulation of the care pathways available so people know what to do and who can help them. ❚ Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships between medical personnel, providers, older people and family members.

Dr Brijnath hopes that if her Moving Pictures awareness model is successful she will be able to emulate it in India and China.

GREAT HOPES: National Ageing Research Institute deputy director, social gerontology, Dr Bianca Brijnath.

Skin cancer capital ACCORDING to the Queensland Cancer Council our beautiful Sunshine State sees more than 3600 diagnosed with melanoma and an estimated 350,000 people treated for non-melanoma skin cancers. The key to managing skin cancer is to get a skin check with a clinician and put into place effective treatments and management. Surgical excision remains the most commonly used and effective management of skin cancers. However, there are a variety of treatment options available for sun damaged skin (solar keratosis) and pre-cancerous lesions (Actinic keratosis/ Bowen’s disease) that don’t involve surgery.

These options include: Cyotherapy with liquid nitrogen This is mainly used for solar keratosis but can also be used for low-risk basal cell carcinomas and Bowen’s disease (intraepidermal carcinoma) mainly on the trunk and limbs. It

has a lower cure rate and can leave scars on the face and so is generally not recommenced for treating facial skin cancers.

Topical creams Creams are most commonly used for the treatment of precancerous lesions (solar keratosis) but can be used in the treatment of Bowen’s disease and superficial basal cell carcinomas. These creams are applied twice a day for a period of four to six weeks and are best done during winter months as sun exposure needs to be avoided as much as possible. They can produce significant inflammation of the skin which can be eased with cold compresses and steroid creams. The stronger the reaction the more efficacious the treatment.

Photodynamic therapy or photo rejuvenation This is a relatively new skin treatment system that has been approved for treatment of Bowen’s disease, solar keratosis and basal cell carcinomas (BCC’s). PDT causes the destruction of sun damaged and

aged skin cells when combined with a light sensitive produce and activated by a customised light source, replacing them with newer and healthier cells. It may also improved mottled pigmentation, large pores and pitted acne scars. Inflammation of the skin can occur, but that usually settles within a week. One treatment is needed for solar keratosis, repeat treatments may be needed for BCC’s and Bowen’s disease.

Non-surgical management of skin cancers can have a slightly higher chance of recurrence than surgery, but remain a good option for patients who want non-invasive management of their skin cancer with minimal side effects. Regular follow-up is recommended every six months.

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Tips to help you get started writing the story of your life EVERYONE has a story to tell, whether it’s a memoir, autobiography, non-fiction narrative, travel or biography, but just where do you start?

With the help of life story teacher and published author Patti Miller, who shares with us some of her secrets to writing, you can start telling your story.

❚ Don’t tell everything, show by using dialogue and action. ❚ Be selective about what you include, not every bit of your life. ❚ Draw a map of your childhood home, for example, and let the memories from each room flow.

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DO I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO WRITE?

❚ Lineage and social history. ❚ Trauma, difficulty or pain in your life which can be very healing. ❚ Pass on wisdom to help others. ❚ Identity.

“I think you need to be willing to learn,” Patti said.

“Writing a memoir is more like creating a world on the page. It’s not just a record or an account. If you want to write the stories of your life, I think you need to learn to create that world on the page.”

WHERE DO YOU START?

❚ Avoid mapping out the whole story to start with. ❚ Think of a fact or anecdotal story that reflects you. ❚ Use a symbolic image such as photos, mementos or family ornaments. ❚ Even a philosophical comment or discussion that leads the reader into your thinking.

DON’T FORGET TO...

❚ Start with little pieces that you can sew together later. ❚ Use specific memories.

LIFE STORIES: Patti Miller, author of Writing Your Life.

Patti teaches life story writing through the Faber Writing Academy and the Australian Writers Centre.

She also offers a course each year in October in Paris.

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Not only does the mobility lifting hoist give you more freedom to get out and about, but will protect yourself and your family members and carers from injury.

The Alternate Mobility team is located at 32 Moss Street, Slacks Creek, Brisbane, and has been in the automotive industry for more than 40 years, offering old-fashioned Australian values, providing caring customer service with integrity.

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Museum full of surprises locals and migrants worked together to earn their living. The film Fields of Fire was made here.

Skilled Indian migrants were welcomed and became part of the community. You can see the different handmade cane cutter’s knives on display. Fishing helped to put food on table, and fish were plentiful as were ducks. Small punts were built to travel through the swamps to shoot ducks.

The interior of the museum shows the cultural and social aspects of early life, daily living, church, bringing up children, school and education.

A walk in the gardens brings you to the Ramsamy cottage. This was the childhood home to Edward Ramsamy who went on to become Ram Chandra, the “Taipan Man”. He was famous for his work with Australia’s most venomous snake, and was awarded the British Empire Medal for his work in developing a vaccine against the taipan.

Dr Earle Page officially opened the 2NR radio station in July 1936, to bring news of the world to people from Newcastle and Brisbane.

Today, the building houses a small communications collection, which includes telephones from the candlestick model onwards, telephone exchange equipment,

early radios, gramophones, morse code keys, telex machines and early computers.

Elizabeth Essex-Cohen was also born and brought up in Lawrence.

Elizabeth Essex became the fourth woman to gain a PhD in Physics in Australia.

She was appointed as a lecturer in Space Physics at La Trobe in 1968 and her studies went out to contribute to the development of GPS. Lawrence Museum is displaying the exhibition 150 Years of Horse Racing – Lawrence Champions of the Turf. As early as 1867, Lawrence was a hub of horse racing, and a combination of great trainers, jockeys and horses has continued to produce winners through the years.

The earliest record dates back to March 18, 1867, which was said to be Lawrence’s first race meeting. The display includes the Lawrence Jockey Club Cup presented in 1884, and trophies up to the present day.

This exhibition is open to the end of August.

Lawrence Museum is open Tuesdays 9am to 1pm and Saturday and Sundays from 1pm – 4pm.

Special bookings can be made for group tours, which include a country morning or afternoon tea.

For information or bookings please call 0429 477 102.

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SITUATED in the 1936 former 2NR Broadcasting Station, under the tall transmitting mast, the Lawrence Museum provides an insight into life on the Clarence River in earlier times.

Lawrence was a major trading centre on the Clarence River, with numerous wharves to cope with the busy river traffic.

There was a customs house, courthouse, and many small businesses flourished. Bullock wagons would bring timber for shipping to Sydney and return with food supplies and other needs.

Now, a peaceful river village, the museum shows the links to the past. The Lawrence Court Bench Books, 1865 – 1880, and the School of Arts minutes books tell the stories of the times.

Local industries included dairy, crops, fishing, timber, and sugar cane. An original dairy was brought to the museum from neighbouring Woodford Island. It was loaded onto a trailer on the back of a tractor and had to cross the Clarence River on the ferry. The trailer lost a wheel and almost collapsed driving off the ferry.

Maize and potatoes became staple crops and a potato harvester and various early farming implements are to be seen. Sugar cane became an important crop and, although hard and dirty,

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Sustainability in bella Italia located in the middle of olive groves in Badalucca in Liguria, close to the Ligurian Sea. For decades the L’Adagio has specialised in the sustainable production of olive oil products using every part of the olive.

The L’Adagio teaching farm gives students and children an understanding of the production of olive oil and the origin of local organic food, while the luxurious beauty and spa area uses products made of olive oil in-house.

The scent of history When travelling to the region Parma in Italy, you should definitely make a stop in the Negrotti Drogheria in Fidenzia.

For many years now, Negrotti has selected the best sustainable and organic specialities and delicacies from the region.

The furniture is still the same as in 1890. The long counter reflects the old history and welcomes guests in a familiar atmosphere – a shopping experience like in grandmother’s time.

The Drogheria shows how traditions can be preserved and transferred

HOME: The small village of Borgomaro.

into the modern world.

Feeling at home in the Albergo Diffuso The eco-friendly Hotel Relais del Maro is an Albergo Diffuso with a main building located in the middle of the small village Borgomaro and three historic buildings in the village.

Instead of building a new hotel, the owner family Scalambrin decided to use and restore houses in the small village.

Guests staying at Relais del Maro can chose to stay in the main building or in the houses in the small village among the villagers, feeling like a local without intervening

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Ecological land of plenty Fattoria La Vialla is a family-run organic farm located in Tuscany and a must-visit for sustainable connoisseurs. The farm produces and sells original and high-quality organic and biodynamic Italian food and wine.

Pioneers in green and sustainable agriculture The organic herb farm Pflegerhof in South Tyrol offers Italian herbs – perfect as a souvenir.

Since 1982, all products, like herbs, teas, spices and cosmetics, are

organically produced from the seed up to the final product. Therefore the farm owners are pioneers in green and sustainable agriculture in South Tyrol.

The care and protection of the environment by applying the rules of organic farming are the fundamental principles of the Pflegerhof.

Tradition and history in South Tyrol Surrounded by the picturesque landscape of South Tyrol, the Josephus unites a luxurious alpine lodge with apartments for a relaxing green vacation.

During the restoration of the house, attention was paid to maintaining but newly interpreting the old and farming style.

The owners see themselves as a connection between the inhabitants of the mountain region and the guests, offering insight into the culture, tradition and history of the Schnalstal in South Tyrol while maintaining the untouched nature of the region.

Sustainable in the fashion capital The Hotel Milano Scala, located in the centre of Milano, is proof that green

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Hyperbaric healing help

THEY enter the giant chamber one at a time.

Each person picks their spot, grabs their ‘mask’ and settles in for the long haul – 14m straight down.

The technician closes the large outer door, locks it in place and suddenly they’re away and diving, like Jacques Cousteau exploring the vastness of the oceans.

But these divers won’t leave the first floor of The Wesley Centre for Hyperbaric Medicine, and their mission is a discovery of a different kind – one of personal recovery.

And it’s one the hyperbaric team is confident they can help achieve, with “80%” of patients finding solace in the treatment.

Most of the patients’ stories take a similar path – cancer and diabetic patients who continually suffer from the after-effects of their treatments, usually wounds and burns.

Until they discover hyperbaric medicine.

Hyperbaric treatment literally dug its roots from bridge construction in the

late 1800s, when compression chambers were used to stop men working in deep caissons from “developing the bends”.

Then, in the 1960s, Dutch doctor Ita Boerema started using chambers and pure oxygen to perform complex heart surgery on small children. “(Boerema) made the link that by pressurising the body, it made the body more absorbent to the gas it was breathing,” Wesley Centre doctor Graeme Kay told Seniors News.

“They also found that wounds were healing more quickly and from that, the link was made to diabetics and radiation injuries.

“These injuries could be healed more quickly using hyperbaric oxygen to treat these people and get back to their normal life as quickly as possible.”

But how does the process work? And why does it appeal to cancer and diabetic patients?

The body’s healing mechanism is prompted by a chemical “trigger”, a drop in the oxygen tension in the skin which prompts

blood vessels to grow into the wound and help build new “scaffolding”.

However, diabetics and people who have radiation injuries suffer a decline of blood supply to the wound, which in turn halts the chemical trigger and negates the healing process.

And as Dr Kay explained, a 90-minute trip to the “bottom of the ocean” was the perfect tonic.

“Our body is majority water, so being in the chamber you’re breathing in a gas at high pressure and your body absorbs more of the gas,” Dr Kay said.

“So when they’re in the chamber, they have up to 15 times the amount of oxygen dissolved in their blood.

“When we stop the treatment, they go from that 15-times amount of blood oxygen content straight back to what it was normally, and it’s that drop that recreates that chemical trigger for blood vessel growth to occur.”

And the results are somewhat extraordinary, with The Wesley Centre for

Hyperbaric Medicine “able to help 80% of patients improve their quality of life back to almost normal”.

Patients also notice several other physiological changes in the chamber: pressure in their ears and a slightly raised temperature, which is offset by the “coolness” of the oxygen coming through the hoods.

There are also some slight side effects – such as the reduction and improvement of long- and short-range vision – however these symptoms are only temporary.

But overall, the experience has been met with universal praise from the patients, right through from the interview to check the treatment will be suitable for the patient to putting on the hood (a clear plastic mask that fits over the patient’s head) before the dive.

But it’s Dr Kay, his fellow practitioners and the hyperbaric staff who are afforded the greatest acclaim, and not just for the end result but the professionalism, knowledge and understanding offered

GREAT RESULTS: Wesley Centre doctor Graeme Kay.

throughout what could be a 40-treatment process providing benefits that can last at least eight weeks.

And the worry of balancing the finances against a potential life-changing recovery is almost non-existent, with Medicare funding and private health cover taking the sting out of any charge.

“We can give someone

their normal life back,” Dr Kay said.

“And that’s quite a powerful feeling to know you can do that after they have been suffering for so long.”

■ For more information about the process or to book an appointment, please phone The Wesley Centre for Hyperbaric Medicine on (07) 3371 6033.

Shift in attitude for men A FEW years ago it would have been unheard of for a man to admit to suffering from any mental health condition.

Admitting you may be depressed or anxious might elicit a scathing retort of “pull yourself together” or “man up” or similar unhelpful responses.

Naturally, in the past, men chose hide or bottle up their worries and carry on as usual. Fortunately times have changed.

SANE Australia chief

executive officer Jack Heath said: “Young men are often put off from seeking help because of stigma, embarrassment and the need to appear independent. Instead, they stick it out on their own, hoping the problem will go away.

“There are notions of masculinity and what it means to be a man that prevent them from getting help,” Mr Heath explained.

“There’s a belief that the very idea of being a man is that you deal with

stuff and you don’t reach out or connect.

“Untreated, the problem snowballs.

“The combination of that and the notion of having to deal with it alone, is the reason behind high suicide rates.”

Genetics, substance abuse, a traumatic childhood and relationship issues are thought to be the most common reasons people can develop a mental illness.

Men are less likely to

get the help they need, with other ABS data showing only 27% of men seek professional help, compared to 40% of women. In many cases men turn to drugs or alcohol instead of getting assistance, this is especially so with men under 25.

“For a lot of men, the process of talking really puts them off,” Mr Heath said.

“Moving straight to the practical steps they can take to help while learning

about their illness, such as eating well, exercising and getting into a regular sleep pattern, is something many guys feel engaged with and empowered by.”

While seeing a psychologist is an excellent form of support, there are many other options for men who are uncomfortable talking about their feelings.

“For guys, quite often it’s about being connected, without actually talking,” Mr Heath

said.

“It’s the reason why going to a sporting event with a mate is good. It gives you a sense of connection, without having to talk about your feelings,” he added.

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Better health for over 80s Foundation 49

HAVING got past the three score years and 10 (70) you are likely to have quite a few more years ahead.

Preventing illness and being aware of maintaining good health is key to success.

Older people are at increased risk of conditions that may impair function and quality of life.

Health problems can be a sign of poor nutrition, poor oral health, insufficient activity, taking multiple medications (may be confusing), falls and lack of sun exposure.

Other risks include depression, anxiety, emotional distress, loneliness and isolation.

Next up is using the following 80s health check when talking with your GP ■ Weight and waist

measurement ■ Blood pressure ■ Dental check ■ Cholesterol and glucose levels (diabetes) ■ Eye and hearing tests ■ Risk of falls- balance, feet, footwear ■ Immunisations – if recommended by your GP: Influenza (Flu), Pneumococcal polysaccharide (pneumonia), Herpes Zoster (shingles) ■ Waterworks or bowel issues, etc? Don’t be embarrassed to ask for help ■ Mental health – talk about any issues or concerns with your GP Put the following Foundation 49 DIY tips into action to keep enjoying your life and good health.

■ The benefits of physical activity cannot be overestimated as it assists in retaining your physical function, improves your social

interactions, improved sleep and reduces depression. Other advantages include maintaining healthy bones, muscles and joints which assists in preventing falls.

■ Activity can also reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, some cancers and a host of other conditions…

■ Remember: stay connected with your friends and family, get out and about ■ Keep your brain active-play cards, crosswords, Sudoku, music, surf the internet, tell your story.

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Aim for the stars when buying packaged food DISCUSSION over the five-year review by the Federal Government of packaged food labelling, has unearthed problems with the formula used to determine food health star ratings.

Importantly, added sugar is not considered in the formula and the inclusion of a HSR is voluntary.

Health experts are now calling for HSR formula to be reviewed and food labels required to identify added sugar in processed foods.

Dr Christina Pollard, an adjunct research fellow in the school of public health at Curtin University said the big problem was Australians weren’t being told how much added sugar there was in processed foods.

“For example, a strawberry yoghurt has less strawberries and a lot more added sugar sweetener in it, so what you are actually tasting

and getting is added sugar rather than fresh strawberries,” Dr Pollard said.

The HSR, which appears on the front of some packaged foods, indicates the nutritional profile of food and assigns it a rating from half a star through to five starts.

The more stars, the healthier the choice is the mantra, but this only works when comparing products within the same range.

The problem, as identified by Professor Bruce Neal, from Sydney University’s George Institute for Global Health, is 70% of packaged foods contain added sugar but this is not shown on the nutrition labels as food manufacturers are only required to list total sugars, including processed and natural.

Dr Pollard said public health experts wanted a mandated system across all foods, both processed and natural, not just

BETTER EATING: Food experts want the Heath Star Rating formula reviewed now, not to wait until 2019 when its review is due.

cherry-picked by manufacturers.

In the meantime, selecting packaged foods with the highest HSR within a product range is recommended.

If there is no HSR on the product, you will need to read its label, looking

for total kilojoules, and then fat, sugar and salt content.

Dr Pollard recommends, reading the ingredient list.

Better still, regularly eating diets that consist largely of fresh fruit, vegetable, grain, rice, meat, fish, diary, will

ensure you eat healthier.

“Don’t eat more packaged foods because of this system. Continue to eat nutritious when choosing between packaged foods,” Dr

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My friend’s DNA pointed to her ethnic heritage and provided names of people who were very likely to be second, third, fourth and beyond cousins.

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Feeding your vegan visitors THE first thing I do when inviting people over is to ask if they have any food allergies or food preferences. It can be very difficult to know what to cook if you are not familiar with a life choice.

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Make money, invest ethically THINK MONEY PAUL CLITHEROE MANY of us hold strong views about social and environmental sustainability.

If that sounds like you, it’s possible to tailor your portfolio to reflect your values – and it doesn’t have to mean putting up with low returns. A new report shows ethical investing can be good for your hip pocket as well as the planet.

‘Responsible’ investing is all about putting your money into sustainable assets and enterprises as a way of supporting a healthier economy, society and environment.

It may mean investing in alternative energies, for example, while shunning industries that can harm people or the environment, like weapons, tobacco and gambling.

This style of investing is heating up faster than global warming.

Responsible investment represents about half of all professionally managed assets in Australia, and chances are this figure could climb

higher.

Some investors may be concerned that taking an ethical approach could mean sacrificing decent returns. However, a new report by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia has put this view to the bullet (not that they’re pro guns).

The study found that managed Australian share funds following a responsible investment strategy notched up average annual returns of 13.0% in the past five years. That’s well above the 11.6% average return recorded by the S&P ASX 300 Accumulation Index.

It’s a similar story for the past 10 years, with responsible Aussie share funds recording average returns of 6.3% annually compared to 4.4% across the broader market.

Clearly, doing the right thing by the planet can also be good for your wealth.

If you’re keen to match investments with personal ethics, one option is to invest directly in companies you believe are making a positive contribution to the environment and sustainability.

A potentially easier alternative is to invest in a managed fund with socially responsible or

ethical investment options. There’s no shortage to choose from, with 77 Australian asset fund managers having signed up to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment.

You can even extend ethical investing to your retirement nest egg.

Among Australia’s top 50 super funds, 70% have some level of commitment to responsible investing.

If responsible investing is something you’re interested in, be sure to check the principles underpinning the fund to make sure they are in line with your own views.

And while investing responsibly may add the feel-good factor to your portfolio, don’t overlook the basics. Check the fund fees – those that apply on a regular basis plus any fees charged if you bail out of the fund.

Regardless of the fund’s approach to investing, it may not offer a sustainable means of wealth creation if you’re being slugged with over-the-top fees.

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.

In 2007 cash payments accounted for 70% of transactions. In 2016 they account for just 37%.

However, while tap-and-go is increasingly the choice for lower-value transactions and direct debits are being used more frequently, cash is still used regularly in households aged 50 and older.

The amount of cash carried in the 65 and over age group was about $95 which was more than twice what was being carried by people in other age groups. Our use of cheques is declining with the RBA reporting a decline in the past decade of about 13%. In 2007 the RBA reports cheques represented just over 2% of payments by consumers aged 65 and over. In 2016 it has fallen to less than 1%.

Older Australians are moving towards internet banking as they gain confidence in electronic payment options The survey found internet use among older Australians is rising rapidly and their largest single use of the internet is for online banking and paying bills. It reports about 40% of respondents aged 65 and over used online payments in the 2016 survey week, compared with 5% in 2007.

It appears we are rapidly adopting to online payments just as younger age groups are doing so.

Using a mobile phone app for payment is considered a relatively new option. It is however gaining momentum with a noticeable increase in online and person-to-person

payments.

But don’t sit back and relax as there is another change on its way to us in October.

The New Payments Platform, or NPP, is described as a world-class platform for payments which will allow for money and data to move between bank accounts instantaneously.

The official word from the RBA is the NPP will allow for simply addressed payments with near real-time funds availability to consumers 24/7.

So gone will be the days of waiting until Monday for a weekend payment to be processed.

Payment messages will be able to carry more remittance information than the 18 characters currently available for direct entry payments.

Overhaul to super give consumers more power REVENUE and Financial Services Minister Kelly O’Dwyer has announced the Federal Government proposes overhauling Australia’s superannuation legislation.

Under discussion is the role of providers and the prudential framework for a more transparent and accountable compulsory retirement savings system.

“This comprehensive package will help deliver all Australians a strong and modern superannuation system that is solely focused on outcomes for all Australians who rely on these funds to secure their retirement,” Ms O’Dwyer said.

The objective of the Superannuation Member Outcomes Package is to improve outcomes for consumers.

The package aims to: ■ Make superannuation providers more accountable to consumers through the introduction of annual member meetings.

This is already a

long-standing requirement for the public companies in which superannuation funds invest their members’ money.

■ Require funds to report and publish annually more transparent information on how their fund is being managed, including information on how the fund sets its fees and the way it spends members’ money.

■ Strengthen default MySuper products including a stronger annual assessment of MySuper product outcomes to ensure the investment and insurance strategies, fees, scale and returns are promoting the financial interests of MySuper members.

■ Close a legal loophole that has been used by unscrupulous employers to short-change employees who choose to make salary sacrifice contributions into their superannuation accounts.

■ Give APRA more capacity to take

preventive and corrective action if it has prudential concerns about a fund or if a fund is not acting in the best interests of members.

■ Give APRA greater capacity to refuse or cancel a MySuper authorisation where it believes a licensee will fail to meet its obligations.

■ Provide stronger protection for consumers by requiring APRA approval before transferring ownership or control of a licensee to operate a fund.

■ Make directors of superannuation funds who breach their duties to members subject to the same civil and criminal penalties as directors of ordinary managed investment schemes.

■ Task APRA with making it easier for consumers to opt out of automatic life and disability insurance policies provided through superannuation.

The package won’t make any changes to the taxation treatment of superannuation.

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Active versus passive FINANCIAL adviser Andrew Heaven from Wealth Partners discusses the difference between active and passive portfolio management.

Active portfolio management focuses on outperforming the market compared to a specific benchmark that relates to the assets in the portfolio.

Investors who apply an active portfolio management approach use fund managers or brokers to buy and sell stocks in an attempt to outperform a specific index.

Unlike active management, passive portfolio managers select stocks and other securities listed on an index and apply the same weighting to the portfolio as applies to the index.

The purpose of passive portfolio management is to generate a return that is the same as the chosen index instead of outperforming it. Because this investment strategy is not proactive, the management fees assessed on passive strategies are often far lower than active portfolio management strategies.

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management focus on factors that may impact the performance of specific companies within their portfolio. The primary objective being to take advantage of irregularities and mispricing. Active managers promote their funds to the market on basis of their ability to generate greater returns than those achieved by simply replicating a particular index.

At various times in the market cycle, active and passive management approaches will perform better.

When money leaves the market and prices fall, passive investors with an index weighting bear the brunt of market exposure.

During a bear market,

active managers typically can demonstrate the value of their investment thesis.

Generally speaking, in a falling market, active managers who invest in shares on the basis of a company’s fundamental qualities are more likely to outperform the broader market albeit at a higher management cost.

Passive portfolio management provides low-cost exposure to a particular market.

However, the approach does come with inherent market risks that need to be considered as part of any long-term strategy.

Pricing of this risk is critical in constructing a portfolio regardless of how cheap passive management or expensive active management may appear at any given stage of the investment cycle.

Andrew Heaven is an AMP financial planner at WealthPartners Financial Solutions. Any general advice doesn’t take account personal objectives, financial situation and needs. For more details, go to wealthpartners.net.au.

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The truth on written agreements WE HAVE passed the half way mark of our seven-part series which provides information about some of the common myths surrounding separation, divorce and property settlement. If you would like to read the previous instalments of this series, go to www.new waylawyers.com.au.

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We can write an agreement between ourselves to formalise property settlement Sometimes couples decide to separate or divorce on mutual terms and remain cordial.

While this is easier than the alternative, this does not mean that a property settlement should then become a DIY project.

An agreement regarding property settlement must comply with the requirements of the Family Law Act to be binding and enforceable.

Most often, agreements written by the parties themselves do not meet the requirements of the Family Law Act and are not binding, even if they have been

EVERYDAY MATTERS CAROLYN DEVRIES CEO of New Way Lawyers

signed by both parties and witnessed by a Justice of the Peace.

When an agreement does not meet the requirements of the Family Law Act and is not binding, the effectiveness of the agreement is based solely on the ongoing good faith of both parties.

If one party subsequently decides they are no longer satisfied with the agreement, they can simply ignore the agreement and make an application to the court for alternative property settlement arrangements.

Many people have learned the hard way that the agreement they reached with their former partner or spouse was not worth the paper it was written on.

It can be particularly stressful for someone to learn that an agreement is not binding and that

their partner or spouse may have a claim on assets attained post separation, for example an inheritance from a family member, a redundancy payout or a personal injury claim.

The Family Law Act provides two pathways for separated or divorced parties who have agreed about property settlement to formalise their agreement.

The first option is Consent Orders, which involves the parties making an application to the court to have their agreement made into a court order. This process is done administratively by submitting paperwork to the court and no one is required to go to court.

The second option is a Binding Financial Agreement, which is essentially a private contract between the parties.

■ Practical pointer: Seek legal advice about the different types of agreements available and which type of agreement would best suit your individual situation.

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Reviews Tall tales and true stories

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HAMPSTEAD: A heart-warming and entertaining comedy.

Find the love at the movies

LOVE can grow where you least expect it.

The movie Hampstead, inspired by a true story, is artfully portrayed through the veteran actors Diane Keaton and Brendan Gleeson.

The is a romantic comedy set around the beautiful Hampstead Heath in London, a quiet piece of countryside in a vast metropolis. The landscape offers

another element of beauty and interest to this engaging film.

The story line follows American widow Emily Walters (Keaton), who is living in a lovely old apartment on the edge of the Heath, but this rich scenery is not enough to provide inner satisfaction, Walters feels like she is drifting aimlessly through life.

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has lived harmoniously in a ramshackle hut on the heath for 17 years.

Their meeting occurs when property developers attempt to destroy his home. Emily steps up to defend Donald in the escalating battle and soon finds that, despite his gruff exterior, there is something special about this unconventional man. Movie opens August 17.

IN THIS sequel to the Never Never, Detective Harriet Blue must choose between saving her brother or saving a whole town.

The world’s best-selling thriller writer James Patterson once again joins forces with award-winning crime writer Candice Fox for a compulsive page-turner in the Australian outback.

It’s not easy being a good detective when your brother’s a serial killer.

Sam Blue stands accused of the murders of three young students, their bodies dumped near the Georges River.

Only one person believes he is innocent: his sister, Detective Harriet Blue. And she’s determined to prove it.

Except she’s now been banished to the outback town of Last Chance Valley (population 75), where a diary found on the roadside outlines a shocking plan – the massacre of the entire town.

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This way, other people can get a feel for the experiences of his life, and apply some of the lessons he imparts, in their lives.

“The younger generations can hopefully then begin to understand older generations. Books like this can also open up the lines of communication between generations,” Mr Bridge said.

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She has been investigating the role of alleged war criminals in the globally active Ustasha movement.

High in the Austrian Alps, guided by starlight and a crescent moon, Marin Katich is one of 20 would-be revolutionaries who slip stealthily over the border into Yugoslavia on a mission planned and funded in Australia that will have devastating consequences.

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Across 1. Manacle (8) 7. Separate (5) 8. Gathers (9) 9. Mongrel (3) 10. Coloured (4) 11. Glum (6) 13. Clumsy person (colloq) (13) 15. Dish (6) 16. Sprockets (4) 18. Writing material (3) 20. Exemplify (9) 21. Single (5) 22. Trouble maker (8)

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TRIO: IMI

The challenge is to rearrange a crossword which has been broken into 25 sections. One letter has been given to get you started. Work out which 3x3 square fits in with that letter and write in the letters.

You can also shade the black squares if you find it helpful.

After completing the first 3x3 area, work out which square joins on to it, and continue until you have made a complete crossword.

QUICK CRoSSwoRD

QUICK CROSSWORD

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Across: 1. Handcuff 7. Apart 8. Assembles 9. Cur 10. Hued 11. Morose 13. Butterfingers 15. Saucer 16. Cogs 18. Ink 20.

Epitomise 21. Unwed 22. Agitator.

Down: 1. Heath 2. Nascent 3. Camp 4. Fellow feeling 5. Farce 6. Stories 7. Astound 12. Deduced 13. Bilious 14. Egotist 15.

Skews 17. Steer 19. Lost.

JIGGERED

Brisbane

72 Seniors Brisbane

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