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News - Book of understanding Cover story - Jack Charles News - Caring roles for men News - Pick your garden ideas News - Retirement awakens artist News - Multi-generational living Community group guide What’s on Wanderlust Wellbeing Money Puzzles

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Phil’s living well with dementia

The time of your life Gail Forrer Seniors Group Editor EVERYBODY has a story – that’s one of the first things a young journalist learns.

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

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

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

Men care too. That’s what journalist Alison Houston spoke about with Greg Smith.

He said that as a thank you to carers during Carers Week, Men Care Too has partnered with local Men’s Sheds and Central Coast Council to run free first-aid courses and a barbecue on October 16 and 17.

Jenny Coles was also

happy to speak with Alison about the nine Senior gardeners who have put their heads and hearts together to organise the inaugural Gosford Open Gardens on the weekend of September 28 and 29. Jenny said their dual purpose was to: "showcase some of the beautiful and diverse gardens on the Central Coast" In terms of travel. If you wish to skip planes and boats and let your feet do the walking, then you may well be interested in the Great Walks of Qld. Our Wellbeing section presents a wide range of practical advice for keeping in good health with several accounts from people sharing authentic tales of finding their own way to live their best life — in this case I’m referring to Phil Hazell, who talks about how he’s is tackling life with a dementia diagnosis.

Enjoy.

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Try some Pickleball

Authorised by Emma McBride, ALP, 204/1 Bryant Drive, Tuggerah NSW 2259

IT’S only been in Australia for four years, but Pickleball is attracting the attention of seniors as a fun and social way to get active indoors and outdoors.

The game came from USA via Cairns-based Pickleball Australia president Gabi Plumm.

She saw it was something that could easily be introduced into Australia.

There’s already three million players in the USA and many of them are in retirement villages.

"It’s a mixture of tennis, badminton and ping pong," Gabi said.

Pickleball is played on a badminton-sized court.

It’s played using a light-weight paddle, which Gabi describes as being "a ping pong bat on steroids", and a plastic wiffle ball which has holes in it.

Most games are played as doubles. It’s a game that can be played between grandparents and grandchildren.

Gabi says it’s “super

easy” to learn. Within 10 or 20 minutes of instruction in using the right stroke and then players can get on the court.

“It’s fantastically easy to learn and a joy for people to do,” Gabi said.

“Everyone is very friendly. It’s the only sport I know where people laugh when the ball goes out or into the net.”

The beauty of Pickleball is it’s all underarm. You don’t need a lot of strength; it’s more about

coordination.

There are about 1000 players already registered across Australia. About 75 per cent of them are aged over 50 right up to 80. Early next year a major Pickleball marketing campaign will rollout which Gabi expects will generate a significant increase in players.

To learn Pickleball, join a group or start up your own group, contact Pickleball Australia at pickleballaus.org.

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Book of understanding Alison Houston THREE great loves of her life – people with special needs, surf lifesaving and the Central Coast – are the inspiration behind author Mei-Ling Venning’s new book, Grace.

To be launched at Toowoon Bay Surf Lifesaving Club at 10am on Saturday, September 28, Grace is the story of a

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I let Pelican Bay slip into the world unannounced, but I have spent another two years of my life writing Grace girl growing up with a mother who has Down syndrome and a father with an acquired learning disability.

Taunted and bullied at school, she finds new confidence and hope when she joins her local surf lifesaving club.

The novel raises questions around friendship, family, bullying, attitudes to people with disabilities, and highlights the benefits of the surf lifesaving movement.

“You write about things you are passionate about,” Mei-Ling said.

As a former special

needs teacher, she said she understood the pressures on children with learning disabilities and how nasty other children could sometimes be.

A surf lifesaving masters gold medallist, who embraced the sport after her move from England in 2005, Mei-Ling also strongly believes in the positive impact the surf lifesaving community can have.

She is involved in the Toowoon Bay special needs Nippers program, the Stingrays, and has made surf lifesaving the turning point in Grace’s life.

“I think it is very important because it brings together a group of people with a common purpose, who want to do something positive for the community and that does lead to close friendships and camaraderie,” she said.

Grace is Mei-Ling’s second book, but the first she has given an official christening.

“I let Pelican Bay slip into the world unannounced, but I have spent another two years of my life writing Grace,” Mei-Ling said.

Grace stands on its own but can also be read as a sequel to Pelican Bay, in which her heroine with Down syndrome, Michelle, fights for independence and love.

Grace will be available through the Toowoon Bay Surf Lifesaving Club, which will benefit from its sale, as well as online and at Book Face Erina and Book Bazaar Umina Beach.

Mei-Ling hopes to see as many people as possible at the launch, and can be contacted by email on meilingvenning@hotmail. com.

GRACE: Mei-Ling Venning is ready for the launch on September 28 of her new book, which deals with friendship, family, bullying, attitudes to people with disabilities, and the benefits of the surf lifesaving movement.

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Who are the Toowoon Bay Masters?

We are a group of patrolling members ranging from Bronze Medallion holders right through Gold Medallion holders and a previous club President. Our ages range from mid 30s to mid 70s with various levels of fitness and ability. We may or may not be the fastest, fittest, strongest, but we all share a common desire to have fun with our mates.

What is involved in becoming a Master?

All you have to do is

contact one of the Masters co-ordinators and then come to our carnivals (but you must be a financial, proficient bronze holder to compete). It can be as casual as you like.

Seriously the emphasis is about participation and fun. Seriously casual.

We have non compulsory training days for those that wish to improve their fitness, with sprint training on Thursday nights either on the beach or at Jubilee Oval (contacts below for more information).

What fun things can I be involved in?

The Masters participate in many individual events ranging from 1K and 2k runs, sand sprints, flags, board and tube rescue, swimming, taplin, surf ski events. Events can be individual or team events.

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Living with no excuses, Tracey Johnstone

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

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

He doesn’t disappoint.

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

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

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

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

Home,” he said.

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

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

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

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

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

“They were in a Salvation Army hostel.”

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

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

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

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

Some of his confronting story has already been shared through the film Bastardy and in the play Jack Charles vs The Crown. He used the play as a chance to apologise to all from whom he had stolen and who he had disappointed.

Has he finally found himself?

“I am pretty happy now,” Charles said.

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

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

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

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

He’s still on stage,

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A vital program of healing *WINANGALI Marumali has been working since 2000 to increase the quality of support available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander survivors of removal policies through delivery of its Marumali Program.

The program is based recently completing the last of the ABC’s Black Comedy series, and is booked for the Te Rehia

on the unparalleled Marumali Journey of Healing Model developed and delivered by Aunty Lorraine Peeters, a survivor of the removal policies herself.

She suffered forcible removal from her family and institutionalised at Theatre play Black Ties.

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

the age four.

The Program supports service providers to realise the widespread impact of forcible removal.

And to understand the potential paths for recovery, recognise the signs and symptoms of “I never audition; I am too far up myself to audition and I fear rejection. I am only a little

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“I remember clearing up the police books and they did suggest: ‘Jack, I think you are admitting to too many more crimes than we envisaged. Instead of 700 we will charge you for 75. Is that okay?’.”

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Men in Carers Week Alison Houston MEN care too.

It’s a message Greg Smith felt so strongly about that two years ago he started a community organisation by that name on the Central Coast.

As a thank you to carers during Carers Week, Men Care Too has partnered with local Men’s Sheds and Central Coast Council to run free first-aid courses and a barbecue on October 16 and 17.

While not a senior himself, the majority of Greg’s members are over-65, and he said most men found it easier to be involved in hands-on activities rather than just talking about their feelings or needs.

“The first-aid course will be a real focus on

practical things that can happen in the home that carers may have to deal with, such as falls, cuts and breaks, heart attack and stroke, so people have a little more confidence that they know what to do if something does happen,” Greg said.

There are more than 2.7 million Australian family and friends in caring roles for someone with a disability, mental or chronic health illness, drug and/or alcohol dependency, terminal illness or frail-aged.

Of these carers, 1.2 million are men, particularly, Greg said, men over 65 caring for partners, often with dementia.

Many may not even regard themselves as “carers” as such, but are faced with all the

MATES CARE: Three carers who regularly enjoy the chance to just be themselves at Men Care Too events are Keith Mathews, Don Skeen and Sam Perricone.

Photo: GREG SMITH @mencareCC responsibilities, rewards and stresses of a carer.

Greg has been in a caring role for 20 years, 10 years full-time with his mum Lyn who is physically disabled.

“It took me 10 years before I realised I was a carer, that I wasn’t just doing what any son would do to help his mum,” Greg said.

He felt he didn’t fit in anywhere because care

support services were all geared towards women.

He encourages services to be more socially, rather than health-model based and be more male-friendly.

Men, in turn, need to be more open about what they are doing and how they feel.

As well as other social events, Men Care Too has monthly guest speakers at the Hearts and Minds Barber Emporium in

Toukley – a great venue for blokes to relax in.

This month’s speaker is Brothers 4 Recovery’s Jeff Amatto.

Greg also has a weekly online newsletter with about 500 subscribers as well as a bi-monthly printed version.

The first aid courses and barbecues run at 9am-2pm on Wednesday, October 16 at The

Entrance Community Centre, Battley Ave, and Thursday, October 17 at Erina Men’s Shed, 6 Carlton Rd, Holgate.

To find out more, go to mencaretoo.org/greg, find them on Facebook or phone 0400 604 231.

Don’t forget the This is My Brave Australia show, in which Men Care Too is a partner, at the Grove Theatre Wyong on Sunday, October 20.

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Pick your garden ideas Creations of all sizes on display for inaugural event

Alison Houston NINE dedicated seniors gardeners have put their heads and hearts together to organise the inaugural Gosford Open Gardens on the weekend of September 28 and 29.

Its dual aim was to “showcase some of the beautiful and diverse gardens on the Central Coast” and provide inspiration and new ideas for visitors to use in their own gardens, committee secretary Jenny Coles said.

“We want to show that you can get ideas from anywhere, and you can make of your garden anything you want,” she said.

Originally the concept of president Dot Kite, Jenny said everyone on the committee was a member of one or more of the local garden clubs, giving them good representation across the Coast.

Having applied for and

gained a grant from Central Coast Council, all that remained was to choose 10 gardens to be shown.

“We wanted each garden to be slightly different from the last,” Jenny said.

That includes azalea and succulent gardens which “are all the rage and very water-wise” to a traditional cottage garden, bush tucker and a sculpture garden to Palmdale’s 6ha (15 acre) “Walk on the Wildside”, an enhanced bushland garden.

“Because we know the Coast has a large percentage of Seniors, we wanted to have some smaller gardens as well, because people do want to downsize but still enjoy gardening,” Jenny said.

She said the gardens were full of different ideas regarding planting, texture and colour, being water-wise and potential garden features.

Each, she said, represented years of

LITTLE BUT LOVELY: Alva Bell, 85, in her Umina Beach cottage garden, has been winning garden competitions for over 30 years, and is part of the Gosford Open Gardens on September 28 and 29. experience and dedication.

Due to its size, the Palmdale property is only available for viewing on a guided tour basis, while other gardens will provide specially written notes by each gardener.

Nine of the 10 gardens

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And, once inspired, head to the Plant Lovers Fair at Kariong Mountains High School in Festival Dr for supplies.

See What’s On for more details.

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Snowy’s fund-raising show TRIBUTE

Alison Houston SNOWY Robson has been entertaining people for 53 years but, over recent years, has dedicated himself to raising funds for Dementia Australia.

“I’m that old, I’m in the museum,” Snowy (aka Doug) laughed, clarifying that his one-time band Nevada is featured in Newcastle Museum’s Bands that Rocked the Hunter exhibition.

With a career that started in the 1960s, he swapped to country music in 1981, touring internationally, being nominated for several Mo Awards and winning best solo in 2014, as well as being nominated for four Golden Guitars at Tamworth.

On Sunday, September 29 he is encouraging Central Coast country music-lovers to help him make a difference by attending his comeback Concert for Dementia at Gosford RSL. It’s not a John Farnham-style “return”, Snowy has had a stroke and heart problems over recent years, and his last

His show features a tribute to stars “gone but not forgotten”, such as Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash, Elvis and Jim Reeves, has the support of none-other-than Frank Ifield.

DOING IT FOR DEMENTIA: Country singer Snowy Robson has been inspired by Glen Campbell's story and a friend's experiences to use his voice to raise funds for Dementia Australia. fundraiser was 18 months ago.

But he said, “life’s too short not to give back” and “it’s going to be a lot of good music and a lot of fun”.

His show, which features a tribute to stars “gone but not forgotten”,

such as Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash, Elvis and Jim Reeves, has the support of none-otherthan Frank Ifield.

The 81-year-old Ifield, who lost his mum to dementia, no longer sings but as patron of Snowy’s shows hopes to make an

appearance on stage to tell a few stories of his heyday.

His own interest in dementia was sparked by the plight of American country legend Glen Campbell, of whom he was “a huge fan”, who died in 2017 of

Alzheimer’s disease aged 81.

Speaking to a friend about Campbell having been unable to recognise his own daughter in family movies, the friend’s comment that, “you don’t have to be famous to have dementia, you know”,

made him decide to take action.

“It’s such a cruel, cruel disease, and it’s such a lottery – it can strike anyone,” Snowy said.

Snowy has undertaken a Dementia Australia orientation course, and before his comeback had raised $7500 for the cause – with hopes of doubling that with ongoing performances in the coming year.

The $10 ticket price of his 2pm September 29 Gosford RSL show will go to dementia research, as will profits from his CD, Gentle On My Mind, in tribute to Campbell ($15).

To find out more, go to snowyrobson.com or book at Gosford RSL reception.

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WOY WOY LIGHT: Bruce Illingworth with his winning piece from this year's Grandma Moses Art Competition.

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Retirement awakens artist Alison Houston BRUCE Illingworth was “somewhat surprised” to find himself $1000 richer, having taken out the top prize in this year’s Grandma Moses Art Competition for his painting Woy Woy Light.

The competition, specifically designed for over-50s and covering all genres and experience levels, gets more popular each year, attracting 142 entries in its 37th year.

Council’s Connected Communities director Julie Vaughan said the essence of the competition, named after Anna Mary Robertson, who started painting

aged 78, was that it was never too late to learn new skills.

For Bruce, it’s been more a reawakening of his skills since retirement about six years ago.

Having attended art school “back when dinosaurs roamed the Earth”, he went on to become an art teacher, before swapping to teaching English, including stints in Japan, England and Australia.

A self-confessed “very finicky, detailed painter”, he discovered pastels three years ago.

He said humbly “the results are sometimes pleasing ... I’m always surprised”.

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ANNA MARY ROBERTSON MOSES – GRANDMA MOSES September 7, 1860 – December 13, 1961 KNOWN by her nickname, Grandma Moses was an American folk artist.

She began painting in earnest at the age of 78 and is often cited as an example of an individual who successfully began a career in the arts at an advanced age.

Her works have been shown and sold in the United States and abroad and have been marketed on greeting cards and other merchandise.

Moses' paintings are displayed in the collections of many museums.

Sugaring Off was sold for US $1.2 million in 2006. Moses appeared on magazine covers, television and in a documentary of her life.

She wrote an autobiography (My Life's History), won numerous awards, and was awarded two honorary doctoral degrees.

The New York Times said of her: "The simple realism, nostalgic atmosphere and

luminous colour with which Grandma Moses portrayed simple farm life and rural countryside won her wide following.

“She was able to capture the excitement of winter's first snow, Thanksgiving preparations and the new, young green of oncoming spring.A tiny, lively woman with mischievous gray eyes and a quick wit, she could be sharp-tongued with a sycophant and stern with an errant grandchild."

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award, having previously won the Works on Paper section of the Central Coast Art Society Summer Exhibition.

Fellow CCASS member Marlene Palagyi won the watercolour section for the second time with her piece Lintern Channel.

Marlene also took out the main award in 2016.

Having had a life-long interest in painting, she only seriously began pursuing it at 58.

Other winners were: Novice – Rose Dean for The Garden Gate; 50+ Centre Art Group Member – Beth Harrison for her untitled piece, and Central Coast Inspired – David Charles for The Magic of Cop.

THREE civilians, Edward Kirkby, Walter Hannam and Reginald Wilkinson, have been honoured on a new plaque in Sydney’s south, recognising their involvement as the signallers who played an integral part in the first successful military wireless signal transmitted in NSW. Sutherland Shire Council supported a grant application by the Shire Military History Club to secure NSW Government funding for the creation of the plaque and co-hosted the unveiling event on

UNVEILED: Sutherland Shire Mayor, Cr Carmelo Pesce, Frank Purvis, Shire Military History Club member, Brian Kirkby, a descendant of Edward Kirkby, Clive Baker, Shire Military History Club President and Mr Lee Evans MP. Thursday morning.

Around 80 guests attended Veno Street

Reserve in Heathcote as the plaque was unveiled

by Sutherland Shire

Mayor, Councillor Carmelo Pesce, Member for Heathcote, Lee Evans, representatives from the Shire Military History Club and a descendant of Edward Kirby.

In 1910, the Australian Army experimented successfully with sending the wireless signal from an overhanging rock ledge near Waterfall to a tent near Heathcote railway station.

Prior to this, the Army used flags (semaphore) or Morse code by light flashes (heliographs) to send signals.

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Can you live in a multiTHE number of Australians living in multi-generational households is creeping upwards.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The house is owned jointly.

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

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

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

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

Judy has her own self-contained area which

is adjacent to the garage and laundry.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“They don’t take advantage of me.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

background.

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

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

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

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

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

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

have a tendency to care for it.”

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

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

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

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

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

“What I have learnt in the long run is, if you give enough time for the

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generational household?

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

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

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

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

It has meant Mary could continue working full-time.

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

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

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

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

Mary and her husband own the house.

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

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

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

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

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

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

“I think it has advantages and disadvantages.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Del and her husband already had the

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

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

“Unfortunately, there were too many personality clashes.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The family lives upstairs and Colleen has the downstairs area.

Ownership of the house is split equally three ways.

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

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

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

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

Sometimes she eats

with the family upstairs, but not always.

The plan is for Colleen to live there forever.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

*Names changed at the request of interviewees.

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Spread your wings Alison Houston BE on the lookout out for lost birds on the Central Coast this October.

No, not the feathered kind but individually crafted pieces prepared in Central Coast Council community workshops last month, to be hidden around the Coast as part of Mental Health Awareness Month.

Mayor Jane Smith said it was the first time the Lost Bird Found project had taken place on the Coast, in partnership with North Sydney Council, where it began six years ago.

Each bird symbolises freedom from mental illness and will be tagged with a mental health information card publicising local contacts

before its “release”.

“Most people are touched by mental illness in one way or another,” she said.

Cr Smith said the project, from start to finish, was a great way to engage the community, providing an activity in which all ages and all abilities could take part.

Wooden birds were cut out at local Men’s Sheds for people to paint at the Woy Woy and Entrance workshops, giving Shed members a special purpose.

The workshops in turn brought people together to focus on helping others in a friendly, positive atmosphere, either painting existing birds, crafting them from fabric or knitting and crocheting them.

“One of the great

COMMUNITY AWARENESS: Central Coast Mayor Jane Smith and Liz O'Keefe, from Grow, at a workshop creating birds to be tagged with details of mental health services.

Photo: Central Coast Council benefits of something like this is having people around to share your experience, to connect and be part of something bigger than yourself,” Cr Smith said.

“It’s incredible how many Seniors contribute in different ways to their community and connect,

and you could see that dynamic in the room,” she said.

However, the larger idea is for the birds to be found across the Central Coast, raising awareness of available services, how to contact them, and starting conversations about mental health.

“It provides a first step,” the mayor said.

“Most people today, if they don’t have a personal mental health issue themselves, they know someone who has.”

Council will publish hints online as to where the birds can be found closer to the time, and

finders will be encouraged to photograph their discoveries, share them on social media, and perhaps tell their stories.

Details council on 1300 463 954, for support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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Please step on board Volunteers are needed now to support the sailability program Alison Houston GOSFORD Sailability returns to the water tomorrow (September 24) and, while they have lots of eager participants, they still need volunteers.

Co-founder Denis Critchley said Gosford was the first branch of Sailability in NSW, forming in 1994.

Completely volunteer-based they work with about 40 people each week with any type of disability, the elderly, and financially and socially disadvantaged.

Volunteers are all Seniors, and do everything from teaching participants to sail or sailing the boats themselves, to helping with the rigging, maintenance, assisting participants with safety gear and getting to and from the boat, to preparing the post-sail barbecue.

“You don’t have to have any experience to

volunteer – we marry your skills and knowledge to what we need, and if you want to learn to sail, we can teach you that too,” Denis said.

“Some of our volunteers, including myself, are disabled and I’m able to take people out on the water.

“It’s pretty marvellous: for a start for some people it’s the only opportunity they have to get on the water.

“But it’s also about getting them into a new environment, away from their parents or carer and giving them that new experience and confidence.”

A long-time sailor, who represented Australia in competition, Denis had thought he would never sail again after a back injury left him using a wheelchair.

He still remembers the feeling of freedom when some mates got him back onto the water, and it’s a feeling he loves sharing.

“It’s almost a religion,”

SAILING FREE: Gosford Sailability co-founder Denis Critchley (centre, with hat), with volunteers at a recent working bee ready for the new season to begin.

Photo: Contributed Denis said.

“It’s just so relaxing and takes your focus away from everything else.”

He went on to represent Australia at the 1996 Paralympics as well as at

international regattas around the world, so you never know where an introduction to sailing could lead.

Sailability’s boats are all purpose-built, easy to

sail and designed to ensure everyone’s safety.

It costs $10 per person for a half hour sale, and operates Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-12.30pm at Gosford

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To find out more or to volunteer email sailabilitygosford@gma il.com or phone 0433 283 487.

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Swing like the Brat Pack BRAND INSIGHTS CELEBRATING the music that is forever timeless.

From Bing to Buble, Sinatra to Dean Martin and Pavarotti to Robbie Williams.

Shane Edwards and Dave Patten possess the vocals, stage presence, charisma and perfectly capture not only the wonderful music and comedy of the original legends, but also the remarkable personalities of the stars who rule the entertainment world.

This show has been specially put together by the entertainment team at

Ettalong Diggers to provide a fresh, original and personal show for all their members and guests.

Both Shane and Dave are exceptionally talented and versatile performers.

Bringing them together for this show was like combining your favourite sweet with your favourite savoury ... they are different yet blend together effortlessly, highlighting their personalities and charisma.

What’s surprising about Shane is his vocal dexterity. He has an extraordinary ability to sing various styles of

TIMELESS TUNES: Dave Patten and Shane Edwards encourage every member of the audience to sing along, clap their hands, sway their arms and even get up and have a dance. songs, from pop to rock, to even the physically demanding opera. Not only does Shane pull off these styles with aplomb, he excels at each of them.

While the industry is flooded with talented young singers on reality TV, Shane is in demand as a vocalist and regularly receiving a standing ovation wherever he

performs. has the potential to do something similar in the world of pop and rock music.

Dave is a master of interpretation and showmanship.

His highly successful Rod Stewart Show sees him regularly touring nationally and internationally on American Cruise ships.

He also is in demand as a backing vocalist for overseas touring high profile acts and shows.

John Lennon’s former Bass player described Dave’s vocals as “Superb” after hearing a recording of Dave singing a Paul McCartney song, Mastered at Abbey Road Studios.

One of the most integral

parts of this show is audience participation and Dave and Shane encourage every member of the audience to sing along, clap their hands, sway their arms and even get up and have a danc.!

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Free forums to inspire ‘Grow Bold’ Aged Care info forums head to the Coast BRAND INSIGHTS SENIORS and their families from across the Central Coast are invited to discover aged care options by attending the upcoming Grow Bold Seniors Forums at Club Wyong RSL and Mingara Recreation Club on October 25 and 26.

The free forums aim to delight and inspire local seniors with the range of support and services available to assist them in staying independent and planning ahead.

Whether you’re looking for care services to help remain independent in the home, wanting to brush up on vital legal matters, like estate planning and advanced care directives, or keen to discover how to avoid internet scams targeting seniors, the Central Coast Grow Bold Seniors Forums will give

SUPPORT AND SERVICES: The Grow Bold Forums feature presentations from health specialists who are passionate about ensuring local seniors remain healthy and active. you answers.

Event organiser, Feros Care has brought together a range of experts under the one roof to provide seniors with free information and advice.

Jennene Buckley, Feros Care CEO, said the forums reflected the changing needs of seniors who

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The Grow Bold Forums will be at Club Wyong RSL from 1pm-4pm on Friday,

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VIEW CLUBS

Bateau Bay WORKING for the Smith Family, we will hold our lunch meeting at the The Entrance Leagues Club (Tigers) at 3 Bay Village Road, Bateau Bay on the first Tuesday of the month commencing at 10.30am.

Lunch, guest speakers, raffles, outings and meeting new friends.

While helping educate underprivileged children.

New members and visitors are most welcome.

Phone Lynne on 02 4362 6170 or Heather 02 4362 8405 for more information.

Brisbane Water Evening WORKING for the Smith Family, we hold our monthly dinner meeting in the Function Room at the Grange Hotel, Renwick Street, Wyoming on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6.30pm for 7pm.

New members and visitors are most welcome. Phone Valda on 02 4325 1688 or Helen 02 4367 5670.

Toukley NEWLY retired/looking to make new friends? We meet on the second Friday of the month at Club Toukley RSL at 10.30am.

We have lucky door prizes, raffles and a two-course lunch $25 followed by guest speakers or members anticipation and interesting discussions.

We also have outings,

Friendship Morning Teas along with raffles.

Joining our VIEW Club is a perfect opportunity to meet with other like minded women and establish new friendships.

VIEW stands for for Voice, Interests, Education of Women and is a valued part of the Smith Family raising money for The Learning For Life sponsorship and education of disadvantaged Australian children and young adults.

Phone Kathie on 02 4393 0647 or 0413 424 949.

WYONG WRITERS

LOCAL writers meet monthly to encourage and develop their writing skills. Meeting on the fourth Saturday of each month at 1.15pm for a 1.30pm start.

Next meeting – September 28 (no meeting in December).

Woodbury Park Community Centre, 1 Woolmers Crescent, Mardi. For more information, phone Mei-Ling Venning, President on 07 4333 7489, email meilingvenning @hotmail.com or go to wyongwriters.org.

INTERESTED IN WARATAHS AND FLANNEL FLOWERS?

THE Central Coast group of the Australian Plants

AUSSIE BEAUTY: The Telopea speciosissima, otherwise known as a waratah, is an Australian bush native. Join an active group on the Central Coast that encourages the growing, learning about and enjoyment of Australian native plants in home gardens, national parks and bushland areas Society will present a demonstration on how to grow Waratahs and Flannel Flowers from seed and cuttings at 7.30pm on Friday, October 11 at Phillip House, 21 Old Mt Penang Road, Kariong, as part of its regular monthly meeting.

Guest presenter, Maria Hitchock, OAM, from APS Armidale group, has over 40 years’ experience with native plants, owns the "Cool Climate Natives Nursery" in Armidale, and was responsible for Australia adopting the wattle as its national emblem in 1988, and for the introduction of National Wattle Day in 1992. She has written many books on native plants, and runs the APS Waratah and Flannel Flower Study Group. In 2013 she started a Save Our Flora group, aimed at saving threatened native plants. Maria received her OAM in 2018 for service to conservation and the environment. The public is welcome to attend Maria’s workshop on October 11.

Entrance fee is $5 for non-members, and

includes supper. Go to austplants.com.au/ Central-Coast or phone Pat Carlton on 0458 300 922.

GOSFORD FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

WE WISH to invite you to our Coffee Morning with entertainment by the Frantastics Choir on Friday, October 4 at 10am.

Donation: $10 includes morning tea, entertainment and lucky door ticket (pay at the door) at The East Gosford Progress Hall, Cnr Henry Parry Drive and Wells Street. You can double park in the car park. To book phone Elizabeth on 02 4328 1107 or email tebryan9@gmail.com. All proceeds to Children's Medical Research Institute.

PALLIATIVE CARE & VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING AROUND 40 members and visitors at the DWD Central Coast meeting on Friday, August 16 had the privilege of hearing two gifted speakers, talking

on two different but very related subjects.

Ms Oana McBride, watched her neighbour and close friend, Elsie Green, die a cruel, lonely death and shared with her the dream of a place where terminally ill patients could be given the comfort, dignity and privacy they need in their final days. Since Elsie’s death, Oana, now a committee member of the Elsie’s Retreat Project, has been fighting for this dream. Fighting to raise public awareness, to raise money, to push Government to build a stand alone Palliative Care Hospice on the Central Coast which will house a dedicated multidisciplinary specialist palliative care team to meet patients’ end-of-life preferences and needs.

Dr, Jill Gordon, our second speaker, taught generations of medical students, at Newcastle and Sydney Universities and is an ex-NSW State Director for training GPs for the Royal Australian College of General

Practitioners. With obvious reference to Oana McBride’s talk, Dr. Gordon first commented about the possibilities when one person had an idea. She then moved on to possible conflict between the wishes of the individual and of family, the difficulty of resolving such conflict, emphasising the absolute necessity of discussion with family first and of making an Advance Care Directive and appointing a trusted Enduring Guardian to carry out those wishes.

Many doctors are wary of raising the subject of death with patients, just as many patients are about raising the subject with their doctors.

Make sure your doctor knows and concurs with your views.

Following a refreshment break, there was a busy Q&A session. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the speakers, with bouquets presented to each. The next DWD NSW Central Coast meeting will be on Friday, November 22 (fourth Friday in the month) at the usual place and time.

The King to rock Central Coast

MULTI-AWARD WINNING: Ben Thompson is an Elvis tribute artist who can recreate all the eras of Elvis.

ABSTRACT Entertainment proudly presents Elvis – an American Trilogy direct from the US. The Complete Story, starring Vic Trevino Jnr, Ben Thompson and Justin Shandor, tours Australia by popular demand in September and October.

The legendary Elvis Presley has been celebrated worldwide – he was one of the biggest and most important stars of the 20th Century pop culture.

A cultural icon, Elvis was often referred to as

the “king of rock and roll”.

Now, direct from the US, comes the return by popular demand of the Ultimate Australian Concert Tour 2019 of Elvis – an American Trilogy – the Complete Story that takes three of the world’s leading Elvis tribute artists starring in one of the most spectacular live concert production that takes you on a journey through the music of the “the King” in the history of entertainment.

The three stages in the success of “Elvis – The King” stars Vic Trevino Jnr,

who embodies the Rockabilly Sound of the young Elvis; Ben Thompson recreates the sophisticated sound of the Elvis movie years with tracks from iconic films GI Blues, Kid Gallahad, Speedway and many more.

He is magnificent as he recreates the 1968 comeback TV Special; and lastly, Justin Shandor channels Elvis in the famous White Eagle jumpsuit and was the only Elvis impersonator to have known the real Elvis personally.

He recreates the ’70s with An American Trilogy featuring the moves, the songs and the nuances that made Elvis the most recognisable figure in the History of World Music.

ELVIS - AN AMERICAN TRILOGY 2019 TOUR DATES: ● Wednesday, October 2 Wests Leagues Club, New Lambton - Bookings: 02 4935 1200. ● Sunday, October 6 - The Art House, Wyong Bookings: 02 4335 1485. ● Sunday, October 13 Ettalong Diggers Club Bookings: 02 4343 0111

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PLANT LOVERS FAIR

IF YOU are looking for something special for your garden, the Plant Lovers Fair at Kariong Mountains High School on the weekend of September 28-29 is the place to go.

The annual event caters for experienced gardeners and amateurs, with loads of advice available.

There is a vast array of unusual and rare plants, as well as a spread of decorative garden features. Costa Georgiadis, host of ABC’s Gardening Australia will be there on Sunday as the fair’s ambassador. On Saturday, garden travel guru Linda Ross, from The Garden Clinic and Radio 2GB, is guest at the Speakers Corner. The fair runs Saturday 8am-4pm and Sunday 9am-3pm. Go to plantloversfair.com.au.

COMEDY FOR A CAUSE

COMEDY for a Cause is hosted by The Outpost Central Coast and Long Jetty Hotel from 7pm on Saturday, September 28.

The Outpost aims to permanently break the cycle of domestic violence though raising awareness of intergenerational Domestic and Family

Violence and funds for the Fearless Warrior Project.

And while that’s nothing to laugh about, the future possibilities are definitely something to bring a smile to everyone’s face.

Go to theoutpost.org.au or phone Annabelle on 0422 904 972.

ETTALONG FOOD FAIR

AS PART of the Galleria’s 40th anniversary, Sunday, September 29 is foodies’ day from 10am to 4pm at Ettalong Beach. It’s promoted as a family-friendly day with international cuisine, live music and entertainment.

There will be gourmet food stalls, delicious desserts and a pop-up bar.

ART WITH A TWIST

THE Through My Eyes art exhibition runs throughout October and comprises artworks by members of the blind, low vision and sighted community to celebrate International White Cane Day, October 15. This exhibition features works that represent “the journey” of life and each artist’s unique perspective. Also on display are tactile artworks from the sighted community which allow those with vision issues to engage with the

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artwork through touch. It is an initiative of Vision Australia in partnership with Gosford Regional Gallery, and is on at Erina Library.

What's on

SILENT CINEMA UNDER THE STARS

DAVISTOWN RSL is screening Paddington 2 at 6pm on Saturday, October 5, in an event with a difference – it’s silent.

Well, that is except for the headphones, which are $10 to hire. You are invited to bring your own rug and kick back under the stars with the grandchildren, whose teddy bears could win the best dressed prize.

Organisers recommend arriving by 5pm to collect your headphones and get set up, with food and drink available, and the children can “silent disco” before the movie starts.

Phone reception on 02 4363 0199 for details.

JAZZY: Jackie Cooper vocals and John Morrison on drums are part of John Morrison's All Stars performing at the Crommelin Native Arboretum at 2.30pm on Sunday, October 6.

Photo: John Jackie Cooper vocals, Bill Risby piano and Natalie Morrison on bass. The Australian Institute of Music’s Studio Youth Orchestra will also perform. So grab a picnic, rug, chairs and your friends, but no dogs.

Tickets are $45. Phone Alison Phillips on 0487 444 537 for details.

JAZZ IN THE ARBORETUM

JOHN Morrison’s All Stars has an exciting new jazz line-up being presented by Pearl Beach Progress Association at Crommelin Native Arboretum from 2.30pm on Sunday, October 6. The troupe is John on drums, Steve Smillie trumpet, Kath Morrison guitar,

GARAGE SALE TRAIL

THE ninth annual Garage Sale Trail is on the weekend of October 19 and 20. This year’s sustainability event is expected to involve more

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Australians than ever before. There were 300 registered sales across the Central Coast last year, with more than $10,000 raised for charities and community groups across the region.

Find out more at garagesaletrail.com.au/ centralcoast.

THIS IS MY BRAVE AUSTRALIA

THE first Central Coast This is My Brave Australia show is on at the Grove Theatre Wyong during Mental Health Week on Sunday, October 20.

Through storytelling,

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poetry, song, dance and creative expression live on stage, local people will tell their lived experience of the traumas and challenges they have faced and how they have overcome mental health problems. They include stories from war veterans, stories of childhood abuse and bipolar and depression diagnoses.

According to organiser Men Care Too’s Greg Smith, it is a really uplifting mix with the focus on the positive.

To find out more, go to mencaretoo.org/greg or phone 0400 604 231.

P R E S E N T S

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Buddy meets The Beatles

Time to shake it up with some live rock ’n roll BRAND INSIGHTS HEY Rock & Roll music fans, the wait is over – “ Lets go back to where it all began” as we relive the magic and the great hits of legendary music icons Buddy Holly and The Beatles Together Live in Concert in an International tribute show.

Buddy Holly and The Beatles shook the world in the ’50s and ’60s with their massive chart hits that are still timeless and popular 50 years on with over 400 million record sales between them this will be a concert experience not to be missed with hit after massive hit.

After sold out concerts in Australia audiences will absolutely be blown away and mesmerised by internationally renowned artists Scot Robin and The Beatle Boys as they perform all the world wide classic hits that made

them Superstars of Rock n Roll.

In 2016 they celebrated the 25th anniversary of the smash hit musical Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story opening in Australia.

Internationally renowned Robin was cast to play the role of Buddy Holly (original cast).

The first Australian actor worldwide to land the lead role!

In September 2004 Robin performed in Buddy’s home town of Lubbock Texas where he met with Buddy’s family and widow Maria Elena Holly to celebrate Buddy Holly Week, an annual event set up by Sir Paul McCartney.

In this brand new production show Scot Robin will showcase his unique talents that made the West End Producers proud and raving about his sensational performances as he performs all the classic Buddy Holly hits.

The sensational Beatle Boys are internationally recognised as one of the most authentic tributes to The Fab Four and continually wow audiences worldwide.

They have the biggest collection of authentic Beatle instruments of any Beatle band in the country, and that is one of the reasons why they can capture the sound of The Beatles so accurately.

The five legends will perform over 40 international hits one after the other in this breathtaking and very exciting Rock and Roll musical event.

This International Production show will have audiences dancing in the aisles.

On Sunday, October 20 at 3pm at The Art House, 19-21 Margaret St, Wyong. For bookings, phone 02 4335 1485 or go to thearthouse wyong.com.au.

ALL SHOOK UP: Internationally renowned Scot Robin as Buddy Holly (pictured) and The Beatle Boys will perform all the world wide classic hits at The Art House.

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STARRING VIC TREVINO JNR / JUSTIN SHANDOR / BEN THOMPSON

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STAR PERFORMER: The show is produced and directed by William Hall and is internationally regarded as one of the best Michael Jackson tribute shows anywhere.

A musical and visual voyage

LEGACY … the world's greatest tribute, to the world's greatest entertainer.

Due to popular demand, Abstract Entertainment is proud to bring back Michael Jackson - The Legacy Tour for an East Coast Australian tour.

William Hall embodies the voice the dance character and persona of the legendary MJ to perfection.

The Texan has been performing since he was three and is an accomplished dancer, choreographer and musician.

His love of Michael Jackson started at a young age and now tours the world keeping the Jackson Legacy alive.

His sell out tours are a testament to his dedication to deliver the kind of perfect show that Michael was famous for.

He has had the privilege of performing for Michael’s family – including his mother Katherine Jackson – in 2011 and will forever be one of his most special career moments.

William has worked with some of Michael Jackson’s most trusted friends and colleagues

and have toured with him at various times. These include guitarist Tommy Organ from Michael Jackson's "This Is It" Tour, bassist Sam Sims, long-time work affiliate to MJ studio and stage and world renowned Bassist and choreographer LaVelle Smith Jr who featured in both the BAD and Dangerous Tours.

Tour dates: Wednesday, October 9 at Ettalong Diggers; October 16 at The Art House, Wyong; October 23 at Wests New Lambton.

For tickets, go to abstract entertainment.net.

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ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research (CEPAR) researchers John Piggott and John Beard, both researchers have been appointed as members of the US National Academy of Medicine’s International Commission on Creating a Global Roadmap for Healthy Longevity.

“It is truly the ageing century,” Professor John Piggott said.

“Population ageing is exerting unprecedented pressures on long-established social norms and policy institutions, both in Australia and around the world.

“To give some idea of the challenge, 617million, or 8.5 per cent of people today worldwide, are aged 65 and over, and over the next three decades this figure is projected to more than double, reaching 1.6billion by 2050,” he said.

Prof Piggott and Prof

AGEING LEADER: CEPAR Director, John Piggott, Scientia Professor of Economics, UNSW Sydney.

Beard join a multidisciplinary and global team of seventeen thought leaders, from both the public and private sectors, with expertise in biological and behavioural sciences, medicine, health care, public health, engineering, technology, economics and policy.

Together they have been tasked with identifying the necessary priorities and directions for improving health, productivity, and quality of life for older adults

worldwide.

“We will assess the evidence across three domains: social, behavioural, and environmental enablers; health care systems and public health; and science and technology,” Prof Beard, who is a former Director of the World Health Organisation’s Department of Ageing and Life Course.

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The Carnarvon Gorge is a feature of the Carnarvon Great Walk.

Photo: Robert Ashdown © Qld Govt

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There are views forever at Lake Wabby on Fraser Island.

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

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

Photo: Contributed

The amazing Carnarvon Gorge amphitheatre.

next year to highlight the state’s offering.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Publicity surrounding the challenge threw a

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

October the peak season.

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

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

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

All Photos: Paul Coffey

Armenia and the end

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

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

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

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

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

Earlier Armenian civilisations and

populations covered far greater areas even as they waxed and waned, primarily further to the south in eastern Anatolia, and to the west in northern Persia including the current-day Azerbaijan.

There are only around 50,000 Armenians in Turkey today, down from well over one million prior to the Armenian Genocide, and very few in Azerbaijan other than in the Armenian-controlled, disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabach. The area that has become modern Armenia was variously controlled by Hellenistic kings, Persian satrapies, Muslim khanates, the Ottomans, and of course the Russians.

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

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

Dancing in the square, Armenia.

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

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

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

long. At 1900m of altitude, it freezes over from time to time. When we were there it was a brilliant greeny aquamarine colour, quite beautiful. Invariably, there’s a church involved.

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

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

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

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

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

However the city grows on us all, as people appear on the streets in the balmy, temperate evenings and nights. On the Friday night we are lucky to witness local people in their hundreds doing their traditional dancing to that marvellous high-pitched middle-Eastern flute music that I love, in a main square.

The next night provides a free water music show in another square, again with hundreds present.

The streets are alive in a very European way.

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

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of life. All seems familiar.

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

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

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

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

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

Lake Sevan in Armenia.

Germany are among those who do. Politics usually determine countries’ positions on it.

As to the eternal question of why, there’s a long and complex history, with periods of tolerance and periods of oppression of Armenians by the Ottoman Turks.

My quick conclusion was that politics ultimately played the primary role, although that story is also a complex one.

And on reflection, it probably is politics that triggers and/or sustains the worst examples of large-scale ethnic or

religious massacres, not merely the human flaws that underlie the frictions between peoples.

To the south of Yerevan lies the famed Mt Ararat, situated in Turkey but very visible at 5,165 metres at the summit.

The summer haze makes it difficult to see well, but I got a shot from the airport on leaving, with its cap of ice visible adjacent to a small cloud.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A simple thing but an enduring memory.

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Bob and Robyn have dabbled in port, and now produce a Frenchstyle rose

NEW CAREER: Bob and Robyn Holland's Crows Nest winery, started after retirement, offers both wine tastings and the largest collection of Arnott's biscuit tins on public view.

Quirky trip to find fine wines and vintage tins BOB Holland knew he couldn’t just sit still when he retired … and his thoughts turned to winemaking.

Having bought their Crows Nest, Queensland property as a weekender in 1996, he and wife Robyn decided creating a vineyard and making their own wine “on a hobby basis to fill in a bit of time” was a good idea.

The hobby has since become a new full-time career, and includes cellar door wine tasting and sales, attending markets, running a gift shop, and providing morning and afternoon teas and finger food in the gardens.

But Bob admits it has been a steep learning curve.

Having planted vines from 1998-2000, the couple discovered lorikeets were enjoying more of the grapes than they were.

The grapes they did manage to salvage were

never sweet enough to produce a good taste.

Having invested in netting, in 2005 they notched their first full vintage.

“That created a new problem, because now we had too much for me to handle myself … so I had to pay someone else to make the wine for me,” Bob said.

Having done that and completed their first goal of “producing a wine that was drinkable”, they found they had a new problem on their hands.

“One tonne of grapes makes about 800 bottles of wine, so even if we drank two bottles a day we couldn’t drink that in a year and we had a storage issue, so I had to build a cellar,” Bob laughed.

By 2007, they had further fine-tuned the taste of their wine, but realised they couldn’t just keep producing and storing bottles, so Bob began taking his Holland

Wines to the district markets.

Still there was more to learn, including that people wanted a wider choice than shiraz and chardonnay.

Bob and Robyn have since dabbled in port, and now produce their own French-style rose, a light merlot called Ravishing Red, medium and heavy reds including a sweet red, an unwooded chardonnay and a sweet pink moscato.

They’ve developed a good following of return customers.

However, Bob said it was still difficult to get word out about the local winery and to encourage people to try its produce rather than buying interstate and overseas wine from the chain stores.

At generally $15 a bottle, he said, Holland Wines were a comparable price for a good quality wine.

“I know when you start a new business you’ve got to be patient, but I’ve got a good product, I just need people to try it,” he said.

Under the new banner of High Country Hamlets, he believes the area is going to grow significantly in terms of tourism, and sees the winery as having an integral place in this food, art, accommodation and rural attractions destination.

And, Bob has another string to the Holland Wines bow which is attracting visitors in its own right.

The cellar boasts the largest display of Arnott’s biscuit tins on public view in Australia – over 400 – some dating back more than 100 years.

“People are amazed by the designs and shapes,” Bob said.

“A lot of people identify tins from when they were kids and it becomes a real talking point.”

None of their success to date has come easily, and Bob said the drought had made things that much harder on both a production and sales basis.

“People are very money-conscious at the moment and they see buying wines as a bit of a luxury,” Bob said.

“We didn’t get enough rain this year to make a product … the dam just has enough water in the bottom to be sure it doesn’t crack, but that’s all …

“It’s a critical situation for everyone with the water.”

However, in good Aussie farming tradition, Bob remains upbeat.

“Things are going to pick up … you’ve got to be positive,” he said.

The cellar door is generally open from 9am-5pm, but with weekend markets – including Toowoomba’s Cobb+Co and Queen’s

Park, Nanango and Murphy’s Creek markets – the rule is “if the gate is open, so is the cellar door”.

To avoid disappointment, or if your group is interested in wine tasting and finger food, phone 07 4698 2277 or 0408 172 387 before visiting to confirm, or go to hollandwines.com.au.

Crows Nest is a town in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, Australia.

The town is located on the New England Highway, 158 kilometres (98 mi) from the state capital, Brisbane and 43 kilometres (27 mi) from the nearby city of Toowoomba. It is within the Toowoomba Region local government area.

At the 2016 Census, Crows Nest had a population of 2160.

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

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

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

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

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

TRAVEL ADVENTURES: Join George Negus as he returns to India and discovers Bhutan. traits and weaknesses that go with that.”

Negus has visited over 100 countries and has no intention of stopping.

“There is no such thing in the world as the greatest country as all 200 of them have qualities,” Negus

said.

“I have been a professional traveller for most of my adult life. I became a journalist at 29.” At the time he was a school teacher from Brisbane. “One way or another very quickly after

that the world became my oyster. It’s become part and parcel of the way I think. It’s where I get my value judgements from.”

One of his current projects is to host a group of Australian tourists on an extraordinary Travelrite

International journey through India and Bhutan.

Negus has visited India twice.

Once was to interview Indira Gandi when she was leader.

The other time was to visit Mother Theresa

which he described as one of his most traumatic experiences. “It was in her House of Dying in Calcutta. That was one of the strangest places I have ever been in my life because these were people who went somewhere to die because they had nowhere to live.”

He has wanted to return there to discover more about this complex country.Bhutan has also captured his interest.

“Who wouldn’t want to go to a country that says being happy and content with your existence is much better than worrying about the economy, finances and conflict,” Negus said.

It’s an experience far removed from the days when Australians sat in their living room watching Negus deliver his ground-breaking reports.

He finds the one-on-one conversations give him a chance to enlighten his tour members on subjects they may not be sure about or places they haven’t heard about.

Info: travelrite.com.au or phone 1800 630 343.

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

Our room even boasts a balcony hovering over the waves, just like on cruise liners.

And it’s on that sun-kissed balcony that we’re ensconced in our deck chairs, fixated on the mesmerising view.

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

So this is how the other half lives?

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

It’s a tonic for the soul.

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

Bannisters by the Sea oozes chic coastal cool, calming frayed nerves as soon as you park the car and glimpse sight of the shimmering pool, with accompanying bar.

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

Bannisters was once a quintessentially bland 70s motel but in 2002 was transformed, totally, into a luxury getaway for discerning city escapees who like their views paired with gin and tonics, sparkling wine and craft beer as well fine gourmet cuisine starring the best, fresh seafood on the NSW South Coast.

Overseeing the culinary offering is celebrity chef, Rick Stein who gives the resort’s waterfront

CHILL TIME: The magnificent ocean view seen from the bedroom. restaurant its name.

The restaurant and the resort have won multiple awards and in 2015, Bannisters opened a second property just up the road in Mollymook – Bannisters Pavilion – and more recently, a fading hotel in Port Stephens was also transformed into a super-cool Bannisters

property, showcasing the brand’s signature features of stunning water views and delectable cuisine from the water.

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

Sleek and stylish and nestled amongst lush,

palm-studded greenery, the Pavilion also offers accommodation but we’ve gone straight to The Rooftop – a pool, bar and outdoor/indoor restaurant that resembles a casual, coastal version of Sydney’s famous Ivy Bar. Then we hit the road to explore the eclectic antique stores and cafes

of Milton.

The more active can climb the birdcage-shaped Pigeon House Mountain. which was named by Captain Cook as he sailed up the coast in 1770.

Bannisters by the Sea from $349 per room per night including breakfast.

Go to bannisters.com.au.

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Sustainable island lodge

TRANQUIL and exclusively for adults, The Havannah Vanuatu is excited to announce on the eve of its 10th birthday, it has just been accepted as a member of National Geographic’s Unique Lodges of the World: one of only four in Australia and the Pacific and one of only 61 in the world.

National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World is a collection of lodges that invite guests to discover some of the planet’s most treasured places, while helping to protect those places for generations to come.

These properties, hand picked by National Geographic sustainable tourism experts, share a strong commitment to sustainable practices and to protecting natural and cultural heritage.

They embody National Geographic values: authenticity, enrichment, and a dedication to preserving our planet’s diversity.

The guest experience offered is intimate and exceptional, inspiring guests to connect with their destination in a meaningful and authentic way —and to play a part in safeguarding it for the future.

According to Liz and Greg Pechan, The Havannah Vanuatu owners “We are so proud to have achieved this prestigious National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World membership.

To be one of only 61 lodges in the world is simply incredible and we are thrilled to have our values and hard work recognised.”

“It was such an honour having the National Geographic sustainable tourism expert visit our property, get to know all our staff and really learn what our lodge is all about and how we operate.”

“We will remain committed to offering a quality resort that strives

towards responsible and sustainable tourism, while doing all we can to exceed our guests’ expectations and remaining focused on authenticity, cultural and environmental preservation, giving guests a real sense of place.

Not only is this good for The Havannah Vanuatu, but also for the destination. “ Continues Liz and Greg.

The Havannah Vanuatu is also celebrating its 10th Anniversary.

Constructed in 2009, this boutique, award-winning island sanctuary, features 17 opulent private villas, all overlooking the ocean including eight with private pools; exquisite local cuisine; private dining pavilions on the beach, pier, and in the gardens and villas; a two-tiered lagoon pool with sun loungers and a wealth of activities for adventure-lovers and tranquillity-seekers alike.

SPECIAL: The Havannah Vanuatu, has just been accepted as a member of National Geographic’s Unique Lodges of the World: one of only four in Australia and the Pacific.

With sustainability as a focus the resort has recently disposed of single use plastic bottles, replacing them with recyclable filtered water bottles in each villa.

Although the epitome of relaxation and romance, The Havannah Vanuatu’s story hasn’t always been one of joy. In 2015 it experienced a devastating cyclone, where many of

the resort’s employees lost their homes and resort was forced to close its doors for nearly five months.

Throughout this time, they continued to pay their local staff and donated funds for emergency food supplies and supported the reconstruction of the village school and medical clinic.

Today guests can make

a direct contribution to the resort’s community efforts through its “Pack for a Purpose” program. The initiative allows guests to bring along much needed supplies for area schools or medical clinics in need, benefiting the lives of local children and families.

For further information, go to thehavannah.com/.

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

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

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

Mr Hazell was diagnosed with dementia in his mid-50s and kept working as an optical laboratory representative with the support of his Melbourne employer until he resigned three years later.

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

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

The frustrations of dealing with some people in the medical profession who seemed not to want Mr Hazell to continue living a full and engaged life has driven him to be proactive in profiling how people with dementia can in its early stages, live well and outside of care through his advocacy work.

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

Mr Hazell is an advocate for Dementia

REALITIES: Dementia advocate Phil Hazell and his assistance dog Sarah.

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

“In one of these I mentor people who have just been diagnosed with dementia so they can see it’s not the end of the world,” he said. “I am a living example of living well with dementia.”

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

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

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

does some cooking.

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

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

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

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

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

F.A.S.T. action saves Rocco’s life after stroke

A STROKE survivor has paid tribute to his wife for knowing the F.A.S.T signs of stroke and saving his life in the lead up to National Stroke Week (September 2-8).

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

They had sat down to eat fresh watermelon from their garden when Rocco kept touching his forehead and slurring his words.

Recognising the signs of a stroke, Cecilia rushed Rocco to the near-by local hospital – five minutes away.

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

Here, Rocco was given a brain scan and treated for stroke.

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

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

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

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

Has their mouth drooped?

■ Arms Can they lift both arms?

■ Speech Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you?

■ Time is critical. If you see any of these signs call triple zero (000) straight away Stroke is one of Australia’s biggest killers and a leading cause of disability. It occurs when

blood supply to the brain is disrupted, either by a blocked blood vessel or a leaking blood vessel.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rocco Giandomenico with his wife Cecilia.

Sarah finds Mr Hazell’s keys, phone and wallet before he leaves home each day. “Otherwise I would be wandering the house trying to find all these items to get out of the house,” he said.

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

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

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

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it’s never too late to start exercising and see some results

ON THE BALL: Cancer rehabilitation and lymphedema therapist Kate Perkins works with a post-breast cancer patient to soften scar tissue including using the fit ball to help stretch and open up her chest to lengthen the muscles and increase her range of shoulder movement.

Exercise increases mobility

Alison Houston A NEW clinic at Erina is offering hope, strength, flexibility and mobility to cancer patients during and after treatment, regardless of how long ago it occurred.

That’s particularly good news for seniors who may be unaware of the huge potential benefits of exercise to recovery.

Specialist occupational therapist Kate Perkins opened the state-ofthe-art Cancer Rehabilitation and Lymphatic Solutions clinic in August.

It comprises a

dedicated exercise area and two treatment rooms.

“It’s not a clinical space and people breathe a sigh of relief when they come in because they’ve seen enough of doctors’ surgeries and hospitals,” Kate said.

Services include early monitoring and risk minimisation of cancer-related lymphedema, which is swelling of limbs most commonly caused by removal of, or damage to, lymph nodes.

“Lymphedema can become a life-long condition, but if it is detected early symptoms can be stopped or

reduced,” Kate said.

The clinic also deals with management of fatigue, scar tissue which can restrict movement, and offers the internationally renowned Pinc and Steel Next Steps exercise class.

This combines Pilates, yoga and cardiovascular exercises, improving breathing techniques, posture and movement patterns.

It is specifically designed to rebuild strength, flexibility and stamina following cancer treatment.

“It’s essential that patients are educated about the importance of

exercise in improving outcomes for any cancer treatment,” Kate said.

Exercise during and after treatment has been shown to help manage common side effects, improve treatment response and even reduce the risk of cancer returning, she said.

By maintaining mobility people were also able to continue more easily with their normal daily lives, thus increasing confidence, independence and overall quality of life.

Older patients often believed that rest was the best cure, Kate said.

Some had a fear of movement after

chemotherapy and surgery.

However, the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia says that exercise should be prescribed to all cancer patients as a standard part of their cancer care.

Kate said it was frustrating that this still didn’t occur in every case, with some older breast cancer survivors “barely able to lift their arms because of scar tissue”, while other people struggled with the lack of flexibility to even put on the compression garments they required.

An occupational therapist for six years,

now specialising in cancer rehab and lymphedema, Kate said she had previously worked hands-on as a remedial massage therapist with cancer patients.

She said seniors were generally very proactive in exercising when they knew the possibilities, with one of her clients being a 94-year-old man who “has really embraced it and is very mobile”.

“Seniors want to have the knowledge to be able to help themselves,” Kate said.

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Stop spring fever ruining best month of the year SPRING is finally here and that means hay fever is right around the corner.

The good news is you don’t need to jump straight to nasal sprays and antihistamines when pollen and allergens are in the air.

Here are some tips to avoid triggering your hay fever symptoms this spring: At home ■ When the pollen count is high, keep windows and doors closed at home.

■ Do your dusting with a damp cloth, rather than a dry one, to better collect the dust and stop any pollen from being spread around.

■ Avoid fresh flowers if that’s the cause of your symptoms. Consider planting a low-allergen garden around your home and remove any weeds or trees if you are sensitive to them.

■ Keep pets out of the house when your symptoms flare up. If your pet does come inside,

wash them regularly to remove any allergens from their fur.

■ Don’t smoke or let other people smoke in your house. Smoking and breathing in other people’s smoke will irritate the lining of your nose, eyes, throat and airways, and can make your symptoms worse.

On the move ■ Keep the windows up and consider buying a pollen filter for air vents and use recirculating

air-conditioning in the car.

■ If your trigger is grass, avoid mowing, playing or walking in grassy areas, and camping. If you have to do so, wear a mask or take a non-drowsy antihistamine.

■ Try not to go outside until after midday, especially when the pollen count is high, it’s windy or after thunderstorms. You can check the pollen count for the day or the pollen forecast on the Weatherzone website, go to weatherzone.com.au.

Clothes ■ Change your clothes and take a shower after being outdoors to remove the pollen on your body.

■ If possible, avoid drying clothes outside.

This will help prevent bringing pollen into your house.

■ Wear wraparound sunglasses to stop pollen getting into your eyes when you are outdoors.

Rinse your eyes when you get home.

At work

■ If your hay fever is due to allergens in your workplace, you should advise your employer of this fact so that you can work together to reduce your exposure.

■ Not sure if it’s hay fever or something more serious? Take this quick symptom check and advice and information about what to do next, go to healthdirect.gov.au/ symptom-checker/tool.

For more, go to about.healthdirect.org.au.

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PARTY TIME: Elaine Shephard surrounded by friends at the Tarragal Glen Retirement Village 30th anniversary lunch in July 2019.

Tarragal is a Let’s talk about shining light THERE is no truer test of quality and substance than time itself, and on that measure alone Tarragal Glen in Erina has surely passed with flying colours.

The expansive broadacre retirement village first turned soil in 1989 and has grown to a community of 438 homes.

A lot has changed since welcoming its first residents 30 years ago, but two things have remained the same since day one – a close-knit community spirit, and pioneering resident Joan Walpole.

Mrs Walpole moved into the Village in 1989 with her husband but her association with the site goes back further still.

"I remember watching films at the drive-in that used to operate where the village now stands," she said.

"For me it’s been a journey from just a peg in the ground to what

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The trust established at Tarragal Glen and indeed its sister villages at Wood Glen in Erina, Glengara in Tumbi Umbi and Forresters Beach, is key to the high levels of resident satisfaction the villages are known for.

As times change however, so too do retirement living expectations from the new generation of baby boomers now entering villages.

Under construction now at Wood Glen Retirement Village is an exciting new development, called The Rise, which aims to set a new standard in retirement residences.

See www.retire australia.com.au

Rolling back the clock

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Tarragal Glen is today."

Having lived her entire life on farms in nearby Kulnura, Mrs Walpole found settling into life at Tarragal Glen an enjoyable transition.

"I never regretted it for a second, in fact I think that’s the age people should be coming in here.

If you leave it too late you don’t get to enjoy all the activities and events."

Mrs Walpole’s sentiment is widely shared among residents, many of whom have relocated from Sydney.

Former school principal, Elaine Sheppard, echoes these feelings in spite of initially believing she wasn’t a”‘retirement village type of person”.

Ten years after making the move, Elaine has used the opportunity to reinvigorate her lifestyle.

"We need to adjust our lives as we age but still use the skills we used before. We have people in our village with degrees,

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

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

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

Each session is adapted for individuals, with benefits ranging from enabling participants to perform activities of daily

life more easily, to with standing injuries and providing a sense of accomplishment and achievement.

Fitness gains from the program will include flexibility, muscular endurance and strength and in some instances aerobic/cardiovascular exercise.

The first week focuses on the importance of exercise, how to get going and the ingredients to a healthy life. The second week works on healthy brain meets healthy body, exercising it and learning to relax and mindfulness.

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

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

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

Info: bowls.com.au/ roll-back-the-clock.

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The decade of living dangerously or The soaring 40’s?

It’s in our 40’s that living costs typically start to really soar. mortgage, kids, school fees, the list goes on. It’s also the age when the incidence of people suffering a serious illness or injury starts to soar.

Dramatically.

In fact 68% of trauma insurance claims are made by people in their 40’s.The 40’s is also when many people let their insurance lapse, which is the exact opposite of what they should be doing. It’s like flying your family into a storm and UNfastening your seat belts.

Insurance is much more complicated than people think.That’s why the DIY insurance path is so littered with disasters. And there’s so much at stake.

• Integrated protection plan • The right mix at each life-stage • Cost efficient and tax-efficient structure

5 tips to save for retirement

Paul Clitheroe WHEN I talk to people about saving for retirement, a common response is “I wish I’d known that sooner”.

Building a nest egg isn’t hard but it does help to follow some basic rules.

Here are five tips to bear in mind.

Super alone can’t do all the heavy lifting I’m a big fan of superannuation, and from mid-2021 employer-paid contributions will steadily rise from 9.5% to reach 12% by mid-2025. That’s great news.

The downside is that annual contribution caps on super make it hard to build very large balances.

That’s why it’s still important to grow separate investments outside of super.

Be realistic about returns A study of global investors found human beings almost universally have overly high expectations for investment returns. In Australia, 27% of people expect to earn 10-14% each year on their investments, and that’s just not realistic over the long term.

As a guide to more likely returns, figures from SuperRatings show that “balanced” super funds, which spread their money

across a variety of investments, have earned an average of 7.3% annually over the last 27 years since the Super Guarantee was introduced.

Some years will dish up big gains. Some will bring losses. By investing for the long term, the highs and lows even out to

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Some years will dish up big gains.

Some will bring losses deliver more achievable average returns.

Keep an eye on fees Investment fees demand just as much attention as returns. After all, you’ll pay fees regardless of whether an investment makes or loses money.

Importantly, high fees don’t guarantee high returns.

In fact, the more you pay in fees, the harder your investment has to work to deliver the same after-fee return as a less expensive option.

Don’t let emotions drive investment decisions Seven out of 10

Australians admit that their investment choices are driven largely by emotions. This can lead to some dreadful decisions.

It’s possible to take the emotion out of investing by setting long term goals.

Know what you’re aiming for, and stay focused by building a diversified portfolio of investments.

Check the daily sharemarket results for news by all means, but don’t make knee jerk decisions based on short term movements.

Start today No matter which life stage you’re at, it can feel like you don’t get paid enough to start saving and investing.

The thing is, there are always going to be demands on your money.

Getting into the habit of investing – even small amounts – from an early stage, makes it a lot easier to grow funds for retirement because compounding returns do more of the hard yards over time.

With planning and some commonsense, it’s amazing how we can all get rich for retirement – slowly.

Paul Clitheroe is Chairman of InvestSMART, Chairman of the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board and chief commentator for Money Magazine.

• Quality insurers at the right price It’s time to get some professional advice – from an adviser with the technical expertise and experience required to make sure you’re properly covered.

Please contact ri advice retireinvest so we can help.

Chase Financial Planning Pty Ltd is a Corporate Authorised Representative of RI Advice Group Pty Limited (ABN 23 001 774 125), AFSL 238429.This editorial does not consider your personal circumstances and is general advice only.

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(5) 21 What might an unemployed actor say he or she is doing? (7) 22 Butterflies and moths are known as Lepidoptera because of what on their wings? (6) 23 What is a small, close-fitting hat worn on the back of the head? (6)

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(5) 4 What name is applied to a distinguished musician? (7) 5 Which 1956 film starred James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor and Rock Hudson? (5) 8 Who built the massive aircraft nicknamed the “Spruce Goose”? (6,6) 9 Who died at Rouen, France, on May 30, 1431? (4,2,3) 14 In jazz history, Louis Armstrong is considered by most as the leading player of which musical instrument? (7) 15 Who found his literary métier with some verses written for his son Christopher Robin? (1,1,5) 18 What colloquialism means “freely available”? (2,3) 19 Which English county lies to the north of the Thames estuary? (5)

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