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Gail Forrer Seniors Group Editor HOW much do you value yourself?

Are you guilty of age-discrimination against yourself?

In 2017, Australia’s Benevolent Society launched its EveryAGE Counts campaign which is underpinned by a research program that found ageism damages lives and prevents older people from participating fully in society.

Due to the numerous social implications of our increased lifespan, the lifestyle of contemporary older Australians is vastly different from previous generations.

In this edition, 72-year-old entertainer Normie Rowe talks about his role as an advocate of ageing and his mission to change the conversation around ageing.

In general, he believes there is a negative attitude to older Australians.

“When you turn 60 your working life is over. It’s time to hang up the tools. You’re not of value any more,” he told Seniors News.

However, we must also change conversations around the perception of ourselves.

This is emphasised by our story on former four-star general Stanley McChrystal, who left the military and re-invented himself as a

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The change was not all easy for McChrystal and today he speaks of his experience and shares tips on how to be your best self.

If you are not ready “to hang up your tools”, rather you would like to “hang in there”, then you will gain an insight into the culture of modern workplaces in our employment feature.

You might even gain inspiration from the vivacious and gifted 61-year-old Elena Kats-Chernin, whose great talent is shared with us via the work Opera Australia has commissioned from her.

Besides personalities, we share a refreshing armchair tour of Iceland with our favourite senior travellers, Yvonne and John Gardiner.

I trust this edition gives you plenty of reasons to value and enjoy this third stage of life.

Enjoy.

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National Seniors backs 17th Australian Masters Games THEMED “Better with Age – Vintage 2019”, the Australian Masters Games offer an “exceptional opportunity to showcase a healthier, more connected future for older Australians,” says National Seniors chief executive Professor John McCallum.

“Activity – physical, social and cognitive – is acknowledged as being key to longevity,” Prof McCallum said. “As one of the largest participation

events in the Australian sporting landscape, the Games ticks all those boxes and offers an incredible opportunity for older Australians to show that age is no barrier to sporting achievement.”

With events ranging from archery to figure skating, athletics, softball, and even dragon boat racing, the only criteria to compete is that you must meet the minimum age requirement, which for

most sports on the bill is 30+ years.

For National Seniors, the foremost consumer lobby group for older Australians, the partnership represents an ongoing commitment to supporting healthier, more active ageing.

“Staying connected and active is an important way to support independence, physical and mental wellbeing and generally get the most out of later life,” Prof McCallum said.

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Two men, two different lives And how they both found happiness Alison Houston THERE are definite echoes of Michael Caine when listening to Jim Cooke speak and, in fact, the two were born in south London in the same year, 1933.

Both were also evacuated from London as children during World War II. Thankfully, Jim’s experience was much better than that of the famed actor, who has said he never trusted anyone again after being locked in a cupboard for the weekend by the couple with whom he was billeted, while they went away.

For Jim, who was seven at the time of the evacuation, his years on a farm are a happy memory, despite the fact he and his brother spent three years sleeping head to toe on a couch as their bed, due to lack of space in their host home.

No-one else had been willing to take on two boys together.

Many others, like the actor, weren’t so lucky, with Jim recalling another two children who weren’t even allowed inside their host’s farmhouse, but had to sleep in the barn, and others who received no schooling.

With his father having served in the First World War, one brother at Dunkirk and two others serving in the Airborne Division and Royal Marines, Jim said he looked forward to joining up.

After passing his training, he was accepted into the Coldstream Guards, the oldest

PROUD: The motto of the Coldstream Guards, founded in 1650, is Second to None, and Jim Cooke remains justifiably proud of his time serving both the king and queen. INSET: Then-Princess Elizabeth at the 1951 Trooping the Colour, in which Jim participated.

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They are the ones in those bearskin hats but, no, he says they don’t weigh that much! continuously serving regiment in the British Army, best known for their ceremonial duties as protectors of the royal palace.

Yes, they are the ones in those bearskin hats but, no, he says they don’t weigh that much!

For Jim, his five years of service included taking part in the 1951 Trooping the Colour for a then Princess Elizabeth, and being posted for three months at Windsor Castle.

But Jim pointed out each guardsman has also served in a war zone, in his case the Middle East, where he was when he heard that King George VI had died in February 1952.

He is proud to have served both the king and

the queen, with Elizabeth immediately taking over from her father, although her official coronation was not until August 1953.

A little research uncovers that Michael Caine too was in the army, doing National Service from 1952-4 in the Royal Fusiliers, serving in Germany and the Korean War. He then returned to Britain at 20 to follow acting and make that Cockney accent famous.

Jim, meanwhile, came out to Australia in 1965 and raised his family, and while he may not have found fame, he did find happiness.

Michael Caine, the British actor, was born the same year as Jim Cooke, 1933, about 15 minutes down the road in South London.

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Proud ageing advocate Normie Rowe looks to change the conversation NORMIE Rowe is heading down the road when he stops in front of a 70-ish woman resplendent in her gym gear, berating her for having her face in her phone and not looking where she is walking.

“I pull over to the left of the footpath before I look at the device,” he says.

The exchange highlights the passionate approach to life of the outspoken 72-year-old entertainer, who then completes his regular 45-minute workout before launching into an empathic discussion on how he is trying to change the conversation around older Australians.

Rowe is proudly and loudly advocating for ageing Australians to be respected.

“I really think Australian society has gone completely the wrong way,” Rowe said. “(They say) when you turn 60 your working life is

over. It’s time to hang up the tools. You’re not of value anymore.

“It’s really frustrating to me to see all these people who take umbrage at minorities being lampooned and are very happy to lampoon people over 60.”

He uses the example of television news show The Project which he said constantly laughed at older people.

“These people will never achieve most of the things that the older people have achieved in this country,” he adds.

“I am not talking about those in their 60s. I am talking about those getting into their 80s and 90s who had to try and make do through the Second World War and perhaps The Depression.

“Everyone seems to have it easy today. I just admire some of these people who have slogged away constantly at what they do.”

Rowe finds remaining in

LOUD AND PROUD: Ageing advocate and rocker Normie Rowe warns not to waste a “national resource”. the entertainment industry opens doors and enables him to be heard above the crowd of dissenters.

His message to them is that they are wasting a vital national resource.

“These are people who have gathered

knowledge,” he said. “Not everybody is running around in a demented state or with Alzheimer’s or can’t move their bodies because of arthritis.

There’s this wealth.”

Rowe continues to support a whole range of charitable organisations

such as Soldier On and Variety. He is also talking ageing and attitude as a supporter of Grey Matters Live.

“One of the favourite things I like to do at the end of a show is to talk to the people in the audience,” he said.

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“I will sign autographs, have photos taken and maybe sell a few CDs or not.”

Rowe wants to be the last person who leaves the foyer after spending time with his audience.

The voice of the ageing rocker still resounds strongly.

“It’s actually better than it’s ever been. I really still love performing,” he said.

“Over the last 10 years I have started playing the electric guitar on stage...I think I have bought about six guitars.”

Rowe jokes about being retired, but has plenty more to say about respecting older Australians.

He has shows to do and a newly released single, Compulsory Hero, which will be on a album, ISH Reimagined, to be released later this year.

“Life isn’t about being the most pristine corpse in the cemetery,” he said.

“Life is about broadsiding up to the grave, completely worn out. I don’t want to be the prettiest person in the cemetery. Every wrinkle I’ve got, I earned.”

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Act your age in workplace Tracey Johnstone STANLEY McChrystal has been on the very edge of life in dangerous, indeed often deadly, situations and has come out of it with a purpose of sharing his experiences to improve leadership in workplaces.

The retired four-star US military general did it tough in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was the commander of US and International Security Assistance Forces Afghanistan and commander of the USA’s military counter-terrorism force, Joint Special Operations Command.

Mr McChrystal resigned from the military in 2010, well before his designated retirement age.

“I had been in the army for 34 years as an officer and four years at West Point,” he said.

“I was commanding in Afghanistan and a magazine article came out

in Rolling Stone from a freelance writer, and it was titled The Runaway General, which you get from the title, it’s not a good thing.

“It portrayed my command team as dismissive of our own administration, senior leadership, and all. I don’t think it was an accurate depiction, but it doesn’t matter.

“It created a furore and so I offered my resignation to President Obama because generals aren’t supposed to create furores for the President’s desk.”

Without any hobbies, other than his two granddaughters who live next door to him, and with a keen interest in working in teams, he started up the McChrystal Group leadership consultancy.

Speaking to Seniors News at the recent AMP Amplify Festival in Sydney, Mr McChrystal talked passionately about how mature age workers can

be part of workplace change.

“I don’t think you should have the idea that you should step away because you are a certain age,” he said.

“You may want to slow down a bit. You may want to spend more time doing other things. But, I think you can decide what your value-add is.

“If you decide where your contribution is, without trying to pretend you have to be the king or the CEO; it requires you to take a little bit of your ego and back off.

“Be part of the team, but not so insecure that you have to have the answer for every question, because you don’t.”

With so many mature-age workers dealing with evolving workplace environments and their role within them, Mr McChrystal, now 64, said the melding of the generations within the workplace was incredibly important.

SHARING KNOWLEDGE: Retired four-star US general and leadership expert, Stanley McChrystal.

Photo: Graham Jepson “What we provide is experience, and a lot of the time that is scar tissue and perspective,” he said.

Through reverse mentoring, Mr McChrystal discovered by asking what works and willingly listening, the younger generation didn’t resent his asking, in fact they seemed to like being asked. During Mr McChrystal’s time in Iraq and Afghanistan, he found the equipment and tactics had changed, and

“information technology had revolutionised the way we did business”.

“I didn’t know what my small units on the ground did because I had never done that,” he said.

“I had no direct experience. So, it was preposterous for me to say here’s how you need to operate. What we did was reverse mentoring.

“I would go down to them and ask what works and why does that work that way.”

His initial concern was

whether it was appropriate for a leader to ask for guidance, but Mr McChrystal found they didn’t resent him asking.

“Letting people teach you is the most effective leadership tool,” he added.

Sharing your knowledge can be effective if put in the context of a personal experience rather than telling or directing.

“The idea that we have a hard retirement age is something I don’t believe in,” he said.

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SISTERHOOD: Sing Sisters come together twice a month at Mudgeeraba Music Centre to sing for the joy of it.

Bust stress, make friends Alison Houston

Sing Sisters relate the awesome feeling of being in a choir

HAVE fun, meet new friends and sing – without any pressure to perform.

That’s what Sing Sisters is all about.

There’s no audition, no need to “be a singer” or read music, no star egos, and no commitment, just the chance for women to get together in a warm, inclusive environment once or twice a month and join in the singalongs.

Its originator, singing teacher Andrea Szabo, said the group began in her Palm Beach lounge room 13 years ago to “give a voice to the mums of the students I was teaching”.

As time has moved on, so have Andrea and the mums.

The group, now comprising women aged 40-70 (including some of the originals), meets at Mudgeeraba Music Centre at 7pm on the first Tuesday of the month and 10.30am on the third Thursday.

You can go to one session or both.

“Its success is because it is just for fun; there’s no formalities, it’s just about networking and friendship, which is sometimes difficult as you get older,” Andrea said, talking about what she calls her “stress-busting” group.

Reading the testimonials and Facebook comments, she said: “My heart is just so

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There’s no audition, no need to “be a singer” or read music filled … what they are coming away with is exactly what I wanted to achieve.”

“I arrived feeling nervous and unsure of what to expect (and) left with a smile on my face I could not take away!” newcomer Chantal enthused.

“I always come away

feeling so lifted in spirits and on a high – singing is so good for the soul,” another participant, Janelle, said.

Certainly, there has been significant research showing the benefits of singing for breathing, social connection, exercising the brain and building confidence.

But for those who are “closet performers”, there is now a second group, the Round Table Singers – so-called because its first meeting was in a council room after the music centre was affected by flooding.

Members meet at 2pm for rehearsals each Saturday, based on commitment for a term,

and perform throughout the year, with terms 3 and 4 focused on Christmas carol performances.

Existing members are also taking part in the Queensland Music Festival’s 3000-strong Help Is On Its Way choir project with Glenn Shorrock to raise funds and awareness about mental health, particularly for males.

Two years ago, they took part in a similar 1000-voice choir with John Farnham based around domestic violence.

“It’s something pretty magic to be part of a mass choir,” Andrea said, recalling one breathless participant who told her it

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Country vibes at Coast Country rock, pop and twang ready for Broadbeach festival Alison Houston BROADBEACH’S free country music celebration, Groundwater, is Australia’s fastest-growing music festival.

Hosted by Broadbeach Alliance, from Friday, July 26, to Sunday, July 28, this year’s headliners include reigning king and queen of Australian Country Music Lee Kernaghan and Beccy Cole, and US Country rockers the Davisson Brothers Band.

But Alliance CEO Jan McCormick, herself an over-55, said she was really looking forward to Tex Perkins’ tribute to Johnny Cash, having seen Cash live in concert and loved it.

Best known for fronting The Cruel Sea and Beasts of Bourbon, Tex is doing a “turbo-charged incarnation” of Cash’s famous prison performances.

But Jan said it doesn’t

matter what you see of the festival’s 50 artists across 15 stages, throughout the bars, streets and parks of Broadbeach, with more than 110 free live music performances to choose from.

“It’s just a wonderful event, and something I think everyone should experience,” she said.

“It’s very much a family-friendly event, in a very safe, flat and alcohol-free precinct, which makes it perfect for Seniors.”

Last year 61,000 people attended the three-day event, up 13 per cent on the previous year, injecting more than $13 million into the local economy.

This year’s program, the seventh, Jan said, is the festival’s biggest yet, and there will be choices to make, with this year’s big Golden Guitar winners, Country rockers the Wolfe Brothers, for instance, playing in Surf Parade at the same time as Tex

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Perkins in Kurrawa Park.

She expects about 6000 people to see Lee Kernaghan close out the festival from 6.15pm on the Surf Parade stage on Sunday.

“It’s an incredible vibe on stage and out on the street and I can’t wait to be a part of this awesome festival,” said Kernaghan.

“With the emerging fan base for country music,

its popularity is just going through the roof,” Jan said.

Other performers include the Coast’s Casey Barnes, as well as Graeme Connors, Fanny

Lumsden, Adam Eckersley Band, Drew McAlister and Felicity Urquhart.

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Relive Motown with Higher and Higher, baby HE WAS born in 1983 but grew up with the sounds of his parents’ Motown records, and fell in love.

In fact, Jamie Watt was so much in love with the music that he created his own musical Higher and Higher: The Motown Musical to celebrate it.

A sell-out hit for Spotlight Theatre in 2016, Jamie worked on the project for two years prior, and it is having its revival by popular demand from August 2-24.

Comprising more than 55 hits performed as medleys over two hours, it

is not a stage play but an energetic musical showcase of the best of Motown, including its influence on disco stars like Donna Summer.

Co-creating, co-choreographing, directing and co-starring in the show, Jamie has had a hand in just about every aspect of it, including helping to build and paint the sets, and arrange the lighting.

“It’s a project I’m really passionate about,” he said (in case there was any doubt).

“I keep telling the cast,

it’s unlike anything you’ve ever done before; audience members jump up and dance in the aisles!

“The music never stops; everyone comes out breathless.”

Jamie has three major co-stars, established professionals Hannah Rigby and Caroline Taylor and the upcoming “vocal powerhouse” Jacquelyn Turner.

They are backed by four chanteuse and six dancers, as well as a nine-piece band.

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manager started out at 17 in the Arts Centre Gold Coast’s Summer School Program, and went on to perform in 26 shows with esteemed local director, the late Robert Young, before touring professionally.

He chose the songs for Higher and Higher based on the “Oh, I love that song” test – listening to hundreds of songs on CD and Spotify, waiting for the ones that really grabbed him.

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NON-STOP: Higher and Higher is an energetic two-hour tribute to the sounds and stars of Motown. This photo is from the sold-out 2016 season. performance on Wednesday, July 31 to raise money for the Lions Club’s Big Red Kidney Bus project. to Tickets (Seniors $30) are

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WE MEET at the Nerang RSL at 10am on the fourth Thursday of every month.

All eligible widows of ex-servicemen are welcome. Join us for a friendly morning to enjoy a morning tea and a bus trip each month from March to November. For more information, phone Barbara on 0414 754 036.

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Supporting young artists and performers Grassroots to Graduates for over 33 years. Phone 0487 491 991 for more information.

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Burleigh Heads Ladies WE MEET on the third Wednesday of the month at Burleigh Heads Surf Lifesaving Club. Morning Tea is enjoyed at 10am, followed by a meeting at 10.30am, which includes an interesting speaker.

Lunch can be ordered. A coach trip or social activity

is held on the fourth Wednesday. Visitors welcome. Phone Helga on 07 5520 2426 or Jennifer 0402 860 650.

Runaway Bay WE MEET at the Paradise Point Bowls Club on the third Monday of each month at 10am. The next meeting is on the July 15 with a guest speaker and morning tea, enjoyed with friends. A luncheon is held on the fourth Tuesday of each month, meeting at 11.30am at the same venue. Bus trips and social events are also organised. New members welcome. Contact Marilyn on 0407 758 854 for more information.

Sorrento WE EXPERIENCED ‘Hospitality’ with the lovely and efficient TAFE Southport Hospitality Hub students recently. A large group from the mixed members of Sorrento Probus club enjoyed a two course luncheon and drinks. Well trained TAFE students welcomed us and attended to our needs. We are a fast growing club which meets at the Southport Bowls Club on the second Thursday morning of each month. We enjoy lunches, morning teas, trips, interesting speakers and have fun.

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MULTI-GENERATIONAL: Sorrento Probus Club members enjoyed the wonderful hospitality of the TAFE Southport Hospitality Hub at their luncheon. for retired or semi-retired, men and women. We enjoy good company at monthly meetings with Guest Speakers and take the opportunity to get together on social activities and outings with new friends. We meet on the third Wednesday of the Month at Robina Community Centre, San Antonio Drive, Robina at 9.30am. Visitors welcome. For more information, phone Geoff on 0409 673 066.

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TUESDAY night dance classes at Salsa Groove now feature live bands and fab latin dancing projected onto our big screen at the Coolangatta Uniting Church hall, cnr Lanham and McLean Sts. Come along to learn how to dance salsa, cha-cha etc. It's a great way to stay fit and healthy and make new friends.

Classes start 6.30pm but come earlier to see the big screen bands in action. For more details, phone Peter on 0413 125 640.

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Coolangatta/Tweed OUR next meeting will be held at the South Tweed Sports Club on Thursday, July 18. All ladies are very welcome to join our friendly ladies for coffee and chat at 11am for a 11.30am start.

We meet on the third Thursday of the month.

Our very interesting guest speaker is Rob Preston from the Australian Post.

For bookings/apologies, phone Elaine on 07 5524 4461 Monday prior to our meeting. We support the Smith Family's learning for life program helping disadvantaged Australian children reach their full potential.

Oxenford/Coomera WE SUPPORT The Smith Family and have regular meetings. Our next will be held on Friday July 19 at 10.30am for 11am at The Wattle Hotel, 1 Reserve Road Upper Coomera.

Cost $18. Guest Speaker will be Veronica Bestall, an Art Therapist. New members welcome. RSVP to Evelyn on 0418 653 642 or email oxencoomeraviewclub @gmail.com.

Robina OUR friendly ladies get together twice a month to have fun and support Learning for Life for disadvantaged children.

We meet on the first Wednesday of month for morning tea with a guest speaker for a 10am start at the Robina Bowls Club, Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina and a varied social activity later in the month.

New members and guests are welcome. For more details, phone Lorraine on 0417 262 627.

Southport Day OUR club meets on the

third Wednesday of each month for a delicious luncheon at the picturesque Southport Yacht Club, Macarthur Parade, Main Beach overlooking the Broadwater at11.30am for 12 noon. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, July 17 with a theme ‘Turkey and Tinsel’. Our guest speaker will be Colin Williams a representative from the Heart Foundation. The first Friday of each month is Social Day when various 'get togethers' are organised. Visitors welcome. For inquiries, phone Robin on 07 5537 4593.

Surfers Paradise WE SUPPORT the Smith Family plus 9 Learning for Life Students with their school needs. Our club holds their meetings and lunch on the second Tuesday of each month at the Southport Golf Club.

Meeting at 11.30am for lunch at 12 noon. Always with an interesting guest speaker. New members and visitors are most welcome. For an opportunity to meet new friends and join in our social activities and enjoyable outings, phone Nancy on 07 5592 6730 or 0421 639 574.

END OF LIFE CHOICES

EXIT International's Dr Philip Nitschke will conduct a workshop at the Robina Community Centre on July 25. A free public

WE WELCOME all over 50’s to our activities which include: line dancing; new vogue dancing; scottish; square and tap dancing; tai chi and light exercise. For all activity times, go to southportseniorcitizens or phone Annette on 07 5537 1377.

Membership is $8 per year with each activity costing a low $3. We celebrate Christmas twice a year and organise other social functions throughout the year. Our club motto is finding friends, fun & fitness – if you are interested in these three things please come along and join us.

We are a very active and friendly club. 2 Whitby St, Southport. Parking is available in Owen Park right behind our lovely air-conditioned hall.

ROBINA BOWLS CLUB

OUR members were at the fore as volunteers during the Australian Open Bowls tournament held during the first two weeks in June. The club hosted men’s and ladies events each day, with representative players from around the nation and overseas including Malaysia, Canada, Scotland, Hong Kong and New Zealand. A unique feature of the Open was the distinct opportunity for the average lawn bowler to come up against a Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist.

SOLACE

SOLACE is an organisation for people grieving the loss of a partner. We meet every second and fourth Wednesday at 10.30am at

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GROUP FITNESS CLASSES

WE HOLD Group fitness classes to improve fitness, strength and balance. Suitable for men and women, over 50's and fitness levels.

Tuesday's and Thursday's at 9am $5. Maher Hall, Burleigh Heads Senior Citizens, 42 Matilda Street, Burleigh Heads.

Phone Caroline on 0402 812 227.

SIP N SUP CLUB

WE MEET each fortnight at great restaurants around the Gold Coast. All men welcome for beer, wine and food. We critique restaurants, have guest speakers but most of all we have a lot of fun.

Generally Thursday afternoons, however, some evening events.

There are 23 meetings per year. Gain more information on facebook, phone Michel on 0412 757 535 or email michel_44@bigpond.com.

ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE NASHOS

THE Gold Coast North branch of the National Servicemen’s Association of Australia (Qld) Inc.

COMMUNITY welcomes all Nashos and partners to their meetings held on the second Tuesday of each even numbered month commencing at 0930 hours. The meeting is followed by a social BBQ lunch at our club rooms located at the Light Horse Museum precinct adjacent to the Mudgeeraba Showground, 8 Worongary Rd, Mudgeeraba. Phone either Brian Handke, President on 07 5630 8071 or Jeff Wootten, Publicity Officer on 07 5546 6888.

NATIONAL SERVICEMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA

Gold Coast South-Twin Towns SERVING from Tallebudgera to The Tweed, we will hold our next General Meeting on Friday, July 26 at 10am in the RSL Sub Branch Anzac Room of the Twin Towns Resort. If you served in any Forces of the Commonwealth "between" 1951 -1972 then why not join us and re kindle the camaraderie you experienced during your Service. We also have a full Social Program and New members welcome to attend. Phone Tom Hughes, Public officer on 07 55130665.

DREAM TEAM: Robina Bowls Club members volunteer at the Bowls Australian Open.

MANAGING FINANCES FOR THE OVER 55S

OWN your financial future: Managing finances for the over 55s on August 12-13. Key details: Free workshops for women aged over 55; Aims to empower older women with basic investment and financial concepts.

Created by the Australian Shareholders' Association, receives funding support from ecstra (formerly Financial Literacy Australia).

Helensvale Library & Cultural Centre, Lindfield Rd & Sir John Overall Drive, Helensvale from 9.30am-1pm on Monday, August 12 and at the Quality Hotel Mermaid Waters, Markeri St & Sunshine Blvd, Mermaid Waters from 9am-12.30pm on Tuesday, August 13. For more , go

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TWIN TOWNS & DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB

OUR next meeting will be on Monday, August 12 (members only event) and September 9. Venue will be South Tweed Sports Club, Minjungbal Drive, South Tweed in the downstairs auditorium.

September 9 Guest speaker: Marty Skok - The Tweed: An Eden for Gardeners and Nature Lovers -but why? Native & honey bees; GCCC native bee hive grant information; Skok’s Raw Honey for sale. The hall opens at 8am for entry and benching, with the general meeting commencing at 9.30am.

Cuttings and Trading Tables will commence

selling at 8.15am, so come along and snap up a bargain. Cost: $4 entry fee paid at the door, which includes Morning tea.

Remember, if your benching, it closes at 9.15am. Raffles, lucky door prizes and much more. Bring a friend and a coffee mug to help save the planet. Phone Monika Ross on 0412 638 373 or go to twintowns gardenclub.com.

GOLD COAST EXPO

THE annual Gold Coast Expo combines the mid-year Caravan and Camping Expo and the Home and Outdoor Living Ideas Show. So, you can compare the latest caravans and camper trailers, motorhomes and vehicles, outdoor living displays, home renovation ideas, holiday and tourism information. It’s at Aquis

Park, Gold Coast Turf Club from July 26-28 from 8.30am-4pm. Tickets are $10 for Seniors. Phone 1800 671 588 or go to goldcoastexpo.com.au/.

DALLAS LINEDANCERS

BEGINNERS classes on now. Special offer - 8 beginner hour lessons for $70*conditions apply.

Monday’s: 9.30am beginners; 10.30am early intermediate; 11.15am intermediate and Wednesday’s: 9.30am beginners; 10.30am early intermediate; 11.15am intermediate at Parkwood/Arundel Community Centre (ac)(entry is across the road from 174/or aged care centre construction) Napper Rd, Parkwood/ Arundel. Phone 0403 225 313, or go to dallaslinedancers.com.

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New vogue is the new go Alison Houston

SOUTHPORT Senior Citizens Association members may just have hit on the fountain of youth … dancing.

Walking into the 40-year-old group’s unassuming-looking dance hall, it’s hard not to be impressed by the couples gliding across the dance floor in synchronised movements as if under the spell of the gentle music.

They all know what move comes next, and with a word or two from the compere, the following tune brings a different sequence with a romantic-sounding name like Barclay Blues, Charmaine or Carousel.

It’s called New Vogue dancing, and originated in the 1930s, with pre-choreographed dance moves in various styles from waltz to foxtrot, tango and beyond.

I apologise to a seated couple for scaring them off the dance floor with my camera, but they assure me it’s not me, they know about 60 of the hundreds or thousands of possible sequences, so are just sitting this one out.

Talking to the members during the morning tea break, I am surprised by their ages, with all appearing younger than their years.

Is this some sort of Cocoon phenomenon?

(Remember Ron Howard’s 1980s film where retirement home residents absorb an alien life force in the swimming pool that makes them feel younger and stronger?)

In a way, it is.

Sandra Boyd admits she’s “a bit of a fanatic about exercise” but said the benefits of dance were many, including mental (remembering the moves), physical, social contact and friendship.

“Exercise is really so important; that you find something fun and interesting to do, and don’t sit all the time,” she said. “Retirement is a very long process.

“Dancing gives you a reason to get out, get dressed up a bit, maybe buy something nice that makes you feel good …”

While she admitted she keeps very busy with swimming, twice-a-week Pilates, walking 10,000 steps a day and light weights, as well as three sessions of dancing, the

75-year-old said too many people look for excuses why they can’t do things, rather than reasons why they can.

She said dance allowed you to do as much or as little as you wanted, and adjust moves to suit your fitness … and “you never know how much better you might feel”.

And, while some participants like Vera and Doug Smith were competitive ballroom dancers back in the 1970s, Sandra said the club caters for all levels, right down to those who have never danced before, or like herself hadn’t danced for decades.

The Southport Seniors Citizens Club offers line dancing, new vogue, tap, square and Scottish dancing, all with experienced volunteer tutors, as well as socials and a Friday night dance every second week at the hall at 2 Whitby St, Southport.

Members range in age from their 60s to 90s and they are very happy to welcome new dancers – especially men – with no partner required.

Yearly membership is $8 and classes are $3, including refreshments,

DANCE TIME: Vera and Doug Smith were champion ballroom dancers back in the 1970s, and you can still see their exact lines, but some Southport Senior Citizens Association members had never danced before joining, and others hadn’t danced for decades.

and the club offers free come-and-try sessions throughout Seniors Week from August 17–25.

Find out more, including the full timetable, at southportseniorcitizens

.com or by phoning Peta on 5529 7910 or Annette on 5537 1377.

Elvis lives on at VIVA Surfers Paradise

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which includes 25 free and ticketed events, including continuous tribute artist performances, live music, street performances and more.

Twenty high-calibre contestants compete over two days in the accredited Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, with the winner travelling to Memphis to compete in the

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IT’S a bit scary to realise that if Elvis Presley was alive today he would be 80 years old.

But for those of us raised on his music, he will live forever, and VIVA Surfers Paradise gives you every chance to celebrate over 10 days in July.

Hosted by Surfers Paradise Alliance, Elvis is the star of the festival

semi-finals of the Ultimate Elvis Artist Contest during Elvis Week 2019.

Professional Elvis tributes will include reigning VIVA contest winner and Parkes Elvis Festival winner Brody Finlay. as well as international headliners Diogo “Di” Light and David Lee. A tribute to the Blues Brothers by big band Soul Men, will be the climax to the Carnivale-style VIVA Street Parade which runs from 5.30-6.30pm on Saturday, July 13.

“VIVA Surfers Paradise is a celebration of everything there is to love about music, with spectacular performances from world-class tribute acts along with classic cars, the VIVA Street Parade, beachfront markets, the famous Renewal of Vows and street performances,” said Surfers Paradise Alliance CEO Mike Winlaw.

“With the event now in its eighth year, VIVA Surfers Paradise has gained worldwide recognition as the Asia

Pacific’s biggest celebration of the music, memories and moments of legendary music icons both past and present.”

While the extensive program is aimed at people of all ages, its appeal to the older audience who remember some of the world’s biggest rock, pop and soul artists at their height is undeniable.

Mike said the Renewal of Vows by Gold Coast Elvis tribute artist and registered marriage celebrant Dean Vegas would be a highlight on Saturday, July 13, while car enthusiasts would love the 70-strong show and shine from 10am–4pm, Sunday, July 14, on the foreshore.

Visitors are encouraged to use the G:link to get to Surfers to avoid parking problems.

VIVA Surfers Paradise runs from Friday, July 12, to Sunday, July 21.

To view the full event program go to surfersparadise.com or phone 07 5584 3700.

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 HELENSVALE 9:00am – 11:00am Club Helensvale 20-28 Discovery Drive  PARKWOOD 11:30am – 1:30pm Parkwood Tavern Cnr Olsen & Wintergreen Dr  SOUTHPORT 2:00pm – 4:00pm RSL Club Southport 36 Scarborough St  HOME VISITS GOLD COAST AREA 4pm to 6pm Phone 0401 379 401 For a home visit

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Inspiration comes from

This dynamic, gifted woman is known for her extraordinary output of work and brilliant musical compositions ELENA Kats-Chernin AO is bringing to the Opera Australia stage this month the bold life of an iconic Australian artist in the opera Whiteley.

Seniors News spoke to Kats-Chernin on the eve of the world premiere of Whiteley.

It’s late in the evening in Sydney. She has been home from rehearsal for about an hour and already 40 pages of the 800-page orchestral score have been edited. There are another two scenes to be reviewed before the end of the night.

The kitchen table is strewn with hand-written sketches and drafts. She has to push them away to find a corner to eat.

Once the Whiteley opera work is complete, Kats-Chernin will put all the paper in boxes. But then there is another opera waiting to be written.

She’s in bed by 2am then back at work from 5.30am before heading to the rehearsal well before it starts at 10.30am.

There’s always a lot for her to do before and after each rehearsal.

“I am like a machine; I need to work. I make sure I do exercise,” the 61-year-old said.

She uses weights at home each morning and does something, even simple exercises, for about 10 minutes which forces her to engage her muscles.

Kats-Chernin is also mindful of what she eats which includes lots of

healthy food and no sugar.

“Says she who has just had a chocolate,” Kats-Chernin said jokingly.

“But that’s OK because somebody gave it to me and it’s dark chocolate which I like.”

As to using her gym memberships, she admitted: “At the moment I don’t have time because of rehearsals”.

Born in Russia, the child prodigy started playing the piano when she was four and was composing at five.

“I just sat down and played,” she said.

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He was an iconic artist, interesting, quirky, genius, flawed “I could play anything I saw. I couldn’t read the words, but I could read the music.”

Her music-loving parents didn’t know what had hit them.

“They did everything for me to have good lessons,” she said.

“They got me special teachers because I was very far advanced immediately, so I was bored at normal music school.”

The family moved to Australia in 1975 and Kats-Chernin started at Sydney’s Conservatorium of Music.

Her resume is simply

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have completely forgotten how it went,” Kats-Chernin said.

“I will recover it immediately I hear it, but I forget as every year I write about five hours of music, sometimes more.”

And that is after she has written several versions to find just the right score.

“This year alone I have written a piano concerto for Tamara-Anna Cislowska, called Lebewohl, a piano quartet, a piece for the ACO called A Knock One Night, and many more things.

“It sounds crazy but when working on something so big I need another outlet, something else to write.”

Does she ever think about anything else? “No” is the emphatic answer.

“I am thinking about it all the time because there is always a project. I am always thinking about it because it’s in my blood until something has premiered, and even afterwards I still think I could have done this differently.”

If she’s not composing, Kats-Chernin said her alternative was to clean

the house.

“And I don’t want to do that.”

The only time she really takes off is when she visits her grandchildren.

“But, don’t do that very often. For that I wish I had more time because that is very enjoyable,” she said.

There’s no planned date when Kats-Chernin will stop composing.

“There are composers who compose when they are 100. As long as my brain works,” she said.

“I think I will compose as long as I can. It’s another reason why I work every single day.

“I just think ‘who knows what will hit me tomorrow’ so I need to finish what I am doing and I try every day to send something away to my copyist in case something happens and I don’t wake up.”

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Woven into the final product are the complexities of fitting the librettist’s work and the voices along with the orchestra and digital backgrounds that make up the complete show.

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“It’s a great subject and inspiring in many ways and very multi-layered,” she said.

“He was an iconic artist, Australian, interesting, quirky, genius, flawed; lots and lots of extreme character features which are inspiring to compose.

“I don’t want to write about somebody who is a goody two-shoes who does beautiful pastels or something.”

It’s been an 18-month project for the Sydney resident. As soon as Fleming’s libretto was in her hands in December 2017, Kats-Chernin started work on the Whiteley score.

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In 2000, she collaborated with leading Australian choreographer Meryl Tankard on Deep Sea Dreaming which was broadcast worldwide as part of the opening ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

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CELEBRATE GC

1980S PARTY

MADE in the 80s is described as a tribute to the decade of decadence – of big hair, leg warmers, fluoro, when big bands ruled MTV. In the history of modern music there has not been a more diverse decade, from punk to Glam rock, Electro Pop and dance to straight up raw anthem rock.

You all remember the big names and tunes, and from 5-10pm on Friday, July 12, you can relive all the fun in this three-hour show performed by Made In the 80s, a six-piece band featuring five lead vocalists, at BBQ Bazaar, 18 Junction Rd, Burleigh Heads. For tickets at $10-$15, go to bbqbazaargc.com.au, Oztix.com.au, or at the gate.

CAR BOOT SALE

ON THE second Sunday of each month the Rotary Club of Currumbin Coolangatta Tweed Inc holds a car boot sale at Burleigh’s Stocklands Shopping Centre. You don’t need to reserve a spot, just arrive on the day from 4-5am for set-up.

Pack-up begins at 10am and all stall holders must be off the ground by 10.30am. Luckily, if you want to take part, there’s a barbecue stall for your breakfast. Stalls cost $20 for two car spaces (one for the car and one for your stall/table) and insurance and don’t forget

IN BLOOM: Botanical Bazaar includes green exhibitors, plant sellers and a range of celebrity gardener talks and demonstrations at Country Paradise Parklands, Nerang, on Sunday, August 4. your small change for customers. Phone 0421 576 816.

YOUNG MUSICIANS

ASPIRE International Youth Music Festival’s Jazz Under the Stars is a chance to enjoy a live performance showcase from some of Australia and New Zealand’s most talented young musicians at one of the Gold Coast’s best beachfront venues, Kurrawa Park. It’s on Friday, July 19 from 5.30-9pm. It’s first in best dressed for your picnic blankets or chairs. Then, ASPIRE’s Gala Finale Concert is presented at

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CRAFT FAIR

CHECK out the Quota International Tweed Heads/Coolangatta Craft Fair from 9am-4pm Friday and Saturday, July 19 and 20. There are hundreds of stalls displaying and selling everything you can think of, including woodcraft, applique, tatting, jewellery, embroidery, leather, clothes, glass art, knits, crochet and quilting. A canteen is available. It’s at Tweed Heads Civic Centre, corner of Wharf and Brett Sts and cost is just $5 for adults. Phone 0413 328 552 for details or go to Facebook.

SUNSETS BY SANCTUARY COVE

SUNSETS by Sanctuary Cove is a new festival of food, wine, beer and music on the weekend of

July 27-28. It will run from 2-8pm at The Marine Village, Sanctuary Cove, with tickets $20 Sunday, $15 Saturday and $30 for a weekend pass. That includes entry, your official Sunsets glass, tasting guide, entertainment, and access wines, beers and ciders from Australia and New Zealand’s leading producers. Entertainment is headed by Ash Grunwald on the Saturday and Russell Morris on Sunday. A cashless event, so bring your credit card.

Phone 07 5577 6011 or go to sunsetsby sanctuarycove.com.au.

SWAP MEET

THE Original Gold Coast Swap Meet includes veteran, vintage and classic cars and parts, automobilia, memorabilia, model cars, antiques, collectables, and Australiana. It’s from 6am-12pm on Sunday, July 21 at Mudgeeraba Showground. Cost is just $5. Contact Colin Hayes from Gold Coast Antique Auto Club on 0409 825 913 or go to gcaac.com.au.

CYCLING CLASSIC

THE Darren Smith Classic is heading back to the open road on Sunday, July 28 with an undulating 12.2km circuit around Hinze Dam’s service

roads. The race has been run by Gold Coast Cycling Club for the past 26 years in memory of Olympic cyclist Darren Smith, killed in a cycling accident in 1992. Entries close midnight July 21 and cost $60-$80, depending on division. All race divisions are limited to 70 riders.

Convoy drivers and course marshals are also needed. Email race director Chris Thompson, info@cyclesense.com.au or phone 0408 092 592.

GARDEN FESTIVAL

BOTANICAL Bazaar includes a huge number of green exhibitors, plant sellers plus celebrity gardener talks and demonstrations. Guests include Gardening Australia’s Costa Georgiadis and Stephen Ryan. Learn how to grow your own food, urban gardening and composting, permaculture techniques and sustainable living concepts. Located at Country Paradise Parklands, Nerang, this is an all-weather event set in community gardens, with live music by Leopold’s Treat and delicious food. It is presented by Rotary Gold Coast and runs 9am-4pm on Sunday, August 4. Adult cost is $15. Phone 0406 007 583 or go to botanicalbazaar.com.au.

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Businesses appreciate the value of mature-aged workers Tracey Johnstone GAINING an edge in securing and retaining employment requires young Australians to hone their skills in digital literacy, critical thinking, creativity, problem solving and presentation along with expertise in a particular role.

All those skills are equally applicable to mature-aged workers, not just exclusively to younger generations.

As the focus turns to how to keep older workers engaged in the workforce and how to upskill those same workers to meet the changing demands of an evolving workplace, the responsibility to meet these challenges lies both with the employees and the employers. ❚ Changing the conversation Workplace solutions company WDC director Morag Fitzsimons uses the example of one of her clients – an industrial supplies and safety company with an average employee age of over 50 – that wanted to be proactive in keeping its older employees engaged.

“There had been some difficulty in retaining skill sets and getting replacement skill sets when people retired or left the organisation,” Ms Fitzsimons said.

The company recognised that it needed to work out how to help its employees to stay at work longer and how to have a conversation with them in a non-threatening way so they could be honest about their needs and future plans.

“Firstly, the program was about helping the older workers understand

they were valued,” Ms Fitzsimons said.

“Secondly, it was about having a conversation with them to identify what their needs were going to be into the future to help them stay at work longer.”

She looked at the financial goals and physical health of the employees, as well as flexibility in the number of work days and the need for training to help them transition to another role within the company.

“They (management) also walked around some of the operations and asked people what the simple things were that they needed to help them cope with their workplaces,” she said.

“We looked at lighting, temperature, matting to make standing easier, magnifying glasses, making it easier to reach parts of products; so, what we could put into the workplace that would allow them to stay at work and make work easier than before.

“As a consultant in this area, I am seeing more and more businesses thinking about this and wanting to find ways to engage in conversations with their mature employees about work, the importance of work in their lives and how they can help support them to stay at work for their benefit as well as the individual employees.” ❚ Job options Australia Post CEO and managing director Christine Holgate has been looking at how to repurpose the company’s extensive workforce to meet its changing business needs.

“For us, automation is allowing us to think about our workforce,” Ms

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Holgate said at last month’s Centre for Economic Development Australia (CEDA) forum in Melbourne.

“We can get more women in, more part-timers in and moving the guys who were driving on to the mail processing lines because it’s less physical. It enables us to address where we have labour shortages in the market.”

McKinsey & Company associate partner Hassan Noura said during the CEDA forum: “The workers most vulnerable to being disrupted are those in the more automated sectors as a first filter.

“Those will be the transport, warehouse, manufacturing, mining and all sorts of administrative tasks. The second filter will be functional tasks even within very professional sectors that are quite routine; think of administrative and payroll, accounting, and basic legal research. Even in medicine, some particular specialisations like radiology are incredibly

susceptible to automation.

“So, while you can generalise and say it’s going to be lower-skilled jobs in certain sectors, the reality is that there are going to be pockets of disruption everywhere.

“In terms of who will be more vulnerable, it will come down to resilience and adaptation.”

Curtin University’s Dr Gigi Petery has a different view on the impact of automation: “We have this idea that artificial intelligence (AI) is going to be taking over all the jobs and there is not going to be any work,” she said.

“I don’t think that is the case. What we have seen is a change in the nature of work and a change in the roles and tasks that people are doing.

“Yes, we are seeing AI taking over some jobs and tasks, but there are new tasks and jobs emerging as a result of that.”

This keeps the door open to work opportunities for mature-aged workers.

There are industries starting to open up work opportunities such as

service industries, particularly in jobs that can’t be replaced by AI. “There is always going to be people working with other people,” Dr Petery said.

Her recommendation?

“Follow the population trend... look at what are the needs for ageing people and look at the renewable markets such as newborns.” ❚ The opportunities Some of the industry opportunities across various skill levels are in health care, social services, education, technical, construction and retail.

David Tarr, from the mature-aged workforce talent matching agency maturious.com.au, said older workers’ skills were their future.

“They have accumulated an enormous amount of knowledge, skills and experience, which are transferable across many different industries and can be used in many different ways, as long as the individual has the ability or the desire to grow and learn because

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Dr Petery said: “There are transferable skills most mature people will already have just by living and having to interact with other human beings, such as different types of people skills.”

The skills she lists that can give an older worker a competitive edge over younger workers are professionalism, loyalty, productivity, teamwork, organisational skills, time management, research, planning, and communication skills including writing, speaking and listening.

Human resources director for hardware chain Bunnings, Jacqui Coombes, said its employees ages ranged from 15 to over 80.

“This provides fantastic learning and mentoring opportunities for everyone. Mature-aged workers have always played a significant role at Bunnings with almost 30 per cent of our team members aged over 50,” Ms Coombes said.

“We learned a long time ago that older, more experienced team members are integral in providing the welcoming and knowledgeable customer service we offer in our stores.

“While Bunnings doesn’t target older workers, we actively welcome and value the wide array of skills and knowledge mature-aged workers bring to the business and recognise the value this has in providing expert advice to our customers.

Part 2 of this story, which will look at reverse mentoring and redundancy, will be published in the August edition.

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NORWEGIAN Cruise Line’s Meet the Winemaker returns in the 2019/2020 season. Wine enthusiasts will meet winemakers and other experts through seminars and activities including open-forum discussions, meet-and-greets, intimate wine tastings and wine-paired dinners, interactive cooking demonstrations and educational sessions.

Each cruise features vintages chosen by experts and on board for the exclusive events.

Wine experiences range from US$19.95 to US$60 per person plus tax, and gratuity. Info: phone Norwegian Cruise on 1300 255 200 or visit ncl.com.

TOUR WHITE CLIFFS AND OPAL FIELDS

THE desert landscape of White Cliffs disguises the value that lies hidden underground; it’s one of the richest opal fields on earth. Experience the local’s way of life with a two-night stay in the Underground Dugout Motel. Enjoy a rich touring experience through the silver city of Broken Hill, overlook Cobar’s first gold mine and visit Coonabarabran’s Crystal Kingdom. The All Australian Journeys tour goes for six days, and departs both Brisbane and The Hunter. Costs start at $2599 per person. Info: phone 1300 631 383 or visit aaj.com.au.

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GREAT Southern’s new immersive Off Train Excursions including wine tasting in the Hunter Valley, visiting the 12 Apostles, lunch with a view from Melbourne’s Eureka Skydeck followed by a laneways tour, Canberra’s War Memorial and Parliament House, exploring the wilderness of the Grampians and beachside dining. There will be 16 departures from Adelaide for Brisbane, starting in December.

Fares start at $1649 per person for Gold Single accommodation, $1829 per person for Gold Twin and $3899 per person for Platinum. Info: journeybeyondrail. com.au/journeys/ great-southern.

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TRAIN TRAVEL: Great Southern has launched a range of off-train excursions. horizons and rugged landscapes of some of the world’s most unique destinations including the Mediterranean, the Baltic, Asia, Alaska, and the South Pacific. Check out Alaska: Seward to Vancouver, August 14-21, save 55 per cent; The Baltics: Oslo to Stockholm, August 20-30, save 25 per cent; Mediterranean: Athens to Barcelona, October 16-26, save 30 per cent; Asia: Singapore to Singapore, December 6-20, save 47 per cent; South Pacific: Los Angeles to Papeete, December 5-23, save 46 per cent. Info: RSSC.com or phone 1300 455 200 or contact your preferred travel agent.

CANADA, ALASKA, USA WITH SCENIC

THE 2020 Canada, Alaska and USA Scenic brochure is out with great value offers.

One night stops have been removed wherever possible in favour of longer stays at each destination point Included is New Scenic Enrich options have been added, including a visit to one of the world’s largest dark sky preserves in Jasper, and an incredible wildlife walk with local nature experts. Scenic is offering until 30 September 2019 partner flights included, fly Premium Economy from $2595 per person, fly Business Class from $5995 per person, book now and pay in full by September 30 to secure an additional discount of $600 per couple for all tours of 19 days or longer or discount of $300 per couple for tours of 9-18 days (conditions apply).

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WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN

THE ways to travel in Egypt are many and varied

from camels to feluccas, luxury cruise ships to dahabiyas and safari jeeps. Bunnik Tours’ small group guided and indpendent tours has 30 Egypt and Middle East 2020 experiences to choose from. Experience more than UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites across six countries and 35 cities. Info: bunniktours.com.au/ Egypt-MiddleEast-Tours.

GO BOATING IN HOLLAND

THE canals and cycling paths that run throughout Holland paint an iconic picture of this stunning country. There are over 269 waterways in Holland so why try exploring them by water and by land with a Le Boat cruise. They will customise the perfect itinerary and offer plenty of pre-paid extras to choose from which include prepayment of the engine hours fee, collision damage waiver (CDW), boat cleaning and bicycle rental (one). Prices start from $1759 boat only (aboard a single cabin budget boat for one week). Info: Leboat.com.au/boating -holidays/netherlands/ holland

SMALL GROUP TOURING IN THE USA

BACK-Roads Touring has announced new small-groups tours to North America, with seven itineraries on offer for 2020. The new itineraries include Classic California Coast, A Taste of Northern California, Canyons of the Southwest, Heart of the Deep South, Historic America: Freedom and the Civil War, and Charming New England. Some of the highlights of the new tours include the historic Mt Washington Cog Railway, a tantalising food tour of

New Orleans’ French Quarter and walking in the footsteps of the soldiers who served in the American Civil War at the Gettysburg Battlefield.

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MAKE IT A WEEKEND IN MAITLAND

JUST two hours from Sydney and 40 minutes from Newcastle, the Maitland region has a rich history, emerging food scene, thriving arts community, boutique accommodation and is packed events calendar.

The Maitland Aroma Festival is August 10-11.

The warm aroma of freshly ground coffee beans, rich melted chocolate and decadent dishes descend on Maitland during this festival. The riverside come alive, allowing rugged up visitors to enjoy some of the most indulgent products from across the entire Hunter Region and beyond as local entertainers take to the stage to create a light, celebratory atmosphere.

Info: mymaitland.com.au/ whats-on/maitlandaroma.

ESCAPE THIS CHRISTMAS

ALBATROSS Tours has 12 Christmas European small-group tours to choose from, all departing mid-December. There are tours to Slovenia, Switzerland, Germany and Italy.They usually start with a few nights in one of Europe’s grand historic cities before escaping to snow clad mountains and celebrating Christmas between three and six-nights nights in nostalgic, charming hotels. The tour groups explore local picturesque towns and villages, Christmas Markets, ancient monasteries and fairytale castles. Info:

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SOLO IN GREECE

EXPERIENCE Greece on a solo-only tour for ages 40 and over with Encounter Tours.

Departing Thessaloniki for nine-day tour, travel to Athens along the way discovering the highlights and not so well known but delightful stops including Meteora, Delphi and more. There’s in-depth discovery of Athens and a day out on the island of Hydra. Arriving into Athens enjoy a three-night stay with highlights including a gastronomic walking tour with a grazing luncheon, an visit to the Acropolis, along with dinner admiring the night time view to the Acropolis. The land cost is $4775 in a single room, less $300 for early bookings. Info: encountertravel.com.au.

DRIVE IN LUXURY

EXPLORE the UK in a Bentley, follow the French countryside in a luxury convertible, or get your adrenaline pumping on the German Autobahn in a speedy sports coupe.

Driveaway have a wide range of high-end vehicles with the choice of brands such as Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Mercedes, Porsche, Range Rover and more to choose from in various locations worldwide. Info: driveaway.com.au or phone 1300 363 500.

QUEENSLAND ESCORTED TOUR

SEALINK is offering its Follow the Winter Sun in Queensland escorted tour departing September 22.

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EUROPEAN river cruise line Riviera Travel has a new Yuletide market sailing on the Danube, with solo travellers not having to pay single supplements in selected cabins. The six-day Danube’s Imperial Cities & Yuletide Markets will sail on November 30.

Travelling from Budapest to Vienna and back passengers will immersed in the traditional, storybook charm of Christmas markets with their twinkling lights, colourful decorations, baked gingerbread, hot mulled wine, handcrafted nutcrackers and alluring gifts to buy loved ones.

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QANTAS FREQUENT FLYERS PROGRAM OVERHAULED

THE Qantas Frequent Flyers program is being updated with the changes to rolled out the next 12 months. They will include adding more than one million extra reward seats available annually on Qantas and new partner airlines, slashing carrier charges which are the additional costs associated with flights booked with points by up to 50 per cent on international bookings, changing the points required for reward seats on domestic and international flights including an up to 10 per cent reduction in the number of points required for international economy Classic Reward seats, increasing the points required for upgrades and Classic Reward seats in premium cabins to better reflect the value of this premium experience, creating a new tiered Points Club program to better reward members who earn most of their points through on-the-ground transactions and introducing Lifetime Platinum status.,

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TROPICAL LIGHT

ON in Darwin from October through to next April, the Tropical Light is artist Bruce Munro’s largest-ever Australian exhibition. Arriving in time for the Top End’s Tropical Summer season, the eight immersive large-scale light installations can be experienced through a walking tour and will illuminate Darwin’s vibrant and relaxed CBD and waterfront precincts.

Bruce Munro: Tropical Light will complement Mr Munro’s hugely popular Field of Light installation, which is set against the backdrop of Uluru.

OPERA AT ULURU

FOR the first time Opera Australia will perform an exclusive concert on November 2 in the spiritual heart of Australia with the vast outback plains and Bruce Munro’s Field of Light as the backdrop. The special gala performance held under the stars will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience as some of the world’s most renowned opera singers perform in a uniquely Australian setting. For more details ayersrockresort.com.au/ events/detail/ opera-gala-at-uluru.

KAKADU NATIONAL PARK TURNS 40

KAKADU National Park is celebrating its 40th year as a recognised natural wonder. Officially opened in 1989, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed icon is home to the world’s oldest indigenous rock art galleries, rich stories and primordial wonders, and is marking this impressive milestone with a jam-packed events calendar.

From Kakadu Bird Week to Mahbilil Festival’s annual explosion of music, dance and art celebrating the local Aboriginal culture, this vast and ancient wilderness has something for everyone to enjoy throughout this anniversary year.

NEW PRECINCT FOR LITCHFIELD

UNIQUE new swimming spots, 4WD tracks, mountain bike and walking/hiking trails, new campgrounds and more day-use picnic areas will open in the Top End’s Litchfield National Park, as part of a $12.1 million investment to grow visitation to the Territory.

When completed, the new areas will support more visitors to the park providing a significant boost to tourism.

ARTS TRAILS

THE Northern Territory is a living, growing exhibition 65,000 years in the making, and it’s become a whole lot easier to discover the varied and vibrant art and cultural experiences on offer. The Northern Territory Government’s Arts Trail project is funding the development and promotion of Aboriginal art galleries, museums,

and significant sites with a range of itineraries on offer for travellers to make the most out of their Territory experience.

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PMARRA ALTURLA – HOME WEST

ALICE Spring’s Iltja Ntjarra Many Hands Art Centre has launched Pmarra Alturla – Home West, is a new exhibition showcasing the rugged landscapes that extend from the heart of Alice Springs to the West MacDonnell Ranges.

Revealing the captivating stories of the desert landscape, told through vibrant watercolour paintings, offer a glimpse of the spiritual connection between land and the local Aboriginal artists.

Details: manyhandsart.com.au/ gallery/home-west.

WOMEN’S ONLY TRADITIONAL WEAVING TOUR

KAKADU Cultural Tours is offering a new experience for travellers with a rare insight into Aboriginal women’s weaving culture. Fom August 11-16, the six-day journey is exclusive for women and girls. It delves into the traditionally female art of weaving by expert weaving instructor, Anita Nayinggul, of the Manilikarr Clan. She’ll share with guests her knowledge of generations-old skills, from collecting pandanus and preparing the fibres to dyeing and weaving. Info: diversetravel.com.au/ aboriginal-tours/ nt-kakadu-weaving-tour.

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Tulip Time in Bowral — one of Australia’s oldest & best loved floral Festivals and The Canberra Floriade — Australia’s biggest celebration of spring — showcasing a million flowers throughout Canberra’s Commonwealth Park. 7 Days from $1,990.

Tasmania, “the Island of Inspiration” is an island of dramatic coastlines, quaint villages, convict-built heritage and magnificent food and wine. Incl Hobart, Port Arthur, Derwent Bridge, Tamar Valley, Beauty Point, Cradle Mt & Gordon River Cruise. 11 Days, $3,490.

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ECCENTRIC LIGHTNING RIDGE The most unique mining town in Australia, Lighting Ridge boasts with over 100yrs of opal mining history. Fossick for your own treasure on lands that 100mil years ago dinosaurs roamed. Visit Museums, Mines and Caves and even an artesian pool! 5 Days from $1,390 Departing 16 Sep

SYDNEY MILITARY TATTOO TOUR

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The lagoon, Jokulsarlon, had an ethereal beauty about it at twilight.

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ICELAND has the most dramatic scenery of any country I’ve visited. Its diversity of attractions is breathtaking.

Raging waterfalls, soaring geysers, snow-capped mountains, stunted birch trees, vast glaciers and a picture-perfect coastline make this big island entirely unforgettable.

It’s not a place where I’d like to drive, as the weather can change quickly, producing dangerous icy conditions and gale-force winds. Far better to book one of the many expert tours led by knowledgeable guides.

In nine days, my travelling companion and I had time to complete the Golden Circle tour, seeing a host of major tourist sites, plus overnight stays on the south and west coasts.

Hunting for the northern lights (or aurora borealis) was thrown in at every available opportunity.

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This famous fountain geyser, Strokkur, erupts every 6-10 minutes.

A supremely graceful waterfall, Seljalandsfoss, on the south coast of Iceland.

Jokulsarlon, also known as the glacier lagoon, is one of the most awe-inspiring and popular places in Iceland.

The Saga Museum in Reykjavik reveals the island’s Viking heritage.

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Sapphire blue ice caves vary in size and shape, and change daily. adventures.

As a senior with a dodgy back, I was hesitant to visit the blue

ice cave.

As it turned out, the trip wasn’t as strenuous as I’d imagined, requiring a

speedy ride in a super-jeep across the glacier – accompanied by the rousing AC/DC hit

Highway to Hell – then a slow walk across the ice wearing crampons, and short climbs up and down

steps at the cave.

It’s no wonder the unique and other-worldly Icelandic landscapes have been the backdrop to countless TV series and movies, including Game of Thrones, Journey to the Centre of the Earth, Star Wars, Tomb Raider, Thor and Noah.

Many scenes in two James Bond movies were shot in Iceland, taking in amazing snowboarding and an epic car chase across the frozen glacier lagoon, meandering between giant blue icebergs.

The lagoon, Jokulsarlon, had an ethereal beauty about it at twilight.

Dozens of slowly melting icebergs jutted out of the river, with the glacier in the background and the sea in front.

Afterwards we drove through miles and miles of snow and moss-covered lava, punctuated by high mountains and glaciers, wide rivers, brown grasslands and small settlements.

Our west coast tour guide, Christian, was a

rock-loving bikie with leather waistcoat and long, grey hair.

He showed his six passengers sputtering geysers, an isolated church, towering waterfalls, a lava cave, and yet more stunning scenery.

In November the capital, Reykjavik, was a delightful scene of pre-Christmas sparkle.

A plethora of toy trolls of all shapes and sizes populated the shelves among the souvenirs.

A visit to the Saga Museum gave us a fascinating insight into the island’s heritage, beginning with the Viking settlers, in a series of tableaux containing wax figures.

A rare treat before we caught the plane out of Iceland was a few hours’ dip in the fabulous Blue Lagoon, a gigantic thermal heated pool complete with bar and restaurant.

Said to contain healing qualities, the lagoon was a perfect finale to a captivating journey through an amazing country.

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An epic Aussie rail journey Kerry Heaney IT’S A trip that will take you from one side of the continent to the other through Australia’s red heart in absolute comfort all the way.

From first sight, the 900 metal snake metres of The Ghan stretching away from the Darwin train station is awe inspiring.

When your cabin is in carriage Q, it is also a long walk. Luckily, The Ghan offers transport to your carriage if you prefer.

That’s just one of the many thoughtful gestures that make travelling on this iconic journey a real pleasure.

The Ghan Explorer is a four-day and three-night trip that departs each week from Darwin between March and October.

It heads out on a 2979km journey through Australia’s rugged outback, stopping to offer passengers experiences along the way.

I boarded the train with my iPad loaded with plenty of books and Netflix shows, ready to relax in my seat and watch the

AWESOME: At first sight, the 900 metal snake metres of The Ghan stretching away from the Darwin train station is awe inspiring. world roll by.

At the end, I realised I need not have bothered as sitting in the cabin was last on the list of top train activities.

From day one and the first stop at Katherine, to cruising up Nitmiluk Gorge to view the stunning red cliffs silhouetted against the bright blue sky, the options were many, varied and all included in the journey.

With options for activity levels, the tours took

passengers to see destinations well away from the train stops via buses.

From sedate to more adventurous, including an optional flight over Uluru, passengers have plenty of choices to see the outback their way.

There is also no chance that you will starve on this trip.

The elegant Queen Adelaide dining car is full of old-fashioned charm and warm hospitality while

the meals and wines are included in the fare.

As the train traverses the country, the menu reflects the region with crocodile sausages in Darwin, kangaroo in Alice Springs and Barossa gammon (ham) in Adelaide.

Feeling peckish between meals? The lounge car is the place to go for a cappuccino and morning tea or pre-dinner drink.

Day two on the journey

sees the train pull in for a full day at Alice Springs.

Passengers head off on buses to explore the town and surrounds and finish with a starlit evening meal at the historic Alice Springs Telegraph Station.

It’s an outback barbecue with a rollicking local band that has many dancing the night away.

The isolated outback town of Coober Pedy has long been on my bucket list, and I was not disappointed by this

quirky underground treasure.

The lunar-like landscape of the opal minefields, the spacious underground houses, the magnificence of Breakaway Conservation Park and the famed dog fence left me with lasting impressions.

Back on the train for the overnight journey into Adelaide, I enjoyed sharing memories with new-found friends over dinner and drifting off to sleep with the gentle rock of the rails.

As The Ghan heads into its 90th year, it certainly deserves a place on every Australian’s bucket list as a unique way to explore the heartland of Australia.

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Edinburgh Military Tattoo October 17-22nd An amazing 6 days and 5 nights travelling in super comfort in one of our luxury coaches. Leave the Gold Coast and take in the spectacular scenery the coastline has to offer. Stay in premium accommodation with some of your meals included in the price. Enjoy a relaxing harbour cruise, some down time to shop or just explore the city sights, then the BIG one, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

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Bringing all the pageantry of this globally renowned, iconic show to Sydney to deliver a thrilling mix of music, ceremony, military tradition, theatre and dance. At the heart of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is the unforgettable sight and sound of the magnificent Massed Pipes and Drums of Scotland’s iconic regiments.

Sunday we head to Dubbo stopping for lunch at Hydro Majestic in the picturesque Blue mountains, and finally arriving in Dubbo where you could be forgiven for thinking you are in Africa, We will spend 2 nights in Dubbo Zoo, with a breakfast hamper each morning in your room. $1690pp twin or double share single supplement $670

Summerland Camel Farm 6th August Behind the scenes tour through Australia’s largest Camel training centre. Handfeed the camels, learn about the powerful immune

Depart the Gold Coast and travel north to Clontarf, have morning tea in Pelican Park overlooking Bramble Bay. Next stop is lunch at Bribie Island Surf Club, once you have recharged we head to the delightful Butterfly house. You will have a guided tour and walk amongst 100’s of butterflies flying around you.

The Butterfly House is run by volunteers and proceeds are donated to charity. $78 pp

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camel milk products with Morning Tea. Just up the road we have lunch at the historic Royal Hotel est in 1900. Do a spot of shopping in the heritage listed Wiss Brothers store, stroll along where you can easily think you have stepped back in time with all the historical heritage listed sites in this quaint little place. $80 pp

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Garden Tour September 24th See colour everywhere, beautiful gardens and flower beds can be seen all over the city. We visit some of the prize winning beautiful gardens and city parks with a local guide on board. Enjoy morning tea in one of the many enticing spots. We will stop on the return for some fresh fruit and vegies from The Big Orange. $60 pp or $80 with lunch.

First stop is at Kalbar for a high tea, country charm with fine china and decadent treats.

Glengallen is a Heritage listed 1867 homestead rescued from ruin. Situated between Allora and Warwick we have a guided tour and see the mammoth effort put in to get the homestead from the return of ruin. It is unique in that it is not fully restored so you can still see the layers of history, and learn of the families who lived there. Enjoy lunch overlooking the splendid gardens and take photos with the wonderful backdrop. $75 pp

Carnival of Flowers with Parade September Saturday 21st Return luxury coach transfer. City Park sights. Admission to Cobb & Co. VIP seating for the Grand Central floral parade. Admission to Heritage Bank Food and wine festival $78 per person

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BEST FOOT FORWARD: It might be time for you to change your shoe choices to suit the changes in your feet. calluses,” Ms Bodell said, explaining why cushioning is important.

At home Wearing a slip-on shoe with a Velcro strap to help to secure the foot is the best option. But, if you still want to wear a slip-on, then make sure the outsole is non-slip.

It can help to also have a heel of about 1cm on your indoor shoes. “That will help the ankle joint get into a neutral position and put less pressure on the knees and lower back,” Ms Bodell said.

Out and about Ecco, Hush Puppies, Skechers and Zierra – all have good leather shoes which are wide, deep and

with a stable heel cup.

“Get the heel cup of a shoe and you hold it in your hand so you are looking at the toes, mid-foot and heel,” Ms Bodell said. “Then put your finger on the heel counter and press it in. If you can move it and it’s soft, then it’s not good as it’s not holding your heel in position. You want it quite firm.”

For an orthopaedic shoe, Ms Bodell recommends Dr Comfort, Propet and Orthofeet.

On the go The material of the outsole is key to a good walking shoe.

“You don’t want a hard, stiff shoe,” she said. “The

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only part of the foot that is supposed to move is the mid-foot, where the arches move a little, little bit, but the ball of your foot moves the most because you need to able to propulse off when you are walking.”

Velcro-top trainers from New Balance, Brooks and Saucony are options. The Hoka One shoe offers a lace-up option with a thicker cushioning and is good when recovering from a foot injury.

Help with fitting Your podiatrist or GP can recommend a local orthotist who can come to you to work out what is the best shoe style and fit.

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AS WE get older, our foot health changes so the choices of our footwear should also change.

Podiatry Australia ambassador Charlotte Bodell says we should be thinking about support, comfort, the weight of the shoes, affordability, and removable foot bed if wearing orthotics.

It’s also important you understand what foot problems you have and whether you can bend down to tie shoelaces, before buying shoes.

If you have just come out of surgery, then you may need to wear slip-on shoes. “Good slip-on shoes are Propet and Skechers,” Ms Bodell said.

“When you are looking at good shoes, you need to look at motion control, if it’s breathable, lightweight material and has cushioning or support for the foot,” she said.

“Motion control is the amount of stability the shoe can provide when you are walking.”

If you over-pronate and the mid-foot drops, the vernacular bone can sometimes protrude.

“If that is prominent there can be a lot rubbing and a lot of hard skin can form on that bony area.

So, you need to make sure it is cushioned as well,” Ms Bodell said.

Breathability is critical if you are prone to fungus or tinea.

If you have bunions, you need to ensure the shoe is wide enough and flexible in the forefoot.

The fat pad gets reduced over the years, particularly if you have been on your feet for most of your working life.

“The fat pad moves away from the bony areas and then causes

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How to stay safe in winter Kerry Heaney HEALTH experts are preparing for an increase in falls and more elderly patients who require urgent attention as injury numbers jump by nearly a third in the colder months.

According to a recent report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, falls are the leading cause of hospitalisation for the elderly.

Narelle Hopper, customer care manager at the Tunstall Monitoring Centre in Eagle Farm, says several factors caused an increase in falls in winter.

“The main factor is cold weather. Limbs can get a bit stiff, and it can be hard to get up out of bed or your chair and move about. In some regions, the increase in wet and

windy weather in combination with an increase in leaves on the ground can cause a rise in falls outside and around the house,” Ms Hopper said.

“Vertigo brought on by certain hearing conditions, standing up too fast, dehydration, or some medications are other common fall causes.”

The consequences of falling can range from mild to quite debilitating.

Ms Hopper said a fall could affect a person’s confidence, leading to a reduction in physical activity, and the complete opposite of what they actually needed to do.

“People are often embarrassed if they can’t get back up again.

“They worry about going to a hospital or being put into a nursing home,” she

SAFETY FIRST: Narelle Hopper, customer care manager at the Tunstall Monitoring Centre. said.

“The most important thing for our elderly loved ones is being attended to quickly, which can reduce the long-term impact and severity of a fall injury.

“This is where fall detectors and personal alarms come into play.”

What are the top proactive measures to prepare and be safe?

Here are some simple steps to decrease the likelihood of falling. ❚ Take medication at the prescribed times and dose recommended by your GP

❚ Drink plenty of water ❚ Keep hydrated ❚ Drink warm cups of tea and soup, which help to bolster fluids ❚ Warm your body up by doing leg stretches and circles before standing up ❚ If you have a walking aid, use it ❚ Do weight-bearing and balance exercises to help improve gait and balance ❚ Hold on to something to steady yourself when you stand up ❚ Whether you’re inside or outside, hold on to the railing while walking up or down stairs and take your

time ❚ When walking outside, avoid slippery, wet areas and wet leaves ❚ If you have a personal alarm, wear it so if something does happen you can get help quickly and your family can be alerted If you are worried about the danger of falls for a friend or family member, these are the steps to take. ❚ Check the house and surrounds for trip or slip hazards ❚ Encourage your loved ones to do their exercises

❚ Make sure their home is warm in winter. ❚ Check their medications are being taken properly.

If they are a bit forgetful or the medication is complex, ask the chemist to pop them in a Webster pack ❚ If they have a fall detector or personal alarm, encourage them to wear it and use it ❚ If you see signs of bruises or scrapes, which may indicate loss of balance or spatial awareness, suggest a visit to GP or even an occupational therapist.

Seven ways to control your anger LEARNING to control your anger before it takes control of you is the first step in combating other issues, such as family and domestic violence.

Being angry can give us the energy to deal with difficult and sometimes threatening situations so it’s important to be able to feel anger occasionally, says director of Psychological Services at Wesley Hospital Kogarah, Dr John Kearney.

His tips for managing anger are: Early warning signs Anger often escalates rapidly; you can lose your temper before you are even aware of it.

There are physiological and cognitive changes that occur as you become angrier, such as getting hot in the face and a faster heartbeat.

By recognising these changes as they occur, it will become easier to manage your anger before it gets out of hand.

The triggers Acknowledging what triggers your anger can help you avoid it in the future and allow you to identify what you should do to change your reaction in a particular situation. .

MANAGE ANGER: These tips will support successful long-term management of anger.

Reduce tension When angry, your heart and blood pressure increase and blood flow is redirected towards the major muscle groups.

To reduce bodily tension, do muscle relaxation exercises by

slowly tensing and relaxing each muscle group in the body, or take part in physical exertion such as cycling or running.

Know when to withdraw When you realise you are becoming very angry

or are in danger of losing control, the best thing to do is to walk away from the situation.

Doing so will prevent you from saying things that you might regret or from becoming potentially violent, such as

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threatening someone near you by slapping, shoving or pushing.

Use distraction strategies Your thoughts become narrow when angry, resulting in illogical thinking. You can resolve

this by diverting your attention to the environment around you and concentrating on something nearby in detail, or by counting your breaths.

Challenge angry thoughts When angry thoughts arise, ask yourself a series of questions that challenge the truth and reasoning behind your thoughts. For example, if you begin thinking negatively of your spouse leaving dirty dishes in the sink, or being stuck in an unpleasant social situation, ask yourself how logical, realistic or useful it is to think that way.

Avoid spreading anger through social media Before you post an angry tweet or publish an enraged Facebook story, make sure it is not a product of your irrational thoughts. Anger spreads more virally than other emotions – so people are more likely to react, getting yourself or someone else in trouble.

The consequences of exploiting anger on social media can be dire, from loss of a job to even criminal charges.

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Learn about retirement living options, in-home care, seniors travel, seniors insurance, financial planning, investment advice, free hearing and eyesight checks, and mobility aids.

Information is available from Centrelink, City of Gold Coast and more.

Find it all one location and on the same day from 9am–1pm and enjoy free entry.

With more than 80 exhibitors including residential aged care providers, travel agents specialising in travel for seniors, vision aids, funeral services, in home care providers and much more, there will be plenty

INFORMATION AND EDUCATION: Come along to a free Health & Lifestyle Expo for Seniors on Thursday, July 18, at the Twin Towns Services Club, Level 5, Stars Room, and another in September and November on the Gold Coast. on offer for Baby Boomers and seniors.

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The ABS reports about one in six Australians aged over 65 have diabetes, with the most common being Type 2.

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“There are things that we can’t do anything about,” diabetes educator and registered nurse Myles Clarkson-Fletcher said. “They are genetics, and as we get older our body becomes less able to deal with blood glucose levels as efficiently as it used to. Age is also a big risk factor.”

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■ Get started on eating a healthy diet. A dietician can guide you on what comprises a healthy diet based on your diabetes screening test results.

“There is no special diet, no magic,” Mr Clarkson-Fletcher said.

“It’s not just about sweets and treats. It’s about all the carbohydrates you eat.”

■ Stay active using resistance work.

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“Being unhealthy, putting on weight; that’s not what diabetes is about,” he said.

“Everyone who puts on weight doesn’t get diabetes.”

Why bother? Well, diabetes is a condition that can have significant impact on a long list of chronic health conditions including heart attack and stroke, kidney damage, vision loss, nerve damage (neuropathy) and delayed wound healing which can lead also to lower limb amputation.

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IN THE past decade more than 11,000 Australians lives have been saved through transplant, but many more can be saved if more people register as an organ donor.

For someone who is seriously ill, an organ or tissue transplant can mean the difference between life and death, being healthy and sick, between seeing and being blind or between being active and never walking again.

“Becoming an organ donor is actually quite rare,” says Lucinda Barry, CEO of the Organ and Tissue Authority. “Many people don’t know, but you have to die in hospital, usually in an intensive care unit or an emergency department.

This is because your organs do not survive very long without blood flow with oxygen.

How do you register?

■ You can register through donatelife.gov.au, MyGov or using a paper-based form.

What tissue can be donated?

■ Heart, lungs, liver, kidney and pancreas.

Tissue that can be transplanted includes heart valves, bone, skin and parts of the eye.

What level of health is needed?

■ It’s a common barrier that seniors think they are too old or sick to become organ and tissue donors.

People in their 70s and 80s have saved lives through organ and tissue donation. One of the oldest Australian donors was an 88-year-old kidney donor.

■ People who smoke, drink or have an unhealthy diet can still donate. You don’t have to be in perfect health to save lives.

Am I already registered?

■ Look on donatelife.gov.au and go to Register tab, submit your details and if you are registered it will immediately let you know.

You can also check through your MyGov account or phone 1800 777 203.

Tell the family ■ Most families agree to donation when their loved one is on the donor register.

■ All major religions support organ and tissue donation.

■ When a person dies the possibility of donation is always raised with their family, who need to make the decision about donation.

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A voice for rural seniors Tracey Johnstone MARIA Berry is putting the voice of rural seniors on the map by working to improve their profile within the national conversations around ageing.

The former nurse and health consumer representative has started the business Communities of Respect to benefit rural, remote and isolated communities.

“It’s about bringing out the rural voice,” Mrs Berry said.

“We have got some wonderful organisations and wonderful people doing work nationally, but it doesn’t always include the rural community in that a lot of ideas and a lot of thoughts run around what’s happening in metropolitan areas.”

Last year Mrs Berry, 54, turned a corner.

Up until then the Victorian country-born woman had cared for her two parents who lived through the trauma of an early inheritance gone wrong when a family

member started to exploit her parents and intimidate her own family.

Mrs Berry then had to deal with her father’s dementia and the complex issues around his care and aged care accommodation, while the relentless financial abuse continued.

While her experience deeply disturbed her and her ailing father, Mrs Berry has learnt many valuable lessons about getting older while living in a rural community.

After speaking at last year’s National Elder Abuse Conference, and listening to the conversations that come out of that presentation, Mrs Berry realised “that at a grassroots level there is a lot more we can do within our communities to respect, look out for, involve and connect with our older people particularly with what’s happening in our health system”.

Maria has set a goal for herself of using her profile and her fledgling Communities of Respect business to work with national organisations,

Help your mind and body – cut down on TV

Paul McKeon WE’RE not saying give up TV entirely – just limit the amount of time you spend in front of it. There are a number of good reasons for us to cut back on the time spent in front of the TV screen. Here are some of them – Physical inactivity ■ Spending hours each night watching television is bad for our physical health.

There are studies indicating that watching TV for more than 4 hours every day can increase our chances of suffering a heart attack by more than 80%.To be fit and healthy our bodies need to MOVE. Lack of Mental Stimulation.

■ “Use it or Lose it” applies to our mind as well as our body. To keep the brain active and to reduce the chance of getting dementia, we need mental stimulation and challenges. Most television does not offer any mental challenge.

Isolation ■ There is a real danger of older people becoming more isolated if they spend a lot of time watching television and less time socialising with friends and neighbours.

This is particularly true for single retirees. Because it’s” free” and very easy to watch, there’s lots of temptation to spend 2, 4 or even 8 hours a day in front of the screen.

The Alternative ■ A lifestyle that does not include full time work gives us a lot of time to fill. How we do it will have a major bearing on our wellbeing and happiness.

If we can use this extra leisure time for creative, stimulating activities which expand our minds and make us feel useful members of the community, then we will be happier and healthier people.

You don’t have to save the world – just spend more time with friends and acquaintances, doing things that make you feel good.

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SPEAKING UP: Advocate for ageing Australians Maria Berry at Celebrate Ageing Embolden 2018.

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not against, to address ageing issues in the rural areas.

“Every community is individual with their issues such as transport which is a huge issue compared to metropolitan areas,” she said.

“Another is social isolation.

“You can be socially isolated anywhere, but if you are an older farmer out on your own, you can become more isolated.”

It has taken Mrs Berry 10 hard years as a volunteer to gain the respect of national organisations that have been seeking her views.

She now wants to share with them on a professional basis the real issues and the real stories to help them understand what these communities are trying to deal with.

“I have done the full circle which has given me a good insight into what

the organisations are trying to do.

“I can see the frustrations of the carers and the farmers out there that haven’t got their planning done well including inheritance issues.

“I want organisations to listen to the rural voice.”

Act now to avoid lung infection DON’T tempt waking a sleeping dragon if you are over 65 and have the flu or have a chronic disease; get a pneumococcal injection now.

Take this message seriously said Professor Robert Booy, an Infectious Diseases Paediatrician and Immunisation Coalition chairperson.

“It could keep you out of hospital and even save your life,” Dr Booy added.

Ignore his warning and you could find yourself developing a lifethreatening case of pneumonia.

“Anyone aged 65 and above is at risk of pneumonia,” Dr Booy said.

“That can be quite serious. If you are admitted to hospital with pneumonia, there is a 10 per cent chance of dying from it despite the fact that you get good management in hospital with antibiotics.”

Meredith Lores, 62, has just spent five weeks in a Brisbane hospital getting over hospitalacquired pneumonia. She was there to receive her regular treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

“I wasn’t shocked I got pneumonia in hospital as

BETTER HEALTH: Check with your GP if you require a free pneumococcal vaccine. you can pick it up anywhere,” she said. “I was in hospital two weeks prior to that and somehow picked it up from there not realising. After I came out, after a few days I started going downhill again.”

It’s best to prevent it rather than trying to cure it.

As Mrs Lores fits into the high-risk category she had her first pneumococcal vaccine about four years ago and is due for a booster next year.

“My GP, even with the flu, has suggested I get one in October again, just to cover me,” Mrs Lores said. “I was just about to come home from hospital

with pneumonia when I got Influenza A.” GPs offer free pneumococcal vaccines to those at high risk of the infection and to people aged over 65. So far, only about one in two people at risk are vaccinating against pneumococcal pneumonia.

If you under 65 and have chronic medical conditions that affect the heart, liver, kidneys, lungs, or smoke or are a diabetic, you are at risk.

Others at risk are indigenous Australians who are aged 50 and over.

“It’s a must; it shouldn’t be a question,” Mrs Lores said about getting a pneumococcal vaccine.

“My daughter is 28 and she gets the flu injection as she is around me and she knows how sick I can get.

“I think for anyone 65 or plus, and those susceptible to that or with chronic diseases, you have got to get it.

“It’s not a question in my mind that people need to get it. Then it might stop others getting it,” she added.

Flu is a virus and causes respiratory symptoms and if it is severe, it can lead to pneumonia.

“You can get a secondary bacterial infection,” Dr Booy said.

“On top of the virus, the bacteria comes in, like the pneumococcus, and that is quietly carried in the throat and not causing any trouble. But then the throat gets stirred up by the virus and then the bacteria starts invading the lungs or the bloodstream, causing severe infection. Often the two hunt together.”

That is why it is wise when getting your annual flu vaccine to ask your GP if you are at risk of contracting pneumonia and should therefore also have the free pneumococcal vaccine.

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Aveo recipes taste better

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HEALTHY MEALS AT HOME: Enjoy a tasty freekah pomegranate kale salad from the Aveo cook book.

YOU may have heard that food in retirement and aged care communities is not very good.

So had leading retirement and aged care community operator Aveo, which is determined to change the industry standards for all senior Australians.

Aveo has been working with Nutrition Professionals Australia to set new standards in the kitchen so its residents enjoy meals that not only taste great, but meet their changing needs as they age.

“We understand that food plays an important part in helping to maintain independence and bringing friends and family together,” an Aveo spokesperson said.

“That’s why, at Aveo, residents come together over good food in our dining rooms, surrounded by a feeling of wellbeing.

“We want older

Delicious lamb korma.

Australians to feel empowered by good food and be inspired to cook simple and healthy meals at home.”

Aveo has taken its mission one step further by asking its executive chef John Casey and Nutritional Professionals Australia to work together to create the Live Life Cook cookbook to meet the idea that eating well should be easy and that with the right preparation it can be.

Live Life Cook features more than 50 simple recipes, beautiful photos of finished dishes and

easy-to-find ingredients.

It draws on the 30 years of experience of John Casey, who began his professional career as as chef at one of Melbourne’s iconic five-star hotels.

He has since gone on to successfully represent Australia at the Culinary Olympics in Germany, where he was awarded a gold medal.

He has worked with chefs such as Stephanie Alexander and elite athletes such as Cathy Freeman and nurtured a passion for innovation in food quality and nutrition.

Full of cooking tips and tricks, delicious and nutritious recipes, Live Life Cook will empower the country’s active seniors to keep cooking well into the future.

The perfect gift for family members and friends is available now for $29.95.

To purchase a copy, go to aveo.com.au/food/ aveo-cookbook.

Coast seniors driven to improve their fitness BRAND INSIGHTS A PORSCHE-powered exercise revolution is being driven by Gold Coast seniors determined to keep themselves fit and healthy into their twilight years.

Members of the state-of-the-art Milon Premium Health Club at Marina Mirage are using high-tech equipment designed by the iconic German carmaker to maximise the efficiency and minimise the time for a workout.

Milon Australia managing director Marcin Lazinski said the Main Beach gym targeted the ageing population as a point of difference.

With a strong emphasis on safety and ease of use, the unique Milon strength-endurance circuit is completed in just over 17 minutes (two circuits per visit recommended) and focuses on improving both cardio fitness and muscle strength.

Marcin said the Milon equipment was particularly attractive to seniors as they simply

HIGH-TECH WORKOUTS: Trainers are on hand at Milon to help seniors master the smart card technology used in its circuit training.

The views from Milon at Marina Mirage make workouts even more enjoyable. inserted a personal smart card into each machine, which automatically adjusted to their needs.

“Our motto is Simple, Safe, Effective,” he said.

“The fact you don’t have to set up a machine every time you use it makes the exercise far more efficient.”

Many seniors believe

daily walking is enough, but Marcin said the latest sports science supported the Milon approach to strengthening ageing muscles.

The Milon approach to eccentric strengthening has been shown by research to be particularly effective in helping seniors protect against

falls.

A recent 12-week study of 30 women aged 60-82 at WA’s Edith Cowan University underlined the benefits of eccentric exercise, where load is placed on a muscle while it is lengthening, rather than shortening. Results showed improvements in walking and balancing, key areas where better function could prevent injuries involving falls.

Walter Elliot is founder and director of the over-50s Palm Lake Resorts, and is such a fan of the Milon equipment he has had it installed in the lifestyle communities.

Mr Elliot said that, like the resort residents, he loved the ease of use: “I just fit my card in and it tells me what I need to do. You do the rounds and the weights change as you go.”

In another glowing endorsement of the Milon gym, one of Australia’s leading sports science doctors is also a regular attendee.

Associate Professor Allan Edwards, himself a member of the over-60s brigade, said the mix of resistance and aerobic training was particularly suited to the ageing population.

“You have to understand that you have to do some weight-bearing exercise and some cardiovascular apart from your walking,” he said.

“We need to guard against loss of core strength and stability as that’s when you get people falling over and breaking or dislocating hips and having chronic conditions with the lower back.”

Milon is offering an obligation-free trial to Gold Coast seniors, phone 07 5528 1818 or go to milon.com.au for details.

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Is laughter really the best medicine?

Meredith Yardley OK, it’s an old saying. But is it true?

The science is in and….

YES! Laughter has a myriad of health benefits.

Laughter is essential for our wellbeing. Why? When we laugh for a sustained period of time, our bodies release oxytocin – called the love drug; serotonin – to enhance our mood; dopamine – to tap into our brain’s pleasure centre; and endorphins – our body’s natural pain killer.

Regular, sustained laughter can aid our: Physical health ■ When you laugh, you breathe deeply, bringing more oxygen into your blood stream. Your immune cells move around your blood stream, aiding general wellbeing.

■ This boost in oxygen also helps your brain, improving creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

■ Laughing elevates your heart rate – it’s an aerobic exercise!

Mental health ■ Laughing is a mindful activity. You are completely in the here and now, not thinking about yesterday or tomorrow, reducing anxiety and even depression.

■ Laughter involves play and imagination – and having fun for its own sake.

■ Laughing is a connecting activity – the shortest distance between two people is a smile and a laugh.

Emotional health ■ Learning to laugh at life can help build emotional resilience, enabling you to cope better with life’s challenges.

■ Connection – we are social beings and laughing helps us feel part of a group.

■ Regular laughter lifts your spirit and brings out your natural beauty.

By engaging in regular, daily laughter, you can build up your physical, emotional and mental health arsenal.

Meredith Yardley is a happiness specialist and has an MA in Communication She is on a quest to help people live happier, more fulfilled lives, regardless of their circumstances. meredithyardley.com

GOING GREEN: More than 6000 plant lovers are expected to attend the Botanical Bazaar Garden Festival on Sunday, August 4, at Country Paradise Parklands, Nerang.

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BRAND INSIGHTS FLOURISHING like a wildflower, the Botanical Bazaar Garden Festival is set to bloom again on August 4 at Country Paradise Parklands in Nerang.

More than 6000 patrons are expected to attend and will be able to shop for their favourite indoor and outdoor plants, meet with experienced horticulturists and herbalists, view stunning botanical art and learn about sustainable living concepts.

Among the thousands

of plants, the Gold Coast’s premier garden event will showcase a massive variety of exhibitors from landscape designers, garden tools and growing mediums, roses and orchids to fruit trees, botanical homewares and plastic-free shopping options.

With three stages and more than 20 educational talks, there is no shortage of celebrity gardeners such as Gold Logie nominated Costa Georgiadis from ABC’s Gardening Australia, rare plant expert and past Gardening Australia host, Stephen Ryan, plus local

horticultural experts Annette McFarlane and Kate Heffernan presenting on various gardening topics. Presentations include Plant Propagation, Conquering Compost, The Sex Life of Orchids, Bushfoods for Home Gardens, Organic Gardening and Soil Fertility just to name a few.

Every year, the festival runs an upcycled garden competition where anyone can submit an entry. This year’s theme is ‘Kitchen Garden’. People are encouraged to upcycle and turn an everyday kitchen appliance green by transforming it into a

garden sensation. This art piece is then brought to the festival for judging and display. Ideas include planting inside or on top of an old toaster, soup ladle, kettle or whatever tickles your frangipani!

Details on how to enter this competition can be found on the festival website.

Event manager Stacey Panozzo has been overwhelmed with the growing success of the festival, which is now in its fifth year.

“Each year we see more and more people of all ages attend and enjoy this community day,” she said.

“We also have many

returning exhibitors such as Windemere Orchids and Aizelwood Bromeliads, plus new ones such as Birchgrove Nursery from Mount Tamborine and Have‘a’Chat herbs, who create edible gardens from vintage wares.”

Botanical Bazaar takes place on Sunday, August 4, at Country Paradise Parklands in Nerang between 9am and 4pm.

Tickets are $15 for adults, children are free. Those who purchase tickets online will receive a free gift. Tickets are available at the gate or online from botanicalbazaar.com.au.

Mother and son perform together in Tweed concert

FAMILY AFFAIR: Northern Rivers Symphony Orchestra is proud to present a very special concert featuring Patricia Bellasi and her son Marco.

NORTHERN Rivers Symphony Orchestra is proud to present a very special concert featuring mother-and-son duo, Patricia and Marco Bellasi.

Originally from Australia, Patricia was a primary school music teacher but decided early on that her first love was singing, and after being inspired by Italian opera and singers such as Renata Tebaldi, she decided to travel to Italy.

After five years of intense study and work, she completed her degree with the highest marks, then won a competition to enter the chorus at Maggio Musicale. She later worked full-time at La Scala opera theatre in

Marco Bellasi.

Milan for 24 years while raising her son.

Patricia will join her son, prize-winning conductor Marco Bellasi, on stage. Marco graduated in conducting at Milan Conservatoire ‘Giuseppe Verdi’ in 2007 and recently finished his appointment as a junior-fellow conductor at the Royal Northern College of Music in

Manchester, UK. The NRSO is delighted to welcome its first international guest conductor Marco Bellasi, and looks forward to showcasing a stunning aria, overture to The Force of Destiny by Verdi, featuring the conductor’s mum, soprano Patricia Bellasi.

A Touch of Italy is on Sunday, July 28, from 2.30pm at Tweed Heads Civic Centre, Brett St, Tweed Heads.

Tickets: Tweed Heads Civic Centre Box Office from July 22–26 between 10am and 3pm or at the door if not sold out (cash only). Phone 0478 012 324 or go to nrso.com.au.

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Protection for victims

Who can and how to apply for a DV order

Carolyn Devries CEO of New Way Lawyers LAST month we started a series about domestic violence.

Through this series we aim to provide helpful information to people who may be facing this very difficult situation. In particular, we aim to correct some misinformation that people sometimes have about this topic.

In this instalment of the series we look at who can apply for a domestic violence order.

Myth 2: Only the police can apply for a domestic violence order It is not only the police who can apply for a domestic violence order.

Section 25 of the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 Qld provides that an application for a domestic

violence order may be made personally by the victim. If however the victim feels apprehensive or overwhelmed by the application process it is possible for them to authorise a person to make the application on their behalf.

It is also recognised that a person acting in the capacity of guardian or attorney can make an application for a domestic violence order on behalf the victim. In these circumstances the application process would involve attending a police station or court house to obtain an application form, then personally filling out the form and filing it with the court.

An alternative approach is for the victim to make a complaint of domestic violence to the police. The police will then determine whether to make an application for a domestic violence order and bring any criminal charges, if appropriate. In this situation any application form would be completed

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REPORT: One approach is for the victim to make a complaint of domestic violence to the police Photo: Jessica Lamb and filed with the court by the police.

There is no fee to pay when filing an application for a protection order with the court.

Practical pointer: Detailed information When completing an application for protection order you should provide as much specific information as possible about any incidents of

domestic violence that have occurred including the dates and times of the incidents as well as any injuries sustained. In addition, details regarding the reporting of any domestic violence to authorities or medical services should be provided.

This information is intended as general legal information only for people

living in Queensland and is not a substitute for individual legal advice.

Carolyn Devries, CEO at New Way Lawyers.

New Way Lawyers practices exclusively in family law and estate law and has four branch offices across South East Queensland . Phone 07 3548 5868 or go to newwaylawyers.com.au.

Card freebies far from free $50 a year isn’t much reward Paul Clitheroe IF YOU’VE got a rewards credit card, chances are it’s leaving you out of pocket.

The freebies can be meagre, and they can come at a big cost.

In Australia’s crowded credit card market, plenty of cards are linked to reward programs. But according to ME Bank research, over half of reward-card holders say they’re getting rewards worth less than $50 annually. Close to two out of five believe their card is costing them money rather than giving value.

The first thing to be clear on is that reward cards come with high interest rates, often hovering around 20 per cent. So, unless you pay off the balance in full, each and every month, the interest charge can quickly wipe out the value of any rewards. And don’t even get me started on the annual card fees, which can run into several hundreds of dollars.

The ME study also found that one in three

people don’t understand how much value they’re getting from their card.

That’s a worry given that many people only have a credit card in the hope of scoring rewards.

The best way to know if you’re getting decent value from your card rewards is to work out how many points it takes to get one dollar of reward.

Let’s say you need 5000 points to get a free toaster. If the toaster normally sells for around $50 it’s going to cost you 100 points for each dollar of reward. Or maybe you could use 6000 points to get two free movie tickets normally costing $40 – that works out to 150 points per dollar of reward.

As the toaster calls for fewer points per dollar of reward, it offers better value. But knowing this involves shopping around to work out the market value of your reward.

It’s a fair bet most people don’t do this. After all, where’s the fun of it all if you have to spend time researching and crunching numbers?

Dementia diagnosis isn’t always correct I’VE realised that all too often “dementia” is now an easy diagnosis.

But it isn’t necessarily the right one.

Sometimes a person suddenly starts showing the so-called “classic symptoms” – confusion, memory loss, failure to recognise people and things that should be familiar.

If that person is over 60, there are some doctors, and others, who will leap to the conclusion: “Oh, it’s dementia. There’s nothing we can do but try to make them comfortable.”

However, the important word in the situation I described is “suddenly”.

Dementia is gradual.

Insidious even. There are little signs and indications that slowly get worse.

But what if the symptoms happen suddenly – one day the person is fine, and the next they’re trying to change the TV channel with the garage door opener?

Then it may be quite a different problem.

Sometimes the sort of symptoms I described above can be associated in older folks with comparatively simple infections such as urinary tract or throat infections, commonly.

For people who are ageing, sometimes those infections can affect the brain.

It’s called “delirium”.

And most times, the patient isn’t even consciously aware of the problem – just like with dementia.

The good news is that it’s often easily treated with a course of antibiotics.

REWARDS CARDS: Many reward-card holders say they’re getting less than $50 value of rewards annually.

Photo: DragonImages Perhaps the bigger worry with reward cards is the psychological impact they can have.

We all love a freebie, and the prospect of rewards can entice us to

spend more on the card chasing points.

If the bait of rewards is seeing you spend up big on your credit card, it’s time to rethink the whole deal.

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

Henri has a weekly podcast A Quiet Word – Conversations About Men’s Health.

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In the dark about super?

Paul Clitheroe MORE than half of Australians have no idea about a shake-up of superannuation that’s due to kick in from July 1.

The clock is ticking towards the end of the financial year.

That matters because from July 1, more than three million Australians may be affected when default life insurance is switched off in super accounts that have been inactive for 16 months.

This change is part of the Protecting Your Super package aimed at preventing unnecessary or unwanted erosion of super savings by life insurance premiums.

It does this by ending cover for super accounts where there have been no contributions for 16 months or more.

More than 85 per cent of Australians have life insurance through their super fund.

Yet a new study by industry body ASFA found 53 per cent are unaware

of the upcoming change to life cover held in super.

Also, one third of Australians rarely or never read correspondence from their super fund.

Not surprisingly, one in four have no idea what their super savings are worth, and 44 per cent don’t know what insurance – if any – they have through super.

While holding life insurance through a super fund can provide an important safety net for your family if the worst should happen, paying multiple premiums out of different accounts doesn’t make sense.

Premiums come out of your super savings, so they can eat away at your retirement nest egg.

Paying several lots of premiums may provide no real benefit if you already have adequate cover in place through your main fund or if you have life insurance outside of super.

The key is to check your super before July 1

Money

SUPER MATTERS: From July 1, default life insurance is being switched off in super accounts that have been inactive for 16 months.

Photo: Squaredpixels to see if you have life cover in place, and be sure you have the right level of insurance for your circumstances.

You can elect to keep your cover in place even if the fund is inactive, and sometimes there can be good reasons to do

this, for example, if you have a pre-existing medical condition that would make it hard to get life insurance outside of super.

This can also be a cue to tidy up your super by rolling any small balances, or accounts

that have been sitting idle, into your main fund.

It’s a great way to save on fees and keep track of your super as well as cutting back on unnecessary insurance premiums.

The super industry has launched a new website:

timetocheck.com.au.

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

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At Seniors News we’re keen to make sure every reader knows all there is to know about the local events, activities, services and products on offer to them during the one week a year when the spotlight is well and truly turned their way.

If you have a community event to share, please email the details to editor@seniorsnewspaper.com.au

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NBN scams on the rise SCAMMERS are increasingly using trusted brands like NBN to trick consumers into parting with their money or personal information.

NBN Co is a wholesale-only company and does not sell services directly to consumers.

“We will never make unsolicited calls or door knock to sell broadband services to the public.

People need to contact their preferred phone and internet service provider to make the switch,” NBN Co chief security officer Darren Kane said.

“We will never request remote access to a resident’s computer and we will never make unsolicited requests for payment or financial information.”

Watch out for scammers ■ Pretending to be from NBN or an internet provider calls a victim and claims there is a problem with their phone or internet connection, which requires remote access to fix. The scammer can then install malware or steal

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valuable personal information, including banking details.

■ Pretending to be the NBN attempting to sell NBN services, often at a

discount, or equipment to you over the phone.

■ That call or visit you at home to sign you up to the NBN, offer you a better deal or test the

speed of your connection.

They may ask you to provide details such as name, address, date of birth, and Medicare number or ask for

payment through a gift cards.

■ Calling you during a blackout offering to keep you connected during a blackout for an extra fee.

What to do ■ If someone claims to work for NBN and tries to sell you an internet or phone service and you are unsure, ask for their details, hang up, and call your service provider to check if they’re legitimate.

■ Do a Google search or check the phone book to get your service provider’s number. Never use contact details provided by the sales person.

■ Never give an unsolicited caller remote access to your computer.

■ Never give out your personal, credit card or online account details to anyone you don’t know – in person or over the phone – unless you made the contact in the first place. NBN does not make automated calls to tell you that you will be disconnected – if you get a call like this, hang up.

If you think a scammer has gained access to your personal information such as bank details, contact your bank immediately.

Car buyers to be refunded for dodgy cover companies and lining the pockets of dealers, who could earn commissions of up to 75% of the premiums paid.

Money watchdog ASIC uncovered some very questionable practices.

Adding salt to the wound, the pay-out ratios on some of these policies were dreadful. .

These practices didn’t escape the notice of the Banking Royal Commission, which recommended that car yard add-on policies should only be offered after consumers have purchased the car – not on the day they sign up for the vehicle.

That makes sense.

ASIC’s investigations found car buyers often face ‘information fatigue’, where they’re so overloaded with different options that it’s hard to make a reasonable decision.

In the meantime ASIC has been pushing for refund programs from the insurers involved.

Already over 200,000 car buyers have been compensated for premiums paid on a range of car yard add-on policies, which have been found to be pretty much worthless. The refunds should filter through to 30,000 car buyers.

INSURANCE TROUBLES: Money watchdog ASIC has uncovered some very questionable practices.

But if the situation sounds familiar don’t just wait for the money to arrive. Check your vehicle’s purchase contract to see if add-on

insurance was included.

Policies to look for are typically called GAP (Guaranteed Asset Protection), Consumer Credit Insurance and

Mechanical Breakdown (or Extended Warranty) insurance. If any of these ring a bell, contact the insurer involved. If you’re buying a car in the near future, the pressure to buy add-on insurance may not be so intense.

Ultimately though, if you start to feel the heat to buy more than just a car, it could be time to rethink the deal.

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

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If you’ve purchased a car or motorbike through a car yard in the last ten years, chances are the dealer offered a range of insurance options that went way beyond comprehensive cover.

For some years motorists were being flogged a whole smorgasbord of insurance by car yards. Yet many policies did little more than take car buyers for a ride while filling the coffers of insurance

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