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IN THIS EDITION Feature: David & Kristin Williamson .....................page 3 What’s On ........................................................pages 14-15 Travel ................................................................ page 17-22 Wellbeing ...................................................... pages 23-24 Live and Let’s Save ...................................... pages 32-33 Puzzles ....................................................................page 35
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Talking about love and the real deal
AH, THE age of generational disruption. The world of post 55+ year-old is not the world we were told it would be. Who would have thought that love would ever be so inclusive, so real and so rich, so multi-coloured? Most of us, raised by conventional thinking post-WW2 parents, had little idea that waves of women’s liberation movements would take us on a ride into workplace and educational places our mothers could only have dreamed of, that
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traditional teachings of religious institutions would be questioned and more than often abandoned by many of us, that we would be the first generation to use contraception in the form of the pill and grapple with its consequences. Many of our generation were at the start of the
lightening fast ride into social, cultural and educational changes and along with these advances, there has been a wider acknowledgement of various human identities and relationships. Once, unmarried mothers were destined to adopt, there wasn’t any choice. People who suffered from dyslexia were thought to be of low intelligence, we didn’t know better. Myths abounded that placed left-handed people on the wrong side of
Godliness. There was absolute belief in the righteousness of religious orders. Let’s face it there was a lot of unfounded and ridiculous beliefs. Because, as I have said before, I am a glass half full sort of person, I have ensured this issue is full of love, without bias or prejudice. Indeed, where now and again you can perhaps reflect and think – "Yes, good idea", or "I feel like that too." There’s enough bad feeling in the world, I trust this month, in this publication, there’s a little bit of love for everyone.
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When David sang ‘My Funny Valentine’ Forty-five years of marriage and a new play coming right up Jim Fagan
DAVID Williamson is 75 this month. He’s at the age when he could be putting his feet up at his ocean front home at Sunshine Beach and enjoying the fruits of a career spanning nearly 50 years as Australia’s lauded, and leading, international playwright. He certainly has enough grandchildren to play with. He and his author/ journalist wife Kristin have just come home from California where they welcomed their 12th into the world. But no, David is busier than he has ever been. He is currently adapting Rupert, his 2013 play about Rupert Murdoch, for US cable television. It is a six part miniseries and he has finished part one. He also has a Hollywood movie in development but he wants to keep it under wraps for now. His new play Odd Man Out opened in Sydney last month and Noosa Long Weekend festival director, Ian Mackellar, is bringing it to Noosa in March as a publicity and fundraising precursor to the festival. Tickets are now sale at The J. “I’ve had a very lucky life,” he told Seniors when
we called to wish him a happy 75th which is on February 24. “I’m one of those rare playwrights who gets just about every play he writes produced. I get such a kick out of constructing something, seeing it come to life with good actors and then the big buzz of watching the audience react.” And even after household name productions like Don’s Party, The Club, The Removalists, Travelling North and 25 screenplays for hugely successful movies like Phar Lap and Gallipoli and Emerald City the need for the “buzz” is clearly still there. David went to high school in Bairnsdale Victoria and attributes his career path to a teacher, Alan McLeod. “He brought Shakespeare to life for me. The basic human emotions of love, hate, revenge, ambition, all of these things are timeless,” he said. “He steered me to being a playwright by making drama seem interesting, relevant and a real exploration of human nature which it is. “I started by writing some university material in the 60s and, oh my goodness, there you go,
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I’m still going.” Twelve years ago he developed a heart rhythm problem called atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. “I had them both and they seemed to alternate. It was stress related. I was working too hard and
I went from being a four cylinder car to a three cylinder car,” he said. “I went on effective medication and I was able to live with it. The fibrillation still reappears from time to time but I have a new lease of life now.
The work hasn’t ceased and, fortunately, audiences are still coming in numbers.” David described how he and Kristin met during rehearsals for The Removalist at La Mama Theatre in Melbourne. “I was looking for a
replacement lead actor and suddenly this gorgeous woman turned up. The problem was we were both married to other people at the time. “We’ve been together 45 years and I’ve just dropped her off in Hastings St to have lunch and go shopping with two of the grandkids. Something must have been right about it.” David believes romance is “important in your life. “Kristin would feel very bereft if I didn’t find some good red roses on Valentine’s Day. It’s been a bit of a scramble sometimes but I’ve always managed it. It’s part of our calendar and I try and take her out for a nice dinner.” The interview ended just as Kristin arrived home. I mentioned Valentine’s Day and she recalled how she and David were in a Chinese restaurant in Umina on the NSW coast. “There was an electric organ and David started playing and singing My Funny Valentine. “Our teenage children were mortified but the restaurant people applauded. Our friend, actor John Bell, who was with us, was astonished. “He hadn’t seen the exhibitionist side of the quiet playwright before that night.”
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Debate over The Spit heats up Yvonne Gardiner
A GROUP of residents who live around the Broadwater on the Gold Coast has put forward a list of suggestions on how to improve the Southport Spit. Jobs for Our Youth Gold Coast is particularly in favour of the ASF development at the southern end of The Spit. The $3 billion proposal includes five high-rise towers reaching up to 45 storeys, hotels, conference facilities, a waterfront plaza and retail precinct. Group member Ron Nightingale says he’s in total agreement with the project. “We support some development – the ASF development is good to us,” he said. “We realise that our children need to have jobs to make the money to support families.
HAVE A SAY The Queensland Government is holding a consultation period until March on the revitalisation of the 140 hectares of coastal parkland The Spit. The aim is to seek input on how to best rejuvenate this area and to protect the popular landmark as public amenity space in perpetuity. To register an interest in the community consultation, forward your details to thespitconsultation@donaldsonconsulting.net.au. “The land the ASF development is being built on has never been accessible to the public and has been fenced for many years because it is state land, not public land. “The plans show that we are getting a road widening and road improvements we have been crying for many years to have. “Recreational areas for the public have to be set aside in the ASF proposal which allow families and those who are retired to enjoy the entire facility, including
those in mobility scooters.” As it stands, the ASF development conflicts with the Gold Coast City Council town plan which imposes a three-storey limit on The Spit. Ron says his group doesn’t care how high the towers are. “There is no one who is impacted and it does not interfere with anyone’s current investments,” Ron said. “Town plans have been changed in every town and city in Australia where it became necessary to do something that will assist
POSITIVE SUPPORTER: Ron Nightingale, a member of the group Jobs for Our Youth Gold Coast, welcomes the ASF development on The Spit. PHOTO: YVONNE GARDINER
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Achievers recognised in education, sports Motivated people contribute to quality of Gold Coast life ON Australia Day, 91-yearold Don Robertson was awarded the Gold Coast sports achievement award. Certainly, age has not dimmed Don’s competitive spirit, nor interrupted his swimming routine. Don has swum every day since 1930. He was the second oldest competitor at the Pan Pacific Masters Games last year. The Runaway Bay resident competed in the 50m, 100m and 200m freestyle events as well as the 50m and 100m breaststroke and 50m backstroke at the Masters Games. He was actually in a race of his own in the 90–94 age group and snapped up two gold medals and four silver.
Don trains up to 1km a day during his training season and is an inspiration to others, encouraging all Gold Coasters to live a more active lifestyle. ■ Another Gold Coaster to receive Australia Day accolades included 2017 Citizen of the Year Professor Ian O’Connor. Professor O’Connor is the driving force behind the growth of Griffith University and development of the health and knowledge precinct. He has been vicechancellor of Griffith University since January 2005. During his tenure, the institution has grown to more than 44,000 students and is ranked in
SUPER FISH: Sports achievement award winner Don Robertson, 91, is congratulated by Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED
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Cyberspace meeting place THERE isn’t any single answer to the age-old question of where to find true love. Going online allows you to operate almost anonymously, at least to start, so that your friends and family don’t have to know you are reaching out for a new friend. If you go online for dating, always take a moment to read the detail and think about what information you are being asked to share and with whom. There are lots of scams out there that can catch you short either financially or emotionally, or both. But looking for love can be fun. There are lots of good men and women who want friendship, companionship and maybe even a long-term
relationship. Until you get yourself moving you will never find out just how much choice and how much enjoyment you can have searching for and finding a new partner. ONLINE SITES If you are prepared to get online and start talking to potential new friends via the keyboard, there is an extensive choice of websites with many open to registration for any age and persuasion, while a handful are fully focused on the over 50s and over 60s market. Several site names are very recognisable, such as RSVP.com and eHarmony, which are open age sites. Then there are the age-specific sites; single60s.com.au, seekingsingles.com,
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sixtydating.com/Australia, Singleandmature.com which has sub-sites for differing ages and fiftydating.com/Australia, just to name a very few. Whichever site you access, you need an email address. Most sites have free
registration, but having a credit card on hand becomes a necessity to progress into the detail of the site. It’s always advisable to click on the Terms of Use. The document contains important information, and interestingly is often
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cater for your interests. Be wary; most sites are legitimate, but some are not. There are no hard and fast rules for determining which sites are not real, so start by talking with friends about ones they use and ones they avoid.
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Talk ‘n’
From little things big things grow FIVE months ago I published the first of these stories in Seniors Newspaper ‘Talk n thoughts’ section, and I have since noted there is plenty of talk going on with Australian committees, working groups, governments and private interests. On the other hand some not-for-profit building companies such as Brisbane Housing Company or the Tiny Homes Foundation are flat out with fundraising and building appropriate housing. I have also published a story on Sydney’s Paramatta
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Council, which is taking a look at alternative housing models through a house sharing initiative. However, right now demand far outweighs available accommodation, and as the older demographic increases so does the urgency of this issue. Nevertheless, in a decent society there are
always people who, rather than sticking their head in the sand, raise their hand and take solid initiatives in the quest for affordable housing for the older person. Here, I introduce you to Linda Mina, whose own experience led her to set up an online housing site, and Anglicare North Coast NSW chief executive officer Estelle Graham, leader of a group who has gone to work to raise affordable housing construction funds. ■ House sharers Gold Coast resident, 68-year-old Linda Mina, has set up Facebook
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groups to help older people find share housing. She said her inspiration for creating the Seniors Share Houses Facebook groups evolved from personal experience. “At 60, due to ill health, I retired. My children had moved out and I was left with a mortgage struggling to make ends meet,” she said. “I decided the only way to afford any sort of life was to sell my house and rent.” However, a look at the price of rentals and the realisation that her pension wouldn’t even cover a one-bedroom
PRACTICAL WORK: Anglicare North Coast CEO Estelle Graham is behind a business to support affordable housing.
apartment, meant she had to consider alternative housing styles. “I remembered the share houses from my youth and decided to check Gumtree. I found most were seeking younger people. “Luckily, I did eventually find a flatmate of similar age and interests and we
became close friends.” Linda’s career background was in community development and with that knowledge she took a further step and created a specific space just for seniors to advertise when seeking or offering share accommodation. “You may wonder ‘why
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join Seniors Share Houses Gold Coast, Seniors Share Houses Sunshine Coast and Seniors Connect on Facebook. ❚ Anglicare North Coast Anglicare CEO Estelle Graham said the North Coast area reached from Port Macquarie to the Queensland border and
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Airbnb pool. She also pointed to research by Sandy Darab and Yvonne Hartman from the School of Arts and Social Sciences at Southern Cross University, Lismore, and their studies on the housing situation of older women in the Northern Rivers area. In an article for
GR8CLEAN is a (not for profit) specialist cleaning service for Ballina, Alstonville, Lismore and Byron Bay residents. while on the surface this area represented a sunny holiday destination, there was a problem with affordable housing. Ms Graham said high rental costs were exacerbated by increased demand from the influx of road construction workers, and homes, formerly permanent rentals, reassigned to the
*ProBono (16/11/2016) the researchers said they had found a “massive problem”. They went on to describe the issue as “a sleeping giant”. In an effort to generate affordable housing funds, Ms Graham said in December last year, Anglicare North Coast launched the Gr8Cleaning business. GR8CLEAN is a
specialist cleaning service for Ballina, Alstonville, Lismore and Byron Bay residents. It does specialised work such as air conditioner cleaning and pressure cleaning of houses/offices, driveways and footpaths. The not-for-profit is run by qualified and trained Anglicare North Coast employees and all profits from GR8CLEAN help Anglicare North Coast continue to provide vital services.
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Facebook?’, because it might not be considered senior-friendly,” she said. “However, it is free to use, has the capacity to reach many people, and libraries and community groups are now offering courses in the use of social media.” Linda’s Facebook site Seniors Share Houses Gold Coast has been running for about 18 months and she told me it had helped many find their perfect flatmate (and friend). “There are currently 550 members and growing,” she said. This month, due to its success, she has developed a similar Sunshine Coast group. In a little over a week Seniors Share Houses Sunshine Coast had grown to 60 members and has several adverts for people seeking and places to share. You can search for and
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What’s on
1. 2017 SAND SAFARI ARTS FESTIVAL
UNTIL February 26: The festival takes centre stage on the sands and streets of Surfers Paradise. The popular free event draws thousands of spectators to admire intricately carved life-sized
masterpieces inspired by the theme Mermaids and Mythical Creatures. The awe-inspiring creations are each carved from 10 tonnes of sand. With so much on offer, families can choose to stay at one of the region’s many quality accommodation options, taking advantage of convenient public
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Until April 9: Works by world-renowned urban artists Banksy and Bambi feature in the Signs of the Time street art exhibition developed by Gold Coast City Gallery. Signs of the Time brings a major collection of street art exclusively to the Gold Coast including international, national and local urban artists from the collection of Ken McGregor and commissioned work by Gold Coast City Gallery. Signs of the Time is a free exhibition at Gold Coast City Gallery, The Arts Centre.
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Saturday, February 18: Join Perry Cross for a spectacular evening Jupiters Casino, Broadbeach, from 6.30pm. Help Perry on his mission to find a cure for
paralysis with proceeds from the night going to The Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation. Assist in finding a cure in style with canapés on arrival, a three-course meal, beverage package, charity auction, raffle and entertainment. Hosted by Ben Ikin and Emily Jade O’Keefe, the night will feature special guest Triple J Unearthed band The Smashed Crabs to keep you entertained. Cost $200. Details: Email team@pcsrf.org.au or phone: 0457 277 579.
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Sunday, February 19: Make a date for a cure this Valentine’s Day weekend at Cupid’s Undie Run on the Gold Coast –
where a little crazy meets a lot of charity. The run is a national charity event organised by Children’s Tumour Foundation that aims to raise awareness and funds for research into eurofibromatosis (NF), which is a genetic condition that affects one in every 3000 people. Join us for a party at Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park Surf Life Saving Club, cnr Goodwin Tce and Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads, starting at midday with a fun 1.5km beach run at 2pm. Cost is $45. Details: Children’s Tumour Foundation 0408 546 642.
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Gold Coast together to share stories and friendship. The 2017 annual lunch presents the inspiring speaker, media personality Kerri-Anne Kennerley. At the Paradise Showroom, Arts Centre, 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise, from 12.30pm. Cost $129. Details: theartscentregc.com.au.
8. MASTERS SWIMMING AUSTRALIA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
March 8–11: The titles are on at Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, Marine Pde, Southport. The National Championships 2017 swimming event will be held in the 50m competition pool with the diving pool for warm-up. The local Southport Swim Club will provide an all-day barbecue. Entries close Friday, February 17. Details: Rachael Keogh, convenor2017@masters swimmingqld.org.au. BEACH MASTERPIECE: The 2017 Sand Safari Arts Festival takes centre stage on the sands and streets of Surfers Paradise.
Women’s Day breakfast at Sofitel Broadbeach, 81 Surf Pde, from 6.40–9am. General tickets $60. Join us for the city’s IWD Celebration Breakfast and hear from a panel of empire drivers, innovators, achievers and
young leaders. Meet other women from across the city and enjoy the brilliant start to this internationally recognised day. Details: Gold Coast Women in Business, 07 5538 3644.
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Friday, March 10: The festival presents Flickerfest – The Home Of Great Short Film. Flickerfest Short Film Festival returns to the Arts Centre Gold Coast with the Best Of Australian Shorts program. This is a
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one-off chance to see these amazing short films before they continue their journey around the world; expect to experience the best in short film making Australia has on offer. Adult $15, concession $13. Details: Arts Theatre, 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise, info@ theartscentregc.com.au.
10. GOLD COAST INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW AND MARINE EXPO
March 17–19: The expo is a family-friendly event for boat lovers and enthusiasts attracting hundreds of major marine brands and exhibitors. Staged in Coomera at the Gold Coast Marine Precinct, this marine showcase features more than 600 boats on display from luxury yachts to lightweight tenders, jet skis and kayaks to engines, boating accessories and a huge array of equipment. The boat show also offers live educational events and interactive demonstrations, factory tours and live entertainment. 9am–4pm. Cost adults $15, children under 12 free. Details: Emma Brown, info@gcmarineexpo. com.au.
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Travel to new worlds
Ann Rickard takes us out of Australia and into great, new spaces LET’S face it, those in the gay community seem to have far more fun than the rest of us, so it makes sense to follow their instincts and holiday where they do. Check out these ten gay destinations from around the world and around the country.
SAN FRANCISCO, U.S.A.
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MYKONOS, GREEK ISLANDS
If San Francisco is King of the gay destinations then Mykonos must be the Queen. The entire Greek Island is gay – from the seafront tavernas at Super Paradise Beach to the myriad clubs and bars hidden in the maze of cobbled streets in Mykonos town.
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This small fishing village with its sunny beaches and quaint old town was
home to a sprinkling of fishermen and their families in the 1960s, until the gay crowd discovered its laid-back charm and arrived in droves. The clubs, gyms and saunas quickly popped up and now Sitges is famous the world over for its vivacious gay nightlife and colourful festivals. It’s a perfect European summer destination for all of us.
all over the world. A sweep of sandy beach fringed with over-sand taverns buzzes with gay women hanging out, having fun. How Lesbos will recover from the massive influx of refugees in the past couple of years won’t be known for some time. It is cheaper than most Greek islands.
SKALA ERRESSOS – GREEK ISLAND OF LESBOS
Super gay-friendly city, Sydney pulses during the biggest annual gay party in the country each February/March. We all know about Mardi Gras but how many of us have made the pilgrimage to
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BERLIN, GERMANY
A pulsating city that welcomes everyone and loves the gay community. Berlin enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s most dynamic gay capitals. The gay community has made Berlin a hedonist’s dream destination, why shouldn’t we join the party?
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Everyone should see Italy just once in life
The beautiful sights and sounds of this wonderful country will stay with you forever Ann Rickard
PICTURE-POSTCARD: The view of famous Amalfi Coast with beautiful Gulf of Salerno, Campania, Italy.
colourful writer would embellish, but it definitely did drop as I took in the sight of arguably Europe’s most renowned medieval square. The breathtaking architecture of the shell-shaped piazza, the soaring Torre del Mangia, that slender tower rising from the square, the Fonta Gaia, the fountain that first brought water to the square, halted me on the spot. Our Siena visit was just days before the famous Palio di Siena, the bare-back horse race around the periphery of the piazza where thousands of people cram into every centimetre of
space on the ground and hang off the surrounding balconies to watch and cheer. There was much ceremony and colour during our pre-Palio visit, many celebrations with groups of young men draped in brilliant colours, carrying flags, beating drums. We sat at one of the cafes around the edge of the square for aperitvo and tried to keep our jaws from gaping too much at the absolute Italian splendour of it. The first time on the Amalfi Coast was another jaw-dropping experience. The huddled towns of Positano and Amalfi
clinging to the cliffs, the death-defying ride on the local buses around the hairpin bends of the coastal mountains that plunge to the sea, it was all so thrilling, despite the hundreds of steps up and down to the beach; allowed us to eat and drink more, there is always a positive side. The Cinque Terra was another first that offered a buzz beyond words as we walked along the cliff faces to each of the five villages, stopping for refreshments in each one, wondering if we had the stamina to walk on to the next. We did, but only after fortifying gin and tonics.
Even though it took an entire day and there was much climbing and puffing and cursing along the Cinque Terra towards the last town of Monterosso, it was one of the most unforgettable experiences of all our travels. Now if I am fortunate to visit the Cinque Terra again, I would take the train or boat between villages – a much more senior-friendly option. Florence is another Italian joy never to be forgotten. The art, the culture, the food and wine, the leather markets. Ensure you reserve your tickets before you go to the Uffizi Gallery in the
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Piazza della Signoria and avoid the three hour wait in the queue. Even if you have to queue it is worth it just to stand before Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus. The same ticket-savvy rule applies to the Accademia Gallery where you will stand beneath a naked David and hold your breath in enthralment. Then there are the hundreds of charming small villages and pretty seaside towns in Italy waiting for exploration. Best you plan and then stay as long as time and money will permit. You will want to get the most out of every minute in this brilliant land.
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Italy is one of the countries on the bucket lists of so many travellers – even though it has suffered a number of heartbreaking disasters lately. But intrepid seniors do not let a potential calamity of nature turn them off their travel plans, do they? Everyone should see Italy just once if it is possible within time and budget restraints. The first time you visit Rome and set eyes on the coliseum will be embedded in your memory forever. The same goes for St. Peter’s. Even if the Trevi Fountain is packed with tourists, and it will be, and you will find it hard to snap a selfie without a dozen others in the background, and you will, it won’t take away from the spine-tingly thrill that you are there, right there at this world famous landmark. The first time I entered the Plazza del Campo, the historic centre of Siena in Tuscany, I experienced a feeling of mouth slack. My jaw dropped considerably, not quite to the ground as many a
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Regional city culture Bendigo has preserved history and moved with the modern Phil Hawkes
BENDIGO, Victoria. Best known for its 19th Century Gold Rush history, its Chinese Museum and unique Bendigo Pottery. And maybe the famous Shamrock Hotel with its wide verandas peering down on the main street delightfully called “Pall Mall”… the early colonial settlers certainly had a sense of humour. Irish, no doubt. But what of today’s Bendigo? We decided to find out for ourselves, so after driving less than two hours from Melbourne we’re sauntering along Pall Mall observing the rejuvenated heritage listed buildings as well as a smattering of more recent architecture, and lots of green space. Surprisingly, some trendy boutiques and streetside cafés as well. First impressions are important, and it seems to be a relaxed visitorfriendly place. So far so good. Next we
check in at a new hotel, the Schaller Studio not far away (in fact next to the hospital) and are immediately struck by the artwork and sculptures dominating the entire building, including all the guest rooms. It’s like walking into a gallery of modern art, plus a studio section in the lobby where guests (and their children) can use the provided art materials and even attend art classes. Mark Schaller, after whom the hotel is named, is a contemporary Victorian artist well known as one of the founders of the expressionist group, Roar Studios. Schaller says: “Bendigo is really romantic…the vibrant art centre for regional Victoria… (growing) into a unique destination for art lovers around the world”. The Bendigo Art Gallery is proof of this. With its long history dating back to 1887 and modern, well-lit extensions, it’s arguably Australia’s finest gallery
RICH TRADITIONS: Ulumbarra Arts Centre in the old gaol.
outside a capital city. Another example of an arts-related project embraced by the community is the Ulumbarra Theatre complex. Built in and around the bones of the 1860s Sandhurst Prison, this is as attractive an arts venue as we’ve found anywhere. There’s a busy program of theatre, film, music and other events and especially
educational activities, as the high school is an integral part of the complex. The Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation played an important role during the building of Ulumbarra and the opening of the theatre. The name means Gather Together or Meeting Place, as the hill on which it stands was a
significant meeting place long before a gaol was constructed there. Next we turn our attention to the city’s culinary offerings. It’s not difficult to find wine bars and restaurants mirroring the Melbourne scene in miniature… but here the emphasis is predictably on locally-sourced food and wine. We have pitstops at places like Wine Bank, Mr
Beebe’s and Rocks on Rosalind, sampling wines and tasting plates. All very delicious, convivial and relaxing… no city hustling here. There’s a spirit about these places which makes “tree change” start to sound like a good idea. ■ artserieshotels.com.au ■ Phil Hawkes was hosted by Art Series Hotels – The Schaller Studio.
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Feel the joy of flying high
A miniature world view from the heights of a hot air balloon IT’S NOT as quiet as you might think flying in a hot air balloon as it sweeps high across the landscape. Two sounds break the silence. With reassuring regularity, the burner bursts into action filling the air with shooting flames and the balloon with hot air. Then there is the chatter of fellow passengers as they wonder at the changing vista and the constant clicks as they record the stunning landscape. There’s nothing pleasant about being ready for a pick up at 4.20am, especially when the night before included plenty of cocktails, but that’s all part of the package when you decide on a balloon flight. It’s too early. It’s too cold. You are stuck on a bus, and you don’t know where it’s heading, but there’s plenty of excitement because you are going to get high on the Gold Coast in a balloon! This is for people who
EAT, DRINK AND BE KERRY KERRY HEANEY like to live life large, so I’m leaving all my fears and phobias safely tucked up in the warm hotel room bed. The bus heads into the Gold Coast Hinterland, about 30 minutes’ drive from the coastline. Here the scenery is dramatically different thanks to an ancient volcano which created the tall mountains now coated in green by Mother Nature. The first task is to fill the balloons with hot air, and they gently start to inflate skywards. As the balloon gains buoyancy, we climb into the wicker basket to add weight, so it hugs the ground. There are a couple of hefty lads holding on to the basket as well, just in case. Climbing over the steep
basket side is a little challenging, but there are plenty of helping hands close by. When we lift off, it’s a smooth ride upwards until
everything below is a long way away. It’s such a beautiful morning with patches of fog hiding
some parts of the land and sky reflections in lakes as we float past. The buildings seem Lilliputian below, and tiny dogs run around the lake chasing roosting birds. It’s life in miniature. The pilot points out landmarks including Tamborine Mountain, Lamington National Park and the tall towers of the Gold Coast’s skyscrapers in the distance. This is a photographer’s paradise, and there’s much clicking to capture
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the memorable images. Gradually we start to lose height, and the balloon is no longer dancing way above the trees but closing in on a paddock. We glided over the top of long grass strands for a few minutes before coming to a stop with just a slight bump. The landing was almost as smooth as the take-off. Too easy. Then it was all about getting the remaining air out of the balloon and packing it up. Opening a vent at the top of the balloon allowed the hot air to escape and passengers became workers, rolling and folding until the balloon was just a bag on the ground. Another short drive and we were off the bus at O’Reilly’s Homestead set among the vineyard at Canungra in the Gold Coast Hinterland. Hot Air Balloon’s Champagne Breakfast at O’Reilly’s Grand Homestead Vineyard costs $280 for an adult. Disclaimer: The writer was a guest of Gold Coast Tourism.
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A magical escorted journey through the land of the Northern Lights. Fly to cosmopolitan Oslo, with some free time & a day of included sightseeing, before embarking on a breath-taking rail journey through the Flam Valley. Take in a fjord cruise before spending a night in Voss en route then heading by train to the cobbled streets of ancient Bergen. Next day, after a sightseeing tour including the funicular for incredible views over the city, you’ll board your coastal ship for an aweinspiring cruise along the fjords of Norway, across the Arctic Circle to Kirkenes, on the Russian border. The next highlight is a night in a unique glass-ceiling igloo, perfect for viewing the Northern Lights. Delve into Lapland’s Sami culture, take a husky dog safari & visit Santa’s village before your train trip to Helsinki. From here, a memorable full day excursion to medieval Tallin in Estonia finishes this amazing tour back in the Finnish Capital. (Full daily itinerary available in-store)
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Wellbeing
ACTIVE AGING WEIGHT-bearing and resistance exercises are the answer to helping your bones get stronger. Osteoporosis Australia exercise specialists say hopping and jumping, and progressive resistance training such as lifting weights in the gym, are the most effective exercises for improving and preserving bone strength throughout life. Other exercises that involve the feet making impact with the ground such as running and jumping, tennis and dancing are all good for bones. OA’s Professor Belinda Beck recommends regular exercise that raises the heart rate is important for reducing the risk of common lifestyle
diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. “But we know that aerobic exercise on its own makes little or no difference to bones,” Prof Beck said.
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.. .hopping and jumping, and progressive resistance training such as lifting weights in the gym, are the most effective exercises . . . “Bones need to be stressed in very specific ways in order to get stronger.”
To get successfully active, you should: ■ Be regular – exercise for about 30 minutes, at least three times a week. ■ Exercise intensity should increase gradually over time – the amount of weight used, degree of exercise difficulty, height of jumps, and so on, must increase or vary over time to challenge the bones and muscles. ■ Routines should be varied rather than repetition. ■ Exercises should be performed in short, intensive bursts. ■ Regular short bouts of weight-bearing exercise separated by several hours are better than one long session. ■ Lifting weights quickly is more effective for
improving muscle function than lifting them slowly. ■ Rapid, short bursts of movement such as jumping or skipping are more effective than slow movements. Exercise specialists recommend that before
HEALTH HELP: Strengthen your bones using regular weight-bearing and resistance exercises. PHOTO: OSTEOPOROSIS AUSTRALIA
anyone starts exercising, particularly those people who have osteoporosis or already had a fracture, a qualified exercise
professional should be consulted so that an appropriate program can be designed to obtain the most benefits.
The single, retired and invisible need feel alone no longer WHEN WE look at most of the promotional literature produced by the retirement industry, we see lots of pictures and stories of attractive couples on cruise ships, at parties and walking along beaches. When was the last time you saw a picture showing a single retired person in any of these situations? Many single
TUNED UP FOR THE THIRD AGE PAUL McKEON retirees complain that they feel invisible. It’s as if the whole idea of life in retirement is only about couples
having a good time. The reality is that there are currently more than one million single people over 50 in Australia and the numbers are growing fast. While singles have the distinct advantage of not having to compromise with a partner when deciding what to do and where to go, they generally have to manage a range of
issues which are quite different to those facing couples. These include having to pay the dreaded “singles supplement” when travelling, having to fund living expenses out of one income, having only one salary going into your superannuation, and being solo in many social occasions. Not only do singles have to make all their
decisions on their own, there is virtually no assistance or information which can help them prepare for the transition from full time work to some form of retirement. We decided to offer some assistance to this group and have put together a book that covers most of the issues that single people are likely to face in
retirement. It’s titled How to be Happy, Retired and Single. This book covers a wide range of issues including – finances, housing, travel, managing change, social activities, retirement planning, health, fitness, emotional issues, future work, spirituality and the law. Details www.mylife change.com.au
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Staying together for longer Tracey Johnstone
KEEPING older Australians and their pets together is the goal of the national lobby group, Pets and Positive Ageing which is the first of its kind. The voluntary organisation is a specialised advocacy group which is helping to find ways for domestic pets to stay with their elderly owners at home or in retirement villages, in hostels, at independent living units and in low care areas of nursing. President Jan Phillips said the organisation realised from very early days that pets and ageing was a national issue. Since 2012 it has confronted and challenged the issues surrounding when older Australians need to move to supported accommodation and the vexing problem of what to do with their pets which can at times stop people from making the choice of moving to more suitable accommodation. Ms Phillips said PAPA is continually engaging with several animal welfare and in-home pet support programs across
Australia. Its community consultations have led PAPA to offer, “practical initiatives such as promotion of support services in other states, holding public forums on key issues, talking to key senior groups and service providers, and mentoring community organisations looking to emulate the PAPA programs,” Ms Phillips said. The group’s newest campaign is focused on pet support becoming one of the standard services offered to home and community Care clients within home care packages. Other PAPA projects on the table for 2017 are developing advice on end-of-life for pets, promoting the use of emergency or home alone contact cards, and opening discussions on taking dogs into public places and onto public transport. For more information on the group, go to www.petsandpositive ageing.com. This is the first story in a series on Pets and Positive Ageing.
PET SUPPORT: PAPA president Jan Phillips with her dogs Kirsty and Mintie.
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Seniors health & lifestyle on show
Pain, pain go away with holistic program
The Gold Coast shines with informative Seniors Expo SEE all the health and lifestyle information and free education for seniors on Thursday, March 23 at Palm Beach Share N Care Centre Tenth Ave Palm Beach. Information such as retirement living options, in home care, seniors travel, seniors insurance, financial planners, investment advice, free hearing and eyesight checks plus information from Centrelink, and the City of Gold Coast, and much more. All in the one location on the same day, and it’s free entry. Because we are a non-for profit organisation we are able to keep a minimal fee for exhibition space. Details can be obtained from the website www.gcseniorsexpos.com. au. All exhibitors with products and services
relevant to seniors are invited to participate in our 2017 expos. ■ Palm Beach Care N Share Centre Thursday, March 23. ■ Runaway Bay Community Centre Thursday, May 18. ■ Twin Towns Twin Towns Thursday, July 27. ■ Broadbeach Albert Waterways Centre Thursday, September 21. ■ Southport Community Centre Thursday, November 23. There will be plenty on offer for Baby Boomers and seniors with more than 70 exhibitors including residential aged care providers, travel agents, specialising in travel for seniors, vision aids, funeral services, and, in home care providers, and much more. The expos run from 9am–1pm. Further
SENIORS EXPO: Cr Daphne MacDonald and Warren Elwell will be attending the Gold Coast Seniors Health & Lifestyle Expo Palm Beach.
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MANY people on the Gold Coast know Spendelove Private Hospital for its boutique environment where you go to recuperate from surgery or illness. While convalescent care is still offered at Spendelove, a new and exciting collaboration with The Pain Centre of Excellence began in July 2015 when the first cohort of patients began the innovative Persistent Pain Program. The program is directed by two highly qualified specialists. Dr Heide Feberwee is a pain specialist and director of the Gold Coast public persistent pain service. Dr Dionne Litton is a rehabilitation specialist who combines expertise in convalescent and rehabilitation care with experience in other pain management units in Australia. Dr Litton saw an overwhelming need for a dedicated comprehensive pain management service on
the Gold Coast and was fortunate enough to secure a team of exceptionally trained allied health practitioners. The program is comprehensive, offering land and water-based physiotherapy, pain management education and psychology in a holistic, “whole-person” approach. Although enrolment numbers are rapidly increasing due to positive patient experiences, the team is committed to ensuring unparalleled staff-to-patient ratios continue. All costs are fully covered by private health insurance or Department of Veterans Affairs. Many third-party insurers (eg. WorkCover) also offer coverage. For more information phone the Persistent Pain Program co-ordinator at The Pain Centre of Excellence on 5503 0911 or visit www.thepaincentreof excellence.com.au.
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Finance
Strategies counter change THE changes to the aged pension asset test are driving pensioners towards looking for innovative ways to protect themselves from losing out as the tests come into play. Financial planner Liam Shorte of Verante Pty Ltd, says the feedback from within the community is the changes are hitting middle-income earners who believe this Federal Government cost-saving measure should be applied to companies and people with more wealth, not them. “There is a lot of bad feeling among the people who have been affected, basically because a lot of them planned their retirements around what they could expect from the aged pension plus their own money,” Mr Shorte said.
“It’s such a huge difference. For every $1000 you reduce your assessable assets by, you can get $78 extra pension per year. That’s a 7.8% return if you can use the $1000 to improve your wealth rather than give it away,” he said.
STRATEGIES
Mr Shorte offered the following strategies to help pensioners through the aged pension assets test maze: ■ Contribute to superannuation in the name of a spouse if they are under age pension age. Putting $50,000 in superannuation could increase your single pension by nearly $4000 per year until your spouse qualifies for the age pension. ■ Purchase funeral bonds as a person is
allowed to invest up to $12,250 into funeral bonds to cover funeral costs and the investment is asset test exempt. For a couple both taking up the maximum funeral bond, it could provide an increased age pension of $1911 per year. ■ Making improvements to the principal home – funds spent on home improvements and renovations are not assessed against your pension. For example, spending $12,000 on a solar system will pay back over 10 to 15 years, but also mean up to $938 extra in pension income each year per person. ■ Review the value of motor cars, caravans, trailers, bikes, contents and personal effects. ■ Look to pay for the big cruise or overseas trip
in advance – ask for a discount for doing so or an upgrade. Improve your income Charge board and lodging – some people in bigger homes are looking to make up for the loss in age pension by renting out a room. You could say rent out a room and charge $150 per week for the room which includes breakfast. Centrelink’s default position is that 50% of that $120 per week is treated as additional income (about $3900 per year). The remaining 50% is assumed by Centrelink as required to cover costs such as utilities, food, etc. If the costs were higher than the 50%, then a submission to Centrelink could see that 50/50 standard approach being adjusted. If you are an
asset-based part-pensioner, the additional $3900 does not further impact your pension. Lower Centrelink assessments are available where more meals, etc, are offered. Gifting This is not something I recommend often as it seems a bit silly to give away capital to get some income. However, if you have planned to help family, then maybe you should think about transferring the money early. The allowable gifting limit for both singles and couples is $10,000 per financial year, limited to $30,000 per five financial years. If the total of gifts made in a financial year exceeds $10,000 the excess will be assessed as a
deprived asset for five years from the date of the gift and will be subject to Centrelink’s means test.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Mr Shorte says he gives clients some strategies to think about and then he sends them to a Centrelink financial information service officer. “They help people make the most of the system, but they can’t give advice,” Mr Shorte said. “We get them to go to Centrelink to run (the strategies) past them to see if they are possible in their situation. Centrelink may refer back to us to implement the strategy.” Mr Shorte encourages pensioners to try to use all the services for their situation.
Beware pitfalls of reverse loans THE latest round of figures showing rising home values mean many Australian retirees could have a valuable resource. For senior Australians home equity can be a source of retirement income. It’s all thanks to reverse mortgages – a financial product that allows home owners, usually aged 60-plus, to draw on home equity with loan funds secured by
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their home. No repayments are necessary with a reverse mortgage, at least while you live in the place. Interest charges and fees are added to the loan balance with the total to
be repaid when the property is sold or the last borrower has passed away. It’s an option for asset-rich, cash-poor seniors to boost retirement cash. But
reverse mortgages do have downsides. For some retirees, a reverse mortgage may be worth considering but it is an area where legal and financial advice is essential. Paul Clitheroe is a founding director of financial planning firm ipac, chairman of the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board and chief commentator for Money Magazine.
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TO ALLOW for readers’ requests for the publication of more neighbourhood news, please keep notices short and to the point (100 word maximum). If you would like to submit a photo please ensure it is at least 180dpi with faces in a nice and bright setting. The deadline for the March issue is February 28. Email Nicky or Chris at communitynotes@ seniorsnewspaper.com.au
BURLEIGH SQUARE DANCE CLUB
BEGINNER square dancers and those who need a refresher course are invited to join the fun on Saturday nights from 7pm at Maher Hall, Matilda St, Burleigh Heads. Phone Karen on 0415 832 137 or visit www.isquaredance.net.
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Monday & Wednesdays: 9.30am Beginners. 10.30am: Early Intermediate. 11.15am: Intermediate – Parkwood/Arundel Community Centre (across the road from 172) Napper Rd, Arundel/Parkwood, also available for functions, corporate/ private, parties and demos Dallas linedancers. Phone: 0403 225 313.
WE CELEBRATED Australia Day in style with meat pies and mushy peas complementing fine wines and craft beers. Members enjoyed relaxing dining ‘on the deck’ in Runaway Bay with a late afternoon function. Contact Bruce on 5578 9454 for more information.
COOLANGATTA SENIOR CITIZENS CENTRE FOR 50 & OVER SENIORS
WELCOMING all Gold Coast & Tweed area residents and visitors. The centre has a large range of activities including, bingo, dancing (including lessons), free computer lessons, card games, choir group, indoor bowls, craft, light exercises, line dancing, mah jong, qigong, rock & roll, snooker & eight ball, social table tennis, tai chi, yoga, ukulele lessons,
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WATER VIEWS & WINE: Gold Coast Wine and Food Society celebrated in style on Australia Day.
bus trips, free monthly concerts, hairdresser and free Wii. Our next free monthly concert will be on Monday, February 27 at 1pm (QLD time) and will feature classical sopranos
“Duo Diva”. For enquiries, events brochure and concert bookings please phone 5536 4050 or visit the centre at 2 Gerrard St, Coolangatta.
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FREE lessons for novice beginners. Learn to line dance for fun, relaxation and exercise. All ages, don’t need a partner.
WE WELCOME all over 50s to our activities which include: line dancing; new vogue dancing; Scottish; square and tap dancing; tai chi and light exercise. For all activity times see the website: www.southportsenior citizens.com or phone Annette on 5537 1377. Membership is $8 per year with each activity costing a low $3. Our club motto is “Finding Friends Fun & Fitness” – if you are
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All Things Legal Euthanasia Debate Opens Up Legal Can of Worms Victoria seems to be the next State to tackle the vexed issue of euthanasia following a change of mind by Premier Daniel Andrews, after his father recently died of cancer. Wills and Estates Partner, Angela Harry looks at some of the legal issues arising from this focus on Euthanasia Laws.
HAPPY TO HELP: QCWA Coomera members, Rosie Murphy and Margaret Urquhart keeping busy.
interested in these three things please come along and join us. We are a very active and friendly club. You can find as at 2 Whitby St, Southport. Parking is available in Owen Park right behind our air-conditioned hall.
RAAF ASSOCIATION – REACTIVATION OF THE GOLD COAST BRANCH
RETIRED EX-RAAF and Current Serving Members of the RAAF AAFC and Allied Air Forces The RAAFA is calling for all serving and ex-serving members of the Royal Australian Air Force who would be interested in being part of the re-activation of the Gold Coast Southport branch. Membership is open to all serving and ex-RAAF WRAAF AAFC (formally Air Training Corps) Instructors over the age of 18, plus any members of other Air Forces and those with an interest in aviation. The initial meeting to elect office bearers and take registrations will be held at 10am on February 25. Venue: RSL District office, 10 Welch St, Southport. Contact information:
Shirley Rhone on 0438 896 289.
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NEW to the Gold Coast or a resident over 60 looking for social activities? Come along and join us for weekly barbecues picnics, theatre, parties or outings. We meet twice a month and look forward to meeting you. Contact Vicky on 5570 1557 or 0412 783 907.
SOLACE
AN ORGANISATION for people grieving the loss of a partner. We meet every second and fourth Wednesday at 10.30am at Broadbeach Senior Citizens Centre, TE Peters Drive, Broadbeach. For more information phone Betty on 5580 7034.
SPINAL LIFE AUSTRALIA
THE Gold Coast Post Polio Network meets at 10.30am on the second Monday of the month at Treetops Tavern, 7 Executive Dr, Burleigh Waters. Phone Lyn on 0448 206 856 or Joan on 0413 178 073 for further information and venue location.
A.O.O.B’S TWIN TOWNS BRANCH
OUR monthly meetings will commence again in February. All meetings are held on the first Friday of each month starrting at 2pm (NSW time) in the Secret Garden Room at South Tweed Sports Club, Tweed Heads South. We are a not for profit organisation raising money for local Children’s Charities, Palliative Care and many more. New Members are welcome.
U3A ■ BROADBEACH
THE University of the Third Age, Broadbeach welcomes new members. Details of opportunities for fun, friendship,learning and social activities and how to join are available at u3abroadbeach @gmail.com.
■ GOLD COAST INC.
MIND & BODY classes have been introduced for the New year. For the Mind – History with a Twist, Cryptic Crosswords, existing Bridge class and Trivia afternoons offering
There appears to be a shift in the national conscience with respect to legalising euthanasia – the term is given to assisting the death or suicide of a person who is suffering from a terminal illness or medical condition. Recent moves by the Victorian and South Australian State Governments have led to a possible scenario of some States or Territories in Australia allowing euthanasia within their State borders. The euthanasia debate has gained national publicity through various high profile members having personal experiences where they openly favour euthanasia. Andrew Denton, a famous Australian comedian and entertainer, gained national prominence when he publicised the painful death of his father. Mr Denton stated recently “I set out to try and answer the question, why are good people being left to die of bad deaths? 18 months later, having spent thousands of hours talking with people on all sides of this debate, I remain shocked at the level of suffering and trauma across the community in the absence of these laws”. However, the pro euthanasia lobby has not had it all their way. There are just as compelling arguments opposing any change to the current laws concerning euthanasia. As it presently stands, anyone causing or helping a terminally ill person to die can be charged with offences ranging from murder to assisting suicide. Many of these offences have lengthy prison terms as penalties. The anti euthanasia lobby believes that it is an impossible burden to place upon doctors and medical staff to make the decision about ending someone’s life when they are suffering from a terminal condition or illness. They believe that if someone is suffering in these circumstances, they should be allowed to receive the best palliative care available so as to ease their pain and suffering at the end of their life struggles. Both camps have well reasoned arguments in favour of their respective positions and are unlikely to agree on a compromise. Leaving aside the philosophical positions of the parties, it remains the choice of the person suffering from the terminal illness to decide how they want to be treated by their doctors and supported by their families. The only document that legally goes close to this is described as an “Advance Health Directive”. This has also been referred to as a ‘living will’. Although there is a prescribed form for such a document in Queensland, there is no such recognised form in New South Wales. An Advance Health Directive is a document which any person over the age of 18 can complete and sign in order to provide directions to their family and their treating medical practitioners as to how they wish to be treated in the event of certain circumstances. The Queensland prescribed form sets out the person’s wishes in different scenarios in the event of the person: 1. suffering from an incurable illness; 2. being in a coma;
3. being in a persistent vegetative state; 4. being seriously ill or injured and are unlikely to recover to the extent that they can live without the use of life sustaining measures. It then prescribes whether the person requires resuscitation, assisted ventilation, artificial hydration, artificial nutrition and antibiotics. There is also a provision in the form stating: I request that:Everyone responsible for my care initiate only those measures that are considered necessary to maintain my comfort and dignity, with particular emphasis on the relief of pain. Any treatment that might obstruct my natural dying either not be initiated or be stopped, Unless required for my dignity and comfort as part of my palliative care, no surgical operation is to be performed on me. There is also provision in the form for stating whether you refuse to consent to blood transfusions and other types of surgical invention which are consistent with certain religious beliefs. This form is the closest that you can get to being on the legal side of euthanasia. It is as far as you can legally go to instruct your medical practitioners to treat you when you are suffering from these various types of conditions. It has long been the practice of treating medical practitioners to take patients’ terminal medical conditions into account when prescribing pain relief but the uncertain legal issues must place some pressure upon treating doctors and creates some fear of prosecution. Unfortunately, until the State and Federal Governments can implement laws to legalise euthanasia, families are stuck with the current legal framework which prevents any type of assisted suicide or death no matter what the circumstances of the person involved. It certainly assists the person suffering from a terminal illness if they complete an Advance Health Directive. However, the form needs to be discussed with your treating General Practitioner and witnessed by them. We have found in the past that there are many doctors who advise their patients that it is a waste of time completing the Advance Health Directive form as most treating doctors in hospitals follow a certain path when it comes to treatment and that they have little or no understanding of the contents of an Advance Health Directive. We suggest you discuss these issues with your treating General Practitioner and your Lawyer. You should ensure that you obtain advice from Lawyers who are experienced in this complicated area of law. Attwood Marshall Lawyers have experienced Lawyers in this area who regularly provide advice with respect to Advance Health Directives and Enduring Powers of Attorney. Please contact our Wills and Estates Department Manager, Donna Tolley on direct line 07 55068241, email dtolley@attwoodmarshall.com.au or call 1800 621 071. We offer a free initial consultation in this area.
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further mind stretching. For the body – table tennis, round dancing, line dancing are new introductions to the schedule. Also new are the once monthly classic movie afternoons, over 1000 classic movies in the library. More information: website u3agoldcoast.weebly.com.
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not join not only our club, but our very active committee. We meet on the first Monday of each month at Sanctuary Cove Country Club; great speakers, great activities planned for 2017 and a very friendly welcoming membership. Phone the secretary on 5514 2196.
AN ART Show will be held on March 10 and 11 at 4 Boyd Street, Tugun. Many of the members of U3A who attend the various art and other style courses will exhibit their outstanding talent. The show will open at 4.30pm on the Friday, March 10. Cheese and wine will be served for this twilight event, cost $5pp and will continue on Saturday, 10.30am–2.30pm (no charge on 11th). Phone 5534 7333 to book for Friday, March 10.
PROBUS CLUB
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WE WILL be holding it’s first AGM on Monday, March 6 at 9.30am. Our regular monthly meeting will follow. If you like to become part of this progressive new club, why
Tuesday, March 7 at South Tweed Sports Club commencing at 10am DST for morning tea. An excellent program of inspirational speakers is guaranteed followed by Refreshments and a trading table. Info: Penny Thorpe on 5534 3931 or president Dianne Lutze on 5590 9119.
■ COOMERA VALLEY
A CLUB for retired and semi-retired men and women that meets on second Wednesday of the month, 9.30am for 10am start with guest speaker and morning tea. The Club meets at the Holy Rood Church Hall, cnr Old Tamborine Rd and Tamborine-Oxenford Rd, Oxenford. The club enjoys outings to theatres, trips to interesting places, dining out and picnics. This is a very friendly club. Visitors and prospective members are welcome. Contact John Woodlock on 0421 074 491.
■ TWIN TOWNS
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MEETINGS have resumed for 2017. The next meeting will be held on February 20 at 10am. Once again the meeting place is the Paradise Point Bowls Club on the third Monday of each month. Monthly luncheons will be at the same venue on the fourth Tuesday of each month. We look forward to
■ CURRUMBIN – ELANORA
OUR first meeting in 2017 will be the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, February 28 at the Currumbin RSL Club starting at 10am. At this meeting elections for committee positions will be held and annual fees are due. Information: Carlene on 5590 8247.
FELLOWSHIP: Burleigh Waters Probus members at Australia’s Most Easterly Point , Byron Bay.
welcoming back our Probus members and welcome enquiries from new friends who would like to join us for fun, friendship and fellowship. Enquiries: Warren on 5514 0234.
■ CURRUMBIN
MEETING at the Currumbin RSL on the fourth Thursday of any month at 10am. A great social club for active retired singles or couples and will make you welcome. We have a guest speaker at our meeting every month and during the month lots of great tours, outings, movie days
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theatre, dining, mar jong, cards,walking groups and opportunities for you to enjoy and make new friends. Phone secretary, Rod on 5534 1909.
■ BURLEIGH WATERS
GENERAL meetings are held on the third Monday of each month. Our January speaker was fire officer Ken Everton and the club’s monthly outing was a bus trip to Byron Bay and Australia’s most easterly point. Retired or semi-retired men are invited to join us at club meetings, 10am on the third Monday of each month at Burleigh Waters Community Centre, 131 Christine Ave. Burleigh Waters. Nominally a men’s club, but women are very welcome to share the club’s fellowship, friendship and fun at all club meetings and outings. Contact: Brian 5520 6332 or Colin 0427 272 829.
■ MIAMI COMBINED
OUR meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at Burleigh Heads Surf Life Saving Club. We welcome new members to join in fun friendship and fellowship. Dinners lunches outings and guest
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VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) works with The Smith Family and supports their Learning for Life programmes which help children in need to participate fully in their education.
■ BURLEIGH PALM BEACH
OUR Annual General meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 21 at 10am at Treetops Tavern, West Burleigh. New members are always welcome at this friendly club. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at Treetops Tavern at 10am. For information: phone Ros on 5520 5821.
■ COOLANGATTA TWEED
MEMBERS Please Note: The first meeting of 2017 will be the Annual General Meeting on Thursday, February 23 (not 16th) at South Tweed Sports Club starting at 11am for 11.30am. At this meeting Elections for committee positions will be held and annual fees are due. NB: International Women’s Day 2017 will be held on
MEETING on the first Wednesday of each month 9.30am for a 10am start for morning tea at the Robina Bowls Club, Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina. We have interesting guest speakers each month and a social day with pleasant outings. New members and visitors are always welcome. Information: contact Jennifer on 0408 005 458.
PALM BEACH CREATIVE STITCHERS INC.
MEET on Mondays between 11.45am– 3.15pm at Palm Beach Library, 11th Ave, Palm Beach. Our friendly group encourages all forms of needlecraft including embroidery. Phone Jenny on 5527 7197 or 0408 605 327.
SCLERODERMA SUPPORT GROUP
THE Scleroderma, Raynauds and Sjogrens Gold Coast Support Group hold their meetings on Monday from 10.30am at Tallebudgera Surf Club. Next two meetings are: February 13 and April 10. Contact Carole on 0422 060 090.
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GOLD COAST & HINTERLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUM
OPEN every Sunday from 10am–3pm. There are several buildings containing a multitude of items of historical significance, including farm equipment and tools, extensive photographic displays of early Gold Coast days, equipment from the Southport Cable Station, aboriginal artefacts and clothing and memorabilia from bygone days. Entry is just $5, (children are free). The museum is also open by arrangement for schools and community groups. For further information phone Colleen on 5529 1962 or find us on Facebook. At 8 Elliott St, Surfers Paradise.
DANCE OFF DEMENTIA
DEMENTIA and dancing are enemies and dancing is winning. Cognitive behaviour studies have highlighted the health benefits of dancing not only at the physical level but also in keeping ‘brain fade’ at bay due to the ‘rapid fire’ decisions people make when dancing. Why not get involved in dancing at Salsagroove every Tuesday at 7pm at Coolangatta Uniting Church Hall, cnr Lanham and McLean Sts. Pensioner instructor Peter will teach you basic steps in salsa, cha-cha and jive. Phone 0413 125 640.
LABRADOR MEMORIAL SENIOR CITIZENS CENTRE
THE social Scrabble group meets every Monday and Thursday from 12.15pm. If you are interested in
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joining with any of the activities, please call the centre. For members, a hairdresser is available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Our library is also open during the week and our bus trip for members is once a month. Our weekly concert is on every Friday morning starting at 9.15am. Entry cost is $3 which includes tea/coffee and biscuits. 370 Marine Pde, Labrador. Phone 5537 1433.
visitors had a wonderful time seeing many of the outstanding features of our beautiful area. www.friendshipforce goldcoast.org.au or phone Mary on 0433 917 779.
SOUTHPORT CROQUET CLUB
QCWA ■ COOMERA
WE GOT off to a good start by thoroughly cleaning the hall in preparation for another busy year. This year we had the added fun of seeing our new doors and steps being built. Our new International Officer, Margaret, had a tutorial from Rosie on her duties relating to our country of study this year – Nepal. Stand by for some very different recipes and crafts, which will be advised on our Facebook page. Meetings: at our hall, 161 Maudsland Rd, Oxenford. All welcome. Hall bookings: 0456 625 776.
■ SOUTHPORT
WE WOULD like to invite you to attend a free craft workshop morning for those who would like to learn or brush-up on crafting skills. Classes include knitting, crochet, embroidery and card-making for all levels, even left-handers. All materials are provided. If you need help with an item you’re working on or just want to complete a UFO (unfinished object), bring it along also. Join us for some fun, morning tea and go home with a project. Tuesday, February 28 at 9.30am, cnr Young
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GOLD COAST BRIDGE CLUB
BRUSH up your skills or learn new ones with our experienced teachers. We provide beginners classes and coaching at all levels and conduct bridge sessions six days a week and two nights. We’re known as “the friendly club” and organise many social functions for members. Join the club and meet interesting people from all walks of life. On the highway in Surfers Paradise, Information: contact Cecily or Lynley on 5538 3112 or 0418 984 856.
November. Meetings commence at 9.30am and go through to around lunch time. We have one or two demonstrations on various brands of machines at each meeting and our group always has at least one ongoing effort for the year to knit and donate items to help fellow Gold Coast people wherever needed. We look forward to seeing old and new friends at our next meeting. Information: please phone 5537 1436.
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NEW players and visitors are always welcome to come and enjoy playing croquet or gateball at Southport Croquet Club, 1 Queen St, Southport, Broadwater Parklands. Southport Croquet Club members are very friendly and enthusiastic. Playing days are 9am–3pm. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday for association croquet and ricochet and golf croquet in the afternoon. Tuesday from 10am–3pm and Friday from 3–7pm for golf croquet. Tuesday from 4–6pm and Saturday 1–3pm for gateball. Clubhouse phone: 5531 4720 and email: southport@croquetqld.org Phone A/H Barbara 5577 5079 or Julia 0417 770 937.
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Preheat oven to 160C (fan-forced), butter a 23-25cm springform cake tin and line the base and sides with baking paper, in a large bowl combine the almond meal, desiccated coconut, coconut sugar, butter and salt and mix until it resembles breadcrumbs. Spoon half
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■ 1/2 cup (50g) grated parmesan, plus extra to serve ■ 100g sliced mushrooms ■ Few sprigs of thyme ■ 3 slices chopped bacon ■ 1 cup rocket leaves ■ Olive oil, to drizzle ■ Salt and pepper to season Step 1 Preheat oven to 170°C and place a five-litre ovenproof dish in to heat. Step 2 Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, add onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until soft. Add bacon, brown then add chicken and cook for 2–3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until starts to colour, then add the rice and cook, stirring for one minute. Add wine and stock and bring to boil, then add thyme. Pour everything into the preheated dish. Cover tightly with a lid or foil and place in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove and give everything a good stir, then cover again and return to the oven for a further 15 minutes.
By this time all liquid should have been absorbed. If not, return to the oven uncovered for a further five minutes. Step 3 Remove and add parmesan, rocket and basil, and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with extra parmesan and drizzle with olive oil.
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■ 2 x 110g Toblerone chocolate (or milk chocolate if you prefer) melted ■ 2 cups of beaten cream ■ 2 eggs separated Melt chocolate, cool slightly, add egg yolks one at a time and mix, then add cream. Beat egg whites until stiff then fold though chocolate mix. Grab a piping bag or plastic bag and cut corner off so you can pipe into glasses. Chill overnight. Garnish with a raspberry or flaked chocolate.
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