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Enjoy our colourful read Gail Forrer Seniors Group Editor

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STAYING HEALTHY AND HAPPY INDEX 4 Cover story - Dr Susan Mitchell 6 Barbie goes tribal 13 Wanderlust 18 Wellbeing 21 Living 22 Community notes 23 Money 25 At Home 27 Puzzle

THIS month we bring you a rich and colourful range of stories inclusive of local people through to national personalities with big ideas. A trip to South Australia from our Queensland-based journalist Tracey Johnstone resulted in a story with the indomitable author, journalist and academic Dr Susan Mitchell about her latest role as SA Ambassador for Mature Women. Tracey’s story features Dr Mitchell’s powerful thoughts on the importance of changing the outdated lens contemporary, mature-aged woman are viewed through. Last month, I attended the DANscienCE program in Sydney. The program explored dance programs and its ability to contribute to wellness. As program director Liz Lea wrote, “Dance is scientifically proven to benefit health, older people are beginning dance careers at 60. Arts and companies with expert professional legacies are developing new programs for wellness, and wellness is building a new platform of awareness for dance”. Personally, I found the strong and graceful performances – together

with scientific and medical opinions, emotionally stirring and capable of opening a whole new dimension to ageing. I hope you enjoy the uplifting story on Dance for Parkinson’s Disease. It maybe winter in Australia right now, but there are some places in the world and many close to home, where winter means the sun is simply softer and the ocean a different shade of blue. Our tropical island feature is sure to grab your interest. But good health is ultimately what really matters and we have a host of stories with tips and hints to nudge you along the road of wellbeing. I’m also pleased to present our updated newspaper design and believe our articles featuring health, wealth, happiness and lots of travel sit well within the new-look. I trust you enjoy the read.

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Adventures in the sky Northern Rivers Aero Club presents two days of info Yvonne Gardiner THE magic of flight will be on show for two days this month at the Lismore Aviation Centre. Anyone with the slightest interest in learning to fly is invited to the Northern Rivers Aero Club’s half-day symposium on Saturday, July 28 from 10am-2pm. The following day, the airfield will play host to the Lismore Aviation Expo, an event that has grown over recent years to an extent that a crowd of 10,000 is expected this year – 2000 up on last year. Saturday’s symposium is more for those men and women interested in aviation as a career. The aero club’s head of operations Bill Kiernan said talks from experienced pilots will cover all anyone needs to know about recreational, commercial and air force flying. “There’s no

commitment. There’ll be adventure flights and a variety of flights available in any price range,” Bill said. “The two-day event promotes the aero club, the benefits of an aviation industry and gives the region an economic boost. “When people come to go flying, they’ll potter around the place as well, go shopping. “We always try and help one of the charities. We run discovery flights, where you come out on a nice day, we pop you in an aeroplane and take it for a flight – with an experienced co-pilot! “The Northern Rivers is such a beautiful part of the world to fly. We charge $250 for the hour.” Bill began his own pilot’s training when he was 16, and still flies today at the age of 81. He says one of his students was aged 71. “At any one time, about 20 students are learning to fly at the club or adding

TAKE FLIGHT: Northern Rivers Aero Club head of operations Bill Kiernan invites anyone wanting a career in aviation to book in for the symposium on July 28. Photo: Yvonne Gardiner

to their skills, with ages from 15 years,” Bill said. “Learning to fly is not as expensive as a lot of people think – $10,000 will buy you a learner’s package. “We say ‘come in, here’s a program’ and away we go. “We’re fortunate in the calibre of flying instructors we’ve got. We’re teaching from

experience, not from a book. “There’s a tremendous opening for pilots at present. All the young kids we’ve put through are all working.” Bill came to the aero club 10 years ago as its chief flying instructor. “Pilots come from Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast to do flight reviews,” he said.

“Every two years, you’ve got to show that you can still fly aeroplanes.” Pilots at the Lismore Aviation Expo on Sunday, July 29, will ably demonstrate that they can fly. There will be gravity-defying aerobatics, magnificent warbirds and old-fashioned aircraft and helicopters, together with

trade stands, joy flights, children’s entertainment and food stalls. Presented by Fast Aviation, the main event will run from 9am to 4pm at the Lismore Aviation Centre, Three Chain Road, South Lismore. The day will feature death-defying aerobatic displays by Paul Bennet Air Shows, adventure flights in WWII Warbirds, joy flights and learn-to-fly discovery flights. Bennet’s talented team will thrill the crowd with demonstrations from the Sky Aces in their Wolf Pitts Pro and Model 12 Pitts, as well as demonstrations in a T28 Trojan, Yak 52, ¾ Spitfire and the Wirraway. The expo promises to be a great event for aviation enthusiasts as well as those looking for an entertaining day out. Tickets for the public air show are available at the gate, $5 for adults and free for under-16s. No eftpos, so bring cash. Bookings are essential for the Saturday symposium hosted by the Northern Rivers Aero Club. Visit the website visitlismore.com.au.

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New role gives voice for mature women

Dr Susan Mitchell is speaking out to drive change in how women are seen and heard Tracey Johnstone SUSAN Mitchell’s role as South Australia’s Mature Women’s Ambassador is a national first and recognises the frightening depth of the crisis for women who have given their all and yet reach their later years with so little left. The media personality and noted author has the job of making visible the many invisible issues around mature women.

There is hope her work will have a national impact. “In the past five years the number of women over 50 facing homelessness has increased by 40 per cent,” Susan said about these women who are struggling to find work. “What we are doing with these women is throwing them on the scrap heap.” Governments must act, Susan declares. “This is a tsunami that is going to happen. There

is going to be a surge of women. With technological change, heaven knows how the employment market is going to fare. We need to have an organised approach to this or these women will be thrown on the scrap heap and just left to die. And that cannot happen.” However, she isn’t seeing a parliament that is leading the management of this change in our community, nor one that truly reflects

SPEAKING OUT: Dr Susan Mitchell, mature women’s champion, author, TV and radio presenter. Photos: Contributed

Australia’s society and the needs of its significant number of over-50 women. “It’s like Sisyphus, who was notorious for rolling the boulder up the hill and then it would roll back,” Susan said. “Then you would push it up again and you would gain a foot every time. It’s how change works, but you have to keep rolling it. But I think we are in the period where it has rolled back on us. “In terms of women, how many of them over 50 are in parliament, for example, and yet how many women over 50 are

in our society?” Susan’s ambassador role is the first of its kind in Australia. It’s been created by the South Australian Government to deal with the largest number of people over 50 on mainland Australia. In there is a “huge cohort” of women who can’t get jobs because of their age and because of discrimination. Susan is hitting the Adelaide corporate streets armed with a deeply researched booklet – Mature Women Can! – and using her high public profile as a television, radio and print

commentator to spruik the message of what organisations can do to turn around the incoming tide which is going to economically challenge all of Australia. Susan is well-equipped for the task. “When I was growing up there were no role models,” Susan said. The child of the ’70s said the best-known woman then was Dame Edna Everage – and she was a bloke. “I thought, we have to start celebrating women of achievement,” she adds. So, for the past 35 years, Susan has been

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SENIORS \\JULY, 2018 championing women’s issues and exceptional women’s stories through her 14 books – among them Anne Summers, Sallyanne Atkinson, Colleen McCullough, Robyn Archer and Margaret Whitlam. There was a 15th book, about Tony Abbott, but that’s another story for another day. Meeting Margaret Whitlam was a moment in time for Susan that stands out from her crowded life. “Highly intelligent and very witty and full of the joy of life,” is how Susan describes her impression of Margaret as she wrote Margaret’s biography. Back in the present, Susan pines for change; a real, tangible end to mature women’s discrimination. “They have the distillation of everything that is good in us,” she said. “Look at what they have lived through, what they have done and what they have experienced. They are being treated like an old tub of yoghurt, left in the back of the fridge well past its use-by date. We must stop thinking like this. We have to make the most of their skills that we have. It’s criminal to treat anyone like this. I would like to see this change before I kick the bucket.”

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In the past five years the number of women over 50 facing homelessness has increased by 40 per cent. What we are doing with these women is throwing them on the scrap heap. Feminist author Susan Mitchell as a child with her father Mitch. I’m not exactly sure of Susan’s age. I did ask. “Do you think women should tell their age?” Susan asks me back. “As soon as you tell someone how old you are, they define you by a number rather by your skills, talents and experience.” After several minutes of impassioned, articulate speech on what is clearly a major issue in the battle for respect and recognition of older women, Susan made a powerful case for women not revealing their age. Instead of going on the attack against ageism, Susan said you should stand proud as a mature

woman and detail why it is so important that you are employed as a mature and capable person. List your strengths, be proud and loud about them. “Kiss my assets,” is her call to arms. “When you get that in Margaret Whitlam, wife of former Australian prime minister Gough Whitlam, with her your head, it’s a way to biography author Susan Mitchell. Photo: Brodie Campbell deal with it, because as soon as I say I am actually 78 or 75 or 68, they have when women were defined tied them to the Hills Susan’s 16th non-fiction a picture or an immediate by marriage. You had to Hoist and left them with a book is starting to get its almost visceral reaction,” be Mrs and take the bowl of water’. legs. She simply can’t let Susan said. man’s name. How “It’s kind of nobody’s this women’s “tsunami” “The women I have ludicrous is that? business how old you become part of Australia’s interviewed said things “Gradually women have are.” social and economic have been said to them said it’s irrelevant if I am And the answer to what history without an intense like ‘oh, you are much married or not. specifically is her age? insight from this older than you sound on “Or when you were That lays grounded into outstanding social the phone, your voice is asked what your children the pavement of the commentator. very young’. Well, yes, so were doing while you were inner-city Adelaide street “I will write until I drop,” is my mind. It’s a bit like at the interview. ‘Well, I where we sat. she said.

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UPBEAT AND RECEYCLED: Jennifer Edwards recycles second-hand Barbie dolls and dresses them with a tribal theme. Photo: Yvonne Gardiner

Barbie & Ken go wild and join the tribe

Yvonne Gardiner THE Barbie doll, since its invention in 1959, has enjoyed long-lasting popularity and lots of costume changes. Ballina artist Jennifer Edwards searches second-hand shops for discarded and unloved Barbies, and gives them a new life. She has created the “tribal Barbie”, adorned with op shop jewellery, scraps of material and trinkets. “The first idea came from nature – I saw the palm frond and picked it up,” Jennifer said. “I’m an artist, and always looking for beautiful things. “I put the Barbie doll in the palm frond. Each doll takes me two to three days to make. “I took the recycled dolls to the markets at Bangalow and Byron, and sometimes I’d set up at

Lennox.” Jennifer had no idea her doll art would turn into a business. She estimates she’s transformed about 250 of the Barbies. “Everything I’ve got on the dolls is from the op shop,” Jennifer said. “I wash the material and the doll. It has to be perfect. “They’re all different. I’ve found they’re really popular. “It’s a tribal theme. I was brought up in the Caribbean. My father was an engineer and he took us travelling.” The Barbie doll was invented by Ruth Handler, the co-founder of Mattel, whose own daughter was named Barbara. Barbie was introduced to the world at the American Toy Fair in New York City. Barbie’s job was to serve as a teenage fashion doll. The Ken doll was named after Ruth’s son and was introduced two

years after Barbie, in 1961. By recycling these distinctive dolls, Jennifer feels she’s doing something good for the Earth. “I keep a collection of 20 dolls to sell,” she said. “Recently I sold eight Barbies to the Aboriginal child care centre in Ballina. “Adults buy them for themselves. I take photos of all the tribal dolls I make.” Jennifer earned a degree in painting from the Lismore College of the Arts in 1991. Apart from the dolls, she also uses her artistry to decorate guitars with seashells. “Art takes you into a peaceful zone, another dimension,” she said. “I put on really nice music and it’s like a form of meditation.” Phone Jennifer on 0402 325 508 if the tribal Barbie takes your fancy.

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Ian Moss is sizzling hot

Ex Cold Chisel band member goes for gold with new album Yvonne Gardiner

BORN and raised in Alice Springs, Ian Moss started playing guitar in local teenage bands but moved to Adelaide after failing one of his high school years, planning to repeat in the big city. Fate intervened when he answered an advertisement for a guitarist in a shop window in 1973, joining the band that was to become a legend in Australia and that made such an undeniable impact that they are now etched in the Australian music psyche forever. That band was Cold Chisel. This year will bring a new chapter in Ian’s career as he releases the new self-titled studio album, his sixth, and heads to regional Australia armed with his acoustic guitar and incredible songs. His latest show has met with many accolades. The Tasmanian Times’

reviewer, speaking of Ian’s performance at Wrest Point Hobart on June 22 says: “In perfect voice, with sizzling guitar work, Moss delivered two hours of effortless musical wizardry” and “one of the most spellbinding and unique soul vocalists of our generation”. Brett Green wrote on Facebook: “Fantastic show last night, Ian. Have been a massive fan for over 30 years and was great to see you at your best in your element.” Reviewer Neill Webster “loved the show … great band, fantastic delivery”. Respected as one of Australia’s iconic musicians, Ian delivers an unforgettable sound – not only as a telling soloist on guitar but especially with his silken voice, ringing with clarity and resonating with pure soul. After Cold Chisel split up in 1983, Jimmy Barnes jumped into a successful solo career, but Ian stayed

awards at the 1989 ARIA awards, including male artist of the year, best debut album, best album, best debut single, and song of the year. This bold renaissance of his solo career amplified Ian’s willingness to embrace new ideas and influences. A Cold Chisel reunion during 1998 – both in the studio for the recording of new material and subsequent touring to promote the resulting Last Wave of Summer album – put Ian back in the national spotlight. It reminded the Australian public of Ian’s alluring talent and diversity as a performer, as did another Cold Chisel reunion tour in 2003 and his input to Jimmy Barnes’ Double Happiness album of duets in 2005. BORN TO ROCK: Former Cold Chisel guitarist Ian Moss takes to the stage on September 1 at Park Lane Theatre, Lennox Head.

away from the spotlight, only forming the Ian Moss Band in 1986. After spending nine months in Los Angeles sorting through song demos, he eventually

co-wrote Tucker’s Daughter with former Cold Chisel band member Don Walker. The song went to number one in Australia in March 1989 and Ian’s

debut album, Matchbook, was released in September. It also went to number one and sold more than 210,000 copies. Ian took out several

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Backed by a symphony Lyn has spent a lifetime with Northern Rivers Orchestra TO MARK the 25th anniversary of the Northern Rivers Symphony Orchestra, we turn our attention to Lyn McBurney, the person who was there from the orchestra’s very first performance until now. Lyn continues to be the linchpin of the orchestra, performing her multiple crucial roles as the orchestra manager, dedicated committee member and accomplished musician. Here we ask Lyn some questions about her time with the orchestra. Q: You have been part of the orchestra right from the start, 25 years ago. Could you please tell us what your involvement was at the beginning, and how did it evolve to your current position as the orchestra manager now? A: Barry Singh formed the orchestra as conductor and asked 18 local musicians to play, consisting of people from Murwillumbah and

Lismore. I played in the second violin section in the very first concert and have been playing in the same section ever since. About three years after the orchestra started I was elected president of the orchestra committee and also attended to the catering for the musicians and audience. I remained doing these tasks until the orchestra manager left after 10 years and Mr Singh asked me to take on the orchestra manager’s position, which I have continued to do for the last 13 years. Q: You’re also a violinist in the orchestra. How did your music career begin and what other instruments do you play? A: I came from a musical family. My grandfather played violin in an orchestra and my father also played violin and my mother and siblings played other instruments and we had many musical evenings with others in the community and in our

ANNIVERSARY: Lyn McBurney is orchestra manager, committee member and accomplished musician for the Northern Rivers Symphony Orchestra. home. I play a bit of piano and guitar and had three years singing training with William Pringle. I have sung at many weddings and public

functions over the years. I started learning violin as an adult with violin teacher Essie Hawken and had weekly lessons for seven years.

I was invited to play in a theatre orchestra in high school musical productions which gave me grounding in orchestral playing. During my working life as a diversional therapist at various aged care facilities, music was an important part of my work and playing the piano and guitar were very useful in that line of work. Q: What do you have to do as the orchestra manager? A: I contact various musicians to form the orchestra for each concert and organise the rehearsals and performances and ensure the musicians get their music to practise beforehand. The musicians come from Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Gold Coast, Tweed district and Lismore district. I post the music to the musicians so they can practise at home before they come to the major rehearsals. I also liaise with the various conductors helping to organise programs for each

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and your own dinghy for a romantic picnic on one of the nearby deserted islands or the entire resort with a group of friends, all is possible. For the more active guests there are sea kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, snorkelling, fishing, tennis and self-guided interactive walks through the verdant rainforest. For adventurers there is outer Great Barrier Reef snorkelling or SCUBA trips as well as deep sea fishing charters.

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THE Andaman Sea archipelago, which is located off the far south coast of Myanmar, is comprised of 800 hundred islands that have coral reefs and beaches. It offers opportunities for exploration and diving among spectacular marine life and untouched coral reefs. Access to the area is usually with a tour group. It’s not just the scenery which makes the Myeik

Archipelago such a fascinating place to visit: its indigenous inhabitants, the Moken people, also known as the Salone or sea gypsies, are one of the most distinct of Myanmar’s many ethnic groups, living a nomadic, seabased life here. They are the masters of free diving, being able to focus their vision underwater and hold their breath far longer than most other humans can. There are three places to choose from that have good accommodation – MacLeod Island with its 22 bungalow Myanmar Andaman Resort which boasts outdoor activities including CMAS certified dive centre, snorkelling, island hopping tours, sea kayaking, hiking the island’s peak, swimming in the bay and traditional massage to bring an adventurous day to a close; the nearby Nyaung Oo Phee Resort, with luxury tent-style lodging; and the further out, the Boulder Bay Eco Resort on Boulder Island. They are open October to the end of April. It is also possible to do day trips to the archipela-

go from Kawthaung and from the town of Myeik as well as multi-day trips with overnight camping on the islands. For more information, go to: go-myanmar.com/ the-myeik-archipelago.

MACKEREL ISLANDS, AUSTRALIA

This is the place to reconnect with your true nature at the stunning Mackerel Islands which are a two-hour flight and boat transfer from Perth. Only two of the 10 pristine islands and atolls scattered across 22 miles off the coast of Onslow welcome guests – Direction Island and Thevenard Island. You can go completely wilderness and rent the sole beach shack on Direction Island, or stay connected on Thevenard Island in a choice of beachfront cabins and club village accommodation. If you are already in Onslow in the Pilbara region, you can take a 20 minute boat ride day trip out to the islands. Soak up the fishing,

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COCOS KEELING ISLANDS

They are Australia’s last unspoilt paradise, lying in the azure waters of the Indian Ocean and offering spectacular snorkelling, world-class diving, excellent fishing and the adrenalin-rush of kitesurfing.

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beauty of tropical isles You can relax on empty beaches, visit uninhabited islands by canoe, watch spectacular birdlife or catch the ferry to Home Island to stay at the original Clunies-Ross residence and discover the culture and traditions of the Cocos Malay people. Located 2750km northwest of Perth, the Cocos Keeling Islands are a group of 27 coral islands that form two atolls. Only two of are inhabited. Virgin Australia flies twice weekly to the CKI from Perth. There are eight accommodation places to chose from between West Island and CKI. Hire a car and go adventuring, play golf, learn Malay cooking, practice your wildlife photography with a local expert, experience a motorised canoe tour and a whole lot more while you drift along enjoying year-long warm days and balmy nights. For more information, go to: cocoskeeling islands.com.au.

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Located in the western Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa, the Seychelles are made up of 115 granite and coral islands which extend from between four and 10 degrees south of the equator. The climate is always warm with the temperature rarely dropping below 24°C or rising above 32°C. Fifteen of these islands, each with its own particular geography, character and history, have some form of accommodation. There are affordable, new and refurbished hotels, self-catering and charming Creole guesthouses joining the ranks of existing five-star hotels and exclusive resorts. There are four main islands – Mahé, Praslin, La Digue and Silhouette – with ferry services, domestic flights and helicopter transfers available on a daily basis. The capital Victoria on Mahé has the National History Museum which is tiny, but full of information on music, local customs and superstitions and, of

SUN ISLANDS: The giant tortoises of the Seychelles Islands.

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course, the prized national plant coco de mer. The Seychelles are renowned for their diversity: for their multi-ethnicity, culture, flora and fauna. They offer lots of experiences – fishing, sailing and cruising, diving and snorkelling, spa retreats, island-hopping, golf and trekking. The islands’ geography includes lofty, cloud-covered, mist forests that are home to ferns and other moisture-loving species,

through lower woodlands with their variety of palms, right down to a shoreline fringed in some places by mangroves and their associated ecosystems. For more information, go to: seychelles.travel/en.

LOMBOK, INDONESIA

The 80km wide island is located between Bali and Sumbawa in eastern Indonesia. Its capital is Mataram.

Lying just eight degrees below the equator, the climate is a very pleasant 21°C to 33°C. The best time to travel there is during its dry season of May to October. Lombok is dominated by 3762m Mount Rinjani. The island centre has rich alluvial plains and fields irrigated by water flowing from the mountains. There are various vegetation and animals that are found in Australia because this Island is like

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Outback Odyssey Andrew Mevissen TURNING off your car ignition is not usually a big deal but at the end of an epic road trip across Australia, arriving back in your home driveway becomes a poignant moment of reflection. What started as a wild idea over a beer with a mate – to escape our busy, domestic lives for two weeks and roam the outback – had been a reality and now it was over. While many just talk and dream about the great, Australian road trip, we did it – a daunting drive from our homes in Mittagong, south of Sydney, all the way to the top of Kakadu and back. All up, 8600km, including side trips, all in 15 days. Day one of our daring adventure began with a restful bush camp beside the Murray at Robinvale before we pushed north-

west through Renmark, Burra, Port Augusta and Cooper Pedy along the seemingly endless, black belt which connects Australia’s top and bottom – the Stuart Hwy. The lure of the open road and the big horizons of the outback was compelling. Two mates chasing freedom and adventure on a ‘boy’s trip’ across the continent. As we ate up the ‘ks’, we played music, loudly, solved world problems, shared life stories, laughed till it hurt, daydreamed out the window, ate too many roadhouse meals, slapped together sausage camp dinners in world record time, toasted sunsets over campfires and stayed in some dodgy motels when camping seemed too hard And when something interesting grabbed our attention, like the eye-dazzlingly white expanse of Lake Hart, a

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Aerial shot of a vehicle travelling on the vast Stuart Highway, Alice Springs region. Photo: Sam Earp

BEST WILD SWIMMING PLACES IN THE TOP END Waves of Australians are now shunning concrete and chlorine for wilderness and waterfalls to take a dip. Here are seven of the best wild swimming spots in the Top End of the NT. Southern Rockhole, Nitmiluk National Park, Katherine A beautiful waterfall that plummets into a gorge-cradled pool. 4km walk with gorge views from the carpark and a 10-minute ferry boat trip back via Nitmiluk Gorge, best in March/April after the wet before it dries up. ‘The Swimming Hole’, Nitmiluk National Park, Katherine This mysterious place doesn’t have an official name but that’s what local chopper pilots call it. It’s a remote and beautiful hideaway only accessed by joining a thrilling, two-hour adventure swim helicopter trip offered by Nitmiluk Tours which will fly you over the gorge and land you at this deserted waterfall and lagoon which you can enjoy all by yourself Edith falls, Nitmiluk National Park, Katherine North of Katherine, this idyllic pool is fringed by paperbark and tropical pandanas and is open most of the year, with camping and kiosk facilities. Best of all, it’s an easy stroll from the carpark, with a 2.6km loop walk taking you to an even more beautiful upper pool and waterfall. Mataranka Thermal Pools, Mataranka A little piece of paradise south of Katherine where warm, turquoise, thermal pools soothe the muscles year-round, shaded by a jungle of palms. A must-stop place for a swim on the drive north. Motor Car Falls, Kakadu National Park This deep, little-known pool, fed by a majestic waterfall and hugged by cliffs and lush, monsoon forest, is a real find, offering a shady hideaway from the Top End heat. Accessed by a 7.5km return walk and usually available year-round. Boulder Creek, Kakadu National Park An easy 2km loop walk from the Motor Car Falls carpark takes you to a series of little, cascade-fed, crystal-clear pools - each more beautiful than the next. They’re shaded by the jungle and you’ll likely have your favourite swimming hole all to yourself. Gunlom Falls, Kakadu National Park This natural infinity pool, offering sweeping vistas across Kakadu, is one of the Top End’s most magical swimming spots and has become an Insta hit with tourists around the world. There’s a bottom pool but a short, steep walk takes you to the spectacular, upper pools and falls, which beg a luxurious dip while you admire the view. Best straight after the wet in April/May and arrive early in the day to soak in the serenity. filled with anticipation, our journey back south the same way was more melancholic and on the

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eyes, ears and touch to control their movement. Teachers also encourage participants to use images, narrative and musical input to hone control over how they express themselves physically. The Offbeat dance group commenced in 2013 in the ACT. It developed in response to the dance program specifically designed for People with Parkinson’s, and the inspirational leadership of Erica Rose Jeffrey in Australia, and David Leventhal in Brooklyn, US. The program is presented by Parkinson’s ACT, with Belconnen Arts Centre and Tuggeranong Arts Centre, and is presently funded by a

three-year grant from ACT Health. ■ Research was carried out at Queensland University of Technology to assess the effect of dance on gait and dual-tasking in Parkinson’s disease. Dance for Parkinson’s classes, based on the Dance for Parkinson’s Disease model, were conducted by trained instructors from the Queensland Ballet. Preliminary analysis indicates that dance has improved gait, speed during normal and dual-tasking, with enhancement in emotional well-being and quality of life. For more, go to: belconnenarts centre.com.au/adults classesoffbeat.

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communities to share the joys of dance. In the past 17 years, Dance for Parkinson’s has pioneered an arts-based approach that is being adopted by dance companies and schools, Parkinson’s groups and healthcare organisations in more than 60 communities around the world. The concept sees participants encouraged to approach movement like dancers rather than as patients. The teachers, professional dancers with many years of experience, know all about stretching and strengthening muscles, and work every day with issues of balance and rhythm. Most importantly, dancers know how to use thoughts, imagination,

DIABETES Australia wants people to understand the very strong relationship between heart disease and type 2 diabetes; it’s their number one cause of death. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reported about 574,000 Australians aged 65 and over were living with mostly type 2 diabetes, largely a preventable condition. Men account for about 55 per cent of reported cases while rates can increase with age with the highest prevalence

reported in people aged 85 and over. It’s possible you are unaware of your risk of developing diabetes because you are feeling okay and there are no obvious warning signs of a possible chronic condition developing. But, we aware, if you are over 40 and overweight, or have a family history of type 2 diabetes, you are at risk. It’s easy to find out if you are at risk by using the Diabetes Australia Risk Calculator. Maintaining a healthy,

active lifestyle, losing weight if you are above your healthy weight, modifying your diet and taking oral glucose lowering medication, can all help to reduce its impact. "We are asking people to Take Diabetes 2 Heart," Diabetes Australia CEO Professor Greg Johnson said. For more, talk to your GP and download the Diabetes Australia Take Care of Your Heart factsheet at: takediabetes 2heart.com.au/

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WELLBEING

SPOTLIGHT ON PARKINSON’S

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Once we know what is wrong with the brain, then we can say these are the treatments that might work and we can start trialling them in people.

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HEALTH SPOTLIGHT: Research continues into trying to understand the cause of Parkinson’s disease and how to treat it.

Searching for the signal Tracey Johnstone IT’S not curable yet, nor do we know what causes it, but early detection of the neurodegenerative disease Parkinson’s is gaining some ground through the work of researchers at the Neuroscience Research Australia. “We are looking for a particular signal from an area of the brain called the substantia nigra,” NeuRA’s lead researcher Professor Caroline Rae said. “It’s one of the first areas to disappear when a person gets Parkinson’s disease.

“Once someone has Parkinson’s, most of the substantia nigra is gone by that point.” The researchers have been measuring the number of connections between the substantia nigra and other parts of the brain that it talks to. They have found a person with Parkinson’s has about 10 connections where the healthy members of their control group have about 500. The NeuRA team is aiming to narrow down the population to those who are more at risk of getting the progressive disease which attacks the nervous system and to help discover an effective

treatment. “All the treatments that are aimed at the substantia nigra aren’t going to work as it’s not there anymore,” Professor Rae said. “Once we have a method of detecting it, we can keep measuring it to see if the treatment is actually working, if it stops deterioration. “Once we know what is wrong with the brain, then we can say these are the treatments that might work and we can start trialling them in people.” Volunteers needed Professor Rae highlighted that researchers need to start looking at people in their

30s and 40s. “There is a huge gap in research of people in their 40s,” Professor Rae said. “They don’t have time to volunteer for research. We actually don’t know very much about people aged between 35 and 50.” To help the NeuRA further its research into early detection of Parkinson’s, Professor Rae urges seniors located in Sydney or who can travel there to volunteer their time by phoning Karl Aoun on 0452 266 672 or email volunteers@neura .edu.au. How is Parkinson’s managed? There aren’t any tests for Parkinson’s and it is

still a guess as to what causes it – possibly genetic and environmental factors – and Parkinson’s Australia chief executive officer Steve Sant said age is unequivocally considered a significant factor in its onset. “A definitive diagnosis of Parkinson’s is quite hard,” Mr Sant said. “There are some very non-specific symptoms which people may notice in the very early days of Parkinson’s, such as constipation, depression, anxiety and even loss of your sense of smell.” Parkinson’s also isn’t all about tremors. Mr Sant said about 30 per cent of all sufferers never have

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tremors. Other symptoms are rigid muscles, slowness of movement and postural instability. Other non-motor symptoms can be gastro-intestinal problems, pain, fatigue and even sleep disturbances. “If you have some things that don’t feel quite right, then talk to your GP about it to see if it is Parkinson’s or something else,” Mr Sant said. The GP may refer you on to a neurologist specialising in movement disorders.

For more information, phone 1800 644 189 or go to: parkinsons.org.au.

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FOCUS ON DENTAL HEALTH: The Austalian Dental Health Foundation continues to build on its programs which help Australians access dental treatment.

Smile, oral help is at hand

Tracey Johnstone EVEN though more Australians are living longer and more are retaining their own teeth, it doesn’t mean teeth health in older Australians is improving. Instead, the increase in population is adding further pressure to public dental health services. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare also reports up to two-thirds of older adults are financially disadvantaged, which can lead to affordability

issues when accessing timely and appropriate dental care. One group trying to make a dent in a ongoing battle of costs, availability and accessibility is the Australian Dental Health Foundation. Chairman David Owen said its focus is on offering full-quality, pro bono dental services to less-advantaged Australians. The foundation launched in 2008 with a focus on indigenous and rural communities, but has since broadened its reach.

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Thanks to assistance funding from US company Wrigley Foundation, these grants are given to volunteer dentists and dental students who take health initiatives into their communities.

REBUILDING SMILES

This program helps people recover the use of their mouths. “Our first target audience is victims of domestic violence,” Mr Owen said. This program, which has been running for about 18 months, receives its applications

from DV support agencies.

DENTAL RESCUE DAYS

Dentists nominate to open their practice for half a day or a full day to provide free services to people who have been identified by support agencies as needing dental services.

ADOPT A PATIENT

Where a person needs more than a single dental visit, a dentist may then ‘adopt’ the patient and continue their treatment until the problem is fixed. “We are only a relatively small foundation and if we

make too big a promise, we are not going to be able to service things,” Mr Owen said. “So, we are building up a skill and knowledge base as to how to deliver these services to all sorts of areas throughout Australia.”

SCHOLARSHIPS

The foundation provides scholarships for indigenous students to pursue oral health therapy and dental hygiene education which they can then ultimately practice within their community. Five study grants have been awarded this year.

The foundation is still developing its resources through the support of the Australian Dental Association and its members. Mr Owen knows that at some stage the foundation will have a solid enough base to look at further developing its programs and take on more programs that benefit the community. “As we progress, it will speed up very rapidly I believe,” Mr Owen said. To find out more about the foundation and which agencies refer patients to participating dentists, go to: adhf.org.au.

Sink your teeth into some of these top dental prevention tips BABY Boomers and older Australians face real challenges with their oral health as a result of lifestyle choices of the past and the limited funding for public health dental services. The Australian Dental Association is working to change the latter issue by pushing forward to the Federal Government the ADA’s Australian Dental Health Plan, but with no further dental services money in the May Budget, it’s an uphill battle. Many of the dental health issues among our older community come from consuming

medications which can interfere with dental problems and cause dry mouth, and growing up in a non-fluoridated era which has led to loss of tooth structure. “Because of the lack of tooth structure, the risk of things like tooth fractures is increased,” ADA president Dr Hugo Sachs said. “When you come to fixing these sorts of problems, you are running into the most expensive end of dentistry.” Aged Pension recipients can seek out free public dental services which are mostly financed by the

individual states, but Dr Sachs said there was a long waitlist of 18 months, two years or even longer. “The per capita spend is pretty pathetic, to say the least,” Dr Sachs said. “There is, at best, about 12 or 13 per cent of registered dentists working in the public sector and about a third of the population eligible to be treated.” Those dentists are responsible for treating all community members, from teenagers right through to seniors, all vying for their time. There is one bit of good news – in May the

Victorian Government announced a $12.1 million ‘dental waiting list blitz’ to drive down treatment delays, ensuring another 18,300 people will be treated by the end of June. It’s hoped the other state governments will take notice.

diet. ■ Be wary of what you bite on, particularly if your teeth fracture easily. ■ Use a fluoridated toothpaste. If you have a high decay rate, then use a high-concentration toothpaste such as NeutraFluor 5000 and chew on sugar-free gum.

There are some things you can do to reduce the incidence of dental problems and the impact of those problems while waiting for treatment. Some of these include: ■ Improve your oral hygiene. ■ Minimise sugar in your

Dry mouth increases the acid concentration which increases the decay rate of your teeth. Talk to your GP about the medications that may be causing it. There are several conditions that can cause dry mouth, such as

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DRY MOUTH

Sjogren’s syndrome. As saliva neutralises the effects of acid in your mouth, when your mouth feels dry you can make an artificial saliva using 500mls of water, a heaped teaspoon of soda bicarbonate and 10mls of glycerine which you can purchase from a chemist, and which you can then swill around your mouth and then spit out. In an emergency, you can go to the outpatients at your local hospital to seek treatment or referral to a dentist that can treat your acute problem, or talk to local private practice dentist.

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Casino Gateway

Living

Working or retired this lifestyle can have many benefits for you THERE is never a dull moment in Casino – whether it’s a few thousand people visiting town for a corporate AGM or tens of thousands for Beef Week, there is always something going on. In August alone the calendar boasts a truck show, the Casino Cup races, an arts and craft fair and winter markets. Many of the residents at Casino by Gateway Lifestyle moved to the community after visiting Casino as grey nomads, attending events like the Casino Cup or Beef Week, and deciding they liked the place so much they wanted to put down roots. The town provides easy access to the nearby Richmond Range National Park, as well as many beautiful National Parks. With easy access both north and south, it’s a great spot from which to hop in your RV and take

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Gateway Lifestyle charges no entry or exit fees under the land lease living model... off for a week or more. Gateway Lifestyle charges no entry or exit fees under the land lease living model, which allows residents to purchase a home at a lower price than traditional housing options. This simple model means residents can free up capital that was previously tied up in land and use it to travel, take up new hobbies, or for retirement. Gateway Lifestyle CEO Trent Ottawa said the organisation is finding that a high proportion of

NEW HOME: Gateway Casino. residents, working or retired, are moving into their communities specifically to free up capital. “The quality in lifestyle and affordable cost sees many of our residents living the sort of life they’d

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always wished for,” Mr Ottawa said. “We have lots of residents that travel and appreciate that they can lock up and leave and feel secure in doing so.” Mr Ottawa said their community has a range of

facilities to complement its relaxed and easy-going atmosphere. “With a limited number of new, purpose built homes – all of which have space for your RV or trailer – available right now, this is a great time to be

downsizing into a low maintenance lifestyle.” The Sales Team at Casino would love to hear from anyone interested. Phone 1300 361 311 or visit gatewaylifestyle.com.au for more information.

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Community notes

Community group guide 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 ensure it is at least 180dpi or 500kb to 1mb in size and of faces, in a nice bright setting. Email editor@seniors newspaper.com.au.

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Twin Towns WE HOLD Singing4Fun on Tuesdays at 1.30-2.30pm at 4 Boyd Street, Tugun. No auditions just become a member and join in and sing, sing, sing to your hearts content. Turn up and enjoy just for fun. We also hold meditation classes on most Friday morning from 9-10am. If you are new to meditation, you will find this an easy and comfortable participation and those who are experienced may find renewed inspiration. Inquiries on (07) 5534 7333 or email u3a1office@gmail.com. Tweed Coast WE HAVE a new course on offer – a Guide to Cryptic Crosswords – just the latest to join our stable of over 40 different courses. Those groups with vacancies include pony canasta, mahjong, writing life stories, painting in acrylics, travel talk, art enthusiasts and card making. It costs just $25 to join which gives you unlimited access to courses until December. For more information, go to tweedcoast.u3anet. org.au.

PROBUS CLUBS

Banora Point WE MEET on the Fourth Monday of each month at the South Tweed Sports Club at 10am. We are a mixed club, and have interesting speakers, as well as an outing each month. Come for fun and

friendship. The speaker for July is Russ Wilkington Radio 4CRB. Phone Annette or Ron Finch on (07) 5523 4016. Visitors welcome. Hastings Point/Tweed Coast OUR next meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 17 at 10am at Tricare Retirement Community, 87 Tweed Coast Road, Hastings Point. The main speaker will be Nathan Quinell, a truly amazing man who has overcome incredible challenges.

COOLANGATTA /TWEED VIEW CLUB

OUR friendly ladies meet on the third Thursday of the month at 11am for a 11.30am start at the South Tweed Sports Club. We have interesting guest speakers and social outings, all ladies are very welcome. Bookings and apologies for July luncheon, phone Elaine on 5524 4461 before Monday, July 16.

LISMORE OVER 50S LEARNING CENTRE

WE OFFER a range of art and exercise classes for mature age people. Most classes are held at the Lismore Heights Bowling Club, High Street, Lismore Heights. Enrollment Day term 3 is Friday, July 20. New members always welcome. Phone Barbara on (02) 6624 2237 or 0401 503 732 or see our Facebook page, Over 50s Learning Centre Lismore.

STAR POTENTIAL: Multimedia company Screenworks and Aged Care providers Feros Care are looking for ten seniors to join a screen project. You can find more Info below and full story online at seniorsnews.com.au.

DALLAS LINEDANCERS

POTTSVILLE classes are held on Fridays at 9.30am at the Community Hall (near the oval), 1 Tweed Coast Road, Pottsville. At our classes we have special offers for novice beginners (first hour) and follow on with an improvers/early interm hour. Phone 0403 225 313 for more information.

THE NORTHERN RIVERS COLLECTORS CLUB INC

IN CONJUNCTION with the Rotary Club Of Mt Warning AM (Murwillumbah) are holding their 28th Antiques and Collectables Exhibition and Trading Fair at the Murwillumbah Civic Centre on Saturday, August 4 from 8.30am-3pm. Admission: Adults $6 and School Children $1. Proceeds from this event are being donated to Tweed Palliative Support Inc. There will be many items on display and over 400ft of items for sale, such as china and glassware, tools and old bottles, linen and lace, fishing gear and garage collectables.

Modern collectables, such and Coke items and promotional toys. A valuer from Brisbane will be attending. A barbecue and canteen will be run by the Rotary Club. Phone Trevor on (02) 6677 9577 or 0439 779 577.

TWEED HOSPITAL AUXILIARY

THE Tweed Hospital Auxiliary will be holding its Annual General Meeting in the auditorium of the Tweed Civic Centre, Brett Street, Tweed Heads on Monday, August 6 at 2pm. The Auxiliary has again had a very successful year raising funds to purchase necessary equipment for the Tweed Hospital. Anyone interested in our work is most welcome to join us. We are always looking for new members. Afternoon tea will be served after the meeting and members are requested to bring a plate. Our usual monthly meeting will be held in the auditorium at noon.

TWIN TOWNS & DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB

OUR next meeting will be on Monday, August 13. The venue will be South Tweed Sports Club, Minjungbal Drive, South

Tweed in the downstairs auditorium. Our guest speaker will be Viola Hamilton talking on the topic: Propagation of various plants, perennials and Bromeliads Cryptanthus, Orthophytum, Tillandsia and their care. The hall opens at 8.30am for entry and benching. Cuttings and trading tables will commence selling at 8.45am, so come along and snap up a bargain. Morning tea is available and the general meeting commencing at 10am. Cost: $4 entry fee paid at the door. Raffles, lucky door prizes and much more. Hope to see you there, bring a friend. For more information, phone Monika Ross 0412 638 373. Diary note: Annual Flower & Garden Show will be on September 29 with exhibits being lodged between 2-5pm, with judging at 6pm on September 28. See our website for more, go to twintownsgardenclub. com. Could you be a video star? A Northern Rivers pilot program aims to turn ten fun and fearless septuagenarians in to film stars and Multimedia company Screenworks

and not for profit age care providers Feros Care have teamed up to produce a series of short films as part of an innovative project called Fearless. All they need now are the stars – ten seniors, aged 75 and over who are growing bold not old. The seniors, who must come from in the Kirra to Ballina region, will have a chance to learn new skills and will receive a writer/director credit for the film, according to Screenworks chairperson Deb McBride. She said no experience was necessary other than a “fearless and bold attitude” with successful applicants being chosen because they “smash the traditional stereotypes that surround ageing”. “All of these exciting films will be unveiled at an exclusive red-carpet VIP event later this year.” The project gets under way early September going through until midNovember. Applications close on August 12. For more information head to the Screenworks’ FEARLESS website screenworks.com.au/ fearless or Screenworks (02) 6681 1188 or coord@screenworks.com. au

Spotlight on electricity supply YOU’VE been offered a discount off your electricity supply, but from what rate is that discount taken off? Looking at the electricity rate and customer service standards, not at distracting discount offers, is what LPE

marketing manager Emily Gouge advises customers. “A lot of people look at the discount as a saving, but they don’t know that the discount could be off a high initial rate,” Emily said. As you sit there reviewing what can be a

complicated looking bill, with little knowledge about what you are getting out of your current electricity supply, the LPE team are happy to help educate you on what it all means by breaking down your bill. “We are in the business of making electricity

simple,” she added. The electricity supplier offers the best possible rates upfront and doesn’t attach any conditions to those rates. To find out more, go to localityenergy.com.au. ADVERTORIAL

POWERFUL: Talk to electricity supplier LPE about your supply needs.

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Franking credits on radar Tony Kaye UNTIL a couple of months ago, dividend franking tax credits were not on the radar screens of most investors. For some, they still probably aren’t. But those relying on dividend franking credits to supplement their income in retirement were definitely jolted to attention after the Australian Labor Party announced its plan to overhaul current tax breaks. The ALP’s plan to abolish cash refunds on excess dividend imputation credits, announced in March, has created great consternation among many seniors. Dividend imputation was introduced some 30 years ago to avoid the double taxation of company income. Because most Australian companies are taxed at

30 per cent these days, when a fully franked dividend is paid it comes with a tax credit attached for that 30 per cent of tax already paid by the company. Currently, if you are in pension mode and paying no tax on your income, all franking credits are returned to you as a cash rebate. The ALP plans to abolish them for good but has now stated it would create a “Pensioner Guarantee” if elected to exempt people on the Age Pension who are also receiving these tax credits. This will do little if anything for close to one million Australians who are members of selfmanaged superannuation funds and other selffunded retirees who fall outside of the Age Pension safety net. What that means is that many people who had created a retirement strategy around stocks paying out fully franked dividends, whose share prices had effectively been inflated as a result of investor demand for

their tax credits, could be looking further afield if the ALP is elected. A new research report by Macquarie Wealth Management points to a likely major shift in Australian equity asset allocations by retirees and others should the ALP’s contentious policy be passed at some stage in the future. Despite the ALP’s recent backflip on who its franking credits crackdown would apply to, Macquarie notes that those in the firing line, including self-managed superannuation fund trustees in retirement receiving dividend tax credits, will likely shift capital into higher-yielding stocks paying unfranked dividends. A Treasury review of the proposal, conducted over the past two months, has found that the expected $10.7 billion in additional tax revenue the ALP had calculated it would receive from the policy in the first two years would not eventuate because many retirees will likely move into other assets paying better returns, including

foreign stocks. In an update based on franking credits data to the end of December last year, Macquarie says that another outcome of the ALP’s plan could be an acceleration of capital management initiatives by companies with large franking account balances, including special dividend payouts. But the investment has added that given the relatively small proportion of investors overall that would be impacted, it was unlikely companies would be incentivised to alter their dividend policies. Australia’s second-largest company, BHP, holds more than $14 billion in franking credits, followed by Rio Tinto ($4.7 billion), Woodside ($2.6 billion), Woolworths ($2.6 billion), and Commonwealth Bank ($1.1 billion). Westpac also holds around $1.1 billion in franking credits, followed by Caltex with $868 million. The response, therefore, is more likely to be on the investor side, potentially with a rotation out of stocks paying

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FRANKING CREDITS: Worry over potential future changes in government policy on franking credits hasn't disappeared. Photo: Martin Prescott 100 per cent franked dividends (where there would no longer be cash refunds available) into high-quality companies paying attractive yields. Macquarie’s research suggests there could be a rotation into companies currently paying unfranked yields of between 4 per cent and 7 per cent from those currently paying higher, grossed-up, fully

franked dividends. On an unfranked basis, the yields from these companies are compatible with those of companies paying unfranked returns Tony Kaye is the editor of Eureka Report, which is owned by financial services group InvestSMART.

Find your free tax help just around the corner Tracey Johnstone IF YOU need help to complete your annual tax return, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has a free, face-to-face service, available in 600 locations across Australia. With the help of trained volunteers, the process of lodging your return or an amendment, and claiming a refund of franking credits, can be done through the ATO’s myTax online lodgement

process. The service is available if your income is around $60,000 or less for the income year, and you did not – work as a contractor, for example a contract cleaner or taxi driver; run a business, including as a sole trader; have partnership or trust matters; sell shares or an investment property; own a rental property; have capital gains tax (CGT); receive royalties; receive distributions from a trust, other than a managed fund; receive foreign

income, other than a foreign pension or annuity. Volunteers are available from mid-July through to October. They won’t offer you tax advice, but they will help you navigate the online lodgement system including setting up your myGov account. The first step is to phone 132 861. You will then be matched with the nearest available community centre designated as a Tax Help Centre. For more information,

go to www.ato.gov.au/ Individuals/Lodgingyour-tax-return/ Tax-Help-program. Volunteers needed ATO assistant commissioner Kathryn Anderson said the ATO is looking for more Tax Help volunteers. They are recruited each year during March and April, but for anyone interested in volunteering, they can start the process now for next year’s intake. “We have people from a variety of backgrounds including bookkeepers

and accountants,” Ms Anderson said. “The technology is easy to use. You just need to not be scared of operating a computer. “The volunteers help remove the mystique around doing your own tax return and you to get to talk to a real person, face-to-face.” All volunteers go through an online and in-person training program, and security clearance process. Any reasonable out-of-pocket expenses,

such as travel and phone calls, are reimbursed. To be a volunteer, email SBITtaxhelp@ato.gov.au. Tax Help centres needed More Tax Help centres are needed to “house volunteers” Ms Anderson said. If a community centre or similar type venue is interested in volunteering space in their centre for the ATO recruited volunteers to operate the Tax Help service, they should email the ATO at SBITtaxhelp@ato.gov.au.

Funds to stay at home and do your own thing

AUSTRALIAN seniors will have the chance to live independently at home for longer after the Federal Government announced a $5.5 billion investment in local services. Aged Care Minister Ken Wyatt said older Australians would enjoy "enormous benefits" from the two-year funding that will provide certainty for organisations delivering the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP).

"This is about giving them as much support and as many options as possible to remain living at home in their communities, close to their families and friends," Minister Wyatt said. "The CHSP funding complements the recent Federal Budget’s $5 billion aged care boost, including the More Choices For A Longer Life package to give older

Australians more options." The funding will help seniors with services such as transport, house cleaning, personal care.

The CHSP is available for people aged 65 years and over, or 50 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and can be accessed by calling the My Aged Care contact centre on 1800 200 422.

CONTACT CENTRE: Get connected and see what services are available for you.

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Some bequest guidelines

Learn options and tips for leaving a bequest Tracey Johnstone

THIS month, wills and estate planning lawyer Dylan Heffernan of the Sydney law firm McCabes outlines what can be in a bequest and what are the rules around them. What can I bequest? You can give any personal property away that you own – cash, investments, property, even loans owed to you. “Clients with family trusts will often have loaned money to the trust but may not have realised that the loan will remain owing to them when they die,” Mr Heffernan said. “That’s an asset which will form part of their estate, and it should not be overlooked when the client is implementing their estate management plan.” Like other assets, the right to be repaid money under a loan can generally be given to beneficiaries under a will. Loans can also be forgiven under a will, which is yet another form of a bequest.

BEQUEST NEWS: Private ancillary funds are a great way of teaching younger generations about gifting to charitable organisations.

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Registered charities You should ensure the charity is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and that your will accurately describes the charity by using its full name, registered address and even its ABN so that you leave no doubt as to who the intended recipient is. “The law is pretty

restrictive when it comes to leaving property under will on trust for a specific purpose, rather than for actual people,” Mr Heffernan said. “By checking the ACNC register, you can ensure that the charity you intend to make a gift to under your will has a recognised charitable purpose.” Private funds Private ancillary funds

are becoming a more common way for older Australians to set up charitable gifts. It’s also a way of teaching the younger generations of a family about gifting to charitable organisations. Set up while a person is still alive, funds are gifted from the private fund while the person is alive and maybe also on the

death. “The control of that fund can pass to their family under the terms of the will,” Mr Heffernan said. “It then becomes the family’s job to determine how those funds are applied for charitable purposes.” It’s not a complicated to process to set up such a fund, but a lawyer is

needed to draft the documents, a well-researched investment strategy put in place and a commitment made to meet the various regulatory requirements that go with private ancillary funds. There may be tax benefits attached to this type of gifting which an accountant would be able to advise.

Government Pension Loans Scheme may be suitable for you YOU may be able to apply for a payment under the Pension Loans Scheme if you meet certain requirements: You or your partner are of age pension age; own real estate in Australia that you use as security for the loan; or your partner receives a rate of payment that is less than the maximum amount or

nothing due to either the income or assets test but not both;you meet Age Pension residence rules If you get less than the maximum rate of any of the following payments you can apply for a loan: Age Pension; Bereavement Allowance; Carer Payment; Disability Support Pension; Widow B Pension; Wife Pension;

You can’t access the scheme if you get the maximum rate of payment; Claiming other payments; the Pension Loans Scheme doesn’t stop you from claiming payments under the assets hardship provisions. However you need to work out which one suits you best as you can only

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get a payment under either the Pension Loans Scheme or the asset hardship provisions. You must pay any costs associated with setting up a loan under the Pension Loans Scheme. Costs can include legal fees. We’ll send you a letter once the loan has commenced.

This letter will tell you the costs you must pay. You can pay them straight away or we can add them to your outstanding loan balance. If we add them to the loan balance they will attract interest charges. Interest rate: Currently charged at 5.25 per cent compound interest on outstanding loan balance.

Interest is added to outstanding loan balance each fortnight until you repay the loan fully. The longer you take to repay the loan, the more interest you pay. humanservices.gov.au/ individuals/services/ centrelink/pensionloans-scheme/eligibilitypayment-rates.

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JULY, 2018// SENIORS mounds of moist soil, sowing two seeds at the top of each mound. Zucchinis are best harvested when they reach 10-15cm long.

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Powers of fruit, flowers THERE’S no need for gardeners to hibernate during July. By planting flowering plants and growing delicious vegies, you can keep your kitchen well-stocked with healthy home-grown ingredients and brighten your outdoor spaces. Yates horticulture consultant Angie Thomas has some great tips for plantings this month. Alyssum – Carpet of Snow Alyssum is commonly grown as a pretty filler in among other flowers in pots and garden beds. Alyssum can also take centre stage and make a gorgeous border plant on its own. Carpet of Snow is

a long-lasting and hardy annual that is smothered in masses of tiny honey-scented white flowers. Scatter seed direct where they are to grow and only just cover with 2mm of loose soil or seed raising mix. Firm down and keep soil moist while seeds germinate. Argyranthemums – Madeira If you’re after vibrant colour during winter, then look out for the Madeira range of argyranthemum daisies, including richly coloured Red Double and very pretty Pink Crested. The Madeira range is quick to grow and will reach up to 75cm high.

WINTER PLANTS: White alyssum Carpet of Snow is a hardy annual that is smothered in masses of tiny honey-scented white flowers. Photo: Angie Thomas They’re hardy perennials that like growing in a full sun position. To keep them healthy, I recommend regularly feeding with a fast-acting liquid fertiliser that’s boosted with additional potassium to promote lots of gorgeous flowers. Bird’s Nest Ferns Asplenium australasicum, commonly known as the bird’s nest fern, is native to Australia’s east coast from Cape York in Queensland down to the south coast of New South Wales. In its natural habitat it’s found in moist

and sheltered forests where it grows on trees or rocks but is happy to grow in urban settings in protected gardens and also indoors. Bird’s nest ferns have a striking upright vase shape which adds structural interest and with green fronds reaching up to 1.5m long can create a wonderful garden focal point. Cherry Tomatoes Tropical and sub-tropical gardeners can plant cherry tomatoes –Tiny Tim throughout the winter months. They can be sown directly into backyard vegie patches in a

position that receives at least six hours of sun per day. To encourage healthy growth and a great harvest, keep the soil consistently moist and feed regularly with tomato plant food. Zucchini – Blackjack In warm winter climates, zucchini can be grown all year round in vegie patches. It’s a delicious and versatile vegie that can be used in stir fries, made into zoodles or added to cakes. Grow zucchinis in full sun to promote healthy growth and a great harvest. Form a few

Sweet Potatoes You can start sweet potatoes by letting a tuber develop some 15cm-long sprouts (slips) and planting these directly into moist soil. These sprouts will form roots and sweet potato tubers will develop over five to six months. As the vine grows, the stems will try to put down new roots where they touch the soil. You want to avoid this happening by lifting the foliage regularly to encourage tuber growth instead of leaf growth. Lettuce – Greenway Iceberg Greenway iceberg lettuce is a variety that’s been specially bred for warm climates. It has crisp, tender leaves and is a hardy lettuce that’s resistant to downy mildew. Seeds can be sown directly into a sunny vegie patch and lettuces can be harvested in as little as nine weeks. Sow more seed each week to give you an ongoing supplyof this essential salad ingredient. For more information, go to: yates.com.au.

From your garden to gourmet A HEALTHIER alternative to hash browns, these zucchini and bacon fritters with garlic yoghurt are the ideal snack to sneak in a serve of greens. METHOD Step 1 Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini. Drain on paper towel. Combine zucchini, potato, bacon, flour, egg and chives in a bowl.

Season with salt and pepper. Step 2 Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Spoon a quarter of a cup of zucchini mixture into pan, pressing to flatten. Repeat to make three more fritters. Cook for five minutes or until golden underneath. Turn, pressing again to flatten. Cook for five minutes or until golden and crisp. Transfer to a plate lined

with paper towel. Cover loosely with foil to keep warm. Repeat process with remaining mixture. Step 3 Meanwhile, make the garlic yoghurt. Combine garlic and yoghurt in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle fritters with extra chives. Serve with garlic yoghurt. INGREDIENTS 2 medium zucchini, grated

1 medium Desiree potato, peeled, grated 4 shortcut bacon rashers, trimmed, finely chopped 1/4 cup plain flour 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives Vegetable oil, for shallow frying Chopped chives, to serve Garlic yoghurt 2 garlic cloves crushed, 1/2 cup Tamar Valley Greek Style Yoghurt.

WINTER VEGETABLES: Zucchini and bacon fritters with garlic yoghurt.

Just the day to show tree love

GOOD EARTH: Ros Little helps Benjamin Kemp plant his tree on National Tree Day. Photo: Contributed

THE Friends of the Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens are holding a free guided walk with the theme, Attracting Butterflies to your Rainforest Garden, for an hour from 10am on National Tree Day, Sunday, July 29. Publicity officer Tracey Whitby said walkers should meet at the visitors’ centre, wear sturdy shoes, a hat and bring morning tea and water. “On National Tree Day, although the gardens are not planting this year, you

will find out which species will bring beautiful native butterflies and other insects into your garden,” Tracey said. “There will be displays about native bees and other animals which need the support of our native trees. “The Friends are donating trees from their nursery to plantings in other parts of Lismore.” Tracey said eight seniors had recently trained as new volunteer guides. “They were trained in the history and objectives

of the Lismore gardens, Aboriginal perspectives, rainforest species, basic botany, what makes a good walk and worked together on a walk in their favourite part of the gardens with their mentors, all of whom are seniors.” The gardens are located at 313 Wyrallah Rd, East Lismore, on the northern boundary of the Lismore Waste Facility. Ballina Coastcare will continue planting out a site with suitable coastal trees at the foot of Black Head.

They will regenerate an area once degraded by industrial activity on July 29 from 9am to noon at Black Head, East Ballina. From 10am to 4pm, the Duck Pond Landcare site will also be a hive of activity. The site has been regenerated over the last five years with a focus on replacing invasive weed species including Indian/cockscomb coral tree and vines. July 2018 will be the volunteers’ third National Tree Day on the site at 25 Frank St, South Lismore.

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Fill the grid so every column, every row and 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

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3 LETTERS ALL ANY APE ARE BEE ERA HIS ION LOO LYE MEN MIL OBI ORE PEG PIN RAY RED RYE SAD SIN SIT SOU TEA

TIC URN 4 LETTERS ARIA ARID AVOW AWES CELT DATE DINT EASE ECHO EDGE ELSE ICON MADE OVAL RING ROAR ROTA SLEW STEW THAT TOTE

VEAL WERE WITS 5 LETTERS CHOMP DRAMA LEASH UNDER 6 LETTERS ENTRAP ESTATE KNIVES MARTYR RADISH SORREL STILES VOICES 7 LETTERS ARTLESS NAIVELY SURPASS TALKING

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How many words of four letters or more can you make? Each letter must be used only once and all words must contain the centre letter. There is at least one nine-letter word. No words starting with a capital are allowed, no plurals ending in s unless the word is also a verb, e.g. he burns with anger.

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Solve the anagrams. Each solution is a one-word anagram of the letters beside it, and the ﬁve solutions are sequential. For example, if the ﬁve-letter solution starts with J, the six-letter solution starts with K, and so on.

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ALPHAGRAMS

QUIZ 1. Which famous Australian was born Eleanor Nancy Gow? 2. Who was the last British Governor of Hong Kong? 3. How old is a quadragenarian? 4. Who is the whisky-loving sea captain in the Tintin books? 5. Which Oxford don wrote the Narnia books? 6. As what did Auguste Rodin gain fame? 7. Where did the christmas tree tradition originate: Norway, Germany or Israel? 8. Who composed “Rhapsody in Blue”?

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1. Elle Macpherson, 2. Chris Patten, 3. 40 to 49, 4. Captain Haddock, 5. CS Lewis, 6. A sculptor, 7. Germany, 8. George Gershwin.

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Across: 6. Engine 7. Retake 10. Lookout 11. Tinge 12. Whet 13. Merry 16. First 17. Semi 20. Earns 21. Naughty 22. Kindly 23. Harden. Down: 1. Yellow streak 2. Ignores 3. Snoop 4. Texture 5. Taunt 8. Electrifying 9. Stressing 14. Missile 15. Methods 18. Front 19. Rural.

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Down 1. Cowardice (colloq) (6,6) 2. Shuns (7) 3. Pry (5) 4. Consistency, feel (7) 5. Jeer (5) 8. Thrilling or shocking (12) 9. Accenting (9) 14. Projectile (7) 15. Ways (7) 18. Facade (5) 19. Pastoral (5)

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Across 6. Motor (6) 7. Repossess (6) 10. Sentry (7) 11. Tint (5) 12. Sharpen (4) 13. Cheerful (5) 16. To begin with (5) 17. Partly (4) 20. Deserves (5) 21. Badly behaved (7) 22. Benevolent (6) 23. Set (6)

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The challenge is to rearrange a crossword which has been broken into 25 sections. One letter has been given to get you started. Work out which 3x3 square fits in with that letter and write in the letters. You can also shade the black squares if you find it helpful. After completing the first 3x3 area, work out which square joins on to it, and continue until you have made a complete crossword.

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