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THIS month the spotlight is on Queensland Seniors Week celebrations. The week of events sponsored by the State Government is designed to highlight the vast range of opportunities available to enhance our lifestyle. There are so many people doing so many things – in this edition we have endeavoured to put together an easy-to-access, comprehensive, list for your information.

This month also commemorates, through the memories of Lieutenant Colonel Harry Smith, the anniversary of the Long Tan battle. To honour the people involved means to acknowledge the terrible situations that have provoked and enabled warfare.

Although continued warfare has proved the message underpinning American philosopher George Santayana’s words, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” untrue, I believe the intent – that understanding can lead to alternative actions – still holds some truth. Lt Col Harry Smith’s decision to err from past decisions that left the heroic deeds of good soldiers unrecognised has meant

appropriate validation for these men. I trust this story honours all those who served their country both now and then.

On another note, here’s to Australia’s 60-year-old Ms World, Robyn Canner. Not so long ago this sort of award, generally considered a beauty pageant, seemed more about beauty of the body than spirit.

Robyn’s award is a clear indication of a changing world. It points to a holistic judging criteria that includes body, mind and spirit and that’s good news for any age group.

As always, thanks to everyone who sent in their regular community notes and the groups who have advised of Seniors Week events.

Sharing really is caring and if you are feeling a little lonely, please take a moment and join in an activity. You may find a new friend, exercise or a hobby just for you.

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Buderim Craft Cottage boasts history of great art and artists A MEETING place for like-minded people should never be underestimated for its importance in a community.

One such place is Buderim Craft Cottage. Its history as a gathering place for those interested in the arts and crafts began in 1967 and today it still powers on as a central part of the community in the enviable village-style atmosphere of Buderim.

“It began when a small

group of enthusiastic artists and craftspeople were meeting in private homes and then went on to (meet in) what is now known as Pioneer Cottage,” painting group member Dawn Lewis said.

“In 1974 the first stage of the existing building was constructed between St Mark’s Anglican Church and the War Memorial Hall. Since then, there have been many additions.”

With 13 groups exploring a diverse range of art and craft ranging

from fabric painting to photography, and more than 300 members participating in 13 classes each week, the Buderim venue is a constant hub of artistic activity. Each group holds its own annual exhibition, which means there is something interesting going on every month.

Last year, the cottage celebrated “50 years of Creativity”, where everyone in the various groups had a hand in creating a 12x12 canvas.

“It was an amazing sight,” Dawn said.

A member since 2001, Dawn has rarely missed a Monday meeting over the years.

Her involvement includes checking-in paintings at the cottage’s art expos, helping with the hanging and assisting in the library with its collection of art books and magazines.

“I have just completed a second photograph album for our group, of past and present members,” she said.

“I feel blessed to be part of such a creative organisation.

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Dawn’s husband Tony Lewis, although not a member, is an acknowledged artist with work in many Australian and New Zealand galleries and included in a number of prestigious art publications.

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“But, when they did locate us, we were in a well-defended position. I had already lost about 13 or 14 soldiers by the time the major assault came in and then we lost another four. We were able to repel them.

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AUGUST 18 is a date in Lieutenant Colonel Harry Smith’s life that he can’t turn his back on, but neither will he celebrate it.

“It was my company of 105 soldiers that got brassed-up by over 2000 North Vietnamese and regular army, and we defeated them with massive artillery support and the gallantry of my own soldiers,” Harry, now 85, said. “Sadly, I lost 17 who were killed and 24 wounded that day. It’s always been the sad part of my life.”

Harry remembers the 1966 battle was fought in monsoonal conditions which helped mask the location of the Australian soldiers.

“The enemy used to run telephone wires along the ground so that they could give orders as they didn’t have many radios,” he said.

“The artillery shrapnel cut their telephone lines so they had to send orders by runners.

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Major (later Lieutenant Colonel) Harry Smith, 6 Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment wearing a Tokarev pistol in a holster which he recovered from the body of a North Vietnamese Army soldier the day after the battle of Long Tan. It is now in the War Memorial's collection. Photos: Australian War Memorial

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movie sites, they reckon it will turn out really well,” Harry said.

August 18 ultimately became the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia’s endorsed national Vietnam Veterans Day. Every year since the war Harry has attended a Long Tan Day commemorative function.

This year he will be at the Australian War Memorial for a significant moment in his life and of those who fought at Long Tan. The permanent home of the Long Tan Cross will be unveiled.

The cross was originally erected on the battlefield, but then removed by the North Vietnamese at the end of the war. “It was put in a museum near Bien Hoa,” Harry said. In 2016, after the 50th anniversary, the cross was given to the Australian War Memorial, but not before it a chequered history.

“It was knocked down

air forces. He returned to Australia to take over the parachute school at the Williamstown air force base as the first army commanding officer. His last jump forced him to retire from the army.

After a few years working in the corporate world for a life raft manufacturer Harry headed to the ocean.

He has clocked up a personal log of close to 150,000 miles. In later years his third wife Felicia joined Harry to cruise and race.

Harry’s story of the Long Tan battle is being retold in the movie Danger Close. Production is almost completed and it is due for release around Anzac Day next year.

He seems willing to keep an open mind on how the movie will turn out. “From what I have heard from my guys who have been to some of the

by the enemy after the war and a farmer took it home and put it over the grave of his father,” Harry said.

“He took the brass plate which has a little sign on it, ‘in memory of the soldiers lost at Long Tan’, and used that as a plate to heat up his fish and chips.

“It was then taken off him by the local council and put in a shed. One of my former soldiers was over there and found it in the shed, and he did a deal whereby they were going to send it back to Australia in exchange for medical supplies. But that didn’t come to pass because the North Vietnamese, who had taken over Saigon, now Ho Chi Minh City, said no.

“They took it and put it in a museum up at Dong Nai, north of Saigon, which is where it stayed until we got it on loan back here at the War Memorial in 2012 for 12 months. Because of some

noises made by the ambassadors, and by myself and others, the North Vietnamese decided it wasn’t much use to them sitting in a museum, so they gave it back to us.”

Battle weary Harry finished his last land battle in 2016.

“After Long Tan, a number of us were given awards,” Harry said.

“I recommended awards for my soldiers who were up eye-balling the enemy, and they were the ones most gallant and courageous. Those recommendations were not approved in 1966.

“There was nothing I could do for 30 years because there is a secrecy period in the defence forces.” In 1996 Harry was able to access the original awards recommendation documents and then he went back to “battle”.

“And I really did have a battle because people

Long Tan is on my mind almost every day.”

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said, ‘you can’t go back in time with awards, you finish going back to the Boer War and so on. It’s just not possible. You just have to accept what was done’.

“I said no, I can’t accept that. These young soldiers, most of them 20-year-old servicemen, fought outstandingly in the battle and it is normal to decorate people for outstanding gallantry and they should get their award.”

Finally, he was able to take his case to the Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal.

He was knocked down once, but stood up again, and won. In 2016 the Governor General presented the awards to the soldiers of D Company

in the presence of their greatest supporter. “That was the biggest battle I had since Vietnam,” Harry said.

When he reflects on his life as his 11-year-old rescue dog Freddie sits faithfully by his side, Harry said: “There’s not too many people who have had 25 years in the army, fought in an iconic battle and survived, jumped out of aeroplanes at 25,000 feet, sailed and raced, and married a lovely woman.

“Long Tan is on my mind almost every day,” he added. “Certainly, on the 18th of August I remember the sadness associated with those we lost, who were killed in that battle in order that the rest of us might live.”

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Penny Cook returns to the big screen Aussie favourite stars in The Merger comedy

Tracey Johnstone ACTRESS Penny Cook steps back out on the big screen this month joining John Howard in a supporting role in the Australian comedy movie The Merger.

The scene is an AFL ground in a town called Bodgy Creek (nee Wagga Wagga). The town’s population is dwindling and so are the number of people wanting to play AFL. There’s a reluctant coach, an influx of refugees who have moved into a town with tough locals, a bright idea to tap into all this talent to rejuvenate the hapless local club and an unaccepting club president played by John joined by his perky wife played by Penny.

It’s a great combination of Aussie characters, back stories and humour which will be unleashed on local movie theatres from the end of August.

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fame as the fresh-faced veterinarian Vicky in the iconic 1980’s television series A Country Practice; funnily enough, alongside John Howard.

She has raised a daughter, looked after her ageing mother prior to her death and now watches over her step-mother who has dementia.

“There were things I had to say no to because I wanted to be around for her (daughter),” Penny said.

“She is now in West Australia at acting school.

And I was caring for my mother so that limited my commitment to stuff that I could do.”

Fitting her career into that busy family life was a challenge, but Penny has kept her hand in acting with plays and musical theatre productions, working with the corporate sector and some commercial station and ABC television shows.

She has also worked alongside some fascinating characters in her MC roles including

former US president Bill Clinton and Prince Charles.

On top of all her out-front work, in the background Penny is also an Australia Day ambassador. She is also on the board of the young people’s theatre company, Monkey Baa. “We are presently touring Josephine Wants to Dance all over Australia,” an enthusiastic Penny said.

“It’s great for not only kids to come and see it, but also for adults and grandparents who love taking their grandchildren.”

She says The Merger is a movie made up of a combination of many things.

“It’s very silly, but it deals with bigotry and racism and with good wins in the end, with a lot of laughs and tears along the way,” Penny said.

The Merger’s national premiere is in Wagga Wagga on August 28 before showing in cinemas across Australia.

THE MERGER: The multi-talented actress, MC and Australia Day ambassador Penny Cook and (right) ascene from the new movie with Penny (right hand side), next to her screen husband John Howard.

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60-year-old crowned Ms World 2018 Robyn’s award proves age is but a number

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IF ANYONE thought beauty pageants were only for the young they should look to Robyn Canner for inspiration. At age 60, she has claimed the title of Australia’s oldest beauty queen after being crowned Ms World 2018 in Seattle.

Beating contestants from 22 countries from ages of 26 upwards, Robyn has proven age is but a number.

Contestants were judged on fitness wear, evening gown, an interview and panel question.

“I was up against a lot of younger women and won, so it’s one more for the oldies,” Robyn said.

“There is no stigma attached to age any more.”

Robyn’s prizes included a crystal crown and $US5000.

Robyn’s positive ageing mindset is a huge influence on her ability to do what she does. She is proud be the first 60-year-old Ms World, and believes age is a state-of-mind rather than life-defining figure.

“I want to help other women celebrate and embrace being over 50,” she said.

“I am hoping to inspire women to stop paying attention to their age number, and be fearless about making changes in their lives, and to celebrate their life experiences and

knowledge.”

While the glamour of wearing frocks and high heels has brought excitement to Robyn’s life, her genuine passion is in helping others, and the Ms World 2018 pageant has provided a platform for Robyn to spread awareness.

Robyn’s 22-year-old son died of non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma seven years ago, and she has been passionate about doing cancer charity work since.

“Somehow I found pageantry and then found myself on World Class Beauty Queen magazine covers in the US and Europe,” she said. “It was inspiring and was character-building – it encouraged me to keep going.”

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Gail Forrer Group Editor Issues underpinning work after 60 have emerged in a number of categories including availability, suitability and, in particular, age discrimination.

The article below reflects back to us these issues and, for one person, a solution.

In particular, companies extending formal apprenticeship for older workers are noted, and also that few such initiatives have been taken up in Australia.

Gail Forrer PETER Brady was 68 when he decided to start the transition to retirement.

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with his family and to study.

However, the former CEO of Autism ACT soon hit a snag: age discrimination.

“I found if I submitted my full CV, I wouldn’t get an interview,” he said.

“If I truncated my experience and qualifications I’d get one, but then I’d show up at the interview and be competing against all these Gen Ys. “I’ve got no doubt there was discrimination going on.”

The Australian Human Rights Commission’s Willing to Work report of 2016 found age-related bias is widespread – and particularly rife in employment.

“Remarkably, the report found a high proportion of hiring managers who were taking age into account were aged over 40 themselves,” a manager at aged care provider IRT Foundation, Toby Dawson, said.

While age discrim-

ination has a slew of negative impacts, including those on mental health, families and financial independence, it was also regrettable from a broader economic perspective.

A 2015 survey by the Australian Human Rights Commission found an increase of just five per cent in the paid employment of Australians aged over 55 would have a $48 billion impact on the economy each year.

With the number of Australians aged 65 and over projected to double by 2055, there will be an increased demand for aged-care services and additional strain on the welfare system if greater labour force participation was not achieved.

While the Willing to Work report urged the government to create a national action plan to address employment discrimination and to launch public education campaigns to dispel

negative stereotypes about older workers, some have started taking matters into their own hands.

Mr Brady said he was delighted to be offered a reverse internship by IRT’s Toby Dawson, who at the time was 31.

The idea came from the movie The Intern, starring Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway, in which a 70-year-old widower interns at a fashion company run by a CEO half his age.

“It just so happened The Intern had come out and we’d both seen it. We talked about it at the interview and decided that’s what we’d do,” Mr Brady said.

“My role was to share some of the tricks of the trade and where I had skinned my knees, so to speak. At the same time, Toby was managing transitioning me to a more junior role – he was coaching me in how to do it again.”

Mr Brady didn’t want to

stop working completely and working 40 hours a month would allow him to put the money he’d made from selling an investment property into his super fund. However, he understood if he wanted to work fewer hours, he would need to take on a more junior role.

“When you go for those senior roles, they’ll start off saying 20 hours a week is fine but within a matter of weeks it becomes, ‘Can you give us another day?’ Or the board is calling you up at all hours. It’s difficult to be a part time CEO or manager, because crises inevitably come up.”

The role he was offered as a project coordinator at IRT allowed Mr Brady to brush up his social media skills and to learn how to use newer Microsoft Office applications; tasks he previously delegated.

He said the first year of the 18-month internship was challenging, partly because it required a change of mindset.

“When you’re no longer the manager and not directing people any more, it’s emotionally a bit draining,” he said.

But he said the experience was invaluable because he had since moved to work for Wollongong City Council where he was employed on a casual basis.

It was also a win for Mr Dawson, who said working with Mr Brady fast-tracked his own learning and development.

Companies such as Barclays Bank in the UK and Goldman Sachs and PricewaterhouseCoopers in the US have launched formal apprenticeships targeting older workers, however there were few such initiatives in Australia.

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RETIRING TO New Zealand: Roy’s Peak Track, Wanaka in New Zealand, (inset) WorldFirst head of foreign exchange, Patrick Liddy.

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THERE is a lot to think about if you’re considering retiring overseas, and much of it comes down to money and community, according to WorldFirst head of foreign exchange, Patrick Liddy New Zealand was the number one destination for Aussies looking to retire overseas, he said, citing WorldFirst’s analysis of thousands of pension-type international transfers by customers across 2016 and 2017.

It was closely followed by the UK. The figures didn’t surprise Patrick, with many of those transfers made by people returning to retire in their homeland after working in Australia, often earning bigger dollars than they could at home.

Others, he said, looked at New Zealand as being both culturally and geographically close to Australia but potentially giving them a better standard of living, with house prices, groceries and eating out all costing significantly less.

“It’s just a quick flight across the ditch, but your money goes a lot further and that is something pensioners are becoming a lot more aware about: as people are living longer, they are looking to

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You can live like royalty in Thailand for a modest amount in Australian dollars

make those savings dollars go further,” Patrick said.

Having links to family and friends overseas, similar cultures, and “a community you can just walk into” were also enticing, as was the fact that funds could be transferred to New Zealand within one business day.

Singapore had the third highest proportion of pension money transfers, followed by Thailand, and then the USA. “We’re definitely seeing an increase in Asian destinations,” Patrick said.

“You can live like royalty in Thailand for a modest amount in Australian dollars, and it’s a stunning place.”

On the other hand, it’s Singapore’s strong economy which appears to be drawing Australian expats, despite its high cost of living.

The important thing if thinking of moving anywhere overseas, Patrick said, was to do your research and move your funds at the right time.

“When you’re looking at a bulk transfer of your savings, maybe $1 million, you want to make the most of your dollars,” he said.

For instance, the change in the market of Australian to US dollars

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over recent months from over 80c in the dollar to 73c equates to about $100,000 if transferring $1 million.

Those who emigrated to the US four years ago, when the Australian dollar was particularly strong against the Greenback, would be 20 per cent better off than if they exchanged the same amount today.

“You need to do your research and look at future currency projections,” Patrick said, particularly with economic uncertainty, current threats of trade wars with China, and US volatility.

WorldFirst offers a unique Forward Contract, which allows customers to lock in a rate of exchange available today and settle the contract in anything up to two years, according to when they want to actually make their move.

Alternatively, you can transfer smaller amounts on an ongoing basis, depending on rates, investments and circumstances.

Patrick said it was best to get professional advice based on your individual financial position.

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An encore career leads to successful thriller What it takes to write the book of a lifetime

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A LITERARY LIFE: Author Terry Quinn speaks out about his journey of writing a book. glacial process. Contrast that to daily newspapers – 100 pages from scratch.

Every day. And then we’d rip it up and do it all over again the following day.

Was it a frustrating time, or a lot of fun... and a learning curve?

So yeah, it was frustrating at times, but I still loved the whole painstaking process – the forensic critiques, the rewrites, the editing … even the final line-by-line proofreading. One of the first things I said to my chief editor, Roberta ‘Bert’ Ivers, is that while I knew everything there was to know about newspaper editing, I was a virgin author and was in her hands when it came to books. She and my other editor, Deonie Fiford, were incredibly talented and knowledgeable people who taught me valuable

lessons about pace, structure and dramatic tension. My only complaint was that, by the time we came to the editing of The Scoop, I was already well advanced with my second novel, The Editor. So I had to go back to the beginning of book two and start again with the knowledge I had gained.

Who chose the front cover?

It was a joint decision with the guys at Simon & Schuster. I submitted a number of sketches but, and here’s a secret – they suggested changing the title (from Hell on the Horizon) and even my name (from Terry Quinn.)

They said the longer version “sounded more authoritative”. Their designers came up with the brilliant (I think) cover.

Bert and her crew are

vastly experienced international book publishers so I just went with the flow.

However, while they pushed and prodded me to change certain things, they made it clear that the final decision was always mine.

One of the first comments they made was that the early manuscript was too long for the action/adventure genre … can you please cut 20,000 words. As you can imagine, I nearly choked.

But, in the end, I actually cut out 30,000 words and wrote in a fresh 10,000 words of action sequences and dialogue.

The result is a faster-paced, slicker storyline.

And your new website?

All part of the publishing/marketing process?

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Even old dogs like me must learn new tricks. For an author, that means social media and an online presence are essential. But I draw the line at Twitter – I’d end up like a certain US president and make a Twit of myself.

What now, now the book is out there? Does the hard work really begin, interviews, book launches?

The only formal launch is in Noosa, where I can rely on a few friends and family to turn up. As a debut author, I expect only a man and his dog would turn up to an event in Sydney or Melbourne.

Maybe we’ll do that with book two next year.

This is your first book, written after you retired when most people would be thinking of relaxing, what is the future?

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I am lucky to have this as a second career. A chance to continue living in the world of words after a lifetime in newspapers.

As I’ve said, The Editor comes out next year, followed by book three (provisionally titled The Hack). All three feature Aussie journalist Jonno Bligh and his partner Annie.

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IT IS more than a year ago since Seniors Newspaper reported on Terry Quinn’s new life journey after retirement from a four-decade career in newspaper publishing.

Rather than play golf in retirement, the 66 year-old Noosa resident wrote his first novel, The Scoop, a gripping action-packed thriller.

Once the hard work of writing the novel was over, and the celebrations of it being so quickly accepted for global publication by Simon & Schuster had quietened, it was a case of keeping the head down for yet more hard work.

Finally, almost 18 months after acceptance, The Scoop is in bookshops all over the country, and we asked Terry what the waiting, editing, and marketing process was like. He gives us these insights for all would-be authors.

How long does it take from acceptance of manuscript to the book being out there?

In my case, a long time.

From March 2017 until August 2018. Partly because my publishers, Simon & Schuster decided that the optimum time to launch The Scoop was just in advance of Father’s Day. So, one of the first things I learnt as a would-be novelist is that book publishing is a

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Community notes

Community group guide SUNSHINE COAST CONCERT BAND

SUNSHINE Coast Concert band with music director Ken Chadwick will be performing in the Kawana hall, Nanyima St, Buddina on Saturday, August 18 at 2pm.

Afternoon tea is provided and all proceeds go to the Cittamani Hospice Service, a community-based organisation that provides professional and compassionate in-home palliative care on the Sunshine Coast. For more information contact Toni on 0404 193 912 or email sunshinecoaster49 @gmail.com.

FREE HEALTHY EATING WORKSHOPS

STOCKAND’S Birtinya Retirement Village is hosting another series of free healthy eating

workshops in our brand new clubhouse. Run by a local qualified nutritionist and dietitian, each one-hour session will include a cooking demonstration and tasting to show participants simple ways to create healthy dishes.

August 21 – Learn about the Mediterranean Diet; September 18 – Eating for Heart Health; October 23 – Bone Health; November 27 – How to eat well during the festive season. All sessions start at 10am and will be held in the Birtinya Retirement Village clubhouse at 3 Reflection Cres, Birtinya.

Registration is essential.

Go to etirebirtinya.com.au and go to the Events page.

BUDERIM ARTISTS – LIGHT AND LIFE AT ART EXPO

MERRY MELODIES: Join the ladies at the Caloundra Chorale and Theatre Company for a pleasant afternoon on Sunday, September 2. They will take you on a trip down memory lane featuring the music and songs of another era.

THE Buderim Craft Cottage is thrilled to open an eye-catching exhibition featuring original art from over 40 of its Painting Group members on Thursday, August 9. The exhibition will be on view daily until Sunday, August 12, between 9am and 4pm. Home made

refreshments will be available. This highly regarded group look forward to sharing their vibrant oil, watercolour and acrylic paintings with the local community and hope to inspire others to take up paintbrush and palette.

The exhibition will be

held at Buderim Craft Cottage, 5 Main St Buderim. Entry is free and all work will be available for sale. For more information, go to buderimcraft cottage.com.au or Facebook buderimcraftcottage.

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FROM PAGE 14 Family members and carers are welcome to attend also. The group education session covers information about Type 2 Diabetes self-management, communication with health professionals, lifestyle change, healthy eating and emotional wellbeing. The next sessions are August 16 at Caloundra and September 26 at Maroochydore.

Bookings are essential.

Phone 5450 4747.

AIR NOOSA

THE Association of Independent Retirees Ltd. (Noosa branch) is now Australia’s largest AIR Branch. We recently held our 26th annual general meeting. AIR is the only national not-for-profit organisation fighting for the rights of independent retirees. It is the peak body representing the views of self-funded retirees to government at federal, state and local levels, while remaining independent of any political party. If you want to be more proactive about your retirement and have a better understanding of superannuation it’s never too early to join AIR – even if you are still working.

Noosa branch meets on

AUGUST, 2018// SENIORS the second Thursday of each month 10am at South Pacific Resort, Noosaville. We also hold monthly Investment Discussion Group meetings. We seek a fair outcome for retirees.

Phone 5448 2985 or email airnoosacommunications @gmail.com or go to facebook.com/AIRNoosa.

THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY SUNSHINE COAST

WE MEET every Thursday, 7pm, at the Croquet Club, Syd Lingard Dr, Buderim. Donation $4.

Join us, in a non-sectarian inclusive way, to be inspired, to explore the mysteries and meaning of life according to the ancient wisdom, alive still today. On the first, third and fourth Thursday of this month respectively we have three talks: The Ultimate Game: Lars Novakavitch; Who, What Where – Serenity: Kevin Thompson; and Be Here Now: David Long. Join us every second Thursday for our group meditation evening. Beginners and long time meditators will all benefit. Every third Thursday is library night with a speaker. All meetings are open to the public except for the members-only study group last Thursday of the

month.

SUNSHINE COAST COMPUTER CLUB INC

ALTHOUGH some people have used a computer in their workplace, they find on leaving work that their computer knowledge needs to be refreshed for use outside the workplace. There is also the desire to keep active and learn something new.

Come as a visitor to a weekly club meeting at Buderim on a Thursday afternoon or Caloundra on a Saturday morning and have an introductory chat to our welcoming members and see what goes on at meetings if you are looking for to help with your technology equipment. Phone 5492 1005 or go to sccc.org.au.

TOPIC

WANT to lose weight?

Join TOPIC every Thursday morning at the CWA Hall Maroochydore. Phone Liz on 0427 366 852 or Barbara 5329 2296 for more details.

COUNTRY MUSIC CONCERTS

OUR Country music spans a wide area – audience members and walk-up artists come from as far as Gympie, Noosa,

AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST BRANCH: Member for Noosa Sandy Bolton (third from right) with some of the AIR Noosa branch committee members at their recent AGM. Coolum, Caboolture and from other clubs closer to Brisbane. We are a not-for-profit organisation and the proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the Hall of Fame at 24 Steggalls Rd, Yandina.

Held on the second Saturday and third Sunday of every month 1pm to 5pm. Toe-tapping music with a great band, local artists and a guest artist.

Walk-ups welcome. Raffle and door prizes, canteen open, free afternoon tea.

Entry $8. Concession $6.

Inquiries with Shirley on 0408 582 386.

MALENY ARTS COUNCIL

WINTER Theatre Festival will be held on Saturday, August 18 at 7.15pm at the Maleny Community Centre. Which Way Home is the opening show for the Maleny Arts Council Winter Theatre Festival. It is the story of an Aboriginal girl, her much-loved ageing dad and her determination to take him back to country.

It is described as a road trip comedy 80,000 years in the making. Discounted season tickets are available as there are two other shows: Rovers on August 26 and Death by Soprano on September 16. Go to malenyartscouncil.com for more information and to buy tickets or visit the Maleny Information Centre.

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YOU are invited to come and join us at our concert for an afternoon of relaxed entertainment and a cuppa with the Caloundra Chorale Singers on Sunday, September 2. We will take you on a trip down memory lane featuring the music and songs of another era. The melodies of your past will have you tapping your feet and singing along. CCSA Hall Nutley St Caloundra. No need to book just arrive

around 1.30pm for a 2pm start. General Admission at the door $10, chorale members $5, includes afternoon tea. Inquiries with Ann on 5437 2719.

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WHAT’S more important than planning for your future? Sadly, many people wait until it’s too late and then the unthinkable happens.

Planning, persevering and

preventing is what Safeguarding your Future, Piano Forte aims to deliver in an empowering way. Suncoast Community Legal Service (SCLS) and Relationships Australia QLD (RAQ) will be a hosting three free public screening of ‘Piano Forte’ at Maroochydore RSL, Nambour RSL and Caloundra RSL in August.

The project is kindly supported by the Sunshine Coast Counil Community Grants and has been developed by

Suncoast Community Legal. Individuals who are concerned about themselves, or family members, friends, neighbours, and professionals who are concerned about someone they know, are encouraged to contact the dedicated EAPSS phone number on 1300 063 232. The free public screening, Piano Forte – a play to move minds – Safeguarding Your Future is on Thursday, August 16 at the Caloundra RSL and Wednesday, August 22 at the Nambour RSL from 10am- noon. Bookings are required. To book, email maroochydoreadmin @raq.org.au or phone Relationships Australia Qld on 5479 6730.

AGLOW

SUNSHINE Coast will meet on Friday, August 10 at 9.30am at Flame Tree Baptist Church hall, 27 Coes Creek Rd, Burnside.

Entry $8 includes morning tea. Come along, bring a friend and enjoy worship and an inspirational message. Men and women are welcome.

Aglow is a world-wide, non-denominational Christian organisation with branches in over 170 nations on six continents.

Phone Melva on 5443 5752 or Dorothy

5476 4190.

COOROY-NOOSA GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL RESEARCH GROUP INC.

THROUGHOUT August Noosa Library and Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group will hold events to celebrate National Family History Month and Seniors Week at the Heritage Centre, 17 Emerald St, Cooroy.

Bookings online at Noosa Library website.

Beginners classes will also be held during August. To find out more go to genealogy-noosa.org.au.

COOROY COMMUNITY GARDENS

WORKING bees are held at Cooroy Community Gardens every Sunday, 9-11.30am when we stop for morning tea and a chat. A wide choice of tools is available and there is plenty to do. Bring along a hat, sunscreen, gloves, protective footwear and a cold drink.

Quite a lot has been achieved since Permaculture Noosa assumed responsibility for the gardens, with lots more in the pipeline.

Come along to see what has been done and what is planned. 20 Emerald

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YOGA4DIGNITY FUNDRAISER

ON SATURDAY, September 1 at 9am there will be a nationwide fundraiser in the Kawana Girl Guides Hall, Iluka Ave, Buddina (just behind Kawana Shopping Centre and up from the roundabout near Buddina Primary School). The event is a nationwide fundraiser for Yoga4Dignity (Share The Dignity)...a women’s charity yoga event to raise funds for homeless women in Australia.On Saturday, September 1, $20 is paid directly to the Share the Dignity site.

Bookings at the website, go to sharethedignity.com.au/

SUNSHINE COAST CONCERT BAND

SUNSHINE Coast Concert band with music director Ken Chadwick OAM will be performing in the Kawana hall, Nanyima St, Buddina on Saturday, August 18 at 2pm. Afternoon tea is provided and all proceeds go to the Cittamani Hospice Service which is a community based organisation that provides professional and compassionate in-home

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WHAT OUR AUDIENCES ARE SAYING: “A magnificent unforgettable experience.“ “I just love it, it gives me so much joy.”

“The concert kept me smiling all weekend.”

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“This orchestra is certainly world class.”

“A great night out!”

Bernstein at 100 Fri 24 Aug 11am Sat 25 Aug 7.30pm Join us for a musical celebration of Leonard Bernstein, on what would have been his 100th birthday. For this special occasion, Queensland Symphony Orchestra will be conducted by Music Director Alondra de la Parra. Featuring the much-loved Symphonic

Dances from his beloved West Side Story, these concerts will have you tapping your toes and humming all the way home!

Beethoven’s 7th Symphony Thu 6 Sep 7.30pm Come along to this mid-week blockbuster featuring some of the most inspired works in classical music.

Queensland Symphony Orchestra will perform Prokofiev’s delightful Classical Symphony, followed by a world

premiere of the third piano concerto by acclaimed composer Elena KatsChernin. In a fitting finale, prepare to be moved by Beethoven’s 7th Symphony, which was used so powerfully in The King’s Speech. Don’t miss this incredible evening!

The Best of Movie Music Sun 30 Sep 11.30am Movie buffs, this concert is for you! Enjoy the beauty and power of some of cinema’s finest soundtracks. Join the exciting adventures of Lawrence of Arabia, and

be swept away by the iconic melodies of The Man from Snowy River. Hosted by Guy Noble, this Sunday morning concert is fun and relaxed.

The Bard and Beyond Sat 6 Oct 7.30pm Want more Shakespeare in your life? Don’t miss this concert! Indulge in Mendelssohn’s lush Midsummer Night’s Dream, a work full of beguiling melodies and rich orchestration. Feel what it is like when a master’s drama is put to masterful music!

Tradies and Artists Sun 14 Oct 11.30am Although it might seem like an unusual combination, tradesmen have been the inspiration for music for centuries. Be charmed by works from generations past in this diverse and fascinating concert, hosted by witty raconteur Guy Noble.

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ENJOY HEALTHY EXERCISE

MARJIE’S Welcome to Walking for Fitness, Fun and Friendship combines Riverside walks with exercise interludes at your own pace (along the south bank of the Maroochy River). Meet at the Cod Hole boat ramp car park on Bradman Ave (upstream of the Motorway Bridge). From 9am on Mondays and Tuesdays. Exercise makes you feel good. Marjie Andrews – qualified fitness leader. Phone 5448 4229.

POMONA COUNTRY MARKETS AND SILENT FILM

EVERY second and fourth Saturday of the month at Pomona.

Markets 7am-noon; silent film at noon, tickets at the door. Have a big day out in Pomona – visit the museum and art gallery and walking trails while you’re there. For more information phone 5485 2330.

SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING AT POMONA

EVERY Tuesday evening from 7pm to 9.30 pm, Pat and Norm Young organise a social evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall. The cost is $4, which includes supper. It is a very enjoyable evening as Pat and Norm provide New Vogue and Old Time dancing. Come and be a spectator and see if you will enjoy it. Everyone is welcome. Phone 5485 2007.

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THE David Bentley Quintet brings a cool groove to the Sunshine Coast Jazz Club’s afternoon session on August 19 from 2pm. This swinging and spirited and multi-faceted line-up delivers original songs, gospels, romps, revitalised jazz standards, cool blues and New Orleans grooves. Phone Julie on 0412 789 957 and tickets, phone Carlyn on 0427 782 960 for $22.50 Seniors and $25 non members.

ARTS AND CRAFT FAIR

COME along on Saturday, September 8 from 8am-1pm. $10 a stall. For more information or to book a stall, phone Kim on 5476 3269 or John 5441 1588.

Homemade arts, crafts, jams, pot plants and plenty more. Sausage sizzle and morning tea/coffee and cake available. At Plantation Retirement Resort, 96 Petrie Creek Rd, Rosemount.

VIEW CLUBS

Buderim WE ARE urging the local community to help thousands of disadvantaged Australian children break the cycle of poverty by supporting The Smith Family’s 2018 Winter Appeal.

Anyone wishing to donate to The Smith Family’s Winter Appeal can phone 1800 024 069 or go to thesmith family.com.au/winter.

Caloundra Evening WHEN celebrating Christmas in July at the Caloundra Power Boat Club, members created a festive Christmas atmosphere. Ladies gathered around the Christmas tree wearing a variety of Christmas colours and jewellery. The delicious dinner featured roast pork with trimmings and golden treacle pudding which complemented the

COMMUNITY Christmas theme. New member Janice Dobbins was welcomed and presented with her membership badge by club president Clodagh Barwise-Smith. Our guest speaker for the evening was Sandie Johnson from Caloundra Resource Education Council. The club meets on the second Tuesday evening each month. For more information phone Sue on 0403 504 408.

Glasshouse Country ON AUGUST 15 our luncheon meeting will take place at 11am at Glasshouse Sports Club when our guest speaker will be Ian Malcolm, who is a representative of Woombye Light Horse.

Anyone who would like to join us would be most welcome. Phone Trish on 5493 0026 or Lynda on 5494 7875.

Maroochydore IT MAY not be the Greek theatre, it may still be officially winter but this should not stop you from having a HOT time while you join us to celebrate our 17th birthday as we reminisce to the music of Neil Diamond. Preformed by professional entertainer Paul Kenna.

Maroochydore Surf Club on Friday August 24 at 11am for a 11.30am start.

Cost $35 (two course meal). Phone Sandi on 0429 022 033.

BEGINNERS LINEDANCING

JOIN in at North Shore Community Centre at Mudjimba on Monday evenings 7pm and Wednesdays 9am. At Woombye Hall on Mondays 9am and Thursdays 8.45am at Yandina Hall. Keep your mind active and body fit with dance. Fun, fitness, friendship and great music. Phone Barbara on 0407 733 280.

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LADIES LUNCH: The Glasshouse Country VIEW club ladies gathered for a sausage sizzle at their July outing. Their next luncheon meeting is on August 15. age groups and a great family sport. Everyone, male or female, young or not so young, plays on equal terms. The games can be fun and easy going with lots of interaction between players, or highly competitive and tactical with great mental stimuli.

You can take an opportunity to try croquet for free at the Headland-Buderim Croquet Club on Syd Lingard Dr at Buderim on Sunday, August 26 from 2-4pm. All welcome and all you need are flat shoes. Mallets will be provided for this session.

Phone 0423 534 909 or see details on our Facebook.

FREE HEALTHY EATING WORKSHOPS

STOCKAND’S Birtinya Retirement Village is hosting another series of free healthy eating workshops in our brand new clubhouse. Run by a local qualified nutritionist and dietitian, each one-hour session will include a cooking demonstration and tasting to show participants simple ways to create healthy dishes. Topics

include: August 21, Learn about the Mediterranean Diet and September 18, Eating for Heart Health.All sessions commence at 10am and will be held in the Birtinya Retirement Village clubhouse at 3 Reflection Cres, Birtinya.

Registration is essential.

To register go to retirebirtinya.com.au and go to the Events page.

OPEN GARDEN BUDERIM

NESTLED amongst the gum trees, like a hidden jewel, this award-winning garden showcases the exotic colour and rich beauty one of the most highly coveted and intriguing of all flowering plants – the orchid.

Created with love by owners Chris and Angel O’Dempsey, Orchid Grove shows just what can be done on a fairly standard block of land with a bit of imagination, a lot of passion and plenty of hard work. Open 9.30am-4.30pm on Saturday September 15, Sunday September 16 and Monday September 17 at 17 Barkston Court, Buderim. $7 (under 15 free) special entry prizes drawn last afternoon.

Special: $10 entry and morning tea for groups of 10 or more group. Confirm approximate time of arrival on 0418 246 888 or 5476 9444.

AUSTRALIAN DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY

NEXT LECTURE: Indians, Buffalo and Storms – The American West in 19th Century Art ADFAS is a not-for-profit organisation providing superbly illustrated monthly presentations on diverse topics within the arts and related disciplines, The next ADFAS presentation will be on Monday, August 27 at 6.30pm for 6.45pm start at the Drama Theatre Matthew Flinders College, Stringybark Rd, Buderim. For bookings phone Janine on 5452 6643. Visitors cost is $25. Bookings essential. Go to adfas.org.au/societies /queensland/sunshinecoast/.

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FROM PAGE 19 shade of the casuarina trees anytime between 8am and 10am for our next dune care activity (planting natives and removing weeds) on Tuesday, August 14 at beach access 203 on Pacific Bvd, Buddina (between La Balsa Park and Pt Cartwright Dr). All provisions, tools, plants, conversation and morning tea are provided. Buddina Coast Care is a small community volunteer group and new volunteers and visitors are welcome.

We meet on the second Tuesday of each month.

Follow us on Facebook facebook.com/Buddina coastcare/.

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WE WILL be holding our next information session at the CWA Hall opposite the Maroochy RSL on Wednesday, August 15 at 1.30pm for a 2pm start.

Refreshments are provided and all are most welcome. Our organisation believes that all adult Australians should have choice in their end of life decisions, which is why we lobby politicians to change the law in Queensland to allow residents suffering intolerably to receive

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We do ask for a $5 donation for the hall hire, if you are able. Phone Denise on 5477 5569.

SATB[4 parts]. Please email for more information to andrewjemmet @gmail.com or phone 5474 1498.

LINEDANCING CLASS

COOLUM AND DISTRICT RED CROSS BRANCH

NEWCOMERS with little or no dance experience. A fun activity for all ages keen to exercise the mind and body. Mondays 12.15-2pm. Sport and Recreation Centre, cnr Currimundi Rd and Ilya St Currimundi. Cost $10.

Phone Ute Woods on 0412 804 499.

CALLING ALL SINGERS

JOIN one of these singing groups to have serious fun and create beautiful music. St Andrews Singers sing on Monday mornings in St Andrews Dr, Tewantin.

10.15am Popular songs.

Good Vibrations sing on Monday evenings in Cooroy. 7pm Popular songs. Anglican Church Hall, Miva S, Cooroy.

Spiritsong Chamber Choir sing on Wednesday evenings in Tewantin. 7pm Mostly classical sacred.

Some experience very useful. Uniting Church Hall, Poinciana Ave/Werin St, Tewantin. Classes are priced about the same as yoga classes. Choirs are a cappella. Most songs are

OUR next meeting is on Wednesday, August 22 at 10am, Coolum Surf Lifesaving Club, Coolum Beach. Come and join us for a coffee and find out what we do. Visitors very welcome. Phone Leonie on 0411 248 505 for more details.

ST PETER’S ANGLICAN CHURCH MAROOCHYDORE

THE Fellowship and Craft Group at St Peter’s Maroochydore is holding a Trivia Quiz on Friday, August 10 starting at 9.30am and finishing at noon. The entry fee is $5 and includes a tasty morning tea of home made cakes and slices.

Come and have an entertaining morning with friendly people. Why not bring a friend to share the fun. St Peter’s is on the corner of Church St and Beach Rd Maroochydore.

Phone Anne on 5444 2791. All proceeds will go to St Peter’s Redevelopment Fund.

Maroochy hoMe Maintenance & care

The preferred service provider for home maintenance and modifications on the Sunshine Coast for the frail, aged and/or disabled.

We service all areas of the Sunshine Coast south of Peregian Beach including Caloundra Examples of what we can assist you with • Installation of Grab Rails • Ramps/Steps/Wedges • Handheld Showers • Keysafes • Light Globes/Smoke Detectors and Batteries • Locks and Door Handles • Appliance Repairs • Plumbing and Electrical • Gutter Cleaning • Flyscreens • Minor Carpentry • All reasonable requests involving your health and safety will be considered We also specialise in major bathroom modifications, ramps and stairlifts for ease of access.

Our aim is to help you continue safely living in your home Funding provided by Federal and State Government.

Funding eligibility criteria applies.

We are an NDIS registered provider

For further information visit www.maroochyhomeassist.com.au or Call our friendly staff.

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FRENCH FUN: Noosa Croquet Club president Niven Gugich explains the basics to Cooroy Probus Club members on Bastille Day.

PROBUS CLUBS

Caloundra 86 THE members invite residents of Caloundra and surrounding areas to attend their meetings on the third Tuesday of the month at 9am for a 9.30am start at Pelican Waters Tavern. A friendly group of retired or semi-retired men and women enjoy fellowship and friendship at a monthly meeting with a guest speaker, monthly lunch at a local eatery and a Walk and Talk (with a stop for coffee and chat).

Other fun activities are being formulated for the year. If you are interested in attending or for more information, phone membership officer Terry on 0418 749 042.

Cooroy WE CELEBRATED Bastille Day at the Noosa Croquet Club. A short lesson given by the local members was interrupted by a delicious morning tea of macarons, profiteroles and almond bread.Many thanks to president Niven and his club members for hosting our Cooroy Probus Club. Anyone interested in trying their hand at croquet is invited to visit the Noosa Croquet Club in Seashell Place, Noosaville, on the first Sunday of each month. Be ready to start by 10am.

Inquiries to Niven Gugich on 0428 799 987.

Currimundi Combined Inc.

WE VISITED the Compass Institute Farm and Restaurant where we were pleasantly surprised to find a group of young people with intellectual and-or physical disabilities learning to work on the farm and in the restaurant. Compass began in 1992 providing alternative education programs to more than 7000 at-risk youths through local schools.

We loved the interaction as we were welcomed into their world and admired the skills they have learnt, especially the wonderful jams they made from the fruit of the farm, which can be purchased on site.

We later visited their restaurant in Nambour for lunch which they served with friendliness and dexterity. By the way, it was delicious. For more information about our club, contact our secretary Marilyn Schiffer on 0438 925 294.

CALOUNDRA SENIOR CITIZENS’ CLUB

WE CELEBRATED our 49th birthday on July 11 at the Uniting Church hall in Queen St, Caloundra. The cake was cut by Jess Parker who reached the age of 100 in April. We enjoyed musical entertainment followed by a two course meal. A tai chi class for beginners starts on Tuesday, August 7. For details phone

Maribel on 5492 2805.

Our weekly program includes tai chi exercises, mah jong gentle exercise, indoor bowls, bolivia, whist, hoy and 500.

Phone 5438 1403 for details or email raymoni@ optusnet.com.au.

MAJESTIC THEATRE, POMONA

ARIOSO Chamber Ensemble brings their stylish performance of Baroque music to the historic Majestic Theatre at Pomona on Sunday, August 19 at 2pm.

Unbeknownst to movie goers Baroque music is often heard in movie sound tracks such as Master and Commander, Thor: Ragnarok and Truly, Madly, Deeply to name a very few. This program will include excerpts from Pergolesi’s comic opera La Serva Padrona, Handel’s Nine German Arias, Corelli’s La Folia and of course the true master of Baroque, J S Bach. The four ladies love bringing Baroque music live to their audiences. All four members have had international performing experience. A licensed bar will be open. Tickets are $28 adults, $25 concessions, $7 school students. Book online, go to themajestic theatre.com.au or phone 5485 2330 to reserve your seat. Tickets are available at the door.

Free 4 sale classifieds section YOU can submit one item a month and write up to 20 words.

Items must not exceed $500.

Post to Seniors Free 4 Sale, PO Box 56, Maroochydore, Qld, 4558 or email advertising@seniors newspaper.com.au

FOLDING BICYCLE sturdy, as new. Includes a helmet, foot and hand pumps, tools, repair kit and cover. $150.

PH 0417 680 871.

Caloundra.

LOTUS BLAKE MOBILE SCOOTER serviced regularly, good condition. New batteries

in 2014 but hardly used. $450 neg. PH 0439 762 389. Warana.

SPOONS a collection of 100 unused teaspoons from around the world on a polished wood display rack, vgc.

Sell for $50 neg.

PH 5441 6699.

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Are you sick of having different carers arriving at your door?

HOME Care Assistance provides in-home support for people aged over 65 or with a disability.

They pride themselves on being on the forefront of industry reform, by offering clients choice and control over their services and delivering a high-quality, personalised service with lower fees.

One of their main focuses is carer consistency – having one or two carers that you know well, and that know your routine and wishes.

If you want to contact Home Care Assistance, you can call any time of day or night and there will be a friendly voice to answer your query and support you needs.

A big focus of service delivery is consistent carers so you know who is coming and they get to know your routines and wishes. Home Care Assistance has very high rates of client satisfaction.

One client recently said: “With our old provider I was banned from being present at the services. I felt sick ringing them because of the way they treated me. Since March when we changed to HCA, we are stress free and so happy. The quality of life has returned for both of us and we want to tell the world.”

Home Care Assistance has

PEACE OF MIND: Home Care Assistance strive to provide the best service. Care managers are on call for clients and their families, even during nights and weekends. moved away from the traditional way of delivering home care services that is very task based, to a more holistic model where social connections, brain health, nutrition and personal happiness are focuses of care planning.

Home care is very much

about supporting you to have quality of life and achieve the things you want, not about someone coming in and taking over.

It can support you with anything that relates to your care.

Home Care Assistance also

offers specialist programs in cognitive therapeutics to keep the brain strong and healthy, and more recently, a music and memory program.

The results are amazing and just add to the quality care and amazing caregivers they have.

Value for money is also

important at Home Care Assistance, with lower fees, and no entry or exit fees. This means there is more money for you to spend on the things that matter to you.

Phone 5491 6888 for more information.

Experience the extraordinary range of events for you and me WELCOME to our Qld Seniors Week feature. Our community is celebrating with a far-reaching range of activities, which means our Calendar of Events is jam-packed with colourful, creative and practical workshops, programs and entertainment.

Take for instance the Grey Medallion lifesaving accreditation If you’re looking after the grandkids around water-based activities, then

this emergency skills program specially designed for Seniors by the Royal Life Saving Society could be of great benefit.

The Ithaca Caloundra City Life Saving Club is offering a two-day course.

Back on land, Yoga Nidra Sunshine Coast presents a 45-minute guided meditation session followed by watercolour painting.

On top of that a morning tea is part of the class. Well, that’s a hard act to beat.

A few years ago, I took long service leave, spent time in Bali and began a Monday

morning routine of croquet games with ex-pats. It was a gentle, social game with an appropriate amount of competition to stimulate the senses. I thoroughly recommend it.

You are also invited to go online with Grace Walker from Digital Fish and Chips as she takes you through the basics of streaming. Bring your own device and get hands-on experience using Radio National, Spotify, Netflix, Stan and more.

The Cooroy Butter Factory is holding free workshops and the Coast’s wonderful Jazz

club is promising a spirited concert with The David Bentley Quintet.

Besides our Calendar of Events, you will also find informative articles ranging from innovative senior housing options, travel, amenities and power-saving tips.

Details of all events are in the following pages.

May you find just what you’re looking for.

Happy Seniors Week!

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LET GO: Read up on the event calendar and choose an actvity to suit you.

Calendar of events ■ Rest and Restore 9-10am Yoga Nidra Sunshine Coast. Resting in stillness during a 45-minute guided meditation session followed by a watercolour painting experience.

Morning tea included with homemade lamingtons made with cannellini beans, no flour or sugar... you’d never know. Tea included. Please arrive at 8.45am to set up for supreme comfort.

Venue: Kawana Girl Guides Hall, 54 Iluka Ave, Buddina.

Cost: $13 Contact: Bookings required on 0431 873 042.

■ The Grey Medallion 9am-4pm Ithaca Caloundra City Life Saving Club. The Grey Medallion is an accredited water safety and emergency skills

program specially designed for Senior Australians by the Royal Life Saving Society. It is a two-day, weekend course.You do not need to be fit or able to swim to complete the Grey Medallion, as it aims to teach you how to rescue someone without getting into the water.

Venue: BreakFree Resort Caloundra, 100 Bulcock St. Cost: Free Contact: Bookings required by August 15, go to caloundracity.org.au or 0402 454 644.

■ Celebrating Seniors 10am-2.30pm Caboolture U3A Inc. A celebration of what it is to be a senior in Caboolture.

Each one of our 38 classes will demonstrate what is on offer at Caboolture U3A. Venue: Caboolture Memorial Hall, 77 King St.

Cost: Free

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■ Sunshine Coast Jazz Club’s afternoon session 2-4.30pm The David Bentley Quintet brings a cool groove. This swinging and spirited and multi-faceted line-up delivers original songs, gospels, romps, revitalised jazz standards, cool blues and New Orleans grooves.

Venue: Pelican Room, Caloundra Power Boat Club, 2 Lamerough Pde, Golden Beach.

Cost: $22.50 seniors and $25 non members.

Contact: Julie on 0412 789 957 and tickets Carlyn on 0427 782 960.

■ Rest and Restore 9-10am Yoga Nidra Sunshine Coast. Resting in stillness during a 45-minute guided meditation session

followed by a watercolour painting experience.

Morning tea included with homemade lamingtons made with cannellini beans, no flour or sugar... you’d never know. Tea included. Meet some lovely people. Please arrive at 8.45am to set up for supreme comfort.

Venue: Kawana Girl Guides Hall, 54 Iluka Ave. Cost: $13 Contact: Bookings required on 0431 873 042.

■ The Grey Medallion 9am-4pm Ithaca Caloundra City Life Saving Club. The Grey Medallion is an accredited water safety and emergency skills program specially designed for Senior Australians by the Royal Life Saving Society. It is a two-day, weekend course.You do not need to be fit or able to swim to complete the Grey

Medallion, as it aims to teach you how to rescue someone without getting into the water.

Venue: BreakFree Resort Caloundra, 100 Bulcock St. Cost: Free Contact: Bookings required by August 15, go to caloundracity.org.au or 0402 454 644.

■ Suncare Seniors Over 50s Team 10am-noon To kick off Seniors Week in August, Suncare is organising a team to join the 7 Sunshine Coast Marathon and Community Running Festival for a 2km walk along Alexandra Headland. With support from the Sunshine Coast Council’s grant program, Atlas Multisports, the Queensland Government, and Council on the Ageing, we are excited to offer a much-reduced entry fee to our team.

Participants need to be

over the age of 65 (50 for indigenous entrants) as is the requirement for Aged Care funding.

Venue: Alex Surf Club, , Alexandra Headland.

Cost: Normal entry is between $20-30, but for our Suncare Seniors Over-50s Team, the entry fee will be just $10.

Contact: Bookings required by August 10 on 0468 560 563.

■ Come-and-Try Croquet Days 2-4pm Equipment will be provided with members on hand to provide some coaching. Enjoy an informal and fun game before afternoon tea.

Venue: Caloundra Mallet Sports Club, 78 Arthur St. Cost: Free Bookings required by August 15 on 0468 700 934.

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■ Streaming for Seniors 10-11.30am Celebrate Seniors Week by getting online. Join Grace Walker from Digital Fish and Chips as she takes you through the basics of streaming. Bring your own device and get hands-on experience using Radio National, Spotify, Netflix, Stan and more. Morning or afternoon tea provided by Community Planning and Development.

Venue: Coolum Library, 6 Park St. Cost: Free Contact: Bookings required on 5475 8989.

■ Step into Spring 11.30am-1.30pm Spring has sprung so join us for a spring fling as we celebrate Seniors Week. Ladies wear your prettiest frocks and gentlemen dress to impress.

Venue: Ozcare Noosa Heads, Central Garden, 80 Cooyar St. Cost: Free Contact: Bookings required by August 15 on 5473 6400.

■ Streaming for Seniors 2-3.30pm Celebrate Seniors Week by getting online. Join Grace Walker from Digital Fish and Chips as she takes you through the basics of streaming. Bring your own device and get hands-on experience using Radio National, Spotify, Netflix, Stan and more. Funded by Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services. Supported by COTA Queensland.

Morning or afternoon tea provided by Community Planning and Development.

Venue: Nambour Library, cnr Currie and Bury Sts. Cost: Free Contact: Bookings required 5475 8989.

■ Free Seniors Stay Active Exercise Class 2-3pm Run by an accredited exercise physiologist, this

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■ YMCA Pryme Movers Program 10.30am Celebrate our first birthday during Seniors Week with a free class and a little party at the conclusion of the class. A fun exercise session with a qualified instructor.

Please come early to register. Research tells us that to age well we must keep moving.

Venue: Arthur St, in between the Aquatic Centre and Tennis Club.

Cost: Free Contact: Phone 5438 0944 or 0408 373 861.

■ Streaming for Seniors 10-11.30am Celebrate Seniors Week by getting online. Join Grace Walker from Digital Fish and Chips as she takes you through the basics of streaming. Bring your own device and get hands-on experience using Radio National, Spotify, Netflix, Stan and more. Morning or afternoon tea provided by Community Planning and Development.

Venue: Maroochydore Library, 44 Sixth Ave, Cotton Tree.

Cost: Free Contact: Bookings required on 5475 8989.

■ Free Healthy Eating Workshop 10-11.30am Run by a local qualified nutritionist and dietitian,

FOR ALL AGES: Seniors Week entertainment. this free workshop will teach you about the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet. There will be a cooking demonstration and tasting. Learn some tips and shortcuts to cooking delicious, healthy meals and improve your overall health and wellbeing. A free healthy morning tea will be provided. Free parking.

Venue: Birtinya Retirement Village Clubhouse, 3 Reflection Cres.

Cost: Free Contact: Bookings required by August 20 on 0439 465 612.

■ Seniors Fitness Classes 10-11am YMCA Caloundra is now offering a range of exercise classes to music designed for the over 50s athlete. Our instructors are specialists in older aAdult fitness, our classes are safe, fun, low-impact, easy to learn, and designed so that each participant can begin slowly and progress at their own rate, regardless of their individual fitness level or physical ability. Our instructors are skilled, experienced older adult specialists who will provide all the necessary care and hands-on support participants need to exercise safely, while importantly still getting

the most physical and mental benefit out of every workout.

Venue: YMCA Caloundra, cnr Arthur St and Central Park Rd. Cost: Free Contact: 5438 0944 ■ Seniors Week Creative Workshops 10am-noon Enjoy free workshops at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre with facilitator artist Judith Ahern and have fun with friends. The whole event is free, including a free morning tea and all art materials supplied. Enjoy our free exhibitions and the artisan store while you are here.

Venue: Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre, 11A Maple St. Cost: Free Contact: Bookings required on 5442 6665.

■ High Tea, Tour and Information Session 10am-noon Join us for a beautiful high tea, tour of our aged care home and a short presentation on FAQ about entering residential aged care and the associated fees. Placing a loved one in an aged care home is something that someone rarely plans for. In most cases, it’s a significant event or health turn that leads to an aged care admission.

Venue: Opal Kawana Waters, 1 Reflection Cres, Birtinya.

Cost: Free Contact: Bookings required by August 13 on 043 804 420 or 5390 5100.

■ Streaming for Seniors 2-3.30pm Celebrate Seniors Week by getting online. Join Grace Walker from Digital Fish and Chips as she takes you through the basics of streaming. Bring your own device and get hands-on experience using Radio National, Spotify, Netflix, Stan and more. Morning or afternoon tea provided by Community Planning and Development.

Venue: Kawana Library, 30 Nanyima St, Buddina.

Cost: Free Contact: Bookings required on 5475 8989.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22

■ Active Morning Tea 9.30am-1pm The Healthy Ageing Partnership is hosting the annual Active Morning Tea for seniors. Enjoy morning tea and a range of fabulous activities and entertainment, including garden activities, Ageless Grace, belly dancers, ukulele, tap dancer and tai chi.

Venue: Lake Kawana Community Centre.

Cost: $12.50.

Contact: email admin@healthyageing partnership.com ■ Pickleball Event at

Halcyon Lakeside Bli Bli 10am-4pm Come to Halcyon Lakeside and try Pickleball, a paddle sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Two or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, similar to a wiffle ball, over a net. It is great fun and a gentle way to keep fit. See the game in action, try a round for yourself and hear from one of Australia’s best coaches.

Venue: Halcyon Lakeside, 1 Halcyon Way, Bli Bli. Cost: Free Contact: Bookings required by August 20 on 1800 050 555.

■ Free Stay Active Seniors Exercise Class 10-11am Run by an accredited exercise physiologist, this free Seniors Stay Active exercise is aimed at helping seniors to maintain and improve their exercise capacity, muscle strength, coordination and balance.

The class will include a gentle flat walk along Lake Kawana, a circuit class in the gym and a Live Well presentation. Come along and meet some new people and set some exercise goals. Wear comfortable work-out clothing, sneakers / trainers and bring a water bottle.

Venue: Birtinya Retirement Village Clubhouse, 3 Reflection Cres, Birtinya.

Cost: Free Contact: Bookings required by August 20 on 0439 465 612.

■ Step into Spring 10am-1.30pm Spring has sprung so join us for a spring fling as we celebrate Seniors Week. Ladies wear your prettiest frocks and gentlemen dress to impress.

Venue: Ozcare Caroline Chisholm, Kenilworth Room, 28 Saffron Dr, Currimundi.

Cost: Free Contact: Bookings required by August 15 on 5413 8400.

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free Seniors Stay Active exercise class is aimed at helping seniors to maintain and improve their exercise capacity, muscle strength, co-ordination and balance. The class includes a flat walk along Lake Kawana, a 30-minute circuit class and a “Live Well” presentation. Wear comfortable work-out clothing, sneakers/trainers and bring a water bottle.

Venue: Birtinya Retirement Village Clubhouse, 3 Reflection Cres.

Cost: Free Contact: Bookings required on 0439 4165 612.

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■ Streaming for Seniors 10-11.30am Celebrate Seniors Week by getting online. Join Grace Walker from Digital Fish and Chips as she takes you through the basics of streaming. Bring your own device and get hands-on experience using Radio National, Spotify, Netflix, Stan and more. Morning or afternoon tea provided by Community Planning and Development.

Venue: Caloundra Library, 8 Omrah Ave, Caloundra.

Cost: Free Contact: Bookings required on 5475 8989.

■ Laughter Yoga Free Workshop 10-11am Celebrate Seniors Week with a free laughter yoga workshop at Birtinya Retirement Village.

Laughter Yoga is a practice involving prolonged voluntary laughter. It is based on the belief that voluntary laughter provides the same physiological and psychological benefits as spontaneous laughter.

Get your giggle on and have some fun. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat if you have one as well as a water bottle.

Venue: Birtinya Retirement Village Clubhouse, 3 Reflection Cres, Birtinya.

Cost: Free Contact: Bookings required by August 20 on 0439 465 612.

■ PRYME MOVERS – Seniors Fitness Classes 10-11am YMCA Caloundra is now offering a range of exercise classes to music designed for the over 50s athlete. Our instructors are specialists in older adult fitness, our classes are safe, fun, low-impact, easy to learn, and designed so that each participant can begin slowly and progress at their own rate, regardless of their individual fitness level or physical ability.

Venue: YMCA Caloundra, cnr Arthur St and Central Park Rd, Caloundra.

Cost: Free Contact: 5438 0944 ■ Streaming for Seniors 3-4.30pm Celebrate Seniors Week by getting online. Join Grace Walker from Digital Fish and Chips as she takes you through the basics of streaming. Bring your own device and get hands-on experience using Radio National, Spotify, Netflix, Stan and more. Morning or afternoon tea provided by Community Planning and Development.

Venue: Maleny Library, 5 Coral St, Maleny.

Cost: Free Contact: Bookings required by August 23 on 5475 8989.

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■ RACQ Presentation 10.30am We know you can drive, we just want to let you know about some changes you might not have heard about. The Years Ahead is a 45-minute discussion-based presentation covering a range of age-related topics including Recent changes to the Queensland road rules (including roundabouts and merging); Defensive driving tips; Clarification of commonly misunderstood road rules; Regulations surrounding medical fitness to drive; Alternative transport options such as motorised wheelchairs.

This presentation is not usually available outside

INCLUSIVE: People of different ages and nationalities invited to enjoy Seniors Week.

the Brisbane area.

Venue: Lawson Shed, 1 Memorial Ave, Pomona.

Cost: $3 donation for morning tea.

Contact: Bookings essential: 5485 2427.

■ Streaming for Seniors 10.30am-noon Celebrate Seniors Week by getting online. Join Grace Walker from Digital Fish and Chips as she takes you through the basics of streaming. Bring your own device and get hands-on experience using Radio National, Spotify, Netflix, Stan and more.Morning or afternoon tea provided by Community Planning and Development.

Venue: Kenilworth Library, 4A Elizabeth St, Kenilworth.

Cost: Free Contact: Bookings required on 5475 8989.

■ Step into Spring 1.30-3.30pm Spring has sprung so join us for a spring fling as we celebrate Seniors Week. Ladies wear your prettiest frocks and gentlemen dress to impress.

Venue: Ozcare Ozanam Villa, Outdoor Garden and Patio (weather permitting), cnr King and Tainton St, Clontarf.

Cost: Free Contact: Bookings required by August 20 on 3480 4418.

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■ Pickleball Event 10am-4pm Halcyon Over 50s Lifestyle Community.

Come to Halcyon Glades and try Pickleball, a paddle sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Two or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, similar to a wiffle ball, over a net. It is great fun and a gentle way to keep fit. See the game in action, try a round for yourself and hear from one of Australia’s best coaches.

Venue: Halcyon Glades, 34 Ardrossan Rd, Caboolture North.

Cost: Free Contact: Phone: 1800 814 567.

■ That was Then – This is Now Free Silent Film 12noon-2pm Seniors are invited to enjoy a free silent film with live organ music at the historic Majestic Theatre at Pomona. Come and enjoy this wonderful experience in the world’s only continuous silent movie theatre built in 1921. Memorabilia, raffle, prizes and morning tea available. Enjoy trying out the old pianola and meet friends of all ages.

Venue: Majestic Theatre, 3 Factory St, Pomona.

Cost: Free

Contact: Bookings required on 5484 2330.

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■ Come-and-Try Croquet Days 2-4pm Equipment will be provided with members on hand to provide some coaching. Enjoy an informal and fun game before afternoon tea.

Venue: Caloundra Mallet Sports Club, 78 Arthur St. Cost: Free Bookings required by August 15 on 0468 700 934.

■ 19th Seniors Week Fun Walk and Forum 6.30am-12.30pm Join Australian Pensioners and Superannuants League Caloundra Inc in a 4km fun walk and reinforce to the wider community that mobility brings a better lifestyle. Over 50s and their families and friends are invited to attend. The walk is suitable for persons in a wheelchair or with vision impairment.

Our instructor will get you warmed up for the day with the walk commencing at 7.30am at the Oaks Oasis Resort. Finish at the Caloundra Power Boat Club.

Venue: Oaks Oasis, Landsborough Pde and North St, Caloundra.

Cost: $10, children are free.

Contact: Bookings

required by August 18 on 5492 7134, 0422 536 276 or 0417 700 502.

■ Rest and Restore 9-10.15am Yoga Nidra Sunshine Coast. Resting in stillness during a 45-minute guided meditation session followed by a watercolour painting experience.

Regular practice of relaxation and meditation has beneficial effects on physiological, psychological and emotional health and wellbeing. Morning tea included with homemade lamingtons made with cannellini beans, no flour or sugar.Tea included.

Meet some lovely people.

Please arrive at 8.45am to set up for supreme comfort.

Venue: The Little Yellow Wooden Hall, cnr Ilya St and Currimundi Rd, Currimundi.

Cost: $13 Contact: Bookings required on 0431 873 042.

■ Happy Hormones with Lisa Curry Event at Halcyon Lakeside 10am-4pm Halcyon Over 50s Lifestyle Community.

Discover how to maintain a hormonal balance with Lisa Curry’s Happy Hormones program. This is an informative and educational talk by an engaging presenter.

Venue: Halcyon Lakeside, 1 Halcyon Way, Bli Bli. Cost: Free Contact: Bookings required by August 24 1800 050 555.

■ Come-and-Try Croquet Days 2-4pm Equipment will be provided with members on hand to provide coaching.

Enjoy an informal game before afternoon tea.

Venue: Caloundra Mallet Sports Club, 78 Arthur St, Caloundra.

Cost: Free Contact: Bookings required by August 15 on 0468 700 934.

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■ Streaming for Seniors 3-4.30pm Celebrate Seniors Week by getting online. Join Grace Walker from Digital Fish and Chips as she takes you through the basics of streaming. Bring your own device and get hands-on experience using Radio National, Spotify, Netflix, Stan and more.Morning or afternoon tea provided by Community Planning and Development.

Venue: Beerwah Library, 25 Peachester Rd, Beerwah.

Cost: Free Contact: Bookings required on 5475 8989.

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Coolum Coaches: your local passenger coach company COOLUM Coaches is a family owned (30 years) and operated company based in Coolum Beach on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. We take pride in being able to provide personal and individual service to the local and interstate community.

The past 30 years has seen Coolum Coaches delve into a wide range of transport and destination throughout the Queensland region and beyond.

We offer complete, personalised transport solutions tailored to your needs and modern well-maintained fleet of coaches with experienced and professional drivers.

Our coaches are available for charter and are licensed to carry 21-70 passengers. Our touring coaches are air-conditioned, have seat belts, DVD players, music sound systems and

FAMILY OWNED: Coolum Coaches have a modern well-maintained fleet of coaches with experienced and professional drivers.

We charter for companies and groups of all sizes providing reliable and efficient service.

Branching out into a wide range of transport and destination throughout the Queensland region and beyond.

Our contribution to the Passenger Transport Industry in Queensland has been second to none, we are also strongly supportive of the local tourism and education and sporting arenas throughout the local Sunshine Coast areas.

Check out our website for all our upcoming 2018 tours and 2019 tours and day trips, book early to save disappointment.

There are no strangers on our tours, just friends you haven't met yet.

restroom equipped.

Coolum Coaches specialises in: tours and

For more, go to coolumcoaches.com.au or phone 5351 1165.

short escapes Australia wide in five-star luxury coaches; local school

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runs; transfers for schools and colleges and sporting clubs; as well as

weddings and corporate events alike are our speciality.

Clive and Anne from Safaris Into Africa specialise in small group tours to East and Southern Africa. They are African travel & wildlife specialists who were raised in Southern Africa & remain passionate about the wildlife.

They have over 50 years of travel experience and have delighted travellers with amazing safaris for many years.

So, If you want to breakfast on the Mara river while watching the hippos play in the water or meet the Masai warriors and join their dance, then Safaris Into Africa is the safari company to speak to.

Join wildlife specialist & photographer - Clive Arnoldon his Specialised Small Group African Safaris

(07) 4632 6515 or 0428 965 108 172 Margaret St, Toowoomba, QLD, 4350 www.safarisintoafrica.com Email: info@safarisintoafrica.com Focusing on: South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Zambia, Congo, Madagascar

They’ve taken safaris all over the world and keep coming back to Africa because as Clive said:

“Africa has the most unique & diverse species, the biggest variety of ecosystems with spectacular scenery, amazing culture & delicious food that makes your mouth water. In our experience there is no place better for a holiday of a lifetimeand that’s exactly what we aim to give each person who joins us.”

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St Vincent’s aged care designed for your benefit help around the home, or require around the clock care, St Vincent’s Care Services provides a holistic and tailored approach to retirement and aged care services to suit the needs of you or your loved one.

Many seniors who are now “empty nesters” often find the maintenance and upkeep of the family home becoming a challenge.

Sometimes, just making adjustments to your lifestyle such as downsizing to a smaller home, and having

someone else take care of maintenance can have a huge positive impact on your health and wellbeing.

St Vincent’s Care Services Independent Living communities offer contemporary and private units with the convenience and comfort of a managed village lifestyle.

St Vincent’s Care Services Community Living is the perfect solution for seniors who are able to live in their own home or in an Independent Living community, but who would

ENHANCING AND EMBRACING: St Vincent's Care Services deliver holistic care and support to promote independence, wellbeing and lifestyle. benefit from some assistance.

Whether it’s help with the cleaning or weekly grocery shop, transport to and from appointments or social activities, or nursing care to help manage health conditions, your community living co-ordinator will work with you to develop a plan to

suit your needs and lifestyle.

When additional support is required, St Vincent’s Care Services Residential Living provides around-the-clock holistic aged care for a range of needs.

Residents’ expert clinical care and comfortable welcoming accommodation is

complemented by professional hotel services, extensive leisure and lifestyle activities and amenities, and compassionate pastoral care support.

St Vincent’s Care Services staff focus on enhancing and celebrating each resident’s lifestyle and enriching their quality of life, and always ensuring residents feel welcome, valued and safe.

Contact St Vincent’s Care Services to arrange a tour on 1800 778 767 or go to svcs.org.au.

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MAKING the first steps into the world of aged care is not always an easy journey, particularly when seniors and their families are faced with so many choices of providers and care types.

With locations in Brisbane, Toowoomba, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, St Vincent’s Care Services is a leading provider of retirement living, in-home community living and residential aged care services.

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World’s first micro village INTRODUCING the world’s first residential aged care Microtown.

Multi-award winning NewDirection Care at Bellmere is an Australian and world first residential aged care microtown™.

Perfectly located between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, NewDirection Care recreates life in the real world and is turning residential aged care on its head.

Unlike traditional institutional care environments, at NewDirection Care there are no corridors lined with rows of bedrooms and large common areas, nor industrial sized laundries, or a central commercial kitchen preparing canteen-style food served at fixed times in a large and loud dining hall.

Neither are there personal carers responsible for toileting, feeding or

showering residents at fixed times, or registered nurses running around with medication trolleys.

Instead, NewDirection Care looks exactly like any other Australian suburban community.

Spread over two hectares each of the 17 houses is home to seven residents who live together based on values and lifestyle.

Each resident has their own private ensuite bedroom (king single, double or queen bed) and share the home as a family unit in their designer domestic-style kitchen, laundry, dining room, and sitting rooms.

As with any other suburb there is a town centre with a range of shops and services; cinema, corner shop, café, beauty salon, barber, GP, dental, and a wellness centre. They’re for use not only by

residents, but also staff, families and the wider external community. With over 50 per cent of the space outdoors, there is even an onsite community garden, chooks and dogs.

Supporting residents are House Companions™, a unique 24/7 role, and another world first in residential aged care.

House Companions™ provide assistance as needed with daily activities, such as cooking, personal care and medication. They wear everyday clothes not uniforms and form strong personal bonds with residents and their families.

Residents get up when they want, eat what and when they want to, receive guests and visit friends in the other houses.

Go to newdirectioncare.com.au or phone 3505 3201.

NewDirection Care is spread over two hectares each of the 17 houses is home to seven residents who live together based on values and lifestyle.

INDEPENDENT LIVING: Supporting residents are House Companions, another world first in residential aged care.

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EXPERIENCE LUXURY LIKE NEVER BEFORE EXCLUSIVE BEACHSIDE APARTMENTS ON MARGATE BEACH, REDCLIFFE PENINSULA

A limited number of 3 bedroom home-sized waterfront apartments from $899,000 Construction has commenced. Selling fast. Secure yours today

Call Chris King on 0477 432 432 or visit our Display Centre Wednesday to Sunday at 113 Landsborough Ave (Cnr Rock St) Scarborough www.bathersbeachside.com

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A prestigious vision for luxury Redcliffe living WITH the projection of more than five million to be over the age of 65 by 2025, downsizing to a more convenient, luxurious lifestyle by the beach to enjoy the positive effects of health and well-being by the seashore, is still high on the list of living choices for many seniors.

Now under construction

by Traders in Purple, the new Bathers Beachside development is a high-end, luxury project consisting of 24 expansive apartments positioned directly opposite the water in Margate.

This prestigious development is for those for whom only the best will do. A closely guarded local secret, Margate with its 2 kilometres of sandy beach is a little piece of paradise tucked away on Queensland’s stunning Redcliffe Peninsula.

At Bathers Beachside you will find a world of bayside grandeur with spacious, open plan layouts of generous proportions set to become a lifestyle icon and a shining beacon on the Redcliffe Peninsula.

Nature lovers will be enthralled with the sighting of approximately 22,000 migrating whales that pass through Moreton Bay from June to October each year.

The lure of absolute beachfront living has seen buyers from Brisbane and across Australia excited about rediscovering the Redcliffe Peninsula.

Known to those in the know, as a “tranquil pocket of paradise”, discerning buyers are offered a stunning opportunity to live so close to Moreton Bay and still be within a 35 minute commute to Brisbane’s CBD. Comprising 24 luxury three bedroom apartments from the ground floor to the third floor, Bathers Beachside capitalises on its waterfront location and uninterrupted Moreton Bay views. With its sophisticated design and sweeping vistas of the endless ocean, Bathers Beachside will appeal to those buyers searching out quality apartments in the upper $800,000

DISCERNING DESIGN: Comfort, style and easy living have been prioritised in these luxury apartments.

Bathers Beachside with its uninterrupted Moreton Bay views from all apartments.

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range.

With a discerning palette of refined finishes and superior well equipped kitchens complete with Miele appliances and home automation, Bathers Beachside has enjoyed great demand from buyers with off-the-plan expressions of interest and strong early sales.

Traders in Purple have over 30 years of business

every development. These minimise environmental impacts and maximise the leverage of natural resources to lower living costs for buyers,” Robertson continued.

Significant natural light penetration and air flow through the increased ceiling height and floor-to-ceiling glazing reduces the need for air-conditioning and artificial lighting.

experience and development know-how, dating back to the early 80s. Their vision for Bathers Beachside was to encompass the local lifestyle values of the blue chip location of Margate Beach by offering open plan living, and ensuring the development responded to climate and context by maximising natural light, breezes and spaces to entertain.

“Part of the Traders in Purple developer hallmark is to maximise space in the living and balcony areas of our apartments where people spend most of their time,” says CEO Brett Robinson.

“Our passion for environmental sustainability goes into each and every project we develop with techniques, products and innovative designs incorporated into

Positioned an easy 35 minute drive from Brisbane’s CBD, this magnificent stretch of coastline is never over crowded.

Margate Beach features soft white sand and a scenic timber boardwalk that stretches along the coastline for leisurely strolls.

For more, go to bathersbeachside.com.

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At Seasons Aged Care , we combine the very best in aged care and community living.

Here couples stay together and pets are more than welcome. You receive personalised care thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tailored to your health needs and your personal preferences. Our goal is to support you to live independently for as long as you can and keep living the life you love.

To find out more visit seasonsagedcare.com.au or call 1300 732 766 Caloundra

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NURSING HOME ALTERNATIVE : At Seasons, we believe aged care living should be about choice and independence.

10 reasons to join community living at Seasons AT SEASONS, we bring you the best in aged care and community living to offer a true nursing home alternative.

While there are many reasons why our residents call Seasons home, here are the 10 top reasons for Seasons: 1. 24/7 low to high, dementia and palliative nursing care Our unique aged care model puts you at the heart of your care allowing you to live life your way, with the level of care and support you need.

Once you move into a Seasons community, you won’t need to move if you don’t want to, even if your care needs change. You can progress from low care to high care, to end of life care, without moving out of your own home.

2. All care received in the

privacy of your own Seasons home All Seasons communities offer high-level personalised care by our care partner Envigor delivered in the comfort and privacy of your own home. Your self-contained apartment comes complete with a 24-hour emergency response system.

3. Move in while you sell your home* If you have your house on the market, in certain situations we can allow you to move into Seasons with a minimum $50,000 deposit. This allows you to move in and start getting the care you need while your house is being sold. *Conditions apply 4. Flexible payment options While apartments in each community have a set price as an ingoing

contribution, you can choose to put more down to suit your own financial circumstances. Chatting to a financial advisor who specialises in aged care can be a great way to get advice on this matter.

5. No waiting list – move in right away We have limited apartments available at each of our communities, so we can work in with you and your required schedule.

6. Family and friends can stay with you and enjoy community facilities Your family is more than welcome to stay with you and be involved with your care – they can even stay for lunch or you can hire out the community rooms and barbecue areas for your family celebrations and functions.

7. Retain your independence, privacy

and dignity At Seasons, we believe aged care living should be about choice and independence. We want you to feel like living at Seasons is just like your own home, only better.

8. Couples can stay together, even when one’s health needs change At Seasons, we ensure that couples stay together in aged care. Even if you have different care needs, you’ll feel at home in no time in our self-contained, modern apartments.

9. Pets are welcome At Seasons Aged Care, pets are more than welcome and a valuable and much-loved presence in our communities. While you’re responsible for looking after your pet, when that becomes more difficult you can get support to care for your

At Seasons Aged Care, pets are more than welcome and a valuable and much-loved presence in the communities.

Family and friends can stay with you and enjoy community facilities and activities. pet added to your personalised care plan.

10. No ACAT assessment to enter Seasons Unlike residential aged care facilities, we don’t require you to complete an assets and income assessment through Department of Human Services.

All you need is enough money to fund the ingoing

cost of your chosen apartment and then a weekly amount equal to 85 per cent of the maximum base aged pension to cover your living expenses.

To find out more about Seasons, go to seasonsagedcare.com.au or phone 1300 732 766 to book your tour today.

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Join the Seniors Week celebrations at your Sunshine Coast Libraries FROM free online streaming sessions to morning and afternoon teas – there is something for everyone at Sunshine Coast Council Libraries during Seniors Week from August 20-24.

In recognition of the contribution our seniors make, council has partnered with the community to highlight Seniors Week, incorporating the 2018 theme - Celebrating a Queensland for All Ages.

Community Portfolio Councillor Jenny McKay said our libraries are the perfect place to be during Seniors Week.

“I encourage our ‘young at heart’ library members to join the celebrations happening across the region,” Cr McKay said.

“There will be lots of activities to choose from, including free Streaming for Seniors sessions, the As I Age interactive chalkboards, and an Author talk with Dr Jay

Judowyke.

“And of course Seniors Week celebrations would not be complete without a morning or afternoon tea.”

SENIORS WEEK EVENTS AT LIBRARIES

Streaming for Seniors Celebrate by getting online and join Digital Fish and Chips as they take you through the basics of streaming. Bring your own device and get hands-on experience using Radio National, Spotify, Netflix, Stan and more. These sessions are funded by the Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services and supported

by COTA Queensland.

As I Age chalkboard Due to popular demand, the As I Age interactive modular chalkboards will return to Maleny and Maroochydore libraries providing an opportunity for seniors to join in a conversation by writing statements and

POSITIVE LEARNING: There’s a great range of events at the library. thoughts about the journey of ageing.

Titanic’s Rescue Discover Carpathia and the extraordinary story of the ship that rescued the survivors of the Titanic.

Join author, Dr Jay Ludowyke during Seniors Week as she takes you through this rich and captivating true-life tale, follow the history of the Carpathia and its dramatic sinking in WWI

during the 100th anniversary.

Scam Smart Raise your awareness of modern scammer techniques. Join John Northey from the Office of Fair Trading for tips on how you can avoid being an easy target.

Road trip adventures Make your next big adventure your best yet.

Join Ron Chapman from Caravanning Queensland

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and learn how to find the perfect caravan or camper trailer to meet your adventuring needs. getStarted Instagram, photography, iPad and online shopping classes Come along to a variety of getStarted classes designed to help beginners develop basic skills in a range of areas.

Learn how to use Instagram, set-up a profile, find friends and

share photos. Learn how to take photos with your smart device, how to edit your pictures and share them with friends. You can even learn how to use a touch screen and keypad, search for WiFi, access the internet and explore apps. If you’ve ever wanted to buy or sell online, we can teach you the basics of trading on eBay and Gumtree, how to search for bargains, sell unwanted items, discover safe payment methods and how you can shop from the comfort of your own home.

Head to the library website to find a getStarted course to suit you. All library events are free, but registrations are essential via the website.

You can also explore the range of other Seniors Week events across the Sunshine Coast via council’s website.

For more, go to sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Sunshine Coast Access Advisory Network Inc. Proudly presents a Community Forum

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The need for building Liveable homes & allowing for ‘Ageing in Place’ is more important than ever Prominent Keynote Speaker -

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Wednesday 15th August 2018 Registration 9:30 am for 10 am start till 3pm Booking Essential - $30 admission $5 Pension Card Holder

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enquires please call Trevor on 0429 484 744 or Nola on 0409 822 156 OR ForForcatering purposes, including dietary requirements, contact before July 27

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Oxygen used for treatment OXYGEN therapy is the provision of oxygen to assist a person suffering from any condition that requires immediate additional oxygen to maintain healthy cell function where oxygen levels have become desaturated.

A range of both acute and chronic medical conditions require the administration of oxygen.

As such, oxygen therapy is widely used in chronic medical situations such as severe injury/trauma as well as by many people suffering from a range of respiratory conditions requiring supplemental oxygen on a daily basis.

Sufferers from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), cardiac conditions, asthma, and asbestosis to name a few all benefit from/require supplemental oxygen.

A person with insufficient lung function

OXYGEN THERAPHY: A range of both acute and chronic medical conditions require the administration of oxygen. or impaired capacity to oxygenate the blood will usually be prescribed supplemental oxygen.

The oxygen can be supplied by several methods including liquid oxygen – mainly used in hospitals, gas cylinder – suitable for home use and the more recent development of continuous flow oxygen

machines and portable oxygen concentrators that allow much greater physical freedom to the individual.

The oxygen is delivered via either a nasal cannula – a piece of plastic tubing with two curved nasal prongs that sit in the front of the nostrils or by way of a face mask. Nasal cannulas are available in varying lengths to allow the user some freedom of movement.

Face masks vary in style and design according to the condition of the person and their oxygen supplemental levels.

As always, consult your doctor/specialist as oxygen therapy requires a prescription.

For more information, phone 1800 315 966 or go to easyoxygen.com.au.

Have many competing demands?

Is traveling difficult?

Work interstate or overseas?

Feeling lonely and isolated?

Support for seniors CROWNED is a company that reaches national and international clients, inspired by the ever increasing effects on seniors experiencing social isolation, causing increased abuse incidents and health issues both physically and mentally.

The Crowned slogan, You Are Not Alone, summarises the purpose and conviction in which the company’s intentional services were founded. At Crowned, we recognise the impact on seniors who are living without personal supports and are disconnected from their local community for various reasons.

We also understand that family and friends balance very busy lives, reside overseas, interstate or are geographically separated from

Jill Abraham is the founder and managing director of Crowned. people they are concerned about.

Crowned stands in the gap for you through our engagement services.

Having embarked on private transport services, social group day trips, international engagement bookings, corporate services and planned roll outs occurring for future virtual services, there is much to be achieved in support of our

seniors. Feeling isolated, alone, vulnerable, depressed, forgotten or neglected doesn’t need to be how today ends and your future unfolds.

We are so excited to be part of the solution for a generation to whom we owe a great debt as the pioneers of an incredibly rich heritage of opportunities in Australia. I am very grateful to be reaching our international families.

As our mission, vision and values reflect, let’s work together to honour our senior generation and effect change with a thankful hand of friendship and a heart not conservative about giving back.”

Jill Abraham, FounderManaging Director.

Go to crowned.org.au or phone 0402 638 881.

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My Health Record – improving health care for seniors

SANDRA Johnston has a number of chronic conditions which is why she finds having a My Health Record invaluable.

“I see a wide variety of health professionals including six different specialists. Now I have My Health Record, when I visit the GP I don’t have to worry about remembering medications and test results because I know it’s available,” Sandra said.

Six million Australians already have a My Health Record, an online

summary of their key health information.

By the end of this year, all Australians will have a record, unless they choose not to have one.

71-year-old Clint Ferndale has been in the health business for quite some time.

He created a My Health Record last year because it was “the way of the future”. He finds the system easy to use.

“I found it easy to authorise various accesses or set up barriers to bar access. I

think the whole thing is rather easy. I’m not a technocrat, I’m just a user.”

Some key things to remember about My Health Record: ■ Your important healthcare information is available in one place and accessible by your doctors, specialists or hospitals.

■ When moving interstate or travelling, your information can be viewed securely online.

■ In emergency situations, treating

ONLINE RECORD: Sandra Johnston finds her My Health Record invaluable.

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doctors can view information such as current medications and Advance Care Plans to provide appropriate treatment quickly.

■ You don’t need to remember the dates of tests, medicine names or dosages.

■ Because healthcare providers have better access to clinical information, they have a more detailed picture to

make decisions, diagnose and provide treatment.

■ You can control what information goes into your My Health Record and restrict who is allowed to access it.

■ For those that require assistance accessing your My Health Record, you can nominate someone to act on your behalf or ask healthcare providers involved in your care to add information to

your record.

■ The My Health Record system is protected by robust, high grade, multi-tiered security controls and all data is stored in Australia.

If you don’t want a My Health Record, you can opt out by October 15.

For more information, go to myhealthrecord.gov.au or phone 1800 723 471.

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Senior world showcase QUEENSLAND Seniors Week, August 18-26, provides opportunities to promote positive community attitudes towards older people and ageing, facilitate community participation, and enhance community connections.

Simply, it’s about connecting with folk of all ages and backgrounds, dispelling the stereotypes associated with ageing, and assisting to reduce social isolation.

Council on the Ageing (COTA) Queensland coordinates Seniors Week on behalf of the Queensland Government and with more than 700 events held annually, it’s the state largest week-long celebration for seniors.

We are often asked who attends the events?

Is it only people of a certain age bracket?

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Council on the Ageing Queensland coordinates Seniors Week on behalf of the Queensland Government and with over 700 events held annually, it’s the state largest week-long celebration for seniors.

We are Celebrating a Queensland for ALL Ages and folk of all ages and backgrounds will come together during the week.

It’s really lovely to see the community spirit, front and centre.

Older people are not a one-size-fits-most and the range of events and activities held during the nine days really highlights that.

Over the years, events and activities have ranged from flash mobs, club open days, expos, sailing

and cruises, digital literacy and coding sessions, online talent quests, cinema days, art classes, workshops, cabarets, yoga, Zumba, bands and music revivals, and so much more.

2018 is shaping up to be another great year.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you.

To find events and activities, check out our Calendar of Events within this feature.

A.P.S.L. Caloundra presen nts its 19th Annual Fun Walk

GET INVOLVED: Older people are not a one size fits most and the range of events and activities held during the nine days really highlights that.

$10 Entry

Fun Walk for Over 50s, 5 their Family and Friends Sunday 26th August 2018 Starting at Oaks Oasis Resort, Landsborough Pde, Caloundra 4km along the Esplanade to finish at the Power Boat Club.

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is a multidisciplinary team including Nutrition and Dietetics, Exercise Physiology, Podiatry and Physiotherapy with a focus on chronic disease management in the community and private practice setting.

Free Parking at the Caloundra Power Boat Club & take the Free Bus to Oaks Oasis Resort.

Entry forms available by phoning 5492 7134 or 0417 700 502 or e: pamandfrank@bigpond.com

Our 1:1 sessions can be bulk billed with a care plan from your GP. These sessions are tailored to each individuals needs and conditions.

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Registration 7am for an 8am start.

Please feel free to contact us to discuss what options suit your needs.

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At our Currimundi clinic, we have a range of senior exercise classes ranging from Balance, Parkinsons to Over 60s for the low price of $15 per class and no joining fees, just pay as you go. We also offer education seminars on falls prevention, nutrition and diabetes.

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Home Care provider new to Queensland AT CATHOLIC Healthcare, we have more than 24 years’ experience in providing quality aged care and support to older people in Australia.

We have been providing tailored Home Care Services to the community of New South Wales for more than 18 years, and now we are excited to announce that our services are expanding to Queensland.

The Catholic Healthcare Home & Community team provide tailored, specific solutions to individuals who want to maintain their independence and health at home.

We have more than 5000 satisfied Home & Community clients in New South Wales who have been able to maintain

their lives at home with the help of Catholic Healthcare.

Our services focus on a “more of you” approach, meaning that we take the whole of you and your personal circumstances into account when tailoring our care.

Some more examples of the kind of support we can offer include: ■ Health and wellness programs ■ Clinical support to keep you on top of medical needs ■ Personal care support ■ Home support including transport ■ Social support to keep you connected with friends and family ■ Dementia support ■ Carer respite Catholic Healthcare also now offers a

first-of-its-kind computer tablet to clients as a standard Home Care Package offering.

The My Catholic Healthcare tablet (known as ‘MyCH’) is an award-winning, tailored solution for the elderly that is personalised to each individuals’ interests, as well as enabling the user to control their Home Care schedule at the single touch of a button.

It’s an exciting addition to our care offering that we are looking forward to sharing with the community of Queensland.

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Retirees enjoy an active lifestyle at Pacific Paradise

WHETHER you like swimming, playing bowls or a game of cards, there are many activities to keep residents busy and active at any of Living Gems’ eight lifestyle resorts.

Living Gems general manager Vlad Pullich said the family-owned and operated resorts provided homeowners with security and greater certainty than ever before.

“Our spacious homes, friendly neighbours and resort manager are just the tip of the iceberg,” he said.

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Located within easy driving distance of some of Queensland’s most

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Fresh local produce, entertainment and shopping are all at your fingertips, with locations like Eumundi and Noosa close by.

Homes at Living Gems Pacific Paradise are selling quickly so now is the perfect time to view the magnificent display homes and tour more than 20 resort-style recreational facilities as part of Seniors Week activities on August 22.

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PARADISE FOUND: Spacious homes with friendly neighbours.

Residents can enjoy access to a heated pool, spa, sauna, pavilion and more.

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Bait a hook here: A line to top 10 of the world’s fishing spots Try your fishing skills in very unusual locations.

WHETHER it’s pinning down piranha, battling black marlin or shrimping on horseback, fishing offers holiday fun and local insight. Not to mention dinner.

1. SALMON: UMBA RIVER, KOLA PENINSULA, RUSSIA

Aurora borealis, reindeer herds, snow: Russia’s Kola Peninsula is a winter wonderland beyond compare. But come spring, this Arctic eden morphs into a different kind of paradise: salmon heaven. Each May, fisher-folk flock to the Kola’s 123km-long Umba River to cast for some of the finest, fattest Atlantic salmon on earth.

The Umba is believed to have up to five salmon runs a year, making for an almost endless flow of fish. But nothing comes easy here: the Umba is isolated, the wading tough going, and anglers have to share their space with the greatest fish fans of them all: bears.

The season is May to the end of October, catch-and-release only.

For more information, go to murman.ru/guide/

tourism/fishing-eng.html.

2. GIANT BLACK MARLIN: CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA

On Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, anyone with a snorkelling mask can find Nemo. But it takes a tough cookie to land a legend. The giant black marlin is one of the most coveted catches on the planet: weighing up to 750kg and able to swim up to 130km an hour, it has the ability to turn hardened game fishers (and, after several hours in battle, their wrists) to jelly. The stunning 250km stretch between Cairns and Lizard Island is the best place on earth to hook one: more giant black marlin are caught in these waters than in the rest of the world combined.

The season runs from early September to late December. For more information go to cairnsbluewatergfc.com.au.

3. CATFISH: SOUTHERN USA

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noodling is the not-exactly refined art of shoving your hand into an underwater hole, waiting until you get bitten by a flathead catfish and wrestling the thrashing “mudcat” to the surface. Noodling has its drawbacks (catfish have a lot of teeth, and you never know what is lurking in that hole) but the sport isn’t just for masochistic kicks: Native Americans were highly skilled hand fishers, and in many southern states, the practice has become a much-valued tradition passed down over generations. Solo noodling is a no-no; an online search will bring up plenty of expeditions for the wannabe cat-daddler.

It’s legal in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma.

South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin.

The season runs from May to August.

4. TAIMEN: EG-UUR RIVER BASIN, MONGOLIA

Think Mongolia, and it’s yaks, nomads and exceptionally salty tea

ASIAN FISHING: Experience the serenity of evening fishing for squid on Halong Bay in Vietnam.

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that probably spring to mind. But this remote central Asian outpost – more famous for steppes than streams – is one of the last remaining havens for the world’s largest trout species, the taimen.

A fierce, cannibalistic monster (they’re known locally as “river wolves”),

BE-AR-WARE: Watch out for the bears when salmon fishing in Russia.

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taimen can grow up to 2m and smash the scales at 90kg; fishing for these whoppers is not for the faint of heart or the feeble of arm. The fish can live for up to 50 years, giving determined taimen trollers a lifetime to land the perfect beast.

Catch-and-release of

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The seasons are February to May and September to November.

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7. GOLIATH TIGERFISH: CONGO RIVER BASIN

B-movies, and then bam!

Aquaphobia! Since swimming is now off, why not spend your spare time fishing for the demons that turned you into a neurotic mess? Head to Manaus, capital of the Brazilian state of Amazonia, and join one of the many tours that offer piranha fishing (and in some cases, eating).

A hunk of meat lands them by the dozen, but their razor teeth can cut through steel hooks as well as fingers. Exercise caution: in this fishing story, the only one that gets away should be you.

July to October is the dry season in the Amazon and a dangerous time for piranha fishing as the fish are hungry and aggressive. Tours can be organised through www.ariautowers.com.

6. SHRIMP: OOSTDUINKERKE, BELGIUM

If you find rubbernecking an irresistible pastime, head to Oostduinkerke, on Belgium’s southwest coast, where prawn fishermen – paardenvissers in Flemish – use not shrimpers but sturdy stallions to harvest the North Sea’s fruits de mer.

For the last 500 years, the fishermen have galloped into the sea on horseback, their steeds dragging nets and a wooden carriage (to scare the shrimp to the surface) through cold, crashing waves in a tradition recently recognised by Unesco as being of “intangible cultural heritage”. This four-legged fishing is best left to the experts, but lucky visitors

8. ICE FISHING: BRAINERD, USA

Do you like to dig holes in ice and stare into them for a long time? Then the

9. SQUID: HALONG BAY, VIETNAM

The word squid mightn’t conjure up the warm-andfuzzies right now, but after a night on Halong Bay, that will change. Dozens of junks ply the bay’s jade-green waters on moonless evenings, fishing for the slippery little cephalopods that go into the region’s bestknown speciality: squid sausages. With only a bamboo rod, a catch net and a lamp to attract the squid to the surface, anyone can hook themselves an impressive 30-plus squid in just a couple of hours. The stillness of the bay dotted by the dreamy reflection of

the lamps makes for a contemplative, romantic evening.

The season begins in April and runs through until January. The biggest squid are caught between October and November.

10. BROWN TROUT: RIO GRANDE, TIERRA DEL FUEGO

Tierra del Fuego is Spanish for “Land of Fire” and au fait fly-fishers couldn’t agree more: when it comes to trout, this place is hot. The archipelago boasts the world’s best sea-run brown trout angling: the minimum average weight of the region’s brown trout is 4kg (one in 50 catches are said to be 11kg or above), and the Rio Grande teems with an estimated 70,000 of the prized fish. Being at the end of the earth, Tierra del Fuego can be hard to get to, but Rio Grande’s mammoth trout statue will let you know you’ve arrived.

Despite the abundance of trout, there are strict fishing restrictions on Tierra del Fuego: catchand-release firmly applies.

The season is from December until mid-April.

Reproduced with permission from www.lonelyplanet.com, author Tamara Sheward.

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Being at the end of the earth, Tierra del Fuego can be hard to get to, but Rio Grande’s mammoth trout statue will let you know you’ve arrived.

Outback Queensland and Whitsundays IMAGINE a coach tour that combines the history and culture of Outback Queensland with the spectacular scenic beauty of the Whitsundays, while supporting communities affected by drought and cyclone Debbie.

This is Coastal Variety Tours 12 Day trip to Longreach, Winton, Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island which departs August 18.

This tour will take you via Charleville’s Cosmos Centre, arriving at

The Longreach tour includes the Stockman's Hall of Fame.

Longreach, a town that encapsulates the history and culture of outback Queensland.

Longreach tour includes the Stockman’s Hall of Fame, the multi-million dollar

Qantas Museum,School of the Air, and the Thompson River Sunset Cruise.

Your outback journey is not complete without a trip to Winton, home to the world’s largest

collection of Australian Dinosaur fossils and the rebuild Waltzing Matilda Centre.

From the outback to the sea – Airlie Beach the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands is believed to be the most beautiful region on the Queensland coast.

There’s more to this tour than is written here and it’s well worth discovering for yourself.

Phone Coastal Variety Tours on 3343 6722 for a detailed itinerary.

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Exercise caution: in this fishing story, the only one that gets away should be you.

For an adrenaline rush that really will send you reeling, head to the Congo to hunt down the goliath tigerfish, a terrifyingly toothy brute with a temper just as sharp. Africa’s equivalent of the piranha, this aggressive predator has a history of attacking humans, and has been known to maul birds in flight. Growing up to 1.5m and weighing in at 70kg-plus, the mbenga (as it’s known locally) is no easy catch: dangerous day-long battles have made it one of the world’s greatest sports fishing challenges.

If you want to battle the mbenga, you must join an organised excursion for your own safety.

The best time is catch one is during the Congo’s dry season, June to October.

central-Minnesota town of Brainerd is your dream destination. The annual Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza is the largest of its kind in the world, attracting more than 12,000 hopefuls keen on the cold… and on hooking themselves a cool $US150,000 worth of prizes. Organisers pre-drill 20,000 holes into the thankfully very well-frozen Gull Lake, from which (d)anglers pull up walleye, perch and bass.

Go to icefishing.org for details on the Ice Fishing Extravaganza held each January.

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welcome to a definitive list of the world’s best journeys

PURE WONDER: Experience by water the Pianemo islands, Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

Photo: MariusLtu

Ultimate top travel list

Selected by international travel experts, these are a selection of the very top travel destinations you should have in your bucket list

IF YOU were wondering what are the best places to visit, then the ultimate bucket travel list is here for your enjoyment.

The World’s Best Journeys list for 2018 has been released and 50 destinations and experiences have been selected by Flight Network and more than 500 top travel journalists, agencies, bloggers and editors.

It’s the ultimate inside guide to diverse and dynamic adventures; for the seasoned traveller and for the ones who want to live life to full for as long as they can travel.

Welcome to the most definitive list of the World’s Best Journeys – a truly inspiring collection of the top 50 transformative trips every traveller must experience in their lifetime. This inspiring resource is an unparalleled guide to diverse and dynamic adventures with exhilarating activities in

the most stunning, mystical, and culturally rich lands on the planet.

We start from the bottom of the list and will work our way over the coming months. This month it’s 50 to 46.

Hold on to your seat while we take off on a fabulous journey Asia, Africa, South and North America.

SAIL THROUGH THE RAJA AMPAT ARCHIPELAGO

Sail through one of the most mesmerizing regions in Indonesia, the Raja Ampat Archipelago, an astonishing collection of 600 islands. These isles remain largely untouched by the modern world and feature vibrant jungles, satiny white beaches, blue waters with almost endless visibility, and a rich tapestry of Indonesian culture.

Climb aboard your boutique ship in Sorong and sail to Kri Island where you can start your

vacation off right with a snorkel atop the rainbow of coral reefs and gentle stroll along the immaculate beach. Then hike on Gam Island, home to the famous Red Bird-of-paradise, before sailing to the Wayag Islands and exploring caves, lagoons, and narrow inlets.

Mix with the locals in Deer and exotic wildlife in Boo Kecil lagoon, then indulge in the gorgeous landscapes of forests and rolling hills on Misool.

Take advantage of your relaxing transportation as you cruise by the alluring shores of the Farondi Islands, then say yes to more snorkelling and beach-chilling on the Kalig and Fiabacet Islands.

Finish your trip with the colourful marine life on Kepulauan Penyu, and friendly locals on Markhesa Bay. Getting there: Fly into Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. From Jakarta, catch the daily

non-stop flight to Domine Eduard Osok Airport in Sorong.

MOTORCYCLING MADAGASCAR COAST TO COAST

Madagascar’s difficult road system makes motorcycle touring an excellent choice for navigating the different terrain and having intimate views of volcanoes, the rainforest and the Malagasy people.

This bold motorcycle journey begins in the capital Antananarivo, where you set out to Ampefy passing the Itasy region’s lakes, waterfalls and volcanoes. After a night’s rest, you’ll ride to Antsirabe along rice paddies and quaint villages.

The next leg takes riders to Ambohimahasoa, passing lakes of Andraikiba and Tritiva before resting at Lemur Forest Camp. The road to Manakara leads to the coast through the

rainforest. Enjoy a canoe trip before riding toward Mananjary in the Indian Ocean rim and head to Ranomafana to see the best park on the island.

Riding to the Deep South, you’ll pass rock formations near Fianarantsoa before arriving in the vineyard region of Ambalavao.

Continuing south from Ambalavao to Ranohira, riders pass the Anja reserve for a glimpse of ringtail lemurs. Bikers can spend a day exploring canyons and riding along sandstone formations of Isalo National Park.

Heading down between Ranohira and Ifaty, riders can take a break in Ifaty’s beach village and check out baobab trees before catching the flight back to Antananarivo the next day.

Getting there: Flights arrive into Ivato Airport, 20km north of Antananarivo. It’s best to take a charter taxi due to the challenging road conditions. Less than

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Sunset in the famous Avenida de Baobab near Morondava in Madagascar.

Photo: pawopa3336

Ride the Death Road of Bolivia.

NATURE’S PARADISE: chameleon.

Drive the Sea to Sky Highway, British Columbia.

Follow the vast Wildebeest migration in Tanzania.

region to begin breeding season.

Getting there: Several mobile tented camp companies are available to accommodate patrons.

Arrive by flying into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and transfer to Wilson Airport for domestic flights into Tanzania. Another option is to fly into Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam and make your way to Tanzania’s northern safari destinations by using charter flights out of nearby Arusha Airport.

tour company. Minibuses and GoTransTur buses take travelers into La Paz. Minibuses travel to Avenida 16 de Julio, La Paz’s main street and Plaza Isabel La Catolica where several hotels and inns are located.

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to tickle the senses 20 per cent of the roads in Madagascar are sealed, leaving the remainder riddled with massive potholes so it’s wise to have a local driver take you to Antananarivo.

During the rainy season many of the country’s routes are impassable and a local driver would know the appropriate detours. Motorcycles can be leased in many places in Madagascar, including Nosy Be, Tulear, and Ile Sainte Marie.

FOLLOW THE WILDEBEEST MIGRATION IN TANZANIA

As migratory river crossings go, the great wildebeest migration in Tanzania is the most dramatic. Rain-swollen and deep, the river tests the wild herds plunging into its murky, crocodile infested waters as they rush to the other side.

Navigating the river’s steep cliffs and fierce currents, they undergo

their frenzied migration through the Serengeti National Park to rich grasslands of the park’s southern region of the Ndutu area of the Ngorongoro Conservation.

Following the migration, the safari begins by jeep in the western region of the park near the Grumeti River, where wildebeest move past zebras, elands and gazelles who inhabit this corridor. Not only do wildebeests have to survive the river crossing, the region is home to predators like lions, cheetah, leopards and hyenas. Pressing on to the eastern section of the Serengeti, wildebeests cover the valleys following long rains, pouring through the narrow route toward the Angata Kiti pastures.

The safari bears witness to the wildebeest’s annual preservation quest when the animals reach precious grazing land in the Serengeti’s southern

RIDE THE DEATH ROAD OF BOLIVIA

Featuring cross markings where many have fallen, the Death Road of Bolivia attracts thrill-seeking cyclists from around the globe each year. A road surrounded by mountainous terrain and terrifying cliffs connecting Bolivia to the capital city, guides lead bikers on the journey with a 4650m ascent

from La Paz to La Cumbe Pass.

Crossing snow-covered mountain peaks, villages, and wildlife like alpacas and llamas, cyclists reaching the top must shift to a treacherous descent of 1100m on a slim, dirt road to wheel into the lush jungle of the Amazon below. Cyclists ride through the spray of nearby waterfalls before reaching the bottom in Yolosa. Outside of Yolosa, riders rest at La Senda Verde Animal Refuge to eat and take a swim in the pool. And, if you still have energy to expend, try Bolivia’s exhilarating zip line, Zzip the Flying Fox, before heading back to La Paz. Getting there: Arrive by flying into El Alto International Airport in Bolivia or through Cusco, Peru and Arica, Chile. Just 25 minutes from the center of La Paz, an airport taxi will get you to the city where you can coordinate with your bike

DRIVE THE SEA TO SKY HIGHWAY, BRITISH COLUMBIA

Curving along cool waters of the Pacific, the Sea to Summit Highway snakes north from Vancouver for 120km before reaching the resort town of Whistler in the Coast Mountains and it’s a drive of a lifetime.

Leave from Vancouver and drive to Lynn Canyon to walk the 50 metre-high suspension bridge at Lynn Canyon Park. Hop in the car and steer west towards Shannon Falls and see massive falls flowing an impressive 335m down the Howe Sound.

Drive to Stawamus

Chief Provincial Park for a hike to stretch your legs.

For a unique vantage point, take the Sea to Sky Gondola 900m up the side of Mount Habrich.

Get a bird’s eye view of the coastal mountains boarding a charter flight above Garibaldi Provincial Park. Continue your journey with a walk around one of the three lakes at Alice Lake Provincial Park.

North of Garibaldi, Brandywine Falls Provincial Park features magnificent falls to ponder from a viewing deck. After your drive, spend the night in Whistler and hike the Peak to Peak 360 Experience.,.

Getting there: Arriving by air you’ll likely be flying into Vancouver International Airport.

Major car rental companies have desks at the airport. flightnetwork.com/blog /worlds-best-journeys

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Ten great reasons to feel the joy of Lyon life The city exudes beauty, style and taste TRAVEL author Ann Rickard is in France, where she spent many happy days in Lyon.

Below, she shares her bucketlist of favouite things to do.

1. On the meeting point of the Rhone and Saone Rivers, Lyon enjoys an enviable spot and is the third largest city in France, a worthy rival to Paris.

Easy to traverse by foot, but with hop on-hop off bus tours, river cruises, even electric bike tours, there are many ways to explore the city without tiring yourself.

2. Elegant buildings with wrought iron balconies, soaring clock towers, wide city squares, church spires, museums, galleries and spacious boulevards all mean Lyon exudes an air of grace and style. It was the silk capital of France in the 17th and 18th centuries and one of the main hubs in the world for silk production.

3. Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse: If you do nothing else, visit Lyon’s famous indoor food market where more than 60 stalls present myriad gourmet delights.

Symbolic of the gastronomic prowess of Lyon, this hub of culinary excess presents everything from pastries that look like art works to hundreds of cheese varieties made by legendary cheesemakers.

Wander, drool. Then lunch on oysters, prawns and snails (go on) with champagne at one of the many inviting bars inside the market.

4. Quenelle de brochet: A traditional Lyonnaise dish, usually of fish or meat combined with cream and bound with egg, then moulded into a football shape, poached and served with a creamy sauce. One bite into the velvety texture and you

are hooked.

5. Basilica Notre Dame Fourviere: It crowns a hill in the old town and lords it over the city with panoramic views from its terrace. This 19th century cathedral displays glorious French religious architecture and is lined with magnificent mosaics.

Arrive on the hour when the bells are ringing, admire its extravagant exterior and then spend a quite half hour inside contemplating the mosaics…or anything else you like.

6. Rue de la Republique: Stroll this wide and chic pedestrianised street flanked by stylish shops and then sit awhile in the Place de la Republique in the Bellecour quarter with its large rectangular water feature where jets gush water into the air. Very refreshing after a few hours of heavy hopping.

7. Bouchons. Rustic and comfy places to eat generously for little money. The bouchon tradition came from small inns visited by silk workers passing through Lyon in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Today, the bouchons still serve traditional dishes

8. Old town. After taking the funicular up to the basilica (don’t even dream of walking, it’s very steep) and enjoying the views, stroll slowly down to the old town.

It is UNESCO-listed and an intriguing place with its narrow streets lined with medieval and Renaissance houses.

When you tire, there is always a bouchon and a glass of rose wine within immediate sight.

9. Accommodation choices are many and range from budget to over-the-top. We stayed at the Grand Mercure for around $120 a night.

Lyon has nine districts surrounded by the two rivers with the most lively, the Vieux Lyon (old Lyon), a good option to base yourself if you like to walk everywhere.

10. Lyon’s status as the cuisine capital of France is obvious from every corner cafe, market, bouchon and restaurant.

Lyonnaise specialties include quenelles (see above) and andouillette, a sausage filled with coarsely cut tripe and pork colon (oh, dear!)

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NEW HEALTH: The Federal Government has launched a trial into home-based treatment that includes holographic virtual doctors.

Seniors to stay at home longer in hologram trial

Seniors News IMAGINE this scenario: sitting in your loungeroom while you discuss medical advice with a hologram.

That could very well be a look into the not-too-distant future after the Federal Government launched a trial into home-based treatment that includes holographic virtual doctors. The Australianfirst Integrum Aged Care+

trial promises to reduce hospitalisation and help senior Australians live independently in their homes for longer.

Minister for Aged Care Ken Wyatt said the trial, run by Silver Chain, a not-for-profit organisation delivering community health and aged care services, could hold the key to unlocking technologies that would assist seniors staying in charge of their health.

“This trial aims to overcome the challenges

of fragmented care and poorer patient experiences, which can happen when a person is transferred between hospitals, specialists and aged care providers,” Mr Wyatt said.

“It’s hoped that through Integrum older Australians will have more control over their care, through a wraparound network that delivers both health and social support.

“It will include the Australian-first

application of the Enhanced Medical Mixed Reality interface, allowing healthcare professionals to link with doctors and data through holograms and video conferencing, while they are visiting clients’ homes.

“The Silver Chain Integrum team will communicate with the client’s regular GP, if they have one, to complement the care they provide as part of a shared care model.

“This care team will

oversee and manage processes like care planning, co-ordination of health and aged care services, referrals and escalation of care, if needed.”

Mr Wyatt said the pre-trial results had returned positive feedback and led the Federal Government to back the initiative with a $948,400 investment.

“The second phase of the trial will see the program offered to up to 300 people with multiple

chronic conditions who have been hospitalised between one and five times in the previous year,” Mr Wyatt said.

“As part of the trial, the project team will be testing whether this integrated care approach helps senior Australians to better manage their conditions at home and reduce hospitalisations and emergency department visits.”

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Often these potential patients arrive at emergency as the first stop when a key medical issue arises and, for example, their GP is not immediately available.

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Where the service starts is when a frail person arrives at the ED. The primary ED nurse will call in a GEDI nurse to review an admitting patient.

“Those nurses are specially equipped to make detailed assessments of frailty and particular issues that relate to older people,” Prof Wallis said.

“They then have direct referral pathways such as straight through to the orthopaedic surgeon or the aged care team or to community services if the GEDI nurse believes the patient would be better looked after by that group.

“The GEDI nurses can organise for people to be safely transported back home, and put in place better care.

“With the appropriate care at home these people then avoid the stresses of medication and routine changes, disorientation and confusion – all of which can happen when an elderly person is pushed into the ED.” The program is in place at two Sunshine Coast hospitals. It will be rolled out in Cairns and Ipswich before an implementation training program will be developed and offered Australia-wide.

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Living

HELPING HAND: TriCare Kawana Waters residents taking a stroll are Val Bridges, Pam Tonks (lifestyle coordinator), Judith Stanton and Dawn James.

Residents feel empowered by innovative program

HIGH quality care is the main guiding principle at TriCare Kawana Waters aged care residence and it is evident across all aspects of the community.

From the delicious food that is prepared in-house every day to the innovative lifestyle program, residents are made to feel at home 24 hours a day.

Lifestyle co-ordinator Naomi Poli says the TriCare Kawana Waters Lifestyle Program takes inspiration from Montessori principles whereby the activities residents take part in

have a sense of purpose and capture their interest.

“When a resident moves to TriCare Kawana Waters we spend time with them and their families to find out what their interests are and what types of activities they enjoy and then develop an individual plan for each resident,” Ms Poli said.

“It’s very important that our residents feel empowered and in control of what they are doing each day, whether it be sitting quietly reading a book or enjoying live music as part of our busy weekly entertainment program.”

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very active social committee that is driven by the residents. Some of the projects they have facilitated include the building of a new golf putting green, development of a community garden and the introduction of art therapy.

They also have a great deal of input into the monthly social calendar which includes everything from pet therapy to cooking, pottery classes and gentle exercise.

Moving into aged care doesn’t mean you have to stop learning or sharing your knowledge and skills.

One resident who was an optometrist before he

TriCare Kawana Waters resident Clare Evans taking part in the pet therapy program. retired now has a weekly glasses cleaning service for residents as part of Alastair’s Sparkling Specs Service. Another resident teaches dance once a week and Dr

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Understanding an electricity offer BRAND INSIGHTS SINCE August 2017, when the Prime Minister summoned electricity retailers to Canberra to see what could be done to improve the consumer electricity price point, electricity offers have been a point of contention. One of the only things to genuinely come out of the meeting was reform by way of the pricing information that is published by retailers, and effectively ‘sold’ to consumers. On August 31, 2018, almost a year to the day, new Retail Pricing Guidelines for electricity retailers will come into effect. These guidelines were pushed through by the Australian Energy Regulator to provide clearer and more user-friendly information for consumers about electricity plans. These new guidelines aim to improve the consumer understanding of the different products and services retailers are offering. Yet understanding an electricity price schedule is still a difficult thing.

With so many variances, what do you need to look for to get the best deal?

Discounts THE biggest cause of confusion in electricity offers is, of course, the infamous “discount”. The new changes are not going to fix this completely as they are now including guaranteed discounts and conditional discounts. Guaranteed discounts are just a way of reducing the base rate without actually doing so, normally by a small amount of between 5-7 per cent. A conditional discount is something that the consumer must do to qualify, this includes agreeing to a direct debit payment, paying on time or early, or even ensuring your solar generation performs to a certain level. Discounts are used because energy retailers are exposed to market fluctuations on the wholesale purchase cost, locking in a “discount” with a consumer means that it leaves the base rate flexible. The key point is untangling the whole lot to get the effective rate of usage, which in simple terms is how much per

WHAT’S ON OFFER: Certain options do cost more and as always, nothing is ever free, so when reviewing an electricity supplier's offer, take your time and you will find an offer that best suits your needs. kWh you pay.

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Dummy offers ONE of the biggest reforms was to remove “dummy” offers, offers that were “not generally available”. Now there is a requirement to only publish offers that are generally available. This should remove some of the confusion outright, if you like the look of a deal, it should be available to you. Although as a consumer you will be more informed, always remember you make a choice to agree to a retail electricity offer.

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Money

Tony Kaye THE Productivity Commission and the banking Royal Commission have both focused on the distinct lack of transparency in many areas of the financial industry.

The $1.2 trillion managed funds sector, where so many retirees have their funds invested, often on the recommendation of their financial adviser, is one of those areas where transparency is distinctly lacking in terms of fees disclosure.

If you don’t know what you are paying in fees, if you have your capital invested in a managed fund, it’s definitely time to find out.

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group Morningstar shows that, at May 2018, out of about 5300 Australian managed funds that have a 10-year investment history, 76 per cent had underperformed their industry standard benchmark by an average of 1.75 per cent per annum.

What’s staggering is that there is currently about $330 billion of investors’ capital sitting in these under-performing funds alone, which are charging average fees of 1.73 per cent per annum.

While average management fees on some investment products have been falling in recent times, many investors in managed funds are often paying higher fees than those in other funds largely providing the same investment exposures.

What’s worse is that the highest management fees being charged are by the

actively managed investment funds whose primary mandate is to outperform against their market benchmark. In most cases, they haven’t.

Fees can be controlled The most important dimension to the managed funds fees issue is investor apathy.

Many Australian investors are paying the ultimate financial price by choosing to keep their capital in under-performing managed funds instead of shopping around for better alternatives.

While it’s impossible to predict the future performance of a particular fund, what most investors are ignoring is that the amount of fees they are paying paid can be controlled by switching into funds that, by virtue of charging lower management fees, will outperform their competitors. Some will outperform their set

benchmarks in different years, but over longer periods they probably won’t. But the key is to choose funds that offer the same or similar investment exposure, such as to Australian large cap or mid cap stocks, or to global markets, and that charge lower management fees.

Comparing funds The easiest way for investors to compare between different funds covering the same investment category is by matching one or more funds to the market benchmark they are measuring their performance against.

InvestSMART has just released an industry-first tool, Compare Your Fund (investsmart.com.au/ compare-your-fund), which allows investors to compare the fees and performance of nearly 9000 Australian investment funds online.

The free-to-access tool can analyse the performance of managed funds, super funds and pension funds against peers and industry standard benchmarks, and also allows investors to assess fund fees against comparable funds.

InvestSMART’s funds research is telling. It shows that 96 per cent of managed funds in the multi-sector moderate category have underperformed the benchmark Morningstar Aus Msec Moderate Total Return AUD comparison index over the last 10 years by an average of 1.54 per cent per annum, and are charging average annual fees of 1.58 per cent.

Similarly, 92 per cent of funds in the multi-sector growth category have underperformed the Morningstar Aus Msec Growth Total Return AUD

comparison index over 10 years by an average of 1.62 per cent, and are charging average fees of 1.69 per cent.

The story doesn’t change across other fund categories, except that the total percentage of under-performing funds does reduce.

It’s evident to most investors that the amount of fees paid will have a direct impact on returns over time. Yet this becomes even more stark when an investment is left in an under-performing fund over a long time.

The key message for investors is not to stay in under-performing managed funds. They are costing you better returns.

Look around and shop around.

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Look at the big picture before you decide to downsize MANY Australian retirees find they want a smaller home, or a home more suited to their empty-nest requirements.

For some people selling the family home can be great way to release funds to pay for retirement living expenses or in-home support.

Older Australians are the people targeted by the Federal Government’s new policy to allow home owners aged 65 years or over, to downsize their family home and invest the

surplus into their super account.

Since July 1, Australians aged 65 years or older are able to make a non-concessional (after-tax) contribution into their super account of up to $300,000 from the sale proceeds of their family home if they have owned the property for at least 10 years.

Couples will be able to contribute up to $300,000 each, giving a total contribution per couple of up to $600,000.

Although downsizing

and contributing to super is an interesting idea, there are definitely some benefits and dangers to consider before taking the plunge.

Any super contributions made using the new downsizing rules are in addition to any voluntary contributions made under the existing non-concessional (after-tax) contributions cap. (For the 2018/2019 year, the annual non-concessional contributions cap is $100,000.)

There are some

important considerations before downsizing your home and contributing to your super account.

Retirees who have not had the opportunity to save sufficient funds for a comfortable retirement can use the new downsizing cap to top up an inadequate super balance and use the beneficial tax environment of the super system.

In addition, selling a large home and downsizing to a smaller property does not always release much excess

capital (particularly in a capital city), so potential downsizers should check they will have sufficient funds left over for a worthwhile super contribution.

Important: There are several rules and guidelines effecting this strategy.

Anyone considering taking advantage of the new downsizing policy should seek professional advice on how it will affect their particular situation before making any decisions.

For information contact Mark Digby at Maher Digby Securities Pty Ltd – Financial Advisers – AFSL No. 230559 (see advertisement Page 3).

Phone 5441 1266 or go to maherdigby.com.au. This document was prepared without taking into account any person’s particular objectives, financial situation or needs. It is not guaranteed as accurate or complete and should not be relied upon as such. Maher Digby Securities does not accept any responsibility for the opinions, comments, forward looking statements, and analysis contained in this document, all of which are intended to be of a general nature.

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Advice for administering a loved one’s estate Answers to common questions

Carolyn Devries CEO of New Way Lawyers IN THIS instalment of our series about administering a loved one’s estate, we look at what happens when an executor named in a will is unable to act, or does not wish to act as the executor.

Question #5 - Can I decline to become an Executor?

There are often situations that arise which mean a named executor in a will is unable or unwilling to complete the responsibilities associated with administering a deceased estate. Some of these situations may include advanced age, illness or

disease, living interstate or overseas, or having too many commitments to attend to and not having the time.

If a person named as executor in a will is unable to act, or does not wish to act, then they can decline to accept the appointment; this is commonly referred to as a renunciation of executorship.

For an individual to renounce their role as executor they will generally be required to complete and sign a renunciation form which will then be lodged with the Supreme Court, along with an application for a Grant of Probate.

This process of renunciation of executorship is however, only relevant if a Grant of Probate has not already been issued and if a named executor has not taken any steps to

administer the estate or taken any action that could be interpreted as having accepted the role of executor, for example paying creditors or selling assets of the estate.

If such steps have been taken by a named executor in a will then a Court could compel them to continue in the role of executor.

If a person who renounces the role of executor is the only executor named in a will then an alternative executor will need to be found to administer the deceased estate.

An alternative appointment could be the Public Trustee, a private trustee company or one of the beneficiaries of the estate. If however there are other executors named in the will then the other executors remain eligible to administer the deceased estate.

HELPFUL ADVICE: If a person named as Executor in a Will is unable to act, or does not wish to act, then they can decline to accept the appointment.

Once a person has accepted the role of executor and a Grant of Probate has been issued generally the executorship can only be renounced by making an application to

the Supreme Court and showing that there are valid reasons and that the beneficiaries and creditors would not be disadvantaged by the renunciation.

Disclaimer: The above information is intended as general legal information only for people living in Queensland and is not a substitute for individual legal advice.

Keep up to date with bequest limitations and challenges WILLS and estate planning lawyer Dylan Heffernan of law firm McCabes works through some of the limitations with giving bequests.

Charity limitations Conditional bequests to charities are possible, but there are practical limitations.

“If a client was looking to give an amount to a charity but wanted that amount applied to particular project, we would generally recommend specifying that as a wish,” Mr

Heffernan said.

“You might say, for example, ‘I give $… to RSPCA Australia and I express a sincere wish that this amount is applied to finding homes for dogs that are rescued from puppy farms’.”

When you die and that project no longer exists, the bequest can still go to the specified charity and it will apply the funds as it sees fit.

Once the bequest is received, there are no obligations for the charity to carry out any actions

for the donor’s estate.

Other organisations You can also give your assets to a non-charitable, private organisation as the people who will benefit from the bequest will be the shareholders.

Challenges to gifts Family members may be able to challenge a testator’s bequest decision if it can be proven that the testator didn’t approve the contents of their will.

Another area of challenge may be where

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a testator leaves all or a large part of his or her estate to a charity and doesn’t leave anything in their will for persons that they have a duty to provide for under the will.

If you give a bequest to “natural person” who has died before your estate is settled, the gift will fail.

The exception is in NSW where the intended beneficiary is a direct descendent of the deceased and leaves surviving children. In that case the children will share the gift.

Executors discretion It may be that at the time of your death the charity you have nominated no longer exists or at the time you are drawing up your will you can’t decide which charity you want to support.

“If a client wishes to make a bequest to a particular charity under their will, we would generally recommend that they also give their executors direction to give the amount to some other charity that has a

similar purpose in circumstances where the intended charity no longer exists,” Mr Heffernan said.

Keep your will up to date Over time your decision of who should receive a bequest can change so you should review your estate planning every three to four years if you are still working, whenever a significant life occurrence happens and if retired, every two or less years, as life changes affect your situation.

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Mangoes They grow best in warm temperate to tropical climates, though some varieties will tolerate cooler locations in a warm and frost protected spot.

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This plant don’t need staking and can be grown in either a garden bed or pots, so they’re great for small space gardeners.

They do best in a warm position that receives at least six hours of sunshine a day.

Tropical, sub-tropical and temperate zone gardeners can sow Roma tomato seeds now.

If there’s a chance of frost, sow seed in punnets or small pots, keep them on a warm windowsill and then transplant out when the seedlings are 5–7 cm high. For cool climate gardeners, delay sowing until spring, once the chance of frost has passed.

Before planting, enrich the soil with some Yates Dynamic Lifter Soil Improver & Plant Fertiliser.

Once the seedlings are established, feed tomato plants each week with Yates Thrive Tomato Liquid Plant Food which has been specially developed to promote healthy leaf growth and lots of flowers and fruit.

For more information, go to yates.com.auROMA.

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(3,6,4) 8 What is a snail usually served with a sauce of butter and garlic? (8) 9 What dry hard biscuit is eaten by babies? (4) 10 What is an alveolus more commonly called? (3,3) 12 What is the most common serious food allergy?

(6) 14 What is the basic monetary unit of Romania? (3) 15 In a street of which town was a cowboy “wrapped up in white linen, all wrapped in white linen as cold as the clay”? (6) 17 What was the job title of someone who copied out documents by hand? (6) 19 What lateen-rigged ship is used in the Arabian region? (4) 21 What word originally meant “a female spinner”?

(8) 23 For four straight years in the 1930s, who was the top-grossing box office star in the US? (7,6)

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Converge 24. Levy.

Down: 1. Biannual 2. Claim 4. Act 5. Troublemaker 6. Extreme 7. Tend 8.

Easy on the eye 12. Audit 13. Candidly 15. Elation 19. Passé 20. Epic 22.

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ALPHAGRAMS: EDICT, FOAMED, GARNISH, HUNTRESS, INCESSANT.

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In honour of the Miles Franklin Literary Awards, we have 5 Book Prize Packs to Give away!

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The prize packs will consist of the following novels: No More Boats by Felicity Castagna The Life To Come by Michelle de Kretser The Last Garden by Eva Hornung Storyland by Catherine McKinnon Border Districts by Gerald Murnane Taboo by Kim Scott to be in the draw enter online at seniorsnews.com.au/competitions

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