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Doing life differently Gail Forrer Seniors Group Editor LIFE has changed in a heartbeat.

Some six weeks ago, I took a month’s holiday leave. I love the rural parts of Bali, the gentle culture, the flowers and rice terraces and it’s one of the places that are always on my agenda when I think of having a break.

However, news had started to circulate about a dangerous virus, its rate of transmission and related quarantine periods. Fortunately I stayed at home.

The decision to stay at home in Australia led me to find some great local places — places that I may well have never visited had I travelled overseas.

Likewise, while I’m at home, I’m endeavouring to do things that would otherwise have passed me by. For instance, I’m looking forward to playing a few more card games with the family, practising my quiz game skills and doing online

yoga lessons. Who knows, I may even cook up some intricate meals, though that would be a stretch (I relinquished much of my homecooking skills when the kids left home).

Most of all, I have promised myself to stay calm in this time of chaos and challenges, and as an elder in society act as a role model for younger generations.

As Seniors News editor, I look forward to giving you some fine reading material. This month, it’s great to be able to feature Wally Lewis’s (aka, the King) warm smile on our front page. Wally is in good company with a range of other personalities whose meaningful lives, I’m sure, will make inspiring reading.

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Woman of substance Campaigner Val French has left behind an unmatchable legacy Tracey Johnstone AFTER a long and distinguished media career, with a focus on mental health, women’s issues and older people, Val French (AM) passed away on March 12 at age 92, with her family beside her.

Val was a member of the Order of Australia and had a Centenary Medal and Commonwealth Senior Achiever Medal. She was a journalist and worked in print, radio and television.

In 1993 she established Older People Speak Out at the media’s request as a forum between older people’s organisations and the media. She went on to start the inaugural Queensland and National Media Awards to help address negative ageing and its consequences of depression, loneliness, elder abuse, suicide and matureage unemployment. She was Queensland chairperson of the Commonwealth Consumer Forum for the Aged; The Older Australians Advisory Council; and The Nursing Homes Appeals Committee.

Val has left behind a legacy few women will be able to match. She studied English and history at the University of Sydney and completed a Master of Literary Studies at the University of Queensland, where she ended up teaching as well as working in the media.

She spent time teaching debating in two Sydney girls’ schools, which set her up for the many future battles she sought out and, in many cases, won.

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encountered, didn’t seem to faze Val; it was just one more hurdle she was willing to counter.

Being given interviews to do that other journalists didn’t want also gave Val the chance to give voice to women who may not otherwise have been recognised.

It was about 1968 that Val set up the first universitylevel journalism course for women at the Queensland Institute of Technology.

She gave these women the tools to work in the male-dominated profession and then with determination drove hard to see created for them employment in television, radio and print.

She also found time to establish Women’s Radio 4EB. Another feather in her burgeoning cap of achievements was her establishment of the school for prisoners in the old Boggo Road prison and an innovative self-help program for prisoners.

Another passion was mental health, possibly formed during her time

growing up in NSW mental hospitals, where he father worked as a reforming psychiatrist.

Val was the Queensland representative on the Australian Association of Mental Health and foundation president of the Queensland Council of Carers.

She was also on the board of Volunteering Queensland and the patron of Brisbane Seniors Online and SpecialCare Central Inc. Val’s list of achievements, and community and professional contributions, almost seem endless.

The dynamo, visionary and articulate leader will always remain a valued person within the Queensland, media, mental health and seniors community.

She was a member of the Retirement Village Accreditation Committee and a surveyor for nine years, and the chairperson of the Ministerial Advisory Council of Older Persons, on which she served under various ministers for five years.

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Ken’s car powered by imagination BURNIE Brae member Ken Smith wowed fellow members and staff when he brought in his handmade wooden car to his weekly gym session at the Healthy Connections clinic.

Not only is the car exquisitely built, but Ken made it without something many of us take for granted: the ability to see.

Ken is completely blind, though you wouldn’t guess it by looking at his woodwork. Built skilfully, the car is detailed and even includes a gearstick and steering wheel.

Ken explained the process behind building his car: “One of the Burnie Brae drivers owns a vintage car. I was able to have a good feel of it and build an image in my head to base my car off.

“The hardest part was keeping the visualisation in my head.”

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Life perspective that’s fit Footy legend tackles ageing in style ALMOST 30 years since he last pulled on a Maroons jersey, Wally Lewis is in a very good place.

Fresh from celebrating his 60th birthday late last year, the man hailed as one of the greatest rugby league players of all time says these days he is more comfortable enjoying life as a husband, father and grandfather than a State of Origin legend.

His media career is going from strength to strength, the health scares of more than 10 years ago are behind him and he’s even signed up as an ambassador for George Hartnett Metropolitan Funerals.

“I’m certainly in a very good place at the moment,” Wally reveals.

“I’m very comfortable with life and have reached the point where I’ve realised that I’m not afraid of

growing old.

“It wasn’t something I ever expected, but it’s a nice place to be.”

Wally says his health battles before being diagnosed with epilepsy in 2006 started reshaping his outlook on life and the arrival of grandchildren had been another big step before his 60th birthday last December.

His current collaboration with Drysdale Funerals on its “Live in the moment: Live on in the memory” campaign had also helped him put life and death in perspective as it urges people to think about how they would like to be remembered after they die.

Wally says the question made him stop and consider what was important to him.

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I’ve reached the point where I’ve realised that I’m not afraid of growing old. going through the highs of their career, see themselves as being invincible, and I was no different,” he said.

“I was 10-foot tall and bulletproof but you get to a point in your life where you really have to stop and consider what’s important and how you want to be remembered after you die.

“I had a serious health scare before I was diagnosed

Wally has been a keen golfer for almost 40 years, and is a regular sight at the Wynnum course.

with epilepsy in 2006 and it made me seriously think about my own mortality.

“I had struggled with epilepsy for many years but it took having a seizure on national television to make me confront it. While I wouldn’t call that a highlight of my life, it did change me forever. When you get to experience something like

that, it gives you an appreciation of the time you have in this world and how you want to spend it with those closest to you. That can never be undervalued.

“I sat down and considered how I wanted to be remembered and I realised I already knew most of the answers.

“I know that I want to be

remembered for much more than my football career. First and foremost, I’d like to be remembered as a good husband, a good father and a good grandad.

“My own dad was a huge part of my life and I hope I’ve lived up to that example.

“I’d also like to be remembered for my personal struggle with epilepsy and work in raising awareness of the condition.”

Shooting a video for the funeral home campaign took Wally back to Bill Cash Memorial Park, in the Brisbane suburb of Cannon Hill, where he and his brothers played for the Cannon Hill Stars after their parents, Jim and June, bought their first home nearby. It was there his rugby league career began at the age of six and he said memories came flooding back as he sat beside the field.

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for a king Cannon Hill and I know the area very well. I went to school just 250 metres from the field and I drive past virtually every night on my way home from work and look at it and remember plenty of good times,” Wally said.

“I have so many special memories of that ground but one that stands out is the coaches saying, ‘When you go onto the field proudly wear the jersey and proudly display it and let that play a role in your performance’.’’

“That was something that stuck with me all these years later when I was pulling on a Maroons jersey – be proud of the jersey and let it show in how you play the game.”

These days, Wally is more likely to be found on the golf course after becoming “hooked” on the sport while playing with Brisbane club Valleys.

“Valleys coach Ross Strudwick and a player by the name of Ian Sommer

used to play golf every week and one day I asked them, ‘Why do you play golf?,” Wally explained. “They said it eased the tension, gave them something to think about besides footy and it was fun.

“So I gave it a go and quickly found out that was an accurate assessment and I’m still playing almost 40 years later.”

Despite not getting on the course as much as he would like, Wally said he was welcomed with open arms every time he headed for a round at Wynnum course.

“No one looks twice because they’re used to seeing me. That’s what I like about it,” he said.

“I’d love to be playing more often and had a dream of getting my handicap down to single figures but the best I achieved was 11 and now it’s out to 17.’’

He might be busy with his television career and other media commitments but

Wally said these days his family came first.

“They are the centre of my universe. The births of Jamie-Lee and her brothers, Mitchell and Lincoln, are the proudest moments of my life. I’ll be honest, I cried my eyes out every time.”

He said his new outlook on life included a new perspective on dying.

“I think most people fear death – it’s inevitable but not something you are ever going to invite into your life earlier than it should be,” he said.

“I don’t want to die – I’m having too much fun growing old. These days my life is all about family and there’s nothing I love more than having them all over for a barbecue or a game of footy, playing with the grandkids and just spending time together.

“Those are the memories I want them to keep of me when I’m gone.”

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It’s not just about money Author offers answers to guide people towards retirement lifestyle that makes purpose priority Alison Houston HAPPY retirement is about far more than just whether we have enough money.

Looking for answers for herself, family and friends, all approaching retirement, Toowoomba psychologist Judy Rafferty found a huge gap in practical tools and strategies to use in considering this next important phase of life.

So, four years ago, she set about researching and writing her own book, Retirement Your Way: A Practical Guide to Knowing What You Want and How to Get It. It encourages people to have a vision of who they want to be, how they want to spend their retirement and what they hope to get out of it. It’s about purpose, connection and identity.

“When you know what you want, that’s how you decide if it’s time to retire,” she said.

Pre-planning has been shown to improve people’s experience in retirement, with aspects to consider including sources for wellbeing, exercise and mental stimulation.

“Some people absolutely sail through retirement and it’s not an issue for them, and that’s great,” Judy said.

“But even people I speak to who haven’t had issues benefit from reflecting on what they want out of life.

“So I’ve written this book for those not yet retired who need to create a vision; those who are retired, because we can always improve on what we are doing; and those who have been forced to retire unexpectedly due to illness, family crisis or redundancy,

who often really struggle.”

Judy said she regularly sees people in her practice who don’t recognise retirement-related issues are behind problems they report such as anxiety and depression.

As part of her research for the book, Judy ran focus groups and discovered prime questions people wanted answers to included: How do I know when to retire? What am I going to do with myself? How do I avoid becoming a full-time grandparent?

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Expert’s advice to keep in touch Alison Houston KEEPING people feeling connected through video and phone calls, Facebook and emails is vital as Australia and the world increase social distancing and isolation rules around coronavirus.

That’s the advice from Professor of Psychology and Counselling at USQ Toowoomba, Dr Bob Knight, whose work focuses on older adults.

That means staying in touch with family and friends as much as possible, particularly other seniors who may not have access to, or be confident with, internet use.

“Generally, seniors have great coping resources from their decades of experiences,” Dr Knight said.

Some may still remember the days of the Great Depression and World War II, to which the current crisis is being likened.

But for those of us in the Baby Boomer and later generations, the professor said, this was truly the toughest time most of us would have encountered.

“It’s important to stay involved with everything that has given you pleasure in the past as much as you can and however you can within the restrictions,” Dr Knight said.

“Think actively about what you can still do that you enjoy and how you can do it in a more solitary environment.”

That includes, for

instance, if you do have internet nous, playing interactive games such as Words with Friends, a popular Scrabble-type online word game you can play with up to 30 friends from around the world.

Card and board games, brain-training games, crosswords, word and number puzzles such as Sudoku, and jigsaws were other ways to keep your mind active, he said.

Drag out those old stamp books or photo albums to sort through, start knitting, crocheting, doing art or other craft work again, or for the first time, write your life story or teach yourself a new language, Dr Knight said.

With the media filled with negative stories at the moment, Dr Knight said we also needed to balance staying informed with becoming overwhelmed with bad news.

“As part of active morale management, you need to be aware of what makes you feel better and what makes you feel worse and think about how much news you watch as opposed to involving yourself in things that you find fun or mentally stimulating,” he said.

He advised all ages, but particularly seniors, to ensure they exercised, to keep muscles active and the oxygen flowing for better health mentally and physically.

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FIND BALANCE: USQ Toowoomba Professor of Psychology and Counselling Bob Knight says it’s important to balance staying informed and the impact of too much bad news.

approach,” Dr Knight said.

However, he emphasised the importance of checking on how others were doing, and staying as socially connected as possible.

American research by the National Institute on Ageing showed working together to keep communications open and find purpose could stop physical isolation becoming loneliness, which has been shown to increase physical and mental health problems.

Such problems include high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, a weakened immune system, anxiety, depression, cognitive decline,

Alzheimer’s disease and even death.

People who engage in meaningful, productive activities, on the other hand, tend to live longer, boost their mood, and maintain their wellbeing and cognitive function.

If you need mental health help, phone Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300224 636.

Dr Knight’s top tips for contented isolation • Stay connected – Use video, phone, email or Facebook to reach out socially to family and friends.

• Keep your brain active – Challenge yourself with things such as crosswords, Sudoku, card and board games, jigsaws, and interactive online games.

• Rediscover old hobbies or learn something new, such as a language.

• Stay active. Try to do some exercise to keep yourself physically and mentally healthy.

• Think about what you enjoy and how you can still do it in a more isolated way.

• Check on family, friends and neighbours.

• Stay informed but don’t become overwhelmed by too much bad news.

FREE web streaming of funeral services will relieve some of the strain for mourners unable to pay their respects in person due to coronavirus restrictions, Burstows Funerals codirector Don Burstow says.

As well as health and travel limitations, at time of writing, the Federal Government had limited a funeral service to just 10 people.

“The social-distancing laws are so important for the ongoing health of our society, and we uphold them while taking every measure to help those who grieve understand their loss, and most importantly mourn their loss,” Mr Burstow said.

It was important primary mourners were still able to gather, and Mr Burstow suggested holding a more inclusive memorial or celebration of life might be helpful once health regulations permit.

Web streaming had been possible for some time for those unable to attend the main chapel in person due to work or family commitments, illness, mobility problems or distance.

The funeral is recorded and edited live and uploaded in real time so anyone who has been provided with a secure password and link can see the service.

The recording can also be made available on USB. “We understand the importance of the funeral and the part it plays in the mourner’s healing journey and this is a practical way to help everyone who wants to be a part of that special time do so,” Mr Burstow said.

He said social distancing was also affecting another important aspect of the grieving process.

“During times of grief it will feel unnatural to refrain from hugging, kissing, shaking hands, but for now we must,” he said.

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FRESH START: Nev Hyman with Vanuatuan children in the classroom built for them by Nev House following the devastating 2019 cyclone.

Fantastic plastic house Nev’s recycled landfill system building brand to be proud of Alison Houston IMAGINE if all our discarded plastics could be repurposed in an environmentally friendly way, taking tonnes of plastic out of landfill, creating jobs and quality affordable homes?

Seems too good to be true … until you listen to veteran Gold Coast surfboard manufacturing guru Nev Hyman. That’s something that, sadly, Australian governments seem unwilling to do.

“We take all seven codes of plastic waste and turn them into composites panels, architect-designed to become part of a modular house that can be built or removed in two days,” Nev said.

The houses are flatpack, with the panels made of particled plastic encapsulated in natural lignin, making it safe from leaching. This means the plastics don’t have to be “cleaned” before being made, Nev said, one of the

This Nev Houses building fits in with its Vanuatuan setting.

The final products used to build Nev Houses.

Choices in finishes are one example of the flexibility of the Nev House design.

major hurdles for existing plastic recycling.

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there is no need for a concrete foundation – yet the houses are rated Category 5 cyclone-proof.

After the devastating 2019 cyclone in Vanuatu, his

recycling better, clean it better, that we need more bins, but back me and I’ll prove we don’t need that.”

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Much-loved nurse leaves Kathy calls it quits after half-century of service Tracey Johnstone OVER 50 years, nurse Kathy Quirk has seen the landscape of the Atherton Tableland town of Herberton change ever so slowly as she watched the ebb and flow of the generations.

At the far end of the town where it might take no more than a few minutes to drive from one end to the other, we sit in an old-fashioned timber booth in the quirky Jacaranda Coffee Lounge savouring our tea and coffee, hidden from the searing north Queensland heat.

It’s just along the street from the Royal Hotel and the little convenience store that services the town’s 900 residents. Follow the road either way alongside Wild River, up the hill to find Mount St Bernard boarding school, three churches, a historic village and the Herberton Mining Museum overflowing with historical treasures.

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I have nursed a lot of people and they’ve had babies.

Now those kids are parents.

Kathy sits with her chin tilted down, eyes on the table, wary of the tape recorder, hoping no one she knows will stroll in.

Hardly possible, one could assume. The 67-yearold has been an enrolled nurse at Herberton Hospital for 50, actually as of March it will be 51, extraordinary years.

She’s a shy, quietly spoken indigenous woman who is reticent to talk about herself until you invite her to speak about her time working in her home town’s hospital.

Then Kathy’s chin lifts, her voice raises a notch and her eyes sparkle with pride.

“Families that I have known over the 50 years or so come over and ask if I am still working,” she said.

“I have to stop and think, who are you? Then they have to tell me their name because I forget. I meet so many people.

“I have nursed a lot of people in the old hospital and they have had babies.

Now those kids are now parents themselves.”

It was Kathy’s first job after leaving Herberton State School and it’s remained her only job throughout her working life.

Once Kathy finished high school she went looking for a job. She knew it was going to be hard to find one in the local area. There was only a college, school, hospital and small local businesses and

SHINING EXAMPLE: Humble nurse Kathy Quirk has been devoted to Herberton Hospital patients’ care for 51 years but is bidding her work farewell while looking forward to spending more time with her grandchildren.

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not enough jobs to go around.

At that time Herberton Hospital delivered general care to the surrounding Atherton Tableland population, which was farming the rich soil or working in mining. It was the first established town in the Tableland. The local historians will tell you mining gave the town wealth, two newspapers and 24 pubs.

A family affair Kathy always wanted to be a nurse. She had a dream of working at Cootharinga in Townsville, which provides support to children and adults with disabilities.

But really, she didn’t want to leave town, where her single mother and five siblings were still living, and where the family’s previous generations lived.

“Mum worked hard and supported us,” Kathy said.

She cleaned the local pub for many years before securing the cleaning job at the Herberton Hospital.

Luckily for Kathy, her mother found out the matron was looking for a nurse’s aide. Kathy got the job on a three-month trial.

“From there I just stuck it out,” Kathy said.

“It was like a family thing.”

Her mother worked at the

hospital for some 30 years.

One of Kathy’s sisters also worked there for 20 years, in the laundry and kitchen.

Kathy worked as an unregistered nurse’s aide for about 10 years before she headed 100km down the hill to the TAFE college in Cairns to do her nursing certification course.

She remembers the early days of the busy maternity ward and when some mothers had to adopt out their babies. These are family secrets she holds close to her chest.

“We got attached to those little babies; it was sad when we had to say goodbye to

them,” Kathy said.

With progress comes change Gone now are those days as the hospital changed dramatically about 35 years ago.

While the town’s history has been proudly preserved, its population gradually depleted as the nature of the farming and mining changed, and the commercial and social centre of the region moved to the nearby town of Atherton.

All the general and maternity care was moved 15 minutes along the ridge to the major health hub at

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Herberton Hospital director of nursing Deanne Hellsten with Kathy in front of a photo of the original hospital.

Atherton District Memorial Hospital, leaving Herberton Hospital with 38 beds for aged care and palliative care patients.

“It’s hard as when they get in there all they want to do is go home,” Kathy mused about the predominantly former farmers. We have had a few climb fences to get out.”

Kathy has happily stayed as an enrolled nurse working on the frontline.

“I find I can do better with hands-on nursing,” she said.

“I hate paperwork. I would rather look after them, care for them. I don’t

want to be up the top; too much responsibility as an RN.” She admitted she has also struggled with everything being online, from training to patient record-keeping.

As her retirement date approached, Kathy received many accolades from within her community. One she eagerly shared was from Wendy, whose mother was admitted to Herberton Hospital in 1996.

“This was a terribly stressful time for my family and I with two nurses in the family,” Wendy wrote.

“The guilt we felt in

having to admit mum to Herberton was overwhelming. We thought we would do all her care at our family home, but soon realised that we could not deliver the complex care that mum needed.

“Kathy was one of the nurses who settled our guilt and grief at leaving mum at Herberton through her personalised care and attention towards mum, but very inclusive of our large family. We never had a reason to question or complain about the care mum received, but when we knew Kathy was on duty our

Kathy as a proud young nurse who went on to become a highly respected fixture at Herberton Hospital.

minds were more at ease.

“Kathy has always demonstrated her gentle, caring, thoughtful nature to residents of Herberton. Her nursing care and encouragement have helped many co-workers thrive in a very complex environment, and many have been fortunate to have Kathy as a professional colleague and friend. This is no mean feat when the pressures of

paperwork, policies, standards and new procedures are pressing down on a cohort who only want to deliver hands-on nursing care.’’

What lies ahead Around the town there were more strangers now, Kathy said. Jobs for the locals have mostly gone to Atherton or to further down the range.

Her husband, Bernie,

drives to Cairns every day to work, leaving home at 4am.

Kathy still rises at 5am every day – it’s a habit she knows will be hard to break.

The little hospital remains proudly atop the town hill watching over the changing community.

There are fewer buildings now, but the garden surrounds are lovingly looked after.

There are younger staff working at the hospital.

Kathy sometimes wonders if they are thinking, “She’s been her too long and it’s time she moved along’’.

“I could have worked another 12 months, but then I thought, it’s time to get out and enjoy my life as I have spent more than half my life working at the hospital,” Kathy said.

“I feel I have had enough.”

Kathy said she would take with her many lovely memories of her time at the hospital and of some of the patients, particularly those who don’t have family visiting them until it’s too late.

“We’re their family,” she said quietly as her chin dipped and she lapsed into deep thought.

But now her eight grandchildren beckon.

Kathy’s daughter wants her to start a hobby. Maybe volunteering at the local Salvation Army shop is on the cards, Kathy suggested, but then added, only as long as the bashful senior can avoid the customers.

But really, looking after the extended family is what she wants to do in retirement along with many more family fishing trips.

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WORLD CLASS: The beginner-friendly Elabana Falls Track is a half-day walk that branches off the Main Border Track, about 1km from O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat.

Time to look and plan ahead for future trips THE World Heritage List records more than 1000 natural, cultural and mixed sites that are protected by international convention and considered important for the whole world.

The list is administered by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).

World Heritage-listed sites are managed under the World Heritage Convention.

In Australia, World Heritage-listed properties are managed cooperatively by state and federal governments in accordance with the Australian World Heritage Intergovernmental Agreement.

Here is a list of a few of the sites:

THE GREAT BARRIER REEF The Great Barrier Reef was the first Queensland site to be recognised for its representation of major stages of the Earth’s evolutionary history and as the largest coral reef system on the planet.

Gondwana Rainforests of Australia straddles Queensland’s southern border and encompasses Lamington, Springbrook, Mt Barney and the Main Range National Parks. This area is the most extensive remaining area of subtropical rainforest and is home to nearly all of the world’s Antarctic beech rainforest.

A slightly prehistoric twist sees ancient Australian mammals preserved in limestone at the Riversleigh Fossil Mammal site in Outback Queensland on the list. Some fossil deposits date back 25 million years.

WET TROPICS Extending from Cooktown to Townsville and including the Daintree Rainforest, the Wet Tropics of Queensland protects Australia’s largest remaining area of wet tropical rainforest with cultural significance for the Aboriginal people who have called this area home for thousands of years.

Aim to reach all of these World Heritage-listed areas and you’ll have an adventure plan that covers most of our beautiful state!

MOUNT BARNEY Mount Barney, Scenic Rim Area The distinctive peaks of mounts Barney, Maroon, May, Lindesay, Ernest, Ballow and Clunie dominate the skyline in Mount Barney National Park. These rugged peaks are the remains of the ancient Focal Peak shield volcano that erupted 24 million years ago. Mount Barney is the second-highest peak in southeast Queensland and most of the park lies within the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area.

The park’s cascading

creeks and pristine forest habitats preserve many rare plants and vulnerable animal species. For a leisurely visit, drive to Yellow Pinch picnic area and photograph kingfishers swooping over the water. Very experienced walkers can climb sheer rugged mountain peaks to awe-inspiring views of craggy ridges and distant ranges. For the less adventurous, there are a few moderate walks around the mountains’ bases.

Facilities: Barbecues, car park.

SPRINGBROOK Springbrook Plateau, Springbrook National Park, Springbrook, Gold Coast Springbrook Plateau, Springbrook National Park, offers breathtaking lookouts, magnificent waterfalls, dense rainforest and ancient Antarctic beech trees. The park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage area.

Dominating the Gold Coast’s western skyline, Springbrook’s cool forests and mountain streams offer views of impressive landscapes, and walks among subtropical and temperate rainforest, open eucalypt forest and montane heath. The plateau has many lookouts with fabulous views.

Visit Purling Brook Falls, which cascades 100 metres

FRASER ISLAND Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world and is noted for its exceptional beauty, ever-evolving coastal sand-dune formations and habitats, as well as 250km of sandy beaches.

RIVERSLEIGH FOSSIL MAMMAL SITE

Please check with Government advice before leaving your home and visiting any of the sites mentioned in this story..

into a deep rainforest valley lined with palms, tree ferns and stream lilies. From Goomoolahra picnic area, walk 50 metres to another waterfall and two striking lookouts. Stroll 300 metres from the Tallanbana picnic area, just past Canyon Lookout, to the top of Twin Falls; or continue on a longer walk through the canyon.

NSW THE NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) manages four World Heritage areas that are either entirely within the national parks estate or partially in the NSW national park estate. These are: Australian Convict Sites – Old Great North Road, Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, Greater Blue Mountains Area, Willandra Lakes Region.

GREATER BLUE MOUNTAINS

Greater Blue Mountains is a World Heritage-listed area of diverse landscapes filled with plants, wildlife, caves and rock formations in NSW national parks. It’s full of cultural significance, with six Aboriginal groups having connection to the Country of the Area, as it’s tied with Dreaming and rock art.

The Greater Blue Mountains Area is one of the largest and most intact tracts of protected bushland in Australia. The area is a deeply incised sandstone tableland covering 1 million hectares spread across eight adjacent conservation reserves. The landscapes of this property lie inland to the west of Sydney and extend almost 250 kilometres from the edge of the Hunter Valley to the Southern Highlands near Mittagong.

An enormous variety of plants occur here, but eucalypts dominate the landscape: the area is home

to 96 species (13 per cent of all eucalypt species).

WILLANDRA LAKES Willandra Lakes Region World Heritage Area is an ancient landscape formed by wind and water. The area includes a small section that is Mungo National Park, where Mungo Lady and Mungo Man were uncovered. Dating human habitation back to more than 40,000 years, the discovery is believed to be the world’s oldest site of ritual ceremony. Preserved in the arid environment are ancient fireplaces, calcified plants, stone tools, and animal bones.

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The Great Barrier Reef is a tropical paradise.

The Walls of China in Mungo National Park at Willandra Lakes, NSW. Picture: NSW Tourism/Don Fuchs

four convict sites in NSW that, together with seven other sites across Tasmania, Norfolk Island and Western Australia, make up the Australian Convict Sites World Heritage Property.

Finished in 1836 using convict labour, Devines Hill and Finchs Line were completed as part of Old Great North Road – which originally spanned 264km and connected Sydney and the Hunter Valley. Today 43km of road remains alongside Dharug and Yengo national parks.

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These extraordinary areas still contain ancient and primitive plants and animals from which life on Earth evolved. Get to know Gondwana Rainforests along a walking track, on a driving route, or by staying in nearby accommodation.

DORRIGO NATIONAL PARK The Gondwana Rainforests of Australia comprises 50 separate reserves scattered between Newcastle and Brisbane. With a combined area of 366,500 hectares, this World Heritage site is the most extensive area of subtropical rainforest in the world. Providing an essential habitat for more than 270 threatened plant and animal species, the Gondwana Rainforests are a priceless feature of eastern Australia’s landscape.

Just 90 minutes from Coffs Harbour, Dorrigo

National Park is one of the Gondwana Rainforests’ most beautiful areas. This park is known for its excellent birdwatching, as well as its beautiful waterfall walks and barbecue areas. Start at the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre before making your way onto the boardwalk. This 70metre-long platform brings guests to stunning Skywalk Lookout, where you can take in panoramic views of the Rosewood rainforest basin, the Bellinger Valley and beyond from 21 metres above the rainforest floor.

LORD HOWE ISLAND GROUP The Lord Howe Island Group is a collection of 28 islands, islets and rocks situated about 600km east of Port Macquarie, in the Tasman Sea. The largest of these islands is Lord Howe itself, a 10km-by-2km land mass formed by volcanic activity some 7 million years ago.

Heritage listed in 1982, the Lord Howe Island Group has been recognised for its endemic species as well as its stunning – and largely untouched – terrain. The islands also sit on the southernmost coral reef in the world, which is home to more than 90 species of coral and 500 species of fish. The west coast of Lord Howe Island features a sheltered, sandy coral reef lagoon with excellent snorkelling opportunities, while the island’s south is covered by forested hills that rise to the highest point on the island: Mount Gower.

In most cases, Lord Howe Island can only be reached by air. However, this very isolation has allowed the region to develop such an impressive range of unique flora and fauna. Visitor numbers have been limited to 400 people a night in an effort to reduce the impact of tourism on the island.

GONDWANA RAINFORESTS Get in touch with nature in the Word Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests, the most extensive subtropical rainforest in the world. Making up the Springbrook and Lamington National Parks in the Gold Coast hinterland, it is within only a short drive of the beach life.

Be spoilt for choice in Springbrook National Park, home to native wildlife and four sections of walking trails with stunning lookouts.

Capture the flowing water stream at the Natural Bridge or enjoy a leisurely stroll through the Springbrook Plateau to be blown away by waterfalls, breathtaking views and lush rainforest.

Enjoy more than 160 kilometres of walking trails scattered with waterfalls, ancient fauna and flora through the Lamington National Park. Or walk among the treetops on the 1.5-kilometre Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk, which takes you from the canopy floor up to a 40-metre cantilever with a viewing platform over Cedar Creek.

Take a step back in time in Gondwana Rainforests, one of the few places in the world where the plants and animals closely resemble their ancestors.

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Blueprint for protection with measures for seniors in place THIS information is sourced from a Federal Government fact sheet dedicated to specific advice for older Australians. It outlines the Covid-19 facts and the measures you, your family and friends can take to protect older Australians.

The spread of Covid-19 and Australia’s response is evolving. For more details, go to www.health.gov.

WHAT IS COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS)?

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause respiratory infections. These can range from the common cold to more serious diseases. Covid-19 is the disease caused by a new coronavirus. It was first reported in December 2019 in Wuhan City in China. It has now become a global pandemic.

HOW IS IT SPREAD? The virus can spread from person to person through: • Close contact with an infectious person (including in the 24 hours before they start showing symptoms).

• Contact with droplets from an infected person coughing or sneezing.

• Touching objects or surfaces (such as doorknobs or tables) that have droplets on them from an infected person, and then touching your mouth or face.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? The symptoms of Covid-19 are similar to colds and flus and can include: fever, fatigue, sore throat, cough and shortness of breath.

While the Covid-19 virus is of serious concern, it is important to remember, at this stage, that most people displaying symptoms may be suffering from a cold, flu, allergies or other respiratory illness — not Covid-19.

DO I NEED TO BE TESTED IF I HAVE THOSE SYMPTOMS? If you develop symptoms within 14 days of last contact with a confirmed Covid-19 case or returning to

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Australia, you should seek medical attention. Your doctor will tell you if you need to get tested. There is a global shortage of test kits, so the medical advice so far is to limit testing and target it towards people who may have been exposed to the virus.

WHY IS THIS VIRUS SO DANGEROUS FOR OLDER PEOPLE? The risk of serious illness from Covid-19 increases with age. The highest rate of fatalities is among older people, particularly those with other serious health conditions or a weakened immune system. There is currently no cure or vaccine for Covid-19, or immunity in the community.

For people living with dementia or some form of cognitive impairment, the ability to follow instructions or to alert others about potential symptoms may be a challenge. This is especially so where there is a limited capacity to communicate verbally or express pain and discomfort. In this situation, observation by someone who knows the person with dementia may assist in identifying changes in their health.

I AM AN OLDER PERSON. WHAT CAN I DO? Even if you are feeling well, it is important to take steps to prevent the virus spreading. Good hygiene and taking care when interacting with other people are the best defences for you and your family against Covid-19.

This includes: • Covering your coughs and sneezes with your elbow or a tissue.

• Disposing of tissues immediately they are used, into a dedicated waste bin, and washing your hands.

• Washing your hands often, with soap and water, including before and after eating and after going to the toilet, and when you have been out to shops or other places.

• Using alcohol-based hand sanitisers.

• Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces you have touched.

• Where possible, stay 1.5 metres away from other people, an example of “social distancing”.

• If you are sick, avoiding contact with others.

If you start to feel unwell, phone the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080 or your GP, who will be able to provide you with further advice.

Older people aged 70+ (or 50+ for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people), or people with chronic conditions, are able to seek medical support from their GPs through bulkbilled telehealth (videolink) and telephone services.

Examples of possible video applications include FaceTime and Skype.

CAN I GO TO THE SHOPS OR CATCH THE BUS, OR SHOULD I STAY IN MY OWN HOME? All Australians are being asked to practise “social distancing”, including staying 1.5 metres away from other people where

possible. Only people diagnosed with, or exposed to Covid-19 and those returning from overseas are required to self-isolate in their homes.

ARE OTHER VACCINATIONS IMPORTANT? It is very important that you reduce your risk of getting other illnesses while Covid19 remains in our community.

There is no vaccine for Covid-19, however, it is important that you get the 2020 flu vaccination as soon as it is available from your GP or pharmacy.

Discuss with your doctor whether you should have a pneumococcal vaccination against pneumonia, which is recommended for everyone over 65. You should also discuss having a shingles vaccination.

WHAT IF I NEED URGENT ASSISTANCE THAT CANNOT BE PROVIDED BY MY CURRENT CARER? Older Australians can access short-term home support services (such as meals or personal care) in an emergency without having had an aged-care assessment. Assessments can also be conducted using telehealth rather than face to face where appropriate.

Speak with a home-care provider about these measures.

I HAVE A HOME CARE PACKAGE. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR ME? Consumers with Home Care

packages have flexibility with how they spend their funds over a wide range of care and services to support them to stay safe, healthy and independent in their home.

The Government will ensure home-care providers have even greater support to meet the changing needs of clients as the virus unfolds.

With support from the Government, home-care providers are working hard to meet people’s needs during the crisis.

The services you currently receive through your Home Care Package will continue.

However, there may be some changes to the way the services are delivered.

If you are concerned about the way your current services are being delivered or would like to make changes to your services because of the Covid-19 outbreak, contact your provider. You can also speak with your provider about changes to your usual services.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I’VE SPENT ALL THE MONEY IN MY HOME CARE PACKAGE THIS MONTH? In emergencies, if you have fully allocated your Home Care Package, you may access short-term home support services (for a range of services, including nursing, personal care and meals). Speak with your home-care provider about these measures.

I NEED ADDITIONAL MEDICAL / HEALTH SERVICES. WHERE CAN I GO? As part of the Covid-19 National Health Plan, the Australian Government has increased access to bulkbilled MBS telehealth and telephone services and fasttracked electronic prescribing of medicines.

The Government’s Telehealth scheme allows doctors, nurses and mental health professionals to deliver services via telehealth or by telephone, provided those services are bulk billed, to those people who are 70+ years of age (or 50+ for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people); people self-isolating

at home; or those with chronic health conditions or immunocompromised.

Patients are encouraged to contact their health service providers to ask about the availability of telehealth and telephone services.

The Government is creating measures to allow prescriptions remotely and have their medicines home delivered to reduce their potential exposure to Covid19. More information on the Covid-19 National Health Plan is available at www .health.gov.au/resources/ collections/coronavirusCovid-19-national-healthplan-resources.

CAN I STILL HAVE CONTACT WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY? The Government is advising everyone to practise “social distancing”, which means less contact between you and other people to help slow the spread of the disease. If you are an older person (60+), you should consider limiting physical contact with other people, especially young children, and avoiding large groups of people. You may wish to limit your visitors to one or two people a day, and limit the duration of visits. This will help protect you and help stop the spread of disease.

It’s possible that children and young people may be carriers of Covid-19 but show no symptoms, making it extremely difficult to tell whether it’s safe for them to visit an older relative.

These measures may be stressful for you and your loved ones. A chat over the phone, video call or email — rather than visits in person — are a good precaution and could help stop the spread of Covid-19.

For the latest advice and information, go to www.health.gov.au PLEASE NOTE: Government messaging continues to change in response to the Coronavirus.

Please check the Australian Government’s website https:// www.health.gov.au/news/ health-alerts/novelcoronavirus-2019-ncovhealth-alert for the latest advice. .

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Ex-judge keen to raise bar in fitness pursuit At 94, he’s a self-confessed parkrun addict ONE walk was all it took to get former NSW Supreme Court judge, 94-year-old The Honourable Adrian Roden, hooked on parkrun, proving age is no barrier when it comes to being active and healthy.

Judge Roden completed his first parkrun in North Sydney in February last year, and recently completed his 30th parkrun, placing him slightly ahead of the schedule he set for himself.

Having chalked up 150 kilometres in just over 12 months, Judge Roden hit 25 parkruns on 25 January this year, one week before his 94th birthday, and said he planned to reach 50 before turning 95 in 2021.

“My plan is to do 25 parkruns before my next birthday and the same again for another two years, in order to reach my 100th parkrun,” Judge Roden said. “parkrun has added an extra dimension to my life.

I’m really not sure what I would do without it.”

When not walking the regular 5km free community event, Judge Roden was hoping to volunteer so he

could maintain weekly contact with the parkrun community.

“People say it’s like a second family. The friendship of the people at North Sydney is quite remarkable. It’s the nicest group of people that you could imagine meeting, who previously were complete strangers to me.

“On the day of my 25th parkrun they put on a party for me and presented me with a special T-shirt where we normally go for coffee after the run. There was a cake and speeches, it was wonderful.

“They still keep in touch with me even now that parkrun has been suspended due to the coronavirus.’’

Often asked what is the secret to a long and healthy life, Judge Roden insists it isn’t a secret. Just the luck of the genetic draw, followed by all the obvious sensible things.

North Sydney parkrun Run director Paul Harper revealed Judge Roden’s competitive spirit.

“Before attempting his first parkrun, Adrian

watched for a few weeks, seated on a nearby park bench,” Mr Harper said.

“The interesting participation data that parkrun produces for parkrunners appeals to Adrian’s analytical mind. It allows members to compare their own performance against others in the same age group and Adrian was delighted to find he was not alone.

“Everyone relates to and enjoys Adrian’s company, despite him not listening to their gentle cautions to slow down a little – he is very competitive, regularly completing 5km in around 50 minutes.” parkrun’s strategic director of Asia Pacific Tim Oberg said community connection and inclusion was what parkrun was all about.

“It’s very special that as the largest mass participation sporting event on the planet, parkrun has this incredible ability to connect people in such a personal way,’’ he said.

“The decision to suspend parkrun events worldwide in

ON THE RUN: Former Judge Adrian Roden, 94, participating in a parkrun.

response to the COVID-19 pandemic weighs heavily on us, so to see communities like North Sydney continuing to offer support to each other outside the usual event format is truly heartening.’’

Judge Roden was introduced to his local North Sydney parkrun by nephew Leigh Roden and Leigh’s wife, Sue, both trail runner’s

in their 60s. Suitable for all ages and abilities, parkrun is a free 5km run or walk that takes place every Saturday morning at more than 380 urban and regional locations throughout Australia.

In line with government advice regarding the COVID19 pandemic, parkrun is currently suspended around the world until further notice.

For updates, see https:// www.parkrun.com/news /2020/03/12/covid-19.

To stay in touch with parkrun Australia, members can also search for @parkrunAU on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for fun ways (such as the Great Big parkrun Quiz held online on March 21) to keep spirits up and stay connected during this difficult time.

We can still love our neighbour – but we have to be creative NEIGHBOUR Day is Australia’s annual celebration of community, but with people across the country being asked to practise social distancing and self-isolation, it might be difficult to appreciate a day that emphasises social connection.

More so than having someone to chat to while collecting the mail, or to borrow a cup of sugar from, social connectedness plays a major role in preventing loneliness and depression, according to the Department of Health – particularly for groups such as retirees and the elderly.

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Ingenia Rental resident Melanie Valdes has always been a community-focused individual and said that even the simplest acts like smiling and saying hello could boost someone’s day.

“To me, being a good neighbour means offering to help wherever you can – I recently helped a new

resident move in next door and not only was that helpful for them, but we got to have a really nice chat and connect as neighbours,” Ms Valdes said.

“Another one of my neighbours is an elderly lady and I know she doesn’t have access to a car, so whenever I go grocery shopping, I always make sure to check what’s on her shopping list – I know it means a lot to her, especially now.’’

Ingenia Rental Chambers Flat manager Ian Thompson said he regularly saw amazing acts of kindness and connection between residents.

“On a daily basis, neighbours check on each other, chat from their balconies, help new residents move in – and even now with everyone maintaining a physical distance, I am constantly amazed by the displays of generosity,” Mr Thompson said.

“When times have been tough for certain residents, those who may have fallen ill or lost their job, I’ve witnessed their neighbours help them pay rent or donate their time to help with chores.

“While our residents often come to us looking for

affordability, flexibility and security first and foremost, it’s the friendship and support they find here that makes them choose to stay long-term.’’

The 2020 theme for Neighbour Day was originally set to be “Social Connection” but has since been changed to “Creative Connection” and focuses on how Australians can be great neighbours and build relationships in a creative manner.

“One of our residents in particular has always made time to help some of the older residents that have mobility issues,’’ Mr

Thompson said. “ He collects their mail, helps pick up groceries – and I think what those residents appreciate most is the time he takes to chat to them.

“Physical distance certainly isn’t stopping people from feeling connected.’’

“I think Neighbour Day will be very special this year thanks to the everyday heroes we have here at Ingenia Rental.

“It makes you feel humble, to say the very least.’’

For more about an Ingenia Rental community near you visit www.ingeniarental. com.au.

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Make sure you paws to think about pets RSPCA Qld is urging all Queenslanders to spare a thought for the animals in these times of uncertainty and continue to support the organisation.

“As you can imagine, the majority of the RSPCA’s work is hands-on, so although a small number of our staff can work from home, for our inspectors, veterinarians and animal attendants and volunteers it is business as usual,” said RSPCA Qld spokesman Michael Beatty.

“We’d urge people to continue to adopt, but sadly we have to remind people that, due to recent Government directives, our care centres cannot be used as public gathering places.

“So please only come if you are genuinely thinking of adopting now or in the near future. We also currently have 40 horses in foster care that desperately need new homes so that

their carers are free to take on other animals.”

Although in other parts of the globe some animal charities have seen an increase in the number of animals surrendered, so far this has not been the case in Australia. Sadly, however, this may eventuate and it’s the generosity and support of the public that will enable RSPCA Qld to continue its vital work.

Mr Beatty had these tips for pet owners for the coming weeks.

1. Make sure that you have at least two weeks’ worth of food for your pet. If they are on any medications or a prescription veterinary diet, have at least a month’s stock of both. For cats, ensure you have enough cat litter and if your dog does have to stay inside with you for a few weeks, consider having enough poo bags. To keep your pet healthy, have at least a month of parasite

prevention. Call your vet before visiting, to ensure they have the food or medicine ready for you to help with social distancing.

2. Contact and designate someone to look after your pet if you need to go to hospital. Make sure they have a way to access your house and know your pets and their requirements.

Have all food clearly marked with feeding instructions. If your pet is on medications, have instructions on what and when, and to make it easier have at least two weeks of medications predispensed into labelled pill organisers. Write up a day planner of your pet’s normal routine and quirks so that whoever is looking after it can keep its routine as stable as possible. Have a call list that includes your veterinarian, alternative nearby veterinarian and available boarding facilities.

3. Gather up all the

THINK AHEAD: Planning is the key to ensuring your loyal four-legged mates are looked after during these unpredictable times brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

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essential documents relating to your pet and have them easily accessible. Make sure your microchip registration details are up to date and consider a secondary form of identification for your pet such as a collar and tag.

Have a full list of emergency contacts including your and

family and friends’ phone numbers and email addresses.

4. Research and contact local boarding or petminding facilities near you in the event that your pet requires emergency accommodation. Ask them to email you their boarding

paperwork so this can be pre-filled out and also send them any vaccination or registration paperwork in advance so that even a stranger could get them to safe accommodation. Have appropriate transport crates or leashes and place these within easy access.

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Special access to funds to be applauded as long as approach reflects transparency and coordination to smooth way Bernie Dean INDUSTRY Super Australia (ISA) acknowledges the announcement made by the Federal Government and is ready to work through the all-important detail that will enable people suffering hardship to access some of their super in an efficient way that doesn’t undermine our national savings system.

As we have been indicating publicly, this is an issue that must be handled very carefully to prevent the compounding of liquidity pressures that may be faced by superannuation funds in the current market conditions, and as they support anxious members.

Although industry superannuation funds were not consulted in the formulation of this proposal, we stand ready to engage with the Government and the ATO to make it work.

Assisting those in financial hardship will come down to how well the ATO works with the funds, given each superannuation fund will have to manually issue the money.

Effective co-ordination from the Government and the ATO will be vital to ensure the scheme works efficiently and does not frustrate people further — remembering that the workforces of many funds

are working remotely just like other affected businesses.

In addition to getting the details right, we need a commitment from the Government to transparently report the scheme’s applications and any issues that may be encountered.

The scheme should also be reviewed as it is rolled out to ensure it will not hamper funds’ capacity to support the macroeconomic recovery.

— Bernie Dean is Super Australia CEO The opinions above are those of the author in his capacity as spokesman for Industry Super Australia (ISA).

ISA, the author and all other persons involved in the preparation of this information are thereby not giving legal, financial or professional advice for individual persons or organisations.

Consider your own objectives, financial situation and needs before making a decision about superannuation because they are not taken into account in this information.

You should consider the Product Disclosure Statement available from individual funds before making an investment decision.

HANDLE WITH CARE: Be well informed before accessing your financial nest egg early.

Tutoring, nannying, and takeaway delivery services may offer a cash flow AS the coronavirus shutdowns push people out of work and add even more pressure to families when it comes to managing their cash reserves, new consumer information platform Money.com.au is offering some handy budgeting and finance options.

Money.com.au spokesperson Helen Baker said a survey of more than 1000 consumers found Australians were already struggling to make ends meet before the virus hit and therefore have no safety net.

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“The findings also show that our older population are struggling the most when it comes to having leftover spending money, with 43 per cent of over-60s admitting they’re either in credit or have under $100 left over after paying for essentials every month.

“It’s concerning, given that they’re at a stage in their lives where adequate funds should be set aside for retirement.

“They’re also facing more pressures to save as cost of living and healthcare rises, and people live longer. Money

needs to stretch for longer, but instead it’s depleting more rapidly than in the past.

“Older Australians need to assess ways they can cut back on their spending to ensure they can retire comfortably, by considering downsizing and even taking on jobs such as Ubering or mowing lawns.”

Helen’s top 5 tips to help working Aussies manage their finances during COVID-19 and prepare for further potential job cuts are below.

1. Try to get rid of existing debt while you still can. Pay down or consolidate debt as soon as poss-

ible, particularly on credit cards, as they incur the highest interest rates.

2. Try generating a new income stream.

Think about what hobbies you can do from home that you could monetise, such as creating websites if you have the skills or offering music or language lessons via online videos.

3. Analyse your expenses to break the cycle. If you have little to no money left over after each pay, track your spending over a month and analyse where the money is going.

You’ll be able to determine where you can make nonessential spending cuts.

4. Find work in industries that are moving. As people self-isolate and schools and businesses close, there could be a demand for work in certain areas – such as after-school care, tutoring and nannying (you will need a police check).

Consider joining online sites that offer cleaners.

Reach out to parenting groups on social media to offer your tutoring or nannying services. With take-

away services likely seeing an increase, get some work as a delivery driver for cafes, restaurants or online food delivery services.

5. Create a financial back-up plan.

If you’ve been living for the now, start building your emergency funds in preparation for a potential halt in your income stream.

While it’s advised that you set aside three to six months’ worth of living expense for emergencies in a normal climate, it will still be worth starting now.

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Past market routs offer important takeouts for investors.

MARKET MAYHEM: Australian share prices have plummeted in the past month as the COVID-19 outbreak takes an increasing health and economic toll around the world. Avoiding the temptation to sell now, and instead securing well-priced shares, may pay off when the market bounces back.

Picture: Kazuhiro Nogi/AFP

Learn from history’s lessons Paul Clitheroe THE coronavirus outbreak puts us firmly in extraordinary times.

Mass lockdowns, social distancing and a widespread health threat are all new to us. But there is nothing new about volatility in investment markets.

Spending time bunkered at home, I took to researching previous market downturns.

It turns out there have been plenty over the past century, probably more than many people realise.

Fortunately, the years of positive returns have far

outnumbered – and outweighed – the down years.

Even so, if you drew a line graph of sharemarket movements over the past 100 hundred years, it would resemble a profile of the Himalayas, with plenty of ups and downs.

The difference is that with sharemarkets the long-term trend is progressively upward. Indeed, the outcomes of past market routs offer three important takeouts for investors.

1. Don’t sell at the bottom When we hear day after day about falls in share

values, it’s extremely tempting to sell out.

In fact, it can take nerves of steel to hang in. But hanging in makes a lot of sense.

COVID-19 may be a new bug, but since 2000 we’ve seen a number of serious viral outbreaks.

SARS (2002), MERS (2012) and swine flu (2009) have each had a negative impact on global equity markets.

But once the virus subsided – as it did in every case, markets took off. The catch is that to enjoy the lion’s share of the gains, you had to be in the market.

2. Consider portfolio rebalancing It may seem counterintuitive but now can be a good time to rebalance your portfolio.

Rebalancing means selling one type of investment and buying others so that you maintain your preferred weightings across different asset classes.

This ensures that your portfolio continues to reflect your goals and tolerance for risk.

Let’s not gild the lily.

Australian shares have dropped 22 per cent in the past month.

Red ink has been spilt

across the market, and while some sectors have fared better than others, it’s likely that your asset allocation is completely out of whack.

3. Embrace dollar-cost averaging The beauty of rebalancing is that it encourages us to buy low and sell high, and shares and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are offering exceptional value right now.

It’s understandable that you may not feel confident tipping a chunk of cash into the market at present.

The solution can be dollar-cost averaging – steadily drip-feeding your money into the market by

investing a set amount each fortnight, month or quarter.

It’s a great way to hedge your portfolio against market ups and downs.

As always, watch the fees you’re paying on your investments.

This is one aspect of your portfolio you have complete control over regardless of market conditions.

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

Extra federal money aims to support seniors by ensuring continuity of care NEW measures for the aged care sector have been unveiled as the Federal Government continues to strengthen Australia’s defence against COVID-19.

The National Cabinet agreed on temporary funding to support aged care providers, residents, staff and families.

Building on the last package of measures, additional funding of $444.6 million is expected to strengthen the industry, with specific mechanisms to

reinforce the aged care workforce. It will include: • $234.9 million for a COVID-19 “retention bonus’’ to ensure the continuity of the workforce for aged care workers in both residential and home care. This will mean a payment of up to $800 after tax per quarter – paid for two quarters – for direct-care workers.

• Two payments of up to $600 after tax per quarter – for two quarters – for those who provide care in the home.

• Payments will be delivered to providers to pay their workers, and part-time workers will be paid a prorata rate.

• $78.3 million in additional funding for residential care to support continuity of workforce supply.

• $26.9 million for a temporary 30 per cent increase to the Residential and Home Care Viability Supplements and the Homeless Supplement. This includes equivalent viability

funding increases for National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program providers, multipurpose services and homeless providers.

• $92.2 million in additional support to home care providers and organisations that deliver the Commonwealth Home Support Program, operating services including Meals on Wheels. This will include services for people in selfisolation.

• $12.3 million to support the My Aged Care service to meet the surge in aged carespecific COVID-19 inquiries, allowing for additional staff to minimise call-wait times.

Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians Richard Colbeck said these important measures offered a reinforced framework to ensure the sector would continue to support those we love.

“As the transmission of COVID-19 increases rapidly, it is our priority to protect

and support elderly and vulnerable Australians,” Minister Colbeck said.

“Aged care is a critical sector that faces staffing challenges as existing staff are either subject to selfisolation requirements due to COVID-19 or are unable to attend work.

“We know we are asking a lot of this workforce as we face this unprecedented health emergency. Their work practices are changing – and this announcement is in recognition of this.”

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TO ALLOW for readers’ requests for the publication of more neighbourhood news, please keep notices short (100-word max). If you would like to submit a photo, ensure it is at least 180dpi or 500kb to 1mb in size and of faces. Email editor@seniorsnewspaper.com.au.

WITH the coronavirus preventing clubs from meeting, we welcome any submission that promotes your club’s aims, history and achievements.

Member profiles and photos are also most welcome.

Please email your submissions to editor@seniors newspaper.com.au.

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Bargara and District Mixed OUR changeover for 2020 was celebrated with lunch at Club Bargara on March 9.

Incoming president Val Watson welcomed her new committee and presented badges to office bearers.

Our club was chartered in 1991 and with about 80 members.

We are always busy with many activities throughout each month, providing fun with friendship and bringing members together in likeminded groups.

Probus invites those in our community who are retired or semi-retired to come together in fun and friendship.

Rotary-sponsored Probus was formed to cater for retiring Rotary members and has long since expanded to include all retirees who seek to enrich their lives.

Due to the current health emergency our Bargara club remains in recess and this will be reviewed in June.

Hopefully we will all be back together again soon, enjoying each other’s company and all our usual monthly activities.

In the short term we are keeping in touch and supporting each other through all means available, including our usual newsletter, which is now filled with a variety of ways to keep busy and active.

Should you have any questions or require further information about our club, contact our membership officer, Alan, on 0400 839 753.

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DUE to unforeseen circumstances, Quota International of Maryborough Inc. wishes to advise the public that regretfully it will not be holding the Annual Quota Bookfest this year.

If you have been saving books for Quota, could you kindly donate them to your favourite charity.

LUCKY LADIES: President Val Watson (middle) welcomes Bargara and District Mixed Probus Club lucky door prize coordinators Patti Hardy and Morna Harper.

LIKE to work unsupervised and independently but be part of a team?

Maryborough Mural Project is looking for volunteers in the following roles: tour guides, trail publicity, administration, grants applications, and school holiday programs.

Interested? Email admin@maryboroughmural project.org.

VIEW CLUBS Hervey Bay HERVEY Bay VIEW Club’s March meeting was the day after World International Women’s Day. Our guest speaker was Sue Downey, author and journalist, who delivered an informative address on women’s historical achievements dating back to our convict days and the measures that were taken to enable our country to grow and multiply.

Caroline Chisholm and Henrietta Dugdale led the way with the suffragette movement and advocacy for women’s rights in the 1880s.

In 1921 Edith Cowan paved the way for women politicians and our first female prime minister, Julia Gillard, in 2010. The list continues with Dame Nellie Melba and Evonne Goolagong Cawley through to Michelle Payne’s Melbourne Cup win in 2015.

The “Me Too” movement has also highlighted women’s rights against sexual harassment and assault. Yes, women’s rights have come a long way through the decades.

LOCAL HISTORY TALK

Bargara and District Mixed Probus Club president Val Watson welcomes members of her team, Daphne Keys, June Reinemann and Janet Lorenzetto.

Bargara and District Mixed Probus Club's incoming vice-president John Appleby is welcomed by incoming president Val Watson.

WOMEN of the Wide Bay will be presented by Leanne Wroe and is for all ages.

Leanne is a member of the Maryborough District Family History Society and will present her research on interesting Women of the Wide Bay on Monday, June 1, from noon to 1pm at the

Maryborough Library.

Bookings are required.

Phone 07 4190 5788.

NOTE: Many events have been cancelled or postponed due to the coronavirus, please confirm the current status with the event organiser.

The Hervey Bay VIEW Club International Women's Day speaker Sue Downey (centre) with new member Lieza Hodgetts (left) and delegate Lyn Smith.

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