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by Gill MacDonald AT Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre a group of men has been busy preparing, cooking and eating healthy and nutritious food. The ‘Chat & Chew’ program was initiated by co-ordinator Mark Ellis, who is passionate about men making healthy life choices. The program has not only helped men to make smarter choices for themselves but has also prepared them for a time when a partner may become ill and unable to cook or they find themselves living alone. The Community Garden is another thriving project, from which the budding chefs sourced their produce. ‘Fix It Friday’ is a further initiative that Mark hopes to develop. In our throwaway society repairing small household items is virtually a lost skill but this program would help develop a mindset of sustainability whilst allowing participants to share their skills in a social activity. Underlying such programs is the need to address the fact that men tend to ‘reach out’ far less than their female counterparts. Maybe it is because they have been taught to be self-reliant and tough. Just a check-up visit to the GP is often delayed and seeking help when life becomes too overwhelming can be a step too far. Mark Ellis works at providing an environment that enables older men to remain engaged with life and stay healthy, and these community activities, based on the skills and needs of the participants, promote men’s health in a really positive way. You can find out more at maroochync.org.au or by calling 5443 6696.
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THE first new Australian coin of 2015 honours the country’s fallen soldiers in the lead up to the Anzac Centenary. The new $1 coin design features soldiers, a bugler, a cross and a depiction of the Gallipoli coastline. Designers worked alongside the Australian War Memorial to capture the sombre but important period of the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign, Mint CEO Ross MacDiarmid said. “The Mint takes its role as a chronicler of Australian stories very seriously, in particular when commemorating our role in the First World War,” he said. “We are proud to continue to craft coins which share the stories of Australians in war, conflict and peacekeeping, through treasures which will be cherished and handed down for generations to come.” The coin will become part of the Mint’s Official Anzac Centenary Coin Program. It would provide visitors to the Mint with a memento of Canberra but also the opportunity for the general public to take home a piece of Anzac Centenary history, Mr MacDiarmid said. The coin will only be available at the Mint in Canberra for $3. Two other collectable coins will feature the Anzac Centenary design in gold and silver, to be sold for $300 and $50 respectively.
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The Good Wife’s Guide: 1950’s his shoes. Speak in a 1. Have dinner ready: dryer, dishwasher or low, soft, soothing Plan ahead, even the vacuum. Try to and pleasant voice. night before, to have encourage the Allow him to relax a delicious meal – on children to be quiet. and unwind. time. This is a way of Be happy to see him. letting him know that Greet him with a warm 8. Listen to him: You may have a dozen you have been smile and be glad to things to tell him, but thinking about him, see him. the moment of his and are concerned 6. Some Don’ts: Don’t arrival is not the time. about his needs. greet him with Let him talk first. Most men are hungry problems or com9. Make the evening when they come plaints. Don’t his: Never complain if home and the complain if he is late he does not take you prospects of a good for dinner. Count this out to dinner or to meal are part of the as a minor compared warm welcome with what he might other places of entertainment; needed. have gone through instead, try to 2. Prepare yourself: that day. understand his world Take 15 minutes to 7. Make him comfortof strain and presrest so you will be able: Have him lean refreshed when he back in a comfortable sure, his need to be home and relax. arrives. Touch up chair or suggest he lie your makeup, put a down in the bedroom. 10.The goal: Try to make ribbon in your hair Have a cool or warm your home a place of and be fresh looking. drink ready for him. peace and order He has just been with Arrange his pillow where your husband a lot of work-weary and offer to take off can relax. people. Be a little gay Lucky times have changed!!!! and a little more interesting. His boring day may need a lift. 3. Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives, gathering up school books, toys, paper, etc. Then run a dust cloth over the tables. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift, too. The Caloundra Coast Guard’s Memorial 4. Prepare the children: Wall on Caloundra Headland is providing a Take a few minutes to wash the children’s great way for people to keep their loved hands and faces if ones lives in their thoughts. they are small, comb The Wall was set up on a beautiful spot. their hair, and if Anyone can purchase a plaque from The necessary, change Caloundra Coast Guard, and have it placed their clothes. They and kept by them forever. are little treasures and The Memorial Wall provides a living he would like to see memory of friends and loved ones them playing the part. 5. Minimize the noise: Enquiries may be made on At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of washer,
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community news Welcome back everyone! WE would like to take this opportunity to send greetings for 2015 to all our readers and advertisers. Last year was a difficult one worldwide, so let us hope that this year brings more happiness and wellbeing. We wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous year ahead. Our newspaper is made possible because of the support of many local businesses, a
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Financial Care for Retirees Are you receiving your full entitlements? Now you can end money worries in retirement . . . Pic: courtesy Noosa Biosphere EVERY year hundreds of thousands of Australians get stuck in and clean up their local environment by collecting and removing rubbish on Clean Up Australia Day. In 2015 we are celebrating 25 years of volunteer action across Australia. Last year, thanks to an estimated 572,406 volunteers, we cleaned up 15,708 tonnes at 7,140 sites across Australia.
Since the national event started in 1990, Australians have donated more than 27.2 million hours taking to their streets, bushland, parks and waterways on Clean Up Australia Day, removing an estimated 288,650 tonnes of rubbish from 145,754 sites across the country. Put yourself in the picture in 2015 and join the team to Clean Up Australia on Sunday, 1 March. Click on cleanupaustraliaday.org.au to register at a site near you.
Wanted! - Young Men ... TO honour the memory of the many young Australian and New Zealand men who fought and suffered or died in the World War I. “ANZAC Dawn” the arena event to commemorate the role of the ANZACS in World War 1 to be staged at the 2015 Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show held in Nambour needs young men to enlist! Being a commemoration of the First World War where so many young Australian and New Zealand men fought and suffered or died, the involvement of men will be a major feature of this event. Paul Coppens, who has been commissioned to write the music for “ANZAC Dawn” said ‘...for this reason I would like to see as many young men as possible singing in the chorus of ANZAC Dawn’. Playwright David Crewe and composer Paul
Coppens are collaborating to create this work which will be a major ANZAC commemorative event for 2015 on the Sunshine Coast. It has received financial support from the Queensland State ANZAC Centenary Grants Programme and the Sunshine Coast Regional Council. The performances will be on Friday 12, Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June 2015 at the Nambour Show Grounds. Paul is hoping to amass a chorus of up to 400 voices equally divided between men and women. He encourages any interested males to make contact via the website. For more information and in order to register your interest in this very exciting project please visit the website www.anzacdawn.com.au or contact the Artistic Coordinator via anzacdawn@melbournephilharmonic.com.au
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U3A Noosa will soon be starting for 2015. We have several great Story Tellers. Story Teller Ken Lynn is doing two presentations about the Life and Times of two Musicians on Friday 20th February at 1.45pm the Life and Times of Chopin and on Friday 24th April the Musician Liszt. All are welcome. U3A House is at 64 Poinciana Ave on the corner with Moorindil Street, Tewantin opposite the Shell Service station. Afternoon tea is served.
MELANOMA Patients Australia (MPA) is a support group for anyone who has been diagnosed with Melanoma, their family and their friends. The Sunshine Coast Branch meets at 10 am on the 3rd Friday of each month at the Cancer Council Office, Shop 4, 54 Baden Powell St, Maroochydore. The next meeting will be held on Friday 20th February at 10.00am. For more information about our meetings or to talk to someone from our group please phone Christine on 0412 689 546.
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What girl’s name is an anagram of the stuff that makes up the Great Barrier Reef? 2. Which company makes the A380, the world’s biggest passenger plane? 3. What is the code word for “J” in the radio world? 4. In what Australian city is Allianz Stadium? 5. On what body of water is Chicago? 6. What free-to-air TV network broadcasts My Kitchen Rules? 7. With which major sport is Justin Leppitsch associated? 8. Which radio presenter used a golden microphone? 9. What would a Scotsman do with a Tam o’Shanter? 10. Born Lesley Hornby, by what name did the world know this Englishwoman?
11. What zoo is Australia’s oldest? 12. In which war were Australian troops involved for the longest time? 13. In which country was singer Justin Bieber born? 14. Vishnu, Shiva and Devi are deities in which religion? 15. Is a saxophone part of a normal symphony orchestra? 16. What is the Surf Lifesaving program for youngsters between ages 5 and 14? 17. In smart phone jargon, what does “app” stand for? 18. How many degrees south of the Equator is the Tropic of Capricorn? 19. Withwhich city’s stockmarket is the Nikkei Index associated? 20. By what name are the Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges better known? Answers on Page 6
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community news Cooroy Noosa Genealogical & Historical Research Group Inc.
NOW is the time to take up a new interest with Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group. Explore the pioneer days of the district using our extensive library or find your ancestors on Ancestry.com and Find My Past. Worldwide subscriptions to both internet sites are maintained for use by members and visitors. Personal help and advice by Duty Librarians and other members in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere are some of the many advantages of joining an established Research Group. The Research Room at 41 Miva Street, Cooroy is now open from 9.30am to 1.00pm on
Joy and Ross enjoying the End of Year Celebration with fellow members of Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The first monthly meeting of 2015 will be on Saturday, 14th February at 1.00pm. Before the meeting the ‘Writers Group’ will entertain us with some
of their stories written last year. Afternoon tea and the meeting will follow. To find out more about the Group visit www.genealogynoosa.org.au or phone 5442 5570.
Calls for tougher financial adviser standards
SENIORS have welcomed a report recommending higher education and professional standards for financial advisers; however they claim the 2019 deadline for compliance is “too far away”. The Parliamentary Joint Committee (PJC) Inquiry report calls for Australian financial planners to meet tougher professional, ethical and educational standards, including a minimum degree qualification. Seniors lobby group, National Seniors Australia, says Australians – particularly those near or in retirement – want better qualified financial advisers looking after their hard earned savings.
“Too many older people have trusted financial advisers who are ill equipped to steer their retirement funds safely towards reasonable returns,” says Michael O’Neill, National Seniors chief executive. “Other advisers have acted unethically or unprofessionally, and investors have lost everything as a result. We don’t want to see another Commonwealth Bank scandal,” Mr O’Neill says. However, he claims the PJC’s recommended 1 January 2019 deadline for compliance with the new standards was “too far away” to bring peace of mind to many seniors. “People want to know that their advisers are
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trustworthy and capable now – not in four years’ time. The government and the financial services industry need to impose tighter standards sooner, or risk further destroying the confidence of the very people from whom they make a living. “Advisers have an important role to play but that relies overwhelmingly on confidence amongst customers. Confidence has been destroyed and will only be rebuilt with a much greater sense of urgency than a 2019 deadline for compliance with new standards offers.” The PJC’s recommendations also include: •The term ‘general advice’ in the Corporations Act 2001 be replaced with the term ‘product sales information’ to better reflect the nature of that information. •Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) should only list a financial adviser on its register when they have satisfactorily completed a structured professional year and passed a registration exam set by the Finance Professionals’ Education Council. •The government requires mandatory ongoing professional development for financial advisers set by their professional association in accordance with Professional Standards Councils requirements.
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community news A.I.R. Noosa Branch RETIREMENT Made Easier with the Association of Independent Retirees (A.I.R.) Limited Noosa Branch A.I.R. is a not for profit organisation working for the interests of self-funded and partially selffunded retirees or those about to retire. It has over 7,000 members in 60 branches across Australia. The Noosa Branch has served the local community for over 20 years and is one of the largest branches in Queensland. Next General Meeting will be held on Thursday 12 February, 2015 from 9:45 am for 10:00 am start. This is our first General Meeting for 2015, at the South Pacific Resort, 179 Weyba Road, Noosaville. Speakers: Representatives from the Noosa Library and the Noosa Leisure Centre. $5 pp inc morning tea. Visitors very welcome. Please call 0407 590 262 for further information or email airnoosacommunications@gmail.com
Retired Business Seniors Single Social Group WE are retired single business social group, wanting to meet retired single business men to join us. We need a balance of men and women to enjoy social outings, theatre, home dinner parties, BBQ’s, walks and dining out are some of the venues we would like to share. These are the outings one doesn’t enjoy on ones own. For further details please phone 5443 7663.
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community news Red Cross expands phone calling to people who live alone RED Cross is calling on locals to sign on to two highly valued volunteer programs which bring peace of mind to hundreds of vulnerable, isolated people. Red Cross Social Support Service Manager Rhee Duthie said the expansion means both more clients and volunteers are needed at a number of locations for its Telecross and TeleCHAT services connecting people who live alone with a regular friendly voice at the end of the phone.
“Telecross has been running for 40 years in Australia, providing a free daily telephone call to people who live alone or who are at risk of having an accident or illness that may otherwise go unnoticed,” she said. MsDuthie said, “Just knowing that help is never far away makes all the difference to those we call, and their loved ones. “Through volunteering for the Telecross service, people provide reassurance, which helps older
people maintain independence and allows them to continue to live with confidence in their own homes.” Telecross clients are called at an agreed time, 365 days a year. In the event of three calls going unanswered in one day, Red Cross begins an escalation procedure to make sure the client is okay. The details of the activation are prearranged with each Telecross client. Meanwhile the TeleCHAT service is also expanding. In this program, friendly trained volunteers call
people who live alone and would benefit from a social chat, at an agreed time generally once a week for an open-ended conversation. People are matched with volunteers based on their interests, hobbies and availability. TeleCHAT is a free service offering people living independently a sense of connection and companionship via regular phone contact with the same volunteer. Both Telecross and TeleCHAT are available to older people across
Queensland and Australia. They can access the service by being referred or through calling 1300 885 698 from all states. Red Cross Social Support Manager Rhee Duthie said Red Cross is always looking for caring volunteers to make these calls from call bases in Southport, Nambour, Brisbane, Ipswich, Cairns
and Townsville. “A small amount of time making a phone call can make such a difference to someone who is home alone,” she said. Our connections with other people matter. Feeling connected enhances our sense of wellbeing and quality of life, supports good mental health and
promotes healthy ageing.” For more information about receiving the Telecross or Telechat service or about becoming a Red Cross volunteer contact MiryamCaldarone on 1300 885 698. See http:// www.redcross.org.au/ telecross.aspx for more information. Courtesy: seniorau.com.au
Noosaville VIEW Club THE Smith Family’s Noosaville VIEW Club February Luncheon will be Thursday 26th, 11 am for 11.30 start at the Tewantin/Noosa RSL. VIEW Clubs are a valued part of the Smith Family which is a national, independent children’s charity committed to helping disadvantaged Australian children by unlocking opportunities through education and learning support. Our
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Betty Crocker of Tap Catz now an octogenarian WE know age doesn’t count, but in last month’s edition of this paper we aged tap dance queen, Betty Crocker by a whole decade! Referring to Betty’s age as 90 years old in the heading was, of course, a misprint and our sincere apologies Betty – but we have a feeling you may have had a laugh over our egregious error!
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WHILE it’s impossible to pin down with certainty the secret of longevity and health, some doctors would say that the environment — specifically a connection with nature — plays a large part. The restorative benefits of gardening, some experts now believe, can lower blood pressure, boost immune function,
Gardening can be healthy for seniors .. but some outside help for maintenance may be needed
and reduce stress. All that is required is a love of flowers and a willingness to plant a few herbs. “Gardening is such an important part of healthy ageing,” says Sheryn Nourse of Toowoomba’s Home & Garden Handy Helpers. “But as we age it sometimes becomes more difficult to maintain a garden. Because of illness or loss of mobility the garden can become a source of worry and frustration with an ongoing battle to stay on top of the weeds and maintenance.” Sheryn said Home & Garden Handy Helpers were always looking for ways
to support people to live independently at home and had developed a new service (Garden re-size) to manage the garden for the longer term. She says the service provides a cost-effective way to “get back on top of the garden” in the short term and puts in place strategies to maintain the garden in a more manageable form in the longer term. “Each garden re-size will be delivered after consultation, and with our passionate gardeners and our landscape designer we can develop an elderfriendly garden which can be managed more effec-
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Kawana Seniors Citizens Inc NOW that the festive season is over the Kawana Seniors are in full swing for 2015 and the Musical Entertainments are a specialty at the Club starting at 9.30am.each Thursday morning at the Kawana Community Hall, behind the Kawana Shopping World. So come along and join in, as there are lots of interesting things for everyone to enjoy this year. Special days are celebrated such as Australia Day, Waitangi Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Melbourne Cup Day etc. and the Social Committee are continually working on the Senior’s Program during the year. There are plenty of bus trips coming up and Eileen has them all on her travel table either daily trips or ex-
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community news Seniors at ‘breaking point’: COTA Queensland launches Election Priorities
COTA Queensland, the seniors peak body, has invited all parties contesting the State Election to make ageing a policy priority. “Seniors have told us they have reached breaking point regarding the cost of living,” said COTA Queensland Chief Executive, Mark Tucker-Evans. “Older people are consistently finding it difficult to make ends meet against high energy, water, and transport costs. All political candidates need to take the pledge to work for an age-friendly Queensland.” A pre-election COTA Queensland survey of 128 older residents conducted in November and December 2014 identified three recurring concerns - health, cost of living, and transport. “The survey confirms previous research into seniors and social isolation. Older people are concerned about how they will afford and access health and home care, as well as the pressures they feel as carers, grandparents, and members of the community.” Mr Tucker-Evans has launched COTA Queensland’s Election Priorities as voters prepare to go to the polls. COTA Queensland’s Election Priorities has recommended the new
Government should: - increase funding to financial counselling services as well as the Energy and Water Ombudsman of Queensland to assist households living in ‘fuel poverty’ -provide a pensioner rebate for users of LPG bottled gas -provide Electricity, Gas, Water, and Transport concessions to low income Health Care Card holders -improve energy efficiency in public housing, as well as incentives for better energy efficiency in rental premises -establish a Seniors’ Housing Centre to provide free and independent advice to Queenslanders preparing for retirement -introduce an affordable yearly ticket for Translink passengers aged 75 years and older -increase support for telehealth services and patient travel - fund a public education campaign around end-of-life care - convene a summit to increase employment of Queenslanders over 50 years of age -develop a register of vulnerable seniors to provide assistance before, during, and after natural disasters. The COTA Queensland Election Priorities document is available online at:www.cotaqld.org.au.
In our Christmas edition of 2014, news from Glenview Mooloolah Tennis Club was published on Page 5, under the heading “Surprise, surprise”. Unfortunately, the name of the Tennis Club was omitted. We do apologise for this error.
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Vote 1 Peter Wellington The People’s Voice not the Party’s Puppet Former corruption fighter Tony Fitzgerald describes Newman’s LNP Government as the worst in Queensland’s history and I agree with him. The LNP came to power with a massive majority promising much and delivering nothing but heartache. Our unemployment rate is 6.9%, the highest in mainland Australia and costs for essential services have sky-rocketed. Now they intend to sell off our income earning assets which will further increase our living costs. After sacking thousands of hardworking Queenslanders, they squandered millions on self-promotion and creating slush funds. Claims they’ve slashed hospital waiting lists are rubbish. Now you wait years to see a specialist to enable you to get on a hospital waiting list. They picked a fight with thousands of public hospital doctors threatenening to fly in overseas doctors to replace them. Deputy Health Minister Dr Chris Davis, a decent and honourable man, resigned in disgust triggering a by-election in Stafford which saw a massive 20% swing against the LNP. Even pensioners and retirees were targeted by Treasurer Nicholl’s Budget. He axed their rebates but retreated hastily when faced with revolt. Attorney General Jarrod Bleijie, described by his former solictor general Water Sofronoff as a “sniggering sneak” for his attacks on the judiciary, changed the Crime and Corruption Commision from watchdog to lapdog and destroyed the separation of powers. AUTHORISED By Peter Wellington 174 Paddy Melon Lane, Belli Park Q 4562
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community news Maroochy North Shore Lions AFTER working very to assist community efit Lions projects, work- kets and TWRA Carols by hard in the lead up to organisations, selling ing on parking duty at the Candlelight, the Christmas running BBQ’s Christmas cakes to ben- Fisherman’s Road mar- Maroochy North Shore Lions members took time out to celebrate with a Christmas party held at a member’s home. They would like to thank all local residents who have helped them by donating to their various ventures during that period.
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Pictured are Lions member Majid Harrak and friend Peter Craig celebrating the festive season at the Maroochy North Shore Lions Christmas Party
Clean hands save lives WHILE it may seem like a simple function, the most common cause of food contamination from both food business operators and household cooks is the failure to correctly wash their hands and surfaces or equipment in contact with food. Sunshine Coast Council actively monitors and educates around 1800 licensed food businesses throughout the region about food safety hygiene to help prevent bacteria causing sickness and even death. Community Programs Portfolio Councillor Jenny McKay said many of the same food handling practices applicable to commercial food premises also apply to residential household kitchens when it comes to the prevention of food poisoning. “It is estimated that between 500 000 and 1 million cases of food poisoning occur in Queensland per year,” Cr McKay said. “Here are the best practice tips on washing your hands before handling food to
keep the family fighting fit and healthy, and coming back for more. 1. Use the available hand washing facilities. 2. Clean your hands thoroughly using soap or other effective means. 3. Use warm running water. 4. Dry your hands thoroughly on a single use towel or in another way that is not likely to transfer disease-causing organisms onto the hands. Cr McKay said 60 – 80% of all reported food poisoning cases come from commercial food premises. “Council undertakes regular audits of food business premises throughout the region to ensure compliance with the Food Act 2006 and the Food Standards Code. All food businesses must be licensed and regulated,” she said. Visit council’s website for further information about food safety.
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community news Horses abound
MOST Men’s Shed members are retired but they won some young fans recently when they delivered seven wooden hobby horses for the children of the Coolum Community Childcare Centre in Perry St. The idea to make the hobby horses came from Coolum Men’s Shed President Trevor Ryan, whose granddaughter Sophie attends the centre. “I came here one day to pick Sophie up and there was a little girl in the corner crying because there was only one hobby horse,” Trevor said. “So I thought it would be a good idea to make some more for them. The guys at the men’s shed agreed to do it so we made ‘a stable’ of seven.” Trevor said when he delivered them, the children were so excited.
that apart from the joy the hobby horses brought, the physical development the children learnt by mastering them was “quite incredible”.
RIDE ON: Luke, Harper, Laylah, Harry, Sophie, Kiani and Maggie with the new hobby horses watched by teacher Carol Ruskin and Coolum Men’s Shed president Trevor Ryan
“They took off, racing all around the yard with them,” he said. Teacher Carol Ruskin said
Supporting early career dementia researchers THE federal government recently announced a $46 million commitment to support early career researchers in the field of dementia research. Alzheimer’s Australia’s, Carol Bennett, sees the new funding as a step closer towards an Australia without dementia by engaging some of our best and brightest early career researchers. The government will provide joint fellowships under a new scheme funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMR) and the Australian Research Council (ARC). Alzheimer’s Australia chief executive, Carol Bennett, says the new funding means a step closer towards an Australia without dementia by engaging some of our best and brightest early career researchers in the area of dementia research. “Without a breakthrough, the number of people with dementia in Australia is expected to be almost 900,000 by 2050. This is why it is vital that we invest in building capacity in the field of dementia research and encourage researchers to take up this major challenge,” Ms Bennett says. “Research supported under this initiative will translate into better treatments, care and services to people with dementia, and their families and carers.” The fellowships will be available to early career researchers who are interested in pursuing research in dementia. This funding is part of the government’s $200 million Boosting Dementia Research budget initiative. Source: DPS News
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community news Super-fit Julie Bishop, 58, is on to it: minister reckons sixty is the new forty WHILE many gerontologists proclaim 50 to be the new 30. It can also be said that 70 is the new 50. Today’s seniors are embracing their golden years; they often look as good as or better than they feel. ‘Elderly’ .. it’s just a word, really, but it conjures up all kinds of stereotypes and not-so-pleasant images. But what it meant to the Greatest Generation doesn’t hold for their offspring, the baby boomers. They hear the word and think of their parents in wheelchairs. Now that was elderly. But the statistics, not to mention a cultural shift in attitude in how aging is viewed, show those in the 60-plus crowd are living longer and healthier lives than their parents by adhering to today’s doctrines of diet and keeping the mind and body active. The consensus seems to be that 60 is the new 40. Or at least a 40 with far different pressures and responsibilities. If not retired, then working with less pressure. The kids are grown and gone. And there’s just more time to do fun stuff.
There is no more irony in the Golden Years. They are plenty golden for more and more people. New notions of what constitutes the elderly focus more on age ranges in the 80s and 90s. Yet even then, it’s relative. The elderly age group – defined as those 60 and older – is expected to grow more than twice as fast as the total population by year 2020. Baby boomers are still booming, and the projections look good. Seniors are healthier and they’re working longer. Most of the time, they don’t consider themselves as seniors. Bag the ‘elderly’ – the preferred terminology these days is ‘seniors’ or ‘older adults’. We can attribute the extended longevity to better knowledge and acceptance of the role of a proper diet and regular exercise. Meanwhile, Julie Bishop, our super-fit Foreign Affairs Minister, has called on Australians to better value people aged over 60, saying they “still have a great deal to offer” the economy and society. Ms Bishop, who turns 59
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Iron woman .. super-fit Julie Bishop, 58, on the cover of the Sunday Times Magazine.
this year and frequently works 20-hour days, said she would judge “very quickly” if she felt she was no longer capable of maintaining her pace. On the same day a poll revealed her popularity with voters had lifted to match the PM’s, the intensely private politician showed up at the
Melbourne Cup with her new partner Melbourne property developer David Panton. Like Ms Bishop, he exudes health, being a keen cyclist, swimmer and surfer. “I believe 60 is the new 40. I’d like to say 30 but that would be ridiculous,” Ms Bishop quipped. “I think it would be good
for there to be an acknowledgement that experience and the wisdom that comes from experience actually should count for more than it does.” Ms Bishop’s first ministerial appointment was in 2003 as the Minister for Ageing in the Howard government and she used the appointment to highlight the social and economic benefits of keeping older Australians in work. “I had a lot to do with this issue and the fact is employers and others in the community think people have a use-by date just because they reach a particular age,” she said. “I think it should come down to an individual’s capability and capacity to continue to perform at a high level.” She said age limits imposed on commissioners at the industrial relations body Fair Work Australia could be counter-productive because “some of our best legal minds are just hitting their peak at age 65”. Deloitte Access Economics research commissioned in 2012 by the Age and Disability Discrimina-
tion Commissioner Susan Ryan found a five percentage point lift in the participation rate of workers 55 years and over would result in an extra $48 billion in extra GDP. Other research has found 35% of Australians aged 55 to 64 years and 43% of Australians aged 65 and over have felt discriminated against when trying to get into the workforce. Seniors Australia CEO Michael O’Neill welcomed Ms Bishop’s “well-informed” comments on older Australians. He said there were “outbreaks of recognition” of the opportunities seniors provided but warned there was still a long way to go because “ingrained attitudes haven’t shifted in any significant way for decades”. “We glamorise younger people in the workplace and younger people in society far more than recognising older people in an equivalent way and what we undervalue is the experience and wisdom that comes with age,” Mr O’Neill said. – JIM BOWDEN
Buderim VIEW Club BUDERIM VIEW Club’s meetings/ lunches are held on the first Wednesday of the month, at 246 Petrie Creek Road Rosemount (Bli Bli) at 11am. The next meeting/lunch is on Wednesday 4th February. There are always interesting guest speakers and a social activity on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. All VIEW Clubs are an important part of The Smith Family and the funds raised are used to assist ‘The Learning for Life’ program for children from underprivileged families. If you have not been to any of our meetings, please consider coming to one. Have lunch with a friendly group of ladies and make new and lasting friendships. Please call Sylvia at 5441 6049 to make a reservation. For Luncheon bookings or cancellations, please call by 6 pm on the Sunday before the Luncheon.
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community news 2015 is the Year of the Sheep/Goat THE Sheep is the eighth sign in the Chinese calendar, and as the number eight is particularly lucky, so is the sign of the Sheep. People born in the Year of the Sheep are tender, polite, clever, gentle, creative and compassionate and are fond of quiet living. Sheep are also very creative, but can be very shy, overlysensitive, indecisive and anxious about their appearance. If you were born in 1931, 1943 or 1955 you are a sheep/goat. Chinese New Year celebrations start on 19th February.
Electricity disconnections for more Queenslanders
MORE than 7,000 Queensland households were disconnected for not paying an electricity bill between July and September 2014, the highest quarterly rate of disconnections since 2011. According to figures released by the Queensland Competition Authority 1,404 pensioner and concession card holders were disconnected due to non-payment of electricity accounts. Additionally, there were 5,680 other disconnections for the same reason.The figures show not only a continuing increase in disconnections but also a record number of households participating in hardship programs offered by their retailer. “While the increasing number of households in hardship programs shows that more people are getting assistance, for some households this is just not enough and that is very concerning,” said Queensland
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Council of Social Service CEO, Mr Mark Henley. “In many cases household income is simply not sufficient to meet the cost of their bills. It also highlights the growing number of households who are finding themselves in financial stress. This has been demonstrated consistently in our annual cost of living report. “We urgently need to see improvements to the targeting and adequacy of the Electricity Rebate in Queensland to ensure people get the assistance they need to keep the lights on. “The cost of living, and in particular the impact of high electricity prices, is a key plank in the QCOSS election platform and we are asking all political parties and an incoming government to address this serious issue for all Queenslanders, but particularly those experiencing poverty and disadvantage.”
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community news Caloundra VIEW Club looks forward to another successful year
President Sandra Harding (left) welcomes Margaret Arnott as a new member
AT its Christmas Dinner Meeting held at the Caloundra Power Boat Club on Tuesday 9 December, President Sandra Harding thanked all members for their outstanding efforts during 2014 in raising money to support The Smith Family’s Learning for Life Program. Funds raised go towards providing educational opportunities for disadvantaged Australian children and their families. During 2014 VIEW Clubs of Australia celebrated its goal of sponsoring 1000 students nationally and Sandra encouraged members to continue
their great work in 2015. Sandra also welcomed Margaret Arnott as a new member and presented her with her badge. The Caloundra Evening VIEW Club holds its dinner meeting on the second Tuesday of each month at the Caloundra Power Boat Club at Golden Beach. If you are interested in joining our club you can find out more about VIEW Clubs of Australian and Caloundra Evening VIEW Club on the website at www.view.org.au. You can also contact Sandra on 5491 3669 or email the secretary at caloundraview@hotmail.com
Floodlines FLOODLINES celebrates the resilience of communities, responding to the significant events of the summer of 2010-11. Queenslanders – through film, sound, ideas and photos in the Flood and Cyclone Mosaic of communitycontributed photos – help tell the rich and complex story of a summer we will never forget. Using augmented reality technology, the Floodlines app allows you to simulate the devastation to areas around Queensland that were affected by the significant weather events of the summer of 2010-2011. Starts 24th Jan and runs every day until 7th Feb 2015 at the Cooroy Library, Maple St, Cooroy Cost: Free.
When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not! Mark Twain
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community news National Outdoor Show WITH an unrivalled line-up of outdoor activities, demonstrations and celebrities, the National 4x4 Outdoors Show and Fishing & Boating Expo on March 20-22, 2015 at the Brisbane Showgrounds will be THE premier event for outdoors enthusiasts. More than 30,000 square metres will be dedicated to everything outdoor related, with over 200 exhibitors showcasing the best of the best in the caravan, camping, touring, towing, fishing, boating and 4x4 arenas. Paul Worsteling, John ‘Roothy’ Rooth and Peter ‘Spida’ Everitt will be making their only 2015 Brisbane show appearances, whilst former rocker and host of What’s Up Down Under, Frankie J Holden will make his 4x4 show debut. In a first for the Sunshine State event, ex-AFL footballer, Peter ‘Spida’ Everitt and his wife Sheree will host the Campfire Cooking Corner, inspired by their exciting adventures on the road in the hit show, The Great Australian Doorstep. Another exciting new feature sure to draw the crowds will be the new 4WD Proving Ground, which features a purpose built track where visitors can not only test the latest 4WDs with professional
drivers on hand to answer questions, but experience a range of driver education demonstrations ranging from safe towing to recovery and rescue. Tickets for the 2015 National 4x4 Outdoors Show and Fishing & Boating Expo are priced at $18 for adults, $12 for seniors, with children under 15 free. A two day adult pass is also available for $25. For more information and ticket purchasing details, visit www.4x4show.com.au.
For your chance to WIN one of 2 DOUBLE PASSES to this event, please send your entry to: 4x4 Fishing & Boating Expo, Sunshine Coast Seniors Newspaper, Shop 2, 12 Project Avenue, Noosaville, 4566 no later than 27th February 2015. Make sure that your name, address and phone number are on the back of the envelope.
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Maroochydore VIEW Club’s next luncheon will be held on 27th February 2015 at Maroochydore Surf Club, starting at 11.00am. Newcomers are always welcome at our luncheons. The cost is $23.00. If you would like to attend our meeting or hear more about our VIEW Club, please contact Val on 5450 0717. At our December Christmas breakfast, we were highly entertained by well known bush poet, John Major, pictured with Doreen and Margaret
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community news Re-elected LNP will deliver $440m upgrade to motorway MY wife Debbie and I have two adult sons and having called the Sunshine Coast home for more than 22 years, I understand the pressures local families face. I moved to Buderim in 1997 and started my political career when elected as councillor for Maroochy Shire in 2000. In September 2006, I entered state politics as the Liberal Member for Kawana. I was honoured to be elected the inaugural State Member for Buderim in March 2009 following an electorate boundary redistribution. As part of the LNP’s strong Sunshine Coast team, I have worked hard for the people of Buderim over the past eight years. There is however still more work to do. A re-elected LNP Government will deliver a $440 million upgrade to the Sunshine Motorway at Mountain Creek and the Kawana Arterial Road linking the new Sunshine Coast University Hospital. I will also deliver funding of almost $800,000 to deliver a new industrial shed for the Buderim Men’s Shed. Last year I announced a new lease agreement between the Men’s Shed and the State Government, which found the group a long term home at Kuluin.
I have also committed to delivering more than $390,000 in funding to assist the Buderim-Palmwoods Heritage Tramway Inc in relocating the historic Krauss Locomotive to the town centre and provide a glass display case in order to preserve the loco. In partnership with the Sunshine Coast LNP team, I will continue to work hard to ensure Buderim remains the best place to live, work and raise a family. I am dedicated to making sure local families have a bright future. Written by Steve Dickson MP, Member for Buderim, 4/102 Burnet Street, Buderim.
Newman’s LNP is condemned by eminent Australians DURING my 16 plus years in Parliament I have been able to work with whoever was in government to get the best results for my electorate, but when Newman’s LNP took control, things changed. First they axed a much needed disabled access for Nambour Railway Station which had prior approval from the previous government.” No money in the Budget,” they said. Then they hypocritically changed the Electoral Act to gift themselves the lion’s share of a $4.5million slush fund which they can spend how they like with no accountability. For three years I have fought an ongoing battle against the LNP Government’s dishonesty, corruption, nepotism and blatant greed. They have abused their power of office and rushed through extreme and controversial legislation without allowing proper scrutiny. They have been condemned by many eminent Australians including former judge and corruption fighter Tony Fitzgerald. At five minutes to midnight on the last sitting day of Parliament, the government approved new laws giving miners
Safer Bulcock Street AS a longtime resident of Caloundra, I know the importance of ensuring Caloundra remains a popular and safe place to visit. My top priority is keeping Caloundra safe and we can do this with the installation of CCTV cameras on Bulcock St. CCTV has been proven to be a crime deterrent and is also crucial to assist authorities to identify offenders. Just last week, popular bar & restaurant, Forty Five 51 experienced an attempted break in after a rock was thrown at one of their glass windows. Since 2011 I have been hard at work lobbying for the installation of CCTV to make our streets safer for residents and visitors. I was successful in having Caloundra added to the list of 16 ‘Safe Night Out Precincts to stop drug and alcohol related violence. I am delighted to announce the LNP Government has allocated $100,000 towards the implementation of CCTV cameras for Bulcock Street.
Not only is it essential to keep our streets safe, but it is vital to keep our people safe in the water too. Our Caloundra surf lifesaving clubs are an integral part of our community. I have now secured funding for Dicky Beach, Metropolitan Caloundra and Ithaca-Caloundra Surf Lifesaving Clubs. They will now be provided with much needed inflatable rescue boats to continue surf rescues. Installing CCTV cameras and providing new rescue boats for our surf clubs means a safer Caloundra for all. Written by Mark McArdle MP, Member for Caloundra
Ministers share responsibility for older citizens THE appointment of new federal ministers to portfolios vital to older Australians has been described as “interesting” by National Seniors CEO Michael O’Neill. Areas critical to older Australians, namely health, pensions, retirement savings and financial advice, are now all covered by three new ministers “Despite impressive backgrounds, Scott Morrison and Sussan Ley have little relevant experience in pensions, health and aged care,” Mr O’Neill said. “They’re an unknown, and how they plan to handle contentious, unresolved budget changes will define the year ahead.” New ministers in key seniors-related portfolios include: • Scott Morrison, Minister for Social Services (formerly Minister for Immigration). • Sussan Ley, Minister for Health (formerly Assistant Minister for Education with responsibility for
childcare). • Josh Frydenberg, Assistant Treasurer (formerly Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with responsibility for deregulation). With high long-term mature age unemployment rates in mind, O’Neill welcomed the Prime Minister’s jobs focus in the pre-Christmas reshuffle. “We’re optimistic that Tony Abbott’s jobs emphasis indicates a commitment to building on the Restart employer wage subsidy introduced for older workers in 2014,” he said. Scott Morrison’s expanded portfolio includes aged care, seniors, welfare, family support, the National Disability Insurance Scheme and childcare Mr Morrison has vowed to get more Australians off welfare and into work this year, describing it as one of his “core goals”.
Enjoy a vibrant history of Maroochydore Surf Club in the fifties and sixties
carte blanch over the rights of landowners. This could see the wholesale destruction of our valuable agricultural land and the obliteration of the great artesian basin by the mining industry. I have joined forces with others around Queensland including Dr David Pascoe of Oakey to fight this decision because, this is a battle we must win. With mainstream media a locked on supporter of the LNP I have turned to Facebook to get my message out and my Facebook page often tips the 100,000 of people reached each week. . You can follow me on Facebook at Peter Wellington MP - The People’s Voice, not a Party’s Puppet. Authorised by Peter Wellington, 174 Paddy Melon Lane, Belli Park Qld
STEP back in time with well-known Maroochydore Surf Club member Bob ‘Limey’ Bowerman for an author talk at Maroochydore Library from 2 to 3pm on Tuesday, February 10. Bob will recount some of his work as a lifesaver before inflatable craft, jet skis and rescue helicopters. He will also show some fascinating illustrative history from the fifties and sixties.
This was the time when most of the members travelled to the Coast from Brisbane each weekend to do their patrol and then stay in the clubhouse for the weekend. Bob has many stories to share. Bob has published his memories and photographs in the book A line in the Sand. This is a free event and bookings are essential by visiting council’s library website or calling 5475 8989.
Caloundra Country & Farmers Market THE Caloundra Country & Farmers Market is held every Sunday from 6am to 12noon at the Currimundi State School, 17 Buderim St. Currimundi. Plenty of free parking at the Currimundi Hotel. Inside stalls include Coins, collectables, books, jewellery, oil paintings by local Artist, hand-crafts and hand-made clothes. Incense and oils, woodwork and chopping boards, kids books and toys. Great gifts.
A new place to call home Situated on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, Little Mountain Home Park offers resort style retirement living for the over 50’s. Located just minutes from Caloundra’s town centre & beautiful beaches. Relaxed & secure environment. A perfect place to call home. • Community Hall • Bowling Green • Swimming Pool • Spa • Library • Craft Room • Bus • BBQ • Hairdresser
Outside stalls have plenty of fresh fruit and veg, Asian veg, Maleny yoghurt and cheeses, bread, cakes, jam, honey and fresh eggs. Handyman tools and garden supplies, plants & herbs. Have coffee and breakfast and a Treasure Hunt in the Car Boot Sales. New stall-holders always welcome at our friendly market. Supporting the Dicky Beach Surf Lifesaving Club. For further information ph.0401 482 949.
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community news Start the year with Sunshine Coast Computer Club Inc
DID you make a New Years resolution to make more use of that computer that has been sitting virtually unused because you do not know how to use it properly? Did you receive a computer, digital camera or tablet for Christmas that is a not like the old one you had or is completely new to you? That is where the Sunshine Coast Computer Club can help. After a short recess meetings have resumed weekly at Caloundra on Saturdays and Buderim on Thursdays, and for the North Coast the Club the monthly meetings resumed at Yandina on the third Wednesday of each month (excluding Dec). Sunshine Coast Computer Club welcomes visitors to come to a meeting to see just what happens at these meetings to see if what is on offer will help them if they become members of the Club. At Club meetings members are able to get hands on help on Club computers. Some members prefer to bring their own laptop computers to the venues and receive the help on their own computers. There is a wide range of help available at meetings from volunteer helpers, some of whom have good general computer skills and others who have interests in specialised subjects.
Tutorials conducted at meetings are educational and informative using a large screen data projector and feature training and tutorials, demonstrations on the latest computer technology, software, and tips and tricks. The Club has a number of members who are unable to attend meetings regularly but rely on help they can get from the Club on Club Help Telephone Lines, from Weekly Information Bulletins and the Monthly magazine published by the Club. Meetings provide tea and coffee for informal chat time between members. For reasonable membership fees, members have multiple avenues for help and support when needed. It could be just what you need to help you make better use of your technology items. Members are given e mail notice each week of the subjects of the tutorials being conducted that week. To find out more about when and where the Club meetings are held and how you too can join the Club and get help – Telephone the Club Information Line 5492 1005, visit the Club Web Site – http://www.sccc.org.au and watch the introductory video, or e mail the Club at sccc@internode.on.net
Sunshine Coast Stamp Club THE Sunshine Coast Stamp Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7.15pm at the CWA Hall, Short Street, Nambour. This first Meeting for 2015 will feature Mr Harry Topham showing his beautiful collection of Papua New Guinea stamps. The stamps of PNG were first issued in 1901 with the British administration and continued til 1942 when the Japanese invaded. From 1945, after the Japanese were defeated, PNG became an Australian Trust Territory until 1973 when Self-government was granted to PNG.. PNG stamps have always been very colourful and
showed all aspects of ordinary life in lovely coloured stamps. So many Australians, New Zealanders and British expatriates worked and lived in PNG over this long period and stamps from PNG have been very collectable and are still in strong demand. Our Meetings are open to the public and have free entry, and we invite anyone who has an interest in Stamp Collecting to
come along to this Meeting. We shall have our usual ‘Show and Tell’ segment, where mambers and visitors, can show an unusual item and give some background to it. Also, we have a “Question Time’, where anyone present can ask questions and the whole group can see if an answer can be found. We will also have our “Exchange Books” books available from 6.15pm so that members and visitors can buy and sell stamps for their collection, with the formal Meeting starting at 7.15pm. Free entry and free supper. Further information can be obtained by phoning Max Lennox on 5448 6565
Australian Hibiscus Society
SUNSHINE Coast Branch wish to advise all members and friends of our meetings which are held on the second Sunday of every month at 10am for morning tea followed by the meeting at 10.30am. The next meeting is on Sunday 8th February.
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Poppies for Gallipoli wreaths was impossible, Then someone suggested knitting poppies to place on the graves and so I got busy. “A couple of friends have also volunteered to knit or crotchet poppies using patterns Eileen provides, including an old school friend now living in Italy. However she would love to hear from anyone else who can help. They are very easy, only taking half an hour each. She would also love the names of any diggers from the Sunshine Coast area who died or served at Gallipoli as she would love to have a poppy for each one on this historical occasion. If you would like to make poppies or donate wool, call Eileen on 54428255 or 0420939723.
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EERWAH Vale resident Eileen Walder is probably better known for her charity work through “Boots for Bali” and her entertaining classes at Noosa U3A but the 100th Anniversary of the Gallipoli landings has her excited about a new project – knitting poppies. Eileen and husband David will set sail on 26 March on the Gallipoli 2015 cruise which leaves Fremantle and follows the exact route taken by the first Anzacs, including stops at Albany, Colombo, Luxor, Cairo, Kusadasi, Cannakale (Gallipoli), Istanbul, Santorini, Mikonos, Athens, Palermo, Naples and finishing in Rome. Accompanied by Military historians, and celebrities such as Normie Rowe, Darryl Braithwaite, Kate Cerebano, Ross Wilson and John Williamson, the cruise will visit the battlefields and cemeteries a couple of days before the Dawn service and then the ship returns to view the ceremony from its deck on Anzac Day. The Walders booked their places five years ago but feared they would have to drop out when friends backed out. Fortunately due to a cancellation the organisers offered a two berth cabin for the original fare price. “Paying it off over the years became manageable and now that it is almost here we are very excited” Eileen said. “We wanted to represent both our RSLs (Cooroy and Tewantin) but realised taking
Bowls club contents put to good use
FURNITURE and equipment that served the members of the former Peregian Beach bowls club have found a new home. Two community groups and the Salvation Army have shared the furniture, kitchenware, machinery and other items from the old Rufous Street building. Noosa Council Community Services Director Alan ‘Fox’ Rogers said Council would also recycle the metal, glass and concrete salvaged from the site during demolition. “Council has also saved various goods of sentimental, historic and functional value left stored at the old bowls club,” Mr Rogers said. “We will look after lawn bowls honour boards, removed from the clubhouse, until we can find them a new home. “Tewantin-Noosa Bowls Club will make use of the old scoreboard, bowls mat rack, mower, grinder and various items of crockery, and the Noosa Men’s Shed has taken 10 tables, 35 chairs and some crockery. “The rest of the tables, chairs and kitchenware have been donated to the Salvation Army Accommodation Service where they will be put to good use,” Mr Rogers said. Noosa Council began demolition work recently to clear the site, which Council bought late last year. Council will work with the community to develop a new use for the land. www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au
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Laguna Estate - a lifestyle choice IS ‘grandma’s ghetto’ your idea of a retirement village? If so, stop right there! There is nothing further from the truth. In the past, most residents entered these villages aged in their seventies as part of a move to downsize, decrease maintenance responsibilities, experience a greater sense of safety and security, or for health and lifestyle reasons. Today, younger retirees from age 55 are seeing the benefits of relocating to a retirement village, with the emphasis on lifestyle and making the move a liberating experience. To those who say that they are not ready for such a move, many of the residents at Laguna Estate say that they wish they had made the decision earlier. It has given them the freedom to travel, visit family or just pursue new hobbies without any of the worries they previously had with the upkeep and security issues of their previous home. Combining outstanding resort facilities with stylish homes in a fully landscaped environment, this village strikes the perfect balance between privacy and independence whilst encouraging a vibrant and rewarding community in which to live. There are spacious villas and serviced apartments from which
to choose, all in a quiet, peaceful location yet so close to all the vibrant action of Noosa. The range of facilities is cleverly geared towards anyone over the age of 55, whether you are physically active or prefer a quieter lifestyle - and the grandchildren are welcome here. So what will sell you on your decision to make Laguna Estate your home? It is a combination of many things – particularly the smart community facilities and the activities which cater for all lifestyles, but also the quality finish of both the new and the refurbished villas, the resort-style feel, the professional and hugely cheerful staff and the low monthly fees. At some time in the future you may need living assistance but this too is catered for at Laguna Estate with assisted care apartments available. Three meals a day, cleaning, weekly towel & linen changes and 24 hour on-call emergency staff are all part of the service. Laguna Estate is a class act – phone 1800 012 049 for lots more information and an appointment to view this special retirement estate at 21 Lake Weyba Drive, Noosaville. You could soon be making the best choice of your life!
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community news Does your family have a connection with the Gallipoli campaign? If you are one of the many who have researched their family history maybe you have found a link with Gallipoli in 1915. Perhaps your ancestor was at the battlefront or maybe nursed the wounded from the Gallipoli in Egypt or Greece. We would love to hear from readers about Sunshine Coast families whose members served back in 1915. If you have a story you would like to share, please
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community news Nambour Croquet Club NAMBOUR Croquet Club is looking for new members. Croquet can be played by people of all fitness levels. Age is not a problem; we have players from 14 to 92 years of age. Play is on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9am – 12 noon. Please wear soft soled shoes. There is no cost for the first four games and mallets and tuition are provided. So come along have a lot of fun and meet a group of very friendly people. Mahjong is also played on Monday (tuition if you haven’t played) mornings 9am – noon cost is $4.00 morning tea is included. Cards are played fourth Wednesday of the month, 1pm- 4pm, cost $4 afternoon tea provided. The club house is next to the Nambour Bowls Club on Coronation Ave. For further information please contact Patrick on 5472 7287.
Seeking Participants for University of the Sunshine Coast Study ‘Male Adult-Children as End-Of-Life Care Decision-Makers: A case study’ Are you an adult male who has been involved in making surrogate end-of-life care decisions for an immediate relative (e.g. parent/s and/or other sibling) at any time during the past 20 years? If you have, I would like to interview you about your experiences. The interview will take approximately 60 minutes. Contact details are: i) Email me at tjs022@student.usc.edu.au ii) Call or text on Mob: 0430 745 837 iii)Contact me on Facebook – Trish Smith Thankyou for your participation. Trish Smith
Be positively immune: attitude plays very important role in healthy ageing
adults seem to boost their immune functioning just when they need it the most. “We already know that happiness provides a range of health benefits and this research shows that focusing on positive information may have the same effect for older people. “A person who focuses on positive information over negative information may be better able to cope with stressful situations, may take a more positive long-term outlook on life, and may maintain positive social interactions, thus reaping Health and happiness .. focusing on positives may help older people the immune benefits.” protect their declining health These findings raise the possibility that humans A POSITIVE attitude can people often think of late measured through a se- have evolved to become more positive late in life improve your immune life as a period of doom ries of blood tests. system and may help you and gloom, older people Dr Kalokerinos said par- in order to enhance their live longer, according to are often more positive ticipants who remem- own longevity. a University of than younger people,” Dr bered more positive than Queensland study. Kalokerinos said. negative images also The research, published “Our research suggests showed better immune in Psychology and Age- that this focus on the functioning up to two ing, has found that older positive may help older years later. people who focused on people protect their de- “Participants who recalled positive information were clining health.” more positive than negamore likely to have stron- The study involved fol- tive images had antibodger immune systems. lowing 50 adults, aged 65- ies in their blood suggestLead researcher Dr Elise 90 years, across two ing stronger immune sysKalokerinos, from UQ’s years. Participants were tems than those of their School of Psychology, shown a series of positive counterparts, who did not said a positive attitude and negative photos, show this positivity in Dr Elise Kalokerinos .. played an important role which they were later memory,” she said. older people are often in healthy ageing. asked to recall, and their “By selectively rememmore positive than “Despite the fact that immune function was also bering the positive, older younger people
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Scientists discover ‘game-changing’ new antibiotic SCIENTISTS have discovered the first new antibiotic in nearly 30 years that can kill serious infections without encountering any detectable resistance, giving hope in the fight against evolving drug-resistant superbugs. The antibiotic teixobactin has been found to treat many common bacterial infections in mice without resistance, including tuberculosis and septicaemia. Researchers said the antibiotic could one day be used to treat drug-resistant infections caused by the superbug MRSA, as well as tuberculosis, which normally requires a combination of drugs that can have adverse side effects. “The discovery of this novel compound challenges long-held scientific beliefs and holds great promise for treating an array of menacing infections,” said Professor Kim Lewis from Northeastern University in
Boston, Massachusetts. Teixobactin belongs to a new class of compounds and kills bacteria by causing their cell walls to break down. It seems to work by binding to multiple targets, which may slow down the development of resistance. The problem of infections developing drug resistance has worsened in recent years as multi-drug-resistant bugs have developed and drug companies have cut investment. The World Health Organisation warned last year that a post-antibiotic era, where even basic healthcare becomes dangerous due to risk of infection during routine operations, could come this century unless something drastic is done. Dr Lewis hopes to start human testing in around two years. www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au
community news Daintree Delights & Cairns City Lights 5 Night Package
Time to treat yourself to a Tropical North Qld holiday at an award winning Daintree Resort with a touch of Cairns City to add sparkle and bright lights to complete the package. This perfect 5 night Getaway begins when you check in at Pacific Hotel on the Esplanade in the vibrant Cairns CBD. A short walk to the famous Night Markets, stroll along the boardwalk or to the nearby marina. The next day your driver will meet you for the scenic coastal drive north to Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa. A stop on the way for a 30 minute helicopter flight filled with scenery that will take your breath away. Experience tropical rainforest sounds, aromas, textures and sights as you relax in the serenity of your Daintree accommodation for 3 nights. Your stay here includes all breakfasts and dinners with a complimentary pre dinner drink each night. Discover the wonders of this amazing heritage listed area as you glide along the mighty Daintree River with inter-
esting commentary during your cruise, followed by a Daintree Tea and biscuits. A full day Daintree Tour including a sumptuous two-course BBQ lunch with seasonal tropical fruit. A unique day that balances fun, activity and relaxation together with in-depth knowledge, will have you wishing the day wouldn’t end. Rest ‘n Relax on day 4 (optional tours available) A return to Pacific Hotel for your last night in Cairns before heading home after breakfast the next day. Make your own travel arrangements to Cairns or let me book your Qld Rail Travel. Use your concessions. An ideal package for groups, couples or singles it is filled with value at $1,195pp/ts. Single supplement is available. Dates are flexible but subject to availability. Information and bookings contact Kathy Senior Traveller Tours & Getaways 0448 100 415 info@seniortravellertours.com.au www.seniortravellertours.com.au
Changes to MBS rebate for short consultations shelved
THE new Health Minister, Sussan Ley, has announced that the proposed changes to the MBS rebates for Level A and Level B consultations will not go ahead. The changes, which were due to come into effect on Monday 19 January, would have meant that the current $37.05 rebate for a standard Level B
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consultation could only be claimed for consultations lasting at least 10 minutes. Any consultation lasting less than 10 minutes would only have qualified for the Level A rebate of $16.95. Minister Ley also said she would now consult doctors and others “to come up with sensible options to deliver appropriate Medicare reform”.
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Free Managing Anxiety Workshop at Caloundra THE Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service will hold a free sequence of workshops on Managing Anxiety at the Caloundra Community Health Centre. The workshops are intended for people with mild to moderate anxiety. Over the four weeks, participants will learn about sources of worry, factors that cause anxiety to increase, possible ways to manage symptoms of anxiety, and how to plan for a future life without over-
whelming worry. Anyone interested in attending this program should note that bookings are essential as places are limited. For more information or to register for the workshop, please phone Laura Ragonesi or John Buchanan on 5436 8552. Caloundra Community Health Centre, West Terrace (opposite RSL behind Bardo’s) on Friday 27 February to 20 March 2015 from 9.30am to 11.30am.
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LAW, FINANCE and YOU New study: does your life in retirement include plenty of ‘inexpensive leisure’? A NEW study published in the Journal of Financial Planning indicates that life in retirement includes plenty of “inexpensive leisure”. The study – How Retirees Spend Their Time: Helping Clients Set Realistic Income Goals – looked at the top 20 activities of middle and high-income retirees (age 50-plus with at least $60,000 in household income). The research indicates that retirees spend the largest chunks of their time sleeping and watching TV. Which leads the author Michael Kay, a certified financial planner, to suggest that since these activities are not income
draining, retirees may not need to worry about living beyond their resources. Mr Kay asks: “Does that mean that the warnings from every financial institution – from commercials to glossy brochures – are misleading? That books warning about the looming disasters for those nearing retirement are false? The answer is a clear – “maybe”. The substance of the study does point to a retirement of inactivity and inertia. And yet some of the reasons for that may well include: • Unless directed, very few people take the time to map out a retirement strategy.
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ing to look into the future because they lack the tools to properly evaluate options and opportunities. Of course, there may be a variety of other factors, but these three seem to jump to the front of the line, says Michael Kay. “People don’t plan for their most preferred futures because they don’t know how to, can’t find or are unable to afford qualified professionals or lack the perspective to In touch with reality? If sitting in front of TV and think objectively into their sleeping presents a satisfying picture of life, futures. then there’s no need to focus on the future. “To avoid their fate, they should develop a higher • There is a lack of quali- decisions. fied professionals to help • People who lack training level of awareness and consumers make good and knowledge avoid try- the willingness to get out
Oil Prices create a Boost THE past year has seen the world oil price fall by more than 50% and the oil price is continuing to slide. The main factor behind this collapse is the global supply of oil has surged relative to demand. Last decade saw the price of oil go from $US10/barrel in 1998 to $US145 in 2008. This sharp rise in the oil price encouraged greater fuel efficiencies (use of ethanol, electric cars, etc) and significantly, encouraged the development of new sources of oil. A perfect example of this has been the surge in US shale oil production this decade. A couple of other factors have also played a role in the oil price collapse. Firstly, the emerging world (China, India etc)
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was a key source of growth in oil demand last decade but emerging country growth has slowed over the last few years in response to various economic problems. Secondly, the rise in value of the $US in response to relatively stronger economic conditions in the US. How far the oil price will fall is a guessing game as it was with how much it would rise last decade. However, history tells us that it can fall much further than you think until supply is finally cut back. Impact of low oil prices Lower oil prices are a huge positive for the global economy generally as business costs fall and the lower price of fuel provides a boost to household spending power. Rough estimates suggest a boost to growth in industrialised countries and in Australia from the 50% fall in the price of oil of around 0.7% if the fall is sustained. For Australian households, the plunge in the global oil price adjusted for moves in the Australian dollar indicates average petrol prices have further to fall towards $1/litre. In fact some service stations have already dropped the petrol price to 99.9 cents a litre. Share markets have initially reacted negatively to the fall in oil prices because the negative impact on energy producers is what is most visible and this is being magnified by the steepness of the fall. However, the risk of a
major threat to the global economy or share markets from energy producers is low. It’s likely that over time the positive impact on global growth and hence profits from lower oil prices will dominate and this will help drive share markets higher by year end. After oil prices plunges into 1986, 1998 and 2008 US shares gained an average 23% over the subsequent 12 months. As with any shift in the global economy it is a good time to review how you are investing to take advantage of current trends. For more Information contact Tim Maher at Maher Digby Securities Pty Ltd - Financial Advisers – AFSL No. 230559 (see advert Page 3). Ph: 07 5441 1266 or visit our w e b s i t e www.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. Investors should, before acting on this information, consider the appropriateness of this information having regard to their personal objectives, financial situation or needs. We recommend consulting a financial advisor
of your own head.” Here are a few ideas to think about: • You don’t know what you don’t know. Therefore, getting objective advice is critical. Your life in retirement should reflect your values and what you care most about in your life. Sorry, but reruns of Hogan’s Heroes are not a substitute for living a life that is full and rich! • Your money mindset – how you see money – impacts your ability to make decisions, big and small. If you are a money avoider or a worrier, you will tend towards doing nothing, especially without sufficient information to push you out of worry. • You do not need rafts of money to live a meaningful life. Many retirees find great satisfaction from a variety of activities that are not couch related, such as volunteering and mentoring, taking classes or attending lectures, walking tours, exploring local sites and attractions, joining an organisation to increase community and finding ways to be active physically and mentally. • It takes a designed level of separation to think beyond your life today. Give yourself the time and space to imagine your life beyond your present routine. Having a guide/ coach/planner to help you prepare can be very helpful. “Objectivity is perhaps the key to this discussion
because we all believe that we know what we know and are comfortable with our beliefs,” Mr Kay says. “We don’t see ourselves as others see us. We have a sculpture of ourselves that we have created from our earliest years that tells us how smart we are, how good-looking we are, how successful we are – all constructed to maintain our feeling of self-worth and self-esteem. “Breaking that structure works against our ego, but deep down, in our heart of hearts, we know that our knowledge is limited. We know we aren’t going toe to toe with our favourite movie icon or multi-billionaire “That’s not to say that without billions and movie star looks we are ‘less than’ .. in fact, the acknowledgement that we aren’t ‘all that’ in every area of life is a pretty good indication that we’re in touch with reality.” Regardless of your current age, says Michael Kay, if sitting in front a TV and sleeping presents a satisfying picture of life, then there’s no need to focus on the future. But if your life in retirement holds an image of something more active, engaged and interesting, it’s never too early to begin to consider the possibilities and the financial price tag to fulfill those dreams. Here’s to happy dreams!
Buderim National Seniors NATIONAL Seniors Buderim Branch Monthly Meeting will be held in the Buderim Bowls Club, Elizabeth Street Buderim at 9.30am on Monday 23rd February. Cost is $4 per person and morning tea will be served. Our Guest Speaker is from the RACQ on “Updated road rules for Seniors”. All over 50’s are welcome to join our group of happy seniors who enjoy each other’s company. We have regular outings to places of interest, restaurants and picnics. Ph John 5456 1370. www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au
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Reduce, re-use and recycle with Noosa Council - Free mulch IN keeping with Noosa Council’s values of “waste not, want not,” and the “reduce, re-use and recycle” ethos, 3 cubic metres of single grind garden mulch is available to Noosa Shire residents, free of charge, at the Eumundi Road landfill site. If residents bring a trailer Council will load it for them. Mulch is also available at the Cooroy and Pomona landfill sites but Council does not have a loading service at these sites. To make it more attractive to dispose of unwanted items where they are most likely to be recycled effectively, the following items are accepted free of
charge at Noosa Council’s waste facilities at Noosaville, Cooroy and Pomona: •All white goods such as degassed refrigerators, stoves, dryers •Ferrous and non-ferrous metals such as car bodies, metal objects, gas bottles etc •Clean paper and cardboard •Co- mingled recyclables eg: (items that are accepted into the yellow top recycling bin) •Paints, pesticides, solvents, and waste oil up to 20 litres (commercial volumes not accepted) •Car batteries Council urges residents to recycle as much as possible and suggests that
items that are still useful and functioning may be left, without a fee charged, at Briteside Industries at the Eumundi Rd Waste Facility. Briteside Industries are a non-profit organisation that sells recycled goods and also restores items of furniture for resale. Alternatively, such items can left at, or collected by, charitable organisations. Reduce, re-use and recycle with Noosa Council. For information please contact Noosa Council on 5329 6500
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30 km in distance dependant on the tides and wind direction. “This week council has undertaken the fourth aerial mosquito larvae treatment of the season targeting the southern areas of the region. Post treatment surveying is now being completed to assess efficacy. “Further aerial treatments are planned next week in the northern areas.” Cr McKay said numerous breeding sites have also been detected in and around residential areas throughout the region. “Everyone can help to reduce mosquito impacts,” she said. “From cleaning up your yard to emptying water out of old pots, containers and tyres, there’s a number of small things you can do to help reduce the number of breeding sites around your home.” Mosquito populations usually rise to a peak in late summer but large populations can also occur at any time between September and April if favourable conditions for mosquito breeding occur. Council obtains State Government permits for mosquito treatments and abides by the conditions of the chemicals used.
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GIVE homeless pets on the Sunshine Coast a lifelong and loving home by participating in the nationwide Pet Adoption Day from 10am – 2pm on Saturday 7 February, an initiative led by PETstock’s charity foundation, PETstock Assist in partnership with notfor-profit animal rescue organisation, PetRescue. Adopting from a rescue organisation means your new family member will already be desexed, vaccinated and treated for parasites and will have had a thorough veterinary and behaviour assessment. For more information about the national Pet Adoption Day on 7 February visit PETstock.com.au or PetRescue.com.au www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au
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Sunshine Coast
FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESSES
Small business, big value FAMILY owned local businesses are a major contributor to the strength of local economies; in fact, local businesses have been a staple of economies all around the world ever since people first began trading for goods and services. More of the money spent at a local business stays in the local area and research shows that out of every $100 spent at a locally owned and operated business, about $45 stays in the local economy. This provides a huge boost to other local businesses, workers and families in the local area. We encourage you to support the local, family owned businesses who advertise in this newspaper. Their ongoing support enables us to publish our issues each and every month. They, in turn, also need your support in order to keep their business going. Most of us recognise that small
The Crick Auto Group was founded in 1995 and today comprises 12 dealerships representing 27 new car brands. Cricks Nambour was the first site to open in 1995 with Noosa opening in 1998 as a Mercedes Benz dealership. Two decades later they have developed a reputation for building strong relationships with their customers and manufacturers, playing an active role in the local community and support local charities. Both Cricks Noosa and Nambour are owned and operated by locals and constantly strive to embrace and support their internal philosophy of “Locals Supporting Locals”. The three major shareholders, Garry Crick, John Eastham and Matthew Murray all reside locally with their families on the Sunshine Coast. The Crick Group have long been renowned for their huge charity efforts however in 2014 the Crick
businesses are a vital cog in the nation’s economic wheel but we sometimes forget to support them. A Galaxy study showed that: - 94 per cent of Australian consumers recognise the importance of small business to their local community but admit to forgetting to support them - 90 per cent feel sadness, sympathy or disappointment when small businesses close down in their community - 58 per cent believe small business gives the community identity, 58 per cent believe it provides convenience and 45 per cent believe it delivers superior customer service - 57 per cent feel guilt and regret they realise they should have purchased products or services from a local business Source: Galaxy survey of over 1000 people in 2013
Eastham Foundation was established which gave them the ability to take charity work to a whole new level. In conjunction with the Foundation, Garry and John also run a program called 52 lives where every week assistance is given in some form to local residents or families in need. All of the staff between Cricks Noosa and Nambour across Sales, Service and Parts are not only fully qualified and experienced in their own designated field, but they are passionate about their brands. The staff hold a genuine commitment to treat every customer as a guest in their own home and it’s these qualities that continue to put Cricks at the forefront of the industry. Their 5 values - “H.A.P.P.Y” within the internal culture is paramount and is the significant driving force for the devoted staff at Cricks Noosa and Nambour. Our commitment to ensure everyone “Drives Away Happy”
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We must live these values every day to achieve our vision. Every decision and every action is based on these. We do what we say. We are honest with each other and our customers.
We have a “can do” attitude and are free to act. Means we strive to achieve excellence in all that we do. We treat people like people, with respect and manners. A word we say first. We will listen, and find a way to ensure everyone drives away happy. Whether you’re in the market for a new vehicle, new parts or simply a service, our friendly and professional staff are specialists who are proud of their association with Cricks. We welcome you and look forward to seeing you at our Noosa or Nambour dealership.
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HARPERS ELECTRICAL has traded in Nambour for 30 years with a focus on electrical and data installations and repairs. For the past eight years we have included the supply, installation & maintenance of air conditioning in our business. We operate out of our own premises in Nambour and our sister company Laguna Electrical Services has an office/workshop in Noosaville with a total dedicated staff of twenty electricians and apprentices, two refrigeration technicians and four support staff. The business is owned by Rob Evans & Mike McQuarrie who both live on the Sunshine Coast and contribute to the local community through various activities, sponsorships and memberships. In the past 8 years we have trained (or are still training) 18 apprentices to be electricians or refrigeration mechanics. All our technical staff are expertly trained and hold relevant qualifications in their particular vocations including electrical & data cabling licenses and Arctick refrigerant handling qualifications. Our clients include Woolworths, Big W, ALH Hotels, BWS’s, State Government departments, Red Rooster and commercial developers and builders so now we cover the full spectrum of domestic and small businesses both for electrical, air-conditioning and refrigeration. We recommend the A/C brands, Hitachi, Panasonic and Daikin and all include a full five year warranty. We have confidence in these brands and confidence that should you require a service in five years time we will be around to look after you. All our staff can help you but we suggest you phone our office on 5441-3029 where Anne or Dianna can direct your enquiry to who is best to take care of you.
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community news Realities of retirement explained in new book “To embrace a lifetime, we give you time” Drysdale Funerals was established in 1989 by Don and June Drysdale to provide a special level of care for the residents of the entire Sunshine Coast. We place the very highest priority on meeting the specific and personal wishes of those involved in arranging funeral services either immediately or in the future. They are available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
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Planning ahead gives peace of mind It is a good idea to plan ahead by completing your personal profile record. It ensures your family or close friends have the answers they will need should anything happen to you. As a community service, Drysdale Funerals have prepared a small booklet in which you can record these details. It is yours free, without obligation, upon request. Just complete the coupon and send it to us or phone 5449 9383. A member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association.
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KAY Svokos has just published a new book for retirees. Here she tells us what led her to write it and have it published. I got the idea for writing Understanding Retirement Realities when my husband and I found ourselves unable to
work would be like. Assumptions of retirement had been based on previous generation’s experiences. Times have changed and it was not working. We were unhappy and confused. What were we doing wrong? Finally I discovered this was not unusual, that we were not alone. Talking with other retirees, their stories convinced me that we needed to understand the reality of retirement for today’s generation. Through talking to other retirees and extensive research, I began to understand more clearly what really happens in retirement and how relationships change in the process. understand why we This book could not were not finding have happened without retirement everything we input from others. It is had expected it to be. published as an e-book We were anticipating to provide an affordable leaving all the stress copy and reach a far behind and having time wider market. Copies for whatever we wanted have sold in America to do. We had based our and Australia. Available retirement plan on what now for $2.83 per copy we assumed life after at www.amazon.com.
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Dr Short is the principal of Sunshine Coast Dental Implants and has been a pioneer of ground-breaking dental implant treatment for three decades. When you come to our Noosa based clinic you will be working with someone who: • Has over 30 years experience. • `Is the author of ‘The Consumers Guide to Cosmetic Dentistry’ and the ‘Guide to Oral Health’ • Trained with some of the foremost dental implant surgeons in the world. • Has taught dental implant surgery at national and international dental schools. • Is one of only a few dentists qualified to provide intravenous sedation. • Is a cosmetic dentist to sports and tv personalities, with appearances on Australia’s Next Top Model and Mornings with Kerri-Anne. Dr Sandra Short graduated from Sydney University in 1975 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). Sandra is a a general dentist however she has been accredited to give conscious sedation by the Dental Board. Sandra is a member of the Australian Dental Association, the Australian Society of Dental Anaesthesiology, the Australian Society of Implant Dentists, the the Australian Osteo Integration Society and the International Congress for Oral Implantologists.
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FEELING GOOD Independent and Staying Boost circulation with Aircycle exerciser while in a seated position
IF your New Year resolution was to exercise regularly, the good news is that it doesn’t have to mean going to the gym or becoming an Olympic athlete! With few exceptions, even if you’re disabled or injured, 19 or 90 you can still improve your muscle strength and fitness level. Getting Started: We all have reasons for being inactive. We may think we are: Too old; Too sick; Too tired; Too busy; Too overweight. But it’s never too late to start. Walking for 30 minutes is recommended but shorter amounts that add up to 30 minutes daily work too. Make Exercise Fun If you have to force yourself out the door every time you exercise, it’s time to take the hard work out of it. 1) Stick to a routine Keep in mind the benefits you will receive by making a plan and sticking to it. 2) Choose an exercise that doesn’t feel like exercise Choose something you will look for-
ward to. Activities involving others provide social contacts and new friends. 3) Make exercise time fly. Activities which require concentration, like Tai Chi or golf, make the time fly by. 4) Include variety. Be constantly looking for something new. Perhaps enroll in a class. 5) Indoor exercise Exercise equipment is available to suit all fitness levels and enables your programme to continue all year. 6) Seated Exercise Those with joint or muscle problems, injuries or illness, can watch TV while keeping joints and muscles moving to encourage strength and mobility, help reduce swollen ankles and cramps and avoid the foot problems of diabetes. The soft, easy to use Aircycle exerciser enables you to do this. It’s a great circulation booster. Available online at $29.90: www.aircycleexerciser.com or phone 0412 329 450. But whatever you do - however you do it, make exercise fun!
Nerve stimulator implant could offer hope to people with rheumatoid arthritis
THE benefits that a new electronic implant might provide for people with rheumatoid arthritis have been demonstrated by scientists from the Academic Medical Centre in Amsterdam in a small study of 20 people. The device sends bursts of electrical impulses to the vagus nerve, which connects the brain to the major organs, for three minutes a day. This reduces the activity of the spleen so it produces fewer chemicals and immune cells that cause harmful inflammation in the joints of people with rheumatoid arthritis. Over half of the people involved in the study showed significant improvement thanks to the device. Some became pain-free, even if they had proven re-
sistant to all other forms of therapy. It is thought that people with other chronic conditions such as asthma, obesity and diabetes could benefit too. The device could be in use within 10 years but first more needs to be done to understand how the technology works and any long-term effects it may have. “Even in patients who have failed everything, including the most modern pharmaceuticals, we have seen a clear trend of improvement,” highlights Prof Paul-Peter Tak who is involved in the project. “We may be able to achieve remission in 20% to 30% of patients, which would be a huge step forward in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.”
Pilates classes for the over 50’s PILATES is a gentle, low-impact exercise system that focuses on conditioning the whole body to improve balance, muscle-strength, posture and breathing. It is particularly beneficial for older people. I run classes from my home in Tewantin. There is a maximum of six people in each class so it is a comfortable size in comfortable surroundings. For more information phone Mary on 5470 2178 or Mob. 0408 919 030.
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Health workers to ‘move’ on arthritis ARTHRITIS Australia is calling on the federal government to implement the recently launched Time to Move: Arthritis strategy, which provides a comprehensive range of proposals to reduce the disabling impact of arthritis by assisting health workers to improve care and support for people with the condition. Reducing the disabling impact of arthritis by assisting health workers to improve care and support for people with the condition is imperative. The call comes as new research reveals that many arthritis sufferers cannot engage in basic everyday activities due to being severely disabled from their condition. The research was conducted by the University of NSW’s Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC) for Arthritis Australia. The nation wide study examined the lived experience of more than 800 Australians with arthritis and related conditions. Nearly all participants (95%) reported arthritis limited their ability to manage daily activities with one third being unable to manage their home or garden, one in five unable to undertake domestic duties and 5% requiring assistance with basic personal care, such as
showering and dressing. In particular, people’s capacity to work was affected, with two in three people reporting that arthritis had affected the type and hours of work or study they were able to do and one in four reporting they were permanently unable to work or study due to their condition. “This is a very significant finding when you consider that two in three people with arthritis are of working age,” says Ainslie Cahill, Arthritis Australia chief executive. According to Ms Cahill, concern also surrounds the fact that two in three study participants experienced delays of more than one year to diagnosis and one in three experienced delays of more than five years. “We know that early diagnosis and treatment is critical, especially for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, where it has been shown to reduce associated disability by a third. “We know that much can be done to prevent or reduce the disability associated with arthritis by providing better care for people as early as possible in the disease course,” she adds. Courtesy: agedcareguide.com.au
Is vitamin D a magic bullet?
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IF your New Year’s resolution is already a distant memory, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute has a research resolution you can stick to. QIMR Berghofer’s D-Health trial is calling on the community to make a commitment to medical research, as it looks to establish the role vitamin D plays in preventing a range of diseases. Associate Professor Rachel Neale says that Australians aged between 60 and 84 can join the study and make a positive contribution to medical research – a New Year’s resolution worth pursuing. “We currently have over 18,000 participants involved in the study, however we’re aiming to recruit over 20,000 people,” Associate Professor Neale said. “We are calling on as many people to become involved and make a difference. It requires very little of their time but will make an enormous difference to our understanding of the role of Vitamin D in preventing
disease. “Vitamin D is often considered a ‘magic bullet’ for everything from cancer and heart disease, to multiple sclerosis and mental health, but the jury is still out in terms of proven benefits.” The D-Health trial will be recruiting participants until early May 2015. Those involved will take a supplement or a placebo – they won’t know which – once a month for five years. They will receive regular updates from the study about how their contribution is making a difference. To see if you’re eligible to join the study, call the DHealth helpline on 1300 735 920 or visit dhealth.qimrbergofer.edu.au. D-Health is funded by a research grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). For more information about QIMR Berghofer, see www.qimrberghofer.edu.au.
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THE Sunshine Hospice Ltd, commonly known as “Katie Rose Hospice” in Doonan, is seeking volunteers to help continue the wonderful service it provides to the terminally ill in our community. Our Charity receives no recurrent funding which has required us to increase our retail outlets to 5 in recent times, Maroochydore, Mapleton, Tewantin, Cooroy and Nambour. Our shop manager in Cooroy, Carol Holland, is eager to increase the number of active volunteers in her shop “If you, or you know of anyone who has some spare time and is wanting to contribute to the local community, we are actively seeking volunteers to work in our Cooroy shop” said Carol. “We have two shifts per day, am and pm, 5 days a
week Monday to Friday and Saturday morning, 9am to 12noon” she said. Volunteers are the heart of our Charity contributing enormously to the com-
munity, enabling the provision of specialised palliative care to those in need. We would love you to join us and any time you
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We received hundreds of entries to our Postcards Competition from eager readers across the four editions of our newspaper. Entries from the Travel Tales competition were also included in the draw. Ken and Pat Perkin from Nambour are the lucky winners of a 7 night cruise from Ucango and P&O Cruises and they will be able to choose between a Barrier Reef Discovery cruise or a Pacific Island Hopper cruise. Dave Hulsman, Director of Ucango Travel & Cruise Centre presented the delighted couple with their prize.
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Flying Emirates to Turkey I was flying with Emirates on the 8th October 2012 to Turkey. I had a stopover in Singapore for one hour, I left the plane to stretch and on re-entering I noticed two lads about 30 year’s old sitting next to me. Stopping at my seat my new companion wanted to know if it was my seat. “Yes” I replied.”Well, welcome aboard” and he fixed my belt. So lovely when lunch came we all ordered Coke, so I lifted my lid, as they both did- “Cheers” I said. Oh!! Australia of course, just amazing. He wanted to know if I was going to Istanbul,” I’m doing a tour I said.” You are going to paradise he told me, and I did just that. He kissed my cheek at the airport and told me to enjoy Turkey.
This sign, on Cyprus, so unded a little Greek to me, but we got the picture! Ro
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Plane trip to Chile
During a cruise around Japan at Yokohama, the mooring rope was nicely decorated with seagulls! Maureen Lee
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This actually happened to me in the 80s on a plane trip to Chile. Whilst we were all relaxing after the meal service the Captain appeared and was walking down one of the aisles greeting the passengers. Down the other isle came the 2nd officer also doing the same thing. A sense of panic took over when the Captain thought ...Who is in control of this plane. Both officers ran back to the cockpit only to find that the cabin door had locked. It took quite some time to break in using a lot of force. The cheers from all passengers drew a smile from the crew and we did get to our destination safely.
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Eat Monte’s Lounge (crazy circus décor, live cabaret shows, trivia nights) – burgers and beer, pizza, curry, tapas – burgers from $14. Sleep The Todd Tavern - $60 per night with shared facilities, extra person $10; or double room with ensuite $80 per night Do Check out the Camel Cup in July or the Henley-on-Todd Regatta (August)– an Aussie take on English boating with bottomless boats, barefoot crew and a dry riverbed. The Alice Desert Festival in September offers plenty of free events. Pop into the old gaol which houses the National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame – entry $5.50 (seniors).
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If you have a humorous travel story, photo or travel tips to share with our readers please send them to Email: editor@seniorsnewspaper.com.au and in the subject matter write Travel Tales. Also include your name, address and daytime phone number, or you can the post the above to Travel Tales, Shop2, 12 Project Avenue, Noosaville 4566. If you would like your photo to be returned please include a stamped self addressed envelope. Please keep your entries brief and photos should be in high resolution.
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BOUTIQUE Eat Glen Helen Homestead Lodge – award winning dining in the West McDonnell Ranges, kangaroo, barra, duck, lamb, pork, mains from $31. Sleep Doubletree Hilton –King premier suite with mountain view $389 p/night with buffet breakfast (peak season). Do Visit Papunya Tula Artists gallery for original artworks painted by Central and Western Desert peoples, take a champagne and sunset helicopter tour for unsurpassed views of the red centre $345pp, or trek across the desert on the back of a camel from $60pp.
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Stonestreets Travel Expands Into International Market
WELL known local company Stonestreets have significantly expanded their Travel and Tours division in 2015 with the addition of a new range of international and corporate travel offerings. Stonestreets popular tour business has been operating a wide range of Australian tours since 1995, including a number of four wheel drive tours. Their first international tour was conducted in 2012, since then the company has operated 2 to 3 international tours a year which have generated a high degree of interest in the local market. The ongoing success of these tours led to the recent appointment of Sue McPherson, an international travel agent with over 20 years experience in Toowoomba including demonstrated expertise in both escorted tours and tailoring individual travel packages. Sue will be responsible for the development of a full range of international tours and the coordination of corporate travel packages both internationally and within Australia. Managing Director Phil Stonestreet said that Sue’s appointment reflected Stonestreets ongoing commitment to their Travel and Tours division “we anticipate that this area of our business will double in the 2015 calendar year” he said “we believe the recent opening of the Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport and the opportunities it provides for both incoming and outgoing tourists will provide ongoing stimulus for Stonestreets Travel and Tours”. A full international tour program for 2015 will be released in the coming weeks, with destinations including Europe, the United States, Iceland, India, Turkey and New Zealand already planned. Corporate travel packages including conferences and international school tours are also generating a high level of interest. Stonestreets Coaches, a family owned business, commenced operations in 1993. The company currently runs a fleet of some 300 buses across Queensland with divisions including school bussing, charters, project bussing and travel and tours. For more information phone 07 4687 5555.
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30 Days of Wonderment EXPLORE, Experience and Enjoy are the main focus in our “Wonders of the South” tour departing in October 2015. You will experience 30 days of wonderment visiting the most significant places in Peru, Argentina and Brazil. Machu Picchu, Lake Tititcaca, the glaciers in El Calafate, Buenos Aires (the city that never sleeps) the magic of Iguazu Falls and the grand finale: Rio de Janeiro. This small group fully escorted tour will be presented in various locations in public information sessions. The day to day itinerary will be revealed through original photos in a power point where all the scenery and colours will give
you crucial visual information. Plenty of time will be allocated to discuss relevant information and you are most welcome! • Wednesday 11 February – Bribie Island • Thursday 12 February – Caloundra • Saturday 14 February – Toowoomba • Thursday 19 February – Maroochydore • Friday 20 February – Buderim • Wednesday 25 February - Noosa Contact us: 07 5492 5274 or Mob: 0400 193 040 Email: latinamericagrouptours@gmail.com Web: www.latinamericagrouptours Facebook: www.facebook.com/ Latinamericagrouptours
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‘Fabulous Fire & Ice September 2015’ CRUISE Alaska’s Inside Passage, back it up with a Canadian rail adventure and then top it off by relaxing in Hawaii on Ucango Travel & Cruise’s latest Fly, Cruise & Stay. ‘Fabulous Fire & Ice September 2015’ includes cruises on ms Noordam (seven nights) and Radiance of the Seas (10 nights), a three-night Vancouver and Whistler post-cruise tour, a cruise exploration of Hawaii and hotel stays in Vancouver (six nights), Honolulu (two nights), Whistler and Seattle (one night each). Plus if you book during February you will also receive US$50 in free credit aboard ms Noordam and US$75 on Radiance of the Seas. The cruise kicks off with a flight to Seattle, where you’ll stay a night at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel Seattle, one of the city’s celebrated historic landmarks, a premier luxury downtown hotel. Next day, a coach conveys you across the Canadian border to Vancouver for a night at the stylish Fairmont Waterfront Hotel before boarding Holland America Line’s ms Noordam the following day. Your destination: Alaska’s Inside Passage, with its pristine water, mountains, fjords and forested islands. In the Tracy Arm Fjord region, black and brown bears, deer and wolves roam while birds such as arctic terns soar overhead. You’ll visit the historic town of Juneau, the Klondike gold-rush settlement of Skagway, Ketchikan for totem poles and phenomenal Glacier Bay, where 16 glaciers plunge into icy fjords. Disembarking back in Vancouver, a morning sightseeing tour includes Chinatown, Gastown, Stanley Park, Granville Market and the Vancouver lookout. The afternoon is free to explore before overnighting at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel. Next morning, depart Vancouver for Whistler by coach, stopping at picturesque Shannon Falls on the way. Your accommodation in Whistler is the Fairmont Chateau Whistler alpine resort, located dramatically between Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. Board the longest and highest lift in the world for an unparalleled perspective as you travel by aerial gondola between towering volcanic peaks. Next, the famed Rocky Mountaineer rail trip between Whistler and Vancouver, one of Canada’s great train journeys, taking in the grandeur of Howe Sound and British Columbia’s coastal mountains. Back in Vancouver, you’ve another four nights to enjoy this elegant city before heading on a tour to Victoria, stately capital of British Columbia on Vancouver Island. Cruise across Georgia Strait, sail through the serene beauty of the Gulf Islands, tour Butchart Gardens (one of North America’s most beautiful) and see the world-famous Fairmont Empress Hotel. Your final days in Vancouver are entirely at leisure. Farewelling Vancouver and the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, board Radiance of the Seas for a 10-night cruise across the Pacific from
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Vancouver to Honolulu. All shipboard main meals and most entertainment is included. Forget about tipping; ship’s gratuities are pre-paid. Hilo, capital of Hawaii’s Big Island, is the first port of call; then the charming resort village of Kailua on the Kona Coast, and Lahaina, the old whaling town on West Maui. Kauai comes next, then Honolulu where you’ll disembark and enjoy two nights in a four-star luxury hotel, giving plenty of time to explore and relax. Don’t miss Waikiki Beach. Catch the waves, visit Pearl Harbor, browse the International Marketplace for a few mementos before jetting back home to Australia. The whole fly-cruise holiday lasts 29 days and costs from A$7879 twin share per person which includes flights to Seattle and return from Honolulu. For bookings or more information, contact Ucango Travel & Cruise on 5451 8600 (Maroochydore), 5437 4000 (Pelican Waters) or email info@ucango.com.au
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The Cruising Life ALLAN BLACKBURN IT is everyone’s fantasy – taking a cruise. Some people have done multiple cruises. For some it is a way of life with the destination not really mattering. There is an amazing variety of choices available – big ships, smaller ships, Pacific islands, Caribbean, Asia, around Australia, around the World – you decide where you want to go and for how long. While the Port of Brisbane is not on many cruise itineraries, there are a significant number of offerings right on our doorstep. A cruise of about 11 nights to the South Pacific is a good compromise as it is long enough to really appreciate the different lifestyle that cruising is. Possible destinations include Isle of Pines, Port Vila, Port Denarau and Suva. From the moment you get on board and unpack, there is little in
the way of responsibility to worry about. All the housework is done, there are no meals to prepare or dirty dishes to wash up. The only decisions you need to make is when to eat and how immersed you want to be in the shipboard activities. Without a doubt, eating is one of the highlights of any cruise. There is no limit to the amount of food you can consume and it is available at all hours. So you have to pace yourself or pay the price of an expanding waistline. Haute cuisine dining in the restaurants is a treat, with multicourse gourmet delights embellished by strangesounding names. This usually comes with a degree of formality in dress style but this is a small price to pay for high-class food. You can tempt your taste buds with exotic dishes like escargot, lobster tails with king prawns, bombe Alaska, tiramisu or a profiterole tower. The buffet provides a more casual style with the benefit of flexible hours and your choice of an
almost endless variety of simpler food. Then there are the snack bars and ice cream bar, ensuring there are never hunger pains. A daily newsletter lets you know what entertainment is on offer. It is quite impossible to attend everything and a choice needs to be made. You can choose table tennis, golf, water polo, Zumba, bridge playing, bingo, trivia quizzes, line dancing, quoits, darts, shuffle board, lectures, fitness sessions, carpet bowls, cooking demos, the list goes on. At night the emphasis switches to entertainment – live shows, movies, dancing, Karaoke, all continuing to the small hours. Grab some sleep and it all starts anew. Of course, many travellers just relax by one of the pools, snooze on a deck chair, enjoy a drink at one of the many bars or sip a coffee by the piano, the choice is yours. The ports of call are a diversion from the days at sea. Organised excursions take you to the highlights or you can
wander on your own or take a taxi to a place of your choosing. Each place is different. It is a chance to witness island life, including local culture, museums and customs like firewalking. While
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community news An argument? Go and have something to eat: Retirees offer some advice on happy marriage WHEN US gerontologist Karl Pillemer asked hundreds of retirees to tell him the secret to a happy marriage, they poured their
hearts out. They said that “marriage is hard. It takes spirit and resilience,” says Dr Pillemer, 60, a Cornell University profes-
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sor. They said it “is something that you work at and get better at, but it is never completed”. And they said when you
“look back from the finish line over a half century or more of marriage, lifelong marriage is incredibly good. It’s almost indescribable. It’s such a source of joy,” Dr Pillemer says. Dr Pillemer gathered these insights and many others after spending the last four years conducting the Marriage Advice Project. He and his research team did in-depth interviews with more than 700 retirees, 65 and older, who were married for an average of 43 years. The longest marriage was 76 years between a 101-year-old woman and 98-year-old man. The sample included some retirees who were widowed and some samesex couples. It also included folks who had been happily married for years, and those who had been through multiple marriages and divorces. Dr Pillemer has been married for 36 years to his high school sweetheart Clare McMillan. He is the founder of the Cornell Institute for Translational Research on Aging. Here are some of the retirees’ insights on marriage: • Follow your heart when
choosing a spouse. The retirees said you’ve got to experience that in-love feeling with the person you marry, and if you don’t have that almost indescribable feeling, you probably shouldn’t get married. One-hundred percent of the elders described a sensation of rightness; if you lack that feeling, and you are just going into marriage because it’s time, they say it’s very likely not going to work out well. • Use your head. They believe you can’t know for sure if the person is right for you, but you can increase the odds if you follow your head and consider important aspects such as whether your potential partner will be financially responsible and be a good parent. You need to think about things such as fidelity, honesty, caring and humor. • Look for someone with similar values. We have this popular myth that opposites attract, but that’s not what these long-married retirees say. They say a little bit of difference is good, but the fundamental lesson is to marry somebody a lot like you. You should have
similar values about religion, money, child rearing, how you want to spend your time, the importance of career, he says. • Talk, talk, talk. Communication is the key. According to these retirees, the “strong, silent type” may be very attractive, but doesn’t usually make the best lifelong partner. They propose a test: can you go out for a two-hour dinner and keep an interesting conversation going? If not, you might need to tune up your communication with one another. Dr Pillemer says one surprising finding from his research is retirees said that sometimes their marital arguments might be related to one or both of them needing to get something to eat. “Whether it’s low blood sugar or just the need for comfort, food seems to help tone down conflict,” he said. One couple said when they were having a tiff, she offers her husband a sandwich, and he offers her a cup of tea.” Dr Pillemer adds: “Put your relationship first; your relationship with your spouse has to come
Dr Karl Pillemer .. secrets to a happy marriage for retirees.
before the kids, in-laws, jobs, friends and everything else. You don’t do your children much good if your marital relationship dries up. “And lighten up on inlaw relationships; many of the elder experts say you don’t marry a person – you marry his or her family. People should work hard on the relationship with their inlaws, even though it may mean compromise, withholding opinions and searching for points to respect and admire, the retirees said. Finally: stay out of debt. The retirees recommended living within whatever amount of money you make and avoiding debt, especially for luxury items and credit-card debt.
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community news Think disaster won’t strike you? Think again and be prepared We all think it won’t happen to us, but the natural disasters of recent years may have many of us reviewing that theory. At today’s Sunshine Coast Council Disaster Hub launch, Mayor Mark Jamieson welcomed a new Smartphone App which becomes a disaster management headquarters for businesses across the nation. Ready, Set, Go! is a simple, interactive, free mobile App that gets tourism businesses ready to go prior, during, and straight after a crisis. Funded by the Commonwealth Government’s Department of Industry, it has been specifically designed for the Queensland tourism industry, works offline, and allows users to quickly and easily build business resilience to help manage a crisis and get back to business sooner. App content writer and designer Mark Olsen from EC3 Global said Ready, Set, Go! was a digital business continuity plan which held all the essential information to get a business up and running again after an incident or crisis. “We ran workshops for Tourism and Events Queensland called Weatherproof Your Business and after a number of events, including the Brisbane floods, I contacted business owners to see how they got on with their crisis plan,” Mr Olsen said. “Just about every one of them said while the plan was helpful, they didn’t have it on them during or after the crisis. It was either at the office, on the computer or they couldn’t find the USB. “Everyone was ready, everyone was set, but when it came to go, they didn’t have the information such as insurance numbers or phone numbers of key staff and suppliers on them. “But most importantly, if they couldn’t get back to work and get the business up and operating sooner they were significantly more unlikely to survive financially. “It got me thinking. I knew they would have all had their phones on them – on average we touch our phones 150 times a day – so it was logical to put the
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information on the one device they would always have with them. “We designed the app using the same content in the National Risk Management Tools ‘Don’t Risk It’ and ‘Weatherproof Your Business’. “We put the two together and Ready, Set, Go! was formed. “Investing just one hour in the app could save your business thousands of dollars.” The app provides a minute by minute reminder of actions such as phoning the insurance company or taking a photo, and at the end of the crisis event, an event log is automatically created and the report emailed through, keeping everything in the one place. “Often people think it is something that may never happen to them and if it did, they’d be all right,” Mr Olsen said. “But it’s not until you need this information during a crisis, that you realise you didn’t get it right at all.” Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson welcomed the initiative. “Between our Tourism, Sport and Leisure Industry Taskforce and Sunshine Coast Destination Limited, we will be assisting businesses and destination managers get ‘disaster ready’,” Mayor Jamieson said. “We have resilience plans in place to respond to severe weather events or natural disasters. “The ‘Ready, Set Go’ mobile application is a great first step in this program. “Many families across the region are employed in the tourism industry so it is imperative these businesses get up and running as soon as possible.” The free App is available on Apple and Android devices. It has been created by the National Centre for Studies in Travel and Tourism Pty Ltd, EC3 Global and the Queensland Tourism Industry Council through funding from the Commonwealth Government’s Department of Industry under its Small Business Advisory Services program Queensland Natural Disaster Assistance round.
Raise your hats to Panama, voted world’s top retirement destination
Panama .. tourist hub of the Americas and top destination for retirees.
AUSTRALIA, New Zealand, the US? No. Panama has been voted the best place in the world to retire in by International Living magazine. In second place is Ecuador, followed by Malaysia. An index compiled by the magazine has been scouring the globe for the best retirement destinations for more than 30 years. Executive editor Jenny Stevens says the world’s top retirement havens for 2015 may dot the landscape from Asia to Latin America to Europe, but they share certain ass e t s . ” ”They’re safe, offer good value and are places you can settle with relative ease,” she said. Panama is situated on the isthmus connecting North and South America and is bordered by Costa Rica to the west, Colombia to the southeast and the Caribbean to the north. The capital Panama City is home to nearly half of the country’s 3.6 million people. Tourism has kept its growth over the past five years as the government offers tax and price discounts to foreign guests and retirees. These economic incentives have caused Panama to be regarded as one of the best places in the world to retire. Real estate developers have increased the number of tourism destinations and more than 2,200,000 tourists visited in 2012. Second place-getter Ecuador in northwest South America claims the the Galapagos Islands as one of the mainstays of its tourist boom. The archipelago is composed of 19 volcanic islands that are famous for their variety of endemic (native only to the islands) wildlife that was studied by Charles Darwin on his voyages there. Malaysia, the top retirement country in Asia,
earned high scores for ease of fitting in, entertainment and amenities, as well as low cost of living. A meal with a bottle of wine can cost as little
as $5 and a visit to the doctor just $15. Influences from across Asia and beyond have melded together to create an extraordinary crosscultural melting pot of customs, dress, architecture, and cuisine. Malaysia has both public and private health care with medical expertise on a par with western countries. Most hospitals and health care facilities are staffed by English speaking professionals with international qualifications. Internet coverage is on a par with services in France and Italy.
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TO kick off the inaugural Sunshine Coast Art Prize New Media Award exhibition, Caloundra Regional Gallery opens its doors to an interactive showcase of new media, design innovation and future thinking from January 30 to March 15. The Digital Disruption exhibition will showcase the six finalist artworks from the 2014 Sunshine Coast Art Prize New Media Award as well as the winning artwork, which will be announced at the exhibition opening on Friday, January 30. Also included in the exhibition will be a series of innovative artists, such as
Pixel Mosaic
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The exhibition will be supported by an eclectic range of workshops, forums, seminars and discussions as visitors interact with, and get a chance to participate and learn in, this experiential showcase. Refer to council’s gallery website at sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for more details, workshops and event bookings. Caloundra Regional Gallery is owned and operated by the Sunshine Coast Council. Located at 22 Omrah Avenue, the Gallery is open Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm.
Music on Mondays MUSIC on Mondays is a new program designed to give emerging local artists all-important exposure. It’s the brainchild of Cooroy Library, which plans to host the twicemonthly music events from early next year. The hunt is now on for local artists keen to showcase their talents. “We want to hear from musicians who are keen to perform their songs as part of this new program,” said Council Library Officer Jen Caddie. “This is a chance for emerging artists to perform within their own local community and promote their work.” As well as share their music with a new audience, Music on Mondays offers artists an opportunity to sell their CDs and develop connections with other emerging artists. The program welcomes all types of music, but with a particular focus on ‘unplugged’ artists to reflect the
library setting. Ms Caddie said the Music on Mondays initiative is built on the library’s existing connections with local schools and musicians, many of which were formed through the annual Cooroy Fusion Festival. “With Music on Mondays we hope to develop a creative atmosphere in the library, one that nurtures new musical talent and expands the library experience for borrowers as they browse, use the computers or just enjoy a coffee,” she said. Artists wishing to take part should email the library via libraries@noosa.qld.gov.au or phone 07 5329 6555. Cooroy Library, Mill Place, 9 Maple Street, Cooroy until Monday 23rd February 2015. For further information please contact 5329 6555 or email on libraries@noosa.qld.gov.au
Attilla Sautov – Violin Virtuoso ATTILLA Sautov and the members of the Mueller International Chamber Orchestra with guest soloist Anna Butterworth (Soprano) will be in concert on the Sunshine Coast during March. The performance will include a variety of works by Bach, Haydn, Saint-Saens, Puccini, Paganini, Handel and Scarlatti (to name a few) and also include moving pieces from the film Schindler’s List. Attilla plays on an 1812 French violin made by Nicola Lupot of Paris. The performance can be seen at the Maleny Community Centre on March the 1st at 3pm and also St Marks’s Anglican Church Buderim on the 8th March at 3pm. For more information and bookings visit www.attillasautov.com
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‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . . “All for one ….. and everyone for Himself!”
OLD violins and electric guitars? Not quite, but the creative combination that have created the February offering at The Lind Theatre is a real Odd Couple.
Errol R J Morrison, at the (in his words) young age of 66, has finally completed his Musical Opus. Not a grand opera, but a farcical rip off of the famous Alexander Dumas
work The Three Musketeers. His musical is entitled “ All for one ….. and everyone for Himself” and the other half of the team, Henry Jeaffreson, at 16 years of age, the composer of the original music for the show. The 50 year age difference has not created any problems and not deterred either of them from their goal of having the show, hit the stage. Errol has been on the boards since he was 10 years old, and has a long career in theatre as an Actor, Director and more recently as a writer. While Henry having not had the years, has accomplished a lot, firstly as an actor at Matthew Flinders School and as a composer, with one of his original pieces performed by the Matthew Flinders
Let’s Go Linedancin LINEDANCIN 2015 class times as follows: Uniting Church Hall, Millwell Road, Maroochydore on Monday and Wednesday from 1-4pm Beginner/Intermediate and Friday from 9.00am12.00pm Easy Intermediate/Intermediate. Club Central Caloundra, Arthur Street on Monday from 6.30-9.30pm Be-
ginner/Intermediate. Indoor Bowls, Burke Street, Golden Beach on Thursday 10.30am-1.30pm Beginner/Easy Intermediate. Contact Karen 0438 779 787 or email Karen@letsgolinedancin.com.au or visit www.letsgolinedancin.com.au All funds raised go to charity.
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Orchestra last year. His dream is to compose film scores. The original concept for “All for one... etc” started 20 years ago while Errol was writing and producing a series of Theatre Restaurants as fund raisers for his son’s Primary School. And so the story meanders and grows until finally there was a need to put Errol’s lyrics and murmurings on cassette tapes, into an acceptable musical form. Enter Naomi Craddock, a well know musician and teacher on the Sunshine Coast. Naomi suggested that Henry may be interested in the project, and the rest, as they say is history. The story is a humorous and farcically warped retelling of a classic tale, but the original music will delight. It is a combination that is sure to please the Lind audiences. The World Premiere and season will commence on Saturday 14th February. Bookings can be made at www.lindlane.com.au or by telephoning 1300 732 764.
A Celtic Celebration SUNSHINE Brass in conjunction with the pipes and drums of The Clan are proud to present a Celtic Celebration on Sunday, February the 22nd at 1.30pm at the Maleny Community Centre. Admission is $12 (including afternoon tea). If you have Celtic blood in your veins, or even if you don’t, this is a concert not to be missed. You have never heard pipes like these!!! You have never heard brass like this!!! So come along and hear The Wee McGreegor, Highland Cathedral and much much more. For further information contact Arch Robertson on 0409 851 546 or email sunshinebrassband@gmail.com
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‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . . Pirates of Penzance comes to Caloundra
THIS ever-popular rolicking musical comes to Caloundra for one show only. The Pirates of Penzance is set to be a great night out. The Gilbert & Sullivan Company of Australia that had Karralyka audiences in gales of laughter last year with their trilogy of Pirates, Pinafore, Mikado, return with an absolute
world first. The Entire Pirates of Penzance, the smash hit Broadway award winning musical and arguably the most popular of the entire Gilbert & Sullivan repertoire, with a cast of only 6! This version contains all the great musical delights and the hysterical comedy scenes that have had audiences on their feet
with applause for over 100 years. Starring in this production is award winning actor / singer, and former Young Talent Time Star Philip Gould, who has just received rave reviews for his Role in Showboat” for the Production Company. Philip will play the roles of the Swashbuckling Pirate king” and many more. Joining Philip is the very funny and highly acclaimed actor Brian Hannan who plays the Roles of the Major General and the Police Sargent. The Melbourne Age best summed up Brians performance when it wrote, “Brian Hannan has to be the man of 1000 voices and he delivered an outstanding performance”. International Soprano Alison rae Jones an exciting soprano from Opera Australia will play the
Remembering 1950’s Australia Pasta was not eaten in Australia. Curry was a surname. A takeaway was a mathematical problem. A pizza was something to do with a leaning tower. All potato chips were plain: the only choice we had was whether to put salt on or not. Rice was only eaten as a rice pudding. Calamari was called squid and we used it for fish bait. A Big Mac was what we wore when it was raining. Brown bread was something only poor people ate. Oil was for lubricating, fat was for cooking. Tea was made in a teapot using tea leaves and never green. Sugar enjoyed a good press in those days, and was regarded as being white gold. Cubed sugar was regarded as posh. Fish didn’t have fingers in those days. Eating raw fish was called poverty, not sushi. None of us had ever heard of yogurt. Healthy food was consisted of anything edible. People who didn’t peel potatoes were regarded as lazy. Cooking outside was called camping. Seaweed was not a recognized food. “Kebab” was not even a word, never mind a food. Prunes were medicinal. Surprisingly, muesli was readily available, it was called cattle feed. Water came out of a tap. If someone had suggested bottling it and charging more than petrol for it they would have become a laughing stock.
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role of Mabel. Alongside Alison will be Opera Australia’s Caroline Vercoe as “Ruth” Seasoned professional Chris McKenna will plays the roles of Frederic and Edith, Mabels other sister. Linda O’Brien will play
the role of the Musical Director on Piano. The show is directed by the critically acclaimed Hugh Halliday with the set design and construction by the same people who designed and built the sets for The Hobbit.
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Queenslanders told to think twice about extended warranties QUEENSLANDERS splashing out on expensive goods are being reminded to carefully consider whether an extended warranty is worth the extra dollars. Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Jarrod Bleijie said while most consumers are familiar with extended warranty offers, many did not realise they were often unnecessary. “Many of us agree to an extended warranty when buying an expensive item, but you shouldn’t have to buy one to cover you for the time the product should last anyway.” Mr Bleijie said consumers were automatically entitled to ‘consumer guarantees’ on any goods and services they bought, to ensure they received what they paid for. This means that the consumer’s protection could exceed the nominated warranty period if there is a manufacturing fault. “The simplest way to work this out is to consider the type of product, its quality and price and make a judgement for yourself on how long you would reasonably expect it to last,” he said.
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certain in advance 8 Part of target away with her, not hard 11 Many spin a fisherman’s basket 14 Was seated round the front part to see a person of wisdom 16 Storehouse of French marihuana 18 Lie round after former lover sent away from home 20 A mile off citrus fruit
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2015 is the year for entertainment at Sunshine Coast Venues SUNSHINE Coast Venues is excited to present the first half of a year full of fantastic performances, entertainment and events in the brand newWhat’s On guide for January to July 2015. Grab a copy of the guide from any of the Sunshine Coast Council venues to get access to the best live theatre, music, dance, comedy and sport and recreational
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Would you know what to do in a medical emergency? IF someone was injured, had a heart attack or suffered an allergic reaction in your presence, would you know what to do? How would you react? Do you know the first steps of first aid? People are often hesitant to get involved in an emergency situation not so much because they don’t want to help but they’re worried they won’t know what to do. Emergencies can happen anywhere — at home, on the street, in the pool or at the supermarket. So what should you do? To gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to successfully react and possibly save a life you need to complete a first aid course. An Allability Training course in first aid, providing nationally recognised training, will have you feeling confident to assist should there ever be an emergency. Allability is owned by Sunshine Butterflies Inc
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delighted when internationally acclaimed Circa brings the spectacular Carnival of The Animals to the stage, and Andy Griffiths The 26-Storey Treehouse promises to thrill. Sunshine Coast Stadium brings you the best of the best on field and on water with a jampacked season of Outrigger, Dragon boating and Oztag championships in February and March. Children can learn what it is to get involved in fun and fitness when Sanitarium brings back the Sanitarium Weet-bix Kids TRYathlon in May, encouraging kids to get healthy and active while building confidence in a fun and rewarding envi-
events on offer at Nambour Civic Centre, Lake Kawana Community Centre and Sunshine Coast Stadium. Metalcore band The Amity Affliction will kick start the year with a hard core performance at Lake Kawana Community Centre in January. And if that’s not exciting enough, Brisbane’s own Indie Pop/Rock band Ball Park Music will be rocking the Sunshine Coast in February. Nambour Civic Centre will follow suit and host former Powderfinger guitarist Darren Middleton and Guy Pearce in February and then Australian Chart topper Vance Joy will dazzle fans when he brings his Dream Your Life Away tour to the Sunshine Coast in March. The stage is set to shine when Queensland Theatre Company presents Boston Marriage starring Amanda Muggleton at Nambour Civic Centre in March. Children will be
ronment. For all the latest entertainment and to learn about What’s On visit www.scvenuesandevents.com.au and sign up to the Sunshine Coast Venues enews. Looking for a venue for your next event? Our venues have unique and flexible spaces for performances, corporate events, weddings, expos, conferences, meetings, workshops and much more. Contact one of our friendly staff today to assist you to find the perfect space to suit your event. Contact Nambour Civic Centre on 5475 7777, Lake Kawana Community Centre on 5413 1400 or Sunshine Coast Stadium on 5437 7666.
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community news The Nambour Cup – The race that stopped a town … They say you have to kiss a lot of Toads to find a prince, but the inaugural Nambour Cup proved that old proverb wrong. It was actually a couple of Princes named Greg and Ted who turned a humble Cane Toad race into a cheque of $1750.00 for Burnside High School’s STEMM Program helping young mums finish their education. The idea to do something different at the Nambour Christmas Street Party came from Cr Greg Rogerson while community leader Ted O’Brien picked up the mantle and united the local community in support of the race.
“Lightning fast toads, a great cause and generous local businesses helped make the race not only a great success but also a tonne of fun”, said Ted. With conditions perfect for Cane Toad Racing dark and stormy and a damp track – race caller Andrew Jeffress and trainer Matt Trace kept the entries in check as the heats narrowed the field of best and fastest contenders. Spirited bidding from the sidelines and a gentle decline on the course guaranteed a performance may have fast and furious race been aided by receivfor cup honours with ing a pre-race kiss from the eventual winner being Toad #3 Porters Industrial whose
money back to STEMM. When being presented a cheque at the now infamous site of the inaugural 2015 Nambour Cup in Howard Street today, STEMM Program Director Jacqui Dean expressed her gratitude “On behalf of the girls
Cr Rogerson. Winning sponsor Stewart McKelvey and
at STEMM, a big heartfelt thanks. We rely on community support and fundraising to run our program and we are very grateful to Ted and his team for their enormous effort and we look forward to this year’s Cup being as much of a success!”
winning toad trainer Matt Trace generously donated their prize
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Left: Lioness’ Jeanette, Dianne, President Shirley, Vera and Pam.
COOLUM Lioness members who have volunteered at the Tickle Park markets that run for 9 weeks every year till the end of January – rain, hail or shine.
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THE Sunshine Coast Jazz club presents the “The Marvellous Miz Demeanours” cheeky Jazz and Blues Cabaret special Valentines Show. This is a once in a life time chance to go back to the Naughty Era VAUDAVILLE (naughty but nice). The first show will be Saturday 14th February at the Maleny RSL Sub Branch. Doors open 6pm show starts 8pm and light meals are available. The Second show will be on Sunday 15 th February at the Currimundi Hotel/Motel function room. Doors open 12.30pm Show starts at 2pm meals are available so why not book a table or two. CDs are on sale at the venues. The cost of entry is Members $20 Seniors U3A $22.50 and public $25 (cash only). For all bookings please phone Ted on 5491 6017. We would like to thank our Sponsors 104.9 FM Sunshine Coast radio, Sunshine Coast Daily, The Sunshine Coast Seniors and the weekly’s. February 2015 - Sunshine Coast Seniors - Page 47
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