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Some easy steps to balance and poise Sunshine Coast seniors can channel their inner ballerina or ballerino in a special workshop being held at Venue 114, Bokarina, during Seniors Month in October. This year’s theme is Social Connections. Story page 5. Picture: DAVID KELLY
Life in their hands Lifesaving AEDs (defibrillators) are finding their way into key places across Noosa including the National Park, Surf Lifesaving towers and the SES. Noosa World Surfing Reserve has now installed two AEDs (defibrillators) in the National Park at NPA kiosk and at Tea Tree Bay amenities block. They are currently negotiating the placement of a third at Alexandria Bay.
Surfing reserve president Phil Jarratt said in conjunction with the Noosa Heads Surf Club, who are putting three new stations at each of the towers on Main Beach and West Beach, the entire coastline of the Surfing Reserve has now been covered. “AEDs available within three minutes of any point of the coastline, which is the deadline (literally) for cardiac arrest response,” he said.
“This has been made possible by our efforts at the NWSR stewardship council and by generous community and corporate donors.” AEDs have already been saving the lives of surfers in the Noosa area with surfing retiree Bill McLelland, 67 being saved by a defib station at Easter time. The lifelong surfer, originally from Merewether Beach in Newcastle, fund-
ed a dream Noosa retirement by building up the Hunter region’s biggest and most successful milk run over 30 years, but it very nearly turned into a nightmare for partner Shari. “I cut it pretty bloody fine,” Bill said after the incident. “Without the defib station at the beach I wouldn’t be here.” STORY PAGE 4
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Sunshine Coast Council and Community museums have teamed up to offer a month of mystery madness. Visit a local museum in September to test powers of observation and complete a fun-filled quiz for a chance to win a prize. The special quiz is now available to visitors at Buderim Pioneer Cottage, Landsborough Museum and Nambour Museum, adding an extra element of intrigue to the visitor experience. Visitors’ observation skills will be put to the test as they search to fill in the missing gaps. It could be a name of a train, what was used to fuel stoves or finding phones that have no numbers each museum’s quiz is different. And the effort is worth it with a $100 Caloundra Regional Gallery Shop gift voucher up for grabs – a great way to support local artisans. All entrants will receive a free pocket magnifier to solve problems and discover the Sunshine Coast’s amazing heritage. Visitors can enter one or all three museum quizzes and become a Museum VIP with a discount card. Sunshine Coast Council Community Portfolio Councillor Rick Baberowski said the initiative was a fabulously fun way to promote Sunshine Coast museums. “These places have remarkable collections. Each time you visit, you see and experience something different,” Cr Baberowski said. “It could be as nostalgic as a toy steam train, romantic as an Edison Phonograph or as muscular as a cane train. No matter what it is, each display tells us something more about how our
regional communities lived and progressed. “The museums make for an exceptional low-cost day out during the school holidays and the quiz offers families a way to explore our incredible heritage in a fun, meaningful and even more rewarding way.” The program runs throughout September until the end of the school holidays on 3 October. To find out about Sunshine Coast heritage sites, download the Discovery Guide or collect a copy from Sunshine Coast Council Libraries or Customer Contact Centres. Buderim Pioneer Cottage is an original historical house built around 1882. Now a museum, it remains a living piece of the local history. Location: 5 Ballinger Crescent, Buderim. Opening hours: 11am-3pm Monday to Saturday Entry: Adults $5, Children $1 Landsborough Museum established in 1976, is one of the largest community museums in South East Queensland. Location: 4 Maleny Street, Landsborough. Opening hours: 9am to 2.30pm Wednesday to Friday and Sundays. Entry: Adults $10, Children under 15 free Nambour and District Historical Museum Step back in time and experience life across the generations since the first settlers arrived in the area. Location: 18 Mitchell Street, Nambour Opening Hours: 1–4pm Wednesday to Friday, Saturday 10am–3pm Entry: Adults $5, children $1
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The editor’s desk Welcome to spring Welcome to the spring edition of Seniors Today Sunshine Coast. To help you get the most of your garden in this warmer weather we have a new garden columnist starting up this issue. Kevin Redd is well respected in gardening circles in Queensland and will be joining us from now on to give gardening tips. Who is Kevin Redd? Well Erle Levey caught up with Kevin to find out all about him. We also have a trivia column starting up this time around and our community news page. The community news is a chance for our readers to tell us and the community just what is happening in their group or organization. If you would like to have your information included for summer send your submissions to newsdesk@ seniorstoday.com.au. It’s senior’s month in Queensland in October and we have information on things you can do and new programs that are starting up. It’s also the 100th birthday of the amazing old Pomona Cinema. There are also all the regular health, travel and recipes. Enjoy spring and enjoy the paper.
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Theatre stands majestic day cake for eating at the celebration event running from 1.30pm to 5pm. “We’re nearly finished a book called 100 years of Majestic memories – I’ve been asking people if they have any stories about the theatre to put in the book,” she said. “It’s been slow coming – we haven’t had a lot – we’ve done up the cover which features different things from each decade – right up to today’s date. It’s had some significant events and it’s still standing. It’s survived floods, it’s survived a world war, it’s surviving a pandemic at the moment and it’s still going. I believe it might be the only preWorld War II Theatre left in Queensland and the longest running theatre in the country. It has a few highlights. “We finally got airconditioning last year – it only took a hundred years – we used to give out blankets in the winter and put fans all up and down the hall in the summer. Last year because of the pandemic and everything was closed we turned a negative into a positive and got that installed.” The theatre is entirely run by volunteers with no paid staff and run by Pomona Arts Inc Management committee – which runs both the Theatre and the Country Markets. Alison said anyone interested in volunteering can ring the theatre. “They can volunteer for silent films during the week or for gigs,” she said.
By Tania Phillips The longest continuously operating picture theatre in Queensland and the only theatre still showing continuous silent movies in the world, is having a birthday. It’s 100 years since the heritage-listed Majestic Theatre at Pomona was built by the Osborn family as a “Social Hall”. It’s still a social focal point for the town though now it is run by a volunteer committee who are always looking for more volunteers to help on show nights. Vice-president and events co-ordinator for the committee Alison Hadfield said they had already had two 100th celebrations this year with a third one, The 100th Year Grand Finale, planned for Sunday 19 September. “It’s significant,” Alison explained. “We have had two celebrations already because we decided to split them up because of Covid. We didn’t want to do a whole weekend and have to cancel it so we did a rock gig in March and then we did a silent film gig, which we just managed to scrape in before Covid. “That was to celebrate the screenings of the silent films which have been running continuously here since the 1980s. They played them of course in the ’20s, ’30s and ’40s but Ron West brought them back in the ’80s when the Majestic was struggling because the new cinema had opened in Noosa.
The Majestic in 1926. “They played a silent film for a group of travel agents and it went beserk and he’s been doing them ever since. “We are the only theatre in the world that continually screens silent films. The first one Ron ever screened was Son of a Sheik and that’s why we did a Son Of a Sheik 100th celebration.” They are now on to their final celebration which is a celebration on the Compton Organ. “The organ is a 1937 Compton Organ which originally came from the Chester Cinema in Britain and it was shipped out to Australia by a guy called Blair Linnett who was an organ nut,” Alison explained. “When he passed on in 2011, the family bequeathed the organ to the theatre because the place got flooded and they had lost their organs. It took John Brookes and Don Clarke six and a half
years with some other volunteers to restore it back to it’s original condition. “It had already had some work done. It’s one of only four in the world – it’s stunning and it’s finished by Pages Furniture in Pomona so it’s very much a local thing. It has 750 pipes that drive it. It’s massive when you play that organ the whole building can move.” She said final one is more of a cultural celebration and is happening on 19 September. It will feature the Arioso Chamber Ensemble, Ron West accompanying a short silent film on the 1937 Compton Organ and recitals by Chris Rose on the Grand Piano owned by Noosa Jazz Club who now run gigs at the Theatre once a month and house their piano there. There will also be the laying of two stars on the pavement outside the theatre, champagne for toasting and birth-
Ten facts about the Majestic Theatre Ten facts about the Pomona Majestic
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listed theatre. At 3 Factory St Pomona It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 5 February 2009. The Majestic Theatre was built in 1921 as a “Social Hall” by the Osborn’s who had also obtained the Pomona pub licence in the same year. The hall was expanded later on each side. The Majestic Theatre was leased to Harold ‘Picture’ Page from the Osbornes on 28 April 1931. In 1933 the hall’s lease was transferred to Ernie Bazzo, who upgraded the hall to a
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theatre by adding a small gallery and a bio box. The Majestic Theatre was purchased in 1973 by Ron & Mandy West after passing through looking for a venue to host films. Ron West still accompanies the silent films on the 1937 Compton Organ. The Majestic Theatre, and the land on which the theatre stands was transferred in 2006 to Pomona Progress Art Tourism Inc, now called Pomona Arts Inc. A Not-for-Profit community group. It is now used as an all-purpose entertainment venue and is entirely run by volunteers.
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a huge refurbishment in 2006/2007 with assistance from QLD Heritage Council & Noosa Shire Council. The theatre reopened in mid-2007. Grants were also provided by the Noosa Shire Council and the Australian Government. In 2018 Solar electricity was added & an upgrade to lighting & sound was completed. In 2020 air conditioning was installed allowing huge benefits to patrons and also the organ allowing it tuning to be more stable The Majestic Theatre is rare as one of the few pre-World War II picture the-
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Defibrillators now out across Noosa Lifesaving AEDs (defibrillators) are finding their way into key places across Noosa including the National Park, Surf Lifesaving towers and the SES. Noosa World Surfing Reserve has now installed two AEDs (defibrillators) in the National Park at NPA kiosk and at Tea Tree Bay amenities block. They are currently negotiating the placement of a third at Alexandria Bay. Surfing reserve president Phil Jarratt said in conjunction with the Noosa Heads Surf Club, who are putting three new stations at each of the towers on Main Beach and West Beach, the entire coastline of the Surfing Reserve has now been covered. “AEDs available within three minutes of any point of the coastline, which is the deadline (literally) for cardiac arrest response,” he said. “This has been made possible by our efforts at the NWSR stewardship council and by generous community and corporate donors.” AEDs have already been saving the lives of surfers in the Noosa area with surfing retiree Bill McLelland, 67 being saved by a defib station at Easter time. The lifelong surfer, originally from Merewether Beach in Newcastle, funded a dream Noosa retirement by building up the Hunter region’s biggest and most successful milk run over 30 years, but it very nearly turned into a nightmare for partner Shari. “I cut it pretty bloody fine,” Bill said after the incident. “Without the defib station at the beach I wouldn’t be here.” He could so easily have joined the 30,000 Australians who lose their lives each year through preventable deaths from cardiac arrest. So could veteran kneeboarder Gavin Garps, also 67, who blacked out at First Point in January and was revived by CPR administered by an off-duty policeman, and lifeguard Jack Fray who raced from the tower with a defibrillator. “Our stories are eerily similar,” Gavin the paper. “We’re both surfers of a certain age who wouldn’t have gotten any older if it wasn’t for a defibrillator on the beach.”
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Noosa Rotary Club donated two new defibrilliators to the Noosa SES Unit. Two active local seniors who owe their lives to the fast and expert reactions of lifeguard first responders and to the proximity of defibrillator stations. The endings might not have been so happy without the AEDs. Meanwhile Noosa’s four State Emergency Service (SES) sites now have lifesaving defibrillators thanks to donations from the Rotary Club of Noosa. Noosa Rotary treasurer Tess Alexandroff said they were privileged to be able to donate defibrillators for the benefit of the Noosa community. “These are lifesaving devices for the SES to have when out attending their matters,” Tess said. Noosa SES local controller Warren Kuskopf said the donation of the defibrillators was invaluable. “We have four groups across the unit in Tewantin, Cooroy, Pomona, and Boreen Point, and we now have four defibrillators that will help to cover the Noosa Shire,” Warren said.
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Bill McLelland and partner Shari. Noosa SES deputy local controller Sue Below said they wouldn’t be able to afford the devices without the help from the Rotary Club. “I’m the first aid instructor here and we have defibs that we practise with, but to have these to actually take out with us is a fantastic thing,” Sue said.
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Grant helps Noosa By Tania Phillips A major Sport and Recreation’s grant is allowing Noosa Council to expand their fledgling Ageing Well Program begun last year. They are currently asking residents to have their say on what they’d like to see included next. Noosa Community Development team member Cheryl Pattison said the $100,000 in funding from the State Government through the Department of Sport and Recreation was to bolster the program and add new activities. As well as physical activities, they were also hoping to add sessions to aid health and wellbeing including an older nutrition program – any thing that is relevant to older people. “What we’re doing, because we’ve got this money, we are asking our older people to have a say in what we would like to see in the program,” Cheryl said. “We are going to take it out into the community – we want people over 65 to let us know what they would like to see. All of these activities will be low cost and are going to add to the program for another 50 weeks. We should see a lot more activities that seniors want.” Currently they have strength and stability, falls prevention and flexibility classes. “There are a few but what we really want to hear from every body,” she said. “They can head to council’s website
Started just after the first Covid lockdown last year the Ageing Well Program at Noosa is gaining in popularity. and type in Seniors. There is an explanation there about the program and the survey and a link to the survey. We are also handing out cards and we can do it over the phone.” Through the survey the Noosa Council is hoping to find out what over sixtyfives want to see in the program. “It may be more beginners Aqua classes, we really don’t know what we will get,” Cheryl explained. “It might be dance, it might be modified sports. We are really looking forward to hearing what people want and then we will develop a 50-week program from the suggestions. We will evaluate it halfway and make sure people are enjoying the program.” Cheryl and her team belief the new program is important for the health and welfare of the region’s older population.
The Ageing Well program is set to expand thanks to a major government grant. programs around that.” She said all classes in the Ageing Well Program are $5 and are run by qualified instructors trained and experienced working with older people. “We try to encourage people that following the classes they have a social connection,” Cheryl said. “We usually try and run the events with a cafe nearby or to encourage people to get together after it.” One of the groups at Perigian has developed a walking group as an offshoot of the class. “They are really good,” Cheryl said. “It started just after Covid last year, we started with a small amount of classes and now we’ve increased that and look to increase it again thanks to this funding.”
“As a community development officer we look at certain demographics, obviously in Noosa we have an aging population with a higher percentage than the National and State average of people over 65 living in our region,” she said. “We are looking at ways we can improve health and well-being in our community for people over sixty-five. “In the past year we have brought in the Ageing Well Noosa program. It’s a low-cost program for over sixty-fives that they can participant in and address some barriers that they may have in regards to accessing health and well being programs. This could be cost, appropriate instructors for that age demographic. We look at that and we partner with people in community that are doing those programs and develop
Step out of the comfort zone and into ballet Tickets are now on sale for Sunshine Coast seniors keen to channel their inner ballerina or ballerino in a special workshop being held at Venue 114, Bokarina, during Seniors Month in October. This year’s theme is Social Connections and older adults are urged to step out of their comfort zone, get out and get active on Friday 15 October. Venue 114 Manager Louise Thompson said she was delighted to welcome Queensland Ballet back to the Sunshine Coast. “Around the world adults of all ages are discovering what Queensland Bal-
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Veterans Health funding Veterans and their families are being encouraged to get moving and increase their physical activity, with $200,000 in funding available nationally to assist community groups and ex-service organisations with planning and hosting Veterans’ Health Week events in October 2021. This year’s theme for Veterans’ Health Week will be ‘Get moving’ and the veteran community is encouraged to plan early for their events this year. Federal Member for Blair and Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Shayne Neumann said physical activity was one of the most important contributors to a person’s emotional, mental and physical wellbeing, and was even more important due to the challenges faced in the past 15 months with COVID-19. “While the world has adjusted to the new normal for social events in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important we remember to stay active, and get our bodies moving,” Mr Neumann said. “Whether it’s running, golf, aquaaerobics, a bush walk or even fishing, keeping our bodies and minds active plays an important part in living and ageing well.
“These activities also allow the veteran and ex-serving community to build on last year’s theme of social connection by sharing time with others and connecting with family and friends or by joining a local club or sporting group. “Involving yourself in community activities through meaningful connections and physical activity can often be the very thing that contributes to a greater sense of wellbeing. “I encourage veterans and their families to look out for a Veterans’ Health Week event hosted in their community, and to stay safe and get moving.” Veterans’ Health Week will be held from Saturday, 16 October to Sunday, 24 October 2021 and ex-service and community groups are encouraged to get creative and apply for $720 grants to support their activities. Event organisers should seek advice about what Queensland Government COVID Safe restrictions apply and plan accordingly. Organisations can contact the Veterans’ Health Week Queensland Coordinator in the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) on (07) 3815 9505 if they are unsure of what type of events would be suitable.
More priority lanes planned A key section of the Sunshine Motorway is set to double from two to four lanes under plans being made by the State Government. A 10-kilometre link, from the David Low Way interchange to north of Yandina-Coolum Road, has been identified as a priority section for a future upgrade to accommodate population growth. Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the preliminary evaluation was underway. “The Sunshine Motorway carries more than 30,000 vehicles each day between Maroochydore and communities like Noosa and Eumundi,” Mr Bailey said. “With 88% of net migration coming to Queensland in the next couple of years, we need to get the planning done now so we’re in a position to deliver this project when it’s needed.
The Palaszczuk Government has allocated $1.75 million for duplication planning for the Sunshine Motorway, with consultancy firm SMEC recently awarded a contract to help deliver the preliminary evaluation. Mr Bailey said improvements to the Yandina-Coolum Road roundabout and the School Road intersection would also be considered as part of the project. Nicklin MP Rob Skelton said it was an important step in supporting growing parts of the Sunshine Coast like Cooroy, Eumundi, and Yandina, and linking them with the business hub of Maroochydore. “Additional lanes will improve safety and congestion, and mean locals and businesses who rely on the motorway will spend less time stuck in traffic, particularly during those peak commuting times,” Mr Skelton said.
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From left: Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson, Jayden Radosevich, Supranee Radosevich, Chloe Radosevich and Lee Shimbel.
Legacy still hard at work Ahead of Legacy Week 2021 which ran from August 28 to September 3, Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson highlighted the vital support the Sunshine Coast Legacy group provided and encouraged the community to get behind the charity. Starting in 1942, Legacy Week, or “Badge Week” as it is commonly known, is the annual national appeal to raise awareness of, and funds for, the families of Australian Defence Force men and women who have lost their lives or have ongoing health issues and while the week is over donations are still welcomed. “The past 18 months has certainly proved challenging for our whole community and charities such as Legacy are no exception,” Mayor Jamieson said. “Despite COVID-19, our community came out to proudly support Badge Week fundraising efforts last year and I call on our community to do even better this year. “The valuable services which Legacy provides to support widows and families of local Australian Veterans are fully funded by donations and Badge Week is their key fundraising activity each year. “Legacy badges may be small, but the funds they raise make a huge difference for those who have given so much and who need us to continue to stand by their side when they and their families most need it.” Mayor Jamieson said Legacy was a source of support and advocacy for the families of Veterans – often through the most challenging time in their lives – providing long-term social, emotional, development and financial support. Local Bli Bli widow, and mother of two, Supranee Radosevich’s husband passed away in 2010 from cancer, after having served as a United Nations Peacekeeper in East Timor. Sunshine Coast Legacy Group reached out to Mrs Radosevich in 2016 with funding assistance to support the education of her two children, Chloe and Jayden (now aged 14 and 13). “The support I received from Legacy has been wonderful and it’s had a really
positive impact on my children’s future,” Mrs Radosevich said. “Helping out with Badge Week fundraising is a way of giving back and saying thank you for the support my family has received.” Mrs Radosevich has supported Legacy by selling badges every year since and this year was joined by her children. Legacy’s clientele includes an increasing number of young incapacitated veterans, widows and families impacted by deployments such as East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan. Sunshine Coast Legacy has around 40 volunteers who support nearly 900 Legacy clients, including children and people with a disability. Legacy Sunshine Coast Chairman Lee Shimbel said that the focus on the Sunshine Coast was to ensure that the partners and children of Veterans who gave their lives or health in military service are supported to achieve their full potential. “These families have already been through so much, watching their loved ones leave the safety of our shores to serve our country, with many never returning or others returning bearing the physical or mental scars of war,” Mr Shimbel said. “We believe these families should not be at a disadvantage and we are helping young families at an increasing rate, nurturing children’s education by contributing towards school fees, books, uniforms and recreational activities such as our annual Youth Camp to support their self-development and confidence. “We also assist older widows through pension advocacy, counselling, special housing, medical needs and social support. “While we are already supporting many widows and families, there are many more who desperately need our support.” Though legacy week is over you can still donate details are available on Legacy’s Sunshine Coast’s Facebook page.
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Becoming involved. passion for heritage. “Volunteers become part of an amazing network and receive free workshops, annual bus trips and many other opportunities to learn and participate in our heritage.” Volunteers can choose from one of the many exciting roles in Museums and Heritage on the Sunshine Coast including: event assistant tour guide education program guide researcher collections care assistant data entry assistant Volunteers at Bankfoot House are required to do a minimum of one shift a month. To become a volunteer at Bankfoot
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Old knowledge shared for safer future Traditional Owner knowledge was shared among land managers in a Cultural Burning workshop held on Kabi Kabi Country at a Sunshine Coast Council environment reserve near Kenilworth recently. Representatives from Kabi Kabi and Jinibara Traditional Owners; Indigenous Rangers from across south east Queensland including Butchulla, Bunya Bunya, Wirrinyah and Gidargil Traditional Owners; and council officers attended the workshop facilitated by the Firesticks Alliance Indigenous Corporation onsite at Tuan Environmental Reserve, Kenilworth. Firesticks Alliance is an Indigenousled network that aims to re-invigorate
the use of cultural burning by enabling cultural learning pathways to fire and land management. Leeton Lee from Firesticks Alliance Indigenous Corporation said the initiative aimed for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to look after Country, share their experiences and collectively explore ways to achieve their goals. “Firesticks ultimately strives to empower Aboriginal communities to manage their own cultural lands and work strongly with non-Indigenous people to achieve functional and resilient landscapes,” Mr Lee said. “Throughout the workshop we shared knowledge, local conditions and cul-
tural knowledge relevant to the burn – and undertook a burn at Tuan Environment Reserve as a real-life learning example.” Sunshine Coast Council Community Portfolio and Division 10 Councillor David Law said council aimed to support Kabi Kabi and Jinibara Traditional Owners to apply their Traditional knowledge into the ongoing management of the region’s bushland. “Our goal was to promote shared learning opportunities led by the local Kabi Kabi and Jinibara Traditional Owners and facilitated by Firesticks Alliance, while educating council staff and other fire practitioners about traditional fire management and the
benefits to local ecosystem health and how it can be incorporated into their ongoing practice,” Cr Law said. “And ultimately our overall aim is to improve biodiversity and restore the bush to good health. “We thank Firesticks Alliance for facilitating the workshop and the local Kabi Kabi and Jinibara Traditional Owners for sharing their knowledge and we hope to continue to work with Traditional Owners to further build capacity and heal the land through cultural fire management practices.” This project is supported by the Australian Government’s Bushfire Recovery Package for wildlife and their habitat.
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Art prizes on offer What do a single roll of toilet paper, Einstein, gym socks and a stand-up comedian all have in common? They all feature among the finalist works in the 2021 Sunshine Coast Art Prize exhibition at Caloundra Regional Gallery. The exhibition is on show until 10 October and features 40 finalist artworks, all vying for the attention of the voting public and guest judge Renai Grace, Director/CEO of the Museum of Brisbane. Sunshine Coast Art Portfolio Councillor Rick Baberowski said each year the Prize attracted more entries from across Australia. “The inclusion of so many national artists in the Sunshine Coast Art Prize exhibition makes this a great showcase of art of the moment as well as a testament to our Art Prize’s standing on the Australian stage,” Cr Baberowski said. “I’m also more than pleased to see that six of the 40 finalists were from the Sunshine Coast, a reflection of the creative talent of our own region” Cr Baberowski said. “These are remarkably challenging times and I find it fascinating how this exhibition provides an insight into the feeling of the creative community at this time. “Years from now, I wonder if we looked back on this time, armed with only this collection and the artist statements, how would we describe the
sentiments of 2021?” Sunshine Coast Council’s Caloundra Regional Gallery Manager Jo Duke said there had been an incredible response to the nationwide call for entries. “The range of artworks demonstrates the breadth of contemporary 2D art in Australia right now, and it is particularly exciting to see some really significant contemporary First Nations works in the finalist selection,” Ms Duke said. “This year’s submissions are of an exceptional standard in line with the prominence of the Sunshine Coast Art Prize as the flagship art prize for our region. “From exploring fragility through toilet paper to portraits captured by a stand-up comedian, this exhibition will challenge, inspire and start conversations. “I encourage everyone to view exhibition and vote for their favourite piece in the People’s Choice category. For our national audience who may unfortunately be unable to travel due to border restrictions, the artworks can be enjoyed on our website and online voting is open Australia-wide.” Christine Druitt-Preston, winner of last year’s People’s Choice Prize, described it as “an honour” to have her work chosen by the voting public. “In these COVID-19 times, visiting a gallery - in person or remotely online takes commitment and a degree of dedication. I know all the artists involved
really appreciate it,” Ms Druitt-Preston said. Winners will be announced on 23 September, with the event livestreamed on Caloundra Regional Gallery’s Facebook page. The major prizewinning artwork will become part of the Sunshine Coast Art Collection. The art prize offers a range of opportunities for finalists: Major acquisitive prize: $25,000 cash prize sponsored by Argon Law and Sunshine Coast Council. Highly Commended prize: $5000 sponsored by the De Deyne Family. People’s Choice prize: $2500 sponsored by Caloundra Chamber of Commerce. Sunshine Coast Art Prize Residency: sponsored by Montville Country Cabins. Sunshine Coast Art Prize prestige vehicle wraps: supported by Coastline BMW Complimentary artwork transport supported by International Art Services (IAS) Local finalists: Miles Allen – Flaxton David Green – Buderim Jennifer Herd – Eumundi Peter Hudson – Maleny Trevor Purvis – Cooroy Amanda Shadforth – Alexandra Headland.
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Have a say Sunshine Coast Council has a new-look Have Your Say platform which it hopes will act as a portal to spark innovative ideas in an easy-to-navigate format. Sunshine Coast Council Community Portfolio Councillor David Law said Community members were encouraged to register online to receive important community consultation updates, and for those who are already subscribed to also review and update their profiles and preferences. At one quick glance, people can see the projects open for community consultation, such as Eumundi Placemaking and the Woombye street design project. Councillor Law said meaningful community engagement was an essential and valuable input in future council projects, decisionmaking and outcomes for our region. “Every voice in our region has value, and we genuinely encourage you to contribute your ideas and submit feedback on matters that affect you and your community,” he said. For more information visit council’s website and click on “Have Your Say”.
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Socialising in retirement Retirement can be exciting – coming to the end of your working career with a calendar now open for relaxation and enjoyment is a time many people look forward to during younger years. But the prospect of retirement can also be daunting. Some new retirees worry that their days will have less purpose now that they’re not at work, that they’ll be bored, or that they’ll miss the social connection they had with their co-workers or clients. These concerns are just as legitimate as the excitement of winding up work. Forming social connections during retirement is important, as it provides a sense of friendship and support for retirees. Healthy relationships are necessary at every age, but the importance of socialising for retirees cannot be overemphasised. Regular social interactions can help keep retirees mentally, physically and emotionally healthy, whilst fending off difficulties inherent to loneliness. There are also many ways that socialising can help improve both our cognitive and physical health. These include: Reduced stress. Retirees who are socially active tend to handle stress better. This leads to improving their cardiovascular health and immune system. Longer lifespan. High levels of socialising can help increase longevity.
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fitness. Retirees with diverse social connections are more likely to exercise regularly. This can lead to a myriad of physical, mental and cognitive benefits. Reduced risk of depression. Consistent socialising reduces the likelihood of retirees experiencing depression caused by loneliness. Less anxiety. Similar to depression, retirees who socialise more experience less symptoms of anxiety. Greater self-esteem. Socialising helps retirees be better engaged, growing their confidence and sense of worth. As these health benefits contribute towards significantly improving the quality of life for many retirees, it is important to find an appropriate way of maintaining a healthy social life. Joining a social Club like Probus provides retirees the opportunity to socialise with likeminded people in their local communities. There are over 140 Probus Clubs across Queensland where retirees can be involved in a range of exciting activities and listen to interesting guest speakers. Experience all the Fun, Friendship and Fellowship by visiting a Probus Club near you. You can find out more about Probus in Queensland by visiting the Probus Association of Queensland web site – www.paqnetwork.com.au or by calling 0477 645 645 or 0477 000 645 to find the Probus club near to you.
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Literacy a passion By Tania Phillips Lyn Gavin has been a volunteer in the Sunshine Coast Libraries literacy program since 2010. “I really love it. It’s really rewarding for the tutors as well as the students,” she explains. “I’ve made some good contacts both amongst the other tutors but also the students. I had a long term student for nearly eight years - a young Australian guy who had a lot of problems at school so missed out. “He wanted help to get his licence and that’s what started him off in the program. Once he was successful with that, he could see the benefit of staying in the program and he’s now working. So it’s been a great success story for him and obviously very rewarding for me to be able to feel that I’ve actually helped someone to literally change the course of their life. “I’m actually now tutoring his mum strangely enough because she has literacy issues as well.” She found the program after initially looking to do some volunteer work when she retired. “I’d been working in Centrelink so I’d seen first hand how people had a lot of problems if they had literacy problems,” Lyn said. “So when I saw an ad for the program in the local paper, I rang up and
Lyn lends a hand. registered and was interviewed and was fortunate enough to get selected and go on the course. I’ve been doing it ever since.” She said it was not only rewarding but also something a little different in terms of volunteer work which was one of the things that attracted her in the beginning. Lyn believes you certainly need empathy along with patience and a good
sense of humour to do the job. She said it also helped a lot if tutors were able to bond with their students a bit and establish a connection, encouraging them to keep coming because it can be a slow process for some students. But Lyn said she would highly recommend it to people wanting to make a difference. “It’s a great program,” Lyn said.
This counts By Tania Phillips Looking for somewhere to volunteer and make a difference to someone’s life? Sunshine Coast Libraries might have just the program. Libraries Literacy Services Supervisor Tracey Carter said the adult literacy program - Read and Write for Life was an important and rewarding program for both the volunteers and students. “Our volunteer tutors work with one student each, either in a literacy class or tutoring them oneon-one,” she said. “In that case the tutor and student will just get together once a week and work on something that the student has requested any help with.” She said the program runs two training courses a year for tutors. “It’s a matter of visiting the Sunshine Coast Libraries website or even googling Adult Literacy Sunshine Coast and our program will come up,” Tracey explained. “At the moment we’ve just trained close to 20 new volunteers and we’ve got about a 105 regulars so about a 120-130 volunteers actively in the program.” The Read And Write For Life program is open to anybody in the Sunshine Coast community seeking to increase their literacy and numeracy skills.
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After finding a need in the community for a strong body corporate service, three dedicated business women banded together to form Accomplish Body Corp Management. The trio of Gail Hudson, Jo-Anne Chaplin and Amanda Potter have a big focus on their clients and ensuring their needs are met. They came together by chance to create a business that is all about assisting a body corporate to manage their responsibilities under Queensland legislation. As a relatively new venture, these resilient women are forging on through unprecedented times, assisting their clients through online services and their ability to be mobile. “We pride ourselves on providing the fastest, most reliable service to all our clients,” Gail says. “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is the remarkable achievements that our team can accomplish!” Jo-Anne Chaplin “I have lived on beautiful Bribie Island since 2010 and have been operating my own accounting practice since 1996. I became a member of Business and Professional Women Caboolture and found my tribe. Connections forged over the years which led Gail and I to adopt Amanda and start this business,” JoAnne explained. “I am thoroughly enjoying the experience of getting this business off the ground. Brainstorming the challenges together means we are working at our best and obtaining results that separately we might not have done. “It’s hard work running a business, a
lot goes into managing, marketing and decision making on the run.” Gail Hudson “My husband and I have run our own businesses and I have also worked for many different businesses in administrative areas,” Gail said. “I have personally owned body corporate buildings seeing firsthand some of the issues that come with them. “As a business woman, after years in a male dominated business, I have learnt to be proactive and to think outside the box. My experience with staff and administrative systematic procedures is paramount to a well-run business. “I could see a real need for a new business who was not one of the “big boys” (business), but a business interested in providing a real service for their client quickly, efficiently and accurately.” Amanda Potter “I have lived in Moreton Bay region for 34yrs with experience in customer service, administration and accounting and many years as a Body Corporate Manager,” Amanda Potter said. “The complexity of issues I have dealt with for Bodies Corporate have no limitations, every day can bring something different from parking issues to adjudicator orders to large insurance claims, every situation really is unique. “Helping with ABCM: It really is its own reward, resolving all issues in the best interest for the body corporate is what it is all about. Being neutral in all circumstances, helping clients understand all of their options and to see things from another perspective can sometimes make all the difference.”
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Old age in a new age By Erle Levey PART ONE OF A THREE-PART FEATURE Australia’s population is ageing .. fast. And it affects us all. This century we will see the possibility of six generations living together at the same time. Medical science and healthy, active lifestyles will play a big part in people living longer. Reaching 100 years of age will no longer be extraordinary. By 2030 there will be more of us aged 65 and over than 14 years and under. That will impact how we live, where we live and the way we fit in the community. As baby boomers and Generation X enter older adulthood, our expectations of how we are going to live in a community will change. The Sunshine Coast Business Council’s Ageing in Place conference explored ageing trends and solutions that are providing people with greater choice about how they can approach and enjoy their older life. The conference was held at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC), which plays a major role in training nurses and allied health care professionals for the future. Guest speakers included Urbis director Kate Meyrick, University of Queensland Professor Laurie Buys, and USC vice chancellor and president, Professor Helen Bartlett. Fittingly, Kate Meyrick was joined on stage by her mother Jan Meyrick who had a career teaching human development to young students going to work in the care field. Jan was recognised for her work in aged care during her retirement with an award to enable a personal world study tour to see what facilities were available. Business council chair Sandy Zubrinich said people were not only living longer, their expectations of how they enjoyed their retirement years were changing. “Whether they choose to stay in their own homes longer or are attracted to retirement living or similar environments, what is important is having a choice.
“And while there are pressures on service providers, medical services and the government, now is the time to rise above the current debate, question the fundamentals and find new ways to meet the challenges of ageing and keep people longer in place, in community, in health, in prosperity and importantly - in life.’’ Old Age In The New Age was the focus of Kate and Jan Meyrick’s presentation. This was a first for mother and daughter to be presenting on the same stage although they have been a part of each other’s lives for 55 years. “She felt invisible yet she has such insight,’’ Kate said of her mother. “She is talking from experience. “When talking about care in our own homes, and in retirement in our community, it’s a matter of challenging our perceptions ... not just society’s perceptions but our perceptions of ourselves, as older Australians. “The important things is age does really matter. It’s such a binary thing you’re either young or you’re old - but some are born old and others die young at heart. “Ultimately we are all people. “The most important thing about designing a home, an experience, a neighbourhood or a city is we are designing for people. “By 2060 there will be more than eight million aged people in Australia, so you really do need to get to know us. “We need to consider how we move around, given we will not be car-driven. “We will need lots more public transport and walkable solutions to make sure older people are able to remain active in their own community. “They will be staying in their own homes longer, so it is very important to understand what types of homes they want to live in and recognise there won’t be a one size fits all solution. “Some will need a bit more care. Some will like to remain independent, but perhaps need a smaller home. “How we accommodate these needs, ultimately where we live and the kind of communities we live in are human centred ... and if we don’t understand that we cannot design for them. “If we are designing things older people don’t like there’s a really easy an-
swer, they will vote with their feet and won’t use it. “As baby boomers and Gen X moving into retirement, we are not great at planning for it as we have put it off as long as possible. “What we bring into retirement is a different way of life. “Our aspirations for the next 35 years will be different from those of the previous generation. “We are never too old to learn.’’ With this century likely to see six generations living at the same time instead of the four of the last century, the whole 100-year city needs to be friendly, Kate Meyrick said. “When planning and designing cities and neighbourhoods for six generations to live in, we need to think differently. “Think about how to activate the needs of those who will be living in it. “This is not an option, not a passing phase. “It is coming like the train down the line. It’s something we need to think about as they will be our cities we will grow old in.’’ Jan Meyrick was horrified by many of the aged care situations she encountered in her career and knew it was not the lifestyle she wanted when reaching that age. So she set out to see what plans that could be made. One of the best models was in Deventer, Netherlands, which encouraged residents to use the skills you have or lose them. It showed that happiness comes before care - that it was important to move away from medical and to an enabling model. It was a different way of looking at aged care ... ordinary, not glamorous,’’ Jan Meyrick said. “I thought a couple of hours and I would be out but there. “But I was there 7.5 hours. It was the most fantastic place. “It had autonomy, joyful living, and the township was involved.’’ University students who were hard up for accommodation, were invited to live with the aged community and become neighbours. They were given free accommodation as long as they gave 30 hours a
month to caring - not hands-on care, apart from making a meal a week. “They were brave and started with one student, now they have six living permanently. “They could watch football together, cook with them, have parties. “The footballers went in to use their gym, every person was respected. “No-one was called darling, ducky or love … they all use their names. “They have dignity, they have respect … they have joy. “There are coffee mornings and wine evenings when the community come in - a homework club for the young. “Refugees can come in. Respite care is offered. “It’s a centre for the community. “Less physical support and more social engagement … it was the most fantastic experience, all because they dared to be different.’’ Other case studies Jan Meyrick saw included Switzerland, where a group of women looked at what they want in older life. They bought an old embroidery factory and converted it into 17 rooms for independent living. You buy a space but there are outdoor and communal areas. So they are living alone, but together. In line with Brisbane being announced the host city for the 2032 Olympic Games, Kate Meyrick said it would be fantastic to also say it was an age-friendly community. It would be possible through eight goals: Lives in a safe and pleasant environment; Has access to range of affordable, user-friendly transport services; Has housing options that are affordable, accessible and close to transport and community services; Is supported to be active in their community; Is being inclusive and promote diversity; Participates in employment, training, lifelong learning, volunteering and informing government policies; Stays informed and connected with communities, families and friends; Supported to stay healthy, active and independent.
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Meeting the needs By Erle Levey PART TWO OF A THREE-PART FEATURE It’s about creating an inclusive culture. The challenge for Australian society is the way we see our aged as needing to be cared for. Instead they should be regarded as independent, contributing members of society. There is a perception that once we are aged, we are a burden when really seniors are more capable than ever before — they can contribute to the community in a meaningful way and if we treated them accordingly, it would change the way we age. Medical science, health care and improved lifestyle will see more and more people expecting a more active life and one in which reaching 100 will not be so exceptional. The fact is that many of us will be ‘aged’ for a very long time – 25-35 years for many once they retire from their working life. Use it or lose it does not only refer to the physical, it needs to be about the thought processes. Let’s think about how we run aged care centres better and how the ripples flow though the community. More needs to be done to train and educate future aged care workers along these lines.
As a society, if we keep referring to the aged as a burden then that carries through to future generations. There is a need for the elderly to interact with younger generations, mentoring when needed but gaining expertise as well as enjoying social interaction. It’s important to bring the outside world into aged care, and more engagement with the aged about what they want. An expert in ageing, USC Vice Chancellor and President Professor Helen Bartlett said that many years of research across the UK, Australia and Asia produced a number of reoccurring themes. “These include the importance of changing the models of aged care to focus more on enabling people to stay at home or in their community of choice for as long as possible and planning to facilitate timely support packages to prevent premature entry to residential care. “Baby boomers are seeking different options for their later life living and care choices, so there is a need for more innovative solutions to meet the needs and expectations of the next older generation. “Active/healthy ageing education, interventions and opportunities can help prevent or slow many age-related diseases and should be pursued through partnership approaches by local gov-
ernment, health services and community organisations. “Given the Sunshine Coast’s ageing population will continue increasing from the current level of 20.9 per cent being over 65 — with the largest population growth being in those aged 75 years and over — we need to prepare for the potential impact this will have on our region. “The challenges we face include a greater pressure on our health and medical services. “This is due to a higher prevalence of chronic health and medical conditions such as dementia, coronary heart disease, diabetes, depression, anxiety and dementia; difficulty accessing health and medical services given the lack of public transport; skills shortages in aged care creating issues for quality and standards and more limited retirement living options. “The Coast will remain popular as a retirement destination, while also continuing to attract business and innovation, as well as tourism.” Up to 80 per cent of Australians want to live in their own home as they age. This is so they can have proximity to family, friends, and services. Most would like detached housing in small regional towns - separate dwellings offering the chance of home ownership. Affordable, quality, and the ability to meet individual needs.
Olympic feeling By Erle Levey PART THREE OF A THREE-PART FEATURE Queensland is on the move. With the 2032 Olympic Games set for Brisbane and South East Queensland, that leaves 11 years in which to make transformational improvements to not just the infrastructure but the way we look at life. If we are to develop facilities to stage the Games - stadiums, indoor centres, roads, railways, bus lanes, footpaths and bike paths to ensure the elderly and disabled can enjoy the event, just think how much more comfortable life will be for the rest of the community. At the Ageing In Place seminar at University of Sunshine Coast, Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien said that to become an Olympic city was enormous. “It’s transformative,’’ he said. “It’s not about an Olympic Games but Olympic and Paralympic Games. Disabilities are not dissimilar to those being experienced by some of our seniors. We will have 11 years to make life easier and more comfortable for people not as steady on their feet.”
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Check in this heart day World Heart Day takes place on 29 September and it’s a great opportunity to consider your heart health according to Heart HQ. Heart HQ (formerly Sunshine Coast Heart Specialists) is a leading provider of world-class cardiac care, right here on the Sunshine Coast. Established almost 10 years ago, they believe they are the only true multidisciplinary, comprehensive heart team on the Sunshine Coast, where the Cardiologists collaborate to provide integrated, compassionate, and state-ofthe-art care 24/7 365. The team says means that patients no longer have to travel away from home and family to receive world-class care. Heart HQ has also been integral in establishing a multidisciplinary heart team at Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital (SCUPH). This program brings together a range of heart specialists to thoroughly assess local cardiac cases and ensure patients receive appropriate and timely treatment. One of the conditions they treat is Valvular Heart Disease, which can include Aortic Stenosis and Mitral Regurgitation. Both of these are common causes of death or disability in senior patients. Aortic Stenosis The heart’s job is to pump oxygen-rich blood through the body. The aortic valve controls the flow of blood as it
From left: Dr Stuart Butterly, Prof Tony Stanton, Dr Peter Larsen, Dr Mark Johnson, Dr Matthew Tung and Dr KK Lim. is pumped from the heart to the rest of the body. When an aortic valve becomes narrowed with age, usually due to a build-up of calcium, the valve is unable to fully open and the heart can’t pump blood like it needs to. Mitral Regurgitation Mitral Regurgitation occurs when your heart valves do not close properly. The blood leaks back through the heart
valve. This puts more pressure on your heart as it struggles to pump the blood through the body. Symptoms The symptoms of Valvular Heart Disease can include breathlessness, chest tightness, fatigue and dizziness. These symptoms are often mistaken for “getting older” but they should be checked out to rule out Valvular Heart Disease
(or any other health condition). For those who experience these symptoms, Heart HQ recommend they make an appointment with their GP to talk about them. They might decide that a Cardiologist review and specialist Echocardiograph (ultrasound of the heart) is needed to help diagnose the problem. Heart HQ has a Heart Valve Clinic and a specialist Heart Team to assess and treat patients, so they can rest assured they are in the best possible hands when it comes to heart health. Their Services No matter what the patients cardiacrelated condition may be, Heart HQ say they can be rest assured that the right person is in place to take care of their needs - and they have the backing of a highly trained team to support the patient along their health journey. Heart HQ operates from their purpose-built Heart Centre in Sippy Downs where we have created the Sunshine Coast’s first and only CT Clinic and Murmur Clinic. They have also provided easier access to quality cardiac care by establishing clinics in Buderim, Noosa-Tewantin, Gympie, Nambour and Caboolture. So, make a date this World Heart Day to discuss heart health needs with a GP. And, at Heart HQ, they promise they’ll make every step from consultation to examination and beyond as easy as possible.
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We’re still the same great team, representing every sub-specialty of cardiology. But as our practice has grown throughout the coast, so has our reputation for being the centre for cardiology. That’s why we’re now Heart HQ, the HQ for heart care on the Sunshine Coast.
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The Club is the central hub of Stockland’s Thrive Lifestyle Community designed for the over 50s. Offering an array of resort-style living features, like the heated outdoor pool, Pickleball court, al fresco dining and entertaining areas, lounge and library facilities, life at Thrive, Nirimba is never dull.
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Your time to Thrive The Club has been meticulously designed by award-winning Architects DC8 Studios as a place for recreation, fitness, sports, socialising or just sitting and relaxing. Here are a few of the highlights of living at Thrive:
Freedom Wellness Centre Pool, Spa & Gym A full line gym with free weights and the latest exercise machines, all in a private setting overlooking the 20m swimming pool with spa.
The Corner Pocket Billiards Lounge Featuring a billiards table, dart boards, Sports TV, a high bar to look over the backyard and watch the action, as well as a lounge area to socialise.
The Commons Bowling Green
Elements Outdoor Kitchen & Grill
Just a short walk to the bar or the deck, and with the ends under cover, The Commons is designed for bowlers of any level to enjoy all year-round.
With a massive pizza oven and BBQs under a stylish gazebo, The Elements will be your go-to Sunday afternoon meeting place or the venue for your next birthday party.
The Picture House Cinema
The Soul Collective Kitchen and Bar
For movies, sporting events and more, The Picture House offers an intimate cinema with state-of-theart screen and sound. Make a night of it, in your own backyard.
Enjoy a coffee machine, bar, kitchen and servery for entertaining friends and family, and all-day refreshment.
Interested in joining The Club? Stockland’s Thrive Lifestyle Community, designed for the over 50s, offers a range of 2 and 3-bedroom homes. It’s situated in a secure, gated area of the Aura Masterplanned Community, and just minutes from all the local amenities as well as Caloundra’s beaches and attractions.
To find out more about Thrive Nirimba, please call 1800 72 71 70, visit stockland.com.au/thrive or drop into the Sales & Information Centre at 25 Banya Avenue, Nirimba 12507903-HC38-21
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Queensland Seniors’ time By Lisa Hodgkinson Seniors Month Coordinator COTA Queensland As announced by Minister for Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Craig Crawford on 7 April 2021, Seniors Week has become a month-long celebration to be celebrated in October. That’s right, you can mark the whole of October in your calendar as we introduce big changes this year. Seniors Month will begin on 1 October, the United Nations International Day of Older Persons and ends on 31 October National Grandparents Day. During the month-long celebration, Queenslanders of all ages, cultures and abilities will come together to celebrate the essential roles older people play in our communities. Over the past 18-months we have been separated, segregated, and yet somehow, most of us have found ways to stay connected. If COVID has taught us anything, it is the importance of connecting with others. Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have been told to maintain an
Preparing for Qld Seniors Month. appropriate amount physical distancing yet importantly social connection can lower anxiety, depression and build empathy. While one in four Australians have reported feeling affected by loneliness,
one in two have reported feeling lonelier since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Humans are social creatures, and we have a fundamental need to connect and interact with one another. This
year’s theme ‘Social Connections’ will reinforce the importance of feeling socially connected. In order to feel connected we need to feel seen, heard and valued. One way you can be seen is by contributing the Bigger Picture – an intergenerational, cross cultural digital art project powered by Queenslanders. The Bigger Picture is a photomosaic that aims to highlight the diversity of older Queenslanders and to increase intergenerational connections through the shared use of technology. It is a great activity for families to get involved with. Getting involved is easy. Simply take a selfie of yourself, or with friends and family and submit it online by Sunday 17 October. We will be launching the Bigger Picture on Sunday 24 October, just in time for Grandparents Day on 31 October. To stay up to date, find events and activities in your area and to contribute to the Bigger Picture visit www.qldseniorsmonth.org.au or phone 1300 738 348. Queensland Seniors Month is coordinated by COTA Queensland on behalf of the Queensland Government.
Finances: Bonds and equities on a collision course By Mark Davidson Bonds & Equities On A Collision Course Can bonds and equities continue to rally together? Bond and equity joint rallies typically happen during disinflation, with lower inflation driving the bond rally and the lower discount rate re-rating equities. In the current rally, however, inflation has risen. Possible drivers of the bond rally, COVID-19 variants and China weakness, should not be positive for equities. Similarly, the growth boom driving the equity rally should not have driven bonds to near-record low yields. Turning to the drivers of a further rally in share prices: Ongoing strong growth: ultra-accommodative monetary policy remains intact and only seems likely to be withdrawn when the pandemic is over. Fiscal stimulus continues, led
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ing (commodity price boom, zero global rates and farm rebound). Rising inflation: whilst supply-shortages have led to short-term inflation spikes in North America, we expect core underlying inflation to move higher over the next few years, driving strong profit growth. The negative side of this, tight monetary policy, seems unlikely until inflation targets have been sustainably met.
Implications for asset allocation: In our central case, V-shaped expansions in the US and Australia drive ongoing earnings momentum which, together with easy liquidity conditions, should lead to further equity rallies. We prefer Australia and value investments. On the other hand, risks in fixed income appear elevated and we remain significantly underweight. A disruptive sharp sell-off scenario like 1994 is a risk, but not in the short term. Mark Davidson is an Authorised Representative (no 427049) of Ord Minnett Ltd, AFS licence 237121. This article contains general financial advice only and does not consider your personal circumstances; you should determine its suitability to you. Before acquiring a financial product you should consider the relevant product disclosure statement. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
How are you funding your retirement in a low-interest rate world? To learn more, Start a Conversation with Ord Minnett today. A Proud Heritage of Excellence, Ord Minnett Sunshine Coast upholds traditions of integrity, service excellence and prudent quality Ord Minnett Limited Australian Financial Sevices Licence 237121
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Ingenia Lifestyle Nature’s Edge final stage released soon.
Downsize for more in life being released soon at over 50s lifestyle community Ingenia Lifestyle Nature’s Edge. Lyndon said the lifestyle community is giving clients the next stepping-stone to achieving their downsizing dream. “I love asking my clients the question, ‘what would you do with the extra cash in the bank?’ Upgrade your car? Buy a boat or caravan? Top up your nest
egg?” he said. Ingenia Lifestyle has a real understanding of how to improve the lifestyle of downsizers with the land lease ownership model allowing purchasers to own a new home at a more affordable price point, giving them the opportunity to free up their money. “The very simple and transparent land lease ownership model means there are no exit or DMF fees, stamp
duty, body corporate or strata fees to pay. With just one weekly site fee this gives our buyers more confidence in knowing there’s no surprises.” The final stage of Nature’s Edge is being released soon. Register your interest for early access. Please call Lyndon Nairn on 0459 868 590 or visit naturesedgebudrim.com.au for more information.
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As house prices across Australia begin to peak, asset-rich cash-poor downsizers are missing out on an opportunity to unlock their existing home equity and improve their lifestyle. Ingenia Project Sales Manager Lyndon Nairn said If downsizing the family home is on your bucket list, now there’s more incentive to keep progressing on with that goal with brand new homes
A new chapter for Nature’s Edge has arrived… Nestled in the Buderim foothills, Ingenia Lifestyle Nature’s Edge is an exclusive and thoughtfully planned over 50s lifestyle community with lush rainforest surrounds, modern homes, and an exceptional leisure centre at its heart. With the final stage of new homes coming soon, now is the time to register your interest in securing your home and lifestyle in this thriving community.
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Screens help Everyone will be seeing pink this October in honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For women over the age of 50, an important part of maintaining breast health is participating in a regular breast cancer screening program such as the BreastScreen Queensland Program. One of the things that make the program so effective is that it provides a reminder to women every two years when their breast screen is due, but if you’ve changed address this can make it difficult for BreastScreen Queensland to send that reminder. During October, BreastScreen Queensland Sunshine Coast Service is asking all BreastScreen Queensland clients to check their details are up-todate. If you’ve moved since your last breast screen, call 13 20 50 to update your address and contact details. “If we don’t know where you are, we’re unable to invite you to return to for a follow up breast screen,” BreastScreen Queensland Sunshine Coast Service Health Promotion Officer, Kelly Hart said. “This issue also applies to women who have moved to Queensland from interstate. “If you’ve participated in the breast screening program in another state before moving to Queensland, please contact the program in that state to advise
Time for a breastscreen this October. them of your new postal details. This way you will still receive a reminder when your next breast screen is due.” Regular two-yearly breast cancer screening is still the best way to find breast cancer early – well before a woman or her doctor can feel anything. To make an appointment for a free breast screen call 13 20 50 or visit breastscreen.qld.gov.au No referrals are required.
Cindy Mackenzie Breast Cancer Program support A breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, not only for the person with the diagnosis, but also for those closest to them. According to Cancer Council Queensland, the risk of a woman being diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime is one in eight, and an average of 450 women on the Sunshine Coast are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. The median age for diagnosis is 64. Breast cancer is impacting far too many of our family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. Thanks to the Buderim Private Hospital Cindy Mackenzie Breast Cancer Program, breast cancer patients and their families can access the support they need to focus on the things that matter most. Everyone is unique, so having an experienced and empathetic ear for emotional support and guidance at the end of the phone is very reassuring. The Cindy Mackenzie Breast Cancer Program provides this along with other practical assistance such as organising cleaning, gardening, transport and bill paying. Since this support is tailored to a person’s individual’s needs, it often provides people with the relief and peace-of-mind they need when feeling sick and
From left: Judy Farmer, Vicki Maynard, Lisa Aherne, Sharon Thomas. This is a group of long term Cindy Mackenzie Breast Cancer Program fundraisers from Headland Golf Club called JUGS - “Just us Girls”. They have raised over $20,000 over the years and have also had several experiences of breast cancer among them, one having lost the battle (not pictured). vulnerable. The Program also helps to create lasting memories with its ‘Something Special’ service. There are other breast cancer charities around Queensland and Australia, but the Buderim Private Hospital Cindy Mackenzie Breast Cancer Program is specifically aimed at helping the Sunshine Coast community. Visit cindymackenzieprogram. com.au and make a donation today and help provide personalised support for people on the Sunshine Coast diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Life after a mastectomy The breast cancer journey is incredibly challenging, but one sacrifice you don’t have to make is how you look in your own clothes after recovery according to the team at Tracey G. Some ladies choose the reconstruction path after mastectomy, but for those who don’t there’s no reason why they can’t look beautiful in their own clothes again. Gone are the days where a lady has to settle for second best in terms of look and fit. No being uncomfortable all day in a poorly fitted bra and definitely no more “frumpy” lingerie. The first step in regaining a silhouette are breast forms. There are dozens of shapes, weights and sizes to choose from which’ll match the remaining breast perfectly. If woman has had a bilateral mastectomy, the size they become is now up to them! There are also breast forms that can be used whilst swimming or exercising, so their lifestyle doesn’t have to change. Post mastectomy wear such as lingerie, swimwear, sportswear and casual
wear have also gone ahead in leaps and bounds in terms of support, style and comfort. According to the Tracey G team other great news is that the federal government will cover the cost of your breast prosthesis up to $400, per breast every two years for the rest of your life. Many private health funds cover the cost of post mastectomy garments. The team believe the key to enjoying the fitting, and looking beautiful in your own clothes, is to have a professional fitting by a trained lingerie and prosthesis fitter. At Tracey G Maroochydore and East Brisbane the team are Amoena trained and certified fitters and won’t be satisfied with your new look unless you are. Some additional services they offer at Tracey G include a comprehensive range of post-surgical garments, full figure and maternity lingerie. Tracey G Prosthetics and Lingerie are located in East Brisbane at 976 Stanley Street East and Norval Court Maroochydore. Contact us on 0466 828143 or go to traceyg.com.
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Choices for cancer patients in emotional time of turmoil By Tania Phillips It started in memory of the late Kim Walters, wife of current Bronco’s coach Kevin Walters, who died of breast cancer in 1998 but the Wesley Hospital Choices Cancer Support Centre has become a centre to support women and men of all ages as they go through and beyond the cancer journey. According to Choices Clinical Nurse Manager Janine Porter-Steele the centre helps patients through the emotional turmoil and difficult decisionmaking process following a diagnosis, throughout treatment and beyond, as patients focus on wellness after cancer. As well as managing the Choices Program she is also active with in the program – supporting the team, volunteers and patients who come in. “A lot of what I do is providing information around treatment, around the
time of diagnosis, throughout treatment and beyond,” she said. “My background is cancer care nursing and I’m a breast care nurse. I also have a research background which is kind of important for this program because we like to make sure that the things we do are evidencebased. At that rate we can make sure people get the very best we can give them. I’ve spent a lot of time talking about managing side-affects of treatment – that sort of thing. Another focus for me is keeping people well during treatment and post treatment. “In the cancer world we tend to give people a prescription for everything else but when they finish treatment that’s often a time that people feel lost or alone. Everybody’s gone away because their treatment has gone away – there’s all of those lasting side-affects so I spent a lot of time in that space.” She said even though they are part
of the Wesley Hospital anyone can come to Choices. “We don’t care where they’re treated or diagnosed – when they come here they can access me for those things we talked about and we’ve a peer-support co-ordinator – someone whose got that lived experience of cancer. That’s Leonie and she can support through all those practical things around managing in the context of family and friends – all sorts of things really. We also have a counsellor here for those other emotional needs particularly when they’re diagnosed or they have a reoccurrence. “We all have distinct roles but they overlap a bit because we’re all providing information and support and we have a great group of volunteers who do things like answer the phones, make-up our folders, talk to people when they come in, make turbans for us – all sorts of things,” She said Choices offered all sorts of
programs though at the moment because of Covid they had to adapt and were doing quite a lot by Zoom. “We have a yoga program, an art therapy program, writing therapy. When we were able to people in we have a specific gym program for during treatment and post treatment. We have complimentary therapies so we visit the wards, we have a therapist go to the wards particularly palliative care, oncology and those people can have Raki, reflexology or Indian head massage and we do that as an outpatient situation down here too. “There are lots and lots of things coming on.” Janine said people interested in the program can self refer, their doctors can refer, oncologists, surgeons, friends. “They can just ring up – it’s pretty easy and we’re here for as much or as little as people need us,” she said.
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Sleepy during the day? Daytime sleepiness has a significant impact on quality of life according Dusk till Dawn Sleep Centre. People with daytime sleepiness struggle with social, academic and work demands, they are also at risk of motor vehicle and workplace accidents and generally have poorer health. According to the team at Dusk till Dawn Sleep Centre it is not normal to sleep for a long time at night and still feel tired during the day. There are a number of sleep problems that can worsen the quality of sleep and cause sleepiness during the day. This can be the case even if no problems are noticed at night. Sleep disorders have been implicated as risk factors in a number of other health problems including increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes. It also affects general mental functioning, in particular, daytime alertness, mood, memory functions, and decreased learning ability. There is some recent evidence that sleep deprivation also depresses the immune system which means the body is less able to fight off viruses and infections. There are several Sleep Disorders that can affect an individual, the most Common disorders include Insomnia, Snoring, Sleep Apnoea and Restless legs. Accurate diagnosis is important, not
only because of the negative impacts of sleepiness and its root causes on health and social function but because excessive sleepiness is generally remediable
with appropriate treatment. At Dusk till Dawn Sleep Centre they help provide diagnosis, treatment and support for all.
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Size makes sound sense Gone are the days of big, chunky devices on your ears according to Connect Hearing Audiologist, Michael Williams. He said Phonak Lyric is the 100 per cent invisible hearing device that is changing the game! Michael is passionate about the benefits Lyric provides wearers and urges all Sunshine Coast residents to prioritise their hearing today. “Lyric is a completely invisible device that sits inside the ear canal and can be worn 24 hours a day, seven days
a week, for months at a time*. This means, unlike traditional aids, Lyric can be worn during regular daily activities, like sleeping and exercising – and you’ll never have to change a battery! It’s a fantastic option and for the right client, can provide truly hassle-free hearing,”. Michael has been working in the Sunshine Coast for more than 14 years, helping the community manage their hearing and has seen firsthand the positive impacts Phonak Lyric has on
Michael and Nicola of Connect Hearing. his clients’ lives. He explains, “Lyric ticks all the boxes when it comes to satisfying clients hearing goals and listening lifestyle needs. Conventional hearing aids need to be inserted and removed daily, whereas Lyric allows clients to just get on with their day.”
If would like to know more about Phonak Lyric, book your free hearing test today at Connect Hearing Buddina (ph: 5452 6288). *Individual results may vary. Lyric is not appropriate for all clients. Contact Connect Hearing Buddina to determine if Lyric is right for you.
Little Treasures offers personal touch at the end Little Treasures Pet Cremation was founded by avid animal lovers, Aaron and Tara. “For as long as we can remember, we have expressed an overwhelming passion for all animals and knew we wanted to start a business in the pet industry—we just didn’t know what area to focus on,” Tara said. “However, with the recent passing of our beloved Rottweiler, George, and going through varying degrees of
grief, we made the decision to focus on helping other animal owners with their raw and sometimes overwhelming journey of losing a pet. “We understand that our precious pets are important members of our family and they deserve a dignified and compassionate final farewell. “At Little Treasures, we offer individual pet cremations to ensure that the client will only ever receive their pet’s ashes. We will never conduct multiple
pet cremations and pass them off as individual. “We have the highest respect for our clients during this trying time and pride ourselves on our standards. “The ashes will be returned to our clients in a previously arranged package. There will also be the option to have a lock of fur and paw print on a certificate. “Clients will have the choice for the ashes to be either delivered back to
their home, veterinary clinic or they can arrange to visit Little Treasures in Bells Creek Caloundra for collection. This will be discussed prior to the cremation taking place and our prices start from $190. “We also work closely with a team of mobile vets who can offer a really personal euthanisation service in the comfort of your own home.” Please call Tara today on 0410 268 272 to discuss your wishes.
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Stan’s the ‘positivity’ man Almost a year ago, 94 year-old Stan suffered a nasty fall, after climbing up a ladder to pick bananas at his Golden Beach home, and was admitted to Southern Cross Care (SCCQ) Caloundra on an ambulance trolley. Flash-forward a year on, and Stan has made a full recovery, triumphantly walking out of the Little Mountain residence, flanked by the supportive and proud care team. So how did Stan manage to win back his mobility and make such a monumental recovery from the nasty fall that landed him a lengthy hospital stay, nursing two broken bones and severe bruising? Son Dennis puts it down to an ironclad determination and positive attitude that he says has driven his father his whole life. “From day one, Dad had it in the back of his mind that he wanted to go home and be with mum again, and so he earned a bit of a reputation in the home for being Stan the Man with a Plan!” Dennis said. As a former provider of first aid training to SCCQ Caloundra, Dennis said the aged care facility was the first place he thought of to provide the after-fall care and rehabilitation the father of two and grandfather of three so desperately needed. Supported by Personal Carer, SCCQ’s Madison Scobie (pictured with Stan)
Southern Cross Care Caloundra’s guard of honor farewells Stan. and the devoted nursing and allied health team at SCCQ Caloundra, Stan stuck to his custom-made exercise program in an effort to claw back his precious mobility. “Dad was always very active. He worked as a piano tuner, was an active
Rotarian, keen fisherman and up until about seven years ago, was still boating and travelling Australia in a motorhome,” Dennis said. “He’s doing well now, and is focused on relearning where everything is at home and using a walking stick to over-
come his shuffling,” Dennis said. SCCQ Caloundra Residential Manager Karen Wilson said Stan was an inspiration to the entire team, who formed a guard of honour and cheered him on as he left the building with the ‘Theme from Rocky’ playing in the background. When Stan first arrived, he was very frail and battered, but he became a legend, often spotted in the hallway in between rehab sessions, doing his sitto-stand exercises and whatever it took to build his strength back up,” Karen recalls. “He worked so hard and remained optimistic, always attending exercise classes, cycle classes and doing many laps of the buildings and gardens.” “We are all so happy to see Stan’s hard work has paid off,” Karen said. Stan was full of praise for the care team at Little Mountain, who he said were behind him every step of the way. “I could never have done it without Physio Jay Taylor pushing me always to do a bit better. He had my trust and I had his to stay on the job. Actually, all the staff had faith in me and encouraged and helped me whenever they saw me having a go.” “I owe my situation at home now to them but especially to Jay. I am still pushing myself at home to get back on top of things and Ces (my wife) says I have a much better appetite than I did over a year ago!” Stan said.
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Skin cancer treatment Just Skin Treatment Clinic, with clinics located in Noosa, Maroochydore, and Gympie, pride themselves in being one of the only private clinics in Australia to offer superficial radiotherapy; a revolutionary, evidence based non-surgical treatment for non-melanoma skin cancer. With skin cancer affecting two out of three Australians by the time they’re 70, having a choice when it comes to treatment options is exceptionally important for the overall health and wellbeing of those impacted. Non-melanoma skin cancers such as Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) and Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) are the most common type of skin cancer and fortunately, are also the most treatable. The team at Just Skin Treatment Clinic say for these types of skin cancer, superficial radiotherapy is an ideal treatment option, particularly when surgery isn’t suitable for medical reason or as a personal preference. Known the world over for its extremely effective treatment of non-melanoma skin cancers, superficial radiotherapy differs from the more commonly known types of radiotherapy. As the term ‘superficial’ suggests, this treat-
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Just Skin - Machine & General Manager Martin Noller. ment only penetrates skin deep. The treatment works by using a form of low energy x-ray to directly target and kill the skin cancers’ DNA with pinpoint accuracy, causing irreversible damage to the skin cancer cells. Superficial radiotherapy is a highly established therapy that meets the strictest of Australian medical safety standards. It is supported by Medicare, which enables low out of pocket costs and removes the need for private health insurance. It is also completely non-invasive, meaning no cutting or surgical scars. For further information, please contact Just Skin on 5348 9460 or visit justskin.com.au.
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Clear choice in local care Kerry and Tanya have lived on the Sunshine Coast for 45 years between them and have more than 20 years combined experience in the Aged Care sector. The duo opened Pearl Home Care as they saw a need for a small, private and personal in home care service for the region with an emphasis on providing good old fashioned care based on the clients needs. They believe selecting them as a first choice in home care will give their clients access to a well-resourced experienced care coordinator at all times. Someone to listen and take care of home care needs with regular reviews.
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Healing ways with hemp FACT: The botanical name for Hemp is Cannabis Sativa L. Hemp is not an illegal drug. Cannopathy was born from the longheld knowledge of a fourth-generation hemp farmer (lived to 106 years of age) from the Baltic region, Melanie Kanepes at Hempothecary at Montville. “This information was passed down to the current generation and most recently refined with modern scientific studies backing what the ancestors already knew,” she said. “Cannopathy, although based in cannabinoid research, is not limited to cannabis or hemp and incorporates oils, resins and plant extracts from all over the globe. Scientific research has shown the healing benefits of Hemp to be anti-inflammatory, anti-proliferative, pro-apoptotic, antioxidant and much more. “Within the Cannabis plant there are Cannabinoids, the most well-known is THC which causes the ‘high’ feeling found in recreational use of the plant. However, THC is just one of over a hundred healing Cannabinoids. In recent times, the many decades of research from countries like Israel, provide valuable understanding to how the body’s endo-cannabinoid (yes, Cannabinoids exist in the human body) system works in conjunction with the phyto-cannabinoids from the plant kingdom.” She said scientific research has shown the Cannabis plant most effec-
Drop by the Hempothecary in beautiful Montville - Shop 169B Main Street. tive in a transdermal application and found to be most beneficial when using Cannopathy products too. “Traditionally when we lived in nature with little use of shoes, we would absorb many of our minerals and nutrients via walking on the earth,” Melanie said. “This is why therapeutic foot spas filled with magnesium and herbs are still popular today. Do you wonder how powerful the uptake is through the feet? If you rub raw chopped garlic or Eucalyptus oil on the soles of your feet, within minutes you’ll taste it in your mouth! As Cannabis is one of only two plant oils that cross the blood–brain barrier (BBB), transdermal Cannabis application is effective from head to toe.”
What about Hemp Balm? “The application of Hemp for topical relief is not a new fad,” she said. “Ancient China, ancient Netherlands, ancient Egypt, ancient India, ancient Greece and the medieval Islamic world have found beneficial use for topical Hemp for many ailments. This amazing healing plant has been a favorite for centuries past and centuries to come. “Thankfully, nature provides all we need to heal coming out of winter and in a timely manner for the flourishing of warmer days ahead. “The added benefit of the age-old healing Hemp balm is it’s multi use ability to provide moisture to hands, face and the body all over plus allevi-
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Stay sharp: Take control of brain health by eating well An easy-to-digest workshop exploring ways over-50s can take control of their brain health plus the relationship between healthy food, social connection and mental engagement will be held on 1 October at Mudjimba. Food for Thought – Building healthy brains together is a half-day workshop presented by Council in collaboration with the Healthy Ageing Partnership (HAP) and supported by the Queensland Government and the Council on The Ageing Queensland during Seniors Month. Sunshine Coast Council Community Portfolio Councillor David Law encouraged people to book early. “There will be practical cooking demonstrations, a delicious morning tea, a take-home pack with recipes and some great health and wellbeing resources courtesy of USC Nutrition students, plus USC guest speakers and lots of fun interactive activities,” Cr Law said. “Food for Thought is designed to empower participants with strategies
“And choosing healthy and nutritious meals can further maximise your mental and brain health,” Dr Wright said. “During this workshop you will learn more about the latest research on the link between food, mood and brain health. We will also share easy steps on how to incorporate the principles of a brain-friendly diet into your everyday life.” Event Details: When: Friday, 1 October (International Day of Older Persons) Time: 9am–12.30pm (registrations commence 8.30am) Location: North Shore Community Centre, 701 David Low Way, Mudjimba QLD Cost: $10 per person (plus booking fee of $1.64) Suits: Over-50s Bookings Essential – https:// events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ event/13901974-a/food-for-thoughtbuilding-healthy-brains-togetherworkshop
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Awareness urged One in 13 Australians will develop bowel cancer. Knowing the signs, and regular screening are key to tackling the disease according to a respected colorectal surgeon. Dr Graham Newstead, AM said more than 15,000 Australians were diagnosed with bowel cancer each year. Claiming more than 100 lives each week, it is Australia’s second deadliest cancer. He said because bowel cancer often develops without any warning signs, participation in screening can help reduce bowel cancer incidence by detecting blood in the stool often invisible to the naked eye, which could indicate a precancerous lesion or existing cancer. In between screenings, it’s important to stay bowel cancer aware and to speak to a GP immediately if possible symptoms are experienced for two weeks or more. Causes of concern include rectal bleeding or blood in your stool, changes in bowel habit, weight loss you can’t explain, extreme tiredness for no reason, and/or a lump or swelling in your abdomen. “Unfortunately, many people only act after they notice significant changes in their bowel habits, stool consistency or colour, or see blood on toilet paper or in the bowl. By this stage, it’s sometimes too late, which is why regular screening every one to two years from age 50 is vital,” Dr Newstead said.
Queenslander John Playford. Bowel cancer in seniors remains one of the most preventable cancers if detected early enough. “When followed up by timely colonoscopy, cases of bowel cancer can be effectively treated 99% of the time,” he said. Queenslander John Playford, or Townsville, was diagnosed with stage three rectal cancer at age 60. “My wife and I had received the home screening test in the mail in the past, but because we were too busy at the time, or so we thought, we put the kits aside,” said John. “When we both turned 60 in early 2019, we decided that we would do the tests.” “My wife Andrea’s results were negative, but mine was positive and I was encouraged to visit my GP,” John said. Following surgery and chemothera-
py, John received good reports and he is recovering well. “It seems I was fortunate to take the home screen test when I did,” John said. Screening is easy and can be done at home using a faecal immunochemical test (FIT). People aged 50 – 74 are eligible to receive a free test every two years through the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. Those ineligible for the NBCSP can purchase a Bowelscreen Australia kit in pharmacy, online or by calling Bowel Cancer Australia. Dr Newstead said while certain risk factors can’t be changed, some diet and lifestyle choices can help reduce your risk. These include: Quit smoking Avoid processed meats and limit red meat consumption Avoid weight gain and/or increases in waist circumference If you drink alcohol, limit the amount Eat naturally high-fibre foods Be physically active as part of your everyday life Participate in bowel cancer screening If you carry an increased risk, speak to your GP about ongoing monitoring For more information about bowel cancer and how you can reduce your risk, visit bowelcanceraustralia.org or call the free Helpline on 1800 555 494.
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Lamb recipes, perfectly The days are warming and thoughts are turning to entertaining on the back deck or just trying something a little lighter. The Meat and Livestock Board have plenty of Lamb recipes perfect for both.
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SALAD AND ZA’ATAR LAMB CUTLETS Serves: 4 Prep time: 10 mins Cooking time: 25mins INGREDIENTS 8 lamb cutlets, excess fat trimmed; 4 Lebanese pita bread pockets; ¼ cup olive oil; ¼ cup
Serves: 4 Prep time: 15 mins Cooking time: 20mins
METHOD 1. Preheat oven to 200°C (180°fan-forced). Line a large baking tray with baking paper and place pita pockets on the tray. Brush pita pockets with 1 tablespoon oil, sprinkle with half the za’atar and cook in the oven for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway, or until crisp and golden. Set aside to cool. Break into pieces. 2. Meanwhile, brush cutlets with 1 tablespoon oil and season. Sprinkle with remaining za’atar. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat and cook cutlets, in batches, if necessary, for 3-4 minutes each side or until cooked to your liking. Set aside on a plate loosely covered with foil to rest for 5 minutes. 3. In a screw top jar place remaining oil, pomegranate molasses and lemon juice. Season and shake well to combine. 4. Place lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, on-
INGREDIENTS 8 lamb cutlets, excess fat trimmed; 1 cup dried breadcrumbs; 2 free-range eggs, lightly beaten; ½ cup plain flour; 1/3 cup olive oil, for shallow frying + 1 tbsp extra, for slaw; 8 small kipfler potatoes, halved lengthways; ¼ small red cabbage, finely shredded; ¼ small green cabbage, finely shredded; 1 large carrot, peeled, shredded; 2 green onions, finely sliced; 1 tbsp currants Zest and juice of 1 lemon +extra wedges, to serve; 1/3 cup whole egg mayonnaise; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 tbsp parsley leaves, finely shredded +extra leaves, to serve. METHOD 1. In a microwave safe container cook potatoes for 3-4 minutes on HIGH (100%) or until nearly tender. Lightly spray a large char-grill pan with oil and heat over medium-high heat. Cook potatoes for 5-6 minutes or until tender and lightly charred. Set aside to keep warm. 2. Meanwhile, place breadcrumbs in a large shallow bowl. Place flour on a large plate and season. Place eggs in a separate shallow bowl. Working with 1 lamb cutlet at a time, coat in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip in egg, then press in breadcrumb mixture to coat. Transfer to a plate lined with baking paper. Repeat with remaining cutlets. 3. Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook lamb cutlets, in batches, for 3-4 minutes each side or until golden and cooked to your liking, replacing oil as necessary. Set cutlets aside on a plate lined with kitchen paper. 4. In a large bowl combine cabbage, carrot, onions and currants. Season, drizzle with extra oil and half the lemon juice and toss well to coat. 5. In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, garlic, lemon zest and remaining juice and parsley. Season and stir well to combine. 6. Serve cutlets with potatoes, slaw, aioli, lemon wedges and parsley leaves. TIPS 1. Lamb leg or rump steaks, beaten to 1cm thickness with a meat mallet, would also work well in this recipe. 2. Swap dried breadcrumbs for panko crumbs; add your choice of herb, finely chopped, or some grated parmesan to the breadcrumbs for an extra flavour hit. 3. Use a pre-pack coleslaw salad mix from the supermarket to save time.
za’atar spice blend; ½ iceberg lettuce, roughly chopped; 200g baby tomatoes, halved; 250g baby cucumbers, roughly chopped; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 6 radishes, thinly sliced; 6 fresh dates, pitted, roughly chopped; 1/3 cup marinated feta, crumbled; 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses; Juice of 1 lemon; To serve: Parsley leaves, pistachio nuts, roughly chopped, pomegranate seeds. ion, radishes, dates, feta and pita onto a serving dish. Drizzle with dressing and toss well to coat. 5. Serve cutlets with salad topped with parsley, pistachios and pomegranate seeds. TIPS 1. Lamb loin chops, forequarter chops or chump chops would also work well in this recipe. 2. For frenched lamb cutlets, reduce cooking time by half. 3. Use your choice of garnishes – coriander or mint would work well as alternative herbs; almonds, hazelnuts or macadamias as alternative nuts. Add an extra drizzle of pomegranate molasses if pomegranate seeds are unavailable or out of season. 4. Za’atar spice blend is available at most green grocers or delis; try dukkah as an alternative seasoning.
BAKED BALSAMIC LAMB SHANKS Serves: 4 Prep time: 15 mins Cooking time: 3hrs INGREDIENTS 4 Frenched lamb shanks (approx. 350g each), fat trimmed 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp harissa paste 1 tbsp ground coriander 2L (8 cups) beef stock 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 3 sprigs oregano 1 METHOD 1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°fanforced). In a large glass dish place half the oil, lamb shanks, harissa paste and coriander. Season and rub well to coat. 2. Heat a large ovenproof casserole dish over medium-high heat and cook shanks, in 2 batches, if necessary, for 8-10 minutes or until browned all over. Add stock, balsamic vinegar and oregano. Cover and place in the oven for 2 ¼-2 ½ hours or until tender and falling off the bone. Remove shanks from sauce and set aside in a large bowl covered with foil to keep warm. Place sauce in a medium saucepan, bring to the boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes or until sauce thickens. 3. Meanwhile, line a large baking tray with
large eggplant, cut into 4cm pieces 1 tsp fennel seeds 60g baby rocket leaves 200g cherry tomatoes, quartered 400g can butter beans, rinsed, drained 175g green beans, blanched, halved lengthways ½ cup mixed olives, pitted, roughly chopped 1/3 cup marinated feta, crumbled Toasted pine nuts, chopped, mint sprigs, lemon wedges, to serve baking paper. Spread eggplant onto tray, drizzle with remaining oil, sprinkle with fennel seeds, season and toss to coat. Cook for 30-35 minutes or until tender. 4. On a serving platter place rocket, tomatoes, beans, eggplant, olives and feta. Top with shanks and drizzle with sauce. Sprinkle with pine nuts and mint sprigs. Serve with lemon wedges. TIPS 1. Either serve the shanks whole on the bone or you can shred the meat off the bone and toss through the salad. 2. Leftover roast lamb leg or shoulder would also be perfect in this recipe – either sliced or shredded. 3. Swap feta for ricotta or goats’ cheese; swap tomatoes for roasted capsicums; add currants or raisins for extra sweetness SPRING: SEPTEMBER 2021 SENIORS TODAY 27
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Pygmalion is transforming By Tania Phillips Real-life husband and wife Howard Tampling and Rachel Fentiman will star in the much-loved George Bernard Shaw play Pygmalion at the Noosa Arts Theatre in October. The play (known to many through the musical version My Fair Lady) is directed by Liza Park and had been due to be part of the groups 50th birthday celebrations last year. Noosa Arts Theatre spokesperson Maria Karambelas said director Park has updated the setting to 50’s London from the original Victorian era. “I think we like to have some good old classics coming out because a lot of our theatre community are elderly and they love that stuff and we have an amazing costume designer who comes up with
some amazing stuff,” Maria said. “The director Liza wanted to do this -you know how theatre works, you have the program a couple of years ahead. Last year was Noosa Theatres 50th anniversary and all these were lined up and of course doors shut. So we’re catching up – we’re doing the same program from last year. But theatre lovers here love it and we’ve got a good cast.” She said director Liza believed the play was still as relevant today as it was back in 1911 when it premiered, as it depicts our main character, Eliza Doolittle, proving that with grit and determination, she can become a successful, independent woman, without being manipulated or bullied by a man. Most times when a story or play starts with “a dark and stormy night”, there’s horror coming.
Not the case with Pygmalion, the dark and stormy night ushers in linguistic hijinks and class commentary, along with the empowering story of a determined young woman. When Professor Higgins, a scientist of phonetics, and Colonel Pickering, a linguist of Indian dialects, meet in the rain one night at Covent Garden, the first bets the other that he can, in a matter of months, convince London high society that the cockney speaking flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, can be transformed into a woman as poised and well-spoken as a duchess. And thus begins the enchanting story that has charmed audiences for over a hundred years, especially with a superb cast, great set and fabulous costumes. Pygmalion at Noosa Arts Theatre boasts a strong cast, with Rachel Fenti-
man playing Eliza opposite her real-life husband, Howard Tampling as Professor Higgins. Revered Sunshine Coast actress and playwright Rainee Skinner will charm you as Mrs. Higgins, while Jackson O’Sullivan plays the gentlemanly Colonel Pickering with aplomb. Deputy Mayor, and ardent thespian, Frank Wilkie, is the irascible Alfred Doolittle. The theatre’s resident genius wardrobe expert, Margaret Courtney, is channelling her inner Dior to create fabulous costumes, while simultaneously working on five upcoming productions. This show will delight audiences of all ages so book your tickets now. Show opens on 14 October and for more information and bookings check the website noosaarts.org.au
Sticky Fingers at the Caloundra Music Festival The popular beachside Caloundra Music Festival will have a distinctive Rolling Stones flavour when it returns on 1-3 October. This year’s festival will feature Ball Park Music, Sneaky Sound System, Spiderbait and The Stones’ Sticky Fingers starring Adalita, Phil Jamieson and Tim Rogers with Baker Boy, Ben Lee, Gyroscope, Katchafire, San Cisco, The Bad-
loves, The Superjesus and The Whitlams also ready to rock. While the event promises to be start studded the final day is expected to be a highlight – particularly for Rolling Stone fans. On Sunday 3 October the festival will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Rolling Stones’ album Sticky Fingers with Adalita (Magic Dirt), Phil Jamieson (Grinspoon) and Tim Rogers (You
Am I) bringing the songs to life. The event kicks off on Friday with Spiderbait taking to the main stage while Indie pop-band San Cisco are an exciting late addition to the Friday lineup, returning to CMF to share their new album before heading off on the next stage of their national tour. Tickets are on sale for the Caloundra Music Festival. With limited capacity
due to Covid-19, it’s important to snap up tickets quickly. www.caloundramusicfestival.com. The Caloundra Music Festival is an event initiative of Sunshine Coast Council and supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland. This event features on the It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar.
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Sunshine Coast sensation Several Sunshine Coast performers have landed their chance to dance and jive on stage in Mamma Mia! at The Events Centre Caloundra this October, after The Show Co. announced its cast for the hit musical, which has already sold thousands of tickets. Louise Kelly, who has appeared in the Australian tours of Fiddler On The Roof, Billy Elliot, and the premier tour of Mamma Mia! will appear in the lead role of Mother-of-the-bride, Donna Sheridan. Noosa local, Jo Hendrie, will star as Donna’s mischievous friend, Tanya and last but not least in the much-loved role of Rosie, is Alexandra Headland local, Melanie Evans. Meanwhile, Donna’s daughter and bride-to-be, Sophie will be played by Queensland Conservatorium gradu-
ate, Annelise Hall. Starring as Sam Carmichael, Donna’s love interest, is Sean Mulligan, who has appeared on London’s West End in a number of productions including Jersey Boys, Saturday Night Fever and Grease. Shannon Foley will take on the role of the lovable and quirky Harry, while the adventurous Bill will be played by Matt Young. Rounding out the cast are a number of Sunshine Coast locals who will also be joining the team of seasoned performers in supporting roles. The Show Co. Producer, Katharine Head said they are thrilled with the final cast. “The audition process took several months but we have secured the perfect cast for Mamma Mia! We feel so
fortunate to be working with such talented performers and cannot wait for Sunshine Coast audiences to see them in action,” Ms Head said. As restrictions, across the Sunshine State begin to ease, the appetite for live entertainment has soared in the wake of the global pandemic. It seems Dancing Queens across the Sunshine Coast have already secured their seats for the entertaining, vibrant show, with The Show Co. announcing six more performances. “Thousands of tickets have already been sold, with limited seats remaining, so we’re excited to announce today that six additional shows have just been released,” Ms Head said. “We encourage audiences to book
now as we anticipate this will be a sellout season.” The first performance of the feelgood musical — that has been enjoyed by more than 65 million people worldwide, will kick off 14 October, 2021, at the Events Centre Caloundra. “The past 18 months have been a turbulent time for our industry. Mamma Mia! is exactly what we all need - an uplifting, fun-filled, heartfelt night out at the theatre,” Ms Head said. “The timeless tracks of ABBA never fail to bring joy to audiences across the world!” Tickets for all shows are now on sale to the general public at mammamiathemusical.com with adult tickets $69.90 and concession and group 10plus are $64.90. SENIORSTODAY.COM.AU
Sunshine Coast MTB Festival Join them on Queensland’s Naturally Refreshing Sunshine Coast for an action packed day of Mountain Biking, events include: - 47.5 kilometre XC MTB Race, - 28.5 kilometre XC MTB Race, - 9.5 kilometre XC MTB Race, and - Free kids Mud Rats bike race. The Sunshine Coast Trail Run Festival is hosted in conjunction with the Trail Run Australia | Sunshine Coast which makes up an action packed weekend of off road events for the entire
family. Choose to go hardcore with the 47.5 kilometres or 28.5 kilometres or go hard in the 9.5 kilometre sprint. There’s something for everyone. Saturday 23 October at Landsborough.
Mooloolaba Sunset Markets Watch the Mooloolaba sun set into evening. Come, enjoy a leisurely stroll through the spectacular gourmet Street Food Strip along the famous Mooloolaba Esplanade. Savour the range of global cuisines. Unique handcrafted gifts, en-
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Sunshine Coast Expo The 2021 Sunshine Coast Expo will be held at the Sunshine Coast Stadium from 24-26 September. Browse and compare the very latest outdoor adventure vehicles, including caravans, camper trailers, boats, 4x4s, hybrids and more. sunshinecoastexpo.com.au
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Noosa Open Studios Art Trail Visit the home studios of a hundred artists at the Noosa Open Studios Art Trail, Queenslands largest open studios event and an invitation to meet the artists behind the art. Visit painters and potters, ceramicists, sculptors, metalworkers and more on art trails from coast to countryside. Take home a favourite pieces and be creatively inspired with art workshops and gallery visits. October 1-10 - noosaopenstudios.com.au
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Expo’s focus on services Here’s a sobering fact: In regional Queensland, people living with a disability and their carers struggle to find the same resources as those who live in larger cities. Why? Often, it’s down to not knowing what local services and support is available to them, leaving them going without or unnecessarily travelling long distances to metropolitan areas. But the good news is there’s often more resources available to them than they realise. They just have to know where to look! RDE - Regional Disability Expos are unique events aimed at bringing the disability community together to celebrate life, age, empower, learn, share and experience latest technologies through a large variety of exhibitors under the one roof. As a member of the community in relatively good health you may ask yourself “why would I want to attend a disability expo?” I’m not disabled, and either are any of my loved ones. However, have you thought about those around you that have hidden disabilities such as mental health, or are in early stages of their conditions and are slowly losing mobility, hearing, sight the list goes on. Disability can and does affect people
Disability expos. of all ages and whether you require a hearing aid, to assist with hearing your loved ones or a walking stick or scooter to be mobile, a physiotherapist to keep you moving or something more there are any number of exhibitors that can assist you with living life to its fullest – isn’t that what living on the Sunshine Coast is all about? As Miriam, (an attendee RDE Regional Disability Expo) said, “Well done to the organisers and companies that attended the Expo. We gained more information and insight in an hour as what we have over the past year. Excellent job.” Regardless of your ties to disability, we would like to invite you to attend this year’s RDE – Regional Disability Expo at the Caloundra Indoor Stadium – North St Golden Beach on Thursday 16 September 2021.
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Changing face of Gympie By Erle Levey The smell of freshly toasted coffee mixes with the sounds of the historic steam train pulling into the railway station. The whimsy of antique and secondhand shops are side-by-side with those selling street wear for skateboard or bmx bike riders. There’s the charm of stopping and catching up with long-time friends or chatting with new acquaintances. I’m at the top of Caledonian Hill after walking up Mary St and taking a look at Gympie as it unfolds around me. We are almost 18 months into the Covid-19 pandemic. Yet it has been a time when Gympie’s values have shone through. The Covid-19 pandemic has turned the world on its head. Then again, it has also reminded us of the benefits in learning from the past. There is a country town feel to Gympie of helping each other in tough times. It seems to shine through in mining towns, when they had to rely on each other. Even today, cars will slow to let you cross the street. People come first. The climate, as well as the quality of the soil in the Gympie region, enables a huge range of fruits and vegetables and produce to be grown. When people say that you can grow most things around Gympie they are not kidding.
SoMa SoMa Espresso in Mellor St, Gympie. 240721 Although having grown up in a farming community there are fruit and vegetable types I never knew existed. My father used to tell me that while growing up in the shadow of Mt Tamborine he loved to eat persimmons straight off the tree. Now we have seen the fruit make a comeback and ideally suited to the Gympie region, along with cape gooseberries which was another of his favourites. It’s a similar story with the more exotic varieties such as dragonfruit, sapota or sapodilla. The Mary Valley as well as the Cooloola region have really stood up in
recent times with the way produce is grown. There is a cleaner, greener image being created following much more use is being made of biodynamic farming practices. In many cases the produce is being packaged and marketed locally. Always pick a town with a river to live in, I have been told. A town with a river has a life … flowing water has life. The Mary River is a vital artery for the Gympie region. Known as Mooraboocoola, Moocooboola and Monoboola by the indigenous people of the region, the river was named Wide Bay River by early European explorers
Andrew Petrie and Henry Stuart Russell in 1842. It was officially renamed in 1847 after Lady Mary Lennox Fitzroy, months before she was tragically killed in a carriage accident. Lady Mary Lennox was married to Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy who became Governor of New South Wales. The largest flood on record for Gympie was in February 1893, which peaked at 25.45 metres and covered most of Mary Street with the waterline reaching the vicinity of where the Lady Mary Statue stands today. It’s an old town, with some deeply rooted connections. If you are in street people will say hello. There is a courtesy, no matter who you or where you are from. A joy of living here. People have become aware of the importance of locally grown produce and it is leading to a better lifestyle. There’s a collective energy - a whole lot of people and businesses are doing bits and pieces. So what is it in this community that makes it so resilient? I’m told that when the pioneers came here it was a microcosm of the world. People came from all over in search of gold but they then learnt about the great soil … Britains, Irish, Germans, Italians, Chinese.
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It was a catchment for really interesting people. And that has continued today. Gympie is creating an image of integrity, innovation, and hard-working people. It provides the foundations to help people be their best. That attitude has always been here. The region has gone through a number of valuable development stages through the past 150 years. Gold, timber, farming and agriculture have all played their part in adding to Queensland’s economy. Being a mining town has left a legacy of a community that has had to care for each other. The memorial to miners at the steps of Calton Hill Park remind us of that. Soon after gold was discovered by James Nash in 1867, Gympie’s timber history began in earnest. Then in 1926 the Wide Bay Cooperative Dairy Company, which was located on Tozer St, built one of Australia’s largest butter factories as a reflection of the region’s prominence in dairying. Through the golden years of mining Gympie had a reputation for a pub on every corner. Between 1867 and 1900, there were 157 licensed premises, with one map showed more than 70 pubs in Mary St alone, from the foot of Calton Hill to the top of Commissioner’s Hill. Today we are seeing the transformation of Gympie - from a pub culture to coffee society. It reflects the fact that through time people have all come from somewhere
Fish and chips on Caledonian Hill. 240721 else to make the region their home. That hasn’t changed the character of the people. There are families with deep connections. People have manners and courtesy. No matter who you are, you are classed as someone. They are respectful of privacy yet there when you need them. You can walk to the corner shops, the schools, the parks. One of the businesses to lead the way with quality food and coffee was Emilia’s in Mary St, run by the Giorno family. Customers would come from far and wide for their coffee. The business is now trading next door as Vespa Espresso Bar and is part of a significant shift in Gympie’s lifestyle. Then there’s the enthusiasm and creativity of John O’Brien and Sandra
Phoenix at Soma Soma Espresso Cafe. At the top of the hill in Mellor St and across from the old Gympie Railway Station, it’s a good example of how ingredients are often being sourced fresh and local. Former Gympie Region food ambassador Matt Golinski remarks how over the past 10-15 years there has been the emergence of farmers markets that give direct access to some of the great seasonal produce from the Mary Valley and Cooloola area. Landcare has become a prime initiative as people recognise the beauty of the region. About town there is a new emphasis on sharing those natural attributes with visitors and new arrivals. At the old railway station, Platform No. 1 Cafe draws its menu from the Mary Valley food bowl. The station is a mix of nostalgia and street art meets graffiti. It’s where you catch the restored Mary Valley Rattler, which travels through the rolling hills to Amamoor and return. There’s the Railway Hotel on the other side of the tracks - and stories from the Second World War of staff dropping food parcels from the overhead footbridge to the carriages filled with troops. The Australian Hotel is at the top Caledonian Hill, and the Phoenix a little further along Apollonian Vale. Right in town is the Queensland Hotel with its coffee window servery to the street, then the Royal Hotel on the corner. The Empire Hotel is another reflec-
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tion of the past. Look up at the intricate detail of some of the old buildings - what changes they have been silent sentinels to. At the top end of town is The Bunker smokehouse and bar. It’s in the cellar of what was formerly the Chambers Hotel and which has been home to The Korner cafe as well as The Decks. The Bunker is in a location you would not expect, under the old storehouses with oak beams and brick walls. A walk along Mary St opens up many delights such as The Keen Bean, Panini’s Bakery and Cafe, and the distinctive Hamptons & Harlow coffee cart near the Five Ways intersection. Then there is the retro feel of The Brown Jug and several hole-in-the-wall outlets attached to pubs or retail outlets. Recently opened is The Hatch - a shopfront coffee spot with sit-up bench window and a view across Memorial Park. Not far from that is the old Gympie Swimming Pool with its retro facade, now the home of the Gympie Youth Precinct and Skater Park. Sitting at Andrew Fisher Memorial Park off Tozer Park Road, you are so far from the crush of suburbia. It’s a time and a place for self-reflection. Here, at this tranquil park on the site of Gympie’s first cemetery and to commemorate Australia’s fifth prime minister, I realise Gympie is a community where the newcomers can brush shoulders with the ghosts of its colourful past. Little wonder it is appealing to so many in this ever-changing world.
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A month of flower delight Cheese at Spring Bluff, held in partnership with Lockyer Valley Regional Council and hosted by famed chef and local produce champion, Alastair McLeod! This will be an extraordinary experience, given it is happening at the beautiful heritage-listed station that boasts 150 years of railway history and magnificent gardens. Ticketed. Cinema Under the Stars is a free community event in the leafy lawns of the Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery, with a line-up of classic movies featured. What a fabulous new experience! ALL MONTH: Floral Displays in all parks and public spaces including feature blooms in Queens Park, the Botanic Gardens and Laurel Bank Park, as well as floral chalk art. #trEATS regional food trail which shines the light on cafes, restaurants, bars and pubs with floral inspired dishes – 36 eateries took part in 2020, with many more flavour-makers expected in 2021. The famed Talking Pubs tours will be held every Sunday with more to be announced. The stunning light-filled Night Garden in the Botanic Gardens. Parkland entertainment featuring local musicians and entertainers. Twilight Tours in Laurel Bank Park. The popular dog-friendly Petals and
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The multi-award-winning Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers (TCOF) will take place for the full month of September! It’s a major extension of this glorious 10-day event that has taken place in Queensland’s city on the range for the past 72 years, and a sign of the success of its COVID-19 planning. Taking centre stage during the new 30-day format will be flowers and local flavours, as the event blooms into a truly region-wide experience. HOT TIPS: Gardening Gurus will love the floral displays at Botanic Gardens at Queens Park and Laurel Bank Park – grab some #trEATS and have a picnic in the petals! tcof.com.au/queens-park/ tcof.com. au/laurel-bank-park/ or maybe join a Twilight Tour of Laurel Bank Park to be guided by one of the lead park garden’s to get to know it more intimately tcof. com.au/twilight-tours-of-laurel-bankpark/ There’s over 190,000 blooms this year! Foodies need to head to Festival of Food & Wine on Saturday night to catch the drool worthy food on offer and the awesome tunes – GANGgajang, Wendy Matthews and Grace Knight plus Richard Clapton. tcof.com.au/festival-offood-wine Those keen to get into the spirit should head to Moonshine School at Peachey Distilling Co and take in the leafy drive in the high country! tcof.
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Time to mulch but which is the way to go? Kevin Redd chats about just what we need in this season’s column.
Is it spring yet? By Kevin Redd Hello Queensland gardeners- here we are in that time between our mild winter and the brief subtropical spring. This can be a challenging time in the garden where temperatures are fluctuating between quite cool and genuinely warm and there are plenty of drying winds and relatively low rainfall to help our soil and plants to thrive. So what should we be doing in the garden now? First and foremost- now is a great
time to get out to apply a fresh layer of mulch to both the ornamental garden as well as the food producing patch. This will suppress those weeds and hold in the precious soil moisture. It’s not too hot to get out and do this job and besides- it’s ‘lockdown’ time for many of us- so do your plants a favour and give them some mulch! What sort of mulch is best? This is a great question and it depends upon what you are growing and how easy it is to access your garden.
At our site on the Sunshine Coast with lots of edibles and lush tropical foliage plants, we are big fans of sugarcane mulch - as it is light and easy to apply. Cane mulch is produced locally in our region and many long term cane farmers in SEQ have kept their properties going by shifting to the production of this valuable material. Ask around and we’re sure you will find a local farmer who sells the big wheels or smaller bales in your area. Many of these farmers will deliver for a small fee and it’s a wonderful way to meet some primary
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producers and to know the person who produces your mulch. Alternatively there are some great bagged sugarcane mulch products (check out Rocky Point) available for those with smaller gardens or for gardeners who cannot easily bring in the bigger quantities. Sugarcane mulch breaks down relatively quickly and does a great job of suppressing weeds and feeding the soil, but it’s not always the best for pathways and where neatness is important.
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Spicing up your kitchen from the home garden has been a good way of bringing the world to our door Dr Kevin Redd shows us the way to explore food and cooking, as ERLE LEVEY reports.
A taste of the exotic Plants and cooking. It’s an easy way to bring the world to our door. Better still. Combine them. It’s also a good way of connecting us with the outdoors when we are tending to spend more and more time indoors. Putting edible plants and cooking together in a colourful and interesting way at the Queensland Garden Expo was selfconfessed plant nerd Dr Kevin Redd. The Kiels Mountain nursery owner and speaker at the Expo brings a wealth of knowledge gained from his travels around the world. In his career Kevin has crossed the USA and travelled throughout South East Asia, journeyed from the Arctic Ocean to the waters of Southern Australia, and now to Queensland. Included in his backpack is a PhD in molecular ecology as he shares his wealth of knowledge on edible gardens, growing turmeric and other rare ingredients, and having a year-round supply of home-grown healthy greens. Born in Dayton, Ohio, he grew up in Pennsylvania where the family was always interested in gardening. No wonder it rubbed off onto an energetic and inquisitive Kevin. I caught up with the enigmatic, passionate and highly engaging Dr Redd at the Nambour Showgrounds, home for the past 36 years of the garden expo. “It’s the most amazing weekend of the year,’’ he said. “I just absolutely love it. “People come from everywhere, who are fascinated about plants. “Some are new to gardening and others are seasoned, experienced people. “They all come to learn something new … to get a new plant for their collection or enjoy the atmosphere. “It’s been an interesting year,’’ he said, “in that people have gotten into edible plants, gotten to turn their backyard into food security. “There’s a lot of interest in that. “People have renovated their backyard and are looking for that jungle vibe. “If you cannot go to Bali you bring Bali here, so they’re creating a jungle.’’ There has been an exponential increase in gardening in the past year or so, Kevin said. “Basically, people have gone from not being into gardening at all to being totally obsessed. In a very short time. “Talking to people I know in the nursery industry, they have had the best time in their career for selling plants. It’s going off in every sector. “People are able to do it more than before. The indoor plant sector is really popular. “If they are stuck at home they want plants in their office. “People are not going away on holidays, they are making the back yard a holiday place. “They are concerned about food they could not buy any in the shops last year so they started to grow their own. “Pretty well every aspect of gardening has taken off in the past year and a half.’’ Kevin and partner Tracey Nicholson have established the Sustainable Cuisine
Dr Kevin Redd of Sustainable Cuisine nursery at Kiels Mountain, a guest speaker at the Queensland Garden Expo. 243367
Basically, people have gone from not being into gardening at all to being totally obsessed. In a very short time.” nursery on four acres at Kiels Mountain, along with a registered training office and pilates studio. This subtropical climate allows them to grow a very wide range of plants many of which are suited to slightly warmer or slightly cooler regions. They have the benefit of winters that are very mild - giving tropical plants frost-free growing conditions- and summers which are not too hot-giving the more temperate and Mediterranean plants respite from humid conditions. Having grown up in Hershie, Pennsylvania, the chocolate town of USA, he describes it as like South east Queensland in summer. The family always had gardens, and were cooking seasonal stuff. That fired Kevin’s passion for plants and food. While studying marine science at the University of California he met an Australian lady in Santa Cruz, who was into cactus and agave plants. “That was in the ‘70s. She would drink Fosters beer from big blue tins at nine o’clock in the morning but taught me all about propagating plants and nursery techniques.’’ From university Kevin put his knowledge to work at Dutch Harbour in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska, set in the Bering Sea and close to some of the richest fishing in the world.
He then spent a lot of time travelling in Asia where he discovered so many different plants and how they were prepared as well as cooked. Australia was next and he worked with the CSIRO in Hobart before moving to the University of Tasmania (UTAS) as a micro-biologist. That included a post-ed visit to Bali to study the DNA structure of plants. Tasmania was where he met Tracey. Born in Brisbane, she had studied at Queensland University of Technology, then UTAS and became a senior secondary college teacher. Yet Tracey was also establishing a registered training office - a small version of TAFE - and was into pilates. Kevin and Tracey bought their Kiel Mountain property in 2014. The house was already there but the garden comprised a few rocks, a couple of lilly pillies and some native trees. Kevin got a science lab role at a local school and Tracey established a pilates studio as well as continued to develop her training centre. The RTO went nuts, Kevin said, so he started working as the administrator. Now the property is four acres of bush tracks through native bush and perhaps two acres of edible plants. The nursery came out of that. Kevin used his science knowledge for
propagation, and his natural interest in food to provide lunch and morning tea for the training programs. At the Queensland Garden Expo he spoke about edible plants, especially those from Asia and South America - the type you will find if you go to Thai, Indonesian or South American restaurants. Things that are quite hard to get as ingredients but easy to grow, especially in our climate, as it is similar here to where they come from. Turmeric is both edible and medicinal, and is touted as perhaps the most effective nutritional supplement in existence. A member of the ginger family, it is a powerful antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties. “It’s hard to buy fresh,’’ Kevin said, “but is stores modestly well, and you can freeze it. “The plant takes up little space in the garden and is dead-set easy to grow. “It’s like a weed. Almost impossible to kill.’’ Galangal is similar, another root plant and hard to buy in the shops. “Growing it in your own garden is so popular, especially if you like spicy foods,’’ Kevin said. “It’s one of the world’s super foods. “An anti-swelling plant and found in nearly all your natural remedies for arthritis and rheumatoid conditions.’’ Then there is mitsuba - Japanese parsley. A biennial herb with delicious and fresh flavour … something of a celery and parsley taste. Most commonly used in Japanese dishes and anywhere that you would use parsley or coriander, it makes an amazing pesto, Kevin said. “It grows well in damp and shady conditions, and will seed to ensure an even better crop next season. “Mitsuba means ‘three leaf’ in Japanese. “It is very uncommon outside of Japan but loves winter here on the Sunshine Coast or Mt Tamborine. “We call it a self-sower, as it makes a tiny flower stock then sets a bed of baby seeds around it. “You can use it in soup, or as a garnish.’’ Bo la lot or betel leaf is a Vietnamese plant, very high in protein. You can use it as a herb or cook with it by putting beef or pork inside the betel leaf. The leaves increase metabolism and help reduce respiratory issues. Kevin and Tracey believe they are now living the dream in Queensland. The Sunshine Coast has a very unique climate. Different to California and more like the Caribbean, Central America or parts of South America. Certainly an amazing setting for a couple with wanderlust in which to write another chapter in their lives of continually learning and passing on knowledge to others. SPRING: SEPTEMBER 2021 SENIORS TODAY 37
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Noosa’s history writ large Writer, Journalist and film-maker Phil Jarratt is on the book trail again with the release of his highly anticipated and comprehensive history of Noosa – Place of Shadows – The History of Noosa. The award-winning writer has lived in the seaside town for more than 30 years, and has played many roles, as both communicator and protagonist, over its transition from sleepy village to iconic resort. For this reason, this book is straight from the heart – a love letter to his adopted home. However, as always Jarratt has not flinched from the truth and the Noosa story is not always a pretty one from the harsh realities of the cruelties inflicted on the Kabi Kabi First Nation, to the wild years when Tewantin was a playground for cashed-up gold diggers and the unscrupulous development deals of the Joh era. However, this is also a history filled with admiration for the fighters of the past, and hope for the future and maybe something only an author like Jarratt, who is a journalist, author, publisher and film-maker with almost 50 years experience in Australian and international media, could bring together. After all he’s had plenty of practise. Born in Wollongong, NSW, he is a former editor of Tracks, associate editor of Surfer and editor and publisher of Australian Surfers Journal. Jarratt is regarded as one of the foremost global authorities on surfing, and has worked inside the executive ranks of two of the world’s biggest surf brands – Rip Curl and Quiksilver, where he was a senior marketing executive for 10 years in Europe and the US. This is not his first rodeo - he has written more than 35 books, covering sport-related biography, surfing and
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CLUB MOOLOOLABA Club Mooloolaba, Brisbane Road and Kapala St, Mooloolaba will hold Jazz’n Shz 1-5pm, Sunday 26 September with Girl Friday” playing live on the green. This is a free event, call 5444 1387. A courtesy bus will operate.
VINNIES THREE-DAY BOOK SALE ON The annual St Vincent de Paul fundraising event will be held at the Kawana Catholic Community Centre, Nanyima Street, Buddina (opposite the Kawana Library) on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 October from 8am – 3pm and on Sunday 10 October from 9am – 1pm. There will be fiction, non-fiction and children’s books galore, many by popular authors, as well as DVDs, 38 SENIORS TODAY SPRING: SEPTEMBER 2021
Author and journalist Phil Jarratt with his wife Jackie and daughters at his recent book launch. surf history, travel and youth culture, and has been published in the US, UK and France, as well as Australia. His history of Noosa, Place of Shadows, however, his first book with Boolarong Press. As a film-maker, Jarratt has written and produced the documentaries 8 Days of Pure Stoke, Cup of Tea With God, Men of Wood & Foam and Generation 99. Wood & Foam, made for Foxtel’s
History Channel, was selected for the 2018 Santa Barbara International Film Festival and won the Australian Surfing Hall of Fame Media Award for 2016. Generation 99, a feature-length documentary about the music and culture of Timor Leste’s children born of war, had its world premiere in Dili, Timor Leste, in August, 2019. Now this one is in print, Jarratt is working on the development of Mak-
CDs, jigsaw puzzles and much more. For those wanting to start up a new garden or freshen up an existing one, there will also be plenty of garden and indoor plants available. ALL proceeds from the event will go to assist the St Vincent de Paul Society in their work to continue supporting those going through difficult times due to homelessness, domestic violence and unemployment as well as those affected by COVID in the local community. The Vinnies volunteers look forward to welcoming bargain hunters at the sale that promises to be bigger and better than ever. For more information call Maria on 5478 2954.
ing improves fitness and coordination Play at this friendly club is three times a week. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9am till noon. Morning tea is provided. Prospective members can have four trial games free of charge. For further information contact Patrick on Phone 54727287 or E mail berpat@bigpond .com.
NAMBOUR CROQUET CLUB Interested in playing the game of Croquet? The Nambour Croquet Club is situated next to the Nambour Bowls Club. They have tutors who will show the elements of the game. A reasonable fitness level is required Games can last for 30 to 45 minutes. They have players aged from 10 ( juniors who play Friday afternoons) to seniors. The oldest member is 92 and is still a keen player. The club members are firm believers that play-
NOOSA CHORALE - MAJESTIC MOZART Conducted by Adrian King, the Noosa Chorale is about to present Majestic Mozart at the J, Friday 17 September from 7pm, Saturday 18 September 2pm. The Chorale, includes more than seventy singers, with soloists Judit Molnar Soprano, Anne Fulton Mezzo Soprano, Gregory Massingham - Tenor and Mark Jowett Bass, accompanied by a thirty piece orchestra, will present an all-Mozart program, including his masterpiece – Requiem in D minor. The group is a community choir dedicated to bringing the rich repertoire of great choral works to the people of the Noosa region and Sunshine Coast and has become a cultural landmark in the Noosa region. It has a rich history now dating back to it’s estab-
ing Tracks, about the birth of the iconic surfing magazine in the late 1960s. Jarratt has received the Australian Surfing Hall of Fame Media Award five times and was shortlisted for the Blake Dawson Business Literature Prize in 2010 for Salts and Suits. He still lives in Noosa, where he now writes for the local newspaper and is president of the Noosa World Surfing Reserve. lishment and first performance in the early 90s. Each year, the Chorale presents a diverse concert program under the baton of Music Director Adrian King. The Chorale welcomes new members joining to share their commitment to personal and community enrichment through singing. Details: Majestic Mozart Where: The J Noosa When: Friday 17 September 7pm, Saturday 18 September 2pm Interested: Contact the Noosa J for tickets: 07 5329 6560.
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TALL TREES ARTS Our group, Tall Trees Arts, 11th year of our annual arts weekend in the Sunshine Coast hinterland town of Cooran. Tall Trees Arts Inc will take over the town on the weekend of October 29, 30 and 31 to exhibit the work of more than 100 local artists. This much anticipated event is supported by Tourism Noosa, Noosa Council, Bendigo Bank and the Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance. As well as the art, there will be music from local musicians, food and drinks galore and the festive aura that is generated by the best kinds of community spirit.
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