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ALL THINGS YARRA RANGES The City of Yarra Ranges is a local government area in Victoria, Australia in eastern and northeastern suburbs of Melbourne. Yarra Ranges had a population of approximately 149,537 as at the 2016 report and close to 58,972 households. The City of Yarra Ranges was formed in 1995 by the merger of parts of the Shire of Sherbrooke, Shire of Lillydale, Shire of Healesville and Shire of Upper Yarra.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Find Yarra Ranges acknowledge the Wurundjeri people, the original custodians of this land and their rich cultural heritage and spiritual connection to the land. We recognise and respect the unique diversity of the Indigenous community in Yarra Ranges, which is part of the world's oldest living culture.

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About the Find Yarra Ranges

By Warren Strybosch

The Find Yarra Ranges is a community paper that aims to support all things Yarra Ranges. We want to provide a place where all Not-For-Profits (NFP), schools, sporting groups and other like organisations can share their news in one place. For instance, submitting upand-coming events in the Find Darebin for Free.

We do not proclaim to be another newspaper and we will not be aiming to compete with other news outlets. You can obtain your news from other sources. We feel you get enough of this already. We will keep our news topics to a minimum and only provide what we feel is most relevant topics to you each month.

We invite local council and the current council members to participate by submitting information each month so as to keep us informed of any changes that may be of relevance to us, their local constituents.

We will also try and showcase different organisations throughout the year so you, the reader, can learn more about what is on offer in your local area.

To help support the paper, we invite local businesses owners to sponsor the paper and in return we will provide exclusive advertising and opportunities to submit articles about their businesses. As a community we encourage you to support these businesses/columnists.

Without their support, we would not be able to provide this community paper to you.

Lastly, we want to ask you, the local community, to support the fundraising initiatives that we will be developing

and rolling out over the coming years.

Our aim is to help as many NFP and other like organisations to raise much needed funds to help them to keep operating.

Our fundraising initiatives will never simply ask for money from you.

We will also aim to provide something of worth to you before you part with your hard-earned money. The first initiative is the Find Cards and Find Coupons – similar to the Entertainment Book but cheaper and more localised.

Any NFP and similar organisations e.g., schools, sporting clubs, can participate.

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Pets Continue To Prove Popular In Lockdown

By Matt Coughlan

(Australian Associated Press)

Australians continue to turn to pet ownership for company amid enduring COVID-19 lockdowns.

Demand for dogs, cats, kittens and puppies at the Melbourne-based Lost Dogs’ Home reached a decade-long high in August, with 416 adoptions.

The home also recorded 92 dog adoptions last month – the highest figure since the coronavirus pandemic began.

Demand could soon outweigh supply, with the number of dogs coming into the group’s Cranbourne and North Melbourne shelters down 12 per cent in August, Lost Dogs’ Home spokeswoman Suzana Talevski said.

There’s also about a 10-day wait to adopt a cat or kitten from the home, which rehomed more than 200 felines in August.

Ms Talevski said while she understood the delay could be frustrating, the home remained focused on minimising returns.

Odette Shenfield, who picked up a rehomed

mini-poodle called Pip in January last year, said her new furry friend had been her “number one” support during Victoria’s ongoing lockdowns.

“Fostering can sometimes be a good option to consider for people unsure about the commitment and responsibility.”

“Seeing a dog be so joyous over the simplest things, even just at getting up in the morning, brings so much light to what can otherwise feel like quite a heavy time,” Ms Shenfield told AAP.

The Lost Dogs’ Home in August reported a growing number of people returning their adopted pets, some within one to three days, because the new owners didn’t know how to cope with the animal’s behaviour.

“I grew up with a dog and have always been a huge dog-lover.

“I got really set on the idea of having a dog and thought it’d be really good for my quality of life and mental health.”

A study published by the University of South Australia in November found pets can play a crucial role during the pandemic, when human contact is restricted.

But the 27-year-old Melbourne woman said it was important for people to consider whether they were ready for the commitment and responsibility that comes with pet adoption.

“Pets seem to be particularly important when people are socially isolated or excluded, providing comfort, companionship and a sense of selfworth,” lead author Janette Young said.

This was especially the case, she said, if life outside of lockdown isn’t suitable for owning a pet.

“Pets are their own sentient beings with their own needs and it’s important to recognise that,” Ms Shenfield said.

“Touch is an understudied sense, but existing evidence indicates it is crucial for growth, development and health, as well as reducing the levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the body.

“It is also thought that touch may be particularly important for older people as other senses decline.”

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Victoria Taxpayers will pay for future IVF Treatments

By Warren Strybosch

Having a child is something most of us just take for granted. However, for some it becomes an emotional rollercoaster ride when they find out that they cannot have a child via natural means and need to consider alternative solutions.

The world’s first In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) occurred in 1973 and Australia had their first IVF birth in 1980. The first baby born from a frozen embryo was in 1983 and since then IVF success rates have increased from 1-9 successful births to over 50% of successful births.

One of the biggest hurdles for people wanting to try IVF was the cost associated with the procedure. Not anymore. The Andrews Labor Government is making it easier for more Victorians to achieve their dream of becoming parents by establishing the first public fertility care service in Victoria and asking Victorian taxpayers to cover the majority of the costs of those treatments.

Minister for Health Martin Foley has stated, “We’re removing the financial barrier faced by too many families and making IVF easier, fairer and more affordable – it will be life changing for thousands of Victorian families every year.”

“Our policy will save Victorian families up to $10,000 each year, ensuring that bank balance is no barrier to becoming a parent.”

The Victorian Budget 2021/22 will invest $70 million to establish public fertility care services, which will help up to 4,000 Victorians every year – saving them on average $10,000 each.

The funding includes $20 million to improve public hospital facilities to deliver the services, while $50 million will be invested to provide up to 2,700 free treatment cycles and a range of other fertility care services to up to 4,000 Victorians per year.

families, with services expected to start in a phased approach from 2022. It is estimated public IVF will deliver on average savings of $10,000 to eligible Victorians, depending on their individual circumstances.

This investment will also create jobs for more Victorians, with roles as fertility specialist doctors, nurses, counsellors, laboratory scientists and support staff.

This investment will deliver on the Labor Government’s commitment to create public IVF services, while also establishing Victoria’s first public sperm and egg bank.

What are your thoughts on the matter?

Do you think it is fair for Victorians to take upon themselves the financial burden of paying for these IVF treatments, whilst those who are wanting to use the services do not have to pay as much or anything at all?

Public fertility care will make a real difference to thousands of Victorian

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Pay relief for locked down parents-to-be

By Georgie Moore

(Australian Associated Press)

Soon-to-be parents who have lost work because of lockdowns won’t miss out on paid parental leave under proposed federal government changes.

Coronavirus disaster payments will count towards thresholds for parental and partner leave pay under a bill being introduced into parliament on Wednesday.

Currently, a parent must show they’ve worked for the equivalent of at least one day a week for 10 out of 13 months before having a child.

Parents cannot have more than a 12 week gap between each work day in that period.

$772.55 payments can be transferred to another parent should they become the primary carer.

Social Services Minister Anne Ruston doesn’t want lockdowns to affect paid parental support that expectant mums and dads rely on. “This will come as welcome relief for families living

The final six weeks can also be shared or taken by either parent at any time before a child turns two. Two weeks’ pay is also available for dads or partners.

in extended lockdown conditions in NSW who are awaiting the arrival of a newborn,” she said. The change would be applied across other parts of the country and to anyone receiving disaster payments in the future. Primary carers can receive paid parental leave for up to 18 weeks. The weekly

Weekly coronavirus disaster payments of up to $750 a week are available for people in nationally recognised hotspot areas who have lost more than 20 hours of work. People who have lost between eight and 19 hours of work are eligible for $450 a week.

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Mental Health and Wellbeing “payroll” Surcharge - Another Cost to Victorian Businesses

By Warren Strybosch

The Andrew’s Labor government has decided that Victoria taxpayers will need to cover the ever-increasing mental health costs the government continues to face.

The Victorian State Revenue Office has advised that the “mental health and wellbeing surcharge” will commence from 1 Jan 2022, which is payable on Victorian taxable wages paid or payable from 1 January 2022 by an employer or a group of employers. The surcharge will be payable if Victorian taxable wages are paid and the Australian wages exceed the first annual threshold of $10m. The surcharge is payable at the same time that payroll tax is payable.

Separate returns will not be required.

What is difficult for a lot of business owners to swallow is the fact that Victoria has experienced the most severe and extended lockdowns than any other place in the world. This has,

by its very nature, increased mental health issues for many Victoria’s, and with the introduction of this new payroll surcharge, seems to be another slap in the face to those running a business.

Heatherdale Spur HEATHERDALE COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP

By Elwynne Kift

The original road level can ve gauged from viewing the shop on the corner of Molan Street and Heatherdale Road.

People would ride their horses to a rail which was as high as the present shop's door step up to go into the shop. (Have a look at it next time you are there.!)

Soil fillin out of the original widened and deepened cutting for railway embankment, but also Heatherdale Road.

Heatherdale Road only existed because one of Victoria's largest fruit coolrooms stood where the Nursery Supplies used to be, and which where SP Aus Net is now has taken over.

There was a farmland/orchards all around because of the two creeks which

do not exist today.

Heatherdale Spur had a creek running from Whitehorse Road, under the railway line and down what is now Cochrane Street to Somers Street through Somers Walk to the first football ground and on the rear of Manhattan Hotel it was a small but very muddy, boggy, blackberry overgrown creek.

There was also a large damn on the Madden Street creek with its bank at Palmerston Street. That's why Palmerston Street is where it is, because you could walk, ride a horse through the orchards and the blackberries nad cross the creek over the dam wall. Around where the Manhattan Hotel is, there was low lying land and there was a marshy swampy

full of bulrusher, balckberries, frogs by the millionand snakes, up to and beyond the present heatherdale Sports Oval.

Only when the creeks were converted into barrel drains and proper drainage installed, could Purches Street and Heatherdale Road extensions by joined up with Canterburry Road.

When this happened, the Kinman night soil truck cleaning yard on the north side of the creek (about where Agent Place and Pilgrim Court are now.) was thankfully shifted. Some of the area may still be seen.

HEATHERDALE has a fascinating history.... and the residents have every reason to be proud to live there!

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Textile Artist Annemieke Mein loses her sense of touch to rare autoimmune disease HEATHERDALE COMMUNITY ACTION

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By Elwynne Kift

Annemieke's love of art, craft, sewing and texture of silk was inspired by her Grandparents. She was raised by her Grandmother during the 2nd world War. In 1951, at aged 7, Annemieke moved to Australia from the Netherlands and discovered the world of Australian bush critters.

She says that there was a huge gum tree which she could sit under and see all these insects.. AT 24 HEATHERDALE ROAD, MITCHAM. She attended school locally after which she became a nurse at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, and still has friends in Mitcham.

PHOTO: Annemieke Mein is meticulous about her work. (ABC Gippsland: Mim Cook)

Annemieke's art specialises in depicting wildlife. She was the first textile artist to be a member of the Wildlife Art Society of Australasia, and the Artists Guild of Realistic Art of Australia.

The subjects of some of her sculptured textiles are of birds, frogs, gums, and wattle blossoms.

Other invertabrates such as moths, dragon flies, wasps, and grasshoppers signify her fondness for insects. - her images are often enlarged.

One of her books - THE ART OF ANNEMIEKE MEIN - wildlife artist in textiles, illustrates a

collection of skilled textile artworks containing fabric, stitching, and paints with hand machine embroidery.

Annemieke uses an amazing variety of materials - silk, wool, fur, cotton and synthetics - all carefully chosen for their colour, texture, credibility and aesthetic appeal.

Recently Annemieke was diagnosed with a very rare auto immune disease in which she has lost feeling in her hands and feet.

This has not stopped Annemieke working in her art studio, though, as she has not stopped Annemieke working in her art studio, though, as she has said, her love of her art dull the feeling of the pain.

Her art work is prominently displayed at the Gippsland Information Centre, Sale, Victoria where there are many of her pieces.

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China Reduces Screen-Time For Games Down To 3-Hours Per Week It is estimated that up to 1% of the American population might have aninternet gaming disorder and this can be assumed to be the case in most countries where teens have access to computers and the internet.

It is no wonder China has come down hard on ‘gamers’ in their own country, as they try and curb the growing addiction which has been described as something akin to a “spiritual opium.”

The new rules will apply to all devices including mobile phones and has gotten many global gaming companies concerned given the higher number of teens in China who play their games.

“Teenagers are the future of our motherland,” Xinhua quoted an unnamed NPPA spokesperson as saying.

“Protecting the physical and mental health of minors is related to the people’s vital interests and relates to the cultivation of the younger generation in the era of national rejuvenation.”

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China has introduced a new social intervention for under-18s. They have restricted the number of hours a child can play video games to no more than three hours a week – not three hours a day but three hours per week.

The limit will be for one hour a day - 8 pm to 9 pm - on only Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, according to the Xinhua state news agency.

Personally, I think China is onto something here as research has shown the increasing health risks of playing video/computer games for long hours.

A research paper conducted by Peter Grinspoon (2020), found that ‘gaming’ was associated with obesity in teens, vision problems, and psychological problems.

Gaming is yet to be considered an addiction, but internet gaming disorder (IGD) is a real syndrome experienced by a lot of gamers.

As per the Psychological Association, IGD is defined as experiencing at least five of the following nine criteria over a

12-month period: • • • • • • • • •

gaming preoccupation withdrawal tolerance loss of interest in other activities downplaying use loss of relationship, educational, or career opportunities gaming to escape or relieve anxiety, guilt, or other negative mood states failure to control continued gaming despite psychosocial problems.

The Chinese games market was estimated to make $A62.5 billion of revenue in 2021, ahead of the United States, according to analytics firm Newzoo, but these new rules will definitely put a dent in these estimates.

China, is trying to curb the high number of runaway youth and believes gaming is one of the major reasons why youth are becoming more anxious, less tolerant, withdrawn and finding it more difficult to relate to others, including their own parents.

Gaming companies will be barred from providing services to minors in any form outside the stipulated hours and must ensure they have put real-name verification systems in place, said the regulator, which oversees the country’s video games market.

With COVID and the resulting lockdowns, it is likely that Australian teens are spending more time in front of their screens playing games. Rather than cutting off their gaming time or reducing it down to 3 hours per week, we encourage all parents to be mindful of the ICD criteria’s and if a child is presenting with five or more of them, to find helpful ways to reduce their screen time, or seek professional help in dealing with this matter before it becomes a serious issue.

Do you have a teen living in your home?

Has screen time increased during COVID? What strategies have you come up with to encourage your teen to be off screens?

We would love to hear from you.

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The Chapter 11 filing, which allows a company to continue operations while it restructures its finances, was a product of discussions with key shareholders, PAL said, adding the plan will not affect passengers and employees. The company will also complete a parallel filing for recognition in the Philippines under the Financial Insolvency and Rehabilitation (FRIA) Act of 2010.

“We welcome this major breakthrough, an overall agreement that enables PAL to remain the flag carrier of the Philippines and the premier global airline of the country,” billionaire Lucio Tan, company president and CEO, said.

To stay liquid during the recovery process, PAL said existing shareholders and local banks agreed to infuse $505 million in new debt and equity financing to the company. The carrier said it will gradually increase domestic and international flights to match any improvements in market demand.

Once the bankruptcy protection is over, PAL will borrow $150 million from foreign investors “to facilitate post-restructuring activities”.

“PAL will continue to operate flights in the normal course of business in accordance with safety regulations, and the company expects to continue to meet its current financial obligations throughout this process,” the company said.

As losses piled up for the beleaguered aviation sector, the Duterte government has continued to be reluctant in spending taxpayers’ money to rescue local airlines on the brink of financial collapse, unlike regional counterparts that handed bailouts to their cash-strapped carriers like Malaysia and Thailand.

PAL has weathered past crises before.

In 1999, the airline was placed under receivership after facing a series of labor strikes while grappling with the

Asian Financial Crisis and a $2 billion debt driven by its ambitious expansion plans at the time. But the coronavirus pandemic is a different kind of crisis for the company, which sank the airline deeper into the red in 2020 to mark the fourth consecutive year that it recorded hefty losses.

In the first half, PAL Holdings Inc., the airline’s parent firm, narrowed its net loss by 20% year-on-year to P16.56 billion.

Operating expenses fell nearly 49% onyear during the period, with manpower costs also declining after the company started shedding 2,300 workers in March while those who managed to stay took big pay cuts.

"We are grateful to our lenders, aviation partners and other creditors for supporting the plan, which empowers PAL to overcome the unprecedented impact of the global pandemic that has significantly disrupted businesses in all sectors, especially aviation, and emerge stronger for the long-term,” Tan said.

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NAPLAN Results Victorian comes out in front despite lockdowns.

By Warren Strybosch

Despite COVID, Victorian students have recorded the highest NAPLAN results.

Year 3 students in Victoria continued improving on previous year’s results as they topped the class in reading, numeracy, and grammar and punctuation.

Victoria's year 5 students also lead the nation in reading, numeracy, writing, and grammar and punctuation.

Year 7 students improved in reading, writing and spelling compared to 2019 and scored the highest scores of any jurisdiction for reading and numeracy skills while Year 9s topped the nation in spelling.

"These phenomenal results are more than statistics - they represent thousands of Victorian kids who will be afforded better opportunities through education, no matter where they live or what their background," education minister James Merlino said.

"We're so proud to be building a world-class education system that gives every student the opportunity to shine - and I want to thank every educator, principal, family and school community across Victoria for helping us get here."

In secondary schools, more students are achieving the top two bands of reading compared to 2019 and there are less students in the bottom two bands.

Jabbed Should Get The Freedoms: Survey (Australian Associated Press)

A new survey shows a clear majority of Australians want fully vaccinated people to receive preferential treatment over the unvaccinated.

YouGov, in a survey conducted exclusively for News Corp Australia, interviewed 3114 Australian residents aged 18 and over online between August 20 and 25.

The survey, published in The Australian, found that 45 per cent of people support the right of all employers to demand their workers be vaccinated, while 24 per cent support it only for public-facing jobs.

Just 23 per cent said employers should not compel workers to get the jab.

The survey found almost half (49 per cent) blamed a flawed vaccine rollout for the fact more people have not been vaccinated to this point, while a smaller number (37 per cent) blamed the reluctance of people to get vaccinated.

It also found that 45 per cent of Australians believe the most effective incentive to get vaccinated would be to exempt fully vaccinated Australians from lockdowns.

Two in three people supported a vaccine passport to gain entry to sport venues, cinemas, nightclubs and restaurants.

Just one in five people opposed such a move.

Almost two in three people (63 per cent) said borders between states should be reopened only to fully vaccinated people, while just 30 per cent said they should be reopened to both the vaccinated and the unvaccinated.

The survey found 68 per cent of people supported the resumption of overseas travel for vaccinated people only.

Just 22 per cent of people believed both vaccinated and unvaccinated people should be allowed to travel overseas once the vaccination rollout is complete.

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Accountants No Longer Want To Provide Financial Planning Advice - It's All Too Hard And Costly ACCOUNTANT

By Warren Strybosch

For many years, accountants looked down on financial planners. After all, financial planners supposedly caused all the financial crises that we have all experienced over the last 20 years, they took commissions for doing nothing, and simply sold products. Not so for accountants, who unlike the financial planners, provided a service that everyone required e.g., tax returns, and were the only ones who ever provided sound advice. I do say this with a bit of tongue in cheek, but you can be assured that is how some accountants viewed financial planners a few years back. How things are changed.

limited licenses by accountants, which reach its peak take up in 2018.

In December 2018, when there was close to 29,000 financial advisors offering advice, almost nice per cent (9%) were made up of accountants.

In July 2012, the FoFA reforms were introduced. Out of the FoFA reforms was born the Ripoll Report, which examined the collapse of some big-name financial institutions Storm, Trio, Opes Prime, that resulted in many ordinary ‘mum and dad’ investors losing a lot of their money even though they were just following the advice of their financial planners, advisers and even accountants.

FoFA introduced to protect consumers, and to enable ordinary consumers to obtain access to more affordable and competent financial advice. As part of the reforms the government decided that all financial advice should be afforded the same level of regulatory rigour, irrespective of who delivers that advice. That is, whether a financial planner or an accountant provides advice to a client, the client should still expect the same level of competence and protection from the law. Consequently, this meant that the accountants’ exemption relating to SMSFs had to be removed.

After much debate and argument, it was decided that SMSFs are a financial product and therefore had to be included in the FoFA reforms. However, the experience of accountants was acknowledged and the government agreed to deem that accountants had relevant experience (normally this has to be proved to ASIC). This applies only to members of the Joint Accounting Bodies (JAB) (IPA, CPAA and CAANZ) with a PPC and during the transition period.

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Since 2018, and after the introduction of the FASEA Code of conduct, higher education standards, a FASEA exam that all advisors had to sit, including accountants, and most importantly, the burgeoning increase in costs to be able to be able to give advice in this space, there has been a sharp decline in the number of accountants holding on to their limited licenses.

Since 2019, there has been approximately 28 accountants every month handing back their limited license to ASIC which has reduce the number of accountants able to provide limited advice down to about 1300 accountants.

This was a major concession. Other concessions were also won, including the introduction of a limited license with an advice scope broader than under the exemption; and providing an annual compliance certificate instead of a full audit (which financial planners have to do).

What is interesting to note is that the cost to be able to provide advice has nearly doubled with most advisors having to now pay approximately $45,000 to their respective licensee per annum. When you add on PI, software fees, and association fees, that are mandatory to be able to provide advice, the costs can jump up to easily $60,000 per year. With financial advisors now having to pay ASIC levy fees on top of already high yearly running costs, you can understand why accountants are reluctant to stay in the game of providing financial planning advice. After all, their licence costs, including software, is easily under $5000 per annum – chalk and cheese when comparing accountant costs vs financial planning costs of running a business.

A three-year transition period was also granted, ending on 30 June 2016. Most of the FoFA reforms have not directly impacted accountants. The impact has been mostly on financial planners – including the changes around conflicted remuneration, opt-in, to name a few. It should also be remembered that the accountants’ exemption was introduced as a temporary measure during the last round of financial reforms, until a more permanent solution could be developed. However, ‘temporary’ lasted for about ten years during which time establishing SMSFs became embedded for many accountants. This was evident with a large take up of

Given, the government had formed the view that many accountants were operating in breach of the exemption, they decided they either had to have a limited license to be able to provide advice or become a fully qualified financial planner. However, after the Haynes Royal Commission and the introduction of the FASEA Code of Conduct, it was decided that anyone who wanted to provide financial planning advice, regardless of the type of license they held, needed to have the same qualifications e.g., minimum Bachelor related to financial planning and had to pass the FASEA exam. Given only 60% of those sitting the FASEA exam in August passed, it is likely we will

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see more accountants and financial planners exit the industry.

It is expected that the numbers will reduce from the 29,000 advisors to approximately 15,000 advisors by 2026 when all education requirements have to be met. We are close to 19,000 at this present time.

Of those who are accountant firms remaining, many are handing in their limited licenses and there are now less accounting advisors per limited license; approximately 1.6 advisors per limited advisors, from the highs of 2 per limited license.

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With the ever-increasing fees associated with providing personal advice, which includes SMSF advice, higher education standards, and increased compliance requirements to make sure the advice is appropriate, it is likely more accountants will not want to work in this space, and more accountants will give up their limited licenses.

Given that many accountants service SMSF clients, it will be interesting to see what accountants will do with regard to the provision of advice. If they do not have a license to provide the advice (and having the SMSF Specialist designation is not a license), then accountants will need to refer their clients on to a financial advisor that specialises in the SMSF space.

At Find Accountant, we are doing just that. Whilst we have an accountant who is also a qualified financial planner which SMSF certifications, we felt it was best that the accountant looks after the tax side of SMSFs and a different advisor looking after the financial planning side of the SMSF. As such, we have invited a SMSF financial planner to join the Find Group so that we have a tax SMSF specialist and a financial planner SMSF specialist working under the same business and providing a comprehensive service to future SMSF clients. This will also enable us to avoid any conflicts of interest e.g., not just having one person providing tax and financial planning advice to SMSF trustees.

Source: AR Data

With the decrease in advisors, there will be fewer advisors having to carry the burden of covering the ever-increasing costs associated with being a financial advisor. For instance, the ASIC levy is paid proportionately amongst all advisors, so the fewer there are the higher the levy will be per advisor. This will result in more accountants leaving the industry.

At Find Accountant, we provide SMSF tax advice. Our senior accountant is also an award-winning financial advisor. If you require SMSF advice or are considering whether or not to wind up your SMSF, then speak to Warren Strybosch at Find Accountant Pty Ltd.

Not only are fees increasing but accountants are worried about the proposed Compensation Scheme of Last Resort that is likely to be introduced next year, which will required advisors to pay another levy to cover future compensation payments to consumers who suffer a loss as a result of inappropriate advice provided.

Warren Strybosch You can call them on 1300 88 38 30 or email info@findaccountant.com.au www.findaccountant.com.au

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Here are the steps involved: 1. Email to returns@findaccountant.com.au requesting your PAYG return to be completed. Provide us with your full name, D.O.B and address.

2. A Tax engagement letter will be emailed to you for signing via your mobile (no printing or scanning required).

3. You will be then sent a tax checklist to complete online. Takes less than 5 minutes.

4. We will then require you to upload your documents to our secure portal.

5. Once we have received all your documentation, we will complete the return.

6. We will email you the completed return with our invoices. Once you sign the return and pay the invoice we will lodge the return on your behalf.

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DIY Bookkeeping BOOKKEEPER

By Neha Nayyar

Expenses, invoicing, pays, BAS, GST… the list goes on. Every business (big and small) has to do bookkeeping to some extent, and if it is done by yourself or an employee, as long as you have the right training, software and support, you can do it successfully. Here are some key tips to help you successfully DIY your books.

Invest in your bookkeeping Think of professional training for your bookkeeping as an investment rather than an expense. You are investing in knowledge customised to your business, which will pay in dividends over the years as you become proficient and can see insights at the click of a button to see how your business is performing, not to mention the sound knowledge that you are doing your books correctly.

Choose your training wisely By choosing a bespoke, tailored training approach, you will walk away with the

knowledge you need, customised for your business. People fall into the trap of generic bookkeeping courses, or courses offered by the software provider, however generally, they are completely overwhelming as they cover every aspect, and many of the modules will not apply to your business and you will walk away more confused than when you started.

If you are unsure, STOP! It is a lot easier (and cheaper for you) for a professional to come in and assist you if you get stuck on something, instead of having to pay for a big clean up of errors. If something doesn’t look or feel right, stop and get some help.

Ensure you have the right software There are many platforms on the market, however they all offer varying features (and pricing), so ensure you take the time to research several to choose the best one for your business. You may have used one platform for many years,

however there could be a better product more suitable out there which could save you both time and money. I strongly suggest seeking professional, unbiased advice on choosing the right software to suit your businesses needs.

Get a health check on your books Have an accountant or bookkeeper go over your books to ensure you are on the right track. They will be able to offer advice on improvements and you will also have the reassurance that you are doing it correctly.

Beware of the financial repercussions As a business owner, you are responsible for your declarations to the tax office.

The onus is on you to provide the correct information when it comes to your tax and BAS obligations. If your bookwork is not correct, you could either be paying too much tax or not enough, which can have disastrous consequences.

At Sum & Substance, we offer Health Checks where we go through your files, check for inconsistencies, ensure bank feeds and reconciliation are being done correctly and then meet with you online to go through the findings. If you do your own books, this is a worthwhile investment for peace of mind. Please contact us if you would like more information about our Xero Health Checks. We can be reached at (03) 9424 9447 or info@ sumsubstance.com.au. You can directly book in a time to chat by clicking here.

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SMSF Deeds and Legal Advice Should I use a Lawyer?

SOLICITOR

By David Heasley

A SMSF deed is a bit like insurance. You don’t know how well it protects you until the worst happens. For example, you discover the SMSF deed itself is invalid, or doesn’t comply with legislation.

As superannuation and tax laws are constantly changing, SMSF deeds should be reviewed on at least an annual basis and revised as needed, preferably, by lawyers who are SMSF experts.

This situation can come about because it has been possible for several years for advisers, such as accountants and financial planners to obtain the use of SMSF and related legal templates in order that the adviser can prepare documents themselves.

Typically, the adviser pays a licence fee that permits them to download the template and prepare the documents as compared to paying a law firm to prepare an SMSF deed for a particular client.

Generally speaking, the template suppliers do not have any significant technical or legal expertise in respect of drafting documents such as SMSF deeds or other related legal documents.

But it was signed off by a Lawyer- Right?

Many non-qualified SMSF document suppliers claim that their documents are “signed-off by a lawyer”.

While a reference to “signed off by a lawyer” does not have a fixed meaning, it is meant to give the impression that the document in question was prepared and reviewed by a lawyer who has approved that individual document, and not just the template. Thus, care is required when dealing with such claims.

The actual template (for example a SMSF deed) may very well have been prepared by a lawyer, any resulting completed document may not have been.

The position is likely to be clearer where the SMSF deed is supplied directly from a law firm and not from an advisor using a template. In this case a lawyer reviews the instructions for each SMSF, and then drafts documents that are appropriate to those instructions.

Can I sue the lawyer when it all goes bad?

Unfortunately, probably not. Unlike the scenario where a lawyer handles the whole matter, where the work is done by a non – lawyer there may be little or no protection for any badly done or erroneous work.

One example (of erroneous work) may be an ineffective binding death benefit nomination (BDBN) where the SMSF deed has not been varied correctly.

In these instances there is unlikely to be professional indemnity insurance available to an adviser who prepares the invalid deed, as a non-qualified person is not legally authorised to prepare a legal document for a client.

In fact, most professional indemnity insurance for advisers (other than lawyers) also excludes cover for services that a lawyer must perform.

Advisers and end-users should therefore not assume that professional indemnity insurance is available. Further, some non-qualified suppliers may have no insurance cover at all, leaving the only option for recovery being to sue the advisor.

In the cases the money saved by not involving a lawyer (as competent advisors will do) may prove to be expensive indeed.

David Heasley Principal Solicitor HEASLEY LAWYERS www.heasleylawyers.com.au 0408 611 834

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How is your emotional cup doing?

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PARENTING

By Lesley-Anne Banton

How is your emotional cup doing? Have you checked in with yourself recently?

Is it full?

Dosed it need a little attention?

Are you just hanging in there?

There is so much unrest and unease currently, most seen on social media and in the media, some may be seen within your friendship groups and families. It can be all consuming and draining. Our emotional cups may be empty, and we haven’t even notice, some might of disengage from life and not noticed. There is all too much fear and anger around at this moment. Our focus might be so far outside ourselves that we have forgotten to check in or we might have checked in too late and we feel emotionally paralysed or overcome and living in a state of fear or anger.

Give your self a gift. STOP for a moment, BREATH and CHECK in with yourself.

Where are you? What’s your thinking state? What’s your emotional state? How full is your emotional cup? What’s in your emotional cup?

Is it full of fear and anger? Is it full of love and peace? Is there a mix?

BREATH, that’s it, take this moment for you for your wellbeing.

Notice your breath coming into your body and filling your lungs and diaphragm, breath.

Feel your heart calming.

Focus on your heart and lung area.

Check-in, how are you doing?

Is there an area in your life, thoughts or emotions that needs some TLC? Have you been in fear? Anger? Distress?

This can drain our body, consume our thoughts, and create unhelpful thinking patterns that we might not know we are in whilst we are consumed by the noise of the day, the media, and social media. It is said that this state can really damage our health, our emotional health and psychological health. Take this moment to breath.

Our mind can be our biggest controlling illusionist when it comes to telling what to think, feel, be and focus on. Our mind makes meaning of things well before we realise, we are reacting to the meaning and absorbed in the emotions and physical state it leaves behind. It is not until we take a moment to breath, notice the now this immediate moment that we can even begin to observe ourselves, our thoughts our emotions and they way our body is feeling.

Most people in a heightened state of fear and anger wouldn’t have made it this far in to reading this, there mind would have already pulled them away.

Their internal dialog might have been, “this is a load of rubbish”, “I’ve got better this to do with my time”, This is boring, and I can’t relate”. And that’s ok if did. If you are still reading you have realised that you do need to take a moment, that you might be running on empty or you may have realised that you have and rare in a state of fear and you want to move away from that feeling. If you are still here, breath and celebrate yourself for taking this moment for you, for your emotional, physical, and psychological

wellbeing. This is self-care, this is learning to observe yourself, this is helping your mind to get into the present moment and noticing that you are safely sat where you are simply noticing. This is noticing where your emotional cup is, what it has in it or not and how to fill with the stuff that make you feel good, the stuff that fills your heart, the stuff that helps you to focus on the things that bring you joy, even the smallest of things.

It may even be gratitude for your self for taking this moment for you. In taking this moment you can start to recharge you can start to come out of a state of fear and or anger. You might even start to notice a small change in perspective of your world one that might seem a little more manageable, one that you might feel you can feel unstack and see some possible choices. You might even notice that those around you might be in a state of fear or that their cups might be empty or fill with unhelpful emotions.

You might be able to help them now.

Now that you have taken this moment you might decide that you need some self-care, some kind words said to yourself internally, you might choice to take different action that help fill your cup with the good stuff, you might even notice your cup already starting to fill.

If you are still with me keep breathing, notice where you are sitting, how good does it feel? Can you see anything around you that might fill you with happiness or joy? Can you hear the birds singing? Your pet calling? Or if you have children, can you hear them? Smile, breath, and smile? Are you outside? Notice the sky, the trees, the spring flowers, the clouds, the sun, or the wind on your face? You can?! This is presence, you are becoming present to the moment not your thoughts, you are becoming present to the moment and focusing your attention to it not your thoughts. You are filling your cup.

You might start to notice and feeling of stillness coming in or happiness flowing, to enhance these express words of gratitude to yourself for your self and for this moment. Express gratitude for witnessing the sky, the birds sing or your pet’s joy. Feel this moment without judgement, feel it with gratitude and simply notice YOU.

Lesley-Anne Banton Life Coach THE PARENT WHISPERER 0432 848 418 | theparentwhisperer1@gmail.com

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Run Off Cover – What is it and why do I need it?

GENERAL INSURANCE

By Craig Anderson

Some insurance policies are written using ‘claims made’ wording. This means that they will only respond to claims which are made against an insured and notified to the insurer during the policy period, regardless of when the work was carried out by the insured. If the policy expires, no claims which have not already been notified to the insurer, can be made against the policy. The implication here is that all previous years of cover will cease to be in effect when a policy of this type is not renewed.

So what can I do if I want to close a company, which has live ‘claims made’ policies in place, and there is a risk that a claim relating to past work will arise in the future?

A run-off policy designed to indemnify the insured only for prior work performed

can be purchased before the entity stops trading. This will provide cover for future claims relating to acts, errors, or omissions, which pre-date the inception of the run-off policy period. These policies can sometimes be purchased as a multi-year policy with a single up-front premium, but may also be purchased on an annual basis. Buying run-off cover may also be a condition imposed on the sale of a company by a new owner who doesn’t wish to take on all of the past risks of the entity, so it is not confined only to company closures.

professional services, consult your broker.

Some good advice could save you a bundle.

Some policies where run-off cover may be required are Professional Indemnity, IT Liability, Management Liability and Directors & Officers Liability.

regard to your objectives, needs and financial

Keep in mind that directors responsibilities can linger on long after a company is sold or dissolved. The lack of an entity to sue does not protect the past directors and owners from claims against them personally in many cases. So before you decide to close, or sell, or stop providing

For a health check of your business insurance, contact Small Business Insurance Brokers via email sales@ smallbusinessinsurancebrokers.com.au Any advice in this article has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, before acting on the above advice, you should consider its appropriateness (having situation).

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So, you want to be an architect?

ARCHITECT

By Kathy Ismail

I’ll tell you how I became an architect as it is a good illustration of the path someone aspiring to be an architect can follow.

Interest and talents When I was twelve, I told my parents that I wanted to work as an architect. I loved science, maths and technical challenges. My dad was an engineer and my mum was an accountant; I suppose the precedent was there for me to follow. However, I also absolutely loved arts. I did all sorts of arts – traditional Malaysian wax painting, watercolours, acrylics, modern calligraphy, Arabic script calligraphy, model making with scraps ... Basically you name it, I’d probably have done it. I also had a strong affinity for reading. I decided to combine those all those interests together by becoming an architect!

Architecture is one of the few science subjects with a strong arts focus. Read widely broad range of subjects and an extensive knowledge base will equip you well to be an architect.

University life For my Bachelor’s degree, I enrolled in a university that focused on the technical.

In the first three years, we produced our architectural drawings by hand – no architecture software or renders for our presentation! We were allowed to use AutoCAD or similar software for our final year of the undergraduate degree.

Other useful softwares at this stage were Photoshop and Illustrator.

Throughout university life, I was involved with the debating society that honed my critical thinking and helped my communication skills. Due to heavy loading of the semester (eight subjects!), I had to work smart in a field whose culture includes sleeplessness and caffeine.

Upon graduating, I spent a couple of months working for a small firm. It was exciting to put into practice what I’d learnt. When I enrolled in my Masters degree, I landed a student position at a local architecture firm, and continued working there after I graduated. It was a great firm to start my career in Australia. All the team members were so helpful and I learnt a great deal about construction detail. I have always been interested in technical detail so this helped propel my knowledge and career.

Learn to love technology! There is so much software out there designed specifically that pinpoints accuracy and saves you time. Gains skills from other activities on offer at university, such as I did on the debating team. Learn to work smart, and maintain a mindset of learning. Though tertiary qualifications are necessary, they are just the groundwork; you will learn more about the architecture profession in your first jobs.

Registration To work on the projects I desired and at the level I aspired to, I needed to become a registered architect. I sat for the Architectural Practice Exam.

The Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) has outlined areas of competencies within architecture.

You have to fulfil at least 3,500 hours in accumulation of these skills for architect registration. That is equivalent to almost two years working full-time post-graduate level as an architectural graduate.

Once I passed the logbook and national written exam stages, I was interviewed by a panel of amazing and highly experienced architects who made me comfortable while answering the questions. Was I nervous?

Oh yeah! My interview was held in winter but the room, for some reason, seemed really warm ... When the interview ended, I thought I just woken up from a running nightmare!

Each state has their own architecture registration board. Each state has a slightly different building law; hence, the final hurdle is conducted with the state’s architect registration board. You can find out more from these organisations: ACT: https://www.planning.act.gov.au/ build-buy-renovate/for-industry/otherpractitioners/architect-registration ARBV: http://www.arbv.vic.gov.au/ NSW: https://www.architects.nsw.gov.au/ NT: https://architects.nt.gov.au/ QLD: https://www.boaq.qld.gov.au/ SA: http://www.archboardsa.org.au/ TAS: http://architectsboardtas.org.au/ WA: http://www.architectsboard.org.au/ Resource link: AACA: https://www.aaca. org.au/ A week later, an email advised me that I passed all the hurdles to be become an architect. I was invited to be registered with the Architect Registration Board of Victoria (ARBV)! This allowed me to start my own architecture business three years after registration, KiR Architecture.

Would you like to ask Kathy about becoming an architect? Let her know at contact@kirarchitecture.com.au.

Contact Kir Architecture at contact@ kirarchitecture.com.au for help with planning your building projects. We are always happy to answer any inquiries.

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MENTAL HEALTH FOCUS IN THE PERINATAL PERIOD: PART 1 Postnatal Psychosis Postnatal (or postpartum) psychosis is a form of acute mental illness that usually occurs within the first four weeks after giving birth but may occur up to 12 weeks post birth.

LACTATION CONSULTANT

By Dr. Joanna Strybosh

This month I have been confronted by the devastating impact of post natal depression, anxiety and psychosis which, for me as a clinician, has brought into laser focus the critical importance of perinatal mental health care.

In my own clinical training, in the perinatal literature and textbooks and on social media alike, there is so much emphasis placed on the birthing process, on early parenting transitions, breastfeeding skills and problem solving, as well as child rearing, and development. Whilst these aspects are vitally important, underpinning the lived experience of parenting is the mental health and emotional well-being of every mother, and also of every father.

Good mental health is, in fact, the most fundamental basis for a healthy and positive parenting experience.

Postnatal Depression & Anxiety Parenting is a job that requires you to be well in both body and mind. But we know from research that up to 1 in 5 women experience postnatal depression (PND) in Australia every year, and up to 1 in 10 men. The rates of postnatal anxiety (PNA) are similar and many parents experience both at the same time.

Postnatal anxiety and depression can be a frightening and isolating experience, especially when combined with caring for a newborn baby. Many parents have a difficult time disclosing their true thoughts and feelings. But if symptoms continue for more than 2 weeks, it’s time to seek help. PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety And Depression Australia) is an excellent resource. Panda.org.au informs us that the common signs and symptoms of PND & PNA are variable but may include: •

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Panic attacks (a racing heart, palpitations, shortness of breath, shaking or feeling physically ‘detached’ from your surroundings) Persistent, generalised worry, often focused on fears for the health or wellbeing of baby The development of obsessive or compulsive behaviours Increased sensitivity to noise or touch Changes in appetite; under or over eating Sleep problems unrelated to the baby’s needs

Although relatively rare (1 or 2 in every 1,000 women), it is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that puts both mother and baby at risk.

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Extreme lethargy: a feeling of being physically or emotionally overwhelmed and unable to cope with the demands of chores and looking after baby Memory problems or loss of concentration (‘brain fog’) Loss of confidence and lowered self esteem Constant sadness or crying Withdrawal from friends and family Fear of being alone with baby Intrusive thoughts of harm to yourself or baby Irritability and/or anger Increased alcohol or drug use Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities Thoughts of death or suicide.

How parents describe the experience of PND/PNA Parents who have postnatal anxiety or depression describe some of the following experiences and thoughts: • • •

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Anger or guilt about not having ‘normal’ feelings of maternal or paternal love Confusion or frustration about feeling low during a time when everyone is saying, “You must be so happy!”

Being overwhelmed or confused by the advice or opinions of doctors, family or friends about how to manage their baby Wondering if their relationship with their partner will ever be the same Resenting physical changes to their bodies after childbirth and motherhood (“I was just a mum in some puked on dressing gown, day in day out”).

It is important to recognise postnatal psychosis as soon as possible. Women with postnatal psychosis will almost always need admission to hospital for specialised psychiatric assessment and treatment. Beyond the immediate treatment period, a lot of support and care is required throughout the recovery process. The good news is women generally experience a full recovery with time and appropriate treatment.

The symptoms are generally sudden and very noticeable, and can include: • • • • •

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Extreme sudden mood swings, from very high to very low Aggressive or even violent behaviour A high level of agitation Irrational or delusional thoughts or beliefs, which may include irrational beliefs or thoughts about the baby Hallucinations and changes in sense perception, such as smelling, hearing or seeing things that are not actually there Paranoid or strange beliefs about the baby that cannot be countered by rational discussion Grandiose or unrealistic beliefs about own abilities as a mother Unusual or inappropriate responses to the baby Thoughts and conversations may be disordered or nonsensical.

If this article has raised any concerns for you, please go to panda.org.au and take the online mental health check, or call PANDA’s National Perinatal Mental Health Helpline1300 726 306 9am – 7.30pm Mon – Fri(AEST/AEDT) You can call for yourself, or someone you’re concerned about. No diagnosis is needed to call.

For further help, please speak to your doctor, lactation consultant or maternal child health nurse.

In next month’s edition, we will explore ways to support perinatal mental health.

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Four Attractive Doors And Gates Options For Commercial Premises GARAGE DOORS

By Chantal Djuric

Your commercial premises need to be super safe, especially during this period of fluctuating lockdown cycles.

Here are four attractive door and gate options that you might not have thought of for securing your business workspace and assets.

Sliding gates Sliding gates make an open, welcoming appearance to a property such as a car sales yard or gardening retail space.

Here are four benefits that may persuade you to install boom gates at your commercial premises: •

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• There are several varieties of sliding gates on offer – face-welded radiatorstyle gates, aluminium slates, aluminium garden styles, Colorbond fencing and even laser-cut screens. They all come in a large range of up-to-date colours and sizes. They are typically made using 40 x 40 mm or 50 x 50 mm frames, with a design pattern to be specified.

Guideposts are positioned at the back of the gate on either side; one supports the gate when sliding, the other supports the gate when it is closed. Sliding gates operate on an aluminium track with 90 mm wheels insert in the bottom rail. As the gate sits a total of 40 mm above ground, this needs to be factored in when determining the overall height of the gate.

Sliding gates should always be installed by a garage door specialist.

Boom gates Effective and affordable, boom gates are a popular option in carparks, shopping centres, hospitals and apartment complexes. Also perfect for gated industrial estates, these barriers can offer both privacy and security for business owners.

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improved security – as they can only be opened with a card or other security device, unwanted vehicles are prevented from entering. Boom gates can also monitor and record vehicle registration details of all who enter and leave. control of traffic flow – where there are limited parking spaces and a lot of vehicles, boom gates allow full control over the amount of vehicles that can be on a property at any one time. cost savings on security – with minimal operating and maintenance costs, boom gates also remove the need for a security guard. saving space – boom gates require significantly less space than swinging and sliding gates and require only a small amount of vertical space to swing upwards.

Though boom gates are easy to install and maintain, we recommend that you call a garage door specialist to do the job.

High cycle panel lift door High cycle panel lift doors are built for durability, speed and efficiency. They perform more quickly and reliably than traditional sectional doors, and are therefore especially suitable for transportation, distribution and manufacturing businesses, as they have faster opening and closing speeds.

An added bonus is that they are easy to clean and maintain. They also have an increased lifespan by eliminating the need for counterbalance springs.

As if all that wasn’t enough, their rapid open-close cycles promote energy efficiency through reduction of heating and cooling.

High cycle doors are made with strong components and heavy-duty springs.

Most models have a barrel and spring construction; that means there’s a barrel holding the rolling mechanism while the springs ease the tension from the door’s weight. This kind of roll-up door is made from sturdier materials compared to others, so the size of springs used on them is very important.

Regular repair and maintenance is essential for high cycle doors. We recommend servicing every three months to keep these doors in prime condition.

Mesh panel doors Mesh panel doors have been designed for security and functionality. A strong and rigid aluminium frame surrounds the diamond mesh inserts for a door that is aesthetically pleasing in appearance yet will provide the user with many years of reliable service.

Suitable for use in residential and light commercial premises, an aluminium mesh roller panel door provides both security and ventilation of approximately 60%. They are ideally suited to carparking spaces in and under home units and commercial office buildings where security, reliability and ventilation issues are paramount, adding natural light and airflow to your garage.

These doors can be operating at least a hundred times per day, so we highly recommend a routine service is done every three months to keep this door running its best at all times.

For 24/7 garage door servicing, give Cruzin Garage Doors a call on 0427 894 603 or email us at sales@ cruzingaragedoors.com.au.

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Significant Addition To The OHS Act Is Now In Place OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

By Mark Felton

If you are a business owner and employ staff, then you need to be aware of the recently introduced industrial manslaughter laws that have been added to the OHS Act, affecting businesses, including partnerships, corporations, self-employed persons, as well as officers of corporations.

The new laws attract the highest penalty in the OHS Act, with maximum fines of approx. $16.5m for employers and jail terms of up to 20 years and fines of up to $1.65m for officers whose actions or omissions: • • •

cause the death of a worker or member of the public; involve a breach of an OHS duty; were negligent.

So what does this mean for and your business? What steps do you need to take to ensure that you are in step with demonstrated actions that will protect you from having a workplace death at your business, and finding yourself facing a prison sentence and/or a massive fine?

Do you have an understanding of your obligations under the Act in general?

Initially you will need to review your site and the nature of the tasks carried out within it. You will need to gain an understanding of the elements of the Act relevant to the running of your business. You may need to develop procedures and practices, as well put in place protective measures, including equipment.

What systems do you have to record relevant information, and to be able to recall these records? Do you have the right sort of consultative mechanisms to ensure that you develop effective

measures and comply with the Act? Beaumont Advisory can assist you in clearly identifying where you are currently at, and the measures that need to be developed to keep you and your employees healthy and safe. Please feel free to contact Mark Felton at Beaumont Advisory on 0411 951 372 or mfelton@ beaumontlawyers.com.au .

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One Easy Way To Prevent Elderly Loved Ones Feeling Lonely

By Susan Pierotti

The City of Maroondah has great facilities for families and young people setting up home. There are numerous private and public schools, sporting clubs and grounds, libraries, house styles to suit everyone and shopping areas from small and chic to the giant-like Eastland.

How to let them know they are valued One simple way to prevent elderly ones from feeling neglected, ignored or lonely is to take the time to sit and listen to their stories.

But did you know that Maroondah also has one of the highest numbers of elderly people living within it in the greater area of the city of Melbourne? They may be living in their own home, they may be enjoying the lifestyle of a retirement village or they may be in aged care.

This isn’t as easy as it sounds. Besides finding the time to do this consistently, this can be tricky as we often don’t have the time or headspace to ask the relevant questions. The elderly person may think, ‘Oh, everyone knows that story so I won’t repeat it’ or think that some facts are so ordinary that they are not worth telling.

Wherever they are, aside from their family members and friends, they are often the ‘silent generation’.

Everyone pretty much knows all of that, but there’s something that happens to a lot of old people that isn’t talked about enough. That’s elder abuse.

Elder abuse A lot of elderly people are abused. This tends to happen because, like children, they are now vulnerable.

The World Health Organization defines elder abuse as ‘a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person. This type of violence constitutes a violation of human rights and includes physical,

The best way to stop elderly abuse is to make sure that you know what is going on in the lives of your elderly relatives. To make sure they are in a safe environment, and that they are getting regular contact with people who are invested in them, who aren’t just there to hand them a tray of food or check their blood pressure.

The elderly people who are most vulnerable to abuse are those who are isolated from their families, who don’t have many people to rely on, who can be easily silenced and brushed aside.

That’s why it is so important that we look after our elderly relatives and make sure they are valued.

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Old age is filled with challenges. Our bodies begin to slow down, our mind is often not so sharp, and our strength begins to fade away. We get more wrinkles, our sight and hearing get worse, and often our life becomes slower and less adventurous.

There are many more still who are never technically ‘abused’ but who are rudely treated, ignored or just sadly misunderstood.

sexual, psychological, and emotional abuse; financial and material abuse; abandonment; neglect; and serious loss of dignity and respect.’

WHO has revealed that, worldwide, around 1 in 6 elderly people experience some form of abuse in their lives. One of the saddest things in our society is a lot of the elderly have got nobody in the world, nobody to stand up for them and nobody to be there.

Why not employ a life story professional to complete your loved one’s story? In the telling of their tale to a stranger, the elderly story teller simply comes alive!

They feel valued and important, and it is a sure-fire way to prevent them feeling lonely or neglected.

Caring about someone’s life and showing them that they are loved is probably the most precious gift we can ever give. Contact Susan at www. creativetext.com.au to discuss recording your elderly loved one’s story.

When we get old, things can get lonely.

We can become isolated and vulnerable.

Sadly, there have been too many instances where elderly people have found themselves belittled, neglected, mistreated and taken advantage of when they are in a rest home or in some form of assisted care. Even after the 2018 Royal Commission into Aged Care, the 2020 COVID crisis revealed continuing neglect of elderly residents in some aged care facilities.

Susan Pierotti Accredited Editor Creative Text Solutions 0437 127 159 www.creativetext.com.au

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Stick to national reopening plan: Morrison

By Matt Coughlan

(Australian Associated Press)

Scott Morrison has warned ongoing lockdowns will cause more harm than benefit when coronavirus vaccination coverages reaches 70 per cent.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk argues the initial research was based on having 30 cases in the community.

The prime minister insists high case numbers will not derail a national plan despite some states warning Doherty Institute modelling needs updating.

The Doherty Institute will provide updated advice to national cabinet on Friday.

Under the agreement, lockdowns will be less likely at 70 per cent and become highly targeted at 80 per cent.

Mr Morrison said negative economic and mental health impacts would outweigh benefits when 70 and 80 per cent immunisation coverage is reached.

In a statement, the Doherty Institute said opening up at hundreds of cases nationally a day would be possible at 70 per cent vaccination coverage.

“However, we will need vigilant public health interventions with higher case loads,” it said.

“That’s the advice, that’s the basis for the plan. We’ve all signed up to it, we need to get on with it,” he told the Seven Network.

The institute said hitting that vaccination rate would make it easier to live with the virus, similar to the flu. “However, it won’t be possible to maintain a situation where there are no cases at all.”

WA Premier Mark McGowan wants new modelling given high levels of virus circulating in NSW which reported 753 new local cases on Tuesday.

Labor leader Anthony Albanese accused the prime minister of pretending the report ruled out lockdowns at 70 per cent coverage.

Victoria is having a hard time getting on top of an outbreak with another 50 new cases, while the ACT had its worst daily rise since the start of the pandemic with 30 new infections.

“Mr Morrison is a barrier to the end of the tunnel, not the light. He’s the gaslight on the hill,” Mr Albanese told Labor MPs and senators in Canberra. He said Mr Morrison desperately wanted

to argue he was pro-freedom while casting everyone else as being against reopening. The prime minister insists the opposition leader is undermining the plan and hoping the government fails for political gain.

Mr Morrison remains optimistic the Queensland government won’t keep its border shut with NSW if high case numbers continue.

“It doesn’t matter whether it’s 30 cases or 800 cases, the conclusions are the same and that’s what the Doherty Institute said last night,” he told the Nine Network.

He dismissed the federal-state bickering as a “bit of noise” with the vaccination targets still months away from being reached.

“We can’t stay in the cave and we can get out of it safely.”

The Doherty modelling recommends a staged reopening at 70 and 80 per cent with high-quality preventative measures remaining in place.

Australia has fully vaccinated 30.27 per cent of its population aged 16 and over and 52.78 have received one jab.

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Finance Options For Small Business MORTGAGE BROKERING

By Reece Droscher

One of the most competitive finance sectors for lenders in the current environment is the commercial lending market, particularly finance for small business. Once the domain of the major banks, there has been an influx of new providers in this market offering cheaper products and different solutions to help small business with their finance needs.

Trying to work out the most suitable product for a particular finance need can be a difficult task. Here is a list of the most common products available to small business and how they are designed to help.

SECURED BUSINESS LOANS These loans are the traditional products offered when a business requires to fund a large expense over a long term. For example the business may be looking to: • • • • • •

Buy a property to occupy.

Complete a shop fit-out.

Buy another business.

Restructure the existing business, ie buy out an existing business partner.

Consolidate or restructure existing business debt.

Fund a start-up.

Secured loans come with a lower rate and are usually available for amounts between $50k and $10million depending on the lender. Residential or commercial property must be held as security and you may be able to access up to 70% of the security value. This will depend on the type of property offered as security.

Generally lenders will offer up to a 15 year term, however there are some products available where a 30 year term may be available.

UNSECURED BUSINESS LOANS Loans that can be offered without security are generally available for businesses which have a profitable trading history and have an urgent finance need which can be repaid over a shorter term.

Examples of where an unsecured loan may be required would be: •

Immediate cash flow injection with a secure debt repayment source, such as outstanding debtors or sale of an asset.

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Purchase of inventory or equipment.

Working Capital.

Small fit-out or renovation.

As these loans have a higher risk than secured loans the maximum a lender would consider is more conservative.

Generally loans between $20k and $250k would be considered depending on the business performance, but some lenders may offer a higher loan limit if the business has a strong trading history and operates in an industry which is not affected by COVID-19 lockdowns.

Loan terms are also usually lower than a secured facility. Maximum terms of 5 years for an unsecured loan are typical, and interest rates are higher in line with the greater risk associated with these types of loans.

BUSINESS OVERDRAFTS This product would be the most common type of facility small businesses have utilised. It is a revolving line of credit usually attached to the main operating account of the business and is used as a tool to assist businesses with their cashflow and working capital needs.

Overdrafts can be secured or unsecured, depending on the limit the business is requesting, and the cost for the facility would be determined by the security offered.

SME RECOVERY LOANS As part of a number of initiatives for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic the Federal Government announced the implementation of the SME Recovery Loan program. This product is designed to assist businesses who have been unable to trade or had trade significantly reduced due to the pandemic.

Loans can be accessed for business purposes only, including: • • • •

Refinancing existing business debt, unless already over 30 days in arrears.

Purchase commercial property.

Acquisition of another business.

Businesses are also able to apply for a repayment deferral where their cash-flow has been affected, meaning they can access the credit but defer repayments for a period up to 24 months.

These loans can be secured (except by residential property) or unsecured.

Amounts, loan terms and interest rates will be determined by the level of security offered. Although lenders can determine the interest rate applied the facility is Government Guaranteed by up to 80% of the loan amount, so rates may be lower for this type of loan than other similar options.

The maximum accessible is $5million, with a maximum 10 year term offered.

These products are just some of the options available. The commercial finance market is extensive and business needs are many and varied. There are even products designed for certain industries, like professional sectors, agriculture and franchises, that we haven’t scratched the surface of yet. That’s why speaking with a finance broker is the best way to find the right product to suit your business needs.

At SHL Finance we are helping a number of small businesses improve their cashflow by reviewing their finance needs and accessing products that are more suitable for their requirements. Please give me a call on 0478 021 757. I would love the opportunity to help your small business in any way possible.

Reece Droscher MORTGAGE BROKER www.shlfinance.com.au

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7 Signage Tips Business SIGNAGES

By Glenn Martin

I have been in the print and signage industry for over 20 years and I have seen a lot of designs that really work and unfortunately, a lot that don’t. Below are some quick thoughts that may help those thinking about how to promote their business off-line. Bottom line, know what you want before you go in, and you will be much happier with the results when you walk out. So, here’s my signage tips for any business: #1 Why do you need to get your message out there?

This will be the foundation for your sign plan and should be taken into consideration when you ask the other questions.

Are you trying to improve your Brand awareness?

Do you have a sale or special on?

Do you need to tell people where you are or when you’re open?

Does your audience need to know about your products or service? #2 Who is your target Audience for your message?

This will influence the style of your design, the size, the colours and the information on it. Is your audience walking past your shop looking for a deal, or do you want to catch the eyes of vehicles driving past at a distance, or is your message going to be on a moving vehicle? Knowing who you are marketing to is the first step in successful signage design. #3 What is the key message for each sign?

We have far more time to take in the message of a fixed sign on the side of a building, or on a window, than on a moving object. Keep your message appropriate for its location.

Your audience need to know in a very short space of time what you are trying to say, so keep the message short, and the font large, not the other way around.

Are you trying to promote your products, or your business?

#4 Where are you going to place your signs?

Do you have permission? Check with your landlord, building owner or body corporate before placing any new signs.

If you have taken over a new lease, there is no guarantee you have the right to the existing sign in a common area.

Check the legal requirements with your local council regarding signs as they can vary from a residential zone to retail and industrial location. You may need to obtain a permit? Keep in mind you are responsible for the permit if the council catch you out and not your sign supplier. #5 What is your budget for signage?

The old saying you get what you pay for counts in signs just like many other areas in life. Get a good idea on what your budget is and what you hope to see for your finical input. Your budget will dictate not just the size but the quality, location and materials. A solid message on the right sign in the right location should cover its costs quickly. #6 Branding.

Branding is one of the most important pieces of the marketing model. It helps your suppliers and customers tie your whole storey together. Make sure when you are putting your message out there that your logos, message, fonts, images

etc reflect your Branding. People see the logo/colour schemes well before they see the many bullet points on what you do. #7 Research.

Next time you are driving in the car look around at the various signs and take a mental note on what caught your eye and why. Try and read the A-Frames as you are driving by or the message on the back or sides of the car, did you get all the information on the Banner in front of the local school or church? Look for your competitors, what are they doing, do you think it is working for them? If a sign catches your eye stop and ask the owner how it works for them. Most people are more than happy to tell you their story.

Have a signage project in mind? If you already have a design, simply send us the files and we will be in touch to start the process, including a free consultation and site audit to help your business stand out from the crowd. If you’re unsure of exactly what you want to say, or how you’d like it to look, that’s okay too, just contact the team on 1300 633 902 and together we’ll create the perfect signs for your business and to ensure you get current promotions, follow us on Instagram @Signarama_Mitcham.

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Best Coffee Dessert Recipes Easy no-bake desserts So many coffee desserts need only a few ingredients and are easy to make. For instance, who doesn’t love chocolate mousse?

COMMERCIAL COFFEE MACHINE

By Ivana Smith

There’s something so evocative about the smell of freshly baked cakes or muffins.

That warm, enticing aroma, the promise of sweet delights, of comfort – yum, yum!

And what about an exotic dessert to end a gourmet dinner party?

Now imagine it infused with coffee for that ‘wow’ factor!

For a stunning dinner party closer, try whisking cold coffee and marshmallows together before folding in whipped cream. You can make this before the guest arrive, keep it in the fridge and triumphantly escort it to the dining table, on the principle of keeping the best till last.

If you are looking for that special something to give an extra zing to your well loved classic recipes, why not try adding a dash of coffee to your usual repertoire of cakes, biscuits, slices and desserts.

Coffee and chocolate – a match made in heaven Chocolate is nearly everyone’s favourite flavour but if you want a more sensual experience, try adding a little coffee for extra richness. Though coffee is originally from Ethiopia and chocolate from South America, coffee and chocolate together are a divine combination.

They are both seeds of tropical plants, both are fermented and dried and both need some level of roasting. Probably the characteristic they have most in common are their bittersweet overtones (which is why they’re often combined with milk to reduce their inherent bitter aftertaste.)

The easiest way to amplify the chocolate velvetiness of cakes, muffins, cupcakes and slices is to add a teaspoon of instant coffee granules or espresso powder to your batter or dough when you assemble your other dry ingredients.

And for recipes such as cake mixes that require hot water, replace the water with strongly brewed coffee.

So, if you’re in the habit of making brownies, chocolate cakes or muffins, spice them up by adding some coffee.

There are so many mocha recipes around, and you’ll be a winner baking any one of them.

Coffee goes with this...and that...

Coffee is so versatile in that it blends with so many other flavours besides chocolate.

For those who love the creamy, smooth texture of caramel but are seeking a flavour with more tang, coffee is your answer. Give your chocolate caramel slice extra tang by adding coffee to the caramel mixture.

Cold coffee smoothly. A become an of espresso granules.

granules melt quickly and no-bake cheesecake can exotic treat with a spoonful powder or instant coffee

Let’s not forget coffee slices, coffee fudge, coffee parfaits, coffee kisses, coffee macaroons, coffee ice cream – the list is only as limited as your imagination.

The great news that coffee, while bursting with flavour, adds not one single calorie to your favourite desserts!

In fact, any dessert that has a milk base can partner happily with coffee. Coffee and custard combine well together as do coffee and cream. Whisk strongly brewed espresso coffee to milk and cream when making baked custard, a Tuscan delight known as café in forchetta (coffee on a fork).

The fabulous Italian dessert, tiramisu, is nothing without a strong dose of espresso. The name ‘tiramisu’ (tira mi su) literally means ‘pick me up’, which is what the coffee does when combined with the sweet biscuits, mascarpone and cream of a dessert that Australians have adopted as their own.

Ironically, the original ‘coffee cake’ had no coffee in it at all. It was called ‘coffee cake’ because it was baked (by the Austrians) to be eaten with a cup of coffee. It is a teacake topped with a fair amount of streusel – a crumbly topping made from flour, butter and sugar – whose crunchy texture complements the delicate taste of the cake. Its main flavouring is often not coffee but cinnamon, another great complementary flavour that aligns well with coffee.

With just a small dash of coffee, you can enhance ordinary cakes and desserts with a taste of the exotic. You, too, can become the master chef in neighbourhood – and no one need know your secret success ingredient!

For advice on coffee and how to supply it to office spaces, workplaces and clubs, contact Ivana at ivana.smith@ xpressodelight.com.au.

Ivana Smith Commercial Coffee Machine Xpresso Delight 0418 393 085 www.xdcoffee.com.au

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Craver or Foodie? Six Diet Types Revealed (Australian Associated Press)

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to losing weight and people may shed more kilos in the long term by working with their “diet type”.

As a result, they need strategies to help break the cycle and achieve long-term success in their diet, according to the study.

“Pleasers” are likeable and friendly people who could also be sensitive to social comparisons, which can make them feel like they are not doing well.

That’s the message from a new study which identified six major diet approaches among more than 245,000 Australian respondents.

The study’s lead author, CSIRO research scientist Dr Emily Brindal, said it was important for Australians trying to lose weight to learn more about their diet types.

“Foodies” are passionate about all things food, including the experience of preparing and eating good quality meals.

The two most common types of dieters are “thinkers” and “battlers”, according to the report published by the CSIRO, Australia’s leading science agency, on Monday.

“Too often diets are developed with a one-size-fits-all approach that ignores the fact that some people behave or think differently to others,” Dr Brindal said.

Making up 14.1 per cent of the study’s respondents, “thinkers” are goal-oriented, motivated and analytical.

“Working with your diet type could help you achieve better weight loss outcomes in the longer term.”

But they’re also sensitive to negative feedback that can lead to stress or anxiety, which could ultimately derail their diet.

The four other common diet types identified are “cravers”, “pleasers”, “foodies” and “socialisers”.

“Battlers” make up 12.8 per cent of respondents, who are likely find themselves regularly tempted by food and prone to stress and worry.

“Cravers” have the highest body mass index, according to the study, and are likely to experience strong food cravings that may lead to overeating in “tricky” food-related settings.

The study found that “foodies” love variety and have the best diet quality of all six types.

Finally, “socialisers” are those who need flexibility to prevent diet restrictions from stifling social occasions or ‘killing the mood’ of an event.

“We are seeing people cope differently with COVID-19 stresses and uncertainty, which has included disruptions to health, fitness and social routines,” Dr Brindal said.

“We hope to help people achieve greater success on their journey to rediscover their health by playing to their individual strengths while also helping them to gain better control over their weaknesses.”

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Are you with one of Australia's worst 13 funds?

You might need to consider changing super funds?

FINANCIAL PLANNING

By Warren Strybosch

The results our out and the 13 worst super funds are currently sending letters out to their clients explaining why they underperformed and to try and convince them to stay with them.

The 13 funds that did not do very well and failed to meet the objective benchmarks set up by APRA are: • • • • • • •

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AMG Super — AMG MySuper ASGARD Independence Plan Division Two — ASGARD Employee MySuper Australian Catholic Superannuation and Retirement Fund — LifetimeOne AvSuper Fund — AvSuper Growth (MySuper) BOC Gases Superannuation Fund — BOC MySuper Christian Super — My Ethical Super Colonial First State FirstChoice Superannuation Trust — Colonial First State FirstChoice Superannuation Trust Commonwealth Bank Group Super — Accumulate Plus Balanced Energy Industries Superannuation Scheme-Pool A — Balanced (MySuper) Labour Union Co-Operative Retirement Fund — MySuper Balanced Maritime Super — MySuper Investment Option Retirement Wrap — BT Super MySuper The Victorian Independent Schools Superannuation Fund — VISSF Balanced Option (MySuper Product)

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) assessed 76 MySuper products based on a comparison of fees versus performance over seven years.

While 84 per cent of the funds passed, the 13 funds that failed collectively hold $56 billion of Aussies’ investments.

In fairness to these funds, it is not clear what tests APRA is using to assess the performance of these funds as some have done well over a 5 year and 10-year period.

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) urged consumers to exercise caution in

how they interpret the report’s results and think carefully before making important decisions about their superannuation – not to simply base a decision on whether or not the super fund has has fallen one basis point below an arbitrary cut-off point in the performance test.

While ASFA has long supported the removal of habitually underperforming products, according to ASFA CEO Dr Martin Fahy, some of those called out by this test are in fact good products.

“Among these so-called‘underperformers’ we have products which have doubled people’s investments over the past decade,” he said. “The irony is that the financial performance of these so-called ‘underperforming’ products would be in the top quartile in many OECD countries,” he said.

Of the total 76 MySuper superfund products, available to consumers, 84 per cent of products passed the performance test, however APRA remains concerned about those members in products that failed,” APRA executive board member Margaret Cole said.

“APRA has intensified its supervision of trustees with products that failed the test and has requested they provide a report identifying the causes of their underperformance and how they plan to address them,” Ms Cole said.

In a separate statement, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg revealed that $56.2 billion is invested in the underperforming products, with these products holding almost 1.1 million accounts.

on capital. At Find Wealth they, under their management and in conjunction with using one of Australia’s top performing super funds, are able to get fees as low as 0.25% per annum.

If you would like to receive a Free Super Report then simply email Find Wealth at warren@findwealth.com.au and request your Free Super Report.

If you are unsure as to how you’re tracking now or leading up to retirement, or are considering retiring in the next few years, then speak to an advisor at Find Retirement (www.findretirement.com.au).

They will help you plan the next stage of your life and provide greater certainty for you and your family.

This information is current as at September 2021. This article is intended to provide general information only and has been prepared without taking into account any particular person’s objectives, financial situation or needs (‘circumstances’). Before acting on such information, you should consider its appropriateness, taking into account your circumstances and obtain your own independent financial, legal or tax advice. You should read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before making any decision about a product.

While all care has been taken to ensure the information is accurate and reliable, to the maximum extent the law permits, Clearview and its related bodies corporate, or each of their directors, officers, employees, contractors or agents, will not assume liability to any person for any error or omission in this material however caused, nor be responsible for any loss or damage suffered, sustained or incurred by any person who either does, or omits to do, anything in reliance on the information contained herein.

From next year, the annual performance test will also be expanded to a wider range of superannuation products, providing more members with the assurance that their product is being held to the highest standards of accountability.

If you are a member of one of the above-mentioned funds and would like to review your superannuation, then consider obtaining a Free Super Report from Find Wealth (www.findwealth.com. au). The Free Super Report compares what fees you are currently paying to that of your current super fund. A saving of fees equals an additional real return

Warren Strybosch You can call them on 1300 88 38 30 or email info@findretirement.com.au www.findretirement.com.au

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2021 TA Reporting Victoria COVID-19 business grants and assistance On 21 July, the Victorian Government announced new cash grants for certain businesses impacted by the July 2021 lockdown restrictions. Many of these payments will be made automatically to businesses and sole traders that received grants under established COVID-19 support programs. Newly eligible businesses are also invited to apply. Other industry-specific support packages were also rolled out across 2020-21. Eligible businesses include those most highly impacted by drops in turnover from extended COVID-19 restrictions, such as the alpine regions or Melbourne CBD, hospitality or event industry operators. Previously, rent relief

Announced: 9-Apr-2020

was available for businesses renting government premises, and evictions for non-payment of commercial

Updated: 21-Jul-2021

tenancies were banned for 6 months. Most of the grants assisted with unavoidable business expenses that are not support by other government funding. The majority of these payments should be included as assessable income in the 2020-21 tax return under Label Q: Assessable Government Industry Payments.

Certain payments will be non-assessable, non-exempt (NANE) income for tax purposes for certain businesses and do not need to be included in the eligible business’s tax return.

SA COVID-19 stimulus package Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the South Australian Government has implemented a range of stimulus packages for residents and businesses. Predominately, the measures to date have revolved around support for businesses with payroll tax and land tax relief. Smaller employing businesses have been given a waiver of payroll tax from March 2020 to May 2021. Depending on when the liability accrued, a larger businesses has been able to either defer their SA payroll tax liability or get a waiver. Also, wages that were reimbursed

by JobKeeper payments have been exempt from payroll tax calculations. From November 2020, an exemption of payroll tax will also apply when an SA business hires a new apprentice or trainee for their first 12 months. Land tax deferrals were available to landlords during the 2020 land tax year. Also, landlords

Announced: 26-Mar-2020

who provided rent relief, or commercial property owner-occupiers who were eligible for JobKeeper, were

Updated: 22-Jul-2021

eligible for reduction in land tax liabilities up to 30 April 2021.

In response to the July 2021 South Australian lockdown: •

businesses with a reduction in turnover are eligible for a $3,000 emergency cash grant, and

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individuals outside the federal government’s declared hotspot areas who lose work hours will be entitled to the COVID-19 Disaster Payment.​

JobSaver grant for 2021 greater Sydney lockdown An economic stimulus payment is due to be made for businesses under $50 million in annual turnover amidst the June-July 2021 greater Sydney COVID lockdown. The new business support payment will be available for businesses who can demonstrate a 30 per cent decline in turnover. It is understood that the support payment will be made through the ATO running balance account. An eligible entity, including not-for-profit entities, will receive payments of between $1,500 and $100,000 per week based on the level of their payroll. Non-employing sole traders will receive $1,000 per week. To receive the payment, an eligible

Announced: 13-Jul-2021 Updated: 29-Jul-2021

entity will be required to maintain their number of employees held as at 13 July 2021. These temporary cash flow boosts are available where a business has been locked down by public health order for at least three weeks. The business is required to be based inside a Commonwealth Government declared hotspot.

SMSF exempt current pension income changes proposed Self-managed superannuation funds may have simplified reporting options for their income tax calculation from 1 July 2021 subject to the passing of legislation. The 2019 federal budget announcement intends to allow SMSFs to choose a preferred method of calculating the exempt current pension income (ECPI).There are

Announcement(12-Jun-2019) Consultation(18-Jun-2021)

two current methods an SMSF may calculate the ECPI, being either the segregated assets or proportionate

Introduced

method. However, higher compliance costs occur in some circumstances where an SMSF must use both

Passed

the proportionate method and the segregated assets method in the same year. The proposed measures

Royal Assent

also remove a requirement for an SMSF to get an actuarial certificate where all members are in retirement phase.

Date of effect

AX UPDATES COVID-19 Disaster Payment increased for extended lockdown Changes to the support payment for individuals who are unable to work during a COVID-19 lockdown were announced by the federal government on 13 July 2021. The COVID-19 Disaster Payment was initially a payment of $325-500 a week for people who reside or work in a Commonwealth declared hotspot, depending on the hours of work a week lost by a person. The enhanced support sees the payment rate increase to $375-600 for eligible periods due to a Commonwealth declared hotspot.

Announced: 3-Jun-2021

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​impacted individuals who are still working at reduced hours, and

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individuals outside Commonwealth declared hotspots in NSW,

Updated: 2-Aug-2021

provided they meet the updated criteria for the payment.

Like other support payments, it will be available through Services Australia. Further details on the payment and key eligibility dates can be accessed on the Services Australia website.

Active asset test passed for “vacant” land used as storage Appeals note: The decision in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal was in favour of the taxpayer, allowing the use of the small business CGT concessions. The event was subsequently updated in January 2020 when the original decision was overturned by the Federal Court. In September 2020, the Full Federal Court then overturned the single judge decision, meaning the taxpayer once again may use the small business CGT concessions. The Full Federal Court advised that small business relief should be applied beneficially rather than restrictively for a taxpayer. The Commissioner of Taxation has not appealed to the High Court of Australia.

The ATO issued a decision impact statement on 29 July 2021 where it will continue to review the impact of the decision on its advice and related products. Current decision in case: Land adjacent to taxpayer’s main residence was used in the taxpayer’s small business, and therefore passes the active asset test. Editor’s note: The overview below and client impact statement were originally preserved as written for the January 2020 update. This allowed users to have full visibility of the arguments and opportunities which were subsequently

Announced: 21-Feb-2019

overturned. In this instance, the overview and client impact statement have been amended to take into

Updated: 4-Aug-2021

consideration various issues identified by the Full Federal Court, and how they may apply to future private binding ruling applications for your clients.​Residential land has been determined to be an active asset as it stored materials and tools for a taxpayer’s business. The ruling from the Full Federal Court is in line with an earlier decision by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, and has overturned the decision from a single judge appeal. This case is one of many which straddles the fence on whether unimproved land qualifies for as an active asset. In this case, the Full Federal Court concluded that the small business CGT concessions should be looked at beneficially for taxpayers, as is intended from the original legislation. The outcome of this case relies on the interpretation of “used in the course of carrying on a business” which is necessary for determining an active asset. The Full Federal Court has interpreted that this sentence does not use or imply restrictive language such as “ordinary course of a business” or “day to day running of a business”.

SMSF exempt current pension income changes proposed The principles of car parking fringe benefits and commercial parking stations have been confirmed by the ATO via public ruling. The ruling, which has now been finalised after a long consultation process, replaces a now withdrawn tax ruling from 1996. The ruling details the concept of a commercial parking facility, which is necessary for businesses with over $10 million turnover that provide car parking for free to staff. Specifically,

Announcement(22-Nov-2019)

a major change in the ATO’s interpretation of a commercial parking station exists where a shopping centre

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the new ruling will not apply to car parking benefits until 1 April 2022. Note: When the new rule comes into effect for shopping centres, the small business turnover threshold for car parking benefits will have increased from $10 million to $50 million.

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Cr McAllister said Council had also requested that the State Government provide additional funding to EACH to ensure its ‘Covid Positive Pathways’ program could be maintained in line with community need.

Through this program, EACH has provided much-needed support, including provision of food and other essential goods, to residents required to isolate at home.

Covid Vaccine Clinic To Pop Up In Yarra Junction

The pop-up clinic will see 200 walk-in appointments each day on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Anyone 12 years and over is eligible and the clinic will offer Pfizer and AstraZeneca. People over the age of 60 will only be offered AstraZeneca unless they have a letter from a medical specialist indicating they have a condition that means they have to have Pfizer. We recommend people come as early to the opening time as possible so they can secure a spot and to bring appropriate covering items (e.g hat, umbrella, jacket etc) to suit weather conditions as much of the waiting areas are not undercover.

Yarra Ranges Council has welcomed the news from Eastern Access Community Health (EACH) regarding a pop-up clinic being established in Yarra Junction from Monday to Wednesday next week.

“A new 10 booth vaccination at Coldstream would enhance access to vaccinations for communities across the Yarra Valley, and potentially also for residents of Murrindindi Shire.

The pop-up clinic, located at 2468 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction, will have capacity to administer 600 doses of the COVID vaccine over the three days.

“These areas are popular tourist destinations that connect directly to regional Victoria. Achieving high vaccination rates in these communities will be essential as restrictions ease in parts of the state.”

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Cr McAllister said Council’s analysis of the Australian Immunisation Register indicated that vaccination rates in the Yarra Valley – which includes regional townships such as Healesville and Yarra Junction – were lower than the municipality overall.

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“We have estimated with confidence that 49 percent of those aged over 16 in the Yarra Valley had received a first dose and 30 percent a second, compared to 53.6 percent and 31.8 percent respectively in the broader municipality.

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Yarra Ranges Mayor said it was critical for Yarra Ranges residents to have better access to local Covid-19 vaccination clinics to enable them to protect themselves and help our region boost the state’s vaccination rates so that lockdown restrictions can ease.

“While this is welcome news for our Upper Yarra communities, there are still many communities across the Yarra Valley, and potentially residents in Murrindindi Shire, who do not have access to vaccination clinics close by.

“Council has written to Victorian Minister for Health, The Hon. Martin Foley, requesting resources to enable EACH to establish an additional Covid-19 vaccination service at Coldstream Community Hall,” she said.

“An additional vaccination service would support closing this gap.”

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Nominations Open for 2022 Australia Day Awards Do you know someone great in your community?

Applications are now open for Yarra Ranges Council’s 2022 Australia Day Awards, where residents are encouraged to nominate people who are doing wonderful things in their local community.

Yarra Ranges Mayor, Cr Fiona McAllister, said the awards were a great opportunity for people to recognise those who have made their community a better place to live.

“As we know, between the pandemic and the storm in June, it’s been a really tough year for our communities,” Cr McAllister said.

“But through this time there have been many incredible examples of community members doing some inspiring things to help others and make a positive impact on those around them.

“I encourage everyone to have a think about someone who they’ve seen doing great things in their community over the past 12 months, and to fill out a nomination form and put them forward for an award.”

Award categories Citizen of the Year – above 26 years of age (at 26 January 2022) Young Citizen of the Year – under the age of 26 (at 26 January 2022) Environmental Achiever of the Year Ken McIntosh Memorial Award (Young Environmental Achiever) – under the age of 26 (at 26 January 2022) Community Group of the Year Mayor’s Lifetime Achievement Award - selected by the Mayor and peers Ian De La Rue Award for Community Leadership - selected by the Mayor and peers Council announcements

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Do You Have Enough For Retirement?

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Do you have enough for retirement? The answer is Yes. You may be surprised, but yes, you do indeed have enough for retirement – although we could all do with a bit more.

In fact, if you feel that you don’t have enough, it’s purely because you’ve seen too many advertisements for those glamorous lifestyle retirement villages.

But as with anything in life, you can look up and you can look down.

So your “wealth” actually only depends on your attitude.

WHAT DO YOU HAVE? Remember, in retirement, there’s no more pressure to get yourself and your family out the door every morning, and there’s no more idiotic bosses or stressful deadlines, or office politics to endure.

So you can now move into a new world of purposeful living, which should include finding your own niche as you reengineer your life.

Now we all need some additional income in retirement, and retirees also need to create and maintain social relationships.

But don’t go too big, as you have to be able to pack and send them in a moderately sized box, protected by a flood of popcorn.

Here’s just one example how you can thrive and achieve both – by creating and selling paper mache elephants

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When you create paper mache elephants you’ll be creating a “profitable hobby” for yourself, and simultaneously you’ll be enhancing your social networks.

Then sell them on etsy.com to anyone who is looking for an interesting piece of home decoration.

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Paper mache elephants are easy although time consuming - to build and dry, as they are basically formed from old newspaper with a simple glue made inexpensively from flour and water, all draped over a skeleton.

BONUS - the good news is that you can name your price - because anyone who wants one won’t quibble. If they need it, they’ll pay whatever you ask (within reason, of course). As an indication, a paper mache elephant about table height could be worth $120-$150.

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McCartney makes the biggest commitment of his career and reaps the rewards instantaneously....

By Michael Day & Keira Sloetjes

Australian's watch on as McCartney makes the biggest commitment of his career and reaps the rewards instantaneously..

Despite multiple covid tests, exemptions, all the challenges thrown in his way and a massive roller-coaster of determination and passion nothing was going to stop former world team championship winner 'Jake McCartney' jumping on that plane in July, hailing from Ballarat in the state of Victoria and basing himself in the UK for the next six months to pursue an incredible opportunity that isn't available here in Australia.

The Ultimate Pool Pro Series invited 32 of the world's best players to compete across 4 weekends for a total prize fund of around $270,000 AUD. Although this is a huge commitment to the Pro Series, his decision has already been vindicated as he made an almost perfect start to his stay in the UK and life as a player on the Ultimate Pool Professional Series being rewarded with a maiden live televised major title, a £4,000 payday and his best win of his career after defeating England's Shane Thompson 6-3 in the final to win Pro Event 2.

Across multiple states, Australians purchased subscriptions through the Ultimate Pool Website and at all times of the night watched on eagerly in anticipation as Jake McCartney potted

his way through the tournament playing some of the world best cueists, every cent worth it to be able to watch such an incredible quality of players and streams.

In the last four he comfortably saw off 2019 world finalist Dom Cooney to set up a date with England’s Shane Thompson in ashes clash on the table.

Having narrowly lost in the opening round of Pro Event 1 to world blackball champion Scott Gillespie after breaking dry in the decider and watching his opponent clear up, McCartney showed determination and bounced back in the best way he possibly could during the subsequent second pro event of the weekend.

A predictably close opening half to the encounter ensued, but McCartney established an advantage in the second half and would celebrate success with a few frames to spare.

The newly adopted Stokie began his quest with an impressive 6-1 first round win over the in-form Storry and then dispatched 2012 world champion John Roe 6-4 in the last 16. In the last eight he needed to keep his nerve in order to oust former back-to-back world junior champion Jordan Church in a decider.

Shane Thompson was tremendous in getting to the final, dropping only eight frames on route, including a 6-3 elimination of reigning six-time world champion Michael Hill. Whilst he will be disappointed not to take home the trophy, he can console himself with the runner-up prize of £2,000.

You’ll be hard pressed to find anyone who begrudges the popular Aussie this title – the most significant individual accolade of his career to date.

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