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Our legacy WE ARE NOT THE BAD GUYS – BOOMERS FIGHT BACK BRISBANE EDITION 83 FEBRUARY, 2022

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Editor’s note

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his month I’m seeking some help from our readers and would like to ask you to be sure to respond to the survey on page 27 of this edition.

It should take only a few minutes and is completely anonymous, so there won’t be any further contact.

We rely on our advertisers to keep bringing you the issues that affect over 55s, and to keep them happy, we need to be able to tell them more about who is reading Your Time. It would be hugely appreciated if you could spare a few minutes to complete the survey for us.

This month, Julie Lake makes the case for Baby Boomers doing a better job of looking after the planet than following generations seem to think.

There was a time when I could pride myself on having little use for the metal

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garbage tin we had long before the big wheelie bins.

I lived on what real estate agents called a hobby farm — essentially a small acreage that was pure hard work.

Anything vaguely organic went to the chooks or the compost heap; glass jars were recycled for bottling jams and pickles; newspapers mulched the garden and there was an incinerator for anything that might burn.

There wasn’t a lot of plastic packaging but what we did have went into the metal bin along with any cans.

And that was it. The bin was seldom full. These days, there’s the big green bin plus another for recycling and both are well used.

Our kids and grandkids seem to live in a world of disposable goods, whether it’s nappies, food (the use-by date must be obeyed) or clothing. All the conveniences that once seemed so modern are now taken for granted.

So, who’s to blame for that? Us or them? We are all products of our time.

And on that note, I’m signing off for a couple of months to do some solo travelling in my campervan. Gail Forrer will be in the chair, and will no doubt keep you posted.

P.S. don’t forget the survey.

Dorothy Whittington Editor

Contents 4

COVER STORY

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LANGUAGE WATCH

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NEWS

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IN THE COMMUNITY

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AGES AND STAGES

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OUR PEOPLE

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CARE AFFAIRS

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MOTORING

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BRAIN MATTERS

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IN THE KITCHEN

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ON TRACK

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FINANCE

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HEALTH

24

HOME CARE FEATURE

27

READER SURVEY

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RETIREMENT LIVING

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WHAT’S ON

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TRAVEL

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BOOK REVIEW

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TRIVIA QUIZ

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PUZZLES

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COVER STORY

We are not the villains – Boomers strike back With younger generations blaming the Baby Boomers for wrecking the environment, JULIE LAKE investigates the history and writes that most of us have lived leaner, cleaner and greener lives than most young folk realise.

Baby Boomers were the first generation to seriously take on environmental battles and, more than younger generations realise, are still doing their bit to save the planet.

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here’s a post circulating about an elderly woman who is confronted at the checkout by a supercilious young operator who accuses her – and her generation – of wrecking the environment. In reply she points out a few home truths.

Namely, that today’s Baby Boomers and their parents bought groceries that weren’t pre-wrapped in elaborate packaging, lived in smaller houses, had one car if they had one at all, used public transport, had no air conditioning in their home or car and were schooled in sweaty classrooms.

They drank water from the tap and

ate food that they grew, or was in season locally, rather than having “luxuries” available year-round via the modern supply chain, and rarely travelled far from home.

They didn’t have clothes dryers, dishwashers, smart phones or computers and recycled and mended rather than discard. The list goes on.

The much-maligned Baby Boomers are also the first generation to seriously take on the environmental battles that characterised the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s.

We are also part of the generation whose members gave up luxuries to live simply on brown rice and lentils, built

mud brick houses, read Earth Garden, did without pesticides, opted for peace and love rather than materialism, marched for civil rights and against war – and some are still doing it!

Of course, there is only a small percentage of people in each generation who are seriously concerned about environmental issues and even fewer who will, in the words of Queensland anthropologist, environmentalist and one-time Green Party candidate Pietro Agnoletto “give up something to gain something”.

It is the same today; children are more exposed to environmentalism in the classroom and thus more aware than we were, but few of them are prepared to give up the comforts and conveniences our generation gave them.

What we face, Pietro says, is a complexity of environmental problems not faced by previous generations, of which climate change and overpopulation are just two examples.

So, are the young today in a position to judge previous generations for climate change or any other issues when they themselves are complicit beneficiaries?

“Absolutely not!” says retired teacher Jillian Kelly, who has been involved in protests from to Terrania Creek to Fraser Island.

“That whole business of poor little Greta Thunberg is just too overblown by the media and is an insult to those of us who have been lifelong activists for a better, cleaner, greener environment.

“How dare these kids who know nothing of life blame our entire generation! How many young people

today are actually trying to save our planet?” she says.

Not as many as we might think according to a couple of British surveys which found that people aged over 55 were ahead in almost every environmental activity and those aged 16-24 were the worst offenders.

In fact, the research shows that older people are more likely than the young to feel that acting in environmentally conscious ways will make a difference,

“Few children are prepared to give up the comforts and conveniences our generation gave them.” with twice as many Baby Boomers having boycotted a company in the last 12 months for environmental reasons than their teenage or 20-something grandchildren.

Generation Z is popularly portrayed as a united front of youthful eco warriors justifiably at war with their parents and grandparents.

As personified by young American singer Billie Eilish, who notoriously said “old people are gonna die and don’t really care if we die, but we don’t wanna die yet.”

Eilish herself appears to be happily

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COVER STORY using up the world’s resources as if indeed there was no tomorrow, and it’s the emptiness of such hysterical (and barely articulate) rhetoric that is making Baby Boomers so angry in return.

In a study conducted by New Scientist Magazine, social scientist and public policy researcher/analyst Professor Bobby Duffy described the perceived conflict between generations over the climate crisis as dangerous and destructive.

“Parents and grandparents care deeply about the legacy they’re leaving for their children and grandchildren,” he said.

While Australia continues to lose species at a worrying rate and climate change predictions remain dire if mitigation is not put quickly in place, our Baby Boomers can take credit for climbing early on the environmental bandwagon.

Our environmental movement was the first in the world to become a political movement and we founded the first Green Party. “We” being of course those who care – and turning “care” into meaningful action is the same challenge to young people today as it was to us.

At a gathering to discuss the philosophy of environmentalism, held recently just outside Brisbane, a 26-yearold woman accused the mostly older participants of being responsible for the world she inherited.

She then put forward her ideas on the need for improvement. In reply, Jillian Kelly said that those suggestions were current half a century ago.

“Do you think what you are saying is new?” Kelly demanded. “Do you think we didn’t fight? Some of us have fought so hard and so long we are burned out by it!

We cared then and we care now!”.

She then listed many of the environmental victories brought about

by Baby Boomer activism, ending with a

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Baby Boomers and their parents didn’t have clothes dryers but used the backyard hoist. challenge to the younger woman to: “Put down your mobile phone, stay off the on-line gaming sites, use social media for sharing environmental information and not chitchat, take public transport or buy a bike, think about cutting back and going without, eat only fresh locally-produced unpackaged food and THEN maybe your generation can lecture MY generation about destroying the planet!”

South-east Queensland can boast some notable environmental defenders over the past half century – John Sinclair, Kathleen McArthur, Judith Wright, Arthur Harrold, Michael Gloster, Aila Keto to name a few – some of them no longer alive and the rest over 70.

It’s hard to name activists of similar stature under 40 today.

Since the battle to rid Fraser Island of sandmining in the 1970s and the declaration of Cooloola National Park soon after, environmentalists have fought steadily to control the proliferation of canal estates, stop chairlift tourism to

significant mountain tops, prevent development of swamps, estuaries and river islands, limit waterside high-rise buildings, save hinterland forests, increase urban greenspace, create urban wildlife corridors and mitigate roadkill.

All local authorities in our region employ environmental and conservation management officers, in itself a notable victory. And if you look at those protesting against one of the region’s most bitter ongoing battles, Toondah Harbour, you’ll see that most of them are not young.

Toondah Harbour is in the Redland City Council region and though the project seems likely to proceed, some modifications have been made to appease environmental activists. This council is the first to use its revenues to establish a sophisticated koala conservation program with dedicated officers in a region that continues to show rapid urban growth.

While it may all be too little too late Baby Boomers have learned that if you

push too hard too soon you don’t get public support – look how long it took to ban single use plastic shopping bags and how quickly this was accepted once imposed.

Where older “greenies” differ most from their grandchildren is that they have learned over decades that environmental issues are increasingly complex, and solutions are not easy because within our democratic society there are as many differing opinions as there are issues.

One person’s environmental abomination is another’s livelihood. And thus, the real challenge is balancing human aspirations against the need to reverse damage to the natural systems that underpin our existence.

“When we were young, we were hopeful that the problems could be solved if we only had sufficient willpower,” says Jillian Kelly. “We were always optimistic. And we have learned to pin our hopes on the technologies that our generation has developed to ensure the planet has a viable future.”

Such technologies are already making a difference but many young people today appear not to be aware of them and instead feel overwhelmed by helplessness and fear for the future, thanks to the unrelenting media focus on environmental doom and gloom and what seems to them like indifference from their elders.

As Queensland environmental sociologist Bob Lake said when accepting an award for his work on encouraging more earth-friendly pastoral practices: “Every generation inherits the mistakes of the one before and makes its own.

Every generation of social activists stands on the shoulders of the one before. My generation can at least take credit for trying to clean up its mistakes. The challenge for youth today is to take up our baton and run with it”.

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WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE

Forget the puns, just get to the point The English language is one of the world’s richest, and yet it is so often confined to cliches or words that fail to capture nuance.

ALLISON WHITE climbs on her soapbox to decry some commonly-abused words and phrases.

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ccording to the Oxford English Dictionary, there are an estimated 171,146 words currently in use in the English language not including much of the slang in the Urban Dictionary and the 47,156 words that have become obsolete.

That’s a lot of nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs to choose from to create a worthy sentence, yet we often hear the same old words and phrases trotted out, day after day – not all of them strictly correct and in context.

Take the word “people” for example.

Constant repetition could be avoided by simply seeking an alternative that is more descriptive – and often more accurate.

People can be supporters, volunteers, students, athletes, patients, protesters, passengers, revellers, spectators, fans, victims, students, worshippers, travellers, commuters, taxpayers, ratepayers, workers, vandals, children, teenagers … the list goes on and on.

Next time you see the word “people” you’ll no doubt feel compelled

to start thinking up some alternatives of your own.

We also regularly see groups of people, who can be simply a group – a team of 50 people is just a team of 50.

Given the context of the sentence, they are unlikely to be a team of apes or aliens.

And why have a staff of 25 people when it could simply be a staff or 25 or better still, 25 employees.

The ABC’s Media Watch regularly broadcasts grabs of news reporters from every channel coming up with the same phrase and playing “follow the leader”.

For example, when the Prime Minister endorsed electric cars, almost every news report used the phrase “making a u-turn” and when Sesame Street’s Big Bird came out in support of vaccination, there was an outcry that he had “ruffled feathers”.

That’s just two but many more are added every week.

No doubt a lot of it comes from seeking the pun, but regardless of who came up with it first, the rest independently followed without

trying a bit harder for something different. It indicates not so much that there are a lot of copycats, but that there’s a willingness to think alike and not move beyond common usage.

Another popular trend out of parliament house for a while last year was “learnings”. Now where on earth did that come from?

I remain unconvinced it is even a word. In my day, anything you learnt was a lesson. Hopefully it has already passed into the bin where it belongs.

At the risk of sounding like a grumpy old woman, I also must add that I resent the trend for young emailers to “reach out” to me.

One after another, they write “Hi. I hope you are well. I am reaching out to … (insert the actual point of the correspondence).

Is this a standard introduction taught at public relations school?

The state of my health is irrelevant, and it could be much simpler and to the point: “I’m writing to ask/ascertain your interest/draw your attention to …”.

You don’t have to reach far to find

that there are plenty of choices.

Yes, mine are definitely the words of a grumpy old woman. As younger friends and colleagues are quick to point out, some being quite blunt, “you are just being very rude. This is all standard email etiquette.”

My reply is that I have never quite taken to the polite “have a nice day”, so let’s just get to the point.

Another pet hate is being advised in a travel story that I can “take in” the view. A view is seen, admired and even discovered, but it’s not imbibed.

Tourists can just SEE things, so why are readers advised to “take in” the views, “take in the wildlife”, go on a cruise “taking in” New Zealand and the Pacific. Some of us are happy to travel but don’t want to take in anything.

And what about the famous and infamous “opening up” about their lives? It sounds more like a surgical procedure than telling their story or sharing their secrets.

Surely it’s not that hard to find the description that fits best rather than recycling the cliché, a tired pun or the first trending word that comes to mind.

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Discussions with Burnie Brae began early in 2020 when Carers Queensland launched its Your Caring Way program, which offers free employment services and subsidised training options to carers in Queensland, SA and Tasmania.

Your Caring Way’s business development officer Leona Munday said it was not only a chance to collaborate with industry but also a growth opportunity for Carers Queensland’s RTO. “The biggest gap in the industry right now is mostly the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability and Ageing) and that’s where the RTO comes in,” she said. “Burnie Brae provides services for people who are wanting to stay in their homes. Their staff will support them with their daily living activities and ensure that they have a good quality of life, while they’re staying at home, rather than going into residential care.”

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For more than 30 years, Burnie Brae has been providing quality health, lifestyle and care services to clients and members, while Carers Queensland has supported and advocated for unpaid carers in Queensland for more than 31 years.

Burnie Brae Home Care Coordinator, Leah Randle, said the new partnership was a step in the right direction.

“We’re very excited about this partnership which will assist us to meet consumer needs and retain and build on the wonderful reputation Burnie Brae has in the community”, she said.

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IN THE COMMUNITY

ROTARIANS SHELL OUT FOR MORETON BAY THE Rotary club of Redcliffe Sunrise is taking on a challenge – one oyster shell at time.

The club is collecting shucked oyster shells from wholesale outlets and taking them – eight wheelie bins a week – to the Ozfish facility at the Port of Brisbane.

There, the shells are rested for at least six months to ensure they are bio secure for reuse, and then packed into 18kg baskets. With fisheries approval, they are put into the Port of Brisbane sub-tidally.

The Moreton Bay Foundation, Healthy Land and Water and UQ Marine research scientists with Ozfish are researching the outcome of restoration of a Moreton Bay once full of oysters.

“There were once oyster bars all over Brisbane and nearby coastal areas but now they have gone,” says Rotary Redcliffe Sunrise vicepresident Colin Scobie.

“The project is built on research at Pumicestone Passage to restore oyster reefs.”

Benefits are that the shells will not be going to landfill and

oyster reefs provide a barrier against storms and mangroves to stop erosion.

Oysters – the lungs of the waterway – filter 180 litres a day, cleaning the waters and drawing up to 16 times more fish that are protected by the oyster reefs.

Leftovers from the oyster filtration process are enjoyed by fish habitat and other marine life such as plankton, seagrass and crayweed.

“The cleanup of the Moreton Bay Marine Park will encourage the community to gain confidence to swim in cleaner waters and the cleaner waters are a carbon sink against climate change,” Mr Scobie said.

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VILLAGE PUTS POETRY IN MOTION There’s always plenty to do in retirement villages but writing poetry seldom comes up on the list. MOCCO WOLLERT is determined to change that.

Retirement villages have no shortage of entertainment or activities providing the brain stimulation needed by the elderly – bridge, scrabble and every card game under the sun.

There are interesting people with stories to tell arriving regularly as guest speakers and book clubs keep the love of reading alive while providing a challenge to evaluate the story and characters.

If you want to test your general knowledge, simply attend one of the many trivia events offered.

So, what does a lonely poet do when living in a retirement village?

Simple, start a poetry group.

Not surprisingly, my age group feels that a poem is only a poem if it rhymes. We grew up with rhyming poetry, which was like a song filling brains and hearts.

Great poets such as Banjo Paterson and Henry Lawson produced poetry where rhyming words filled the pages. The

rhymes seemed to fall into place without effort.

Today, however, there are many different forms of poetry, the most popular among modern poets being free verse which allows one to “string along” words in seemingly a haphazard way.

It also allows novices to try their hand at writing poetry.

Once upon a time, a poet was honoured, respected, praised and admired. Today, I feel selfconscious, almost ashamed, to admit “I write poetry”.

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page-turners, preferably in series.

Poets are not people who turn out book after book like Wilbur Smith and the many popular crime writers. I give them their due, I love to read a good story.

Poets don’t actually write to entertain, they write to connect with their readers on a deeper level, trying to capture hidden feelings, sad or happy.

So, I set about starting a poetry group at my village. I put out the word and a few people turned up for our first meeting.

We now meet regularly each month, with a new poem hot off the press. Each month’s topic is drawn out of a hat.

The variety of sentiments, facts, emotions, memories is amazing. We do not critique each other, but just enjoy putting words – beautiful, rhyming or not – on pristine pages.

Imagine if every retirement village had its own little poetry group. Even with only five or six members it would still be a large number of poets. What a boost to poetry in this country.

I know that the idea is a pipe-dream but who knows, dreams can come true.

I am sure there are many “oldies” out there, ready to write poetry if only somebody would give that gentle nudge to start somewhere, to put words on paper and share their efforts with friends.

IN THE GARDEN — with Penny

WITH all the rain everything is powering away and it’s time to give things a prune, either a light trim to keep plants in shape or a good hair cut to refresh.

Cuttings can be put in from these prunings. Coleous and pentas are both easy to grow and always colourful in the garden or pots.

Fertilise to keep everything healthy including citrus which should be forming fruit.

Prepare ground for your vege garden ready to plant cabbage, Chinese greens, and celery and plant seeds of carrots, radish and beetroot.

Put up a trellis in full sun and add aged manures with a dusting of lime ready for sweet peas.

Check out bulb catalogues to order Dutch Iris, freesias, gladioli, etc for a spring show.

Check plants daily for grubs and grasshoppers and remove.

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AGES & STAGES

by Mocco Wollert

WHO doesn’t like a surprise? Before Christmas, I had a totally unexpected surprise – but it wasn’t of the good variety.

That day, I went with a group of friends to our usual Sunday lunch at our favourite club. All was well. I felt as healthy and “normal” as usual.

As I walked towards the exit after lunch, my teeth suddenly felt funny. I thought it had to be those new dentures, a damned nuisance.

After I got home, I removed the annoying dentures but my teeth were still bothering me. Something was definitely wrong – but what?

Suddenly, from somewhere deep in my memory, I remembered an e-mail I had received many years ago. It mentioned something about more women dying of heart attacks than men.

Their signs of heart trouble could be very different and were often ignored – but surely not anything as silly as some discomfort in your teeth.

The word “jaws” had not yet entered my mind.

I rang my granddaughter who is a heart specialist and after I told her about those annoying teeth I asked, “what do you think?”

Her answer was swift: ‘I think you should be in hospital right now; I am calling an ambulance.”

I felt silly being carted off in an ambulance just because I had sore teeth.

I was sure I could have driven myself to hospital, and that I would probably be laughed at for seeking attention for aching teeth.

I underwent tests in the emergency department and then the doctor came into the cubicle where I was waiting and said, “you have had a heart attack.”

I was stunned, then I laughed at him.

Impossible. I am very healthy, not overweight, exercise five days a week, seldom eat red meat (because I don’t like it), stay away from sugary cakes and biscuits (because of weight watching),

and my cholesterol and blood pressure are normal.

Honestly, how could I possibly have had a heart attack? But there it was.

The angiogram the next day found a small blood clot in one of the arteries leading to my heart. I had dodged a bullet.

Had that clot travelled to my brain, I would not be writing this column or any other for that matter.

I am now on blood-thinning medication and hopefully will be my normal self again soon.

I am sharing this intensely personal experience with readers to send out a warning beacon.

Many people I have talked to, have told me that they have never heard of teeth or jaws hurting, as a sign of heart trouble. Most thought either chest pain or pain down the left arm might signal a heart attack.

Whoever sent me that e-mail about hurting jaws as a sign of heart trouble, I thank you. It might just have saved my life.

Apart from “unease” in your jaws, there a few other symptoms, such as pain between your shoulder blades.

I suggest not taking my word for it – after all I am not a doctor – but speak about it to your GP. May your heartbeat be steady and your teeth free of pain.

by Cheryl Lockwood

“YOU can get paid for taking surveys online,” a friend said.

Earning dollars in my spare time just by answering a few questions sounded like easy money. I was in!

Before you could say “ka-ching!” I was staring at the computer screen, reading terms and conditions, signing up and creating passwords for survey companies.

Apparently, my opinion was important and even sought after. So they said.

I chose five to start with and decided I would try them for a month and review the situation.

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AGES & STAGES used for gift cards or a Pay Pal account deposit. Soon I was answering questions and ticking boxes on all manner of subjects. Everything from insurance and banking to pizza and alcohol purchases.

There I was, potentially changing the world with my views. OK, maybe not the whole world, just the world of advertising.

Many companies use survey results to influence their advertising campaigns. I am very good at switching off when it comes to ads, barely recalling what most of them are selling. We often press mute the moment they come on!

How often did I use certain products?

Which brands had I purchased in the last 12 months?

Seriously? I barely remember what I bought last week. No one told me that I needed to take notes every time I did the grocery shopping.

It reminded me of quizzes I did as a teenager. They came in glossy magazines and there were always multiple-choice responses that did not reflect my situation at all. From there, the answers would magically tell me what kind of person I was – a very important thing to know in my little, teenage world.

My friends and I would then discuss the accuracy of the results. The quiz that told us we were confident young women with sparkling personalities were obviously taken as gospel. The ones that suggested we needed improvement were

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discarded as nonsense. As for the surveys, emails dropped in daily, offering potential points. More often than not, I was informed that there were enough participants or I did not fit the profile they needed. Try again later.

I deliberated way too long over whether I agreed, somewhat agreed or strongly agreed with something. I found out that there are things that I really don’t care about one way or another.

At the end of the month, I reviewed. A “get rich quick scheme” it certainly wasn’t.

I had yet to earn enough points to redeem anything at all, although on one site, I had stepped up a notch to their next level. As far as I could tell, the benefit of this was that I was on my way to another level. I didn’t know how many there were, but I was on my way up.

It didn’t take long to work out that I could find better ways to spend my spare time. I won’t be giving up my day job any time soon.

Ah, life’s an adventure – or is it?

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OUR PEOPLE

Vikki takes a long ride on the rollercoaster of life If life was a rollercoaster, then Vikki Done has hit the highest and lowest points that anyone could imagine, writes GLENIS GREEN.

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hile everyone may have ups and downs in their personal lives and careers, Vikki’s trajectory has been so extreme at times that it seems resilience is her middle name.

Now 64 and living at Marcoola on the Sunshine Coast, she has faced physical and emotional turmoil that would see most simply curl up in the foetal position, yet somehow, she remains bright and

bouncy and full of optimism and energy.

Part of her newfound calmness has come from discovering chair yoga – a gentle-on-the body form of the practice which embraces yoga movements for mind and body without the contortions.

In this case it’s run by Daniela of Unfurl Chair Yoga at Buderim.

Born in Melbourne, Vikki was diagnosed with a rare arthritic condition at just 11 when her knee joints, in her

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Doctors seemed to have little clue how to ease the condition more than 50 years ago and Vikki ended up being bedridden for three months.

This was particularly hard for a girl who loved her sport, but after a few months the pain subsided, and she was back playing netball and basketball.

It was a pattern that was to repeat itself throughout her life – bouts of extreme pain and immobility followed by windows of good health when she picked up all her activities where she left off.

Taking up dental nursing after she left school, she moved to Sydney at age 22 and started in the hotel industry, working at the Gazebo in Kings Cross.

“I was so naïve. It was my first introduction to the gay scene and everything, it was all such a culture shock. A family friend was a police sergeant at Kings Cross and when I started work, he changed his shifts to go home with me because I was too scared to walk to the station,” she says.

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“A friend and his wife were going to Daydream Island as managers and asked if I wanted to go, but then he was sent to Alice Springs, so a girlfriend and I caught a train, went to Proserpine and I got a position on Hayman Island before the refurbishment.

“My arthritis had cleared up for a while. I was mindful of stress and I just did everything I could do.”

Returning to Sydney, Vikki began a job as a receptionist at a big corporate in Ryde.

Despite a few bouts of arthritis she was moved from reception into sales and despite the blokey culture and enormous pressure, she flourished, blitzed her targets and won the first of two reward trips to Hong Kong.

But the stress took its toll.

“I had a lot of incidents with my knees and then it started in my spine and rib cage and I had to go to hospital in Sydney where I was on steroids and an intravenous drip,” she says.

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“I was put on heavy medications and once I was OK I thought I’ll just go and do things.”

Periods of remission seemed to grow longer and even though Vikki went through painful surgery to replace a finger joint, she persevered.

“I’m mindful of what I can do so I don’t kneel or bend or squat or any sport… I’m mindful of my limitations,” she says.

After marrying and moving to Brisbane, Vikki worked in the office in her husband’s building company and they had two daughters – Maddison, 35 and Abbie, 27.

But now it was her husband’s turn for a health scare.

“He was always active and healthy and he thought he had Ross River fever but it turned out he had a severe heart condition. His heart was so enlarged he was terrified to do anything.”

He had open heart surgery at the age of 35 while the girls were still toddlers, and Vikki says the ordeal completely changed his personality. Six years later they divorced.

She had to leave her upmarket home but as a single mum with two children, Vikki had to remain working at his business to make ends meet for some time after.

Later, going into business again in Brisbane, Vikki’s luck went from bad to worse with a dodgy business partner seeing her lose everything she had left, as well as finding herself in a legal mess with huge lawyer’s bills.

“I’m very resilient but it was a horrible situation. I stood up to it all because of my belief in the legal system and it cost me a lot of money,” she says.

“It was dangerous and stressful time and I lost everything – even the children

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Vikki in her 20s were estranged – but I had to keep going, just so I had cash flow to pay off my debts.

I didn’t want to go bankrupt.”

At one stage, with her belongings in storage, Vikki was all but living in her car.

Moving to the Sunshine Coast, Vikki was thrown a lifeline by friends who let her work at their day spa and from there she fought her way up to working and running hotels, resorts and motels.

“I have a lot of baggage but I have a strong work ethic.”

She joined the Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network and expanded her contacts and employment opportunities, as well as undergoing a full knee replacement.

Her hard work paid off in 2019 when she was nominated by Noosa Tourism and became a finalist in the Sunshine Coast Business Awards.

She was also the vice president for Skal International Sunshine Coast (a networking organisation for executives and professions in the tourism industry) for three years and represented the Sunshine Coast at two world congresses, Monaco in 2016 and Hyderabad in 2017.

“So it was a bit of a step up from nearly living in my car to a few years later travelling and associating with international tourism leaders,” she says.

Covid-19 hit the hospitality and tourism businesses she worked in hard, but Vikki kept afloat by sheer determination, hard work and thinking outside the square.

This year Vikki began new medication which she said has made a huge difference and she has postponed knee replacement.

The chair yoga has also helped a lot.

Always keen to do regular yoga which was impossible because of the arthritis, she jumped at the chance.

“I gave it a go and the first class I did I was thinking ‘what is this, how is it beneficial?’ But I went again and it’s just great, the mindfulness, breathing and movement,” she says.

“And I feel quite a sense of achievement. It’s brilliant for mobility issues. I felt really supported in everything. You don’t feel foolish because you can’t do things.”

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CARE AFFAIRS

Consider household harmony in a caring move When an adult child moves in with mum or dad to be their companion and carer, the arrangement starts with good will and enthusiasm, but it can become strained. KENDALL MORTON gives some pointers to keeping the home harmonious.

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erhaps you are answering a long-held promise to care for mum or dad or both, or maybe you need some temporary accommodation, but whatever the reason for moving in with ageing parents, there is the risk of the relationship becoming strained.

The first thing to do is to set your boundaries.

It may not seem important at first, but you will need some people and places that are yours. Being a carer can be emotionally draining and all-consuming. Having friends and activities outside this role will keep you refreshed and balanced.

It will also give your parent some personal space.

Consider your parent’s point of view.

Your mum or dad is giving up privacy and space for you. They may be changing their house set up, their TV habits and their diet. Adaption takes time and patience.

Check in with your parent regularly to see how they think it’s working. Small problems can then be addressed.

PLAN YOUR ROLE. Are you there to shop and prepare meals? Are you there to drive your parent

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to appointments? What commitments do you have outside of the caring role, such as to children or a job?

Talk about what is realistic for you.

Obviously, life throws some curve balls but in general this living arrangement will work better if expectations are clear from both sides.

DO A HOME SAFETY CHECK. Many accidents can be prevented.

With your parent’s help, assess the home environment for hazards. Look for dim lights and replace them. Check the switches are in convenient places.

Are door handles and taps easy to use?

Are there tripping hazards such as uneven paths?

You can download home safety checklists from the internet or ask a home care provider to visit and do this safety check with you.

TALK ABOUT RESPITE. Many seniors are eligible for respite care once they have had an ACAT (Aged Care Assessment Team) assessment. Speak to your mum or dad about arranging this assessment as soon as you can.

Respite can happen at home. A carer will come in for a few hours or overnight

to give you a break. It can also happen in an aged care facility.

Older people are often resistant to respite at first but once they meet a new carer, this person generally becomes a trusted and welcome visitor.

DO SOME RESEARCH. There are many organisations to help you in this role. One is Carers Queensland.

This not-for-profit company is the peak body representing unpaid family and community carers in Queensland. They offer advice, training and support.

Carers Queensland has local offices in many south-east towns, including Logan, Coolangatta, North Lakes, Maroochydore and Gympie. Visit their website to find the best location for you. Their central phone number is 1300 747 636.

Caring for an elderly parent can bring unexpected costs. Some funding assistance is outlined on the Carers Queensland website. For instance there is the Continence Aids Payment Scheme and the Essential Medical Equipment Payment.

MAKE A PLAN B. For various reasons, you may need time away from your role and another family member or a service may have to

step in. Make some plans beforehand. If your parent has trouble remembering home routines, have these written down.

PREPARE FOR HOSPITAL VISITS. Elderly folk have more admissions to hospital than younger people. Common reasons are falls, dehydration and adverse reactions to medication.

Help your mum or dad pack an overnight bag in advance. Include a medication list and a list of doctors and specialists. This will save a lot of hassle.

Look into government funded services.

Many people believe if you are living with your parent as a carer, this parent is not eligible for government help through the Home Care Package program or the Commonwealth Home Support Programme. Not so.

Eligibility for these services is determined by an ACAT assessment. A team member comes to your home and assesses what help your parent needs in everyday living. Call 1800 200 442 or book an assessment online.

Kendall Morton is Director of Home Care Assistance. Email kmorton@ homecareassistance.com

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MOTORING

Have it all your way with the new Defender For those who can’t decide between an SUV and a sports car, BRUCE McMAHON suggests Land Rover may have the answer, although it comes at a price.

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he 2022 Defender 90 is, first up, a very competent four-wheel drive.

With more compact, three-door body on a shorter wheelbase (and loaded with Land Rover gear to maintain traction on all manner of terrain) the 90 is arguably a better off-roader than its big brother, the long wheelbase 110 wagon.

Yet there’s also another, sporting side to the smaller Defender.

One of these with a twinturbocharged, three litre diesel engine producing a welcome 183kW and 570Nm of torque, brings on the giggle and hoot when attacking a forest trail; on dirt or gravel the 90 is some 2300kg of oldschool fun – fast and smooth; zero to 100km/h in eight seconds; entertaining and encouraging.

So fit one out with a folding fabric roof and here’s a machine for town and country and beach plus serious offroading and that occasional blast down a back road. (NB: maybe not with nervous nellies.)

Now this Defender 90 with all the right options, including that $4810 sunroof, is not cheap.

The machine we belted around for one of the best drives of 2021 was pretty

loaded and came in at $108,388 before on-road costs.

While some of that bill could be trimmed – cabin ioniser for $455? – there was little argument with most of this 90’s fit out.

It arrived in Pangea green with white wheels and white roof ($2171), most handsome (we’d hang on to that option).

There was a third, jump seat added to the

front row for $1853. Keepers would include the $1309 air suspension.

All this is packed on and around a well-sorted and well-appointed cabin.

Access to roomy rear seats is fair enough and that air suspension option allows the Land Rover to be lowered to a more civil loading height or pumped up for extra ground clearance when needed.

The basics of this D90 S D250 (starting

price $90,326) include all-wheel drive, eight-speed automatic, two-speed transfer case, terrain mode system plus a shed-full of traction aids for on and off-road work, from roll stability control to low traction launch.

Electric-powered steering is reasonably weighted, throttle responses are sharp and ride comfort is very good.

As in most modern Rovers, there’s good visibility to the front and sides, not so great to the rear with spare wheel mounted to the side-hinged back door.

The gear lever, high on the centre console, is good and handy but the push-button operation to unlock between reverse and drive takes a day to sort.

Otherwise, there are few complaints, as it should be in a $100,000 machine.

The Land Rover Defender D90 S D250 is a good-looking, comfortable vehicle with top-level off-road ability straight off the showroom floor – that’s a given.

The surprise is just how much fun the 90 can be on back country roads and tracks; all this for a claimed 7.9 litres per 100km average which shouldn’t be hard to achieve in day-to-day running. But steer this Defender at some dirt tracks and that average might blow out a bit.

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BRAIN MATTERS

Change - it’s just getting into a good habit If your New Year resolutions have already gone out the window, take some solace from knowing that you are far from alone. KAILAS ROBERTS explains why, generally, less than one in 10 of us manage to stick to big plans.

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hy are our new year resolution success rates so woeful? Well, I suspect one key issue is that resolutions generally involve change and effort, and these are things that humans do not like.

Our very physiology is designed to keep doing the same thing – it likes automation, and it pushes back against things that force us out of our routine.

It likes the familiar and the predictable; anything else carries with it the inherent threat of the unknown.

We are also hard-wired to conserve energy and our bodies become more efficient – expend less energy – once they have done the same thing many times. It makes sense then that we are more inclined to stick with the same old approach to life.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. If you have led a life full of healthful behaviours, then it will be easier for you to stick with them rather than develop harmful behaviours.

The converse is also true of course, and it can take some time to undo behaviours that do not serve us well.

Let’s return to my usual topic, brain health, for an example. I have written

(hopefully not ad nauseam yet) about the dangers of a poor diet. It is likely to be inflammatory and may adversely affect our metabolic and vascular health.

We all know this, but it can be difficult to give up unhealthy food if it’s been a staple of our diet for a long time.

This isn’t helped of course by the fact that key elements of these foods – fat, sugar and salt – taste so good.

Exercise is another example. If you’ve never really taken it seriously, it can be hard to get going.

Either way, it requires effort to make

healthful changes in your life.

Add to this the fact that the perceived benefits – at least as far as dementia is concerned – are potentially decades away, and it is doubly problematic.

We are naturally inclined to prioritise the immediate over the future, a phenomenon known as delay discounting.

So, what’s the answer? I personally think a critical ingredient of success is habit.

Once a behaviour or approach to life becomes habitual, it becomes much harder to shake. Our bodies (and brains) have adapted to this new routine and would prefer not to change back.

Habits are less effort. Once consolidated, they just happen automatically, and we don’t have to waste precious energy thinking about them.

Here are five tips for developing good habits: 1. Change your environment to provide the right signals. For example, don’t have unhealthy food within easy reach, or keep your gym clothes next to your bed so there’s no effort

putting them on in the morning.

2.Do things incrementally. Keep goals small and manageable and build on them.

3. Reward yourself as you progress. We all appreciate a little self-love.

4. Make yourself accountable. Have someone you care about know what you are doing.

5. Setting specific goals can be helpful.

For example, aim to be walking 5kms a day within two months. Recording your progress can also be very motivating.

In truth, there are countless strategies you can employ to develop enduring healthy habits. There may be a little effort involved in the beginning, but the pay-off is potentially huge.

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IN THE KITCHEN

Apricot Chicken Stir Fry When Annette Sym and her husband Bill became empty nesters, the best-selling author of low-fat cookbooks Symply Too Good To Be True realised that she would have to adjust to cooking for two.

“Thankfully, being an empty-nester doesn’t have to mean weight gain or boring food when you make recipes my healthy way,” she says.

During the past 24 years she has published nine cookbooks, the two most recent specifically for one or two people.

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Mediterranean Omelette Difficulty SERVES: 2 Ingredients • ¾ cup (130g) peeled potato small dice • cooking spray • ¼ cup onion diced • ½ teaspoon crushed garlic (in jar) • ¼ cup green capsicum diced • ¼ cup frozen corn kernels • 1/3 cup tomato diced • ¼ cup 97% fat free sundried tomatoes chopped • 2 tablespoons sliced black olives • 2 whole eggs • 3 egg whites

Difficulty SERVES: 2 Ingredients • 2 tablespoons (30g) dried apricots quartered • 250g skinless chicken breasts • 1 teaspoon crushed ginger (in jar) • cooking spray • ¼ cup water • ½ cup green beans sliced • ½ cup carrots cut in half then sliced • ¼ cup shallots sliced • ½ cup red capsicum sliced • ½ cup celery sliced • 1 cup canned apricot nectar • 2 tablespoons dried salt-reduced French onion soup powder • ½ teaspoon salt-reduced chicken stock powder Method: 1: Place apricots into a small microwave dish with a little water. Microwave for 2 minutes.

Drain and leave to one side.

2: Cut chicken into thin strips. (Similar size to beans and capsicum)

• ½ cup (50g) Bega® 50% reduced fat cheese freshly grated Method: 1: Microwave potato in a little water for 5 minutes. Drain well then pat dry using paper towel.

2: Coat a medium size non-stick frypan generously with cooking spray, once hot add potato then coat with cooking spray. Sauté until potato has browned.

3: Add onion and garlic, cook 1 minute.

Add capsicum, corn and tomato. Sauté for 3 minutes.

4: Add sundried tomatoes and olives and combine with mix. Remove mixture into a bowl.

3: Sauté chicken and ginger until just cooked in a non-stick frypan or wok that has been coated with cooking spray. Remove to be added later.

4: Add water, beans and carrots to pan and slow boil for 3 minutes.

5: Add shallots, capsicum and celery to pan and cook 3 minutes, stir occasionally.

6: Add apricots, nectar, soup mix and stock powder to pan, combine well. Bring to boil, reduce to a slow boil for 1 minute.

7: Add chicken back to pan, combine well.

Serve once heated through.

NOTE: Serve with Basmati rice, cooked potato or noodles or for a lower carb option use glass noodles.

Nutritional information: fat 2.9g, saturated fat 0.8g, fibre 6.8g, protein 32.4g, carbs 37.8g, sugar 30.8g, sodium 580mg, kilojoules 1303 (cals 311), GI rating – medium.

DIETITIAN’S TIP: Apricots are high in vitamin A, beta-carotene (the yellow/orange color) and other carotenoids. These vitamins are required for the health of your eyes and eye sight.

5: Beat eggs and egg whites together using a whisk.

6: Clean frypan then coat generously with cooking spray.

Have frypan on a medium heat then pour egg mix into pan. Cook for 1 minute.

7: Spread vegetable mix evenly over egg mix then sprinkle cheese evenly on top. Place frypan under a heated griller until cheese is melted and golden brown.

8: Cut omelette in half then carefully lift onto plates.

VARIATION: For a lower fat count omit the cheese. Place under griller until egg mix is cooked.

Suitable to be frozen.

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Live long, live well and live happy Feeling justified in taking our eyes off work and focusing on whatever takes our fancy is the privilege commonly known as retirement. JUDY RAFFERTY turns to the Okinawans to reflect on what makes life worthwhile.

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Okinawa was an independent kingdom with a close relationship with China for more than 400 years and was annexed by the Japanese in 1879.

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The answer is multifactorial of course, but seems to be largely to do with diet, social practices and genetics.

As a psychologist assisting people with aging and retirement, I am particularly interested in the social practices. There are two of significance – one is termed moai and the other is ikigai. To quote from the ORCLS website: “One cultural tradition that has encouraged supportive relationships is forming a moai. A moai is an informal group of people who meet regularly, share common interests, and support each other. In times of need, moai provide financial and emotional support that gives members a greater peace of mind that their ‘tribe’ has their back.”

Also: “Okinawans each embrace their own ikigai which means sense of

purpose in life. An ikigai gives their lives purpose, responsibility and a clear reason to begin each day.”

Do you have moai? It might be made up of your family, your patchwork group, woodwork group, online card group, church group, yoga buddies or early morning swimming group. If you don’t have one, perhaps make finding one your new year resolution.

Do you have ikigai? The West has taken the idea of ikigai and made a diagram. Of course! That is just what we do in the West.

With the diagram, we can draw it on a white board and use it to motivate employees and backup a mission statement. However, there is always something useful to be found in a handy diagram and in this diagram, there are three very important parts. They are: • Doing what you love • Doing what you are good at • Doing what the world needs One activity probably won’t tick all three circles but perhaps you can find a couple of things in your life that will mean there is something of worth in each circle.

And here’s the trick to making ikigai work for you. Spend time in each of those circles. Don’t just do what the world needs, don’t spend too long doing what you are already good at, don’t do what you love without considering what the world needs from you.

Even if your knees are no longer quite what they were, try to move nimbly and regularly across each circle spending a time in all three. Bring your ikigai to your moai and live a longer healthier life.

Judy Rafferty is the author of Retirement Your Way, A Practical Guide to Knowing What You Want and How to Get It, at all good bookshops and online.

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Retirement accommodation models evolve to meet market Competition is the invariable driver of improvement to products and service. The retirement village industry, writes DON MACPHERSON, demonstrates that.

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he traditional options for retirement living accommodation usually came down to two choices – a unit/semi-detached home in a retirement village or a stand-alone house in a manufactured home park.

Each option is governed by its own legislation. A retirement village unit usually involves the “purchase” of a lease or licence to reside for an indefinite time.

The normal model has a reduced entry payment, and an exit payment at the end.

Even that model is being reviewed, and some operators (Aveo, Lendlease) offer a no exit fee option, but with a greater initial payment on entry.

The offerings may vary as to capital gain being available, or not, renovation payments being required, or not, as well as a myriad of other payments or conditions.

The manufactured home option involves buying (theoretically) a relocatable

home in a land lease home park.

Under this option the retiree purchases the home but pays rent for the land. Capital gain is available because the home is owned.

Historically one of the criticisms of the land lease park option has been that they are a lower market option, but that too is changing, with some very stylish parks coming online in recent years.

These two choices remain by far the most popular retirement models across the industry, but to meet changing demographics, and to cover alternate lifestyles, some alternatives that have recently come into the market include: 1. In Sydney, and recently on the Sunshine Coast (Aura Maroochydore), an option to have a relative/carer live with the retiree, either in the home or in an adjoining residence, has been offered.

2. A model whereby single women of

limited means have a small individual unit with a common shared area for the group (lounge, dining, entertainment) to jointly access.

3. “Relocatable” homes that in any real sense are immovable, built on a concrete base. The purchaser can even have input in relation to the construction of the home prior to completion and moving in.

Operators are also attuned to cultural issues, and newer constructions focus on such things as sustainability, energy

efficiency, and obtaining a green rating.

The retirement industry is constantly evolving and improving, driven by competition between operators.

This means that contracts are also changing, with many clauses, promises and requirements specific to each operator.

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SUPER BENEFITS ARE NOT A MATTER OF WILL Did you know that your will does not dictate where your super goes when you are no longer here to use it? DANIEL HERBORN from consumer group Choice explains death benefits.

A death benefit is made up of any super you have left over when you die and any death cover. Your super fund can pay it to beneficiaries, such as a spouse or child.

You can tell your fund where to direct your money when you die, but it’s easy to overlook making a nomination and the process can be confusing.

Death benefit nominations in super may be binding or non-binding. A binding nomination means your super fund must pay the money to the people you nominate and in the proportion you choose.

If you make a non-binding nomination, your fund will refer to your wishes but has some discretion where to pay your money.

Many funds only offer non-binding nominations.

Nominations may be lapsing or non-lapsing. A non-lapsing nomination stays in place until you die, while a lapsing nomination generally only lasts for three years. You can then renew the nomination.

Most funds only offer lapsing nominations.

The logic is that relationships end or circumstances change.

Some super funds are proactive in informing members if a nomination is about to lapse.

For a death benefit nomination to be valid it needs to be in writing, signed, dated, witnessed by two adults who aren’t beneficiaries, sent to the super fund and complete so that it adds up to 100 per cent.

A beneficiary can only be a legal personal representative or a dependent beneficiary, so you can’t nominate a parent, sibling, grandchild or friend unless they’re financially dependent.

If you want any remaining super to go to someone who isn’t a dependent, you can nominate a legal personal representative to distribute it in accordance with your will.

For peace of mind, have a valid death benefit nomination in place.

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HEALTH

NEW APP TRACKS BRAIN HEALTH ARE you doing all you can to optimise your brain and protect it against dementia? Difficulty in tracking personal risk factors for brain health has inspired a Brisbane specialist to develop an app that does it for you.

Psychogeriatrician Dr Kailas Roberts, author of Mind your brain The Essential Australian Guide to Dementia, has developed Brainscan, an app that identifies personal risk factors for cognitive decline and provides advice on how to address them.

“Having worked with many people with dementia over the last decade or

so, I am well aware of the difficulties this condition can pose,” Dr Roberts said.

“There is cause for optimism, however, with increasing evidence that you can prevent or at least push back dementia by a number of years.”

The BrainScan app helps give a better understanding of what can be done to optimise brain health, not only reducing the risk of dementia, but improving performance now.

“All sorts of factors affect brain health. Lifestyle choices such as what you eat, how active you are and whether you challenge your brain can

all have a profound impact on your brain function,” Dr Roberts says.

“Likewise, health conditions such as vascular disease and sleep apnoea are important to identify and treat if you want your best brain. Then there are a number of medications that can adversely affect your thinking.

“BrainScan helps you quickly work out what might need to address, such as lifestyle choices, medications or other medical conditions, and provides fascinating and up to date advice about keeping your grey and white matter fit and healthy.”

The app also provides a curated selection of videos that look at all things brain-related – how the brain works, how to improve your memory, stress reduction, meditation and physical exercise, as well as tips on how to improve your memory.

BrainScan is now available for download to iPhone and iPad and work is underway on an android version.

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FOUR ovarian cancer survivors have joined forces to front a new campaign to raise much-needed funds for ovarian cancer, Australia’s deadliest female cancer.

It has a 48 per cent 5-year survival rate.

This month’s campaign showcases the four women modelling Black Pepper clothing including a specially designed scarf, with a portion of sales going to Ovarian Cancer Australia.

The campaign aims to raise $100,000 to support women with ovarian cancer through diagnosis, treatment and beyond.

Ovarian Cancer Australia CEO Jane Hill said it would help ease the ongoing toll that ovarian cancer has on women impacted by the disease, which has been exacerbated by the pandemic.

“While the initial impact of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer is devastating, it’s not well documented that 70 per cent of women diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer will have a recurrence within three years,” she said.

“This creates a number of psycho-social issues for diagnosed women, including depression, anxiety, relationship and sexuality issues.”

The impact of Covid had also been particularly tough. The Ovarian Cancer Helpline has had a 70 per cent increase

The women fronting the campaign, Jan, 70s, Jane 66, Dawn, 62, and Jenn, 48. during the pandemic.

The partnership with Black Pepper will help ensure that more women with ovarian cancer will be supported by an ovarian cancer support nurse, and have access to other services such as social workers, exercise physiologists and psycho-sexual counselling.

Black Pepper will donate $10 from the sale of every scarf and a specially-designed nightie to Ovarian Cancer Australia. Pens and ribbons will also be sold during February which is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

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taying at home, but not alone, is a real option for older Australians who are struggling to cope with everyday activities and their health.

Jen, 74, (surname withheld for privacy) was determined to stay in control of her life but with a Parkinson’s diagnosis and a drop in weight of 12kg in one month, she confronted her limitations and decided to secure a Home Care Package.

“I was becoming less able to do things,” she said.

Her Home Care Package means she now can stay living in her own home and familiar surroundings for longer.

Regardless of what level of care is required, Home Care support can be tailored to meet personal needs.

Once assigned a Home Care Package you need to find a provider who will work with you to choose the care and services that best meet your personal assessed needs.

Before signing up with a Home Care provider, Jen looked to her retirement village network to help her decide on what help she needed and which provider would best suit her situation.

She spent quite some time observing the quality of service being provided by

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social experiences and much more.

Jen said it helps to ask others about what services they are getting and how happy they are with their provider.

She also suggests having a written list of the services you need to have covered ahead of interviewing a potential provider.

Jen is adamant that when a service person is assigned, they should meet all reasonable requests for assistance that she asks of them.

And if the person isn’t a good fit, it’s acceptable to request a change.

“Don’t be afraid to speak up if things aren’t right,” she said.

“Luckily, my provider is very good at matching personalities.”

Home Care companies working with other residents of her community.

“I then made appointments with several providers as I had been told by someone in the village that there is a huge difference in the rates that they charge,” Jen said.

Ultimately she appointed a provider which has a particular focus on people

with Parkinson’s disease.

The coordinated care and services offered by Home Care providers can include linking a package holder to respite and carer support, transport, meal preparation and diet, home maintenance, minor home modifications, goods and equipment including assistive technology, nursing,

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4. At the time a package becomes available you or your family member can contact Home Care providers in your area to find one that has the services available that suit your needs.

GAIL’S TIPS FOR CHOOSING A PROVIDER GAIL Lewis-Bearman’s husband Dick, 89, has a Level 3 Home Care Package to assist with his health needs.

Through the process of selfmanaging the package she has learnt some invaluable lessons.

“We have so many services and different Home Care providers,” Mrs Lewis-Bearman said.

“The government recommended who we could use.”

She found self-managing the package allowed her to look at different organisations and service providers to find all the services her husband needed. Not all Home Care providers

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“If I want something that isn’t on the (package) list, she will give me a referral number to get that service,” she said.

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25. Are you planning a holiday in the next 12/24 months? (Tick all that apply) Yes, within Queensland Yes, within Australia Yes, overseas Yes, on a cruise No 26. Are you, or are you considering becoming, a Grey Nomad?

Yes No 27. Are you planning to buy a new car in the next 2 years?

Yes No

35. If Yes, what radio station do you listen to the most?

36. Do you read any of the following publications?

(Tick all that apply) My Weekly Preview (weekly glossy free magazine) Salt Magazine The Courier Mail Sunshine Coast Daily The Australian None of the above

28. What was the last vehicle you purchased?

New Used Not applicable

37. Do you have any/all of the following: Foxtel Netflix Prime Disney Paramount None of the above

29. Where do you predominantly buy your groceries?

IGA Coles Woolworths Aldi Butcher Green Grocer Other

38. Are you online via? (Tick all that apply) PC Laptop Tablet (iPad etc.)

Smartphone None of the above

30. If you drink alcohol, what store/supplier do you normally use?

BWS Liquorland Cellarbrations Thirsty Camel Star Liquor Dan Murphy’s First Choice 31. What is your favourite website for news and information?

39. Do you shop online?

Yes No

40. Do you use Facebook and or other social media platforms?

Yes No 41. Do you listen to podcasts?

Yes No

42. If yes, what id your favourite podcast genre?

32. Do you have a paid subscription to a digital news service?

Yes No

33. If Yes, what paid digital news service/s do you subscribe to?

34. Do you currently listen to the radio?

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43. What sort of recreational activities do you enjoy? (tick all that apply) Walking/Hiking Gym/Fitness group Surf sports Fishing/boating/sailing Camping Caravanning Cycling Motorbike riding Other None of the above

44. How often do you dine out?

Every day About once a week A few times a week Once a month A few times a month Not Applicable 45. In the past month have you dined out at any of the following? (Tick all that apply) Café – Coffee Shop Pub/tavern RSL Bowls club Golf club Surf Club Bars/Tapas None of the above 46. Do you currently use the services of a financial planner?

Yes No 47. If you own the property you are living in; do you have solar?

Yes No 48. Do you have any pets?

Yes No 49. Are you planning to purchase/spend money on any of the following within the next 12 months?

(Tick all that apply) Jewellery Watches Antique’s/Collectables Beauty treatments (eyebrows, waxing etc) Nails Tanning Decor shopping (artwork, bedding, candles etc) Shoe shopping (boutique & online) Dentistry (including cosmetic Dentistry) Health & wellness (nutritionist, dietitian, vitamins, supplements) Convenient assistive weight loss/healthy eating calorie controlled meals Not applicable Thank you for your help, we appreciate your support.

Use your phone’s camera to scan the QR code to easily complete the survey on your smart phone.

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RETIREMENT LIVING

SURFING A PERFECT WAY TO START THE DAY KEEPING active is a common goal among homeowners at GemLife over-50s lifestyle resorts on the Sunshine Coast and for Sel Sullivan there is nothing better than grabbing a longboard and catching a wave as part of an early morning exercise ritual.

The GemLife Pacific Paradise homeowner lists nearby Mudjimba Beach, Coolum, and Noosa beaches as his top surfing spots on the Sunshine Coast and he can be found riding the waves at one of them almost every day of the year.

“I probably surf at nearby Mudjimba Beach 80 per cent of the time,” the fit 70-year-old said.

Surfing, he says, is an activity enjoyed by all ages including many active over 50s.

In the 1970s, then New Zealand-based Sel spent 12 months living at Newquay in Cornwall, where he continued his love for surfing. That’s also where he met the

RAY SIGNS UP FOR GOOD HEALTH

GemLife Pacific Paradise residents Sel and Judy Sullivan love of his life Judy. They were married 40 years ago next month.

Homes in Stage Two at GemLife Pacific Paradise over 50s lifestyle resort are now selling. Other resorts on the Sunshine Coast include GemLife Maroochy Quays and GemLife Palmwoods. All offer premium recreational facilities and beautifully designed, low maintenance homes, created exclusively for the over-50s.

Call 1800 317 393 or gemlife.com.au

DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE MAKING THE MOVE WHEN considering moving to a retirement community, research is essential and a big part is separating the myths from the facts. Here are some of the common misconceptions: Retirement living is the same as aged care – While some communities are co-located with aged care residences, they are entirely different in purpose and how they are set up and run. Retirement communities are designed for active over 65s looking for a low-maintenance lifestyle that offers freedom and opportunity to enjoy life.

Aged Care is suited to those who require 24-hour care due to health concerns. Residences are staffed 24/7 with dedicated professionals. Clinical and facility managers, registered nurses, qualified carers, and lifestyle coordinators support residents with daily tasks.

Retirement communities are too expensive – While the cost varies between communities depending on multiple factors, it’s not as expensive as you think.

Before moving, seek expert financial advice on personal circumstances and gather information on costs involved.

Don’t forget upfront, ongoing and exit fees to ensure you have a complete picture.

Consider the long-term view when comparing costs, too. Even if you own your home, there are still many ongoing bills such as rates, gardening and possibly repairs or renovations depending on the age of your existing home.

You are restricted in what you can and can’t do – This is not the case. You’re free to spend your days as you wish, enjoying your favourite hobbies and activities just as you did while living in the family home. In fact, residents often discover new passions and skills.

Dig a little deeper to uncover the facts – It pays to conduct your own independent research, rather than going by what others say. Be sure to physically visit any retirement communities you are considering to help decide if it’s a good fit.

Call 3360 9000 or visit tricare.com.au

THERE’S a good reason Ray Chatterton is moving to Stockland’s B by Halcyon at Buderim.

“I have a blood disorder. I’m fine, but it needs to be monitored and I need to be careful about my lifestyle,” Ray says. “You have to make sure your diet, exercise and wellbeing is right .”

Ray’s health will be in excellent hands at B by Halcyon, which is home to a new five-star Wellness Pavilion, the Sunshine Coast’s largest private day spa.

Spanning 2663m, the Wellness Pavilion has an array of state-of-the art facilities and dedicated practitioners to assist homeowners achieve a balanced lifestyle.

Ray was drawn to B by Halcyon by the Wellness Pavilion. Having spent time at Living Valley in Kin Kin, considered the best health retreat in Australia, he knew what he was looking for.

“Because B by Halcyon has been setup with this Wellness pavilion, it has all the facilities for healthy activities Living Valley had,” he said.

“On top of that, it has a beautiful gym for exercising with everybody, and a wonderful magnesium pool, which is better than chlorine. It has the massage

Homeowners enjoy the Wellness Centre. area, which is very good for you as well.”

Ray said that most of all, he was looking forward to settling in and starting a new chapter of his life as he focuses on healthy living.

“For my own mental health and wellbeing, I felt I needed community around me, people my own age, so it gives you that connection of being able to walk down the street and wave to somebody – or duck and hide,” he added with a laugh.

“The simple fact of resettling myself in my own home, it’s about a fresh start.”

Visit lifebeginsathalcyon.com.au

PHILOSOPHY KEY ELEMENT TO DEAL AN ALIGNMENT of philosophies about how retirement villages should operate made Con Noi Village at Carindale the perfect fit for Chiou See Anderson’s retirement asset portfolio.

Ms Anderson, the owner-operator of Elements @ Springwood Retirement Village, has recently acquired the boutique village from the Vacenti group and will rename it Elements @ Con Noi Carindale.

Ms Anderson said the 45 home village was well aligned with her retirement living philosophy.

“For me Con Noi, just like Elements @ Springwood, strives to keep its residents active and independent with support for those who need it. It has beautiful subtropical gardens, resort-like facilities and is not too large, so it feels like a real community, a place that the residents can really call home.”

The adjoining Vacenti’s Lorocco aged care facilities mean residents who later require a higher level of care don’t have to leave the area.

“The retirement industry has traditionally overlooked the emotional, social and spiritual well-being of its residents,” Ms Anderson said. “That’s something I am determined not to do at Elements @ Con Noi Carindale. Retirees do not want to move into a tiny apartment and shut up shop. They want to continue to live full and active lives without the large family home to worry about.”

Existing residents can look forward to interacting with an owner-operator.

“Con Noi will be supported by an efficient management team,” she said. “I am looking forward to our community of happy and purposeful residents growing.”

Visit elementsliving.com.au

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WHAT’S ON

NATION’S FAVOURITE FORGETFUL MUM IS BACK

Redland Performing Arts Centre presents a JALLY Entertainment production

FROM the creator of the hit TV series Mother and Son, comes a delightful stage comedy featuring family favourites Maggie, Arthur, Robert and Liz. Julie McGregor and Christopher Truswell take the roles made famous by Ruth Cracknell and Garry McDonald in this trip down “loss-of-memory” lane.

Geoffrey Atherden penned the first episodes of Mother and Son in 1984 and 36 years later revisited his famous characters for the stage.

This freshened version finds longsuffering second Arthur hoping for the chance to finally take his new flame Anita away on a little holiday.

His only chance for a break however, involves recruiting help from his successful but selfish brother Robert.

Vague but vicious and more arsenic than old lace, Maggie would have Arthur

Everyone’s favoute forgetful mum is back!

From the creator of the hit TV series comes a delightful stage comedy featuring Maggie, Arthur, Robert and Liz.

BIG BAND SWING RECALLS A GOLDEN ERA

STARRING Julie McGregor & Chstopher Truswell WRITTEN BY Geoffrey Atherden DIRECTED BY Aarne Neeme

JOHN Morrison’s Swing City Big Band presents a night of nostalgia with a concert spectacular highlighting the greatest Big Band hits of the 1940s.

Recreating the golden era of swing, the show features 15 Australian musicians and singers, esteemed singers Gregg Arthur and Jackie Cooper, and

FRIDAY 11 MARCH, 7.30PM Redland Performing Arts Centre – Concert Hall Tickets: $38 - $48 via 3829 8131 or www.rpac.com.au Booking fees: $5 by phone & $6 online per transaction

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Act 1 Theatr

tied to her apron strings for life – if she could just remember where she put it.

Redland Performing Arts Centre, Cleveland. Friday March 11, 7.30pm.

Tickets $38-$48. Bookings RPAC Box Office 3829 8131 or visit rpac.com.au

Sydney’s top instrumental jazz soloists.

Musical Director John Morrison is recognised as one of Australia’s leading jazz drummers, band leader and educator.

The concert will include the sounds of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, and Benny Goodman – timeless music still recognised after 85 years.

Redland Performing Arts Centre, Cleveland. Thursday, March 17, 7.30pm.

Call 3829 8131 or visit rpac.com.au

‘A Tomb With A View’ Written by Norman Robbins A comedy thriller that will keep you guessing until the end!

Performances: February 26, 27, March 4, 5, 6, 11 & 12 Sunday Matinees 27 Feb & March 6, start at 2pm

Bookings securely https://act1theatre.com.au/ or via trybooking.com Or call and leave a message on 0458 579 269 for a callback.

Ticket prices Standard $20, Concessions/Students $17 Members $15, Children to 12 years $10 Act 1 Theatre, Pine Shire Hall, 238 Gympie Rd, Strathpine.

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WHAT’S ON

BIG ANXIETY FUSES ARTS AND MENTAL HEALTH

The Big Anxiety, a program of arts and creative technology to change the way we address mental health and suicide, is coming to Brisbane.

It will explore how arts-based experiences – from high-tech interactive environments to innovative conversation formats – can help work through trauma, suicidality, anxiety or stress, creating the connections needed for better psychosocial health.

A preview event on Wednesday, February 9, is geared toward older Australians who want to engage with new technologies and cutting-edge arts.

The festival’s main feature is The Big Reach, a two-day intensive paid event at QUT Gardens Point Theatre on February 10-11, designed for those looking to make a creative change in mental health and suicide prevention.

It offers unique experiences through immersive media, theatre and performance arts.

A Community Open Day is on Saturday 12, at the QUT Gardens Point Theatre complex.

The Big Anxiety founder and University of New South Wales Professor Jill Bennett said the festival examines how we can open our minds to think differently about mental health in a postpandemic world.

“The arts are the best means we have for sharing complex experiences and are also critical to the future of mental health where 65 per cent or more Australians with mental health concerns do not seek help,” she said.

QUT Gardens Point Theatre February 9-12. Visit thebiganxiety.org

QUEENSLAND THEATRE ANNOUNCES NEW SEASON QUEENSLAND Theatre season opens its season at the QPAC Playhouse with Margaret Harvey directing Edward Albee’s masterpiece Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? on February 12-26.

Harvey presents her fresh vision of the classic, offering a dangerously funny portrait of a marriage in crisis.

Playing the middle-aged couple in crisis are Jimi Bani and AACTA Award winning actor Susan Prior.

“What I’ve found really interesting in the casting for Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? was this incredible opportunity to bring this nearly 60-year-old play into a modern context,” Harvey said.

“Albee never intended to write about race but by casting this play crossracially, we explore deeper layers of the text, revealing a race-power dynamic which is relevant to conversations about the state of Australia today.”

Playing the young couple embroiled in drama will be Rashidi Edward and Juanita Navas-Nguyen.

The Queensland Theatre program continues at the Bille Brown Theatre March 12-April 9 with First Casualty, a world premiere written by serving Australian Army Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Johnston that delves into the experiences of Australian soldiers at war.

From April 30-May 14, Hannah Belanszky will lead a journey as she reflects on her experience as a fair-skinned First Nations woman through don’t ask what the bird look like. The story explores relationships to culture with a light touch of humour and a philosophical undercurrent.

Breaking boundaries at Bille Brown Theatre from May 28-June 18, Lee Lewis takes on Theresa Rebeck’s Bernhardt/ Hamlet. Following the true backstage story of Sarah Bernhardt as she upends the status quo, the play feminises the sacred role of the Prince of Denmark and attempts to save her debt-ridden theatre.

Visit queenslandtheatre.com.au to secure tickets to the first four shows of 2022.

ORCHESTRA FINE TUNES BUSY PROGRAM QUEENSLAND Symphony Orchestra has music for all ages coming up in its 2022 season.

From classical favourites to film scores, soaring symphonies to dazzling soloists, the music opens with familiar QSO favourites.

With masterpieces of the classical era, such as Beethoven’s Symphony No.5 and Holst’s The Planets through to popular movie music such as Star Wars, it’s a concert not to be missed.

Anyone new to the magic of orchestral music, should check upcoming performances on the website where

there are also ear-catching playlists and backstage reflections.

QPAC Concert Hall. February 12, 1.30pm and 7.30pm. Visit qso.com.au or call 3833 5044 for a brochure.

12 — 26 FEB PLAYHOUSE, QPAC

EDWARD ALBEE’S

WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? DIRECTED BY MARGARET HARVEY

Four Seasons 18 + 19 MARCH CONCERT HALL QPAC Vivaldi The Four Seasons Piazzolla The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires

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WHAT’S ON

REMEMBER THE DAYS OF CAT STEVENS CAT Stevens inspired a generation, and his music is still revered as much today as it was when he first penned songs such as Peace Train, Moonshadow, Wild World, and Father and Son. Darren Coggan pays homage to the music in his show Remember the days of Cat Stevens coming to the Redland Performing Arts Centre.

Coggan received rave reviews as the star of Peace Train – The Cat Stevens Story and has spent the past decade touring some of the world’s most prestigious

venues embodying the work of Cat Stevens. He was even invited to meet the songwriter himself.

Coggan is a masterful storyteller who is considered one of Australia’s most exciting and diverse artists. He has an impressive career in the Australian country music industry with a swag of Golden Guitars under his belt but sees it a privilege to pay homage to Cat Stevens.

“I was inspired by his story and his incredible catalogue of timeless songs and felt that it would also inspire others,” he says. “The songs say something, ask questions, make statements; they have intelligent, poetic lyrics, and musically,

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while simplistic in presentation, are complex and always fun and challenging to perform.”

Creating Remember the Days of Cat Stevens, Coggan felt a weight of responsibility to do justice to the music and the story.

“The performance is very intimate and personal and the inclusion of a string quartet will bring another beautiful dimension to these already exquisite songs,” he says.

Redland Performing Arts Centre, Cleveland. Friday March 4, 8pm Tickets: $60-$65. Bookings: RPAC Box Office 3829 8131 or visit rpac.com.au

ACT 1 SEASON OPENS WITH A COMEDY THRILLER ACT 1 Theatre Group raises the curtain on its 2022 program with comedy thriller A Tomb with a View.

Written by Norman Robbins and directed by Terry Frawley, the play is set in England where a family, including the resident nurse and housekeeper, is gathered for the reading of the will of their late mad-eyed father.

What follows is a bizarre and eccentric family attempting to eliminate each other, one by one, to inherit their father’s fortune. A suspicious outsider and writer of romantic women’s novels and her secretary adds to the mix.

Think Addams Family transferred to an English stately home in this funny, witty whodunit guaranteed to keep you on your toes. All is revealed as the plot twists and turns to its surprising conclusion.

Act 1 Theatre is fully licensed and has a great assortment of beers, wines, pre-mixed spirits and soft drinks. There is ample free parking three minutes’ walk away, or 270m from the entrance to the Strathpine train station.

Old Pine Shire Hall, 238 Gympie Rd, (cnr Hall St) Strathpine February 26, March 4-5, 11-12; Sunday matinee February 27, March 6.

Tickets $20, concessions $17, members $12. Bookings at act1theatre.com.au or trybooking.com

BRISBANE RETIREMENT VILLAGE EXPO IS BACK

RETIREMENT villages and resorts offer many lifestyle benefits but with so many to choose from, it can be tricky –make it easy and find a home that prioritises your wellbeing at this month’s Brisbane Retirement Village and Resort Expo.

Would you like more security? More freedom? More fun? Would you like to incorporate more activity into your life?

Do you wish there were more facilities like gyms, pools and cafes within walking distance of your home or more people your own age close by?

Retirement villages and resorts provide a safe and secure environment to enjoy a rewarding lifestyle in the company of people who share your history and values.

They are designed to meet the changing physical needs of residents as they age. Think clear sightlines, level floors and wider corridors to support ageing in place, communal gardens and well-maintained footpaths to make outdoor settings safe and accessible.

Also on offer is an active, engaged lifestyle in a vibrant social setting. These factors combine to help residents stay healthier for longer.

Broncos Leagues Club, 98 Fulcher Rd, Red Hill. Sunday-Monday, February 20-21, 10am-3pm. Free Visitors will be required to show vaccination certificate on entry Visit retirementexpo.com.au

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Don’t miss this life changing event! On display will be the latest resort style developments as well as established many different organisations offering a wide range of services & facilities, sizes, prices and locations, villages from ma roof. Covid safety measures are in place at this event. Proof of vaccination will be required on entry. all under one ro

For more information please visit www.retirementexpo.com.au Brisbane

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The WORLD in Your Hands

Travel in Your Time

When the spirit of the Outback ruled The sun was like a fireball in an unforgiving Outback sky, but amid the mud and dust, there was also extraordinary resilience and human kindness.

JOHN SHARP revisits an interlude from his motorbike trip around Australia long before the roads were filled with caravans.

John Sharp on his Australian motorbike adventure in 1957.

M

y friend Tirrell Brown and I were enjoying the freedom of motorcycling far from home in Australia’s north-west in 1957, but daytime temperatures were quickly increasing. It was burning hot.

The main road was marked on our map and looked the same as any other main road. It was normally a dusty dirt track meandering its way west but had copped a hammering during The Wet. It had turned into soggy clay, the consistency of wet cement, and low boggy spots had suffered badly as locals ducked their way through and around them.

The result now, was a myriad of tracks going every which way. At times we had no option but to navigate by the sun, and were thankful when we happened on the track again.

Once, we dead-ended at a station windmill and had to back-track for miles.

The wide, open plains were full of surprises. A kangaroo, startled by the noise of our engines, hopped out of nowhere and hurdled over us. A willy willy developed as we watched, sucking dust and debris into its vortex as it wandered every which

way across a landscape devoid of vegetation.

Above this performance, ever circling, were wedge tailed eagles, whistling kites and assorted raptors that joined the circus hoping for gifts of food from the wind god.

One morning, a pair of emus streaked across our bows, their heads sideways, taking in the strange vision of a couple of slightly mad motorcyclists. Unknowingly, they were on a doomsday course with a barbed wire fence, and within the blink of an eye, the dynamic duo had been transformed into a noisy collection of feather dusters and long, skinny legs wildly kicking the air.

Not another soul had approached us in two days, then a vision floated into view, trailing a massive tail of dust. It was a battered Land Rover camper.

We slowed to a stop and they pulled in beside us, wound their window down, and we were rewarded by the sight of a smiling young couple. We exchanged G’days, and the girl held up, unbelievably, a bottle of clean water. “How about a nice cold drink?”

We were gobsmacked. Imagine having a kerosene refrigerator in a camper!

For weeks we had nothing but artesian water from station bores and windmills.

We’d imbibed more salts and minerals than a pharmacy stocks.

On rare clear days, the landscape shimmered from early heat, then mirages appeared in the distance, making the scrubby bush appear to float as if on an ocean. About midday, some substantial trees floated before us, and close by, a corrugated iron shed.

A door opened and a striking young woman appeared with a baby in her arms.

A blue heeler stood guard beside her. She reached down and scratched behind his ear. Was this tableau a reality, or had the heat sent us troppo?

We cut our engines and her big smile lifted our travel-weary spirits. Two young children appeared and clung to her skirt.

We talked for a short time, and she almost begged us to come inside out the sun.

Laura and her husband Peter owned the massive property we were riding through. The children soon forgot we existed and carried on with their play on the hard dirt floor of their simple home.

To one side were beds made from bush timber with mattresses from feed bags wired in place. A kerosene refrigerator struggled with the heat.

Laura sat at a table of rough-hewn timber, and we made ourselves at home.

She was obviously lonely, and her words flowed like a long-dammed torrent.

A Southern Cross windmill was turning over lazily, sending a trickle of water into a high tank supplying the house and horse trough.

As darkness approached, Laura went outside and started the diesel generator.

Light flooded from the openings of the building and the air became alive with flying insects. Shortly, we heard the sound of horses approaching and Peter arrived, leading a small team of Aboriginal

Battling the bulldust in Cloncurry. stockmen, their sweat-stained clothing caked with dust from the day’s mustering.

The stockmen walked to their camp and we retired inside, where two young Aboriginal girls had prepared a meal of a great slab of steak and boiled vegetables.

Graciously, we were invited to share the food. Above the table, a solitary bulb hung on its wiring from a roof beam, and Peter brought out a bottle of rum. We talked for hours. Suddenly, the diesel noise stopped, and the room became pitch black.

The generator had run out of fuel.

It put a blanket over the evening, but was the latest night we’d had since leaving home. We lay our swags on their dirt floor and slept like logs. Peter left early, and we were saying farewell when an Aboriginal Elder came up. He lowered his eyes, and said softly, “Missus. Our people have something for the travellers.”

He handed Tirrell an emu egg, but not an ordinary egg. This was very special, with wonderful renditions of native animal life painstakingly carved through the dark green texture to reveal paler colours beneath.

How could we ever thank someone whose ancestors have been on this land for over 70,000 years for such a precious gift.

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TRAVEL

CAPTURE SPIRIT OF AUSTRALIA ON THE DARLING RIVER RUN THERE’S something catchy about the phrase, “the Darling River run”, evoking images of quintessential Australia; a beating heart that has given life for millennia and inspired explorers, poets and artists.

The country’s third longest river is fed by many tributaries as it flows 1472km from its source in northern New South Wales to join the mighty Murray.

Add the tributaries that begin in Queensland, and it’s 1767km long, but for the traveller this is the Outback’s most famous waterway, and Australia’s most significant rural countryside.

And if it’s a long-held dream to “do the Darling River run”, then be ready to go this autumn.

After recent rain, the Darling is full to the brim, its 23 river valleys bursting with life and the landscape looking like a sea of green.

“It’s a once in 20 or 30-year experience to see the Outback after the rain it has recorded in recent months,” says Paul Brockhurst of CT Travel.

“Rivers, lakes and dams are full and waterfalls are gushing, so it’s a very special time as it

doesn’t happen that often.”

A 15-day luxury coach tour departing April 26, will follow the mighty river for more than 700km then swing across to Broken Hill, Australia’s first National Heritage City.

Along the way, see the artwork on Thallon’s towering grain silos, and the cotton town of Dirranbandi before crossing the border to Lightning Ridge, home of the prized black opal.

Continue down the Darling to

Brewarrina to see the fish traps, one of the oldest manmade structures on earth, and learn the stories of the 19th century river ports of Bourke and Louth.

Lunch at traditional Outback pub Shindy’s Inn on the banks of the Darling, where artefacts and memorabilia line the walls.

Discover country hospitality with a stay at Trilby Station and visit historic Dunlop Station.

At the unusual opal town of White Cliffs residents live underground – just like the hotel where you’ll stay.

Then “beyond the Darling River, on the edge of the sundown” is Broken Hill and Silverton with its famous gaol.

Cobar, steeped in mining heritage, has a mineral belt that is clearly visible.

Return home via Dubbo and Dundullimal Homestead, the Pilliga Pottery and the artesian bore baths of Moree.

“It’s 15 days packed with capturing the spirit of the Darling and its communities,” Mr Brockhurst says. “And autumn is a great time to be going.”

See the full itinerary at cttravel.com.au

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he Northern Territory has a big lineup for history buffs this month as it commemorates the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Darwin on February 19.

From February 1942 to November 1943, Darwin was the target of more than 64 air raids.

Remnants of its military history are still accessible.

The City of Darwin will host the Bombing of Darwin Day Commemorative Service from 9.30am at The Cenotaph. The event is free and open to the public.

On February 18-19, 5.30pm, Arafura Wind Ensemble presents “From Engagement to Peace” at Christ Church Cathedral Civic Park on Smith St. The special event is free and hosted by the City of Darwin.

Special self-guided tours Bombing of Darwin 80th Anniversary tour packages cover Darwin’s main World War II experiences: Royal Flying Doctor Tourist Facility, Darwin Military Museum and Darwin Aviation Museum.

The bombing of Darwin mural at Stokes Hill Wharf.

The Bombing of Darwin Cruise, a one-hour experience on Darwin Harbour, goes back in time to February 19, 1942. The tours can be taken on any day between February 17 and 21.

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The Australian American Association NT is hosting two USS Pearly Memorial Services on February 19 at The Esplanade, at 8.15am and 9.30am. Both are free and open to the public.

Battlefield Tours is holding a special four-night tour departing

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Drive for an hour to Batchelor, once an important RAAF base for the Pacific region and departure point for the first bombing missions against the Japanese on Australian soil.

Book a tour and see real-life artefacts at the former 4 Repair and Service Unit at Pell Airstrip.

At Charles Darwin National Park see part of a network of military sites that formed Australia’s front line of defence, and historic ammunition storage bunkers and testing areas built in 1944 and used until the mid1980s.

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BOOK REVIEW

BILL MCCARTHY A dish best eaten cold. This is a collection of short stories with the theme of revenge by Bryan Brown. Who knew he was a talented writer?

He has a keen eye for typical Aussie behaviour, language and location. The plots are humorous, imaginative and clever. The stories are quite varied, ranging from drugs, love, theft, etc and there’s a slightly Tarantinoesque connection between the first and last stories which is neatly done.

This delicious collection of literary morsels will keep you amused. Another bow in the armoury of one our best-loved actors.

SUZI HIRST I love Bryan Brown as an actor and now he has proved himself a talented author. I don’t usually enjoy short stories, but this is very different and written in an honest, humorous gritty fashion that is not often seen. This was a quick easy read that proved to be a page turner. Brown’s characters are so well captured you are thrown immediately into each story and in the end, he manages to marry them together.

I hope he has a novel up his sleeve and not too far into the future. Great read 8/10

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SWEET JIMMY

By Bryan Brown

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These seven short Aussie noir crime stories are written

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While reading you can hear the voice of the author from the written words and sentences.

I think the audio book voiced by Bryan Brown himself would be an excellent listen as Bryan has a distinctive style and a great knack for storytelling. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and hope for more like it. 9/10

JO BOURKE What an absolute hoot of a book. Despite not usually being attracted to short stories I loved it and happily hope it becomes an Aussie favourite.

Bryan Brown has never lost his Aussie accent and jargon and this came through loud and clear in his writing. Not sure how it will be received internationally but we Aussies love to barrack for the underdog – whether it’s the silly old coot duped into being a drug mule or the Aussie couple stuck overseas with a useless credit card and no cash.

All seven stories are rough and believable and definitely close to home for those of us who have had our lives enriched by encountering similar characters. Crime really can happen to anyone and how sweet is revenge!!

I am tempted to give myself 4 hours 46 minutes to listen to Bryan Brown read this book!

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Actor Bryan Brown makes his first foray into publishing with a collection of seven short stories that in his typical larrikan style capture quintessential Australia.

Set in Sydney, the crime stories from drug running and theft to bashings and murder, are funny and sad, violent and gritty while bubbling with character and black humour. They could well be based on real characters.

Using short, sharp sentences and sometimes just a collection of words, his writing style is so much in the tone of narration that the reader can almost hear him speaking.

JOHN KLEINSCHMIDT I have enjoyed Bryan Brown’s acting in movies and on TV. However, I am far from convinced that he will make the grade as a crime writer. Sweet Jimmy is readable and sometimes amusing but lacks believability, cohesion and rhythm.

The plot/s of the stories in this book are simple and made less than intriguing by a lack of definition of a multitude of characters that are similar in each story. I found the author’s style of writing in short sentences very different and passable at first, then they became a distraction. One critic suggests that the uniquely Australian humour of Brown will not find favour in the US or other countries and I agree with that.

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MARY BARBER Bryan Brown tells good stories. You get to know the characters quickly. There are no wasted descriptions of who’s wearing what or what the streetscape is. His words are all about motivation, action and revenge.

As you’d expect from someone who has worked with scripts, the dialogue is crisp. The stories are well-structured.

They tie off nicely at the end with some unexpected revelations.

I can thoroughly recommend this book either for dipping into when you have time for just one story, or for reading from cover to cover.

It will appeal to anyone who likes crime stories.

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4. What major sporting arena has entrances called Vulture Street and Stanley Street?

5. In the card game poker, what name is given to a hand consisting of three of a kind plus a pair?

6. In the movie, Gunfight at the OK Corral, what is a corral?

7. In the Imperial system, which distance is longest: mile, furlong, chain?

8. In the military, what does “MIA” stand for?

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