Your Time Your Yo our p premier re 55+ magazine
FREE
Stay in touch
LOTS OF READING TO FILL THE DAYS INSIDE
GOOD SPORTS BEYOND THE BOWLING GREEN
+
BRISBANE EDITION 61 APRIL, 2020
01.indd 1
HEALTH PUZZLES FINANCE
25/03/2020 9:43:16 AM
STAFFORD LAKES RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
02.indd 2
SUNNYBANK HILLS AGED CARE RESIDENCE
JAMES OMMANEY RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
25/03/2020 4:19:50 PM
Editor’s note
I
remember as a kid when we saw all the “old ladies” heading off to lawn bowls in their crisp white uniforms, and white stockings and shoes, we would laugh and say “there go the white leghorns”. Much has changed. For a start, who am I to refer to “old ladies” when that’s me these days. Secondly, the uniforms have changed considerably and there simply aren’t that many “white leghorns” out there anymore. As a cadet journalist, I had to be very careful not to confuse men’s “bowls” clubs with women’s “bowling” clubs and to refer to bowls not bowling, which meant 10-pin. This came up a lot during winter when the Victorians would flood across the border for finer weather
Brisbane
03.indd 3
Contents and to fill the greens at the hugely popular winter carnivals. Bowls unquestionably has been the predominant sport associated with retirees and the “oldies” for as long as I can remember. And while it still is the leader, its popularity is being challenged by the Baby Boomers. This month we report on three sports that have captured the generation, one of them only a few years old but already hugely popular. All are good for mind, body and soul, kind to creaky knees and, as they cater for all fitness levels, can be as fun as they are social. But of course, all games are on hold for now, as is just about everything we hold dear – clubs and meetings, gatherings with friends, travel, entertainment ... it’s a long list and growing. My apologies to all the community groups who contribute their notes. With the current situation, there wasn’t much point in printing them, but be assured that all will be back in due course. Meanwhile, aim for good health in mind and body and stay out of harm’s way. Dorothy Whittington, Editor
4
COVER STORY
7
LETTERS
10
NEWS
14
AGES AND STAGES
16
IN THE KITCHEN
20
OUR PEOPLE
22
MOTORING
24
HEALTH
25
CARE AFFAIRS
27
ON TRACK
27
FINANCE
28
RETIREMENT LIVING
30
BOOK REVIEW
32
TRAVEL
36
CORONA AND YOU
37
TRIVIA QUIZ
38
PUZZLES
16
20
22
35
PUBLISHER Michelle Austin 5493 1368. EDITOR Dorothy Whittington editor@yourtimemagazine.com.au ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES 0438 717 210. sales@yourtimemagazine.com.au. FOR DIGITAL EDITIONS AND MORE yourtimemagazine.com.au. DISTRIBUTION ENQUIRIES distribution@yourtimemagazine.com.au. Your Time Magazine is locally owned and published by The Publishing Media Company Pty Ltd ATF The Media Trust (“the Publisher”). No part of this publication may be reproduced or copied in any form by any means without the prior written consent of the Publisher. The Publisher does not assume responsibility for, endorse or adopt the content of any advertisements published in Your Time Magazine, either as written copy or inserts, given such content is provided by third parties and contains statements beyond the Publisher’s personal knowledge. The information contained in Your Time Magazine is intended as a guide only and does not represent the view or opinion of the Publisher or its editorial staff. Professional advice should be sought before applying any of the information to particular circumstances. Whilst every reasonable care is taken in the preparation of Your Time Magazine, the Publisher and its editorial staff do not accept liability for any errors or omissions it may contain.
Please dispose of this magazine responsibly, by recycling after use.
April 2020 / YOUR TIME MAGAZINE 3
25/03/2020 4:20:42 PM
COVER STORY
Good sports - beyond the bowling green While lawn bowls remains the staple social sporting activity, it’s not the only group sport for the generation. There are others that don’t require sprinting around a court, tackling opponents or being at the top of your game, and where enjoyment and socialisation is key. GLENIS GREEN and DOT WHITTINGTON investigate some alternative games that are good for mind, body, and soul - and not too hard on old knees.
TABLE TENNIS FORREST Gump elevated the sport to a new level and now that age-old favourite, table tennis, is enjoying a resurgence with seniors who are rapidly realising its benefits for both mind and body. Members are signing up to clubs and veterans’ championships are attracting talented players who travel throughout Australia and overseas to compete against the best of their peers. Enthusiast Ken Hay, who began playing when he was 15 and is now a superfit 78, is one of the sport’s greatest advocates, saying its health benefits are enormous. “Playing table tennis can pump the heat out and get the heart going,” he says. “The sweat you lose helps with weight loss and the heart will be trained to pump at a higher rate and will become more efficient in providing good blood circulation. “It’s not only the hands, legs and body that work, but also the mind.
Representative players, from left, Over 70 Queensland captain Alan Bruhn, Over 50 Queensland captain Jan Yu and Over 75 Queensland captain Ken Hay “In a split second a decision is made. Every action is calculated in the brain and sent to the body to execute. This game involves total mind and body coordination.” And as Ken also points out, it’s a sport that can be played out of the sun and in any weather – in fact being indoors has distinct advantages as he and his club discovered when asked to play some exhibition matches outside on a windy day. They spent a lot of time chasing after that devilishly light, little white ball. “Yes, it was like having an ashtray on a motorbike,” quips a player. Social table tennis and learn-to-play recently started in the Nambour area headed by Ken, who uses his daughter’s dance studio, when she is not using it for dance classes, as a base. If you ever had a hit of table tennis – or ping pong as many of us called it – years ago, then now might be the time to try again. But be warned, those little paddles or bats have changed a lot over the years and if you are a serious contender then
these days it’s all about the “dimples” or “pimples” on the bat’s surface. “There’s a lot more to it than hitting a ball over a net,” says Ken. “Over the years it has changed a lot – since the ’40s and ’50s when everyone had a table tennis racquet. Rallies used to go for ages.” Changing the pimple surfaces and the rubber backing on the bats has turned the game into one of tactics and briefer rallies – sometimes just three or four passes over the net compared to dozens. The International Table Tennis Federation set some rules when the Chinese began using extremely thick rubber which caused the ball to simply drop over the net when hit hard. The rubber thickness has now been reduced officially to 2.5mm. “Manufacturers developed all types of rubbers and changed the game completely,” says Ken. “It’s now all about tactics and different rubbers. There are now 850 different rubbers and at international events they categorise the rubbers and inspect the bats.
Your retirement, your choice. Choose your entry price at Brisbane’s newest boutique retirement community.
Pay more or less upfront when you move in. It’s your choice.
“It’s all about strategy. It’s a game of wits.” With today’s rulings, one side of the bat is black and the other side is red with different combinations of dimples. Ken proves just how healthy the game is by pointing to a member who had a stroke and used the sport as rehabilitation to regain his co-ordination. “He was playing competitive social games again within six months,” he says. Ken, who worked as a cartographer, took early retirement with a redundancy but when he needed more money, he began a trophy making business which he ran for just over six years until suffering a sudden and severe heart attack at 64. “I had a 99 per cent blockage in my right artery and 75 per cent in my left. I flatlined for four minutes before they brought me around,” he says. His ribs were cracked during CPR and using a defibrillator. He says the nurses and doctors were cheering when he finally came to. “You have to keep moving as you get older,” Ken says. “You can live longer playing table tennis.”
WHERE TO GO Brisbane Table Tennis Association is based at 86 Green Tce, Windsor. Social play is Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9am-noon. Free introductory session and bats to borrow. Call 3357 8992 or visit brisbanetabletennis.org.au Play has been suspended during the health sanctions.
1-BEDROO M APARTME NTS FROM $38 7,000
07 3858 3077 | www.alondra.com.au | 25 Union St, Nundah 4 YOUR TIME MAGAZINE / April 2020
04.indd 2
Brisbane
25/03/2020 4:21:51 PM
COVER STORY
James Sharley is now a board member of Pickleball Australia, the National governing body.
PICKLEBALL WITH a dash of table tennis, a hint of badminton and a serve of tennis, pickleball is easy to learn, fun, and, according to players, highly addictive. And if you have never heard of it, that’s not surprising as it arrived in Australia only two years ago, in late 2017. At the vanguard of the sport in Queensland, James Sharley stumbled across the game while holidaying in Spain three years ago – language is not a barrier to playing – then returned home to discover there was a centre near his home. “I was drawn by the laughter,” he says. “I was on the court for 20 minutes that first day and I’ve not stopped going back. There’s no sweating, no aggression. It’s just fun.” He notes that when you make a good shot in pickleball, it is usually your opponent who congratulates you. The game is played on a badmintonsize court – or about one-third of a
tennis court – using a paddle and a hollow ball with holes in it. Called a wiffle ball, it looks like a larger version of the cat toys that have little bells inside. “It’s like playing table tennis on the floor and is generally played as a doubles game so it’s very social,” James says. “The rules are peculiar so it’s not tennis.” To ensure there are no blistering aces, the serve is underarm. It requires strategy rather than power. The ball must be allowed to bounce on the first and second returns but can be hit on the full after that. There’s also a non-volley space either side of the net, so no slamming. There’s no need to fear for creaky knees, as play moves forward and back, and there’s no call for twisting and turning or causing stress to knees and ankles. “You can self-regulate to avoid stress on the joints,” James says. “There are
two risk factors – running backwards and hydration – but that’s about it. Physios and rehab therapists are recommending it.” He emphasises the game is more about placement and accuracy than strength and hard hitting. “A few of our players have played tennis and squash before but most didn’t have any racquet skills at all, and some tennis habits need to be ‘unlearnt’,” James says. “Scoring is similar to table tennis and points are won only on the service.” Players can pace themselves, as the average doubles match – and it is generally played as a doubles game – takes about 15 minutes. Sessions are two hours. “It’s a small court but it’s still an aerobic workout,” he says. “It’s not as sedate as croquet.” The other advantage is that it is usually played indoors and protected from the weather, although with pickleball’s growing popularity more venues are needed and James said this could lead them outdoors. Apart from its addictive qualities, pickleball attracts the 55+ cohort because most venues currently are available only during the day. And many of its proponents discovered the game while on a cruise as it is a popular deck sport. The game itself also suits any level of fitness, so can be played at various skill levels regardless of age. “You can skill up if you want or just have a lot of fun,” James says. “You get what you want from it.” The oldest member at last year’s championships was 83. The proof is in the pudding. There were 60 at the first Australian championships in 2018, 160 last year and more than 300 were expected this year, although all games are now off
Pickleballers in action at Nathan. until health sanctions are lifted. James has delivered his introductory talk to 159 newcomers – only one didn’t return for a second session after the first free games. “The joy for me is watching a new player because within 10 minutes you can see the confident smile,” James says. “It’s simply addictive.”
WHERE TO GO There are six pickleball venues in Brisbane, at Nathan, Coorparoo, Albion, Chandler, Bracken Ridge and Everton Hills. Play has been suspended until April 30, and will then be reassessed. Visit pickleballaus.org or email pickleballoncourt@gmail.com continued over>
HIGH QUALITY BLINDS & SHUTTERS AT UNBEATABLE PRICES
316 Stainless steel mesh security . Interior/Exterior Shutters . Awnings . Shoji Screens . Roller Blinds . Vertical Blinds . Curtains We come to you! Measure, quote & custom fit. 10 year Workmanship Warranty. Manufacture and installation within 2-3 weeks. Offering you the best personalised service. LOWEST PRICES GUARANTEED. 100% AUSTRALIAN MADE. CALL TODAY FOR A FREE MEASURE & QUOTE!
Phone: 07 3805 8898 www.andersblind.com.au sales@andersblind.com.au After hours phone 0413 501 402. Unit 1/33 Meakin Rd, Meadowbrook, Queensland Brisbane
05.indd 3
April 2020 / YOUR TIME MAGAZINE 5
25/03/2020 4:22:43 PM
COVER STORY <from previous page
PETANQUE/BOCCE IF YOU’VE ever been intrigued by romantic images of people throwing balls on a grass or sand court and wondered just what they were doing, the answer is playing pétanque or bocce or sometimes boules. Pétanque or boules (boule is French for ball) is the French equivalent of Italy’s bocce and Australia’s lawn bowls. It is said, though, that the French version is traditionally played with metallic balls on a dirt surface beneath plane trees, with a glass of pastis at hand. Brisbane Pétanque Club was founded in 2002 by a small group of enthusiasts who, for sheer love of the game, built courts at Kalinga Park, Clayfield, to better share the popular French tradition. “You don’t need to have white uniforms and shoes to play, it’s very casual,” says Brisbane Petanque Club secretary Pascal Dufroux. And it’s not just social, but “very, very, very social”. “We have spare boules so anyone can come any time and try out,” he says. The rules of petanque are simple. A game commences with a coin toss, “although we prefer to signal the start with the gentle pop of a champagne cork”. Petanque was first played in Provence, in 1910, when a tournament
6 YOUR TIME MAGAZINE / April 2020
06.indd 2
Bocce players from left Luisa Cazzola, her grandson Paul Currie, Eddie Fratus, Ian Holland and Maria Zito. was organised by local café owners. The game spread and soon became the most popular form of boules in France. Centuries earlier in Italy, bocce was invented by the Romans who threw stones and later crafted wooden balls. The heavy, usually brass-based balls have no bias which makes the contest more like a game of oversized marbles. The green is also shorter and narrower than lawn bowls. The balls can weigh anything from 900 grams to 1.2kg and are rolled towards
a boccino (smaller ball), with the closest being the winner. Some clubs also use composite coloured balls. It is now played around the world and as well as being good for fitness in keeping bodies moving and bending, is also highly entertaining. And while it may look like a gentle pastime, like its French counterpart, it can be excellent exercise for mind and body and a great way to make new friends. Players can be as social or competitive as they choose.
The difference between the two is that traditional bocce is more of a bowling game, while petanque is more of a tossing game, like horseshoes. Bocce players take steps before throwing, petanque players stand still. Bocce balls are usually rolled palm up, petanque balls tossed palm down, so they get backspin on release. Italian-born Egidio (Eddie) Fratus, 76, who took up bocce in 1991, is one the sport’s greatest advocates. But the game is so user friendly that a 94-year-old club mate who had a hip replacement was able to resume play just four weeks later. It attracts younger players too. Luisa Cazzola has lured her 20-year-old grandson Paul Currie to join her. Paul says he enjoys both the social and competitive side of the game, as well as being able to play with family. “A lot of nationalities and ages play bocce, but it’s mainly seniors over 65,” Eddie says.
WHERE TO GO Brisbane Petanque Club plays at Kalinga Park, Clayfield, Wednesday and Sunday, 11am-4pm. Visit brisbanepetanqueclub.com.au There are clubs at Brisbane Southside Club and at Deception Bay and a Redlands Bocce Club.
Brisbane
25/03/2020 4:23:51 PM
LETTERS
Have your say. Send letters to Editor, Your Time Magazine, PO Box 717, Spring Hill 4004 or email editor@yourtimemagazine.com.au AS ALWAYS, so much good stuff in your mag. Now you have done “In home aged care essentials�, could you please follow that with the steps to be taken for residential care? My wife has had a level 4 in-home package for some time but is now regressing to need 24/7 care. She has the necessary ACAT code. We received a long list of services that are government approved for use of in-home care funds, which include such nebulous items as “pampering�! So, you think you can ask your provider (in our case, IRT At Home) for any of those things. But if that need is not in the provider’s “stable� it may not be available, because each professional required to meet each need has to be accredited. Accreditation requires lots of form filling, and, for example, my wife’s usual manicurist was not willing to do that. Instead, just to have her toenails cut she has to go to the approved podiatrist who charged more than $1000 for a pair of shoes which were unnecessary. More recently, my wife had a stroke and now her speech is indistinct, so we asked for a speech therapist. Yes, there was one in the “stable� but when contacted, we were told no appointment is available for six months. Another speech therapist is available in 10 days but is not yet accredited. We are waiting to hear if she will do the accreditation process. Likewise, hairdressing. My wife’s usual hairdresser declined to go through the accreditation process and we were put on to a hairdresser who is accredited – but she works only two days a week at a retirement village 25 minutes drive away. We have no complaint about the supply of daily carers and cleaners, but the complexity of getting other services supposed to be on offer is not good. Ted Webber IN YOUR March edition, Slow Lane by Mocco Wollert is about tattoos. I fully agree with her assertions. A few editions back you mentioned a book by Mocco Wollert that would interest anyone who has ever lived in Darwin. I have just finished her book “Bloody Bastard Beautiful� about life in 1960s and ’70s Darwin when Mocco and her husband started their Aussie life, coming from Germany and moving straight into remote Darwin. What a great book, full of humour, pioneering spirit and wonderful observations about life in the old Darwin. I wish Mocco would write a continuation of her life in Queensland from 1972. I can especially relate to her book as I Brisbane
07.indd 3
WE PAY CASH
arrived in Australia from Germany as a young girl 1960 alone and met my German husband in 1961. We lived in the Territory from 1978 for 20 years. Thanks for an interesting magazine. Frigga Herold MANY thanks to David Parmiter for his splendid piece, “So, what’s the problem?�. (YT Mar) I completely agree with his observations, and often cringe when I am audibly abused by “another one�. Please allow me to share a few of my favourites. 1.�He has a great future ... AHEAD OF HIM� 2.�She returned BACK today from London� 3.�We should OF planned more carefully� Then the pronunciation. Particularly becomes PARTICKLY and February becomes FEBEWERRY. And just count the number of times, news presenters use the word THERE. Thank you, David. Brian Green IN RESPONSE to David Parmiter’s article “So, what’s the problem?� (YT Mar), it’s that old-school teaching of English, prior to the 1970s, covered acceptable expression, grammar, punctuation and spelling, according to the Oxford standard in every government school in Australia. This standard of English seems to be a foreign language to communicators today. The baby appears to have been thrown out with the bathwater. Since then, it has been Rafferty’s Rules and invented spelling, which much of the media and exposure to the internet’s Americanisms adopt. So ... the problem is, that there is no hard and fast rule, and it depends on one’s educators, education institution, level of education and audience. “Immersion�, as all teachers understand, is the key to the acquisition of competence in language skills. The overuse of frustrating words such as “like� and “basically� displays poor communication skills. They are fillers for those who want to sound socially articulate and acceptable. A vast majority has normalised these into day to day conversation. Exposure to social media, with all its contributors, codes and abbreviations, has created functional languages unique, but exclusive to certain social groups, leaving interpretation to outsiders impossible. Symbols and icons replacing words, have their following. Children learn more online from daily exposure, than from face to face communication. As a result, they adopt inappropriate language, which 50 years ago, would have been frowned upon. Excellence in the English language, no longer a set standard of presentation, is negotiable, apparently. Anything goes, depending upon the audience. Up with that we will not put! Eloise Rowe
FOR ANTIQUES AND THE OLD AND INTERESTING FO G
Call us today for on the spot cash sales. W WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING TO BUY: Jewellery - Rings, Brooches, Bangles, Cameos, Lockets, Diamonds, Old gold andd broken jjewellery ewel ellleerryy Coins and Banknotes - Oriental Antiques - Ivory - Jade stcards War Medals and Souvenirs - Swords, Daggers, Bayonets, Flags, Trench art and postcards Coloured Glassware - Silverware - Bronzes - Australian Pottery - Native Artifacts
China - Worcester, Moorcroft, Doulton, Shelley, all antique porcelain and pottery Watches and Clocks - Mantle, Wall, Grandfather, Carriage, Barometers, Gramophones PETER MARTIN of LYNZAY ANTIQUES FREECALL 1800 501 419 P Licenced (SHD 5368) 47 YEARS TRADING
QBSA: 1198481 PCO: 12811
YOUR SAY
Termite Inspections Termite Barriers Internal and External Pest Treatments (12 Month Warranty) Rodent Treatments Air Conditioner Bacteria Treatments Lawn Fertilizing and Weed Sprayings
25% Seniors Discount
STAMP OUT PESTS
AGJ
PEST MANAGEMENT
Ph: 0421 533 002 agjpest@gmail.com
Family History Memorabilia made easy There’s a variety of products available to you: Heirloom Photo Restoration Family History Books +W‍ٺ‏MM <IJTM *WWS[
GETUIT
GRAPHICS www.getuitgraphics.com.au
Photograph Scanning .IUQTa <ZMM[ WV" • Canvas; • Metal; • Glass.
Call now for more information and a quote. ph: (07) 3172 5860 mob: 0418 623 557 PO Box 225, FERNY HILLS QLD 4055
Fresh Meals
Phone us on (07)3142 9517 or visit our website www.my-meals.com.au April 2020 / YOUR TIME MAGAZINE 7
25/03/2020 4:44:53 PM
Active. Healthy. Happy. Our fitness philosophy.
Beachmere Bay
Caloundra Cay
Cooroy-Noosa
Freecall 1800 338 382 194 Bishop Road, Beachmere
Freecall 1800 556 677 96 Village Way, Little Mountain
Freecall 1800 885 851 15 Pearsons Road, Cooroy
08.indd 2
25/03/2020 4:47:16 PM
Luxurious living for over 50s. Our resorts are underpinned by our ďŹ tness philosophy to ensure that our residents have access to features and a resort environment that enhances both their physical and mental vitality and well-being. Each resort boasts a championship 8 rink undercover bowls green with its own clubhouse, ten pin bowling alley and indoor and outdoor swimming pools with a spa and sauna. Our resorts are also home to the German engineered Milon gym which makes workouts simple and straightforward with its state of the art technology. There are also quieter corners of each resort such as the games room for a round of chess or the library to keep the mind sharp. Our resorts are renowned for a balanced lifestyle of sports and leisure paired with luxurious modern homes. Additional caravan and RV storage is also now available at selected resorts, as well as home designs with RV garages.
BOOK A TOUR TODAY The best in over 50s lifestyle resorts. It’s time for you. palmlakeresort.com.au | Information centres open 7 days
Master Builders Association Award Winning Resorts 2017 for Best Resort, Best Country Club and Best Home and 2018 Best Sporting and Leisure Facility
Toowoomba Pinnacle
*21480
Freecall 1800 280 129 97-161 Hogg St, Cranley
09.indd 3
25/03/2020 4:48:25 PM
COMMUNITY NEWS
END OF AN ERA FOR STALWARTS
Brian, standing second left, and Brenda, standing third right, with the crew from A Streetcar Named Desire which she directed. Brian played the role of the doctor. It was one of the few productions they worked on together. AFTER 20 years of dedicated service and commitment to New Farm’s Nash Theatre, Brian and Brenda White are calling it a day and will retire to Tasmania in June, all going well. The couple, who have had a lifelong interest and involvement in community theatre in England and around Australia, have been involved in all aspects of the theatre and have witnessed the highs and challenges of the company over two decades. The theatre’s location changed numerous times before it settled into its current home at 52 Merthyr Rd, 12 years ago. Brenda says the heart of the theatre is its community and its multi-generational diversity. Between them, the Whites have been involved in all facets of Nash Theatre, from administrative work and front of house to backstage. They even shared the stage in the French farce A Flea in Her Ear. Brenda credits Nash Theatre’s forays into the Shakespearian
anthology as some of their most successful and enjoyable productions. Attracting a loyal and local audience in the spoilt-for-choice Brisbane community of theatregoers and local performing talent has been the company’s greatest challenge, and one Brenda hopes Nash will overcome to emerge bigger and better. It hasn’t always been smooth sailing for the company. Last year was particularly difficult and this year is already threatened by the current health sanctions. But there’s little doubt that Brenda and Brian have made precious memories to take with them. Watching 17 and 70-year-olds working together under her direction stands out as one of many highlights of Brenda’s long association with the company. “There’s no ageism in theatre, and it’s a lovely environment to work in because of that,” she says. “It’s this diversity that is the most special and enduring quality of the theatrical community.”
FIRST AID VOLUNTEERS MORETON Bay First Aid Volunteers is looking for members to join them in their support of local community and charitable organisations with professional low cost first aid services at events. The not-for-profit group, which began in 2018-19 has grown rapidly, with members coming from business, training, healthcare, finance, IT and even student backgrounds. All funds raised are invested in the maintenance and upgrade of equipment, and training volunteer medics. MBFAV is a member of the First Aid and Instruction Services team which provides its licences, Group Management System, insurances and clinical
BRISBANE SENIORS ONLINE HELPS TAP INTO TECHNOLOGY THERE are plenty of good reasons for learning how to confidently use technology – from staying in touch with family and friends to banking and paying the bills. Enter Brisbane Seniors Online, a not-for-profit group that provides in-home tuition on a one-to-one basis for over 55s in the greater Brisbane area. Volunteer mentors, or tutors, provide training on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, Apple devices and smart phones and also help learners recognise and avoid scams and online fraud. “With families and friends spread overseas and around Australia, email, social media and online video chat is a convenient and effective way to stay in touch,” Brisbane Seniors Online (BSOL) spokesman Dick Bennett said. “BSOL can show learners how to use this media to stay in touch safely.”
accreditation. Requirements to become a member of the team include a current Provide First Aid Certificate, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certificate, a Queensland Blue Card for working with children and an Australian National Police clearance. Once these are completed volunteers can attend events and provide first aid within the scope of practice. It provides an opportunity to practice and develop first aid skills while working with other members of MBFAV. First aiders are supported by medics at all events. If interested in joining the first aid volunteers, email bookings@mbfav.com.au
Digital photography is also offered at the Woolloongabba training facility. All members and mentors can attend the monthly meeting of this group and participate in photography excursions and training. Some free events are held in Brisbane City Council libraries across Brisbane. These activities are listed on the BSOL website under coming events. Learners pay a one-off joining fee of $20 and annual membership $45, which gives about 12 one-hour lessons on their own computer or device at home, and ongoing support for the year. Brisbane Seniors Online is always looking for more volunteer mentors as well as new learners. There is no fee for volunteer mentors and additional training is available to them. New mentors, particularly those confident to teach Apple devices, are always welcome. Call 3393 2225 or visit bsol.asn.au
OLD FORMULA MEANS FIT HAPPENS
BEFORE cars, television and the internet, people often got the exercise they needed through their daily life and recreation – walking or cycling to work, manual labour and sports. While lifestyles have changed and staying fit takes more effort and creativity, it is still easy and achievable without expensive gear or gym memberships, says veteran personal trainer Tom Law who has recently released his book Tom’s Law Fit Happens. “If you haven’t been keeping active because you don’t know what exercises to do, how many or for how long, you will find the answers here, in plain language,” he says. “You’ll learn exercises you can do without any special equipment.” Tom arrived in Australia as a three-year-old, from Scotland and his family settled in Geraldton. After school, he completed his apprenticeship as an electrician before joining the Australian army where he served for 21 years in the Royal Australian Corps of Signals. He was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for his services to training. “My book is aimed at Baby Boomers,” he says. “It explains how to rediscover the incidental exercise many of us did during our youth.” Visit tomslaw.com.au
We believe in making it personal. Wills aren’t about lawyers, they’re about you, and your desire to ensure that the results of all your hard work are well protected. Our mission for over 30 years has been to provide easy to understand wills that are custom made for you and flexible enough to change as your circumstances change. We are pleased to announce our bespoke estate planning tool, to assist you in creating and updating a professional legal Will easily and efficiently online. To find out more visit degroots.com.au or call us today on 3221 9744.
10 YOUR TIME MAGAZINE / April 2020
10.indd 2
Phone 3221 9744 degroots.com.au Brisbane
25/03/2020 4:53:06 PM
LIVE A REMARKABLE RETIREMENT, YOUR WAY! With 13 unique retirement communities from the Gold Coast to Mackay you have plenty of choice – in more ways than one. With a range of contracts, a selection of homes and lifestyle benefits galore, this is retirement living the way it ought to be.
Allora Gardens, Sunshine Coast.
Bernborough Ascot, Brisbane.
The Lakes, Bundaberg.
Transpaarentt contracts, peeace of mind With different ways to pay and no exit fees or stamp duty, you can move in now and live your best life.
Prepaid Plan
Refundable Contribution
Enjoy the security of knowing you can change your mind, fee free, within six months of moving in, and keep any capital gain from your home.
If you decide to leave the village, be assured your purchase price will be refunded. Enjoy the security of knowing you can change your mind, fee free, within six months of moving in.
TO FIND OUT MORE CALL 1800 550 550 OR VISIT retirementbylendlease.com.au * Exit Fee refers to the Deferred Management Fee (DMF). Other fees may still apply – see residence contract for full details. This offer applies to new residents only and excludes strata title villages. If you exercise the 6 month change of mind guarantee, you will only pay fair market rent and service fees. Full terms and conditions of these offers are available from our dedicated sales team. Photographs are for illustrative purposes and may depict items not provided by Lendlease, like furniture. March 2020. Published by Lendlease RL Realty (QLD) Pty Ltd ABN 25 138 535 814.
11.indd 3
25/03/2020 4:53:55 PM
Voted Australia’s Best Retirement Living Don’t retire for good ™ Retire for Great
The Village Manly Coming Soon www.thevillage.com.au
12.indd 2
26/03/2020 10:59:43 AM
The Village on the Downs, Toowoomba
The Village Redcliffe
The Village Taigum
The Village Coorparoo
The Village Yeronga
3204 1884
3865 8120
3397 1122
3892 5454
4636 7777
Go to The Village Retirement Group channel to watch our testimonials
13.indd 3
26/03/2020 11:00:13 AM
AGES AND STAGES
by Mocco Wollert
FRIENDSHIP is one of the greatest gifts. I once read that if you have one best friend in your life, you are very lucky. Friendship is not something you can buy, it can only be given or found or created. A friendship is precious, fragile but at the same time strong and resilient. But true friendship can only endure if it sticks to strict rules. Rule number one is honesty. By that I do not mean you should tell your friend she looks rotten in that new dress or that she has put on weight or that her new hairdo makes her look old. That’s cattiness not honesty. Honesty means warning your friend she’s making a mistake or doing
something you perceive as dangerous, when they can’t see it. They might be cross with you at the time but probably will be thankful down the track. Money should never create upset between friends. I am forgetful. With each passing year it gets worse. I am mortified if I find out that I owe somebody money and there is no excuse for not paying it back as soon as possible. If you can’t remember when you borrowed that money for a coffee from your friend, write yourself a note. My desk is littered with yellow post-its because my brain often refuses to work at more than half capacity. There is no gender gap in friendship. I have wonderful male and female friends. And no, my male friends are not all gay. Age is also unimportant. I am, at least I hope so, friends with my grandchildren and their friends. I also have a gym friend who is decades younger than me. I call her my gym-friend because that it is where we met. We spend a lot of time having coffee and discussing the affairs of the world. We both have strong opinions and do not hesitate to voice them. It doesn’t affect our friendship as we agree to differ. And if she really can’t see my point of view, I tell her that she should respect her elders! May you find that special friend and your friendship last a lifetime.
by Cheryl Lockwood
PICTURE this scene: A colourful sunrise illuminates the sky, the tinted light dancing across the glass-like surface of the sea. A cool, fresh breeze touches my skin as I enter the water. Now, with the sound of a needle scratching across a vinyl record, scrap that scene. Yes, the sunrise was picturesque, but the water was cloudy and choppy. This was Darwin in the wet season, so without a breeze, the air was thick and humid. Just getting dressed made me sweat. But I had the chance to try stand-up paddle boarding, often known by its acronym SUP, and I wasn’t going to miss it. Hubby wondered what the appeal was because you can sit down in a canoe. If you’re going to attempt to stand on
a long, floaty thing, then flat water would be the best spot to learn. A few ripples would not stop me. As advised, I started by kneeling on the board before moving to an upright position. This proved tricky as the wavelets meant my feet were now on something akin to a giant plate of jelly. In other locations, falling off would not be a big deal, but in Australia’s northern waters there’s more incentive to stay on the board. The possibility of crocodiles, box jellyfish and sharks had me ready to sprint across the water in a biblical way. There was even a rumour that a sea snake had turned up on the beach. Eventually I mastered the standing part but dipping the paddle into the water caused further comical wobbling. My own version of stand-up comedy! By the time I succeeded, the small waves had washed me to shore, so I started again. Progress was slow. The most sensible thing I did was transfer to nearby Lake Alexander, where the water was more serene. I remained unconvinced that a croc would not make its way across the narrow slither of land to the lake. The activity was much easier without waves and I enjoyed a slow trip around the lake. I’m told SUP is good for the core muscles. I certainly felt these and a few others the following day.
Introducing our new contract options Retirement living isn’t one size fits all, and your contract shouldn’t be either.
Homes available from $205,000
At Brookland Retirement Village, we have recently launched three unique contract models to give our residents greater freedom of choice. Whether you’d prefer to pay more upfront and less when you leave, or keep more money in your pocket to enjoy village life, there is an option for you.
ALL THREE CONTRACTS OFFER: Industry-leading low exit fees • Fixed exit fee structure • 50% capital gain share
Call us today on 0491 252 766 to find out more
18 Romulus Street, Robertson | brookland.com.au Price correct at time of printing
14 YOUR TIME MAGAZINE / April 2020
14.indd 2
Brisbane
26/03/2020 11:01:22 AM
CONSIDERING AN OVER 50s COMMUNITY? LOOK NO FURTHER THAN LIVING GEMS! OUR PROMISE 9 Premium homes 9 Fantastic facilities 9 The best prices
A range of fantastic display homes NOW OPEN. Prices starting from an amazing $363,000! Compare us with the rest. We think you’ll be impressed.
Friendly Residential Communities
Designed for over 50s
1800 860 356 | 176 Torrens Road, Caboolture 15.indd 3
26/03/2020 11:01:52 AM
IN THE KITCHEN
Staying in With many of us choosing to stay at home out of harm’s way, Cyndi O’Meara of Changing Habits has the recipes for good, healthy, homecooked meals using real foods rich in vitamins and minerals. “Keep your ingredients simple and clean, and add natural goodness to your diet,” she says. “Nothing needs to be fancy. “It’s never the time to succumb to clever convenience marketing for ready-made meal options.” Simple meals of scrambled eggs on sourdough, or crispy raw vegetables with quickly sautéed chicken have the nutrients to fuel the body. Visit changinghabits.com.au for more recipes and nutrition tips from Cyndi O’Meara
FISH TACOS • 3-4 pieces of boneless fish, chopped into cubes • ½ - 1 tbsp coconut oil • Pinch of seaweed salt • 8-12 large lettuce leaves (these will be the taco shells) Serve with Tomato Free Tangy Salsa Optional: grated cheese, sliced avocado, grated carrot, fresh herbs METHOD: 1. Wash the lettuce leaves and set them aside in a bowl. 2. Preheat a frying pan and add some coconut oil and allow it to melt all over. 3. Add the pieces of fish and salt into the frying pan and cook until golden brown and cooked through. 4. When they’re ready pop them into a serving bowl. 5. If you’re serving the tacos with grated cheese, carrot, fresh herbs and/ or sliced avocado, put them all into separate bowls. 6. Put the tomato-free tangy salsa into a serving bowl. 7. Put all the bowls on the table and allow everyone to help themselves. 8. Put 2 lettuce cups on top of one another and fill with the fish, tomato free salsa and other optional ingredients.
SLOW COOKED CARDAMOM SPICED BEEF
TOMATO FREE TANGY SALSA • ½ red onion, finely diced • 1 cucumber, finely diced • Juice of ½ lemon • Juice of 1 lime • ½ - 1 red chilli, diced • Salt and pepper to taste • A dash of apple cider vinegar • ½ bunch coriander, finely chopped (roots and leaves) METHOD: 1. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. 2. Taste the mixture and add more salt to taste if needed. 3. Serve on top of tacos or seafood or enjoy it mixed through salads.
• 2 kg diced chuck steak, grass fed • 3 tbsp coconut oil • 2 cans organic tomatoes • 4 tsp Chinese five spice powder • 2 tsp cardamom powder • 1 tbsp vegetable stock powder • 2 tbsp beef broth • 1 tsp pepper • 1 brown onion, diced METHOD: 1. Add 1 tbsp coconut oil to a pan and turn the heat to medium. 2. Add the onion and spices to the pan and stir until onions are translucent and the spices are fragrant, and transfer to your slow cooker. 3. Keeping the pan on the heat, brown the beef in 3 batches, transferring to the slow cooker as you go. You may want to add 1-2 Tbsp of coconut oil to this as you go. 4. Add all of the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and stir through to combine. 5. Turn onto low, and slow cook for a minimum of 6 hours, or until beef is tender. 6. Serve with rice, cauliflower rice, wilted silver beet or spinach, or your chosen vegetable.
CHICKEN, SAGE AND ZUCCHINI FRITTERS • 2 cups zucchini, grated • 3 organic eggs • ½ tsp pepper • 1 cup leftover shredded chicken • 1 tbsp Chicken Broth
• 4 tbsp coconut flour, sifted • 1 tsp seaweed salt • 1/3 cup torn fresh sage leaves • Coconut oil, for cooking
METHOD: 1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl until combined evenly. 2. Heat a frying pan on medium heat. 3. Add some coconut oil the pan and allow it to melt all over. 4. Add small amounts of the mixture to the pan (in fritter shapes) and cook no more than four at a time. 5. Cook on each side until golden, when ready place onto a plate with paper towel. 6. Continue cooking the rest of the mixture until you have used it all up. 7. When ready serve with a fresh salad, or use these as lunch box or work snacks. 16 YOUR TIME MAGAZINE / April 2020
16.indd 2
Brisbane
25/03/2020 9:59:28 AM
THE SUR E CHOICE IN R ETIR EMENT As the trusted name in retirement living for more than 15 years, Oak Tree continues to be the dependable choice for seniors wanting an easier, more affordable lifestyle. Our founding directors continue to deliver on their original vision of providing quality, communityfocused environments that support the residents’ health and lifestyle needs. With an expanding portfolio from Cairns to Hobart, Oak Tree has a proven track record of understanding the needs of seniors, built on a platform of certainty, confidence and credibility. Oak Tree at The Marina Pelican Waters is no exception. Have peace-of-mind knowing that all maintenance and repairs are taken care of with a simple and
Call 1300 367 155 17.indd 3
Oak Tree at The Marina Pelican Waters features: • Roof-top terrace and gym • Yoga studio
affordable weekly fee. Everything from gardening, rates and water to building insurance and recreational facility operations is covered under the pre-set fee, which is protected under the Retirement Villages Act for added certainty.
• Swimming pool
We take care of your day-to-day hassles, allowing you to spend more time doing the things you love.
• Internal elevator access
Have confidence that the intuitive design of our apartments at The Marina will meet your needs now and into the future. Plus, with the purpose-built recreation facilities for the exclusive use of residents and guests, there’s no shortage of space to socialise and explore new pursuits.
• Community Centre • Indoor recreation area • Beauty and hair salon • Lounge and library • On-site Village Manager And with a number of amenities right on your doorstep, make the most of the Coast’s idyllic lifestyle, from the beach or the golf club, to the esplanade and beyond. Retire to an easier lifestyle in the location you know and love at Oak Tree The Marina Pelican Waters. To learn more about securing your future with Oak Tree, visit our sales office Monday – Friday 10am - 2pm 18 Anning Avenue, Golden Beach, call 1300 367 155 or go to oaktreegroup.com.au
oaktreegroup.com.au 26/03/2020 11:02:33 AM
peace
OF MIND
Get the support you need to live life your way As a resident at our easy living retirement villages, 5# -p#0 7-3 , p-0" *#A comfortable, secure and safe environment.
HELP AT
home
All residents in our retirement villages JCXG VJG CFFGF DGPGĆ‚V QH TGEGKXKPI *GNR CV *QOG KH CPF YJGP [QW PGGF KV
When you choose to live in one of our retirement villages you have the freedom to enjoy the things that truly matter to you in a safe and secure #,4'0-,+#,2@ #a** &#*. 7-3 n," 2&# perfect place to call home.
Whether it’s getting some extra help around the home with cleaning, gardening or shopping, Blue Care is there when you need us.
30 4'** %#1 !0-11 3##,1* ," -p#0 a range of homes and apartments complete with contemporary kitchens, modern bathrooms and living areas designed to suit a variety of tastes. Enjoy recreational areas intended as an extension of your personal living space. We welcome you and your visiting friends and family to relax, socialise and enjoy a peaceful or active lifestyle.
Make your wise move today ! ** t{ss ||s wwy
BRISBANE SOUTH • • • •
Carramar Village, Sunnybank Hills Nandeebie Village, Alexandra Hills Wesleyville Village, Wynnum West Wondall Gardens, Manly West
BRISBANE INNER CITY • Iona Village, Kenmore • Tangara Village, West End
BRISBANE NORTH • • • •
Ibis Court Village, Deagon Kallmar Village, Kallangur #5 4#, '** %#A #"!*'p# North Pine Village, Lawnton
LOGAN • Bethania Haven, Bethania • Wirunya Village, Carbrook • Yurana Village, Springwood
GOLD COAST • Elanora Gardens, Elanora • Lakeside, Mermaid Waters
IPSWICH • Brassall Village, Brassall
SUNSHINE COAST • • • • •
Bli Bli Village, Bli Bli Caloundra Village, Dicky Beach Elandra Village, Warana Ben Bryce Village, Maleny Kirami Village, Caloundra
HERVEY BAY • Masters Lodge, Hervey Bay
GRACEMERE • Gracemere Gardens, Gracemere
Proudly part of
www.bluecare.org.au/retirement-living
18.indd 2
26/03/2020 11:03:03 AM
AC T N OW
15K REBATE OFFER
$
* AZURE BLUE CARINA
2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS FROM $505,000** p-0" *# 0#2'0#+#,2 *'4',% 5'2& -30 }txAsss 0# 2# available on a limited number of spacious, quality, +-"#0, . 02+#,21 5'2& %#,#0-31 1'8#" *!-,'#1 -4#0*--)',% .# !#$3* 31&* ," 1#22',%@ Centrally located in an inner Brisbane neighbourhood close to major shopping, medical, transport and health services.
Make your wise move 2- wxx '!&+-," - "A 0', CALL 07 3155 2126 FOR MORE INFORMATION *Applies only to select apartments settled by 30 June 2020, full T&C’s available on the website. **Price correct as of March 2020.
www.AzureBlue.com.au/Carina
19.indd 3
26/03/2020 11:03:44 AM
OUR PEOPLE
Plane crashes not enough to ground this action man After three near-death experiences in plane crashes, you’d think pilot Gerry Geltch would be out buying lotto tickets and playing it safe, writes GLENIS GREEN. But it takes more than that to stop the self-confessed “big kid” looking for adventure.
A
nyone who knows Gerry Geltch, the second-generation sole director, owner and chief pilot of Air Fraser Island, also knows that this is an action man who loves the adrenaline rush. Mountain climbing, kayaking, surfing, spearfishing, horse riding, caving, skateboarding, snowboarding – name just about any extreme sport and Gerry, who will be 62 in October, is in it boots and all. His latest endeavour is a little more sedate by his standards – latin dancing – but he is tackling it with the same passion and rate of knots that have defined his life. If the name rings a bell that’s because he was in the headlines
recently when a new Cessna 206 he had just bought for the Air Fraser Island fleet crashed into waters off Fraser Island. “I’d only had it a fortnight and I was training a pilot for emergencies and there was a failure in the steering rudder, so I took over (the flying),” he says. He thought he could fly the plane out of trouble and managed to get it airborne again, but a series of incidents caused by the rudder failure resulted in engine failure when he was about 350m out to sea and he had to ditch into the ocean. To say the trainee pilot was a bit stressed might be an understatement. “He had plenty of time to
contemplate what was going on and he did panic a bit,” Gerry says. With the nose of the plane up and the craft sinking in 15m of water and waves lapping at chest height, Gerry managed to get the trainee out and into a life jacket but couldn’t find any of the remaining life jackets for himself. “He (the trainee) was in shock with a gash to his head, I had gashes all over. I hung on to him and dragged him into shore, about 300 yards. By the time I pulled him into the breakers an ambo officer had come out on a boogie board.” Such an ordeal would have left most over 55s taking it easy for some time, but not Gerry. He was back rock climbing three days later, keeping track on his ever-present fitness app. As a pilot he has to stay fit, so he also has a home gym and loves nothing better than climbing flights of stairs, boasting “I did 117 floors last time I was in Melbourne”. His business is his other passion. He took it over from his father Harry who began offering the Fraser Island experiences and scenic flights in the mid-1970s as Harry’s Air Charter. Now Gerry’s son Troy, soon to be 28 and himself a new dad of Harry Junior, is readying to take it over. Air Fraser Island offers island experiences from the air as well as the ground and now operates out of Sunshine Coast Airport. Gerry says one of the perks of being a pilot travelling to one of the most famous islands in Australia is that he also gets to ferry around many celebrities and politicians. As for those other near-misses in planes – one was in 2001 at the Sunshine Coast Airport in a Cessna 402 which he was buying off Dr Richard Heath. It crashed just short of the runway and Gerry ended up in ICU on life support with so many face
fractures his face had to be rebuilt with metal rods. He also suffered three breaks in his spine. The other involved a seaplane which hit a log on takeoff near Kingfisher Bay on Fraser Island, but Gerry was not badly hurt. “Ah it’s just another day in the office,” he says philosophically. “You’ll never kill me, it’ll be old age or misadventure, not disease. I love being fit – surfing, spearfishing, running up and down mountains and dancing. I love life. I’m just a big kid really.” Gerry says one of his goals this year is to traverse the four points of Australia. He’s already done the South Cape walk in Tasmania, now there’s the east point at Byron Bay, Cape York in North Queensland and the westernmost point in Western Australia. And he plans to keep running marathons, especially with son Troy who is also a triathlete.
Welcome to Wishart Christian Villagee
Architecturally designed, Wishart Christian Village is a beautiful boutique retirement home, comprising 29 units. With peaceful surrounds & an elevated position this secure gated dale estate is centrally located, close to bus stops with easy access to Garden City and Carindale Shopping Centres & local Churches. All units are air conditioned, have lock-up garages, paved & covered patios, 24/7 medical alarm monitoring & long-time managers live on site. Strong Christian heritage ● Low quarterly fees ● Community Hall & beautiful Village Green ● Active Residents Committee ●
Call today to make arrangements for an informal visit to the Village.
30/3 Erindale Close, Wishart Queensland Tel 3219 2386 admin@wcva.org.au 20 YOUR TIME MAGAZINE / April 2020
20.indd 2
www.wcva.org.au
Owned and Operated by Wishart Christian Village Association Incorporated ABN 67 089 024 936
Brisbane
26/03/2020 11:26:58 AM
GemLife.com.au/gmd
GemLife offers luxury resort-style living with world-class lifestyle facilities on your doorstep.
Maroochy Quays. A whole new life.
No entry fees, exit fees or stamp duty Friendly community Pets welcome Gated neighbourhood Extensive first-class facilities Luxury homes Optional caravan and boat storage* Retain your capital gain
Over-50s living on the Sunshine Coast. New homes now selling.
Ageing-in-place solutions
Call 1800 982 056
*Conditions apply
21.indd 3
26/03/2020 11:30:15 AM
MOTORING
Don’t be swayed while under tow Imagine heading along the Bruce Highway on a bright day, overtaking a slowish truck in a passing zone when, without warning, a wilful caravan wants to swap ends. BRUCE McMAHON reports on trailer sway.
I
t’s a tad scary as oncoming truckers pull to the side of the road. Travellers behind pull back. There’s a studied silence in the cabin as a bucking van tries to throw the outfit off the road and into the bushes. What happens next could – in a matter of seconds – be catastrophic. Trailer sway, or yaw or fishtailing or snaking, is probably more common on today’s roads than Australian accident statistics reveal. Some vanners may only quietly mention incidents over an evening ale. And remedies for trailer sway are not always intuitive according to experts. “The severity of trailer sway ranges from a sudden frightening, but shortlived incident, all the way to causing a complete loss of vehicle control,” says Stefan Drew at Melbourne Trailer and Caravan Supplies. He’s an advocate for electronic stability controls on caravans to control situations before they become an accident. A swaying van or trailer can be caused by a number of issues: • Underinflated tyre pressures
• Uneven or over-loading • Poor, uneven hitching • Inappropriate speed • Oncoming vehicles • Low pressure area when passing another vehicle It can happen on good bitumen and in good weather. And once a van begins to sway that swinging, snaking motion may increase through the fulcrum at the hitch point. So what to do? Most experts agree: • Stay calm and hold a steady course • DO NOT try and steer out of the sway
• Get off the accelerator • Don’t brake the tow vehicle • Apply – gently – the van’s electric brakes with dashboard controller • Pull over and check load, tyres and hitch level. Most sway problems appear to begin with an uneven load upsetting the dynamics of the rig. Vanners have responsibilities to check the distribution, and weight, of loads plus tow ball limits; also check the vehicle’s handbook for any towing limitations.
Some new vehicles sold in Australia, such as Ford’s Ranger ute, now have trailer sway systems inbuilt where, “for moderate sway, the front brakes will engage in a left-right alternating pattern to generate a yaw movement in the vehicle that counteracts the trailer sway. For more severe sway, engine torque is reduced to zero and brake pressures are applied to all four wheels in order to reduce the vehicle’s speed below the trailer’s critical speed.” There are also electronic stability controls which monitor trailer sway, and correct inconsiderate moves by braking the wheel(s) on one side of the van. These can be retrofitted to trailers with electric brakes. PS: We’ve survived one big sway with a borrowed caravan with luck and on instinct alone; backed off the throttle, touched the brakes, held the wheel straight and then accelerated to straighten things up. Most of the problem was caused by full water tanks which were sitting behind the test van’s axle, and a slight directional change.
Wearing dentures can be frightening, uncomfortable and embarrassing. If you’ve ever experienced denture fall out when you laugh or yawn, you’ll understand. Osseo-Frame™ offers a whole new solution. Start talking, eating and smiling again!
Once you decide on Osseo-Frame™, Coast OMS will arrange the rest – just get ready to rediscover your smile, enjoying food and loving your social life and … throw your old denture away... for ever!
Osseo-Frame™ is a surgical dental implant option that is completely predictable to allow you to wake up with new teeth! A more positive lease on life! There is no discomfort from dentures! No dentures falling out! No embarrassment at having to take them out to clean your mouth! The Osseo-Frame™ is often covered by your private health fund.
Phone Coast OMS on 1800 623 338 or contact info@coastoms.com.au. www.coastoms.com.au Located at Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital.
T 1800 623 338 E info@coastoms.com.au Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital Consulting Room 1, 3 Doherty Street, Birtinya Queensland 4575 22 YOUR TIME MAGAZINE / April 2020
22.indd 2
Brisbane
26/03/2020 11:30:52 AM
23.indd 3
26/03/2020 11:33:04 AM
HEALTH
HAVE YOU BEEN AFFECTED BY BREAST CANCER? WE CAN HELP YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE AND LOOK BEAUTIFUL IN YOUR OWN CLOTHES To save you time, Tracey Tr G Prosthetics and Lingerie is a true one stop shop having the largest range of prosthesis, beautiful lingerie and m stectomy apparel ma appare available. We have trained fitters who understand mastectomy w wh at needs to be done to ensure your comfort is achieved first time. what • We help he you understand your Medicare paperwork paperw and claims process • All cup cu sizes AA-K in sizes 6-30 in all lea leading brands • Mobile Mobi service, we can come to you
NOW OPEN AT 967 STANLEY ST, EAST BRISBANE 0466 828 143
9 FIRST AVENUE, MAROOCHYDORE • 0466 828 144 967 STANLEY ST, EAST BRISBANE • 0466 828 143
WWW.TRACEYG.COM
New services in sight NORTHERN Brisbane residents can now reach life-changing technology at Chermside Day Hospital, which has introduced ophthalmic surgery to their list of professional medical services. CDH has spent more than $500,000 implementing ophthalmic services, including new equipment such as an Alcon Centurian Phaco machine, a Zeiss Lumera 700 microscope and a Callisto eye system. CEO and Director of Nursing, Ian Jones said CDH was the only private day hospital in the region, from the inner city to North Lakes, to offer this specialty service. “The introduction of ophthalmology is to fulfil the high-demand from northern residents, particularly for cataract surgery, in an accessible, local setting, rather than having to travel to the city,” Mr Jones said. “We’re proud to offer such speciality services here with top of the range equipment and highly skilled surgeons such as Dr Luke Maccheron, Dr Matthew Cranstoun and Dr John Hogden, with the support of specialised anaesthetists Dr Jules Maussen, Dr Ben Lincoln and Dr Steve Cook. “Combined with our friendly and efficient atmosphere there are no difficult corridors to navigate and there is close parking to Westfield for relatives waiting for loved ones,” Mr Jones said. According to the Australian Institute of
From left, Zoe de Plater, Dr Luke Maccheron, Dr Jules Maussen and CEO and Director of Nursing Ian Jones with the new ophthalmic surgery equipment. Health and Welfare, the most common reasons for elective surgery in 2017-2018 was “other” cataract, with 71 per cent of these occurring in private hospitals. “As the Australian population ages, there are increasing rates of eye disease and visual impairment driving demand for hospitals to offer eye surgery in the local community,” Mr Jones said. The cataract surgery has already been performed on 50 people from the region. Privately insured Northern Brisbane residents can receive a referral to an ophthalmologist and request to have their surgery performed at Chermside Day Hospital. CDH also offers endoscopy, maxillofacial, urology and orthopaedics.
We provide care that ensures you feel cared for Our homes
Our community
Our advice
We offer a range of residential living options and are dedicated to finding the right one for you. Our residential staff provide high quality personalised care and are passionate about creating a home-like environment where you feel valued, connected and independent.
If you prefer to remain at home, as a leading provider of community care services we have a wide range of services to support your choice. We offer home care packages which we can customise to suit your needs and preferences, as well as in-home respite and allied health wellness programs. We also offer day and overnight respite where you can join the group or individualised e activities at our home-like cottage Multi Service Centres, promising you a socially enjoyable experience.
As Queensland’s dementia experts, we’re here to support you and your family with advice and information. With carer support groups and our advice line we provide information on all forms of dementia, health and wellness programs and many other supportive aged care services.
Our advice line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Freecall: 1800 639 331
For further information please call 07 3422 3000 0 or visit us online: www.alzheimersonline.org
24 YOUR TIME MAGAZINE / April 2020
24.indd 2
Brisbane
26/03/2020 11:34:02 AM
CARE AFFAIRS
All by myself – the challenges of living alone From the age of 75, more than 36 per cent of Australians are living alone, and three times more women than men are likely to be by themselves. KENDALL MORTON reports that ageing solo brings some challenges.
C
arol Marak is the founder of The Elder Orphan Facebook group. She lives alone, and set up the group to provide social support for herself and others. Carol found the main concern for people ageing alone (solo agers) is not having a friend who will listen if they are feeling sad. Secondly, they need someone to call in an emergency. If you or a family member are ageing alone, here are some steps to help you stay safe and enjoy your independent life at home. 1. BUILD YOUR NETWORK Use meetup.com or Facebook or your church to create a small supportive community of solo seniors. Take a skills inventory of the group and see how you can help each other out. Someone who is housebound can make calls to check in on others or collect resources. Others may offer to give someone a ride to a medical appointment, arrange lunches or guest speakers. 2. AGE WHERE YOU ARE Think about your home and how it will work for you as you get older. Are there
many stairs? Is there a lift to your third floor unit? How steep is the driveway? Is the public transport handy? What about medical facilities? If you are living your dream on a few acres 45 minutes from hospitals, it may be time to re-think this. Sometimes seniors are forced to move from their dream homes into care because the property becomes too much work. You are more likely to have a fall or sustain an injury if your home is no longer suited to your needs.
HEALING EVERY BODY, MIND & SOUL
Ask about our NovoThor Pod and it’s benefits
OUR SERVICES:
We can help you obtain better health & live a pain free life ✓ Do you want to improve your sleep? ✓ Increase your energy? ✓ Reduce your pain? ✓ Lose weight? ✓ Improve your quality of life? We put you and your needs first with a team of holistic minded practitioners working to bring you the best of health care and guidance within their modalities. Our focus is you and helping you obtain the most from life and enjoying each day. Our treatments are non-invasive, cost effective and will have you leading an active lifestyle again.
• NovoThor Pod • Reflexology • Cold Laser Therapy • Yoga • Naturopath • Nutritional Medicine • Massage • Reflexology • Lymphatic Drainage • Skin Rejuvenation • Body Sculpturing • Women’s Health • Pain Management • Weight Loss • Safe Breast Imaging • Chronic Health Issues
CONTACT US S NOW TO SEE HOW W WEE CAN HELP YOU
3. STAY SAFE When living alone, falling over is a major fear. People fall for a few reasons. As you age, it’s common to lose muscle mass, strength and flexibility. This makes you more prone to falling. Poor eyesight and medication can also contribute to falls. To help stay safe, join an exercise class for seniors or do your own program at home. If you are not very mobile consider chair exercises, chair yoga and deep breathing. These activities can improve your blood flow, lift your oxygen levels and boost your mood. Remove throw rugs from your home. Install good lighting in all areas and be sure that the switches are within easy reach at night. Consider installing motion sensitive security lights. 4. PHONE A FRIEND Another major fear that is played out in the media is the possibility that no-one will know if you die suddenly. You could be sitting on the patio for a week before the mower man comes by. So, remove the fear by setting up a check-in system with a few friends. Just send a group text by 9am each day to say “alive and well�.
If there is no reply, one of the group or a carer can drop in. If you need more monitoring, you can ask the Australian Red Cross to call you regularly. They can also provide you with a personal alarm. 5. PROTECT YOUR INDEPENDENCE To live at home on your own, you need to be mentally alert. There is no one else to check if you turned the griller off. Brain training programs abound on the internet. You can do pre-tests with these and often start with a free trial. But don’t discount socialising. Playing card games with friends is highly beneficial. Also consider setting yourself some fun memory challenges. See the book Memory Craft by Lynne Kelly for ideas. Your brain uses 20 per cent of your oxygen so keep it fuelled and calm with deep breathing or daily meditation. Think positively about ageing alone. There are thousands of Australians in this situation. Together we can make this phase of life richer and easier. Kendall Morton is Director of Home Care Assistance. Email kmorton@ homecareassistance.com
Breathe new life into your body. See how Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy 1o†Ѵ7 _;Ń´r ‹o† oˆ;u1ol; u-7b-াom ruo1াাv -m7 1‹vাাvÄş 11-vbom-ѴѴ‹ġ u-7b-াom |u;-|l;m| o= 0o‰;Ѵġ ruov|-|; ou †|;ubm; 1-m1;uv 1-m bmf†u; |_; 0o‰;Ń´ ‰-Ń´Ń´ -m7 o|_;u াvv†;vġ u;vÂ†Ń´ŕŚžm] bm 0Ń´;;7bm] -m7 0o‰;Ń´ -m7 0Ń´-77;u 7bL1Â†Ń´ŕŚž;vÄş ‹ †vbm] - ru;vv†ubv;7 ;mˆbuoml;m| |o bm1u;-v; oŠ‹];m Ń´;ˆ;Ń´v bm ‹o†u 0Ń´oo7ġ ‹r;u0-ub1 Š‹];m $_;u-r‹ 1o†Ѵ7 _;Ń´r ‹o† oˆ;u1ol; |_;v; 7;0bŃ´b|-াm] 1om7bাomvġ -m7 ];| ‹o†u Ń´b=; 0-1hÄş Ń´om] ‰b|_ 0;bm] om mĹŠbm m m momĹŠbmˆ-vbˆ;ġ v-=; -m7 1ov|ĹŠ;@;1ŕŚžÂˆ;ġ |_bv --|||l l v ; ;7 |u; |u u;-| u;|u;-|l;m| bv l;7b1-ѴѴ‹ ruoˆ;m Ĺ‹ -1hmo‰Ѵ;7];7 0 ‹ ;7 7 -u 7b1-u; u; m7 7 0‹ ;7b1-u; -m7 lov| _;-|_ =†m7vÄş v - Ń´Ń´b1;mv;7 7-‹ _ovrb|-Ń´ Ń´o1-|;7 ‰b|_bm |_; 1;mv mv; mv; ; 7-‹ 7-‹‹ |-) ); ;‹ r ;‹ rb r ;1b 1bm );vŃ´;‹ ovrb|-Ń´ ru;1bm1|ġ ‰; -u; =†ѴѴ‹ -7 7‹‹ ||o |o ;t ; t t†b †bbr †b rr; ;7 -m7 uu;u -7‹ ;t†brr;7 -m7 u;-7‹ |o _;Ń´r ‹o† u;1oˆ;u =-v|;uÄş To learn m T more ea ab about ou ut Hy ut H Hyperbaric y Oxygen y visit ou y, u w eb b bsite Therapy, our website or get in touch with uss tod your ttoday. day. ay. On On y ou next GP visit, ask for a referral.l
wesleyhyperbaric.com.au/rpc
07 3371 6033
3356 6214 | info@jantra.com.au 32 Samford Road, Alderley Brisbane
25.indd 3
April 2020 / YOUR TIME MAGAZINE 25
26/03/2020 11:36:06 AM
Live well in the heart of it all Discover the lifestyle at Aveo Carindale - a vibrant retirement community conveniently located across from Westfield Carindale and adjacent to leafy parkland. With secure, private apartments and a caring, supportive team available, enjoying a relaxed and low maintenance lifestyle has never been easier. Spend your days doing what you love, knowing that you’re part of a welcoming community where everything is taken care of. With brand new apartments available to move into today, you too can become part of this vibrant community.
New 1 bedroom apartments with study and car park from $455,000*
“
We were drawn to the new apartment and community with its green outlook, but it’s the closeness of shops, nearby public transport and low maintenance living that convinced us - we have no regrets moving to Aveo Carindale. Dianne & Errol Heley Aveo Carindale residents
”
Call 3022 8188 TO BOOK A TOUR TODAY
Aveo Carindale | 19 Banchory Court, Carindale | aveo.com.au/carindale *Prices correct at 23/03/2020
26.indd 2
26/03/2020 11:37:18 AM
FINANCE
Lawyers offer alternatives in troubled times With the challenges of the virus upon us, and the growing need for caution, particularly for seniors, businesses must modify their services if they are to meet the needs of their clients in a safe and secure way, writes DON MACPHERSON.
F
ortunately, with technology, the way of doing business has been changing rapidly, even accelerating, and those changes in technology mean that business and individuals have opportunities available to them that were unthinkable only a short time ago. Our elders are precious, and every effort must be made to ensure their health and protection. Social distancing is upon us and will be here for some time. Informed by this, Sunshine Coast Elder Law now offers video conferencing, using technology to ensure that people can get the assistance they need to deal with the legal and life challenges they face, without needing to venture from the safety of their
own home. Notwithstanding the current challenges, people will still have wills to do, estates to manage, retirement living options to consider, homes to sell, and even, sadly, elder abuse to protect against. These cannot be left on hold indefinitely even in these dramatic times. A computer, laptop, or even a mobile phone makes it possible to confer by video to get assistance with legal problems without having to visit an office. Don Macpherson is an expert in elder law issues, including Wills, estates and abuse. Visit brisbaneelderlaw.com.au or call 1800 961 622. Video conferencing available.
ON TRACK
Finding treasure after retirement Retirement is defined as the action of leaving one’s job, with an emphasis on ceasing work. That’s why STEVE MENDL doesn’t use the word retirement.
I
n the 21st century, with another 20 to 40 years to live and given both a functioning brain and reasonably able body, I don’t see leaving fulltime employment as entering retirement. I see the transition from fulltime work as entering what some have referred to as Second Adulthood or Third Age. I refer to it as the “next age” or “next stage” of life. I use the word “stage” deliberately. We all play different roles throughout our lives. One of my aims is to inspire you to consider what roles you would like to play in the coming years. The options are many and may be short, medium or long term in nature. The choice is yours. Today’s workforce leavers are exiting employment earlier and remaining healthy for longer. Many will be retired for almost as many years as they worked and their lifestyles will reflect a level of activity beyond yesterday’s stereotype. Today’s active Next-Ager has options: • Learn something new.
• Start a small business or begin consulting in an area of expertise. • Undertake an ambitious physical fitness program. • Work part time in a chosen industry. • Develop an investment portfolio and play an active role in its development. • Focus on more traditional areas of leisure – travel, sport and family. Select activities and goals that are right for you. Formulate and carry out an action plan incorporating the ideal mix of activities to meet the goals you’ve set. You may do part-time, casual or volunteer work; become a consultant in your chosen area of expertise; or embrace a different lifestyle, taking up new hobbies and interests, perhaps even in a different location. You will have the opportunity to work on your health, relationships and even spiritual development. There are no right or wrong answers. Most people have a clear idea of where they are situated financially, but
planning for other areas of life is lacking, has been avoided or is non-existent. These are the seven wealth areas to consider beyond the money. Each can be explored to unlock a world of riches once you leave fulltime employment. 1. Your self. By clearly identifying what is important to you – your values, what skills motivate you, and what you want to learn, use or share, you can create a practical blueprint for the next stage. 2. Your wellbeing. Health is wealth, even more so in the next stage of life. And I’m not just talking about physical health, but mental and emotional health and overall wellbeing. 3. Your location. Location, location, location, as they say in the real estate game. It’s an important consideration and an essential wealth in the next stage. Where are you going to live? Why? Have you done due diligence? 4. Your relationships. This is arguably one of the most important wealth areas beyond money. What are your
expectations of family members, friends and social networks? The wealth inherent in your “positive” relationships is the real key to longterm enjoyment of the next stage. 5. Your lifestyle. What lifestyle do you want – hobbies, interests, continuing self-development, amusements, sports, volunteer work, and even further paid work. Your lifestyle is your ongoing day-to-day and year-to-year wealth. 6. Your legacy. What legacy do you wish to leave? What contribution do you wish to make? This wealth area is about making your contribution your way – a way that makes a difference. 7. Your spiritual development. This is about exploring your perspective on the world around you, seeing how that shapes what you focus on and what you can achieve. Keep your mind open and your definition broad Steve Mendl is founder of the Next-Aging programs, and author of bestseller Beyond The Money.
We are experts in Elder Law Practical Common Sense Advice for you and your loved ones. Premier Legal Advisors for: • Estate Management • Wills • Estate Disputes
• Guardianship and EPOA • Retirement Home Contracts • Protection from Elder Abuse
With over 30 years experience
WE OFFER VIDEO CONFERENCING VIA LAPTOP OR MOBILE Call now 1800 961 622 | www.brisbaneelderlaw.com.au | Newstead - Milton - Murarrie - North Lakes (FREE PARKING) Brisbane
27.indd 3
April 2020 / YOUR TIME MAGAZINE 27
26/03/2020 11:38:38 AM
RETIREMENT LIVING
RESORT LIFESTYLE JUST THE RIGHT FIT
LIFESTYLE resorts such as Living Gems, are shaking up the way Australians over 50 experience their golden years. Living Gems Caboolture Riverfront sales manager Sherry McOmish said Living Gems aimed to offer resorts that were big on space, style and value, with homes in the Caboolture resort starting at $363,000. “All our home designs offer an alfresco area at the rear of the home, often complimented by large sliding doors, which makes the transition between indoor and outdoor living seamless,” she said. “There is something for everyone. Buyers can choose from various two or three bedroom floor plans and homes can be further customised with a choice of colour schemes.” All designs have 2.7m ceilings
to help keep the home cool in summer and give an airy and roomy feeling. “Right-size your lifestyle and find a home that better suits your wants and needs so you can spend less time on home maintenance and more time doing the things you love,” Ms McOmish said. “Onsite managers maintain all the communal areas of the resort and the front garden of each home, so you never have to worry about mowing the lawns again. “Relax and enjoy a resortstyle lifestyle with the convenience of over 20 different facilities, a community of like-minded people and peace of mind knowing your home is within a gated resort.” Call 1800 860 356, visit livinggems.com.au
GOODBYE CLUTTER, HELLO LIFESTYLE
FOR many people, downsizing from the family home means sorting through a lifetime of memories and possessions, which can be overwhelming. On the flipside, research suggests that clutter can affect your mental wellbeing and add to feelings of stress and anxiety. Plus, clearing out things you no longer need or want can be liberating. And when it’s done, you can move into a modern architectdesigned home at Nature’s Edge Buderim over 50s lifestyle community and enjoy all the benefits of a friendly supportive community. 28 YOUR TIME MAGAZINE / April 2020
28.indd 2
Moving is the perfect opportunity to clear excess furniture and possessions you no longer use, to start a fresh new chapter without the clutter. Moving specialist Kym Phillips from Moving Made Easy recently spoke at a brunch at Nature’s Edge Buderim, where she shared some of her top tips. “When downsizing, my No.1 tip is to remember the 80/20 rule. We tend to use 20 per cent of what we have, 80 per cent of the time,” she said. “The reason we tend to hang on to it is because we have the room to store it but we don’t necessarily use it. “Most people say how invigorated and uplifted they feel when they go through that initial decluttering process.” Set in the foothills of Buderim with a stunning rainforest backdrop, Nature’s Edge Buderim is the No.1 in over 50s living. Call 1800 218 898 or visit naturesedgebuderim.com.au
LIVING GEM AT MAROOCHY QUAYS
AN EXCLUSIVE over-50s lifestyle resort, GemLife Maroochy Quays, offers vibrant coastal living in Maroochydore. Nestled between the Maroochy River and Eudlo Creek Reserve, GemLife Maroochy Quays offers luxurious lowmaintenance homes and a modern waterfront country club with an extensive array of fitness and leisure facilities. GemLife director and CEO Adrian Puljich said the gated lifestyle resort took advantage of the natural features of its peaceful coastal location, allowing buyers to downsize their responsibilities and upsize their lifestyle. “GemLife Maroochy Quays will deliver the best of over-50s living with cleverly designed, modern, open-plan homes together with fantastic recreational facilities,” he said. The architecture of the resort’s two-storey lakeside country club will feature a streamlined, modern look. Facilities in and around the country club include an outdoor
yoga lawn, pool, tennis court, bar and cafe, gym studio, outdoor lounge areas, barbecue facilities, cinema, and a creative arts space. “With tranquil views across the lake, the luxurious country club will create a stylish space for socialising, staying fit or relaxing,” Mr Puljich said. “A lakefront jetty will form part of a boardwalk network that stretches from the country club and winds up to Eudlo Creek, creating plenty of places to enjoy and explore this coastal oasis.” Homebuyers can choose from 10 two or three-bedroom home designs – including several two-storey and split-level designs – each with multiple facade options, and five colour-scheme choices. The secure, pet-friendly development will have a gated entry with number-plate recognition. GemLife Maroochy Quays is in Maroochydore, just minutes from shops, restaurants and beaches and only 10 minutes from the Sunshine Coast Airport. Call 1800 982 056 or visit gemlife.com.au
RESIDE EXPANDS CONTRACT CHOICE RETIREMENT village contracts have long been an area of concern for those who are considering a lifestyle change. Reside Communities, the specialist retirement operator that owns Brookland Retirement Village in Robertson and Samford Grove Retirement Village in Samford, has introduced a new, market-leading contract in all its communities. Three different contracts will now be available, with prospective residents free to choose the option they prefer. Reside Communities CEO Glen Brown said the expanded contract offering would provide greater freedom of choice and financial certainty for residents entering a Reside community. “With a range of contract models available, our future residents will be able to choose the option that suits their individual needs and preferences,” Mr Brown said. “We have retained an option that is aligned with the traditional retirement village model, where paying an exit fee at the end of the tenure ensures the resident has more money while living in the village. “We have also introduced options that allow residents to pay a higher upfront cost and a lower exit fee.” Visit residecommunities.com. au/contracts
TRICARE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF CARE QUEENSLAND family-owned business TriCare is celebrating 50 years of providing retirement living and residential aged care to Australians. TriCare Retirement Communities help retirees make every day a holiday, providing maintenance and worry-free accommodation and activities to enable residents to develop friendships and remain socially engaged as much as they wish. Residents enjoy an independent lifestyle with access to a large range of recreational activities including swimming, tennis, lawn bowls, cards, music and social events. “Knowing that neighbours are nearby and that support services are available if needed provides a sense of belonging, safety and security,” retirement living manager Mark Norris said.
“Residents can participate in as much or as little as they like. They can enjoy the privacy of their own home while still feeling part of a vibrant community.” TriCare’s retirement communities and aged care residences have a range of accommodation options from resort-style luxury such as the Stafford Lakes Retirement Community to family-style residences such as Mt Gravatt Retirement Community or Jindalee Aged Care Residence. “There are options to suit everyone’s needs at TriCare, and with genuine care at the core of everything we do, all our residents receive the quality of life they expect and deserve,” Mr Norris said. “We employ over 1800 people including nurses, clinical specialists, onsite chefs,
lifestyle co-ordinators and maintenance staff to deliver on our commitment to provide a high level of service and care with empathy and respect.” With nine retirement communities and 15 aged care residences in Australia, TriCare retirement communities and aged care residences are located to enable easy access to shopping precincts, community services and public transport. Many are co-located to TriCare aged care residences, which is ideal for couples. Call 1300 874 227 or visit tricare.com.au Brisbane
25/03/2020 10:36:54 AM
29.indd 3
26/03/2020 11:39:32 AM
BOOK REVIEW
BILL MCCARTHY An unusual book, a self-published autobiography by a man who has seen more misfortune than most of us, spanning many different careers including serving as a councillor and state MP. His story demonstrates how badly we treat our whistleblowers and anyone who stands up to vested interests. Throughout his life he maintained a strong moral compass, doing what he thought was right, often at his own expense. The straw that nearly broke the proverbial back was the tragic death of his wife. His slow recovery is an object lesson. However, the book is not written well, more like a stream of consciousness by PowerPoint, and I found this detracted greatly from his story.
MARY BARBER It is strange to start a book knowing the outcome. Colin Caudell has written an engaging and at times gripping memoir of his working life and the tragic death of his wife just when they were settling into life as grey nomads. I took a few messages from this book: Childhood experiences such as bullying and illness are formative, no news there. Secondly, politics is full of rascals, no news there. Third, the hand of fate is unfair. You can be idling away enjoying your life, when out of the blue disaster strikes. Colin Caudell had more than his share of struggles, bad luck and sadness. The final chapters of his book show he is building a courageous new life. I would recommend this book to anyone who has struggled or is struggling with loneliness, anxiety or trauma.
TONY HARRINGTON
BOOK review
SUZI HIRST Colin Caudell’s story of his life and the tragedy of losing his wife is an easy read. Colin openly tells the story of his many ups and downs and it is a very honest tale that shows how frail and vulnerable we can be in this life. Colin and his wife Sue were grey nomads travelling around Australia picking up odd jobs as they went. An advert for traffic controllers in Queensland set them on the path to tragedy. Suzanne was killed at a traffic control site by a truck travelling at over 100kms in a 40km/h zone. Colin learnt life lessons despite all his struggles and now concentrates on the good things in his life. 5/10
PICK MYSELF UP AND DUST MYSELF OFF By Colin Caudell
A young man faced with adversity, Colin Caudell charged on to become a businessman and a state politician. Despite some critical setbacks Colin managed to pick himself up and dust himself off. Life was wonderful – until the fateful day he saw his wife of 35 years disappear into a cloud of dust. A road worker, she was killed while directing traffic. The tragedy engulfed his body and soul. As he struggled with PTSD, Colin embarked on a journey toward mental recovery. Prior betrayal and mistrust heighten Colin’s resolve as he battles with politics, government agencies, and the legal system, to change laws regarding the way traffic control is conducted around the world.
JOHN KLEINSCHMIDT Colin Caudell, like many people, engaged in various life pursuits that resulted in success and failure, triumph and tragedy, at school, in the workplace and in life generally. His experience with a petroleum company was interesting. It seems that industry has changed very little as they continue to unfairly exploit dealers and customers. His accident and the tragic death of his wife while they were both in traffic control contributed greatly to mental health issues. I applaud his efforts to improve safety for traffic controllers but felt he might not always have used the best approach to achieve the improvements he sought. He finishes on a positive note, finding love and contentment through social dancing. Not my preferred reading.
JO BOURKE This is an extremely detailed account of the life of Colin Caudell, building up to the tragic loss of his wife and his fight for justice and changes to the traffic controller system. I loved Colin’s description of growing up in the early ’60s with the outback dunny and the simplicity of life in Brisbane. However, I found myself skimming over Colin’s account of his working and political life but perhaps it was necessary to paint a picture of a man who was developing a tenacity to overcome whatever life threw at him. The grief portrayed in dealing with the loss of his wife and soul mate is tangible on the pages. Colin has poured his heart out with no holds barred. One can feel his anger at the way his attempts to make changes were so often thwarted. It is heartening that Colin eventually found love again through a social dancing group. Some of his “matches” from online dating would be enough to make one run a mile from that particular forum. I thank Colin for baring his soul so eloquently and wish him and Christine a long happy life together.
going on holidays? LET US TAKE CARE OF YOUR FURRY LOVED ONE • Beautifully landscaped surrounds • Delicious meals twice daily • Daily cleans • Departure bath • 24 hr onsite care • Soothing music • Handy location
153 Grigor Street, Moffat Beach Phone 5491 1516 www.caloundrapetresort.com.au 30 YOUR TIME MAGAZINE / April 2020
30.indd 2
Colin’s biography shares his memoirs of the highs, lows and considerable achievements in his life. Anyone born in the 1950s will connect with his billy cart boyhood in Camp Hill, Brisbane. He probably worked with my late father in 1968 at the Commonwealth Bank in Stones Corner. I enjoyed reading about his varied careers in the petrol industry, rent-a-vehicle, local and state politics in South Australia, real estate in Caloundra and finally, as a grey nomad in Queensland, as a traffic controller. He had a strong and loving relationship with his wife who was tragically killed. His personal grief, anxieties and depression gives the reader a good insight into PTSD. His efforts to find another partner through online dating services provides some entertaining reading. Each adversity, tragedy, illness and accident makes him stronger and a better person. You will admire his strong sense of social justice and political machinations. 7/10
CALOUNDRA pet resort
Security, Independence & Peace of Mind Providing privacy & independence with the security of proximity to family. Glendale Granny Cabins provide comfortable, self contained accommodation for elderly relatives on the same site as the family home.
• One Bedroom Cabins and Studios • Two Bedroom Cottages • Undisputed industry leader
• Over 5600 satisfied Glendale owners • 6½ year structural warranty • Over 38 years experience
GRANN Y CABIN DISPLA Y
NOW OPEN
BSA License No. 42372
Obligation free site inspections freecall 1800 801 710 www.glendalehomes.com.au Brisbane
26/03/2020 11:40:28 AM
EXPERTS PROMOTION
INDUS T RY E X P ERTS MOBILITY
Portable scooters prove a practical choice on the go Larger mobility scooters are great for longer trips and carrying heavier loads but they can be difficult to take with you when travelling. And this is why portable scooters are becoming highly sought-after by those who love to live life on the road. With unrivalled practicality, portable and folding models are a hit with buyers who love to travel. They fit easily into car boots, planes, trains, buses and cruise ships without fuss. Ingenious models such as the Luggie Standard fold down easily, so they can be stored away in small spaces. At only 23.5kg, this scooter is a lifesaver that can simply be towed behind you like a shopping trolley. The Standard is anything but sluggish. Its lightweight design ensures it stays zippy and moves easily. It’s not surprising folding scooters such as the Luggie Standard are a hit with travellers. Their practical design makes them easy to take with you wherever you go and they take the hassle out of planning a getaway.
KAVITA SHETTY SCOOTERS AUSTRALIA BRISBANE 3/9 VALENTE CLOSE, CHERMSIDE 1300 884 880 SALES@MOBILITYSCOOTERS.COM.AU WWW.MOBILITYSCOOTERS.COM.AU
Brisbane
31.indd 3
ADVOCACY
NEUROPHYSIOLOGY TESTING
Help is at your fingertips
Elbowing injury out of the way
Now more than ever, older Queenslanders may need assistance to access basic information and first step referrals. The outbreak of COVID-19, has brought social distancing and social isolation and in response a new app has been developed to allow users to easily navigate solutions and find appropriate help for themselves. The Seniors Guide to Qld Help app was created for older people and their carers to find help for a wide range of topics. The app provides users with easy to access information on: • navigating new life transitions such as aged care, guardianship, future planning and palliative care • finding help and support for specific life issues such as elder abuse and family conflict • understanding their rights in relation to issues including decision making and capacity, receiving services and being a consumer • knowing where and how to lodge complaints Seniors Guide to Queensland Help can be downloaded free on the App Store or Google Play! More information adaaustralia.com.au/ resources/seniors-guide-to-qld-help-app/
Ulnar neuropathy at the elbow (UNE), or Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, is the second most prevalent form of peripheral nerve entrapment (after median neuropathy at the wrist) and occurs when the ulnar nerve becomes compromised at the elbow. The ulnar nerve is one of the three main nerves in the arm. It begins underneath the collarbone and travels down the inside of the arm, wrapping around the elbow and entering the hand, where it divides into two branches – the superficial branch providing sensation to the pinkie finger and medial half of the ring finger, and a deep branch providing motor supply to the remainder of the hand. There are several potential sites of entrapment along the ulnar nerve but it is most vulnerable to compression at the elbow, where it travels through a narrow space with a lack of protective muscle. Enlargements, tears, deformity or trauma to the elbow can all increase the nerve’s susceptibility to a UNE and/or dislocation. UNE symptoms may include elbow pain, commonly with trauma, and an impaired sense of touch, often after prolonged or awkward positioning, such as in a sling. Conversely, there may be no pain at all. If the UNE is severe, hand muscles can become weak and wasted. Numbness or tingling sensations of the fourth and fifth fingers also support a diagnosis of UNE. Proper neurophysiology testing is important to confirm a UNE diagnosis, rule out other conditions and determine if co-existing neuropathies are present. Nerve conduction studies (NCS) can provide an accurate overall impression of ulnar nerve function. Electromyography (EMG) can also be used to assess the functional effects of the injury. Corbett Neurophysiology Services provides premium quality, bulk-billed NCS and EMG testing, with no long wait periods.
GEOFF ROWE CEO AGED & DISABILITY ADVOCACY AUSTRALIA (ADA AUSTRALIA) 1800 700 600, ADAAUSTRALIA.COM.AU
It has been servicing the local community for more than 20 years. Results are immediately explained to you by the neurologist and are sent to your referring doctor within 24 hours. We recently tested a 71-year-old woman who presented with a fracture in eight places in her right shoulder, after a fall while gardening. She presented with numbness in her fourth and fifth fingers – classic UNE symptoms – as well as a trigger finger and general weakness in her hand, which was initially likely attributed to the fracture. It was important to determine if a UNE was present or if all of the symptoms were attributable to the fracture, whether the only site of injury was at the shoulder and whether surgery was likely to assist. The neurologist suspected that a UNE co-existed with her fracture, as the symptoms in her fourth and fifth fingers emerged only after her elbow was kept flexed in a sling and not after the original injury. NCS testing was conducted on her neighbouring nerves to rule out similar conditions. These were normal, rather than supporting a UNE diagnosis. To determine if the UNE was in her shoulder or elbow, NCS was then conducted on her ulnar nerve, moving from the wrist up towards her shoulder. Results were normal from her wrist up to her mid-forearm, with poor responses at her elbow, returning to normal towards her shoulder. This indicated a clear UNE. Further EMG was not required. Surgery was recommended, which would likely see the patient recover in full. It was important for these tests to be performed, assuming that all of the symptoms should be attributed to the original injury. The NCS findings in this patient were also critical for correct management and an optimal long-term outcome for the patient. Visit corbett.com.au, call 5503 2499 or ask your GP for a referral.
PROFESSOR JOHN CORBETT MB, BS (HONS), FRCP (UK), FRACP, MA (OXFORD), D. PHIL (OXFORD), MACLM, PROFESSOR OF MEDICINE (GRIFFITH)
CORBETT NEUROPHYSIOLOGY SERVICES 283 ELIZABETH STREET, BRISBANE, 07 5503 2499. BOOKINGS@CORBETT.COM.AU CORBETT.COM.AU
April 2020 / YOUR TIME MAGAZINE 31
25/03/2020 11:03:06 AM
The WORLD in Your Hands
Travel in Your Time
Threat presents opportunity for a staycation With international travel out of the question, it’s an opportunity to have a good look around at home as soon as the border lockdowns are lifted. DALLAS SHERRINGHAM lists the country towns of regional Australia that hold a special place in his heart.
T
he push for Australians to take a holiday in the drought, flood and bushfire ravaged regions of our nation had gained great momentum in 2020, long before international flights were cancelled and global travel ruled out. To include as many towns as possible in my list of favourite places to go for a holiday at home, I have kept descriptions to a minimum, but the links will provide more details. So, here we go:
short drive away. Make sure you have breakfast and/or lunch at Kembali Café, the best beach eatery on the entire Coast. visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/ forster-and-taree-area
It is Australia’s railway town with big steam locomotives on display, historic plaques and tributes to the men who “worked the line” rain, hail or shine. peterborough.sa.gov.au/tourism
Blueys Beach in unspoilt Pacific Palms
Peterborough, Australia’s railway town
WELLINGTON, NSW Historic town in a stunning riverside setting with beautiful Cameron Park stretching the length of the main street. The Wellington Caves are breathtaking and a perfect place to camp or stay. Right next door is the 18-hole championship golf course, which has the best setting of any course in regional Australia. visitwellington.com.au
BROKEN HILL, NSW Another regional city where you could easily spend a week or more exploring. History abounds and the mines are fascinating with the “hill” perched beside the main street. Silverton, 20 minutes out of town, is the movie capital of the Outback. Lots to see and do in a city that really makes you feel welcome. I stay in the original home of Broken Hill’s first doctor, which has been lovingly restored to its original grandeur. visitnsw.com/destinations/outback-nsw/ broken-hill-area
Beautiful Bright looks like a European village CLONCURRY, QLD Cloncurry’s links to Qantas are well known, but it is a real Outback town with wide streets, great pubs and cafes and friendly locals wearing big hats. outbackqueensland.com.au/town/cloncurry
Say G’day to Dad and Dave on the Road to Gundagai GUNDAGAI, NSW An historic little town set beside the Murrumbidgee, halfway been Sydney and Melbourne. Check out the Dog on the Tuckerbox and the statues of Dad and Dave and family. visitgundagai.com.au BRIGHT, VICTORIA This town may well be the most beautiful in regional Australia. The way the parks, gardens, clock tower and streets all intermingle perfectly remind me of a European village. It is just off the Sydney to Melbourne Highway and you could easily spend several days just relaxing and breathing in the fresh air. visitbright.com.au
Enjoy a cold one and a yarn in Outback Cloncurry TEA GARDENS, NSW There’s not much to see and do in Tea Gardens – but there is tranquility. It is the kind of place you relax, walk around, have coffee and talk to the locals. I have spent a couple of relaxing short breaks in Tea Gardens and nearby Hawks Nest. Best of all, you can catch the ferry to Nelson Bay and there is a good chance you will see Dolphins on the way. While in the region, Boomerang, Blueys and Elizabeth Beaches are superb and Seal Rocks and Forster are a
CHARTERS TOWERS, QLD A thriving, friendly, historic town with a long history of mining, cattle and war service. You can attend the cattle sales, explore the bunkers from World War II or just sit in the main street and watch the country folk go by. The town even had its own stock exchange in its heyday. You could easily spend a week looking at the historic pubs, homes, parks and public buildings. visitcharterstowers.com.au PETERBOROUGH, SOUTH AUSTRALIA If you love trains, you’ll love Peterborough.
And here a few more towns I love to visit: Echuca and its paddle steamers, Temora and its historic aircraft, Bendigo and its trams, Young and its cherry orchards, Roma and its oil museum and history galore, Tibooburra with its artistic pub, Barrington Tops and its unique forests, Coonabarabran – gateway to the Warrumbungles, Gulgong – The Town on the Ten Dollar note … the list goes on. Feature supplied by wtfmedia.com.au
HERMAN’S TOURS & TRAVEL DAY TRIPS - FROM $69
EXTENDED HOLIDAYS
DAY TRIPS FROM BRISBANE - FROM $28 Saturday 9 May
Teavine House – Tallebudgera Valley .......................$ 96*
Saturday 13 June
Darling Downs Zoo & Rudds Pub ...........................$115*
Saturday 11 July
Queensland Garden Expo – Nambour...................... $ 69
Saturday 18 July
Christmas in July – Fox & Hound – Wongawallan...$ 89*
Saturday 12 September
Noosa River Cruise................................................. $125**
Sunday 27 September
Carnival of Flowers – Toowoomba .......................... $88*
THE MAGIC OF ULURU
GO NUTS FOR KINGAROY
12 TO 16 AUGUST 2020
25 TO 27 SEPTEMBER 2020
GREAT SOUTHERN TRAIN JOURNEY 30 DEC 2020 TO 3 JAN 2021
From $3639
From $1176
per person twin share
per person twin share
From $3504
Includes: Air Fare – Brisbane / Uluru / Brisbane - 4 Nights Superior Accommodation Sightseeing – Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Field of Lights - 4 Breakfasts / 3 Dinners - incl Sounds of Silence Dinner - Optional Tour to Kings Canyon – Additional Price
Includes: Kingsley Grove Winery, Pottique Lavender Farm, ‘Bethany’ Farm, Bunya Mountains
per person twin share
Includes: Air Fare Brisbane to Adelaide, Gold Class train travel Adelaide to Brisbane with ‘off train’ excursions, 2 nights Adelaide, Barossa Valley Tour BOOK/PAY DEPOSIT BY 24 APRIL & SAVE $110
Extended holidays include return home transfers (Brisbane Metropolitan Area). Day tours marked with * includes lunch. ** Lunch Included & ‘Early Bird’ Discount available. Itineraries and prices quoted are subject to change. Single room prices available on request.
RING NOW FOR BROCHURES hermans@hermanstoursandtravel.com.au 32 YOUR TIME MAGAZINE / April 2020
32.indd 2
HERMAN’S TOURS & TRAVEL
CALL 3379 6255 ABN: 27862101744 Brisbane
26/03/2020 11:45:09 AM
2020 MUSIC FESTIVALS AT SEA
ASK US FOR THE LATEST OFFERS!
Cruise to the South Pacific aboard a spectacular Royal Caribbean ship, soaking up the sounds of your all-time favourite musicians. Each cruise features a star-studded line up with the very best of International and Australian artists.
24TH NOV - 1ST DEC 2020
LEE KERNAGHAN
Anthony Warlow (AM)
WITH TANIA KERNAGHAN & RAY KERNAGHAN
TROY CASSAR-DALEY
ADAM HARVEY
WITH LAUREL EDWARDS, CLAY
WITH LEYLAH HARVEY
CASSAR-DALEY& JEM CASSAR-DALEY
& CONWAY HARVEY
PLUS MANY MORE! OVER 58 ARTISTS ON BOARD 8 NIGHT CRUISE ABOARD SERENADE OF THE SEAS DEPARTING SYDNEY
OUTSIDE FROM
$3,679PP
*
BALCONY FROM
$4,349PP
13-20 OCTOBER 2020
*
JON STEVENS
Ruthie Henshall (UK)
RUSSELL MORRIS • ROSS WILSON
Teddy Tahu-Rhodes • David Hobson
PLUS MANY MORE! OVER 30 ARTISTS ON BOARD 7 NIGHT CRUISE ABOARD RADIANCE OF THE SEAS DEPARTING BRISBANE
PLUS MANY MORE! OVER Č?Č? PERFORMERS ONBOARD
Ć NIGHT CRUISE ABOARD SERENADE OF THE SEAS DEPARTING SYDNEY
OUTSIDE FROM
BALCONY FROM
OUTSIDE FROM
BALCONY FROM
$3,819pp*
$4,199pp*
Č´ Č?Č Č&#x;55
Č? Č?ČśČ&#x;55
RESERVE YOUR STATEROOM NOW! CALL TOLL FREE: 1800 428 105 EMAIL: cruise@thecruisecentre.com.au VISIT: www.thecruisecentre.com.au *Prices are per person, cruise only, in AUD, based on lowest available twin share accommodation, and inclusive of port & government charges, onboard gratuities (excluding onboard purchases) and reect all savings/discounts, correct as at 18 February 2020. Prices are subject to change and can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Single travellers must pay a single supplement. Some Oceanview and Balcony staterooms may have an obstructed view. All offers are valid for a limited time only unless sold out prior, are capacity controlled, subject to availability/change, strictly for new bookings, and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Existing passengers cannot cancel and rebook at this offer. Agents may charge service fees and/or fees for card payments which vary. Cancellation penalties and conditions apply. For full terms and conditions visit www.cruising.com.au
33.indd 3
26/03/2020 11:49:22 AM
TRAVEL
ALL FUN AND GAMES ON THE GREAT WESTERN PLAY AND STAY
IF YOU like country music, know how to enjoy yourself and relish a beer, then get ready for the Great Western Play and Stay Musical Tour in September. For the 9th year, Greg Ross of G. and D. Ross Bus Charters, is ready to roll on out with 12 country entertainers on board bound for a music-filled tour of western and northern Queensland. “We do the tourist stuff during the day and sing and have a good time at night,” Greg says. “The country entertainers who come with us perform at pubs and clubs every night.”
The lineup of singers changes each year after Ross visits the Tamworth Country Music Festival. “These are top entertainers that I find in Tamworth and see if they want to come. It introduces them to the western people and gets them known out there,” he says. It began after his daughter, Amy Ross, released her CD and has grown since then. “Amy is the hostess during the trip and I’m the driver, the drover’s dream,” Ross says. This year’s trip starts at Mundubbera,
Girls On Tour
Eidsvold and the RM Williams Shed, the Cracow Pub, Theodore, Moura and Rolleston, and then on to play and stay in Springsure. Day 2 moves on to Fairburn Dam, Emerald, Rubyvale, and Sapphire to play and stay in Alpha. From there, it’s Barcaldine’s Tree of Knowledge, Ilfracombe’s machinery museum and two nights in Longreach, entertaining at the Longreach Woolshed, as well as cruising the Thompson River, and visiting the Stockman’s Hall of Fame and Qantas Museum. Day 5 is off to play and stay in Winton and explore the Waltzing Matilda Museum, truck museum, the Musical Fence and Arno’s Wall. Moving on through historic Queensland country, there will be a chance to chase dinsoaurs around Hughendon and then play and stay in Charters Towers. Day 7 heads to Townsville to see the sights before a play and stay in Rollingstone. There’s a stay in Ayr and music in Giru, then on to Mackay, where there will be a night of entertainment at the Homebush Pub. Day 10 includes a visit to the Rockhampton zoo before a play and stay in Yeppoon, before heading home the following day.
Greg and his wife Donna established their bus and charter tour business in 1994, building it from one bus and a school run in Maryborough to a fleet of 18 buses and coaches with a reputation for safety and consistency. The Great Western Play and Stay Musical Tour 2020, from September 15-25, includes bus, bed, breakfast, nightly meals and entertainment, for $2900. Greg will be returning to Tamworth to hunt for talent in 2021, and bookings are now available to join the trip January 19-24. Bus, bed and breakfast is $850. “Come and have a great fun trip with us,” Greg says. Visit ganddrossbuscharters.com.au
Women only travel Fully escorted . Small groups
2020 & 2021 Tours taking bookings now!
SPLENDID SRI LANKA
ANTARCTICA & CHILE
5 GOLDEN STANS
Including Colombo, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Kandy, Matale, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, Galle and much more…. Departing 28 January, 2021, 20 days
Including Patagonia, Atacama Desert and Antarctica! Departing 7th January 2022
Encompassing Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan’. Departing 22nd August 2020, 28 days. Limited places left.
HIGH ARCTIC ODYSSEY & NORWAY Including Iceland Golden Triangle and Svalbard 13 day cruise onboard ‘The Greg Mortimer’. Limited places left. Departing June 2021 for 28 days. Image courtesy of Aurora Expeditions
Send your expression of interest for 2021/22 tours to info@girlsontour.com.au
Coming soon for 2022 – “South Georgia Island & The Falklands”
0409 057 417 | info@girlsontour.com.au | www.girlsontour.com.au PO Box 5307, Maroochydore BC Qld 4558 *twin share, ex Brisbane. Other capital city departures available on application. 34 YOUR TIME MAGAZINE / April 2020
34.indd 2
Facebook @girlsontouraustralia
Brisbane
26/03/2020 11:50:30 AM
TRAVEL
A coast of many colours The West Australian coastline is an eye-opening slice of country, from the tall and tidy greens of Margaret River to the bold reds of Pilbara and Kimberley. BRUCE McMAHON recommends a long drive when WA opens its borders again.
F
lying from the east to Perth, renting a car and driving north to Broome – with side trips – over three weeks isn’t the cheapest travel experience. But it’s most rewarding and relaxing and is worth every litre of fuel and good and indifferent motel rooms along the way. Anyway, a couple of days in Perth and Fremantle were plenty. Perth’s CBD is fine, Fremantle’s more colourful with markets, restaurants and pubs. Three hours south is the Margaret River with fine wineries and breweries and spectacular coastline at Cape Leeuwin, Australia’s most south-westerly point and meeting place of the Indian and Southern Oceans. There’s plenty to explore down this way – scenery, top wines and beers and food; and bigger wineries offering the choice of fine dining or drinks on lush lawns. It’d be easy to spend a good week or so down south but good light in Broome beckons and the Hertz Subaru Outback – an ideal wagon for this – is pointed north.
Highways are in good nick and there’s a welcome tidiness about WA roadsides with few hoardings. Pointers for fuel, food and accommodation are limited to official generic signage. Lunch at the Lobster Shack in Cervantes heralds the beginning of some 3000km up Highway One with various side excursions down dirt roads such as to the Pinnacles, a natural wonder of big limestone pillars in a sea of yellow sand. A night in Geraldton and then into Denham on Shark Bay for sunset over the Indian Ocean plus feeding dolphins at
Monkey Mia. While some jumps between highway stops can be a haul, there are numerous opportunities for breaks plus hundreds of free camp spots. Time’s the limiting factor, so we press on from Carnarvon through to Karratha and bypass Exmouth and Onslow. Karratha and Dampier are big business for gas and minerals but there’s also the chance to catch up with the Red Dog story of famous kelpie-cross Tally that wandered the Pilbara in the 1970s. Port Hedland is another hot and dusty town dedicated to the mining industry yet boasts first class accommodation, and excellent food and service at the Esplanade Hotel. Along with ever-changing scenery, this North West Coastal Highway continues to surprise with food and service, right down to affogatos on coffee menus in remote roadhouses with huge road trains parked out front. Remember to insure against windscreen and tyre damage on hire cars, and carry some cash for isolated areas.
East to Marble Bar (worth the drive for the marbled rock) and from Port Hedland to Broome, the Pilbara fills the windscreen with deep and dramatic reds, and green-yellow spinifex running right down to white beaches. Broome is a bustling town on the edge of the Kimberley, still with charms from sundowners at Cable Beach while camel trains saunter past, to pearl emporiums and mango beers at Matso’s brewery. Save some time and hire a four-wheel drive to head up to Cape Leveque for a day or three to stay on the tip at Kooljaman or the Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, glamping on the edge of King Sound. Stop in at Beagle Bay for the chapel decorated with shells before heading to Broome airport and flights back east. Perth to Broome – and beyond – offers a very Australian experience from karri forests to bright white beaches, turquoise ocean waters and desert landscapes. The road is good, and hospitality, food and accommodation top class. It’s well worth the drive and the dollars.
Russell Morris and Ross Wilson. The festival at sea will include rock ‘n’ roll dance lessons, artist signings, meet and greets, dress-up theme nights, late-night jam sessions, and guitar workshops while cruising to the Isle of Pines and Noumea. Radiance of the Seas sails from Brisbane on November 24, for seven nights. Fares start from $3819 a person twin share for an oceanview stateroom. BRAVO Cruise of Performing Arts
has more than 30 artists for seven nights of music covering musical theatre, opera, cabaret and jazz. Serenade of the Seas has seven performance venues to be explored from October 13-20, departing from Sydney and sailing to New Caledonia. Fares start from $3489 a person twin share in an interior stateroom. Australia’s hottest country music cruise will have more than 50 artists on board, including Lee Kernaghan,
Troy Cassar-Daley and Adam Harvey. Take part in open mic sessions, costume dress-up theme nights, artist workshops and signings, and enjoy up-close immersive live performances. Serenade of the Seas departs Sydney on October 5, for eight nights visiting Noumea, Isle of Pines and Lifou. Cruise fares start from $3679 a person twin share in an interior stateroom. Call 3368 2113 or email travel@ thecruisecentre.com.au
BE READY TO SET SAIL GET ready to party once bans are lifted. Cruiseco, in collaboration with Choose Your Cruise, has three music cruises catering for different musical tastes while cruising the South Pacific in a Royal Caribbean ship, ready to sail in the latter half of the year. American rock legend Suzi Quatro is headliner for Rock the Boat, which will host more than 40 Australian and international rock artists. The lineup includes INXS frontman Jon Stevens,
The Great Western Play & Stay Musical Tour 2020… 11 Day Tour Bus, bed, breakfast, nightly meals & entertainment
ONLY $2900! 15th of September to 25th of September Country/Western rock-n-roll Entertainment every night - 12 artists! Tour includes visiting the famous RM Williams Shed, Fred Brophy’s Cracow Pub, Fairburn Dam, Rubyvale, Sapphire, Barcaldine - Tree of Knowledge, IIfracombe Machinery Museum, entertaining at the Longreach Woolshed, Qantas Musuem, Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame, cruise the Thompson River, Waltzing Matilda Musuem, Truck Museum, Arnies Wall, Castle Hill in Townsville, Ayr, Mackay, Homebush Pub, Rockhampton Zoo & Yeppoon. Come and have a great fun trip with us!
PH: (07) 4129 7132 OR 0427 297 132 e: rossbuscharters@bigpond.com www.ganddrossbuscharters.com.au Brisbane
35.indd 3
April 2020 / YOUR TIME MAGAZINE 35
26/03/2020 11:51:42 AM
CORONA AND YOU
Choose your weapons and prepare for COVID-19 THERE is a lot of information flying around about what can and can’t be done to protect ourselves from COVID-19. All the experts agree, though, that boosting immunity and making sure you are at peak health is the best weapon. Three health professionals share their views on how to stay safe in the eye of the Coronavirus.
THE DIETITIAN Dietitian and founder of The Australian Superfood Co, Hayley Blieden: 1. Eat the rainbow: A diet high in fruit and vegetables is the best boost to the body. Also avoid processed foods 2. Exercise regularly: Even if you are feeling sick, slow movement is better than none at all. 3. Stay hydrated: Ensuring you are drinking adequate amounts of water enables your body to stay hydrated and can aid in flushing out toxins 4. Sleep: This is the time your body reboots. 5. Meditate: Enabling your mind to slow down, reduces stress on the nervous system and enables your body to function at its optimum. 6. Wash your hands: Coughing in to your shoulder or elbow, sneezing into a tissue and regularly washing your hands for a minimum of 20 seconds helps avoid germs. A recent study by the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition concluded that supplementation with a probiotic/ vitamin C combination may be beneficial in the prevention and management of upper respiratory tract infection.
THE SLEEP EXPERT Sleep Health Foundation spokesperson, Dr Moira Junge: Hit the hay and boost your immunity. A growing body of research suggests sleep-deprived people may have suppressed immunity, potentially putting them at greater risk of catching viruses. Sleep is now well understood to benefit immunity. An early night may be just what you need to boost your mood and immunity and help protect yourself from illness. Those worrying about the virus are more at risk of sleep problems like insomnia. It’s a vicious cycle because if you’re sleep-deprived, you’re more likely to be anxious and when you’re anxious you’re more likely to not be able to sleep well. Prioritise getting a good night’s sleep. Put down your phone, close your laptop and go to sleep. If switching off a busy brain is difficult, here are some tips. Set aside a ‘worry time’ during the evening. Use this time to think about what has been happening during the day, make plans and possible solutions. Then don’t think about these things until the next day. Keep the hour before bed as your wind down time – develop a routine that prepares your body and mind for sleep. Listen to quiet music or do relaxation. Create a favourite fantasy place or daydream of your favourite holiday spot. If other thoughts come in, consider them for a moment and then try to gently replace them with calm thoughts.
LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR THE Global Centre for Modern Ageing is urging neighbours, friends and work colleagues to take the time to reach out and offer older people support in using digital technologies such as video calls, telehealth and online shopping during the coronavirus pandemic. “During this unprecedented time, many people may feel confined to their homes,” CEO Julianne Parkinson said. “However, greater isolation does not need to lead to loneliness; people do not need to be disconnected from the world. “We know increasing numbers of people are using technologies to socialise, connect, learn, and in many cases, work or run a business. “For those who aren’t, we urge the digitally confident to offer support in getting their friends, family and neighbours online – or helping them to use online technologies they may not be familiar with.” The weekly catch-up at the local café can be replaced with an online video chat using one of the many readily available 36 YOUR TIME MAGAZINE / April 2020
36.indd 2
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE EXPERT Acupuncturist and Chinese herbal medicine specialist Dr Irene Pantalos: Although the Coronavirus is new, it isn’t the only virus that affects the respiratory system. Panic has reached a state of mania with fear inciting unnecessary behaviour leading to limited resources on our supermarket shelves. Viruses have been around since the beginning of time. In the event you do contract it, you are more likely to beat it and resolve the symptoms of in a short period of time if you have been keeping yourself fit and healthy. As we age, we are more susceptible to becoming ill. This is due to many factors including previous or current illness affecting our wellbeing, poor nutritional intake, lack of mobility or exercise, lack of fresh air and poor sleeping habits. The important factor in all the stories we are hearing is that we have no idea of the state of health of the victims. Acupuncture strengthens Immunity in the eye of the Corona. Defensive qi circulates on the exterior of our body and will protect us from invading pathogens/ viruses. When we are susceptible to frequent colds/flus/viruses our defensive qi is low and we need to strengthen it. Acupuncture has defensive qi specific points that can improve resilience to pathogens circulating in the atmosphere. Our blood carries immune specific cells that are signalled when a foreign object enters our body. Acupuncture works to improve the body’s natural process of manufacturing blood (from the food we eat
and water we drink) to ensure our immune system is ready at all times. When the respiratory system is invaded, and the lines of defence are challenged our lung qi is fighting to restore optimal health. This process causes our lung qi to move erratically causing coughing. Acupuncture can encourage the lung qi to disperse and descend the qi which resolves the cough. Eating nutritious rich foods that will allow essential nutrients to enter your body and improve immune health is paramount. These foods include a variety of local, seasonal fruits and vegetables, and a mixture of nuts, grains and legumes. Avoid greasy, fatty, high sugar foods. Going to bed early will keep your immune system in great shape. Manage stress and take time out for yourself to keep your immunity boosted. Ensure that you keep yourself well hydrated which will keep your immune system strong. The obvious and one of the most important is washing your hands after being out in public, especially after using public restrooms and transport. There are numerous viruses. Many don’t have a famous name but can lead to the same symptoms or if not worse. We live in a time of instant gratification with technology delivering everything we need instantly to our phones and other devices. Health doesn’t work this way and we need to understand that our body will be healthiest with continued long-term love and support so that every aspect of our health, mind and body, is nurtured.
HOW TO REALLY WASH YOUR HANDS platforms such as WhatsApp or FaceTime. Some medical appointments can be conducted using telehealth and people can learn new skills through online learning. A 2016-17 Deloitte survey of Australian consumers found 82 per cent of those aged 55-64 owned a smartphone and 78 per cent of those aged 65-75. But while older people have high levels of digital device ownership, they only have moderate levels of confidence using the devices. Ms Parkinson said recent research by Global Centre for Modern Ageing had highlighted the importance of seven needs for older people: Choice, Safety, Comfort, Access, Independence, Connection, Happiness. “Technology can help Australians to meet these needs, providing access to services and connection to loved ones, which can help to preserve their wellbeing during this challenging and uncertain time,” Ms Parkinson said. Visit gcma.net.au
IT MAY sound like being told how to suck eggs, but with hand-washing now critical to the control of Covid-19, it seems we may not have been doing it right all these years. Pharmacist Shoshana Eisner, who has been advising people how to wash their hands for the past 20 years, advises: • Scientific evidence is that washing your hands without soap is virtually useless in terms of killing bacteria and viruses including Coronavirus). Using some form of handwash is an absolute must. • Do you know how often people on average people change the hand towels in their bathroom? Neither do I but I can guarantee it isn’t often enough. You may have excellent hand washing technique but can you guarantee that the person who used the towel before you does too? • Mum was right. Now, more than ever, wash your hands often and definitely before you eat, no matter your age. • Unless you are about to operate on someone or are immune compromised,
there appears to be little benefit to using antibacterial hand wash over regular hand wash. • Unless you are nowhere near a tap wash your hands rather than use hand sanitiser. • Use a good quality low-foaming/ sensitive-skin hand wash if you are prone to sensitive skin. • Start moisturising your hands more. Increased hand washing/sanitising does strip your skin which has the potential to generate cracks in the skins surface. • If you are bored while washing your hands, that’s a good sign. Apparently 30 seconds is the magic number. Brisbane
25/03/2020 10:47:30 AM
CRYPTIC CROSSWORD
SUDOKU (EASY)
8 3 6 1 7 4 5 2 9
5 9 2 3 8 6 1 7 4
4 1 7 5 9 2 8 3 6
3 2 4 6 5 9 7 8 1
7 5 9 8 1 3 6 4 2
1 6 8 2 4 7 9 5 3
SUDOKU (MEDIUM)
2 7 5 9 3 1 4 6 8
7 4 1 8 6 3 9 2 5
CODEWORD Z T D CMX K V O L J S G 15
2
1
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
6 8 9 5 4 2 1 7 3
8 9 6 1 2 5 7 3 4
2 1 7 6 3 4 5 8 9
5 3 4 9 7 8 2 6 1
4 6 8 2 9 1 3 5 7
9 7 5 3 8 6 4 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 6
Secret message: Always nibbling
13
9-LETTER WORD
14
3 5 2 7 1 9 6 4 8
WORDFIND
Q RWE Y N I A H F P B U
1. “Genius� comprises the symbols of four chemical elements. What are they? 2. What poker hand has the highest five cards of any suit? 3. How many sides does a trapezium have? 4. What is the only rock eaten by humans? 5. Which Frank Sinatra song begins, “And now, the end is near�? 6. How many equinoxes does Queensland have each year? 7. What nationality is tennis player Maria Sharapova? 8. Who did Hugh Jackman marry in 1996? 9. What city is the second most southerly national capital? 10. What grammatical error is contained in: “He don’t pay no rent�? 11. What are male honey bees called? 12. Who was Brisbane lord mayor before Graham Quirk? 13. What cartoon character was portrayed as “The e fastest mouse in all Mexico�? 14. On a conventional keyboard, what punctuation n mark shares the “1� key? 15. What is the meat from a young goat called? 16. Burgundy is a shade of what primary colour? 17. What two-word Greek expression usually means “the common people�? 18. In what gambling game are the kip, the spinnerr and the boxer involved? 19. On what part of the body are muffs usually worn? 20. By what common name is Hansen’s Disease known?
PUZZLE SOLUTIONS QUICK CROSSWORD
9 8 3 4 6 5 2 1 7
With Quizmaster Allan Blackburn
6 4 1 7 2 8 3 9 5
TRIVIA
WORD STEP HOURS, SOURS, SPURS, SPARS, SPARE, SPACE There may be other correct answers
comfort, COMFORTED, croft, deform, deft, feod, food, foot, footed, footer, force, forced, ford, fore, form, formed, fort, forte, fret, from, roof, roofed
1. Germanium, nickel, uranium, sulphur; 2. Royal flush; 3. Four; 4. Salt; 5. My Way; 6. Two; 7. Russian; 8. Deborra-Lee Furness; 9. Canberra; 10. Double negative; 11. Drones; 12. Campbell Newman; 13. Speedy Gonzales; 14. Exclamation mark; 15. Cabrito; 16. Red; 17. Hoi polloi; 18. Two up; 19. Hands; 20. Leprosy.
Enjoy the freedom of a freehold
SENIORS’ VILLAGE
NEW 2 BEDROOM DISPLAY HOM E
with NO EXIT FEES!
CALL TODAY TO BOOK YO UR INSPECTION
Buy a 1 or 2 BR villa from $292,500* and pay no exit fees! Community bus On-site manager Low maintenance lifestyle
Walk to shops Walk to transport Community Centre
Pet friendly No exit fees or DMF Close to major shopping
Low body corporate Close to medical Own your home and land
&DUVHOGLQH *DUGHQV LV D XQLTXH VHQLRUV YLOODJH LQ QRUWK %ULVEDQH R̆HULQJ D̆RUGDELOLW\ convenience and a great community lifestyle. Residents can enjoy the security of daily on-site management by senior living specialist, Liberty Senior Living. Inspect one of our 1 or 2 BR villas today!
Call Sarah on 0402 462 071 to inspect or reserve your villa today 144 Dorville Road, Carseldine 4034 QLD | libertyseniorliving.com.au | info@libertyseniorliving.com.au *Price is for a 1 BR villa. Brisbane
37.indd 3
April 2020 / YOUR TIME MAGAZINE 37
26/03/2020 11:52:55 AM
PUZZLES
CRYPTIC CROSSWORD
ACROSS
DOWN
1
1
Somehow each day started giving pain (5) 4 Watch the speedo, pedal harder and hide it if you are drugged (5) 7 Take small measures to ensure slimmer tile production (11) 9 See one in private about depression (3) 10 The detective threw the map out because it was a bit wet (4) 12 Works within embargoes (4) 13 Respiratory passages where planes fly? (7) 14,17-across Deactivate and leave the road (4,3) 15 Tame wild characters for sustenance (4) 17 see 14 across 19 The most elusive spies triple cross others (11) 20 Authorises the portents he sings about (5) 21 Seen to have made summary reflections and thought vaguely about it (5)
2 3 4 5 6 8 11 12 14 16 17 18
No. 2560
Media productions had a particular target in mind (5) Evidently putting scuffs and stains on the grand passage and designating it as distinctive (11) He’s a tiresome “jerk” with an intravenous line! (4) Unfinished etude played by four hands, perhaps? (4) Fabricate soles, uppers and the like without a goal in mind (11) Being passionately kissed, I had to leave my work places (5) Accoucheuse has a few midi dresses (7) You have to be sharp to remember your bank access code (3) Germany goes out and obliterates near training centre (3) The ace left the cassette at the exams (5) Carried it in Edward’s direction? (5) Tie off piteous work (4) To use a preposition to define the source is in bad form (4)
CODEWORD
No. 033
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
WORDFIND
Copyright © Reuben’s Puzzles www.reubenspuzzles.com.au. Refer to the website for a cryptic solving guide.
S
G
The leftover letters will spell out a secret message No. 033 AGOUTI
MOLE
CAPYBARA
MOUSE
CHINCHILLA
MURINE
CHIPMUNK
OPOSSUM
DORMOUSE
PAWS
GNAWING
PORCUPINE
HAMSTER
RACCOON
MAMMAL
SQUIRREL
MARMOT
WORK IT OUT!
SUDOKU Level: Medium
5 8 9
No. 846
5 4
2 5 3 7 2 3 4 2 3 7 9 9 2 6 9 6 2 6 5 1 3 4
everyone has a story A story filled with love, loss and adventure. It is a history that is priceless to family. It is a history that usually relies on faded memories, tired photographs and unreliable anecdotes. All those pieces of the jigsaw can be put together to make one big, beautiful, flowing narrative – A LIFE STORY Michael Taylor has written his own memoir, & six books for Sunshine Coast locals...biographical tales of creative non-fiction that create a legacy for future generations
Departs 10.30am from South Bank Parklands
Talk to Michael about preserving your own true history
Ph: 0413 994329 number41.lifestory@gmail.com www.number41.com.au 38 YOUR TIME MAGAZINE / April 2020
38.indd 2
Brisbane
26/03/2020 11:54:05 AM
PUZZLES
QUICK CROSSWORD
No. 3661
9-LETTER WORD
No.033
Today’s Aim:
M T
11 words: Good 16 words: Very good
E
C
F
O D
R
22 words: Excellent
O
Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.
WORD STEP
ACROSS 1 4 9 10 11 12 13 15 17 20 23 25 26
Highways (5) Best features (9) Paintings of people (9) Gap (5) Prefix meaning new (3) Bigotry (11) Female stage performer (7) It causes a bad reaction (7) Acrobat (7) Journeys (7) Focus (11) Enemy (3) Former US president (5)
27 Provided safe-haven (9) 28 Levels (of quality) (9) 29 Short literary composition (5)
DOWN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14
Contrite (9) Transport hub (7) Endure (7) Type of garment (5) Subsequent (9) Nose hole (7) Coach (7) Part of a play (5) Injured player carrier (9) 16 Preceding day (9) 18 US state (7)
19 On the sheltered side (7) 21 Great (7) 22 Attempts (7) 23 Cuts (wood) (5) 24 Land measures (5)
No.033
SUDOKU Level: Easy
No. 845
6 9 2 8 5 4 8 3 6 9 1 2 3 1 2 3 8 3 5 4 6
1 8
6 5 9
4
4 5 1 2 3
WORK IT OUT!
Complete the list by changing one letter at a time to create a new word at each step. One possible answer shown below.
HOURS
_____ _____ _____ _____ SPACE April 2020
Deal Directly With The Crematorium No Middle Man Mark Up Or Delay Best Price Guarantee Contact us today for more information
Ph: 1300 137 988 www.adirectcremationcom.au Brisbane
39.indd 3
April 2020 / YOUR TIME MAGAZINE 39
26/03/2020 11:55:23 AM
No exit fees No stamp duty Keep 100% of capital gain
TAKE A PRIVATE TOUR New display homes
Community is key at Nature’s Edge Buderim For residents at Nature’s Edge Buderim, the strength of community and belonging has always been one of the highlights of village life. Nature’s Edge Buderim is located walking distance from Forest Glen shopping village, in an elevated, breezy location with riparian rainforest backdrop. The landscaping is second to none and the colours and abundance of plants and native bird life is uplifting. Homes within this master-planned, gated community are architecturally designed and optimised for natural light and breezes. Better still, homes are priced at less than the Buderim median, so selling the family home may help you top up your retirement savings!
“If I’m sitting out on my patio reading a book, everyone says hello. I love that,” says Jenny. “I just don’t like being somewhere where you don’t speak to anybody all day. That’s why I love sitting out there and just having a bit of a chat. I’ve made lots of new friends and there is always company close by.”
A friendly environment
Private tours
Just ask Jenny Lewis, one of the happy residents at Nature’s Edge Buderim. Feeling alone after her husband David, a wonderful artist, sadly passed away, Jenny relocated from the Gold Coast to the idyllic lifestyle resort. Jenny says she loves the friendly community feel at Nature’s Edge Buderim. She chose a home with a front patio and loves nothing more than seeing the familiar faces of her neighbours, who are always quick with a smile, a wave or a chat.
Now is a great time to take a private tour of Nature’s Edge Buderim to inspect new homes for sale and the extensive leisure facilities. The good news is anyone who books a private tour now will be eligible for the offer of up to $20,000 cash back AND up to $10,000 in platinum luxury upgrades.*
Book your private tour at Nature’s Edge Buderim today! Phone 1800 218 898 or visit naturesedgebuderim.com.au
Visit our new display homes any day at 25 Owen Creek Road, Forest Glen Open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday 10am-3pm Telephone 1800 218 898 info@naturesedgebuderim.com.au www.naturesedgebuderim.com.au
40.indd 2
*Terms and conditions apply. Offer available only on unconditional contracts signed by 30 April 2020 on a selected range of homes. Platinum range inclusions up to the value of $10,000.
26/03/2020 11:56:20 AM