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Friends across the ocean By KYLIE WILSON
UNITING COMMUNITIES:
Irene Cracknell, one of the members of the Indigo Shire Atauro Island Friendship Committee, with some of the handcrafted items that are made by residents of Atauro Island. PHOTO: Kylie Wilson
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INDIGO Shire is a long way from the tropical shores of Timor Leste’s Atauro Island, but a small group of locals are continually working to make a difference for the island inhabitants. Irene Cracknell and Frances Walsh are two of the seven dedicated locals, spread throughout the shire, who have visited the island multiple times and helped build a “very good connection” with the people there. Included in their initiatives is offering two new students each year the chance to continue their education in Dili, the capital of Timor Leste. “Without our help, it simply wouldn’t happen,” Irene said of the group’s efforts to help put island youth through education on the mainland. While the people of Atauro Island have had various ups and downs over the past decades, Irene said it hasn’t dimmed the spirit of the population. “There’s been huge changes,” she said. “But there’s so many positives and it’s so beautiful. “And the island’s a diving mecca, with so much to explore.” Irene said her group was totally selffunded and paid for all the various initiatives through their own fundraising. The friendship has also extended to hosting island residents on visits and tours in the North East, and the group hopes to bring more Atauro Island people out in the near future. Frances, who visited the island seven times, said her connection with the Indigo Atauro Friendship committee started in 2005 when a group of students (Junior Council of Indigo Shire) decided to help other children more in need. continued page |
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MONEY MATTERS
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ATO reminds small businesses that super needs to be paid in a new way
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SMALL businesses are being reminded by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) that they must ensure they make the switch and start paying their super contributions in the new standard – SuperStream. Businesses that are still paying their super by cheque need to move to an electronic solution to make their super contributions. Those businesses already paying electronically by EFT or BPAY directly to their funds may also need to make some changes and are encouraged to contact their fund. SuperStream is the standardisation of how employers make super contributions on behalf of their employees. It involves employers sending all super payments and employee information electronically in a standard format and using it is mandatory. Deputy Commissioner James O’Halloran said the ATO wants to ensure all small businesses are aware that SuperStream compliance is mandatory. “We’ve given small businesses extra time to prepare and you now have until October 28,� Mr O’Halloran said. ‘With just one quarterly payment date left until this deadline I am encouraging local businesses to make preparations now. “More than 470,000 small businesses are now paying their contributions electronically via SuperStream which is fantastic, and as a
result, in excess of 10.5 million employees are already receiving superannuation payments quicker and more efficiently. “We understand that setting up for SuperStream may take some time, however, it is a one-off commitment and once established it is easy and ready to use for each contribution cycle.� There are a few steps businesses should take to start paying super the SuperStream way. t 4UFQ Choose an option that suits your business – A payroll system that meets the SuperStream standard – Your super fund’s online system – A super clearing house, including the ATO’s free Small Business Superannuation Clearing House – A messaging portal You can also ask your accountant or bookkeeper to help you with one of these options. t 4UFQ Collect information and update records t4UFQ Start using SuperStream If you’re not sure what option to choose or if your business is SuperStream ready, the ATO has developed a decision tree to guide you. The ATO’s step-by-step employer checklist can also help small businesses with their preparations or register for a webinar.
AFTER a cold winter, my two passionfruit vines were looking a little sad and in desperate need of some TLC. I’m growing ‘Nellie Kelly’, a grafted black passionfruit variety that originated in Victoria, and ‘Nellie Kelly’ grafted Panama Red which has large red skinned fruit. As passionfruit is a sub-tropical plant, it is frost tender and suffers from the cold and windy conditions. The leaves had yellowed, a condition known as “winter yellows� and the vines needed a good prune to control their size and spread. Early spring is the best time to prune, (after the chances of frost have passed) and new growth is starting. Cut back excessive growth and unwanted twining stems leaving the main stems intact. Follow a stem along before cutting it to ensure you’re not removing a major branch. This also forces fresh new growth which produces masses of flowers and fruit. Fruit only occur on current season’s growth. Ideal for our climate in the North East, passionfruit thrives in a warm, sunny, sheltered spot, protected from frosts, away from trees and other plants. They need fertile soil, regular water and a strong support structure to cling onto with their curly springlike tendrils. Passionfruit are gross feeders.
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Apply a complete fertiliser when growth starts in spring and continue feeding through to autumn. Fertilise the soil along the vine not just the base and water in well after. Use pelletised flower and fruit fertiliser, citrus food or chicken poo. Don’t use fertilisers high in nitrogen as this will only promote vigorous new leafy growth at the expense of flowers and fruit. Over fertilising with a high nitrogen fertiliser can also cause flowers to drop and prevent fruit forming. Passionfruit also benefit from a liquid feed fortnightly during the fruiting season. Water the foliage and root zone. Top with compost or mulch to keep the roots cool and moist. Bees are needed for pollination, so plant lavender or other flowering plants near passionfruit to attract them and increase fruiting. Water regularly while the passionfruit are forming and growing and pick the fruit when the skins start to wrinkle. Happy gardening.
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The secret to a happy, pet-friendly household OUR pets are part of the family, and so often we will have them inside to curl up next to the heater, particularly during the colder months. However, to avoid any health scares, as well as the blues, there are a few common household items that you should be aware of as they are toxic to pets. * Foods to keep out of reach are chocolate, coffee beans, onions, garlic, spring onions, leek, chives, grapes and raisins. They sound harmless but can cause anaemia, vomiting, renal failure and death. On that note, it’s important to realise that while our pets love leftovers, they can be a little greedy and not always know what’s good for them. * Panadol, Nurofen and aspirin can make us feel better when we are unwell but definitely do not have the same effect on our pets. Rather than relieving anything, they can cause liver failure,
Humans and pets are very different, and therefore it is important to be aware of what your pet has access to when they are inside. Unlike the great outdoors, their access to items within the house is something easily controlled. If you are unsure about any items in your house, or even around the outdoor area where your pet spends their days, please contact your local vet. We are here to help and want to make sure that our pet community remains happy and healthy. Dr Rebecca Hembrow BVSc, Ovens and Kiewa Veterinary Hospital
renal failure, gastric ulceration, reduced oxygen carrying capacity of the blood leading to breathing difficulties and death. Other medications, such as skin medications for psoriasis and vitamin D supplements should also be kept in a safe place. They cause high blood calcium levels leading to acute renal failure and mineralisation of organs. * Lillies look good but cause acute renal failure and death in cats. This is definitely something to keep in mind if you have an indoor cat. * Snail and rat bait are obvious items. Snail baits cause muscle tremors, ataxia (wobbliness), hyperthermia, seizures, and possibly death. Rat baits cause a bleeding disorder and animals can bleed to death if not treated promptly. It is not always obvious if something will affect our animals negatively.
PETS CORNER THIS week’s pet of the week at Wangaratta RSPCA is Ashton, a desexed male 18 month old domestic mediumhair cat with black and white fur. To see more animals up for adoption at the Wangaratta RSPCA, visit the shelter in Connell Street or phone (03) 5722 2874.
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“They decided that Timor Leste children were not well cared for, had poor health, insufficient funds for school supplies and that is where it started,” she said. A memorandum of understanding was signed by the group in 2008, which included the group committing to funding professional development for teachers on the island, and the group continues to have the support of the Indigo Shire Council. Frances said while the group does its best to help the people of the island with everything from composting toilets to educational supplies, “we never tell the people of Atauro what we think they need”. “It is up to the locals to make that decision,” she said. “It is basically a holiday island, with beautiful scenery and eco friendly accommodation.
“It is a beautiful place with happy, friendly people who are very poor. “There is subsistence farming and the malnutrition rate is one of the highest in the world.” Frances said donations or fundraising help was always welcome. “We are looking for sponsors because the falling American dollar is playing havoc with our finances,” she said. “All our debts need to be paid in American dollars.” Sponsors are especially sought to help put island youth through tertiary education, which can take up to four to five years at a cost of roughly $2000 per student, per year. Anyone wishing to donate to or help fundraise for the group’s ongoing projects can get in contact with the group via the Friends of Atauro Facebook page.
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ONE FOR THE TABLE: Gus Sirianni cashed in on some great fishing in Merriwa Park last week, catching this lovely rainbow trout on a Strike Tiger Nymph soft plastic. Well done Gus.
Trout fishing in Wangaratta THE talk of the town in Wangaratta at the moment is the appearance of rainbow trout in a pond in Merriwa Park. I have been campaigning for this to happen for a long time, and was more surprised than anybody to see that they had just “appeared” almost overnight. Dozens of people have been flocking to Merriwa Park on a daily basis over the last week to catch themselves a rainbow trout, and at the time of writing this report there are people still down there right now fishing. Lure fisherman have been doing well using tiny Strike Tiger Nymph soft plastics with the claws removed. The trick is to retrieve these very
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slowly, with a tiny jighead and just dance the plastic up and down to make it look alive. Bait fisherman have been getting great results with brightly coloured powerbait which can be purchased at local tackle stores. These fish are in the pond on the left hand side as soon as you come down the ramp (below the bicycle hub). As this pond is quite shallow and oxygen levels will drop quickly
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The Girl on the Train (MA15+) NEWLY divorced Rachel Watson is obsessed with checking on her former husband as her train passes by her old home each morning. As she begins to then spy on her old neighbours as well, and create imaginary lives for them, she sees something shocking out the train window one morning, and events become more baffling and out of control.
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Body odour NO-ONE wants to be the stinky one, but everything we eat, drink and even stress about has the potential to turn into a body odor. The breath, bowels and sweat glands are all elimination channels for odor and it turns out that there are some smells that no amount of scrubbing, washing or deodorant applying can cover. Here are some of the common ones. Sweat it out: Sweat is a normal way of the body detoxifying and cleaning itself. Stinky sweat is a sign that you are taking on more toxins than you can eliminate. You’re stressed: have you ever noticed that when you are stressed you get clammy and sweaty? This sweat is chemically different to regular sporty sweat. The sweat you produce under stress is less watery and contains a different balance of fats and proteins that bacteria love and these bacteria produce odour. Night on the booze: any time you drink, your body will sweat out some of the booze. If you have had more
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BIG NIGHT: Hangovers can cause smelly sweat as the body tries to break down the toxins it has taken in. than your liver can handle (hangover) or are generally unhealthy you will produce a more stinky sweat as the body tries to break it down. Breathing it out: If you have halitosis (stinky breath) take a look at your diet, sleep and tongue. Composting gut: when there is an imbalance of good and bad bacteria in the gut you can get a ‘pooy’ or fermented smell on the breath. Dehydration: if you don’t drink enough
water so that your wee is clear and your tongue is wet you will probably produce smelly morning breath. Sick breath: the common cold, sinus and lung infections that cause mucous to drip through the mouth and throat contain bacteria that lead to stinky breath. Who farted? Poor gut bacteria are the most likely culprits here. A food intolerance is also often involved.
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Educating Rita Friday 21 October 7.30pm Frank is a cynical, burnt-out English Professor, who drinks far too much whiskey. Rita is a hairdresser and a bit naive. She has however, a wonderful and indeed desperate thirst for knowledge and she chooses Frank of all people to introduce her to culture.
A Morning with Groucho starring Frank Ferrante Monday 24 October 10.30am Award-winning actor Frank Ferrante recreates his PBS, New York and London acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx in this fast paced 90 minutes of hilarity. The comedy consists of the best Groucho oneliners, anecdotes and songs including "Hooray for Captain Spalding" and "Lydia the Tattooed Lady".
Chopin by Candlelight Friday 4 November 8pm One of Australia’s most internationally acclaimed pianists, Piers Lane, has performed in all the world’s great concert halls and has attracted remarkable reviews for his brilliant and evocative performances. In this, his most extensive Australian tour, Piers Lane presents a spell-binding evening of popular works by one of the best loved composers of the Romantic era, in the magical atmosphere of a stage bathed in candlelight.
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IN MY KITCHEN
WINE TALK Morrisons of Glenrowan
2014 Tempranillo Around $22 WITH ANITA McPHERSON This variety continues to be a favourite of mine with food, and Morrison’s has a deliciously spicy aroma of ripe berries and plum that really gets the tastebuds going. Dipping in, there’s a pleasantly silky texture making it very easy to drink, with a generous amount of berry and black currant fruit flavour. The dry finish complements the sweetness of the meat and neatly rounds off each moreish mouthful. When it came to vegetarianism, my spirit was willing - but that flesh can’t be beat. Taste it when you visit the cellar door on the slopes of Mount Glenrowan in the Warby Range, or go to www. morrisonswinery.com.au.
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Turmeric and yogurt roasted chicken, cauliflower and eggplant
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Winery and distillery for Rutherglen, 1896 A MEETING of district vine growers was held at the Rutherglen town hall on October 5, 1896, to discuss the formation of a winery and distillery in Rutherglen. The meeting, under the chairmanship of mayor Cr Hamilton, was anxious to take advantage of the bonuses being offered by the government for the large scale manufacture and export of wine.
GET your serve of protein, vegetables and dairy in this flavoursome dish from Dairy Australia. This recipe and more like it can be found at www.legendairy.com.au. Method 1. Combine spices and divide mix in half. Combine half of the mix with yogurt and use to coat chicken breasts. Place chicken in a single layer on a large lined baking tray. 2. Combine the cauliflower, eggplant and onion in a bowl with oil, salt and remaining spices until well coated. Arrange on the baking tray around the chicken. 3. Bake at 200 degrees Celsius for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are browned and tender. Transfer to a serving plate and serve drizzled with extra yogurt, pistachio nuts, sesame seeds and fresh coriander.
> 1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds > 1 tablespoon ground coriander > 2 teaspoons turmeric > ½ cup natural yogurt > 4 x 150gm chicken breast fillets > Chilli flakes, optional > ½ cauliflower, cut into small florets > 1 medium eggplant, cut into small cubes > ½ red onion, cut into thin wedges > 2 tablespoons olive oil > 1 teaspoon sea salt > 1 cup natural yogurt, extra > ¼ cup pistachio nuts, toasted > 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted > Fresh coriander, to serve
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WITH beef prices at an all-time high, enjoying a good steak can leave you with a serious pain in the hip pocket. Lamb’s not far behind either, with those sweet little cutlets just about as precious and valuable as the crown jewels. But having flirted with vegetarianism in my youth, it soon became clear that this was a relationship that was never going to last. To this day I’d rather cut down on frequency and portion size than give the good stuff away all together. This week we dusted off the kettle barbecue, got the beads burning and topped them off with a few chunks of charcoal. The crust the flaming charcoal gave to a couple of sirloins was delicious and paired beautifully with a glass of Morrisons of Glenrowan Tempranillo.
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I ONCE ran to the 30th floor or a burning building in order to save someone’s pet chihuahua before heroically diving off the roof, cowering puppy under my arm, into a swimming pool below. In that same week I climbed Mount Everest and discovered a brand new rare medicinal herb that can cure all manner of disease and sickness, and I trained a school of tuna fish to play table tennis. For my efforts, I was awarded the Victoria Cross, personally thanked by the Queen of England, and named chief of a small island tribe off the coast of South America. I’m also a big fat liar, as you’ve hopefully already worked out. Fortunately, I’m not alone. Everybody lies, even you. If you think you don’t lie, you’re lying to yourself. On average, we’re each lied to roughly 200 times per day, and most of us can’t have a ten minute conversation without lying two to three times, according to a study conducted by the University of Massachusetts. But fear not, being a liar doesn’t make you a bad person, necessarily. Often times we lie in the service of a greater good. ‘Of course that outfit doesn’t make you look fat, sweetheart, you look gorgeous in anything you wear.’, said
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Tracy tackling daunting obstacles FOR Wangaratta woman Tracy Smith, obstacles are something to be tackled with gusto. She is currently in comprehensive training to compete in the Australian team at the Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) World Championships, being held on Blue Mountain in Canada. The gruelling and challenging championships take place on a 16km trail that runs through rivers and up hills and includes 50 obstacles. The obstacles range from rope climbs, sandbag carries, wall climbs, inverted monkey bars and Ninja type obstacles. Tracy said that the race is quite demanding and she has high hopes for her participation in the race. “Athletes start the race with a wrist band, if an athlete cannot complete an obstacle then the wrist band is cut and the athlete will not be able to compete for podium status or prize money,” she said. “Athletes can continue to complete the race however, they will not “world rank”. “The goal for me is to complete the race with wrist band intact.” Tracy has been working with OCR coach Deanna Blegg for the past six months, and at the moment is training twice a day with one active recovery day. “OCR’s require good strength, speed, endurance and power therefore my training is quite varied,” Tracy said. “My day starts at 5am most days and includes a combination of hill runs, flat runs, sprints, grip strength and jumps. “I also train at crossfit at least three times a week to work on my body strength. “Crossfit also covers all the key elements of my training with my coach James making sure that I am working to the best of my ability and ignoring my tantrums.”
STRENGTH | Wangaratta woman Tracy Smith is training hard in order to compete in the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships in Canada this October. PHOTO: Kylie Wilson She said that sees regular exercise as being integral to her lifestyle. “Exercise has been a habitual part of my life for many, many years, I could not imagine life without training. “I feel strong, I feel fit, I feel alive. “Training means that I can experience the world in ways that I wouldn’t be able to if not fit.
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MOVE offering valuable support WHEN 24-year-old Stephanie Powell was studying abroad in 2013, she never thought that one of those days she would wake up and her life would take a significant turn. For Stephanie, it all began one morning when a sharp pain in her wrist quickly spread throughout her entire body over a period of four months. Stephanie lives with a musculoskeletal condition called fibromyalgia which is associated with widespread chronic pain, tenderness and fatigue. Almost one in three Australians are affected by a muscle, bone and joint condition and they affect people of all ages including babies and children. “I literally woke up with this condition one day,” she said. “When you wake up and you’ve got extreme pain in your limbs and you don’t know what is wrong with you and either does the doctor, it’s quite scary.” While her pathology tests came back fine, Stephanie said it took about a year before she was properly diagnosed with fibromyalgia. “No one believed me at first, because while I have this chronic pain it’s not something you necessarily notice on the outside. “I experience these invisible symptoms and I felt alone.”
Feeling isolated to more formal and unable to do events with guest “When you the things young speakers and wake up and adults her age do exercise classes. including sports and The leaders you’ve got other social activities and organising extreme pain in due to the onset of committees of pain and exhaustion, these groups are your limbs and Stephanie became valuable community you don’t know a member of MOVE champions who muscle, bone and reduce isolation, what is wrong joint health. depression and with you and “I didn’t know anxiety associated anyone with chronic with living with either does the illness at all. muscle, bone and doctor, it’s “But then I joined joint conditions. MOVE and it was Stephanie said quite scary.” the first time I met anyone who may people my age who need better support S T E P H A N I E P OW E L L were suffering with - MOVE is a great similar conditions. starting point. “Having other “MOVE can help people understand what you’re going direct you to the right resources and I through is definitely very powerful. suppose MOVE’s aim is to improve the “That’s why I wanted to form a quality of life. group because I was able to put “That’s not just through the medical myself in those people’s shoes. model but also the social model by “The ultimate aim of it was to make sure young people don’t feel alone in this.” Stephanie co-founded The Young Adults with Arthritis + group, which is one of 50 peer support groups across Victoria facilitated by MOVE. Peer support groups offer a range of activities from informal gatherings
having a more holistic view of health along with a positive social attitude.” MOVE is holding consumer forums in Benalla on October 11 and Albury on October 12 to gather information about what people like Stephanie, with muscle bone and joint conditions need to help them better manage their condition. Anyone with such a condition is encouraged to attend. The information gathered will be used to guide investment in research, programs, policy and advocacy for people with muscle, bone and joint conditions. To register please contact Hana Sabanovic on (03) 8531 8017. If you would like further information about peer support groups in your area or if you would like to speak to a rheumatology nurse or a trained volunteer about your muscle, bone and joint condition, medications or where to access services call MOVE’s free helpline servicing Australia on 1800 263 265 or visit move.org.au
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Helping create a positive healing space
JEN Kyne, who has newly opened Wangaratta business Avatar Healing, prides herself on a serene and calming approach to healing. The business, which opened at the beginning of spring, is the fulfilment of a long term ambition for Ms Kyne, who has had thorough training in hot stone massage, Reiki, and neuro linguistic programming (NLP). “This is my passion,” she said. She said she found that NLP is a particularly useful therapeutic tool as it has specific techniques to deliberately restructure positive
thoughts and brain function. She added that it creates new neural pathways that help change beliefs that no longer serve you. “It’s putting yourself in charge and in control, and seeing new opportunities,” she said, adding that by letting go of limiting beliefs, she believed it could help the body to heal itself. “Healing – it’s an inside job.” Avatar Healing also offers reiki and hot/cold stone massage, as well as aromatherapy, guided meditation, and binaural beats. She said the granite stones used in
the massage are Dreamtime granite stones sourced from the Northern Territory, which are grounding and nurturing, rich in quartz and have great healing properties. Ms Kyne said the business’ location was especially chosen to provide a spot which was central to town, yet quiet and serene. Avatar Healing is located in Suite 5, 90-100 Ovens Street in Wangaratta and more information is available by contacting Jen Kyne on 0407 305 437, or you can book your appointment online at www.avatarhealing.com.au.
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Take the pledge to eat more veg during National Nutrition Week DID you know that less than four per cent of Australians eat enough vegetable each day – in fact the average person only eats half? Challenge yourself - or a team - to Try For 5 serves of vegetables every day during National Nutrition Week, from October 16-22. Because whether they’re fresh, frozen or canned, getting enough vegetables every day is the number one thing we can all do for better health and wellbeing. Sign up to the Try For 5 Challenge today and get the motivation and inspiration to create new healthy eating habits. Nutrition Australia will support you with daily
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Go online to check on cheaper medicines MILLIONS of consumers can access more affordable medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from October 1 – and they can go online to check the savings they will make. The Minister for Health, Sussan Ley, announced price reductions on more than 2000 medication brands on the PBS. “I encourage consumers to visit the website and be fully informed about the steps the Government is taking to ensure all Australians have access to affordable medications when they need them,� she said. An online spreadsheet of savings will list the medicines and their price reductions, which are up to $20 per medicine per script, in some cases. More information about price reductions of medicines and fact sheets is available on the PBS website. Ms Ley said the reductions are the result of the PBS Access and Sustainability Package reforms, which passed Parliament last year. “These changes will see the originator or first listed brand version of the drug removed from certain medicine pricing calculations, allowing the average cost of the cheaper, generic brands to be used instead. “This will deliver savings for both
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prescribed, and in what quantity. Prices can also vary between brands if the pharmaceutical company imposes a patient premium and may be affected by any discretionary fees added or discounts given by the pharmacy. The amount paid also varies depending on the concessional status of the patient. These price reductions will benefit many non-concessional patients where the total cost of the script is now below the PBS co-payment amount of $38.30. Minister Ley said the reforms also represent a significant win for taxpayers. More than 80 per cent of the 2000 brands of medicines set to fall in price on October 1 will result in a direct saving to consumers. The remaining 20 per cent - those priced above the general PBS copayment of $38.30 – will result in savings to taxpayers. “These price reductions will save taxpayers $900 million over four years,� she said. “The savings from the PBS Access and Sustainability Package are already being used to subsidise breakthrough medicines, like the melanoma treatment Keytruda, which was added to the PBS last year.� More information is available on www. pbs.gov.au.
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REGIONAL AUSTRALIANS MORE LIKELY TO BE HOSPITALISED FOR MENTAL HEALTH AUSTRALIANS living in regional areas were more likely to be hospitalised for a mental health condition or for intentionally harming themselves in 2013–14, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). The report, Healthy Communities: Hospitalisations for mental health conditions and intentional self-harm in 2013–14, looks at local-level variation in populations across Australia’s 31 Primary Health Network (PHN) areas and 330 smaller local areas. “Overnight hospitalisations for mental health conditions varied across PHN areas, from 627 per 100,000 people in the ACT to 1267 per 100,000 in North Coast NSW. Overall, regional PHN areas had higher rates of hospitalisations than city-based PHNs,� said AIHW spokesperson Michael Frost. The disparity between regional and metropolitan PHN areas was more pronounced for hospitalisations related to intentional self-harm.
‘Across all PHN areas, rates ranged from 83 per 100,000 people in Eastern Melbourne PHN area to 240 per 100,000 in Central Queensland, Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast – a three-fold variation,’ Mr Frost said. The report also looks at hospitalisations for six sub-categories of mental health: drug and alcohol use, schizophrenia and delusional disorders, anxiety and stress disorders, depressive episodes, bipolar and mood disorders, and dementia. Hospitalisations for these sub-categories varied across PHN areas. For the 330 smaller local areas, the report examined variation in overnight mental health hospitalisations within and across socioeconomic and remoteness areas. It found significant disparities – up to fourfold variation – when comparing similar local areas. The report will be available on the MyHealthyCommunities website at www.myhealthycommunities.gov.au.
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Finding your inner space to live better for longer WE all experience stress — it’s a hard-wired response that can be advantageous in the short term when we’re working to deadline or having a particularly busy day. In the long term, stress has negative effects on both the mind and body. As a health practitioner who works daily with patients dealing with the stress-induced effects of increased pain, fatigue and inflammation, Mandy Hogan realised it was time to expand her field of physiotherapy into the mind-body approach. And with this came the opportunity to expand service offerings at North East Life in Wangaratta, to give the community a variety of options to learn and develop some skills in mindful living. For Mandy, it is an exciting time to be part of a strong evidence-based shift towards recognising the influence of our mind over the health of our physical body. “Recent advances in science has shown that chronic stress can shorten the length of the telomeres on the ends of our genes, which has been linked to the earlier onset of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, certain
cancers, and diabetes�, explains Mandy. “With the busy pace of life we lead today we often feel compelled to increase our ‘doing’ and rarely give ourselves permission to for simply ‘being’�. However, there is now well established research suggesting that mindfulness-based stress reduction and regular meditation with mind-body practices can alter gene expression to reduce inflammation in our bodies, provide relief for our immune system, and lower certain health risks, leading to healthier aging. Mandy is passionate that people can reap the health benefits of mindfulness by understanding that meditation is not all in your mind. It begins and ends in the body. It’s never too late to invest in your health. With the general recommendation of 10 minutes daily meditation to simply sit still and focus your breathing, it’s not as hard as it seems. Using mindfulness, we can foster both mental and physical wellness. Make a fresh start this spring with one of North East Life’s mindfulness programs. You can contact them on (03) 5722 1424.
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85 out of 100 Australians say they’re healthy but are we really?
SPRING HELP | Christos Miliankos from North East Naturopathic Group.
Do you want to get that extra spring in your step? DO you feel sluggish after winter? Are you low in energy and motivation? Are you wanting to lose a few extra kilos? In our busy world these are all very common feelings as the weather warms up and we want to spend more time outdoors. Every day we are exposed to a vast number of toxic substances that we may not even be aware of - in the foods we eat, the air we breathe, the water we drink and the environment we surround ourselves in. To stay truly well and experience renewed vigour this spring, it is vital to
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Most Australians consider themselves to be in good health, according to the latest two-yearly report card from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). The report, Australia’s health 2016 is a key information resource, and was launched by federal Health Minister, Sussan Ley. AIHW Director and CEO Barry Sandison said the report provided new insights and new ways of understanding the health of Australians. “The report shows that Australia has much to be proud of in terms of health,� he said. “We are living longer than ever before, death rates continue to fall, and most of us consider ourselves to be in good health.� If Australia had a population of just 100 people, 56 would rate their health as ‘excellent’, or ‘very good’ and 29 as ‘good’. “However, 19 of us would have a disability, 20 a mental health disorder in the last 12 months, and 50 at least one chronic disease.� Mr Sandison said the influence of lifestyle factors on a person’s health was a recurring theme of the report. “Thirteen out of 100 of us smoke daily, 18 drink alcohol at risky levels, and 95 do not eat the recommended servings of fruit and vegetables. “And while 55 do enough physical activity, 63 of us are overweight or obese.� Mr Sandison said that while lifestyle choices were a major contributor to the development of many chronic diseases, other factors such as our income, education and whether we had a job - known as ‘social determinants’ - all affected our health, for better or worse. “As a general rule, every step up the socioeconomic ladder is accompanied by an increase in health. “Compared with people living in the highest socioeconomic areas, people living in the lowest socioeconomic areas generally live about three years less, are 1.6 times as likely to have more than one chronic health condition, and are three times as likely to smoke daily.� As well as looking at factors influencing individuals’ health, today’s report also examines the health of particular population groups, and shows considerable disparities. “For example, while there have been some improvements overall in the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians - including falls in smoking rates and infant mortality - Indigenous Australians continue to have a lower life expectancy than non-Indigenous Australians, at 69.1 years for males and 73.7 for females, more than 10 years shorter than for non-Indigenous Australians,� Mr Sandison said. Indigenous Australians also continue to have higher rates of many diseases, such as diabetes, end-stage kidney disease and coronary heart disease. For people living in rural and remote areas, where accessing services can be more difficult, lower life expectancy and higher rates of disease and injury - particularly road accidents - are of concern.
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Range of services provided at new practice A LARGE range of general and allied health services are on the menu at one of Wangaratta’s newest medical practices, South Wangaratta Medical Centre. The centre, which is situated in Joyce Way, Wangaratta, has been open for the past three months and has already proved popular with local residents of all ages. For those looking at reducing their waistline, the business offers not only
regular weight loss clinics and advice, but also adjustment of gastric bands. Practice principal Dr Julian Fidge has been trained in gastric band adjustment, and can help anyone struggling to find the correct levels on their band. The bands, once introduced via surgery, help reduce the amount of food that a person can comfortably eat, reducing their calorie intake and helping aid in weight loss.
Dr Fidge said the adjustment of gastric bands is a very delicate issue – not enough fluid in the band means weight loss is not satisfactory and too much can lead to constant vomiting, not being able to eat solid foods and an unhealthy and unsustainable rate of weight loss. Adjustments to bands can also be made more easily at the clinic for clients preparing to travel, or in the case of health complications or pregnancy. Dr Fidge said he is also able to offer advice on other weight loss options, including medical/prescription options.
The new practice also features a dentist, pathologist, dietitian and diabetes educator on site, and hope to provide further professionals on site in the future. Anyone is welcome to call the clinic to make an appointment, and those who are very ill should just present to be seen by the next available doctor. Bulk billing is available for concession and pension card holders, including bulk billing for gastric band services for card holders. More information is available by calling the practice on (03) 5713 9299.
NEW SERVICE | South Wangaratta Medical Centre practice principle Dr Julian Fidge in one of the new practice’s procedure rooms. PHOTO: Kylie Wilson
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Solutions for snoring and sleep apnoea SNORING and Sleep Apnoea does not only affect the overall health and wellbeing of an individual, but it can also affect their partners, families and other loved ones. According to recent research, bed partners of sufferers average 52 minutes of lost sleep per night. If you are experiencing unrefreshing sleep, feeling sleep during the day or are a snorer, Sleep Right Australia in Wangaratta are there to help. The staff diagnose and manage snoring and sleep apnoea, and offer a range of services. These services include: - Sleep studies which are fitted and administered in people’s homes; - Trials of CPAP; - Sales of CPAP machines, masks, parts and accessories; - Forging relationships with other practitioners for alternative therapies, including sleep physicians and dentists. The latest equipment allows staff to monitor your therapy remotely and make changes to settings from the office without you having to bring your machine in. Sleep Right Wangaratta also offer ongoing servicing of CPAP equipment and therapy. People who are existing users of CPAP are more than welcome to come and see the team. Equipment quality and comfort is frequently upgraded and improved. The machines are quieter, humidification technology has improved and the masks are smaller, quieter and more comfortable. There is also therapy specifically
HELP WITH SLEEP | Andrew Nunn from Sleep Right Australia can help you address snoring and sleep apnoea. PHOTO: Kylie Wilson
designed for the specific needs of female patients. The ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet For Her has been hugely popular. Among the staff is Wendy Mulrooney, who has over 20 years’ experience in medical administration, while sleep consultant Andrew Nunn has six years’ experience with dealing with sleep apnoea and CPAP devices.
“I attend conferences, product update information sessions, and sit in on physician consultations in Melbourne on a regular basis,� Mr Nunn said. “We only use therapy that has been researched and proven to work. “The two main therapies are CPAP machines and also mandibular Advancement Splints which can now
be produced by Goodison Dental locally. “We predominantly deal with ResMed CPAP equipment but can manage other brands and have accounts with both Phillips Respironics and Fisher & Paykel.� Mr Nunn said that the business’ offices in Wangaratta have been open for just over a year but they have been servicing the community for the past five years. “Sleep Apnoea is much more common than what people think – we have over 2000 patients on our books now.� he said. “Generally speaking our typical patient displays symptoms of waking unrefreshed, sleepiness during the day and/or snoring. “There are a whole range of other things treating sleep apnoea and snoring helps with (including relationships) so we believe it is worth being investigated. “We have really simplified the process with our home visits for the sleep studies, timely delivery of reporting and ability to get people onto treatment quickly. “ResMed are really generous with their loan equipment which means we don’t have any waiting lists.� Mr Nunn added that customers can receive a $30 credit for both them and a friend when they bring a friend along with a CPAP machine. “We prefer to consult by appointment which can be made by calling 1800 799 950 or emailing info@ sleepright.com.au. “In saying that, you can always pop in and see us at 82 Ovens Street Wangaratta for a chat.�
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