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Marathon man ‘steps up’ to help Red Cross celebrate 100 years

By Jim Bowden BRISBANE businessman Rob Eastes, 62, won’t let a knee replacement hold him back from competing in the Red Cross City2South marathon on June 15, with the former footballer choosing the longest leg of the run.

When Seniors Newspaper caught up with Rob, he was ‘counting the steps’ on his regular fitness climb up Wilston Hill behind the Newmarket railway station – “271 steps up and 271 steps down,” he counted without a single puff or wheeze.

Charity challenges are fast becoming the new face of community fundraising and to help celebrate the centenary of Red Cross in Australia this year, the Red Cross Heroes team has invited everyone to join them on the marathon fun run along the Brisbane River on Sunday, June 15.

The City2South gives two choices – the 14 km distance from Brisbane City Botanic Gardens to Musgrave Park, adjacent to Southbank, or the new 5 km course for families and first-time runners starting on the Brisbane Corso and joining the last section of the 14 km course.

Rob Eastes of Windsor injured his knee “and a lot of other joints” playing different football codes “a long time ago, and nothing to boast about”.

He takes to the Wilston Hill track three or four times a week, each time completing 10 laps of steep climbing and steep descending.

That adds up to 4340 steps each afternoon.

Sometimes his wife Katherine joins him, and granddaughter Jessica, 12, a budding gymnast, encourages him.

Media adviser for the City2South marathon Bruce Wardley said many seniors had entered the event, some of them beyond 70 years of age. All were keen to support and help publicise the work of the Red Cross.

The Australian Red Cross was established in August 1914, nine days after the start of World War 1, by Lady Helen Munro Ferguson, the wife of Scottish politician and Australia’s sixth Governor-General Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson.

Continued on Page 2 Left: ‘Step at a time .. Windsor businessman Rob Eastes trains on Wilston Hill in preparation for the 14 km Red Cross City2South fun marathon in Brisbane this month

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Guests enjoying morning tea

LAST week, more than 120 people descended on Stamford Plaza Brisbane to raise their cups in the fight against cancer and celebrate Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea! Brisbane’s premier Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea, hosted by Channel 7’s Liz Cantor and 96Five Family Show’s Liam Renton, proved to be a huge success with guests enjoying a delicious high tea, and hearing from inspirational guest speakers. The official date of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is May 22, but Queenslanders are invited to pop the kettle on anytime throughout May or June. Guest speakers included Cancer Council Queensland’s Head of Research Joanne Aitken and cancer survivor Angela Clune, who was diagnosed with an aggressive ovarian cancer at just 13 years old. Many were moved to tears and inspired by Angela’s fight for life and passion for the cause, and helped raise vital funds in support of Cancer Council’s vital cancer research, education and patient support services. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson, Katie Clift said

the Stamford Plaza’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea was a delightful morning for all involved. “A special thank you goes to the Stamford Plaza and all those who attended for making a difference in the fight against cancer,” Ms Clift said.

“Around 24,000 Queenslanders will be diagnosed with cancer this year – all Queenslanders can show their support by popping the kettle on with friends, family and workmates and raising vital funds.”Together we can beat cancer. Nationally, Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is enjoyed by more than a million people each year and collectively, over two decades of tea partying, the event has raised around $110 million for the fight against cancer.” Cancer Council Queensland hopes to attract more than 6700 morning tea hosts this year and raise more than $2.5 million fromAustralia’s Biggest Morning Tea events in support of cancer research, education and patient support programs.For more information visit www.biggestmorningtea.com.au or call Cancer Council on 1300 65 65 85.

Continued from Page 1 During the war, she organised thousands of mainly women volunteers dedicated to providing comforts for the AIF overseas and helping their families to find out what happened to men reported missing through the Australian Red Cross Wounded and Missing Inquiry Bureau.

The Red Cross operates in more than 1000 locations across Australia and provides dedicated services to the aged.

The irony of our modern age, in which there are more ways to connect than ever, is that many people find themselves cut off from family, friends and community.

The Red Cross provides services to vulnerable older people which help them to be more independent, improve their wellbeing and social connection, and support them to remain living in the community.

From a small telephone club that began in Adelaide in 1972, the Red Cross has developed a national set of services supporting more than 8500 elderly people across Australia. The services, including the core Telecross service and TeleCHAT, are delivered over the phone largely by a dedicated group of volunteers.

The Queensland branch of the Red Cross is located at Humanity Place, Milton. To inquire about the services offered, contact freecall 1300 554 419 or (07) 3367 7222.

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community news Tough times ahead as Federal Government axes funding for pension discounts

to suffer the cold of winter rather than turn TUCKED away in the on the heater.

Federal Government’s “Every little bit counts.

2014 budget is a You start to worry about declaration that could increases in costs and seriously threaten the whether you are going very lifestyle of many of to be able to pay your this country’s seniors. bills,” she said.

The government has “If you are used to announced it is axing being able to pay your the National Partnerbills on time, this is an ship Agreement on issue that makes it bad Certain Concessions for on your nerves.”

Pensioners and Seniors On top of increases in Card Holders, starting household bills, from July 1, 2014, which reducing access to will directly affect discounted public discounts on council transport will leave rates, water and sewermany seniors isolated. age bills, energy bills, “I’ll be stuck in my car registration and home,” a worried Mrs public transport fares.

Beaumont said.

Without the support of “I already have to rely Commonwealth funding, on friends or it will be the responsibil- neighbours to give me a ity of state and local lift to things like medical governments to make up appointments. Train the shortfall, or pension- trips to visit relatives ers will lose some of will be unaffordable if their discounts. we have to pay full This would be a serious fare.” blow to the standard of Federal Opposition living for many already families and payments struggling to make ends spokeswoman Jenny meet.

Macklin said the budget For 87-year-old penis cutting $1.3 billion in sioner Lil Beaumont, it support and concesmay mean the decision sions for vital services.

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Pensioner Lil Beaumont is seriously concerned about rising costs of living due to the Federal Government’s removal of funding for discounts to concession card holders

“The National Partnership Agreement on Certain Concessions for Pensioners and Seniors Card Holders will be axed from 1 July this year,” Ms Macklin said. “Either the states will have to pick up the bill, or pensioners will go without important discounts for essential services.

“Tony Abbott unilaterally abolished the agreement in last week’s budget, without any warning to his Liberal and Labor state and territory colleagues.

“This is an additional blow to pensioners, who are also going to have their pensions cut because of Tony Abbott, as well as being slugged with new taxes on fuel and GP visits.

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Pensioner discounts are jointly funded by the state and federal governments, and in the case of council rates, by local government. The exact impact on individuals is not yet known, although National Seniors Australia (NSA) figures show the average pensioner receives around $800 per annum in concessions.

The 2014-15 Budget Review document, available from the Federal Parliamentary Library website, states that “… it is likely that, without this financial assistance, many concessions currently available will be withdrawn or reduced. Any

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community news Tougher tests for self-funded retirees THE federal government has confirmed its intention to impose a tougher income test for self-funded retirees to receive the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.

The Budget targets welloff retirees by making it harder for them to access the card.

Finance and risk management group Deloitte explained that the government will reset the deeming thresholds from $46,600 to $30,000 for singles, and from $77,400 to $50,000 for couples.

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confirmed its intentions to increase the age pension to 70 starting in 2035. This move has been welcomed by the chief executive of the Financial Services John Brogden . . .

Council John Brogden. increasing the age “Raising the pension pension to 70 a age to 70 years by 2035 reasonable reform is an important, necesincomes test for pension sary and reasonable eligibility, an individual’s reform given the superannuation pension increasing life expectwill be included in the ancy of Australians,” incomes test for the Mr Brogden said. health card. But the “Many Australians government will not starting work today will include the family home live for more than one in the means test,” century. It is critical that Deloitte stated. the increased life The government has expectancy of Austra-

lians is the driver for age generations of taxpayers population. pension and superanare not burdened with “The government needs nuation policy, so future the cost of an ageing to match the age

pension increase with an increase in preservation age to 65,” he added.

Hockey’s nip tuck budget full of little nasties, seniors say JOE Hockey’s first budget is full of little nasties - immediate and deferred - largely realised through threshold shifts in health and social services.

In the health space, consumers will be hit by the cumulative effect of substantial increases in the PBS safety net thresholds and copayments; and the extension of the muchspeculated GP copayment to pathology and imaging services.

“The cumulative cost of these health changes will be keenly felt by older Australians on small, fixed incomes,” said

National Seniors chief executive Michael O’Neill. In the pension area, moves to rein in costs through indexation changes; eligibility threshold freezes; and the resetting of deeming thresholds are pushed out to 2017. “Pensioners won’t feel the full weight of Hockey’s first budget until 2017,” said O’Neill.

“The decision to defer pension changes for three years is important because older Australians can reject them at the ballot box,” he said.

On the bright side, the government has announced Restart, a $10,000 wage subsidy

paid over two years to businesses that hire mature age people, including pensioners.

“The wage subsidy is a first step. Raising the pension age can only produce dividends if job opportunities exist for older Australians”. “We need a suite of initiatives that tackle community attitudes, promote flexibility and remove agebased legal impediments to work,” he said.

The Coalition’s election commitment to index the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card income limits has also been honoured.

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community news Federal budget implications for seniors AGED pensioners will be hit with slower growth in their pension payments and tightened eligibility tests from 2017, under the Coalition’s first budget which seeks to curtail the rapidly expanding costs of the ageing population.

But the federal budget has seen the government dismiss one of the key recommendations of the Commission of Audit - to include the family home in the asset test for the aged pension.

The Abbott government has confirmed the pension age will rise to 70 by 2035. In what may be an opportunity for the increasing army of older job-seekers, the government will pay subsidies of up to $10,000 over two years to employers who hire mature workers - those over 50.

From September 2017 onwards, the aged pension will no longer grow in line with average male weekly earnings - instead it will be indexed twice a year against inflation.

Mr Hockey said the move would ensure the government could “make pensions sustainable and affordable for decades to come”.

The changes to indexation for the aged pension, along with parenting payments, carers payments, Veteran Affairs pensions and the Disability Support Pensions, will save the government close to $400 million in 201718 alone.

Further savings of half a billion in 2017-18 will be made by freezing the eligibility thresholds for pension payments from 1 July 2017. That means the amount pensioners can earn before their payments start being reduced, which is currently up to $156 a

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fortnight, will not increase year on year.

The Coalition will also move to tighten the eligibility criteria for full- or partpension payments, by determining that older Australians are earning a higher rate on investments over $30,000.

The Seniors Supplement, which provided annual payments of $876.20 for single adults who were eligible for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, and $1320.80 for couples, has been scrapped. And the eligibility criteria around the health card has been tightened, now taking into account untaxed superannuation.

But the income thresholds for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card will be indexed annually against the Consumer Price Index, which will mean about 27,000 more self-funded retirees will not lose out on the entitlement because of modest changes in their incomes.

The Seniors Health Care and Pension Concession Cards have also been hit, with the government axing a range of concessions which will save the budget $1.3 billion over four years.

The Coalition has also scrapped the Mature Age Workers Tax Offset which provided tax concessions of up to $500 for people over 55 who had a net income from working.

Aged care has also been hit in the budget, with the government saving $1.7 billion over six years from 1 July 2018 by slowing the growth in the Commonwealth Home Support Program.

Another $652 million has been saved over the next four years by scrapping Payroll Tax Supplement payments to eligible aged care providers from 1 January 2015.

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community news Opportunity knocks for older workers federal government has promised increased subsidies of up to $10,000 over two years to employers who hire mature workers over 50.

Our group of four Queensland Seniors newspapers has always employed many older

Gill MacDonald AUSTRALIA’S younger workforce is on the decrease. The ‘baby boomers’ are heading towards retirement and there is no second ‘baby boom’ to replace them.

For the first time in Australian history, it is estimated by the Australian Bureau of Statistics that by 2056, one in every four Australians will be 65 or older.

Times are changing, and many people will have to work well beyond the traditional age of retirement. Some need extra income, others are looking for personal satisfaction in doing something they enjoy, and some are simply bored and want something to do after retiring. Many mature aged workers have acquired a wide range of skills and knowledge gathered by years of

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More often than not these highly skilled workers lack formal qualifications and are overlooked when seeking employment.

Age discrimination has been a very real problem for many Australians desperately trying to re-

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Fortunately, there are companies now who prefer employing mature age people. They know that older employees tend to stay longer, are loyal and more consistent in their work output.

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Jindalee Probus TUESDAY the 10th June is the monthly meeting date for the Probus Club of Jindalee at the Jindalee Golf Club.

Starting time is 10.00am for morning tea followed by meeting business.

Greg Siepen from a combined Brisbane City Council and CSIRO project on energy and cost will be speaking on the day. Lunch is available for those who wish to stay.

Please phone club secretary Annette on 3376 1824 for more information on outings and activities.

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community news Volunteer’s services rewarded with Order of Australia Medal IT’S FITTING that in the twentieth year of Fay Griffin’s service as a No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) program volunteer she has been awarded the esteemed Order of Australia Medal. To celebrate her achievement and acknowledge her dedication to social justice and commitment to NILS, the Good Shepherd Sisters hosted an event to honour Fay

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community news National award recognises best of housing for seniors THE Department of Social Services is sponsoring the Master Builders Australia 2014 National Lifestyle

Housing for Seniors Award.

The award recognises individual builders who are developing innova-

tive housing options for older Australians and setting the pace in creating healthy, safe, comfortable, adaptable

and ‘age-friendly’ housing.

The department acknowledge the importance of the link between the built environment and Australia’s ageing population. Good housing and urban design can play a major role in allowing older Australians to age in place and remain active.

It is a fact that older people prefer to stay in their homes to maintain their independence or, if they must move, they want to stay in the same familiar locality.

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Wilhelm Harnisch said as Australia’s population aged, we needed to build housing that suited the changing needs of ageing residents.

“The award acknowledges best practice in design and construcWilliam Harnisch . . . tion, and aims to foster a building housing to suit greater awareness of changing needs of healthy ageing with the ageing residents benefits of innovative and adaptable housing,” inappropriate housing or Mr Harnisch said. poorly designed “The continuing communities are factors support for the award by in people moving the Department of Social prematurely into Services highlights the residential aged care. importance of creating Master Builders CEO age-friendly environ-

ments that maintain and, indeed, improve the health and wellbeing of Australians of all ages.”

The award is divided into two categories – now-occupied purpose built detached dwellings and multi-unit developments. The awards are limited to Class 1 and 2 buildings yet may include dwellings that are set within a complex that provides complementary facilities to support the lifestyle of the residents.

Award winners will be recognised at a winner at Parliament House in Canberra in November.

Trivia with Allan Blackburn 1. What is the capital of the Kingdom of Tonga?

2. Where in the human body is the hyoid bone?

3. In what industry is Tom Waterhouse principally involved?

4. What is the usual colour of the letters of the word “McDonalds” ontheir restaurants?

5. What major highway joins Tamworth and Armidale?

6. What is Japan’s largest island?

7. Who is the widow of Ferdinand Marcos, famous for her huge collection of shoes?

8. Which Australian capital city is the only one with an extensive tram network?

9. By what name is the tree Grevillea robusta usually known?

10. For what kind of sport is the Nürburgring used?

11. In food, what does MSG stand for?

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12. Who were the fairy tale children who left a trail of bread crumbs in the forest?

13. What is the usual name for a regular hexahedron?

14. To what does the word “riparian” refer?

15. Warships with the prefix HDMS come from which country?

16. In an orchestra what is a person called who plays a flute?

17. What do Maoris call their traditional war dance?

18. Who was Australia’s Prime Minister in 2000?

19. What free-to-air TV channel shows “Millionaire Hot Seat”?

20. Which Don McLean hit had the words, “Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry” in the chorus?

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Pine Rivers VIEW support 3 primary age children in the Smith Family’s Learning for Life programme. At the moment there is a Winter appeal for the Smith Family and donations can be made by calling 1800 024 069 or visiting thesmithfamily. com.au The Pine Rivers VIEW Club meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Murrumba Downs Tavern , Griffin Room . New members and guests are always welcome to come to the meetings and lunch.

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OUR next social and information meeting will be on Friday 20th June 2014 at 10.00am.

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will be selling their wares on the day, ranging from cards to dolls and jewellery.

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Cleveland Senior Citizens Club OUR club meets at the Donald Simpson Community Centre every Thursday morning at 9am for Indoor Bowls, Bingo, and 500 Cards at 1272 Bloomfield Street, Cleveland. Morning tea is supplied. New members and visitors are made welcome. Cost to play is $4 and $5 to join.

Birthday wishes to all this month.

For further information, contact President, Ray on 0408 871 520.

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community news Not so super: Australian retirees are struggling as twilight beckons

AUSTRALIA’S $1.7 trillion ‘super industry’ – bigger than the country’s annual economic output – provides more than $72 billion a year in retirement funds, double the regular federal pension.

And it’s held up as a model for other developed countries.

But the industry is plagued by high fees and a narrow range of products for retirees in which to invest their savings. Coupled with poor spending decisions by retirees – who often cash in their ‘super’ and splash out on holidays

and cars – it has meant more Australians are outliving their investments.

Faced with an ageing population, as the baby boom generation heads into retirement, the g o v e r n m e n t acknowledges the system is inadequate, with federal pensions – the so-called age pension – now soaking up a bigger chunk of national revenue. The government plans to raise the retirement age for the standard pension to 70 by 2035.

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part-time publicist to prepare Australians for “more to say about the change, saying the retirement incomes further make ends meet.

Leaves, who says she government would have down the track”. had to sell all her investments to afford to move to the quiet retirement village where she now lives on the outskirts of Sydney, is among hundreds of thousands of Australian retirees who outlive their superannuation – mandatory retirement Toe Nails Clipped funds – highlighting Feet Soaked, Exfoliated, shortcomings in the world’s fourth-biggest Feet & Lower Leg Massage retirement savings industry.

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“We didn’t have any phone Frances (AABTH, CIDESCO) education (about super), employers never spoke about it, we were never encouraged (to save),” she said.

Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey has flagged possible changes to superannuation rules before the next election.

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the superannuation system, which has grown rapidly since its 1992 launch, is likely to be a focus of the Financial System Inquiry, a government-nominated panel that will make recommendations to reform the financial services sector over the next decade. The panel’s first observation is due by mid-year. Not having enough money saved in their ‘super’ accounts for retirement will make retirees more dependent on government pensions,

and poses fiscal risks as most superannuation savings are currently channelled into the housing market, according to the Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research (CEPAR).

In an example, Reuters said when Sydney woman Christine Leaves quit full-time work in her late-50s, she spent most of her small retirement savings on a new car.

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community news Telstra trials world first wearable apps for hearing and vision impaired TELSTRA recently trialled two world first wearable technology apps with a select group of employees with vision and hearing impairment to understand how they may assist enabling people with disability to become more independent in their work and home life.

The vision impaired app enables users who are blind or have vision impairment to receive audio descriptions of objects in front of them. The hearing impaired app transcribes speech for those who are deaf or have hearing impairment, allowing them to follow a conversation, such as a meeting

discussion or a speech at a conference.

Dr Hugh Bradlow, Telstra’s Chief Technology Officer said understanding the ways in which wearable technology can enhance the lives of people with disabilities is in its infancy but the future possibilities are exciting.

“Wearable technology will narrow the gap between people with and without disability to undertake everyday tasks in a more efficient and comfortable way.

“For example, the vision impaired app can help a person identify the correct bathroom to use

when in an unfamiliar environment. The person wearing Google Glass simply focuses at the sign on the door, commands Google Glass to identify the object and then receives an audio description of the sign,” said DrBradlow.

The vision impaired app was trialled by Telstra employee, Kelly Schulz, who experienced the app both at work and at home.

“The vision impaired app made many every day activities so much easier, and hands free. I was able to easily distinguish the decaf coffee tin from the full strength one in the kitchen at work, where

normally I’d need to ask a colleague. And at home it made it easy to pair up matching socks, when normally near enough is good enough,” said Kelly.

Peter Miller, a Telstra employee with hearing impairment was excited to learn the benefits of the hearing impaired app at work as he often finds it difficult to follow conversations in a meeting when there is more than one participant.

“The app translates what’s being said and is right in front of me on the Glass home screen so I am able to still look at people rather than having to look at my computer for a tran-

script of what’s been said, I feel like a more active participant at meetings now. And because you wear the Glass, there is no need to get to a meeting and set up other technology or request special services, I simply walk in and engage like the rest of the participants; it’s really exciting,” said Peter. Although there are no direct plans to offer this service to a wider group of participants at this stage, this is another step in Telstra’s journey of caring for customers and identifying emerging technologies that will provide a more brilliant connected future for everyone.

Save money on postage AUSTRALIA Post has introduced a concession stamp available through the MyPost Concession Account, which entitles 5.7 million eligible Australians with access to 60 cent concession stamps for the next 3 years along with concession rates on other qualifying Australia Post services and a digital mailbox. The basic postage rate increased by 10 cents to 70 cents on 31st March.

“It is vital that Australia Post ensures we provide

an affordable and accessible letters service for all Australians. We remain mindful of the impact to the cost of living of an increase to the stamp price, particularly for those groups who are more dependent on our traditional services,” said Managing Director and CEO Ahmed Fahour.

“The MyPost Concession Account has been created to meet the needs of those customers to help them manage costs by providing them with ac-

cess to the concession stamp,” he added.

“Last year, our mail business lost $218 million and this increase to the domestic stamp price will go some way to off-setting this loss but it will not eliminate it. The establishment of a MyPost Concession Account ensures that our services remain affordable for low income groups while maintaining our essential services for all Australians.” MyPost Concession Account holders will

receive a MyPost concession card that entitles them to 5 free concession stamps, with the option to purchase a maximum of 50 concession stamps per year.

Account holders will also have access to concession rates on Mail Hold and Mail Redirection services and a digital mailbox to securely manage communications, pay bills and store important documents online with privacy, choice and control. The MyPost Con-

cession Account is available to holders of the following Federal Concession cards: Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card, Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card, Department of Veteran’s Affairs Card and Veteran’s Repatriation Health Card.

Eligible customers can sign up now for MyPost Concession Account at their local Australia Post outlet, or download the application form from auspost.com.au/mypost.

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community news Brendale Evening VIEW Club club. New members are always welcome. Coffee and Chat morning is

Saturday, 7th June at Barrett St, Bracken Ridge.

10.30am at Gloria Jeans, No need to book, just turn Bracken Ridge Tavern, 154 up. Love to see you. For

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door prize and guest speaker at our next Dinner Meeting on the 17th June. Guest Speaker will be Jenni Greaves who is the Manager of the Brisbane Airport Ambassador Program.

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any distinction between whether the person requires a low level of residential care or a high level of residential care.

The effect of this is that care recipients will be able to access the level of care that they need at their time of entry into residential care rather than being limited by their approval; and there will no longer be different rules for providers of high care versus low care. This will streamline the system for providers.

As at 30th June 2014, there will be care recipients who have been approved for residential care and had their approval limited to low care but have not yet entered care, and also care recipients who have been approved for residential care and had their approval limited to low care and are currently receiving low level residential care.

Provisions will be included in the legislation to ensure that, from July this year all approvals for residential care that were given before 1 July 2014 (and were limited to low level residential care) are no longer limited to low care; and residential care approvals (that were in force on 30 June 2014) will not lapse but may expire if they were explicitly time limited.

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community news Red Cross Shops prepare for winter chill RED Cross Shops around Australia are appealing for donations of warm clothing and blankets to help build up their stocks ahead of

winter. General Manager for Red Cross shops, Kate Dear says “Our shops play a vital role in providing warm, fashionable and affordable

clothing during winter, but to keep our stores well stocked we rely on the generosity of the public.”

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Proposed aged care reforms in the budget IAN Yates, CE of leading seniors advocate COTA Australia has welcomed the fact that the bulk of the current aged care reform package would continue intact, although COTA is concerned about some of the aged care measures in the Budget.

“The biggest concern is the projected cut to the rate of real growth in the Commonwealth Home Support Program, from six per cent a year to 3.5 per cent after 1 July 2018,” Mr Yates said.

“This was totally unexpected and will be a huge disappointment to the hundreds of thousands of older people and their carers who depend on very basic home support (currently HACC) services to keep living at home. “This is the front line of aged care and it makes no sense to cut it.

“In addition, the axing of the Aged Care Payroll Tax Supplement will see aged care providers pass on more than $650 million to consumers over the next four years in higher accommodation charges.

“Giving aged care providers back the $1.5 billion Aged Care Workforce Supplement over five years will do nothing for development of the aged care workforce however we welcome its redirection to community aged care providers and residential care, and we welcome the 20% increase in the viability supplement for rural and remote providers.

“Older people will also welcome the bringing forward of community aged care packages over the next couple of years which will help address the existing extreme shortage of care for people in their own homes.”

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community news Deputy PM’s slur on retirees “insulting” DEPUTY Prime Minister Warren Truss’s claim that older Australians are squandering their superannuation on extravagant cruises and later falling on the Age Pension is ill informed and a slur on the frugal money management of older Australians, says National Seniors Australia At the Conservative Breakfast Club in Brisbane, Mr Truss reportedly said: “Increasingly, the lifestyle and the savings for superannua-

tion are being seen as an opportunity to enjoy a few cruises and the luxuries of life for a few years until it runs out and then people wish to fall back on the age pension.”

National Seniors chief executive Michael O’Neill said the Nationals leader’s comments were “insulting” for people who struggled on a daily basis to get by, balancing their budget and retaining their dignity.

“Retirees who work hard their whole life to save for

RSL Care 2013 Christmas appeal put to good use RSL Care’s 2013 Christmas Appeal was one of RSL Care’s most successful appeals to date.

RSL Care would like to thank the RSL community for supporting residents, such as World War Two hero Archie Wilson to make the most out of life.

The funds raised from the Christmas appeal are being used on wonderful initiatives and items which support our fellow Australians to improve their well-being and independence.

The appeal has enabled RSL Care facilities as North as Cairns, as south as Banora Point in New South Wales, and as far west as Longreach to provide programs to improve quality of life. Funds have been used to help fund a community men’s shed (Cazna Gardens), Garden Canvas Art (Tantula Rise) and Fish and Happy Feet beach wheelchairs (Bowen), to name but a few.

RSL Care has recently launched its 2014 Chairman’s Appeal which aims to raise funds to go towards programs and items that support and enhance individuals’ mental, physical and emotional health, through activities that keep them socially connected to their community and enables them to live a healthy and productive life.

To donate to this worthy cause, visit www.donateRSLCare.com.au today.

retirement don’t go and throw it up against the wall just to get a pension, it makes no sense at all,” he said.

“Where is the evidence to suggest retirees are blowing their savings on extravagant cruises and then expecting to live off the Age Pension?

O’Neill pointed to recent evidence from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) which showed seniors who withdrew lump sum payments from their superannuation had used the money to better secure their future.

The majority of retirees (32 per cent) paid off their

home, paid for home improvements or bought a new home; while 22 per cent invested their money.

“At the end of the day, it is their money and there comes a point where politicians need to respect the maturity and decision making of older Australians,’’ he said.

O’Neill cautioned that politicians supported by extravagant superannuation and other benefits should be very careful about criticising the spending habits of those with much lower entitlements.

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Please give generously when the volunteer doorknocker calls. With six Queenslanders diagnosed each day with a blood cancer, the need has never been greater.

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MORE than 150,000 Queenslanders with a severe disability will benefit from upcoming information sessions about the rollout of the NDIS and the current model of self-directed care being offered in Queensland, Your Life Your Choice.

Your Life Your Choice Host provider Carers Link is staging the community forum to ensure the nearly 18 per cent of Queenslanders with a disability are fully aware of the services currently available, to

take control and selfdirect their own care.

Carers Link Director Deborah Brennan said the forum will be among the first of its kind in Queensland, giving people access to a wealth of information, as well as advice on legal and financial matters.

“Disability doesn’t discriminate. The recent case of injured NRL player Alex McKinnon shows how quickly a tackle gone wrong, car crash or fall down the stairs can be a lifechanging event.

“In the blink of an eye families have to take on a huge responsibility, and can be left wondering how they’re going to cope.”

Many parents also face the same challenges, when a child is diagnosed with a disability.

“Discovering your child will need lifelong support can come as quite a shock, but then having to work out the financials of that support can be overwhelming.

“That’s what’s so great about this program – it’s giving people the chance to assess how much funding they have access to, and then what they need to do with that funding, whether it be equipment and physio, personal care or respite,” she said.

Your Life Your Choice was launched by the state government in September 2012, to allow people to team up with a host provider to make decisions about their own support services, in the lead up to the NDIS. Eligible Queenslanders will start entering the National Disability Insurance Scheme from July 1, 2016. It will then be progressively rolled out across the state, benefitting an estimated

97,000 Queenslanders

by July 1, 2019.

“There’s so much more we can do before it arrives. We want this forum to give people the tools to take control of their own care, and to show them how to make the Your Life Your Choice initiative work for them,” she said.

YLYC Manager Lesley Moss will speak at the Brisbane forum on June 17, alongside members of various service providers including Carers Link and their referral partners Carthills, Mater at Home and Freedom Healthcare, to address growing community concerns surrounding the support framework’s implementation. The forum begins at 10AM at the Kedron Wavell Services Club on June 17.

For more information or to RSVP phone Carers Link on 3901 1165 or email: enquiries@ carerslink.com.au Carers Link is a support service providing quality care and support to people in the community, with a focus on helping people remain independent through innovative services suited to the specific needs of each client.

Redcliffe Peninsula VIEW Club WE meet together not just to have a great time but to help kids in need of extra support, to achieve their potential. Redcliffe Peninsula VIEW club meet on the second Thursday of each month at ten, at the wonderful Moreton Bay Boat Club, Bird of O’Passage Parade, Scarborough. Ladies looking for fun, friendly faces and a meal shared with likeminded women can give our wonderful Janette a call on 3269 4761. This is a caring, sharing, thoughtful group that support not only children in need but each other when the joys, sorrows and/or worries of life present themselves.

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community news 50 years since the Beatles hit Brisbane

In their own homes

By Jim Bowden

Checking out Beatles memorabilia at the Record Exchange in Adelaide Street are Pam and Rod Hannam of Capalaba. Rod, 67, and Pam (“in my sixties”) have their own special collection of Beatles records and CDs, many of them given by Rod’s uncle who was a vinyl record collector. Pam’s favourite album is Abbey Road and Rod enjoys the Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely HeartsClub Band album, although he admits a preference for the 60s English band The Animals.

The Beatles in Brisbane in June 1964 ..

John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.

THE shrieks, the screams, the sobs bounced off the ceiling.

The girls – and boys – threw their arms above their heads. They bounced up and down on chairs; they sank to their knees in the aisles. It was bedlam and judging by the upturned openmouthed faces it was pure bliss. It was the Beatles.

So reported Brisbane’s Telegraph newspaper on June 30, 1964, after their performance at Festival Hall.

The ‘Fab Four’ landed at Eagle Farm airport after

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midnight the day before on the last leg of their Australian and New Zealand tour to be greeted by thousands of frantic fans. More than 200 uniformed police lined the tarmac and 20 detectives mingling in the crowd. Many Seniors Newspaper readers will recollect that amazing visit and many of those memories will be recorded in a new 50th anniversary celebration book to be published this year by the Past Members of The Beatles Fan Club of Queensland. Beatles con-

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certs and events will be held around the city.

About 2500 seniors are expected to rock into the Logan Entertainment Centre in August for a show paying tribute to the ‘Fab Four’.

The event featuring the “Beatlegs’ will be a highlight of Logan Loves Seniors Day on August 19.

Leader of the group is Logan Council employee Nancy Wimbus who can be contacted on (07) 3412 5020 or email nancywimbus@logan. qld.gov.au In 1963, the Beatles were a rising rock band with a handful of hits under their belts, but already showing glimpses of the generation-defining, genresmashing phenomenon they would become.

Driven by a pair of gifted songwriters in Paul McCartney and John Lennon, complemented by drummer Ringo Starr and the baby of the group, guitarist George Harrison, the Liverpool quartet was already a musical force to be reckoned with when they landed in Brisbane 50 years ago on June 29, 1964.

If you’ve got a story to tell about the Beatles, visit w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / BeatlesQLD. For all those 60s records and DVDs, go to www.therecord exchange. com.au June 2014 - Brisbane Seniors - Page 19

community news Comfortable, efficient low-cost stairlifts a giant step for freedom and independence TO paraphrase Neil Armstrong’s words on first setting foot on the moon: ‘That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for freedom and independence for the elderly”.

Sydney-based Acorn Stairlifts has certainly taken a giant step in low-cost efficiency to overcome the problem that steps create for the disabled or those in advancing years.

General manager Doug Jack, who introduced the UK company to Australia eight years ago, says the recurring comment from the many thousands of customers worldwide is: “I wish I had installed my stairlift earlier. Now I can get about my home without becoming exhausted or fearful of falling”.

Mr Jack says a stairlift from Acorn is surprisingly affordable, installed quickly and efficiently, and can give back the freedom and independence once enjoyed by our loved ones.

“It’s often difficult to face up to decreased mobility caused by ageing or failing health, and the tendency is to battle on,” he said.

“But now there’s a solution at the best price for the problem of stairs both inside and

stairlift installed.”

Acorn is the only manufacturing company as a group to be set up in Australia. The basic components for its stairlifts are built at Acorn’s headquarters in West Yorkshire and the electronic technology is installed at a factory south of Edinburgh in Scotland.

“So the stairlifts are provided direct from the manufacturer to the Acorn Stairlifts – end user, which giving back freedom and independence for streamlines the service the elderly. and, importantly, saves money for consumers,” out, straight or with Mr Jack said. corners.”

“Simplicity of use is Many people want to also a feature,” he continue living in their says. “Just push a own home, but loss of button and up you go – mobility can make it in comfort and safety.” increasingly difficult to The Acorn stairlifts are climb up and down designed also for going stairs. round corners inside Acorn, which has been the home and for manufacturing and outside use in a installing stairlifts for straight lift up stairs, more than 18 years, has so often a feature of ‘kept in step’ with new the ‘old Queenslander’ technology which has style homes. improved reliability, Acorn’s experienced efficiency, comfort – consultants will assess and cost. individual situations “Back in 2005 a stairlift sensitively and system would have professionally, and will cost over $7500; today offer practical advice a far better system is and the best solution available for up to at the best price for $5000,” Mr Jack said. any difficulties with “And a payment plant stairs. to be introduced in Contact Acorn Stairlifts June will provide a on (02) 9986 1567 or quicker, low-cost email option to have a djack@acornstairlifts.com.au

Queensland Police Service celebrates 150 years THIS year marks the 150th anniversary of the Queensland Police Service, which came into being in 1864.To celebrate the anniversary, the QPS is holding events throughout 2014, and has published a commemorative book and calendar. The book and calendar are available for purchase from the Queensland Police Museum by emailmuseum@police.qld.gov.au or by phone 3364 4652, or by contacting the QPS 150 year celebrations project office by email QPS.150YearCelebrations@police.qld.gov.au.Details of the book can be found at www.police.qld.gov.au/aboutUs/facilities/museum/celebrate/

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community news Probus Club members enjoy first international trip

Pictured are cruise returnees Charles Elaurant; Margaret Ward; Beryl Conder; June Kent; Margaret Mead and Eddie Mead.

BRIDGEMAN Downs Probus Club has been very active with 15 members recently returning from a very enjoyable 7 night boat cruise on the

Pacific Dawn out of Brisbane. Members who participated as well as members who heard how much fun they missed are already keen on

organising a repeat cruise. The Club is mixed and organises social activities, guest speakers and trips. General meetings are held at the

Tavernetta Function Centre, 144 Dorville Road, Carseldine usually on the fourth Monday of the month. On Monday 23 June, the Club will hold their general meeting and luncheon at the Tavernetta Function Centre. On Wednesday 16 July travel to Mt Mee for Christmas in July. On Saturday 9thAugust, a special wine and cheese evening is planned.

Probus is an association for active members of the community, and for those no longer working fulltime to join together in clubs for a new lease of life. The Bridgeman Downs Probus Club can be contacted through Barry Nutter Tel 3267 6276.

Wellington Point Seniors THIS club plays social indoor bowls in the Community Hall, Birkdale Road, Wellington Point. Games start at 9am on Saturdays and 12.45pm on Tuesdays.

We would like to invite seniors to come along and be part of this friendly club. If you have not played indoor bowls before help will be there for you and

you will be made most welcome. There is a $3 admittance fee, which includes morning tea and biscuits.

Annual fee is $5. We celebrated Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day with a special morning tea, which was enjoyed by all.

For more details, please phone Edith on 3390 3196 or Madge on 3824 6160.

Arana VIEW Club LUNCHEON meeting for Arana VIEW Club will be held at 10.30am on Wednesday 2nd July at the Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade, Keperra. Two-course lunch including tea/coffee is provided ($22.00). Guest speaker and raffles. Bookings: phone Dorothy 3351 5196 by 4pm Monday 30th June. Arana VIEW welcomes new members and visitors to our meetings and other social activities organised each month.

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COME along to the QWCA Oxley Hall in Cawonga Park, 80 Lincoln Street Oxley on Wednesday 18 June 2014, commencing at 10:30 am. Admission is just $6.00 and includes light lunch, lucky door prize and one sheet of tickets.

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THE Decorative Folk Artists of Queensland are sponsoring two watercolour workshops with distinguished artist, Cheryl Bruce. The workshop on Saturday 7th June, “Just on Dusk” depicts sailing boats at anchor and will be held in the Arthur Scurr Room, Mt Gravatt Showgrounds, Logan Road, Mt Gravatt, and workshop on Sunday 8th June is a Paris street scene and will be held at the Southern Cross Football Club, Cnr Logan and Klumpp Roads, Mt Gravatt.

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Our next Meeting is 17th June begining at 9.30am at the Ashgrove Bowls Club in Yoku Street. Morning tea is served at 10.15 approx. and there is a small charge of $4.00.

Members are reminded of the lunch arranged at the ‘88 Restaurant’ at the Broncos for Friday 6th June, how about a little flutter on the pokies? This is a good chance to bring a friend and introduce them to your fellow members. You never know you might be introducing a new member to NSA! You will need to book and pay at the June meeting for ‘Christmas in July’ at Tranquil Park up in beautiful Maleny. Friday 18th July. You are reminded to act promptly if you are considering the proposed four day tour to Hervey Bay and a Whale Watching experience, be sure and talk to our Activities Officer for more details.

We’ve have an ongoing programme for interesting speakers and shorter outings so watch this space for more news.

Contact the Activities Officer 3300 1226.

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Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club ON Thursday, 3rd July, the Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club Inc. will meet at the Enoggera Memorial Hall, corner of Wardell and Trundle Streets Enoggera. The guest speaker will be Debbie Aitcheson from The Chilli Patch at Minden. The topic of her talk is Herbs. Many cen-

turies ago, in the days of Herbs yore, any plant which could be used to help mankind was regarded as a herb. These plants were used to improve the flavor of food; as medicines and healing agents; and to ward off Witchcraft.

Nowadays some of these plants no longer exist, or they have become flow- ering plants in the garden, or just weeds. However, herbs still play a great part in culinary practices, medicines, insect repellents, etc. to this day, and

Debbie will share her knowledge of the culinary delights of herbs which was popularised by the English people.

It’s known that the first

big herb gardens were established in the early part of the 15th century in Italy and Greece.

These gardens were mainly for the study of medicinal herbs.

Garderners here is an important hint for this time of the year. Always water the garden in the moring during the colder months.

By doing this there’s time for the sun to dry the water on the foliage.

If the foliage is wet towards the end of the day,

Fashion Parade and High Tea KENMORE Evening VIEW Club (Voice, interests, and Education of Women) are looking forward to their next dinner meeting on 18th June at Boulevard Gardens, Witton Rd., Indooroopilly at 6.30 for 7 pm. Cost $34. Our speaker is Andrew Bell, a music teacher, a professional brass musician, conductor and producer- and also plays the didgeridoo!

We are also planning for our Fashion Parade and High Tea at Our Lady of the Rosary School, Moggill Rd., Kenmore. This was very successful last year, so bring your friends and help us raise money for The Smith Family who help disadvantaged families with educational needs while enjoying the day, the raffles, the Trade table and Lucky Door prizes. Cost is $25. Time is 12.30 for 1 pm. Recently, we had dinner together with friends, and partners at the Kenmore at Kenmore Plaza. Join us in our many activities. Phone Jean 3371 2968 for more information.

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the moisture encourages disease caused by spores and fungi to attack the plants. The Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club meets on the first Thursday of the calendar month commencing with morning tea at 9.45am. The

venue, Enoggera Memorial Hall is close to public transport and is accessible by wheelchair.

There are vacancies for more members. For more information please phone the president, Pat, on 3356 1256.

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Members enjoyed a great day at GOMA attending CAI GUOQIANG’s “Falling back to earth” Exhibition. Some of them are pictured above beside “The animals at the waterhole - Heritage 2013” display.

It was a wonderful experience for everybody. The club has outings once a month to varied locations and venues. We also meet for lunch at the Redlands Sporting Club monthly. If you would like to come along as a guest and meet us, the next luncheon is on 12th June booking is required by midday on the 9th June. Phone Win on 3286 5496 or Joan on 3207 4079.

It’s high-time for high-tea at The Willows QUINTESSENTIALLY English, the high tea has become an increasingly popular ritual in recent years, perhaps partly fueled by a resurgence in interest in the royal family.

High tea dates back to the 1700s; it was an afternoon meal adopted by English society’s upper classes to allow the ladies and gentlemen of the day the opportunity to have a substantial meal before attending the theatre, or

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Talking about the ‘essence’ of her tea room and cafe, The Willows, at Mount Gravatt, Julie Treasure says it’s like taking a little step back in time.

“It’s about the ambience and the elegance of ‘having tea’ served to you in our fine Royal Albert china.”

The Willows has grown in popularity since it was opened two years ago.

From the deluxe high tea offering guests a private

room – which caters for couples through to groups of 20 – or the café menu, the feature is a wide array of sweets, gourmet sandwiches, quiches, savoury muffins and scones, all freshly made on the premises.

Julie also caters for gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian requirements.

So The Willows is a perfect place for all sorts of gatherings, whether it be old friends, a baby or bridal shower,

‘crafternoons’, birthdays, or a ladies working lunch.

Opening hours are Tuesday to Friday 9 am to 4 pm and on Saturday from 9 am to 2 Opening hours Contact Julie on 0435 845 141 for all inquiries. Alternatively, pop in and say ‘hi’. The Willows Tea Room is conveniently located at 1401 Logan Road, Mt Gravatt, opposite Photo Continental, with plenty of parking on the street at the rear of the shop.

One Day Seminar THE Genealogical Society of Queensland is conducting a one-day seminar for members and guests on Sunday 29 June 2014 at the Queen Alexandra Community Centre, 347 Old Cleveland Road, Coorparoo, 4151 (Parking on-site).

For more information on the Program or to book, delegates should contact: Email: info@gsq.org.au or phone 07 3891 5085 or visit www.gsq.org.au/events.

The Willows Tea Room & Café is a wonderful place to indulge in homemade delights, while relaxing in old world charm surroundings

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Some comments from our Visitors book: “Quant”, “Hidden Gem”, “Serene Oasis”, “Wonderful ambience”, “ideal room for celebrations”, and “a delightful experience” Offer valid until 30/09/14

We can cater for couples up to groups of 20 in a private room in a two hour sitting. Bookings are required.

Or you may wish to enjoy our casual garden courtyard; We have over 30 varieties of tea, great coffee & all of our food is made on the premises.

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Modernism heats up at State Library from July

origins of that identity supported by the Project funding scheme, Gargett Riddel – Ancher celebrated and on display. Australian Research and project partners BVN Mortlock Woolley and “From the iconic Council’s Linkage Donovan Hill, Conrad Wilson Architects.

Riverside Expressway, to structures like the Torbreck apartment building in Highgate Hill, our past constantly surrounds us, but we don’t often take the time to look around and appreciate the fascinating history of our state.

“It’s particularly gratifying to see State Library of Queensland Edinburgh Castle Road, Wavell Heights working together with The University of The club is refurbishing, expanding and developing with consideration being given to: Queensland to re-ignite • Outdoors covered area for relaxation & eating • Meals: Bistro & or Semi-Restaurant important conversations • Secure children’s play area • Coffee / Tea & Light Meals Shop about the designs and development of Become a member either as a bowling or social member yesterday, as we continue and help us build a vibrant, versatile, diverse-activities to define how we want to inclusive club for all the community. live today, and into the future,” said Minister LAWN BOWLS I FUTSAL I BAREFOOT BOWLS Walker. Hot Modernism We invite other interested sporting and social groups to join us will be on display at State Friday Evening Bowls/ BBQ with Live Music at 5pm Library of Queensland • Hall Hire /Function Venue for all Functions • FREE Bowls coaching from 9 July to 12 October. • Barefoot Bowls self-catered or club BBQ • OPEN DAY: Last Sunday of the Month from 12 noon Visit www.slq.qld.gov.au/ hot-modernism for more details. The project is

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STATE Library of Queensland is unearthing the stories of Queensland’s midcentury architecture for its next major exhibition, which will launch in July.

Hot Modernism: building modern Queensland 1945-75, presented in partnership with The UQ School of Architecture, will invite visitors to explore Queensland’s past.

State Librarian Janette Wright said post World War Two was a period of immense change and development for Queensland.

“Influenced by a new found optimism there was a greater connection to the world and a desire for a new way of living — elements which were characterised in the modernist movement,” said Ms Wright. “It was

an exciting era but little is currently identified or celebrated in Queensland’s design practice.”

“Hot Modernism will be an engaging exhibition and events program which will explore and showcase the changing face of the Queensland landscape, revealing not only the stories of the architecture, but of the people who created, worked and lived in the buildings,” she said.

Visitors to the exhibition will be able to walk through a full-scale recreation of a 1957 house, take a seat in a 1960s living room and examine 3D architectural models, original drawings and historical photographs from the time.

They will also be able to investigate international design challenges of

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transport, access, sustainability, community and look to future planning to inspire our community to build our city of the future through an interactive space Design our City.

Arts Minister Ian Walker said Queensland has a strong, independent identity, and was looking forward to seeing the

Brisbane twilight markets THE Brisbane Twilight Markets in King George Square offer a distinctive home-grown shopping experience in the heart of the city.

Enjoy the Friday night markets buzz, featuring local independent art, craft and design for sale.

Support the local Queensland creative community and shop ethically at Brisbane’s award-winning destination for everything handmade.

The Brisbane Twilight Markets held at King George Square every Friday until 27 June from 5pm until 9pm.

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Brisbane International Jazz Festival HEAR an array of exciting performances by worldclass international and Australian artists at the second Brisbane International Jazz Festival.

Artists include Finland’s Jukka Perko Avara Trio, UK saxophonist Julien Arguelles, U.S. pianists Barney McCall, Mike Nock, Julien Wilson Quartet and many more.

World premieres by Queensland composers Sean Foran, Rafael Karlen, Louise Denson and Andrew Butt begin festivities on 4 June at the Queensland Multicultural Centre. Brisbane International Jazz Festival runs from Wednesday 4 – Sunday 8 June at various venues throughout Brisbane.

Visit: www.brisbane jazzfestival. com.au for dates and times of performances.

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Doors opened for Salvation Army ‘foot soldiers’ who went knocking for Red Shield Appeal Q U E E N S L A N D E R S when more than 10,000 opened their hearts and collectors from the Salvawallets on May 24 and 25 tion Army’s Red Shield

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The Brisbane City Temple Salvos have been providing community service from the centre of Brisbane for more than 125 years. They provide aged care facilities and accommodation and quality care for older Australians in the form of hostels, nursing homes, selfcare units and respite care.

Every day, about 3400 people receive aged care assistance from the Salvation Army.

Businessman and accountant Russell Postle, who helped launch the event in Brisbane, began Brisbane Salvation Army ‘foot soldier’ Rata Bowerman knocks on a door at working with the SalvaWooloowin during her rounds to raise funds for the Red Shield Appeal. The tion Army in 1982 after Kangaroo Point resident has enjoyed her fund-raising task each year for more than 17 years.

Appeal came knocking for donations.

Academy Award-winning actor Cate Blanchett was the star guest at the official national launch of appeal in Sydney.

“I remember, I must have been three or four the first time the Salvos knocked on the door. I asked my grandmother what they were going to do with the money that they were going to put in the tin and she whispered to me, ‘Some children don’t have homes’.

“I went white and I went

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upstairs to my piggy bank, which must have had, you know, a dollar and three cents in it and I came down and gave it to them.

Because I remember that moment thinking that not every child in Australia was like me.”

The Salvation Army was founded as the Christian

Mission in the slums of London in 1865 by former Methodist minister William Booth. The name was formally adopted by deed poll in 1880, the year the Salvos began in Australia when a railway worker began preaching and offering meals on the back of a cart in Adelaide’s Botanic Gardens.

Archchaeologic Excavation at Eagle Farm SATURDAY 21st June will be an interesting day for anyone interested in the history of Queensland. The Royal Historical Society of Queensland will hold its annual seminar commencing at 8.30am at the Commissariat Store Museum at 115 William Street Brisbane.

Ludwig Leichhardt’s disappearance 170 years ago will be the subject of the morning session.

The Afternoon session will be held at Eagle Farm near the site of the archaeological excavation of the 1830s building which housed the female convicts of the Moreton Bay Penal Colony.

Prior bookings are recommended and more details are available on the website www.queenslandhistory.org.au or phone 07 3221 4198.

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COME and enjoy the joyous sounds of the Scattered People’s Choir Sunday 20th July 2014. Tickets: Adults $15, concession $10.Includes afternoon tea. Trinity Grove Wilston Uniting Church, Cnr Kedron Brook Rd and Hawdon Sts, Wilston. Contact Ros 0428 280 030 or Mary 07 3359 4896

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hearing stories from his grandfather, a gunner in France in World War I, about the group’s support of servicemen.

“My grandfather would fall into the trench. It was cold, wet and there were bullets falling around him,” Mr Postle said.

“There would be a Salvo with a hot cup of tea and a sandwich.

“My grandfather said it was the Salvos that got him through the war.”

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Nudgee aqua aerobics and deep water running continues throughout cooler months

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Nudgee aqua aerobics class in 25 metre heated pool at Nudgee College

Aqua aerobics and deep water running are a fantastic and fun way of helping get fit. Activities continue most of the year with the pool open through the cooler months and winter. Both pools are heated. Aqua aerobics can also have therapeutic benefits by helping re-

cover from injuries and operations and also a great way to re-introduce a regular exercise regime.

St Joseph’s Nudgee College has been operating both aqua aerobic and deep water running classes for a long time under the Brothers Swim Program. New members

are always welcome. Activities offered in both the 25 and 50 metre heated pools increase fitness in a social environment through a low impact program with a full cardio workout without joint stress. Water resistance strengthens muscles and there is no need to be able

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SUNSHINE Coast and Gold Coast residents travelled to Brisbane to take part in an informative Aged Care Seminar held in the heart of the city.

Presented by Mercer Financial Advice and Regis Aged Care, the seminar provided an overview of the aged care system including the significant changes

being introduced on July 1, 2014.

Pictured are several of the attendees from the seminar. Participants were treated to lunch prior to the presentation and then given a question-andanswer opportunity afterwards. More than 60 people benefited from the occasion.

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Groundbreaking beyondblue funded research develops new program to help people with chronic disease at risk of depression A NEW Internet-based self-management support system developed by researchers at Deakin University is set to revolutionise treatment for people with chronic arthritis and may be developed for other chronic, disabling

conditions. The beyondblue-funded SteppingUp trial has sparked international interest, with several organisations and academic institutions in the UK signalling intent to implement the program and develop it

further. The web program was designed to replicate the medical advice and treatment people get from healthcare professionals as much as is appropriate and possible online.

People who took part in the trial were able to

choose and access online tutorials and worksheets tailored to their particular needs, also targeting many of the risk factors and symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Participants reported a significant reduction in distress after completing the program - a 17 per cent improvement on the mental health assessment after completion and most participating doctors and community health professionals have called for it to be adapted to other chronic conditions. beyondblue CEO Georgie Harman said the research, which was funded by beyondblue, had made a huge difference among people who were at a high risk of developing depressive symptoms.

“This program has proven a huge success in reducing distress for people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions and we hope it will be implemented widely through public

health providers,” she said. Deakin University’s Professor Richard Osborne, who led the research, said the trial focused on the key concerns of many people with musculoskeletal conditions of ‘being stopped from doing the things they want to do in life’.

“Living with arthritis and many chronic diseases can be a very lonely and miserable existence. SteppingUp offers a new and potentially life changing intervention, which can be done in their own home, at their own pace,” he said. Prof Osborne said SteppingUp could be adapted to people’s

specific situations, and change as they travel through their lives and face changing health and life situations.

“Some people clearly stated that taking part in SteppingUp changed their lives very much for the better.

“Never before have we received such strong and positive spontaneous remarks from such a large proportion of respondents,” he said.

“SteppingUp is a really important opportunity for other chronic conditions. Clinicians in the trial strongly advocated for the expansion of the program to other chronic conditions; in particular diabetes,

respiratory disease, cardiac disease and stroke.

“Interventions must respond effectively to the needs and circumstances of individuals, be suitable for people with low education and social disadvantage, be low cost, be applicable across a range of musculoskeletal disorders, and be feasible to implement within publicly-funded services.

“We are very hopeful that SteppingUp can be used across primary care, community health and the hospital sector to support more equitable provision of healthcare in Australia and other countries.”

What exactly is bipolar disorder?

BIPOLAR disorder is when people experience serious mood swings, to the point where their moods interfere with their everyday life. If you have bipolar disorder your mood is likely to go through extreme highs (known as mania or hypomania) and lows (known as depression). However, what those moods feel like and how quickly or slowly you move between high and low moods is different for everyone. As a result, several different types of bipolar disorder have been identified.

Somewhere between 1-5% of the population experience bipolar disorder and it’s caused by a combination of different things. Your genes play a big part in whether you are likely to develop bipolar disorder, but the condition can be brought on by stress, certain brain chemicals and the environment (for example, you’re more likely to get bipolar

disorder in Spring).

The mood swings and feelings experienced by people with bipolar disorder are different from mood swings that most people experience in everyday life.

Mood swings that occur as a result of bipolar disorder are extremely disruptive and impact on a person’s ability to function day to day.

If you think you may have bipolar disorder, it’s really worth visiting your GP for a consultation. Bipolar disorder can be hard to diagnose but it is a treatable condition and managing it will be much easier if you get professional advice.

Your doctors can work with you to create a treatment plan which suits your personal circumstances and experience.

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New app tips the scales for Queenslanders

on track doesn’t necessarily mean overhauling your whole lifestyle – it can be a few small changes to your meals or physical activity habits that can make a big difference. Queenslanders are invited to join the QUEST to live a healthier life at quest.org.au. The Health & Fitness Age Challenge app is available for download at healthier.qld. gov.au. More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available at Seniors Celebrate the Health & Fitness Age Challenge App www.cancerqld.org.au or A NEW app launched in backed by Cancer Coun- – including some cancers. Cancer Council Helpline May is the latest weapon cil Queensland.

Getting your health back 13 11 20. in the fight against over- The obesity epidemic has weight and obesity, with grown to uncontrollable figures showing only 12 proportions in per cent of Queensland Queensland. We have the adults are a healthy highest rate of obesity in weight and lead healthy the country – more needs lifestyles. to be done to help people The Health & Fitness Age get healthy. Having a Challenge app was poor diet and inactive launched by the State lifestyle can lead to overGovernment to help resi- weight or obesity, which dents get healthier and increases the risk of a happier – an initiative range of chronic diseases

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The Aged Care Assessment Service

THE Aged Care Assessment Service is a Commonwealth funded program which assists frail older people and their carers identify what kind of care will best meet their needs. ACAS teams provide information on suitable care options and can help arrange access or referral to appropriate residential or community care options. ACAS teams can also assess and approve older people for Australian Government subsidised care, community aged care packages or flexible care such as extended aged care at home or transition care.A multi-disciplinary team assisting the elderly, their families and carers to make informed decisions about the level of care required and accommodation, whether at home with community support, in a supported residential service, an aged hostel or nursing home. People with disabilities also eligible for assessment services in some circumstances. Interpreters can be arranged, if required. A network of Aged Care Assessment teams (ACATs) has been established to assist older people and their carers work out the most appropriate level of care that will best meet their needs, when they are no longer able to manage at home without assistance. All Australian States use the same structure of assessment, however in Victoria each team is known as the Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS). ACATs provide information on suitable care options and can help arrange access or referral to appropriate residential or community care services such as Home and Community Care (HACC). An ACAT assessment and approval is a mandatory requirement before you can request government subsidised residential aged care, Community Aged Care Packages (CACPs) or Extended Aged Care at Home (EACH) Packages. The family or care receiver should talk to your own doctor first to see if you need to be referred to an ACAT. The ACAT is usually based at a hospital or community centre and may include a doctor, nurse, social worker, physiotherapist or occupational therapist. Once you have made an appointment, a member of your local ACAT team will visit you in your home or in hospital to make an assessment of your needs. The ACAT will talk with you about what services you may need and what is available in your area. They will discuss the result of their assessment with you, and arrange referrals to community care services or a place in aged care, if this is appropriate. Your doctor or local hospital can refer you to an ACAT. What does the Aged Care Assessment Team service cost? There is no cost associated with the ACAT assessment - it is totally subsidised by the Commonwealth government. For further details please contact Prince Charles Hospital ACAT, Chermside Community Health Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital,Chermside.

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Look on the Bright Side of Ageing OLDER adults with a bright outlook on the future live longer than those who have a dimmer view.

A nine-year long study conducted by Netherlands researchers found that men and women with the highest levels of optimism at the start of the study had the lowest death rates than those in the most pessimistic group. Considering all factors in-total, the risk of death was 29% lower among highly optimistic men and women. In addition, the most optimistic study participants experienced 77% less likelihood of dying of a heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular cause (as compared to the most pessimistic group).

More genes discovered in fight against breast cancer IN a study published in international journal ‘Nature’ researchers describe nine new genes that drive the development of breast cancer.

“Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. We searched for driver mutations in over 21,000 genes and found evidence for nine new cancer genes involved in the development of this cancer,” explains Dr Patrick Tarpey.

The team found driver mutations were present

in at least 40 different cancer genes. Most individual cancers had different combinations of mutated cancer genes, demonstrating the substantial genetic diversity in breast cancer. The team examined all the genes in the genomes of 100 cases of breast cancer. The mutated cancer-causing genes were different in different cancer samples, indicating that breast cancer is genetically very diverse. Understanding the consequences of this

diversity will be important in progressing towards more rational treatment.

Changes to DNA lie behind all cases of cancer.

Cancer develops as a result of mutations called somatic mutations that are acquired during a person’s lifetime. Driver mutations, which occur in cancer genes, are a small subset of somatic mutations that drive the development of cancer.

Professor Mike Stratton said, “In 28 cases we

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found only a single driver, but the maximum number of driver mutations in an individual cancer was six. We found that breast cancer can be caused by more than 70 different combinations of mutations.”

“One of the most striking things about breast cancer is how it progresses differently in each patient and how each patient responds differently to therapy,” explains Professor Andy Futreal.

“Our results can help us to understand these differences.”

Our genomes are scarred by decades of continual assault that leave mutations scattered though our DNA. This is the most comprehensive study thus far of mutations in breast cancers, discovering nine new

mutated genes that cause breast cancer, and revealing the full diversity of the driving events that convert normal breast cells into breast cancers.

“The picture is certainly more complicated than we would have wanted, but as with many other things, knowledge is our strongest weapon.

These comprehensive insights reveal the faulty wiring of the cellular circuit board that causes cells to behave as cancers. Understanding our enemy at this level of detail will allow us to take more rational approaches to therapy, to understand why some cancers respond to drugs and others do not and direct us to new vulnerabilities to be exploited in new treatments,” adds Professor Stratton.

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WORLD CONTINENCE AWARENESS WEEK 23RD - 29TH JUNE Continence a silent epidemic: physiotherapy treatment can help

ACTIVE Rehabilitation Physiotherapy has been providing physiotherapy services to Queenslanders for more than 30 years.

As part of an ongoing commitment to improving access to healthcare services in the community, Active Rehabilitation has a specific focus on the treatment of continence.

As part of this initiative, they are taking part in this year’s World Continence Week from June 23 to 29.

Women’s health physiotherapist Alexandra Diggles and men’s health physiotherapist Jason Crow bring years of experience as part of Active Rehabilitation Physiotherapy. Both have com-

pleted post graduate continence training, have years of experience in the treatment of continence related issues and boast an impressive list of success with continence clients. We asked Alexandra and Jason to give us a rundown on what people need to know about continence physiotherapy.

What should I expect from physiotherapy?

To begin, your physiotherapist will assess your condition, diagnose any problems and help you understand what is wrong.

They will work with you to develop a treatment plan that takes into account your lifestyle, goals, leisure activities, and gen-

eral health. Throughout the treatment program, we will evaluate your progress at regular intervals and modify treatment and goals when necessary. Wherever possible, we will also work with you to help you learn to manage your condition independently for the longer term.

Do I need a referral?

A doctor’s referral is not necessary to see a continence physiotherapist in private practice, although we frequently work in partnership with your doctor to plan and manage treatment for continence conditions.

Physiotherapist Jason Crow works with a patient to exercise pelvic floor muscles using biofeedback

from other clinics?

Active Rehab uses the latest technology to provide up-to-date and evidence-based assessment and treatment. We use a combination of diagnostic ultrasound, urostym biofeedback and uroflowmetry to provide accurate results and valuable information for treatment.

Does continence treatment work?

Yes, it does!

What is physiotherapy continence treatment?

We have a large group of specially trained physiotherapists who can help treat the causes

Bronwyn has a positive approach THE positive approach – that’s the attitude to incontinence taken by Brisbane physiotherapist Bronwyn Jest at her practice in Aspley. Most people never give a second thought to their bladder or bowel. But for the more than 4.5 million Australians who suffer with incontinence, their bladder and bowel function impacts greatly on their quality of life. These problems won’t improve on their own. They can be treated, managed and in many cases cured. Bladder and bowel problems are not a normal part of ageing. Bronwyn has a special interest in continence and pelvic floor rehabilitation and is well placed to assess and treat both bladder and bowel problems. Pelvic floor rehabilitation aims to improve the strength and function of the pelvic floor muscles which extend from the pubic bone to the tail bone. They help support the bladder, womb and bowel, control urine and stool and are involved in sexual function. Dysfunction of the pelvic floor muscles may cause a variety of pelvic floor disorders that can be managed by physiotherapy.

Treatment is offered for stress and urgency urinary incontinence; prolapse; bowel urgency and incontinence; pre- and post-gynaecological and prostate surgery; sexual dysfunction and pelvic pain and pelvic floor safe exercising. Bronwyn’s rehabilitation program is based on evidence-based practice and structured to meet individual needs.Management strategies involve a personalised program based on thorough assessment findings. Each person’s progress is regularly monitored and their treatment adjusted as needed. The friendly physiotherapist has won the confidence of senior patients, both male and female. She is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, the Continence and Women’s Health National Group of the APA, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Continence Foundation of Australia. Consultations with Bronwyn Jest are at the Aspley Medical Centre.

Appointments can be made on 0413 365 859 or via email: jestphysio@gmail.com

Whether you’re young or old, active or taking it easy, there is a good chance you could benefit from physiotherapy.

Our advice and exercise can help you prevent problems from returning or even from happening in the first place.

In fact, Australian research has shown that specific physiotherapy treatment cured 84% of patients with as few as five visits.

Do you shy away from life because of a leaky bladder?

Financial assistance for incontinence problems MOST people with incontinence use continence products such as pads, catheters or bedding protection to manage their condition. Some people require these products on a long term basis, which can become very expensive, and put unreasonable pressure on the household budget. The Australian Government and State and Territory Governments offer a range of continence subsidy schemes to help offset some of these costs. These schemes have differing eligibility criteria and funding allocations, which means that you may be able to apply for funding through several schemes if you are eligible. The National Continence Helpline on freecall 1800 33 00 66 or your local continence clinic can provide you with contact details for suppliers of continence products. They can also provide you with information about your eligibility for subsidy schemes, which may assist you with the ongoing cost of purchasing and replacing continence products.

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of leakage and frequent dashes to the toilet.

Treatment may include, learning how to correctly activate and strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, teaching good bladder and bowel habits, sharing strategies for incontinence management and teaching holistic exercises to assist general health and well-being.

What makes your continence clinic different

Australian research has shown that specific physiotherapy treatment cured 84% of patients with as few as five visits.

Our specially trained physiotherapists can help with specific strengthening to prevent leakages and frequent dashes to the toilet.

Your physiotherapy assessment and treatment may include: • Identifying your pelvic floor muscles using Ultrasound and/ or Urostym technology • Teaching good bladder and bowel habits • Strategies for incontinence management • Specific exercises for pelvic floor muscle strengthening and endurance.

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Bronwyn Jest Physiotherapy PELVIC FLOOR REHABILITATION Bronwyn Jest Physiotherapy provides treatment and information for women and men with the following: • Stress and urgency urinary incontinence • Prolapse • Bowel urgency and incontinence • Pre and post gynaecological surgery • Pre and post prostate surgery • Sexual dysfunction and pelvic pain • Pelvic floor safe exercising Treatment includes a thorough assessment and education about the specific condition relevant to the individual. Management strategies involve a personalised programme based on the assessment findings. Each person’s progress is regularly monitored and their rehabilitation programme adjusted as needed.

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The ships naturally exude a warm, inviting ambiance that instantly allows you to be yourself and at ease.

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Executive Culinary Director, Master Chef Jacques Pépin keeps a watchful eye over the fivestar menus that are all prepared and served à la minute. Dine where, when and with whom you choose in up to six distinctive open-seating gourmet restaurants - all offered at no additional charge. Canyon Ranch SpaClub®, Oceania Cruises’ world renowned spa facility, offers

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If being pampered by the Spa is not at the top of your list, then an abundance of other activities await you - a wellstocked library, premium champagne & cheese tastings, movies under the stars, and critically acclaimed headline entertainers to name but a few. The moment you step onboard you know this is no ordinary cruise experience.

Oceania Cruises – Your World Your Way. Phone Martyn of Maverick Travel on 3355 3700 for more information.

Rail buffs on the move Saturday 21st June A NICE DAY OUT Travel by ICE train to a mystery destination and country pub for lunch

Saturday 12th July NAMBOUR & QLD GARDEN EXPO Travel by steam train to Nambour and enjoy this garden event Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st August THE BORDER BULLET A weekend tour by rail motor to Stanthorpe & Wallangarra Tuesday 4th to Sunday 9th November THE TABLELANDER 5 day daylight rail tour from Brisbane to Mareeba (this tour operates in reverse also 7-13 Nov) “Book early as seats are limited”

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THE excitement of a day out by steam train commences at Roma St as you go walk along the platform to find your carriage with a reserved seat. It is then a quick walk to the head of the train to inspect the great “Iron Horse” which is simmering away quietly waiting for the grand departure.

Final boarding announcements are made , the guard blows his whistle and waves the green flag and the engine bursts into life with it’s whistle blowing to signal departure and steams out of the platform heading for the day’ destination.

Like the sound of the above ? The Australian Railway Historical Society

(Queensland Division) is now in it’s 57 th year of operating rail tours. Over 980 excursions operated by both steam and diesel hauled trains to many destinations in Queensland have been run by the Society since 1957, of course the steam hauled tours are very popular and give passengers a nostalgic tour in travel of a bygone era – travelling in style in the heritage carriages.

Join us for a mystery day out by ICE train on Saturday June 21st.

We don’t tell you where we are going but head off to a country destination and have lunch at an historic old pub before returning to the City mid

afternoon.

Nambour Garden Expo is the destination in July. The train steams through the scenic Glasshouse Mountains, past pineapple fields, and the lush Sunshine Coast Hinterland enroute to Nambour for the large garden event. There is also the option of staying on the train and continue to the interesting little village of Yandina.

In August come and escape with us on a two

day tour by special rail motor to Stanthorpe and Wallangarra to celebrate the end of winter. There is great scenery across the Southern Downs and Granite Belt region and there is no better way to see it then from the comfort of the heritage rail motor.

Looking for an escape to the north? In November we are running a 5 day daylight rail tour from Brisbane to Mareeba on the Atherton Tablelands.

Heritage diesel 1620 will haul this special farewell tour to the Lander series air conditioned carriages which are being withdrawn from traffic later this year.

To book or order a brochure phone our office on 3252 1759 between 10am and 3.00pm Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays. A recorded message operates at other times.

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HOLIDAY & Leisure Check the tyres ... but check your health first before you drive north with the grey nomads HOSPITALS in North Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia’s north are being put under strain by travelling retirees who require treatment as they head north for the winter, doctors say.

Thousands of southerners hit the highways in caravans and campers at this time of year in search of winter sun, earning themselves the nickname ‘grey nomads’.

Most are from southern states, but many hundreds of Brisbane and regional Queenslanders make the trek north.

Travelling is fun and rewarding for ‘grey nomads’, but make sure your However, doctors say health is up to par before you hit the highway many of them are heading off without adequate health checks and medi- in small northern towns. Coast say the influx of strain on emergency decation, and end up clog- Popular areas such as heat-seeking visitors from partments. ging up the health system Queensland’s Sunshine the south is putting a A Nambour General Hospital spokesman, for example, said winter meant patients came with different diseases, the most common being respiratory illnesses.

He says patient-stays in the colder months were typically longer than during summer, because people took longer to recover.

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Grey nomad David Cummins says he has been travelling to Broome in Western Australia each dry season for more than a decade. He said he and his wife Lynn made sure they were fully prepared for the trip.

“It’s fair to say a lot of people in caravan parks are of an aging category, and I’ve known people who, for different reasons, have had to go to the hospital or whatever,” he said.

“Before we come away, we make sure we have our annual check-ups, we go to our GPs and make sure everything’s done, and we fill our scripts if we need to.”

Leslie Parker is the manager of the Broome Doctors Practice and an attendant at the surgery’s reception, putting her at the frontline of the retiree influx. She says the majority are older people who’ve got the time and are travelling at their own pace and end up staying longer than planned in some places and they run out of their medications Ms Parker says the most-common problem is retirees hitting the road without getting a long enough supply of prescription medication.

“The majority are older people who’ve got the time and are travelling at their own pace, so they end up staying longer than planned in some places and they run out of their medications,” she said.

Health authorities are urging people to have a thorough health check before hitting the road, fill prescriptions ahead of time and ensure their medication is stored appropriately to remain effective in the warmer temperatures.

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Leisure Ageism’ in travel insurance sees many seniors opting out of overseas trips

JAPAN CHERRY BLOSSOM & GARDEN 2015 Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, Hiroshima, Osaka

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Townsville & Magnetic Island

7 Days $799*

*Per person twin share plus applicable rail fare.

Single supp $250

10 Days $1,399*

*Per person twin share plus applicable rail fare.

Single supp $250

Stars & Saddles Charleville

5 Days $739*

*Per person twin share plus applicable rail fare.

Single supp $150

• Accommodation Charleville • Meals • Fire, Flood & History Tour • Yabby Races & Camp Oven Dinner • Woollabra Station Tour • Corones “Scones & Stories” • Cosmos Centre night sky tour • Flying Doctors • History House & Meet the Bilby • Helpful fun tour host Tour Dates: 26th August

• Staying at Daydream Island, Airlie Beach & Cairns Queenslander • Delicious meals • Airlie Markets, Yacht Club & orientation tour • Daydream Island Coral Reef Lagoon • Atherton Tablelands & Kuranda Kyrail • Port Douglas, Mossman Gorge, Daintree River • Harbour Cruise and Trinity Inlet • Helpful fun tour hose Tour dates: 18th July or 22nd Aug or 12th Sept

Pioneer & Prehistoric Trails

8 Days $979*

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Single supp $250

• Accommodation at 4 star Cairns Queenslander • Meals on tour • Gorgeous Green Island - including glass bottom boat tour • Travel up the tablelands to Mareeba & Jacques Coffee Plantation, explore Kuranda then travel on Skyrail • Paronella Park, Innisfail, Scenic Cassowary Coast • Port Douglas, Mossman Gorge, Daintree River Cruise • Helpful fun tour host Tour Dates: 6th July, 17th Aug, 21st Sept

• Accommodation at 4 star Chifley Plaza • Meals on tour • Day tour to Magnetic Island • Castle Hill and town orientation tour • Markets, Perc Tucker Museum, Reef HQ Aquarium • Museum of North Qld, Hervey’s Ranges Heritage Tea Gardens • Army Museum of North Qld • Helpful fun tour host Tour dates: 20th June, 1st Aug, 29th Aug, 3rd Oct

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• Accommodation in Townsville, Charters Towers, • Stathmore Station Hughenden & Longreach • Kinnon & Co Harry Redford • Meals • Sunset Cruise on the Thomson River, Dinner & Waterhole • Townsville & Castle Hill Tour & Camp Dinner with “Larrikins & Legend Show” • Magnetic Island • Helpful fun Tour Host & Coach Captain • Charters Towers Town Tour • Miners Cottage, Zara Clarke & Ambulance Museums • Night time Ghosts of Gold Tour • Flinders Discovery Centre Hughenden • Winton, Waltzing Matilda Centre, Magic Mesa’s & Age of Dinasaurs Exhibition • Stockman’s Hall of Fame • Qantas Museum & Tour of 747

Melbourne, Great Ocean Road, Kangaroo Island & Adelaide 10 Days $3,499* Tour Date: 7th October

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• Includes return flights from Brisbane • Accommodation and Meals • Interesting day tours to: Eureka Towers Skydeck, Colonial Tramcar Restaurant, Geelong & Apollo Bay, Werribee Open Range Zoo Safari, Lorne, Great Ocean Road including Cape Otway, Port Campbell National Park, Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Port Campbell, London Bridge, Crown of Thorns, Warrnambool, Flagstaff Hill, Lady Bay, Middle Island, Thunder Point Coast Reserve, Famous Laser Light Show “Shipwrecked”, Port Fairy, Mount Gambier, MuttonBird Rookeries, Portland, Coorong National Park, Victor Harbour, Kangaroo Island, Seal Bay, Kingscote, Flinders Chase National Park, Seal Bay, Cape du Couedic Lighthouse, Admirals Arch, Cape Jervis, Strathalbyn, Hahndorf, and Adelaide’s Mount Lofty Lookout.

Plus much, much more on this magnificent deluxe tour.

• Naturally this tour includes one of our helpful fun Tour Hosts & experienced Coach Captain

Tasmania - The Great Escape

Tour Dates: 2nd September

8 Days $2,690* *Per person twin share Single supp $480

• Includes return flights from Brisbane • Accommodation & meals • Interesting day tours to Hobart, Richmond, Port Arthur, Queenstown, Gordon River Cruise, Strahan, Cradle Mountain, Stanley, North West Coast, Launceston, Tamar Valley and River Cruise, Wall in the Wilderness and much more • Friendly informative tour host & experienced Coach Captain

Canberra Floriade with Bowral Tulips & Spring in the Highlands

Tour Date: 26th September

• Accommodation & meals • Interesting tours to Port Macquarie, Bowral Tulips, Canberra Floriade, Canberra War Memorial, Japanese Garden & Cultural Centre Cowra, Parliament House, Camelot Lavender Farm, Gloucester, Uralla and the Gostwyck Chapel, Captain Thunderbolts Grave, Armidale, Manor at Cotswald, Glen Innes, Celtic Standing Stones, Tenterfield Saddlery, Stanthorpe for a ‘Medley of Maine’ and much more • Friendly informative tour host & experienced Coach Captain

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SENIORS are travelling more and over longer distances so selecting the best travel insurance is imperative.

The health of seniors is often more at risk when they travel, especially in less developed countries with poor quality drinking water and unfamiliar foods.

Overseas climates can be quite different, too, especially if travelling to the European countries going from summer to winter in one air flight.

A few countries have reciprocal health care arrangements, which means Australian seniors get free limited health care. But for most countries, health care costs definitely aren’t free and can be really expensive, which means if you need a doctor, a dentist, an ambulance or even hospital, unless you have travel insurance you’ll have to pay out of your own pocket. Ouch!

Many seniors often have some sort of pre-existing medical condition. Many conditions are already covered as standard within the policy, but for others they may have to pay a little extra. Regardless of how healthy and fit you are, you can’t afford not to have travel insurance.

Meanwhile, a report has surfaced which examines whether older Australians face age discrimination when purchasing travel insurance.

The report, ‘Ageism in Travel Insurance’, summarises the key findings from a survey conducted by National Seniors and the Council on the Ageing (COTA) regarding members’ views and experiences with travel insurance.

The survey showed those aged 70 years and over are more likely to report difficulties in obtaining travel insurance – or affordable travel insurance – as a major reason for avoiding overseas travel.

Almost a third of respondents (32%) reported they had to pay higher travel insurance premiums because of their age.

Some of the key findings in the report showed that less than half of the respondents (44%) ‘shop around’ for the best travel insurance deal.

More than half of the respondents (53%) received ‘widely differing’ quotes for the cost of travel insurance, with most reporting a difference of between 11% and 50%!

Almost two-thirds of respondents (63%) have difficulty in understanding how any age restrictions operate after reading through information provided by insurers in product disclosure statements, brochures and websites.

One in 20 respondents (5%) reported they had a travel insurance claim unexpectedly denied.

You can download the National Seniors Australia and COTA Ageism in Travel Insurance Survey by searching www.nationalseniors.com.au or call them on free phone 1300 76 50 50 or (07) 3233 9191.

Stamp Collectors

THE Enoggera District Stamp Club Inc. meets at 7:30pm on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at the Hillbrook Anglican School in Hurdcotte St, Enoggera. Visitors and new members welcome. Enquiries to Ron on 3351 8901.

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HOLIDAY & Leisure Orpheus lives again in Queensland there are more staff than guests…ideal for that “getting away from it all” feeling. The accommodation is Aussie-style, not pretentiously Balinese or anything else, but everything including the aircon and flat-screen TV works, and the fluffy towels, the fittings and the bathrooms are spotlessly clean. All rooms have private porches where you can contemplate the sea, the sky, the sunsets and your libation of choice.

The real joy of Orpheus, THERE’S been a resort on Orpheus Island in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park for years…since 1931, in fact. It’s flown largely under the radar, perhaps overwhelmed by more developed and better

promoted islands in the Whitsundays and around the Cairns/Port Douglas area. But Orpheus, 80 kms north of Townsville, now has a new lease of life thanks to entrepreneur Chris Morris and his Colonial

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however, is its food and beverage. The highly regarded chef, Arie Prabowo, cooks up a storm in the modern kitchen and menus are personalised when you meet with him on arrival, over a glass of bubbly.

There’s an emphasis on fresh seafood [often from guests’ fishing trips], prime meats, vegetables and herbs from his garden, and spices from his native Indonesia. The cuisine is a fusion of flavours and textures that’s mouth watering, and has that knack of

leaving you wanting more. The wine list, naturally, is formidable.

Activities range from doing nothing at all to kayaking, fishing, snorkelling and swimming in the 25 metre horizon pool. There are some great walks across the island or if that’s too strenuous you can take a motorised dinghy to explore the bays, with a picnic lunch on a deserted beach where clothes and inhibitions are superfluous. The coup de grace, however, is getting to and from

Orpheus. It’s a helicopter ride from Townsville or Cairns so the adventure starts when you step into the Nautilus Aviation chopper, swoop low over the reefs and adjoining islands, and land at “Orpheus Island International Heliport”.

No passport required!

It’s time Orpheus emerged from the shadows of its larger neighbours, and its new standard of luxury will no doubt help make that a reality. www.orpheus.com.au

Leisure Group with a $20 million investment to create, as he puts it, a special destination of “laid back luxury”.

With only 14 rooms and suites, it’s hardly crowded. In fact, at any given time it seems as if

Fraser Coast Tour

Tour Group at Wreck

THE Redcliffe City Mixed Probus Club recently completed a wonderful 6 day coach tour to Hervey Bay and Fraser Island.

The well planned tour program started with refreshment stops at Montville and Gympie before heading for Maryborough and finally onto Hervey Bay. The

Mantra Hervey Bay waterfront Resort provided the luxury accommodation for two nights.

On day two, our group returned to Maryborough. Here, they were joined by an informative local guide for a Historic Tour of Maryborough. Great

ATTENTION ALL COACH TRAVELLERS OUTBACK QLD EXPLORER: LONGREACH, WINTON, AUST AGE OF DINOSAURS, CHARLEVILLE COSMOS CENTRE, EMERALD, BARCALDINE, MITCHELL, GLADSTONE 9 Days 24th August – 1st September 2014 - $1,850 fare includes: Good Motels – Breakfasts & Dinners.

Admissions: Charleville Cosmos Centre, Age of Dinosaurs, Longreach Hall of Fame, Qantas Museum, Thompson River Sunset Cruise and Drovers Dinner, Australian Workers Heritage Centre. Home Pickup and Return: Sunshine Coast, Caboolture, Redcliffe, Brisbane Metro, Redlands, Gold Coast, Tweed Heads, Banora Point, Kingscliff.

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memories here with evidence everywhere of Maryborough’s fascinating past. In the mid 1800’s this river town was a major port for new settlers and trade. The stately colonial buildings, beautiful parks and old Queenslander homes were really great.

Following a Burnett River cruise on the “Bundy Belle”, the tour group boarded a ferry for a three night stay at the renowned Kingfisher Bay Resort on Fraser Island.

The world heritage listed Fraser Island gave everyone a feeling of nature at its best. The full day 4WD coach tour covered all the main attractions. These included the 75 mile beach highway, pristine perched lakes, freshwater creeks, intriguing coloured sands, wildlife (dingos, goannas & birds) and the shipwreck “SS Maheno” and much more. This was a fantastic six days of enjoyable company and great memories. Ph 3885 9484 for further details about our friendly club.

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HOLIDAY & Leisure Trafalgar lifts the lid on USA and Canada, taking you beyond the expected!

FROM the bright lights of Las Vegas and bustling streets of New York, to the mighty Rocky Mountains and the sandy beaches of Hawaii, USA and Canada boast the perfect playground for Australian holiday makers. With diverse culture, unique cuisines, rich history and amazing landscapes, this destination appeals to both first time and repeat travellers. This year-round holiday destination often tops the list of most popular travel hotspot for Australians and is a place that has been explored by leading guided holiday company, Trafalgar, for many years.

Discover North America from the inside, experiencing some of its hidden gems with Trafalgar’s new 2015 USA and Canada programme. With so much to see and do in this region, Trafalgar makes choosing an ideal getaway easy and takes the hassle out of organising a holiday. From the practical elements such as handpicked hotels to exciting exclusive experiences, Trafalgar has all bases covered. Check out its

latest programme featuring a new Secrets of the Old South guided holiday and more than 40 expertly planned itineraries that take in special events, such as the Calgary Stampede, as well as family and leisurely trips.

Australian travellers are no longer content with just scratching the surface. Trafalgar takes you beyond the expected with its unique Insider Experiences – a collection of special moments that showcase the locals’ way of life. At the heart of these experiences is the exclusive Be My Guest dining experience, where travellers are welcomed into the home of a local to be treated to traditional cuisine and warm hospitality.

Further sweetening the deal is Trafalgar’s 10% Early Payment Discount, valid on all guided holiday bookings made in full by 30 October 2014.

Contact your local Travellers Choice consultant on 1300 78 78 58 or visit www.travellerschoice.com.au to book your USA & Canada holiday today.

You might lose some sleep after you pay for a ride on this Japanese sleeper train! breathe in the fresh air.

JR West say the train will be painted green so that it blends in with the surrounding scenery. The company envisions it operating from the Keihanshin region, an area that covers Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe to the Sea of Japan side, and around the Setouchi region of the main island of Honshu.

Japan’s luxury train designed for wealthy retirees

A LUXURY sleeper train service that a Japanese rail company will introduce in spring 2017 has an open-air deck for passengers to take in the sights and even one car set aside for just a single person or family.

The target customers for JR West’s new sleeper train are recently retired people with money and time on their hands.

“We hope to use this train as a catalyst to promote tourism in the areas it will

serve,” the president of JR West Seiji Manabe told reporters. “We will keep the fares as reasonable as possible.”

The sleek sleeper train, which is still in the design phase, will provide passengers with the chance to savor western Japan’s traditional arts, food and scenery. As with Kyushu Railway Co.’s luxury sleeper train, the Nanatsuboshi (Seven Stars), the 10-car train can accommodate 30 passen-

gers. Six of the cars are designated sleeper cars, five of which have three compartments each.

The most expensive car is given over to a luxury suite comprising a bedroom, sitting room, closets and bathing area. The remaining cars will serve as a dining car, a lounge car and two viewing cars, located at both ends of the train.

On the rear viewing car, an open-air deck will allow passengers to

RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre The RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre, housed in former F111 aircraft maintenance hangers, showcases RAAF Base Amberley’s contribution to the nation’s aviation history, and features include a World War ll Boston Bomber, a Vietnam-era Canberra bomber, Caribou airlifter, Sabre and Mirage fighter jets, F-111s, Sioux and Iroquois helicopters, and a WWll jeep.

From time to time we have RAAF Amberley’s operational aircraft and fire trucks on display and special guest appearances from brass bands, vintage car clubs and restored war birds.

The Heritage Centre is managed and supported by dedicated RAAF Reservists and local volunteers from the Ipswich and Brisbane communities. When you visit our Centre, the same enthusiastic people will tell you the stories and historical significance www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

behind the displays from generation to generation to preserve our military aviation history.

Gifts and souvenirs are available at the Heritage Centre’s gift shop. As the Centre does not have EFTPOS or Credit Card facilities, please remember to bring cash if you wish to purchase items. A small variety of snacks and beverages are available for purchase on our public open days.

To download a Group Booking Requests visit our website www.raafamberleyheritage.gov.au and post, fax or email completed forms for your proposed visit. Public Day Registrations and direction maps can also be found on our website.

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HOLIDAY & Leisure Discover the difference….

English as an international language will feel like we’re there every step of the way whilst you’re on holidays. Our award winning team comes with over 100 years combined travel industry experience, experience that is second to none and a passion to make your dreams a reality. Contact our friendly Travel Specialists today on 1300 463 472 to start planning your next holiday!

In a Bucharest hotel lobby: The lift is being fixed for the next day.

During that time, we regret that you will be unbearable.

In a Paris hotel elevator: Please leave your values at the front door.

In an Athens hotel: Visitors are expected to complain at the office between the hours of 9 and

11 daily.

In a Japanese hotel: You are invited to take advantage of the chambermaid.

On a menu of a Swiss restaurant: Our wines leave you nothing to hope for.

In an office: Toilet out of order.. please use the floor below.

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AT Discover Travel & Cruise, we know what’s important to you. Let’s face it one night city stops are just too rushed! We pride ourselves when planning our tour itineraries to ensure you experience the destination and not just pass through.

One of the advantages of travelling in a group is the life-long friends you make whilst enjoying the experiences of new destinations.

Our groups department specialise in tailor making extraordinary itineraries that will awaken your senses.

Group travel has evolved and no longer has the restrictions it used to, you may fly with any airline. You can also have additional night’s pre or post tour or even add a cruise at the beginning or end….

It’s all possible and you don’t need to make numerous calls either!

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Discover Travel & Cruise can and will assist you in planning everything, even a transfer to the airport in Brisbane if that’s what you would like as your holiday is all about you and your needs.

We believe your journey begins from the moment you contact us, not when you step foot on the plane. With our comprehensive itineraries detailing everything you will need to know, it

Great holidays combine independent travel with local knowledge THE freedom and choice of travelling independently is sometimes offset by missing out on a major attraction. This can be due to lack of knowledge about a region and less than thorough research before you leave.

With so much information on the internet travellers are spoilt for choice, and trawling through airfare sites and accommodation options can lead to information overload. By the time you’ve sorted out where you are going, how you will get there and where you are staying, it can be easy to be satisfied with knowing the best two or three things to see or do when you get to your chosen

destination.

Of course, you can’t always see everything on a holiday visit, so start by creating a must see and do list, but try and add a little spare time into your itinerary as well. If you have never visited a place before, settle in to your chosen accommodation and see if they have a street map with your address marked on it. Head for the tourist information centre and ask a local what makes the place special and what is really worth seeing. It may be that the view of the area from a nearby hill is more worthwhile than another art gallery or fountain in the centre of the town.

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‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . .

What’s On In June

CAPTURED: Early Brisbane photographers and their Aboriginal subjectsCaptured, curated by Michael Aird, presents a vast collection of photographs amassed through 20 years of passionate research. In Captured 46 original carte des visites and more than 170 reproductions offer an intriguing insight into the Brisbane Aboriginal community from 1860 to 1890. They document an important time in the social history of our city and exchanges between European settlers and Aboriginal people. The exhibition runs daily until 22 June 2014.

Wednesday, 11 June | 8:40 – 9:40amFifty Plus Centre.

50 Plus: Tai ChiTai Chi, or Taijiquan in Chinese, an outstanding gem of traditional Chinese culture that is valuable in promoting health, developing combat and self-defence skills, and improving concentration and overall well-being. Although it is a branch of the Chinese martial arts (Wushu), it has also been practiced for general health and fitness purposes since the 16th Century. Health benefits are derived from the Tai Chi’s slow, gentle and tranquil movements which enable harmony in mind and body, improved mobility, suppleness and mental alertness.

Wednesday, 11 June | 2 – 4pmBrisbane Powerhouse Frolic @ Queensland Cabaret Festival 2014.Get ready to party with this free mid-week cabaret treat! Featuring a frothy and fun line-up of cabaret, comedy and burlesque, Frolic promises a night of giddy pleasures and fabulous music. See local and international artists from Queensland Cabaret Festival hit the stage with their favourite party pieces and most requested numbers.

You’re invited to drink, dance and flirt

the night away with the festival stars, cabaret fans and musical lovers.Venue: Turbine Platform Saturday, 14 June | 9am – 3pmBrisbane City Hall.

BrisStyle Indie Market: City Hall. Get up close and personal with BrisStyle’s best and brightest indie artisans at Brisbane City Hall, the perfect backdrop to the gorgeous handmade work of some of Brisbane’s most talented makers. Perfectly nestled on the ground floor next to the iconic Shingle Inn Cafe, the BrisStyle indie Markets create a welcome indoor shopping experience for all lovers of locally crafted handmade.

Sunday, 15 June | 2 – 4pmFallon Cottage, Fallon Park, 17 Fallon Street, Everton Park Knitters and Knatters. Share your skills or be inspired to explore new projects using sustainable mediums while learning how to knit. This event is for people aged 50 and over.

Wednesday, 25 June | 9:30 – 10:30amCoorparoo School of Arts Hall, 208 Cavendish Road, Coorparoo.

Gentle exercise and strength. Enjoy specifically designed sessions to increase your fitness in a social environment.This activity is for people aged 50 and over.

Friday, 27 June | 5 – 9pmKing George Square. Brisbane Twilight Markets. The Brisbane Twilight Markets in King George Square offer a distinctive homegrown shopping experience in the heart of the city. Enjoy the Friday night markets buzz featuring local independent art, craft and design for sale. Support the local Queensland creative community and shop ethically at Brisbane’s award-winning destination for everything handmade.

Queensland Accordion Orchestra Inc.

VARIETY Concert Queen Alexandra House, Alexandra Conference Room Upstairs 347 Cleveland Road Coorparoo, Sunday July 27, 2014 2.00 pm. Doors open at 1:30pm. Tickets are just $10 per person. Featuring the Queensland Accordion Orchestra. Email mary.martyn@optusnet.com.au or Website: www.qao.org.au

Make those SPECIAL Lunches at Brothers Ipswich the

SENIORS BUS TOUR LUNCHEONS New Menu – More Options Choice of Roast of the Day Crumbed Fish or Chicken Schnitzel Dessert Tea & coffee From $12 to $15 per person

of your Day! Great Entertainment Every Thursday with

Morning Melodies

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‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . .

See Monty Python together on the big screen again FOR the first time in 40 years the stars of Monty Python will perform together at London’s O2 Arena, and Australian fans have the opportunity to witness this event on the big screen at Birch Carroll & Coyle and Event Cinemas on August 6th with encores on August 9th & 10th.

Monty Python rightfully hold a place amongst the world’s finest ever comedians, influencing a generation and revolutionising comedy on their way to greatness. There was huge demand for tickets for the first live performances at the O2 on stage by the stars of Monty Python since performing at the Hollywood Bowl on 15 September 1980 and 40 years after they last appeared on stage in the UK at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. At a combined age of just 357, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin will once again take to the stage and perform some of Monty Python’s greatest hits with modern, topical, Pythonesque twists.

“Thanks to the wonderful invention of moving pic-

tures, The Last Night of Monty Python is coming to a cinema near you. Get your knotted handkerchiefs out and warm your brains one last time at any one of 450 cinemas across the UK, and 1500 across the world. … in a final weepy, hilarious, uproarious, outrageous, farewell to the five remaining Pythons as they head for The Old Jokes Home ....on the big screen, in HD, “ said the Pythons.

Monty Python first hit our screens with the Flying Circus, the BBC series. The Pythons were an instant success and became the face of British comedy. They went on to achieve overwhelming international acclaim with the huge success of films such as “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” in 1975, “Life of Brian” in 1979 and their final film, “The Meaning of Life” in 1983. All tickets to see ‘Monty Python Live (Mostly)’ on the big screen are $25*in traditional cinemas or $40* in the luxury of Gold Class and are on sale now at eventcinemas.com.au or at the box office. *online booking fees apply

Indigi Day Out – markets, food, free fun and music!

Forget your ‘first week of winter’ blues with a day of markets, food and free music at Indigi Day Out on Saturday 7 June.

Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said Indigi Day Out was held annually as part of World Environment Day activities and celebrated the rich environmental and cultural values in the Redlands. “This popular local event delivers important environmental messages through fun, family-friendly activities,” Cr Williams said. “Held in

conjunction with Folk Redlands Festival of Music, the popular event will offer environmental workshops, market stalls, kids’ activities, crafts, food and folk music, along with animal encounters and face painting. “Indigi Day Out is a great day of entertainment for all ages with delicious food and market stalls open on the day, or people can also bring a picnic basket and blanket and enjoy the great location.” Council’s environmental spokesperson Cr Paul Gleeson said this year’s Folk Redlands Festival boasts a fantastic musical line-up, including the high energy blue grass and rock band The Round Mountain Girls as

its headline act.

“For those ready for some toe-tapping, there’ll also be a free bush dance in the evening with a bar and barbeque, all set in the spectacular surrounds of our award-winning Redland IndigiScapes Centre,” he said. Entry to Indigi Day Out is free. 2014 Indigi Day Out & Folk Redlands Festival of Music on Saturday 7 June, during the day 10am – 4.30pm and after dark 5.30pm - 9pm at Redlands IndigiScapes Centre, 17 Runnymede Rd, Capalaba. For more information, or a program of events, phone IndigiScapes on 3824 8611 or visit www.indigiscapes.com.au

Afternoon of Music

THE Redland City Concert Band and the Buderim Concert Band will join together to bring you a spectacular concert program on Sunday 15 June 2014. The Redland City Concert Band and the Buderim Concert Band will individually perform a variety of tunes to suit all styles, before combining both bands together to bring you a spectacular afternoon of entertainment. The Concert will take place on Sunday 15 June 2014 at the Cleveland Assembly Hall, Smith Street Cleveland. Doors open at 1:00pm with the performance starting at 1:30pm. The Concert band and Wind Ensemble will play a variety of pieces and style to suit all. Ticket price $15 adult, $10 concession and children under 12 free. The afternoon will also include raffles and lucky door prizes along with the generous Afternoon tea. Interested in joining the concert band?

The Concert Band is currently looking for people who can play brass, woodwind and percussion. Rehearsals every Wednesday Night 7pm-9pm Edgar Harley Hall Smith Street Cleveland. Visit our website www.redlandcitybands.org.au or emailredlandcity bands@gmail.com.

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Brisbane’s band entertainment SUNDAY, 8 June – Pomp and Circumstance. With the Queen’s birthday approaching this performance is dedicated to all things royal. The music will be full of colour and pageantry, so dress for the occasion and bring a lunch basket filled with cucumber sandwiches and English tea at Upper Moora Park, Shorncliffe from 2-3pm.

Sunday, 15 June – Proms Concert. South Brisbane Federal Band presents a traditional proms concert – sing along to British favourites like ‘Rule Britannia’, ‘Land of Hope and Glory’ and ‘Jerusalem’ at Newstead House from 2-3pm.

Sunday, 15 June – Brilliant brass repertoire and choreography sets the scene at City Botanic Gardens from 2-3pm.

Sunday, 15 June – Join the Ormiston Heritage Pipes and Drums for a cup of tea and chat as they perform a selection of Australian and Scottish music at CB Mott Park, Holland Park from 11am-12noon.

Sunday, 22 June – Sunnybank Brass steps out on parade and introduces you to the world of marches from

around the world at Mowbray Park, East Brisbane from 2-3pm.

Sunday, 22 June – Musicians from Brisbane Brass will entertain the crowds in a light and lively morning concert at McPherson Park, Bracken Ridge from 11am-12noon.

Sunday, 22 June – Savour the sounds of Scottish bagpipes in a morning performance of stirring favourites and marches from Queensland Irish Association Pipe Band at Harmony Gardens, Dutton Park from 11am-12noon.

Sunday, 29 June - Follow the call of bagpipes with City of Brisbane Pipe Band as they march and perform a diverse repertoire of traditional Scottish music at Bulimba Memorial Park from 11am-12noon.

Sunday, 29 June – Windsor Brass plays music from television shows themes from Friends, Jag and Stingray at Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha from 2pm-3pm.

Sunday 29 June – Samba down to New Farm Park from 2pm-3pm to join BSB Swing for a Latin fiesta.

A journey through time WATCH a multi-period living history and re-enactment event held at Queensland’s historic Fort Lytton National Park. Held over two days the event aims to showcase living history and includes a re-enactment at a major site of Queensland’s military history, Fort Lytton. See ancient Romans, Vi-

kings, knights and World War II diggers in one place. With living history encampments, re-enactments and tours, this event makes learning about history, fun. Visit Fort Lytton National Park on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June from 10am until 4pm for an historic weekend of free entertainment.

Great night of entertainment in Ipswich WEST Moreton Country Music Social is held on the 3rd Friday of the month at the Ipswich Show Grounds Cnr Salisbury road and Warwick Road Ipswich at the Grey Hound pavilion, members $5 and non members $6 the next social on June the 20th we have

as our guest artist Dean Perrett we look forward to a really good night we start at 7pm and finish at11pm there are meals available and the venue is licensed.

For further information please call Trish on 0434 114 656.

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LifeTec hold successful 2014 Positive Ageing Journey Expo LIFETEC held another very successful 2014 Positive Ageing Journey Exhibition and Expo at Easts Football Club, Coorparoo on Monday 19 May. In

2013, the event was held on the northside so in 2014, the opportunity was given to southside residents to be able to be able to attend without having

LifeTec CEO James Barrientos and Angel Flight Founder and CEO Bill Bristow at the Positive Ageing Expo

to travel as far. The opening keynote address was

by Bill Bristow AM, Founder and CEO of Angel Flight Australia and Australia Day Ambassador. Angel Flight was

founded in 2003 and provides help for thousands of people in medical and financial hardship by providing free, non-emergency flights. His address provided an informative

insight into Angel Flight.

In 2005, he was awarded the Queensland Australian of the Year and in 2009, he was honoured with the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) award. LifeTec based at Newmarket and Townsville provides advice on assistive technology to older people, seniors as well as children and adults with any sort of disability or restricting condition so that they can be more independent in their homes, at work or school and in their communities. LifeTec does not sell assistive technology but their advisory and support service is totally free. However costs of the products purchased are the responsibility of the end user.

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LifeTec displays hundreds of helpful items and have a database available listing many other items that can be provided to the general public after consultation with LifeTec health professionals.

Assistive technology is any product, device or system that provides people with practical solutions to everyday life activities. It helps millions of people learn, work, socialise, achieve independence or simply get

more out of their lives. The service is available through a central call centre (1300 885 886) with LifeTec offices based in Newmarket (Brisbane) and Townsville. The service is offered across all of Queensland with outreach professionals available to travel to enquirers homes where they live in other areas of Queensland.

The LifeTec website can be viewed at www.lifetec.org.au

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Rather than wait for a millionaire benefactor to donate to the charity, she started AllAbility Training to provide much needed funds for the charity.

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Senior Super SaverS Savvy Seniors Program launched at Burnie Brae

BURNIE Brae has commenced a program aimed at demystifying modern technologies.

Savvy Seniors is a six week course which commenced at Burnie Brae Centre, Chermside in May with generous funding through an Australia Post Our Neighbourhood Grant.

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and practice on popular devices such as iPads, iPhones, Samsung Tablets as well as introducing attendees to social media including Facebook, Skype and Twitter. The sessions have been well attended and Seniors are already asking for more. Kevin Rouse, Burnie Brae CEO said, “We have been operating a Broadband

for Seniors kiosk at the Centre for some years. As the trend is increasingly towards mobile devices, we identified a need for additional training and assistance to help Seniors feel more comfortable with these modern technologies. In some cases, Seniors are given a device by family but struggle to use it and just need some practical help in a non-threatening environment to get confident. The program has been very successful and we are planning to keep the sessions running regularly at the Centre.”

All enquiries about future Savvy Seniors sessions should be addressed to Burnie Brae Reception on 3624 2100 or email admin@burniebrae.org.au

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Members enjoyed the Australia Zoo day trip

WE meet on the third Friday of the month at the Queensland Lions Soccer Club, Pine Road, Richlands at 10.30am, and new members are always welcome. For more information on the club and its activities, please contact Kay (Treasurer) on 3278 9406 or Les (Activities Officer) on 2379 9449 or mob 0446 377 618, or email fl50plusc@gmail.com. Date claimers for the next three meetings are June 20th, July 18th and August 15th 2014.

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