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WELCOME to our May edition.

This month, we celebrate hairdresser Wendy Gunn and the passion for her work which has led to being recognised with a prestigious award.

I thought her story, so full enthusiasm and positive attitude, was a great way to kick off the month.

However, it’s election month and time to think about the improvements we want or need and how our politicians are responding to these issues.

Our Talk ‘n’ Thoughts topic brings to light the issues that in one way or another are more relevant to the situation of older people. This article highlights the need for action in areas such as internet access, dental treatments and affordable housing together with the proposal of a special tribunal dedicated to deal with issues to do with seniors.

The subject of accommodation style is the topic Tracey Johnstone has investigated in our monthly double page feature – and there’s plenty to talk about.

New architectural/building ideas are being generated

and implemented around the world and Australia has joined the push to come up with innovative and viable housing solutions.

From professionals to community minded groups, there is a focus on coming up with a range of creative alternatives to accommodate more healthy, happy lifestyles.

Our Wellbeing pages include practical stories on caring for our health – with great info on new cancer research and what it means for breast cancer patients along with tips for happy feet so that you can do lots of very beneficial walking. I believe that our community notes pages are also part of the wider wellbeing section, so thanks goes to groups who send us community news each month to share with other readers.

Enjoy the read.

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Shake, rattle and roll Rotary fun raises Katie Rose funds

Tracey Johnstone IT WAS long, raucous and outright fun when the Rotary Club of Eumundi held its annual Long Lunch in aid of the Katie Rose Cottage.

Rocking and rolling through the music of Rock N Roll Boys and Elvis tribute artist Mark Andrews, 300 guests, many of them dressed in their themed gear, put their hands in their pockets for this great cause.

Club president Tania Broadbent said the function was organised by an incredibly motivated volunteer team supported by the Katie Rose Cottage staff, the Rural Fire Brigade and local high-school students who helped serve the food.

This is the club’s fifth and best year fundraising for the self-funded hospice.

It will have raised just

COMMUNITY SPIRIT: Guests at the Rotary Club of Eumundi’s annual Katie Rose Cottage fundraiser Long Lunch. over $20,000 from the Long Lunch.

“They have no government funding,” Ms Broadbent said.

“They are relying solely on community donations.

I think that the work that they do is just so

important to the community.

“It’s an area that a lot of people don’t want to talk about, but it affects all of us in the end.”

The hospice currently has three beds with 24 hour care and plans to

have a fourth bed by the end of this year.

The Rotary club, which has only 37 members of about which about 75 per cent are aged over 60, runs several fundraising events during the year including a high tea to

raise funds for a women’s health initiative and a water project in Papua New Guinea.

Last November its Melbourne Cup lunch raised $1000 for the Riding for the Disabled.

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Defying age with plenty Forget the number, it’s about doing what you love at any age

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BRILLIANT RECOGNITION: Wendy Gunn, accompanied by her hair model, receives the prestigious 2019 L’Oreal Professionnel Style & Colour Trophy.

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CHAMPAGNE corks popped in Paris when Australian hair colourist Wendy Gunn was recently announced winner of the 2019 L’Oreal Professionnel Style & Colour Trophy with her Rising Sun look.

The pro-age industry leader has been on her feet since age 15.

Now at 70 she is still putting in 60 hours a week at her Brisbane city business, Ink for Hair.

“I am living my life passionately,” Ms Gunn said.

“Also, I am passionate about what I do and I am good at it.

“I am not about to curl up; I am not about to buy my last car or my last TV.” The road to the international L’Oreal trophy win was arduous.

It started with a photograph of her work being sent to judges in Australia who then determined the top 20 in

The pro-age industry leader has been on her feet since age 15. each state.

Next it was “doing” the model’s hair, dress and make-up in real-time for the top three in the state.

After that it was on to the Australian titles in Melbourne where Ms Gunn took out the national award in early 2018.

She created her look using strategically placed apricot and peach colours which resulted in a rose gold tone in her model’s hair.

In France, she had to do it all again in real-time and then be judged against 32 other countries.

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of style made me do is realise that I don’t have to be limited by how old I am,” Ms Gunn said.

Back on the floor of her business and with a full week of bookings ahead, she said she had one of her three daughters back by her side after 10 years out on her own. She also has two 20-something juniors who are in on her journey of exploring the latest trends and techniques.

“If you want to be good at anything, you have got to be prepared to constantly learn,” she said.

Doing a make-over is one of Ms Gunn’s greatest challenges and joys.

“Someone who is a bit older and set in a time-warp; just changing how they look changes how they feel,” she said.

“My philosophy is what you wear starts with your hair.”

This very direct woman doesn’t look at the age, she looks at the person.

Recently she turned around an old friend’s attitude to living with some life-changing advice.

The friend said she had

been looking at over-50s hairstyles for herself.

“I told her I was the wrong hairdresser for her because that’s not how I look at my clients,” Ms Gunn said. “I look at body shape, face shape and lifestyle. I don’t look at the age of someone.”

Ms Gunn’s age certainly doesn’t define her. It’s just a mindset. “I am having a ball,” she said.

“My grandmother said you always have to have something to look forward to.”

So, she looks after herself with weekly massages, facials and regular visits to the podiatrist, and switching off from her dynamic lifestyle by going to good restaurants and spending quiet time learning oil painting.

Ms Gunn suggested she should write an inspirational book titled Avoid Retirement and Stay Alive.

“It’s probably not what the Seniors want to hear, but I’m about whatever I do in life,” she added. “I have got to love what I do and I will keep doing it while I love it.”

Petula Clark tours Australia AT 86, legendary singing sensation Petula Clark is not ready to “sit back and grow radishes”.

“Maybe one day,” she joked from her London bolt-hole as she prepared to pack her bags.

Petula is about to embark on a tour of Australia – starting in Cairns on April 27, ending in Perth on May 18, and including stops in Caloundra, Rockhampton, Maryborough, Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Port Macquarie and Adelaide.

“I’ve got nothing against radishes but I’m not ready yet,” she laughed.

Petula Clark OBE – the woman with the powerful voice who has had worldwide hits with Downtown, I Know a Place, Colour My World, Don’t Sleep in the Subway and I Couldn’t Live Without Your Love – is doing anything but slowing down.

She started her professional career as an entertainer on BBC Radio, making her film debut in the Maurice

DOWN UNDER: Petula Clark back on stage.

Elvey-directed comedy Medal For The General in 1944.

Her film credits have since included Vice Versa with Anthony Newley (directed by Peter Ustinov), The Card with Alec Guinness, and Finian’s Rainbow with Fred Astaire (a role that was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress).

Over the years she has also had lead roles in major theatrical productions such as Sound Of Music, Blood Brothers and Sunset Boulevard.

Later this year she will return to the West End for the first time in 22 years as part of the brand-new Cameron McIntosh production of Mary Poppins at the

Prince Edward Theatre.

“It came out of the blue,” she explained at the time she was at her Geneva home and planning her tour to Australian.

“I got a call from London asking me to join the production to play the Bird Woman.

“I’ve never seen Mary Poppins, though of course I know the music,” Petula said.

While this is her first appearance in Mary Poppins, Petula Clark is no stranger to musicals, although a one-song performance a night is a long way from her last on the West End 22 years ago. Back then she had centre stage, carrying the mammoth musical Sunset Boulevard.

But don’t think this reduced workload means Petula is slowing down – the octogenarian is considering recording another album in London.

Petula Clark: Sunday, May 5, 2019, QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane, QPAC QTix 13 62 46 www.qpac.com.au

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Tour under blue skies

An idea to enjoy Coast’s beauty with friends Tracey Johnstone NEVILLE Young invites seniors to battle their loneliness by getting out on their mopeds and joining him for a ride on the pathways of the Sunshine Coast.

“From 10am I’ll be your host so, if the sky is blue, it’s up to you. No rush, no stress, there is no fee.

Nor do I accept liability. If you are sad or lonely or feeling blue, I’ll do my best to fix that too! So, sing a song, and have some fun; join me on my morning run. My telephone will take your call; I’ll ring you back and tell you all,” Neville’s Blue Sky Tours flyers states.

The chirpy 86-year-old Yorkshire-man has taken on the initiative of leading a group of up to eight seniors on their motor scooters on monthly two-hour jaunts along the delightful coastal pathways of the Sunshine

Coast.

“My dad used to say, if you’ve got an idea, shut up and get on with it,” he said. “I see and hear every day people saying, ‘I am lonely’. I see around the area that I live in motor scooters are getting more popular.”

Neville has put a lot of thought into how he can get his Blue Sky Tours going. “It’s only little things, but it makes a big difference for elderly people,” Neville said.

He has worked out how to handle concerns over weather and how riders can get to the meeting point and back home. “I have spoken to the taxi-truck people and they think it’s a great idea,” Neville said.

He will supply all riders with a two-way radio on a lanyard so they can talk among themselves and with Neville while cruising the pathways. He has a satnav button on his scooter which he can use

to contact the taxi-truck company to let them know accurately where the pick-up point is. Neville will also carry a tow rope in case one of the scooters breaks down, hot and cold drinks and fruit. And he has even mapped out comfort stop locations.

Neville has extraordinary tales to share, songs to sing and an enthusiasm to see older Coast residents battle depression by doing something they can look forward to. “Elderly people have to have something to look forward to; that’s terribly important.” Neville said. “Even if they have to wait a few weeks until they can go on a tour with this ‘pommy bloke’ and have a singsong and a laugh, that gives them something to look forward to.”

His first tour will be at Moffat Beach this month.

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Verdi for silver birthday

Two chorales join to celebrate their 25th anniversaries Jim Fagin TWO of the Coast’s leading choirs are combining in May to celebrate their respective 25th silver anniversaries with two spectacular concerts.

Formed in 1994, Noosa Chorale and the Sunshine Coast Choral Society each have a tradition of musical excellence and this will be on show in fine style when 185 (yes, 185) singers, musicians and operatic soloists perform Messa da Requiem by Italian opera composer Giuseppe Verdi.

Dates of the concerts are Noosa on Sunday, May 26 and Kawana on Sunday, June 2.

Verdi is known for his wonderful operas like Aida, La Traviata and Il Trovatore and his Requiem has been called “a musical miracle”.

Certainly Adrian King, who is music director of both choirs, can’t wait.

“It’s a conductor’s

dream,” he told Seniors.

“Blazing trumpets, thunderous drums, divine solo passages and grand, moving choruses.

Probably that’s the best way to summarise the power and emotion of Verdi’s masterpiece.”

Seniors spoke to two long-time members soprano Hettie van Wyk, of Weyba Downs, who joined the Noosa choir in its foundation year and alto Valda Langton, of Caloundra, who started singing with the Choral Society in 1996.

Hettie, 72, has sung with major opera companies in New Zealand and Queensland and part of her attraction for choral singing, is being able to sing “varied and interesting music”.

Valda, 93, has been singing since she was 10 and a choir highlight for her was performing Handel’s Messiah at Ootacamund in South West India with the Nilgiri Choral Society in 1978.

“I spent 22 years in

CREATIVE LONGEVITY: Noosa Chorale foundation members of 1994 sopranos Joan Murray, Hettie van Wyk and Jennifer Rayner.

India working with my husband as missionaries,” she said.

“We came home to Caloundra the following year and I sang with the Caloundra Chorale for a number of years.

“Its conductor, Neil Atkinson, resigned to form

the choral society in 1994 and two years later I decided to join him.”

Like Hettie, Valda has sung the Requiem previously and is eager to sing it again.

“What a powerful work this is. It thrills me to the core.”

Because it is their 25th anniversary year both choirs want to produce an event the Coast will long remember.

“The 50-piece Verdi Orchestra will be the largest number of musicians the Chorale and the Choral Society

has ever sung with,” Adrian said.

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TIME TO CHAT: Scone Time at Cooroy Memorial Hall where up to 100 seniors meet each month for a delightful morning tea and chat.

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Talk it over with some scones, jam and cream Tracey Johnstone WHEN you listen to Scone Time organiser Martin Duncan describe his monthly get together, it’s hard not to imagine a wonderful time for all who attend.

He talks about the good company, fresh scones, home-made and Rosella jams, smooth cream, white linen tablecloths, floral centrepieces and even Royal Albert crockery laid out each month at the Cooroy Memorial Hall while a pianist plays in the background.

“There’s about 100 attend each time,” Martin said.

“It reconnects people who are alone at home; it gives them something to look forward to.”

Scone Time is held on the second Tuesday of the month, starting at 10am.

Currently it’s only been offered in Cooroy, but by late July Martin and his team of volunteers will be conducting the event at Montville on the last Monday of each month.

“I have business owners and people from the community with one on each table,” Martin said.

“They introduce each person and start the flow of conversation, which gives a sense of community within the

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“I’d like to see down the track that Scone Time gets taken up everywhere because it does such a great thing,” Martin said.

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Election concerns NATIONAL Seniors group has released its election concerns for 2019. In short, these are the issues that affect older Australians.

■ A fair go for pensioners The pension simply doesn’t provide enough for older Australians to live even a basic but decent life.

More than half a million people rely on the pension as their sole source of income.

A single older person reliant on the pension survives on an annual income of around $24,000; a couple around $36,000.

We know many people in this situation are struggling.

Older renters are particularly hard hit, especially those who live alone.

While many older Australians own their own home, about 15 per cent do not.

These older people have not been able to secure the Australian dream and must seek shelter through the private rental market.

Unfortunately, that

National Seniors name the issues that matter market is often unaffordable.

Rental costs have increased significantly over the past 10 years.

While rents increased 29 per cent over that period, Commonwealth Rent Assistance increased by 23 per cent.

This exposed older people to higher costs, lower living standards and increased risk of homelessness.

■ Internet Without access to the internet, older people will be disadvantaged.

The government’s Digital Transformation Strategy aims to have all government services available through online channels by 2025.

However, many people simply can’t afford it.

Older people are also faced with the prospect of being forced to sign up to the more expensive NBN services simply to continue accessing a landline even if they don’t want or need the internet.

■ Dentistry Dentistry is an essential part of health

care, yet it’s not treated that way.

While dental care is essential to health and wellbeing, the cost of basic care has been largely privatised.

Those able to afford private health insurance receive rebates when accessing private dental services; those without either foot the bill themselves or rely on overstretched and underfunded public dental services.

Those in aged care have almost no access to dental care.

It is abhorrent that a country with a first-rate public health system like Australia has neglected this vital issue.

■ The solutions Establish an Independent Age Pension Tribunal.

An Independent Age Pension Tribunal is the first step to a fairer retirement income system that meets the needs of all Australians.

An Independent Age Pension Tribunal would take responsibility for

calculating a fair and adequate pension rate.

It would work out the pension rate and any supplements based on need and circumstance.

Its decisions would be accepted without debate in the same way monetary policy is set by the Reserve Bank.

The Tribunal would hand down its determination every November to provide enough time to be accounted for in the May Budget.

Increase the maximum rate of Commonwealth Rent Assistance (CRA).

Increasing the maximum rate of the CRA is an important way to address housing poverty in Australia.

The maximum rate of the CRA could be lifted to a proportion of average housing costs in a specific region.

Clear evidence shows that housing costs in highly urban areas are much higher than in other areas.

Ultimately, the maximum rate of CRA should be set by the

Independent Age Pension Tribunal so pensioners who rent receive enough income to meet reasonable living costs, no matter where they live.

Provide a subsidy to connect to the NBN or another appropriate internet service.

The internet is an essential service. Older Australians should be connected.

Access to the NBN will ensure older people can maintain a landline, give them access to essential services, enable them to stay in touch with family and friends, and offer new ways to stay connected.

It is vital to provide an adequate subsidy for those who can’t afford it.

This could be done by increasing the Centrelink Telephone Allowance, which could be determined by the Independent Age Pension Tribunal.

Alternatively, government could mandate that a basic lowcost broadband service be offered though the NBN as recommended by the Australian Communications

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Expand the provision of basic dental care for pensioners, including those in aged care.

A universal dental health care scheme, based on the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), could provide pensioners without private health cover an annual subsidy to help maintain their dental health. It would be especially useful to those living in aged care.

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Dedicated to housing changes Tracey Johnstone BARBARA Squires has seen important changes during the years she has been working to look for contemporary housing options for older Australians.

In the past 10 years since this change-maker fought a hard battle to introduce into Australia the Apartments for Life (AFL) housing model, an evolution in thinking around housing options has been happening.

While working as general manager ageing for the Benevolent Society, Ms Squires threw herself into making the AFL model a reality.

Driving her passion for the project was her deep insight into the issues of housing after nearly 40

years working with older Australians.

“It’s a disgrace,” she said. “Affordable housing for the whole of Australia is in such a dreadful state, but particularly for older people. Older renters are an incredibly disadvantaged group.

“It’s a cause that is dear to my heart.”

The AFL model, based on the work of the Dutch Humanitas Foundation, which has 15 sites in Rotterdam, proposed making it possible for older people to remain in their self-contained accommodation, which was designed to accommodate changing needs, even when their health declined and they required increased health and home support.

Underpinning the AFL approach was

encouraging older people to remain in control of their lives, be in proximity to critical services and be able to continue to participate in their community.

A site in Sydney’s Bondi was identified for the mixed social and private housing, but then urban planning issues ultimately made the project economically infeasible and local resident opposition was the final unscalable hurdle.

“Things have changed, mercifully, and moved on,” Ms Squires said. “One of the best outcomes of the project was that it actually got people in the aged care and retirement housing sector thinking. It challenged them a lot.”

Up until then it was considered the norm that when an older person

OPTIONS: The former Benevolent Society general manager of ageing Barbara Squires was an early changemaker in housing for older Australians. needed more care they were moved into low care and then high care.

“It’s much more an accepted concept now that you shouldn’t have to move; it shouldn’t be an automatic assumption that you have to move when you become frailer,” she said.

“Increasingly there are projects around that have more of the (AFL) elements because most of the work we did on that planning was around in 2010,” Ms Squires said.

“Time has moved on”.

Ms Squires has just turned 70 and is “officially retired”, but that doesn’t mean she has stopped contributing.

The former president of the Australian Association of Gerontology is back there in a board role.

She also holds membership on the board of Home Modifications Australia, which is an advocacy group for home modification providers for the aged and people with disabilities, the Ageing on the Edge Forum (NSW), and the advisory group to

the University of Technology Sydney project Kickstarting Collaborative Housing.

“I keep my hand in with these things,” she said.

“I’d be very happy to be on other advisory groups; I’d be willing to take on a bit more of that on a volunteer basis.”

Her hope is to see older Australians taking better control of their life choices.

“I think the whole issue of becoming invisible and being devalued by general society is rather sad.”

Rare Anzac Day book in Qld A PRECIOUS record of how Anzac Day became an event of national remembrance has been added to the UNESCO Australian Memory of the World Register.

The minute book is held by the State Library of Queensland.

It details the Anzac Day Commemoration Committee’s first meeting where it was agreed that Anzac Day would take place on April 25, 1916.

The nominated day was recognised with a parade through Brisbane city

streets followed by a service at the Exhibition Hall, with similar observances in towns throughout Queensland.

The minute book takes its place alongside 57 other historic documents such as the Mabo Case manuscripts, the first Australian narrative film The Story of the Kelly Gang (1906), and the final draft of Dorothea Mackellar’s iconic Core of my Heart (later My Country) poem.

It gives a unique insight into the forces and

differing community perspectives that shaped Anzac Day in the earliest years of its enactment.

An image from the first parade in 1916 is also part of the State Library collection.

A digital version of the book is available through the State Library’s website at onesearch.slq.qld.gov.au.

■ Other State Library items on the Australian Memory of the World register are -

■ Margaret Lawrie Torres Strait Island Collectionstories from the Torres Strait Islands, genealogical information on many Torres Strait Island families, slides and photographs, artworks, and research material ■ Manifesto of the Queensland Labour Party, 1892 (also inscribed on the International Register of the UNESCO Memory of the World): a handwritten foundation document of the Queensland Labour Party

The Anzac Day procession through Brisbane streets (1916): John Oxley Library, State Library Qld.

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INNOVATIVE DESIGN: The recently completed intergenerational co-housing Nightingale Housing project # 1, which is located in Brunswick, Melbourne.

Photo: Peter Clarke has been a fringe movement in Australia up to now, but the examples are getting more mainstream.”

Collaborative housing Ms McGee said collaborative housing could be alternative communities and it could be mainstream. It could incorporate several generations or be seniors only, and could be owner-occupied, rental or a combination.

“Typically, you have a slightly more compact home in lieu of the greater shared facilities,” she said. “There is a whole spectrum of these developments that essentially have two principles – they integrate more sharing and they are about resident participation rather than speculative housing

where a developer builds and then sells.”

Affordability in construction and in the cost of living are key drivers in these models.

Sharing of garden tools, social areas, the laundry, grandkids’ play equipment through to car sharing and achieving water and energy efficiencies, and even a shared visitor overnight accommodation rather than having a guest bedroom within the home, can all be options.

“It means apartments are delivered at a lower cost, typically between 15 or 30 per cent less than equivalent properties in that area,” Ms McGee said.

Building close to shops and a transport hub are also an important part of these models.

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The units are sold at a cost which includes a capped 15 per cent return to the initial project investors.

“Construction savings are shared with homeowners, who meet each other and the designers, well prior to the building being built and after they have been successful in the ballot.”

Following the deliberative design approach, owners are intimately involved in the common area design process.

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residents having control over the residential design and ultimately its management, and about having a sense of community and integrating with the wider neighbourhood.

The following models are underpinned by the fundamental principles of co-housing and layered with a range of unique characteristics.

Nightingale Housing Nightingale #1 is the only known completed co-housing build so far in Australia. It’s an intergenerational, resident-run, owner-occupied, 20-unit block in Brunswick, Melbourne.

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THE world of ageing is evolving in many different ways compared to the experience of previous generations, particularly with living choices.

For so long we had the choice of either ageing at home or selling up and moving into a retirement village.

But that is changing, driven by the baby boomers who have an appetite for living choices that are contemporary and apply across the generations.

Sustainability, affordability, fighting homelessness, social connection, shared economy, ageing in place, control of the living space and communal are the buzzwords of the new housing options.

Some of these options are deliberative, small-scale, collaborative and co-operative models, and build-to-rent. And these are only the current models, several of which are already in place in northern Europe and in the US. Expect more choices as social innovators, financial institutions, public organisations and government agencies all come together over changes to financing and legislation to allow these evolving models to become part of the mainstream offerings.

Another barrier is getting older Australians to accept this evolution to co-housing living choices.

University of Technology Sydney’s Research Director and former architect Caitlin McGee said that when seniors heard the term co-housing, they tended to think of it as the “extreme end of spectrum”.

“It’s not a commune,” she explained. Co-housing

chance to work together and we know that is a really important key in creating community,” Ms Watt said.

“By the time they move in, everyone knows each other and it feels like a safe, connected environment.”

Nightingale #1 includes value-aligned commercial tenants on the bottom floor while the top floor has a shared garden and laundry facilities.

There are resale rules and the prices are tethered to the local market.

Deliberative design AGEncy is a resident-led model where a group of Sydney friends and acquaintances, aged from 54 to 71, are working together to address their future living needs.

Co-founder Keryn Curtis, 54, said it would be like living in a normal owner-occupied apartment building.

“But also having a relationship with the people living in the building and shared amenities,” Ms Curtis said.

The group plans to be the developer of an inner-city site. Eight people have agreed to be the project funders, which they hope will deliver 12-14 apartments.

“Everyone is part of the co-housing group,” Ms Curtis said. “It’s an intentional community; you have to take part.

“From the ground up, you decide what you do and don’t want to share.”

The end result is a development based on the individuals’ needs and affordability, not on what a developer decides is the market need.

Village approach IRT plans to have in place within about two years a new retirement village at Kanahooka, NSW. It will include in one

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present and future living move away to find somewhere cheaper to live,” Ms McKenzie said.

“The community were strongly in favour of co-housing as long as the model provides a combination of private and shared space.

“It’s not a commune.

It’s more a collective of people who share a vision of how to live together.”

The CHASM team is encouraging its community members to understand they can create a secondary dwelling.

“If we can get people in the town to agree to and can afford to do that, and then rent it out, then you are providing affordable rental housing for these

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ALTERNATIVE LIVING: CHASM’s Marg McKenzie and Julia Peddie, with Zonta’s Margie Richter (centre) receive a donation from Zonta towards its Age Friendly Project.

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people who are in housing crisis,” Ms McKenzie added.

Co-operative community The residents of this affordable housing model, who are often long-term tenants, have control of the decision-making on the management of their environment.

In Cabramatta, Common Equity NSW is developing affordable, ageing in place housing specifically for older Vietnamese and their extended families.

The model will also create opportunities to maximise savings in transport, energy and food costs through various sharing and pooling processes.

Another of its projects is Newcastle Cohousing

(NewCoh). It’s focused on achieving a self-managed, intergenerational housing group which combines private living and community sharing.

It’s in its early design stage, but the plan is to allow for both rental and owner-occupied apartments and town houses.

Both projects are aimed at small self-contained residences, but with several communal areas set up to encourage sharing and social interaction.

Build-to-rent The Property Council of Australia CEO Ken Morrison said build-to-rent developments would be owned by institutional investors looking for income, such as super

This is the house style the CHASM group is looking to purchase for its small-scale co-housing pilot project. funds, and focused on tenancies of much longer than 12 months.

These complexes will provide affordable intergenerational housing in an area that is well serviced, and where not

all amenities are built into the apartment.

“There is a much bigger focus on common facilities,” Mr Morrison said.

“It’s more than just a place to live; they feel part

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Sydney’s Mirvac and Melbourne’s Salter and Grocon groups are all interested in the concept.

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“We were looking at other options for downsizers with the idea of giving them a slightly different mix of private and public spaces,” IRT Head of Strategy & Innovation Rob Bruce said.

“The residents can set their own agenda within that space and collaborate on whatever they like to whether it’s art projects to car spaces, cooking together in an oversized kitchen, watching movies together, all of which will help solve some of the problems of social isolation and loneliness.”

Small-scale co-housing This model is based on renovation or rebuilding of an existing home or block of units to achieve an increased number of residents on the site, Ms McGee explained.

“They could informally look after each other which might reduce the need for formal care,” she said. “If care is required, at least they will be co-located and it might be cheaper or easier.”

CHASM in Maleny in Queensland is developing a version of small-scale co-housing to give its older residents the choice to remain living within their existing community.

“Ageing in place is a crucial thing,” CHASM co-founder Marg McKenzie, 65, said.

Whether they do retrofit or new build, each of CHASM’s designs considers ageing needs.

Growing property prices and Airbnb has made several of Maleny’s former rental properties unavailable.

“People were finding they were being priced out of town and having to

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Community notes

Community group guide TO ALLOW for readers’ requests for the publication of more neighbourhood news, please keep notices short and to the point (100 word maximum). If you would like to submit a photo ensure it is at least 180dpi or 500kb to 1mb in size and of faces, in a nice bright setting. Email editor@seniors newspaper.com.au.

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Sayer who has spent many years researching Latin American ancient traditions and contemporary craft skills.

ADFAS is a not-for-profit organisation providing superbly illustrated monthly presentations on diverse topics within the arts and related disciplines. For bookings, phone Brian on (07) 5445 4439. Visitors cost is $25. Bookings essential. Full annual memberships are available. Email sunshine coast@adfas.org.au or go to adfas.org.au/ societies/queensland/ sunshine-coast.

THE next ADFAS presentation will be FIESTA – Festivals in Modern Mexico on Monday, May 20 from 6.30pm for 6.45pm start at the Drama Theatre Matthew Flinders College, Stringybark Road, Buderim. Mexico has a vast range of visually splendid festivals, many lavish processions and masked dances with richly decorated costumes.

Some commemorate national events, most are religious in inspiration.

Come to the lecture and find out more from Chloe

THEOSOPHICAL

CALOUNDRA CONVERSATIONS: Guest speaker Angela Harrison of the STEPS Charity with Caloundra Evening VIEW Club President May Thomas at the recent VIEW dinner.

SOCIETY SUNSHINE COAST

WE MEET every Thursday from 7pm at the Croquet Club, Syd Lingard Drive, Buderim. Donation $4 to cover hall hire. This May we present for inquiry topics current for this age and the theosophical view of these. Why not come along for discussions and talks on things that

matter? All welcome.

Phone Lodge President Joyce Thompson on 0417 873 481 or email theosocsunshinecoast @gmail.com.

SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING AT POMONA

EVERY Tuesday evening from 7-9.30pm Pat and

Norm Young organise a Social evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall. Cost is $5, which includes supper. It is a very enjoyable evening as Pat and Norm provide New Vogue as well as Old Time Dancing.

Come and be a spectator and see if you will enjoy it.

Everyone is welcome.

Phone 0407 456 939 for

more information, or come and visit.

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books, DVDs and much more. You will also find a large range of beautiful plants. This will be great for anyone starting up their garden or just adding to it. All proceeds go towards enabling Vinnies to provide assistance to those going through difficult times in our local community. Donations of books, plants and pots would be greatly appreciated. Phone Maria on (07) 5478 2954.

organisation is in need of gifts for your volunteers, Volunteer Gifts Australia has a broad range of gift ideas including magnets, mugs, tea towels, tote bags and more. If you are looking for ways to give back to your volunteers this National Volunteer Week, go to volunteergifts.com.au.

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HELD at North Shore Community Centre, Mudjimba on Monday evenings 7pm and Wednesdays 9am. At Woombye Hall on Mondays 9am and Thursdays 9am at Yandina School of Arts Hall. Keep your mind active and body fit with dance. Fun fitness friendship and great music. Phone Barbara on 0407 733 280.

COOLUM AND DISTRICT RED CROSS BRANCH

OUR next meeting is on Wednesday, May 8 from 10.15am at Coolum Surf Lifesaving Club, Coolum Beach. Come and join us for a coffee and find out what we do. Visitors very welcome. Phone Leonie on 0411 248 505 for more details.

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CHEERS TO THAT: Outgoing president Di Connolly of the Probus Club of Caloundra 86 hands over to new president Barbara Bailey at the AGM.

CARE

JOIN us under the shade of the Casuarina trees anytime between 8-10am for our dune care activities (planting natives and removing weeds) on Tuesday, May 14 at Beach Access 205-206 on Pacific Blvd, Buddina. All

provisions, tools, plants, conversation and morning tea are provided. Buddina Coast Care is a small community volunteer group and new volunteers and visitors are welcome.

We meet on the second Tuesday of each month.

Follow us on

facebook.com/Buddina coastcare.

VINNIES BOOK AND PLANT SALE

ST VINCENT De Paul will be holding a mega election week-end book and plant sale at The Good Shepherd Centre,

Nanyima St, Buddina (opposite the Kawana Library) on Saturday, May 18 from 8am-3pm and Sunday, May 19 from 9am-2pm. This event is getting bigger and better each year. There will be a great selection of fiction, non-fiction, children’s

OVER the years the range of assistance needed and given by the club has broadened from computers to include telephones, tablets and other smart devices. Now that shopping, banking, social networking etc are used by more people assistance on these is called for. Members are alerted to safe use of technology to avoid scams. Come as a visitor to a weekly club meeting at Buderim on a Thursday afternoon or Caloundra on a Saturday morning and have an introductory chat to our welcoming members and see what goes on at meetings if you are looking for to help with your technology equipment. Phone the CONTINUED ON PAGE 19

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AGED CARE EXPLORE THE OPTIONS

NAVIGATING fees, charges and accommodation options for seniors can be a daunting process. Join Sharyn Hampson from RetireInvest and gain a better understanding of what to consider before entering an aged care facility. May 3 from 10.30am-noon at Maleny Library; May 7 from 2-3.30pm at Coolum Library; May 14 from 10-11.30am at Nambour Library; May 16 from 10.30am-noon at Maroochydore Library; May 20 from 10-11.30am at Kawana Library; May 21 from 10-11.30am at Caloundra Library; May 22 from 10-11.30am at Beerwah Library. Free.

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Phone (07) 5475 8989 or

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PLAY SOCIAL EUCHRE

Do you enjoy the game of euchre? If so why not join like minded people at the Maroochydore RSL on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons for friendly social games. Haven’t played for sometime, or even if you haven’t before? No worries, there are members available to teach and guide you through the game. For further information, phone Bruce on (07) 5443 6608 or Willem on (07) 5450 0064.

AGLOW INTERNATIONAL

OUR Sunshine Coast branch will meet on Friday, May 10, commencing at 9.30am at Flame Tree Baptist Church hall, 27 Coes Creek Road, Burnside. Entry $8 includes morning tea.

Come along and enjoy worship and an inspirational message.

Women and men are all welcome. Come along and bring a friend. For more

information, phone Joyce on (07) 5445 9518 or Margaret on (07) 5441 1321. Aglow is a world-wide non-denominational Christian organisation with branches in over 170 nations on six continents.

PROBUS CLUBS

Caloundra 86 WE HELD our Annual General Meeting and Changeover lunch recently at the Pelican Waters Golf Club. Outgoing President Di Connolly handed over to new President Barbara Bailey after thanking her team for their outstanding work throughout her year.

Guest speaker Robyn Hills, Master Photographer, spoke on “How to be creative with your life”. To join our friendly group for activities throughout the month mainly on Tuesdays and a General Meeting on the third Tuesday of the month at 9.30am at Pelican Waters Tavern.

Phone Dorothy or Bill on (07) 5492 6721.

Noosa Tewantin OUR club is all about friendship and mental

stimulation for retirees.

There are weekly outings such as coffee mornings, lunches, dinners and visits to places of interest. Something to please everyone and every budget. Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month at 9.45am at The Tewantin Noosa RSL. Visitors are welcome. A donation of $5 covers morning tea.

Our next meeting is on Monday, May 27. The guest speaker will be club member, John Fenton who is a retired mining engineer. John will talk about coming to Australia in 1970 as a Ten Pound Pom and the 23 years he spent working in the mining industry in Australia. Phone Geoff Bailue on 0418 145 034.

Kawana Waters USING a comprehensive PowerPoint our guest speaker Ian Malcolm gave us an insight to history of the Light Horse Regiment.

The 2nd Light Horse Regiment has a base at Woombye, on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, which is well

worth while visiting. It has a treasure-trove of equipment, literature and artworks. This local Regiment is involved in many local activities and events and can be followed on their Facebook page. Our meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at Venue 114, Sportsman’s Pde, Bokarina. Visitors are welcome. Phone the Registrar Jan Rowe on (07) 5491 9287.

CALOUNDRA SENIOR CITIZENS’ CLUB

WE HAVE Line dancing to Latin music and other music from the ’60s and ’70s. No partner needed, on Tuesdays 2.30pm.

Phone Maribel on (07) 5492 2805.

Our club is pleased to have won the community award in the category of Fisher Senior Support Service of 2019 organised

by Andrew Wallace, the local federal member. Our club also has tai chi exercises, an excellent musical show, indoor bowls, bolivia, whist, 500,

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hoy and mahjong. At the Uniting Church hall, 56C Queen St, Caloundra. For a copy of the weekly program, email raymoni@optus net.com.au or phone (07) 5438 1403.

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FIND your next favourite artwork at the mixed and multimedia art show at the Buderim Craft Cottage. Whether you’re looking for bold and beautiful or soft and sensual, abstract or realism, a sculpture or a one-off greeting card, there’s sure to be something to suit your taste. Tea, coffee and refreshments will be available on the weekend.

The mixed media group is one of the Craft Cottage’s largest, with many years’ experience in a wide variety of media among its members who have been hard at work creating more art to share. Drop into The Atrium Gallery at the Craft Cottage, 5 Main St, Buderim between CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

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WE ARE planning two events for May. Firstly, our Mother’s Day Fashion Parade & High Tea. This will be held at the Caloundra Uniting Church Hall, Cnr. Queen & Ulm Sts on Thursday, May 9 at 9.30am with Autumn & Winter fashions from Sussanah’s of Caloundra, complimented with shoes from Shannons. Bring & Buy table where you may fine gifts for mothers and grandmothers. Cost is a very reasonable $15

MAY, 2019// SENIORS which includes lucky door prizes. No need to book, but if you wish to know further details please phone Gloria (07) 5492 3318. Our second event is a Bus Trip to Bribie Island. This will include a visit to the Butterfly House, one of our famous delicious morning teas, and lunch at the bowls club. This will be on Wednesday May 22 and an all inclusive cost is $65. Booking are going fast. For bookings phone Gloria on (07) 5492 3318.

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ASSOCIATION of Independent Retirees is the peak National not-for-profit organisation supporting self-funded retirees or those about to retire. Our next meeting is on Thursday, May 9 at 10am. Speaker: Heart Foundation. Topic: Tips for a healthy heart. Venue: South Pacific Resort, 179 Weyba Road, Noosaville.

Cost is $6 pp, Members $10pp, non-Members includes morning tea.

Visitors welcome. Phone 0411 211 566 or email

airnoosacommunications @gmail.com or facebook.

phone Cathy Meyer on 0411 881 745.

CAMEO

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LADIES, you are invited to coffee and chat at CAMEO (Come and Meet Each Other) at Castello Cafe and Bar, King Street, Buderim (near Coffee Club) at 10am on Monday, April 29. See you at the table with the Smiley Face.

CALOUNDRA FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH INC.

OUR next General Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 16 at 1.30pm. Our guest Speaker Jan Partridge, is an experienced oral and family historian and she will be presenting her topic “How to Dictate a Memoir”. Our rooms are open on Thursdays and Saturdays at 9am12.30pm for people who want to use our resources (library, computers and on-site expert advice). For further details, go to caloundrafamily history.org.au or email us on hello@caloundra familyhistory.org.au or

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THROUGH the Older People Action Program, we support older people to develop and manage healthy aging programs in their own communities.

The focus is on increasing people’s awareness of healthy lifestyle options, therefore decreasing social isolation and improving linkages with other service agencies.

Activities are held in our Hall at the rear of McDonalds Car Park, Civic Way, Nambour. Monday Mah Jong from 1pm-4pm, $3 and Ageless Grace 10-11am, $6; Tuesday - Tai Chi from 9.30-10.30am, $3 Salvos Maud St; Thursday - Craft from 9.30am-noon, cost $3.

Phone (07) 5444 5833.

BARGAIN BONANZA SALE

ST PETER’S Anglican Parish, Maroochydore is holding a monster sale.

This bargain bonanza sale is on Friday, May 3 from 8am-2pm and there are stalls with beautiful home made cakes, jams and pickles lots of plants, great crafts items, a second hand book stall and a fabulous collectables and Antique table. Devonshire Teas with home made scones $4.50 and a light lunch is only $6. St Peter’s Anglican Church Cnr of Church St and Beach Rd, Maroochydore. Phone 0428 231 628 or go to anglican maroochydore.org.au.

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Sales and service from Rainbow Beach to Bribie Island, since 2001

Caloundra LADIES at our recent Dinner, were inspired by an address from Angela Harrison, Charity Manager of the local STEPS Charity.

Club members were astounded to hear that

every two hours a child is diagnosed with a disability. Angela explained the various roles of the charity in supporting disabled people over 18 years of age. In an Australian first, STEPS Pathways College prepares their clients for the workforce with an amazing 98% gaining employment. It also provides courses and 24/7 support so that clients learn how to live independently in their dedicated residential training facility. The ‘not for profit’ local organisation relies solely on donations from the public, as well their own fundraising efforts through the STEPS Grand Winter Ball in April and a Melbourne Cup function.

Sixty-five people have completed free specialised training to support the clients in the program. Angela emphasised that more volunteers are always required to continue the scheme of helping disabled young people as well as young people with Autism. VIEW Club member, Linda Warner, moved a vote of thanks to Angela for her interesting presentation.. Phone Sue on 0403 504 408.

Glasshouse Country OUR next outing is on May 1 and will be morning tea at one of our members homes being a fund raiser for Learning for Life – we will meet at 10am and there will be fun, friendship and raffles. Our lunch meeting will be at Glasshouse Sports Club on May 15 at 11am when we will have a social day. Anyone interested in joining us would be most welcome and for more information about our club please speak to Trish on (07) 5493 0026 or Janet on 0448 845 303.

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Phone Sandi on 0429 022 033.

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TRY croquet, it can be played by all ages with moderate levels of fitness. Great for coordination and exercise, if you have never played our coaches will show you how. Mallets and croquet balls are provided and only soft soled shoes are needed. Play is Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9am till noon.

Morning tea is provided.

The club is situated next to the Nambour Bowls Club on Coronation Avenue. We also play mah-jong on Monday morning from 9am till noon. Morning tea costs $4. If you have never played we will show you how in a very friendly atmosphere. Phone Patrick on 07 5472 7287 or email berpat@bigpond.com.

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ROAR AND SNORE WITH THE LOUDEST

IT’S an unforgettable overnight experience at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo. During Roar and Snore you will get to take in the spectacular sight of the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge as the sun dips down and you drink in the views from the harbourside campsite, get up close to some of Taronga Zoo’s friendliest residents, dine in style at our delicious buffet dinner and breakfast, experience an exclusive night safari led by passionate keepers and guides, unwind in the comfortable safari-style tents while listening to the night sounds of the zoo and join in feeding time and close encounter sessions where you will form a special bond with the animals of Taronga Zoo. Grandchildren over five are welcome.

Accommodation is in two or four-person tents.

The all-weather, overnight program usually is run as: meeting time is 6.15pm, meet a creature at 7.15pm, dinner at 8pm, night safari at 9pm, unwind at campsite with dessert at 10pm before

CAMPING OUT: Taronga Zoo Roar and Snore is a great idea for grandparents and their grandkids, or for adventurous seniors. sleeping to the sounds of the zoo.

Next morning, rise and shine at 6.45am, behind the scenes tour number 1 at 7.30am, behind the scenes tour number 2 at 8.15am, continental breakfast at 9am and check-out at 9.30am.

For details and bookings, go to taronga.org.au or phone (02) 9969 2777.

ROCK THE BOAT

SUZI Quatro, Jon Stevens, Russell Morris and Ross Wilson

accompanied by other legends will be on the Radiance of the Seas from November 24, 2020.

Sailing from its new home port of Brisbane, the 2500-passenger ship will host the seven-night Rock the Boat cruise to New Caledonia.

It will take “rockers” to Noumea and the Isle of Pines. The cruise offer includes artist signings, music workshops and dance lessons with concerts day and night.

The cruise cost is from $2799 per person,

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For more details, phone Cruise Express on 1300 766 537 or go to cruiseexpress.com.au.

STRETCH OUT AT LAKE MACQUARIE

CHOOSE serene or strenuous when you go on a walking weekend at Lake Macquarie.

From the pristine coastline to rugged cliff tops, significant indigenous sites and the towering trees at the Watagans Mountains, you’ll feel a million miles

away while walking in Lake Macquarie.

Three of the best walks are: Stroll along If you are looking to combine a Sunday stroll with a good gossip with the girls, then Warners Bay is the place. The 6.2km walk is mostly flat, so suitable for all fitness levels. When you’ve returned to Warners Bay Esplanade and have coffee on your mind, you’ll have plenty of choices.

Bring the binoculars A whale-watching hot

spot, the picturesque 8.3km Caves Beach Coastal Walk which crosses the clifftops south from Caves Beach to secluded Pinny Beach in Wallarah National Park, is a beautiful walking moderate trail ideal for observing the northern migration between May and July.

Have your hiking boots handy The Watagans Mountains is a hiking haven for seasoned walkers and is one of the region’s best-loved escapes. The 8km Watagan Trail is for experienced walkers as it is steep and challenging, boasts rainforest views with dramatic moss-covered walls, stops at historic heritage sites, brilliant birdwatching and spectacular vista across the Hunter Valley from the Hunter Lookout.

WILDLIFE CAMPING

IN 2020, Australia Zoo will open a 108-site camping ground with tent accommodation, caravan, RV powered sites, glamping-style tents and eco cabins.

Camp Crocodile Hunter will open as part of the Australia Zoo 50th anniversary celebrations.

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“Seniors are more savvy, they want to explore, they want to get out and enjoy their life.

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and public groups on tours such as visiting the Singapore Garden Festival, the Chiang Mai Flower Festival and Taranaki Garden Show.

There are also the music enthusiasts’ tours to Norfolk Island. “They get the best of both worlds by travelling with their group or joining a group of like-minded people to enjoy the hobbies they like doing and also see another part of the world,” Mrs Bantoft said.

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We drank in the clean air and quietness after the traffic madness of Hanoi.

NATURAL BEAUTY: A flower farm in the mountainous region of Sapa, northern Vietnam.

Photos: Yvonne Gardiner

Wonders of Vietnam Yvonne and John Gardiner take a 17-day ‘eco’ tour on their first trip to Vietnam

Children enjoy national day celebrations in Hanoi.

STANDING in a queue for three humid hours alongside hundreds of Vietnamese families was an unexpected but ideal way to “meet the locals”.

Vietnam, including its crowded capital Hanoi, was celebrating its national day and we were caught up in the excitement of the city on the second day of our visit.

Families had surged into Hanoi to pay homage at Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, which shelters his embalmed body.

Their reverence for this former leader was obvious.

Despite the long wait in hot, steamy conditions, the Vietnamese people we encountered were polite, cheerful and

friendly. Children impressed us with their good behaviour.

Youngsters learning English took the opportunity to converse with us – Aussies who looked somewhat out of place in a sea of Vietnamese faces.

This heartwarming introduction to Vietnam was the beginning of a 17-day “eco” tour extending from north to south.

From the mountainous region of Sapa to the central districts around Hue and Hoi An and the Mekong Delta down south below Saigon, the trip covered a kaleidoscope of rare and wonderful experiences.

An overnight train ride north from Hanoi took us to the beautiful Sapa Valley.

Like a Garden of Eden, green hills are topped by mist, while roaring rivers and waterfalls tumble downwards. We drank in the clean air and quietness after the traffic madness of Hanoi.

We passed villagers working in the rice and corn fields, aided by water

buffalo.

We were welcomed into a primary school and invited to take photos of giggling children.

After hours of walking in the mud and rain, we hesitantly accepted a lift from motorbike taxi riders to avoid a further two-hour trek to our homestay.

Fully aware of the warnings put out by travel experts about the risks of riding motorbikes in Asia, we climbed aboard, and, after a fast, bumpy journey, were thankful to get to our destination in one piece.

The main town, Sapa, is obviously much-loved by tourists, with its swanky restaurants and numerous souvenir shops.

Cat Cat village, within walking distance of Sapa, is home to the hospitable Hmong tribe. The ladies weave hemp from the marijuana plant, and dye it with henna.

Traditional Hmong houses are very basic, made from blackened timber planks. Corn hangs from the roof inside.

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ANCIENT ROYALTY: The Imperial City in Hue and (inset) a Vietnamese fisherman shows off his skills.

from north to south

floor is used for storing food.

From primitive living we progressed to high-tech exhilaration with a thrilling ride on the cable car to Fansipan peak, Vietnam’s highest mountain. We soared into the clouds and a rainbow appeared over the valley. At the top is an ultra-modern complex with gardens, shops, restaurants and temples.

In central Vietnam, we were overawed by the magnificent Paradise Cave, a true natural wonder.

The 570m steep climb to a small entrance in the mountain tested the body.

Inside for a kilometre, cathedral-sized spaces hung with vibrantly coloured stalactites and stalagmites sculpted over millions of years.

This wondrous cave was discovered in 2005 by a hunter in the national park.

Man-made rather than natural wonders were on display at the tombs of two kings in Hue. Minh Mang tomb was quite a large complex with a man-made lake and

Photos: Yvonne Gardiner

A natural wonder – the Paradise Cave in central Vietnam. tomb on a hill.

Khai Dinh, Vietnam’s gay king, had an exquisitely beautiful mausoleum with a statue of himself amid fabulous mosaics. He’d been to the

Palace of Versailles in France and wanted a similar standard in his burial chamber.

Enchanting pagodas, 1000-year-old temples, harrowing wartime tales,

myriad bonsai trees, orange-robed monks, diminutive dancers, hardworking people, delicious food, a singing boatman, net-making lessons from a

fifth-generation fisherman … the variety of life and depth of experiences in Vietnam is amazing.

As for politics in the country, communism and capitalism seem to exist

comfortably together, although a statue of working-class Uncle Ho seemed strangely out of place alongside the Cartier diamonds showroom.

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Cruising on the Columbus Maggy Oehlbeck SAILING out of Yokohama at dusk aboard CMV’s Columbus was a promising start to our mini-voyage between Japan and China.

We were on the top deck watching the retreating lights of this famous gateway port to Tokyo. On the docks below, an exuberant Japanese high school jazz band was doing its bit for international relations and we couldn’t resist swaying to the beat (or the boat).

We left the rails, smoothed our hair and swooshed indoors to the swank Grill, one of five dining options on board. I couldn’t pass up the surf and turf.

Columbus is the flagship of independently owned Cruise & Maritime Voyages’ (CMV) fleet of five ships. Many Australians will remember her as Pacific Pearl from her P&O days.

Now with new owners, new itineraries and a makeover she is homeported in Tilbury, UK. We joined her on day 67 of her 120-day round-theworld-voyage.

Ours was a six-day stint.

Those who boarded in London had already adopted her as home.

UPMARKET COMFORT: The Raffles Lounge on Cruise & Maritime Voyages’ Columbus.

Most were British with a 20 per cent mix of Germans, Dutch and Australians. Many had already signed up for next year’s RTW sailing on January 6, 2020.

Columbus carries 1400 voyagers in 775 cabins.

150 cabins are allocated to solo voyagers – a growing trend on cruise ships these days.

We found our ample-size ocean view cabins highly satisfactory.

All have plump European

The atrium and main reception on Cruise & Maritime Voyages’ Columbus.

bedding, ensuite, personal safe, bar fridge, TV and hairdryer.

As on most cruise ships the atrium is the social hub – a good spot to watch the passing parade, shop, have coffee at Hemmingways, scan newspapers, do crosswords and even have a choir rehearsal!

I couldn’t believe my eyes – or ears when I saw 30 or so British voyagers avidly practising their choral pieces while – at a

‘safe distance’ – a German choir was doing the same. All good fun.

Wisely both choirs dispersed before cocktail hour so we could enjoy the melodious renderings of the professional piano and violin duo – a classy accompaniment for champagne or tea, a martini at Raffles perhaps, or any other atmospheric lounge bar on board.

The tone is traditional British country house –

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perfect for couples and solos who like a gracious style of cruising that delivers classy entertainment, fine food, friendly staff and plenty of fun. Yes, there are formal nights and everyone loves them. Meanwhile in the Palladium Show Lounge, the professional entertainers were brushing up on their dance routines and testing sound levels for the night’s performance of Hello Dolly. Equally,

voyagers like the camaraderie of amateur theatrics, ukulele and guitar groups, linedancing, ballroom dancing, bridge and special-interest talks.

And, of course, shore excursions.

Next morning, we awoke to views of Kagoshima’s active volcano letting off steam.

Shore choices were a stroll around its slopes, and visiting Sengan-en Garden and museum complex. Others chose natural sand baths at Ibusuki city hoping to emerge revitalised after being buried to the neck in warm sand. Or alternatively a tour of Chiran’s Samurai Houses and Peace museum.

Meanwhile, stay-athomes were happy with the gym, spa, creating in the Crafters Studio, or snoozing on deck.

Columbus’ crowning achievement is the outstanding cuisine.

Restaurants are: Waterfront – full-service dining room; buffet-style Plantation Bistro adjoining the pool deck; Fusion for fabulous Indian cuisine and the exceptional Chef’s Table private dining degustation dinner – a not-to-be-missed experience.

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OUTBACK STAYS: An artesian bore in outback Queensland.

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OUTBACK STAYS: Shandonvale Station heli-mustering sheep.

QUEENSLAND’S Outback is the birthplace of legends (Waltzing Matilda was first performed in Winton), it’s shaped a ‘fair go’ attitude (the first worker’s strike was in Barcaldine), and launched some of the nation’s most impressive events (Birdsville Races and Winton Vision Splendid).

It’s also home to the best station stays in the land.

Here are 10 of the top on offer.

producers, the Rutledge family, at their home in Quilpie on a property that has been passed down through five generations.

Choose from two huts, a homestead garden room, and a governesses quarters-come-cottage that literally floats above the waterhole, staring from $150 per person including dinner and breakfast.

Tip: Spend a day at the Quilpie Diggers Races (May and September).

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SHANDONVALE STATION, VIA BARCALDINE

“Fiery sunsets, dazzling stars, and breathtaking peace” is how owners Angus and Karen Emmott describe the 52,000ha beef cattle station that’s been in their family for four generations.

Guests can camp at a secluded waterhole, or, sleep peacefully at the Old Schoolhouse, a renovated corrugated iron cottage where Angus and his siblings were schooled

by Air. Visit noonbahstation. com.au.

Tip: Stop here on the way to Winton’s Way out West Fest (April, just ask Angus and Karen about the secret back road to get to there faster).

Dust off your stereotypes (and your city clothes). This century-old station gets the gong as the fun capital of the farm scene thanks to the chance to go helimustering, catch a fresh water yabbie, and do a little bit of old-fashioned butchering.

The four bedrooms in the 100-year-old shearers quarters offer queen beds, 1000-thread count sheets, a fully-functioning kitchen and a classic claw-foot bath.

Visit shandonvale station.com.au.

Tip: Close to Barcaldine and the Tree of Knowledge Festival, held in May.

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Follow station owner Shelley Hawkins as she leads a five-day, 66km trek across the northwestern pocket of Outback Queensland – on foot – and mostly on her Herbertvale Station.

Small group tours depart from Mt Isa and continue to the limestone gorges of the Boodjamulla National Park.

Hikers enjoy guided trekking, sunset refreshments, chef-prepared meals and an already-pitched tent and sleeping mat for

$3150 per person.

Visit trekwesthiking. com.au.

Tip: Herbertvale Station is just a few ‘klicks’ driving distance from Mt Isa Mines Rodeo (August 8–11, 2019) and the Drover’s Camp Festival, Camouweal (August 23–28, 2019).

CHARLOTTE PLAINS FARM STAY

This sheep station that once pushed 60,000 animals through its huge shearing shed every year is 54km from Cunnamulla.

Take the three-hour tour and find out more about the history and jump in the artesian bore and mineral rich baths. Stay in self-catering shearers quarters, the shearing shed (open air).

Visit charlotteplains. com.au.

Tip: On August 30, 2019, cowboys, bull riders, shearers and stockmen will descend on Cunnamulla for the Cunnamulla Fella Festival.

KILCOWERA STATION

Halfway between Thargomindah and Hungerford is Kilcowera, a 49,000ha working cattle station with a pretty shearers quarters campground with barbecues, fireplaces stocked with wood, picnic tables and a basic camp kitchen.

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At Wallaroo Outback Retreat guests trade shearers sheds for eight tepee tents (with real crisp linen and posturepedic beds), six bathrooms, two rustic firepits and an incredible timber lodge built from wood milled straight from the land.

The retreat is the brainchild of farmers Pauline and Justin MacDonnell, a couple who grew up in the region and fell in love with cattle country dotted with cycad-filled gorges and Aboriginal rock art. Tents start from $120 per night.

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This station was started in 1869 and has been passed down through seven generations.

Guests can relax, get involved in station life, fossick for gold (hello good fortune!) or explore indigenous rock art located around the property. Gilberton Outback Retreat is four hours’ drive southwest of Cairns.

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Take the 60km selfdrive tour around the station past lagoons, creeks and waterholes, then stay in the comfortable shearers quarters or one of three separate campgrounds.

Visit kilcowera.com.au.

10. MYELLA STATION

The first owners of Myella Station hit the jackpot, literally, when they purchased their farm as part of a 1935 land lottery.

Today their descendants’ main job is to fatten cattle into prime beef exports, by buying males at two years old and feeding them quality grass.

Their other job is sharing their home with guests from all around the world, setting up informal 4WD farm tours and teaching visitors about wildlife, bush tucker, conservation, and farming practices.

A two-day package at $270 per person includes bus transfers from Rockhampton (125km northeast of Myella), all meals, two horse rides and farm tours.

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Twenty reasons to visit Vivid Sydney VIVID Sydney is the largest festival of light, music and ideas in the Southern Hemisphere.

It lights up Sydney and surrounds at 6pm each night for 23 days from May 24 until June 15, 2019.

Here are 20 reasons to come to Sydney during that time to enjoy the Vivid festival: 1. Under the Argyle Cut in The Rocks transports you back to your childhood.

Enjoy looking at 30 years of animation through the eyes of Pixar Animation Studios, including some of their most loved characters such as Woody and Buzz Lightyear.

2. Take a Sydney Harbour cruise.

3. Experience the magic of Taronga Zoo at night with new lantern, Sumatran Tiger Cubs, marking the birth of three new tiger cubs and highlighting the zoo’s commitment to conservation.

4. Challenge yourself to see something different each day and night – no tour guide needed.

5. Play the giant Cascading Harp made of hollow metallic spheres at Chatswood.

6. Explore Sydney’s colonial history from a new perspective by discovering the installations throughout the harbourside quarter where European settlement began in The Rocks, such as Watch Your Chips! and Nostalgia Above.

7. Stroll over Sydney Harbour Bridge to experience City Sparkle, an unforgettable view of Sydney Harbour lit up by thousands of LEDs and projections.

8. Fly through the night sky on Volaré, Luna Park’s newest ride, described as a “magical wave swinger”.

9. See the lighting of the Sydney Opera House sails at 6pm every evening.

This year, LA based Andrew Thomas Huang will transform the sails with Austral Floral Ballet.

Uniquely Sydney, uniquely Vivid.

10. From the lights outside to the glitter of the stage, catch a show at

one of Sydney’s iconic theatres while you’re there.

11. Warm up with a little exercise – take on the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb at dusk and catch Lights On from a prime vantage point from 6pm each evening.

12. Embrace your inner child at KA3233 at the Royal Botanic Gardens.

The interactive installation is overgrown with alien plant matter and reacts to sounds and space.

13. Enjoy the Art Gallery of NSW after hours with a series of free ideas and music events on Wednesday nights.

14. See the largest puppet constructed in Australia at Barangaroo.

The glowing giant Marri Dyin, meaning ‘Great Woman’ in Sydney Aboriginal language will hunt and gather along Wulungul Walk each evening from Thursday to Sunday.

15. Walk through Firefly Field in the Royal Botanic Garden to experience the beautiful, unpredictable natural movement of the

VIVID EXPERIENCE: Vivid Sydney 2019 will have 23 days of superb displays.

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rare creatures.

16. Learn what goes on Under The Harbour during Vivid Sydney at Customs House. It’s a surreal underwater encounter sure to delight children and adults alike.

17. Experience a church concert like no other at St Stephen’s Uniting Church.

Light Qualities will present

four concerts by emerging Sydney-based composerperformer collective Konxertproject throughout Vivid Sydney.

18. Shrink down and be immersed in a super-sized Trumpet Flowers at Chatswood.

19. Be seduced by the imposing art-deco façade of the Museum of

Contemporary Art as it is transformed by awardwinning AustralianColombian artist Claudia Nicholson underscored by the cool and contemporary sounds of Lonelyspeck.

20. Be part of the experience that is Vivid Sydney by becoming a volunteer.

Korea’s floral footpaths Flower fest colours country

paddle boats you can borrow for an afternoon and relax along the lake.

Additionally, there will be many street stalls around the festival where you can try local street food and seasonal delicacies.

SPRING is one of the best times to visits Korea as the cheery blossoms and flowers bloom, and festivals pop up across the country.

While enjoying the season of renewal when just two or three weeks each year the magnificent pink blossoms float in warm breeze, here are some of the top spring festival events to experience.

JINHAE CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

YEOUIDO CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

Location Yeongdeungpo-gu, Yeouido in April.

YEOUIDO Cherry Blossom Festival is the best place to enjoy cherry blossoms in Seoul.

Located right next to the Han River the streets are lined with over 1400 cherry blossom trees that create a picturesque tunnel for you to stroll down.

From 6.30pm onwards,

DELICATE BEAUTY: In 2018 the Taean Tulip Festival was chosen as one of the top five tulip festivals in the world. the cherry blossoms are lit up with various illuminations making the scenery that much more spectacular. Here you can also enjoy cultural street performances, a flower decoration exhibit, and a photo exhibit taking place

throughout the festival period.

GYEONGJU CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

Location - Gyeongju City, Gyeongsang-do in April.

GYEONGJU is a coastal

city located in the south-eastern parts of Korea, often called the ‘Museum without walls’, the area has a plethora of UNESCO World Heritage sights.

These historic sights are beautiful all year

round but particularly mesmerising during spring. Bomun Lake takes on a pink hue from all the fallen cherry blossom petals, making it the perfect place to take a leisurely stroll.

There are also duck

Location - Tongsin-dong, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, April JINHAE Cherry Blossom Festival is Korea’s biggest spring festivals and attracts over 2 million visitors every year.

The festival boasts a long history and first began as a memorial service to commemorate one of Korea most well-known naval admiral, Yi-Sun-sin. Jinhae is also headquarters to Korea’s naval academy and during the festival, tours inside the Korea Naval Academy Museum and naval vessels available for visitors.

There are plenty of things to enjoy during the festival period, such as the Yeojwacheon Starlight Festival which is a night-time illumination event.

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HAPPIER TOES: Taking better care of your feet will ensure you have pain-free movement.

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Tips for happy feet and toes

IF YOU keep your feet healthy, you will be able to do so much more to stay active and have better overall health.

But when you can’t easily see what is happening down there with your feet, chances are you will ignore the problems with them until the road back to good foot health is painful and expensive.

Australian Podiatry Association ambassador and podiatrist Charlotte Bodell has some top tips for seniors for better foot health, with the help of your local podiatrist.

General foot health ■ Be very careful when cutting your nails that you

don’t cut your skin and expose your feet to infection.

■ Recognise that as we get older our nails thicken, which makes them harder to cut. Your shoes will press on the thickened nail, which can cause the nail bed to become sore and a corn to occur under the nail bed.

■ The fat pad on the ball of your foot and heel wears out over time which can lead to hard calluses on the metatarsal joints on the balls of your feet.

The podiatrist can remove the hard skin for you.

Bunions In the ’50s and ’60s men and women squeezed their toes into fashionable pointy shoes.

Even footballers and

boxers were squeezing their feet into tight shoes.

This has led to seniors having problems with their nails, and with bunions and retracted curly toes.

“If they have a bunion, the big toe comes over (the second toe), but also sometimes the second toe overrides,” Ms Bodell said.

“When this happens, a corn happens on top, so you need to make sure your shoes are deep enough.”

Other causes of bunions can be hereditary or your foot’s biomechanics.

The bunion can be fixed by a podiatrist if it is painful. This can be done by surgery, orthotics, wearing night splints and doing daily feet exercises,

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and wearing suitable orthopaedic footwear.

Type 2 Diabetes University of South Australia researcher Dr Helen Banwell said there has been a 30 per cent increase in the number of lower limb amputations in the past 20 years.

“About 85 per cent of these are preceded by a foot ulcer and could be prevented with appropriate care,” she said.

“When the blood level goes above seven, the extra sugars sit at the end of the nerves.” The nerves at the top of your fingers and the top of your toes get killed off, which results in neuropathy disease and no feeling.

The extra sugars also stick to the inner walls of

the arteries, which affects your circulation and leads to vascular disease.

“Also, if you have a cut it will take longer to heal,” Ms Bodell added.

A serious side-effect of all of this is if you have a blister on the bottom of your foot and you have nerve damage, you won’t know the blister is there.

It can become infected and form into an ulcer, which can then go deeper and become an infection in the bone. Hospital IV antibiotics will be needed, and amputation is a possible outcome.

An amputation can increase your risk of a stroke or heart attack.

If you are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, make sure your GP refers you at least once or twice

a year to a podiatrist where you will get neurological and circulation testing.

Pedicures Relying on a pedicure isn’t the best choice for managing long toe nails.

■ You need to ensure the equipment is sterile and the soaking sink is free of flaky skin that might have tinea or wart skin on it, which your feet can pick up.

■ When your big toenails are cut, they may be not shaped to avoid you getting an in-grown nail, especially if a spike of nail is left behind.

■ When your nails are painted, don’t forget the brush has been on other people’s nails, which means you can pick up fungal infections.

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More treatment options Diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer is evolving Tracey Johnstone BREAST cancer management options are changing, giving more women potentially less invasive choices and better outcomes.

Breast physician and Breastscreen Queensland relieving senior medical officer, Dr Deborah Pfeiffer, 64, reveals some of the most recent changes around the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.

Standard vs personalised screening The standard screening is 2D mammography.

However, for women who are at a higher risk of breast cancer, their screening may need to be tailored and involve 3D mammography, ultrasound and even MRI. Their GP can advise what level of screening is suitable.

There are now beforesurgery treatment options During the past 30 years, about 75 per cent of women diagnosed with breast cancer have had it screen-detected early and it was often less than 2cm in size.

Prior to widespread screening most women had larger, clinically detected breast cancer requiring a mastectomy and removal of the axillary lymph nodes.

The difference now is that specialists are able to know a lot more about the nature of the cancer before the woman goes to surgery.

They usually have at

ALTERNATIVES: Research has resulted in more refined choices being offered to breast cancer patients. hand information on the tumour size, type and grade, and in many cases the hormone receptors, before surgery. In some cases, they may also know whether the lymph glands are positive or not.

As a result, in appropriate cases, such as when a woman has a large tumour or where two or more lymph nodes are affected, neoadjuvant chemotherapy may be offered before surgery to assist in reducing the size of the tumour.

In some cases where the tumour is significantly reduced by the neoadjuvant treatment, the subsequent surgery may be only be a local excision (lumpectomy)

and axillary node sample.

Another recent change is that some older women who have an oestrogen receptor positive breast cancer tumour may be offered an anti-oestrogen tablet before surgery.

And in some cases, for example, those aged over 80, they may not even end up having the surgery.

In the past women have often said, ‘it’s cancer, cut it out’.

Specialists are rethinking how much treatment they give to women aged 75 and over because for many they may not live long enough for the cancer to reoccur.

For older women there are some cancers, particularly if they are less

than 1cm in size, low-grade and oestrogen receptor positive, that may not need any surgery.

Reconstruction is taking a different shape With greater access and techniques in breast implant technology for reconstruction, more women are choosing a mastectomy after an early breast cancer diagnosis.

For the majority of women, lumpectomy with no reconstruction is chosen.

However, for those with very small breasts they may want a reconstruction of the tissue that has been lost.

With large breasted women the incision may result in their breasts

being unbalanced. This can affect the woman’s bra size and clothing fit, posture and even self-esteem.

So, it’s become increasingly common for a woman to be offered a shaping procedure, such as a cosmetic reduction on the unaffected breast which can return both breasts to being symmetrical.

This can be done using implants or fat and muscle, or a combination of both, or lipofilling, which is transferring fat only from one area of the body to another area.

Is genotyping worthwhile?

If an oncologist is uncertain as to whether

chemotherapy will be beneficial to a woman due to the size, grade and hormone receptor of the tumour, they may recommend the patient have genotyping.

This is done by a blood test or swab of the mouth.

The test can cost about $2000.

Its purpose is to help the specialist refine the decision on what is appropriate treatment for that patient.

Remember to get screened From the age of 40 all Australian women should be involved in annual breast screening.

If you still aren’t doing this, then it’s time to talk to your GP.

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Hope for Hearts campaign begins Tracey Johnstone BRISBANE cardiologists are teaming up with leading Sydney and Melbourne heart doctors and surgeons to launch the Hope for Hearts campaign which promotes keyhole surgery to replace faulty heart valves for people aged under 80.

One of Australia’s most undiagnosed heart conditions, one in eight older Australians are diagnosed with Aortic Stenosis (AS) which is traditionally treated with invasive open-heart surgery.

If left untreated, up to 50 per cent of these people die within two years of diagnosis.

Caused by a narrowing

of the aortic valve, AS symptoms include shortness of breath, angina or chest discomfort, and light-headedness or passing out.

Non-invasive keyhole surgery, known as TAVI, eliminates the need for open-heart surgery for many patients but is only available for patients aged over 80 years and those who are deemed high risk.

The Hope for Hearts campaign is a call to broaden Medicare rebates and cover from private health insurers.

“AS is under-diagnosed and unappreciated by patients and doctors,” Dr Karl Pool from Brisbane’s St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital said.

HEART HEALTH: There is hope for saving more lives with keyhole surgery.

“There needs to be more awareness of TAVI which has been done for 15 years and has proven to be superior to open heart surgery.”

The results and recovery from a TAVI procedure can be quite remarkable.

High-risk patient, 77-year-old Mychael

McLoughlin, underwent surgery last year.

“I had the procedure on Friday, was sent home on Sunday and could drive a car by the following Wednesday, which is just incredible,” he said.

“Before the surgery, I was flat out walking 25 metres, but after the procedure, it wasn’t long

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Patients are often discharged within three days.

Patients in the public hospital system often have to wait up to a year for a TAVI procedure, which increases their risk of dying.

A Medicare rebate is currently only available to patients considered high or moderate risk and is not covered by private health insurance.

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Dementia care for seniors BRAND INSIGHTS AROUND 440,000 Australians live with dementia and almost 1.5 million Australians are involved in their care.

However, dementia training is currently not mandatory for aged care and home care workers.

Dementia Australia chief executive Maree McCabe told the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality that about 70 per cent of the aged care workforce did not receive any training about dementia.

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Their Home Care lifestyle carers are completing dementiaspecific training through Dementia Australia and the University of Tasmania.

Carinity Home Care Sunshine Coast lifestyle co-ordinator Julie Harrison said it was important her team members were skilled in understanding the complexities of dementia.

“Dementia is one of the most prevalent conditions to affect the older members of the

SKILLED AND COMPASSIONATE: Lifestyle carers from Carinity Home Care are undertaking dementia-specific training to support older residents living with conditions such as Alzheimer’s. community. Therefore, it is important our care staff are supported in accessing knowledge in understanding dementia and learning skills how to best communicate and encourage persons affected by this disease,” Julie said.

“Carinity Home Care team members have taken advantage of every

opportunity to complete courses in dementia care, whether online, at workshops or at university.

“Knowing how to communicate effectively with persons affected by dementia means Carinity carers can support our clients in not just the activities of daily living but also participating in

activities that bring enjoyment to their lives.”

Julie said Carinity Home Care also supported the Dementia Friendly Communities initiative and local dementia support groups.

Carinity Home Care offers a full range of services to support seniors to remain living independently at home

including household support, nursing care, personal grooming, and getting out and about to the shops and with friends in the local community.

For more on Carinity Home Care, now servicing the Sunshine Coast, go to CarinityHomeCare.org.au or phone 1300 109 109.

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Living your life actively Engage in the community at Immanuel Gardens

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HANDS-ON APPROACH: Val Brand, an Immanuel Gardens resident, with Nikki Micula from Wildlife HQ. retirement and helps to maintain overall health and wellbeing.

“Social connectedness is a key pillar at Lutheran Services and something we are very passionate about here in Buderim – there are always so many activities to choose from so it’s truly wonderful to

watch people bloom when given the chance.

“Our residents come from near and far and all kinds of backgrounds, but they make wonderful friends here.

“They really value on-site services and programs which provide opportunities for fun, new

experiences and new friends.”

Residents also benefit from the diverse entertainment options available at the on-site Community Hall, including frequent art, music and movement sessions, and take advantage of the village bus for visits to the

local shops and regular outings across southeast Queensland.

Lutheran Services has been offering retirement, aged care and home care services in the Buderim community for 30 years.

Refurbished villas with modern kitchens, bathrooms and flooring,

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LIFE in retirement is looking rosy for residents at Immanuel Gardens in Buderim, with more activities than ever before keeping them active, outdoors and engaged in the community.

Just 5km northwest of Mooloolaba, Immanuel Gardens has been offering Sunshine Coast seniors a vibrant and active lifestyle in a nature-inspired setting for three decades, with the hustle and bustle of the Sunshine Coast just minutes away.

Nestled on 86 acres surrounded by bushland and overlooking the ocean, the village has always been home to activities aplenty.

Residents regularly enjoy the heated pool, boules court and even craft unique pieces of furniture in the popular Men’s Shed.

Lutheran Services’ Immanuel Gardens Community Manager Marjory Davie said the pet-friendly, family-like community and active social calendar at the village were key reasons that retirees move to Immanuel Gardens.

“Engaging our seniors in fun, community-based activities such as barefoot bowls or water aerobics has the cumulative effect of lifting everyone’s mood,” Ms Davie said.

“Not only does it really increase the sense of community we experience, but it also helps combat the loneliness that sometimes accompanies

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Stay safe in your own home BRAND INSIGHTS FOR seniors who wish to live independently for as long as possible, a medical alert system is essential for the peace of mind and security needed to age in place safely.

What is a medical alert system?

A medical alert system is a wearable device that helps you summon emergency assistance when needed so that help is literally at your fingertips should you fall or experience a life-threatening emergency.

When the button is pushed, it connects to a call centre.

The call is received by a dispatcher who is able to speak to the person in distress over a loudspeaker.

Once they have assessed the situation, they can send emergency assistance or contact a friend of family member depending on the nature

CALL FOR HELP: The safeTwear pendant has a built-in SIM card and speaker. Essentially it is a mini mobile phone. of the situation.

When is it time for a medical alert system?

1. If you’re a senior living alone 2. A fall has occurred or a history of falls 3. Unsteady gait or weakness 4. You worry a lot 5. There is no one nearby to help

6. Your medications have side effects Paul Joseph, from Emergency Medical Services Pty Ltd advocates the safeTwear medical alert system because it has automatic fall detection and safeTcare 24 hour a day, seven day a week emergency monitoring, by

a professional call centre with trained emergency responders.

“This is not at all like the old systems (a box that connects to your home phone). The safeTwear pendant has a built-in SIM card and speaker, essentially it is a mini mobile phone... with only one button so it’s

very simple to use,” Mr Joseph said.

“You can take it with you wherever you go. It’s lightweight and easy to use, yet the system is incredibly smart. It has fall detection, GPS tracking and we see first hand every day how it really does save lives.

“We often hear horror

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stories of people who fall and aren’t found for days, with this advance in technology those situations are now avoidable. Anyone living alone will benefit from this system.”

To arrange a free demonstration, phone 1300 699 159.

Healthy walking program for you

WALKING FRIENDS: Village ambassadors provide a great help in motivating fellow residents to get active by walking regularly either in groups or individually.

WITH a little help from a friend researchers have found a simple way to get more seniors more active through a peer-support walking program.

A selection of retirement village residents, who were already quite active, became volunteer ambassadors in each of the 14 test villages.

They were tasked with motivating 116 less active fellow residents across those villages to get more active during a 16-week test period.

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At the start of the trial residents completed three weekly group walks and were encouraged to

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Better Together project takes out leading award

PREVIEW: A drawing of the proposed multi-storey residential complex within the revitalised James Cook University precinct.

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JCU’s project linked to retirement living

Tracey Johnstone INTEGRATING into the community is the driver for Townsville’s James Cook University’s Discovery Rise project which will include aged care and retirement living.

For retirees it will provide a chance for them to connect with the learning environment and the many generations that meet within the university precinct.

The project director Alan Carpenter said the university hopes that many of the retirees “become customers” and participate in its degree, short and summer courses on offer.

“This is probably not a well explored concept in Australia, that is ‘university link retirement living’,” he said. “It’s a concept that’s been developed quite extensively in the USA.

Essentially, not every retired person is into lawn bowls and bingo.

“There is another group of retired people who quite value living in reasonable proximity to a university, and probably a hospital as well.

“They then have access to the library and café’s.”

The Discovery Rise vision is centred around it being sustainable, compact, walkable and providing a place which facilitates interaction and exchange.

Mr Carpenter said it’s also about survival.

“If we, particularly in the regions, stick with the conventional campus in the suburbs or campus in the bush, it’s finished or dead,” he said.

“The young people don’t want it.

“The world is moving on. It’s much more about being dynamic and community focused.”

The first stage of the

80ha development of the university campus into a university town will be a partner project with the adjoining hospital and include an aged care facility.

“Aged care will be particularly useful as we teach aged care and allied health, and plus the proximity of the hospital, is particularly suited to a high-care, aged care situation,” Mr Carpenter said.

He expects it will be at least another three years before the building will be available.

A developer is yet to be signed, although Mr Carpenter said there are several Aged Care providers showing interest in taking on the development and ultimately its operation.

The accommodation is expected to include about 2000 dwellings.

The developers will be encouraged to incorporate

in the venue design ageing in place style accommodation. “Any developer worth their salt will build that in,” Mr Carpenter said.

Build-to-rent may be pursued as a development option which would then facilitate affordable, long-term rental housing.

The accommodation design is intended to create low-cost living with minimal energy use in the tropical climate.

Around the precinct healthy lifestyle choices such as walking and cycling for moving around will be facilitated.

The planned housing area will include a lot of shared and interactive green space to balance reducing the desire and need for private gardens.

“There seems to be good things that happen when you mix up the generations,” Mr Carpenter said.

AN INNOVATIVE solution to older single women homelessness on the Sunshine Coast has been recognised by the Australasian Housing Institute.

The Better Together Housing Project, supported by Sundale and Coast2Bay Housing Group recently won the prestigious Leading Innovation Award at the Institute’s Queensland gala event. The Better Together Housing Project helps independent women 55 years of age and above find shared accommodation on the Sunshine Coast.

Different to regular flatmate finder initiatives, the program helps senior women find suitable accommodation in a safe and secure way and links people who are interested in sharing a home, not just a house.

Sundale CEO, Danielle Mackenzie said women aged 55 years and above are fastest growing cohort of homeless people in Australia.

“Circumstance and social policy mean many women enter retirement without savings or adequate levels of superannuation to supplement their pension,” Ms Mackenzie said.

“The Better Together Housing Project is helping solve this problem by linking women through a web-based platform, and cultivating these new relationships via regular catch ups.

“Already 73 women are participating in the

initiative, with plans in place to grow the home sharing concept across the Sunshine Coast. “In addition to alleviating a financial burden, the Better Together Housing Project is also reducing loneliness for many women.” Coast2Bay Housing Group’s Operations Manager, Lee Banfield said the Australasian Housing Institute award recognised a lot of hard work.

“It’s really exciting to win such a prestigious Award and illustrates the strong collaborative nature we have with Sundale in bringing the Better Together Project to the Sunshine Coast community,” Ms Banfield said.

"We now look forward to attending the Australasian Housing Institute Awards Gala Dinner in August and hopefully winning the national award."

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AGE NO BARRIER: Law graduate and grandmother, Pauline Lorenzen.

Beerwah great takes law into her own hands librarian, Pauline retired three separate times before deciding to take on a law degree.

“My father taught me there was nothing I couldn’t do if I wanted to do it,” Pauline said.

“I knew I was at an age where I had to retire but I wanted to keep my brain active and I’d always had an interest in the law.”

A mother to three, grandmother to 14 and great-grandmother to 17, Pauline studied full time and completed several

legal placements, including a 90-hour internship at the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service in Ipswich.

“I worked alongside eight solicitors there and we hit the ground running into the courthouse every morning,” Pauline said.

“Most of the work I was involved in was with Aboriginal children who had been charged with offences.

“I learnt so much from the police and solicitors

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I knew I was at an age where I had to retire but I wanted to keep my brain active and I’d always had an interest in the law.

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and was impressed by the support services in court for children.”

Head of the USC Law

School Professor Jay Sanderson said Pauline’s success is proof that university study is not only

the domain of the young.

“Studying law at any age provides many intellectual opportunities and challenges,” Prof Sanderson said.

“Pauline showed great commitment and enthusiasm to complete her degree and was determined to get the most out of her studies, and her experience and knowledge made valuable contributions in class.”

Pauline is now seeking part-time work to utilise her degree.

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Importance of binding death benefit nomination I WAS recently asked by a couple who have just updated their wills if they needed to nominate each other using binding death benefit nominations in their superannuation.

Why, they asked, does it need to be a binding nomination?

Your will is a legal document that sets out your wishes for the distribution of your estate assets on your death.

Assets owned jointly as ‘joint tenants’ are not covered by your will as ownership will revert to the surviving owner on your death.

Similarly, assets held in trust on your behalf are generally not dealt with under your will, but are governed by the terms of the applicable trust deed.

Superannuation is an example of an asset held in trust on your behalf.

As the trustee owns the assets on your behalf, the legal mechanism to instruct the trustee on how to distribute the proceeds of your superannuation on your death is contained within the fund’s trust deed. As such, superannuation death benefits are generally not able to be

dealt with under your will.

A superannuation lump sum death benefit can only be paid to an eligible beneficiary or be specified to be paid to your estate as the death benefit nomination.

An eligible beneficiary must be a spouse, your child, an individual financially dependent upon you, or an individual you have an interdependency relationship with.

An interdependency relationship is defined as a close personal relationship, where you live together, one or each

of you provide financial support and domestic support and personal care.

Broadly, there are two types of superannuation death benefit nominations – binding and non-binding.

A non-binding death benefit nomination is not binding on the trustee of the superannuation fund to pay out the funds to your specified beneficiary.

In some circumstances, a superannuation trustee may allocate a portion of your superannuation benefit to an individual regardless of your nomination, provided they

meet the definition of a beneficiary, that is, the fund trustee retains discretion as to how your death benefit will be dealt with.

On the other hand, a valid binding death benefit nomination compels the trustee to pay your death benefit to the nominated beneficiary provided they are an eligible beneficiary at the time of your death.

That is, the surviving trustee will not have any discretion with regards to who it allocates your superannuation death benefit to.

Presumably, your

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solicitor has recommended binding death benefit nominations for your superannuation funds to ensure the proceeds are paid out to the surviving spouse without the risk of the trustee executing discretion.

Making a death benefit nomination is as critical as ensuring you have a valid will.

— Andrew Heaven

Growing super for longer

around adding to our super past the age of 60.

This is especially important as today’s 60-somethings haven’t had the benefit of employer-paid super contributions throughout their entire working lives.

At present some fairly restrictive rules apply. If you’re aged over 65, you can only make a voluntary personal super contribution if you pass a work test. That means working at least 40 hours over a 30-day period each year.

The Federal Budget is aiming to change this.

From 1 July 2020, people

SUPER ADVICE: Budget changes will make it easier for older Australians to grow their retirement savings for longer.

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Similarly, if you’re aged 65 or 66, you’ll be able to make three years’ worth of after-tax super contributions, currently limited to $100,000 annually, in a single year.

This will mean being able to contribute a total of $300,000 at a time –

provided you make no further similar contributions in the following two years, an option that’s currently only available to under-65s.

The Budget is also proposing greater flexibility around someone else topping up your super savings. The age limit for spousal contributions will be raised to 74, up from the current limit of age 69.

Of course, these

measures are not set in stone. Not only do any Budget initiatives have to pass through parliament, they also hinge on the Morrison Government being re-elected.

Nonetheless, steps that allow older Australians to grow their super make a lot of sense. Many people are still playing catch-up with their retirement savings even well into their 60s.

And this can be a time of

life when people are better placed financially to make voluntary contributions.

Looking ahead, these initiatives could also be the start of aligning our super system more closely to the day when the Age Pension eligibility age rises to 67 in 2023.

Paul Clitheroe is Chairman of InvestSMART, Chairman of the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board and chief commentator for Money Magazine.

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THE 2019/20 Federal Budget has been handed down, and predictably, we saw some fine-tuning of the rules around super.

But the news is all good – the latest changes will make it easier for older Australians to grow their retirement savings for longer.

For many of us, 60 really is the new 50. We’re not just living longer, we also tend to work for longer. In the 1990s, less than one in 10 workers were older than 55. Today that figure is closer to one in five.

So it makes sense to create some flexibility

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Effects on your finances BRAND INSIGHTS ON APRIL 2, 2019, Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg delivered an election Budget.

The good news is that the Budget has forecast a return to surplus of around $7.1 billion in 2019-20, meaning Australia will earn more than it spends. With a federal election now called for Saturday, May 18, this is all up for review, however here are some highlights.

The budget contained some modest handouts aimed to position the Government favourably for re-election. Ten million low and middle-income earners are the winners as they will receive an immediate tax cut, which is being delivered by way of an increase in the Low and Middle Income Tax Offset (LMITO). The increase will be available for the next three years and will see the LIMITO more than double, to $1080 for Australians with taxable income of between $48,000 and $90,000. A more modest offset is available for

BUDGET: The practical application. those on lower incomes, and the offset cuts out when taxable income reaches $126,000.

It has been estimated that by 2024, 94 per cent of Australians will have a marginal tax rate of 30 per cent or less. By contrast, the top 5 per cent of income earners will pay a third of all taxes collected.

Superannuation was largely untouched in this year’s Budget, however, from July 1, 2020, people aged 65 and 66 will be able to make super contributions without having to meet the work test. This would then align with the now minimum Age Pension age of 66 years, meaning people who are working until Age

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Pension age can contribute unhindered to their superannuation. The maximum age spouse contributions can be made is to be extended from 69 to 74.

Infrastructure and health received injections of cash. Expect to see the skyline silhouetted with cranes. The Government has announced further

significant spending on roads, rails, airports and the like.

Included in the Budget was an allocation of $500m to get cars off the roads by building more commuter carparks, thereby encouraging people to travel by train.

For anyone who tries to navigate capital city peak hour traffic, this will be welcome news.

Older Australians have not been ignored with an additional 10,000 aged care home care packages being announced, and a further 13,500 residential aged care places being made available. With the aged care system being strained with the increasing demand for services and support, this is welcome news but sadly is nowhere near enough.

Additional funding has also been directed towards the delivery of primary and frontline health care.

Implementing the budget announcements will be the next big challenge for the Government. Legislation will need to be passed in order for the changes to

be implemented and with the election now pending it will be a matter of wait and see.

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THE ANNUAL festival is on May 16-20. It’s a love affair of great food, wine, live music and entertainment in one of Australia’s favourite foodie destinations, Noosa. Whether you are looking for beachfront brunches, dinners with celebrity chefs, live cooking demonstrations or a party under the stars, there’s something for everyone in their 2019 program. Go to noosafood andwine.com.au.

SUNSHINE COAST ORIANA CHOIR

THE Sunshine Coast Oriana Choir is delighted to bring you Mendelssohn’s magnificent Oratorio Elijah, in collaboration with the Brisbane Symphony Orchestra, renowned choral conductor Andrew Wailes, and soloists Daniel Smerdon, Elisabeth Wallis Gaedtke, Anne Fulton and Phillip Prendergast. This choral and orchestral masterwork depicts events in the life of the Biblical prophet, Elijah, and is considered one of the greatest choral works still being performed the world over. Whether one is a believer or not, the power and drama of the story, combined with Mendelssohn’s beautiful music, promise you an uplifting, exciting, inspirational experience.

On Saturday, May 18 from 7pm at the Caloundra Events Centre on (07) 5491 4240. Tickets range from $20-39. Go to theeventscentre.com.au or email info@oriana. org.au. We are a not-for profit organisation.

SYMPHONY BY THE SEA

‘SIMPLY CLASSICAL’ concert performed by The Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, May 11 from 2-4.30pm at the Coolum Civic Centre, Park Street, Coolum Beach. Saturday of the mother’s day

weekend. Afternoon tea provided. For more information , phone Tony (treasurer) 0417 001 590 or Rosemary (secretary) 0448 102 288 or email Secretary@development watch.org.au. Tickets: Advance $24, General $22, Concession at the door $26, General $24, Concession (Children under 12: free). To purchase online, go to developmentwatch.org.au (PayPal or direct deposit provide name as reference and collect prepaid tickets at door).

For direct deposit details, contact: Sandy Pages, Pacific on Coolum, 21 Birtwill Street, Coolum Beach, phone (07) 5351 1511 or Annies Books on Peregian, Kingfisher Drive, Peregian Beach, phone (07) 5448 2053.

CALOUNDRA CHORALE AND THEATRE COMPANY

PLEASANT Sunday Afternoon (PSA) Concerts provide a “communal musical experience” and have been doing so for the past 30 plus years. The concerts, held on the first Sunday of each month from May to October, also provide performance opportunities for many talented people and low cost entertainment to the community. The PSA series for 2019 kicks off on Sunday, May 5: at the CCSA Hall, Nutley St, Caloundra at 2pm. Tickets are $10 and $5 for Friends of Chorale, afternoon tea included.

No need to book just turn up at 1.30pm. June 2: Variety concert showcasing two instrumental groups Bits and Pieces and the Gekko Brothers who will play familiar dance music.

Other artists include: organiser Bev Gourlay singing solos and duets with baritone Aart Schouten, modern singer Robyn Streiner and crooner Trevor Mitchell and two young dancers from En Pointe Ballet.

What's on

FESTIVAL FUN: The annual Cooroy Fusion Festival has something for all ages, from grandkids to grandparents.

Wonderful talent and variety. CCSA Hall, Nutley St, Caloundra 1.30pm for 2pm start. General admission at the door is $10 and $5 for FOC, which includes afternoon tea. Inquiries phone Ann on (07) 5437 2719. June 4: Forbidden Broadway – by arrangement with OriginTM Theatrical on behalf of Theatrical Rights Worldwide, New York.

Forbidden Broadway previews 7.30pm Tuesday, June 4. Tickets $22.

Other performances: Fridays, June 7, 14, 21, 7.30pm. Ticket prices $32 adults, $29 concession, $26 for FOC/Members/Groups $15 for children. CCTC Theatre, 3 Piringa St, Wurtulla. For bookings, phone 0490 329 912.

ARIOSO CHAMBER ENSEMBLE

SERENATA lovers of Baroque music will be pampered with a selection of rarely heard yet stunningly beautiful works performed by Arioso Chamber Ensemble.

These concerts are presented as part of the 4MBS Festival of Classics and will be held at 2pm on

Saturday, May 4 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 115 Eumundi Road, Noosaville and noon on Sunday, May 5 at Caloundra Regional Gallery, 22 Omrah Ave, Caloundra. Arioso Chamber Ensemble brings together the talents and experience of leading specialists in Baroque performance. Tickets cost $28 (full), $25 (concession, EMSQ members, 4MBS subscriber) and $7 (school student).

Bookings recommended, go to ariosochamber ensemble/concerts.

Phone (07) 5446 8128.

SING, SING, SING-ALONG

LOOKING for a nostalgic afternoon singing some of your favourite songs?

Then, join the Buderim Male Choir at St Peter’s Coolum on Saturday, June 1 or at St Mark’s, Buderim on Saturday, June 22.

Based on the popular TV series Sing Along With Mitch, the Buderim Male Choir will lead these two concerts with a difference – assisted by the projection of the lyrics.

The audience will be

encouraged to have lots of fun singing so many favourites from the past 50 years. Admission to both concerts will be $15 and part of the proceeds will go to the choir’s charity partners St Vincent de Paul’s Fund for the homeless at Coolum and Bloomhill Cancer Care at Buderim. These concerts are proudly supported by Sunshine Coast Regional Council and Buderim Foundation.

Phone Rod on (07) 5456 4473.

AHN DO RETURNS

HE’S back on the Coast on June 12 at the The Events Centre Caloundra.

Ahn Do’s show is a wonderful mix of comedy, personal stories and insights to a person who has travelled along way in his life. His stage show combines stand-up comedy with real life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell his amazing story. Go to theeventscentre.com.au.

COOROY FUSION FESTIVAL

THE annual festival is on May 11, from 9am-3pm. It’s a

celebration of local artists, entertainers, artisans, food, community groups and much more.

Held in Apex Park, Cooroy Library, Butter Factory Arts Centre, CWA Hall & Cooroy Memorial Hall, the fusion of community events combines the annual show of the Noosa District Orchid and Foliage Society and the Lifeline Cooroy Denim sale as well as the Cooroy Bendigo Bank Entertainment Tent, community group stalls and sensational food and market stalls. Go to cooroyfusionfestival. com.au.

VERDI REQUIEM

VENUE 114 at Kawana will host a massed choir featuring the voices from the Sunshine Coast Choral Society and the Noosa Chorale, accompanied by The Requiem Orchestra and four nationally-acclaimed soloists, conducted by Adrian King, will perform Giuseppe Verdi’s beautiful and popular musical setting of the Requiem.

It’s on June 2, starting at 2pm. Cost is $35. Go to scvenuesandevents. com.au.

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Our Opening Hours are: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm Preferred Providers: HCF, TUH, CBHS and we use HICAPS. We also are partner with Smile.com.au.

Easy online booking through our website and Health Engine.

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Phone 07 3812 3553 04188 76395 Cars

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WELCOME to friends and relatives of young children.

Here are two books to read and enjoy with the little people in your life.

How Aunt Sally Got Her Name and How Aunt Sally Went to the Zoo, were written

by Brisbane author Jean Peel.

They follow Aunt Sally, a loveable, intrepid, adventurous, pussy cat from the time she runs away from home as a 10-week-old kitten, through the trials and tribulations she encounters during her lifetime.

They say cats have nine lives. Well, Aunt Sally has surely proved that and there are nine stories waiting to be told.

Now she’s old and very fat, she has time to lie on her favourite mat, remembering how she got her name, how she ended up at the city zoo, how she almost drowned and how she survived a cubby house fire.

There are also the stories of how she went to sea, how she beat the bullies at the paintball park, how she went on holiday, how she became a mother and how she beat the burglars. You’ll laugh at her antics as she travels from one adventure to another.

These rhyming stories for young children are very loosely based on the author’s own White Puss, another loveable pet, who spent 14 years with the family, seeking adventure and finding it.

These are Jean Peel’s debut children’s books, with more to come.

Books available at jeanpeel.com.

BOOK EXCERPT How Aunt Sally Got Her Name This story you’re about to hear Will hopefully please, so do not fear.

It’s how Aunt Sally was given her name By a little girl called Matilda-Jane.

The story begins a long time ago, On the opening day of the annual show.

When a mother cat left her two kittens to play So she could go hunting to find some prey.

The kittens soon grew tired of their games And ended up calling each other names.

When her brother curled up to have a nap Aunt Sally ran off without thought of mishap.

Her nose to the ground, her tail in the air Irresistible smells led her straight to the fair Where nimbly she skipped, and hopped, and leaped, Keeping out of the way of hundreds of feet.

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Tracey Johnstone IF YOU ever thought nothing really exciting happens on cruise ships, then you should take a cruise across the Atlantic on the Blue Mermaid with author Celia Imrie.

At the centre of her new novel Sail Away are two over-60s women; both lost souls trying to find their foothold on life.

Neither expected to be tangled in a complex web of lies, murder, love and strange cruise shipmates when they found

Celia Imrie's enjoyable new book, Sail Away. themselves on board the Blue Mermaid.

Actress and ’80s TV star Suzy Marshall is coming to terms with being over 60 in a young

person’s profession.

Amanda Herbert is a guest after finding herself homeless when she sold the family home and was forced to wait for a very delayed settlement on the purchase of an apartment.

She thought she could stay with her children in the interim, but found out quickly they only wanted her when it suited them.

The trip across the Atlantic for both women is a chance to put money back in their pockets and hide from the crises they have left back home.

Published by Bloomsbury, Sail Away is in bookshops. RRP $17.99.

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Oppose 12. Abdicate 14. Nonstop 16. Scream 17. Recant 18. Touchy 21. Often 22. Jump.

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No words starting with a capital are allowed, no plurals ending in s unless the word is also a verb.

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Down 1. Accident (6) 2. Push (5) 3. Optimism (4) 4. Anger (6) 5. No longer in use (8) 6. Grave (7) 7. Resist (6) 12. Renounce (8) 14. Unceasing (7) 16. High-pitched shout (6) 17. Renounce a previous belief (6) 18. Sensitive (6) 21. Frequently (5) 22. Leap (4)

WORD GO ROUND

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alibi alibis ambit bail bails bait baits balm balti barm bars basil bast bats bias bits blast blat blats brail brails brat brim brims iamb iambi ibis lamb lambs limb ribs slab stab tabs tibia tibial timbal tribal TRIBALISM

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SOLUTIONS

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LAMER TOUGHS IN TRASH RUB ALL ME AUNT VIOLA

Note: more than one solution may be possible.

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Across 1. Annoying, in a playful way (11) 8. Bung (7) 9. Belt (5) 10. Afresh (4) 11. Gibbet (7) 12. Reverence (3) 13. Rebuff (4) 15. Trial (4) 17. Regret (3) 19. Succinct (7) 20. Alone (4) 23. Additional (5) 24. Relating to water (7) 25. Considerable sum of money (6,5)

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GK CROSSWORD Across: 1 Decimate, 7 Seine, 8 Rembrandt, 9 Lot, 10 Soho, 11 Uranus, 13 Jordan, 14 Fescue, 17 Valley, 18 Baht, 20 Ice, 22 Cockroach, 23 Eagle, 24 Graphite.

Down: 1 Darts, 2 Camphor, 3 Mars, 4 Tundra, 5 Gills, 6 Neptune, 7 Stanley, 12 Wallace, 13 Jupiter, 15 Chapati, 16 Fencer, 17 Verge, 19 Tahoe, 21 Grip.

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G E E E D A N D N A R R A T E

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BLACKOUT

Work out which squares need to be deleted to reveal a completed crossword.

Solution opposite

DOUBLE CROSS

L I D I C A L L I E G A E T E N C P R E A R E V I S T O L S H A

G O E A R V E G G Y O D A D O N R A E N W A E R S E R A M A S T E K E S

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