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t didn’t look like this in my parent’s day! But here you have it, the truth. The plain old truth is that we all love, love – it goes to the core of our being at any age. This month, journalist Marion Kerr, gives us the inside story of how we older people are finding, dealing and feeling with love and romance. It’s a story that explores and exposes emotions experienced by many single older adults and puts an end to the myth that there is a particular age when certain types of romantic love ends. Another shared inter-generational experience is the joy of spending time in cafes. Forget the cup of tea around the kitchen table, the urge to go out and

taste fresh and fabulous brands of coffee has grown an abundance of cafes around us. In these new gathering places, an egalitarian attitude promotes a welcoming attitude to everyone of all ages. While a contemporary café can simply be a purveyor of fine coffee, it can also provide a place where you will find a ready smile and perhaps a short conversation. This month, “Our People” showcases the people who have found a sense of community in their local café. Speaking of community, that’s also what you will find in this publication. Our regular columnists shine the light on areas where our demographic can gain new information and employ the practical benefits of this knowledge. For instance, Dr Kailas Roberts discusses sleep and how this is the time when a fluid rinses areas of the brain of inflammation. In another area, there is information on how to bend the body more mindfully during gardening. In essence, the aim of all of our columns, in all their diverse forms, supports our community members to live their best life. Gail Forrer Acting Editor

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AGES & STAGES

HISTORY

OUR PEOPLE

BRAIN MATTERS

COMMUNITY NEWS

CARE AFFAIRS

ACTIVE LIVING

HEART HEALTH

ON TRACK

MOTORING

RETIREMENT VILLAGE

FINANCE

WILLS & ESTATES

HEALTH

WHAT’S ON

TRAVEL

BOOK REVIEW

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Real life in your sixties, seventies – and beyond! The norms of what was considered acceptable when we were growing up have changed. Marion Kerr comes out of the closet and into the new millennium to discuss the contemporary nature of mature-aged relationships.

octors and psychologists working in geriatrics are uniform in their contention that a continuing sex life is important for good health. It causes the brain to release endorphins that reduce anxiety and engender intimacy and trust to a relationship, stimulates hormones and – it’s claimed – can even add years to your life.

It’s not all wine and roses though because the occurrence of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) in Over 60s is surprisingly high. Sociologist Dr. Sue Malta, co-author of an article entitled Yes, Older People are having sex – we need to talk about it (University of Melbourne, April 11, 2021) says a more open social attitude to sex is

changing the way we see ourselves as sexual beings. Many older singles today connect through online dating sites where they know nothing about the men and women they date, nor how many other sexual partners those people might have. So women today who think they are going to have sex should carry vaginal gel and a condom, Dr. Malta says.

Not the stuff of romance, on which my generation was raised. But as the article makes clear, it’s important for we mature age lovebirds to have frank and fearless consultations with our health practitioners to ensure that sexual health issues don’t impact on our general health. Yes, we have the experience. But we may need to update our knowledge of what constitutes safe sex. That, at least, is what my own doctor told me when I went to see her and asked the question: What advice would you give me if I told you I was about to have sex again? “Enjoy,” she said without a trace of incredulity. “But take it gentle and slow. No acrobatics!”. When one year ago I found myself a widow at the age of 75, sex was the last thing on my mind. Within three months, however, I received a sexual advance from a male friend slightly younger than myself. And suddenly there I was, in the Brave New World of sex and dating for seniors! Brave, because the bodies that served us so well in youth are no longer lithe and firm. And because for those who have suffered the loss of a long-term partner through death or divorce, this is perilous ground and wherever you step the land is mined. That’s partly what makes it so exciting. “It’s like being 16 all over again,” says Jeannie B, 66, who, when interviewed, had just returned to her Sunshine Coast home from a trip to Norfolk Island with one of her three “best beaux” as she calls her men friends. Jeannie’s husband died of a heart attack five years ago. She grieved for a year – “EXACTLY a year,” she says, “Like an old-fashioned widow”

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– and then she met a man on a service club bus trip and he asked her out to dinner. “I went, and I was very shy at first, and insecure. Worried about my wrinkles and saggy bits. Sure, he had them too, but men are less tolerant of these flaws than women; when I was young, men put a high price on beauty and we girls knew it”. When, after a couple of dates, things became intimate she was at first worried and then thought, “Why the hell not!”. Jeannie says she had been formerly quite shy about sexual matters, which she attributes to her strict Catholic girlhood. In their 53-year marriage she and her husband had what she now considers a “normal but not exciting” sex life which ended when he became ill. Since then, she has had four relationships and has no intention of remarrying. “I’m having fun,” she says. “And better sex than I ever thought possible. Perhaps because we are more experienced now and take it slowly. Men have to work harder at pleasing women at this age. And if I’m honest I am enjoying playing one off against another and being wined and dined and given flowers.” As Jeannie and other women interviewed for this article remind us, we are the last generation of True Romantics and when we were young and first dating it was romance, not sex, that appeared to drive our libidos. A lot of ritualised courting was necessary before you ended up doing “it” in the back seat of a car! Rivalry and jealousy were part of the mating game back then and apparently that doesn’t change with time; the ageing stags are just as jealous of their status as the young bucks and for older women it’s even more so because they outnumber their potential swains by 100 to 85.9. Carrie W turns 80 this year and after

30 months of widowhood has found happiness with a new man. She is a tall, slender woman with longish white hair who still looks good in jeans and a tucked-in tee shirt. Carrie was devoted to her husband and says they were sexually active even after he became diagnosed with cancer. “I missed all that,” she says now. “I missed the warmth, the intimacy. I thought my life ended when his did but now I have found love again. I suppose you could say I’m the kind of woman who just can’t live without a man”. It’s a sentiment quite out of tune with the times, but Carrie doesn’t care and feels

“Enjoy,” she said without a trace of incredulity. “But take it gently and slow. No acrobatics.” sorry for women today whom, she says, have forgotten their femininity in the urge to be feminist. What she does relish however is the freedom that she didn’t have when young to choose rather than be chosen, to do as she pleases without worrying about the opinion of others and to – yes – express herself sexually. “Being older FORCES you to be more experimental”, she observes wryly. “You have to think about knees and hips and backs and stiff joints and make interesting accommodation for all this and more. Sex can be a bit of an obstacle-course. But it’s still fun and

keeps you young in body and heart”. And all this freedom means that the generation of women who as girls would have died of embarrassment rather than mention the word “menstruation” in front of their boyfriends, now sit around the dinner tables of south-east Queensland cheerfully discussing the Two Vs (Viagra and vaginal lubricants) in mixed company. And the men who were once those boys who found womenkind to be a tantalising but terrifying mystery are comfortable with that. Though we still tend to prefer the term “making love” to “having sex”. And we still say it with flowers. Phillip’s wife has dementia and needs increasing care. He is a virile man in his early 70s who keeps himself very fit and is now exploring sexual opportunities with other, unattached women of his own age. Phillip sees nothing wrong with this, he still loves his wife but doesn’t see that denying his own needs will benefit the wife to whom he has been (mostly) faithful since they met as students 50 or so years ago. He says his need for sexual experimentation has increased with age and self-confidence, but he also enjoys the companionship of attractive women his own age. John, 80 was a recent widower when he started an affair with Sandra, 79 who had been long divorced. Their sexual chemistry was good and shortly afterwards she moved in with him. He now admits that this was too soon because, much as he liked and admired Sandra, he was still grieving for his wife. Today they live apart, still see each other frequently and remain good friends but Sandra, who says she would still love to have a permanent relationship with a man of her own, admits that John is just not ready for that kind of commitment and his house will for the foreseeable future remain full of his deceased wife’s

memories. This is not an uncommon story and psychologists specialising in aged issues warn that the temptation to love again after bereavement can lead to mistakes which may hurt both yourself and the new partner. Doreen Weir, 94, author of Sex in Your Seventies (And Eighties!) and her more recent work Gardening in Your Nineties (which also has as bit about sex in it) says that the men and women who find new sexual relationships in their senior years are mostly those who keep themselves fit, active and youthful in both looks and outlook. Let yourself go, don’t bother with good grooming and you’ll stay on the shelf! She has often made the point, in her books and talks, that most older people seeking new relationships are looking for more than just getting physical. “Women want to be loved, men want affection”, she says, based on personal experience and answering questions in her television role as Dear Doreen. “And they both want sex!”. Doreen herself began a nine-year sexual relationship in her early seventies with a man 12 years younger, to whom she was introduced by mutual friends as a ballroom dancing partner. Broadly speaking there are two types of people who enter new sexual relationships late in life – those who have remained sexually active and wish to remain so and those who (very common in my generation,) have long since said goodbye to their libido and now find it is not dead but merely dormant. Ready to be reawakened by new experiences. I think I shall leave the last word with octogenarian and former star of The Brady Bunch, Florence Henderson who said not so long ago: “There is no age limit on the enjoyment of sex. You learn to do things with more experience, intelligence and the ability to choose more wisely.”

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‘You need to lighten up’ said my friend Lexie, ‘you are becoming a whinger, yearning for the ‘good old times’. She had a point, I conceded. My columns were becoming pretty critical of our current world and society, my observations of life somewhat dull and dark. So, this time, I shall write about happy events in my present life. Firstly, I love living in my retirement Village, Keperra Sanctuary. The bonus of living in a retirement village is that ‘I am being taken care of’. No worries about a malfunctioning garage

door or locking myself out of my unit. Some Village Angel will come and help me out of any predicament. I have access to a quite substantial library in the Village which allowed me to get rid of the collection of my big, fat novels that just cluttered up my lounge. Not having to return the borrowed books on time is an added bonus. Also, if I don’t return a book at all, nobody gets cross or charges me for it. My social life is active and suits the hours I want to be social! Happy hour in the Village Centre on Friday afternoons connects me with old and new friends. Drinks are far too affordable to stick to one Consequently, I bought myself a walker, just to be on the safe side and not risking a fall in the dark when going home, just in case I did not stick to one glass. Although I certainly don’t need any, I still enjoy buying clothes and especially shoes. As everybody tells me ‘You can’t take it with you!’ gives me the feeling that I am doing my family a favour by not burdening them with too much money when I go to the happy hunting grounds. I can still drive and the nearest coffee shop is only 5 minutes away by car. A daily

coffee is a lovely routine to fill part of my day and gives me a reason to put on something pretty. During our later years, Niclas and I travelled the world, either cruising or on coach tours. I now have photo books and diaries of those active days. I enjoy reliving those travels by looking again and again at those books, bringing back happy memories, especially with a little glass of something in my hand. . Regardless of all the bad ‘stuff’ going on in the world to-day, I think it is important to count my blessings, be conscious that there is a lot of joy and happiness in my life: grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, wonderful friends, wonderful books. I am lucky to have reasonably good health, and I enjoy living in the warm climate of Queensland. I am also very aware of the fact that I live in a safe country without conflict, fear or pain. Yes, sometimes dark clouds come over the horizon but I look for the ray of sunshine that will lighten up my day. Positive versus negative? I choose positive every time. May your days be full of joy and your blessings many.

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In my mother’s house, the cupboards are full. To the unsuspecting, the kitchen looks modern enough, until a cupboard door is opened to reveal relics from many decades. It’s some sort of Tardis effect. I’ve no idea how it all fits. There are several colanders and here’s where Mum and I differ. I would have discarded the plastic one, which has a large, melted hole rendering about quarter of the bowl useless. A metal one looks like it came off second best in a boxing ring. Both versions have been replaced, but the old ones remain. Another cupboard houses a Tupperware® museum. There are pastels of the 50s and 60s through to the bright colours of the 70s and beyond. Some carry stains of the food they held most often. Many have her initials in permanent marker, a sign of the “bring a plate”

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A bridge over coffee beans connects fine coffee to good company Forget the bush telegraph, GAIL FORRER visits local cafés and finds they are all wired up for intergenerational community networks.

Eighteen-year-old Noah Ayling brews coffee for a diverse age-group of customers

ou might find members of the hipster generation pouring coffee and serving from the counter, but you will also find many of their customers are one or two generations ahead of them. Today, the contemporary café is a welcoming space for one and all – there are simply no age limits.

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All in all, the modern café has promoted a taste for gourmet coffee, while providing a social antidote to feelings of loneliness. Since, loneliness is considered a killer disease for many older people, our coffee establishments play an important role in contemporary social culture and its wellbeing.

The café is where there is the possibility of receiving a smile of recognition or engaging in a short conversation with another human being. These are the small things that can change the nature of your day. Today’s coffee is a long shot from the 1960s cups of Nescafe or International Roast or the rather exotic, special 1970s treat, the chocolate topped cappuccino. More likely, you will find an assortment of short blacks, and flat whites, accompanied by an assortment of milks including oat, almond, soy or lactose-free milk. The only thing perhaps not mentioned on the menu – is the key ingredient – community. Without doubt, the best café’s offer an informal, friendly place to gather, chat and form connections. During COVID, due to restrictions, the role of cafes as social venues, developed even further. “I live by myself,” 64-year-old Gillian said. “During COVID, I would don a mask, go the local café and order a take-away coffee – the staff there would be the only people I would talk to all day,” she recalls. For instance, one of the first things 68-year-old former teacher and world

traveller Jen Maclean does upon arrival in a new area, is to look around for a comfortable café. Her idea of a good café is somewhere you can quietly spend a few hours out of the house,enjoying a fine cup of coffee and watching the character of a new area reveal itself to her. In 2020, Jen’s husband went to work in New Guinea. Due to COVID, they decided to leave their Perth unit and relocate to Queensland. Earlier this year, Jen’s husband made it back home and found his gregarious, native-born Scottish wife, had become part of a local café community. She had formed friendships to exchange political views, talk about family affairs and importantly, she found understanding and solace talking about a recent illness with another friend going through a similar experience. In fact, when the café relocated down the road, the owner nominated a comfortable green velvet chair situated in a prime position as “Jen’s Corner’. On any day, you may find Jen chatting with another regular, the sprightly, well-dressed 80-year-old Barbara. Barb says after a walk, coffee and chat at her local café, she is more than happy to while away the hours back at home. Over the years when

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Sixty-three-year-old Graham Wilson lives in Queensland but is pleased to say his 87-year-old New Zealand based Dad, after a long illness, is slowly but surely returning to life and coffee culture. “Back in December, Dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer and three months to live, Graham said. “Now he’s gone through that and after being bed-bound has found the will to live. Part of that is getting back to things he loved to do daily – like going back to the coffee-shop where he was a regular and having a chat with staff and enjoying a coffee and muffin.” “Though this time around, it’s half a cup of coffee and half a muffin,” Graham said with a gentle smile. Long-time café owner Britt Ayling says serving a range of excellent coffee, creating comfortable places for people to meet and engaging with customers is what it’s all about She says the positioning of the coffee machine, the layout of table, chairs and service areas are all designed for community connection and importantly, a relaxed space to imbibe the absolute best of coffees. It’s proved a powerful concept – just have a look around at most cafes and you will find a diverse and colourful community of people – of all generations - gathering outside their homes to savour the style and taste of coffee and friends..

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To sleep perchance to cleanse KAILAS ROBERTS explains how during the hours of deepest sleep a fluid washes through our brain and clears away inflammation.

leep is one of the three pillars of mental and cognitive health, alongside exercise and diet. Studies clearly show that chronic insomnia is not good for your brain or your body, and perhaps its importance is not unsurprising given that we spend (or should spend) a third of our lives engaged in it. Add to this fact the vulnerability we experience when we are asleep, and it suggests that it must play a very important role. If it was not critical to our function, evolution would have done away with it millennia ago. If we needed any more proof of the intimate connection between health and sleep, then a study published in 2010 provides it. This reviewed the sleep habits of over 1.3 million people and found that sleeping less than 6 hours per night increased the risk of death by 12 percent. Perhaps more surprisingly, sleeping more than nine hours was associated with a huge 30 per cent increase in the risk of death. These figures were compared to those sleeping the recommended hours per night – seven to eight hours – and confirm that for most people there really is a ‘sweetspot’ for sleep duration. One of the mechanisms connecting health and sleep is through the immune system. Those who don’t sleep well or more likely to become sick. An interesting study even showed that the response to vaccinations is not as good if the recipient is sleep-deprived, mounting an argument that maybe we should defer getting a jab until we have banked up at least a few good nights’ sleep beforehand. And we know that Alzheimer’s disease, the leading cause of dementia, is associated with alterations in our microglia – key players in our brain’s immune response. Associated with this, an increase in chronic inflammation is clearly associated with dementia, and multiple studies have confirmed that sleeplessness can promote this inflammation. The mechanism by which this occurs is not entirely known, though part of the puzzle has been

unearthed by research over the last decade. This research suggests the presence of an elegant mechanism by which the brain clears itself of molecules that otherwise would inflame it, and sleep seems critical for it to work optimally. When you are in the deepest stages of sleep in particular, a series of channels known as the glymphatic system open and allow fluid to wash through the brain tissue, like a flood crossing a plain. As it passes through, it picks up the inflammatory molecules and washes them out of the brain and into channels on the other side. In an illustration of the beauty of physiology, these glymphatic channels sit alongside blood vessels in the brain and the pulsing of the blood vessels seems to generate a pressure in the glymphatics that then pushes the fluid out into the adjacent brain tissue. As you get older, you lose the elasticity in the walls of your blood vessels, and this means the rhythmic pulsing and pressure effect is not so pronounced. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why inflammation in the brain naturally increases as we age? In short then, sleep is antiinflammatory, and this is a good thing for your brain. Sleep is also critical for consolidation of memories, though that is a story for another time. There are also indirect effects of sleep deprivation on brain health, including an increased appetite and a hankering for sugary foods (perhaps to provide energy lost through the lack of sleep). Both these things do not help the brain in the long term.

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REAL MEN SING COMING into its 48th year, the Buderim Male Choir is the longest continually serving community choir and the only choir on the Sunshine Coast singing in the classic Welsh style of four part harmony first and second tenor, baritone and bass - the melody being shared from time-totime by one section or another. Officially called the Buderim Male Choir, members come from all over the Sunshine Coast: from Cooroibah in the north to Glasshouse Mountains in the south, and from Mapleton in the hinterland to Coolum on the coast. While the choir recognises its audiences are mainly seniors, we have a wide ranging repertoire selected to appeal to people of all ages. The choir performs throughout the year at various community events and to raise funds for local charities or worthwhile causes. Members gather to rehearse each Monday evening between 7:00pm and 9:30pm at St Mark’s Anglican Church, Main Street, Buderim. All men are

welcome. Musical Director Mitch Meyer’s motivation in the practice of choral music is formed by his belief that it stands on its own as a wholly separate art form: He says it has always been his intention to raise the profile of choral singing and to expose singers and audiences to all its beauty. “Being a member of the choir is not necessarily all about singing. Members also enjoy the social and health benefits that their choir involvement engenders. Our latest recruiting drive included the term REAL MEN SING – this was to advise of the physical and mental health benefits of joining an organisation that promotes this in men, as well as enjoying the company of like minded men who enjoy singing,” he said. The Buderim Male Choir is a nonauditioned community choir. It is open to men of all ages and welcomes new members, regardless of background and musical experience. Anyone thinking about joining is encouraged to talk to a choir member at one of our concerts or contact the secretary. By e-mail: secreatry@buderimmalechoir.org.au or contact by Phone: 0478 589 517 The choir is rehearsing for their next concerts entitled Theatre’ which includes songs from many stage and screen musicals. These will be held at St Mark’s Anglican Church, Buderim on May 15, 2022 at 2pm and Caloundra Uniting Church on May 22, 2022 also 2pm. All are welcome and info. can be found by calling the above phone number or visit buderimmalechoir.org.au

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CLUB members enjoyed an outing to Caloundra in April where some of the ladies went for a walk from Happy Valley to Kings Beach while others relaxed in the park with coffee . Our lunch meeting was held on the 20th when we heard from Tia Bell from Sunshine Coast Council speaking about recycling. On May 4 at 10am, we go to Maleny Cheese Factory for morning tea and a tour. Our May 18 lunch will be at 11am at Glasshouse Country RSL, the guest speaker is from the Coastguards. Our club raises funds for the Smith Family and the Learning for Life Program in all their activities. Our club currently supports 4 Learning for Life students. Any ladies who are interested in coming along to one of our events or joining the club can contact either Joy on 0457 413 651 or Janet on 0448 845. 303.

VINNIES THREE DAY BOOK AND PLANT SALE THIS annual St Vincent de Paul fundraising event will be held at the Kawana Catholic Community Centre, Nanyima Street, Buddina (opposite the Kawana Library) on Friday May 20 & Saturday May 21 from 8am – 3pm and on Sunday May 22 from 9am – 1pm. There will be books galore for every age group, large print books, jigsaws, DVDs, CDs and more, plus many beautiful indoor and outdoor plants to brighten up your living space.

All funds raised go to assisting the St Vincent de Paul Society in continuing to support and give a hand up to those going through difficult times due to homelessness, domestic violence, high rents, and unemployment in our local community. So come along and grab yourself a bargain at an event that just gets bigger and better each year. For more information call Maria on 0427 181 089.

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With the warm days and occasional showers, the gardens are still growing well, along with the weeds ! The dreaded hippeastrum grub is back, these black and white grubs can decimate our lovely bulbs in a truly fleeting time as they make their way through the leaves and into the bulb. Check daily and remove damaged foliage or dispose of any grubs you see. Most bulbs can go in now, including jonquils and daffodils. Rununculi and anemone forms are also available to plant now. Plant some sweet peas on a fence or trellis for beautiful perfumed cut flowers, the Spencer varieties are highly regarded. A great time of the year to plant vegetable seedlings or seed which can include lettuce, spring onions, beetroot, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, beans, peas. Plant seed for carrots. If you are looking for a good hedging plant sasanqua camellias are a good choice and flowering now. The japonicas are also starting to flower with many beautiful varieties available. Caladiums are starting to die back, don’t forget to put a label in the pot and withhold water until Spring to stop them from rotting. Still time to fertilise before the cool weather sets in. I have recently returned with a group to the Wondai Garden Expo, I don’t think anyone returned empty handed ! Join me in May for a fabulous day out on a nursery crawl around Brisbane and Deception Bay. Bare root roses are starting to appear now, get in early for the best varieties. Check out the upcoming Agricultural Shows to see what grows well in our area, the Nambour Garden Expo is on again in July and not to be missed. I love this time of the year, the days are getting shorter but much is achieved with the cooler days. Happy gardening. Penny Hegarty

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CARE AFFAIRS

Loneliness – a way forward Australians over 75 years of age are more likely to be lonely (more than any other age group). If you have elderly loved ones in your family, it’s likely loneliness will come knocking. KENDALL MORTON explores the health implications and suggests some ways to move past loneliness.

any people find alone time beneficial. It’s when you are alone that you can write that poem, daydream about the past or speak with your God. Solitude helps you process memories and lock them in. You can recharge for the social times ahead. Artists would not complete their masterpieces if they were always looking over their shoulders for comments and approval. However, too much time alone can be damaging. Studies by psychologist John Cacioppo from the University of Chicago have shown isolated people react more strongly to stress than social people. They saw the stress as more serious, and their body’s stress responses were heightened too. Stress causes the release of cortisol which in turn stresses the heart, lungs, digestive system and suppresses the immune system. Loneliness can lead to depression and anxiety. These in turn make it harder for someone to break their isolation. The suicide risk is higher for people who live alone and spend time alone. On the flip side, having social relationships has many benefits. It is good for your brain health.

In the study of breast cancer recovery, women who had one good friend recovered better than women who had no friends. There are many reasons older people become isolated in our western society. Much of our social world is constructed around schools and workplaces. Once an older person has no contact with these,

keeping up a social life is harder. It requires planning and effort. There are many factors that lead to social isolation and loneliness. For instance, the death of a spouse or close friend, having a disability, not being able to drive, poor health or reduced mobility. According to Relationships Australia there are common signals that someone is lonely. You may notice your loved one spends more money or visits the doctor more often. This can be a way to fill their time and connect with people. Sometimes they may stop phoning you. Here are some ways to address loneliness. First up, try to talk about the problem. However, some people don’t want to be seen as a burden or as weak and will not acknowledge it. Instead make a suggestion or two. Perhaps you could host an afternoon tea for a few neighbours at your parents’ place. This could become a monthly arrangement if it goes well. Try getting your parent to attend a hobby class that interests them. Start by ‘just having a look’. There is no need to make a long-term commitment. If the group and the activity are interesting,

that’s great. There is some risk involved in going out and meeting new people. Acknowledge this. It won’t always work out. You may need to try a few different groups. Brainstorm with your parent about what they could share with neighbours. Do they have a passionfruit vine bursting with fruit? Do they have an empty garage space someone could use for a hobby? Perhaps there’s room for a veggie patch. Exchanging goods or services can build relationships. Many older Australians have skills that are being lost. Can your parent teach someone how to plait a leather belt or do French knitting? Can they listen to a child read? Once you have agreed on an idea, do a letterbox drop in your area. Plan ahead. For some folk there’s nothing worse than an empty diary. Help your parent put a few ideas into practice on a weekly basis. They can enjoy the anticipation as well as the experience. Kendall Morton is Director of Home Care Assistance Sunshine Coast to Wide Bay. Call 5491 6888 or email kmorton@ homecareassistance.com

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Get Garden Fit There’s a few things you can do to have your hobby help your body, TRISTAN HALL gives us tips on how to do it.

et’s face it. As you get older, gardening can present challenges for your body. Some of these can be avoided with mindfulness and planning. For instance, many gardeners round their backs while digging. This can lead to a sore back at the end of the day. Instead, get yourself a kneeler. Use your body like a tripod. Put one hand on the ground and dig with the other hand. Your back is squared off and you are well-supported. Another way to be more comfortable is to sit on a step stool. Put your knees out wide and lean forward to work the garden. This keeps your back straight and your spine protected. It’s important to minimise twisting. Turn your stool or kneeler around to face each new area. If you are lifting potting mix or other heavy items, stand straight onto the item first. It’s a good idea to increase your garden fitness by strengthening your core, your quads and your arms. Here’s a few ideas: QUADRUPED TAPS – kneel on your knees with both hands on the floor under your shoulders. Lift one arm and the opposite leg out so they are in line with your back. Tap the floor 10 times with your outstretched hand. Switch to the other side and repeat. This exercise assists your core and your proprioception. WALL SQUATS – stand near a wall and place a fit ball behind you. Use the fit ball to help you move up and down in and out of the squat position. Repeat this 15 times slowly. SQUATS WITH A STICK – hold a one

metre stick in front of you and squat down. Hold the squat position for 10 seconds then slowly come upright. The stick will assist your balance. When squatting, stick your bottom out so your knees don’t go past your feet. BICEPS STRENGTHENERS – this exercise has many levels. When 10 repetitions are hard but achievable, that is a right level for you. Start by placing your hands on a wall and pushing back off the wall. When you can do this easily move on. Next place your palms on the kitchen bench and push off. The next level is pushing off a coffee table. Finally, you can do some pushups from the floor while on your knees. Do two sets of 10 repetitions once or twice a day. Enjoy your gardening and I’ll see you next month. Tristan Hall is an exercise physiologist with Full Circle Wellness. Call 0431 192 284 or visit fullcirclewellness.com.au

FIT HAPPENS With Tom Law Most of us know the benefits of keeping healthy but sometimes it is good for us to read or remember them again because it can invigorate you and/or get you back onto the healthy path again. The following list is not in any specific order and certainly not the only benefits. I am limited by space in this article: Your attitude can change for the better –mood improves; exercise can help those with diabetes, it may also reduce the chances of developing diabetes. Although a superficial aspect, exercise can make you look good, hand in hand with that, it feels good. Exercise and practicing balance can help you maintain mobility; healthy people get sick less often and you recover quicker when you are healthy. Additionally, your sex life may improve; your mental state can improve; you feel much better; exercise can relieve stress; your posture can improve. I speak to many groups as a guest speaker and one of the things I stress is the fact that being healthy and keeping 18 YOUR TIME MAGAZINE / May 2022

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ith one in six Australians affected by cardiovascular disease , heart health problems remain at the forefront of the national agenda. Within the Australian health sector almost 14% of Australia’s total burden of disease stems from heart disease . Dr Ross Walker, Australia’s leading Integrative Cardiologist shares more around how the very cells of our bodies can affect our heart health. What are the mitochondria? The mitochondria, also known as the powerhouses of the cell, help generate most of the chemical energy we need to perform vital, daily functions, such as breathing, regulating metabolism, and maintaining the immune system . The little ‘cell organs’, or organelles, that make up the mitochondria act like a second digestive system. They transform the food we eat into energy called ATP . Why are the mitochondria important? When the mitochondria are not functioning in their optimal state, fatigue and weakness may develop, and this may affect the function of all our organs, including the heart. Since food is an essential component

of our energy production, it is especially important to support our mitochondria with the right nutrients. Organelles are sensitive to nutrient deficiencies, environmental toxins, and oxidative damage . Although many nutriments are necessary for energy production, Ubiquinol, the active form of Coenzyme Q10, plays a vital role in this process . This antioxidant can be found throughout the whole body, including the mitochondria. However, Ubiquinol levels decline once we reach age 30 . Therefore, it is important we adopt healthy lifestyle

strategies that will help us support our heart health. 1) Consider Supplementation Supplements may be useful when we are not following an ideal heart healthy diet. As we age, our heart health becomes even more important. During the aging process, our body begins to lose some of its natural ability to sustain the processes crucial to maintaining a healthy body. When your body is unable to sustain these functions, free radicals can attack your cells, which in turn can threaten a healthy heart, along with a strong immune system and normal energy levels . One way of combating free radicals is ensuring that you have optimal Ubiquinol levels in your body. However, as we age our natural levels of Ubiquinol starts to decrease. Supporting your heart health by including more Ubiquinol into your diet or speaking to your healthcare practitioner about supplementation may help protect your cells from free radicals. Other heart friendly supplements such as magnesium orotate, Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract, bergamot polyphenolic fraction (BPF99) and Vitamin K2 may also assist with maintaining a healthy heart . 1.) Quit All Addictions – especially

smoking Two to three cups of good quality coffee per day (caffeinated or decaffeinated) and had been shown to help protect cardiovascular cells from damage and also help them to repair . 3) Cultivate a good sleeping habit Sleep is essential for a healthy heart. People who don’t achieve ideal sleep time & sleep hygiene are at higher risk of cardiovascular issues —regardless of age, 4) Nutrition – Load up on omegas and healthy fats Omega 3 fatty acids, commonly found in fish like salmon, mackerel, herring, lake trout and sardines are important for our heart health, with the added benefit of reducing inflammation in the body particularly around the joints . 5) Exercise daily Exercise has major benefits not only for your weight and mental health, but specifically for your heart . Cardio exercises may lower blood pressure and strengthen your heart, as you slowly increase your cardiovascular endurance . Find an exercise you enjoy, whether it be power-walking, swimming or even dancing, and aim to move and increase your heart rate for at least 30 minutes, every day.

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The facts about friendships and why they matter Finding a likeminded group to socialise with is more than just an enjoyable experience, JUDY RAFFERTY explains the extra health benefits.

olidays such as Easter and Christmas are loaded with expectation: family, celebration, friends, festive meals. Yet perhaps it is unlikely that each and every year we will be surrounded by family and friends with whom to share these special annual events. Sometimes being alone on these holidays amplifies our feelings of loneliness and even of isolation. As we age the meeting of new people can become more difficult. The easy avenues of incidental meetings, though our children or through our work, diminish. We lose friends through illness, relocations and even death. On the other hand, many times people have told me that after retirement they have managed to make friends more easily. They have found that their peers seem more open and interested in having contact. Perhaps people have more time and availability. Having friends is an important factor in maintaining good health. Friends create a sense of belonging and the need to belong is a basic human condition. Without it we suffer from loneliness, increased stress, lowered mood, and reduced wellbeing. Connection to others reduces the risk of dementia. It can

by asking another person if they would like to catch up over coffee. If you are invited to something, say yes! Join a club or a group. Being open to new people and new experiences is a way of staying young at heart. Judy Rafferty is the author of Retirement Your Way, A Practical Guide to Knowing What You Want and How to Get It, at all good bookshops and online.

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reduce the risk of disease and improve recovery speed. Having friends improves immune function and increases longevity. It improves our sense of self-worth so that, if we do live for longer, we can enjoy our longer life more. Does your friendship list need Do you need a top up? What might

you do to actively find and create friendships? Please don’t wait in hope for someone to find you and show interest in you. Reach out to other people. Stay open to getting to know people. Friendships take time to develop. Perhaps risk your pride a little and take a chance

According to a 10-year study by the Centre for Ageing at Flinders University, a strong network of friends is more important than close family relatives for a prolonging life. People aged over 70, but having an extensive friendship network, tended to live 22% longer than those with less extensive networks. It is not surprising that there is further scientific proof, that the company of good friends reduces stress in your life. Additionally, if your best friends eats a healthy diet you are likely to do the same.

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MOTORING

Korean car company Kia rides high with style and substance These days as the world moves toward all-electric vehicles BRUCE MCMAHON reports on one manufacturer that’s keeping up with the engine pace.

here are already order queues for the newest electric Kia on the market, the handsome and very fast EV6. There’s already talk of an all-electric, full-sized SUV set to debut in the next couple of years and challenge the likes of Nissan’s Patrol and the Toyota LandCruiser. Then there’s the Kia Niro, a compact SUV available as an all-electric or hybrid vehicle (where a small petrol engine helps out). Today’s Niros aren’t far off being updated but the current model showcases the Koreans’ ability to produce handsome and credible electric transport, running around at 14-15 kWh per 100 kilometres. It’s an easy, comfortable machine to drive, albeit expensive personal transport from around $63,000 (before on-road costs) for the electric Sport model. And it’d take more than 20 hours for a re-charge from a standard 240-volt power point. (A fair bit less obviously with a fast charger thingymejig.) In the meantime, Kia still has a decent range of vehicles with conventional internal combustion engines, starting off with the pint-sized Pictanto.

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This most compact five-door machine looks good, even better and sharper with the GT-Line version. This model doesn’t have quite the zing of the fully-fledged Picanto GT but has real road presence that stands out from the usual offerings of city runabouts. There are some extra red highlights on the 3.5m long body work, some fancy 16-inch wheels and red touches for the upholstery. It’s a welcoming, smart cabin with

8-inch touch screen in the centre of the dash that’s easy to work for entertainment and information. The system connects to Android Auto and Apple Play plus Bluetooth for phones. Analogue instrumentation for engine and road speeds, supplemented by a digital speed read-out, is clear and legible while all ergonomics are pretty good, even for tall drivers; back seat room is limited to smaller folk. The upside to all this comfort,

convenience and compact body is that the front-wheel drive Picanto is very much a driver-friendly machine for day-to-day urban wandering, whether down to the supermarket, Uncle Dan Murphys or Bunnings. It keeps up with the traffic, steers with confidence and slots into parking spaces with ease. And the baby Kia is fine for a run for two from Brisbane city to north or south coasts. Luggage space is a bit limited for more than two folk but it’ll happily sit on the 110km/h limit though the four-speed automatic and the 1.2 litre engine’s 62kW of power may need to be worked a tad when overtaking slower traffic. For all this running around town, to the coast and back for a weekend away, expect around six litres per 100km; that’s handy enough with current fuel prices. Speaking of prices, the Kia Picanto starts at $15,990. But why not go the extra yards, and impress the grandkids, with the sporty-styled Picanto GT-Line at $17,440? Or head on up to the GT. These are good small cars, made by a crowd that’s happy to offer a seven-year warranty on a stylish machine.

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RETIREMENT LIVING

IN THE SWIM AT GEMLIFE MAROOCHY QUAYS

FIRST GLIMPSE OF $6 MILLION CLUBHOUSE AT NIRIMBA ON THE SUNSHINE COAST Stockland has officially opened the luxurious clubhouse located within the $63 million over 50s lifestyle community Halcyon Nirimba. The new 660 square metre clubhouse is set to be the beating heart of the new community and a place where homeowners can enjoy all the social, wellness, active, and creative spaces on offer and connect with family and friends. A modern take on the traditional Queenslander, the community-focused, state of the art clubhouse includes sweeping outdoor verandas; an indoor cinema; wellness centre with heated swimming pool, spa and gym; and a bowling green. The alfresco entertaining area completes the space with a communal kitchen, pizza oven and barbeque facilities providing the perfect place to connect with family and friends. Scott Ng, Queensland General Manager Stockland Halcyon Communities said The Clubhouse will be an outstanding addition to the community. “As an over 50s lifestyle community, we’re focused on improving the health and fitness of our homeowners and the lifestyle facilities are the perfect way to achieve this,” Mr Ng said.

“Halcyon Nirimba’s Clubhouse provides ample opportunity for homeowners to enjoy sporting and leisure activities, discover creative passions, connect with others or enrich their health and wellbeing, there’s something for everyone” he said. Halcyon Nirimba is set within the award-winning Stockland masterplanned community of Aura, with access to more than 200 kilometres of walking and cycle paths which easily connects homeowners to a network of shops and facilities. Josh Sondergeld, Aura Project Director at Stockland, said: “This development will complement our wide product offering at Aura, which is the largest masterplanned community in Queensland. For more info. Ph: 1800 560 768.

PALLIATIVE CARE NOT JUST FOR END-OF-LIFE

Dr Phillip Good

The theme of National Palliative Care Week May 22-28 is,: ‘It’s your right’ – reminding us of our right to quality care, not only at the end of life but also while living with any life-limiting illness. According to peak body Palliative Care Australia (PCA), while around 40,000 Australians receive palliative care each year, it estimates a further 40,000 are going without it. This is not surprising when a 2021 PCA Survey found that while nine in ten

Mary Nolan dives into the GemLife Maroochy Quays over-50s lifestyle resort’s swimming pool almost every day clutching two dumbbells, with her aim being to build bone strength and help guard against osteoporosis. “I’m not into doing weights in the gym so working out with dumbbells between each lap of the pool is ideal for me,’ said Mary. Residents are spoilt for choice with facilities such as tennis, fully equipped gym, ten-pin bowling, virtual golf, bar and coffee lounge, games and entertainment room, luxury cinema, and so much more at their disposal. She said swimming, especially in a magnesium-enriched pool such as the one at the resort, has a positive impact on bone quality and strength. “While swimming might not be adding density to the bones, it does build muscle, and increasing muscle mass leads to bone formation.” Mary said muscle strength also plays an important role in treating osteoporosis and preventing fractures. In addition, due to its low impact, swimming and other aquatic exercise are excellent options for people with joint problems, the elderly and those with disabilities. Mary suffers with peripheral neuropathy.

of us have heard of palliative care, we don’t fully understand it. The survey also found that half of the respondents had not done anything regarding their end-of-life wishes, finding the subject of death and planning for end-of-life too difficult to talk about. To improve this, awareness raising and talking about end-of-life wishes is key, says SCCQ Board Director and palliative care specialist, Dr Phillip Good. “Palliative care is not just about end-of-life care. “It’s also about making sure that anyone with a life-limiting illness has the right to live as well as possible, for as

Daily use of the GemLife Maroochy Quays indoor magnesium enriched pool is helping resident Mary Nolan keep fit and healthy. The keen swimmer says swimming in the magnesium-enriched pool provides many benefits such as the absorption of minerals into the skin which can lead to lower blood pressure, the repair of nerve and muscle function through better absorption of calcium to the body, as well as boosting immunity and regulating sugar levels. Other GemLife resorts on the Sunshine Coast include GemLife Pacific Paradise and GemLife Palmwoods. All offer premium recreational facilities and beautifully designed, low maintenance homes, created exclusively for the over-50s. Call 1800 317 393 or visit www.gemlife.com.au

long as possible,” Dr Good said. Southern Cross Care Queensland’s Head of Pastoral Services, Julie Walden, says as well as necessary medical support, emotional and spiritual support are vital for both the person living with a lifelimiting illness and their supporters, be they family or friends. “At Southern Cross Care Queensland, we have an experienced team of dedicated pastoral carers available for all our residents and families and we are always here to lend support at a time when many people feel overwhelmed,” Julie said. More info.at sccqld.com.au

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FINANCE

US Federal Reserve (Fed) tightening cycles and markets However JUSTIN SCATTINI predicts the end of the cycle to finish with positive real rates and to be shorter than the previous two similar cycles.

he US Federal Reserve (‘Fed’) has begun its rate tightening cycle. The Fed has also ended its $US120 billion per month bond purchasing program. Key characteristics of past Fed tightening cycles include: – Size: the seven cycles since 1982 Fed tightening cycles have averaged 2.59 per cent, with a range of 1.38 per cent (ended by the 1987 crash) to 4.25 per cent. The Fed’s dot-point forecasts project rates rising to at least 2.1 per cent in late 2024. US short rate futures and the two-year bond yield at 1.5 per cent imply a terminal rate of ~two per cent, so also a below-average cycle. – Starting Point: over the past seven cycles the starting point rate has averaged 4.4 per cent, with an extreme range of 0.1 to 9.5 per cent. In real terms (less inflation) the starting point has averaged 1.3 per cent, with the range only slightly narrower at -1.9 per cent to +4.6 per cent. The current starting point of 0.1 per cent is the equal record low, but the real rate of -5.9 per cent is the record low by four per cent! – Duration: tightening cycles on average last 15.7 months, with a wide

range of four to 37 months. The last two cycles have been the longest by some margin at 25 months (Jun 04 to Jun 06) and 37 months (Dec 15 to Dec 18), with the prior range four to 13 months. The Fed’s forecasts project rates rising through at least Dec 24, or at least 33 months. – Peak: the rate cycle has peaked at an average 7.0 per cent, with a range of 2.38 to 11.75 per cent. In real terms the peak averages 3.5 per cent, with a range of +0.2 to 6.5 per cent. The Fed’s dot-points

in late-24 point to a possible peak of 2.1 per cent, or 0.0 per cent in real terms. This would be a record low in both nominal and real terms over at least the past 60 years. The Fed and markets are assuming this will be a smaller than average tightening cycle and almost the longest in duration, despite the record low starting point. The peak would be a record low. This Fed tightening cycle begins with an economic backdrop not seen in the past 40 years. Inflation is at 5.2 per cent

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and wage growth is at 5.7 per cent. Money supply is rising at 13.1 per cent year on year and up 39.9 per cent from pre-covid levels. Unemployment is at a historically low four per cent. Very strong consumer and business fundamentals are powering the strongest US real GDP growth in 40 years, up 5.5 per cent. In short the US economy is booming. By contrast, Fed policy settings are still at emergency levels. With the economy and Fed at different extremes, market expectations of a smaller than average cycle seem highly optimistic. By contrast, we expect this Fed tightening cycle to be larger than average, to end at positive real rates, and to be much faster than the prior two. Justin Scattini is an authorised representative (no 427053) of Ord Minnett Ltd, AFS licence 237121. He can be contacted on 5430 4444. This article contains general financial advice only and does not consider your personal circumstances; you should determine its suitability to you. Before acquiring a financial product you should consider the relevant product disclosure statement. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

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WILLS & ESTATES FEATURE

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n this feature, a range of experts share advice on how to handle the various aspects of organizing your estate and making your will. Understanding what is required can unravel what could be considered a

complex issue and with that comes peace of mind and knowledge that you have made the right choices as you complete this necessary tasks. Included in this feature, is a profile of the Flying Doctor Service including

DON’T NEED A WILL – DO I?

the work they do and importance of this essential service. A service such as this is reliant on the goodwill of others and as you make your will, perhaps this is one area you may include in your estate.

KEEPING THE HEART OF THE BUSH BEATING JO Mahony puts her heart in to caring for her patients. Jo is the Nurse Manager – Aeromedical and Primary Health Care at the RFDS Charleville base. Along with her team she cares for the patients of the Southern, Central & Western Queensland. Jo is one of 9 Flight Nurses, 8 Doctors and 5 Pilots working from the Charleville Base. The Flying Doctor isn’t just there in an emergency, they provide primary, dental and mental health care too. It’s easy to imagine that a life in the outback is a healthy one, but deaths from heart disease are 60 per cent higher for people living in rural and remote areas of Australia than for those living in metropolitan areas. Outback Queensland has the highest coronary heart disease

(CHD) mortality rate of any region, with a rate almost twice that of the Sunshine Coast. The people most likely to develop heart disease are men in middle age and the Flying Doctor team are proactive in delivering health information and education to men aged 18 -50, encouraging a healthy lifestyle. For 18 years, Nurse Manager Jo Mahony has been a driving force behind the Flying Doctor’s primary health care team in Southern, Central & Western Queensland. “The work we do is uniquely varied, rewarding and challenging at times,” she said. “In addition to the Flying Doctor’s regular primary health care clinics, the Flying Doctor also holds programs to provide

RFDS Flight Nurse Jo Mahoney communities with the tools to take care of their own health. “Last year, we received funding to facilitate an exercise program for Indigenous people over 55 years of age and non-Indigenous people over 65. These kinds of preventative programs hopefully allow people to avoid more serious issues in the future For more info. visit: flyingdoctor.org.au/donate

By DON MACPHERSON EVERY day people make excuses as to why they don’t need to protect their most valuable assets by having a will. Reasons commonly given include: 1. Aren’t wills for rich, old people? 2. I don’t have much to worry about really. 3. Getting a will is too expensive, and time consuming. 4. I’ll be dead anyway, so it’s not my problem. 5. If I talk about it too much I’ll jinx myself. 6. My family all love each other – they won’t fight about my things. 7. I don’t need a will because my wife/kids are going to inherit everything anyway. She/they’ll take care of it. The response to all of these furphies is a resounding -WRONG. Whilst not having a will may mean that assets eventually find their way to next of kin the pathway without a will is longer, more expensive, and usually means court involvement. Of course, not having a will

means what you wanted may not happen. When people die without a will (called an Intestacy) the law sets out a formula that applies to distribute assets in different proportions between next of kin. A simple will would prevent unintended consequences occurring. Wills are not expensive (usually under $500). Unless the estate is complex there is no need for a testamentary trust or other complications to blow out costs. Sunshine Coast Elder Law are experts in Wills, Estate Disputes and Estate Management. Contact them on 1800 961 622. Or visit sunshinecoastelderlaw.com.au

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WHAT IS A TESTAMENTARY TRUST? A Testamentary Trust is a discretionary trust established under a will and it does not come into existence until the death of the person who made the will. Upon the death of a person who has left their estate to a Testamentary Trust, the estate assets pass to the trustee of the Testamentary Trust and not directly to any individual beneficiary. The main beneficiary of a Testamentary Trust is usually called “the primary beneficiary” and a Testamentary Trust also has other

beneficiaries which usually include blood relatives. If the main beneficiary of the Testamentary Trust is an adult, then he or she is frequently appointed as the Appointor and Protector. The Appointor has the power to “hire and fire” the trustee and as such occupies a crucial position. The Protector’s function is to protect the interests of the main beneficiary against untoward actions of the trustee should the primary beneficiary not be the trustee. If the main beneficiary is a child or someone who needs assistance in looking after their own financial circumstances due to vulnerability or disability, then some other trusted person can be appointed to act as Appointor of the trust. The trustee of a Testamentary Trust has the discretion to distribute the trust fund to any beneficiary at the trustee’s discretion and as such, combined with other mechanisms contained in the Testamentary Trust, provides asset protection from creditors, some protection in family law disputes, and tax saving opportunities say, by splitting income including distributing income to minor beneficiaries whom enjoy favourable tax treatment. Visit Geoff Lyons Solicitors for more helpful advice glyons.com.au

RISK A CODICIL OR WRITE A NEW WILL? By IAN GRIFFITHS WHEN a person wishes to change an existing Will, there is often a temptation, rather than preparing a whole new Will, to simply amend the existing, most recent Will by a Codicil. However, unless the change to the existing Will is of the most minor nature and the Codicil is being prepared by a Lawyer experienced in Will drafting, the making of a Codicil should be avoided if at all possible.In the first instance, by making one or more Codicils to an existing Will, there frequently arises the additional inconvenience and complexity of referring to more than one document in order to ascertain and understand the intention of the Will maker. Consequently, unless the Codicil has been competently prepared by the Will maker’s Lawyer, there is a chance that either the Codicil or the Will (or even both of them) can be either partly or fully invalidated by an incompetently or inadequately prepared Codicil. A recent example of the problems which can be caused by a badly prepared Codicil was a reference in the Codicil to a Will dated on a particular date when there was no Will signed on that date and just as importantly, the Codicil attempted to make a gift of property to a beneficiary when provision had already been made

for such gift in the original Will thereby creating the confusion of “doubling up” and possible unfairness amongst the intended equal beneficiaries in the estate. Once again, unless the intended Will amendment is of a simple and minor nature, the legal costs of preparation of a complex Codicil can be as much as, or even exceed, the legal fee charged for a new Will and the cost of unravelling the mess caused by an incorrect or incompetently prepared Codicil can be very expensive indeed. Visit griffithslawyers.com.au

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HEALTH

NOOSA SURGEON PIONEERS NEW EYE HEALTH TECHNOLOGY Sunshine Coast Ophthalmologists at Noosa is one of the first practices in Australia to offer the Zeiss Quatera 700, new cuttingedge technology to improve vision for cataract patients. Associate Professor Kristopher Rallah-Baker is one of three surgeons in Australia and the only surgeon in Queensland invited to pilot the new machine. “SCO Noosa is the only permanent and fully equipped ophthalmic clinic in Noosa and combining this with state-of-the-art technology, we are really offering the highest quality of eye care to our community.” About 50% of older Australians suffer from cataract and proceed to having cataract surgery. Cataract is the clouding of the natural lens within the eye, which leads to reduced vision. Cataract surgery is the most common eye operation performed in Australia and New Zealand and has a high rate of success already. New and emerging technologies aim to improve this even further. The Zeiss Quatera machine represents a new experience in the one of the most important steps in modern cataract surgery – phacoemulsification. This is where the cataract is broken up using an

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ultrasonic device and removed from inside the eye. The new technology improves efficiency and the safety profile of surgery, which results in less time in theatre for patients, a safer operation and potentially quicker recovery. “This technology enables us to operate on the toughest cataracts and allows us to provide a more efficient procedure. This can result in quicker recovery for our patients”, Rallah-Baker said. Are you interested in improving your eye health? Contact your optometrist or GP for an assessment and referral. Associate Professor Kris Rallah-Baker and his team provide exceptional ophthalmic care to patients with modern rooms and state-ofthe-art equipment. Ophthalmologists will soon be providing ophthalmic services to patients in Nambour. Phone Sunshine Coast Ophthalmologists at Noosa on (07) 5470 2400 or visit www. sconoosa.com.au for more information.

Swelling in the feet is often caused by a build-up of fluid which is known as oedema. It can be caused by several things such as standing or sitting in the same position for too long, eating food with high salt content, being overweight, pregnancy or taking certain medicines. Swollen feet can also be caused by a strain such as plantar fasciitis, sprain or infection. If the swelling doesn’t go away on its own, you should consult a doctor to determine the cause. In the meantime, there are some things you can do to try to help alleviate any pain such as wearing comfortable Cosyfeet slippers or seam-free and wide-fitting Cosyfeet comfortable shoes. Make sure you seek advice from your doctor if the swelling is only in one ankle, foot or leg and there’s no obvious cause, such as an injury. There are also some simple ways to help with swollen feet and fluid retention such as lying down and using pillows to raise your feet when you can. You could also consider incorporating some gentle exercise into your daily routine, such as walking, to improve your blood flow. Wearing Cosyfeet high quality extra wide fitting footwear with a low heel, comfortable sole and a wide toe box can help with any discomfort associated with

swollen feet. It is also important to wash, dry and moisturise your feet to avoid infections. We also suggest that you avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time or wearing clothes or socks that are too tight. Other symptoms to be aware of include severe swelling which is painful or starts suddenly, if the swollen area is red or feels hot to the touch, if your temperature is very high, or if you feel hot and shivery. If you encounter any of these issues you should seek medical advice. Wearing correctly fitting shoes if you have wide feet can help provide additional support. You could also consider buying extension straps to help accommodate extremely swollen feet and ankles. Our specially designed Cosyfeet shoes for swollen feet and accessories can also be ideal for those with bandaged feet. For more info: Phone Monday to Friday on 1300 767 888 or go to cosyfeetaustralia.com.au

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SIMPLE STRATEGIES TO HELP TAME IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME IRRITABLE bowel syndrome (IBS) can be challenging to manage as triggers and symptoms differ between patients, and can even vary from time to time for the same individual. However, there are some simple strategies people can try to help manage their condition, says an expert from global health system Cleveland Clinic during IBS Awareness Month. “IBS is difficult to manage as individuals may find that a certain food type that causes no issues on one day, can trigger abdominal pain or discomfort on the next. Additionally, stress, anxiety, travel, new medications, and negative emotions can make IBS symptoms worse. Thankfully, in many cases, modifying dietary habits, making time to exercise, staying physically active, and stress management can significantly reduce the severity and frequency of common IBS symptoms such as bloating, cramping, gas, and diarrhea,” says Cleveland Clinic gastroenterologist Christine Lee, MD. IBS is the most common functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorder and a recent meta-analysis estimated IBS prevalence at around 11.2% of the global population. The International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders organizes IBS Awareness Month in April, while the

IBS Patient Support Group in 2019 declared April 19 as the annual World IBS Awareness Day. There is no cure for IBS, so experts focus on helping their patients to manage the symptoms, which requires patience and discipline, says Dr. Lee. She advises her patients to keep track of their triggers and record their symptoms. “Eventually we can start to piece together what makes a difference in their IBS management,” she says. Dr Lee adds that there is no ‘one size fits all approach’ to managing IBS, but that there are strategies that patients can try themselves to see which ones work for them. “With a little time and patience, you can start to identify which strategies help your symptoms and what you can realistically incorporate into your life. If you’re really stumped, a medical provider can provide more direction and tips for fostering a healthy gut,” she says. Dr. Lee’s strategies to help manage IBS 1. Pump up your protein: Try to eat protein at every meal to help prevent blood sugar imbalances that feed bad gut bacteria. Choose sustainably raised fish, turkey, chicken, nuts, beans, seeds and tofu. 2. Feast on fiber-rich foods: Enjoy high-fiber whole grains, veggies, nuts, seeds and fruit. The fiber in these foods

will keep a person fuller longer, and fiber is also good for the gut. 3. Don’t be afraid of fat: Choose healthy omega-3 fats, like wild salmon, sardines, flaxseed and seaweed. Individuals can also try to include grass-fed, organic animal products and healthy oils such as olive, sesame seed and nut oils. Avoid all hydrogenated fat, like margarine, processed foods, oils and baked goods when possible. 4. Include fruits and veggies: Aim for 8 to 10 servings of colorful fruits and vegetables a day — the vitamins, minerals, fiber, nutrients and

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antioxidants can help fight off many diseases. 5. Pass on the processed food: Do not let junk food, sodas, sugary juices and diet drinks impact on sugar and lipid metabolism. Liquid sugar calories contribute to obesity, diabetes and even heart disease. 6. Relax regularly: Try to practice meditation, deep breathing or yoga every day. Lowering stress levels can ease and prevent IBS symptoms from flaring up, along with many other health conditions that come when the body is in a constant state of stress.

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CHARITY GOLF DAY Maleny Golf Club will be hosting its inaugural Charity Golf Day on Friday, May 13, 2022 to benefit the Maleny Hospital Auxiliary. This fun community event will include: 18 Hole 4 Ball Ambrose Golf + 1 x cart per group of 4, Boxed Lunch, Prizes & Raffle (14:30 16:00). Snacks and beverages also available for purchase. All funds raised from this event go to purchasing much needed equipment for the Maleny Hospital. For more information go to www. facebook.com/malenyhospitalauxiliary or www.malenygolfclub.com.au

WHOO HOO! SCONETIME IS BACK! SCONETIME creates meaningful community connections where seniors in our community come together with family & Business owners over fresh hot scones. Dates below: Sconetime in Cooroy – with Sunshine Coast Foodie , Noosa Black Coffee & MOVE Choir (magic of voice Eumundi) in Cooroy Memorial Hall. It’s on May 10, between 10am -11.30 am. $8.00. Tickets can be purchased online . trybooking. com/BYUZA. Supported by Noosa Black Coffee, Bassetts Barks , Wythes Real Estate, Rambling Rose Flowers , Your time magazine Sconetime in Caloundra – is on last Wednesday of each month with @ Sunshine Coast Foodie, @figandsparrow , @Montville Coffee, @Jason Hunt MP & QCWA Caloundra Branch girls! Cwa Hall 17 Kalinga St, Caloundra, Wednesday, May 25, 10am

PLATE TO PADDOCK LUNCH People, Plates & Places believe life is about collecting moments, not things …… and that a restaurant without walls dining experience in unique locations creates memories that last. They showcase a farmer and their produce through the unique and carefully crafted five-course menu with paired wines by Chef Mitch Collins. All food is prepared, cooked, and served by the chef in the paddock. on a traditionally laid long table in the paddock. Take a seat. Ticketed Entry only. NB: they do not provide the address because this is at a private property. After booking and two weeks before the event, they will send an Important Guest Information Document that includes directions to the property. It’s on Sunday, May 15, Montville. For more info phone 0412 678 850

FREE PROGRAM LAUNCH Sunshine Plaza is celebrating the relaunch of its popular Healthy Heart Walkers initiative, a morning walking group which prior to 2020, had been meeting at the Centre for more than 20 years. Under the guidance of local fitness expert, Nina Brisenmark, the free walking program located inside the Centre on Level 1, takes place on Wednesday and Friday mornings from 7.30am to 8.30am. The regular morning walks are enjoyed in the comfort of air-conditioning, with minimal risk of trips and falls, providing a safe environment for avid walkers who want to enjoy regular exercise indoors and in a

HIGHLIGHTS FROM MESSIAH The Sunshine Coast Choral Society with Adrian King as Conductor will be performing highlights from the Messiah. Soloists Annika Hinrichs, Anne Fulton, Ronan King-Rose and Daniel Smerdon. The audience will be invited to sing ‘The Hallelujah Chorus’ with the Choir. Sunday June 5, 2022, 2 pm Tickets: $30; Concession $25 Venue: Gregson and Weight Memorial Chapel, 159 Wises Road, Buderim. Bookings: suncoastchoral.org.au or Call Yvonne on 0431 550 713

NAMBOUR ORCHID SOCIETY IS STAGING A ONE DAY SHOW Come and be amazed by the outstanding display of both hybrid and species orchids in their full flowering beauty. There will be Orchid and Foliage Plants for sale with experienced growers on hand to assist with advice on your purchases. Visit the the Buderim Uniting Church Hall, Gloucester Road, Buderim on Saturday June 4,,between 8am and 3pm. Admission $4.00, Raffle $1.00, with refreshments available. Contact nambourorchids@gmail. com for more information, or visit. nambourorchidsociety.com and become a member, review our activities, including dates and meeting times, along with STOQ Show Calendar 2022.

social environment. Centre Manager, Michael Manwaring said the walking group is once again enjoying early morning exercise around the Centre, before it opens. “Being part of the Healthy Heart Walkers is a great way to stay physically active, improve your daily mood but also an opportunity to socialise with other like-minded people. “Walkers can set their own pace, complete as many or few circuits as they wish.” The Healthy Heart Walkers program is a part of the Heart Foundation Walking program. For more info. and to register, visit Sunshine-Plaza-Healthy-Heart-Walkers

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NOOSA CHORALE “An evening of beautiful, uplifting music”—that’s the promise of music director Adrian King and Noosa Chorale when they present Gabriel Faure’s Requiem and Karl Jenkins’ inspiring Stabat Mater at the J at Noosa Junction on May 27 and 28. “I believe the Requiem is truly an inspirational work of art as you can hear from the calm, lightness and serenity throughout the piece,” Adrian says. “Unlike many Requiems, the work is imbued with a sense of warmth and optimism. It’s impossible not to be moved by its ethereal beauty.” “With Stabat Mater, Karl Jenkins

has managed to combine very different styles of music from classical to pop and to draw on different cultures from around the globe.” Adrian added: “We are also fortunate to have three outstanding soloists, soprano Annika Hinrichs and baritone Timothy Newton who will sing the Requiem and mezzo soprano Shirin Majd for the Stabat Mater.” Tickets on sale now at The J’s box office 5329 6560 and online at noosachorale.org.au or thej.com.au Fran Wilson 0418 205 297 or franandadrian@gmail.com

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Myth – “I can make sure my ex has no contact with my children through a clause in my Will, right?” Wrong! Appointing a Guardian of your infant child doesn’t necessarily mean your child will live with that person. The Guardian you nominate in your Will will have the care of your child only if the other parent has passed away. If there is a dispute as to guardianship, it may be necessary for Family Court Orders to be obtained. A Guardian will have the ability to make various decisions about a child’s day-to-day care and where the child lives and goes to school. Choosing the ‘right’ Guardian is a decision requiring careful consideration of many matters, including whether the Guardian is to be in charge of the ‘purse strings’. A Will usually contains a clause allowing an Executor (and not the Guardian) to advance money for the child’s maintenance and benefit. You should obtain legal advice to properly prepare your estate plan to address guardianship issues.

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Chronic knee pain doesn’t have to be met with surgery or medication. Radiofrequency ablation is a non-surgical procedure that involves the insertion of a needle-like probe into the skin. This probe delivers radiofrequency waves to target nerves that are causing pain. Radiofrequency ablation is a safe and effective procedure with minimal recovery time. The results are demonstrating 12 months pain relief and functional improvement specifically for knee pain and osteoarthritis. RFA is especially beneficial to those seeking an alternative to surgery and are not getting the desired results from non-operative measures such as injection therapy and lifestyle modifications. The procedure is completed in approximately 20 minutes, with sedation. Unlike surgery RFA involves no incision. The patient may experience some discomfort at the site for a short period, but this discomfort can be treated with common over-thecounter medication. Sunshine Coast Orthopaedic Group has a team of health professionals with knowledge and expertise in radiofrequency ablation. Contact www.scorthogroup.com.au to find out more

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Osteoarthritis is when the protective layer of cartilage at the end of a bone wears down over time. Osteoarthritis can affect all joints in the body including the spine. It is commonly associated with pain during basic movements such as sitting, standing and walking. The spine is not unlike the larger joints in the body, and osteoarthritis affects the joints in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine causing similar symptoms of pain and decreased mobility. This pain is due to inflammation and swelling or from the development of bone spurs or osteophytes. These bone spurs can then put pressure on the nerves of the spine, leading to pain such as sciatica in the legs or pain in the arms and fingers. Treatment options for spinal osteoarthritis can range from pain killers, injections and surgery to remove the bone spurs and decompress the affected nerves. If you have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis or have neck or back pain, see your GP about a referral to a specialist to discuss your treatment options.

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The WORLD in Your Hands

Travel in Your Time

Finding the beauty in your own backyard The uniqueness of the Australian landscape prompts DOT WITTINGTON to recall the powerful words of a great National poet.

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had always planned to explore Australia once I was too old to board a long-haul flight for foreign parts, but Covid brought plans forward – and judging by the number of caravans on the road, plenty of others are doing the same. While not prepared to venture overseas, I was prepared to venture out in a campervan, a rather old and basic one at that, and follow my nose to who knows where for five weeks. The only certainties were that I wanted to explore New South Wales and northern Victoria and stay west of the Great Dividing Range. This turned out to be fortunate, as while the east coast flooded, I was safely camped beside picturesque lakes, the mighty Murray River, in pine forests, and near – but not under – giant river gums. The biggest surprise though, was just how much there is to see along the way. Dorothea Mackellar’s famous lines “I love

a sunburnt country, a land of sweeping plains” kept coming to mind, as well as the words of Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson in countryside that so clearly was their inspiration. Every small town has a story to tell, and full credit to them, they are all generous in providing street signage to explain their history and points of interest. Little museums, sculptures, and heritage buildings are in abundance, and it soon becomes obvious that the European settlement that was earlier than in Queensland, has provided a rich tapestry of quintessential Australia. Add the natural wonders – towering waterfalls, yawning caves, rugged clifftops, pretty lakes and wide rivers, lofty alpine ranges and changing bush landscapes and we really do have it all right here. There’s a drop in temperature on the New England Tablelands where autumn trees in bright reds and yellows and the cool air justifies its name. It’s also home to the Australian standing stones and the Australian Celtic Festival each May. At Armidale, the Tourist Information Centre offers two-hour tours of the graceful town and its superb heritage buildings that reflect past agricultural wealth. Further on, there’s the big golden guitar in Tamworth, the country music capital, while 650km south-west at the little Riverina town of Barellan is the big tennis racquet celebrating its place as the childhood home of Evonne Goolagong. South of Tamworth is Werris Creek, the nation’s first railway town and home to the Australian Railway monument. Train buffs will appreciate the railway museum in the old station building. Learn all about Henry Lawson at Gulgong and Grenfell and join the wine and food trail at Mudgee. Like many small towns, a 1930s art

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deco picture theatre dominates Mudgee’s main street, although Leeton in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area takes the prize for art deco, with even its water towers duly embellished. And it’s not just a dog on a tuckerbox at Gundagai. There’s a self-guided walk of the old gaol – many towns seem to have one – a statue of Dad and Dave and Mum and Mabel as a nod to the early On Our Selection radio series which had the theme song The Road to Gundagai, and a statue of the brave rescue of 1852, when Wiradjuri heroes Yarri and Jacky Jacky saved the townsfolk from the great flood. Even tiny towns hold big surprises. At Harden, is the remarkable statue of the great war horse Bill the Bastard carrying five men on his powerful back, that recalls the epic feat when the stallion rode into no-man’s land to rescue four soldiers during World War I. Sitting beside the road at Yeoval, Banjo Paterson’s childhood town, is a huge metal version of his hat as well as an abstract sculpture of the head of British sculptor Henry Moore. There’s the Weary Dunlop memorial in Benalla, and Euroa honours its area’s three Victoria Cross recipients Leslie Maygar, Frederick Tubb and Alex Burton with life-size statues which are part of a military history trail in Strathbogie Shire south of Shepparton. Two fascinating chapters of recent history come to life at the prisoner of war campsite in Cowra and at the Bonegilla migrant camp near Wodonga. Although little remains at Cowra, its story is told through information boards, a recording on a guard tower, and, even more eloquent, the endless plains that make escape look impossible. There was nowhere to go, but they tried. It’s a fascinating study of human resilience – for some it appeared they might be back in a German or Polish

The goldfields feature reminders of the past concentration camp, for others it was a fresh start – and hope for a better life. The centre, which closed in 1971 and is now national heritage listed, tells their captivating stories. Dominating many towns are huge silos painted with colourful murals. Junee has a chocolate and licorice factory or turn back the clock at dainty tearooms in old Beechworth. Stories of gold and bushrangers abound. Follow the trail of Ned Kelly from his childhood in Avenel to the shootout in Glenrowan, and see the many towns such as Kyneton and Jerilderie, which also claim a Kelly connection. Hire an electric bike and cycle the old rail trails, ride first class in the steam train from Castlemaine to Maldon, steam down the Murray River, hike through gorges and wander historic streets. The only regret was that, with an expectation of lots of long, boring drives through the middle of nowhere, I didn’t allow enough time. There is nothing boring about the drive, and it wasn’t necessary to cover long distances each day. It just wasn’t possible, as there are so many interesting little spots top stop along the way. And there is so much more to go. Cancel that London flight. Australia is waiting.

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A FABULOUS FLINDERS RANGES DISCOVERY TOUR Words like awe-inspiring come to mind when describing the range of tour destinations organised on CTTravel’s 10 day South Australian tour featuring Adelaide, the Clare Valley, the iconic Marree Hotel (with Outback sightseeing flights) and the Flinders/Gammon Ranges in the Far North. Although this is a tour that takes in everything a wild and ancient landscape has to offer, it also includes tours of Pastoralists’ heritage homesteads and viewings of their luxury lifestyle. However, regardless of where you are visiting, you can be assured the utmost care has been taken when planning for your comfort and wellbeing on this adventure filled tour. One of the many tour highlights includes the 1.5-hour flight across the breath-taking Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre Region. This is a memory-making trip that gives you a bird’s-eye view of the multiple geographic points formed in the unique Australian landscape. The sheer magnitude of the Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre Region is spectacular. It crosses over the Dog Fence, the Marree Man and goes onto Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre South and up through to the Southern tip of Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre North and Belt Bay, the lowest point on mainland Australia. After following the Warburton Groove north, it’s onwards

east to the Cooper Creek Inlet, then down through Madigan Bay returning to Marree via Goyders Channel. The trip complements a brief tour of the city of Adelaide before heading off to the Cedars – the chalet owned by acclaimed Australian artist Hans Heysen. The 4WD ‘Ridge Top Tour’ at Arkaroola is another highlight. The journey drives through mine tracks winding around some of Australia’s most rugged mountains. You will also be able to take in the magnificent views extending more than 80 kms over Lake Frome, views from this pinnacle are so amazing you may find yourself comparing it to the grandeur of the Grand Canyon! The tour runs between October 23 to November 1, 2022. For more info: go to CTTravel.com

YOUR SUMMER ADVENTURE ONBOARD THE GREAT SOUTHERN We all know an Australian summer deserves to be celebrated - and that’s just what a Great Southern journey is all about! We invite you to discover the delights of South Australia, the southern food and wine capital. Travelling onboard the Great Southern between Brisbane and Adelaide, you can expect the same fine food, immersive Off Train Experiences and show-stopping scenery you would receive on The Ghan and Indian Pacific. But it doesn’t end there! A brand-new 11-day Southern Wines & Wildlife holiday package is an epicurean adventure that explores South Australia’s Barossa Valley and the gorgeous Kangaroo Island. Travelling from Brisbane on the Great Southern, wind down the coast through Coffs Harbour and indulge in an incredible beachside dining experience. Continuing on, you will meander through the historic vineyards of the Hunter Valley before a final city stop in Melbourne. As the train rolls into Adelaide, local produce, refreshing wines and spectacular scenery await. Spend two nights on Kangaroo Island where you will experience its natural, rugged beauty, before visiting the expansive vineyards of the Barossa Valley, sipping some of South Australia’s best wines. This incredible package is available

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BOOK REVIEW

BILL MCCARTHY Jack Charles’s life is something most Australians could not imagine. From a Salvation Army Boys home, the only native Australian, where, admittedly without distinction, they were beaten and occasionally buggered. Being arrested for attempting to find his family. A double life, one that fell into crime, drugs, alcohol and prison while having an other life an accomplished actor. A no hold barred rambling biography of Jacks life that should go down as an Australian classic. To be outside the Hilton Hotel in Melbourne holding your Victorian “Australian of the Year” award and being refused a ride by a taxi driver brings home to anyone with an ounce of empathy what a bunch of bastards white Australians have and can be. What a hero. A must read.

SUZI HIRST Jack Charles!! Wow this is one powerful very honest memoir! A child of the ‘Stolen Generation’, taken from his mother at 4 months and yet another casualty of The Salvation Army and their abusive boys’ homes. Oh, the damage they did to these children that has ruined so many lives. The book is beautifully written and Namila Benson has truly captured the great character of this truly incredible man. It is an easy read even though at times I had to stop and try to imagine the life he has led. To come through the other side with such dignity, fortitude, from being homeless, a heroin addict, petty thief, to being a much loved and respected Aboriginal Elder and being awarded ‘Senior Victoria Australian of the Year’ in 2016. An absolute must read 11/10

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JACK CHARLES – BORN-AGAIN BLAKFELLA

JOHN KLEINSCHMIDT Jack Charles tells his story with honesty and humour, not an easy task writing about a life of institutionalised care, foster homes, homelessness, crime, drug addiction, theatre and his aboriginality. Jack tells of good and bad times in the Box Hill Boy’s Home and Foster care and admits to a life of crime, resulting in prison time on twenty-two occasions. His search for his own identity and a family lost to him soon after birth is compelling. The story is simply told but, for me, could have provided a more complete picture of his talent as an actor and his role as an aboriginal Elder rather than the burglaries he committed. A quick and easy read.

Jack Charles has worn many hats throughout his life: actor, cat burglar, musician, heroin addict, activist, even Senior Victorian Australian of the Year. But the title he’s most proud to claim is that of Aboriginal Elder. Stolen from his mother and placed into institutional care when he was only a few months old, Uncle Jack was raised under the government’s White Australia Policy. The loneliness and isolation he experienced during those years had a devastating impact on him that endured long after he reconnected with his Aboriginal roots and discovered his stolen identity.

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TONY HARRINGTON As one of the stolen generation this book is a fascinating and educational biography about Jack’s journey to find his Aboriginal identity and family heritage. Being institutionalised from the age of four months Jack was physically, sexually abused with his family hidden from him. For most of his adult life he became a cat-burglar and heroin drug addict. During 27 jail terms he discovered reading, singing and acting and his friendly, quirky personality helped him to become a community leader “Uncle Jack”. He describes his sense of identity and sense of belonging being ripped to shreds as an unspeakable horror. His journey has helped him find his family and Aboriginality. He is now a renowned actor and Aboriginal activist. Well done Jack. 8/10

JO BOURKE Reading this profound and deeply moving personal story of the life of Jack Charles sent me to YouTube to find out more. Yes, we know him as an actor, with his unmistakeable voice, but this autobiography left me shaking my head over and over. He has worn so many hats in his nearly 80 years from thief (21 stints in jail), addict, actor, musician to his final longed-for place as Aboriginal Elder, reaching out and helping those who desperately need it. Jack Charles somehow has never given in to a victim mentality despite receiving so many knocks in his life. He demonstrates an ability to see some learning and growth in every situation, even elocution lessons in the abusive childhood Boys Home which led to his acting career. There is no judgment in Jack Charles, rather a rare ability to mix and interact with all levels of society. Jack Charles is an inspiration to all of us and I urge everyone to not only read his story but watch the no holds barred ABC documentary Bastardy on ABC iView.

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MARY BARBER This book is an insight into the life of Jack Charles, the highs and lows. It’s written in an easy conversational style. Jack was taken from his mother and placed in the ‘care’ of the Salvation Army when he was only a few months old. He doesn’t hide anything. You get to know about his burglaries, his time in prison, his drug addictions and his efforts to reconnect with his community. He also reflects on some funny incidents and his acting career. If you have listened to Jack Charles speak or seen him in the theatre, I think you will enjoy hearing his melodious voice again.

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9-LETTER WORD

WORD STEP BRICK, BRINK, BRINE, TRINE, THINE, THANE

antique, inquest, quaint, QUAINTEST, quasi, quest, quiet, quiets, quint, quintet, quite, sequin, squat, squint

1. In what decade of the Twentieth Century did Ben Chifley serve as Prime Minister? 2. What is the westernmost state of the USA which shares a border with Mexico? 3. Sydney to what other city is touted as the world’s secondmost busiest domestic air route? 4. In chess what is the only piece able to be promoted? 5. In the music industry, what is an EP record? 6. What is a toreador: pole vaulter, bullfighter, engineer? 7. How many pairs of legs does a spider have? 8. Where does a sea cucumber normally live? 9. True or false: Australia does not have any native hooved animals. 10. “Abe” is an abbreviation of what given name? 11. When does a French person eat petit dejeuner? 12. In the Imperial system, how many yards were in a chain? 13. What is the host country of the airline JAL? 14. How many major tournaments does a player have to win in a calendar year to be a Grand Slam winner? 15. What iconic view is seen from Echo Point in the Blue Mountains? 16. What relation is your Mum’s sister’s daughter? 17. What does the trendy acronym “fomo” stand for? 18. In the TV series A Country Practice, what was the wombat’s name? 19. What word can be part of the Earth and part of a pizza? 20. What is the demonym for a person from Sri Lanka?

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 1

No. 3010

ACROSS 1 Transport mogul is working on the streets (7) 5 Classy sort of people? (6) 8 Establish a popular banana-like fruit (8) 9 Strong reprimand is horrible after the start (6) 10 Condition included in precise check (6) 11 Was angry about ecstasy mailed in red envelope (8) 12 Fundamental units discovered by undercover spy with devious clues (9) 14 Support music with a strong beat (4)

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26 Make a mistake and start to send messages (7)

16 School exercise ﬁnished with a long ringing sound (4) 18 A payment for accommodation handled by attendant’s family (9) 20 Place without stress is free from physical desire (8) 22 Check iodine and nitrogen kept behind ship’s storage facility (4,2) 23 Lectures given by parents after School Certiﬁcate (6) 24 Great person is not adhering to ethical principles about time (8) 25 Escape with bank deed held by a third party (6)

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No. 3686

9-LETTER WORD

No. 058

Today’s Aim:

7 words: Good

14 words: Excellent

Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

ACROSS 1 Insects (7) 5 Recipe (7) 9 Transcribed (11) 10 Long, slippery ﬁsh (3) 11 Burn (6) 12 Software (7) 14 Nigh (4) 15 Conglomerate (10) 17 Aﬁcionado (10) 19 Daze (4) 20 Weapon (7) 22 Sweethearts (6) 25 Gamy (3)

26 Senile decay (11) 28 Late (7) 29 Equal; even — (7)

DOWN 1 Ram (4) 2 Eager; anticipatory (9) 3 Depress (5) 4 US museum (11) 5 Excess (3) 6 Enmity (7) 7 Netizens (5) 8 Attraction (10)

Level: Medium No. 058

Complete the list by changing one letter at a time to create a new word at each step. One possible answer shown below.

12 Chart toppers (4-7) 13 Comprehended (10) 16 Break (9) 18 Blasphemous (7) 21 Rubbish (5) 23 State (5) 24 Tidings (4) 27 Churl (3)

No. 895

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WORD STEP

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10 words: Very good

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