We welcome Craig Gear OAM – CEO of the Older Persons Advocacy Network, Yumi Lee – CEO Older Women’s Network NSW and Lee-Fay Low – Professor in Ageing & Health at the University of Sydney.

Among the many topics addressed, Lee-Fay Low talks about dementia and the battle to get a better deal for the half a million Australians living with the condition. Craig Gear highlights the subtle and pernicious effects of ageism and the enshrining of Human Rights in the Aged Care Act. Yumi Lee outlines some the many circumstances that can lead to women’s homelessness with more than 400,000 over-45s currently at risk.

Elder abuse issues encompassing psychological, neglect, financial and sexual are also raised in the discussion. Yumi Lee draws attention to the deeply disturbing fact that some 50 people are sexually assaulted in aged care every week.

Although the troubles experienced by our elders are hard to confront, each panel member makes a difference through their passionate advocacy for seniors’ welfare. They point to incremental improvement and recent legislation as reasons to be optimistic about a better future.

In Nostalgia Town Lex & Patricia look back through the many highlights of Season 3.  Among their inspiring guests, we’ll hear snippets from Prof Jenny Hocking talking about the Whitlam years, Max Ball discussing Vietnam veterans, Prof Gary Foley and Thomas Mayo on indigenous issues, Craig Gear speaking about aged care, Prof Vivian Wuthrich on mental health and Prof Claudia Baldwin on Climate change. We also hear from celebrity guests Noeline Brown, Lucky Starr, John Williamson, Toni Lamond, Ita Buttrose, Kate McClymont, Kerry O’Brien and Carlotta.

For Money Extra, financial guru, Noel Whittaker AM talks about how to maximise the aged pension. He outlines the assets and income test and what is exempt and what’s not. Your home for example is exempt but assets such as caravans and furnishings are not.

Steppin’ Out takes us Orange in NSW to meet a fascinating lady, Amanda Spalding of radio FM107.5. Amanda is chair and presenter at the station, a local councillor and board member for Arts Out West.

Amanda talks about the cultural attractions of the Central West as well as its thriving wine industry and sporting events. Her own affiliation with sport included a role as the first female board member of England’s Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club.

Useful links –

Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN)

OPAN Self Advocacy Toolkit

OPAN ‘Ready to Listen’ – Preventing Sexual Abuse in Aged Care

Older Women’s Network NSW

National Older Women’s Network

United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing

Lee-Fay Low book “Live & Laugh With Dementia” 

Lee-Fay Low – Twitter

Lee-Fay Low biography

Noel Whittaker: Age pension calculator

Centrelink Financial Information Service or call 132300

Superguide: How to maximise your age pension

Canstar: 10 ways to maximise your pension 

National Seniors: how to maximise your entitlements

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Alexandra discusses the influx of post-war migrants and the changing demographics of Australia. She also speaks about Bonegilla in Victoria which accommodated some 320,000 post-war refugees and migrants between 1947 to 1971.

In Nostalgia Town, Lex & Patricia discover that not only is the legendary Kamahl a great singer, he is also a brilliant raconteur.

Born in Kuala Lumpur, Kamahl tells his own migration story and talks about being ‘discovered’ by Rupert Murdoch. Now 87-years-old, Kamahl is cherished for his unique brand of compassion, love and entertainment.  Kamahl’s stellar career earned gold and platinum records and performances at the London Palladium and Carnegie Hall. He was one of the first acts to appear in concert at the Sydney Opera House.

For Steppin’ Out we head to Melbourne to hear from Geraldine Butler – a volunteer at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre.  Australia’s largest human rights organisation, ASRC supports some 7,000 asylum seekers. Geraldine draws on her education background to share knowledge as well as using the ‘gift of the gab’ to help raise donations to provide support, education and the all-important foodbank.

Our Money Extra segment, brought to you by lawyer and retirement specialist Alice Mantel, features advice from Kathryn Greiner AO.  As leader of the Inquiry which brought significant changes to the NSW Retirement Village Sector, Kathryn is well-placed to highlight issues faced by seniors looking to move to an independent living facility.

Useful links –

Dr Alexandra Dellios
Book – Histories of Controversy – Bonegilla Migrant Centre
Academic Publications
ANU Biography

‘Kamahl’ Kandiah Kamalesvaran CM AM
Website
Spotify
Kamahl – The Elephant Song – YouTube
Kamahl Recites “Invictus” by William Ernest Henley

Asylum Seekers/Refugees Resource Centre Melbourne
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Melbourne
ASRC Facebook
Refugee Council of Australia
Services Directory

Retirement Villages – Transcript
Canstar: Retirement village costs and how they work
NSW Fair Trading: Moving into a retirement village
Aged Care Guide: how much does a retirement village cost?
CHOICE: Retirement villages: what to consider
CHOICE: Retirement village reforms

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Thomas carried the sacred canvas of the Uluru Statement on an eighteen-month journey around the country to build support for a constitutionally enshrined First Nations voice, and a Makarrata Commission for truth-telling and treaties.

In Nostalgia Town, we meet one this country’s finest painters, Salvatore Zofrea.

Salvatore emigrated to Australia from Italy in 1956. One of ten children, he left school at 15 to work 11 hour days at the Flemington markets.

Salvatore studied art at Sydney’s Julian Ashton School and, informed by da Vinci and other masters such as Titian, Turner and Rembrandt, embarked on a distinguished career. His life in art was highlighted by three Sulman prizes, and a series of large, rich, colourful tableaus featuring literary, historical, and religious imagery.

In Money Extra we explain the three levels of Residential Care Fees and find out where to get specific information for individual cases.

For Steppin’ Out we head to the Illawarra District of NSW to meet VOX FM’s Barrie Keenahan. A former Rugby League referee of the 70s and 80s, he is board secretary at VOX FM and presenter of “Ease Away with Barrie K”.

Useful links –

Indigenous Voice
Thomas Mayo Website (formerly Mayor)
Twitter: @thomasmayo23
Instagram: @thomasamayo
fromtheheart.com.au
Read the Ularu Statement
Sign the Uluru Statement canvas
Book by Thomas Mayo – Finding the Heart of the Nation

Money Extra – Residential Aged Care Costs
The Age Care Line – 1800 227 475
Older Persons Advocacy Network/Financial Advocate – 1800 700 600
My Aged Care (Australian Govt. website)
Fee Estimator Tool

Nostalgia Town
Salvatore Zofrea – Artists Profile
Australian Galleries
Harvey Galleries – buy art

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It’s a topic that many people find confusing, but Justin talks in simple terms about the money involved and where to get help. He also addresses wills, and how they are impacted when people head into aged care homes. Then there’s the sticky issue of what happens if assets have been given away and how that can affect ability to pay for care.

In Nostalgia Town, we meet a visionary – Ron McCallum AO. In 1993 he became the first totally blind person appointed to a full professorship at an Australian university. He served as Professor of Industrial Law at the University of Sydney and went on to become Dean of their Law School. Ron has been a leading light in the disabled community and chaired the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.  In the interview with Lex and Patricia, he talks about growing up blind and explains the title of his memoir Born at the Right Time.

Costs of funerals come under scrutiny in Money Extra and we look at alternatives to the traditional arrangements which can put families under enormous financial pressure. Don from Bare Funerals & Cremations talks about available options.

Our Steppin’ Out guest is Brian Crabbe of 2RRR 88.5FM which broadcasts to the Sydney suburbs of Ryde and Hunters Hill. Brian presents There Goes That Song Again featuring music and artists of the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Brian talks about his interest in broadcasting history, the demise of 2CH, and his one-hour documentary on radio in the 1950s.

Useful links –

Residential Aged Care:

MyAgedCare – Understanding Costs

MyAgedCare – Fees Estimator

Services Australia – Aged Care Specialist Officers

Services Australia Aged Care Specialist Officers –  1800 227 475

Nostalgia Town – Ron McCallum:

Memoir – Born at the Right Time

Money Extra – Funerals:

NSW Goverment – Funerals Information

Australian Government – MoneySmart

Financial Rights Legal Centre – Funeral Insurance is a RIP Off

CHOICE 2019 Investigation

*Bare Funerals & Cremations

*Funerals – 3 Quotes 

*Funeral Price Tool

*Baby Boomers Guide does not endorse any of the business services listed. 

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While in 2022 the ABC celebrated 90 years, Geraldine notched up her own extraordinary career milestone – 50 years as a journalist. She discusses how the ABC has changed over her decades on TV and radio, and the women who broke through the glass ceiling to earn a place in news and current affairs broadcasting.

Meanwhile, in Nostalgia Town, nine-time Walkley Award-winning journalist, Kate McClymont talks about her life as the chief investigative reporter of the Herald. She entertains listeners with hilarious yarns from decades of exposing crime but also talks about the dark side of her work – confronting villains and dealing with death threats.

For Steppin’ Out, we continue the women-in-media theme but take the pressure down a few notches with a community radio perspective. We meet up with journalist and presenter Judy-Ann Steed from 3MDR. The station broadcasts from the Melbourne suburb of Upwey and covers the shires of Yarra Ranges and Cardinia.

Money Extra addresses Capital Gains Tax with Noel Whittaker and the importance of considering this tax when making your will.

Useful links –

Celebrating 90 Years of ABC

Geraldine Doogue

ABC Radio National profile

ABC Saturday Extra program

Australian Media Hall of Fame

Books/Harper Collins

Books/Amazon

Twitter

Kate McClymont:

Books

Australian Media Hall of Fame

Twitter 

Sydney Morning Herald profile

Money Extra:

Noel Whittaker website

ATO : Inherited assets and Capital Gains Tax

ATO: CGT and inherited assets

Canstar: Property and CGT

Steppin’ Out:

3MDR – Judy-Ann & Company

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With us to answer those question and more is Prof Jessica Grisham an international authority on hoarding disorder. She talks about the psychology of hoarding and identifies the types of people who are most vulnerable to the disorder.

Professor at the University of NSW’s School of Psychology, Jessica is Editor of the British Journal of Clinical Psychology. She treats people experiencing OCD and hoarding.

Jeff’s Cafe visitors, representing three generations, converse on the topic of hoarding and how it impacts their lives.

In Nostalgia Town Dr Elizabeth Farrelly – columnist, essayist, novelist and critic – discusses her life and passions. (Pictured)

Trained in architecture, science and philosophy, Elizabeth is fascinated by how humans engage with nature to make culture. Over thirty years, her Sydney Morning Herald column on urbanism, planning, planting, climate, politics and public art saw city-making go from back-page news to headline material.

Author of Killing Sydney, Elizabeth talks about the city’s failure to value its own heritage and, conversely, the many reasons she can’t leave the charismatic city she loves.

In Money Extra Noel Whittaker AM answers concerns over superannuation performance in financially uncertain times. He addresses questions about risk and whether seniors should consider more conservative investments.

In Steppin’ Out, we’re spanning a broad area of New South Wales with Vivian Shenker, board member and presenter at 2RPH.

The radio station offers a reading service catering to the print handicapped. It is heard in Sydney, Newcastle, Lower Hunter, Wollongong and the Illawarra.

Before retiring, and joining the station as a volunteer, Vivian spent some thirty years as a journalist and presenter for ABC and SBS. She hosted Insight on SBS television and presented ABC’s Radio National Breakfast.

Useful links –

Prof Jessica Grisham, University of NSW

Grisham Research Lab

Beyond Blue

Depressions, types & symptoms

Killing Sydney by Elizabeth Farrelly

Elizabeth Farrelly website

Noel Whittaker AM

Money Smart – How Super Works

CHOICE: Super downturn, experts say stay the course

Canstar: Why is my superfund going down and what should I do about it?

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In this episode, we commemorate 50 years since Gough Whitlam became 21st Prime Minister of Australia in December 1972. Lex & Patricia examine his legacy with renowned Whitlam biographer and author of The Palace Letters, Prof Jenny Hocking.

For Nostalgia Town, we are joined by Judy Stone AM. An Australian pop and country singer, Judy was a regular on Bandstand in the 1960s where her duets with Col Joye became a popular feature of the show. Stone’s top 20 singles on the national charts were “I’ll Step Down”, “4,003,221 Tears from Now”, “Born a Woman” and “Would You Lay with Me”.

Money Extra’s topic is gambling and we talk about the difference between harmless fun and addiction. We also look at the vulnerability of seniors and the lures gaming venues use to increase spending.

Our special Steppin’ Out guest this week is Gary Thorpe OAM, a founder and General Manager of Queensland classical music radio station 4MBS. His cultural credits include classical music festivals, Shakespeare festivals as well as Silver Memories – an audio music service helping aged care communities and those suffering social isolation and dementia.

Useful links –

The Whitlam Institute – The Palace Letters

Jenny Hocking biography

Latest Publications by Jenny Hocking

The Palace Letters: The Queen, the Governor-General and the Plot to dismiss Gough Whitlam Scribe Publishing. November 2020

‘At Her Majesty’s pleasure: Sir John Kerr and the royal dismissal secrets’ Australian Book Review 420 April 2020

‘”A transforming sentiment in this country”: The Whitlam government and Indigenous self‐determination’ Australian Journal of Public Administration  Special Issue 77 (1) Dec 2018 :5-12

Patricia Amphlett – Sydney Morning Herald interview & video It’s Time

Place Letters – Twitter

Gambling Topic 

Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation

Gambling Help

Lifeline: Problem Gambling

Monash study: Link between gambling and homelessness

Gamblers Anonymous

National Debt Helpline

Steppin’ Out Topic

Silver Memories

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Dr Nirvana Luckraj, Chief Medical Officer of healthdirect.gov.au is an expert in clinical artificial intelligence and digital health. She discusses the services available online and their great leap forward, triggered by COVID lockdowns.

In Jeff’s Cafe listeners from three generations get together to discuss their online health habits.

In Nostalgia Town we chat with Robert Tickner AO. A former minister in Hawke and Keating  governments, Tickner is an author, humanitarian campaigner and an advocate for nuclear weapons bans and prison reform.

Which tax would you rather pay? In this Money Extra segment, Noel Whittaker AM talks about retiree tax options and effective tax strategy.

For Steppin’ Out, we head to Wagga Wagga, NSW and catch up with country musician and ABC Riverina breakfast presenter, Grant Luhrs.  A multiple Golden Guitar nominee, Grant was inducted into Tamworth’s Country Music Hands of Fame in 2002.

Useful links –

HealthDirect Website

HealthDirect Phone – 1800 022 222

Robert Tickner

Noel Whittaker – Finance & Investment Expert

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The ‘digital divide’ cut deeply during COVID restrictions. The ‘haves’ were able to connect with loved ones on screens, shop online, check-in to venues on smartphones, and access digital medical services. The ‘have-nots’ endured more because of lack of digital connection, and for many them, that became a driver for giving technology a go.

Getting started is not so easy for those without friends or family who can teach the ins and outs of using devices. But, there are a growing number of services to help seniors get connected – both government and private – free and fee-paying. Local libraries are among the organisations that run computer classes.

We talk about those services in this episode, and more can be found on our website.

Guests in Jeff’s Cafe this week include the esteemed Dr Kay Patterson, Australia’s Age Discrimination Commissioner. She is joined by listeners Laurelin and Eloise to discuss the digital divide.

In Nostalgia Town, we meet Margret RoadKnight. Renowned for her powerful vocals and wide-ranging roots-based repertoire, Margret is a multi award winning singer-guitarist who has thrived for decades outside the mainstream music scene. She has sung blues, jazz, gospel, folk, comedy, and is known for social commentary through music.

In challenging financial times, how do you best manage and safeguard your investments? Financial coach Marc Bineham talks to us for Money Extra and promotes the advantages of diversifying.

For Steppin’ Out we head to NSW’s Sapphire Coast to chat with Liz Bellette-Stubbs – the presenter of Rural Chat on 2SEA-FM. When Liz moved to the far south coast five years ago, retirement was top of mind. But, when the catastrophic Black Summer bushfires hit in December 2019, her experience in mental health became a vital asset to assist members of a devastated and heart-broken community.

Useful links –

Sign up to receive Baby Boomers Guide e-newsletters here

(Free) Australian Government Learning Resources – Be Connected

Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association / Tel: 0434 857 222

IT 4 Retirees  / Tel: 0401 017 459

Tech Savvy Seniors

Margret RoadKnight Profile

The 100 Year Life

Australian Government Money Smart article on diversification

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In Nostalgia Town, we meet up with Prof Ian Frazer AO (pictured).  Prof Frazer has saved countless lives with research that led to the development of a vaccine that prevents cervical cancer.

We head to Canberra for Steppin’ Out to meet Heinrich Stefanik, vice-president of Multicultural Service Radio Station – CMS FM 91.1 Heinrich is one of the country’s leading lights in ethnic community radio.

He has also been involved in the National Multicultural Broadcasters Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

In Money Extra, Prof Michael Sherris tells us how we can get a better deal to counter the escalating costs of insurance premiums. A Professor in the University of NSW’s School of Risk and Actuarial Studies, Sherris is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia, the Institute of Actuaries (UK) and the Society of Actuaries (North America).

Useful links –

Sign up to receive Baby Boomers Guide e-newsletters here

Baby Boomer Article on Choosing & Paying for Aged Care

Rodney Lewis, Elderlaw

Legal Immunity for Aged Care Bill

The Guardian: Aged Care Rights

My Aged Care: Age Care Costs and Fees

My Aged Care: Aged Care Homes

My Aged Care

Star Ratings for Residential Aged Care

Services Austalia Financial Information Service

Compare Aged Care Services on My Aged Care

Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission

Older Persons Advocacy Network

Money Smart – Government Website

Why are insurance premiums going up?

How to save money on car insurance

20 ways to save money on insurance

CMS FM 91.1 Radio Station

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Renowned ophthalmologist and senior university lecturer, Dr Con Petsoglou joins Lex & Patricia to talk about eye problems caused by ageing as well as those which are hereditary.

Living treasure, the Rev Bill Crews AM (pictured) joins us in Nostalgia Town. The much-loved Australian, who has spent his entire adult life in the service of others, is a passionate supporter of the homeless and the needy.

Have you got a financial plan? In Money Extra Rachel Waterhouse from the Australian Shareholders Association enumerates the reasons why we need a plan and what should be included.

In Steppin’ Out we head to Adelaide to speak to Vicki Couzens from Vision Australia Radio station – 5RPH. Vicki lost her sight as an infant, but her blindness hasn’t stopped her from helping other print-handicapped listeners by contributing as a presenter on the station’s reading service.

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Useful links –

Dr Con Petsoglou Profile

How to Donate Your Cornea

NSW Tissue Bank

Dr Con Petsoglou Articles – Focus Eye Centre

Sydney University – Save Sight Institute

Vision Australia Radio 

Vision Australia

Fred Hollows Foundation

The Rev Bill Crews Foundation

Twelve Rules for Leading a Better Life by Rev Bill Crews AO

Setting financial goals

Moneysmart: develop an investing plan

Australian Stock Exchange: Investment Goals and Risks

CHOICE: articles on financial planning

Wikihow: how to create a financial plan

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Following his own Alzheimer’s diagnosis, rugby league legend Royce Simmons (pictured) used his story to help others with dementia and, to date, Royce’s Big Walk has raised over half a million dollars. The former Penrith Panthers hooker talks in Nostalgia Town about his early years and the road from the bush to stardom on the footy field.

Ken White from PSFM 100.09 at picturesque Port Stephens NSW joins us for Steppin’ Out. On retirement to the coast, Ken joined the community radio station and became a DJ in his 70s. His volunteer efforts include a 40-year commitment to Lifeline as a crisis support worker.

Money Extra addresses the commonly asked question about how much money you’ll need in retirement. Unfortunately, retirement expert Noel Whittaker AM says there are no simple answers! But he does give some good advice to help you figure out your own plan.

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Useful links –

Royce’s Big Walk

Queensland Brain Institute, University of Queensland

Noel Whittaker – Finance & Investment Expert

Retirement Calculators

Money Smart – Australian Government Super Advice

Port Stephens FM 100.9

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That’s the advice from regular guest, Craig Gear OAM, head of the Older Persons Advocacy Network. He elaborates on these tell-tale signs of quality as well as the online research you can do to help choose residential care. Craig also discusses help services that provide advice on financial and logistical aspects of this major life-upheaval. Discussion then turns to the difference between homes run ‘for profit’ versus the ‘not for profit’ sectors, and horror stories that emerge of sexual abuse and inadequate nutrition.

Recent aged care reform legislation will see improvements in transparency, quality and accountability in residential care. Among the changes, we will also see a registered nurse on duty 24/7, caps on fees and the end to exit fees. Serious incident reporting will help address abuse and sexual assault.

In Nostalgia Town, we meet Val Fell OAM – one of this country’s most remarkable seniors. At 93, she was the oldest person studying at an Australian university. Val has spent the best part of her life as a tireless campaigner for the rights of our senior citizens and those suffering dementia. Val was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia this year and her decades-long commitment as a community volunteer continues today. She is an ambassador for the Older Peoples Advocacy Network, Dementia Australia and the Council on the Ageing. In January, she was appointed to the Aged Care Council of Elders.

On Money Extra, Tracey West PhD talks about elder financial abuse. Although it is an issue estimated to affect one in ten people over 65, it remains widely under-reported. One reason for that is because abuse is most often perpetrated by an adult family member.

Our guest for Steppin’ Out is Garry Havrillay from 3BBR in West Gippsland, Victoria. Garry talks about his love of “music of the world” aired on his show Continental Drift. Featuring new releases, and distributed around the country via the Community Radio Network, you can stream Continental Drift online here.

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Useful links –

Sign up to receive Baby Boomers Guide e-newsletters here

Baby Boomer Article on Choosing & Paying for Aged Care

My Aged Care

Star Ratings for Residential Aged Care

Services Austalia Financial Information Service

Compare Aged Care Services on My Aged Care

Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission

Older Persons Advocacy Network

Government Support Services – Respect – phone 1800 737 732

Elder Sexual Abuse – OPAN Campaign – Ready to Listen

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Three generations come together in Jeff’s Café where listeners Lucille, Laurelyn and Lachie discuss their own experiences of ageism, which 83 percent of us agree is a problem that spans all age groups.

In Nostalgia Town the legendary country and folk singer-songwriter, John Williamson AM talks about his special connection to the Australian bush which he has celebrated in music for more than fifty years. Best-known for his hit “True Blue”, Williamson has sold in-excess of 4 million albums.

Buying and selling shares comes under scrutiny in Money Extra when Rachel Waterhouse, CEO of the Australian Shareholders Association joins us to talk about the keys to smart investing.

A formidable voice in independent broadcasting, Lol Winchcomb joins us from Perth’s Capital Community Radio 101.7FM for Steppin’ Out.  A founder of the station, which is dedicated to seniors, Lol works with an army of volunteeres and each week their programs are heard by some 200,000 listeners. Lol’s own program, Swingin’ Down the Lane is dedicated to the golden years of radio and film. Her first  experience behind the mic was for the Royal Flying Doctors service in Kalgoorlie.

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Useful links –

Sign up to receive Baby Boomers Guide e-newsletters here

EveryAGECounts

Find a broker

Moneysmart on share investing

Australian Shareholders Association: how do I start investing?

Australian Stock Exchange: start investing

Australian Stock Exchange Investment Tools and Resources

Capital Community Radio, Perth

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Heath has been a leader in the charitable sector for over two decades and has served as a diplomat, speechwriter and adviser to politicians including former Prime Minister Paul Keating. He is a passionate believer in the ability of philanthropy to change lives and be a driving force for good in a time of diminished trust in institutions.

On the flip side, in Jeff’s Café, listeners consider their own attitudes to philanthropy and put forward viewpoints that include increasing taxes to replace the need for donations.

Women’s rights advocate, journalist and author, Dr Anne Summers AO (pictured) joins us for Nostalgia Town. She talks about her growing up years and her passion for women’s rights.  In 2021 Summers was appointed a Paul Ramsay Foundation Fellow at the University of Technology, Sydney UTS to research domestic violence in Australia. She touches on her findings on incidents and nature of domestic violence.

In Money Extra, Heidri Brook of Aged & Disability Advocates Australia talks about the costs of aged care.

For Steppin’ Out, we head to Oatlands in Tasmania and meet head-honcho at Radio 7MID – volunteer John Hay. Now in his 80s, John’s community spirit and commitment to local media is impassioned and unwavering.

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Useful links –

Sign up to receive Baby Boomers Guide e-newsletters here

Philanthropy Australia
Australian Charities & Not-for-profit Commission

Aged Care Costs
Aged & Disability Advocates Australia

Anne Summers’ Research into Domestic Violence
Anne Summers Memoir – Unfettered & Alive
Anne Summers – Damned Whores & God’s Police
The Conversation article – Damned Whores & God’s Police

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“Yes” is the answer according to our guest, Prof Viviana Wuthrich – Macquarie University’s Director of the Centre for Ageing, Cognition and Wellbeing.  Prof Wuthrich is renowned for her work on the Ageing Wisely a widely adopted program which helps seniors overcome anxiety and depression.

Developed to help people over-65-years of age manage their mental health, the program teaches us how to manage worry, anxiety or low mood by changing how we think, as well as identifying the behaviours that maintain depression and anxiety.

In Jeff’s Cafe we broaden the mental health discussion to span three generations with Bella from Gen Z, Elise Gen X, and Meredith Burgmann AM – a regular Boomer guest.

In Nostalgia Town, we catch up with Leslie William Morrison, known professionally as Lucky Starr.  An Australian pioneer rock and roll, pop and country music singer, guitarist and television presenter, Lucky’s most popular 1962 single, “I’ve Been Everywhere”, peaked at number one in Sydney.

Starr became well-known through his many TV appearances on shows such as Bandstand and Six O’Clock Rock, which he briefly hosted, taking over from Johnny O’Keefe.

Lucky has a recently released a new album, Blueberry Hill which features tracks with Baby Boomers Guide presenter – our very own “Little Pattie”.  The album can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes and Amazon.

Why do we pay tax? And, what can we do to ensure we’re making the most of available deductions? Marc Bineham talks us through potential savings in Money Extra.

For Steppin’ Out, we head to Katherine in the Northern Territory to meet 86-year-old Gillian  and 80-year-old Yvonne.  Big-hearted volunteers, their work in the Anglican Church Op Shop spans so many decades that they can recount lending a hand following Cyclone Tracy in 1974. They helped clothe and feed Darwin’s refugees during a harrowing time in the Territory. And, like many townsfolk, they opened up their homes to provide beds for the homeless fleeing a town that was destroyed.

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DANCING ON DIAMONDS – LUCKY STARR & LITTLE PATTIE

Useful links –

Sign up to receive Baby Boomers Guide e-newsletters here

Study – Improving Mental Health in Older Adults
Ageing Wisely
Suicide Prevention Australia
#WSPD2022

Mental Health – Where to get help –

Head to Health – a guide to digital mental health services from some of Australia’s most trusted mental health organisations
My Aged Care (aged care services provided by the Australian government) – Phone – 1800 200 422
Open Arms (mental health support for veterans, ADF personnel and their family members) – online help
Beyond Blue (for people feeling depressed or anxious) – Phone – 1300 22 4636 or chat online
SANE Australia (people living with a mental illness) – Phone – 1800 18 7263
Black Dog Institute (people affected by mood disorders) – online help
Lifeline (for anyone having a personal crisis) – Phone – 13 11 14
Suicide Call Back Service (24/7 counselling for anyone thinking about suicide) – Phone – 1300 659 467

Lucky Starr

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University of Newcastle’s Emeritus Professor Julie Byles AO spent some 30 years studying women at the leading edge of the Baby Boomer generation, as well as women of their mothers’ generation.

The recently released study – Health & Wellbeing for Women born 1946-1951 – surveyed 12,432 women. It reveals, says Byles, that the current cohort of 70-year-olds are holding up well compared to their predecessors. They have benefitted from better information, a reduction in smoker numbers and more exercise. But, the professor is less optimistic about the future septuagenarians citing increased health risks from being overweight.

The research was conducted by the Centre for Women’s Health Research, University of Newcastle.

In Nostalgia Town we catch up with a much-loved Aussie icon – Carlotta – Carol Spencer AM. Carlotta was a trailblazer in the transgender community as a cabaret performer and TV star.  She started her fabulous career in 1963 with the famous Les Girls cabaret show at Kings Cross and compered and performed in the drag show for 26 years. International stars flocked to see Carlotta & Les Girls, among them, the likes of Frank Sinatra, Liza Minelli, Shirley Bassey, Sammy Davis Junior and our own Peter Allen.

Carlotta’s sex-change operation, in the early 1970s, was not the first such procedure in Australia, but, due to her celebrity status, it became the first to receive publicity here.

Our Money Extra topic covers what you might do with the extra cash should you be lucky enough to have received an inheritance. Alice Mantel says to consider paying a sum into your superannuation.

In Steppin’ Out, we head to Stanthorpe on Queensland’s Granite Belt to meet TEN FM presenter Ben White. He describes a vibrant local music scene and the many charms that drew him and his wife Cath to retirement in this old tin town.

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University of Newcastle Women’s Health Research

Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health

ATO: downsizing contributions into superannuation

Choice: downsizer super contributions, what you need to know

Inherited property and capital gains tax

Productivity Commission: Wealth transfers in Australia

Law Society of NSW: wills and estates FAQ

http://www.carlotta.com.au/#bio

Link to 2014 Carlotta newspaper interview

https://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2014/07/07/4040861.htm

https://theconversation.com/thanking-carlotta-a-pioneer-for-sex-and-gender-diversity-28191

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Queen of the Dim Sim, Elizabeth Chong AM  joins us on Nostalgia Town and gives us a delicious glimpse into how she pioneered and cultivated our love of Chinese food. Chong forever changed the kitchens of a nation with some 35,000 students passing through her cooking schools to transform our once-conservative palates.

In Money Extra, Marc Bineham discusses the complex psychology of money and urges us to make use of the many avenues available for financial well-being and enlightenment.

We head to Keppel Bay in Central Queensland for this episode’s Steppin’ Out. There we meet the convivial Robyn Campbell, a local artist and radio jock at Keppel FM 91.3 Robyn paints a picture of life on the glorious Capricorn Coast.

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Older Persons Advocacy Network

MyAgedCare

Services Australia

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Max Ball, President of the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia, opens up about the ongoing battles faced by ex combat troops and their families, ranging from the devastating health effects of Agent Orange to suicides.

In Nostalgia Town, we’re joined by Logie Award-winning actress and cultural icon – Noeline Brown OAM. She talks about her long career in acting, her book on the 60s,  and recollections of the Vietnam war.

Money Extra this week is all about private health insurance. Jodi Bird from CHOICE talks about whether the expense is worthwhile and whether we really need it.

In Steppin’ Out we head to the Dandenongs in Victoria to talk with volunteer presenter at 3MDR 97.1FM community radio station – Michael Day.

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Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia
Royal Commission into Defence & Veteran Suicide
Lifeline
Beyond Blue
Noeline Brown Biography
Noeline Brown Living the 60s

New Zealand Vietnam Veterans – Victor 4 Company – Audio Book Story

Health insurance information links:
https://www.privatehealth.gov.au/
https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/compare-health-insurance-policies
https://www.ombudsman.gov.au/How-we-can-help/private-health-insurance
https://www.choice.com.au/money/insurance/health/compare

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Three listeners representing generations from Z to Boomers offer their thoughts on the media’s protrayal of ageing.

In Nostalgia Town we talk with trailblazing journalist, Kerry O’Brien about his memoir, reflections on life, racism, ‘fake news,’ education and more.

Money Extra this week takes a look at the benefits available to downsizers who are able to stash more cash into Super. Marc Bineham of the Money Sandwich explains all.

Steppin’ Out finds us on a virtual visit the gorgeous Hunter region of NSW to talk with Cheryl Small, a volunteer presenter at radio station 2CHR, Newcastle.

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University of NSW Ageing Futures Institute
Australian Human Rights Commission – Age Discrimination
ATO: downsizing contributions into superannuation
ATO: downsizer eligibility age reduced
Choice: downsizer super contributions, what you need to know
National Seniors: super changes in 2022
Kerry O’Brien
Kerry O’Brien A Memoir

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She discusses practical planning methods to deal with the changing climate.

In Nostalgia Town, we welcome show biz royalty – the inspirational Toni Lamond – singer, actress, cabaret performer and comedian. (Pictured)

Then, we get  serious in Money Extra, when Alice Mantel tells us all things we should do be doing with our Wills.

In Jeff’s Café we meet Guy, Karen and Cheryl Kernot – representatives from the Gen Z,  Gen X and Boomer generations. They talk about this week’s theme and the battle to adapt to climate change.

Anne Conway OAM is our special guest in Steppin’ Out. Anne is a presenter at Phoenix FM 106.7 in Bendigo Victoria.  She was a founding member of the station which presents various genres of music, ethnic broadcasting, Indigenous broadcast, LGBT community interests, youth shows, and specialised topics.  She is heavily involved in celebrating indigenous culture in Bendigo. A former singer, Anne had a long-running showcase at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, was inducted into the city’s Hands of Fame in 1997 and won a number of awards. Radiotherapy affected her voice and ended her singing career.

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Prof Claudia Baldwin, University of the Sunshine Coast

Victorian Government Advice – Will Making

NSW Government Advice – Get Started Making a Will

Mantel Advisory

Anne Conway OAM Article, Bendigo Advertiser

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And, in Nostalgia Town…”Love is In the Air”! We chat with pop icon, John Paul Young, about life and music.

In Money Extra, we focus on countering the burgeoning cost of living with well-informed tips from Liam Kennedy of CHOICE. And, for Steppin’ Out, we visit Coober Pedy to natter with Penny Gale from Dusty Radio 104.5.

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We talk to Dr Sue Malta about finding love in later years and she busts myths about sex and seniors. Sue also reveals where seniors go to find new partners and the different aspects of developing relationships.

In Jeff’s Cafe, wrinkly sex comes under the microscope in an hillarious inter-generational chat between Bella (Millenial), Steve (Gen X) and Susan (Boomer).

Our special Nostalgia Town guest for the 50th anniversary edition of Baby Boomers Guide is media matriarch and chair of the ABC, Ita Buttrose. Ita reflects on her fascinating life and a career which began as a copygirl in Packer’s media empire. She talks too about the special place that the ABC holds in the hearts and minds of Australians as it celebrates 90 years.

We invite Mark Monfort to discuss cryptocurrency in this week’s Money Extra. Mark endeavours to answer the big question: “Is there a future in it?”

For Steppin’ Out we cross the Nullarbor to chat with Bernie Gorringe, the content coordinator for radio MAMA (Midwest Aboriginal Media Association) in Geraldton, Western Australia.

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Dr Malta’s work has encompassed a wide range of projects including –

• Ways to improve digital access for older adults
• Coping with COVID-19 – strong close relationships are vital
• Why families of twins need support
• Improving consumer decision-making about retirement housing
• Supporting carers, healthcare professionals and people living with dementia

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In Jeff’s Café we talk about residential aged care with representatives from the Millennial, Gen X and Boomer generations – Elise, Zara and Cheryl Kernot (former leader of the Democrats).  They discuss the anxiety experienced when placing relatives in aged care and anticipating going through the process themselves.

In our Nostalgia Town segment we chat with the inspirational Valmai Dempsey, 2022 Australian Senior of the Year. The 71-year-old has dedicated her adult life to volunteering with St John Ambulance.

Marc Bineham joins us for Money Extra. He urges seniors to consider the emotional and lifestyle changes that are a part of the retirement journey, along with the big question: “Will I have enough?”

And finally, in our new Steppin’ Out segment, we head to the Shoalhaven on South Coast NSW and meet Jenny Armstrong .  Jenny is a retired registered nurse, mother and grandmother who first became involved in community radio as a volunteer 17 years ago. She has worked at 92.7 Bay, Basin FM and currently at Triple U FM. Jenny researchers, producers, writes and presents two shows a week for Triple U.

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My Aged Care
Older Persons Advocacy Network
Aged & Community Services Australia
The Money Sandwich/Marc Bineham

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Lex Marinos and Patricia ‘Little Pattie’ Amphlett also talk this week about what’s good for you with the delightful and very clever, Dr Norman Swan. He tells us what we need to do to get the best out of life as we get older.

In our Money Extra segment Alice Mantel, author of Every Woman’s Guide to Retirement, talks about grey divorces and gives tips around the financial aspect of splitting up.

In Jeff’s Café we meet Susan, David and Jolan – representatives from the Boomer, Gen X and Millennial generations. They talk about this week’s theme – getting the most out of life as we age through diet and excercise.

And finally, in our brand new Steppin’ Out segment, we head to Devonport in Tasmania to chat with local Brian Shearston. Chairman of Coast FM, Brian is a volunteer with the community station and its chief technical officer.

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Dr Norman Swan – Author, So You Think You Know What’s Good For You

Alice Mantel – Author, Every Woman’s Guide to Retirement

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Presenters Patricia “Little Pattie” Amphlett and Lex Marinos were tickled pink by the who’s who of amazing guests that graced the show in 2021.  Executive Producer, Jeff Furolo headed to the edit suite to bring you golden moments that will make you laugh and cry.

In this Nostalgia Town retrospective, you’ll hear from iconic Aussies and luminaries of the arts world including – David Williamson, Ken Done, Andrew Denton, Tom Keneally, Kathy Lette, Marcia Hines, Meredith Burgmann, Sir Peter Cosgrove, Red Symons, Heather Ewart, Jenny Kee, Linda Burney, Tim Costello, Shayne Gould, Cheryl Kernot, John Hewson and Kathryn Greiner.

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The Expert Speaks

Today Lex & Patricia speak with social researcher Hugh Mackay about social change & ageing in Australia. Then Brian, Faye & Jude chat together about this in Jeff’s Cafe.

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Nostalgia Town

For this final episode of season 2, instead of our usual Nostalgia Town segment, we revisit our favourite moments with our wonderful guests.

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Your Two Cents Worth

On Your Two Cents Worth, Lex & Patricia speak with Rachel Waterhouse of the Australian Shareholders Association about investment planning.

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