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I have felt it’s not last month with more who drink a mug of avanol-rich cocoa three times a day were able to walk signi - could continue this each appropriate to run ar- than 12,000 followers. cantly further. year for those who don’t ticles on places we can’t The ANZAC Day posts The study conducted over a six month period found that those who were given the avanol-rich cocoa were able to walk up to 46 yards further than those given the want to attend a formal visit. It will return once we reached a staggering placebo at the end of the study. service. have some idea of when 403,668 people. The Author of the study Professor Mary McDermott said that if the results are con- ★★★ we can travel again. page off ers us the op- ★★★ rmed in a larger trial then cocoa which is a relatively inexpensive, safe and acces- I received a copy of portunity to interact with sible product could potentially produce improvements in calf muscle health, blood WA’s best-selling author I can’t express enough people on a daily basis ow and walking performance for people with peripheral artery disease. Natasha Lester’s new my thanks to the readers with jokes, informa- It’s certainly worth a try and who doesn't like a hot cup of cocoa! I CELEBRATED the eas- tome The Paris Secret. I who have supported our tion and entertainment. ing of COVID-19 restric- started reading it on AN- appeal. This means the Please join our happy tions by taking a drive to ZAC Day which seemed world to me personally community at www.face Mandurah to sit on the appropriate as it centres and your help is ensuring book.com/Haveagone Great West foreshore and eat sh around events in WWII. we can continue publish- ws/ by liking or following Word of the month and chips. The only so- Lester really has a gift for ing during these turbulent the page. Aussies cial distancing not being writing historical ction times, see page 5 for ★★★ Tenebrous - Did you observed was from the and her research is top more details. The Have a Go News Adjective pesky seagulls! It was a notch. She always in- ★★★ website is updated daily Meaning - dark and gloomy know? glorious day and watch- cludes an overview about It was a pleasure to with information diff erent The Latin root word tenebrous means darkness ing the many groups what is fact and what is interview Miriam Mar- to what is in the newspa- Example LIZ Smylie in 1988 won of people who had the ction at the end of her golyes last month who per. The digital version It was a tenebrous deal made between the politicians. Olympic tennis bronze same idea as us, made books. I devoured it in is featured on the front along with back issues The house had long and tenebrous passageways. and the Australian and me think about the im- record time and recom- cover. About to turn 79, are available there too, Wimbledon champion portance of socialising mend it as a must read. A she has been working so take a moment to visit. was an early supporter in our lives. Promoting review will be in our June harder than ever pre-CO- ★★★ of the Special Olympics. social connections with issue. VID19 and is a wonderful Each month we deliver Quote of the Liz became Queens- people has always been ★★★ example of the have a go the digital copy of the Urban slang land tennis tournament an important part of this COVID-19 hasn’t spirit. I had so much ma- newspaper to inboxes month director and is remem- paper and we continue stopped the normal loss- terial from this interview on the day of publica- TRILL: a combination LIFE has been your art. bered for her smile as star of a chewing gum to do that even in these es in life and I send my that I will feature a fol- tion, it’s a replica of the of the words true and You have set yourself strange times. condolences to the fami- lowup story on her in our hard copy version. Email TV commercial. With ★★★ real. That music group to music. Wendy Turnbull, Liz led lies of two good friends June issue. readers@haveagonews. is trill. Your days are your I really enjoyed partici- Stephen Jones and Mi- ★★★ com.au if you would like the return of Australian sonnets. tennis to the Olympics pating in the Driveway at chael Osborne. They Services Australia ad- a free sign up. Oscar Wilde Dawn ANZAC Day cel- were both avid travellers vised us that they were ★★★ after 64 years. ebrations and felt it was a and had featured stories unable to provide their I hope you enjoy this wonderful way to pay our and photos in our pages. usual column from Hank month’s edition and you respects to our service May they now both be Jongen this month due stay safe and well. Have a Go News Quick Quiz men and women. Our traversing the world in an to the COVID-19 crisis. household was out with ethereal way. They will be back in our Jennifer Merigan ★★★ 1. 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At least 51 news peal to readers to con- has meant that busi- written cards and notes heartwarming experience lows: You can gift us $20; Jennifer Merigan organisations around the sider making a donation nesses have had to pre- and emails expressing that makes me so proud or for a $50 we will post Editor Tackling loneliness in the lives of older Australians during COVID-19 pandemic social distancing, as a re- – part of the Australian but are still not able to mon cause of declining tivities carried out above also a risk factor for poor sponse to the COVID19 male stereotype. Men connect by social media. ability and early death in their heads and diffi culty health outcomes includ- virus pandemic, poses from rural areas are even “Keep busy with a least the over 60s, according in climbing stairs. ing death and multiple challenges to maintain- more stoic. one key interest such to a study by Dr Carla While lonely people measures of functional ing social connection “We need to be look- as craft, reading, sport, Perissinotto and col- were more often de- decline,” said Dr Peris- particularly for older peo- ing out for older people playing a musical instru- leagues at the Depart- pressed than others, sinotto. ple and risks increasing in the community, mak- ment, or joining a social ment of Medicine, Uni- most were not de- This article is support- loneliness. ing sure they have ac- group. It is important to versity of California, San pressed. Loneliness ed by the Judith Neilson Women learn to enjoy cess to essential sup- do something meaning- Francisco. strongly predicted death Institute for Journalism their own company, but plies and checking in ful. Volunteering is im- The study followed and functional decline and Ideas. older men generally need with people regularly by portant; doing something 950 women and 650 even after adjustment for to get out of the house to phone. We are seeing for others improves your men aged 60 or over for depression. seek social contact. really nice examples of feeling of self-worth.” six years. Forty-three “Loneliness is a com- “Women are more people reaching out to She said research per cent reported feel- mon source of suff er- Associate professor connected socially and their neighbours. I hope it showed it is important to ing lonely at least some ing in older persons. We Mandy Stanley there are more older continues,” she said. have a daily routine. Also of the time. Nearly one demonstrated that it is women than older men. “Older people place a pet provides security quarter of lonely people by Frank Smith Women are used to be- importance on maintain- and company especially died in the six-year study ing alone in old age and ing social contact and at night. This is particu- compare to fewer than PROFESSOR Mandy have developed strate- a sense of connection larly valuable for older one in six non-lonely Stanley of Edith Cow- gies for dealing with it. and belonging to the women who are con- people. WANTED TO BUY an University has re- “Men have been ex- community. Many older cerned about safety. Loneliness was also Furniture, China, Books, Records, Tools, Coins, Bank searched how older peo- posed to diff erent stress- people feel that they are “The really lonely peo- associated with function- Notes, Watches, Toys, Costume Jewellery, Tobacco Tins, ple perceive loneliness es, mainly at work. They no longer needed. 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What ensued was a form a garland and placed nine-month adventure from around the neck of a per- south to north through Cen- Left to right; Lynne Cairns - Where Wild Black Swans Are Flying - Dan Churach with his books Dreams and Fever - Beverley Clark’s Inky Fingers, son being honoured or wel- tral Australia before turn- Itchy Feet - author Moira Yeldon with her rst book Chasing Marigolds © Jillian Ciemitis Photography comed. ing to the west coast, then The author is a certi- along the southern coastline by Josephine Allison parents in tragic accidents able online, from Amazon, spreading into Thailand and that responsibility for the act ed yoga teacher of many to Victoria. and owes her life to the Booktopia and other online Malaysia, was this Mother rests with an unseen power. years’ experience which she After spending the sum- WITH many of us con- Noongar people who res- bookstores or from the au- Earth’s attempt to resist the American born Dan gained while studying with mer in Melbourne, they ned to home these days, cue her. Becky travels with thor: email LynneMCairns@ ecological onslaught of hu- Churach has been a writer her guru. She has also been ventured off again in 2002 there’s lots of time to sit them as they move inland gmail.com manity? throughout his academic a lecturer in communication, through inland NSW and back and relax with a good for winter but, after a fatal Fever by Dan Churach A timely read. career. He and wife Karen language and literacy and is Queensland, then on to book. Western Australia has attack by white soldiers, weaves a tale of tension and Dreams by the same au- moved to WA in 1998 and, currently learning sign lan- Cape York and back to Vic- many talented writers with she must return to her own intrigue triggered by several thor is a novel about parents from 2001, he lectured in guage. toria. The couple now live in a wealth of stories to tell, people. terrorist events that befall and grandparents, about chemistry and metallurgy in Chasing Marigolds is Perth. often based in our State Lynne Cairns researched Australia. children and grandchildren, the School of Engineering available from the author on Contact Beverley Clark at which makes it more ap- the everyday lives of people Asha Sharma, a Global born or not yet born. It and Information Technology [email protected] on- [email protected] pealing. in colonial Australia for her News Network journalist scrutinises matters of one’s at Murdoch University. line through Amazon.com. This article is supported Here are a few good Master’s thesis and has also working in America, returns family, and how those are While a high school sci- au or through major book by the Judith Neilson In- reads for the months ahead: written a children’s novel, home to Fremantle on an forever a part of the spirit ence teacher in Hawaii, he retailers. Her website is moi- stitute for Journalism and Where Wild Black Swans Cast Away, set in those rst assignment investigating a and soul. developed, wrote and illus- rayeldon.com or on Face- Ideas. Are Flying by author, artist days of white settlement. rash of mutated microorgan- The thriller starts with a trated his own laboratory book@MoiraYeldon Writer. and historian, Lynne Cairns, Her previous published isms ap- big explosion which de- manuals. Visit Dan’s website Inky Fingers, Itchy Feet is a tale of Western Austra- work was in the eld of mari- pearing globally. stroys a retirement village in at www.churach.com by Beverley R Clark tells lia’s Swan River Colony. time history (WA shipwrecks From the zombie mi- Washington DC, killing more Chasing Marigolds by the story of Beverley and Little Becky Lees arrived and Fremantle’s World War II crobes thawing in the melt- than 20 residents. When Moira Yeldon came about husband Stuart who retire as a baby, but by the age submarine base). ing permafrost of the Arctic police try to track down two when the author visited In- from their jobs, sell their of 10 she has lost both her Both books are avail- to new strains of Ebola virus suspects, suspicion grows dia. Her main aim was to Melbourne home and set HAGN#338-053847 Masters Swimming salutes super coach Suzanna Support Guide Dogs in Training “It is one of the most Her top tip for those rewarding roles I have wanting to improve their ever had – I really en- technique is to watch joy hanging out with my yourself swim. teams and getting to “If you haven’t already know them as people.” tried it, I would recom- Suzanna has a Bach- mend getting some- elor of Sport Science, one to lm one of your Exercise and Health from swims,” Suzanna said. 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He is still an avid fol- They were on the bottom You will learn not just involved him. social conscience and a lower of football though, a fair bit. about Fitzroy’s highlights He has a couple more sense of loyalty.” mainly because of his ar- “A couple of games in this book, but a bit projects on his ‘to do’ list, Fitzroy’s Fabulous Cen- guably unrivalled love for were chosen because of about Pete as well. including a satirical crick- tury - The 100 greatest the East Perth Football the colourful match re- And this snippet might et murder mystery. Victories 1897-1996. Club in the Western Aus- ports too, mainly from the tell you a bit about the And although he is By Peter Carter tralian Football League. earlier days.” man behind the words: more than happy to rec- $30, includes postage While on a football fo- In it, you read some “Where did 1996 go ommend self-publishing, within Australia. Available rum website one night, he match reports, learn who wrong?” he wrote. “To he might try to approach from tzroypete@yahoo. was following fan com- the goal kickers were and start with, the AFL kicked a publisher for that one com.au, call 9345 0903 ments as they reminisced get some context as to Fitzroy rmly in the guts – now that he has two or visit www. tzroypete. about their favourite Fitz- why Pete included the and out the door, one books to his credit. com.au roy wins of all time. game, including some bounce into the gutter. “I might try a con- WIN WIN WIN So he wrote a book background and what he “Weeks later, hoping to ventional publisher next We have a copy of about them. thinks about it. end an 18-year premier- time,” he said. “I’ll never Fitzroy’s Fabulous Cen- Fitzroy’s Fabulous Cen- He says that picking ship draught, East Perth win a Pulitzer, but have tury along with a copy tury - The 100 Greatest which games to include lost the WAFL grand nal indicated I can handle a of Dreamer, Drifter, Peter Carter aka Fitzroy Pete holding his book Victories 1897-1996 is a was tough; at one stage to Claremont in devastat- keyboard or a pen. Drunk to give away to Fitzroy’s Fabulous Century - The 100 Greatest Victories recap of games that Pete he had about 200 games ing fashion, by two miser- “But I would recom- two lucky readers. To believes, after ve years in contention. able points. mend self-publishing.” be in the draw to win 1897-1996 of research, are the Roys’ Strangely, of the 100 “And when I’d nally The COVID-19 lock- these book packs sim- by Brad Elborough of the 1996 season. best 100 wins of all time. games, Pete thinks he managed to forget about down has cost Pete one ply email win@haveago Pete remains a Fitzroy “I’ve included their was in the crowd for only footy for a while, I was of the great tools for pro- news.com.au with IF you’re a sporting fan fan; his favourite player eight premierships, Fitz- about six of them. dumped by my then lady moting a self-published Fitzroy in the subject feeling a bit frustrated was Bernie ‘Superboot’ roy’s nine wins by 100 You see, he has never friend at the MCG Boxing book – a launch. line or write to Fitzroy because COVID-19 lock- Quinlan. points or more, and the lived in Melbourne. Pete Day Test between Aus- That’s something Pete Competition c/- Have a downs are keeping you He didn’t follow their 10 games that Fitzroy grew up in Tammin, in tralia and the West Indies. says is essential and Go News PO Box 1042, from watching your fa- eight players that were won when a bloke kicked WA’s Wheatbelt. Far worse than the rejec- something he plans to West Leederville 6901. vourite teams play, spare adopted by the Brisbane double gure goals, so He followed the Royals tion was seeing the Auss- do once restrictions are Closes 31/5/20. a thought for Peter Carter. Lions in 1997 (although that is 27,” he said. as a kid. Then they were ies get beaten.” lifted. This article is supported He’s a Fitzroy fan and he does smile when they “Actually, there is an captain/coached by for- Fitzroy’s fabulous cen- “I sold 80 copies of by the Judith Neilson In- he hasn’t been able win), nor did he move overlap of 100-point wins mer Fitzroy player Kevin tury isn’t Pete’s rst self- Dreamer, Drifter, Drunk at stitute for Journalism and to watch his Lions run his allegiance to another and 10 goals by a player, ‘Bulldog’ Murray. When published book. He also a launch,” he said. “My Ideas. around for 24 years. club. He couldn’t go from so that is 25. Bulldog returned to Vic- authored and released theory is people, plus al- Just to clarify, The Fitz- not being able to sleep “The others, I relied on toria to captain Fitzroy Dream, Drifter, Drunk, a cohol equals sales. roy Lions, or ‘the Roys’ when his side lost, to bar- the quirk factor, including in 1967 (and went on to lighthearted collection “They might not partic- were an Australian rules racking for a team that upsets when the top side win the Brownlow Medal of short stories, based ularly fancy the book, but football team booted out cost him so much sleep has been beaten by the in 1969), Pete started his (sometimes loosely) alcohol will weaken them. of the VFL/AFL at the end at night. bottom-ranked Fitzroy. love-aff air with the Lions. on events that have And most people have a
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He who dies with million, manage to scrape- This is not to say a eye-watering $3 trillion ($1 spend all the money and movie actors? Do we re- the most toys, wins. in billions of dollars each healthy capitalist system trillion is $1,000 billion), the loans have to be repaid. ally want to deny a better In sport, players at and every half year. isn’t good for the ma- biggest lump of money in But now seems a good deal for health workers, the elite level take home If big companies don’t jority of us, for growth, our history. That’s enough time to take stock, ap- teachers and police? truckloads of pay – some make more money than jobs and advancement. money to buy every major praise our collective lives What a good time to let take millions every year the previous year, heads But Covid-19’s worldwide Australian company on and our own and our na- some fresh air. No, it won’t – which often gets them roll. Jobs are often rst to economic slap-in-the-face the stock exchange out- tion’s aspirations. change the world. But, by Lee Tate into trouble: drugs, wild go, but not of directors has highlighted how much right. We can start with a with leadership, we could ways, domestic issues. who may even nd justi - money is in the nancial Despite trustees’ com- clean slate: Reassess our apply a little moderation. WE truly live in a funny Sports clubs provide - cation – perhaps by ‘cut- system and can be put to mitments to invest our motivations, needs and What do you think email old world. We work hard, nancial guidance to keep ting the fat’ – to raise their use. money in our own best priorities. To look at the [email protected]. compete and boost our their players falling off the own salaries, pro t-share Elite sports players can interests, we have no say big picture and ask: Do we au with opinion in the sub- standards and incomes. straight-and-narrow, fo- and expenses. All their cop 50 per cent pay cuts whatsoever in our super- want to continue down the ject line. But if we cop a blow to our cused on what matters decisions, of course, be- but still get half-a-million- annuation. We are forced same path as we rebuild This article is supported money or our company most to the organisation ing made ‘in the interests dollars a year. Many ex- to contribute to these our nation’s fortunes? Do by the Judith Neilson In- production, we cry poor! – results. of shareholders’. ecutives, too. They still funds and that’s proven we want to drive the same stitute for Journalism and Woe is me! Results, of course, TV and radio news fo- make more than the Prime to be a good thing, but we road, maximising pro ts at Ideas. Despite the fact that boosts attendances, cusses daily, even hourly, Minister. can’t get involved in where the expense of jobs (wait business tycoons are lure supporters and on share market uc- Of all the money cir- it goes. for new purges with Arti- earning millions of dollars boost money through tuations. Shock, horror, culating in the world, too In baby boomers’ life- cial Intelligence) and the every year, more money the gates plus big-deal there’s been a dip in share much of it has landed in times, excesses have ris- very needy? than they reasonably need sponsors and media prices of some companies far too few places when en to astronomical levels. Could we accept small- to relish a high standard of companies hungry for since yesterday. But, in many genuinely needy Coronavirus has shown er pro ts and lower invest- Win a selection of puzzle books continued from page 4 Letters to the editor Submissions may be edited for clarity and space. Dear Editor, Dear Editor, fax took over the reins and got rid RECENTLY I had been self isolating for four days I READ Lee Tate’s opinion column of all the staff aged over 50. when I realised an urgent need to obtain photo ID. As in the April issue of Have a Go I moved to WA about nine my passport had expired in late 2019 and I don’t hold News regarding the older genera- months ago and I take the oppor- a driver’s licence, I was advised that I had to attend the tion and agree with everything he tunity wherever I can to get hold of Department of Transport. Relying on public transport it wrote. the local paper so that I can learn should have been a relatively quick trip. It reminded me of the three more about this great state. I had my pension card, seniors card, Medicare card, things my mother told me when Of all the papers I read I nd the bank and rent statements, electricity bill and passport starting my life journey… best is Have a Go News because In my possession. 1. Have good manners there are great articles with no bad It took three visits to even get to rst base because 2. Get a good education news, it’s very informative and I I needed to supply a certi ed copy of my birth certi - 3. Get a good secure job doing nd Lee Tate’s writing as good as cate which I did and even after that, because I use my something you enjoy. any journalist at the Sydney Morn- married name I had to chase up a marriage certi cate I always followed the list and ing Herald. 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L-R; An example of cropping and B&W conversion - A children’s photograph album - Albums of your travel images are perfect reminders of your trip - Calendars make the perfect project using your own images by David Nicolson facility already. Before set- already exist. If you are tobooksRus and Album- both of which require a is going. calendars, restoring old ting off to scan all your im- starting from scratch re- works, which allow you to monthly subscription. An Arguably the best way and damaged images, DURING these times of ages, practise on a couple member there are three design your own albums. alternative is ON1 which is to improve your photo- emailing pics to friends enforced isolation it is im- rst and check the results ways of moving images A free design application also a very powerful pro- graphic skills is to get and relatives, printing and portant to keep busy. 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It would never end of the week when ev- and ginger beer for their enjoyed and trips into the country, mum might put of hours before lunch and work! eryone and everything we workers (and Santa with country increased. Visits to a damp face cloth in the head home before the sea (Footnote for younger control takes a rest. gifts at Christmas). nana and granddad could car’s glovebox to clean breeze comes in. Some- readers: That’s the way we Shops wouldn’t open, Booze couldn’t be sold be boosted with occasion- kids’ faces and hands be- one might bring an in ated were!). workers and students and fresh bread wouldn’t al visits to uncle, aunties, fore arrival. She might also car tube to oat on. Ed’s note – that’s how could take a break, ev- be baked. Service stations nieces and nephews. bring a thermos, home- Rellies or friends could my Sundays were growing eryone could switch off and garages would be Mum would bake a made sandwiches and join the family picnic up in the late 1960s and by Lee Tate their mobile phones and shut, with the exception of cake or biscuits to take cake and the car would around the Swan River 1970s. their computers. Bosses an emergency roster sta- and dad would arrange to stop at a park for lunch. where some spots might This article is supported AFTER our enforced wouldn’t try to contact tion (other service stations take drinks for everyone. Car radios would be yield prawns, blue-swim- by the Judith Neilson In- coronavirus hibernation, workers. would have a listing on People might drop-in on switched off to allow ev- mer crabs, cobblers (and stitute for Journalism and the world will undoubt- Sundays would be sac- their windows to indicate friends and relatives unex- eryone to talk. On long blowies and jelly sh). Ideas. edly come hurtling back at rosanct. which station that is for pectedly. road trips, family games Some Sundays, dad break-neck speed. Those inclined could go that Sunday). During visits and Sun- would be played: Who’s might take sons for a rock But wait, how’s this for to church, others could Workers would switch- day-outings, nobody rst to spot the red car or climb, mum might help an idea? We make a big do their community bit, off their brains and focus would take computers the ock of sheep. There’s daughters learn sewing or change and ease the world the kids could volunteer on activities and hobbies. or electronic games and also the game of “I-Spy” play with dolls – or rock back to some sense of re- in summer at the surf club Quality family time would those in upmarket cars (something beginning climb, too. Housing costs can hit some seniors hard especially when renting by Frank Smith House prices have risen faster than meals, or have to pawn items. Unsur- help poorer pensioners in other ways. unoccupied or under-utilised. incomes for various reasons includ- prisingly older renters are likely to have They also suggest an inheritance tax Home Hub is a not-for-pro t or- OLDER Australians who live in pri- ing easier credit, negative gearing and less family support and more depres- would be a good way to nance better ganisation that tries to match people vate rental properties have among the capital gains tax discounts. sion. pensions. needing accommodation to what is highest relative poverty rates in the Moreover many people are defer- A survey carried out by COTA WA, This change to the asset test would available privately or as social housing. OECD according to a report, Housing ring home ownership until later in life, last year, also found that the wellbeing also encourage older people living in “Home Hub is a one-stop shop that in an Ageing Australia by the Centre resulting in more of them (36 per cent) of those who own their home outright, over-large houses to downsize, creat- aims to bring potential renters and of Excellence in Population Aging Re- retiring still with a mortgage. or who live in a retirement village, are ing more housing stock for families. landlords together, matching suitable search (CEPAR). CEPAR’s survey found nearly eight substantially better than those who still CEPAR found that people who had potential occupants with what owners They also suff er greater rental af- per cent of older mortgagors were un- owe money on a mortgage into their downsized in the past were motivated want. fordability stress than younger age able to pay bills on time due to higher older age, as well as those who are to move (1) because the house was “We also aim to show potential groups. health costs and inability to earn. renting. too big; (2) to be closer to family; (3) for occupants how to navigate what is It is possible to live modestly in Aus- People who spend more than one A person in private rental was 2.5 lifestyle; (4) because the yard was too available and combat issues such as tralia when the age pension as your third of their income in housing costs times less likely to say that they felt big; and (5) to alleviate nancial stress. computer illiteracy and lack of trust only source of income, if you own are considered to be under housing that their housing was aff ordable com- In the latter case this was mainly to in government departments such as your own home outright or live in so- stress. pared to those who owned their home move to a cheaper house without a Centrelink and Homes west. cial housing. But people retiring with a One consequence is an increase outright, and even two times less likely mortgage. “On-line options are often the least mortgage or renting in the commercial in homelessness, particularly among than those with a mortgage. Many also moved to a retirement vil- visible to people seeking housing,” he market are not so lucky. older women. This is partly due to There was a strong relationship be- lage where the initial housing cost were said. Traditionally most Australian se- greater numbers in this age group, tween housing aff ordability and survey about two thirds of privately owned This article is supported by the Ju- niors owned their own home outright but the number of women accessing respondents feeling of well-being. houses, although on-going costs dith Neilson Institute for Journalism at retirement. But not any longer. The homelessness services is also much CEPAR says the pension system could be high. and Ideas. CEPAR report argues that homeown- greater than in the past. advantages owners at the expense The report also found that older peo- ership acts as both a home and as a The report says single older women of renters. They say that including the ple were less likely to regret their deci- store of wealth to guarantee nancial with low education who rented their value of a home over (say) $1 million sion to downsize compared to those security in retirement. But home own- home could expect to live 7.7 years of in the asset test would save $2 billion who did so when they were younger. ership is currently in decline due to retirement in nancial hardship; they a year in pension payments that could Iain Shields of Home Hub said that lack of aff ordability. may be unable to heat the home, miss be used to increase rent assistance or more than 100,000 houses in WA are Perth’s rst drive-through Public Notary service due to coronavirus through notary service. 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A tree to which we ties, particularly our young, overwhelming topic of off er tribute in the form of to conditions such as eco- discussion was how we a thought or a feeling writ- anxiety, cynicism, dis- by Karen Majer can individually and to- ten down, a word, a letter, sociation, anger and de- gether deal with what has a picture or anything at all pression, it became clear EVEN before our world come to be called ‘eco- expressing our apprecia- that observing increasing was turned upside down anxiety’. tion for the natural world.” episodes of environmental by the coronavirus, many Our meeting inspired a Georgina set about degradation as well as the L-R; Letter to a tree - Georgina Kelly (left) with the Tribute Tree of us were feeling trou- small group to come up bringing her dream to re- levels of anger and con- ality by enlisting support ict around environmen- careering from a state of doing what I can to shift ural world that brings you from Transition Margaret tal issues were creating a despair and cynicism to public interest away from joy or wonder. Bring to River, our local Shire and toxic cultural environment. a place where I wanted unwitting self-destruction mind a memory of one of St Patrick’s the Undalup Association, A place where all were fail- to be proactive and hope- towards connection,” she the ‘sweet moments’ you Anglican Church Mt Lawley embracing Aboriginal cul- ing to thrive. ful and then back again. said. “My personal ethic have shared with nature. ture. With help from the “The connection with There were times when I is to do no harm. I would Write a letter to the tree,” Cowaramup Men’s Shed nature which is the ac- was courageous enough like to see the rights of Georgina said. and a group of volunteers, tual heart of the matter to care and times I just nature taken seriously and When I was a young she took a ‘mock tree’ to was too often getting lost. shut down. The Tribute respected.” feminist there was a line introduce the Tribute Tree Moreover, when I looked Tree was like a note fall- The next step for the I remember from Surfac- If you need project to the commu- at friends who were work- ing into place. It just made Tribute Tree is selection ing, a novel by Margaret nity at the Bunuru (sec- ing towards saving our itself apparent as some- of a tree in a quiet re ec- Atwood: ‘I lean against a pastoral care ond summer) Festival in environment in public and thing I needed to do. I tive space where people tree, I am a tree leaning’. March. private spheres, I saw criti- felt it was something that can sit and record their For me this line encapsu- contact “The response at the cal levels of grief and what all people could bene t feelings. Meanwhile, lates that state of belong- Festival reinforced that I call eco-exhaustion. And from, no matter how they you can join the Tribute ing and convergence with Father Stephen writing tributes fosters often a pervading sense positioned themselves in Tree group on Face- the natural world that is 0478 514 516 a sense of warmth and of alienation and isolation relation to environmental book www.facebook. truly transcendent. wonder about nature as from a wider community issues. com/groups/209686 If we are willing, the fra- well as an opportunity to that just seemed not to “Now I’m retired, I’m in- 943472167/ and contrib- gility and the resilience of express loss and regret care.” terested in feeding my life ute your own thoughts. our natural world reduces about increasing envi- This is a personal jour- with neuroscience for the “Take a moment to fo- us to tears, elevates us to ronmental degradation. ney for Georgina, as well mind and nature for the cus on your feelings about wonder and, as one of the It provides an emotional as helping her community. heart. The convergence nature. tributes from the Bunuru If you need assistance during the reconnection, a spiritual “When I turned my lens of these two interests “Bring to mind perhaps Festival reads, ‘brings us COVID-19 pandemic email charging and also an emo- on myself, I noticed I was lies in my commitment to something about the nat- home’. St Patrick’s helpline [email protected] Association of Independent Retirees suspends meetings but still active MONTHLY meetings of the Association of Inde- ests of retirees who wholly or partly fund their Future planned speakers include Senator St Patrick’s website offers pendent Retirees AIR (Perth Branch) have been own retirement. Dean Smith, Eric Boon from Médecins sans suspended until further notice. Usually they have a monthly meeting with a Frontières, Tanya Trevisan on in ll projects and live streamed church services and However AIR is asking members, via their guest speaker and morning tea at the Cam- nancial planner Nick Bruining. a host of online resources monthly newsletter, if they would like to use bridge Bowling Club on the third Friday of each AIR always welcome new members. If you Visit www.stpatricksmtlawley.com meeting apps such as Zoom, in order to hold month. The speakers cover many interesting have any queries please contact Graeme gra remote meetings to keep all members updated. topics relating to nance, travel, health, com- [email protected] or Margaret [email protected]. AIR aims to protect and advance the inter- munity and the special interests of members. au.
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BICTON | GERALDTON | MADDINGTON | MANDURAH | SWANBOURNE 14 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 338 MAY 2020 Dance to keep t at home with Ballet 4 You on YouTube launched on YouTube. playlist runs for 12 min- Ballet For You has The program can be utes and it would be cancelled all its group accessed anywhere in great for women to take and private classes for the world and in the pri- part each day. the present due to coro- vacy of home by visiting “Exercise for old- noavirus, Lisa said. the dedicated YouTube er women improves “Like most people, channel Ballet 4 You- strength, balance, car- we are reeling from the Ballet 4 Alzheimers. diovascular tness, well unprecedented and “Ballet 4 You is a pro- being and helps prevent unexpected immedi- gram I developed in falls. The classical piano ate suspension of busi- 2017 for women with music that accompanies ness and classes for an mild cognitive impair- all our Ballet 4 You video indeterminate period,” ment and early stage clips is with the compli- she said. “Because of Alzheimer’s and it’s also ments of Nigel Gaynor, this, we wish everyone hugely bene cial for old- musical director of the good health and positiv- er people,” Lisa said. Queensland Ballet. ity during these strange “We have ve video “We also have a Bal- times.” clips currently uploaded let 4 You Seniors Face- This article is support- to our YouTube channel book page and a Ballet ed by the Judith Neilson playlist and people tak- 4 You Ballet Alzheimer’s Institute for Journalism L-R; Three generations of ballerinas, Lisa with her daughter Mikaila ing part don’t need pre- Facebook page which and Ideas. Godfrey and granddaughter Alyssia - Lisa Purchas taking a class vious exercise or fancy we regularly update with equipment. Google interesting information, translates to 300 plus beautiful visual images by Josephine Allison women enduring so- former ballerina Lisa nally designed as a bal- languages and our on- and short exercise clips cial isolation to have an Purchas, who launched let inspired exercise pro- line program is com- from classes. The web- IT’S more important exercise program they Ballet 4 You in 2017. gram for women. Last pletely free. site is www.ballet4you. now than ever for older can do from home, says Ballet 4 You was origi- year the program was “The current uploaded com Have a Go News is a drop off point for Lids for Kids Author donates books for appeal Thank you to the for donation are from for our appeal. viticulture from the old many people who from milk, juice, water The Valley and The Sea country was put to good have already contrib- and cool drinks and is a collection of writings use. uted to this Lids for plastic bottles. Please that cover many genres, This is a book that can Kids initiative. ensure they are clean, a pot pourri of more than be dipped into in no par- The WA chapter of and the inserts re- 100 pieces which are true ticular order, depending Lids for Kids is setting moved. and ctional. There are on the reader’s mood, up their own system Please do not in- personal memories, po- there is comedy or per- to turn these lids into clude other items in etry, short stories, mus- haps a little poetry and products that will the drop off s, we only ings, observations and even a little nostalgia. help local chil- need the lids and can- the trials and tribulations The Valley and The Sea dren, particularly not do anything with of life in general. is written by Ena Czelad- those with disabilities other plastics. There are snippets of ka Willemsen and sells and personal chal- Donations can be local history throughout for $25. If you would like lenges. made at the Have a the book. to purchase a copy email While this is on hold Go News offi ce at 137 READER and author Ena The author’s father set- [email protected]. during the pandemic, Edward Street, Perth, Willemsen, who wrote tled in Australia in 1924 au with Valley and the HAVE a Go News is plastic lids. As our of- we continue to accept offi ce hours are Mon- the book The Valley and as an immigrant from Sea in the subject line or a collection point for ce is still open we can the lids for the future. day to Friday 9am to The Sea has very gener- Croatia. He established call the offi ce on 9227 people to recycle their continue to receive lids. The lids suitable 5pm. ously donated 20 books a vineyard in Herne Hill 8283 during business to Have a Go News to sell where his knowledge of hours.
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own home is important to they help before moving Another area to look at person remember where people for many diff erent onto the next thing. in the home is ooring. things are can be very reasons. It brings with it a Eyesight can deterio- Changes in the colour helpful. Encourage keep- level of independence that rate as we age, and good of the oor from room to ing regularly used items is sadly lacking in many lighting is important to help room, or from rugs and in the same place, for ex- residential care homes. Our see properly. Dementia can mats, can look like a hole or ample keys, phone, wallet homes are usually a familiar aff ect a person’s eyesight, an object to step over. Mats and glasses on the table and safe environment and a as well as how a person and rugs can also cause a by the door. Grouping like place to feel comforted and sees the environment person to trip and fall, so try items together on bench protected from the uncer- around them. Ensuring removing them where pos- tops may also help a per- tainty in the world around your home has adequate sible. Lay brightly coloured son nd and use them. In TO all our friends and colleagues we send our us. natural light and bright light tape to indicate steps and the bathroom, group items best wishes. Like many of us SRCWA has been re- by Maria Davison, There are many changes bulbs will help the person stairs and look for cables or such as toothpaste, tooth- located to working from home during these times Chief executive of cer, you can make that will help with dementia to navigate other items which may be brush and hair brush on of social isolation. We want to assure everyone Alzheimer’s WA support and retain a per- their way around. Bright a trip hazard and move or the bench. In the kitchen that we continue to work for and on behalf of the son’s skills and abilities, as inside lighting may also remove them. group coff ee, tea, sugar seniors of Western Australia. We are still planning AROUND 70 per cent of well as compensate for the help eliminate dark spots Dementia can aff ect how and cups near the kettle. events, programs and services so that when the people living with dementia eff ect dementia can have or shadows, which can be a person perceives colour Consider labelling draw- COVID-19 restrictions are lifted we will be ready to live at home and ideally will on them. You will also con- confusing. Replacing light and contrast. Contrasting ers and cupboards with a implement them and move forward. continue there for as long tribute towards improving bulbs and having windows the colour of furniture, bed- picture and description of SRCWA is also available to assist anyone with as possible. If your loved their quality of life. cleaned are simple, unob- ding and light switches with what is inside. This will help advice and will attempt to locate answers to one is living with dementia Any changes you con- trusive changes that can walls and oors will make a person with dementia to questions if we are able. at home, it is worth think- sider should be made in be made to most home these items easier to see. It continue using the kitchen There may be a small delay in responding to ing about small things you conjunction with the per- spaces. can also be useful to con- con dently and most im- your queries but if you call the ofÀ ce on 9492 9773 could do to make it a more son living with dementia. It Light also aff ects sleep sider installing contrasting portantly, independently. and leave a message, we will return your call as dementia friendly space. is their home after all. By patterns, so it is important coloured taps and toilet These are just a few sug- quickly as possible. With many people making too many changes to ensure there is a lot of seats, and using plates and gestions for changes that spending more time at all at one time you could natural light coming in to cups that contrast with the can be made around your Have a Go Day 2020 home at the moment, it is unwittingly unsettle them the home during the day, table or tablecloth. Busy home. To nd our more, Have a Go Day a LiveLighter Event is planned a great time to assess your even more. Not all changes and at night there are cur- patterns and stripes can trying visiting our web- for 11 November and this year the event will focus internal and external living will work for everyone, so tains or blinds that can be cause confusion, so try to site www.alzheimerswa. on Remembrance Day and we are planning to spaces. it’s best to try one or two closed to shut out any arti - minimise these. org.au/live-well or call acknowledge all the observances at the event. Being able to live in your things at a time and see if cial light from outside. Visual cues to help a 1300 66 77 88. Expression of interest forms are now available to all clubs, groups, not-for-proÀ t organisations and businesses who would like to attend as a site hold- er. While plans are full steam ahead to run this Canoe club down but not out - members adapting to new conditions event as scheduled, it will remain in the planning stages until the COVID-19 restrictions on mass (without argument) and were not running so the completely lost track of gatherings are lifted. Please contact the ofÀ ce on set off bravely from Mos- walk around the island the distance covered. 9492 9773 or email [email protected] to man Bay to the beckon- was remarkably people When lunch nally beck- request further information or have an expression ing take away (only) cof- free. No problems with oned they had covered of interest form emailed. fee of Zephyrs Cafe. social distancing. The sea more than 10km. A lazy Pole Walking Not used to paddling breeze having settled in, snack on the bank of the by himself he was feeling the trip back was suitably river in a small vineyard Following the article Jen Merigan ran in the particularly brave round- bouncy. completed the idyllic pic- March edition of Have a Go News promoting ing the wilds of Chidley Another next pair tack- ture. In a post-prandial pole walking, SRCWA received much interest and Point without incident (a ling the paddle out to haze it dawned on them requests for information. We have also been able Penguin Island were not that 10km out meant to organise for some people to start pole walking. sort of mini Cape Horn) Thank you to Have a Go News for all their efforts in before stumbling across a married couple (no whiff 10km back (quick think- providing outstanding information. Call the ofÀ ce Zephyrs on the shores of scandal here), but the ers these two), nally if you would like to know more about this activity. of East Fremantle. Feel- stories of their encounters dragging themselves out ing every bit the explorer with sea lions were bor- of the water after a long SCAMS targeting seniors he engaged with a swan dering on the hallucinato- two hours, they now re- Scams and rorts have been around no matter while sipping his at white ry. A bit of a concern, but port aches in places they what the era. Although scams seem a lot more on the shore. That done their paddle around to the didn’t know they had sophisticated these days, they have in most cas- he made it safely back to scary side of Penguin Is- places. es done the rounds before in one guise or anoth- The intrepid lone paddler sets out his starting place. If you land was done safely and If you are interested in er. We have been taught to lock up our physical think this is boring wait in good order. The one nding out more in read- property such as houses and vehicles and the by Jeremy Haslam singly and in pairs. Some until the next adventure. sea lion they encountered iness for a re-start (when- same is advisable with our digital presence on of their adventures follow The next pair had no seemed a bit miff ed that ever that might be) you computers and the internet. MEMBERS of the Over in no particular order. diffi culty in nding a kay- only two representatives can phone O55CC presi- Some things we can do to make ourselves a 55 Canoe Club (O55CC) Choosing who to pad- aking buddy as they are of the O55CC had come dent, Iris, on 0438 926578 little more secure online is to “lock” our computer are not taking the restric- dle with is fraught with a married couple (not al- to see him instead of the or the secretary, Dale, on by doing the following: tions lying down. Well trouble: who do I off end ways the best combina- whole mob, so perhaps 0420 733024. • Installing regular updates, allow the operating some are, but only after by not asking? Who do tion). They ventured out he did seem grumpy. Sea system to automatically update at regular inter- lunch or during TV in the I off end by asking? Who to Shoalwater Bay as it lions are very sensitive vals. evening, and of course will have me along any- is a great place to kayak. creatures. • Installing antivirus software and regularly up- at night, and er… some- way? Well our rst hero At Seal Island they were A paddle on the up- date it. times if the sun shines avoided all these diffi cult treated to sea lions frol- per reaches of the Swan If you have a computer and don’t know how and the garden is quiet, questions by going out by icking in the surf. There went a bit awry for two to do this ask someone who may be able to help. and a zzzz is in order. himself. The eet-of-one were no penguins to be good mates. The paddle Don’t click on links in “unknown websites” you But other members quickly chose a leader seen on Penguin Island was such an easy saunter may see a notiÀ cation when you visit some sites have been out and about, and a tail-end-charlie (never are). The ferries in ideal conditions they which state “Congratulations You Are A Winner, Click Here To Claim Your Prize!” this may be an in- vitation to allow malicious software to be installed on your computer. Malicious software can affect how your com- Pandemic causes a huge backlog in the UK for expat British pensioners puter works it may also send every keystroke you make and data to a scammer’s computer. (DWP). Both are working the years and the date 6 April 2016) and the who qualify. This information can then be used to access that a person reaches new system that com- personal information without your permission. with reduced staff lev- Am I of UK State Pen- Always Remember: els and reduced access State Pension Age (SPA) menced on 6 April 2016. sion Age’? UK Expats • Financial institutions will generally not send an hours on the telephone. determines which rules Under the old state born before 6 August email requesting personal details. Mail is being delayed apply to them. pension system if you 1954 reach State Pen- • If you receive unsolicited communication from and, in some cases, However, the current reached SPA before 6 sion Age on or before 6 a service provider treat it with caution, call the just not arriving. Re- rule is that a basic state April 2016 a person could May 2020. Those born provider on the phone number on your usual sponse times to work in pension cannot be split bene t from the National between 6 August 1954 statement to conÀ rm. the pipeline are growing or shared if your mar- Insurance Contributions and 5 September 1954 • If a deal or opportunity seems too good to be rapidly because many of riage or registered civil of their former spouse will be eligible to claim true it deÀ nitely is. their services have been partnership ends. This upon divorce. Therefore, their UK State Pensions • If you feel uncomfortable at any time during a reduced or stopped and means that a week- a man born after 5 April from 6 July 2020. request let them know you will be getting some by Mike Goodall they are just prioritising ly pension paid to one 1945 and before 6 April Anyone who would independent advice from a trusted adviser. urgent cases creating an partner that is received 1951 and a woman born like to discuss the above • Keep yourself informed on current scam THE COVID-19 situa- even greater backlog. from the UK Govern- before 6 April 1953 could in greater detail or to un- trends by signing up for WA Scam Net Alerts, tion in the UK is causing I am often asked ment is protected from be eligible to a state pen- derstand their options phone the Consumer Protection Advice Line on massive problems for whether a person is eligi- being split between a sion based on their di- on any other aspects of 1300 30 40 54. the two Government de- ble to a share part of the person and their former vorced spouse, provided their UK State Pensions, If you have any concerns about scams, partments we work with: UK State Pension with spouse. that they have not remar- is welcome to contact please contact Martin at the SRCWA ofÀ ce on Her Majesty’s Revenue their divorced partners. However, most people ried or entered into a reg- Mike Goodall on 08 6364 9492 9774 (leave a message with your details) and Customs (HMRC) There is no simple an- currently reaching SPA istered civil partnership. 0859, 0403 909 865 or via and he will get back to you. and the Department of swer, especially since the have contributed under This rule can provide a e-mail mikecgoodall@bt While we are available to assist people with Works And Pensions rules have changed over both the old system (pre surprise bonus for those connect.com advice and try to locate answers to questions if we are able, there may be delays in responding to your queries. Call the ofÀ ce on 9492 9773 and leave a message, we will return your call as quick- ly as possible. Coronavirus (COVID-19) information
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Left to right; Harold Boas Gardens - View from Bayview Park - Marmion Marine Park by Numbat, lake and cascading wa- visit Bayview Park in Mos- by barges and boats until a crowbar and extending their children. Our Travelling Scribe ter, it was originally known man Park. Johnson Parade was built to explosives, dedicated What’s around the next as Delhi Square but was With its lofty, bird’s-eye by the Cottesloe Beach Frank gradually eliminated corner? PERTH is dotted with re-named after prominent views across the Swan Roads Board in 1920. sharp points of rock in This article is supported tranquil gems, little picnic architect and City of Perth River, distant sand spit, This makes a perfect a labor of love that took by the Judith Neilson In- pockets that don’t feature councillor Harold Boas yacht clubs, sailing boats, place for kiddie paddling 35 years and was taken stitute for Journalism and in promotional brochures when it was redeveloped ferries, canoes and birdlife, and relaxing with easy ac- up by his children and Ideas. in 1976. this place is uplifting. cess, nearby playground, or TV travel blurbs but HAGN#338-053298 could easily outdo any ex- Towering trees planted Along from the lo- toilets in the park and café otic place. None are count- there in 1900 have been cal bowls club and long a stone’s throw away. Enjoy outback hospitality - you deserve it ed among WA’s fabulous retained in all their magni - stretches of level lawn, is When we were kids, our lookouts or famous tourist cence. the lookout – now includ- parents – or grandparents Visit the historic gold mining town of Cue and spend a day or two in haunts; some you would Another ideal picnic ing plaques on a wall with when they were up from our spacious and relaxing two storey Guest House. place – with enough space names of long-term local Albany – would take us for have driven past without a Built in the good old days when ceilings were high and jarrah was used second glance. to run dogs and kids is families, including my own, Sunday drives up the coast Western Australia is en- Manners Hill Park with its who had Housing Com- to Marmion Marine Park. extensively. Secure off-street parking, air-conditioned for your comfort, dowed with many dramatic classic pavilion, twixt Mos- mission homes nearby. We’d hop into our Hold- guest tv lounge, free continental breakfast. Book direct on-line. and natural locations but man Park and Peppermint The cliff face plunges en or the grandparents’ our recent travel restric- Grove. deeply to the river, savaged Hillman Hunter and go to tions raised the relevance A cow paddock un- by prisoner work gangs the end of the coast road. of little nooks and niches til 1899 when the Crown in the 1800s, hacking out In the fties, this meant the we have handy to Perth. A bought it, the grounds have large limestone blocks stretch of coast ending for short drive or bus or train been converted into a wide, used in some of Perth’s most at Trigg. Home to the ride puts Perth people open, generously-grassed nest buildings including last café on our suburban among these little pockets and manicured public re- Government House and coast it was the turning of peace and serenity, but serve. With a public play- Old Perth Boys School. point before heading home few of us know or make ground across the road, Capstone was also with ice cream for every- use of them. along from Royal Fresh- loaded onto river barges, one. Some of these idyl- water Bay Yacht Club, the serving as gravel in the That glorious strip of lic places have markers reserve is well patronised construction of St Georges beach now accommodates – names of pioneers or but there’s plenty of room, Terrace. Quarrying went on coastal walkers, surfers, historical facts, little bits of lots of shade and generous there for 60 years. swimmers, sailors, divers, colour to inform. bench seating. It is a pic- Now the place is one of cyclists and skateboarders. Top of my list takes you nickers’ paradise with the Perth’s gems for the pic- Yet its little bays and pock- QUEEN OF THE MURCHISON GUEST HOUSE & CAFE to the tumbling waterfalls pavilion usually empty. nicker, tourist and pam- ets of beach between cliff s 53 Austin Street, Cue A marvel to look at for pered privileged who perch provide picturesque picnic and lovely green and shad- Phone 9963 1625 www.queenofthemurchison.com.au ed grounds of Harold Boas its simplicity, the 1903-built up there. places, perfect for paddling Gardens, almost mid-city pavilion is one of the few Down by the riverside, and well-protected for kids Email [email protected] on Wellington Street, West remaining public pavilions along Mosman Bay, mas- and oldies. Perth. in an open reserve. Its de- sive trees provide gener- Extensive reefs keep out Somehow the passing sign comes courtesy of ous shade on a narrow, predators, providing safe traffi c isn’t a noise factor, the prominent architect Sir grassed strip that is wel- swimming, paddling, oat- perhaps because the park Joseph Talbot Hobbs. Prior coming and easy on the ing and skin-diving stretch- GOLDFIELDS GETAWAYS is embraced by abundant to building the pavilion, this eyes, with bobbing yachts es with room for everyone. foliage, nature at its best. fantastic piece of public and groups of ducks and The key is to come early, Discover Us First This lush place provides space amid some of WA’s not-too-shy swans. Don’t to nab a spot and beat the a pocket of beauty, eas- wealthiest homes, was be surprised to see few breezes, tucked between Free Pass Pen/Sen Adult owned by engineer and people there. little cliff -lined coves around ily accessible to nearby Hospitality Inn $329 $423 $526 at-dwellers and offi ce politician Edward Keane From the yacht club Mettams Pool. workers including those and boasted a six-hole golf and running along to one- It was named for World View on Hannans $368 $461 $565 in Lotterywest House. Yet, course. time tearooms, this strip War I veteran, Frank Mat- Quality Inn $360 $454 $558 although hordes of people For the grandest views of prime picnicking prop- tam, who loved the spot, trudge-by on weekdays, it of Perth and a perfect pic- erty was once rich farm- except for dangerously- Ibis $434 $528 $631 never seems busy. nic place with room for kids ing ground for wheat, oats sharp limestone rock when Rydges $374 $468 $571 With its serene, little and hounds to run around, and rye. It was served only walking there. Starting with Allora House (no bfast incl) $330 $424 $528 Re ections of shing trips and the catch that never was Explore Kalgoorlie-Boulder was almost ashamed to admit to I’ve been visiting most summers for myself that I’d had a great time re- at least the past 25 years. A couple of gardless. friends from Melbourne have a shack There was a sentiment that I of- on Little Pine Lagoon, a legendry ten used to express, but deep inside trout water where the IQ of the sh didn’t really believe: “catching sh is often superior to that of the angler. is just part of the picture and being Again, the weather started out out there in a beautiful environment pretty nasty, this time without the is really what it’s all about”, I would softening compensation of tropical declare. warmth. Bitterly cold westerly winds I can’t believe I spouted that non- made life uncomfortable out on the sense. When I was younger and con- water in my mate Jim’s punt. siderably more competitive, to me it Mid-afternoon rst day, Jim land- Unearth the history and heritage of the outback city, to discover a wealth really was all about catching sh and ed a stunning sh, a heavy shoul- of treasures. Package includes three nights accommodation including the beautiful environment was merely dered brown trout of close to four Continental or buɈ et breakfast, tours of the Super Pit, Questa Casa Bordello a bonus. pounds. Trout shermen, and those and Kalgoorlie-Boulder audio walking tour. And here I am, many years later, who chase bone sh for that matter, DAY 1. PERTH TO KALGOORLIE reaping the rewards of the foolish ut- always refer to their sh in pounds terances of youth, not catching much rather than kilos. It makes them Depart Perth on the Prospector at 7.10am and arrive in Kalgoorlie at 2pm. Transfer and still having fun. sound bigger. to your hotel (at your own expense) and free afternoon to explore the city. It started in the Cocos Keeling Is- I spent the day without so much as DAY 2-3. TOURING KALGOORLIE-BOULDER lands, where inclement weather saw a look from a sh. It also turned out Over these two days, undertake tours to the Super Pit, Questa Casa Bordello and us doing more sheltering than sh- that the big brownie was to be Jim’s Kalgoorlie-Boulder audio walking tour. Explore the streets, have a meal in a historical ing for the rst few days of our trip. only sh for the week, although he I had thought the doldrums meant did miss a couple of hits. hotel, check out the museum. NB Clothing restrictions apply on Super Pit Tour hot, still, sunny days but it turned out By the last day I still hadn’t had so DAY 4. KALGOORLIE TO PERTH that monsoonal rain is also part of the much as an enquiry but my maiden Transfer to the rail station (own expense) and depart at 7.05am, arriving back into Perth picture. status was challenged late in the af- at 1.45pm. Over our week stay we landed just ternoon by a smallish but beautifully My mate Jim Blackie with a beautiful a handful of bone sh, the prime rea- proportioned brownie of my own. brown trout from Little Pine Lagoon son for our being there. Shallow tropi- Only one sh had risen to my dry y on the rst afternoon....it turned out to cal ats where we had found them over six days shing but at least I had Book with Kalgoorlie-Boulder Visitor Centre be his only sh during a tough week previously were strangely devoid of caught it. sh, partly I suspect because the big By any one’s standards it had been 90211966 by Mike Roennfeldt weed patches that attract the bones an abysmal double-header of trips [email protected] in to feed on a rising tide had com- but it didn’t curb my enthusiasm for kalgoorlietourism.com I MUST be getting old. It was just be- pletely disappeared. either place. fore the arrival of the coronavirus and I’m back in Perth for a few days Next year will be better because Terms & conditions apply. Prices per person queen share, extra costs for twin & single accommodation. Departs Mondays/Tuesdays. I had just returned from two hope- before heading off to the central surely you can’t keep on having trips Valid for travel until 31/12/2020. Not available for travel between 2/8/20-5/8/20 and 30/9/20 - 3/10/2020 lessly disappointing shing trips. I highlands of Tasmania. It’s a place like that… can you? HAGN#338-053545 20 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 338 MAY 2020 food & WINE ...eat, drink and be merry... ADVERTISING FEATURE Cider for autumn quaffi ng - a great way to support local brewers
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Vince’s corned beef and cabbage igloo lasagne Gourmet meals delivered mashed potato ter and add a pinch of salt melted butter and place JANE and Stephen • 4 medium skinned and pepper, then dip each in a circle on a at bak- Hitchings have been potatoes thinly sliced slice of potato before us- ing tray. Lay the slices as dedicated for more (short oval slices) ing the slices in one of two if they were bricks, each than 25 years to pro- • Extra virgin olive oil versions: slice half on two under- viding exceptional (EVOO) First Method: create a slices. Build your potato food service at estab- • 250ml melted butter, layered lasagne eff ect by slices until you have a lishments across the plus some spare using an oven tray about round wall with a hol- globe. • West Australian Lake 5-6cm deep and about low centre. Fill the centre They returned to Salt 20cm wide and 30cm with your meat and veg Perth in 2011 to ful ll • Freshly cracked black long. First put down a lay- mix then cover the mix their dream of provid- pepper er of potato slices that you with potato slices like a ing the Perth market Method dipped into the melted roof enclosing an igloo with access to world mate who hates the stuff . Shred the cabbage butter then spread a thin without a door. Bake for class food delivered It worked and it’s delicious nely, removing the occa- layer of your meat and three quarters to one hour to people’s front door. They have achieved this to boot. It would probably sional thick rib on the cab- vegetable mix then more at 180°C. In the last few with their business Poppet’s Pantry. work on kids too. Good bage leaves as they can dipped potato slices and minutes sprinkle a little Their goal is to provide people with delicious, luck. be tough. Now saute your so on. About four layers cheese to help that brown cost eff ective, home-style meals that help to Ingredients for 4 ne onion and cabbage in of potato and three of the nish. ease the demands of modern life. • 500g julienne strips of some EVOO until it’s nice meat mix should make it Serve both methods Poppet’s Pantry allows you people to serve cooked corned beef (ask and soft, then season to a great pasta free lasagne hot at the table so your meals to friends and family which have been your butcher or deli to taste before adding the that you bake at 180°C for guests see the presenta- prepared by a world class chef, in a commercial slice it thicker if you don’t julienne strips of corned three quarters of an hour tion before you cut into it. kitchen located in North Fremantle, using only cook it yourself) beef. to an hour. Sprinkle with Buon Appetito! the freshest and best local produce. by Vince Garreffa • Half a savoy cabbage Gently mix together parmesan cheese just Ed’s note – we sampled Their range of frozen meals includes Beef nely shredded then add capers and before the cooking time this dish and if you love Bourguignon Pot Pie, Coq au Vin, Salmon Fish- YOU have never had • One large red onion mash potato. When ends for a nice brown n- corned beef like I do you cakes and Lamb Tagine. corned beef and cabbage nely shredded mixed throughly take off ish on top. will absolutely enjoy this English born, Steve trained as a chef in Lon- like this. I created this to • 100g capers the heat and set aside. Second Method: dip innovative way to use the don. He has worked in many establishments feed corned beef to a • 5 tablespoons Melt 250g of salted but- your slices of potato in meat. around the world including London’s Ritz Ho- tel, Sir Richard Branson’s Necker Island in the IF YOU want a particular recipe of Vince’s, don’t hesitate to drop a line to Caribbean and his own restaurant in the Hunter Have a Go News. Address your enquiry to Vince Garreff a c/- Have a Go News Valley. Letters to...Vince Garreff a PO Box 1042, West Leederville 6901, or email your question to Jane returned to her home town of Perth [email protected]. Please include your phone number. after many years working and living overseas. She spent several years within the international luxury yachting industry as a cook and purser, HAGN#338-054143 as well as managing a ve star private island in the Caribbean. Steve and Jane have two young boys, George WE ARE OPEN... and Tom. Poppet’s Pantry meals often feature Boredom Buster on the menu at their home. Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix Unicorn Cookie Pack The Hitchings also run a boutique event business, Samphire Catering and look forward to catering to Have a Go News readers with healthy and delicious food. For more informa- $25 $12-$17 delivered tion call 0432 877 984 or visit their website at to your door www.poppetspantry.com.au
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Apple ricotta pikelets What’s fresh in the markets this month Coconut baked apple wedges vour – perfect for eating and cooking. Preparation: 10 minutes; Preparation: 10 minutes; The smaller apples are great for lunch- cooking: 15 minutes; serves: 4 boxes, being the ideal size for little cooking: 25 minutes; serves: 4 Ingredients hands, and you can serve the larger 1 cup ricotta cheese ones sliced with cheese and good bread to make a very satisfying lunch. Ingredients 1 cup grated Royal Gala 4 apples, quartered apples Fuji apples also store very well. Grab a ½ cup white our bag, pop them in the fridge and have and cored ¼ cup wholemeal our them on hand to munch all week long. 1 lemon, zest and juice 1 tablespoon honey Limes: Sensational fresh WA limes 3 tablespoon maca- 1 teaspoon lemon juice are coming in from Gingin, bringing damia nuts, nely 1 tablespoon chopped their heady scent and unmistakable chopped pecans zingy avour. They add a highly per- ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¾ cup shredded sprinkle of nutmeg fumed, acidic kick to all manner of coconut 4 eggs, separated dishes; beautiful squeezed over trout 1 egg, lightly beaten natural yogurt and fresh or salmon, essential to nish off a co- 2 teaspoon sugar fruit, to serve conut based curry or south east Asian- style broth and lovely in a creamy lime COMBINE all ingredients together except egg curd tart. When selecting, look out PREHEAT the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray whites. Mix until well combined. Beat egg whites for the blue sticker that denotes WA with non-stick baking paper. Toss the apple quar- until stiff and fold into batter. To make pikelets, origin and check for brightly coloured ters in the lemon juice. Combine the lemon zest, brush the base of a pan with oil. Spoon about two smooth skin. Keep in mind that the chopped macadamia nuts and coconut in a bowl. Russet beauties, Beurre Bosc pears Tahitian, the variety most commonly Combine the egg and sugar in another bowl tablespoons of batter into pan to make individu- and dip the apple quarters into the mixture. Allow al-sized servings. Allow to cook until golden on © facebook @australianpears seen in Australia, doesn’t have to be completely green to be ripe. Har- the excess egg to drip off , then roll the apple quar- both sides. Continue until all the batter has been Pears: Savour the avours of autumn vested green, they turn yellow as they ters in the coconut mixture. Place on baking tray used. Serve warm with natural yogurt and fresh with fresh new season pears. Take sweeten and mature. Small areas of and bake for 20 – 25 minutes or until the apples fruit. your pick of varieties as the season brown colouring on the Tahitian won’t are cooked and golden. unfolds – Bartlets, Packhams and aff ect the avour, but make sure they creamy buttery avoured Beurre Bosc, give a tiny bit when squeezed.That’s a with an attractive russeted skin and good indicator of juiciness. exceptional eating qualities, they’re Cooking for one lovely eaten crisp, nely sliced and Portobello mushrooms: Also re- chilled – perfect for a fruit platter or to ferred to as Swiss Browns, these accompany cheeses. When select- mushrooms have a longer growing Pear, avocado and rocket ing, don’t be too concerned about a cycle which results in a hearty meaty Coronavirus (COVID-19) information open sandwiches blemish-free pear; most markings are texture and rich avour. Buy the size made by branches and leaves brush- appropriate for the use – button for For the most up to date information about the ing against the immature pears when salad, cups for stuffi ng, ats for frying global pandemic visit the Western Australian and grilling. A quick brush with oil is all Preparation: 10 minutes; serves: 1 still on the tree, however avoid those Department of Health website at with actual cuts or bruising. Buy pears that’s needed before grilling; avour the oil with fresh herbs, chilli or garlic if healthywa.wa.gov.au/coronavirus or at various stages of ripening accord- contact them on the Coronavirus Health ing to when you’re going to eat then you wish. Portobellos are ideal for giv- and store on the bench or the fridge ing a real mushroomy kick to soups, Information Line on 1326 843 at any time. accordingly. roasted vegetables and stuffi ng. Keep refrigerated in a paper bag for seven You can also visit the Australian Fuji apples: Look out for this popular to 10 days. Wipe with damp paper Government Health Department website apple right now and you’ll be reward- towels – no need to wash or peel as at www.health.gov.au ed with that lovely straight-from-the- they will absorb water and turn mushy orchard taste. Available in a variety of when you cook them. sizes, the Fuji has a cream toned esh Prepared by Fresh Finesse Food and a delicious sweet and spicy a- Promotions www.freshf.com.au
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LIGHTLY toast the sour dough bread if desired. ✁ Roughly mash avocado onto each slice and sea- son with a pinch of salt. Top with slices of pear, rocket leaves and shaved parmesan. Grind over black pepper and serve with lemon wedges. 22 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 338 MAY 2020 food & WINE ...eat, drink and be merry... ADVERTISING FEATURE Share your recipes...Have a Go News’ reader recipe - Lyn Price’s banana cake “I hope that many more people will have success with my recipe.” Send us in your fa- Lyn Price’s favourite banana cake vourite sweet or savoury recipe and if you can add Ingredients Cream butter and sugar in a small a brief paragraph about 400g self raising our bowl. where you found this 250g butter Put creamed butter and sugar recipe or if it was handed 2 cups sugar (I use raw sugar mixture into a larger bowl and add down from a family mem- but it does not matter if you use beaten eggs. Mix well and then ber, all the better. white sugar) add mashed bananas, followed They don’t have to be 4 eggs by warm milk. complex recipes, just 4 mashed ripe bananas Fold in the our and add the good hearty home cook- 2 level teaspoons of carb soda carb soda. ing. 6 tablespoons of warm milk To decorate the cake you can For those who are able Optional add a cup of coco- add whole walnut pieces to top please send in a photo- nut and some walnut pieces to before putting into oven. graph – mobile phones the mixture. If you do not have Bake in preheated oven 180C WE so enjoy hearing this recipe,” she said. are ne to use, please just enough bananas, or want to vary for about 45 minutes. Test with from our readers and “I have used this Ba- make sure the photo is in the cakes a bit, you can use grat- metal skewer. this month Lyn Price has nana Cake recipe now for focus. ed apple or crushed and drained Cool on cake rack. shared her recipe for a de- over 40 years! Email jen@haveagone pineapple pieces to substitute half This mixture makes two large licious banana cake. “I have given it to ws.com.au with Reader of the bananas. loaf/bar size cakes or is also suit- “When I lived in Ad- friends over the years who Recipe in the subject Method able for muffi ns. elaide my little local su- say they cannot make a line or write to Reader Mash bananas in a small bowl. It is nice plain or with a little but- permarket had free local banana bake like mine Recipes c/- Have a Go Beat eggs in another small bowl. ter spread on it. magazines each week but after they use this the News PO Box 1042, West which is where I sourced recipe they say they can. Leederville 6901. Big Don’s seafood hotpot with Far West WA scallops by Don Hancey, good splash (glass) of WA Great Southern two minutes. Chef and WA Food Ambassador Riesling To serve toss through some coriander or parsley and coriander for garnish parsley leaves, serve on a large white plat- Ingredients for four: Method: ter or bowl. 12 WA Shark Bay prawn cutlets, deveined ADD onion, garlic, chillies and olive oil to a Tips 200g Far West WA scallop meat large heavy based saucepan. Cook on me- • Be careful not to overcook the seafood. It is 2kg de-bearded WA mussels dium heat for a couple of minutes to bring always best to slightly undercook sh. 200g rm esh sh: Cone Bay Barramundi, out the avours. Add in tomatoes and the • No need to add salt in this recipe as the mus- Gold Band Snapper or Harpuka cut into Riesling, simmer for another couple of sels have enough natural salt from the sea wa- chunks minutes. Then add in mussels, prawns and ter. 6 ripe tomatoes diced sh. Put lid on pan and cook for two min- • Use fresh herbs from your garden like pars- 1 red onion sliced utes. ley and coriander. 2 medium heat chillies sliced seeds and all Add scallops and lemon, toss all ingre- Wine to accompany the hotpot should be a 3 cloves garlic chopped dients in pan, replace lid and cook until fabulous Great Southern zesty citrusy Riesling 1 lemon cut into quarters mussels have opened... about another like Howard Park or Three Drops.
Scratch and win Spicy chestnut, pumpkin and pancetta soup Mushroom soup Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan- forced) Cut a shallow cross into the at side of each chestnut shell. Place prepared chest- nuts onto a baking tray and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the shells split open. Once cooked, remove chestnuts from the heat and wrap in a clean tea towel for ve minutes. While chestnuts are still warm, quickly peel off the outer brown shell and remove the papery thin skin un- derneath. To make the soup: Heat two teaspoons of oil in a large Prep: 20 mins + chestnut prep time saucepan over medium-high heat. Add TO keep our readers’ spirits up and to make up for Cooking: 40 mins Serves: 4 pancetta and cook, stirring often, for three the fact that we have fewer competitions due to the minutes or until crispy. Transfer to a plate. COVID-19 crisis we are running a few extras to keep THIS delicious soup thickens on stand- Set aside. our reader’s spirits up. ing, add extra stock if necessary. 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Celebrating our community volunteers - they are the salt of the earth the State, through leading wide, children displayed all ages connect with el- keep busy by helping oth- person. advancing and celebrating pictures of rainbows in their derly residents and genuine ers – without even leaving Russell said isolation volunteering in WA. windows to spread happi- friendships are formed. their loungerooms.” and loneliness were the Volunteering brings out ness. “While there’s no doubt They have been de- biggest concerns when the many gems like this one “Mia’s beautiful gesture residents are currently scribed as a new breed of whole community is having regarding ve-year-old Mia let the Baptistcare Grace- missing the time they nor- volunteer, for virtual giving. to stay away from aged Rodriguez who has Down’s haven seniors know she mally get to spend with their These are volunteers care facilities. Syndrome. was thinking of them even young visitors, I know the who are tech-savvy, with “Virtual volunteers will The Port Kennedy Prima- though she is currently un- children too miss the spe- their own smart devices or make the world of diff er- ry School student had been able to visit them in person. cial interactions,” he said. camera phones and who ence to not only our res- visiting Rockingham’s aged It brought a smile to the face Baptistcare Gracehav- are con dent using plat- idents, but to our team care facility Baptistcare of every recipient,” says our en residents and staff are forms like Skype, Facetime members,” he said. Gracehaven for two years informant. regular supporters of Mia’s and Zoom. For more information: and became upset to hear “It was also a fun and fundraising eff orts for Tele- Anyone aged 18-65, who visit www.baptistcare.com. visitors had been stopped creative project for the Year thon and Down’s Syndrome is a great listener and loves au and www.volunteering due to Covid-19 protection 1 student who is now home Australia. talking with seniors is wel- wa.org.au measures. schooling due to Covid-19.” To keep residents feeling come, with online orienta- This article is supported So, she spent hours Baptistcare CEO, Russell cared for and connected, tion and training provided. by the Judith Neilson In- painstakingly drawing 98 Bricknell, said he has been Baptistcare began devel- Hours are exible: Volun- stitute for Journalism and individual rainbows – one inspired by children like oping an interactive virtual teers generally spend half Ideas. Mia creating rainbows for residents for each resident – ac- Mia who have been reach- volunteering program and an hour, twice a week, with by Lee Tate companied by an uplifting, ing out to residents across now says: “Online angels residents. more experience. hand-written message. Baptistcare’s facilities. are needed to help care for Visits, long chats, book Many of us rst tasted Rainbows are a symbol “We have many inter- Perth seniors.” reading, quizzes and HORDES of heroes emerge volunteering from cubs, of hope during the global generational and volunteer “There has never been when times are tough, games will take place via scouts and guides – if not Covid-19 pandemic. World- activities where children of a better time for people to technology rather than in during pandemics, bush- from primary school teach- res and other disasters. ers calling for volunteers to Special characters also step forward. emerge for major happen- Volunteering has been ings in education, business, around since the year dot, arts and sports. Heroes of a but now is a greatly organ- diff erent kind, perhaps, but ised and necessary part of with something in common: most societies. they are all sel ess volun- My retired mate off ered teers. his labours at a Perth hospi- Without them happily tal and found himself greatly stepping into the breach, enjoying a chauff eur’s role. the world wouldn’t function He ferries patients and dis- as it does. Volunteers are abled visitors around the the salt of the earth. wards and corridors in a Behind the scenes in golf buggy a couple of days many elds, invariably, a week. there are men, women and Countless women cher- children pitching-in their ish their years volunteering time, eff ort and faith – and at charity shops and com- sometimes money – be- munity outlets. cause they choose to. They Thousands of us have believe it’s right. volunteered for duties at Volunteers help form the Rotary, Lions and Probus backbones of our hospitals, – plus untold other commu- health and medical sys- nity organisations – where tems, emergency rescue, comradeship really comes community support and to the fore and lifelong surf lifesaving. friendships are forged. The world’s elite sporting Many of us were involved events from the Olympics in successful fundraisers to tennis, golf, motor rac- where the money went ing and football champion- to good causes, but we ships, are multi-billion-dollar mostly remember the fun operations. But all have and mateship in designing, armies of people who preparing and implement- queue to volunteer behind ing the various schemes the scenes: crowd-con- together. trol, refreshments, public These days, govern- relations, goodwill, securi- ments – federal, state and ty, preparation and clean- local – all have organised ing-up. volunteering groups and Every day, food from activities (check their web- charitable organisations sites). Not every volunteer- ows to the needy, relying ing organisation will appeal on volunteers, handing out to everyone: sometimes the sustenance with cheer and people don’t ‘click’ that’s goodwill. human nature. School children have So we try another one. been known to volunteer to The good thing about vol- clean-up the playground or unteering is choice: You help with preparations for decide the organisation, a special visitor, or looking you decide (with exibility after a needy student. where possible) the hours Older people who vol- and you decide when it’s unteer often say how their time to quit. unpaid duties give them The old adage, to give is greater pleasure and reward better than to receive, is true than all their paid work did. of volunteering. Volunteering can improve Volunteering WA, WA’s physical and mental health, peak body for volunteering, HAGN#338-053682 counteracting stress and says: “Volunteers contribute anxiety. $39 billion to WA’s economy Self-con dence can each year, more value than bring a sense of accom- many other major indus- plishment, according to tries.” veteran volunteers who Its vision is for every reimagine what vouch for spin-off s: devel- Western Australian to en- oping new skills, getting a joy a valued volunteering healthier body and gaining experience that enriches aged care THANK YOU Hellenic Community Aged Care relies on a dedicated group of individual volunteers and could be like community associations in support of our residents. Sincere thanks from the residents. RETHINK WHAT YOU THINK OF AGED CARE If you are interested in volunteering for our residents please give us a call. At Regis, we use innovative programs and dedicated, caring highly-trained staff Hellenic Community to help every one of our residents feel safe and comfortable, stay connected Aged Care with loved ones, and confident to embrace life the way they want. 2 Hellenic Dve, Dianella 6059 To know more go to regis.com.au or call our friendly team on 1300 998 100
PH 9376 5830 HAGN#338-053924 FAX 9376 5839 www.hcwa.org 24 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 338 MAY 2020 CHANGING COMMUNITIES. CHANGING LIVES. Ahoy there! Norman Jorgensen entertains young readers with his winning style by Josephine Allison WA Young Readers Book Broome, started writing a robin caught in the his wife, also a children’s Award celebrated their stories in primary school barbed wire of no-man’s- book fan, and his col- GRANDPARENTS look- 40th anniversary – a sig- and had a story about his land. It won the Children’s lection of old books and ing for an entertaining ni cant achievement for a school read on the ABC Book Council of Australia movies. book as a gift for their volunteer-run group – by Radio Argonauts Club. (CBCA) Picture Book of Norman has presented grandchildren might be promoting their recom- But it took many years the Year award in 2003, sessions for the City of interested in award-win- mended reading lists for for his rst picture book, the rst of many awards Bayswater libraries dur- ning Maylands author 2020. They also present- In Flanders Fields, to be and the rst of a dozen ing CBCA Book Week Norman Jorgensen who ed awards from their 2019 published. books Norman has creat- and as part of school was recently inducted program and inducted Beautifully illustrated ed for children and young holiday programs over into the WA Young Read- Norman Jorgensen, and by Brian Henderson-Le- people. many years. He is in de- ers Book Awards Hall of Andy Griffi ths into the Hall ver, the story is set in Norman fell in love with mand as a visiting author Fame. of Fame. World War I and tells of books at an early age and for schools and libraries At their annual general Sixty something Nor- a homesick soldier who has spent almost all his in the Perth area. meeting in February, the man, who was born in risks his life to rescue life working in the book He describes himself trade surrounded by the as still a 12-year-old boy works of authors and il- at heart and is especially lustrators he admires. He keen to engage reluctant developed a love of histo- readers and charm them ry from reading historical with his story telling skills. novels, as well as from His book, Smugglers watching old Hollywood Curse written in classic Norman Jorgensen movies, and these in u- pirate style, was pub- ences are often re ected lished in 2016 and is an More information Institute for Journalism in his own work. exciting, action-packed about Norman and his and Ideas. Thank You City of Perth Volunteers The eldest of four adventure set in Broome, books can be found at brothers, he has lived in Fremantle, Albany and normanjorgensen.com. The City of Perth volunteers As such, the City of Perth country towns through- South-East Asia in the au/ play an integral role in would like to thank the out WA. He now lives in a nal years of the 19th This article is support- providing much needed volunteers for their time, 100-year-old house with century. ed by the Judith Neilson services to the iCity Kiosk, energy and incredible Citiplace Community commitment in 2020. Centre and the Access and Maintaining valuable connections during a crisis For further information Inclusion Advisory Group. CONNECTION and so- tinue to feel connected, COVID-19 pandemic, rently unable to enter or to volunteer, contact cialisation are more im- supported and part of Regis made the diffi cult Regis homes except The volunteer team are [email protected] portant than ever during the local community. decision to implement under exceptional cir- invaluable to the City of this pandemic. Aged Volunteers are a vital stringent access con- cumstances. HAGN#338-054175 Perth, its visitors and the care providers have link for maintaining this trols which limit visitors. The passionate team local community. had to get creative to connection. This has meant family has modi ed programs ensure residents con- In light of the and volunteers are cur- to ensure residents remain supported, en- tertained and social HAGN#338-053915 while staying safe. This includes modi ed ‘vir- tual’ intergenerational VINNIES CELEBRATES programs, pen pal pro- Volunteer grams and digital visits. Join the Advocare Volunteer team and make a difference Regis residents love NATIONAL VOLUNTEER their volunteer’s ded- ication, commitment and innovation. They WEEK 2020 actively make regu- lar phone and video calls to residents and homes have received a large number of cards, letters, and ‘bags of virtual hugs’ (coloured in hands which hug the residents), emails, phone calls and video calls. These bring extra Advocacy | Information | Education | Volunteering happiness to both resi- dents and employees. Call on 1800 655 566 Like us on Facebook They also have a pro- www.advocare.org.au [email protected] gram ‘Window of Con- nection’ which allows visitors to book a time to come to see a resi- dent and chat through the glass window. This has been a great suc- Thank you Volunteers! cess and has brought a lot of comfort to those involved. Regis homes have At the City of Stirling, we highly value our volunteers! also worked to sup- port volunteers, in- We currently have more than 500 active volunteers in over 50 cluding dropping off roles within community services. These roles are diverse and baskets of supplies evolving to meet the community’s needs. Volunteers enhance and including home made extend programs that include tree planting, friendship groups, meals, soups, veggies conversational English and youth advocates. and owers to those who need a little extra We recognise the unique skills, experiences and passion that support and love. volunteers bring to our organisation. They are a vital link in While COVID-19 providing essential services for people living in our community. may have forced them In honour of National Volunteers Week, we would like to thank to pause visitation for
these individuals who contribute their time and skills volunteering now, volunteers and
HAGN#338-053875 residents are ensuring and make a meaningful contribution to the lives of many. that valuable connec- Thank you City of Stirling volunteers! tion remains as much of a a priority as ever. HAGN#337-053902 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 338 MAY 2020 25 hhealthealth ooptionsptions fforor thethe mmatureature healthy livingADVERTISING FEATURE wwestest australianaustralian How older adults can stay connected and active during the pandemic social (physical) distanc- world,” says study leader, adults, especially those that internet use is more Older adults can use home can take advantage ing, resulting in changes Dr Michelle Lim. who lack robust social prevalent among adults in online resources to facili- of telephone-based pro- in behavioural patterns “When our connec- networks are at high risk younger age groups, re- tate exercise and physical grams, including personal and day-to-day function- tions are disrupted, it of social isolation. search indicates that, over activity within their homes. reassurance phone calls ing. This will often have can impact our health Many older people the past two decades, in- For example in Perth the from organisations such consequences for their and wellbeing. As we try who relied on libraries, ternet use among adults Arthritis Foundation is as the Red Cross (Telec- mental well-being says Dr to contain the spread of senior centres and cafés ages 65 and older has in- off ering Tai Chi classes ross) and Carers WA car- Sandro Galea of the Bos- COVD-19, the degree for daily interactions no creased dramatically.” using Zoom, while Edith ers wellness program. ton (US) school of public and types of connections longer have access to Even before the pan- Cowan University has These programs are free. health. we have are restricted. these places. They are demic, people were using exercise videos available For more information call He says it is necessary We are investigating the also prevented from inter- digital platforms to make free of charge over the Red Cross on 1300 885 to plan for the mental con- impact of these restric- acting with family mem- social opportunities more Internet. These are also 698 or Carers WA on 1300 sequences of loneliness tions on how we relate bers outside their homes available to homebound available on the Have a 227 377 or email well as populations isolate to each other, as well as – a cornerstone of social older adults. Numerous Go News website www. nessprogram@carerswa. and to develop ways to our physical and mental connection for many peo- seniors’ organisations haveagonews.com.au. asn.au. intervene. It is also critical health.” ple in later life. are bringing group-based If a member of your There are also pen pal to devise mechanisms to The Survey of Health Professor Green eld educational and social family is living with de- programs in this paper. prevent this resulting in and Wellbeing: Monitoring says resources and strate- programming into a dig- mentia go to www.alzhei Ask family members, domestic violence and the Impact of COVID-19 gies are available to main- ital environment for older merswa.org.au/wp-con friends and professionals child abuse. will be administered three tain social connection adults at home. tent/uploads/2020/04/ to look up Google for po- To monitor how the times over the next six and physical activity for Professor Green eld Help-Sheet-Online-activi tential options. social restrictions aff ects months. People over 18 homebound older adults says research consis- ties-resource.pdf for ideas This article is supported people, Swinburne Uni- are invited to participate. while still practicing social tently demonstrates the to keep them and you by the Judith Neilson In- Rutgers University versity of Technology re- They can access the sur- distancing. bene ts of physical ac- connected. stitute for Journalism and (US)’s Professor searchers have launched vey at swi.nu/shawcovid. She says many older tivity for later life health — If you are interested in Ideas. Emily Green eld a global survey that will The rst survey remains adults can access tools physical, mental and cog- native birds you can even monitor people’s health open until 30 September on the internet to connect nitive. Mobility disruptions go birding at home. Visit by Frank Smith and wellbeing. 2020. with others. during the pandemic can www.networkbirdlife.org/ “Humans are social be- Professor Emily Green- “The idea that older quickly lead to a more birding-at-home for infor- THE COVID-19 pandem- ings who rely on connec- eld specialises in ageing adults are digitally in the sedentary lifestyle, which mation. ic has forced many peo- tions with other people to at the Rutgers Universi- dark age is more myth can have health repercus- Those who don’t have ple into self-isolation and successfully thrive in the ty (US). She says older than reality. While it is true sions. access to the internet at Would you or someone you know bene t from a free food and care package? MY Flex Home Care is a locally and vulnerable people, who can- main in their own home for as ered in excess of 100 food pack- owned and operated health- not or do not wish to leave their long as possible. 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The report says the and research to nd the disease. the US found over 80 per Smart devices will auto- pandemic has highlighted best solutions available Genetic testing and cent of telehealth con- matically monitor patients’ de ciencies in the Austra- through digital and data screening will become af- sultations eff ectively re- temperature or oxygen lia health care system. It technologies, precision fordable and support per- placed face to face visits levels, and help prioritise may be one of the best in medicine and integrated sonalised medicine, with overall, ranging from 62 medical care to those who the world, but it could be care through technolo- prevention and treatment percent in dermatology to need it most. better. gy. The result is a vision targeted to individual’s 93 per cent in psychiatry. 3. Training for health care Health care is still al- of a high performing, needs. To achieve its vision, workers in the essential most entirely focused on technology-supported, Information gathered ATSE has made four rec- skills to use new digital cure, rather than preven- patient-centred, preven- through smart phones ommendations to help technologies; tion; it still relies on face- tion-focused healthcare and wearable devices policy-makers, business- 4. Government support to-face consultations and system. will provide doctors with es and researchers accel- for translating medical length waits in GP clinics This new prescription a real-time picture of an erate positive change. research and preparing or hospital emergency for healthcare – with a individual’s health – and 1. Switch to electronic it to get out to where it’s What the doctor sees during a telehealth consultation rooms. focus on prevention and provide consultations health records as soon needed - patients. Our ageing population wellness, enabled by and prescribe treatments as possible. Not just My The report says de- by Frank Smith only widely applied in psy- brings with it increasing technology – does away through phone and video. Health Record but a spite a thriving medical chiatry, but it has the po- levels of chronic illness with paper les, in favour Remote consultation comprehensive record of research sector, Australia A REPORT by The Aus- tential for much wider use. and more demands for of secure electronic health will also open up better symptoms and treatment struggles to get our world- tralian Academy of Tech- “Smart wearable devic- health and medical inter- records. treatment options for peo- over a lifetime. class medical research nology and Engineering es on patients at home re- ventions. To this is added Health professionals ple who live remotely or 2. Use of telehealth and readied for use in every (ATSE) funded by the Aus- duces risk, avoids spread- emerging diseases, such will be able to easily share who are unable to leave mobile technology to im- day health care. tralian Research Council, ing infections and with the as coronaviruses, driven patient information, and home safely, and have prove access to health- This article is supported sets out the way forward aid of arti cial Intelligence, by globalisation and cli- analysis of big (but ano- limited access to medical care, saving patient and by the Judith Neilson In- to bring our health system helps us to detect asymp- mate change. nymised) data will enable specialists. doctors’ time and elimi- stitute for Journalism and into the 21st century. tomatic conditions. The gap between the accurate monitoring and There are some mis- nating the need for trans- Ideas. 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HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 338 MAY 2020 27 hhealthealth ooptionsptions fforor thethe mmatureature healthy livingADVERTISING FEATURE wwestest australianaustralian Staying active while isolating - here’s a range of exercises to maintain tness stress-releasing. Danc- motivation to exercise group to regain the ability ing is an excellent way was a problem. People to stand and sit unaided,” to protect the heart and who attended a club or he said. maintain tness as it gym were motivated but Whatever your age or can reach moderate and 75 per cent of people did state of health it is im- vigorous intensity. It also not continue at home. portant to exercise and has mental health bene- Normal work around even a little exercise is ts to help us cope with the house, such as gar- better than none. the coronavirus-imposed dening or cutting up veg- This article is support- solitude. etables while standing ed by the Judith Neilson Social-distancing is up counted as exercise. Institute for Journalism a good opportunity to It was also important to and Ideas. bond more with children stand up every ten min- and dogs. Let your pets utes or so when sitting take you away from that and sit down very slowly. screen for some exercise “This exercise has play. enabled a 95-year-old The end goal during woman in my research self-isolation is to prevent long term physical and mental health damage Professor Ken Nosaka demonstrates two chair exercises. Move legs as if walking and stomp; knee-high steps by sitting less, moving raise knee and thigh higher at each step. as often as possible, and maintaining tness by by Frank Smith nation, balance, exibil- grams both seniors and They said climbing huffi ng and puffi ng a few ity and mobility, and de- younger people can do stairs is an extreme- times a day. OLDER people are more creased cardiovascular at home, some of them ly time-effi cient way to Cancer patients espe- vulnerable to COVID-19 and respiratory functions, while sitting in a chair. maintain tness. If you cially need to exercise Coronavirus (COVID-19) information than younger ones, so all of which can make These have been pub- live in an apartment, at home. ECU professor many are self-isolat- people more susceptible lished on YouTube and avoid lift encounters with Rob Newton says: “It is ing. But there is more to ill health,” he says. are available through the other self-isolating neigh- absolutely critical that For the most up to date information about the to self-isolation than ar- “The home could be Have a Go News web- bours by using the stair- cancer patients exercise global pandemic visit the Western Australian ranging a supply of food an ideal place for exer- site. case for any necessary on most if not every day Department of Health website at and toilet paper. cises to make all people, Writing in The Con- outdoor journeys. to maintain their health, healthywa.wa.gov.au/coronavirus or Edith Cowan Univer- including older people, versation, Professor Em- They say home based help ght the disease contact them on the Coronavirus Health sity (ECU) professor Ken healthier and tter and manuel Stamatakis of strength exercises that and manage treatment Information Line on 1326 843 at any time. Nosaka is an exercise improve immune func- the University of Sydney utilise your own body- side-eff ects. science expert special- tion to reduce the risk and co-authors advised weight – such as press- “However, research in- ising in older people. He of COVID-19 infection. people in isolation to ups, sit-ups and planks dicates the incidence and You can also visit the Australian says it is important to Some quick and easy ex- take regular breaks from – are as important as aer- severity of COVID-19 is Government Health Department website stay active. ercises can be done from their computer, tablet, or obic exercise. Aim for at higher in cancer patients, at www.health.gov.au “Older people in par- the comfort of home re- smartphone every 20 to least couple of sessions particularly those that are ticular are at risk of phys- quiring no equipment 30 minutes. Walk around per week of two to four older. Patients urgently ical decline, and a lack and just a bit of motiva- the house, take some sets of eight to 15 repe- need home-based exer- of regular exercise could tion. fresh air on the balcony, titions with a two minute cise programs developed lead to a litany of prob- Professor Ken Nosaka in the garden or yard, or rest between sets. to support them in self lems including reduced has created two quick play with your dog for a Listening to music isolation.” muscle strength, coordi- and simple exercise pro- few moments. and dancing at home is Professor Nosaka said HAGN#338-054133
t 28 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 338 MAY 2020 GREAT HOME and GARDENING Mum’s the word - a history of the chrysanthemum ower and other gardening things
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someone to talk to.... like and complete some DIY ganised abode and let’s My job is to inspire you. please feel free to contact would like to offer read- me. projects which you may write out a game plan for Seeking inspiration is a me for a complimentary ers a free consult over It was pleasing to have been procrastinat- what we most want to fantastic thing to do as it’s consultation chat or Face- the phone or by vid- see some small chang- ing about for ages. achieve over the winter energising to have ideas Time visit with any ques- eo. She can assist with es have now come into It provides a sense of months. and that cannot be any- tions for your home and de-cluttering, restyling, place. feeling productive and an Now is the perfect time thing but life enhancing. especially how to create choosing furniture and Let’s all have some pa- opportunity to enjoy the to create a story board of Staying t, strong, the cosy look you want personal styling. 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IT’S BEEN an interesting as grateful as we thought walk in the sunshine to things off the computer time being in self-isola- we were, will seem like get a good dose of vita- and put together some of tion for the last month complacency. min D. the things you would like and for some even lon- Let’s all emerge t- For those of you want- to see in your home. 2 COURTYARD ger. ter, happier and excited ing to create an instant Or write lists of the For some, like my about life, what we love cosy inside, it’s easy. It’s books or movies you’d HOMES FOR SALE parents who live on ve about it the most and all about creating layers love to read and see and acres in the country, of course who we love and choosing some co- make a list of the recipes 90 Hope Street, White Gum Valley (near Fremantle) nothing is really diff erent and shares our journey lour that applies a sense you would like to cook. Designed for down-sizers who want space, apart from the border re- through it all.... amen? 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Adviser-managed portfolios will seize appointed, modern ac- is vitally important in Karingal Green of- AS THE Coronavirus (COVID-19) causes fers care on permanent, opportunities. At times like this, you will commodation designed aged care,” Hayley said. economic upheaval, what does this mean be thankful of having one of Sage’s retire- to suit the speci c needs “Karingal Green can respite or day respite for your retirement nances? ment specialists looking after your invest- of residents. cater to every individu- basis as well as Par- Here are ve ways your retirement fund ment strategy and off ering non-biased It off ers beautiful liv- al’s needs; our ‘whole of kinson’s and dementia can weather the storm: expertise on the economic market. This ing and garden spaces; person’ model of care care and there is also a Deeming rates are going down. If you should mean your fund will only be mildly a wellness centre, heat- means we support our purpose-built area for have a large superannuation balance, aff ected. Karingal Green ed hydrotherapy pool, residents’ needs men- individuals under 65 that you may qualify for the Commonwealth If you receive a superannuation income executive director gymnasium, café and tally, physically and spir- have high level 24/7 care Seniors Health Card. The card gives stream, the government has announced Hayley Crespi cinema; an on-site al- itually.” needs. self-funded retirees the same bene ts as the minimum amount you need to draw lied and primary health Karingal Green pro- Relationship manager an Age Pensioner - which could be worth has been halved for this and the next - KARINGAL Green Health clinic; and a dedicated vides a nurturing and Tess Woodford is avail- up to $2500 per year. You could also re- nancial year. This could help reduce the and Aged Care Commu- research, training and supportive environment able for private tours of ceive a $200 Energy rebate and a $250 impact on falling markets on your balance. nity opened in High Wy- education centre. with excellence in care Karingal Green, to orga- Regional Seniors Travel Card. Check for Speak to a retirement specialist today combe on 4 May. Karingal Green ex- at the core of every de- nise please contact 1300 eligibility at Sage Financial Group to protect your This is a new concept ecutive director Hayley cision made. 096 988 or enquiry@kar You can boost your fortnightly Aged retirement fund. Call 9445 2955 for de- in aged care and the Crespi said the 160-bed “Care need is diff erent ingalgreen.com.au. Pension via the Pension Loan Scheme. tails. Roy Lewisson’s downsizing retirement plan… to build the perfect house “EVEN though I have a background in designing and building sus- tioned the same four priorities; single storey, sustainability, security tainable homes, I purchased a block with the idea of developing it and no strata, in the same order.” into three typical double-storey, tilt-up 4x2 cookie-cutter suburban So that is what Roy built – three innovative, architect-designed units,” explained Roy Lewisson. single-storey homes that off er inbuilt sustainability, security and “But that changed after speaking to my architect Michelle independence, in a friendly established community. Blakeley and hearing her parents’ story about downsizing into a “Independent living and ageing in place, where the services and double-storey inner-city apartment. assistance can come to you, appears to be the aspiration for most They soon realised that as 70-somethings, the second storey of the retirees, or future retirees, I have spoken to. was just not practical. What they wanted was single-storey living “After discovering that there is a shortage of this kind of accom- that was future-proofed, to allow them to age in place. modation, we’ve decided to move into one of the three homes In 2018, Roy and Joanne opened their family home to the public ourselves and remain in our community. as part of Sustainable House Day, and Roy used the occasion to “So we nally have a retirement plan and a pretty good idea of do some initial testing of the market for his proposed development what our future will look like.” next door. Roy is passionate about the topic and about his project. “All the yers I had printed disappeared, I had 30 phone calls The remaining two homes – at 90 Hope Street, White Gum Val- and had coff ee with 20 people – 16 single people and two cou- ley are currently on the market. For more information call Roy on ples, all of whom were over 60. All the feedback I received men- 0434 999 326 or see advertisement on page 29.
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Left to right; Tivoli Club president Sandy Sharpen - the Tivoli Club usually has around 18 to 24 performers for each show comprising singers, dancers and comedians by Josephine Allison Recent events have at the Applecross hall. moved on to professional a singer,” Sandy said. as directing. Hardwork- sister Candy Rostron de- put this year’s shows on Jack was quite an en- careers including danc- “He taught many of us ing seamstress, Elaine cided on the chicken and JACK ‘Skinny’ Martin hold, but the club, which trepreneur and ran bingo ing at the Moulin Rouge and was extremely gen- has sewn the colour- chips menu served at was an enterprising man is totally self-funded, is on Saturday nights which in Paris. Singer Jackie erous with his time.” ful costumes for about interval which has been who saw the need for hoping to stage a Christ- helped pay for costumes Love was a performer at One of the star turns 20 years, a big job with a big success. Sandy entertainment in Perth mas show. People need and overheads such as the Tivoli before achiev- down the years has many hours of work in- Sharpen introduced the in the years after World light entertainment and rent and the band. ing national fame and been the Tivoli Tap- volved. three separate shows War II. Thanks to his a laugh today now more “The club has always others include soprano pers, a group of around Rehearsals twice a format which works well. good-planning and air than ever. been voluntary with no Rachelle Durkin, actress four women whose tap week take 10 weeks, “We want both audi- the Tivoli Club was born, “Before the 1970s paid performers. Back Tammy MacIntosh, Pa- dancing always delights. starting in February for ences and performers attracting people of all there wasn’t much in the 80s and 90s Dor- tricia Stephenson, Colin Among them is Roberta, an April show. Most to have fun and enjoy ages to performances happening entertain- othy Trembath, a leading Hurley and Peter McIlroy. 83, who can still take a shows are well attend- something aff ordable,” down the years. ment-wise around teacher of acrobatics, The late Richard (Dick) stylish turn around the ed and the Christmas Sandy said. “Tivoli is se- Dwarfed by surround- Perth,” says Tivoli Club was the producer-cho- Morris was a leading stage. event is quickly booked cure as a club and looks ing buildings, the Applec- president Sandy Sharp- reographer and husband light at the Tivoli for The Tivoli Youth Per- out. Various groups often forward to re-opening ross District Hall remains en. “”Then along came Bill the musical director. many years, delight- formers (formerly the book three shows a year when the current restric- the venue for the all-sing- Jack ‘Skinny’ Martin in Daughter Marilyn joined ing audiences with his Tivolettes) aged 6 to 17, in advance. Auditions for tions are lifted. It’s some- ing, all-dancing, colourful 1971 who put shows as a choreographer after repartee, comedy turns take the opportunity to new performers are held thing to enjoy in these Tivoli troupe who enter- together for football and performing in the Unit- and naughty innuendo. gain stage experience four to six weeks before stressful times.” tain audiences with their bowling clubs or anyone ed States with the likes He migrated to Australia and con dence for the rehearsals begin. This article is supported special themed shows who wanted to hire per- of Liza Minnelli, Wayne from the United Kingdom future. “Several young per- by the Judith Neilson In- through the year. Behind formers. Newton and Sammy Da- with wife Maureen and In October the club formers are now studying stitute for Journalism and the tap dancing, danc- “Jack was a comedi- vis junior. their two daughters, who calls for submissions at the WA Academy of Ideas. ing, joke-telling volunteer an and he, a magician The Tivoli Club usually also performed at the for ideas for next year’s Performing Arts,” Sandy performers is an inspiring and an acrobatic group has around 18 to 24 per- Tivoli Club. shows and three are cho- said. “Performers like the story of hard slog, long performed everywhere. formers for each show “Dick had worked sen. The director choos- fact there is no pressure, hours rehearsing and a They became so popular comprising singers, overseas professional- es the music, ideas for it’s friendly and fun.” dedication many might it was decided in 1973 to dancers and comedians. ly and his rst love was costumes and puts the About 18 years ago envy. have a permanent venue Some performers have comedy, but he was also shows together, as well Jackie Atkins and her New British mystery crime series now out on DVD The most common mental health issue... of a married man discov- patients with the most common mental ered by his mistress; and a health condition in Australia. body washed up near the The book is full of his personal and Thames. clinical examples that explore the na- The only case David ture of anxiety, the multi-layered causes, can’t crack is the one most treatments and lifestyle changes that personal to him – until an- can help. 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SOLUTIONS MATCHMAKING Have a Go News is bringing back “The safest way to meet a genuine Norma Levitzke communicates using Auslan and suitable companion” pen pals… Photo: Tony McDonough 9371 0380 FOR most of us having a window to the outside world NORTH BEACH LADY 70 very pretty blonde, slim We know that many of us have put aside the art of letter writing so we during social isolation is good for the head and the thought it would be a good idea to bring back the pen pal. petite, À t, youthful, well presented, easy to talk to, heart, but for Norma Levitzke who lives at Baptistcare good listener, sk gent 67-75 to build a future. If you would like to write to someone simply send in a note to us and David Butt eld Centre Residential Care in Gwelup it has we will connect you with a fellow reader. an even greater signi cance. WANNEROO LADY 80 beautiful, reÀ ned, very well We are oσ ering either email or written letters – so see below on how It allows the 96-year-old, who has been profoundly grmd/spoken, d.t.earth, relaxed, funloving, enj to connect… deaf since birth, to have precious signing conversations dancing, social gatherings, travel, with her family. Live shows & loves the footy. Sk gent 75-85. F Yes I would love to connect with a fellow reader: When COVID-19 lockdowns were introduced for aged care facilities, the team at Baptistcare David Butt- MANDURAH LADY 68 slim, well grmd, active, cre- F email ative, enjoys all life has to offer & hopes to meet a eld Centre realised that while phone calls could help man who still has the energy and inclination to live life other residents remain connected to their families, it & share it w/ someone special. Sk gent 65-73. F mail wouldn’t be eff ective for Norma. The solution – a chair positioned in clear view of an APPLECROSS LADY 70 slim, attractive, intelligent, Subject preference ______exterior door with a large glass window panel to enable feminine, stylish, blue eyed blonde, beautifully her three children to sit in the garden and communicate groomed. SK À t, healthy, educated man who loves travel 68-80. Name using Auslan - the sign language of the Australian deaf community. Norma’s son Trevor, his brother Phillip Levitzke, and MANDURAH GENT 79 retired farmer/businessman, Address active, fair w/ blue eyes, well grmd, sincere nature, sister Gail Manton take it in turns to visit their mum for a dependable, love o/doors, boating, caravan travel, Suburb daily chat and a laugh. sk happy, funloving lady 74-82. “Our dad, who was also deaf, passed away when we Postcode were all very young, so mum brought us up and we all JOONDALUP GENT 73 wid, loves life, always a learnt sign language from an early age,” said Trevor. gentleman, great conversationalist, conÀ dent, honest & trustworthy, enj golf, À shing, walks, Email address “While mum became quite adept at lip reading and following oral communication, she also socialised a lot swimming, cooking, local travel. Sk lady 66-76. within the deaf community and has always recognised the importance of Auslan. DIANELLA GENT 73 Tall, well grmd, well read, F I would prefer to write to: energetic, charming, good communicator, enjoy- “The current visitor restrictions are necessary, but our ing retirement from prof. background. Sk lady 65-73 F male family is grateful to have found a way to keep seeing positive & self-conÀ dent. mum and being able to have our daily conversations.” F female Baptistcare David Butt eld Centre residential care COTTESLOE GENT 70s handsome, charming retired manager, Jane Green, said whenever her team look out professional, modern, humorous, À t, loves travel. Sk F anyone and see someone sitting on the garden chair, they know stylish, feminine, intelligent woman w/ GSOH 65-70s. Norma has visitors. HAGN#338-052887 “It’s heart-warming to see them signing, laughing Simply email [email protected] with Pen Pals in and maintaining their closeness during these diffi cult times,” she said. *conditions apply the subject line or write to Pen Pals c/- Have a Go News “It reinforces how important it is for us to do whatever PO Box 1042, West Leederville 6901. we can to help people maintain their connections dur- SOLUTIONSMATCHMAKING.COM.AU ing social isolation and for families to stay in touch.” Matching mature singles since 1995 34 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 338 MAY 2020 Have a Go News PUZZLES PAGE
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COLOUR BLOCKS THIS is like a jigsaw puzzle. All the blocks t together to make nine ve-letter words reading across. Each word is a diff erent colour. The mystery answer will read down the middle. See June edition of Have a Go News for solution. Be in the draw to win a jigsaw puzzle WE know it’s boring being so isolated from our normal lives. Have a Go News is working hard to keep our readers entertained during this time. This month we are off ering readers the opportunity to win a 1500-piece world map jigsaw puzzle which comes with a sorter. To be in the draw to win the jigsaw pack simply email [email protected] with Jigsaw in the subject line or write to Jig- saws C/- Have a Go News PO Box 1042, West Leederville 6901. Closes 31/5/20. HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 338 MAY 2020 35 Have a Go News PUZZLES PAGE
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