Winter - Legacy

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WINTER 2014
Caring for families of
incapacitated and deceased
veterans 1923 - 2014
Inside this issue...
ANZAC day 2014
memories
conversation with the
A
Duchess of Cambridge
ged care Q & A after the
A
federal budget
Poppies tie young and old
Winter safety tips
The eyes have it
Legacy youth visit
Canberra
A love story in time of war
heap taxi service to local
C
shopping centres
President’s report
I hope this edition of Torch finds you
well and in good spirits.
On the cover...
Mrs Pat Chandler and Mrs Peggy
Perkins preparing wreaths for
Rememberace Day and other special
events.
This Issue
2 President’s report
3 ANZAC day memories
4 Poppies tie young and old
6 Legacy youth visit Canberra
8 Significant happenings
10
A conversation with the
Duchess of Cambridge
11Welcome to our new
Community Service Officers
12Long-term Legacy
accommodation available in
Inverell
13 Winter safety tips
14 A love story in time of war
15Planning ahead – A guide to
putting your affairs in order
16Aged care Q & A after the
federal budget
18 The eyes have it
19Cheap taxi service to local
shopping centres
20 Word finder
21 Crossword puzzle
22 Care Groups and Laurel Clubs
23 Change of address?
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Life continues apace at Legacy
House and in the wider Brisbane
Legacy community as our Legatees
and volunteers go about their work.
The past three months have been
very busy with key events like our
Annual General Meeting, changeover
of office bearers, Anzac Day, the
Royal visits and the Anzac Run
fundraiser. You’ll be able to read
more about all these events inside.
Anzac Day 2014 was indeed a good
day. I had the honour of representing
Legacy Brisbane by laying a wreath
on the Shrine of Remembrance
during the Brisbane dawn service.
Many of us then re-grouped to
march proudly through the streets
under the Legacy Banner. We had a
great selection of widows and wards
of all ages as well as Legatees,
volunteers and staff. While all
enjoyed the occasion I think our
three youngest wards enjoyed it the
most, as they walked and ran ahead
of the group, waving their Australian
flags and smiling at the crowd. With
Anzac Day 2015 just around the
corner, we will work on a plan to
ensure that the Legacy contingent
is the biggest one yet, and which
includes all those who wish to march
with Legacy on the day, particularly
our older ladies.
Legacy was also involved in the
Royal visit to Brisbane by the Duke
and Duchess of Cambridge, or as
they are known to many, William and
Kate. We were very ably represented
at the two main Royal events
by three of our widows, Beckie
MacKinney, Kelly Walton and Nicole
Pearce and staff member Karen
Furner. The Duchess took particular
interest in the work of Legacy, and
was left very impressed with our
ladies and their Laurel Clubs and
Care Groups.
A very successful Contact Group
Chairs’ meeting was held at Legacy
House on the last Friday in May. This
was a wonderful opportunity for
Legatees
managing our
operations to
discuss how
well we are
meeting the
needs of our
ladies and
how we might
improve. We
have now agreed on a base level
of service where we will try to stay
in better contact, particularly with
those ladies we haven’t heard from
in a while. The CEO and his team
now have the task of assisting your
Legatees to stay in contact with you,
providing a more consistent service
and making certain you are happy
and comfortable.
Across Australia, Legacy is also
looking to the future. A recent
review of Legacy recommended
that we modernise our structure
and rules so we continue to comply
with recent changes to Australian
law. Two weeks ago Legacy
Brisbane hosted a meeting between
Legacy Australia Council and most
Queensland Legacy clubs. I would
like to report that we all agreed that
you, our ladies and families remain
as important to us as ever. We will
ensure that our structure and all our
resources continue to be directed
to the care and assistance wherever
and whenever needed.
Finally, although the days continue
to be sunny, winter is upon us. This
morning the first frost appeared in
Brisbane, although they have been
present for some weeks out West.
This signals the start of three or four
colder months, and I hope everyone
stays warm and snug throughout. If
you have any concerns please call
your Legatee or Legacy House on
our new telephone number (07) 3029
5600. We’ll be happy to help.
Until next edition, take care.
Chris Hamilton
President
Winter 2014
ANZAC day 2014 memories
Some of the Legacy Brisbane family standing proud under our banner, ready to greet the crowds .
Legacy House Laurel Club ladies paying respects at their
ANZAC service.
L to R: Legacy widow Rebecca Beckwith with her daughter Ella, President of Legacy Brisbane,
Chris Hamilton, Legacy youth, Amalie and Archie and our oldest Legatee, Norm Traves.
Legacy’s oldest Legatee, Norm Traves with some of our
youngest: Archie, Amalie and Ella.
Kids from team Legacy ready to step off from Legacy House.
.
For the 2nd consecutive year, the Chalk Hotel hosted the 2-up in support of Legacy families.
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Poppies tie young and old
This article was first
published in the Redcliffe and
Bayside Herald in the week
prior to ANZAC Day 2014.
A well-established bay side
tradition was revealed.
Thousands of hours go into
making more than 1000 crepe
paper poppies for the cemetery
service, held on the Sunday before
Anzac Day. In an act of love and
remembrance, the ladies from the
Legacy Laurel group have spent
more than 20 years hand-making
the poppies, to be placed on
the graves of ex-servicemen and
women in a special and touching
ceremony, unique to the Peninsula.
unlike any other. “The cadets put
a flag on every serviceman and
servicewoman’s grave or in the
memorial wall on the Saturday
afternoon,” Ms Cunneen said.
“On Sunday, the Olde Brass Band
plays and it is a beautiful service.
The widows and family then take a
poppy and there is a break in the
service where you go and place
the poppy on the grave or in the
memorial wall.”
“You then come back and there
is a minute silence.” The Legacy
Laurel group is made up of wives
of veterans from WWII, Korea,
Vietnam and Borneo but members
would love to welcome wives of
veterans from the more recent
conflicts.
Secretary June Wall said involving
the younger generation - the
cadets - in the service was an
important part in keeping the
Anzac spirit alive.
Vice-president Mary Cunneen
said a lot of hard work went into
creating the poppies. “Each petal
is created separately and then the
wire is wrapped around,” she said.
“They are quite fiddly; I’m not a
poppy-maker but some are very
quick and can make one in about
three to five minutes.”
The poppies form part of a special
service at Redcliffe Cemetery
Winter giveaway
Congratulations to Patricia Bennett,
Margaret Gilmore and Janette
Girling who are the proud winners
of Legacy’s Centenary of ANZAC
medallion giveaway in our last
edition.
Now, winter is just around the
corner and even though we benefit
from Queensland’s warm climate
there are still those days we need
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Betty Rogers, Iris Guttridge, Jean Peacock and Valerie Randall making crepe paper poppies.
to rug up. We are giving away a
beautiful Morgan & Finch throw
to cosy up with on the couch or
bed. Featuring a stylish tartan
pattern with plush Sherpa backing
and finished with a classic blanket
stitch.
To enter the competition please
contact Sarah Nolan on 3029 5600
before Monday 30 June 2014.
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Legacy youth visit Canberra
The Florance Foundation
was inaugurated in 1980 by
a donation from the late Mrs
D. Florance of Bowral. Each
year the Florance Foundation,
the Australian War Memorial
and Canberra Legacy host an
amazing week of site seeing,
educational outings and
commemorative engagements
for Legacy youth in the week
leading up to Anzac Day.
This year Legacy Brisbane
was very fortunate to have
two of their youths take
part in this unforgettable
event; Shane Thomas, 16,
from Burpengary, and Julia
Crane, 17, from Peachester.
We were especially excited
for Shane when we received
news he was one of the two
Legacy youths chosen to lay a
wreath at the Australian War
Memorial on Anzac Day, along
with VIPs such as the Duke
and Dutchess of York.
We would like to congratulate
both Shane and Julia on not
only being able to share in
this wonderful experience,
but for their exceptional
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conduct throughout their trip.
You both did your families
and Legacy Brisbane proud.
Shane and Julia’s most lasting
impressions of their time in
Canberra are given here.
Shane:
The Australian War Memorial visit.
One of the dioramas showed an
example of the conditions in the
trenches during WWI. We learnt
about trench foot and were able
to see what our foot would look
like with trench foot. We were
shown an exhibit of the Australian
Flying Corp (AFC) for World War I;
this was of great interest to me as
my Great-Grandfather served in
the AFC. We got to sit in a Huey
helicopter from the Vietnam era
and we were shown around the
bridge of HMAS Brisbane. I found
the AWM to be a very interesting
and informative place and would
love to spend more time there if I
get another chance to visit again.
Anzac Day ceremonies. After
dragging ourselves out of bed at
3:30am we attended the Dawn
Service. I was moved by the
huge number of people that were
there. It was so crowded that
people were gathered outside
of the precinct. Being there at
that hour made us more aware
of how the soldiers would have
felt going ashore at dawn. We
returned to the AWM later, for
the daytime ceremony and it was
amazing to see so many people
lining ANZAC Parade. As wreath
layers, Jess and I felt important
sitting in the VIP section and we
were lucky to sit close to the Stone
of Remembrance. I had a great
view of the arriving dignitaries and
the reviewing stand as the parade
went by. The media enclosure was
directly opposite me on the other
side of the Stone of Remembrance
so my mother was very excited to
see my face in every shot of people
laying wreaths. For me personally,
laying the wreath was a privilege
and I felt like I was showing my
respect to all Australian service
people and to Legacy.
Julia:
Australian Institute of Sport. Our
accommodation at the AIS allowed
us to share a facility that caters for
some of the best athletes in the
country. We toured the different
sporting areas where they train,
as well as seeing some training
activities in progress. You could
almost feel the dedication the
athletes were emitting. What was
especially exciting was getting to
dine in the mess hall where any
famous team or person could walk
through and sit at a table right in
front of you and this happened
when the Melbourne Storm players
came in for dinner one night.
Legacy Park. On the second day,
we were taken to gaze at Legacy
Park. It is paved with engraved
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stones of every Legacy group
from around Australia paired with
a piece of mineral to show what
that specific state is well known for.
Both paths met at a point in which
stood a stone explaining Legacy
and its history. It was intriguing
to see how they created a special
place of dedication like that all in
harmony with the outstanding view
out towards Canberra.
Anzac Parade. Next we journeyed
to Anzac Parade. I loved it as
soon as I saw it. The splendour
and pure aesthetics of it made
me want to explore each amazing
memorial that are perfectly placed
along either side of the Parade. It
was especially good to see the
memorial for Turkey being so well
set out with stories on each pillar
that surrounded the centre piece.
I eagerly read all scripts learning
things I didn’t originally know, nor
would have thought to research.
The most spectacular and
meaningful one to me though was
the Vietnam Memorial. The internal
aspects gave me goose bumps
and the story carved into the stone
wall was so real and so raw.
Our thanks to the Florance
Foundation, The Australian
War memorial but especially
Legatees from Canberra
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wonderful care of Shane and
Julia during their visit.
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Significant happenings around Legacy
Bernhard, Mitchell and Sam
at their latest session.
Reservists prepared for Legacy Kokoda trek
The Kokoda campaign was one of the toughest campaigns Australian
soldier’s endured during World War II. With a total of 5866 combat
casualties (Australian Army), 310 RAAF killed in action, and 16 RAN
casualties, the price of victory was high. Nearly 72 years since the First
Battle of Kokoda, three soldiers of the 8th and 11th Brigades have
decided to pick up their packs and trek 290km over the unforgiving
Papuan terrain in under 14 days to honor their fallen comrades and raise
vital funds for Legacy Brisbane.
The team consists of three friends; Sam Weir (41 RNSWR), Bernhard
Budiono (QUR) and Mitchell Johnston (25/49 RQR). Sam comes from
an active surfing background, and has recently added the Kokoda track
to his list of challenges which include ultra-marathons and endurance
races both internationally and at home. Bernhard is Gold Coast based, is
a construction consultant in his civilian life and has worked with UNICEF
and other charities overseas. Mitchell joined the Army as part of the Gap
Year program with postings to 5 RAR & 2 Cav. He later went on to study
Business at QUT and transfer to the Army Reserves. All three members
are united by their desire to challenge themselves physically and mentally,
as well as provide support for and awareness of the work Legacy does.
With their step-off date of 28 June fast approaching, the trio are currently
deep into their training regimes, which include many hours of pack
marching, bicycle riding, long distance running and high altitude training.
Any spare time they have has been dedicated to fundraising the $2500
pledged so far.
On behalf of Legacy we wish Sam, Bernhard and Mitchell the best of luck
and safe return. We appreciate their efforts to support the Legacy families.
If you wish to support the team by donating or send them a message of
encouragement please contact Chris Hackett at Legacy House on
3029 5633.
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The photo above shows
Legatee Peter Goldman receiving
a cheque for $500 from Mr Don
Woodcroft, President of St Lucia
Bowls Club, as a donation to
The Legacy Club of Brisbane.
The presentation occurred on a
Saturday morning in May 2014.
The Legacy Explorers met on
Saturday 8 March to celebrate
the 7th consecutive year of its
association. The day was filled with
laughter and everyone was excited
to catch up with old friends.
Besides the scrumptious lunch,
birthday cake and fun games, the
Explorers also had the opportunity
to discuss exciting activities and
weekend outings for the future.
Happy birthday Legacy Explorers!
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A winter warmer
Anti-Tank Regiment Bursary Award
Legacy youth Patrick Cashman was recently awarded $1000 from the
Anti-Tank Regiment Association Bursary. The bursary is awarded to youth
who have demonstrated potential and commitment to their education.
The bursary was presented by Legatee Tony Ralph at a small ceremony at
Legacy House, attended by Patrick’s proud mother and grandmother.
Patrick is one of four siblings and lost his dad to cancer when he was 13
years of age.
He achieved an OP1 result for his high school education and is
currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Advanced Science at the University of
Queensland. His aim is to become a research physicist.
The $1000 bursary will relieve financial pressure as he moves into shared
accommodation closer to the university.
We wish Patrick well with his future studies and thank him for his ongoing
interest in helping with youth activities
Chicken noodle soup
Ingredients
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 large stick celery, thinly sliced
• 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
• 6 cups (1.5 litres) chicken stock
• 300g chicken breast fillets, diced
• 50g dried spaghettini pasta, broken
into 5cm pieces
• 2 tablespoons chopped flat eaf
parsley leaves
• Thick wholegrain toast, to serve
Preparation method
1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium
heat until hot. Add onion and cook,
stirring often, for 3 minutes. Add
carrot, celery and potato and cook,
stirring often, for 5 minutes.
2. Add stock, cover and bring to
the boil. Reduce heat, cover and
simmer for 15 minutes. Add
chicken and pasta, partially cover
and cook for 8-10 minutes or until
pasta is tender.
3. Stir through parsley. Season to
taste. Ladle soup into serving bowls
and serve with wholegrain toast.
Recipe by Annette Forrest – taste.com.au
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A conversation with the Duchess of Cambridge
On Saturday 19 April, Legacy
widow Rebecca MacKinney
and staff member Karen
Furner attended a reception
for the Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge at the Brisbane
Convention and Exhibition
Centre. These are some brief
recollections from that event.
The Governor of Queensland and
the Premier of Queensland cohosted a state reception for the
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
that we were fortunate to have
been selected to attend. After
being briefed on the formalities
when meeting royalty we waited
in anticipation for their arrival.
Amongst us were other community
organisations, olympians and
sports stars.
As William and Kate made their
way through the crowd, we could
feel butterflies in our tummies and
hands go clammy with excitement!
Upon being presented to the
Duchess, I made a small curtsey
while saying “Pleased to meet you,
Your Royal Highness” and shaking
Kate’s hand.
Miss Karen Furner and Mrs Beckie MacKinney awaiting their meeting with the Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge at the State Reception in Brisbane.
The Duchess noticed our name
badges had ‘Legacy Brisbane’
under our names and asked if
I could tell her more about our
organisation. I described Legacy
as looking after the families of
incapacitated and deceased
veterans through creating support
networks for widows and children,
pension and compensation
advocacy and running events
such as families weekends away,
explorers’ outings and youth
camps for the kids.
I introduced Beckie MacKinney
who spoke to the Duchess about
her husband who gave his life
in Afghanistan and the support
Legacy has given over the years.
She came across as a very downto-earth and sincere person.
Beckie and I were both honoured
to have attended such an occasion
and help spread the word about
the great work Legacy does.
Financial advice available
A free financial advice service is
now available at Legacy House for
clients in the Brisbane area. Kerryn
Hansen is a Certified Financial
Adviser with Bridgeport Financial
Services in South Brisbane and is
generously providing professional
advice in the following areas:
• General financial
• Budgeting
• Superannuation
• Pensions, including DVA, DFRDB
and Comsuper
Kerryn is available for appointments
(one hour duration) Wednesdays
10.00-12.00 and Thursdays 2.004.00.
Please book through Sarah at
Legacy House on 3029 5600.
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Torch is for you, the Legacy Ladies of all ages and types, wherever you live, wherever you’ve been and wherever
you’re going! That said, we’d love to make it even more about you, so if you have an idea, a thought, a story or
photo - even a poem or a joke - please let us know and we’ll certainly consider it for the next issue. Please contact
Sofia Kudlak at Legacy House on 3029 5622 or email [email protected]
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Welcome to our new Community Service Officers
Laura Badger
I am now well into my second
month at Legacy Brisbane and
I would like to thank everyone
for their welcome, support and
patience with me while I have been
‘learning the ropes’ so to speak.
months. So far I have attended
the Redlands, South East and
Wynnum Contact Groups, which
gave me further context for the
work that is being done. I have
completed a few enrolments and
war widows pensions, with the
help and support of Katrina, which
I hope to become savvier with over
the following months. I will also
be involved with youth support
and assisting Marlana with the
Explorers, which I am really looking
forward to.
As background, I was born
in a little country town called
Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, Northern
Ireland (approx. 1 hour from
Belfast). I moved to Australia in
August 2012, and fell in love with
the country!
The team have been very
supportive over the past
I have a Bsc (Hons) Psychology,
I started my career working in a
hostel for the homeless, which also
Lisa Canning
and resided in Caboolture for 30
years before moving to Brisbane’s
northern suburbs in January 2001.
Hello, my name is Lisa Canning
and I am one of the new
Community Services Officers here
at Legacy Brisbane. I grew up
My employment experience to
date has been a varied mix of
retail industries between 1986
and 2001, followed by a move
to the community sector in 2001
which has afforded me experience
in working with homeless youth,
people seeking employment
assistance, HACC service provision
to the aged, frail and disabled, and
community housing for those who
were experiencing homelessness
and or housing stress.
As I write this I am in my 5th
week here at Legacy and am
overjoyed at the friendly welcome
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crossed over as a half-way house
for probation clients with alcohol
and drug related illnesses. I then
moved into the disability sector
and worked as a support worker in
a respite unit and as a care worker
in a day care facility.
Recently (since I have moved to
Australia) I have worked in an
outreach program (NEAMI) as
a community rehabilitation and
support worker for adults with
mental illness. More recently I
worked for an organisation called
Bric Housing, where I assisted
refugees from detention centres
find affordable sustainable housing.
I have met so many fabulous
individuals already, and look
forward to working with Legacy
and meeting many more of you in
the coming months.
Laura
I have received from everyone.
Because of all the wonderful
people I have met so far, I am
feeling extremely enthusiastic
about the journey I have ahead
of me. I will be assisting those
in need in the Caboolture/Bribie/
Redcliffe, Gympie and North East
Contact Group areas, coordinating
nominations for the Bursaries and
Trusts provided by both Legacy
Brisbane and external parties, and
assisting in providing much needed
support to our defence families
program. I now look forward to
meeting and working with you all
soon.
Lisa
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Long-term Legacy accommodation available in Inverell
The Mrs Colin Campbell
Memorial Legacy Homes
managed by Inverell
Legacy have units
available for long-term
accommodation. The
one bedroom Legacy
units are available to
rent by anyone who
has reached ‘Aged
Pension’ age. However,
preference is given to
Legacy Widows and exservice personnel. Rental
is usually longer term
eg. 6 month permanent
accommodation.
Inverell is nestled in a picturesque
valley beside the Macintyre River
in the New England North West
region of New South Wales.
Inverell’s community is warm
and welcoming and has a strong
community spirit. There are a
diverse range of services and
facilities available and locals enjoy
visiting the rivers and lakes in the
surrounding countryside.
Each of the Legacy units has a
large bedroom and living area,
bathroom and kitchen. Laundry
facilities are shared with one
laundry located between each pair
or units, except one unit which
has laundry facilities in the large
bathroom.
The units are unfurnished, apart
from the laundry. All units have
reverse cycle air conditioners and
electric wall heaters. The lawns are
maintained, however, residents are
welcome to have a garden in the
area at the back of their unit and
hoses are available at the front and
back of every unit. Pets are strictly
prohibited and there is no onsite
parking.
Residents are responsible for
their own electricity and phone
connections. Water usage is
included in the rent and is currently
$90 per week for a Legacy Widow
and $100 for others.
Uniting Church, Inverell, NSW
For more information or to put your
name on the waiting list please contact
the Legacy Club of Inverell Inc on
(02) 6722 1945
or email [email protected]
Century milestone
Mrs Hazel Noakes
celebrated her 100th
birthday in May 2014 and
had a wonderful visit from
her daughter Jan who
came from Edinburgh,
Scotland.
Legatee Bronwyn
Cameron from the North
East Group presented her
with flowers on behalf of
Legacy.
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Winter 2014
Winter safety tips
all electrical items for damage,
ensure you have a safety switch
on your power board, be careful
not to overload your power points
with too many appliances, clean
out your clothes dryers and air
conditioner filters regularly, store
any chemicals in a secure area
away from heat sources, place
matches and lighters where
children cannot reach them, and
regularly have dead leaves and
branches removed from around the
home. If you need assistance with
any of the above please refer to the
services below.
•
Winter is a time sadly
where lives can be lost
or placed at serious risk
due to overlooking a
few simple safety tips.
Queensland Fire and
Rescue Service’s winter
safety tips recommend
using photoelectric
smoke alarms where
ever possible, practicing
your home evacuation
plan, ensuring you have
at least two safe ways out
of each room, nominating
a safe meeting point (eg.
letter box), talking to
your family, friends or
neighbours about what
to do in the event of a
fire, and knowing who to
contact in an emergency
‘000’.
To prevent fire risks around the
home Queensland Fire and Rescue
also recommend you check
•
old and White Card
G
Holders - Veterans’ Home
Care (VHC) provide assistance
to war widows/widowers
who need a small amount
of practical help around the
home such as minimising
safety hazards in and around
the home, replacing light
bulbs, smoke detector
batteries and cleaning
out gutters. If you haven’t
registered with VHC yet, you
can arrange an assessment
by phoning 1300 550 450.
on Gold and White Card
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Holders – Queensland
Community Care Program
provides basic support to
people with a disability or
condition that restricts their
day-to-day living who are
under 65 and help to enable
you to stay living at home
in your community if you
are over 65. Home Assist
Secure provides subsidised
assistance to home owners
or tenants with a disability
or who are over the age of
60 who hold a pensioner
Caring for the families of our incapacitated and deceased veterans
concession card and be
unable to complete the work
themselves or with assistance
from family. To find a service
provider in your area you can
call 1800 200 422.
Smoke Alarms for Hard of
Hearing and Deaf People
Do you have a hearing loss,
live in Queensland and have a
Concession Card or Health Care
Card?
You may be eligible to receive
a specialised smoke alarm with
flashing light and vibration pad
for only $50 contribution. All the
information and how to apply is
on the Deaf Services Queensland
website at www.deafservicesqld.
org.au/sass. If you have any
questions, please contact Deaf
Services Queensland on
(07) 3892 8500.
Safehome
Safehome is a ‘free’ state
government initiative to assist
householders to conduct a safety
and fire awareness inspection
of their home. It is a voluntary
program whereby you can invite
local firefighters to assess your fire
and home safety needs. Firefighters
will assist you to recognise fire and
safety hazards in and around the
home. To arrange a visit phone 13
74 68. If you live in an area where
there is only volunteer firefighters
you can still phone 13 74 68 and
receive both a Safehome kit and a
bushfire preparedness package to
assist you make your home safer.
On behalf of everyone here at
Legacy, stay warm and safe this
winter!!!
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A love story in time of war
Born in Bristol, England and after
finishing school in 1937, Sheila
went on to complete a cadetship
in tracing, working in the drawing
office of the Bristol Aeroplane
Company at Filton. Here she traced
the Blenheim Bomber which was
used in the early years of WW2.
She later volunteered for the WAAF
as a dental nurse and was posted
to different RAF stations.
For more than 65 years,
a small group of special
ladies have been meeting
once a month at the
Irish Pub in Brisbane’s
CBD. These ladies have
one thing in common –
they married Australian
serviceman and moved to
Australia after WW2, and
call themselves Overseas
War Brides. One member
of the group, Sheila
Henderson, tells her story
of serving in the Women’s
Auxiliary Armed Forces
(WAAF) as a dental nurse
and travelling for love.
At the end of the war in 1945,
Sheila volunteered to go to
Germany in the RAF. Before
embarking on her posting to
Hamburg in August, Sheila was
given 10 days embarkation leave
in Brighton, and it was here she
met her future husband, Charles
Henderson (better known as Vic).
Vic was Brisbane born, and a
wireless operator in a Lancaster
bomber crew. His final operations
were to drop food instead of
bombs to the starving people
of Holland. This was known as
‘Operation Manna.’
For the next week Sheila and
Vic would see each other on the
pebbly beach or in the evenings
with other Australians, going to
dances at the Pavilion Ballroom
and singing around the piano at
the local pub. On one particular
evening while escorting Sheila
back to her billet, a street violinist
was playing The Destiny Waltz, a
moment they fondly remember.
They kept in touch until August
when Sheila left for Hamburg,
Germany. Sheila describes her
work in Hamburg and Berlin as “a
sad time, people returning from
concentration camps, looking for
their loved ones and homes from
which they had been taken, often
in the middle of the night.”
In the meantime, Vic returned
to Brisbane, bought a farm and
nominated Sheila to visit Australia
on one of the ‘war bride ships’.
Sheila says “I cancelled two
passages not wanting to leave my
family and England, so Vic decided
to go back into the Air Force”. The
two remained in touch and Sheila
Sheila is currently seeking approval for a commemorative plaque to be mounted in the foyer of
Brisbane Town Hall and a poem (published in a British newspaper in 1945) titled War Brides:
War Brides
They’ve chosen their partners, they’re proud and glad
Of their Aussie, their Yank or Canadian lad.
From parents and friends, form their land they’ll depart,
What a great step for a very young heart.
Off to a country unknown and untried
To learn other methods and customs besides.
Even their husbands at first must be shared
With his people and friends, who have waited and cared.
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These brides must take courage and kindness along
For they can’t rush back home when small things go
wrong.
They will speak for this land by behaviour and deed,
Must earn their acceptance and honour their breed.
Good luck and God bless them, these pioneer brides
And give them fine children, the best of both sides.
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finally made it to Australia on the
last free ex-service ship, the New
Australia arriving in Sydney, March
1951.
“We had been writing for six years!”
exclaimed Sheila and remembers
with a smile, seeing Vic waiting
to meet her at the Sydney docks.
After a harrowing road trip to
Brisbane through a heavy tropical
storm and meeting her new
Australian family, Sheila and Vic
married in September that same
year. Soon after, they were to be
parted again as Vic had re-joined
the RAAF and was posted to
Malaya. At that time, wives were
not allowed to accompany their
husbands.
Sheila returned to England for
that year and since then has been
lucky to return several times with
Vic. Sheila and Vic have now
been married for 62 years and say
“though we are in our 90’s we still
live very active lives. So maybe, the
violinist playing Destiny’s Waltz saw
our future together!”
If you share a similar story to
Sheila’s and would like to learn
more about the Overseas War
Brides please contact Sheila on
(07) 3378 5446 and she will be
delighted to tell you when the next
meeting is.
Sheila and Vic still going strong after 62 years.
Planning ahead – A guide to putting your affairs in order
Preparing for and coping
with bereavement
Losing a family
member is one
of the most
distressing
events that
can happen
to anyone.
By ensuring
your personal
affairs are in
order, you can
make it easier for your loved ones
to manage at this difficult time.
Planning Ahead is a guide
designed to provide information to
assist members of the veteran and
defence force communities and
their families.
The purpose of this guide is to
help you get your personal affairs
in order and to provide information
on services available for family and
friends after your death.
The package includes:
• P
ersonal Information Sheet.
Once completed, this will
provide your family with all the
necessary particulars such as
health and medical details, bank
accounts, investments and
superannuation to name a few.
• A
Checklist for Notification. People and organisations,
including their phone numbers,
to contact after your passing.
• P
lanning Ahead Book. This is
a comprehensive publication
for veterans and widows.
Relevant topics for widows
are mainly legal including wills,
enduring power of attorney,
advance health directive and
Caring for the families of our incapacitated and deceased veterans
adult ‘enduring’ guardian,
financial, home maintenance
and Homefront (falls/accident
prevention.
• F
older. All of the above fit
in a cardboard folder with
a checklist on the inside for
storage of other documents i.e.
will, bank account details, birth
and marriage certificates etc.
If you are interested in obtaining
a copy of Planning Ahead, please
contact Rebecca Beckwith at
Legacy House on 3029 5621.
Additionally, if you would like help
completing the details required in
this pack, Rebecca is also available
to assist.
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Aged care Q & A after the federal budget
On 13 May 2014, the Federal
Budget was delivered by the
Commonwealth Treasurer Joe
Hockey. The Budget has been
labelled as one of the toughest
in Australia’s history with
significant cuts to health and
education aiming to reduce
the 2014-15 deficits by
approximately $20 billion.
Overall, there has been a
wide range of changes with
both potentially positive
and negative impacts for our
elderly Australians.
In this article you will find
the most relevant changes
explained in further detail.
This is recommended reading
for anyone in, or considering
going into aged care.
If you are planning to enter aged
care from 1 July 2014, there are
things you need to know about
the fees you may need to pay.
Changes to fees are part of reforms
to the aged care system to make it
more sustainable and affordable.
How do I access aged care
from 1 July 2014?
You will need an Aged Care
Assessment Team (ACAT)
assessment to access a Home
Care Package or move into an
aged care home. The ACAT
assessment is free and the eligibility
requirements will not change.
However, there will be some
changes to how long an ACAT
approval will be valid for.
Is the cost of a Home Care
Package changing?
Currently, you may be asked to
pay a basic daily fee and incometested care fee for your Home
Care Package. From 1 July 2014,
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the rules for income-tested care
fees are being strengthened so
that people who have the financial
capacity to pay will be asked to
contribute to the costs of their
care. Your income will determine
the income-tested care fee you
may be asked to pay.
You can call My Aged Care on
1800 200 422 to help you estimate
the fees and charges you may
have to pay towards your Home
Care Package. Before you call
you should have your financial
information ready, especially details
of your various forms of income.
There are annual and lifetime caps
in place to limit any income-tested
care fees you may be asked to pay.
You can apply for financial hardship
assistance if you believe you will
have financial difficulty contributing
to the cost of your Home Care
Package.
Are residential aged care fees
and payments changing?
Yes, the way in which some fees
and payments are calculated is
changing. The new arrangements
mean that your income and assets
will be taken into account in
establishing the fees and payments
you may be asked to pay. The
basic daily fee is not affected by
these new arrangements.
You may be asked to pay one
or more of the following fees in
residential care:
• A basic daily fee: This covers
living costs such as meals,
power and laundry. For some
people this is the only fee they
are required to pay.
• A means-tested care fee:
This is an additional contribution
towards the cost of care that
some people may be required to
pay. The Department of Human
Services will work out if you are
required to pay this fee based on
an assessment of your income
and assets, and will advise you of
the amount.
• An accommodation payment:
This is for your accommodation
in the home. Some people will
have their accommodation
costs met in full or part by the
Australian Government, while
others will need to pay the
accommodation price agreed
with the aged care home. The
Department of Human Services
will advise you which applies to
you based on an assessment of
your income and assets.
• Fees for extra or additional
optional services: Additional
fees may apply if you
choose a higher standard of
accommodation or additional
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services. These vary from home
to home. Your aged care provider
can provide you with details of
these services and the fees that
apply.
There are annual and lifetime caps
in place to limit the amount of the
means-tested care fee you will
need to pay.
You can call My Aged Care
on 1800 200 422 to help you
estimate the fees and charges you
may have to pay towards your
residential aged care. Before you
call you should have your financial
information ready, especially details
of your various forms of income
and assets.
When you move into an aged
care home, you will negotiate an
agreement that will set out the fees
and charges you will be asked to
pay.
You can apply for financial hardship
assistance if you believe you will
have financial difficulty contributing
to your residential aged care costs.
What if I am already receiving
aged care services?
If you are already receiving aged
care services, you will not be
charged any more than your
service provider can currently
charge you.
However, we suggest you read
about the reforms to aged care as
they may apply to you in the future.
If you change the type of service
you receive or if you leave and
re-enter aged care, then changes
resulting from the reforms may
apply to you.
Ingredients
1 large bottle of cream
1 pkt vanilla pudding mix
Lattice biscuits
Preparation method
1: Beat cream and pudding mix
together until reasonably thick,
then spread between biscuits.
2: Refrigerate until ready to eat. Can
be made the day before.
More information on the aged
care reforms is available on the
Department of Social Services
website www.dss.gov.au
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The eyes have it
makes regular eye checks very
important. In Australia eye checks
are generally recommended every
two years. In addition to this, wise
lifestyle choices may assist in
maintaining good eye health
Common eye conditions
It’s a fact of life that vision
changes occur as you get older.
Changes can occur slowly and
many older ladies may have
the early stages of eye disease
without even being aware
they have a problem.
It is fortunate that 75% of
this vision loss is treatable
or preventable if detected
early enough. Below are some
helpful points on what to look
for and how to safeguard your
vision as you age:
What is low vision?
Low vision can be defined in a
number of different ways such as
vision that is not correctable by
glasses, contact lenses or surgery,
when a person has difficulty
completing their daily activities,
loss of functional vision, a visual
acuity of less than or equal to 6/18
(people who are classified as legally
blind are included in this category).
Most people who have low vision
do have some residual and usable
vision.
Vision and Ageing
Health problems affecting other
parts of your body can affect
your vision as well. Individuals
with diabetes or hypertension
(high blood pressure), or taking
medications that have eye-related
side effects, are at greatest risk for
developing vision problems. This
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Many eye diseases have no early
symptoms which makes prevention
and early detection very important.
They may develop painlessly
and people may not be aware of
changes to vision until the condition
is quite advanced. The five main
causes of vision loss in Australia
are: uncorrected or under-corrected
refractive error, cataract, age related
macular degeneration, diabetic eye
disease and glaucoma.
Early stages of vision loss
caused by age-related macular
degeneration (AMD), glaucoma and
diabetic retinopathy have no early
symptoms, and current treatment
and prevention rely on early
detection.
How often should I have my
eyes tested?
The following eye health tips have
been compiled by Vision 2020
Australia, who recommend that you
have your eyes tested regularly if
you are over 40, and see your eye
health professional immediately if
you notice a change in your vision.
You should also have your eyes
tested every two years if you have
diabetes, or have a family history of
glaucoma.
Low Vision Tips
Here is a list of ‘tips’ you can apply
to your daily living:
Improve lighting. Use directed
lighting from behind the shoulder
for all near tasks, such as a
gooseneck lamp with an indoor 45
or 65 watt floodlight bulb. Directing
light from behind will reduce glare.
Ensure there is good lighting in the
hall, closets, stairways, bathrooms
and kitchens.
Increase contrast. Pour coffee
into white cups, put cereal in dark
bowls, use white plates on dark
place mats, have a black cutting
board for onions and a white one
for meat, hang a black towel behind
you to see light hair in the mirror
and use a felt tip pen, not a ball
point.
Use enlarged text where available.
Get large-size cheques from your
bank, a large dial phone, large
TV remote, large print crossword
books and large print playing
cards. Copy and enlarge recipes,
addresses, music sheet and menus
from favourite restaurants. Use the
accessibility features on computers
or purchase enlargement software.
Guidelines for healthy eyes
• Don’t smoke
• Have your eyes tested regularly. Make sure the macula is checked
• Eat fish 2-3 times each week
• Eat dark green leafy vegetable and fresh fruit daily
• Eat a handful of nuts each week
• Limit your intake of fats and oils
• Protect your eyes from the sun
• Wear eye protection at home and at work
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Visit or contact your State or local
low vision organisation for advice
on low vision aids.
pin in the labels of black clothes to
differentiate from navy. Pin socks
together before washing.
Label. Mark key positions on
stove, washer and thermostat
dials with bright, dimensional fabric
paint available from craft or fabric
stores so you can feel the correct
positions.
Organise. Have a place for
everything, including specified
spaces on kitchen shelves and in
the refrigerator and request that
everyone else in the household
respect and maintain the
organisational system.
Label spices and medicines with
a dark marking pen. Put a safety
Getting Help
There are specialised low
vision agencies and services in
Queensland who provide a range
of information, assistance and
adaptive technology to assist those
living with vision loss. We suggest
you contact Vision Australia on
1300 84 74 66 or visit www.
visionaustralia.org for further
information.
Cheap taxi service to local shopping centres
Steps to book a Council Cab
The Brisbane City and Logan City
Councils have a shared taxi service
for residents who find it difficult to
get to their local shops. This is a
fantastic service that can be utilised
to do some shopping, meet friends
or grab a coffee and do some
people watching.
For Brisbane City Council you can
use the Council cab if you are over
60 years old, are mobility impaired
or hold a Pensioner Concession
Card or Centrelink Seniors Card.
For Logan City Council you only
need to be an aged pensioner. If
you are eligible to use this service,
you may be accompanied by a
carer or a child under your care.
There are set days of the week
the service is available for each
suburb. Each one-way trip will
cost between $1 and $3 and
the Council Cab will take you to
your nearest shopping centre.
Information on the cost and when
the Council Cab is available in
your suburb and the shopping
centre(s) can be found by calling
the Brisbane City Council on 3403
2227 or the Logan City Council on
13 62 94 (yellow cabs).
Booking a Council cab
You will need to book the Council
Cab by 12 noon the day before
you want to use the service.
Wheelchair accessible vehicles are
available on request.
You can use the service as needed,
as long as it is available for your
suburb.
Caring for the families of our incapacitated and deceased veterans
1.Phone 3403 2227 (Brisbane)
or 13 62 94 (Logan) before 12
noon the day before you want
to use the service.
2.You will be asked for your name,
address and phone number.
You may also be asked for your
pension card number the first
time you call.
3.Let the operator know if you
have a wheelchair or walker.
4.The operator will confirm the
day you will be picked up and
an approximate pick up time.
Day of use
1.The taxi will pick you up from
your house.
2.The fare is paid to the taxi driver
at the beginning of your trip.
3.If you have booked a return trip,
meet the driver at the agreed
pick up point at the agreed time
(this will be around lunch time).
4.Again, the fare is paid to the
driver at the beginning of your
trip home.
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Crossword puzzle (solution over page)
Across
1. Head with ponytail is dominating (5)
4. All round promotions in short, something to sing
about (7)
7. Fight angry dispute for small bird (7)
8. Monotonous sounding insect (5)
10. End of term beers for men (5)
11. Headless fish don’t start to intimidate floating
voter (7)
12. A most varied number of particles (5)
14. An aspect of character, directed at the audience (5)
19. Fables created when part of a journey is over (7)
21. Something big in spectacular gesture (5)
22. Make a catapult out of a bandage (5)
23. Sheepish puff is violent (7)
24. Tiny Dickensian character, lazily in a bashful
manner (7)
25. Is ant confused or something smooth? (5)
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Down
2. Evidence of wound allowed to become reddish (7)
3. Threads and tales can both be spun (5)
4. Curve directed, cricketer out (6)
5. Tail-end snakes used for climbing (7)
6. A boxing match, roughly (5)
7. Closely similar but mixed up as me (4)
9. Sounds corny but walls have them too (4)
13. Male matured, coped well (7)
15. Living quarters, insect asleep for now (7)
16. Arrange pals to form a chain (4)
17. Homeless cat, far from the right path (6)
18. Find warmth, sunbathe at noon (4)
20. Sounds like gruesome siblings could tell a story (5)
21. Switched palms, illuminating (5)
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LEGACY BRISBANE
Care Groups and Laurel Clubs
Aveo Albany Creek Care Group
Aveo Albany Creek Retirement Village
Yellow Dining Room
61 Explorer Drive, ALBANY CREEK
1st Friday of the month 2pm
Fran McNamara 3264 8131
Joan Stirling 3264 4575
Joy Dunn 3325 2351
Aveo Durack Care Group
Aveo Durack Retirement Village
Recreation Hall
356 Blunder Road, DURACK
1st Wednesday of the month 10am
Mona Clarke 3278 8772
Gwen Smart 3879 8575
Beaudesert Care Group
Beaudesert RSL
23-25 William Street
BEAUDESERT
4th Wednesday of the month 10.30am
Daphne Telfer 5541 1941
Beachmere Laurel Club
Club Beachmere
10 Briggs Avenue, Beachmere
2nd Monday of the month 10 am
Dawn Blazely 5496 8913
Beenleigh Laurel Club
Beenleigh RSL
13 Bardyn Halliday Drive, MT WARREN PARK
3rd Monday on the month 9.30am
George Theckston 0413 013 340
Eunice Smith 0407 092 234
Bribie Island Care Group
Bribie Island RSL & Citizens Memorial Club Inc
Toorbul Street, BONGAREE
4th Tuesday of the month 9.30am
Elaine Humphris 3408 0059
Adele Carr 3408 2713
Brisbane Laurel Club
Legacy House
41 Merivale Street, SOUTH BRISBANE
Monday to Friday 8am to 4.00pm
Elizabeth Cowell 3349 2084
Brisbane Legacy 3029 5600
Caboolture Care Group
Caboolture & District Services Memorial Club Inc
Cnr Beerburrum Road & Hasking Street,
CABOOLTURE
Last Friday of the month 11.30am
Pam & Glenn Willmann 5433 0396
Caboolture Laurel Club
Memorial Bowls Club
War Veterans Home
King Street, CABOOLTURE
3rd Wednesday of the month (excluding December and January) 9.30am
Pam & Glenn Willmann 5433 0396
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These Groups, which are now established in many Brisbane suburbs and beyond, have as their aim, the
bringing together of Legacy widows in an atmosphere of friendship and caring. Membership of these
Groups is open to all Legacy Widows. The principal activity of the Care Groups is a monthly luncheon.
These, with a few exceptions, are held at various RSL Clubs. Many of the Care Groups offer bus trips. If
you wish to know more please phone the Contact Person listed below for the particular Group; alternatively
call Jackie at Legacy House on 3029 5618.
Caloundra Laurel Club
Caloundra RSL
West Terrace, CALOUNDRA
1st Monday of the month 9.30am for 10 am
Valerie O’Grady 5499 6353
Bill Bunter 5492 7676
Felicity Wilton 5441 3748
Holland Park/Mt Gravatt Care Group
Holland Park RSL
58 Arnold Sreet, HOLLAND PARK
3rd Thursday of the month 10.30am
Beryl Floyd 3349 0203
Thyna Law 3440 5855
Cazna Gardens Care Group
Cazna Gardens RSL Home
Under Nursing Home
465 Hellawell Road SUNNYBANK HILLS
1st Monday of the month 1.30pm
Legacy House 3029 5600
Inverpine Care Group
Inverpine RSL Home
54 Ogg Road, MURRUMBA DOWNS
3rd Saturday of the month 10am
Pat Ashton 3886 1494
Jo Shorrock 3029 5600
Chinchilla Laurel Club Hoy Group
RSL Memorial Hall
61 Heeney Street, CHINCHILLA
1st Tuesday of the month 9.30am
RSL Auxilliary 4662 7196
Athol Greaves Ph. 4662 8248
Kedron/Wavell Care Group
Kedron Wavell RSL
Hamilton Road, CHERMSIDE
Last Friday of the month 11am
Marie Natt 3862 7784
Margaret Hough 3205 4021
Coolum Care Group
Coolum Bowls Club
2nd Tuesday of the month 11.30am
Renalda Gorrie 5448 1424
Ian Wright 5446 4031
Felicity Wilton 5441 3748
Kilcoy Care Group
Alternate venue each month
2nd Thursday of the month
(February to December) 12 noon
May Wallace 5372 5033
Coorparoo Care Group
Coorparoo RSL
45 Holdsworth St, COORPAROO
Third Monday of the month 10.00am
Peter Cameron 0408 276 044
Gaythorne Care Group
Gaythorne RSL
534 Samford Road, MITCHELTON
Last Friday of the month 11am
Peter Thatcher 3356 4250
Geebung Care Group
Geebung RSL
Newman Road, GEEBUNG
2nd Friday of the month 11am
Denise Fridolf 3865 8006
Joyce Bannister 3266 3763
Glasshouse Country Laurel Club
Glasshouse Bowls Club
Coonowrin St, GLASSHOUSE MTNS
4th Tuesday of the month 10.30am
Mary Southern 5439 0009
Felicity Wilton 5441 3748
Gympie Laurel Club
RSL Orchid Room
(unless outing organised)
Mary Street, GYMPIE
3rd Monday of the month (Except December &
January
10.00am for morning tea
10.30am for meeting
Colleen Woodbury 5482 3518
Lana Younger Widows Group
Different venue each month
Last Saturday of the month 12 noon
Helen White 3351 1650
Logan Central Care Group
The Rec, Jacaranda Ave, KINGSTON
1st Tuesday of the month 10:30am
Myra Harris 3800 8441
John Archer 0420 934 483
Logan East Care Group
Springwood Bowls Club
Cinderella Drive, SPRINGWOOD
2nd Friday of the month 10am
Del Parkes 3841 1092
Warwick Chettle 0411 604 720
Logan West Care Group
Greenbank RSL
Memorial Room
Anzac Parade, HILLCREST
Last Friday of the month 10am
Nancy Guinane 3803 4128
Ed Heieck 3803 1133
Eunice Smith 3133 1034
Maroochydore Laurel Club
RSL House
Memorial Avenue, MAROOCHYDORE
4th Friday of the month 9.30am
Nita Tupper 5453 4329
Ros Nichols 5445 8982
Felicity Wilton 5441 3748
Winter 2014
Moorooka Care Group
Moorooka Sports and Community Club,
76 Koala Rd, Moorooka.
Last Thursday of the Month 11.00 a.m.
Mavis Dangerfield 3254 4887
Allan Swainson 3217 4044
Redcliffe Laurel Club
RSL Club
Tobruk Lounge
Redcliffe Parade, REDCLIFFE
1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month 10am
Betty Rogers 3284 8244
Rod Palmer 0417 672 643
Morningside Care Group
Morningside Panthers Football Club
Park Street, HAWTHORNE
Last Friday of the month 10.15am
Heather Crawford 3399 2559
Allan Swainson 3217 4044
Redlands Care Group
Redlands RSL
8 Passage Street, CLEVELAND
1st Friday of the month 10am
Erica Clark 3286 5764
Ruth Minnis 3286 5643
Courtesy bus available, phone Redlands RSL on
3488 1199 before 2pm on Wednesday before
Friday meeting
Mudjimba Laurel Club
Mudjimba RSL
Cottonwood Street, MUDJIMBA
1st Tuesday of the month 9.30am
Patty-Ann Smith 5443 3268
Kerry Glover 5473 9095
Felicity Wilton 5441 3748
Toowong Care Group
Toowong Sizzler Restaurant
Sherwood Road, TOOWONG
Last Thursday of the month 11am
Marj Affleck 3371 7665
Roma Care Group
Roma Club Hotel/Motel
1st Tuesday of the month 10am
Warwick Butler 4622 4779
Jill Denton 4622 2759
Maleny Laurel Club
Maleny RSL
1 Bunya Street, Maleny
Odd months – 2nd Monday of the month
9.30 a.m. – morning tea and meeting.
Even months – 2nd Tuesday of the month
9.15 a.m. – bus trip
Wendy Hill 5442 9443
Ray Whittaker 0407 145 697
Nambour Care Group
Nambour RSL
Matthew Street, NAMBOUR
3rd Monday of the month 10am
John Simson 5478 5009
Felicity Wilton 5441 3748
Noosa/Tewantin Laurel Club
Tewantin/Noosa RSL & Citizens Memorial Club
Memorial Avenue, TEWANTIN
1st Monday of the month 10.30am
Lorna Stratton 5474 1456
Leo Brown 5447 4228
Pine Rivers Care Group
Pine Rivers Care Group
Pine Rivers RSL Sub-Branch
1347 Anzac Ave., KALLANGUR
Last Friday of the month 10.30 a.m.
Pat Christopher 3882 1106
Terry Taylor 3300 9137
Victoria Point Care Group
Shark’s Sporting Club
Coulburn Avenue, VICTORIA POINT
4th
Monday of the month
(Courtesy bus available phone Redlands RSL
ph. 3488 1199 before 12 noon on Friday before
Monday meeting) 10.30am
Kathy Burgess 3287 6629
Fay Cross 3207 6609
Warwick Care Group
RSL Services and Citizens Memorial Club
Corner King and Albion Streets, Warwick
4th Tuesday of the month for lunch and meeting.
Lunch 12.00pm, meeting 1.00pm.
Nancy Payne ph. 4661 2270
Sandgate Care Group
Sandgate RSL
Keogh Street, SANDGATE
1st Friday of the month 12 noon
Pearl Rashford 3269 3022
Ivy Bruce 3269 2358
Tony Ralph 3630 2475
Woodford Care Group
Alternate venue each month
2nd Thursday of the month
(February to December) 12 noon
Valmay Liddle 5496 1180
Sherwood Care Group
Sherwood/Indooroopilly Services Club
Corner Clewley & Browne Sts CORINDA
Last Friday of the month 12 noon
Nesta Russell 3379 8415
Clyde Winzar 3379 1075
Wynnum Care Group
Wynnum RSL
174 Tingal Road, WYNNUM
2nd Friday of the month 10am
Bill Kelly 3396 1697
South West Care Group
Blue Fin Fishing Club
24 Lilac Street, INALA
Last Friday of the month 10am
Glad Rowan 3372 1054
Nancy Cadet 3372 4650
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Stanthorpe Laurel Club
Stanthorpe RSL
Marsh Street, STANTHORPE
2nd Monday of the month 10.30am
Lunch at RSL Dining Room around 12 noon
Margaret Hooker 4684 1294
Olwyn Einam 4681 4366
Margaret Halford 4681 1898
Sunnybank Care Group
Sunnybank Community Sports Club
McCullough Street, SUNNYBANK
3rd Friday of the month 10am
Jo Myers 3345 6615
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