01 October VOL 07 Issue 23

Thanks to the grandparents

Welcome to the 01 October @boutSeniors enewsletter.

It's time to celebrate the family members who give us so much of their time and energy – the grandparents. Whether they help with babysitting, daycare or – more frequently these days – taking on full responsibility for raising their grandchildren, contemporary society can no longer ignore their importance.

But no matter how involved they are in day-to-day rearing of children, one thing's for certain: grannie and grandpa are not merely lolly-givers or weekend visitors. Our grandparents are important storytellers, the keepers of our past, our stories and our wisdom. This issue @boutSeniors pays tribute to our family elders.

Victorian seniors will be excited to experience the upcoming Seniors Festival Seminar Series program. It's never too late to learn something and there is something for everyone here: the six seminars cover everything from connecting with community to computers. For more information, click here

@boutSeniors subscribers are in for a treat! Our wonderful friends at Koonara Wines have created a special deal just for you. To read the story behind Koonara's recent vintage, click here. To access the special deal, click here

Perhaps your grandmother made you a childhood treat in the form of Aeroplane Jelly. This issue, we couldn't resist celebrating Aeroplane Jelly's 80 th birthday. The iconic jingle, “I like Aeroplane Jelly, Aeroplane Jelly for me…” is said to be as familiar as the national anthem! And apparently the song was also an unofficial password for Aussie soldiers during the Vietnam War.

A slightly healthier meal from an era not forgotten is the humble rissole. Read grandmother Betty's recipe now. This month our October DVD giveaway is the ever-popular Ballykissangel. To enter, answer our poll question on children and inheritance by clicking here.

To all the grandparents in the world, we salute you!

Keep smiling
David and Kaye Fallick

Your stories

Geoff's blog
We hope you've been enjoying the online journal of Community Leader Geoff Holt here on the @boutSeniors website. Feel free to post your comment on Geoff's blog at the bottom of the page – whether you agree or disagree, like or dislike his ideas. Read Geoff's blog now

Frosted out, but a barrel of laughs
Dru Reschke from Koonara Wines is pretty disappointed about this years crop being completely destroyed by frost, but is still impressed about his latest release wines, the 'Angel's Peak'. Find out more

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World of work

Grandparental leave
St George bank are leading the way when it comes to acknowledging the changing and/or growing roles of grandparents, offering 12 months unpaid grandparents leave – and the ACT government are set to follow. Find out more

Too old to work at 69?
New research conducted by Newspoll for the Citibank Retirement Index indicates contradictions in the over-55s' attitudes to work. Find out more

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Government news

Aged care excellence
An aged care good news story is sorely needed and here it is. Find out the winners of the 2007 Minister's awards for Excellence in Aged Care by clicking here

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Taking care of the pennies

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A fixed-return, fixed-term investment
 Perpetual is now offering a brand new return on our Term Fund (returns current as at 14 September) – a high seven per cent per annum for a nine-month term (income paid on maturity). Find out more

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Simpler retirement planning
 For many people, retirement entails significant lifestyle and financial changes. Planning for it, however, can be a difficult and time-consuming process. To help you start, ClearView Retirement Solutions has created a range of free online financial tools. Read more now

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Where there's a will…
Are you happy with your will? Is it up-to-date? Perhaps it's time you took a simple online 'will health check'. Find out more

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Wellbeing

Family support
Relationships Australia offers support and resources for families, acknowledging their changing nature and highlighting some of the stresses and strains on grandparents who may be taking on primary responsibility for the upbringing of their grandchildren. Find out more

Grandparenting program
COTA (NSW) is holding a grandparenting forum in April next year, offering information and support for grandparents who are providing childcare or who perhaps have been denied access to their grandchildren following a family breakdown. Find out more

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Getting out there

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TV that you can afford
22 premium channels, including 350 movies a month for just $29.95 a month! SelecTV, Australia's newest satellite Pay TV service, provides everyone with a great mix of TV channels. Find out more

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Be a good sport
Registrations have been extended for the Australasian Masters Games in Adelaide from 5–14 October 2007. It's not all about the sports program either. Paritcipants and visitors can enjoy first class entertainment and an action-packed social calendar. Find out more

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For a good cause

The best Christmas card
Christmas is not that far away and family and friends old and young still enjoy receiving a Christmas Card. The best card money can buy this Christmas will help raise money for the dedicated team at the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Find out more

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Travel express

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Holiday in Canada
Has a holiday in Canada been on your mind? Do you want a holiday with culture, history, nature, wide-open spaces and cosmopolitan cities…a holiday with a bit of everything? Creative Holidays can help. Find out more

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Discounted Ghan
Concession fares on The Ghan have been reduced, thanks to the generous support of the Australian Government which is now funding travel for concession card holders all the way to the Top End. Find out more

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Travel for grandparents
This issue we are including many opportunities which we hope offer something extra for grandparents.

Other great deals in our Holiday ideas section...

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Bookshelf online

Heaven on a rod
 The Complete Fishing Bible deserves a place in the tackle box of every avid fisherman or woman. It's a comprehensive reference for both seasoned anglers and those new to the delights of experiencing 'the one that got away'. Find out more

Remember these?
This new paperback collection of the most important speeches since 1900 is a wonderful reminder of great moments in history. Speeches that shaped the modern world covers the pivotal moments as leaders expressed their words of hope or regret to the world. Find out more

 The power of giving
 Giving is former U.S. President Bill Clinton's call to action. This remarkable book shows us just how many people are out there doing something, no matter how large or small, to make the world a better place. And it goes on to inspire us all to participate in this global flood of giving. Read more now

These titles and many more can be purchased in the @boutSeniors online discount bookstore. Go there now

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DVD junction

A good education
 The History Boys is a screen adaptation of the acclaimed and as you would expect, witty, Alan Bennett play – and it doesn't stray too far from its roots in story or characters. Read more now

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Comfort food

Betty's rissoles
 Some of the tastiest dishes are those born of frugality – a.k.a. the fine art of cooking leftovers. My mum's rissoles are a case in point. Betty would cook roast lamb on Sunday, and Monday night we would enjoy her rissoles, with gravy, mashed potatoes and peas. Read the recipe now


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