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BANNER BANNER EDITOR’S NOTE Editor Kathryn Edwards Lead Graphic Designer Bianca Fidge Graphic Designers Kimberley Smith Michael Griffiths Kasha Abbott Publisher Garth Wright CEO Gary Peach General Manager Graham Miles Publications Executive Kimberly Rainsford Marketing Co-ordinator Johnathon Dunstan Printer Newstyle Printing Co. Pty Ltd 41 Manchester Street Mile End, SA 5031 Phone: 08 8234 6155 APRS Head Office Level 6, 38 Currie Street Adelaide, SA 5000 GPO Box 1746, Adelaide, SA 5001 Phone: 08 8113 9200 Fax: 08 8113 9201 APRS Queensland Office Phone: 07 3229 9766 Fax: 07 3229 3066 Editor Phone: 08 8113 9221 Email: editor@aprs.com.au Advertising Phone: 08 8113 9200 Email: sales@aprs.com.au Disclaimer APRS is not committed to nor takes responsibility for the views expressed in articles or advertisements herein. The publishers could not possibly ensure that each advertisement published in this magazine complies with the Trade Practices Act and responsibility must therefore rest with the person, company or agency submitting the advertisement for publication. While gearing up for the traditional Australia Day barbecue, I couldn’t help but reflect on the generous Australian spirit that the catastrophic floods in Queensland generated. Australians are identified by a sense of “fair go” and the spirit of “she’ll be right”, and the communities in Queensland showed the resilience, strength and mateship which shapes our nation. Although we don’t celebrate this spirit with as much grandeur and fanfare as the Americans on the fourth of July or the French on Bastille Day, one particular event which has risen in popularity and become synonymous with January 26th is the Australian of the Year Awards. During this event, held at Parliament House every year, four Australians who were nominated by members of the public are honoured for their contribution to Australian society. The awards include Australian of the Year, Senior Australian of the Year, Young Australian of the Year and a Local Hero Award. This year, the Senior Australian of the Year award was bestowed upon Professor Ron McCallum, accomplished lawyer and disabled rights advocate. He is the first ever completely blind recipient of the award, which further recognised his passion for social justice and tireless work for the disabled community. The Retiree managed to catch up with Professor McCallum while he was celebrating his latest achievement, and you can read the full story on page 10. Also inside this edition, Editor at Sea John Pond once again joins us to talk about all things cruise ship related. He delves into the nitty-gritty of the different types of cruises and destinations for you to consider before embarking on your next holiday, and he also shares with us an account of his latest river cruise through Europe. If you prefer something a little closer to home, Tony Karacsonyi shares with us his adventures cruising Western 2 THE RETIREE AUTUMN Australia’s Kimberly region. Also on the travel front, Steve Freeth writes about the adventures to be had in the Northern Territory, and explains why it’s not just Oprah Winfrey who has been captured by the region’s beauty. If getting back into shape after the silly season is high on your agenda, best-selling author and stretching and flexibility expert, Kit Laughlin, shares exercises that could lead to a newer you – and best of all you can do them in the comfort of your own home. Shae Baxter from the Retirement Village Association talks about life in a retirement village, dispelling the usual stereotypes which surround retirement living, and explaining why thousands of Australian seniors are choosing to make the move. On the financial front, Terri Loy from RBS Morgans discusses the Federal Government’s response to last year’s Cooper Review into the superannuation system and the implications on the self managed super fund sector. Along with the regular columns about your health, relationships, and what’s new in books, films and wine that has been jam-packed into this issue, we hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed putting it all together. If there are any issues you would like us to cover in future editions of The Retiree, or if you have any news to share about events happening in your local area, please send me an email to editor@aprs.com.au Kathryn Edwards Editor P.S. Remember to mark your diaries with Arthritis Awareness Week from 27th March to 2nd April, during which you can check out all the latest developments in support, education and research, including new treatments.