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CONTENTS Contents WINTER :: 2011 cover stories 5 Next stage beckons for Aussie theatre veteran Wendy Blacklock’s decision to switch from funny business in front of the curtains to serious business backstage helped breathe new life into Australian theatre and presented ground-breaking opportunities for many talented Australian and Aboriginal artists. Kathryn Edwards reports. 21 Floriade, not just a fl ower festival Canberra – and the spectacular Floriade Festival – are the perfect start to spring, but as Steve Freeth fi nds out, there’s also vineyards, great food and beautiful scenery to discover just across the NSW border. 74 Which nutritional supplements are best for you? Australians spend over half a billion dollars each year on nutritional supplements. But are we wasting our money, or are vitamin supplements important for our health? Accredited Practising Dietitian, Melanie McGrice, explains. 5 features 93 Aged care and independence in the digital age In an economy the size of Australia’s, with a shrinking workforce base and a shrinking taxation base, it is going to be essential that if quality services are to be maintained for older Australians, we must develop a multitude of innovative tools and technologies to support older Australians to sustain their health and care needs, writes Rod Young. 126 Choosing the right insurance policy Purchasing the right insurance product to cover your assets like your home, car, and furnishings will ensure that if you ever experience damage or loss to these key assets that you will be able to replace these quickly and get on with life, writes Paul Giles. 132 Keeping you mind active – Learning in the senior years Whatever type of learner you are, there is a course, class or learning environment made for you. It can change your perspective, open your mind, make you a more enjoyable person to be around and maybe even earn you some additional income, writes Sally Thompson. 21 171 Getting involved with your community Feel like doing something different? Why not consider becoming a volunteer. With over 5.4 million adult Australians volunteering, and a variety of volunteer roles on offer, it’s a great time to consider becoming involved. Amanda Everton reports. THE RETIREE WINTER