Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st Century

Today Lex speaks with Age Discrimination Commissioner Dr Kay Patterson about The Human Rights Commission report into ageism in Australia. Then Beverly, Gary & Joseph chat together about this in Jeff’s Cafe.

In Nostalgia Town, we speak with Australian playwright David Williamson about growing up in Melbourne, and his personal journey, travelling north.

On Your Two Cents Worth, Lex & Patricia speak with Patrick Veyret from Choice about banks & older Australians.

You can find longer versions of each segment and other links on the website.

Links for this episode:

• Age Discrimination in Australia with Dr Kay Patterson
  • What's age got to do with it? 
  • Every Age Counts 
  • Age Discrimination Commissioner 
• Nostalgia Town: David Williamson
  • David Williamson - Australian Playwright 
• Y2CW: Banking with Patrick Veyret from Choice
  • How to find the best account and switch banks
  • Royal Commission Into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry
  • Banking Royal Commission Recommendations Flounder 
  • Moneysmart: Choosing the right bank account

Today Lex & Patricia speak with Janice Butera from the Australian Centre for Grief & Bereavement. Then Beverly, Gary, & Trish chat together in Jeff’s Cafe.

In Nostalgia Town Lex talks to Patricia ‘Little Pattie’ Amphlett about growing up in Mascot and her deep affection for Australia’s Vietnam veterans.

On Your Two Cents Worth, Lex & Patricia speak with Jen Lewis from the Financial Rights Legal Service about insurance & ageing in Australia.

You can find longer versions of each segment and other links on the website.

Links for this episode:

• Grief & bereavement with Janice Butera
  • The Mourner’s Bill of Rights
  • The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement
  • Aged Care Grief and Bereavement Support
  • Grief Line (1300 845 745)
• Nostalgia Town: Patricia ‘Little Pattie’ Amphlett
  • www.facebook.com/LittlePattie
• Y2CW: Insurance & Ageing in Australia
  • Financial Rights Legal Centre Insurance Hotline: 1300 663 464
  • Financial Rights Legal Centre
  • Insurance Law Fact Sheets
  • Insurance Council of Australia Calculators

Today Lex & Patricia speak with ABC economics commentator Peter Martin about The Intergenerational Report. Then Gary, Lucille & Trish chat together about this in Jeff’s Cafe.

In Nostalgia Town, we speak with Man Booker prize-winning Australian author Tom Keneally about growing up Irish Catholic, and his dash to the try-line as a rugby league half back to impress girls.

On Your Two Cents Worth, Lex & Patricia speak with Deputy Commissioner of the ACCC, Delia Rickard about Romance Scams.

You can find longer versions of each segment and other links on the website.

Links for this episode:

Intergenerational Report with Peter Martin

• Intergenerational Report
  • ABC Radio National program ‘The Economists’ 
• Nostalgia Town: Tom Keneally
  • Judith Wright ‘Woman to Man’ 
• Y2CW: Romance Scams with Delia Rickard
  • Scamwatch
  • Scamwatch: Romance Scams
  • How to help a family member
  • Little Black Book of Scams

Today Lex & Patricia speak with Professor Tracey McDonald about Health Services & Ageing in Australia. Then Beverly, Brian & Trish chat together about this in Jeff’s Cafe.

In Nostalgia Town, we speak with ABC journalist and ‘Back Roads’ presenter, Heather Ewart, about growing up in country Victoria and her journey to rural journalism and her connection with Australian Band Hunters & Collectors.

On Your Two Cents Worth, Lex & Patricia speak with Patrick Veyret from Choice about ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’.

You can find longer versions of each segment and other links on the website.

Links for this episode:

Health Services and Ageing in Australia with Professor Tracey McDonald

• Health Consumers NSW
• Older Women’s Network
• Mental Health Carers NSW
• Tracey McDonald

Nostalgia Town: Heather Ewart

• ABC iview: Back Roads 

Y2CW: Buy now, pay later with Patrick Veyret from Choice

• National Debt Helpline: Phone 1800 007 007
• Choice: What is Afterpay?

Today Lex & Patricia speak with the former president of the NSW Legislative Council, John Ajaka, about Government & Ageing in Australia. Then Faye, Jude & Trish chat together about this in Jeff’s Cafe.

In Nostalgia Town, we speak with former Australian Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove and his wish that he spent more time with his father ‘In the Living Years’.

On Your Two Cents Worth, Lex & Patricia speak with Jen Lewis from the Financial Rights Service about Debt.

You can find longer versions of each segment and other links on the website.

Links for this episode:

Y2CW Debt with Jen Lewis

• Credit National debt helpline 1800 007 007 
• Credit and debt advice line 1800 844 949 
• Financial Rights Legal Centre 
• Gambling helpline 1800 858858 
• Lifeline Problem Gambling 
• Where to Get Help When You’re in Debt 

Today Patricia speaks with exercise scientist Van Marinos about exercise, fitness & ageing in Australia. Then Faye, Karen & Trish chat together about this in Jeff’s Cafe.

In Nostalgia Town, we speak with Australian food guru Maggie Beer about growing up a Sydney ‘Westie’, and about her mission to enhance the food experience of older Australians in nursing homes.

On Your Two Cents Worth, Lex & Patricia speak with Patrick Veyret from Choice about consumer advocacy.

You can find longer versions of each segment and other links on the website.

Links for this episode:

Exercise, Fitness & Ageing in Australia with Van Marinos

• Exercise right for active ageing
• Sport Australia

Nostalgia Town: Maggie Beer

• Instagram: @maggie_beer
• Facebook: OfficialMaggieBeer
• Pinterest: Maggie_Beer
• Twitter: @maggie_beer

Y2CW Consumer Advocacy with Patrick Veyret 

• Choice 
• Petition on Stronger Banking Laws 
• Patrick Veyret

Today Lex & Patricia speak with ABC Backroads presenter Heather Ewart about ageing in rural Australia. Then Brian, Rod & Trish chat together about this in Jeff’s Cafe.

In Nostalgia Town, we speak with Australian humourist Andrew Denton, who tells us that at school, he was reading Rugby League Week when he was supposed to be reading Shakespeare. Following last week on Voluntary Assisted Dying, Andrew also talks about his foundation, Go Gentle Australia.

On Your Two Cents Worth, Lex & Patricia speak with Paul Versteege about funeral costs.

You can find longer versions of each segment and other links on the website.

Links for this episode:

• Rural Australia & Ageing: Heather Ewart
  • ABC iview: Back Roads 
• Nostalgia Town: Andrew Denton
  • Andrew Denton’s Go Gentle Australia
• Y2CW (Funeral Costs): Paul Versteege
  • How much does a funeral cost
  • Paying for your funeral
  • Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association

Today Lex & Patricia speak with Professor Lindy Willmott about Voluntary Assisted Dying. Then Faye, Marie-Christine & Trish chat together about this in Jeff’s Cafe.

In Nostalgia Town, we speak with Puberty Blues author Kathy Lette, who rolls her eyes about surfer boys, and reveals her determination to never grow up.

On Your Two Cents Worth, Lex & Patricia speak with Justin Bott from Services Australia about Financial Support for Carers.

You can find longer versions of each segment and other links on the website.

Links for this episode:

• Voluntary Assisted Dying:  Lindy Willmott
  • QUT - End of Life Law in Australia website which describes the law that governs end of life including voluntary assisted dying
  • Andrew Denton’s Go Gentle Australia
• Y2CW Financial Support for Carers with Justin Bott from Services Australia
  • Services Australia Carers Information
  • Carer Payment
  • Carer Allowance Information
  • Carers Australia Financial Support for Carers
  • Australian Government Carer Gateway

Today Lex speaks with Professor Catherine Haslam about the importance of social connections as we age. Then Jude, Mike & Trish chat together about this at Jeff’s Cafe.

On Nostalgia Town, Patricia speaks with Australian political figure John Hewson about growing up in Carlton in Sydney and how deeply his family support the Dragons.

On Your Two Cents Worth, Lex & Patricia speak with Paul Versteege who reminds us that as we age, it is sometimes wiser to spend than save.

You can find longer versions of each segment and other links on the website.

Links for this episode:

• Social Connections & Ageing in Australia: Professor Catherine Haslam
  • Social Identity and Groups Network 
• Y2CW Spend Your Capital While You’re Alive with Paul Versteege from the Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Association
  • Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association
  • Would You Rather Be Financially Secure Now or When You Are Dead? 
  • Money Smart Retirement Income Planner 

Today Lex & Patricia speak with Professor Carole Cusack about Religion, Spirituality & Ageing. Then Joseph, Marie-Christine & Trish chat together about this at Jeff’s Cafe.

On Nostalgia Town, Lex & Patricia speak with Australian Comedy icon Jean Kittson about growing up in seaside Victoria and of her admiration for emerging Australian comedians.

On Your Two Cents Worth, Lex and Patricia speak with Justin Bott about Grandparent Advisors.

You can find longer versions of each segment and other links on the website.

Links for this episode:

Nostalgia Town: Jean Kittson

• www.jeankittson.com.au

Y2CW Grandparent Advisors with Justin Bott from Services Australia

• Services Australia Grandparent Advisers 
• Services Australia Multicultural Service Officers 
• Raising Children: Grandparent and Kinship Carers 
• Raising Children: Grandparents and Kinship Carer Services