Mind Your Own Retirement

Mark Chapman from H&R Block shares his top five tips to help seniors reduce tax and maximize savings and superannuation. Mr Chapman covers capital gains tax; the benefits of paying an additional tax-deductible super contribution; what to watch out for and the benefits of seeking taxation advice. Perfect for anyone preparing a tax return this financial year

Kate Christie is an author, time-management expert, speaker, and media commentator. She joins John Deeks in our podcast to debunk the myth that women are invisible at a certain age.

After turning 50 and losing her former life partner to cancer, Ms Christie was faced with the fact that life is too short, and she decided to do something about it. She created her ‘life list’, everything she wanted to do while she was still young enough to enjoy it. Listen in if you are ready to design the next exciting part of your life – learn the tricks to make priorities, avoid the ‘white noise’ and make your own ‘life-list’

The national survey of almost 3000 Australian residential aged care facilities was led by Dr Linda McAuliffe and Professor Deirdre Fetherstonhaugh at La Trobe’s Australian Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care (ACEBAC). John Deeks speaks to them both to discuss the findings from this ground-breaking research. The study identified factors that influence senior residential aged care staff when making decisions about resident intimate relationships and sexual expression.

Studies have shown that taking a 2-day break can have enormous physical and mental health benefits, and in Victoria, now is the perfect time to travel. No matter where you are in Victoria, it will cost you the same amount to travel on V/Line. The most you’ll pay is the same as a daily capped fare. Glenn Harvey from Bendigo Tourism provides a great update on what’s on this autumn and winter in historic Bendigo – from Opera to an Australiana exhibition, Writers Festival and even a festival celebrating Buddha’s life. Mr Harvey also suggests a stop over at Castlemaine or Heathcote, all included in the capped daily fare

Peter Quarry, a multi award winning author and psychologist joins John Deeks to discuss Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare. Mr Quarry reviews the book with a psychologist’s eye and examines sibling rivalry, institutionalised favouritism and even post-traumatic stress disorder. This is a fascinating discussion that may challenge your current views.

Shane Neagle, Principal Lawyer at Ivy Law Group joins John Deeks to talk about the importance of having a will to help protect yourself and your family. Mr Neagle explains the difference between a formal and informal will; what happens if you don’t have a will and the importance of a Power of Attorney, Guardianship, and a Medical Directive. This is a straightforward discussion and includes some alarming real-life examples.

Rick Mitry from Mitry Lawyers speaks with John Deeks and YLC journalist, Brad Lockyer about the class action proceedings against the Commonwealth Government. The class action is on behalf of individuals who are over 65 years and who have a disability due to their exclusion from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Mr Mitry explains the breach of constitutional and human rights and the need for change. Listen in to find out if you are eligible to join this important class action

Sarah Hopkins from Eastern Regional Libraries speaks with John Deeks about how our public libraries are no longer just about books. Sarah explains how publishing has changed and people not only read physical books but also online and audio books. Public libraries now have free wi-fi; desktop computers and resources to help seniors become tech-savvy. The library is a whole new world and Sarah confides that one of the biggest complaints they receive now, is that the library is too noisy. Well, that is a change. Learn why and how you can get started

Jacinta Phelan from Seniorstays.com.au explains some great deals available along with some trends and tips to save you money. Our second guest is Trish Ennis who is CEO of the Companion Animal Network (CAN) and explains the physical and mental health benefits of owning a pet. Currently only 18% of aged care facilities consider allowing residents to keep a pet so C.A.N is working with aged care experts to improve this statistic. For more information and to find out how you can help please visit www.australiancan.org.au or email [email protected]

Actor Samuel Johnson is an actor, an activist, and a super guy. He speaks with John Deeks about his new book ‘Dear Lover’ and how it was originally pitched as ‘Dear Dickhead’. ‘Dear Lover’ is a heartfelt and sometimes spicy collection of letters celebrating love from some of Australia’s most notable notables. All money raised from the book will support precision medicine which places patients on the right medicine, first time, every time. Listen in for a fascinating discussion with one of Australia’s favourites about his charity ‘Love Your Sister’ and how we can all join the fight. For more information visit https://www.loveyoursister.org/ to buy the book and learn more.