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Seachangers Move In, Residents Out
THERE are lies, damned lies and then there are statistics, as the old saying goes, and this may pertain to Australia's most popular sea-change destinations, such as Port Douglas, which are actually shedding full-time residents. Despite regular complaints that coastal areas are bursting at the seams, the Australian Bureau of Statistics' Urban Centre and Locality figures show many actually lost full-time residents between the 2001 and 2006 censuses.
Read more about Seachangers Move In, Residents OutBribie Island Magazine
Bribie Island Ambassador, Max, has updated us with the 'Bribie Magazine', an initiative of the Bribie Island Chamber of Commerce.
Read more about Bribie Island MagazineNo Nursing Homes For Us, Say Baby Boomers
Baby boomers want alternatives to a future in nursing homes, says poll A majority of Australians over 50 have no intention of moving into a nursing home when they get frail, and expect governments to support the development of alternative forms of aged care and accommodation, a Galaxy Poll has found.
Read more about No Nursing Homes For Us, Say Baby BoomersPeter Cundall
The very popular host of ABC tv's 'Gardening Australia' program is about to 'retire' from the show. Here are a couple of his quotes regarding retirement.
Read more about Peter CundallMax and Luz - one couple's story (continued)
Name: Max & Luz S
Age: Over 60
Previous Occupation: Company Manager then owner of a Legal Services business until retiring.
Location Of Your Previous Career: Alice Springs
Why did you move to Bribie Island?
1/ Mild weather
2/ Location close to family and friends.
3/ Very good and easily accessible medical facilities.
What do you think the advantages are of living on Bribie Island?
1/ Plenty of sport and recreation facilities
2/ Excellent quiet seaside living.
3/ Very good modern shopping facilities - no need to leave the island.
There are now many families living here and commuting to work. There are a number of schools, including high school and a university not far away.
Bribie is a great place to live and play.
What do you miss about living in Alice Springs?
You do miss all your friends and contacts after leaving and need to take time and patience to build this up again in your chosen destination.
Your advice for people who would like to move to a new location after 50?
Read ‘Where To Retire in Australia’ this gave us a head start confirming all of the above.
(Ed: Gee thanks Max and Luz!!!)
