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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.

Bribie Island Magazine

Bribie Island Ambassador, Max, has updated us with the 'Bribie Magazine', an initiative of the Bribie Island Chamber of Commerce.

No 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.

Peter 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.

Guide For Retirement Village Living

Consumer Affairs Victoria has just released a 52 page booklet called:
'Guide For Retirement Village Living'.
It is well set out and the chapters include:

What Is A Retirement Village
Looking For A Retirement Village
Types of Retirement Village Contracts
Fees And Charges
Contracts
Resident Representation
Dispute Resolution
Leaving A Retirement Village
Useful Contacts
Glossary

To obtain a copy, ring 1300 55 81 81