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12th Jun 2021<br>\n<strong>Contact Details:</strong><br>\nJanenne Gittoes<br>\n<a href=\"mailto:janenne.gittoes@goulburn.nsw.gov.au\">janenne.gittoes@goulburn.nsw.gov.au</a><br>\n(02) 4823 4494<br>\n<strong>Time:</strong> 9:00am - 5:00pm<br>\n<strong>Event Details:</strong> This edition of The Window has been curated by Gina Mobayed, Director, Goulburn Regional Art Gallery.</p>\n<p>Since her appointment in Goulburn Gina has led a reinvigoration of the permanent collection. </p>\n<p>She has audited the entire collection, delivered the design, and build of a new collection store and opened the largest collection exhibition the Gallery ever presented. </p>\n<p>She also conceived the idea of The Window and will bring forth works not yet seen.</p>\n<p>Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm<br>\nSat 12pm – 4pm<br>\nClosed Sun and Public Holidays  </p>","excerpt":"Where: Goulburn Regional Art Gallery, 184 Bourke Street, Goulburn, NSW, 2580 When: 16th Apr 2021 - 12th Jun 2021 Contact…"}},"removeDefaultStyling":true,"categories":[{"id":"c038a6e3-577d-58b9-9237-531696b67247","title":"Special Interests","slug":"special-interests"},{"id":"3f229c5c-6a22-5341-a297-1d4516c5b05e","title":"What's On","slug":"whats-on"},{"id":"e9ae3714-5db3-5650-abaf-5c4b8b616cfc","title":"Local News","slug":"local-news"}]},"allContentfulPost":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"b0f45d15-8b8d-5c85-9347-97aaa62cfb8e","slug":"to-understand-others-first-understand-yourself","title":"To Understand Others, First Understand Yourself ","publishDate":"Sep 13, 2021","categories":[{"id":"c038a6e3-577d-58b9-9237-531696b67247","title":"Special Interests","slug":"special-interests"}],"image":{"title":"1591329843-lJQbC","fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3333333333333333,"src":"//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/32ydwag5oTsGUphADw79BB/fba5137984dd2a7835e85d7398c58fe3/1591329843-lJQbC.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=50","srcSet":"//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/32ydwag5oTsGUphADw79BB/fba5137984dd2a7835e85d7398c58fe3/1591329843-lJQbC.jpg?w=100&h=75&q=50 100w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/32ydwag5oTsGUphADw79BB/fba5137984dd2a7835e85d7398c58fe3/1591329843-lJQbC.jpg?w=200&h=150&q=50 200w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/32ydwag5oTsGUphADw79BB/fba5137984dd2a7835e85d7398c58fe3/1591329843-lJQbC.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=50 400w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/32ydwag5oTsGUphADw79BB/fba5137984dd2a7835e85d7398c58fe3/1591329843-lJQbC.jpg?w=600&h=450&q=50 600w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/32ydwag5oTsGUphADw79BB/fba5137984dd2a7835e85d7398c58fe3/1591329843-lJQbC.jpg?w=800&h=600&q=50 800w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/32ydwag5oTsGUphADw79BB/fba5137984dd2a7835e85d7398c58fe3/1591329843-lJQbC.jpg?w=1200&h=900&q=50 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px"}},"copy":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Have you ever had people in your life who seem to know how “to push your buttons”: people who trigger certain negative emotions or behaviours in you? </p>\n<p>Psychology Today magazine recently published an article addressing this situation, and the author suggests that instead of focussing on what is wrong with the other person, and why they do what they do, that first you figure out what is triggering you and why.</p>\n<p><strong>The steps to this understanding are:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Examine what is triggering you, and what you wish you could control about the other person. </li>\n<li>Think about why this particular behaviour triggers you. Assuming that this person is not physically harming you, why does someone’s sharp response to one of your questions make your blood pressure rise, for example? Why does someone who goes on and on about their knowledge and expertise make you feel like wrapping duct tape around their mouth? Is it because of some prior experience you have had with a similar personality, or is it because they are not exhibiting values that you hold dear? </li>\n<li>Focus on what you want out of the relationship. Determine if this person is a casual acquaintance, someone you want to build a relationship with, or someone you really care about. If the person is someone you love, then think about what you want to gain by working on this aspect of your relationship. Realise that the situation is probably not as simplistic as ‘he’s wrong, I’m right’. </li>\n<li>Think about when you have been in the wrong. All human beings make mistakes, and just as the person who is triggering you has made mistakes, the chances are that so have you. Rather than holding a grudge, realise your similarities and that you are both hurting over something that has gone wrong. </li>\n<li>Realise that life has its ups and downs for everyone. Everyone is dealing with their own problems and stressors. One technique we’ve found useful over the years is to hold the person’s hand and talk to them about how you feel and seek to understand where they are coming from. Be open to feedback and commit to changing behaviour that they have found upsetting. To paraphrase the author, everyone needs a shoulder, a friend, some support, and to be given a break.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The article can be found at: <a href=\"https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/understand-other-people/202108/why-other-peoples-behavior-really-isnt-your-problem\">https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/understand-other-people/202108/other-people-are-really-not-your-problem</a></p>","excerpt":"Have you ever had people in your life who seem to know how “to push your buttons”: people who trigger certain negative…"}}}},{"node":{"id":"43ccefd3-2526-511d-97d0-f194b7dc22e9","slug":"mental-health-of-young-rural-aussies-of-concern","title":"Mental Health of Young Rural Aussies of Concern ","publishDate":"Sep 13, 2021","categories":[{"id":"e9ae3714-5db3-5650-abaf-5c4b8b616cfc","title":"Local News","slug":"local-news"},{"id":"c038a6e3-577d-58b9-9237-531696b67247","title":"Special Interests","slug":"special-interests"}],"image":{"title":"ReachOut-Australia-logo","fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3333333333333333,"src":"//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/53FExeVTR0vEqHrmWBls1B/8342ab89da2b7bcd046db2889f5491c4/ReachOut-Australia-logo.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=50","srcSet":"//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/53FExeVTR0vEqHrmWBls1B/8342ab89da2b7bcd046db2889f5491c4/ReachOut-Australia-logo.jpg?w=100&h=75&q=50 100w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/53FExeVTR0vEqHrmWBls1B/8342ab89da2b7bcd046db2889f5491c4/ReachOut-Australia-logo.jpg?w=200&h=150&q=50 200w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/53FExeVTR0vEqHrmWBls1B/8342ab89da2b7bcd046db2889f5491c4/ReachOut-Australia-logo.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=50 400w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/53FExeVTR0vEqHrmWBls1B/8342ab89da2b7bcd046db2889f5491c4/ReachOut-Australia-logo.jpg?w=600&h=450&q=50 600w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/53FExeVTR0vEqHrmWBls1B/8342ab89da2b7bcd046db2889f5491c4/ReachOut-Australia-logo.jpg?w=800&h=600&q=50 800w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/53FExeVTR0vEqHrmWBls1B/8342ab89da2b7bcd046db2889f5491c4/ReachOut-Australia-logo.jpg?w=1200&h=900&q=50 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px"}},"copy":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Have you heard about the ReachOut, an online mental health organisation for young people and their parents in Australia? ReachOut has been in existence since 2001 and is accessed by more than 2 million people in Australia each year. ReachOut is a free service that’s available anytime and pretty much anywhere.</p>\n<p>ReachOut has released a new report called “Supported, Educated and Understood”, which took place over a five-year period, from 2017-2021. The report tracked the mental health of young people aged 16 – 25 years living in regional, rural and remote (rural) areas across Australia. </p>\n<p>The report found an increase in probable serious mental illness amongst rural young people from 20.9 per cent to 27 per cent. The data from 2021, in particular, showed that of all age groups included in the research, 18–19 year olds were the group most likely impacted by mental ill health. The report also found a significant increase in the proportion of rural young people concerned about the future, from over 15 per cent in 2017 to over 33 per cent in 2021. </p>\n<p>However, the report also shows that rural young people’s mental health literacy is improving. This means that there was a greater awareness of what services are available. Not only were young people aware of the mental health services, but over 53 per cent also indicated a willingness to access online mental health services in 2021, compared to just over 20 per cent in 2017.</p>\n<p>Ashley de Silva, CEO of ReachOut, said that the report demonstrates the complexity of mental health challenges for young people living in rural areas across Australia and the need for ongoing and tailored support.</p>\n<p>“The findings of ReachOut’s new report about the mental health of young people in rural areas are sadly not surprising. During this time, communities have faced drought, natural disasters and a global pandemic.</p>\n<p>“These figures reinforce the need to focus on rural populations as a priority for mental health services. There can be many challenges associated with accessing mental health support in regional areas, which is why free, easy access to online services like ReachOut are so vital, ” Ms de Silva said.</p>\n<p>For more information about ReachOut and to access support, visit: <a href=\"https://about.au.reachout.com/home\">About ReachOut Australia</a></p>","excerpt":"Have you heard about the ReachOut, an online mental health organisation for young people and their parents in Australia…"}}}},{"node":{"id":"19958e85-a4da-558e-997b-6ee39ce99c2c","slug":"protein-choc-chip-cookies-makes-approximately-16","title":"Protein Choc Chip Cookies (makes approximately 16)","publishDate":"Sep 13, 2021","categories":[{"id":"c038a6e3-577d-58b9-9237-531696b67247","title":"Special Interests","slug":"special-interests"}],"image":{"title":"Protein Choc Chip Cookies","fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3333333333333333,"src":"//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/2LoBoXZYVjHJ8oRiI1OBOh/93af341c08a7e6bad6fbf71064a87520/Protein-Choc-Chip-Cookies.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=50","srcSet":"//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/2LoBoXZYVjHJ8oRiI1OBOh/93af341c08a7e6bad6fbf71064a87520/Protein-Choc-Chip-Cookies.jpg?w=100&h=75&q=50 100w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/2LoBoXZYVjHJ8oRiI1OBOh/93af341c08a7e6bad6fbf71064a87520/Protein-Choc-Chip-Cookies.jpg?w=200&h=150&q=50 200w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/2LoBoXZYVjHJ8oRiI1OBOh/93af341c08a7e6bad6fbf71064a87520/Protein-Choc-Chip-Cookies.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=50 400w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/2LoBoXZYVjHJ8oRiI1OBOh/93af341c08a7e6bad6fbf71064a87520/Protein-Choc-Chip-Cookies.jpg?w=600&h=450&q=50 600w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/2LoBoXZYVjHJ8oRiI1OBOh/93af341c08a7e6bad6fbf71064a87520/Protein-Choc-Chip-Cookies.jpg?w=800&h=600&q=50 800w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/2LoBoXZYVjHJ8oRiI1OBOh/93af341c08a7e6bad6fbf71064a87520/Protein-Choc-Chip-Cookies.jpg?w=1200&h=900&q=50 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px"}},"copy":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Last week we made a discovery at our local supermarket: high protein flour. This flour claims to contain twice the protein of regular flour and has 25 per cent less carbohydrates (the protein is added gluten, so stay away if you are allergic to gluten). We decided to use the flour and swap a couple of ingredients to make the very best – and healthiest - choc chip cookies we’ve ever tasted. </p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:</strong><br>\n• 2 cups protein enriched plain flour<br>\n• ½ tsp. bicarb of soda<br>\n• ½ tsp. salt<br>\n• ¾ cup of margarine that lowers cholesterol<br>\n• 1 cup brown sugar and ½ cup white sugar (you could substitute with sugars that are calories reduced)<br>\n• 1 tablespoon of pure vanilla extract (you read this right – forget the teaspoon!)<br>\n• 1 egg<br>\n• 1 egg yolk<br>\n• 2 cups of dark choc melts (you could try substituting this for sugar free choc chips available in larger supermarkets).   </p>\n<p><strong>Method:</strong><br>\n• Preheat oven to 165oC. Line three cookie trays with baking paper.<br>\n• Sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside<br>\n• In a medium bowl, cream the melted butter and the sugars until well blended. Beat in the vanilla, egg and egg yolk until light and creamy.<br>\n• Add the flour mixture tablespoon by tablespoon until just blended.<br>\n• Add the choc melts and stir until well distributed.<br>\n• Using a tablespoon, place cookie dough on the prepared cookie sheets. Leave about 5cms between each cookie.<br>\n• Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the cookie edges are lightly toasted.   </p>","excerpt":"Last week we made a discovery at our local supermarket: high protein flour. 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The objects were further researched, contextualised and re-interpreted to tell the history of the museum, of the collection and of the surrounding community to showcase the new exhibition space” said the Museum’s Coordinator and exhibition curator, Kerry Ross. </p>\n<p>Through re-interpretation that articulates the connections between people, place and objects over a period of 90+ years, the exhibition delivers a meaningful experience that has re-engaged the local community and attracted new audiences to this important regional collection. </p>\n<p>Whilst the museum is currently closed due to COVID restrictions, the museum’s team is working behind the scenes to deliver a new exhibition in 2022 based on local experiences of WWII. </p>\n<p>The exhibition will feature both war time service personnel and the experiences of those who lived through the war years In Goulburn and surrounding districts.</p>","excerpt":"The opening exhibition for the new Rocky Hill War Memorial Museum building, “Objects of National Significance: When war…"}}}},{"node":{"id":"9fa16269-b098-5231-bfff-4f5babb15bc1","slug":"foodbank-desperate-for-support","title":"Foodbank Desperate for Support","publishDate":"Sep 13, 2021","categories":[{"id":"e9ae3714-5db3-5650-abaf-5c4b8b616cfc","title":"Local News","slug":"local-news"},{"id":"c038a6e3-577d-58b9-9237-531696b67247","title":"Special Interests","slug":"special-interests"}],"image":{"title":"Foodbank Desperate for Support","fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3333333333333333,"src":"//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/68bb8sVivRSvbV5Dk5QV2u/bd8e36d0b3a89d3389ec7edd5524d9a3/Foodbank-Desperate-for-Support.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=50","srcSet":"//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/68bb8sVivRSvbV5Dk5QV2u/bd8e36d0b3a89d3389ec7edd5524d9a3/Foodbank-Desperate-for-Support.jpg?w=100&h=75&q=50 100w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/68bb8sVivRSvbV5Dk5QV2u/bd8e36d0b3a89d3389ec7edd5524d9a3/Foodbank-Desperate-for-Support.jpg?w=200&h=150&q=50 200w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/68bb8sVivRSvbV5Dk5QV2u/bd8e36d0b3a89d3389ec7edd5524d9a3/Foodbank-Desperate-for-Support.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=50 400w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/68bb8sVivRSvbV5Dk5QV2u/bd8e36d0b3a89d3389ec7edd5524d9a3/Foodbank-Desperate-for-Support.jpg?w=600&h=450&q=50 600w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/68bb8sVivRSvbV5Dk5QV2u/bd8e36d0b3a89d3389ec7edd5524d9a3/Foodbank-Desperate-for-Support.jpg?w=800&h=600&q=50 800w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/68bb8sVivRSvbV5Dk5QV2u/bd8e36d0b3a89d3389ec7edd5524d9a3/Foodbank-Desperate-for-Support.jpg?w=1200&h=900&q=50 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px"}},"copy":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Foodbank is a food relief organisation in Australia, and sources food and groceries from farmers, manufacturers and retailers to distribute them to front line charities and schools around the country to provide to individuals, children and families in need.</p>\n<p>Since lockdown commenced in NSW, Foodbank has had a greater call on their services than ever before. The organisation explained that, “The stress of yet another lock down impacts us all, but for tens of thousands of people in NSW right now the brutal reality of no pay cheques, no money to buy basics to feed themselves or their families will be devastating. Unfortunately for so many already doing it tough, this could be the straw that breaks the camel’s back.” </p>\n<p>Foodbank’s warehouse is remaining open throughout this crisis to prepare emergency hampers filled with pantry staples to feed people who would otherwise go without food.</p>\n<p><strong>The organisation is asking for the following donations:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>$35 to provide a hamper of essentials to a person in need</li>\n<li>$70 to provide a hamper for a family</li>\n<li>$140 to get critical supplies to communities in need.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>For more information, please go to: <a href=\"https://foodbank-emergency.raisely.com/lockdownappealsocial?utm_campaign=lockdown_appeal&#x26;utm_source=facebook&#x26;utm_medium=social&#x26;utm_content=ad3&#x26;fbclid=IwAR10zPvoYT7Q0AJ-VtMdYdnR8lKrXbCheKV5Sz6IrO-dWYHn_soTu_56z1g\">Foodbank</a></p>","excerpt":"Foodbank is a food relief organisation in Australia, and sources food and groceries from farmers, manufacturers and…"}}}},{"node":{"id":"537fb95f-52fa-5e1c-8f12-dc1e0fa8ebac","slug":"lemon-meringue-pie","title":"Lemon Meringue Pie","publishDate":"Sep 13, 2021","categories":[{"id":"c038a6e3-577d-58b9-9237-531696b67247","title":"Special Interests","slug":"special-interests"}],"image":{"title":"Lemon Meringue Pie","fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3333333333333333,"src":"//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/6evwdg5w70PuMhQXBcGV9M/ba18ffce8b0d834909056bd87566bbd6/Lemon-Meringue-Pie.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=50","srcSet":"//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/6evwdg5w70PuMhQXBcGV9M/ba18ffce8b0d834909056bd87566bbd6/Lemon-Meringue-Pie.jpg?w=100&h=75&q=50 100w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/6evwdg5w70PuMhQXBcGV9M/ba18ffce8b0d834909056bd87566bbd6/Lemon-Meringue-Pie.jpg?w=200&h=150&q=50 200w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/6evwdg5w70PuMhQXBcGV9M/ba18ffce8b0d834909056bd87566bbd6/Lemon-Meringue-Pie.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=50 400w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/6evwdg5w70PuMhQXBcGV9M/ba18ffce8b0d834909056bd87566bbd6/Lemon-Meringue-Pie.jpg?w=600&h=450&q=50 600w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/6evwdg5w70PuMhQXBcGV9M/ba18ffce8b0d834909056bd87566bbd6/Lemon-Meringue-Pie.jpg?w=800&h=600&q=50 800w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/6evwdg5w70PuMhQXBcGV9M/ba18ffce8b0d834909056bd87566bbd6/Lemon-Meringue-Pie.jpg?w=1200&h=900&q=50 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px"}},"copy":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Spring is here and for those of us with citrus trees, or have friends with citrus trees, we are currently inundated with these wonderful fruits. But what to do with them? The following recipe will only lessen the load by two lemons, but oh my, what an impact it will make!</p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:</strong><br>\n• 1 deep pre-prepared pie shell<br>\n• 1 cup white sugar<br>\n• 2 tbsps. plain flour<br>\n• 3 tbsps. cornflour<br>\n• ¼ tsp. salt<br>\n• 1½ cup water<br>\n• 2 large lemons, juiced and zested<br>\n• 2 tbsps. butter<br>\n• 4 egg yolks beaten<br>\n• 5 egg whites<br>\n• 6 level tbsps. caster sugar</p>\n<p><strong>Method:</strong><br>\n• Preheat oven to 175oC.</p>\n<p>• Make the lemon filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the 1 cup white sugar, flours, and salt. Stir in water, lemon juice and zest. Cook over a medium heat, using a whisk, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from stove top and add butter. Place egg yolks into a small container and beat, add ½ cup of the hot lemon filling into the container and whisk the egg yolks to incorporate, then pour this mixture back into the saucepan and whisk around, placing back on the hot plate until it comes to a boil. Remove from hotplate and pour filling into pre-prepared pie shell. </p>\n<p>• To make meringue: In a large clean bowl whisk the egg whites until foamy. Add the sugar slowly, tablespoon by tablespoon, ensuring each batch of sugar is fully incorporated before adding the next. Whip until stiff peaks form and there is no sign of granulated sugar. 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The online portal also features several tips and videos that will help grant applicants become better prepared to successfully apply for funding.</p>\n<p><strong>To find out more,</strong> visit the RDA Southern Inland website at <a href=\"https://rdasi.org.au/funding-and-grants\">https://rdasi.org.au/funding-and-grants</a> or the RDASI Grant Funding Finder portal directly at <a href=\"https://rdasi.grantguru.com.au/\">https://rdasi.grantguru.com.au</a></p>","excerpt":"Regional Development Australia Southern Inland (RDASI) has launched a new online resource, the ‘Grant Funding Finder…"}}}},{"node":{"id":"3388a41a-6147-5a49-83c4-a4ac5d5cbc22","slug":"national-seniors-australias-concessions-calculator-and-campaign","title":"National Seniors Australia’s Concessions Calculator and Campaign","publishDate":"Sep 06, 2021","categories":[{"id":"c038a6e3-577d-58b9-9237-531696b67247","title":"Special Interests","slug":"special-interests"},{"id":"e9ae3714-5db3-5650-abaf-5c4b8b616cfc","title":"Local News","slug":"local-news"}],"image":{"title":"National Seniors Australias Concessions Calculator and Campaign","fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3333333333333333,"src":"//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/1gzwNjllNcrcb9iRQ84sAv/020576f597223d8bd82c5f6771a389c3/National-Seniors-Australias-Concessions-Calculator-and-Campaign.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=50","srcSet":"//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/1gzwNjllNcrcb9iRQ84sAv/020576f597223d8bd82c5f6771a389c3/National-Seniors-Australias-Concessions-Calculator-and-Campaign.jpg?w=100&h=75&q=50 100w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/1gzwNjllNcrcb9iRQ84sAv/020576f597223d8bd82c5f6771a389c3/National-Seniors-Australias-Concessions-Calculator-and-Campaign.jpg?w=200&h=150&q=50 200w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/1gzwNjllNcrcb9iRQ84sAv/020576f597223d8bd82c5f6771a389c3/National-Seniors-Australias-Concessions-Calculator-and-Campaign.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=50 400w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/1gzwNjllNcrcb9iRQ84sAv/020576f597223d8bd82c5f6771a389c3/National-Seniors-Australias-Concessions-Calculator-and-Campaign.jpg?w=600&h=450&q=50 600w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/1gzwNjllNcrcb9iRQ84sAv/020576f597223d8bd82c5f6771a389c3/National-Seniors-Australias-Concessions-Calculator-and-Campaign.jpg?w=800&h=600&q=50 800w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/1gzwNjllNcrcb9iRQ84sAv/020576f597223d8bd82c5f6771a389c3/National-Seniors-Australias-Concessions-Calculator-and-Campaign.jpg?w=1200&h=900&q=50 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px"}},"copy":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>National Seniors Australia (NSA) is an organisation that seeks to advocate for older Australians and has recently undertaken a comparison of state and territory concession cards for seniors. </p>\n<p>What they discovered was that each jurisdiction offers different concessions. Northern Territory and Western Australia extend several concessions to low-income self-funded retirees who hold a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, while in most other jurisdictions, concessions are limited to Pension Concession Card holders.</p>\n<p>NSA concedes that there is nothing inherently wrong with jurisdictions offering different concessions, however, they argue that it is important that seniors are not unfairly disadvantaged because of regional inconsistencies. To this end, they have launched a campaign to ask the Government some important questions about concessions: </p>\n<p>• Do concessions reflect actual living costs?<br>\n• Are they arbitrarily set? </p>\n<p>If you want to check out your concessions and use the simple to use calculator, then visit their <a href=\"https://nationalseniors.com.au/advocacy/current/fairer-concessions\">concession campaign page.</a></p>","excerpt":"National Seniors Australia (NSA) is an organisation that seeks to advocate for older Australians and has recently…"}}}},{"node":{"id":"c62e94ba-fe8a-55c2-a982-7939dfc0d5d5","slug":"the-high-maintenance-persons-guide-to-surviving-lockdown","title":"The High Maintenance Person’s Guide to Surviving Lockdown","publishDate":"Sep 06, 2021","categories":[{"id":"e9ae3714-5db3-5650-abaf-5c4b8b616cfc","title":"Local News","slug":"local-news"},{"id":"c038a6e3-577d-58b9-9237-531696b67247","title":"Special Interests","slug":"special-interests"}],"image":{"title":"The High Maintenance Persons Guide to Surviving Lockdown","fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3333333333333333,"src":"//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/5irievfQ7PhW7mb9cEuAHh/707b4d3c122c8f188f1b2a6e896b233d/The-High-Maintenance-Persons-Guide-to-Surviving-Lockdown.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=50","srcSet":"//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/5irievfQ7PhW7mb9cEuAHh/707b4d3c122c8f188f1b2a6e896b233d/The-High-Maintenance-Persons-Guide-to-Surviving-Lockdown.jpg?w=100&h=75&q=50 100w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/5irievfQ7PhW7mb9cEuAHh/707b4d3c122c8f188f1b2a6e896b233d/The-High-Maintenance-Persons-Guide-to-Surviving-Lockdown.jpg?w=200&h=150&q=50 200w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/5irievfQ7PhW7mb9cEuAHh/707b4d3c122c8f188f1b2a6e896b233d/The-High-Maintenance-Persons-Guide-to-Surviving-Lockdown.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=50 400w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/5irievfQ7PhW7mb9cEuAHh/707b4d3c122c8f188f1b2a6e896b233d/The-High-Maintenance-Persons-Guide-to-Surviving-Lockdown.jpg?w=600&h=450&q=50 600w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/5irievfQ7PhW7mb9cEuAHh/707b4d3c122c8f188f1b2a6e896b233d/The-High-Maintenance-Persons-Guide-to-Surviving-Lockdown.jpg?w=800&h=600&q=50 800w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/hpkba8nqh4iv/5irievfQ7PhW7mb9cEuAHh/707b4d3c122c8f188f1b2a6e896b233d/The-High-Maintenance-Persons-Guide-to-Surviving-Lockdown.jpg?w=1200&h=900&q=50 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px"}},"copy":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>The following tongue-in-cheek advice is offered to assist those who consider themselves high maintenance, i.e., have exacting personal grooming regimes. </p>\n<p>First, a confession. I strive to be high maintenance. By way of example, I have had a short ash-blonde, honey-streaked pate (as opposed to patè) for years. Unfortunately, it has not seen a hair salon since June 2021. Scientists say that hair grows approximately 0.5 to 1.7 centimetres per month, and it seems like my rate of hair growth has hit the high end of the scale just to spite me. It is as well that there is a trend for darker roots right now, although one must confess that one’s anticipated root colour has sadly disappointed: somehow, it’s not as brunette as it was in my 20s. So, it’s true – I look like Einstein (with/without the moustache) when I wake up in the morning, and things don’t especially improve as the day goes by. I refuse to colour my own hair: experience has taught me that this is a disaster that calls for immediate hairdresser salvage. So here are my options: a headband, a hat, or a wig. </p>\n<p>I’ve ordered a wig. So has my husband. Just for fun we haven’t revealed what our wigs look like to each other. However, I’m nervous about the wig he’s chosen because he’s a self-confessed funny chap. As long as he doesn’t look like Donald Trump, I think we can go out together in public. Or, for that matter, sit together on the couch in private. I was worried he might order a Hitleresque ‘shake-over’ style, but he put me at ease saying that he did not order the matching moustache. </p>\n<p>For those who enjoy beautiful long and shapely nails brought by nail salons, I have one word of advice. Polyfilla. You can acquire this at any hardware store that happens to still; be open, or maybe you can get it at the supermarket in the home improvements aisle. Get yourself a great emery board or sandpaper. You are going to need it. </p>\n<p>My monthly massages are a fond memory, but because I am a country girl, I have learned how to substitute this pleasure by observing the behaviour of cows. Instead of scratching myself on random fence posts, I have been resting my back against door frames and gyrating up and down and side to side. I predict there may be a baby boom if the young and virile cotton on to this poor substitute for the hands of a skilled masseuse. </p>\n<p>Hair removal. Look there’s no way out of it. This is a do-it-yourself job. Do not ask family members for help: relationships will be ruined. Go to the chemist or supermarket and see what’s available. Creams are good if you follow the directions explicitly. I’m not one for reading directions, and I suspect I’m not alone: there’s a few people around here with very red upper lips, and sunburn just doesn’t cut it as an excuse. </p>\n<p>The coming months are going to be tough for us high maintenance folk. But for goodness sake, don’t give up! Yes, we are all in this together, but standards must be maintained, and we cannot let ourselves go. </p>\n<p>Keep an eye out for our before and after wig pictures in the next few weeks. 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