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Senior Citizens Update on 2MCE with Maree Curtis, 1 Orchard Close, Bathurst (2024)

07/12/2023

8 December 2023 -This will be my last broadcast in the format - I hope that the information I have provided has helped you gain access to services and activities that support seniors .

There's a review of the 'Family Chemist' and an interview about 'Staycations' and 'Vacations' that may be of interest to all who enjoy outings in the Bathurst region and beyond.

Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year.

Please tune in and leave a comment.

02/12/2023

2 December 2023 - THE FAMILY CHEMIST

Until I interviewed Marcus Heiner, from the Family Chemist in Bathurst, I really was unaware of the amazing range of support that can be offered to our community members - like people monitoring their aged parents' prescriptions through Med-Advisor, getting a full checkup of prescriptions etc by your chemist to improve your health, access to free chemist items that seniors on a Concession Card should be getting from their doctor by prescription, eg, eye drops, moisturiser, surgical stockings etc. If you're interested, please click on "Marcus" icon below and listen to the interview. Feel free to make a comment.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xGVxPYT13apRFWZGhFw1Q3xjiv_5d2z5/view?usp=share_link

23/11/2023

24 November 2023 - Family Chemists have the ability to offer us so much help with their knowledge of scripts, e-scripts, compounds and advice about the prescriptions we're taking. They provide vaccines for almost everything and are the main provider for COVID boosters plus much more.
Please tune into today's interview with Marcus Heiner who gets us up-to-date on services provided by your family chemist .

10/11/2023

In case you missed this on here or Bathurst Our Town. 😊

09/11/2023

10 November 2023 - With Christmas approaching, some of our community may need help with INTEREST FREE LOANS, cheaper shopping, a free lunch every day of the week, showers, free use of wifi and computers. All this support is broadcast in my Senior Citizens' Update program today on 2MCE at 10.44 am. Please tune in and avail yourself of the support that is offered - particularly considering the current cost of living.

26/10/2023

27 October 2023 - listen to 2MCE on either Bathurst or Orange or via 2mce.org at 10.44 am today. There’s a review of the Rural Fire Service advice with help for seniors in fire prone areas to receive free assistance to clear around their houses. My interview today is with April See, from Vivability, about Viva Eats and Cafe Viva - there’s so much going on at the cafe at the back of the Catholic Church and they’ve just won a Business Award. Please tune in and make a comment. Also, there’s info about the Pension Work Bonus, the energy supplement and an outing for the Melbourne Cup.

12/10/2023

13 October 2023 - Tune in to Bathurst 92.3 FM, Orange on 94.7 Fm or via 2mce.org to hear today's broadcast. There's a review of Bathurst Community Transport, helping eligible seniors and people with disability obtain transport to get about town or travel to other towns or just socialise on trips.
My interview today is with Brett Taylor about being prepared for the fire season and some tips to help us do that.

28/09/2023

29 September 23 - There's been much concern over Bathurst Regional Council's proposed 70% Special Rate Variation (SRV) rate hike. The ratepayers of Bathurst have let their voices be heard via a campaign called "Figure it Out BRC" at a recent rally in Kings Parade. My interview today is with Stuart Pearson who has a lot to tell about just how badly our council is, and has been, run financially. Tune in at 10.45 am and leave a comment.

22/09/2023

22 September 2023 - If you missed my last programme with an interview with Kath Akre, CEO, Bathurst Community Transport, about the benefits of eligible seniors, people with disability or those on a low income being able to use Community Transport to get you to and from social outings, medical appointments or shopping, you can listen to the interview by clicking on the icon below - once it opens, you may have to click on the downward arrow which is in the top right-hand corner of the screen.

14/09/2023

15 September 2023 - Due to technical difficulties, this program was not broadcast last fortnight - as scheduled - so, today it will be broadcast at 10.44 am on 2MCE or via 2mce.org.

Seniors over 65 or people with disability who need help getting to and from appointments, need to know how to access Bathurst Community Transport - or community transport in your area - so they can be transported, door to door, in safety. These appointments can be via the local town car or trips to places like Orange, Lithgow, Blue Mountains and Sydney. These trips are for social outings - like lunch - or for medical and other appointments. Please tune in and tell your friends.

31/08/2023

1 September 2023 - Welcome to Spring!
Seniors over 65 or people with disability who need help getting to and from appointments, need to know how to access Bathurst Community Transport - or community transport in your area - so they can be transported, door to door, in safety. These appointments can be via the local town car or trips to places like Orange, Lithgow, Blue Mountains and Sydney. These trips are for social outings - like lunch - or for medical and other appointments. Please tune in and tell your friends.

28/08/2023

28 August 2023 - My recent interview with Ingrid Pearson was about the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Society and how the funds of this society are used to purchase art to add to the gallery's permanent collection. There's an Art Fair commencing 18 November 2023 and there's still time for regional artists to submit artworks for this amazing regional event.
If you'd like to listen to this interview, click on the link below. Once opened, you may have to click on the 'download arrow' in the top right-hand corner.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jh7-IHW-pNOWBgXyySiVYT2bVjHsu_-1/view?usp=share_link

17/08/2023

18 August 2023 - Tune in to Bathurst 92.3 FM or on your iPhone or iPad to 2mce.org to hear today's program. The Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Society's (BRAGS) Art Fair is on in November - time to put a note in your diary - and there's still time to enter the competition.

15/08/2023

15 August 2023 - PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY
People with disability - and the public, in general - should know about how a Mobile Changing Places Restroom known as a MARVELOO assists people with disability to enable them to attend public functions. Bathurt has a MARVELOO thanks to the efforts of Nick Packham and Vivability who provided this restroom for Bathurst.
If you'd like to hear my interview with Paul Legg about this amazing addition to public events in our community, click on the icon below - if it doesn't play directly - you may have to click on the 'Download' button in the top, right-hand corner.

03/08/2023

4 August 2023 - People with Disability - Senior Citizens' Update program for seniors and people with disability is broadcast today from 10:44 am to 11 am on 2MCE Community Radio and via 2mce.org.
Today's program is a review of the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card and a wonderful interview with Paul Legg about the Marveloo mobile changing rooms that people with disability have access to at public functions.This Marveloo was provided to Bathurst by Nick Packham and Vivability. There's only three in New South Wales - we all need to know of this great advancement in equality for people with disability - maybe for you, your family or a friend. Please turn in and leave a comment.

28/07/2023

28 July 2023 - COMMONWEALTH SENIORS HEALTH CARD (CSHC) - Many retirees may not know that the income test threshold for this card either for single people or couples has increased quite dramatically since late 2022 and thousands more retirees are entitled to this card and the associated benefits.

Please click on the CSH CARD below and check if you're eligible for these substantial savings. You may have to click the download arrow in the top, right-hand corner to download this audio.

20/07/2023

21 July 23 - Today's program on 2MCE at 10:45 am reviews pensions and part pensions; those seniors over 67 who are still working part time maybe eligible for a part-time pension.
There is information for retirees and self-funded retirees to check if they are eligible for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) which saves thousands of dollars a year. Please check if you are eligible for any of these entitlements.
Also, there are activities for seniors in both Bathurst and Orange.
Tune in and don't forget to leave a comment.

19/07/2023

20 July 23 - the Asset Tests have increased for homeowners and non-homeowners to be eligible for either a full or part pension. If you're 67 or over and still working, you can earn just under $1,166 and still be eligible for a part pension and all the associated benefits. Please listen to the recording below and check your status. Feel free to make a comment.

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06/07/2023

7 July 2023 - If you want to know anything about pensions, part pensions or a possible part pension if your aged 67 and still working, then tune to to 2MCE at 10.45 am today to list to Senior Citizens' Update. There's also a review of the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery and info on where to find cheaper food and meals - very important if you're finding it difficult to manage your living expenses.

05/07/2023

If you missed my last program, click on the link below to find out more details.

You may be interested in two extracts from interviews with Cheryl Blackwell and Julie Fry that itemise information about cheaper food, free fruit and vegetables and free meals during the week and on the weekend - plus other services available to the Bathurst community.

30/06/2023

30 June 2023 - if you missed my broadcast last Friday, you maybe interested in the interview I did with Lilium Burrow about our amazing Bathurst Regional Art Gallery. Click on "Interview BRAG" below to listen. You may have to download the audio by clicking on the downward arrow in the top right-hand corner.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_2cZOOwWVxg4K8CWyfDfsHTZq3jUvUGc/view?usp=sharing

22/06/2023

23 June 2023 - It’s Winter and this can be a difficult time for people who are finding that living expenses, fuel costs or rent are causing concern. Bathurst has organisations that offer help in the way of food, free groceries,vegetables and bread and free meals during the day. If you’re finding things a bit tough, learn from my broadcast today how to obtain some help and don’t be afraid to ask - we all need help at times.
Also, there’s a section that tells you how to access Bathurst Community Transport - or community transport in your town- when you have a My Aged Care number. Tune in and don’t forget to leave a comment.

The first three photos are from BUSS (Bathurst Uniting Support Services) and the second three from Community Pantry😊

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21/06/2023

If you missed my broadcast last week about the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, you can click on the link below and listen to Lilium Burrow and I chatting about this amazing, free venue for our community. Be one of the over 50,000 people who visit the gallery each year. (You may have to download this audio recording from the arrow at the top right-hand corner of the screen.)

08/06/2023

9 June 2023 - Today, I'm reviewing my interview with Dianne Barnes about the Bathurst Seniors Association and how to become a member of this friendly group. Today's interview is with Lilium Burrow about the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery - an amazing asset for Bathurst where over 50,000 people visit each year - we are privileged to have one of the largest regional galleries in Australia - please visit and see the wide range of exhibitions brought to Bathurst for you. Also, there's activities for seniors.

03/06/2023

3 June 2023 - If you didn't hear my interview with Dianne Barnes, President of the Bathurst Seniors Association, click on the link below to hear how you can become a member of this friendly group of seniors. They meet every three months, have a social outing once a month - some meet for memory morning or Scrabble or you just just drop in for a cuppa and a chat. Inquiries, phone 6331 5292l

26/05/2023

26 May 2023 - today’s interview on 2MCE at 10.45 am is with Dianne Barnes, President of the Bathurst Seniors Association - Dianne encourages seniors to join this association and be part of a friendly group that has meetings, outings and activities - everyone welcome. Also, a review of Cafe Viva, news about a new “Scam” plus upcoming activities.
Photos of the recent Australia Biggest Morning Tea at the meeting rooms at 176 Russell Street, Bathurst. Don’t forget to leave a comment. 😊

22/05/2023

If you didn't hear my Interview on Friday, 12 May 2023, with April See, Manager of Social Enterprises at Vivability - about the wonderful Viva Cafe - that is staffed by people with disability and provides morning teas, lunches and pre-ordered take away food, click on the link below is hear what April has to say - another social eating spot for the Bathurst region.

11/05/2023

12 May 2023 - Today's program is a review of an interview with Matthew Irvine about obtaining your driving license when you are 85, 87, 89 and so on. For your test with Matthew, you drive your own car and leave from home; drive around for a while until you feel comfortable and then you do the test. If you wouldn't pass the test, Matthew won't let you sit for it. However, if a few lessons would enable you to get your licence,Matthew will let you know.
My interview today is about Cafe Viva and Viva Eats - organisations run by Vivavibility and mostly staffed by people with disability - this is a fantastic interview which benefits the staff and the community. Also, there's activities for listeners in both Bathurst and Orange - There are five Webinars for LAW WEEK (next week) and you can all do these one hour courses online from home.
Don't forget to tune in at 10.45 am today and leave a comment.

30/04/2023

The last of Autumn colours.

28/04/2023

28 April 2023 - if you are concerned about taking a driving test at 85, 87, 89 and so on, I encourage you to listen to my interview today at 10.45 am with Matthew Irvine from Calare Academy of Road Safety which, as you can see from the photo below, is known as CARS. Mathew eases you into the test before taking it. There is a small fee, but it is well worth it to remove the anxiety associated with your driving test. Apart from testing in Bathurst, Mathew travels from the Blue Mountains to Mudgee, and he was far out as Dubbo. Don’t forget to leave a comment.😊