Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st Century
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Full Episode: Panel Discussion - Decade of Healthy Ageing
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our panel discussion on the United Nations' Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030) we welcome Craig Gear OAM - CEO of the Older Persons Advocacy...
Money Extra: Maximising Your Aged Pension S3 E25
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Noel Whittaker AM talks about how to maximise the aged pension. He outlines the assets and income test and what is exempt and what’s not. Your home ...
Nostalgia Town: Season 3 - Highlights
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Nostalgia Town we take a look back at the people Lex & Patricia have spoken to in 2022. Among an inspiring set of guests, we’ll hear snippe...
Steppin' Out - Orange NSW - Amanda Spalding
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We head to Orange in NSW for Steppin’ Out to meet a fascinating lady, Amanda Spalding of radio FM107.5. Amanda is chair and a presenter at the stati...
Nostalgia Town: Kamahl S3 E24
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Nostalgia Town, Lex & Patricia discover that not only is the legendary Kamahl a great singer, he is also a brilliant raconteur. Born in Kuala...
Steppin' Out - Melbourne S3 E24
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For Steppin' Out we head to Melbourne to hear from Geraldine Butler - a volunteer at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. Australia's larges...
Full Episode: Boomer Era Migrants
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leading into International Migrants Day (18 December) we hear migration narratives from three different perspectives. Dr Alexandra Dellios author and ...
Money Extra: Retirement Villages - Reading the Fine Print
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our Money Extra segment, brought to you by lawyer and retirement specialist, Alice Mantel, features advice from Kathryn Greiner AO. As leader of the...
Full Episode: Hearing the Indigenous Voice
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Mayo, author of Finding The Heart of The Nation, talks about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. He speaks with passion and clarity about the n...
Money Extra: Residential Care Fees
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Money Extra we explain the three levels of Residential Care Fees and find out where to get specific information for individual cases. For links a...
Nostalgia Town: Artist, Salvatore Zofrea
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Nostalgia Town, we meet one this country’s finest painters, Salvatore Zofrea.Salvatore arrived in Australia from Italy in 1956. One of ten childr...
Steppin' Out: Illawarra NSW, Barry Keenahan of VOX FM
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We step out to the Illawarra district of NSW to meet VOX FM’s Barrie Keenahan. A former Rugby League referee of the 70s and 80s, he is board secreta...
Full Episode: Demystifying Costs of Aged Care Homes
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Helping us understand the costs of aged care homes is Justin Bott, the Financial Information Officer of Services Australia. It’s a topic that many p...
Nostalgia Town: Ron McCallum
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Nostalgia Town, we meet Ron McCallum AO. In 1993 he became the first totally blind person appointed to a full professorship at an Australian unive...
Money Extra: Exhorbitant Funeral Costs - How to Save
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Costs of funerals come under scrutiny in Money Extra and we look at alternatives to the traditional arrangements which can put families under enormous...
Steppin' Out: Brian Crabbe, 2RRR, Ryde, NSW
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our Steppin’ Out guest is Brian Crabbe of 2RRR 88.5FM which broadcasts to the Sydney suburbs of Ryde and Hunters Hill. Brian presents There Goes Th...
Full Episode: Matriarchs of News Media & 90 Years of ABC
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Two of this country's leading current affairs media identities - the ABC's Geraldine Doogue AO and the Sydney Morning Herald's Kate McC...
Nostalgia Town: Kate McClymont S3 E21
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Nostalgia Town, nine-time Walkley Award-winning journalist, Kate McClymont talks about her life as the chief investigative reporter of the Sydney M...
Steppin' Out: Victoria Judy-Ann Steed, 3MDR S3 E21
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For Steppin’ Out, we meet up with journalist and presenter Judy-Ann Steed from 3MDR. The station broadcasts from the Melbourne suburb of Upwey and c...
Money Extra: Capital Gains Tax S3 E21
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Money Extra addresses Capital Gains Tax with Noel Whittaker AM. He talks about importance of considering this tax when making your will. Thanks for...
Full Episode: Hoarding Can Kill You!
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a hoarder? Is hoarding an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? Can hoarding really kill you?Here to answer those question and more is Prof Jessica G...
Steppin' Out in NSW with Vivian Shenker 2RPH S3 E20
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Steppin’ Out, we’re spanning a broad area of New South Wales with Vivian Shenker, board member and presenter at 2RPH. The radio station offers ...
Nostalgia Town: Elizabeth Farrelly S3 E20
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Nostalgia Town Dr Elizabeth Farrelly - columnist, essayist, novelist and critic talks about her life and passions.Trained in architecture, science ...
Money Extra: Superannuation Anxiety S3 E20
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Noel Whittaker AM talks about concerns over superannuation performance in financially uncertain times. He addresses questions about risk and whether s...
Full Episode: Whitlam's Rise to Power - 50 Years On
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we commemorate 50 years since Gough Whitlam became 21st Prime Minister of Australia in December 1972. Lex & Patricia examine his ...
Nostalgia Town: Judy Stone - Pop & Country Singer S3 E19
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For Nostalgia Town, we are joined by Judy Stone AM. An Australian pop and country singer, Judy was a regular on Bandstand in the 1960s where her duets...
Money Extra: Costly Gambling Addictions S3 E19
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Money Extra’ we talk about gambling and recognising the difference between harmless fun and addiction. We also look at the vulnerability of senio...
Steppin' Out - Brisbane, Queensland S3 E19
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our special Steppin’ Out guest this week is Gary Thorpe OAM from Brisbane, Queensland.Gary has been General Manager of classical music radio station...
Full Episode: Healthy Online Advice
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is ‘Dr Google’ your go-to source of health advice? Healthdirect.gov.au offers a reassuring alternative with medical information you can count on...
Nostalgia Town: Robert Tickner S3 E18
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Nostalgia Town we chat with Robert Tickner AO. A former minister in Hawke and Keating governments, Tickner is an author, humanitarian campaigne...
Money Extra: Which tax would you rather pay? S3 E18
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Which tax would you rather pay? In this Money Extra segment, Noel Whittaker AM talks about retiree tax options and effective tax strategy.Thanks for j...
Full Episode: Catching Up With Technology
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Christine David from IT 4 Retirees speaks about the challenges and rewards of catching up with technology in our senior years. The ‘digital divid...
Nostalgia Town: Margret RoadKnight S3 E17
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Nostalgia Town, we meet Margret RoadKnight. Renowned for her powerful vocals and wide-ranging roots-based repertoire, Margret is a multi award winn...
Money Extra: Diversification is the Key S3 E17
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In challenging financial times, how do you best manage and safeguard your investments? Financial coach Marc Bineham talks to us for Money Extra and pr...
Full Episode: Aged Care - What Does it Cost?
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rodney Lewis, a pioneer of elder law, shares his knowledge on costs related to aged care and talks about discrimination and human rights issues faced ...
Nostalgia Town: Ian Frazer S3 E16
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Nostalgia Town, we meet up with Prof Ian Frazer AO who has saved countless lives through his research that led to the development of a vaccine that...
Money Extra: Saving on Insurance S3 E16
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Money Extra, Prof Michael Sherris tells us how we can get a better deal to counter the escalating costs of insurance premiums. A Professor in the U...
Full Episode: Love Your Eyes - World Sight Day 2022
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For World Sight Day on 13 October, we turn our attention to the conditions that can affect the eye - from the readily treatable to those that cause bl...
Money Extra: Investment Planning S3 E15
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Waterhouse from the Australian Shareholders Association explains the benefits of having a financial plan and tells us what we need to take into...
Nostalgia Town: Rev. Bill Crews S3 E15
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Living treasure, the Rev Bill Crews AM joins us in Nostalgia Town. The much-loved Australian, who has spent his entire adult life in the service of ...
Full Episode: Unravelling the Mysteries of the Brain
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a captivating discussion with hosts Lex & Patricia, Prof Pankaj Sah talks about unravelling the mysteries of the brain. Prof Sah is Director of...
Nostalgia Town: Royce Simmons S3 E14
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Penrith Panthers fans have plenty of stars to pick from after back-to-back premierships, but none shines brighter than the club’s legendary Royce Si...
Money Extra: Financial Planning for Retirement S3 E14
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Money Extra addresses the commonly asked question about how much money you’ll need in retirement. Unfortunately, retirement expert Noel Whittaker sa...
Full Episode: Choosing & Paying for Residential Aged Care
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Visiting an aged care home, sampling the food, checking cleanliness, and observing whether the staff seem happy, are simple ways to judge whether a re...
Nostalgia Town: Val Fell S3 E13
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Money Extra: Elder Financial Abuse S3 E13
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tracey West PhD talks about elder financial abuse. Although an issue estimated to affect one in ten people over 65 years, it remains widely under-repo...
Full Episode: Pushing Back Against Ageism
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Ageism is not something we have to accept, but it’s not going to end unless we do something about it.” Those sentiments from advocacy campaig...
Nostalgia Town: John Williamson S3 E12
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Philanthropy - Transforming Lives & Communities
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The boss of Philanthropy Australia, Jack Heath, tells us how we compare to other countries when it comes to giving to charitable causes. He also talks...
Overcoming Anxiety & Depression
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mental health is top of mind this week as we lead in to RU OK Day and World Suicide Prevention Day. Is it possible to prevent anxiety and depression...
Women's Health Across the Generations
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Women’s Health Week coming up on 5 September, we take a timely look at fascinating longitudinal research that tracks the health of women from t...
Understanding Home Care
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CEO of the Older Persons Advocacy Network, Craig Gear OAM, helps us understand the ins and outs of Home Care - how it’s accessed, who’s responsibl...
Vietnam Veterans & the Ongoing Battles
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On 18 August, Australia commemorates Vietnam Veterans' Day on the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in 1966. Max Ball, President of the Vie...
Combating Media Portrayal of Ageing
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Take the deep foundation of knowledge of older workers, combined with fresh ideas and enthusiasm of younger workers, and you have a potent combination...
Confronting a Changed Climate
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Professor Claudia Baldwin. She talks about the challenges of adapting to climate change and how the effects are mos...
Grey Nomad - Travel Journeys
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Each year, 2.6 million road trips are taken by Australia’s Grey Nomads. In this episode, we talk about the joys and perils of Grey Nomad journey...
Senior Sex, Relationships & Romance
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drawing on her PhD research, Dr Sue Malta dispels myths surrounding sex in our senior years and talks about the rise in new late-life romantic relatio...
Crisis in Residential Aged Care
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nationally, 1.3 million seniors receive aged care services. Lex Marinos and Patricia 'Little Pattie' Amphlett talk with CEO of Aged and Comm...
NAIDOC Week + What's Good For You?
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the opening episode of Season 3, we celebrate NAIDOC Week with renowned indigenous activist, Professor Gary Foley. An Aboriginal Gumbainggir man,...
Golden Moments from Season 2
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Presenters Patricia "Little Pattie" Amphlett and Lex Marinos were tickled pink by the who's who of amazing guests that graced the show ...
Season Finale: Social Change & Ageing in Australia
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today Lex & Patricia speak with social researcher Hugh Mackay about social change & ageing in Australia. Then Brian, Faye & Jude chat toge...