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The Coronation of King Charles III • Similarities and differences in the coronation of our current and previous monarchs

Posted on June 28, 2023 by 60+Club

The Coronation of King Charles III Similarities and differences in the coronation of our current and previous monarchs 👑 What were you doing on the evening of Saturday 6 May 2023? Were you one of the estimated three million Aussies who settled in to watch the broadcast of the coronation of King Charles III? For

Posted in Learnings, News

Guide to lithium-ion battery fires and how to stay safe

Posted on March 13, 2023 by 60+Club

Guide to lithium-ion battery fires and how to stay safe ⚡ 🔌 Emergency services are reporting increased cases of lithium-ion battery fires in the home. Here’s what causes lithium-ion battery fires, plus how to prevent them. Many cordless appliances and electronics such as computers, laptops and e-scooters now use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. As a result,

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How to spot a fake profile on Facebook

Posted on October 5, 2022 by 60+Club

How to spot a fake profile on Facebook Last year Facebook estimated that more than 10% of profile accounts were fake or duplicates. And as Facebook surpassed 2.3 Billion users this year that accounts for an estimated 230 Million fake accounts. Whilst Facebook is adopting several strategies to point out fake profiles, it is also

Posted in Learnings, Technology

Free 1-hour online webinars tailored for the Over 50s

Posted on April 19, 2022 by 60+Club

Free 1-hour online webinars tailored for the Over 50s 🤓 Learn to use technology with confidence, how to protect yourself online and find out what opportunities the internet can provide by joining a range of Be Connected free online presentations. Hosted by the eSafety Commissioner, these presentations cover a range of topics to help improve

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Stroke warning signs, common symptoms and knowing what to do

Posted on February 23, 2022 by 60+Club

Stroke warning signs and common symptoms Regardless of age, a stroke can happen to anyone, anywhere – and knowing the warning signs and symptoms, and what to do – might prevent death or worsened health conditions at recovery. The brain is an extremely complex organ that controls various body functions. If a stroke occurs and

Posted in Health, Learnings

Why you should give Wordle a go

Posted on February 9, 2022 by 60+Club

Why you should give Wordle a go Discover the mental and social benefits of playing Wordle If you’re group chat or social media feed has become cluttered with those tiny red, amber and green tiles – then you’ve seen Wordle. If you enjoy daily crosswords and word games, Wordle might just be the daily challenge

Posted in Learnings, Memory

Olive oil ‘reduces risk of fatal heart disease by nearly a fifth’

Posted on January 11, 2022 by 60+Club

Olive oil ‘reduces risk of fatal heart disease by nearly a fifth’ 😊 Eating more than half a tablespoon of olive oil daily is linked to a lower risk of dying from illnesses including heart disease and cancer, a study has found. After looking at the diets of about 90,000 health workers over almost 30

Posted in Health, Learnings

New study finds coffee and tea may reduce risk of stroke or dementia

Posted on December 11, 2021 by 60+Club

New study finds coffee and tea may reduce risk of stroke or dementia ☕🧠 According to a new study, drinking coffee and tea may reduce your risk of having a stroke or developing dementia. While drinking coffee or tea alone had benefits, the most effect came with drinking both beverages. Four to six cups a

Posted in Health, Learnings

Four things that your home care provider can’t do

Posted on October 30, 2021 by 60+Club

Four things that your home care provider can’t do For many older Aussies, finally getting access to an aged care home care package feels like winning the lottery. With over 100,000 people on the waiting list for home care, seniors can wait as long as two years before getting the package they’re eligible for. But

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The retro collectibles that are now worth a small fortune • Do you own any?

Posted on October 10, 2021 by 60+Club

The retro collectibles that are now worth a small fortune – do you own any? Spring has sprung, and the warm weather may well have prompted you to have a bit of a spring clean. If you’re getting ready to do a big tidy-up at home, in your garage, or shed, then make sure you

Posted in Learnings, Money & Financials

Should retirees consider investing in Bitcoin?

Posted on August 28, 2021 by 60+Club

The investment risks of Bitcoin and basics for retirees How to buy/sell Bitcoin, getting started and considering the risks for over 60s Every couple of months we read an article about the price of Bitcoin collapsing, or skyrocketing. The topsy-turvy world of cyrptocurrency (“crypto”) continues to keep investors, enthusiasts, speculators and sceptics saying “I told

Posted in Learnings, Money & Financials

Super co-contribution eligibility before-and-after 67

Posted on August 18, 2021 by 60+Club

Super co-contribution eligibility under 67 and over 67 Firstly, what is the super co-contribution? Super co-contributions help eligible people boost their retirement savings. If you’re a low or middle-income earner and make personal (after-tax) contributions to your super fund, the government may also make a contribution (called a co-contribution) up to a maximum amount of

Posted in Learnings, Money & Financials, Super/SMSF

Colouring techniques for beginners to try

Posted on August 11, 2021 by 60+Club

Colouring techniques for beginners to try 🎨 Practice makes perfect with your coloured pencils Colouring is a simple, easy and relaxing activity. When you’re the colouring book artist, you get to decide how much time you want to spend in achieving the completed look you are after. If you’ve just received, or enjoying your colouring

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Give pencil colouring a go • You only need a handful of colours!

Posted on July 31, 2021 by 60+Club

Give pencil colouring a go 🎨 All you need is a handful of colours! Have you just been gifted an adult colouring book? Or have you been waiting for the right moment to crack open that packet of finely sharpened pencils? If you’ve been thinking about giving colouring a go, don’t delay! Here are our

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My dog is farting, is this normal? Common questions about dog gassiness

Posted on July 17, 2021 by 60+Club

My dog is farting, is this normal? 🐶 Common questions about dog gassiness We’re all spending a lot more time at home right now, and while your dog will be loving the extra attention, you might be noticing just how gassy they are. If your dog’s diet is working for them, you shouldn’t be noticing

Posted in Learnings, Pets