RETIREES AUSTRALIA TAXATION

Coordinator Jim Simpson PO Box 159 Nobby Beach 4218 Queensland
E-Mail jimsim@retireesau.org Website http://www.retireesau.org

November 2008 RETIREES AUSTRALIA

Retirees Australia is a not for profit community service set up in the belief that seniors in particular would welcome an information service that is as factual as is possible and will not be influenced in any way by commercial, political or any other consideration

The service is provided via the internet and may be used by any person or community service without cost or obligation provided it's source is recognised and it is understood that no guarantee whatsoever can be given as to accuracy or right of use . It is up to the users to check that out for themselves

If you have any information that you think may be helpful or of interest to seniors and which you feel may be suitable for inclusion on our internet website, please send it by post, or Email to the above address and include your phone number for ring back if more information is required

* RETIREES AUSTRALIA is a "not for profit" and self supporting research and information service mainly serving the aged loosely linked to over 50 Government and voluntary organisations serving seniors on the Gold Coast. Helps with dissemination of news and information via its website www.retireesau.org .and articles in the media. Equally supports all Governments and all "not for profit" organisations. Current projects. Age care, Health; Hospitals, & Nursing Homes ; Beachside Building heights; Noise; Keeping your nest egg together. VOLUNTARY SERVICE AWARDS include Centenary Medal from Her Majesty for voluntary services to the community; Award International Year of volunteers 2001 (Prime Minister); Commonwealth Recognition Award for Senior Australians 2001 (Prime Minister); Commonwealth Government Dept of Families award recognising outstanding contribution to the community; Premier's Award for outstanding voluntary service to the community and to Queensland;. Bulletin Honours Award for voluntary services to the Gold Coast Community : Queensland Dept. of Health for support associated with the establishment of Interim Care and Transitional Age Care systems LINKED ASSOCIATIONS AND POSITIONS; Retired Director of Association of Independent Retirees GC; Retired Director GC Committee on the Ageing; Retired Director Gold Coast Council Seniors Affairs Advisory Board; Community representative Queensland Government Gold Coast Home and Community Care Advisory Group; and Gold Coast Department of Health ; Member Queensland Government Gold Coast Reference Group on Ageing Issues (link to information from over 40 Government and voluntary bodies) also linked internationally for exchange of age care information.

Thanks go to Hugh Williams (National past President of the National Servicemen's Association, 1998 to 2000), Andrew James, (Futureweb), Paul Noyelles, Murray McAuliffe (Quicksmart Computers) and many others for their help in setting up and maintaining this information service and it's website

Disclaimer: Retirees Australia is a totally independent, non commercial and free community service for seniors. Although we draw information from what we believe to be reliable sources and do try to get it right, no guarantee can be given as to the accuracy please check that out for yourself.