Lucky’s one in six million who care
Luciano Morselli (Lucky to his friends), the owner of Brisbane’s well-known Italian restaurant Lucky’s Trattoria, worked hard all his life. When retirement hit in 2010 and he hung up his chef’s apron, he sought something to do.
Harold Harding honours the brother he didn’t know he had
AT the age of 92 Harold Harding believes he has finally done the right thing by his brother Alfred. He has seen that Alfred not only has a headstone marking his grave, but has also been recognised for an extraordinary act of bravery that cost him his life 86 years ago, at the age of 21.
Diane’s vision helps so many
Diane Wright’s father used to say to her, “What are you going to do to make a difference today? Don’t leave it to someone else”.
Morning tea treat
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is all about raising money for Cancer Council Australia. And, of course, it’s not restricted to women! This year the event celebrates 20 years of morning teas, raising an incredible $110 million.
Outnumbered 10 to one, a fellow could do with some male company
MANY a young man has dreamt of being the only bloke surrounded by women of a similar age. But time and reality put fantasy in its place when you’re outnumbered 10 to one in aged care.
Mary is one very special benefactor
A BRISBANE-based philanthropist has celebrated her 102nd birthday by meeting the latest students to receive scholarships through the fund she and her late husband established for students at Queensland University of Technology.
Flexible work: it’s your call
New workplace laws will give older workers expanded rights to request flexible work arrangements.
For the love of Amanda
For Barry and Lorraine Young, being named joint Western Australia’s Senior Australian of the Year is a positive in lives which have been like a roller-coaster ride since they lost their only daughter, Amanda, to meningococcal disease in 1997.
Reaching great depths Ron’s high note
NOT many people can say they’ve visited the bottom of the ocean and lived to tell the tale.
