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Our Generation
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Our Generation, National Seniors' highly acclaimed member magazine, celebrates everything life brings. 

Read inspiring stories, discover our latest advocacy and research, explore must-see destinations, and access key health, lifestyle, and finance information and tips.

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Spring 2024 features

The highs and highs of showbiz

The highs and highs of showbiz

As one of Australia’s iconic golden crooners, Barry Crocker is known for his work as a character actor, television personality, comic, singer, and variety entertainer. Learn about his life.

Supporting those impacted by dementia

Supporting those impacted by dementia

Around two-thirds of people in our communities are living with dementia. Our Generation explores the early signs, early interventions, and experiences of those caring for loved ones.

Heeding the call to Keep Cash

Heeding the call to Keep Cash

National Seniors Australia members and small businesses are enthusiastically supporting the movement to keep banknotes and coins in circulation. Here’s a wrap-up of the journey so far.

Growing and glowing your indoor garden

Growing and glowing your indoor garden

It’s great for the mind and body, but gardening isn’t an accessible pastime for everyone. Consider an indoor garden, which can be a rewarding and attractive boost for your health and wellbeing.

Calling all generations

Calling all generations

Communication is a key part of human connection, and thanks to technology, it’s easier than ever. Or is it? Our Generation looks at phone etiquette between the ages.

Your stories

Writing in retirement

Writing in retirement

In youth, we’re encouraged to dream big. What happens when we carry those dreams through to retirement? Our Generation reveals two friends who realised their dreams of becoming published authors.

5 minutes with PROST!

5 minutes with PROST!

PROST! is a professional evidence-based prostate cancer group exercise support program providing gym sessions and social gatherings, enabling men to connect with others who have been diagnosed.

Research & Advocacy

New voice of older Australians

New voice of older Australians

A ministerial reshuffle has delivered a welcomed Assistant Minister for Ageing but does this appointment go far enough?

More power to the people

More power to the people

Smart meters could be on the way to all households, but the threat of bill shock dims the promise of cheaper power.

Having trouble paying for dental?

Having trouble paying for dental?

Research from National Seniors Australia shows about half of older Australians hesitated or went without dental care because of cost.

The true meaning of pets

The true meaning of pets

Research tells us pets and companion animals carry a wide range of meanings for older people around the world.

How touch can revitalise relationships

How touch can revitalise relationships

It's common for life partners to lose intimacy and touch over time, but rekindling physical connection is possible.

Health & Lifestyle

Get up and go without the joe

Get up and go without the joe

One in 50 Australians will develop glaucoma, which could lead to blindness. A new study aims to unveil the genetic risk factor associated with glaucoma and allow early treatments.

Health and Wellness

Health and Wellness

Spring gives you a fresh approach to health and wellness. Here are some great tips to keep you on track for taking care during the milder months and beyond.

What's on: Spring 2024

What's on: Spring 2024

Looking for something to do this Spring? Here's some of the best events happening across the country. Check event organiser updates before making plans.

Recipes

Grilled lamb with tahini sauce and pumpkin tabouli

Grilled lamb with tahini sauce and pumpkin tabouli

This delicious and healthy recipe consists of tasty grilled lamb with an added touch of middle eastern flair.

Tomato salad with stracciatella and sourdough

Tomato salad with stracciatella and sourdough

Based on a Cretan salad called ‘dakos’, this is a more Italian version made with sourdough bread rather than rye rusks.

Creamy potato and greens salad with zesty anchovy dressing

Creamy potato and greens salad with zesty anchovy dressing

The key to this delightful salad is the sour and salty dressing. Pair this salad with any barbecued meats or fish.

Travel

South Island Sojourn

South Island Sojourn

A trip of a lifetime to New Zealand’s South Island will have you marveling at the extraordinary beauty of this diverse landscape.

Shop Christmas Bohemian-style

Shop Christmas Bohemian-style

Shopping meets sightseeing on this exclusive and authentic European Christmas market tour that’s sure to be popular with our readers.

Experience outback Queensland-style

Experience outback Queensland-style

Venture into the southern Queensland interior and discover a different side to the sunshine state on this exclusive National Seniors Travel tour.

Technology & Finance

Are you prepared for the worst?

Are you prepared for the worst?

If faced with fire or flood, would you be ready to go at a moment’s notice? We take a look at emergency preparedness, and the things you might consider putting in place so you can ‘grab and go’.

Spring clean your finances

Spring clean your finances

As the days get warmer and longer, bringing purity and new life, spring is the perfect time to declutter and refresh your environment, and even your finances.

Your messages

Your welcome message - Spring 2024

Your welcome message - Spring 2024

Our CEO, Chris Grice, shares an exciting new initiative designed to help ease the cost of living.

Your messages: Spring 2024

Your messages: Spring 2024

My wife and I are only in our 60s and are fed up with being forced into the digital way of life.

Ask the experts: Spring 2024

Ask the experts: Spring 2024

Pension particulars, 'I do' dramas, and feeding fauna - our experts answer your questions.

Branch Out update: Spring 2024

Branch Out update: Spring 2024

Read about the new Lifelong Learning Hub, helping a good cause, and branch celebrations.

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