Experience Counts
A look at some of the issues surrounding older workers
Produced and presented
by Raymond Zada
1. Who are you calling 'old'?
7.43
Becoming old doesn't happen at a specific age but it will happen to all of us.
So why do we have such a negative view of it?
Kate Barnett
2. The changing workplace
5.52
The workforce has changed rapidly over the past two decades. So much so, that
our experienced workers have become known as older workers.
Margaret Patrickson
3. Retirement: An option, not an obligation
7.48
Is your view of retirement out-dated? Even if you've planned your retirement,
you may need to plan again.
Bev Schutt, Ann Lawless, Margaret Patrickson, Dr Jonathan Newbury
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4. On the scrap heap
8.01
Being retrenched at any age can be difficult but being retrenched when you're
over 40 has its own unique challenges.
Margaret Bentley, Kate Barnett
5. Active ageing
8.02
It's not just about keeping fit, it's about contributing to society and, as
we'll learn in this program, making a positive impact on the economy.
Dr Rob Ranzijn
Making It Happen!
Some helpful hints on planning for an active retirement
Produced and presented by Tony Ryan
6. Start planning early!
7.10
Preparing your will has to be done. Its a good starting point in planning for
your life after work.
Robert Brandenburg, Dr Jonathan Newbury, Dr Marie O'Neill
7. Have time, will travel
7.02
Time to learn and time to travel. Meet two people with an interest in ancient
civilisations.
Susan Mildred, Jonathan Selby
8. The old bush school
6.57
One farmer decides on a change of career in his early sixties. Three others
return to the old bush school.
Grantley Dodd, Dr Jonathan Newbury, Graham, Harold, Graham
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9. Introducing Bagster
6.57
Bagster House in Salisbury North is the oldest community house in SA. Its a
great starting point for retired people wishing to get involved in learning.
Pam Pindral, Ian Loxton, Irene
10. Returning to study
7.01
Its not for everyone,
but its one way of continuing to learn throughout life.
Gillian Peterson, Susan Mildred, Jonathan Selby, Pam Pindral, Ian Loxton