HUGE EXPO HAS EVERYTHING FOR OVER 40’s
LOTS OF INFORMATION, EXPERT ADVICE, ENTERTAINMENT AND FUN
The Annual Brisbane Retirement and Lifestyle Expo is full of great options for retirement living. This year’s Expo will be held in the Exhibition Building at the RNA Showgrounds with the added benefits for visitors of FREE PARKING. This huge event promises to be extremely popular with visitors. IT IS THE BIGGEST EXPO OF ITS KIND IN QUEENSLAND – serving the specific needs of people either planning for their retirement or those who have already retired. HARVEY WORLD TRAVEL is offering Expo visitors the chance TO WIN a fabulous COSTA ASIA holiday for two leaving Singapore and cruising exciting Asian destinations. This fantastic prize includes 14 nights aboard the magnificent COSTA ALLEGRA cruise ship, 2 nights accommodation in Singapore and return airfares with QANTAS ex Brisbane. Other Prizes include matching Tag Heuer Aquaracer watches provided by AVEO LIVE WELL. Over 130 exhibitors will be taking part in this informative and fun event. Everything you want and need to know about planning for a worry-free retirement and an active fun retirement lifestyle can be found at this Expo. The Expo has gained widespread approval and acknowledgement as being a premier and outstanding event for consumers interested in their retirement.
They say that retirement is all about GREAT PLACES TO LIVE, GREAT HOLIDAYS TO ENJOY, MONEY IN THE BANK OR INVESTED, WONDERFUL RECREATION & LEISURE INTERESTS AND THE GOOD HEALTH TO HAVE IT ALL! This pretty much sums up what the Retirement and Lifestyle Expo is all about – providing visitors with a ‘smorgasbord’ of ideas, options and choices. The Expo is designed to be very public interactive with PRODUCT DEMONSTRATIONS, STAGE PERFORMANCES, INFORMATION SEMINARS and many features and attractions. 30% of all Australians are over the age of 40 and there is a continuing trend of a growing mature age population. The Retirement and Lifestyle Expo is a one-stop shop for not only people seeking advice on issues relating to a happy, active and hassle-free retirement but is equally important for the younger caring families of retirees. ‘Retirement’ no longer a dirty word, is now looked upon with positive expectations and increased importance. With so many people now needing to plan for their retirement as well as the huge market of those who have already retired, this Expo is not only timely but has significant importance to the wider community. FINANCIAL AND INVESTMENT PLANNERS, A VAST VARIETY OF RETIREMENT VILLAGES AND LIFESTYLE RESORTS, A HOST OF DOMESTIC AND OVERSEAS HOLIDAY AND TRAVEL OPERATORS, TOURISM DESTINATIONS & ATTRACTIONS, TAXATION ADVISORS, GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES, PROPERTY AND FRANCHISE INVESTMENTS, LEGAL AND INSURANCE ADVISORS, SUPERANNUATION ADVICE, HEALTH & NUTRITION EXPERTS, HEARING SPECIALISTS, PERSONAL & HOME SECURITY OPTIONS, LEISURE AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, LIFESTYLE BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS, GARDENING PRODUCTS & SERVICES, PETCARE PRODUCTS & PET WELFARE ORGANISATIONS, SENIORS INFORMATION SERVICES and more … WILL BE ON HAND TO PROVIDE EXPERT ADVICE TO VISITORS – ALL IN A RELAXED AND FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT. FABULOUS STAGE ENTERTAINMENT. The MAIN STAGE is officially sponsored by the NATIONAL EYE HEALTH AWARENESS CAMPAIGN. This major Federal Government initiative addresses the importance of eye health and the need for Australians to get their eyes tested. Visitors to this year’s Expo will enjoy performances from DARRYL COTTON who will be appearing live on centre stage twice daily with specially produced shows that will delight the audiences. Also on the main stage daily will be travel and holiday presentations by HARVEY WORLD TRAVEL and for the first time, not to miss gardening sessions entitled “Your Garden – Your Growing Asset” presented by ROSS MCKINNON, Curator of the BRISBANE BOTANIC GARDENS
INFORMATIVE FREE SEMINARS WITH EXPERT SPEAKERS IN THEIR VARIOUS FIELDS have been specially organised for the benefit of visitors to the Expo.
These seminars are extremely popular because visitors have the opportunity to not only listen to the information and advice being presented, but even more importantly, to ask specific questions. CENTRELINK, AUSTRALIAN TAXATION OFFICE (Friday only), CLEARVIEW RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, COUNTRYLINK, QUEENSLAND RAIL and GREAT SOUTHERN RAILWAYS, ATTUNE HEARING, VICTORIA TOWERS, BRIDGES FINANCIAL SERVICES, THE SHAREMARKET COLLEGE, MACUALR DEGENERATION FOUNDATION and HARVEY WORLD TRAVEL will all be participating in the Seminar Program. RETIREMENT VILLAGES and LIFESTYLE RESORTS offer an essential alternative lifestyle. All the respected village groups will be represented to explain how people’s lives can be significantly enriched through the involvement, companionship and hassle free aspects of village living. The quality of the facilities, the ambience and the apartments themselves at many of the villages provide luxurious surroundings and a fun and active lifestyle. Whether it is the villages and resorts themselves or the Retirement Village Association, visitors can gain all the information they need. This aspect of the Expo is very popular and provides a wonderful opportunity for retirees and their extended families to explore the various alternatives together and compare which establishments would suit them best. A host of local and interstate operators will be involved. An important part of retirement lifestyle is RECREATION and LEISURE and of course HOLIDAY and TRAVEL opportunities. Whether it be overseas, interstate or intrastate many of the choices can be found at the Expo. INTERNATIONAL TOURISM ORGANISATIONS, OUTBACK and COASTAL AUSTRALIAN DESTINATIONS, INTIMATE GETAWAY RETREATS and even SPECIAL INTEREST TOURS - all the options can be explored at the Expo. Not only the destinations but also all the various convenient WAYS TO GET THERE including air, rail, sea and coach travel. Travel experts will be available to assist visitors with all their holiday and travel dreams
THIS EXPO CATERS For the NEEDS OF NOT ONLY EXISTING RETIREES but also THOSE WHO NEED TO PLAN FOR RETIREMENT. In addition, this important event has great SIGNIFICANCE FOR THE CARING YOUNGER FAMILIES OF MATURE AGED PEOPLE and provides a UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR BOTH GROUPS TO CONSIDER AND COMPARE MANY DIFFERENT RETIREMENT LIFESTYLE OPTIONS TOGETHER. Planning for retirement involves not only lifestyle considerations but important FINANCIAL OPTIONS as well. Everyone wants financial security in their retirement and an important part of this major Expo includes many high profile wealth management organisations and financial and investment planners.
SUPERANNUATION, TAXATION, INVESTMENTS, PROPERTY, SHARE PORTFOLIO, BANKING & INSURANCE ADVISORS CAN ANSWER ALL YOUR MONEY MATTER QUESTIONS AT THE EXPO. Visitors can gain expert advice from all the respected financial companies and Government bodies which are represented. To many seniors pets play an important role in their lives. There will be a special ‘COMPANION CATS’ display at this year’s Expo. Visitors will have the opportunity to see a great variety of purebred cats and kittens, talk to breeders about the temperaments of each particular breed and find out which cats would suit their lifestyle best. All aspects of feeding, housing and maintaining a healthy companion cat can be discussed. ROYAL CANIN will be on hand to help with all those pet nutritional needs.
GOOD HEALTH AND FITNESS as well as MEDICAL ISSUES are important for our growing 40+ community. There will be expert advice on a wide range of health issues readily available at the Expo. IT’S SUCH A TIME SAVING AND CONVENIENT ‘ONE STOP SHOP’ FOR ALL YOUR RETIREMENT AND LIFESTYLE PLANNING NEEDS – WHERE ELSE COULD YOU FIND EVERYTHING YOU WANT AND NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RETIREMENT ISSUES under the one roof at the one time? – ALL IN A RELAXED AND FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT. - 4 -
This year’s Brisbane Retirement and Lifestyle Expo promises to be LOTS OF FUN, ENTERTAINING and INFORMATIVE and visitors will be astounded at the myriad of options available to help them plan for a great retirement. There is so much to see and do at this Expo and visitors should plan to be there most of the day and for some, a repeat visit may be needed due to the large scale nature and scope of the event. Remember the dates –OCTOBER 16 to 18 and make sure you visit this fantastic Expo. You could even plan a GROUP OF YOUR FRIENDS TO COME TOGETHER. There are just so many reasons that make this Expo ‘A MUST VISIT’ event.
The venue for the Expo at the RNA Showgrounds offers excellent facilities for visitors. It’s fully air-conditioned, has outlets for food and refreshments with ample seating for all. BEST OF ALL IT’S EASY TO GET TO and there’s FREE PARKING for all Expo visitors.
The Expo Hours are 10.00 am to 4.00 pm each day
Seniors Card/Pensioners $ 8.00 Accompanied Children FREE (all prices include GST)
Exhibition and Marketing Services (Australia) Pty Ltd
Phone: 02 9876 4600 Fax: 02 9876 4192 Email: [email protected] Website: www.emsaust.com.au
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