6 TransitCare is one of Australia’s largest and most experienced Community Transport Providers. We assist seniors, people with disabilities and the socially isolated to travel to their appointments and social activities. Our services include Community Transport, Social Support and Residential Aged Care (RAC) Transport to enable people to live independently in their own homes and remain connected to their communities. We are a pre-booked and door-to-door service and our friendly, caring drivers collect clients from home and take them to wherever they need to go. People need to be registered with TransitCare as clients before they can access transport or social support programmes. Bookings should be made at least two days before transport is required. Please call our Contact Centre on (07) 3422 7900 between 7.30 am and 5.00 pm for all bookings and enquiries. TRANSITCARE IS NOW OFFERING SERVICES TO OUR GOLD COAST COMMUNITY Come Along for the Ride! Email: intake@transitcare.com.au www.transitcare.com.au Scan here for further information H Lawn Mowing H Gutter Cleaning H Rubbish Removal H General Maintenance H Irrigation Installation H New Lawn Laying H Yard Clean Ups H Tree Removal H Weed Control H Fertilizing H Pruning FREE, FIXED NO OBLIGATION QUOTES Need it done? Jim’s the one! 131 546 INSURANCE COVER Satisfaction Guaranteed! T E L E P H O N E H Lawn Mowing H Gutter Cleaning H Rubbish Removal H General Maintenance H Irrigation Installation New Lawn Laying H Yard Clean Ups H Tree Removal H Weed Control H Fertilizing H Pruning Interviewing Elderly Relatives Exploring the memories of elderly family members reveals a treasure trove of experiences that not only enrich our family history but also provide profound insights into our own identities. To capture the invaluable information our elders are keeping ask them if they are happy to sit and have a chat. Do approach interviews with patience and empathy, creating a comfortable space for reminiscing. Try utilizing various recording mediums such as audio or video to capture not just the words spoken but also the emotions and nuances of the conversation. Remember to organise the gathered information systematically, perhaps by creating a detailed family tree recording anecdotes, names, dates, and locations. This facilitates easy retrieval and understanding. You could also transcribe interviews further enhancing accessibility, making it easier for future generations to explore and learn from the stories shared. By then saving the gathered information to your family tree you can share this knowledge among relatives and ensure the legacy endures beyond the present. Please do remember though that our elderly sometimes have a ‘rosy’ view of the past and may embellish or even make up stories for our benefit. It is essential to fact-check all information you receive. For help with producing your family tree, you may like to join the Gold Coast Family History Society. For a modest yearly fee, you will have access to a comprehensive library, many worldwide subscription websites, and fellow researchers prepared to help you get started or break down any brick walls you may encounter. For further information visit http:// www.goldcoastfhs.org.au or attend our rooms at Bicentennial Building, 833 Nerang-Southport Road, Nerang. On Friday 8 March at 9 am we will be holding our Introduction to Family History class in our rooms at the Bicentennial Building, 833 Nerang-Southport Rd, Nerang. This session is free for members and $10 for non-members. Places will be strictly limited, please phone Pam on 0447 715 593 or email: goldcoastfamilyhistorysociety@gmail.com We will also be holding a mini-seminar on Saturday 9th March entitled ’Permanent Memorial – Decoding the stone’. For further information please go to our website www.goldcoastfhs.org.au GOLD COAST FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
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