BRISBANE NORTH RETIREES INC.
ABOUT BRISBANE NORTH RETIREES INC.
- Brisbane North Retirees Inc. is a non-political, active, not for profit Incorporated Association welcoming retirees and those planning their retirement from all parts of Brisbane, who are interested in information, discussion of financial and investment matters, guest speakers, and social activities. We also participate in the advocacy on many important issues relating to retirees. We share information at our Finance and Investment Discussion Group Meetings, and have an Advocacy Group which puts forward ideas to Government and others and generally protects the interests of Retirees.
MORE ABOUT US?
> Brisbane North Retirees actively work for the benefit and welfare of retirees including self-funded and partly self-funded retirees and those planning their retirement.
> Provide information on matters pertaining to retirement
> Provide a venue for discussion of financial and investment matters that impact on retirees
> We monitor and, as appropriate, provide comment to government and non-government entities and the media on issues pertaining to retirees
> Arrange for specialist speakers to address members on an as needs basis
> We co-operate and where appropriate seek affiliation with other organisations with objectives consistent with those of the association
> Obtain financial support from corporations and others through sponsorship or partnership arrangements to assist in funding the objects of the association.
> We organise social functions for organisation members.
MEETINGS FOR BRISBANE RETIREES
pictured below is Noel Whittaker as Guest Speaker addressing a BNR Inc. General Meeting in October 2021
GENERAL MEETINGS
General Meetings are held at 9.30am on the 3rd Friday of each month in the “Newman Room” of the Geebung RSL Club, 323 Newman Road, Geebung, Qld., 4034.
At these General Meetings we have interesting Guest Speakers who cover a diverse range of subjects including financial matters and other topics which may affect the needs and well-being of our members.
As an independent body we have steamlined our procedures so that we have more time for content from our Guest Speakers, and as a member driven organisation, from our members.
There is, therefore, always time for members to raise issues and promote discussion.
Also, Morning Tea is available, during which time, members are able to get to know other members through informal discussion and social contact.
Visitors are always welcome at all our meetings and attendees are also able to join us for lunch at the Club after the meeting has concluded.
GENERAL MEETING
FINANCE & INVESTMENT DISCUSSION GROUP
The Finance and Investment Discussion Group meets on the 2nd Friday of each month at the Geebung RSL Club, 323 Newman Road, Geebung, Qld., 4034, in a room adjacent to reception.
The discussion is conducted in a friendly atmosphere with members sharing information and ideas affecting the Financial Interests of Members.
Also, from time to time, Financial Experts are invited to attend and pass on their views and experience to Members.
Topics covered are wide ranging and can vary from the state of the share market, the benefits or otherwise of buying bonds or precious metals, to problems with the NBN Network, mobile phones, internet providers, the effect of Gonernment action on Members Finances, or what is a good deal in buying a particular product or service.
Please note that visitors are welcome to attend these meetings.
ADVOCACY
Brisbane North Retirees maintains ongoing participation in the interests of retirees to Governments, whether State, Federal, or Local, and also to political parties of all persuasions through our Advocacy Group.
The Advocacy Group has, for example, sought the views of members before preparing the list of issues which are currently being pursued including the following:-
> Requiring the Seniors Card operate to the rules of the state in which the Senior is Travelling.
> Requesting that the Federal Government reintroduce legislation which previously applied to Aged Care Facilities whereby the ratio of staff to the total number of Residents and the ratio of Qualified Nurses to the total number of residents was set and mandated to apply at all times to each of these situations.
There are many more items on the current list, so plenty of issues to work on.
You can contact us by email at bnractive@gmail.com or by mail to The Secretary BNR Inc., 7 Country Club Close, Carseldine, Qld, 4034.
Our fees are set at a modest $22.00 which includes a $2.00 Joining Fee.
However, if you are not immediately sure if Brisbane North Retirees Inc. is for you, we would welcome you at one of our General Meetings where we would provide you with further information.
At that time, if you are interested in investment issues, we could make arrangements for you to attend a Finance and Investment Discussion Group Meeting where members exchange ideas and contributions are made on a voluntary basis.
Of course, there is no obligation for you to join our organisation, and whether you decided to join or not, you are most welcome to take a look.
Should you wish to join Brisbane North Retirees right away, please click on the MEMBERSHIP FORMS DOWNLOAD BUTTON.
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Brisbane North Retirees Inc. is an independent, non-political, not-for-profit Association dedicated to working with and for retirees, and those planning their retirement, by providing information that seeks to assist members in enjoying a successful retirement.
Our objectives are to:
- provide fellowship and support to make members’ retirement a success
- provide information on matters pertaining to retirement
- provide a venue for discussion of financial and investment matters that impact on retirees
- monitor and, as appropriate, provide comment to government and non-government entities and the media on issues pertaining to retirees.
- arrange for specialist speakers to address members on relevant matters.
- co-operate with and, where appropriate, seek affiliation with other organisations with objectives consistent with those of the Association.
- obtain financial support from corporations and others through sponsorship or partnership arrangements to assist in funding the objectives of the Association.
- organise social functions for Association members.
How do we achieve that?
By a monthly
- Newsletter
- Finance Discussion Group Meeting
- General Meeting with Guest Speakers and adequate time to meet and socialise
- Exchange of ideas and information with other independent associations like ours, and
- Two social group outings per year (subject to prevailing health regulations)
Come and visit us at one of our meetings at the Geebung RSL Club – no obligation to join.
For details, please contact Rob at 0457029141,
email: bnractive@gmail.com
or website: brisbanenorthretirees.com.au
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES - We have an active Social Management Team