Never Give Up the Attitude

Tue, 23 November 2021

Susanne GervayIn this episode of Ageing With Attitude, popular 2RPH presenter Teresa Plane (pictured below) delves into funeral etiquette - putting your best foot forward for the six feet under. She investigates the unfair rules of aged care and how to make investments that will mature with you. She also profiles the Australian author Susanne Gervay (above) whose books empower young people to engage in feminism and human rights, and deal with bullies. Gervay's novel Butterflies addressed feminism and disability. She was awarded the Social Justice Literature Award for her body of works by the International Literacy Association. She has also been awarded an Order of Australia for youth literature, is a nominee for the Astrid Lindgren Award 2020 and a writer ambassador for Room to Read with its affirmative action for girls in developing countries.

Teresa (pictured with her bestie, 2RPH presenter Dimitry Moraitis) also explains how to deliver compliments and offers some simple rules for keeping the peace.Best Friends