You may want to hit the road in a motor home, do Australia by boat, or head overseas. If travel is on your retirement agenda then the options are limited only by your budget and imagination.

Getting involved

Whatever your passion, staying active is good for body and soul.

Learning - there are all sorts of opportunities, and you may find some inspiration from the following:

  • The University of the Third Age runs courses all over Australia (indeed all over the world) and you can access what’s available in your area at www.seniors.gov.au
  • Adult Learning Australia www.ala.asn.au or call (02) 6215 9500
  • Adult Learning Week www.adultlearnersweek.org
  • www.courses.com.au is a directory providing information on a wide range of short courses available within your area.

Vocational training and further study - if you’re keen to extend yourself, study or training can add structure to your days.

Volunteering - Australians love being involved in the community and there are plenty of chances for you to put your free time to good use. The following contacts may help:

  • Volunteering Australia www.volunteeringaustralia.org or call (03) 9820 4100
  • GoVolunteer is an initiative of Volunteering Australia and is Australia’s first national volunteer recruitment website. It’s a not-for-profit site that provides free Internet advertising for not-for-profit community organisations looking for volunteers. Visit www.govolunteer.com.au
  • Australian Volunteers International is an Australian non-government organisation that provides opportunities for Australians to live alongside, learn from and share skills with people in developing communities. Visit www.australianvolunteers.com
  • VolunteerSearch is a database of thousands of volunteering opportunities across the country. Visit www.volunteersearch.gov.au.
How we can help

Who doesn’t want to do a bit of travelling in retirement? Whatever your retirement travel plans are, we could help.

  • ANZ Travel Insurance* can help to protect you from the financial impact of a cancelled trip, lost luggage and theft, along with illness and injury. Medical expenses overseas can be financially beyond reach. Ask yourself this, if I can’t afford travel insurance, can I really afford to travel?
  • ANZ Travel Card provides convenient access to your money while you’re abroad. Load funds in up to 10 different currencies on a card accepted at more than 29 million locations across the globe
  • ANZ Credit Cards give you the flexibility of accessing credit while you are away
  • Foreign currency cash : you’ll need some cash in the local currency for the things you can’t pay for using any other method
  • Travellers Cheques provide a secure means of carrying foreign currency in a readily negotiable form
  • ANZ Internet Banking allows you to safely and securely manage your banking 24/7 wherever you can get online
  • An A-Z Review® : if you’re about to head away you may benefit from a conversation with an ANZ Personal Banker to help ensure you have the right banking arrangements in place while you are away, and so things are also in order back home. Request an A-Z Review®.

*This insurance is co-issued by OnePath General Insurance Pty Limited ABN 56 072 892 365 AFSL 288160 (OnePath GI) and QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited ABN 78 003 191 035 AFSL 239545 (QBE). OnePath GI is a subsidiary of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ). ANZ, an authorised deposit taking institution (ADI) under the Banking Act 1959, does not stand behind the issuer. The issuer is not an ADI and this insurance is neither a deposit nor liability of ANZ or any member of the ANZ Group, other than OnePath GI. ANZ recommends that you read the Financial Services Guide (PDF 104kB) and the relevant Product Disclosure Statement for further information about its association with the issuer, any benefits that it may receive and other important information before deciding whether to acquire or hold this product.

®A-Z Review is a registered trademark of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) ABN 11 005 357 522.

Terms and conditions are available on application. Fees and charges apply. All applications for credit are subject to ANZ’s credit assessment criteria.

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