[Catherines]

I certainly would not criticise you because what you have said it irrefutable. The remark you refer to about not being "in an English class" is quite a poor reflection on the person who made it. Instead of appreciating the correction, which would only enhance the person's command of the English language, it is , yet again, another example of the tall poppy syndrome which a lot of people seem to suffer from. I can't add any more to your comment because you explained and expressed the situation factually and clearly. Well done to you!

Thank you. I do understand and agree immigrants should have a reasonably good command of the language of the country they immigrate to in order to obey signs, rules etc., make themselves understood as well as accept that they are the ‘outsiders’ to that country and therefore should obey all rules. Going to another country and imposing one’s attitudes there is not acceptable, no matter whether you can speak and understand the rules, attitudes and language or not. That is what happens all over the world now and is why there is so much unrest around the world. Thank you again.

 

[Reet]

I hope this lady took out citizenship in Australia otherwise she is going to find it difficult for any government department to help her.

 

[Catherines]

I have neighbours who fled to Australia from Europe and won't apply for Aged Care Support because they are fearful of governments. This poor lady, whom the article states doesn't speak English, is not on her own. She could be terrified of governments because of possibly what she went through. She is not on her own. I hate apps as well. I will not use them, e.g. Telstra app which is very unfriendly for me. I would rather speak to a human but I am prepared to wait on the landline till I can get through to someone who can explain what I need. I am not near 90 but these apps scare me and their implications. Just getting texts which are scams and most of which are blocked by Telstra worries me. I am being forced by lack of technology to use a mobile phone more than I want to. I know I will be shot down by members but I only choose to use the mobile in an emergency because the NBN service is shocking.

No, you will not be shot down by this member. My knowledge of technology is reasonable and I can navigate the internet to a point that suits my needs but I will not put WhatsApp, Facebook, etc on my phone or computer - to me they are unnecessary and I don’t NEED or WANT them. Also as we age and our memories get worse or, God forbid, we go down the dementia path there will be many simple things we won’t be able to cope with. That will be coming to many on this site also. So just do the best you can, everything will overtake us all at some time.