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ZANE Australia Our vision is to provide relief to pensioners and the community in Zimbabwe. http://www.zaneaustralia.org.au ZANE is working with the homes to keep them open.

What we do for Pensioners in Retirement Homes

The targeted elderly people are those on local pensions or without pensions at all. Having lived in Zimbabwe most or all of their lives, they may well have been part of the war effort in World War ll. Their pensions and savings have diminished to such an extent that they can no longer afford to live and many receive no (or very little) assistance from their relatives. Some in fact have been abandoned by relatives who have now moved country and have no more to do with them whatsoever. There are many in these categories in the retirement homes.Because of the ravages of hyper-inflation the management personnel of the homes face an endless series of crises -many of them are now near to breaking point. They are unable to buy essential items such as bread, meat, eggs, milk or other essential supplies and neither can they carry out necessary repairs on their homes. Although it is a very sobering experience to visit these places, these visits are also uplifting due to the home staff’s spirit of determination in dire circumstances. The elderly themselves are proud and reluctant to talk of their problems.

:: Tom Benyon On Why He Walks For ZANE ::We walk because ZANE’s gracious and generous supporters continue to sponsor our...
28/10/2026

:: Tom Benyon On Why He Walks For ZANE ::
We walk because ZANE’s gracious and generous supporters continue to sponsor our walking endeavours. This support enables ZANE to provide food, medicine and shelter.

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For people like Harold and his wife Sarah that Jane and I walk. We walk because it could so easily be us. Walk to raise funds for ZANE pensioners.

:: Almost D-Day For The Vietnam Tour ::It is almost D-Day for the Vietnam Tour which starts on Wednesday 15 October. The...
19/10/2026

:: Almost D-Day For The Vietnam Tour ::
It is almost D-Day for the Vietnam Tour which starts on Wednesday 15 October. The riders are all either on their way or have already arrived

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It is almost D-Day for the Vietnam Tour which starts on Wednesday 15 October. The riders are all either on their way or have already arrived.

07/10/2026

:: The Godwins Western Australia Tour ::
Siblings Peter and Georgina Godwin grew up together in Zimbabwe and have spent their careers reporting, writing and broadcasting around the world. Their conversations combine family
history, journalism, literature and the story of modern Zimbabwe.

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22/09/2026

:: 32 Days To Go To Hanoi, Vietnam ::
We are riding the Old Legs Tour 2026, Vietnam to Vic Falls to raise money and awareness for Zimbabwe’s pensioners and for the Friendship Bench.

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::  Preparing For The Old Legs Vietnam Tour 2026 ::To prepare for the noise and chaos of Hanoi now just 42 days away, I ...
10/09/2026

:: Preparing For The Old Legs Vietnam Tour 2026 ::
To prepare for the noise and chaos of Hanoi now just 42 days away, I spent last week with my shortest grandchildren, instead of training on my bike. As a result, Jenny and I are both exhausted and badly need a holiday in Vietnam to recover.

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I thank God I’m riding my bicycle 3000 kms from Vietnam to Vic Falls. I’m riding with some of my most favourite people - Alastair, Laurie and Fiona Watermeyer.

:: The Godwins On Tour In Western Australia ::Siblings Peter and Georgina Godwin grew up together in Zimbabwe and have s...
02/09/2026

:: The Godwins On Tour In Western Australia ::
Siblings Peter and Georgina Godwin grew up together in Zimbabwe and have spent their careers reporting, writing and broadcasting around the world. View their tour itinerary here.

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Peter and Georgina Godwin are touring Western Australia. All events are free and all are welcome. See their timetable

:: Old Legs Tour – Vietnam to Vic Falls ::Just 60 more sleeps to Vietnam and our preparations are running like clockwork...
18/08/2026

:: Old Legs Tour – Vietnam to Vic Falls ::
Just 60 more sleeps to Vietnam and our preparations are running like clockwork, alarmingly like one of those old East German alarm clocks- consistently in the wrong time zone and loud like an air raid siren.

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:: GodwinsOnTour Programme In Western Australia ::Please see the GodwinsOnTour programme where Georgina and Peter Godwin...
04/08/2026

:: GodwinsOnTour Programme In Western Australia ::
Please see the GodwinsOnTour programme where Georgina and Peter Godwin will be touring in Western Australia from 9th to 14th October this year. There will be conversations about Zimbabwe and life in general and Peter will also be talking about and signing his books. Georgina and Peter will also be promoting the work of ZANE.

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Please see below an updated version of the GodwinsOnTour programme where Georgina and Peter Godwin will be touring in Western Australia from 9th to 14th October this year.

:: The Dire Need Of Vulnerable Pensioners ZANE Supports ::The need for assistance continues to grow, which has a massive...
30/07/2026

:: The Dire Need Of Vulnerable Pensioners ZANE Supports ::
The need for assistance continues to grow, which has a massive impact on our welfare and medical funds, but is also hard for the carers when we are forced to turn people away because we simply do not have the funds to be able to offer support.

Please read full article here: https://www.zaneaustralia.com.au/the-dire-need-of-vulnerable-pensioners-zane-supports/

:: Countdown To Vietnam Tour ::It has been a month since my last blog, ground rush has commenced, and we’ve been crazy b...
17/07/2026

:: Countdown To Vietnam Tour ::
It has been a month since my last blog, ground rush has commenced, and we’ve been crazy busy, mostly with Jenny’s Vietnam Visa application.

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The countdown to the Vietnam Tour to Victoria Falls is inexorable. Just got to get a visa and then we can get going and raise some funds.

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Unit 4, 50-52 Cypress Crescent
Geelong, VIC
3224

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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