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It’s Never too Late to Begin or Reset Your Career
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The Thing Is
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Parenting Power Struggles
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The World of Digital Art
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Preparing our Children for the 21st Century
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Getting Brains on Board to Boost Learning
23 Autism - Helping Children and Families Cope with Change 27 All Things Health 31
Sex Isn’t Always Easy
32 Adult Colouring 33 Mini Mag 39 Help Toddlers Go to Bed 40 Bump, Bub and Beyond 43 Easter Craft 44 Easter Recipes 47 Help Your Teen Navigate the Dangers of Comparison 49 School Holiday Guide 57 Daddy Diary 58 Community Noticeboard 61
Hello and welcome to our eggcellent Easter edition (if I do say so myself).
What’s On
PakMag Founder and Editor-in-Chief Bree James Creative Team Leader, Graphic Designer and Editor Clare Winter Marketing and Events Coordinator Alyssa Marino
If you’re like my household, the kids have hardly made it to school this term due to catching some sort of something that has meant they can’t go to school. Good thing is though that at least we have a few long weekends this month, and can hopefully enjoy some more quality time together. We have lots of ideas for things to do during the Easter holidays in our cracker of a school holiday guide, don’t forget to use the #PakMagshare if you do anything eggciting. This edition we have been blessed to have Sesame Street write an incredible feature on Autism, and we welcome back the amazing Dr Justin Coulson too, and so many other really great writers sharing their wisdom. The PakMag team has quite a few ideas to get you eggcited about Easter I don’t know about you but, this is one of my favourite holidays of the year! The team and I hope you love this edition and that you get lots out of it. If you are wanting to share your voice, we are looking for more community contributors - you can find out more at www.pakmag.com.au/communitycontributor. We are also looking for mums who are making their mark in NQ to feature in our May for Mother’s Day edition, www.pakmag.com.au/mums-making-their-mark apply here. Until next time, happy parenting, and don’t forget to tell everyone, you read it in PakMag.
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It's Never too Late to Begin or Reset Your Career STORY Julie Holmes, Careers Coordinator at CQUniversity. I often speak to prospective career-changers who are mid or late into their working lives and they all ask the question, “But isn’t it too late for me to change careers?” The good news is, it’s never too late, particularly in this new climate of lifelong learning!
Your work “why” involves exploring your motivations and determining what is important to you. Career planning is a lifelong process because life is constantly evolving - what might be priorities to your 20-year-old self, could be very different at 40.
Here are 4 things to consider if you are thinking about a career change.
Understanding your strengths and the elements of work you enjoy most will help provide career direction that will be fulfilling, expand on your potential and provide greater job satisfaction. This was the case for truckie turned oral health therapist, Samantha Barbeler, who in 2019 pivoted from her career in the coal industry.
1. Self-Awareness Start by dedicating some time to consider what your work “why” is.
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“I absolutely loved working in the coal mine, but I wanted to plan for the future,” Samantha says.
career goals that are recognised by industry and provide accreditation where required.
“I knew that if I were to ever start a family, working away and living at a mining camp would make that difficult. So, I started thinking of other jobs that I could do.” After reflecting on her time working as a Dental Assistant in her youth, Samantha recalled how much she loved the variety of the role and the patients, and realised that an oral health career was the path for her.
Further study is a great way to start a career change, like Stephanie Pasco who transitioned from a fitter and turner to engineer, and is now continuing her study to become a doctor. She started her career shift by enrolling in a Bachelor of Medical Science with aspirations to continue into medicine.
2. Occupation Awareness Thinking about making a career change can be overwhelming when there are so many different job options and emerging occupations to consider. Additionally, pandemic disruption has caused significant changes to the job landscape. Skills shortages are on the rise with a recent federal Infrastructure Australia report (Oct 2021) that anticipated skilled job shortages could rise to around 100,000 by 2023. If a new profession sparks your interest, do your homework on exactly what each occupation entails, including the typical tasks and responsibilities you would expect to perform in the role to help you make informed decisions.
3. Decision Making Time to weigh up all the information that you know about yourself and the occupations you have researched to make decisions about the most suitable career path for you. Some people may be required to upskill to bridge specific skill gaps. It is important to ensure you choose education providers that will support
“I completed my trade as a fitter and turner working at the local power station. It was a great experience, but I was interested to learn more and further myself,” Stephanie says. “I had kind of fallen into engineering because of my trade, however, my lifelong dream has always been to be a doctor”.
4. Action Planning The final step in the career planning process is to create an action plan. This is the time to start putting steps into place that should identify your short-term and long-term goals. In your action plan, you can identify education and training requirements to ensure that you can enrol in your identified course, develop a job search strategy, identify potential employers or prepare for future job applications. Making the decision to explore further learning opportunities or a change in careers can be a daunting and exciting journey. Be mindful that nothing happens overnight, but it is an investment in your future. And if you’re still not sure, consider this - if you look back on today in three years’ time, will you regret not having started sooner?
Julie Holmes is CQUniversity’s Careers Coordinator with 10 years of experience in career guidance and consultation across tertiary education, secondary education, community and employment service settings. The CQUni Careers team supports prospective, current and graduate CQUniversity students in achieving their career development and professional aspirations through career education, guidance and information. CQUni Careers are about building employability and job search skills as students prepare to be work-ready in their chosen careers.
If you are looking to reset your career, reach out to CBC Staff Selection. They can help you find temporary, permanent or contract work to suit you. www.cbcstaff.com.au
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Entertainment
Check it Out PakMag Easter Eggstravaganza When: 2 April / 10.00am - 11.30am / FREE Where: The Pier Cairns More info: PakMag Cairns Hop along to The Pier Shopping Centre and celebrate Easter with PakMag! We’ll be hosting a range of family friendly activities to celebrate Easter including an Easter Bonnet Parade, a Mega Easter Egg Hunt, a visit from the Easter Bunny, an Easter Egg Eating Competition, and so much more. There’ll be 1000’s of Easter eggs to go round, so bring the whole bunch down and make the most of the family fun. We’ll also have prizes for the best dressed in Easter theme.
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2022 Cairns 50 Ultra When: 10 April Where: Redlynch, Esplanade, Cairns City More info: www.cairns50.com.au From Redlynch Valley to Freshwater Creek, through the rainforest and canefields, this is the place to get your ultramarathon on. The Cairns 50 is ideal for those looking to take the step to ultrarunning, or for experienced ultrarunners to maintain their fitness. As well as the 50k, there is a 30k, 10k, and 5.5k - something for the whole family to get involved in. If you’re keen to spectate, there’ll also be plenty of shady park spots to set up and support at.
Midnight Oil Final Tour When: 6 April / 6.00pm / $139.90 - $169.90 Where: Cairns Convention Centre More info: www.frontiertouring.com/midnightoil It’s time for the final hoorah, Midnight Oil have announced that this chapter of their career will come to a memorable close in 2022 with the release of the other 12 new songs they recorded with Bones. Touring Aussie for one last time, this show is guaranteed to be a nostalgic night to remember. However, never fear, although this is their final tour, it does not mean the end of the Oils.
A Taste of Culture Delivered by UMI Arts When: Every 2nd Saturday until 25 June / 10.00am - 11.30am / FREE Where: The Court House More info: www.cairns.qld.gov.au A Taste of Culture is a series of free workshops, and artist demos, talks, and presentations, aimed at providing an insight into the creative and cultural practices of some of our region’s admired Indigenous artists and creatives. If you have an appetite for learning about Indigenous arts and culture, these sessions are an accessible and friendly way to get a taste of all that it has to offer. Some upcoming workshops include Printmaker Paul Bong 7 May and 25 June, and Artist Natasha Davui on 9 April and 21 May.
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ANZAC Day When: 25 April Where: Cairns and surrounds More info: www.anzacday.org.au www.cairns.qld.gov.au There will be various opportunities on ANZAC Day to pay your respects. Anzac Day is a day of remembrance that is held on the anniversary of the landing of the First Australian Imperial Force and New Zealand Army troops, at Gallipoli in 1915. Cairns City Dawn Service / Cenotaph, Cairns Esplanade / 5.30am / FREE / G Cairns City Services Parade / Aplin and Lake Streets, heading to Esplanade / 7.30am / FREE / G Cairns City Commemorative Service / Cenotaph, Cairns Esplanade / 7.45am / FREE / G Edmonton Dawn Parade / Cenotaph, Fuller Park / 5.00am / FREE / G Gordonvale Dawn Parade / Gordon Street / 4.00am / FREE / G Gordonvale Commemorative Service / Gordonvale State Primary School / 9.00am / FREE / G Stratford Commemorative Service / Magazine Street / 9.35am / FREE / G Trinity Beach Dawn Parade / At the memorial / 5.30am / FREE / G Yorkeys Knob Commemorative Service / Boat Club Marina / 8.30am / FREE / G Babinda Dawn Service / RSL Memorial Hall / 4.00am / FREE / G Babinda Morning Parade and Commemorative Service / RSL Memorial Hall / 9.45am / FREE / G
The Grass Is Greener - Sounds Bout Right When: 1 May / $115.00 - $180.00 / R 18 Where: Cairns Show Grounds More info: www.soundsboutright.com.au Sounds Bout Right [Cairns] It may not be Grass Is Greener time just yet, but thankfully they’re hosting another banger of a festy just to keep the spirit up. The lineup includes the likes of What So Not, Boy & Bear, The Veronicas and so much more! This is an 18 + event so get your sitters sorted stat and tickets booked.
The Thing Is
The Thing Is with Bree James Being a parent is certainly an interesting journey. Our children are our biggest teachers, and they inherently know how to keep the lessons coming. From exploding nappies to back seat voms, many of us have had to learn the hard way how this parenting gig works. Parenting in the 21st century is so different to our own childhood, and at times it’s a challenge for the generations before us to understand the new territory we are walking through (with a half dead flashlight, in the dark, on a floor riddled with Lego). The thing is, I can’t imagine my parents ever worrying about the things we have to consider now as parents. I believe this is mostly due to new technology and a majority of us being so time poor. I see the strain among so many parents who are trying to juggle endless emotions, tasks, “I’m bored” remarks, trying to fit in a career, and (if you’re lucky) working from home if your child has even the slightest sniffle. I think the judgement we feel as parents is actually the hardest to navigate. It’s tough enough being a parent, let alone with the added judgement from our family, friends and society on how we choose to do it. Be it our kids’ behaviour, diet and belongings, or whether we vaccinate or medicate them, let them play online games or have their own phones. No other generation before us has had to deal with so many decisions that we really don’t know if we are making the right one or not.
Sometimes it feels like we should just flip a coin and let luck decide. “Oh you want to play Fortnite? Sorry mate, coin said no”. We live in a time where we have information at our fingertips. We also have ample misinformation at our fingertips, and knowing what to believe is a challenge, making us more sceptical than a 6 year old looking at the spaghetti bolognese you’ve hidden tonnes of vegetables in. It’s great - many of us are becoming more critical thinkers (not just critical people), but I think we need to be mindful of when we are more hypocritical too. I don’t know how many times I’ve told my kids to get off a device, as I hop back on my laptop, or I tell them to stop yelling at me whilst I am yelling at them. In the end, all we can do is what we think is best for the world, our family and ourselves, and learn as much as we can, with the information we trust, or from the experiences we’ve had. And hey, at worst - we can always flip a coin.
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Parenting Power Struggles Why Kids Need us to Set Limits STORY Dr Justin Coulson, Parenting Expert and founder of Happy Families Have you noticed that children seem to always want to push the boundaries? It's almost as though they are wired to poke and prod us to see how much they can get away with. Power struggles are an inevitable part of parenting and they start early on. For toddlers, it's wanting to stay up late, sleep in mummy's bed, eat ice-cream for breakfast, have daddy feed them - “No Mummy”... “No Daddy” or wear zero clothing. Actually, for toddlers everything is a power struggle. For bigger kids it's almost always wanting more screen time. Or wanting that treat after you said no. For teenagers? How about even more screen time, extended curfews, wanting to drive a car before they're ready or drinking alcohol before they're ready (or both). Research tells us that our children need us to set limits, even though they fight against it like crazy. Kids without limits tend to have lousy outcomes throughout their lives, but it's a delicate balancing act because kids who have strict limits also often have lousy outcomes. It almost sounds as though you're damned if you do (have limits) and you're damned if you don't.
we get positive outcomes, and again the number of limits is irrelevant.
It's Not What, It's How My friend, Peter Cook, explained it to his three-year-old daughter, Scarlett, in a way that is perfect for children at any and all ages. I've used it with my four-year-old and with my nearly eighteen-year-old. It goes like this: Draw two circles side by side, overlapping slightly. In one of the circles, write the words "Parents decide". In the other circle, write the words "Kids decide" Explain to your child that there are some decisions that parents make for their kids regardless of what they think. And there are also some decisions that children get to make with no input from parents.
Parents Decide
Kids Decide
The truth is that the number of limits our children have is far less important than how those limits are set. When we set limits in lousy ways, we get lousy outcomes regardless of whether there are a few or a lot. When we set limits in positive ways,
We Decide Together
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Ask your child to identify some examples of decisions that parents make. Then ask your child to identify decisions that you stay out of. Next draw an arrow from the overlapping component of the circles. Write "We decide together". Now explain that some decisions are made by negotiation. Once you've made it clear that you are the parent and you are responsible for certain decisions, power struggles will shift. When there's a bit of pushback you can smile and say "This is a decision that is in the parent circle". That's the end of the story. Sometimes your child will sulk. There will still be occasional screaming and arguing. But the line has been drawn, the expectation is set and many power struggles will be defused. So long as we don't abuse the power we have as parents, our children can feel secure with us calling the shots we need to call, and either negotiating with or deferring to - our children for other decisions. What matters is that when negotiating to do the things they want, they do them in ways you feel good about, and if you don’t feel good, you negotiate until you do feel good. For example; agreeing for your teen to attend a party; they can do so as long as you can personally pick them up at an agreed time. This may be the toughest and most “advanced” response to power struggles. The more you try and use your power to force an issue, the more you raise the stakes. Teenagers who are trying to form their own identity, separate from us as parents, and want to be seen as independent young adults will naturally push against power, attempting to assert their own. So, when you start throwing your weight around, via threats, punishments or even rewards, they feel almost compelled to resist us.
How do you Avoid Making it About Power? Tell them you trust them, you have faith in their ability to make good decisions and you want them to grow to be responsible. Tell them you’re deferring the situation to them, but you’d like them to discuss it with you. Then, instead of rejecting their choices, ask them to help you understand why they’ve made their decisions. Probing, careful questions, combined with logic, patience and love remove power and allow “adult” conversations around
decision making and limits. There are some power struggles that you might argue are worth fighting. Our teenagers should not be drinking or using drugs. They should not be viewing pornography. They should not be breaking laws. Depending on the age of your child and what they want to do, “No” might be the only appropriate answer. But even in these circumstances, minimising our emphasis on power and using reason and logic will generally bring out the best results – because these habits emphasise internalisation rather than compliance due to extrinsic contingencies. There is great irony in our use of power. The more we have to show we have the power, the less power we really have. When our teens are pushing us and we use our power to defend our position, we actually lose power to them. Counter-intuitively our demands for compliance indicate our powerlessness. We are out of control and we show our desperation to cling to that power by using force. We have the most power when we don’t have to use it, but instead, encourage and empower our children to make decisions for themselves. One more important point: as your child matures and develops, your circles will overlap more and more. Negotiations will become increasingly common. This is healthy and normal. Then a major shift will occur. The circles will almost entirely separate. And your circle will shrink while theirs enlarges. You will push increasingly large amounts of responsibility onto your child. If we want responsible children, we have to give them responsibility. Sometimes setting limits with children is like dealing with a helium balloon on a string. They want to shoot off into the sky. They are full of enthusiasm and optimism. They want to dance, and float, and fly, and have fun. That might be in the form of more play time, more junk food, a later curfew or whatever else has them fired up. To be fair, often that’s appropriate. But we always hold onto that string. Sometimes we bring that balloon nice and close because the conditions are unsafe. Other times we actually hold onto the balloon (like we would if it were floating in the car and getting in the way) so it is completely safe. But to the extent possible, we allow it space to play and dance and delight.
Dr Justin Coulson is the co-host and parenting expert on Channel 9's Parental Guidance, the founder of www.happyfamilies.com.au, and one of Australia’s most trusted parenting experts. Dr Coulson has a PhD in Psychology, is a best-selling author of six books and father to six daughters. Justin writes and speaks about parenting and family – because nothing matters more.
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The World of Digital Art STORY Sasha Rozhkova As tech continues to develop and change the way we live our daily lives, art is following suit and embracing all that the digital world has to offer. From digital design software and GIFs, to NFTs and techy installations, we delve deep into the ever growing world of digital art and the new data medium.
So, What is Digital Art? Combining tech, coding and creativity into one, digital art encompasses everything that is created on a digital platform that utilises technology for an immersive or interactive experience, or that is created using data as its medium. The term itself is boundless, and so are the possibilities. Digital art encompasses a range of styles of art but also has applications outside of being a creative output. For example, 3D printing can be used to mimic and repair ancient pieces of cultural significance, graphic designers create digital art daily for advertising and marketing, and super realistic CGI scenes are created for films. The field is constantly evolving, with Crypto Art and Non-Fungible Tokens now becoming big money makers for some creators. Digital art can also expand on more traditional forms, and a good example of this is photography. Many of us now use a range of platforms to edit our photos, be it Instagram or Photoshop, and are regularly creating our own digital art. In essence, digital art uses data as its medium to create iterations of both traditional and new age art.
What is Crypto Art? Crypto art is now becoming more common and includes a range of types of creations such as digital graphics,
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music, virtual reality dreamscapes and programmable art. And just like traditional pieces, these creations can also be collected as digital assets in the form of images, GIFS, videos and music. However supply is finite, which fuels digital scarcity and trade. Purchases can also include rights and royalties to works, allowing for reproduction and commercialisation of the artwork. To further complicate this world of crypto art, it can also go beyond the digital world and encompass real life physical creations that are tracked in a blockchain system. Many of these pieces are crypto themed and focus on digital culture, tech, politics, philosophy and cryptocurrency. The process of blockchain tracking of physical creations also helps to differentiate original pieces from forgeries, and verify creators and owners.
What is a Blockchain? Blockchains are a database that store information via a digital format. This is different to a typical database in its structure as a blockchain bundles information in groups called blocks, that hold sets of information. These blocks have storage limits, so when capacity is reached, the block is closed, linked to the previous block, and a new one begins. This creates a chain of data or information we refer to as a blockchain.
What are NFTs? NFT stands for Non-Fungible Token, which is a digital token redeemable for a digital piece of art. Each of these tokens is a unique code that is recorded on a blockchain housing all the relevant information such as authenticity, identity, ownership history and price of the NFT.
NFTs are designed to be creations that can’t be copied, however the original creator can choose to retain copyright and reproduction rights. This is similar to traditional art - anyone can purchase a print of a Van Gogh, but not everyone can own the original. Unlike traditional art, NFTs can represent almost anything, be it physical creations or intangible and virtual items within video games, virtual currencies, music, collectibles, real estate, virtual land and even video footage of iconic or significant moments in history. A great example of this is the recent sale of the first-ever tweet by Twitter CEO that sold for a casual few million dollars.
How to Get Creating The digital tools used to create digital art are diverse. These can include programs like Procreate and Photoshop, or social media apps like Instagram that offer basic photo editing, and even Facetune which allows users to alter the presentation, and subsequently the perception of subjects. When it comes to physical tools, computers and tablets are a must, or at the very least a smartphone. These can be used to edit and create digital art like images and videos. If you want to take your creation process to the next level and further explore digital art mediums, learning code can push you further into the world of crypto art and NFT’s. If you’re looking to get your family involved, there’s a range of introductory resources available online to get their creativity flowing.
Helpful Resources • www.techlearning.com • www.jacksonpollock.org • www.krita.org/en • www.pixilart.com • www.sketch.io/sketchpad • www.giphy.com • www.bomomo.com • www.makebeliefscomix.com
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Preparing our Children for the 21st Century How do we determine what education is best suited for our children, and which school can prepare them to take their place in the society of the future? We live in a rapidly changing world, with shifting careers and political landscapes, and an increasingly complex digital, economic and social life - what skills and capacities are needed to meet these challenges? "A few years ago parents sent their children to the school down the road. Now they are really investigating what they want for their children. And for many families, the old forms of schooling just aren't working anymore.” says Nicole Scott, Principal of Cairns Hinterland Steiner School. In the 21st century, education needs to go beyond memorising information and standardised testing. There is a great need for a school that addresses the heart, as well as the mind of the child. This is at the core of Steiner Education, and Steiner schools are experiencing an unbroken rise in popularity across Australia and the world. “A relevant educational approach of today has to focus on creativity, curiosity, lifelong learning, critical thinking, innovation and originality, complex problem solving, connectedness and positivity.“ explains Mrs Nicole Scott.
and our curriculum is structured to reflect the three developmental phases of childhood:
1. Our Early childhood education (4 - 6 years) is focused on imitation and routine in a nurturing, home-like environment.
2. Primary education (7 - 14 years) is focused on encouraging the use of imagination and creativity through an integrated approach to teach literacy and numeracy. Children are natural learners if given the time and opportunity to explore and discover through wide-ranging learning experiences.
3. Secondary education (14 - 18 years) is focused on developing a young adult's intellect, critical-thinking and problem-solving, and knowing who they are and how they can contribute to the world. The curriculum develops and responds to each child’s evolving social, emotional and academic learning - enhancing their awakening through the changing methods of teaching from early childhood through to high school. Steiner education educates the whole child "The head, the heart and the hands".
How do we at Cairns Hinterland Steiner School foster these capacities of the future?
Cairns Hinterland Steiner School’s Open Day is on Saturday 14 May. Come and experience our school, classrooms, student's work and learn more about how we deliver the national curriculum using the Steiner approach.
The accredited Australian Steiner Curriculum Framework follows the principle of matching the child’s education to their age; educating the right thing at the right time,
All are welcome, contact the school for more information at admin@chss.qld.edu.au or 4093 8809 - and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
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Getting Brains on Board to Boost Learning STORY Professor Ken Purnell, Head of Neuroscience Education at CQUniversity Want to help your child to love learning, but not sure where to start? Begin by understanding their brain. But that doesn’t mean working out your little learner’s “type” of brain. Actually, decades of neuroscience research has shown that every human brain benefits from a range of learning strategies that nurture, challenge and ultimately grow our grey matter. Brain researchers have debunked the idea that a person has a single “learning style” that suits them best. And trying to just use one “best” strategy can actually be a roadblock to a child’s learning development. CQUniversity’s Professor Ken Purnell is Head of Course for Educational Neuroscience, and he says effective learning requires information to be absorbed in ways that are most relevant to the content, while challenging the student and appealing to every part of their brain. Here’s Prof Purnell’s best tips to engage any learner, by starting with their brain.
Stay Social We often stereotype homework as a solitary activity – the student shut away in their room and buried in books. But actually, brains learn best in a social environment. Neuroscience tells us our brains need stimulation and connection to survive and thrive. Close supportive relationships trigger positive emotions, neuroplasticity and learning – so reading or working through assignments with your child, and exploring topics with them, will help switch on their memorymaking and comprehension. It’s not just up to parents though – friends and classmates are also vital. So don’t assume that your child’s Zoom or online chat is distracting them from learning. While the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many aspects of education, digital platforms have given students new ways to connect. In some cases, that’s also expanded their peer networks, which then expands language, experience, interests and ultimately learning.
A sense of belonging is fundamental for the brain to feel relaxed and comfortable to learn at its best – so it’s critical that families and schools build supportive environments for their learners. Tip: Create a homework space in the family living area, and be involved in the learning, so your child knows they’re learning within a supportive community.
Same But Different Repetition is the key to most learning - but varying the repetition ensures our brains don’t get bored. “Nuanced repetition” means presenting the same information in different ways to consolidate our learning, initially at close intervals such as daily, and then less often across six months. On a molecular level, neuroscientists suspect there’s a physical process that needs to be completed to form a memory - and us not remembering something is a result of that not happening.
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Therefore, reading the information, seeing it illustrated, writing it down, experiencing it in ways that appeal to our senses, all prompt our physical memorymaking. And building the information into a story can supercharge connection to it. If the topic is volcanoes, what about a first-hand account from an eruption witness? Personal connection is also effective – could you recount how you learnt the information when you were at school? Then revisiting the information regularly trains our brain to recall the information that’s already stored in our long-term memory, and build on it. Tip: Work with your child to create flashcards (either on cardboard or in a flashcard app like Anki or Brainscape) that captures information they want to learn. Put reminders in the calendar to revisit them over six months and be sure to celebrate their progress.
Balance the Brain The brain has two hemispheres – the right brain handles creativity, imagination and strong emotions, while the left hemisphere leads cognitive functions such as speech, language and logic. But people aren’t “right-brained” or “left-brained” – both sides of our brains work for every one of us, if we just decide to use them. Harvard researcher Professor Tracey TokuhamaEspinosa debunked the left-brained, right-brained myth, and many others, in her 2018 book Neuromyths. In fact, we all learn best if the teaching presents information in ways that trigger both sides of the brain. Tip: Don’t just get stuck in the textbooks – look for songs, YouTube videos or even TikToks that cover the topic and challenge your student to create something of their own.
Move It! The brain and body aren’t separate, they’re both part of one whole – it’s only anatomy books that divide them up. Physical activity stimulates the entire brain with more oxygen, growing new neurons in the hippocampus (the learning and memory centre) and boosting frontal lobe (problem-solving centre) plasticity. Our kids can’t effectively learn if their bodies and brains aren’t being stimulated with physical activity, at least 30 minutes a day and ideally more than an hour. Good nutrition and adequate sleep are also essential to learning. Australia’s sleep guidelines recommend children aged 5 to 13 get 9 to 11 hours uninterrupted sleep each night. And 14 to 17-year-olds should aim for 8 to 10 hours - concerningly, most only average 6.5 to 7 hours!
The good news - more physical activity throughout the day will also promote better sleep at night. Tip: Trying to memorise times tables or spelling words? Do it while throwing a ball in the backyard.
Brains Need Breaks More than 90 percent of learning is done unconsciously and only a small amount happens when our attention is really focused. Ever woken up with a great idea in the middle of the night? That’s because your brain is still processing, even when you’re asleep. Now that doesn’t mean don't study, but it does mean give yourself a break. Focus on challenging learning should be capped at about 20 minutes for primary kids and 30 minutes for secondary, before a five-minute break with plenty of opportunities to get up and get moving. American neurologist, teacher and author Dr Judy Willis calls these “brain breaks”, that allow brain regions blocked by stress or high-intensity work to revitalise. She advocates for brain breaks that switch activity to different brain networks and allow the resting pathways to restore their calm focus, for optimal mood, attention and memory. Tip: Encourage your child to take breaks for brain-food snacks, get outdoors and get moving.
Keep Growing A student who believes they only learn one way might develop a “fixed mindset”. That’s the incorrect idea that human attributes, like intelligence or the ability to learn, cannot change. Instead of focusing on a preferred learning style as your child’s “best” one, help them appreciate all the different ways they take in information. That requires an experimental approach – but it will help your child discover and connect with the many ways they can learn. Then make sure you celebrate with them when they realise a new approach is working. Setting and working towards learning goals also helps the brain, as it gets a dopamine hit when that goal is achieved. Guide your child to ensure the goals aren’t too easy – you don’t want to bore them. But they must be achievable. Having a “growth mindset”, that you are capable of learning new things, is backed by science. Neuroplasticity means brains can change, through creating, strengthening, weakening, or dismantling connections between its neurons. Tip: Explore the power of “yet” with your child – it’s not that we can’t do something, it’s that we can’t do it YET!
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Autism – Helping Children and Families Cope with Change STORY Dr Rosemarie Truglio, Senior Vice President of Curriculum and Content at Sesame Workshop All children like routines. They help them to ease transitions and prepare them for what comes next. For those on the autism spectrum, routines are especially important. Knowing what to expect helps to create a sense of safety and calm. All children can get thrown off when schedules and routines change, but children with autism can have an especially tough time. Common changes or new situations might include leaving the home, meeting new people, going somewhere new like the doctor, doing things in a different order (like having dinner before a bath instead of afterwards), or a complete change in routine like having mum and dad work from home due to Covid-19. There are however some simple ways to help your child cope with change, whether big or small:
Create Visuals Create visuals such as charts to help children understand new routines or changes. Visual schedules
can help prepare children for their day at home or school and show what is expected of them, and they’re a great tool to let your child know when certain things are going to happen throughout the day. Start by keeping schedules short and sprinkle in lots of fun activities as rewards!
Preparation is Key Prepare your child, particularly when it comes to outings. Try to give your little one as much advance notice as possible that you’re heading out to let him or her know what to expect and what will be happening. Some ways to prepare for an outing include: • Show some pictures of where you will be going and what you’ll be doing once you arrive. • Repeat the information as much as possible – just before setting off, on the way there and upon arrival. • You can also make a visual schedule with simple pictures that represent, for instance, a suitcase, car, grandma’s house, cousins, dinner, and home again.
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Acknowledge Achievements
The Big Changes like Covid
Embracing change is a huge achievement for any child. Make sure you let your child know you’re proud of them when they show flexibility. “I am proud of you when…, you are being flexible.”
Your child may be wondering, Why is everything so different? or Why am I feeling scared?
Provide Alternatives Changes might feel a tiny bit less daunting when we feel we still have choices. For example, “We cannot go around the block, but we can play in the backyard.” It might not seem like these efforts are making a difference at first, but with time and consistency, they can create an environment where change is easier on everyone.
Create Fun Family Traditions Traditions and rituals are an important part of routine, and can make new situations and change – like the start of school or going on a holiday – feel familiar and less frightening. And when children feel secure, they may be more likely to try something new. So, create traditions that celebrate your family. Make up a family cheer, a special handshake or hug. These kinds of things reinforce the idea that you form a family unit together and that you’re all there for one another, no matter what.
Research Many venues have special passes for children with autism or other special needs. Call ahead to find out how you might be accommodated. If possible, look for quiet places in which your child can decompress away from any crowds so that you can all stay there longer and have more fun!
They might have heard words like Covid-19 or Coronavirus, know people who have been sick or may have missed some school. Perhaps their therapists and other community members have missed appointments due to lockdowns or restrictions. For children that are verbal, find out what they already know and ask questions like: • “Have you noticed any differences in our lives right now?” • “Do you know anything about what has been happening?” • “Do you know what Covid-19 or the Coronavirus is?” • “What questions would you like to ask me?” Provide as much reassurance as you can, watch for any signs of stress and let them know that you’re working hard to keep your whole family safe. For children that are not verbal, explain the changes right away and look for signs of stress. Also, keep as many of their routines the same and emphasise the things that will stay the same, like eating breakfast, taking a bath, brushing our teeth, bedtime, getting dressed, etc. These simple tips can help you to manage change and help your child deal with those changes in a way that will keep them feeling safe, calm and assured.
Dr Rosemarie Truglio Ph.D. has been a vital presence at Sesame Workshop for more than two decades. She is the Senior Vice President of Curriculum and Content at Sesame Workshop, overseeing content development across media platforms and product distribution and is an authority on child development. Dr Truglio is also author of Ready for School! A parent’s guide to playful learning for children ages 2 to 5. Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organisation behind Sesame Street, has launched Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children a series of resources designed to help children and families cope with changes in routines and uncertainty. Check out it out at autism.sesamestreet.org. The range of resources include videos for kids and parents, storybooks, interactive games and more.
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Health
All Things Health Dr Bobby Griffin
Midwife Narelle
Sunbird Orthodontics
Dear Midwife Narelle,
Dear Dr Bobby,
What are the three stages of breast milk, and how do I know I’m feeding correctly?
Are there any food restrictions with clear braces? Clear braces are a great alternative to metal braces as they appear less obvious, especially in photos. When it comes to food, the brighter the food the more likely it is to stain. I often recommend patients refrain from eating richly coloured foods like curry and pomegranate until just before their appointment to keep their braces clearer. Although this is purely a personal choice and not everyone is bothered by the staining, as long as good dental hygiene is practiced there aren’t any restrictions.
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Breast milk production has three stages. The colostrum phase which tends to begin from 16 weeks following conception, followed by the transitional phase, which begins in response to hormonal changes after the birth of baby and placenta. This phase can take two to five days to kick in and can last up to two weeks. And then finally we have mature milk. Every feeding partnership is unique so try not to compare yourself to others. From five days it’s normal for a baby to have five to six wet nappies a day, and at least one dirty nappy that’s a shade of mustard. If you’re breastfeeding and concerned about underfeeding, to help monitor intake, bring baby up to you to get them engaged and actively sucking, feeding and swallowing. If ever unsure, check in with your midwife or nurse.
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Cacao Ceremonies Meaning the ‘food of the gods’, cacao has been used in ceremonies for thousands of years throughout Central and South America. Cacao is sourced from the medicinal cacao plant that has long been utilised in ancient ceremonies focused on spiritual and self renewal. It is believed that The Cacao Spirit activates a fire within you that helps rid you of old and negative energy, hence renewing your spirit. It is also traditionally known as a heart opener, due to its many health properties. Cacao has been shown to reduce blood pressure and promote vasodilation, leading to increased blood flow. This is due to theobromine, as well as many other bioactives such as flavanols, and its rich vitamin and mineral content. Accumulatively, the benefits of a cacao ceremony are believed to clear your energy, increase oxygenation and blood flow and improve your awareness and focus.
Consult your local health practitioner, doctor or pharmacist for advice on these topics first to ensure the best health outcomes.
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All Things Health Myths and Misconceptions about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Jana Gorski
Despite significant recent developments in our understanding and determination of symptoms, there are still many myths and misconceptions that plague our perception of ASD. These misconceptions promote misinformation and ignorance and are detrimental to people and families living with ASD.
Dear Jana, my partner and I have been trying for a baby for 10 months, and I’m starting to think it might be a problem for us. What can I do?
It’s becoming an epidemic: The myth that ASD is becoming more and more common is merely a representation of progress. Progress in education and understanding in diversity of symptoms and implications of ASD. This gain in knowledge leads to a more accurate diagnosis at an earlier age and has also led to a higher rate of diagnosis in adults that were once overlooked, misdiagnosed or misunderstood. Everyone with ASD is the same: This couldn’t be further from the truth. Everyone with ASD will exhibit varying symptoms and can be further diagnosed into an array of disorders that fall under the umbrella of ASD. Some of these include ADHD, Tourette’s, Asperger’s, Gifted and Anxiety. Vaccines cause ASD: Autism is not a disease, nor is it caused by vaccines. This myth has been not only debunked through research, but also by admission from the disgraced doctor that simply made it up. In fact, there is no significant difference in the rates of ASD between vaccinated and unvaccinated people.
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It can take up to 12 months for a healthy couple to conceive, but you may be able to optimise your chances with some well-timed attempts at conception and some lifestyle changes. Smoking, alcohol, inactivity, high fat diets and obesity can all impair fertility in both males and females so make those changes a priority. Sometimes nutritional deficiencies and hormonal imbalances play a part that a health professional can identify and correct with herbs or nutrients. Given the 24 hour window for conception, timing is important. Most Apps inaccurately predict ovulation so consult with a trained professional to learn how to identify it correctly. Calanna Whole Health Pharmacy www.calannapharmacy.com.au
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Consult your local health practitioner, doctor or pharmacist for advice on these topics first to ensure the best health outcomes.
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Why shouldn’t you tell an Easter egg a joke?
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A man said to the chocolate maker, "Are you a magician?" "No," said the chocolate maker, "but I do have a couple of Twix up my sleeve!"
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What day does an Easter egg hate the most?
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Bump, Bub and Beyond
Help Toddlers Go to Bed... and Stay There! STORY Dr Harvey Karp As an always on-the-move parent, it’s probably hard to imagine not wanting to go to bed, right? But toddlers are unique creatures, still very wide-eyed to the world and all the excitement it brings. To them, going nightnight gets in the way of the thrill of running, climbing and touching everything in sight! So, when your 18-month-old starts throwing out a whole lotta “No” at bedtime - only getting more tired, more rigid, more hyper and irritable - take comfort in the fact that this is a normal and natural consequence of toddlerhood. Does this mean you and your tyke are destined for endless sleepless nights? Not at all! Instead, try adjusting your approach to bedtime, allowing your toddler the best opportunity for sleepy-time success.
3. Time Night-Night Right
Here’s five tips on what to do:
Instilling a loving, calming and consistent routine has been shown to help toddlers fall asleep faster, wake up less during the night and sleep longer. Starting roughly 60 minutes before desired lights-out; dim the lights, shut off screens, offer a relaxing bath and engage in some quiet play and stories. In the background, turn on a white noise machine (like SNOObear, which plays sounds specially designed for sleep!).
1. Try these Daytime Tricks Did you know that preparing for bedtime doesn’t start with a bath, stories and PJs? Instead, it begins during the day… first by getting a lot of sunlight. Natural outdoor light helps to regulate your toddler’s sleep hormone, called melatonin, helping to ensure that they’ll be drowsy when it comes time to hit the hay. And while your kiddo is outside - get moving! It’s recommended that toddlers clock at least three hours of runningaround play a day because, for one, being active during the day has been shown to improve a child’s sleep quality at night.
2. Change up Naptime Most tots who are between 12 and 24 months old still snooze for an hour or two in the middle of the day. Kids who nap for longer, however, often need a later bedtime… or they wake more often at night. So, if you’re hoping to shift some of that daytime sleep to the evening, start by shortening the afternoon nap by 15 minutes (This’ll help your kiddo be a bit more tired at night). If that goes well, trim another 15 off and slide bedtime 15 minutes earlier. Keep adjusting until you land on the schedule you want. If your tot gets cranky in the early evening, you’ll know you’ve shortened the nap too much.
While a 7.00pm to 7.00am sleep schedule might be your ideal, most toddlers do best with a bedtime closer to 8.00 or 8.30pm. If your toddler fights nightnight, it’s a clue that bedtime may be too early… or too late. When bedtime is on the early side, your tyke may show zero signs of fatigue (like rubbing eyes or yawning) at bedtime and fight sleep for up to 60 minutes. On the other hand, fighting sleep can also be a sign that bedtime is too late! If your toddler has trouble waking up and shows clear signs of tiredness at bedtime, bedtime is later than it should be.
4. Create a Predictable Routine
5. Enlist Help from a Cuddly Friend After your little one has celebrated their first birthday, go ahead and introduce a lovey like a blankie or a teddy bear to your sleepy-time routine. These cuddly friends help build confidence and comfort, which makes toddlers feel more secure when it comes to saying good night to grown-ups. To amp your “lovey’s” power, try to keep it for sleepy-time only and include the stuffie or blanket into your child’s bedtime routine by giving goodnight kisses to the “lovey”, too! Finally, tuck your sweet tot into bed while they’re in a sleepy state, but still awake. This way, your child learns to put themselves to sleep. The key word there is learn. Remember, your toddler is still learning so bumps in sleep will happen. Heck, sleep bumps even happen with grownups! Just know that by following the above tips, your tyke is well on their way to being a champion sleeper.
Dr. Harvey Karp is a world-renowned paediatrician and child development expert. His celebrated Happiest Baby / Happiest Toddler books and videos have guided millions of parents and are translated into 30 languages. He is also the creator of the SNOO Smart Sleeper, a new class of responsive infant bed that adds 1 - 2 hours to a baby’s sleep and reduces the risk of infant sleep death by preventing dangerous rolling. SNOO has won 27 international honours, including the National Sleep Foundation Innovation of the Year and is in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Institution as an iconic example of 21st Century form and function. www.happiestbaby.com.au www.pakmag.com.au | April 2022 39
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Bump, Bub and Beyond
Parenting Styles Lawnmower: These parents “mow down” a path for their children by removing all obstacles that may cause any form of discomfort, struggle or challenge. They are also likely to do a lot of their child’s work, or at the least ensure that it is done correctly. Tiger: Known for prioritising academic and extracurricular performance, these parents are mostly authoritarian with high, if not unattainable expectations. The epitome of tough love, challenges faced by their children are viewed as obstacles for them to overcome and rise from. Elephant: The opposite to a tiger parent, elephant parents put value on emotional wellbeing, connection and safety. These parents recognise that negativity is not as an effective motivator as positivity is. They seek to not raise their voice, and value words of encouragement and participation over results.
focus on developing connection through baby wearing, breastfeeding and co-sleeping. They focus on rewarding positive behaviours and removing privileges for negative. Free Range: These parents can be viewed with controversy, especially in our unpredictable harsh world. They allow more freedom in movement and life in general in the hopes of promoting self reliance and independence.
Babies and Fear Although a healthy and natural emotion, fear itself doesn’t begin to develop until around 6 months. In babies, fear is not the same, it’s borne out of startlement, unfamiliar noises and sudden movements. If you’ve got a bub that’s struggling to settle and appears disgruntled there’s a few things you can do.
Helicopter: Always hovering above are the helicopter parents. It’s a term used for parents who are perhaps a little too involved in their child’s lives, always working to minimise risk and consequently reduce growth and skill development. This can follow through to adult children too, with many helicopters hovering over their children once grown and moved out. Dolphin: Dolphins seek collaboration, flexibility and balance. These parents focus on play, exploration, downtime, rest, exercise and sleep. They create rules and expect them to be followed, but are open to compromise. They also value creativity and independence, and promote the development of essential life skills. Attachment: Attachment parents are, you guessed it, super attached. They tend to
It’s key to remember to be gentle, calm and smooth with your movements. With everything so new, it’s no wonder babies get startled easily. Avoid immersing them in hyper stimulating environments, this can be sensory overload. Empathy from parents is also powerful, and babies need this daily to eventually connect, trust and feel safe with you. So next time your little one appears fearful, comfort them and don’t force them to confront it exposure therapy is only for us big kids.
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Easter Craft
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Fluffy Bunny Wreath This plush Fluffy Bunny Wreath is the perfect addition to your child’s bedroom door in the lead up to Easter. What You Need • • • • •
Thick Cardboard for wreath circle White wool for pom poms (or other colours if you prefer) White craft paper for bunny ears Pink craft paper for inner part of bunny ears Ribbon to hang your wreath
Method Begin by making a cardboard wreath frame using the cardboard. Create a circle with a diameter of about 20cm, and a width of 5cm, then cut out the internal circle so you create your wreath shape. Next, create the cute white pom pom’s. You can do this by wrapping wool around your hands several times, then pulling the wool into a bundle from your hand, and tieing in the middle with another piece of wool. Cut the loops on both sides, fluff it up, and trim any excess if necessary. Make as many as you need to cover the wreath, around 14 should be perfect. Then glue the pom poms onto your wreath, covering all of the cardboard on one side. Make your bunny ears using the white and pink craft paper, then glue them together before attaching them to the back of the wreath. Finally, cut a piece of ribbon, make a loop, and attach to the back of your Fluffy Bunny Wreath for hanging.
Easter Egg Garland Homemade Easter Decorations are a great activity for the whole family to get stuck into. If you love a bit of DIY, chances are you have some old paint sample cards laying around, or you may have some other colourful plastics from ice cream containers, old book covers, and pretty cardboards. If so, it’s time to turn them into an Easter Egg Garland! What You Need • • • • •
Enough cardboard to make at least 20 Eggs (see tip) Pencil Cardboard egg template String Very small hole punch
Method Begin with tracing your egg template on the back of all the items that you plan to use for the garland. Try to collect items that have the same texture and thickness that’s why the paint sample cards are fantastic. Once you have traced your egg shape, it’s time to cut out the Easter eggs. Once you’re done cutting shapes, using the hole punch, create two small holes at the top of each egg. Thread them onto your string, thick cotton string is best to hold them in place, then your garland is ready for display. Tip: You can upcycle cardboard items you already have - like old cereal boxes with nice patterns / pictures from old magazines glued on top, or paint colour samples you may have laying around after your last DIY project.
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Easter Recipes
Vegan Easter Bundt Cake Cake Ingredients • 250g plain flour • 3 tsp McKenzie’s Baking Powder • 1 tsp McKenzie’s Bi-Carb Soda • 190g caster sugar • ½ tsp salt • 4 tsp McKenzie’s Egg Replacer
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8 tbs water 160ml plant-based milk 1 tbs apple cider vinegar 150g dairy free margarine, melted • 1 tsp vanilla extract Chocolate Drip Indredients • 100g Lindt dark chocolate • 1 tsp coconut oil
Method Preheat oven to 170 C fan forced. Grease a 20cm Bundt tin with non-stick spray. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, bi-carb soda, sugar and salt. In another bowl, mix together the egg replacer and water, whisking for 20 seconds to remove any lumps. Add milk, vinegar, margarine and vanilla. Mix well. Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy for approx. 2 minutes. Pour mixture into cake tin and bake in centre of oven for approx. 40 - 45 minutes or until the top springs back when lightly touched. Allow to cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to coolcompletely. Note: Handle cake very gently. Vegan cakes are generally quite soft in texture and require the extra cooling time so that they don’t fall apart. For chocolate drip, break the chocolate into a glass bowl with the coconut oil. Microwave in 30 second bursts until melted. Mix thoroughly and allow to cool slightly before pouring over the cake.
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Lemon Shortbread Eggs Shortbread Ingredients • 250g butter, diced and softened • ¾ cup icing sugar • 1 ¾ cups plain flour • ½ cup McKenzie’s Rice Flour • ½ tsp McKenzie’s Baking Powder • 1 tsp lemon zest “Yolk” Ingredients • 100g store bought lemon curd • Extra icing sugar to dust Method Place butter into the bowl of an electric mixer and beat until smooth. Slowly add the icing sugar, mixing in well. Add the flours and baking powder gradually, until all incorporated. Fold in lemon zest. Remove to a lightly floured surface and bring together with your hands. Roll out to ½ cm thickness and use egg shaped cutter to press out shapes and place onto lined oven trays. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes. In the meantime, pre-heat oven to 170°C (150°C fan forced). Bake trays of shortbread for 20 minutes or until just golden underneath. Allow to cool for 5 minutes on trays before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. To decorate, dust each shortbread with a generous layer of icing sugar. With a small ice-cream scoop, place one dollop of lemon curd to resemble an egg yolk.
All Things Tweens and Teens
How to Help Your Teen Navigate the Dangers of Comparing Themselves to Others STORY The Butterfly Foundation Comparing ourselves; our lives, intellect, humour and of course our physical appearance is a natural and human thing to do. However, the frequency, intensity and also the nature of your comparisons can impact how you feel about yourself and your body. Why? Body and appearance comparisons drive unhelpful and unhealthy competition between ourselves and others. They reaffirm narrow and stereotypical beauty and body ideals and use language that is toxic, shaming and unkind. It’s the ideals that are the problem, not a person’s body size or appearance. But that can be a tricky concept to believe when the messages in our world tell us otherwise. Body comparisons can also damage our self-esteem and create disordered relationships with eating, physical activity and our bodies. So, what can you do? Firstly, remember that body image is more about how you feel, rather than how you look. We can choose to work on our feelings and this will strengthen our body image. It’s not about feeling amazing in your body all the time, but instead striving to see yourself as valuable and important no matter what your body size or how you look. Here are 5 tips for building a positive body image toolkit to take with you through life.
1. Combat the comparisons – If you find yourself comparing, you might like to try ignoring it or not engaging in the comparison - give it less oxygen so it can’t thrive! Channel self-compassion and use positive statements to circuit break toxic comparisons i.e. “I am enough”. It’s also helpful to identify when, what and who triggers comparisons in yourself. If you need someone to help you with this, reach out to someone you trust.
2. Focus on something you like – It’s easy to focus on our “flaws” and think that these need to be fixed or
changed. The more you focus on things and try to “fix” them, the worse you will feel. What is it that you do, or contribute to the world that is good and positive? What can you celebrate in yourself? What are your strengths, what makes you, you? Focusing on things that are good and positive can build you up and strengthen your self-confidence.
3. Admire and acknowledge differences in others – If you find yourself putting yourself down around others, or trashing others in an attempt to build your own body image up – try flipping this to celebrate and admire traits in others. Acknowledging and accepting traits in others that we don’t have ourselves is something that does take practice, but is empowering for everyone. Less “I wish” statements and more genuine, non-comparative compliments instead.
4. Find ways to be kinder to your body – it can be challenging to love, accept, appreciate and feel comfortable within ourselves. So set small goals that demonstrate kindness to your body. Can you speak more kindly to your body? Can you add more movement that you enjoy, or foods that help your body function and feel good? Do you need to improve sleep habits or find some positive ways to manage stress? Introducing acts of kindness towards your body means you will hopefully have less time for comparisons.
5. If you’re struggling, talk to someone – If you find yourself thinking about your appearance and it’s taking you away from the things and people you love and enjoy it’s important to talk it out with someone you trust. Your body is your vehicle to move you through life, not something to hold you back. For more resources or to access the Butterfly National Helpline please visit the Butterfly website www.butterfly.org.au
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School Holiday Guide
School Holiday Guide Box Jelly Theatre Co
The Pier Market
The Theatre will be hosting a range of creative classes and drama workshops throughout the holiday’s. These include acting classes for tweens and teens, acting for film for teens, dance classes, as well as acting classes for the parents. Make it a family affair and get everyone on the drama train. Check online for info and associated costs.
The Pier Markets are right on time for the School Holidays and will be hosting a range of activities for the whole family on Easter Sunday, 9.00am - 2.00pm. Along with the great range of market stalls, there will also be Roaming Wild, face painting, Easter egg hunt and Bunny, and a jumping castle.
A 507/125 The Esplanade P 0431 259 859 www.boxjellytheatre.com
P 07 4052 7749 E admin@thepier.com.au www.thepiercairns.com.au
Cazalys
Meldrum’s Bakery Cafe
Cazalys is hosting two events this break. The Easter Magic Show with the White Wizard and face painting will be on 5 April, 5.00pm - 6.00pm, gold coin donation on entry to COUCH. They will also have a Cairns Zoom Keeper in Training Presentation on 8 April, with face painting, balloon animals, and lucky door prizes. This will run at 11.00am - 1.00pm at no cost. A 344 Mulgrave Road P 07 4054 1464 www.cazalys.com.au
Libraries School Holiday Program The Cairns regional Council is putting on a range of activities for all ages including the White Wizard Magic Show, STEAM Explorer stations, and Dungeons and Dragons adventures. Check online for more info and session times. www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library
Meldrum’s is back with their legendary 2 for 1 megashakes special. The perfect opportunity to get the kids out and fuel up for whatever else the Easter break may bring. Now with 2 locations there’s no excuse to miss out. Get in to enjoy the deliciousness! A 27 Reservoir Road, Cairns A 97 Grafton Street, Cairns City www.meldrumscairns.com.au
FNQ Dance Academy The academy offers dance classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre and Acrobatics, for ages 2 and up. They also offer a dedicated Under 5’s program, boys only classes, and recreational or exam/ comp stream classes. Check online for more info. A The City – 168 Draper St, Cairns A The Grounds – 117 Toogood Rd, Woree P 4051 4888 www.fnqdanceacademy.com.au
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School Holiday Guide
Gallo Dairyland Well worth a drive and only an hour from Cairns, Gallo Dairyland is a go to this break. Positioned between Atherton, Malanda, and Yungaburra, it offers an insight into a fully operational dairy farm and gourmet cheese factory, with all the tasty goodies available at the restaurant. Not to mention their chocolate, worth the trip on its own. A Malanda Road Atherton P 07 4095 2388 www.gallodairyland.com.au
Historic Village Herberton Australia’s mining, timber, and farming heritage lives again at the Historic Village Herberton. With quirky Australian collectibles, machinery, vehicles, and antique items, the Village is regarded as one of the most significant outdoor museums in Australia. Spend quality family time together and make some memories. A 6 Broadway, Herberton P 4096 2002 www.historicvillageherberton.com.au
AFL Cairns Does your child love footy and want to get more involved? AFL Cairns is home to 2,500 players from nine clubs throughout the region. AFL programs are the perfect way to help your child improve their skills while also learning to enjoy and appreciate the sport. Visit the AFL Cairns website or email for more information on enrolment, including clubs, teams, fees and more. Their Juniors Sign Up opens on 5 April so don’t miss out! P 4042 3000 AFL Cairns www.aflcairns.com.au
A 1/21 Donaldson St, Manunda P 0414 782 189 www.umacairns.com
Cairns Central Entertain the kids these school holidays with Easter Putt Putt. Running 11 - 16 April (excluding Good Friday), you’ll be able to drop the kids off and make the most of all that the centre has to offer. Putt Putt will be located on level 1 near Target, and will also have tee-riffic prizes up for grabs. Suitable for all ages and FREE. A 1-21 McLeod St, Cairns P 4041 4111 Cairns Central www.cairnscentral.com.au
Smithfield Shopping Centre The centre will be hosting Mini Soccer Workshops with Jamie Gosling Football Academy. These will be run 11 - 13 April, 10.00am - 1.00pm at no cost. Suitable for children aged 2 - 16, so bring the whole bunch and let them loose while you browse all that the Centre has to offer. A Cnr Captain Cook and Kennedy Highway, Smithfield P 4281 3800 Smithfield Shopping Centre www.smithfieldcentre.com.au
Raintrees Shopping Centre Raintrees is holding free school holiday fun. Zoo To You will be in the centre 6 - 8 April. There will be Balloon Art and Face Painting 12 - 14 April, and an Easter Bunny visit 16 April with free giveaways. All events will be running 11.00am - 2.00pm. A Cnr Alfred Street and Koch Street, Manunda www.raintrees.net.au
UMA Australia
Games Station
Learn how to maximise the body’s force-producing capabilities through martial arts movements. UMA Australia is designed for individuals to learn practical self-defence skills. Classes cater for children as young as four years old, providing them with life-long skills in a family-friendly environment while also improving general health and wellbeing.
With laser tag, VR rides, prizes, and a range of games, there’s hours of entertainment to be had. Plus, if you’ve got a little one who just can’t get enough, Games Station offers Birthday Packages so they can share in all the fun on their special day.
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A Earlville Shopping Centre www.gamesstation.com.au
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School Holiday Guide
Mount Sheridan Plaza Mount Sheridan Plaza will be hosting an Easter Adventure Carnival these school holidays. There will be a giant inflatable slide, egg guessing competitions, Easter egg hunts, an opportunity to create your own Easter basket and hat, and take a snap with the Easter Bunny themselves. Activities will be running 11 - 14 April, 10.00am - 2.00pm. A Mount Sheridan Plaza, 106 Barnard Dr P 4036 3150 Mt Sheridan Plaza mtsheridanplaza.com.au
Cairns Museum The Cairns Museum, along with its usual attractions, runs holiday programs, workshops, kids tours, and other family fun activities. Bookings are required so check online for times and prices, to make sure you and your little ones don’t miss out. A Cnr Lake and Shields Streets P 4051 5582 E info@cairnsmuseum.org.au www.cairnsmuseum.org.au
Hook-a-Barra Fishing Adventures Hook-a-Barra offers a range of activities for the whole family. Get amongst the Saltwater Barramundi Farm, check out the gourmet tour, learn to lure and land one of Queensland’s most prized fish, try their famous Barra Burgers, and if you’re lucky - even take home your catch. A Lot 3 Vixes Rd, Wonga Beach P 4098 7117 www.hookabarra.com
Cairns Aquarium As the only aquarium in the world exclusively dedicated to the habitats and species of Tropical North Queensland, visiting is a great way to keep the kids learning during the break. Locals receive a 20 percent discount year-round on general admission prices! You can also take a tour of the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre located at the Aquarium, and support the work of this volunteer organisation protecting our Sea Turtles. You can also partake in a Nocturnal tour followed by dinner tankside. A 5 Florence St, Cairns City P 4044 7300 Cairns Aquarium www.cairnsaquarium.com.au
Child’s World Early Learning Centre Child’s World Early Learning Centres not only accommodate children from the age of 6 weeks old, they also do vacation care for children up to the age of 12. School Holiday Vacation Care includes cooked,
nutritious meals, fun excursions, a home bus service on request and more. A Bentley Park, Mount Sheridan, and Manoora P 4045 4045 www.childsworld.com.au
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures offer great family fun activities for everyone to enjoy. They are open from 8.30am to 5.00pm, with presentations starting from 9.00am. These include the Crocodile Farm Tour, amazing Crocodile Attack Show and Snake Show. The ‘Slither and Slides’ Adventure playground is also open for children to have a blast on. They also have Wildcard passes that get you into Hartley’s, Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Kuranda. A Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures - Captain Cook Hwy, Wangetti P 4055 3576 Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures www.crocodileadventures.com
Cairns Art Gallery The Cairns Art Gallery is running a variety of school holiday workshops with a range of mediums including paints, textiles, Easter eggs, and more. Classes are running 4 - 13 April, but bookings are essential so check online for updated class descriptions and costs. Throughout April they are also running a 4 week botanical drawing and painting class with Julie McEnerny. P 4046 4800 Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au
Cairns Night Markets With a variety of stalls offering souvenirs, clothing, arts, crafts, homewares, skincare products, jewellery and so much more, there’s something for the whole family at the Cairns Night Markets. Enjoy the markets after dinner as they’re open late or go there for dinner – they always have delicious food and desserts on offer. Open daily from 4.30pm – 11.00pm, with the food court open daily from 11.00am. A 71 – 575 The Esplanade, Cairns P 4051 7666 Night Markets www.nightmarkets.com.au
Cairns Wake and Aqua Park Get your kids involved in wakeboarding at the Wake Park. They also have an Aqua Park offering fully supervised floating fun for kids 6 years up! They offer a range of equipment for hire, as well as guidance when learning to board. A Skyrail Drive, Lot 5, Captain Cook Highway P 0740 381 304 Cairns Wake Park www.cairnswakepark.com
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School Holiday Guide
The CaPTA Group
Northsite Contemporary Arts
The CaPTA Group Annual Pass gives you 12 months unlimited admission to the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome, Rainforestation Nature Park, and Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas. Come face to face with crocs, explore the tropical rainforest, and marvel at the wildlife of the Far North! Visit the website for terms and conditions and to claim your locals offer of 20 percent off.
Northsite is running APT10 Kids On Tour, featuring a range of at-home activities developed by artists from across the Asia Pacific region. To get involved, pick up the free activity pack before it ends on 8 April. Visit the QAGOMA site for the full list of activities, videos, and content as part of APT10 Kids On Tour, and don’t forget to visit and check out what the Bulmba-ja Arts Centre has to offer.
P 4035 3555 www.capta.com.au
A Bulmba-ja Arts Centre P 4050 9494 northsite.org.au www.qagoma.qld.gov.au
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Be surrounded by 1500 colourful butterflies in the magical Australian Butterfly Sanctuary in Kuranda Village. Enjoy a guided tour, see butterflies in all life stages in the laboratory, and explore the fairy garden! Locals receive 20 percent off with code BUTTERFLYLOCAL. Open daily from 10.00am - 3.00pm. P 4093 7575 A 8 Rob Veivers Dr, Kuranda QLD 4881 www.australianbutterflies.com
Rainforestation Nature Park Pamagirri Mini Mob Rainforestation Nature Park is an award-winning attraction. Explore the rainforest on the Army Duck, learn about Indigenous Culture on the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, and view our iconic Aussie animals up close at The Koala and Wildlife Park. Locals receive 20 percent off with the code RFSLOCAL. A 1030 Kennedy Hwy, Kuranda QLD 4881 P 4085 5008 www.rainforest.com.au
Cairns ZOOM & Wildlife Dome Enjoy the ultimate experience of a high ropes course and wildlife park combined! Walk outside the roof of the Dome and enjoy an adrenaline rush on their 13m Power Jump! They also offer ‘Keepers In Training’, sharing what it’s really like to be a Wildlife Keeper. Join for an interactive, hands-on experience, which includes a take home wildlife photo. Locals receive 20 percent off with the code ZOOMLOCAL. A The Reef Hotel Casino, 35 - 41 Wharf Street, Cairns City P 40317250 www.cairnszoom.com.au
Junior Keeper Program At Wildlife Habitat Got a little one that’s animal crazy? The Junior Keepers experience is perfect! It runs on 5, 6, 12 and 13 April, 11.00am - 3.00pm, and is suitable for children aged 8 - 14 years. Cost is $60.00 including lunch and afternoon tea. Wildlife Habitat is Australia’s leading wildlife experience, providing visitors with the opportunity to observe and interact with a huge range of wildlife up close. Locals can also enjoy a 20 percent discount year round with the code HABITATLOCAL. P 4099 3235 A Port Douglas Rd, Port Douglas QLD 4877 www.wildlifehabitat.com.au
CYCAS Circus Their trainers are skilled in a wide range of circus activities, so students can choose to learn to unicycle, walk the tightrope, hula hoop, lyra, aerial silks, poi, juggle, stilts - anything they have in the studio, you can learn to use! They often run special classes during the break with school holiday passes available at $110.00 for 5 classes, $200.00 for 10 classes, or $25.00 per class for casual attendance. A 5/74 Telford St Earlville P 1800 464 995 CYCAS Circus www.cycascircus.com.au
Lake Tinaroo Come visit Lake Tinaroo and get cosy in a cabin, glamp in a camper trailer, motorhome or caravan, or go full outback in a tent. Your days can be spent exploring Lake Tinaroo by boat, on skis or in a kayak, canoe or on a stand-up paddle board. At the park there are beautiful nature walks, a jumping pillow, and a swimming pool. You’ll get convenient access to the picturesque Tinaroo Foreshore with its playgrounds, barbecues, and picnic areas. The family will never get bored! A 4-28 Tinaroo Falls Dam Road, Tinaroo P 4095 8232 Lake Tinaroo Holiday Park www.laketinarooholidaypark.com
DFO Cairns Hit up DFO Cairns for free Easter crafts, a visit from the Easter Bunny and the chance to receive a FREE chocolate Easter bunny when you spend $20.00 at any specialty store or $50.00 at Coles! T&C’s apply so head to their Facebook page for more info. Easter craft workshops will be running 13 - 14, and 16 - 17 April, 10.00am and 11.30am at Megaland opposite Hairhouse Warehouse. The Easter Bunny will be roving the centre during these dates, taking photos and handing out Easter Eggs to families! A DFO, 274 Mulgrave Rd, Westcourt P 4051 7444 DFO Cairns www.dfocairns.com.au
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Daddy Diary
Daddy Diary And on the seventh day the good lord added tomato sauce and cheese atop a dough base. His finest creation. Take a bow big guy. Pizza is unleashed onto the world… Pretty sure the above doesn’t feature in the good book, but it should. Not only is pizza delicious, inexpensive, delicious, easy to eat and delicious - it’s also stacks of fun to make. And that last bit may be the reason my kids are actually eating it. We have a problem in my house. My kids are always hungry. Or “starving” as Matilda (Miss 7) likes to put it. But when it comes to dinner time their hunger mysteriously disappears. Like a rabbit out of a magician’s hat. Abracadabra it’s gone. That was until I started getting them involved. Enter my new favourite food - Pizza. Side note definitely not my “new” fave food. Always has been, always will be. Recently I’ve started letting the kids make their own pizzas. We wash all the nasties off their hands (kid’s hands are gross) and line them up along the kitchen bench. They get a base each and small bowls of pizza sauce, cheese and ham. One day we might actually get
a vegetable added to that list. They then proceed to make one hell of a mess on the pizza base. As long as it’s on the dough base and not on my floor I don’t care. After their Frankenstein like pizza creations are cooked they gobble them up completely. Can’t get enough. What a transformation. The interesting thing is they never liked my home-made pizza at all. Charlie (Mr 3) once told me my creations were “Yuk”. That’s a huge insult in the mind of a 3-year-old. It’s amazing what getting their hands dirty(er) has done. The act of them making dinner is like a badge of honour. Every last morsel must then be consumed. Of course, now that I know my little trick is a winner I must exploit it. And that my friend is how I scored myself a couple of sous chefs at dinner time. There’s nothing they won’t do. Getting their hands all mincey on rissole night, rolling out meatballs another, and the other day I even had my daughter bang out a chicken breast with a rolling pin for a schnitty night. The options are endless. Also, in a world of iPads and Netflix it’s nice to spend a few extra minutes together with the kids in the kitchen the heart of the home. Even if the ground does start to resemble the floor of the Bega Cheese factory on pizza night. Happy cooking kids! Cliffo Hit 103.5
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Community Noticeb o ard
Paint The Town - Cairns Oz Harvest Food Relief
When: Until the 23 April / 10.00am - 4.00pm Where: The Court House More info: www.flyingarts.org.au This exhibition showcases the works of 28 talented, emerging, and established artists from across regional Queensland. The pieces displayed are the product of the 2021 Queensland Regional Art Awards - a must see for local creatives and those that share in the wonder and inspiration of Queensland.
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National Autism Awareness Month Aiming to improve awareness and the lives of all Australians on the autism spectrum, as well as their families. Find out more at www.autismawareness.com.au
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Youth In Cairns - Local & Vocal When: 3 April Where: Tanks Art Centre More info: www.cairns.qld.gov.au / www.des.qld.gov.au/youthweek Local & Vocal will host a range of activities and local young talent to celebrate this years’ Youth Week. From 2.00pm there will be food trucks, multicultural dance workshops, palm frond weaving, festival make-up, mini tarot card readings, Dungeons and Dragons, giveaways, and so much more. This will be followed by a free gig showcasing young musicians and performers. Youth Week is a celebration of all young people aged 12 - 25. This year it runs 1 - 11 April and celebrates all the positive contributions young people make to our communities. Cairns has a number of local youth services and organisations that support young people, check online to learn more.
A Moment with Mario Calanna Calanna Whole Health Pharmacy is the largest family-owned and first wholehealth pharmacy group in regional Queensland. For over 45 years they have been operating an authentic wholehealth model to help people pursue more from life. Founded by Mario Calanna in 1976, Mario graduated in 1970 and worked initially in John Brosnan’s pharmacy in Cairns. In 1975, the Calanna Medical Centre was built on the land where the family farmhouse had stood for over 50 years. Mario’s family home is on two of the blocks of land that were originally part of the family cane farm. Geographically, he has only moved about five hundred metres in over sixty years. Mario is married to Linda, and they have a son, Matthew, a daughter, Catherine, as well as granddaughter, Madeline. Mario has been heavily involved in community service clubs since 1971, and has been President of the Jaycees, Rotaract, and Rotary. In 1978, he founded the ‘Junior Speaking Contest’ while a member of Trinity Jaycees. The contest is now called the Calanna Junior Speaking Contest.
Get Involved! We’d love to hear from you! Head to www.paktownsville.com.au/community to submit community news or a notice, and also view the full community noticeboard online.
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What’s On FRIDAY 1 APRIL Sexual Assault Awareness Month www.nsvrc.org/saam Autism Awareness Month www.autismawareness.com.au Queensland Youth Week Runs until 11 April www.des.qld.gov.au/youthweek Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic This clinic is child friendly for 5 – 11 years, including face painting and icy poles! Ongoing The Pier Shopping Centre 10.00am - 6.00pm / FREE / Ages 5+ www.vaccinebookings. health.qld.gov.au 4 In A Groove Brothers Leagues Club Cairns 8.30pm - 11.00pm / FREE / G www.brotherscairns.com.au Archie 100 - A Century of the Archibald Prize Runs until 12 June Cairns Art Gallery Gallery opening times / FREE ticketed exhibition / G www.cairnsartgallery.com.au Redlynch Twilight Markets Easter bunny is coming, food, preloved items, homemade gifts. Xavier Herbert Park 4.30pm / FREE entry / G www.redlynch.wordpress.com Paint The Town - Cairns The exhibition showcases the works of 28 talented emerging and established artists from across regional Queensland. Runs until 23 April The Court House 10.00am - 4.00pm / FREE / G www.flyingarts.org.au
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Vessels of the Rainforest and the Reef Runs until 23 April The Court House 10.00am - 4.00pm / FREE / G www.cairns.qld.gov.au SATURDAY 2 APRIL The PakMag Easter Eggstravaganza The Pier Shopping Centre 10.00am - 11.30am / FREE / G PakMag Cairns World Autism Awareness Day www.autismawareness.com.au Youth Week Concert Celebrate with gigs, food vans, multicultural dance workshops, a chill-out zone under the fig trees, games, giveaways and more. The Tanks 2.00pm / FREE / G www.cairns.qld.gov.au MONDAY 4 APRIL The Young Company Theatre School Holiday Program Impro Mania The Young Company Theatre 9.00am - 3.00pm / $85.00 / Ages 5 - 12 www.theyoungcompany.com.au Traditional Easter Egg Decorating with Marian Wolfs Cairns Art Gallery 10.00am - 12.00pm / $19.00 $23.00 / Ages 5 - 8 www.cairnsartgallery.com.au Digital Drawing - Self Portraits / gifs with Beth Cheong Cairns Art Gallery 1.00pm - 3.00pm / $21.00 $26.00 / Ages 9 - 14 www.cairnsartgallery.com.au
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TUESDAY 5 APRIL The Young Company Theatre School Holiday Program Marvel vs DC: Multiverse of Mayhem Runs until 8 April 9.00am - 3.00pm / $260.00 $290.00 / Ages 5 - 12 www.theyoungcompany.com.au Stop Motion Puppets with Hayley Gillespie Cairns Art Gallery 10.00am - 11.30am / $18.00 $22.00 / Ages 5 - 9 www.cairnsartgallery.com.au Stop Motion Puppets with Hayley Gillespie Cairns Art Gallery 1.00pm - 3.00pm / $21.00 $26.00 / Ages 10 - 13 www.cairnsartgallery.com.au Vicki Soar Residency Female Empowerment Runs until 6 March Tanks Art Centre www.tanksartscentre.com Easter Magic Show with the White Wizard + Face Painting Cazalys 5.00pm - 6.00pm Gold coin donation to COUCH www.cazalys.com.au AFL Cairns Juniors Sign Up Open www.aflcairns.com.au WEDNESDAY 6 APRIL Zoo To You Runs until 8 April Raintrees Shopping Centre 11.00am - 2.00pm / FREE / G www.raintrees.net.au Woven Baskets, Eco-workshop with ‘The Junk Weavers’
Cairns Art Gallery 1.00pm - 3.00pm / $20.00 $26.00 / Ages 10 - 14 www.cairnsartgallery.com.au Up-cycled Birds, Eco-workshop with ‘The Junk Weavers’ Cairns Art Gallery 10.00am - 11.30am / $17.00 $20.00 / Ages 4 - 9 www.cairnsartgallery.com.au Botanical Drawing & Painting with Julie McEnerny 4-week botanical drawing and painting class. Runs weekly until 27 April Cairns Art Gallery 5.30pm - 7.30pm / $130.00 $150.00 Midnight Oil Final Tour Cairns Convention Centre 6.00pm / $139.90 - $169.90 www.frontiertouring.com/ midnightoil THURSDAY 7 APRIL Mareeba Services Expo Cedric Davies Function Room 2.00pm - 4.30pm / FREE E: bjorkstenj@missionaustralia. com.au Perfectly Imperfect Portraiture with Artist Amber Grossmann Cairns Art Gallery 10.00am - 11.30am / $18.00 $22.00 / Ages 4 - 9 www.cairnsartgallery.com.au Perfectly Imperfect Portraiture with Artist Amber Grossmann Cairns Art Gallery 1.00pm - 3.00pm / $21.00 $26.00 / Ages 9 - 13 www.cairnsartgallery.com.au
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What’s On THURSDAY 7 APRIL Portraiture drawing and monochromatic painting with Amanda Mcgahan Runs until 28 April Kite Gallery 4.00pm - 6.00pm / $180.00 / Ages 15 + P: 0474 516 054 E: info@ inspiredcss.com.au FRIDAY 8 APRIL Innate Therapies presents LEGO Legends 3 sessions of collaborative play therapy for children to work together and build LEGO models. Sessions also run on 11 and 13 April. Innate Therapies 9.30am - 11.00am / $220.00 / Ages 9 - 12 www.innatetherapies.com CommBank Matildas Vs New Zealand Queensland Country Bank Stadium 7.45pm / $26.40 / G www.ticketmaster.com.au Cairns Zoom Keeper in Training Presentation Plus face painting, balloon animals, and lucky door prizes Cazalys 11.00am - 1.00pm / FREE www.cazalys.com.au SATURDAY 9 APRIL Songkran Festival 2022 (Thai New Year) Stalls, live performances, fashion shows, and more. Western Events Lawn, Cairns Esplanade 11.00am - 9.00pm / FREE / G https://youtu.be/jKCUEB Artist Talk and demonstration with Natasha Davui The Court House
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10.00am - 11.30am / FREE / G www.cairns.qld.gov.au SUNDAY 10 APRIL 2022 Cairns 50 Ultra Esplanade, Cairns City www.cairns50.com.au Ian Moss and Troy CassarDaley the National ‘Together Alone Tour’ CPAC Theatre 7.30pm / $80.00 - $125.00 / PG www.cairns.qld.gov.au/CPAC MONDAY 11 APRIL Easter Adventure Carnival Runs until 14 April Mt Sheridan Plaza 10.00am - 2.00pm / FREE / G www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au Easter Putt Putt Runs until 16 April Cairns Central FREE / G www.cairnscentral.com.au Portraying Identity in Pencil & Mixed Media with Marian Wolfs Cairns Art Gallery 1.00pm - 3.30pm / $21.00 $26.00 / Ages 10 - 14 www.cairnsartgallery.com.au Digital Drawing Animated Self-Portraits with Beth Cheong Cairns Art Gallery 10.00am - 12.00pm / $19.00 $23.00 / Ages 7 - 10 www.cairnsartgallery.com.au The Young Company Theatre School Holiday Program Enchanting Encanto: Secrets of the Family Madrigal Runs until 14 April The Young Company Theatre 9.00am - 3.00pm / $260.00 $290.00 / Ages 5 - 12 www.theyoungcompany.com.au
Mini Soccer Workshops with Jamie Gosling Football Academy Runs until 13 April Smithfield Shopping Centre 10.00am - 1.00pm / FREE / Ages 2 - 16 www.smithfieldcentre.com
Pet Portraits with Amber Grossman Cairns Art Gallery 1.00pm - 3.00pm / $21.00 $26.00 / Ages 9 - 13 www.cairnsartgallery.com.au
TUESDAY 12 APRIL
Big Fish Cairns School Holiday Program Bringing together entrepaneurs from FNQ, aged 13 - 18, for two days of intensive and fun learning through doing. Runs until 15 April CQUniversity Cairns 9.00am - 5.00pm / FREE / apply online events.humanitix.com/big-fishstartup-bootcamp
Balloon Art and Face Painting Runs until 14 April Raintrees Shopping Centre 11.00am - 2.00pm / FREE / G www.raintrees.net.au Self Portrait Dresser Dolls with Hayley Gillespie Cairns Art Gallery 10.00am - 11.30pm / $18.00 $21.00 / Ages 5 - 9 www.cairnsartgallery.com.au Mini Zines with Hayley Gillespie Cairns Art Gallery 1.00pm - 3.00pm / $21.00 $26.00 / Ages 10 - 14 www.cairnsartgallery.com.au Easter Family Fun Day! Uniting Care’s Birch St Hub 1.00pm - 3.00pm / FREE / RSVP essential P: 4032 6800 WEDNESDAY 13 APRIL Thai New Year - Songkran Runs until 15 April Pet Portraits with Amber Grossman Cairns Art Gallery 10.00am - 11.30pm / $18.00 $21.00 / Ages 4 - 9 www.cairnsartgallery.com.au Easter Craft Workshops Also runs 14, 16, 17 April DFO Cairns 10.00am - 11.30am / FREE / G DFO Cairns
THURSDAY 14 APRIL
FRIDAY 15 APRIL Chocolate Lover’s High Tea Pullman Cairns International 11.00am - 3.00pm / $29.00 $54.00, Under 5 FREE / G www.pullmancairns international.com.au SATURDAY 16 APRIL Introduction to clay figurative sculpture with Amanda Mcgahan Also runs 30 April Kite Gallery 10.00am - 1.00pm / $90.00 / G P: 0474 516 054 E: info@ inspiredcss.com.au Easter Bunny Visits Raintrees Shopping Centre 11.00am - 2.00pm / FREE / G www.raintrees.net.au Easter Eggstravaganza Easter egg hunt with the Easter Bunny. Face painting, arts & crafts, and more. Skypark Cairns 11.00am - 3.00pm / FREE / G www.skyparkglobal.com
Please check with individual businesses before visiting during these uncertain times.
What’s On
With Triple M’s Elliott
SUNDAY 17 APRIL
MONDAY 25 APRIL
SATURDAY 30 APRIL
THURSDAY 12 MAY
The Pier Markets Meet the easter Bunny, and enjoy a massive Easter Egg Hunt The Pier Shopping Centre 9.00am - 2.00pm / FREE / G www.thepiercairns.com.au
ANZAC Day Services See page 7 for details in Check It Out
Toyota Premiership Match St Kilda vs Port Adelaide Cazalys Stadium Grandstand www.aflcairns.com.au
Open Night St Mary’s Catholic College 4.00pm - 6.30pm www.smcc.qld.edu.au
SUNDAY 1 MAY
MONDAY 9 MAY
The Grass Is Greener Sounds Bout Right Cairns Show Grounds 12.00pm - 10.00pm / $115.00 $180.00 / R 18 www.soundsboutright.com.au Sounds Bout Right [Cairns]
Prep Open Day Peace Lutherin College 8.15am / Register online www.plc.qld.edu.au
THURSDAY 21 APRIL St Andrews Discovery Afternoon St Andrews Catholic College 4.00pm - 7.00pm / Register online www.standrewscc.qld.edu.au CBWC Breakfast With guest speaker Jodie Bruce-Clarke from Rise Women The Benson www.cbwc.org.au/events SATURDAY 23 APRIL A Taste of Culture Series – With Woodcarver Kel Williams The Court House 10.00am - 11.30am / FREE / G www.cairns.qld.gov.au
TUESDAY 26 APRIL GO SPORT for everyone A series of workshops, hosted by Get Skilled Access to help your organisation on a journey towards building a club that understands, supports and welcomes people with a disability. Runs until 27 April Barlow Park Meeting Room Various session times / FREE, bookings required. Cairns Regional Council THURSDAY 28 APRIL Vessels of the Rainforest and the Reef Runs until 14 May The Court House 10.00am - 4.00pm / FREE / G www.cairns.qld.gov.au
Regular Markets
WEDNESDAY 4 MAY Open Twilight Event MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter www.mackillopcatholiccollege. qld.edu.au SATURDAY 7 MAY Pioneer Weekend Country & Folk Music Festival Runs until 8 May Historic Village Herberton 9.00am - 5.00pm / Stay tuned for programs and tickets / G historicvillageherberton.com.au
Prep Info Night Freshwater Christian College Book online www.fcc.qld.edu.au SATURDAY 14 MAY Cairns Hinterland Steiner School’s Open Day Cairns Hinterland Steiner School Save the date more details to come www.chss.qld.edu.au Cairns Children’s Festival Runs until 15 May CPAC / The Court House / Tanks Art Centre See P.16 for more details / G www.cairns.qld.gov.au
Many markets are subject to weather conditions and community guidelines, so please check with market organisers and relevant communities before visiting during these uncertain times.
Rusty’s Markets
Every Friday and Saturday 5.00am - 6.00pm Every Sunday 5.00am - 3.00pm 57 - 89 Grafton St, City
Palm Cove Markets
April - December, excluding September First Sunday of the month 8.00am – 2.00pm Williams Esplanade
The Pier Market
Third Sunday of the month 9.00am - 2.00pm The Pier Cairns
Malanda Markets
Third Saturday of the month 7.00am - 12.30pm Malanda Showgrounds
Mossman Community Markets Every Saturday 7.00am - 1.00pm 3 - 5 Foxton Ave, Mossman
Holloways Beach Markets
Second Sunday of the month
8.00am - 1.00pm Holloways Beachfront Mount Sheridan
Plaza Markets
Second Sunday of the month 9.00am - 3.00pm Mount Sheridan Plaza
The Ravenshoe Lions Archer Creek Markets
Second Sunday of the month 7.00am – 12.00pm Archers Creek Rest Area, Kennedy Highway
Atherton Lions Club Indoor Markets
Second Sunday of the Month 7.00am – 12.00pm Merriland Hall
Yungaburra Markets
Fourth Saturday of the month 7.30am - 12.30pm Bruce Jones Market Grounds
Gordonvale Cottage Markets February - December First Saturday of the month February to December
Please check with individual businesses before visiting during these uncertain times.
7.00am – 12.00pm Norman Park, Gordonvale
7.30am - 1.30pm Market Park
Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets
Woree Markets
Thursday to Monday 9.30am - 3.00pm 7/13 Therwine St
Third Sunday of every month 8.00am – 1.00pm Cannon Park Racecourse Car Park
Kuranda Heritage Markets
Koah Monthly Markets
Tolga Markets
Mareeba Markets
Open Thursday to Monday 10.00am - 3.00pm 2 Rob Veivers Dr First Sunday of the month 7.30am - 12 noon Morrow Park Racecourse
Herberton Markets
Third Sunday of the month 7.00am - 12 noon Wondecla Showgrounds
Night Markets
Open every day 5.00pm - 11.00pm 71 - 75 The Esplanade
Port Douglas Markets Every Sunday
First Saturday of the Month 8.00am – 12 noon Koah Hall, Koah Road Every second and fifth Saturday of the month 7.30am – 12.30pm Centenary Park, Byrnes St
Tumoulin Country Markets January - November Fourth Sunday of the month 8.00am – 12.00pm Tumoulin Railway Station
Babinda Markets
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Regular Events MONDAYS
TUESDAYS
Laughing Heart Stand Up Comedy Paramour Cabaret Theatre 7.00pm - 9.00pm / $10.00 / MA 15+ Laughing Heart Comedy
Power Pilates Excluding public holidays Vasey Esplanade 9.00am / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program
Yoga with Smile Yoga Stan Moses Hall 5.30pm - 6.30pm / $15.00 / G www.smileyoga.com.au
Qigong for Body, Mind & Spirit Excluding public holidays Zhangiang Friendship Garden 4.30pm / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program
Seniors Fitness Excluding public holidays Fogarty Park 9.30am / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program Zumba Excluding public holidays Loridan Drive Park 5.00pm / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program Power Pilates Excluding public holidays Norman Park, Gordonvale 5.30pm / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program Bouldering Excluding public holidays Boulder Park, Esplanade 5.00pm / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program Games in the Park Excluding public holidays Murray St Park 4.00pm / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program Afternoon Storytime Excluding public holidays Manunda Library 4.00pm - 4.30pm / FREE / Ages 3 - 5 www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library Street Soccer Excluding public holidays Harald Falge Park Check online for times / FREE / G www.cairnssaferstreets.com.au Basketball Excluding public holidays Shang Park Check online for times / FREE / G www.cairnssaferstreets.com.au Morning Storytime Excluding public holidays Manunda Library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Ages 3 - 5 www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library Baby Rhyme Time Excluding public holidays Earlville Library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Ages 0 - 2 www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library
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Beach Volleyball Excluding public holidays Esplanade Volleyball Courts 5.30pm / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program Zumba Excluding public holidays Fogarty Park 5.30pm / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program Afternoon Storytime Excluding public holidays Stratford Library 4.00pm - 4.30pm / FREE / Ages 3 - 5 www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library Hip Hop Afro Dance Excluding public holidays Harald Falge Park 2.30pm - 3.30pm / FREE / G www.cairnssaferstreets.com.au Morning Storytime Excluding public holidays Stratford Library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Ages 3 - 5 www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library Baby Rhyme Time Excluding public holidays Earlville Library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Ages 0 - 2 www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library Cairns Carer Support Group Runs monthly every second Tuesday Coast Roast Cairns Central 1.30pm - 3.30pm / FREE E carer support@arafmi-portal. bearded.site WEDNESDAYS Aqua Zumba Excluding public holidays Esplanade Lagoon 5.30pm / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program Bouldering Excluding public holidays Esplanade Bouldering Park 5.00pm / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program
Resistance Training Excluding public holidays Harald Falge Park 7.30am / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program
Pilates Excluding public holidays Fogarty Park 6.30am / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program
Vera Flow Excluding public holidays Ravizza Park 5.00pm / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program
FRIDAYS
Fitness For All Excluding public holidays Harald Falge Park 5.00pm / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program Morning Storytime Excluding public holidays City Library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Ages 3 - 5 www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library Baby Rhyme Time Excluding public holidays Manunda Library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Ages 0 - 2 www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library Family History Workshop Excluding public holidays Smithfield Library 9.30am - 12.00pm / FREE / G www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library Skate Session Excluding public holidays Todd Park/Edmonton Skate Park 4.00pm - 5.00pm / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program Multi Sports @ Manoora Excluding public holidays 118 Murray St, Manoora 3.30pm - 4.30pm / FREE / G www.cairnssaferstreets.com.au Karate Kids @ Cairns West Excluding public holidays Cairns West State School 2.45pm - 3.45pm / FREE / G www.cairnssaferstreets.com.au Hockey Fun Zone @ Balaclava Excluding public holidays Balaclava State School 2.45pm - 3.45pm / FREE / G www.cairnssaferstreets.com.au Skateboarding @ Shang Park Excluding public holidays Shang Park 5.00pm - 6.00pm / FREE / G www.cairnssaferstreets.com.au THURSDAYS Zumba Excluding public holidays Coastwatcher Park 5.30pm / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program
Dance Studio Excluding public holidays Vasey Esplanade 9.00am / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program Zumba Excluding public holidays Ravizza Park 5.30pm / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program Taggin' in the Park Excluding public holidays Shang Park 5.00pm - 6.00pm / FREE / G www.cairnssaferstreets.com.au Boxing Fitness @ Manoora Excluding public holidays Murray St Park 4.00pm - 5.00pm / FREE / G www.cairnssaferstreets.com.au SATURDAYS Military Tropik Fitness Excluding public holidays Harald Falge Park 6.30am / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program Sahaja Meditation Excluding public holidays Western Events Lawn, Esplanade 7.30am / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program Aqua Aerobics Excluding public holidays Esplanade Lagoon 9.00am / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program Edor @ Shang Park Excluding public holidays Shang Park 5.00pm - 6.00pm / FREE / G www.cairnssaferstreets.com.au Talk Read Play and Sing Excluding public holidays City Library 9.30am - 11.30am / FREE / Ages 0 - 5 www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library SUNDAYS FNQ Brew Club Every third Sunday of the month Coral Sea Brewing Co Tap Room 1.00pm - 4.00pm / M www.thecraftybrewer.com.au
Please check with individual businesses before visiting during these uncertain times.