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5 editor’s note 6 social 8 events 10 unearthed 12 let’s chat 18 inspire 20 secret life 22 cover story patrice tipoki 94 travelfile 96 win 98 the last word

46 people 48 beauty 52 community 53 fashion 54 style counsel 57 good life 58 health 60 art

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84 success 86 the panel 88 milestones 89 spotlight 90 briefcase 92 view

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PROFILE EDITOR’S NOTE

Explore Maroochydore in this month’s destination feature.

t’s no secret the Sunshine Coast region is teaming with artistic folk. From fine artists, to potters, to designers, to talented dancers and actors and singers – there is no shortage of amazing talent right here on our doorstep. This month, the Profile team is delighted to showcase just a few of the talented artists who call the Sunny Coast home, including none-other-than our stunning cover girl, Patrice Tipoki, who recently landed her dream role of Fantine in the smash hit musical, Les Misérables. Kate Clifford was fortunate enough to catch up with the Coast local to discover how she juggles life as a mother of two with musical theatre stardom! We also get cosy with former Sunshine Coast Mayor Alison Barry Jones, who has been a stalwart in promoting the importance of arts on the Sunshine Coast, while former Australia’s Got Talent contestant, Louise Kennedy, shares her amazing journey so far. And if that’s not enough, talented potter, Shannon Garson, exclusively opens up her studio to us, and Sunshine Coast art aficionado, Louise Hickey, catches up with two of the Coast’s coolest artists. It’s all here! Plus, as always, we bring you the very latest in food, fashion, homewares and design, and much more. Cheers to another fabulous issue!

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PROFILE MARCH MAGA ZINE L AUNCH It was a night of luxury at Profile magazine’s March launch, held at the stylish Rumba Resort in Caloundra on 28 February. More than 50 guests came out to celebrate the launch amidst champagne and delicious canapés, with incredible background music by Sunshine Coast rising star Christian Patey, who shared some of the tunes from his Sweet Summer Tea EP. Profile wants to thank all of those who helped celebrate the magazine launch – we can’t wait to do it again! photos: Chesterton Smith Photography

ULLI BENDLE, TINA CLARKE, SHARON PACEY AND JULES JOHNSON

MELISSA WHITE, ROSIE CHAPMAN AND ANNE HERTEL

MELISSA DRURY AND ALVA HUNTER ALICE JONES AND ELLI GRIMSHAW

KAY MOULE, HILARY HEATHFIELD AND CHERIE BETTS

KATE HAMLEY AND SHARON PERRYMAN

THINK MONEY L AUNCHES BUDGET BOOTCAMP Who would have thought budgeting could be fun? Well, the team at Think Money sure know how to throw some happy curve balls at debt reduction with their first Budget Bootcamp on 5 March at the Maroochy RSL. More than 80 people turned out to learn how to get focused and change their debt mindset. For more information on future Budget Bootcamps, visit www.thinkmoney.com.au photos: Cheryl Nonmus, ONQ Photography PAM BECKER AND ANJA CHYTRAEUS

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MICK POLKINGHORNE, KATIE MCINTOSH

KARLY SHERIDAN AND KIRRI DITTMANN

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BMW L AUNCH Guests were welcome to celebrate the launch of the all-new BMW 2 Series Coupe, as well as giving an exclusive opportunity to discover more about the other dynamic models of BMW at the indulgent Coastline BMW showroom, 770 Nicklin Way, Currimundi on 1 March. photos: courtesy of My Weekly Preview

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DR ROBI SONDEREGGER AND JULIANNE JONES

PARENTING REVOLUTION WITH DR ROBI SONDEREGGER Parents were treated to a rare and exciting presentation by renowned child psychologist Dr Robi Sonderegger at the Lake Kawana Community Centre on 5 March. The Parenting Revolution seminar was aimed at equipping parents with life-changing skills for their family. photos: Kara de Schot

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PROFILE EVENTS

4–6 APRIL

5–21 APRIL

ALL ABOUT EVE – LUX RADIO THEATRE

AUSTRALIA ZOO EASTER HOLIDAY FUN

The Indee at Eumundi first introduced The Lux Radio Theatre to the Coast six years ago, with its evening-attired cast, its onstage ‘live’ sound effects, repro-50s microphones and mantel radios on each theatre table. All About Eve will feature Eddie Ellis, Carol Hoger, Rita Walker, Carol Burls, Richard Luscombe and John Burls. There’ll also be a walk down memory lane with some of the Australian greats, including Jack Davey, Bob Dyer, Roy Rene Mo, and Ada & Elsie. Cost: from $20.

If you’re on a chocolate high this Easter, the Sunshine Coast’s iconic zoo is just the place to burn some energy. Easter at Australia Zoo means stacks of fun and games every day, there will be Bindi and The Jungle Girls performances, watch Robert feed the crocs with Terri and Bindi, a meet and greet with the Irwins on Monday, 21 April, a Good Friday free breakfast, prizes and heaps more! Cost: from $59. www.australiazoo.com.au

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KENILWORTH CHEESE, WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL

Looking for a fun and memorable way to spend this Easter with your family? Celebrate at Kenilworth with a full day of dancing, live cooking and cheese making demonstrations. Starting off with a delicious breakfast in the park, followed by a fun and unique cheese rolling contest and the cheester egg hunt, which is expected to be a big hit with the kids! Cost: Free. www.kenilworthfoodfest.org.au

20 APRIL EASTER

It’s the Easter long weekend and tourists as well as Sunshine Coast locals are expected to make the most of their time enjoying the weather. Beaches are always packed, restaurants full and families fill the streets, as churches continue their Easter Mass in traditional style. Whether you are enjoying an Easter egg hunt in the park with friends or relaxing at home with the family, remember to stay safe, have fun and eat chocolate! Love Profile x

22–26 APRIL VOICES ON THE COAST

This four day youth literature festival brings leading Australian children’s and young adult authors, illustrators, poets and performers to the Sunshine Coast. More than 4500 school students attend the festival, visiting writing and illustration workshops and talks. In addition the festival is open to adults with a range of literary events including free events in local libraries. The festival is presented by Immanuel Lutheran College and the University of the Sunshine Coast. Cost: $7 for talks and $13 per workshop. www.voicesonthecoast.com.au

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25 APRIL

PETE THE SHEEP

ANZAC DAY

Anzac Day is probably Australia's most important national occasion. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. Numerous Anzac Day services are set to be held across the Sunshine Friday, 25 April. From dawn services to parades, there's many events happening to commemorate Anzac Day this year. Talk to your local RSL club to find out about service times in your area.

Based on the popular book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley, Pete The Sheep will come alive on stage at the Lake Kawana Community Centre, Sportsman Parade, Bokarina. The story follows Shaun the shearer, who instead of getting a sheepdog to help him, he’s got a sheep – Pete. But Pete is no ordinary sheep! This onstage musical is expected to be a funny, warm and hilariously ocker production guaranteed to delight young people aged four to nine years. Cost: $15. www.scvenuesandevents.com.au

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On this proven three day program with awardwinning author Nadine Love, you’ll learn easy to follow systems that will reveal who you are; who you’re writing for and how to get your experiences, thoughts and ideas out of you and into book form. Your journey culminates in the birth of your book, with the essential specific-to-you-steps for launching promoting and publishing your book this year. See page 19 for Profile reader offer.

The 2014 Australian Body Art Carnivale at Eumundi showcases a wide range of interpretations for artists, centred around body art. For the public, it is expected to be phenomenal to watch the human canvases take shape during the competitions. For artists it presents an opportunity to showcase their creativity, experience the amazing atmosphere of the Carnivale and compete for more than $14,000 in cash and prizes. Cost: Free.

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17 MAY

BIG PINEAPPLE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Bliss N Eso and The Living End will headline the Big Pineapple Music Festival in May 2014, with three stages, 2,500 camping sites, more than 35 acts, extreme sports demos, stalls and more. The line-up also includes Art Vs Science, Spiderbait, Violent Soho, Peking Duk, the Funkoars, the Thundermentals and a DJ set with Alison Wonderland, ensuring the second annual festival will have a little something for all music tastes at The Big Pineapple, Nambour Connection Road, Woombye. Cost: $72 plus. www.bigpineapplemusicfestival.com

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PROFILE UNEARTHED

WORDS KATE CLIFFORD PHOTOS CHESTERTON SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY

CHRISTIAN PATEY

WHEN CHRISTIAN PATEY SAT DOWN TO WRITE HIS FIRST ALBUM HE HAD ONLY EVER PLAYED GUITAR AND SUNG TUNES IN A GRUNGE/ PUNK BAND. NO ONE COULD HAVE GUESSED THE SWEET, BANJO-INSPIRED MELODIES THAT WOULD FLOW FROM THIS SUNSHINE COASTER, AND THE DOTING FANS THAT ARE NOW FOLLOWING HIS EVERY MOVE.

gainst a backdrop of barefoot tourists, run-down scooters and nasi goreng, the wholesomeness of one of the Sunshine Coast’s rising music stars reaches new heights. Christian Patey chose a beach in Bali, next to a Bintang and a surfboard to write his first EP, Sweet Summer Tea, drawing on influences of a childhood spent among salty-blooded mates and a humble homestead in Yandina. “I was just sitting there in Bali and these ideas and concepts started to come to me. When you have moments like that you have take them and run, otherwise they will never appear again.” The album is an eclectic mix of tunes accompanying sweet, soft melodies and acoustic rhythms, a kids’ chorus and a banjo. It’s a far cry from Christian’s earlier musical passions and punk-band aspirations. “I started playing guitar at school, listening to punk music and just doing the normal things a teenager does. I didn’t really have any real dreams of being a musician or anything, it was just a time wasting thing to do back then,” he says. The call of the ocean and good waves soon took over from music as Christian made the move from the quiet hills of Yandina to a beach-side shack at Maroochydore where he started a job as a renderer. It wasn’t until years later, around Christian’s 21st birthday, that he decided to pick up the guitar again. “A friend of mine who had been playing a lot of gigs in England came back to the Coast and we were just having this little jam at home together, and it really just got me stoked on music again,” Christian says. 10

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“Ever since then I haven’t been able to put the guitar down. At that stage I wasn’t doing much singing, it was just picking up and learning again. I was doing some gigs but they were just straight guitar for about year and people were saying to me that I had to sing too, but at that stage I couldn’t sing, well I didn’t think I could.” With the support of his wife Stephanie, Christian booked himself into singing lessons at Palmwoods, where he started to gain the confidence he needed to add a few melodies to his guitar skills. “I just put a lot of time and effort into working on the vocals because I don’t think I was a natural singer. I practised a lot and it’s definitely got better over time. It’s like anything, if you practice enough you can get good at it.” With a new-found confidence, Christian joined childhood friends Michael Campbell and Ryan Browne to form Rev Sunday, an upbeat version of his now personal laidback style. “It was definitely a different vibe, with drums and bass and a more indie, punk rock feel, whereas the stuff I am doing now is a bit more stripped back,” he says. “We were together for two years and it was going well but Michael and Ryan both got jobs in the mines, but I just kept playing music and writing, which is when I decided to go solo.” The night before Christian launched his EP at the SolBar on 19 December last year, Rev Sunday played its final set to a sell-out crowd of loyal Coast profilemag.com.au

fans. At this stage, Christian had no idea how his first solo album would be taken, but he needn’t have worried. “Since the launch I have been busy playing shows most weekends. I was asked to play for Mick Fanning’s World Surfing Title party in Currumbin the weekend following my launch. I have also had some awesome feedback from the community radio stations on the Sunshine Coast, who have been playing my stuff and it has now branched around Australia, getting airplay in Melbourne and Western Australia. “The feedback and sales on iTunes have also been good and when Sarah Howells from triple j played songs on Roots and All, it was a massive moment for me, I have always wanted to be played on triple j so it felt good.” Christian’s change in beat got everyone in the music world talking, even the local yoga studios had adopted his tunes for their relaxation classes. Christian says he even shocked himself with the new sound and songwriting skills. “I don’t think any of it has come naturally. It has always been a process, but over time I have gotten better at it. I worked out that you can’t push it, you get this creative little burst and you have to sort of run with it,” he says. “When it came to recording the album, I wanted to add a few new elements to my music this time – start fresh I suppose. I decided I would try a song with a banjo, although I bought it just before going into the studio and had never really played before. “We also had a kids chorus for Building Bridges Where The Rivers Run, which features Steph’s two nephews, the recording engineer’s son, my sister and two singing students, who all came into the studio to sing the chorus together, it was pretty cool. “I am stoked with how the album has turned out, it feels like me, which is how I wanted it to be.” Christian’s rise in the music world is only getting stronger as he embarks on a tour to Tasmania and Sydney later this month, before heading around Australia at the end of the year. And with such a strong following already, there is no doubt his salty dreams of a professional music career are quickly turning into reality.

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PROFILE LET’S CHAT

WORDS KATE CLIFFORD

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN INSIDE AN ART GALLERY AND WONDERED WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING AT? HAVE YOU BEEN CONFUSED BY THE MESSAGE BEHIND THE PAINTING? PROFILE IS CRACKING THE CASE ON ART.

have never been an arty person. Sure, I’ve dabbled in a few things here and there; went out and purchased a canvas and brush, expecting brilliance to strike… it didn’t. I have had a go at jewellery making to sell at the markets, only to sell a measly $5 worth. I have even tried my hand at origami flowers… let’s just say they looked more like weeds than a beautiful paper flower. Despite all my trying, and failing, I have maintained a massive fascination with the arts world and the people who live within it. Sometimes you can tell an artist just by looking at them – their hair ruffled up from endless nights without sleep, just trying to finish this one piece that isn’t quite right yet. They have paint under their fingernails, wear an exuberant amount of jewellery and well, just look the part. Now, I know this is a massive generalisation, but isn’t that how we see art? Is it really what we think it is? To many, art is just a painting, a sculpture, a drawing. Us on the outside ask, Why hasn’t that girl on the TV screen moved for the last 20 minutes? Why does that neon sign cost $5,000? And seriously, what does that blank canvas with three lines across mean? Never fear, I may have some answers for you, as I recently had the pleasure of meeting a few artists, all of who strongly agree that art is much more than first meets the eye, and you don’t need to be an artist to understand it. Eckart Schillings, founder of the SunCoast Jewellery and Art Expo, says creating art is what sets us humans apart from the animal kingdom. “Art connects us. Art might have a message, it might decorate and it can exist completely separate from the necessities of life,” Eckart describes passionately. “Art is essential for me, both in the making part as well as the consuming part. Art inspires me. Without art, life would be very dull and grey for me.” Eckart goes on to tell me how he once saw a Stone Age cave painting in France that was thousands of years old. He says it sent shivers down his spine. “For me it is totally valid today as it was the day the artist set out to do his cave painting. A human being connecting with another, bridging an incredible amount of time! This artist is since long dead, but his/her work lives on and still touches your heart.” I remember when I first met a little Irish firecracker, Louise Hickey, Profile’s resident art journalist. Every wall in her cute little home is covered in art from

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various artists, all of whom she has a special story. She even has a piece of extremely unique art work hidden under her bed, which she found in a run-down store in Italy. She says the piece is worth a lot of money, it’s rare and her pride and joy. Funnily, I would never have picked it! Eckart says everyone has different reasons why they are drawn to art, but whatever it is, if the artwork touches your soul you connect with another person’s ideas, feelings and expression. “Everyone is an artist,” he says. “If you can create, you are an artist. Most of us have it in ourselves, you just have to let it out, the only difference between a dreamer and an artist is the fact that the artist takes action and starts making art.” Explore some of the galleries the Coast has on offer: Regional Art Gallery

22 Omrah Avenue, Caloundra. 5420 8299 Gallery Beneath

118/57 Mooloolaba Esplanade. 5444 7775 David Hart Galleries

81 Mooloolaba Esplanade, Mooloolaba. 5452 5600

Landsborough Galleries

18 Maleny Street, Landsborough. 5494 1161 Art On Cairncross

3 Panorama Place, Maleny. 5429 6404 Montville Art Gallery 138 Main Street, Montville. 5442 9211

Art Nuvo

Lasting Impressions Gallery 6 Elizabeth Street, Kenilworth. 5446 0422

Tiffany Jones Fine Art Gallery

Red Desert Gallery Memorial Drive, Eumundi. 5442 7172

25 Gloucester Road, Buderim. 5456 2445 138 Burnett Street, Buderim. 5450 1722

University of the Sunshine Coast Gallery

90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs. 5430 1234

Gary Myers’ Maleny Art Gallery 3 / 23 Maple Street, Maleny. 0427 526 965 For more on the art trail, visit www.sunshinecoastartgallerytrail.com.au

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PROFILE INSPIRE

TANYA CHESTERTON SMITH PICTURED RIGHT: TANYA WITH HER HUSBAND BRETT AND CHILDREN, ELLIA AND REILLY

WORDS INGRID NELSON PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED BY CHESTERTON SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY

A PICTURE TELLS A THOUSANDS WORDS AND CAPTURES A MOMENT IN TIME TO REMEMBER FOREVER. BUT THERE IS MORE TO TAKING A GREAT SNAP THAN MOST PEOPLE WOULD IMAGINE. JUST ASK TALENTED LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER TANYA CHESTERTON SMITH – HER PASSION AND ABILITY TO TELL A STORY THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY HAS MADE HER ONE OF THE COAST’S FINEST.

alented photographer Tanya Chesterton Smith has had a love affair with her camera since buying her very first one at the tender age of 15. Hailing from a family of keen photographers, both her father and grandfather had a keen eye for the craft – you could say it’s in her blood! “I purchased my first camera when I was 15 and I fired so many rolls of film through that little baby – for an automatic camera she took a nice photo and I loved to photograph everything!” Tanya says. It was a backpacking trip through Europe with her boyfriend and now husband Brett Smith that cemented Tanya’s passion to become a photographer. “After school and studying business at college I backpacked through Europe with a good film camera – I was hooked. I could not wait to process my film when I returned home,” she says. The Coolum mother-of-two moved from Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast in her mid twenties, and after finishing her photography studies she established her own business, Chesterton Smith Photography in 2001, specialising in weddings and portraits. “The first wedding I photographed was my sister’s, followed closely by my friend’s weddings and pretty soon my business grew to photographing over 50 weddings per year.” Having worked in her business during both the film and digital eras,

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YENNY STROMGREN HAS ALWAYS HAD A PASSION FOR WORKING WITH TIMBER. THE TALENTED DESIGNER AND PHOTOGRAPHER REALISED HER DREAMS TWO YEARS AGO WHEN SHE AND HUSBAND JAMES CREATED THEIR HOME-BASED BUSINESS DIRT BY EARTH.

rom the moment you set foot inside Yenny Stromgren’s character-filled home at Eumundi, it is obvious there are creative minds at work there. As the bubbly blonde Swede and owner of contemporary Scandinavian design label, Dirt By Earth, welcomes me to her acreage abode and home studio, my attention is instantly drawn towards the intricate sketches concealing the big recycled timber kitchen table, and the eye-catching canvas artwork that adorns the living area. I am not surprised to hear they are the works of Yenny’s husband, James Roseler, a talented artist in his own right and a creative partner in the business also. Working from her home-based studio in this idyllic Hinterland setting is a dream come true for Yenny, allowing her the perfect balance between running her business and raising her two young sons, Caspian, 6, and Talon, 4. Growing up surrounded by Swedish pine forest, Yenny tells me her earliest memories are sitting with her father as he whittled pieces of birch. Throughout her childhood she developed a love of working with wood, a passion she carried with her when she moved to Australia in 1998. However, it would be some time before she found her niche in the industry. “My mum and dad are both very arty,” says Yenny. “My dad used to make his own beautiful timber knife handles and my mum also made lots of things. You could say it is in the blood.” Having originally studied photography in Stockholm, Yenny took a student loan to allow her to follow her dreams of travelling to Australia. She was accepted into a photography course at James Cook University in Townsville where she was awarded an honours degree in her craft. “I remember arriving at Cairns airport with two bags to my name. I was so excited. I will never forget when I stepped outside and the humidity hit me, I almost died. But I instantly felt like

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I had found my home and I have never looked back. Photography was such a creative release for me,” says Yenny. It was while living in North Queensland that Yenny met her soul mate and now husband, James. “I picked him up in Cairns,” she jokes. “The first guy I ever picked up, and it worked! No seriously, when I met him he was working at the Kuranda markets, which his grandparents had started. We are both very creative people so there was an instant connection and attraction.” Following a five-year stint in Melbourne working as a photographer, and pregnant with their first child, Yenny and James decided to make a move back to Queensland after attending a wedding and falling in love with the Sunshine Coast. “The wedding was at Mooloolaba, and I remember saying to James, ‘We have to move here!’. It was like we had found ‘our place’. I believe things happen for a reason.” Following the move, Yenny put her photography hat on the shelf for a while and decided to follow her passion of working with wood – it was to be the beginning of Dirt By Earth. “I had the idea of transferring my photos onto wood. So I bought a T-shirt press and tried to put them on timber, but it wasn’t very successful, so we invested in a high tech laser engraver and haven’t looked back. Dirt By Earth has evolved since those humble beginnings two years ago. Starting with small brooches and pendants, Yenny has created a line of beautiful products that use timber in stunning ways, including the very popular light boxes. “The light boxes are made of alder wood which smells beautiful. It comes as a flat pack, which is easy to assemble and there are several different designs to chose from. The detail is so intricate. They also come with an LED lamp, so it is safe for children’s rooms and there are no batteries to worry about. “All the timber we use comes from sustainably-grown plantations. Dirt By Earth’s desire is to see the whole world reforested, so that every generation can experience the joy of being surrounded by trees.” Yenny’s eyes light up as she shares some exciting new developments in store to expand their range of products. “We are in the process of producing a beautiful piece of furniture that can work as a storage box, chair, coffee table or all three. It will be made of 100 per cent recyclable Australian wood and will have our trademark intricate design. We are very excited about it,” says Yenni. Cuddling her two gorgeous boys as we finish up our interview, Yenni is the epitome of someone who is doing what they love. I ask her to share her advice for other creatives who may be thinking of following their life’s passion. “You have to make money, but you have to have your heart in it, otherwise what is the point?,” says Yenni. “If you really want something, you can do it. I wasn’t of that opinion 10 years ago. I wish I could go back and tell myself that anything is possible. You have to follow your dreams.” Wise words from someone who has done just that.

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PATRICE TIPOKI HAD A DREAM TO STAND IN FRONT OF AN AUDIENCE OF THOUSANDS AND SING THE FAMOUS WORDS OF THE LES MISERABLES MUSICAL. NOW, AT AGE 30, THE SUNSHINE COAST SONGSTRESS IS SET TO DAZZLE AUDIENCES WHEN SHE STEPS ON STAGE IN MELBOURNE AS FANTINE.

n my bedroom is a large blue box full of memorabilia from the trips I have made, the places I have been and the shows I have seen throughout the years. After a little digging, I found the pamphlet from Disney’s The Lion King musical, which was staged at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne. It was a few years back, but I kept the brochure as a reminder of the magical evening I spent with friends, reliving a childhood in front of the television watching Timon and Pumbaa on my parent’s old-fashioned VCR. I still remember sitting there in the packed-out theatre, graciously using my whole hand to shovel popcorn into my mouth while slurping on watered-down Coca-Cola, completely transfixed on the stage, the bright lights, dazzling stage sets, the costumes and the incredible voices effortlessly breathing out the words to each charismatic song. There was one standout performance in particular that took my childhood of watching the film to a brand new level. The woman played the adult Nala, singing Can You Feel the Love Tonight in such a beautiful voice, with such range – she was powerful, yet pure, deep yet sweet. Although she was singing the song to an audience of thousands, it felt as though she was delivering its message to each and every one of us. This woman’s name was Patrice Tipoki, and until now she had just been the beautiful woman whose voice brought an unexpected tear to my eye. After a much-anticipated interview however, I realised how much more there was to this magical voice than first met my eardrums. Patrice is a mother and wife, a completely devoted family member and a career savvy individual, whose talents blossomed from a quirky upbringing spent among equally talented people. Enduring her fair share of industry knockbacks – splitting from a four-piece

girl band and losing her voice (on numerous occasions) in trying to break through such a tough industry – Patrice now at the age of 30, is about to reach new heights as she takes centre stage as Fantine in the world-famous Les Misérables, opening in Melbourne on 3 July. It is a role that Patrice says she has been dreaming of since the age of six. “So many people have fond memories of this show and I do as well,” she says. “I went to see it when I was little, and as you do when you find something you like, I had it memorised within days so I could sing all the roles, even the guys. Therefore, to actually perform it now as an adult is pretty amazing. I feel very lucky.” But it is not luck that has seen Patrice rise up the ranks of Australian musical theatre royalty. She has worked as hard as any other promising singer to break through, practicing her craft day and night. Even from a young age when she starred in her first stage show, The King and I in Brisbane, Patrice says she would drive her family crazy with her singing practice. “I starred in my first musical when I was seven and that same year I also played in a production of Thumbelina at The Lind in Nambour,” she says. “I would sing my way around the house, even in the car on the way to school. Sometimes my brother and sister would join in, but if I was practicing for a part, all they would want is for me to be quiet! “From those first few productions I kept persevering through the arts. I learned to play the piano and the violin and my siblings played other instruments as well. It is something I wish I could use more, but you do have to focus on something so you can strengthen that and make a living out of it, which for me was singing.”

“Music is really in the family and in the blood – it is something we love to do together.”

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Singing I Dreamed a Dream up there in front of thousands of people will be the highlight of my career so far, because in a way, it is true.” Patrice spent most of her childhood travelling the country alongside her parents, grandparents and two siblings, who all hail from a Maori background. Together they would perform in a Polynesian show with the Australian Arts Council, as well as on cruise ships and festivals. “We travelled for eight years while they performed for kids all around the nation. My grandparents were quite well known on the music scene and would play on ships and at all sorts of events. They were a bit like entertainment royalty down in Sydney and in New Zealand,” she explains. When the family did settle down they chose the Sunshine Coast, enrolling the three talented children at Matthew Flinders Anglican College, where Patrice became a music scholar and graduated in 2000. Upon completing her schooling at age 16, Patrice became the youngest student, along with acclaimed Australian actress Lisa McCune, to be accepted into the coveted Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). Her devotion to family and her modesty for her own achievements are clear throughout our chat, with Patrice often redirecting personal questions to include her siblings, sister and musical director Laura Tipoki, and musical singer brother Kuki Tipoki. “My sister will actually be the assistant musical director on Les Mis. She will be conducting me and taking a lot of the rehearsals, which should be great fun. She is more in to the musician side of things,” Patrice says. “My brother and I have done a lot of shows, and on some of them we have actually tag-teamed. I was in a show at one point, and then I left and he started in the next instalment! He has done shows like Fiddler on the Roof and We Will Rock You, Boy from Oz and Mamma Mia. Music is really in the family and in the blood – it is something we love to do together.” As well as her role as Nala in Disney’s The Lion King, Patrice has toured Australia and Japan in We Will Rock You, understudying the lead roles for Killer Queen and Scaramouche on several occasions. She has also performed in the hit musical Wicked, often playing the lead role of Elphaba. Before her success in musical theatre, Patrice also tried her hand as a pop star, signing a recording contract with Sony BMG Australia as a member of Girlband, who released their first single Party Girl in 2006. The pop group had their own TV show on Channel 10 and toured Australia with The Rogue Traders and TV Rock. “In my youth I had the opportunity to release singles and film clips and a clothing brand, which was a great learning experience. I continued with the group for a couple of years, which was really full on. It was the perfect timing when it did come to an end because it was just when Wicked was coming to the theatre and it wasn’t possible to do both.” Patrice’s achievements on the stage are many, but more personally she says meeting and marrying her husband Richard Arkins, and the birth of their two daughters Elisabeth, 4, and Adelaide, 1, are her greatest achievements. “Family is always my first priority and part of being here on the Coast is to spend time with them. My husband is a chiropractor in Nambour and so this year he will be flying back and forth to Melbourne, spending three nights on the Coast and four nights with me and the kids while I am playing in Les Mis,” she says. “I thought it would be a challenge to move my whole family to Melbourne, now that I am a mum of two kids and also trying to do full-time work, but I am looking forward to it and the company and producers of Les Mis are so supportive.” She says being a part of Les Misérables will be the next step in living out her musical theatre dream. “The production means so much to so many, and already I have had lots of people come and share with me their personal experiences, so I am looking forward to being a part of something that has touched such a huge number of lives,” she says. “Singing I Dreamed a Dream up there in front of thousands of people will be the highlight of my career so far, because in a way, it is true.”

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new era is dawning on the Sunshine Coast and it’s going to change the way we see one of our biggest and fastest growing suburbs. Starting July, the Sunshine Coast Council will begin excavating 53 hectares of the Horton Park Golf Course to begin the first construction stage of the region’s new $42 million city heart, which will become the only greenfield (a development started from scratch) central business district development in Australia. Sunshine Coast Council regional project portfolio Councillor Tim Dwyer says the new Maroochydore City Centre will become instrumental in building and strengthening the region. “This massive project, which will be delivered over the next 20 years, will provide a mix of residential, commercial, retail and community uses to create a thriving and vibrant business district and city centre,” Cr Dwyer says. “The master planning process has also identified entertainment and convention facilities, community facilities and meeting spaces, parklands, cycleways, walkways and an enhanced public transport network. Maroochydore will be the economic centre point of the region and given its proximity to neighboring regions, the city will likely service a wider catchment of more than two million people by 2033.” Cr Dwyer says the project will be the catalyst to support existing Maroochydore commercial investment and encourage new business opportunities, with a focus on diversifying the economy and realising the region’s potential. He said residents and visitors will start to see some action from July with the start of first stage work on major roadways, community infrastructure and future transport outcomes. There will be a new intersection, extending First Avenue across Aerodrome Road, which will create a major transport access through the new Maroochydore City Centre to Dalton Drive to service all of the Maroochydore business area. “This project has the potential to create thousands of jobs to support our construction industry, and ultimately Maroochydore will be home to many new jobs and businesses that will provide a much needed boost to our economy.”

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nother exciting development taking shape in Maroochydore this year is the $20 million development of The Big Top into a local farmers and producers market. As the second stage of construction begins this month, the iconic sails of Maroochydore’s first shopping centre will be replaced and a fresh, new look will take its place. With a focus on fresh, local and convenient, Big Top Market Fresh will feature Shane Stanley’s Farmers’ Markets inside, alongside existing and exciting new retailers. The market is expected to see more than 100 fresh food stall holders operating under one roof as part of the market space. Stage one of the redevelopment is already well progressed with seven new restaurants, including the relocation of the Sunshine Coast’s only dedicated live music venue, the Solbar, into larger premises, building on the area’s reputation for attracting high profile musicians. The world flavours that will be served up include, South American themed Machu Picchu, Zahtar; a Middle Eastern cuisine, Rasoi Indian BBQ, Tony Kelly’s much-awaited Hello Harry Gourmet Burger Joint, Panwa Thai and an extension of Solbar’s business to include traditional Italian pizza and pasta. Adding to the precinct’s attractions will be the Post Office Bar and Restaurant, which will open at the old Australia Post site. Reed Property Group development director Ross Webb said Ocean Street will soon open from breakfast until late, offering dining and world-class entertainment in a safe, familyfriendly environment with easy access to parking, public transport and taxis. Stage one will open from Easter with the final project to be delivered later this year. Woolworths, Malouf Pharmacies and the newsagency will continue to trade in the existing Big Top Shopping Centre throughout the refurbishment, while FAME Fashion is temporarily located on Ocean Street and Onyx Hair and Beauty is on Duporth Avenue in the m1 building. Construction on the Big Top Market Fresh is expected to be finished by mid-October 2014.

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This beautifully furnished cafe really lives up to its name, offering up delicious Italian-influenced food for breakfast and lunch. Located on Aerodrome Road under The Sebel, Cafe Venice is the ideal location to start your day in Maroochydore, filling your belly with a selection of wholesome meals, accompanied by creamy coffee. The Sebel, Shop 5/20 Aerodrome Rd Maroochydore 0467 000 055

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Want to find a makeup colour that suits your style? You can create the perfect match for your eyes, skin and lips at ColorPop Cosmedics at Maroochydore. Custom create the lip colour you have been searching for in either gloss, matte, cream or sheer during a one hour session for $55. The expert stylists also offer makeup and brow services, tuition and hair styling. 2/96 Aerodrome Rd, Maroochydore 5475 4421

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With all the evolving foodie trends, it’s nice to see the humble burger is also along for the ride. Grill’d Maroochydore are serving up delicious, healthy, free-range and hormone free burgers at Sunshine Plaza, for lunch and dinner. Choose from a massive menu of delicious selections and maybe treat yourself to a cider as well, why not! Sunshine Plaza, Maroochydore 5443 6000

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Treat your hands and feet to a blissful indulgence with a relaxing massage, manicure or pedicure by expert nail technician Alva Hunter. Enliven your senses and hydrate your hands or revitalise your feet with a relaxing foot massage before allowing Alva to transform your nails from dull to beautiful, using the bio sculpture gel. It is the perfect way to pamper up your afternoon, before the evening events! 49 The Esplanade, Cotton Tree 0412 057 124 or 5409 4400

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Spend an afternoon indoors and in comfort by indulging in the latest releases at Birch Carroll and Coyle Cinemas, Sunshine Plaza. With dozens of latest releases, and some older classics, to choose from, the cinema offers the ideal location to kick your feet up, slurp on a frozen coke and treat yourself to a little bit of salty popcorn goodness!

There really is no better way to end your day than indulging in some tapas and a wine, surrounded by great music and friends! The Piano Bar in Maroochydore features delicious food, with some of the Coastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best jazz and blues musicians performing every night from Wednesday through Sunday lunch. Bookings are essential as this place is extremely popular and fills up quick.

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Home to more than 200 stores, Sunshine Plaza is the destination to visit for your fashion fix! From clothing, jewellery, shoes, kitchen appliances, video games, confectionery or candles, everything is in the one convenient undercover location. There is also all the big names you come to expect in a shopping centre, including Coles, Kmart, Myer and Target.

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If a movie and a tub of popcorn is more up your alley then get along to the Birch Carroll and Coyle Cinemas at the Sunshine Plaza. They show all the latest releases including selected sessions in 3D.

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GET ACTIVE ON THE WATER Waterski areas are located within two kilometres of the Maroochy River Resort and Bungalows. Bring your boat and gear and go for it! If you lack some confidence, check out Bar 'n Up Watersports who offer beginners instruction on wakeboards, kneeboards and skis, as well as tubing on the Maroochy River. MAROOCHY RIVER

Fish e rm a n s Roa d Su n da y m a r kets THROW A LINE IN There is so much to do and see at the Maroochy River, especially for fishing or boating enthusiasts. Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re throwing a line in from the bank or a boat, you can be sure to lure in a catch. Also worth exploring is the upper reaches of the river, which provide incredible secluded picnic spots and long uninhabited stretches, which are great for paddling.

Get along and enjoy a traditional market whilst supporting the local Lions Club, with all proceeds going towards supporting local charities and community organisations. There's something for everyone as the markets, with a massive variety of stalls ranging from food, coffee, fresh fruit and vegies to plants, clothing, books, jewellery and childrens' rides. The markets are held every Sunday from 6am to midday. Fishermans Road and David Low Way, Maroochydore

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On any given weekday, or if you’re lucky on weekends, the Bradman Avenue Foreshore is totally unoccupied! Kick back under a shady trees and listen to the calm flow of the Maroochy River with a good book… ahhh bliss! There's an abundance of trees offering plenty of shade from the sun – making it the more than ideal place for a picnic.

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Top Shots Fun Park is the perfect location to take the family for a day of fun-filled adventure, with loads of great activities to choose from, including an indoor rock climbing wall, an 18 hole mini golf courses, an extreme vertical trampoline, and Cannon Ball Blaster for the water sport lovers. Located at 2 Allora Drive, Maroochydore

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If you’re searching for free, family fun-filled event to do this Easter weekend look no further than Ocean Street at Maroochydore for the annual Ocean Street World Festival. The festival is a community celebration of culture, music and food, bringing together the Sunshine Coast’s diverse flavours, sounds and people. There will be market stalls representing many different countries, food and culture, with three stages filled with live music, amazing artwork and creatives. The whole family will be catered for with amusements for the kids and the choice of Ocean Street’s bars and restaurants for mum and dad. With more than 8,000 people enjoying the festival last year, event organisers are expecting well over 10,000 people to soak up an array of activities.

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Think you can’t control your money? Think Again. Money stress can be one of the worst type of stresses we can go through. We hear old sayings every day: ‘Money can’t buy happiness.’ ‘Money isn’t everything.’ ‘There are so many things more important than money.’ And while these sayings could be considered true, lack of money can actually cause many, many more problems than having money does. While money isn’t everything, I put it right up there with oxygen, because in today’s world being able to earn enough to live is a necessity.

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Many people get trapped into the consumer debt cycle. This cycle means you borrow to buy something, you end up paying twice as much as it is worth because of interest and by the time you have paid it off you often need to replace it, and therefore have to borrow again. Paying double price for everything means you often can’t save and start to get ahead.

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Worse still, is credit card debt. The extremely high interest rates mean that you can actually stay in debt for many years paying off silly things that have long since gone into the bin, clothes, toys, holidays etc. You can break the cycle so easily by changing the way you are doing your banking. Learning how to beat the banks at their own game, and utilising strategies to break the cycle is the first step. Budgeting is a bit of a dirty word and most people consider writing down their income and outgoings and working out what is left as a budget… it isn’t; that is just a list. A true budget or as I prefer to call it – a Cash Management System – is when you take this list one step further and with the right tools, record what you are actually spending against what you planned on spending and make decisions on a weekly basis on what is still available for the month. That is true control. Once you have control of your spending, you will find you have more money. The more organised you are – again the more money you will seem to have. There are many many options and tricks to reducing debt – I have written an easy to read debt reduction magazine that gives you an insight on how to gain control of your money and your life. Call us today to make a time to discuss your current situation, and pick up one of our magazines. You can also download it as an ebook on our website.

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Chris Continues to Cover eaCh of the 7 things about money over the next editions of Wealthy ‘n’ Wise.

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WheRe to Go FoR aDvice Most people go to a bank for advice on the right bank accounts and loans to have. A bit of a laugh really when you consider their profit margins. It’s like asking the mouse where to put the cheese! I wish I had been taught to ask someone who has money the best way of handling it.

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cReDit caRDs aRe Just like Guns A loaded gun in a playground is dangerous, but treated correctly it isn’t. Credit cards are the same. Most of us just use them to help the banks, but you can turn the tables and use the banks’ money for free and use your money to reduce your interest. This secret could have saved me thousands!

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the MoRe oRGaniseD you aRe the MoRe Money you have It is a fact that if you get organised with your money, you have more of it. Bills get paid on time, you don’t waste precious money on fines, fees and overdue payments, and you make your money work for you instead of against you. A cash management program accelerates your debt reduction and wealth creation.

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you can Make coMPounD inteRest WoRk FoR you oR aGainst you Saving to buy something instead of borrowing can halve the price you pay for most items. This sounds boring to us in this ‘have it now’ world, however, compound interest working for you instead of for the loan company saves you thousands. I wish someone had told me that ‘interest free’ isn’t free at all. The interest has been tacked onto the price – ask for the ‘cash’ price and see.

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Debt consoliDation can be youR best FRienD oR youR WoRst eneMy Consolidating credit card and consumer debt onto your home loan can reduce your repayments each month and lower the amount of interest you pay. I wish I had been told to use this extra money to then reduce the home loan much faster, and not fall into the same trap again and again – burning up precious equity that could have been used for investing.

the PoWeR oF sePaRatinG youR liFe FRoM youR investMents One and a half million people in Australia invest in property, only 0.5 per cent get to five properties or more. Why? They don’t keep their personal and investment money separate. I wish I had learned the key to successful investing and stress-free living was to keep these sides quite separate from each other.

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not to assuMe a hoMe loan is a lonGteRM Debt I wish I had been taught that a home loan doesn’t have to be a stone around my neck for 25 years, or best case, if I paid weekly or fortnightly, 17 years. What most people don’t know is that handled correctly a mortgage should be paid off in five to seven years just by doing your banking differently.

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The steps to creating a successful finance platform in more detail... steP 1 – analyse youR staRtinG Position Getting your personal money organised is a vital part of getting started. It is like spring cleaning your money house. Knowing what money comes in and goes out and ensuring that there is actually a surplus is a good way to start. Obviously if your expenses exceed your income the future of any plan would be very bleak. It is amazing just how many people use the ‘head in the sand’ mentality to avoid finding out if that is the case. This is the source of spiralling credit card debt that can only end up in disaster. Filling in a budget is the first step, but the secret of a healthy financial life is to actually use a cash management system. Most people think a budget is a list of income vs outgoings, however, this is just a list. A true budget or

cash management system requires the constant tracking of spending against income to ensure the budget is staying on track. steP 2 – RevieW youR cuRRent loan stRuctuRe There are so many different banking options available it is hard to know where to start. Most people get their advice from a bank – what sort of accounts to open, what sort of loans to have. A bit of a laugh really, with most of the profits the banks make coming from their smallest account holders it’s

like asking the mouse where to keep the cheese. Getting independent advice on what would work best for you rather than the banks is an important part of setting up your finance platform successfully. Working out how to reduce your debt fast, finding out about the up and down sides of debt consolidation and creating a perfect system of using credit cards to benefit you and not the bank are just a few things a wealth coach can advise on to accelerate your debt reduction and get you on the road to investing. steP 3 – sePaRatinG youR PeRsonal anD investinG lives Creating a self-funding property portfolio. The most important step of wealth creation is to set up your investment finances totally separately from your personal side. Yet strangely enough, it is rare to see this happening. The reason most property investors fail is the financial pressure that occurs when the rental property expenses and income flow

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in and out of their personal accounts. When the rent comes in it is often tempting to use it for personal bills and expenses, leaving a huge financial pressure when the mortgage payment is due. This constant in-flow and out-flow brings the property to the forefront of any financial decisions, such as holidays or personal purchases. Worse still, should there be a problem, such as a tenant kicking a door in or leaving without paying rent, the financial burden of the investment weighs heavily on the personal lifestyle of the investor. This can be totally overcome by having an investment pot or buffer fund in place to allow breathing space during these times of crisis, and to also ensure the income is only offsetting the true investment expenses. steP 4 – GettinG youR Money WoRkinG FoR you Let’s cut out the middle man, your bank account that earns you nothing but costs you to have it is like the middle man in a transaction. Banking your money straight into your home loan is like going straight to the wholesaler – saving you a fortune! Your line of credit is just like a bank account. You can bank money in, set up direct debits (but first check if the direct debit can be on the credit card for no extra cost), and you can use an Eftpos card to withdraw cash. All the while your cash is sitting on your loan, reducing the principal and you are paying much less interest. All of your normal spending is being done on your credit card, and you are paying no interest at all on the card. The credit card can be paid out in full on the due date from the line of credit. This can also be set up automatically so you don’t forget!

steP 5 – the PoWeR oF equity Equity in your own home is the quickest and easiest way to get started. Many people have a fear of using their property as leverage to purchase an investment property as they fear risking their own home. The risk can be minimised by having a clear plan and exit strategy. As the investment property increases in value, the bank would no longer require your home to form part of the security and the investment would be able to stand alone. However, for those people wanting to accumulate a bigger portfolio much more quickly, using existing equity allows for the building of a property portfolio faster. As the number of properties grow, so does the amount of equity as you are gaining equity on multiple properties. It is a simple matter of getting the right advice or doing extensive research yourself to purchase properties in the right area at the right time to maximise the growth. Buying the wrong property or buying in the wrong area can just as quickly stop you in your tracks. In any property cycle, you usually have two or three years of high growth, then can have five or six years when the market can be flat, and one or two years of negative growth. Timing the market is vital for gaining growth and therefore the ability to use that growth to buy again. steP 6 – DiveRsiFication, Risk anD sMsF Diversification: For the exact reasons regarding timing the market, another vital part of the puzzle is diversification. If, for example, you buy all of your properties in your own back yard, you will eventually go into a flat market. One of the biggest secrets of building a portfolio is to diversify not only the areas you

buy in, but also the type of investments. Demographics, yield variations and supply and demand should form part of the complex decision making when choosing where and what to invest in. Risk Management: Another important part of the plan is to cover your ‘bottom line’. Having the right insurances is vital to success. Not only do you need to make sure the physical things in your life are insured, you also need to ensure you have adequate life, trauma and income protection in place. This protects you, your family and your future retirement security should anything untoward happen. SMSF: Self-managed super funds are becoming quite popular as part of the bigger picture in property investing. Taking control of your super can be an exciting way of breaking into the investment property market when you have limited equity or resources in your personal life. There are obviously many things to consider before going down this path, however, a review of your current situation with a financial planner would certainly be a place to start.

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WHAT OuR cLIENTs HAvE TO sAY anthony and alison Farquharson For Anthony and Alison Farquharson, just trying to reduce debt, pay off a mortgage and cut down on credit card repayments was proving to be one of life’s biggest stresses. It wasn’t until Anthony met a friend for coffee and learned about Think Money, and made an appointment to meet Chris Childs that their lives started to take a positive turn. Anthony says Chris made debt reduction sound easy and explained how they could get back on top, even though it seemed impossible at first.

“There was guile to her speech, we believed everything Chris had to say and we put trust in her team,” Anthony said. “She opened our eyes to what is possible, how to refinance our mortgage and use our super wisely, and now we have two investment properties.” Anthony said life for him and his wife has never looked so promising “I am looking forward to the next 10 years and what we are able to achieve.”

“IT Is A gOOd fEELINg WHEN THERE Is A WHOLE TEAM Of PEOPLE WHO gENuINELY WANT YOu TO succEEd” David and ann Dale The dream to be mortgage free, financially stable and settled in for an early retirement seemed like a lot to ask when David and Ann Dale approached Chris Childs at Think Money. Between the Wurtulla couple, David a carpenter and Ann a school teacher, they have two mortgages and although say they were “getting by”, they wanted to eliminate the pressure of debts. “Anna saw an ad in Profile Magazine and, like most people our age, just wanted to see how we could sort out our finances,” David says.

Although David admits he was skeptical, after being burnt by financial advisors in the past, he said Anne, who had attended Think Money’s Wealthy and Wise event, was confident Think Money could work for them. “I was so impressed with Chris’ approach to our finances and her calm and approachable way of setting us on the right track. It is a good feeling when there is a whole team of people who genuinely want you to succeed, you could say that walking through their office is like a breath of fresh air.”

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WORDS JESSICA JANE SAMMUT PHOTOS CHESTERTON SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY

WITH AN ORDER OF AUSTRALIA AND A STRING OF COMMUNITY SUCCESSES TO HER NAME, ALISON BARRY-JONES IS THE DARLING OF THE SUNSHINE COAST, AS JESSICA JANE SAMMUT DISCOVERS.

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lison Barry-Jones is a mover and shaker. A disruptor. A game-changer. A fierce campaigner on the Sunshine Coast to make it the best that it can be – through education, through opportunity and through culture – it would be fair to describe Alison as the ever-present wind beneath the

Coast’s wings. A woman of enthusiasm, energy and vision, Alison’s track record of success in initiating and driving some of the Coast’s greatest projects makes her a ventricle, if not an aorta, of the Coast’s beating heart. “It is my mission to ensure residents of the Sunshine Coast have every opportunity to reach their full potential, developing in a happy, wholesome and sustainable environment,” she explains. Boasting an impressive résumé, including Mayor of Queensland’s Largest Regional Council (Maroochy Shire) and many other prestigious roles, it is safe to say that Alison is passionate about the piece of the world that she calls home. The factor that places Alison Barry-Jones in the ‘very special’ category of pioneering achievers in my book though, is not that she has enjoyed huge success, but that her many successes have been won for the community rather than for herself. Often referred to as a ‘tenacious zealot’, her exceptional organisational skills and effective advocacy, generally applied without remuneration, have made her a considerable contributor to the betterment of community life on the Sunshine Coast. She has been a perceptive observer of the imperatives that flow from rapid population growth, and has consistently addressed the deeper long-term implications, particularly in relation to education, youth employment, tourism, economic development, the arts and animal welfare. Infrastructure for all levels of education, trade-based and academic, from preschool playgroups through to the University of the Sunshine Coast, remain testament to her dedication. Over nearly four decades Alison has identified community needs and initiated wide spread discussions and submissions of how to best meet them, forcefully and patiently campaigning for the optimum outcome. Her contribution to education and training has gained her local and national recognition, with the honour of the Order of Australia Medal in 1994 and the Australia Day Award in 1996 no less, not to mention being listed in the BHP Book of Excellence for Women Making Their Mark. Wowsers. “I was elected to local government in 1997 to 2004, where I managed to secure the funding for the Southern Access Road (which I named the Maroochy Boulevard), oversaw the transition for the Sunshine Coast Airport to make profits instead of losses for the ratepayers. Introduced the first direct Virgin flights and the first International Air New Zealand flights to Maroochy, partnered the Innovation Centre at the University and the sporting Tartan Track, and fought for the council to withhold closure of the Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge [now considered one of the best in Australia]. I believe in the Coast and I believe it has so much to offer.” Is there any end to this clever lady’s talents (oh, and did I mention she is a mother of four, step-mother of three, and grandmother of eleven)?

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But it hasn’t all been plain sailing. “Many of the initiatives I have worked on were primarily considered impossible to achieve, with a lot of red tape and endless head-banging against political brick walls, but it made me more determined, and I went ahead and did it anyway,” Alison smiles. How’s that for chutzpah. Which brings us to her current baby, the $400 million dollar Regional Arts, Convention, Exhibition and Entertainment Centre (ACE) which she is fighting to make a reality on the Horton Park land at Maroochydore – a venture she is living and breathing, such is her belief in its importance for the future generations of the Coast. “I have been leading this initiative for nearly two decades. It is of such huge significance, as it will provide an economic powerhouse for the region and add a long-awaited regional cultural heart,” Alison explains. “Without this facility, I believe we shall remain culturally impoverished and economically will stagnate.”

Without the arts, we are not building well-rounded communities, and are ignoring the fabric of the soul of society.” One needs only to view the ACE webpage to see the high profile support for the project, including Ita Buttrose, Australian of the Year 2013, who is the ACE Patron. “The Sunshine Coast boasts the highest unemployment rate and the lowest participation rate in Queensland. This sends a serious message that a review is needed on what really underpins and drives a successful well-rounded economy. “Our population is 330,000 – double that of Cairns and more than Townsville – and yet they currently enjoy the economic and social benefits a convention and multipurpose facility has to offer their communities. Further, in 2004, $167 million dollars was spent on the Gold Coast Convention Centre. If we compare their latest business events conference income with ours, the Gold Coast is close on 450 per cent greater! There are no facilities to host large events on the Sunshine Coast, and we are missing out. “Without the arts, we are not building well-rounded communities, and are ignoring the fabric of the soul of society. The most vibrant cities in the world are those centred round an active cultural scene. A cultural heart acts as a magnet, enticing quality investment, and attracting the best young minds to live and work in these vibrant communities. As Kevin Spacey said, the question is not ‘What can the economy do for the arts?’, but ‘What can the arts do for our economy?’. And the answer is, ‘A good deal.’ To help make the ACE Centre a reality, go to www.acecentre.com.au and become a supporter.

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How science is changing the way our teeth grow WITH SIMONE RICKETTS Anterior Aesthetic Alignment Invisalign accredited Dentist

Scientists and researchers are getting closer to solving what was once a science fiction scenario – the possibility of growing new teeth or gums. The tooth loss statistics are shocking with seven out of 10 adults aged 35 to 44 having lost at least one tooth or more and 25 per cent of people aged 65 or older having lost all their permanent teeth, according to USA statistics from 2012. The increasing cases we see of tooth loss caused by gum disease due to neglect or lack of awareness, side effects of medication, dry mouth, high sugar dietary habits or a combination of these, means there is a huge need for virtually everyone to have the ability to grow their own teeth!

How to care for feet between pedicures WITH JENNY WILSON

Between pedicure visits, follow these at-home steps and try the top DIY tips to keep your feet and toe nails clean, healthy and beautifully maintained! 1. Cut toe nails short and straight, and file smooth. Shaping or rounding toenails can cause ingrown toenails or nails breaking low in the nail bed. 2. Soak feet in a bowl or foot spa to soften heels and cuticles – you can add oils, bubbles or marbles. 3. Take feet out and towel off, followed by the damp use of a pedi-paddle to buff heels smooth. 4. Push cuticles back with a cuticle pusher. If you are confident with cuticle nippers trim your cuticles. 5. Finish by applying a nail polish. Make sure to use nail polish remover to remove any moisture residue, then apply a base coat, two colour coats and a top coat for added shine. Fashionable, metallic colours are in this Autumn!

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TIPS •• Glass nail files are brilliant for filing the nail and leaving a smooth nail edge. •• Moisturise feet nightly before you hop into bed to keep them soft and free of dry cracking. •• Apply cuticle and nail cream or oil regularly to keep nail cuticle healthy. •• Never shape natural nails to a point, as this can weaken your nail and break low on the nail plate. •• Don’t leave polish on for long periods of time as this is unhealthy for your nail. Fingernails can become discoloured, dry and brittle. •• Minimize excessively buffing the nail plate as this can lead to weak, thin and very tender nails. Noosa Body and Skin Care 5447 4242 10 Lanyana Way, Noosa Heads

Many researchers both in Australia and overseas are searching for ways to regrow teeth using stem cells. Stem cells are very special, powerful cells found in both humans and animals. They are considered vital for any area of regenerative medicine. Stem cells are the basic starting point for all cells in the human body. They are special in that they have the ability to turn into a number of different types of cells or tissues. They can actually repair and replicate themselves. This ability to change and be manipulated means they are powerful tools for research and therapy. Naturally occurring stem cells are found in bone marrow, fat, blood and the umbilical cord blood just after birth. Here in Queensland, researchers have been able to grow periodontal (gum) ligament cells, which will be useful in the repair of damage done by gum disease. On the tooth front, researchers in Tokyo have successfully transplanted a bioengineered man-made tooth into the mouth of an adult mouse. Teeth have also been regenerated at other research universities in mice and monkeys, however growing new teeth in humans has extra challenges because a tooth is a complex structure needing the right balance of enamel, dentine, bone, gum, nerve and blood supply. Overseas clinical trials with humans are underway so watch this space as this is a fascinating area for the future of dentistry. Smile by Design 5443 2888 dentist@smilebydesign.net.au

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WORDS KATE CLIFFORD PHOTOS CHESTERTON SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY

CANCER. IT’S THE HIDEOUS THIEF STEALING LOVED ONES AROUND THE WORLD. PROFILE’S KATE CLIFFORD IS DISCOVERING HOW THE SUNSHINE COAST IS FIGHTING BACK.

hat do you think of when you hear the word ‘cancer’? Is it a loved one or someone you know? Do you think of disease, skin problems and hair loss? Or do you think of money and financial stress? Sadly, more than 90 per cent of us will answer yes to at least one of these questions. That’s just the honest truth. Sunshine Coast woman Debbie Clayton, founder of cancer survival network Beautiful You, knows this all too well. Debbie has helped hundreds of women in their fight against breast cancer, whether it be through financial assistance, health and well being or emotional support. Now Debbie is setting her sights on helping cancer patients feel beautiful on the outside too, enlisting the expert help of Janine Hall, founder of More Than Skin Deep organic skin care. Janine, a qualified beautician and massage therapist, developed the organic skin care more than 15 years ago. It is free of carcinogens and toxic free, and contains no chemicals that could be harmful to cancer patients. “If you have, or are now going through cancer treatments, you will know what havoc it wreaks on your skin and your entire body. For some people their skin becomes brittle and dry whilst others can start to breakout abnormally, not only are women feeling horrible on the inside they then start to stress and feel awful about what’s going on with their skin, which can leave them feeling pretty awful,” Janine says. After fighting off sickness herself and already having uncovered her own ill health, which included changing the food she was eating to improve her well being, Janine pinpointed that it was also her skincare causing damage to her health. “I had used many varieties of skin care throughout my life and what I thought was ‘natural’ actually wasn’t, so I spent countless hours researching ingredients and what I found was all these products that were labelled as ‘natural’ could be quite dangerous to our health, add to this the harmful ingredients used to make fragrances, alcohols and the many synthetic ingredients, including parabens, all commonly found in skincare, it’s any wonder women in-particular suffer from so many health problems,” Janine says. “My research has taught me a lot about the hidden ingredients in skin care, some of which are quite harmful, especially to someone going through cancer treatment.” 52

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Janine and Debbie have now joined forces through Beautiful You cancer charity and would like your help to support women going through cancer. To become a sponsor simply purchase your own skincare pack and More Than Skin Deep will donate a pack on your behalf. These are presented in gift packs to support women who are recovering from surgery. “It’s an incredible feeling when you see these women who have lost their spunk, to be able to share with them a small gesture that makes them feel beautiful again,” Janine says. More than 40 women are being helped by the Beautiful You cancer charity, which initially started as exercise class for ladies with cancer and from there has grown to provide everything from pampering to creative classes. Debbie says she felt it was important to create a place where ladies could escape the day to day reality of the disease and come to an environment where they felt safe and at ease. Her classes range from jewellery-making, makeup classes, painting, candle making, massage or just a cup of tea. “I love what I do and I love the way women connect with each other through Beautiful You. We are a community, we want to help each other get through this battle and there is no stronger bond than friendship,” Debbie says.

ABOUT BEAUTIFUL YOU Beautiful You is a program that focuses on helping women and their families living with cancer. Debbie Clayton started the program four years ago in memory of her mum, who lost her battle with breast cancer. All proceeds from the charity shops in Maroochydore and Buderim go to helping women in the program. To find out more about how you can donate to Beautiful You or help sponsor a survivor skincare pack simply visit www.morethanskindeep.com.au or www.beautiful-you.com.au profilemag.com.au

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ith 33 years experience in the hairdressing industry, owner of Lush Cuts and Beauty in Buderim, Nanette Barter, knows her stuff. Twelve months ago, due to health issues, Nanette decided to create a salon dedicated to using only natural products of which she is clearly passionate about. “It is the best thing I have ever done,” says Nanette. “Having worked in the industry for so long with strong chemicals, switching to these natural products has given me back my zest and inspiration for hairdressing. It feels so good to be using these beautiful products on my clients.” A true family business, Nanette’s daughter Laura also works at Lush Cuts and Beauty as a beautician, using only natural products on her clients, including chemical-free eco tan, Mukti organic products and formaldehyde-free nail polishes. We caught up with the talented hair stylist to discover how to achieve luscious locks this season. profile: What do you love most about your job? nanette: Everyday is different. I love to make people feel special.

NANETTE BARTER

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profile: What looks can we expect to see this season? nanette: Blunt hairstyles, strong solid forms and well-groomed manes with plenty of shine!

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profile: What are the must-have hair products this season? nanette: Everyone should be looking for shampoos and conditioners that are free of parabens and sodium lauryl sulphate (which is actually an ingredient used in car engine de-greaser). It is not good for your hair or body. The natural products take a while to get used to as they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel as luxurious at first, but once the hair is free of all the silicon that coats it and the natural conditioner kicks in, it feels amazing. profile: How would you describe your own style? nanette: Classic. Tailored with a dash of colour. profile: What is coming up in-salon? nanette: Volumising dust, texturizing spray and Zenz Therapy Dry Shampoo. profile: What do you always have in your handbag? nanette: Zenz Therapy Geranium Non-Aerosol Hairspray and Zenz Therapy Elixir Argan Oil. profile: What are your tips for great hair? nanette: First, get your hair in good condition. Then get a good haircut. Stop using harsh chemicals to colour hair. We use hair colours with no ammonia, PBD or resorcinol so there are no smells or fumes and it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t heat up on your scalp. It has been amazing to work with and clients are so much happier with it. profile: Who is your inspiration when it comes to hairdressing? nanette: Vidal Sassoon. I love classic styles, both in hair and fashion. What I see coming through from London at the moment is more classical lines, straight bobs, lots of shine and natural looking colour.

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LIFESTYLE GOOD LIFE

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D DR KATRINA DWYER

profile: What is your personal philosophy when it comes to health and wellbeing? katrina: Osteopathy really gives rise to my personal philosophy on health and wellbeing – and that encompasses a healthy mind, body and spirit. I try to educate my patients on the benefits of all of these three, not just one. profile: Do you consider yourself a fit and healthy person? katrina: Being involved in the health industry, personally I like to try and provide a good example for my patients. Often it is difficult with the ‘daily grind’ to squeeze in that time for exercise, but I find it vital for not only fitness, but mind health as well.

r Katrina Dwyer is an RMIT University graduate in applied science, with a masters degree in osteopathy. She moved from Melbourne to Queensland in 2008, and has been working in both Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast since. In 2012 she took over The Osteopath in Maroochydore – one of the most established practices on the Coast. Katrina is an avid golfer with a handicap of six, and through her training at the Victorian Institute of Sport she has developed a keen interest in treating all sports-related injuries. From both personal and professional perspectives, Katrina has found that osteopathy can be very effective in improving and maintaining performance at any level.

profile: What would your dream job be? katrina: I am absolutely doing it right now! One thing I always say to my patients is that there are not many jobs out there where people come to see you in pain and leave feeling better. I love it!

profile: How do you keep fit and healthy? katrina: For the last few years, I have been involved in crossfit. Previously, I had always been a runner, yet decided to try something new. Being female, I had found weights somewhat daunting in a gym setting, but found the supportive and encouraging environment of the crossfit gym fantastic.

profile: Tell me about the healthy practice you specialise in? katrina: Osteopathy is a form of manual medicine, which recognises the important link between the structure of the body and the way it functions. As an osteopath, I focus on how the spine, joints, muscles, nerves etc. function as a holistic unit. Using skilled evaluation, diagnosis and a wide range of hands-on techniques such as mobilisation, manipulation, soft tissue massage and exercise prescription, an osteopath aims to treat the origin of an injury, not just the symptoms.

profile: What health tips do you swear by? katrina: I think for me over the years, I have really found the balance between diet and training to be vital. Previously, I had always focused on what type or how much training I would complete each week – yet these days I have found it is much more important to keep a focus on what I am putting into my body so that the training can be much more effective. My mother loves to highlight to me that we only get one body, so we must look after it!

profile: What motto do you live your life by? katrina: Gratitude is a huge part of my life. Being a business owner, the daily struggles and stress can be somewhat overwhelming, yet I have found that if you can find just three things every day to be thankful for, it is a fantastic way to keep your mind in the present. For me, life can sometimes be what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans. Being grateful can show you that what you have now is enough.

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Add Some Spice Pty Ltd | 0431 753 580 | www.addsomespice.com.au Health and well-being relates to three essential areas: the mind, the body and the soul. An active sex life will reflect on all three of these areas when looking for optimal health and well-being. Most people engage in sex just for the physical pleasure and the emotional bonding aspect. However, there are many other health benefits to having sex, either physically, psychologically, emotionally and spiritually.

At different stages of our lives our sexual appetite will vary. Daily influences will also affect our libido.”

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Below are some of the reasons why people should engage in sex, other than for pleasure or expression of emotional ties. A healthy sex life: • Helps you sleep better by reducing stress levels • Is the fountain of youth • Increases immunity • Reduces the risk of prostate cancer in men

• Reduces pain • Improves intimacy • Reduces chances of heart attacks and strokes At different stages of our lives our sexual appetite will vary. Daily influences will also affect our libido. To assist in adding some spice to your relationship in the bedroom, people can enhance their sexual experience and reduce any chance of bedroom boredom by utilising toys, lotions, lingerie and games. Whilst many people would love to experiment in the bedroom they are too embarrassed to enter an adult shop and can be too uncomfortable to discuss their sexual preferences. However there are now options to break down this barrier with discreet mobile businesses offering at-home consultations.

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Body wraps are exceptionally beneficial as a quick way to re-mineralize the body.”

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Do you ever want to escape somewhere else, even for a few hours, to shut yourself away from the external world and it’s stresses? We all want to, but sometimes question ourselves when it comes to considering spending money on a few hours away to a day spa, seeing it as an unnecessary indulgence. In actual fact, it’s just as important for health prevention in addition to the much-needed ‘me’ time, to switch off, relax, reflect and detox. Having more knowledge about the different treatments offered in a day spa and their benefits will help clarify why treatments are beneficial for health prevention. The most common of all treatments in a day spa is a therapeutic massage, however most people have never given any thought as to what health benefits a therapeutic massage can do for them. Not only does it improve blood circulation, which delivers oxygen and nutrients to the cells, it stimulates the lymphatic system, which carries away the body’s waste products. The hormone serotonin is released, which enhances the body and mind’s ‘feel good’ state and for those people

experiencing tense muscles and cramps, a deep tissue massage from a trained therapist will provide them with great relief. For anyone who is experiencing any condition such as arthritis, sciatica and muscle spasms their pain could be managed through massage. If you’ve ever wondered why anyone would ever lather their bodies with a mud treatment when they visit a day spa, consider this: body wraps are exceptionally beneficial as a quick way to re-mineralize the body, replenish it with nutrients and elements lost on a daily basis, thus boosting moisture in the skin, helping to rejuvenate and relax. Body polishes gently exfoliate your skin, promoting cellular renovation, refining pores and gives skin uniform relief. Having regular day spa breaks helps the system to de-stress and gives you the rest so desperately needed in busy times, supports the detox of the body, boosts the immune systems combined with healthy doses of relaxation and laughter.

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o say that artist Gerrard King has an incredible talent for embracing the darker side of humanity and transforming it into an explosive supernova of vibrant colour and lightness, is an understatement. Not many artists could take the subject of death and the imagery of skulls, and make it a thing of beauty, with a homage to vintage wallpapers and design in its detail. “I wouldn’t say it was a signature style, but commercially it has been the most successful of my art series to date,” says Gerrard. Growing up, art was always a big part of Gerrard’s life, and he was inspired by the Judge Dredd comic books he enjoyed reading.

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WORDS LOUISE HICKEY ARTWORK BY GERRARD KING

“Back then, I loved the comic’s fine line drawings, and it is probably where my sketching inspiration for my popular culture series of artworks has come from,” he says. While studying his degree in Fine Art at the Queensland College of Art, Gerrard first discovered the old masters and quickly embraced their concepts of light, tracture and underpainting. “When I discovered oils for the first time and how they moved across a stretched canvas, I was totally wowed,” he reveals. Inspired by the greats, such as Rembrandt and Da Vinci, Gerrard’s style evolved into realism, a genre he had seen and appreciated first hand in the many galleries across Europe, and then surrealism, inspired by the twentieth century great, Salvador Dali.

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Gerrard’s varied style and easy transition between the different genres of art has proved popular with collectors internationally including London, Sweden, Dubai, Switzerland and Singapore, as well as in Australia. Citing an award for the Australian Fine Art and Design Society in 2007 and reaching the

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orn in Surat, Rex Backhaus-Smith is an artist who has embraced the surroundings he grew up in, lovingly capturing the heart of the bush and outback through his art series. A man with a love and passion for nature ingrained in each brushstroke, his beautiful depictions of the bush and its wealth of wildlife are brought to life with a vividness that enthrals the art appreciator. “I think of the land as my cathedral,” Rex explains. “Like a pilgrim drawn to a holy shrine, I am drawn to the outback. My desire is to create something more lasting than a fleeting visual image; something which will encourage the viewer to look more closely. Many of my paintings possess a lyrical surrealism – a dream-like quality related to nature. I believe in the spirit of things.”

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Moving to the Sunshine Coast ten years ago, Rex is an internationally renowned artist, having exhibited for the Saatchi & Saatchi Group in London, as well as in Singapore.

His reputation as an accomplished artist, with a true understanding of the Australian landscape, has seen his art work on display in the National Library in Canberra and Queensland Parliament House to name just a few of the many prestigious buildings he has brightened up. Such is his influence, a third book about Rex is soon to be released entitled Rex Backhaus-Smith – An Artist’s Journey by author Jill Brannock, in which his inimitable style and artworks are discussed along with the experiences in life that have greatly influenced his work. Rex Backhaus-Smith will be exhibiting his latest collection at Art On Cairncross Gallery for the month of April, and promises to enhance the senses as he brings his subjects to life. A truly exciting experience and honour is to be had in admiring one of Queensland’s most celebrated and inspired artists right here on the Sunshine Coast.

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SHANNON GARSON LIKES GETTING HER HANDS DIRTY. AS A POTTER, IT’S PRACTICALLY A PREREQUISITE. NOW SHE’S ALSO ROLLING UP HER SLEEVES AS THE NEWLY APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF THE AUSTRALIAN CERAMICS ASSOCIATION. TONIA ZEMEK MEETS THE WOMAN WHO’S CARVED A CAREER FROM HER PASSION.

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ottery is a tough business. Maleny potter Shannon Garson says it’s an art form that really gives your arms a workout. “You need physical strength to do this job,” Shannon explains. “Potters are usually pretty strong in their forearms, especially the men who build their muscles more easily. They have arms like Popeye,” she laughs. All jokes aside, over the course of one day throwing pots in her Maleny studio, Shannon could find herself lifting up to 40 kilograms of clay. She is certainly a heavyweight in her industry. Late last year Shannon was appointed President of the Australian Ceramics Association, a role she is relishing. “It’s a wonderful organisation that works to help ceramists all over the country.” Shannon says she’s keen to embrace social media platforms to help engage with regional members. “It’s really exciting because so much is happening out there and I’m keen to promote and use those wonderful resources.” Her new appointment is not the first time Shannon has been recognised for her artistic acumen. In 2005 she was awarded a coveted Churchill Fellowship that led to stints studying in France and Italy, as well as a residency with Dartington Pottery in the UK. Her impressive 20-year career includes a string of further grants, exhibitions and prestigious awards. However, Shannon admits it wasn’t easy turning her artistic ambitions into a full-time profession. After graduating from high school, she studied painting but found herself disenchanted by her university education. “There was a lot of conceptual art involved. For example, I’d draw something on a piece of paper and my teachers would suggest doing it directly on the floor! I don’t think really young kids can get their heads around conceptual art. We were still learning about life and how to live and we didn’t have any concepts yet. We barely had a grasp on the real world,” she laughs. Fortunately fate stepped in, in the form of a local potter who was setting up a new gallery and needed students to help decorate her creations. That potter was Clare Laurence and Shannon credits her as being a creative inspiration. “She let us have free reign. We could do anything. We could paint flowers, angels – anything! I was so lucky to have found such an inspiring, non-judgemental person. She didn’t take on a mentoring role, she was more like a friend who let us use her gallery.” That experience led to a life-long love of pottery, especially domestic ware (more commonly known as tableware). “Even today, way down the track from those early days, I still like domestic ware. I feel as though the shape of a domestic pot, like a bowl, provides a little doorway for people. It’s saying ‘welcome, here’s something you understand’ and then the drawing or whatever’s going on can be something that’s really quite conceptual or intellectual but the shape of it makes people feel comfortable and happy. I like the idea of making art that people can use and touch in their houses.” Shannon seems enamored by the entire pottery process, from “throwing” the clay to shape it on a spinning wheel, right through to designing and executing the decoration. “The drawing and the form have to work together. They have to speak to each other. The drawing can’t just be like a separate thing floating on top; it has to work really closely with the form.” Those drawings are often inspired by Shannon’s natural surroundings. “Making something by hand makes people aware that they have to look closely at it and that’s what I like about nature too. I like to look really closely at things we see everyday, like gum leaves, and draw people’s attention to how amazing they are by saying, through my work, ‘stop and look at this’.”

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I like the idea of making art that people can use and touch in their houses.” Shannon also admits that her familiarity with Maleny’s landscape gives her a unique perspective, having first observed the flora and fauna as a young child and now seeing it through the eyes of her own offspring as they grow and mature. So what about the growth of the next generation of creatives; can Shannon offer some advice? “One of the best things I’ve learnt about being a professional artist is to be professional. Selling artwork is a different job from making artwork but to be a professional artist you have to learn to do both of those jobs.” A visit to her website www.shannongarsonporcelain.com reveals that Shannon has indeed managed to marry her creative mastery with marketing. Though perhaps more importantly, she’s created a happy life where the work of her hands embodies the thoughts in her head and the passion in her heart. “I am so lucky to love my job. Most people don’t feel like this about the work they do everyday.”

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When redesigning a space for a client, their background and personal tastes are one of the first things I take into consideration ...” STACEY MITCHELL

unshine Coast interior designer and blogger Stacey Mitchell is paving her way through the online stratosphere with her unique and contemporary design business, Rubykite Interiors. Originally from Brisbane, her background is in film production. However, when years of working long hours started to affect her time with family, Stacey set her sights towards interior design. After studying at Sunshine Coast TAFE, she worked for Freedom Furniture as an in-house decorator, while advising on a few new builds and renovations. In 2012, Stacey officially launched Rubykite Interiors, helping homeowners create unique and beautiful spaces, “Where they want to be.” profile: How would you describe your design style? stacey: Comfortable contemporary with a bit of scandi-retro thrown in! profile: What makes a home? stacey: My first impulse is to say the people in it – their stories and sense of style gives the space a unique character, which makes a house a home. When redesigning a space for a client, their background and personal tastes are one of the first things I take into consideration – it’s only then that you can successfully design a space that the client will immediately feel connected to and feel comfortable living in. profile: Do you have any rules? stacey: I do love the rule of threes, where you basically group together three objects to balance out the space. Decorator pieces, pendant lights, floating shelves, even cushions on a sofa, this odd pairing brings a nice sense of flow to a space. profile: What inspires you? stacey: I find nature a huge inspiration – the colours, textures, patterns. Mother Nature really is the über designer! More specifically, I have a large list of blogs and websites I like to check in with, they all differ in the areas they cover but it’s ultimately all related to design and for me this gets the creative wheels turning.

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profile: What is on trend this season? stacey: Personally I’m pretty excited about the copper trend – it’s been on the horizon for a while, but it’s about to launch in earnest this Autumn and Winter. Some of the creative ways designers are applying the finish to homewares and in contemporary interiors is pretty exciting. profile: What are the design faux pas that should be avoided? stacey: Clutter! I know this is a hard one and I’m as guilty as the next person but being in a family of five we tend to accumulate quite a bit of stuff! A good declutter just lets the space breathe and allows possibilities to float to the surface.

profile: What are your top ‘design on a budget’ tips? stacey: New paint and accessories (cushions/throws) can transform a space with limited spend. If you’re looking for new furniture pieces try a bit of op shopping or browse the listings on Gumtree – with a little imagination and perspiration you can transform that $50 dining table into the hero piece of your space.

profile: What is your design philosophy? stacey: Form, function, flow. Visually, the space has to be aesthetically pleasing – somewhere you really do want to be and the bones of this lies in the beauty of the forms in it. Also, how a space functions is critical to its design success – ease of living in a space needs to be on par with it’s design style. profile: What design trends do you think will last? stacey: The recent resurgence of Danish vintage inspired pieces back into the mainstream and the clean lines of Scandi style, which allows textures and tones of a material to be the statement, are two examples of enduring design styles that are constantly reinventing themselves.

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Serves 8, makes 1 generous cake Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 50 minutes You will need: 250g plain cooked (vacuum packed) beetroot, drained 200g quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa) 200g plain flour 200g unsalted butter, melted 100g dark brown sugar 100g caster sugar 3 large eggs 2tbsp cocoa powder 2tsp baking powder 1tsp vanilla extract Icing sugar for dusting What to do: 1. Pre heat the oven to 180Ë&#x161;C. Grease and line a 23cm loose bottomed cake tin. 2. Chop the beetroot into quarters and puree in a food processor. 3. Break the chocolate into small pieces and put to one side â&#x20AC;&#x201C; some larger pieces will give the cake a great texture. 4. Add the remaining ingredients, including the broken chocolate, to the processor and whizz until well mixed. Pour into the prepared cake tin and lightly level out the surface. 5. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. The surface of the cake may have cracked a little. Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes in the tin before removing to a cooling rack. 6. Dust lightly with icing sugar and serve in wedges. For dessert, this cake is great with a little crĂ¨me fraiche on the side. Love Beetroot? For more wonderful recipe ideas visit www.lovebeets.com.au

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1. KYLIE WALSH 2. MARIE-HELENE BLACKMORE 3. MARIA BARON 4. HELEN PARRY 5. SAM SPUNNER 6. KELLY LOE 7. TIGER PRAWN SALAD

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TOO FAT, TOO THIN, TOO YOUNG, TOO OLD, WORKING MUM, STAY-AT-HOME MUM, MARRIED, DIVORCED … WE OFTEN MAKE JUDGEMENTS AND ASSUMPTIONS BASED ON FACE VALUE ALONE. WHY ARE WE SO CRITICAL OF EACH OTHER AND WHAT WE CAN DO TO BREAK THE CYCLE? THE LADIES AT LUNCH GIVE US THEIR OPINIONS.

id you know it only takes seven seconds for us to judge another person when we first meet them? According to Linda Blair, clinical psychologist and author of StraightTalking, it’s not a conscious process, we don’t even realise we are doing it. Linda says it dates back to our primitive roots when we had to make quick judgements about our enemies and we couldn’t afford to make mistakes. Now, I am the first to admit first impressions certainly count, and we are all guilty of judging a book by it’s cover from time to time, but these days we live in an uber judgmental society where everything and everyone is open to scrutiny, from our weight to our appearance to our address, our job, the car we drive, even our religious and political persuasion. The digital age has added even more pressure on society to live up to what they perceive as the perfect life. Shiny, happy images bombard us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest, portraying a false sense of reality. Cyber bullying is also a very real epidemic, with several young people taking their lives as a result of the unrelenting abuse online. I was fortunate enough to sit down with a savvy bunch of women over lunch and chew the fat about our judgemental society, and get their take on what is driving us to make judgement and more importantly how we can work towards better acceptance and understanding. Co hosting lunch was Debbie Battaglini Clarke, co owner of BOQ Maroochydore, joining us was mother of two, Helen Parry from Fresh PR and marketing; Kylie Walsh, mum to three busy boys; mother of three, Kelly Loe; Sam Spunner of Sinchies; Marie-Helene Blackmore of Savons d’ailleurs imported European soaps and last but not least, Maria Baron, Art Director with new boutique design agency What The Fox.

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profile: Ladies, do you believe social media has driven us to become even more judgemental? helen: The internet has certainly made it more public and more widespread, but I think we have always been quite judgmental. I know there was still bullying at school when I was growing up. It is just more exposed. debbie: I think the media plays a big role. Look at the magazines young girls are influenced by, they are so unrealistic. Often they don’t understand that the models have been photoshopped. Bullying at school is now being taken home as well, there is no escape for young people. helen: In terms of judgement, I think as a society we are incredibly judgemental. We are image focused and we judge people on what they look like and where they live and unfortunately that is always going to be the way, it’s just the medium that has changed. kylie: You can’t forbid access and involvement in social media these days but at the same time you need to have measures in place as a parent to monitor it. tanya: I never put opinions on Facebook. If you wouldn’t say something to someone’s face, why would you write it for all to see? maria: A friend of mine is being bullied on Facebook. It is very difficult because as much as I would like to make a comment, that would be playing along with the bullies and giving them the attention they want. I want to protect him but at the same time I want him to build resilience. profile: As a mother of three, I have noticed us women often judge each other harshly, what are your thoughts? sam: You need to know people before you make judgement on them. Everyone has a different

life and has had a different upbringing. It’s about what works for you and your family. debbie: There are a lot of women who would prefer to be at home with their children but they have to work, what gives others the right to judge them. kelly: There is a lot of that on Facebook as well. A simple question by one mum can turn so nasty. It comes down to what your children are wearing or eating or what school they go to. helen: We are even being judged on what we put in our children’s school lunch boxes! Of course you would love to be able to sit and bake all night but the reality is that sometimes we need a balance. Maybe spending time with our kids is more important than being in the kitchen baking. kylie: We put a lot of pressure on each other. But then men have a lot of pressures on them too. They have to be a good provider and a super dad and still sensitive to our needs! helen: The pictures we put on Facebook is a perception thing, you want everyone to perceive you in a certain way so you are only going to put the best pictures of yourself up! In reality you might be falling apart but we are not doing ourselves favours by pretending. kylie: There is a lot of pressure on parents and families to fulfill those roles. That’s where that negativity falls into place you start to think that the other person is doing so well and you are not! profile: Why are we so judgemental? debbie: I think it comes back to your own self esteem. People who are judgemental are often lacking security and not feeling great about themselves. kelly: Which is why I am so full on about instilling how important good self esteem is to my children. I really hate social media. profilemagazine

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marie-helene: I think nowadays we really seek perfection and that has to do with judgement from others. We have the media telling us what a perfect life should be and then we compare ourselves to that, often falling short of our expectations. kylie: Already my seven year old son asks why we can’t have a big house or a flash car, he’s seven! debbie: Until you have lived behind someone’s closed door you don’t know if they are happy. It comes back to the tall poppy syndrome. As soon as someone starts to succeed, people like to pull them down. As a family, we are very much about celebrating success and when we see someone else achieve, we like to pat them on the back. kelly: You need to also discover who your true friends are. Some people you surround yourself with may make you feel good momentarily but true friends don’t judge. You can tell them you have had a bad day and yelled at the kids, they understand and are still there for you. debbie: When those who bullied Charlotte Dawson were interviewed, it was revealed that they had very sad lonely lives themselves. It is easy to attack someone behind a computer screen. maria: The internet allows everyone to be a critic. All of a sudden we are becoming experts on everything and we are airing our thoughts publicly. profile: Has the digital age added to our judgements, based on the perfect images we see of women creating an almost unreachable ideal? maria: Personally, I think it is very acceptable to retouch an image of someone to remove say a blemish or perhaps a sweat mark or something like that, but it’s when you pass a certain point it becomes a problem. When the image starts to look unrealistic you have gone too far. It is really wrong and that is what the younger generation are judging themselves and others on. 74

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tanya: I think minor retouching is fine. As a photographer, people tell me all their selfperceived flaws ... “I’m fat, I don’t like this side, I hate my nose … I really wish they would say, “I like my legs, or my hair” …. but they really don’t. More mature ladies tend to not smile to avoid wrinkle lines but they are so much more beautiful when they smile! profile: How can we teach our children and younger generation to be more accepting? kylie: We all need to be better at being less judgemental. Everyone has a different journey. I know my own children have been bullied but we are very blessed at our school, we have a great community. We talk to our children about it to put things in perspective and teach them we are all coming from different places and to always be kind. debbie: I think it is also about being able to weather the storm. We are a very resilient family and we have had a lot of personal and professional challenges over the years. We need to be able to teach our kids to overcome it. Kids are so perceptive, you have to be so careful of the messages you portray. As role models and business owners and mothers it is our job to step up and stop the cycle. Well said Debbie. And there you have it, when it comes to passing judgement on others, it seems we are all guilty from time to time, it’s deeply ingrained in our DNA! Increased social pressures have only fuelled our insatiable desire to succeed in all areas of life. But perhaps it’s time to stop measuring our success based on the ideals of our peers. The consensus among the lunching ladies was unanimous – it’s our responsibility as parents and role models to teach the younger generation the importance of love and acceptance. After all, that’s what really counts. Cheers to that!

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Nestled along The Esplanade at bustling Cotton Tree, Yabbi’s was the perfect spot for us ladies to catch up for a leisurely lunch. Offering a choice of indoor or outdoor dining, Yabbi’s is ideally positioned overlooking the Maroochy River, allowing customers to soak up the sights, sounds and sea breeze at beautiful Cotton Tree. On the day of our visit, the atmosphere was vibrant and friendly. Service was attentive yet not intrusive from start to finish. We kicked off with individual servings of deliciously fresh bruschetta. The thick slices of crusty bread, topped with chunks of juicy, ripe tomato was the perfect light precursor to our main meal. It was a difficult choice between the two mouth-watering salads on offer – scallops on a warm salad of green beans, pumpkin, baby spinach, feta and almonds with balsamic reduction or macadamia crusted tiger prawns, garden salad with mango, avocado and honey seeded mustard dressing. Both salads are also available with chicken and received the big thumbs up from all the ladies. Fresh, crisp and tasty, the healthy gourmet salads were a delicious light lunch alternative. Recently under new ownership, with a new chef, new menu and new flavours, Yabbi’s on The Esplanade offers a mouthwatering menu, with an appetising infusion of local and international flavours. Yabbi’s on The Esplanade is a lovely spot to catch up for lunch or dinner, with daily lunch specials from just $17.90, including a drink. YABBI’S ON THE ESPLANADE Shop 2 The Dunes, Cotton Tree Parade Cotton Tree 5443 6650

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oat cheese. It’s the soft, gooey, delectable treat popping up on menus and antipasto platters around the nation. But for some of us the whole idea of a goat milk turned cheese is a little off-putting. Col Cunningham from Maleny’s own Colin James Fine Foods shares his thoughts on the craze, and why it’s becoming the cheese of choice for many people who suffer food intolerances.

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profile: What are the benefits of goat cheese? col: Goat cheese is a high protein cheese with a good clean flavour when made correctly. The fat globules in goat cheese are much smaller than the ones in cow’s milk cheese and are easier to digest.

Goat cheese teams well with figs, sun dried tomatoes, olives and other antipasto products.” profile: When did goat cheese start to become popular, and why? col: Goat cheese has always been popular in areas of Europe and the Middle East but in Australia it only began to build momentum in the past 10 years. One of the reasons for this may be allergies to cow’s milk products, some people who are lactose intolerant can tolerate goat cheese. Perhaps through the influence of ethnic groups moving to this country and the fact that people travel and are willing to experience different cheeses and their flavours has seen an increase in the number of chefs starting to realise the potential of the flavours added to meals with goat cheese incorporated in the recipe. profile: Does the taste of goat cheese relate to any other cheese? col: Goat cheese has its own characteristic flavour. While the body and texture may be the same as some other cheeses the flavour is usually unique. profile: Goat cheese is lactose free, can you tell me more about its qualities? col: Most cheese of any maturity is low in lactose as most of the lactose is lost in the whey in the cheese making process, however the lactose in goat milk is very different to cow’s milk lactose and the majority of people who are intolerant to cow’s milk can easily tolerate goat milk products. april 2014

profile: Where do you source your goat cheese from? col: Our goat cheese is sourced mainly through distributors. The origin of the cheese is quite widespread. We stock Australian produced products as well as cheeses from all over the world. Availability of these cheeses can be seasonal as many of the goat farms cease milking for two to three months a year prior to the goats producing their kids. profile: What is goat cheese best paired with on a plate? col: Goat cheese is very versatile and can be used in cooking, grilling and even in desserts. The softer, fresh style goat cheeses make great spreads on toasted sourdough, sandwiches or crackers. Feta is an age old favourite crumbled through salads, pasta, quiches and pies. Goat cheese teams well with figs, sun dried tomatoes, olives and other antipasto products. An excellent traditional goat haloumi sliced thickly, grilled, drizzled with lemon juice and served with a mixed salad is a particular favourite of mine.

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GOURMET CULTURE BROOKE TOHOLKA AND SALLY BARNES

ts leafy green goodness has been crunching onto plates around the world and now kale’s nutrient-rich powers have taken a hold of our diets too! Profile catches up with The Organic Sisters, Brooke Toholka and Sally Barnes, to get the dirt on this super food. profile: Tell me about kale? sally & brooke: Kale is a leafy green vegetable with green or sometimes purple leaves. There are several varieties of kale that have different textures, colours and sometimes taste. It is a cruciferous vegetable, along with other collards, broccoli, cauliflower and cabbages. It seems that kale originally hailed from Europe, although it is grown all over the world, and is actually quite easy to grow. We’ve been growing our own and it’s delicious!

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profile: Can you tell me about the goodness of kale? sally & brooke: Kale is one of the healthiest vegetables you will find, and is packed full of nutrients and antioxidants. It is high in fibre, calcium, magnesium, iron and vitamin A, C and K. Research has shown that kale has antioxidant nutrients and anti-inflammatory nutrients. You can’t go wrong with this leafy vegetable – it’s packed with so much goodness. profile: When did it become popular? sally & brooke: It seems that kale has really taken off over the past few years, although it has actually been around for thousands of years. profile: Who is it great for? sally & brooke: Kale has become really popular in the last five years, and is great for everyone. It has often been dubbed a superfood, and is great in juices and smoothies. profile: How can we cook kale? sally & brooke: You can steam it, sauté it, bake it (to make it into kale chips) or just have it fresh in a salad! Kale needs to be rinsed well and the stalk cut away from the leaves. It’s great in soups and can be added as a replacement for spinach, cabbage or any other leafy vegetable. If you are using kale in a salad, try marinating it in lemon juice or olive oil as it softens the earthy taste.

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WORDS STEPHEN HEFFERNAN, OWNER AND SOMMELIER RESERVE RESTAURANT, MALENY

hat is the difference between Pinot Gris and Grigio? This is one of the most common wine questions I am asked and the answer is really quite simple. Pinot Gris is French and Pinot Grigio is Italian. Gris is French for grey and yes, Grigio is Italian for grey as the two grape varieties have a grey appearance, but this is where the similarities end. Pinot Gris is from the French region of Alsace and therefore is a reflection of it terroir (soil) and traditions of this region. Those of us that have tried Alsatian wines will be well aware of the distinct boldness, the ripe melon and stone fruits, the aromatics and oily viscosity of this magnificent region. While Pinot Grigio is predominantly grown in North Eastern Italy at Valadadige and Veneto. Keeping in tune with Italian tastes Pinot Grigio tends to be a little more reserved with much dryer fruit, lighter in colour with more pear, apple and lemon and a distinct minerality. In Australia and New Zealand we make some exceptional Pinot Gris and Grigio that deliver exactly the characters from their country of origin. The Mornington Peninsular and the Adelaide Hills are the two standout regions in Australia, while in New Zealand it is Marlborough and Waipara. When buying Australian Pinot Gris and Grigio we must consider region and vintage (the year it was made), too much hot weather knocks this grape about often causing the natural sugars to dominate. Mild summers are a lot more conducive to great vintage as they so often get on the south island of New Zealand. That beautiful Mornington Pinot Gris you bought last time may be very different this time due to vintage change.

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Those of us that have tried Alsatian wines will be well aware of the distinct boldness ... For me the most impressive thing about Pinot Gris and Grigio is its versatility, it is clearly a food wine. Like most wines it has its preferences, mainly seafood, white meats, pasta, curries, Thai and lazy Sunday afternoons are its best matches, but these two can change a meal into a cracking dinner. Whether you want an easy drinking dry white or an oily complex deep yellow flavour bomb you will find a Pinot Gris or Grigio to suit.

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In the mood for something sweet? Pop in to Just Gr8 at Cotton Tree for some refreshing gelato, made using the highest quality ingredients and real fruit. With 18 flavours to choose from every day, in all your favourite flavours, including vanilla bean, white chocolate and macadamia, coffee espresso, dark premium chocolate, blueberry yoghurt, real pistachio, plus a variety of refreshing sorbets, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Get along to 53 The Esplanade, Cotton Tree and try this delicious treat!

Grab your deck chair, throw some meat on the barbecue and pour yourself a refreshing Brewbake Pale Ale, brewed at the iconic Big Pineapple in Woombye. Brewmaster Hayden Mokaraka developed the mid-strength beer, among others, through 20 years of brewing experience in Queensland. The exceptional balance between bitterness, combined with a fruity flavour, is the perfect drink for a warm Sunshine Coast day. Available at 76 Nambour Connection Road, Woombye. www.brewbake.com.au

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Saltt Trading is a Maroochydore-based business that has changed the way we flavour our food! Sharyn Cook retails Himalayan Crystal Sea Salt at Sunshine Coast markets, as well as selected retailers. This salt is unpolluted, unrefined and naturally fossilized with a rich content of minerals and trace elements. RRP from $10. www.saltt.com.au

If heaven was in a jar, then Grub Organics at Pacific Paradise holds the key to the pearly gates. These divine salads-in-a-jar by Live Forever Superstall are the perfect healthy lunch for anyone on the go, in four flavours, including creamy beetroot spaghetti with walnuts and sprouts, mexican nut mince with salsa and cashew sour cream, zucchini spaghetti with pesto and marinated mushrooms, and coconut chickpea curry with cauliflower rice. Is your mouth watering already? RRP $14.95. Available at Grub Organics, 20c Timari Street, Pacific Paradise. www.gruborganics.com.au

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Straight from the cool hipster scene of Byron Bay, Peace Love & Vegetables is this amazing raw, organic product available at the Maple Street Co-operative at Maleny. Try the delicious Curry Carrot Kraut, flavoured with heaps of delicious spices, it’s vinegar free, gluten free, probiotic rich and vegan, RRP $11.95. Available at 37 Maple Street, Maleny. www.maplestreetco-op.com

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Learn to cook healthy meals Each month these wholesome workshops are held, covering a wide range of styles, including gluten free cookery, wholefoods, fermentation and raw food classes. The certified organic kitchen is a great place to learn how to maximise efficiency in the kitchen and include more whole foods into your diet. On 5 April, learn how to make raw chocolate Easter treats and discover how easy and delicious it is to make yourself! On 19 April, learn how to make gluten free shortcrust, sweet shortcrust and vegan pastry. Take home a recipe booklet, loads of information and enough food for dinner. Presented by Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading gluten free chef, Monica Topliss. FOLLOW OUR FOODIE TRAIL EACH MONTH AS WE EXPLORE WHAT

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Get your fix ... every day at Your Place There is always something new to enjoy at Your Place Espresso & Bar, with weekly specials and events held throughout the month. Head out for a $12 steak on Tuesday or $14 burgers on Wednesday, with a huge and impressive cocktail menu available around the clock for you to enjoy. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, there really is no better place to call home! Shop 103, 45 Brisbane Road, Mooloolaba. 0459 298 677

Jazz in the forest on Sundays! Spicers Tamarind at Maleny is jazzing up its weekend entertainment with free live music every Sunday from 1pm to 3pm. Guests are encouraged to bring along friends and family, enjoy gourmet cuisine or a glass of wine on the veranda and relax to the smooth sounds of live jazz performances. 1300 311 429

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Experience authentic Thai cooking Fragrant, spicy and flavoursome, Thai food has quickly become one of Australia’s favourite cuisines. With exotic ingredients like chillies, lime, lemongrass and coconut milk, it’s easy to see why. Learn to make traditional Thai cuisine in your home by joining the Amytis Gardens Cooking School. With individual gas burners, you create and eat your very own Thai dishes, which you can later enjoy with new friends and a glass of Thai Singha beer or wine. Known for their hand-ons approach, the team keeps classes small (8 maximum), so that everyone gets full attention. www. amytisgardens.com.au/cooking-school/

Hot, hot, hot spice blending classes Love spices but don’t know how to use them properly? Then you need to attend Red Hot Chilli Pepper’s fun-filled spice blending classes. Learn about spices, what they are, where they come from and hints and tips for storing your herbs and spices. You will sample food with spices talked about in the class and the session will end with a well deserved glass of wine or beer! The classes are run in house at Shop 4 ‘Monaco’ Bulcock Street, once a month on certain Saturdays from 2:30pm to 5:30pm. www.redhotchillipepper.com.au

A celebration for the ladies! This one is for all those ladies who work hard, either at home or in business, to relax and enjoy on the beautiful waterfront of Sirocco Noosa for a three-course Ladies Lunch on 3 May. Laugh along with friends while indulging in canapes, a delicious main and dessert, accompanied by a glass of champagne for $40. This is a great excuse to get out of the house, or office, after a long school holiday break! www.sirocconoosa.com.au

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You can hear the pride and passion in David Giles voice as he shares the secret behind the great taste of the burgers he and his wife Cheryl serve up to Sunshine Coast locals at their fully-licensed Grill’d Maroochydore restaurant. The dynamic duo opened the franchise 18 months ago with the aim of providing a fresher, healthier version of the humble burger. Laila Jones and Andy Slavin laughingly describes themselves as chalk and cheese, but their differences complement each other perfectly. As co-owners of Sirocco Noosa, the couple work as ‘ships in the night’ to keep their renowned restaurant running, continuously serving up the finest cuisine and delicious flavours, in a laid back friendly atmosphere amidst magnificent uninterrupted views of the Noosa River. “We’re a good team together in the restaurant whilst also raising our son, Jaimen,” Laila says. Before opening Sirocco in March 2009, Laila, who was raised in South Africa, was responsible for the development and opening of a wine bar in the Netherlands, before she relocated to Cairns and moved into training and business development. Here she met Andy, who has extensive experience in hotel management, conference centre and food and beverage operations; originally from the UK, Andy moved to North Queensland 25 years ago. “Sirocco was something we had always spoken about. We have both independently been responsible for the opening and development of various businesses for other people, and we figured it was about time we did our own project,” Laila explains. The couple drew influence from their passions when brainstorming the concept for the restaurant, which was named after the wind that travels up Africa from the Sahara desert and across the Mediterranean. Their menu is a rich blend of Mediterranean cuisine, with the warm flavours of North Africa and the Middle East. Although the concept of Sirocco never changes, the menu is always evolving. They work closely with their head chef Emmett Malone to continue to create modern and innovative dishes each season, bringing new and fresh ideas to the menu.

“Our beef and lamb is all grass-fed and free range from the Gippsland region in Victoria,” David says. “The meat is lower in saturated fats, higher in fibre and omega 3 and free from hormones and antibiotics.” Apart from being much better for you, David says the difference is also in the taste. “We only use the forequarter cuts, which are low in fat and high in flavour. The mince is coarse-ground too so you know you are chewing on real meat, which it is, we have nothing to hide. A lot of mince burgers these days are ground a lot finer and contain fillers so you don’t really know what is in there.” Apart from their top quality meats, David says they aim to provide a healthier option with everything they serve. “Even our bread is preservative and dairy-free and is delivered to us fresh every day. Our eggs are free range too.” Grill’d are all about keeping it local too. All of their fresh vegetables are sourced from local suppliers – you can hear the freshness in the crunch of each bite of their burgers. “We simply want to bring people back to good burgers,” David says. If their growing number of loyal patrons are anything to go by, it seems they have all the right ingredients for the recipe to success.

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“We love holding events, wine dinners and feature lunches to further enhance the Sirocco experience. We also enjoy personalising menus and events to suit our customers needs” says Laila. “We listen carefully to our regulars, which include our lovely locals and those regulars who return once or twice a year whenever they holiday in Noosa, who we would not be a successful business without.” Situated on Gympie Terrace at Noosaville, Sirocco is a stunning location to soak up the spectacular views and enjoy the very best Noosa has to offer.

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BUSINESS SUCCESS

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WHEN BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS TOLD DEZLEY HUGHES SHE COULDN’T MAKE A FLORIST WORK IN A COUNTRY TOWN, SHE PROVED THEM WRONG, WINNING COUNTLESS AWARDS WITHIN MONTHS OF OPENING. NOW, THE QUIRKY AND FLORALLY TALENTED DESIGNER IS MAKING HER MARK ON THE SUNSHINE COAST.

rowing up in country Tasmania, I’ve been extremely blessed to have seen and lived in some beautiful places. The old stone houses, vintage estates, cottage homesteads and run-down historical buildings, where from the back door you are warmly greeted by flower-patterned gardens, I can recall without a moment’s notice. My nana’s home is one of these – something of a Secret Garden-type homestead, as I like to call it. Just a small shed built at the front of an incredible forest, filled with flowerbeds, vegetable gardens, a stone birds’ cottage, and a trickling river running right through the middle. I love the authenticity of this garden. It only needs a little love and care, a few weeds pulled here and there and a sprinkling of water, before you sit back and watch the beauty take hold. That is why I immediately felt at home when I stepped through the front door of Cooroy business Twig and Grace, especially when the smell of freshly

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watered plants seeped through the window as owner, Dezley Hughes, popped her head over to say, “Won’t be a sec, I’m just tending to the garden before the heat takes hold. Make yourself at home.” I didn’t need any more convincing as I made myself comfortable at the outside table, which had been crafted from an old wooden door. The store inside is chock-a-block full of locally made homewares and goodies, which could keep anyone with an eye for vintage amused for hours. There is a coffee machine and cake cabinet, while out the back is a table, completely covered in flowers, twigs and ribbon. A minute later Dezley joined me with two glasses of fresh peach ice tea, a twig in her hair and her hands sprinkled with the remnants of dirt, yet her bright pink lipstick was immaculately applied to complement her full-of-life personality. Yes, I liked her immediately. Dezley and husband Michael, along with their four children, moved to profilemag.com.au

Noosa from Wagga Wagga eight years ago, seeking a well-deserved sea change after 10 years in business running a highly successful florist. “We got to a stage where we thought we had plateaued. Even though the business was going really great, we felt as though we had reached a point where we needed to explore new ground. We came to Noosa on holiday and fell in love with the place. Twelve months later we moved here.” Dezley admits this ‘fly by the seat of your pants’ motto is probably the reason her businesses have been so successful. Even though the family have only lived on the Coast for seven years, and Twig and Grace is just about to celebrate its fourth birthday, their business has gone from strength to strength, although, Dezley admits not everyone understood her vision at first. “I am a very visual person, so I tend to see the concept or the layout of a space before it has happened,” she explains. “When in Wagga Wagga, I had found this particular spot, it was an old butcher shop. I sat down out the front and I looked at it for a while. After that, I knew exactly how it was going to look,” Dezley says. “A friend said to me, (before we went ahead with the business plan) ‘I think you should go and see a business planner, it’s the right thing to do.’ I thought, it’s not usually how we roll but ok, I’ll do that. We sat down and chatted to this guy, who counted how many florists there were in Wagga at the time and then looked at us and said it would never work! “When I asked him why it would never work, his answer was, ‘Honestly, do you think that there needs to be another florist?’ I thought, well anyone can sell a gerbera! But it’s not about that, it’s about the styling and the environment you are creating. He just didn’t get it.” Nine months later the couple were receiving small business awards, customer service awards and had brides lining up outside the door to get a piece of Dezley’s designs. She had made her mark in a matter of months, and her talents for floristry and interior design were only just beginning to bloom. A year later, such was their success, the couple had to relocate to bigger premises, and decided to renovate an old corner store, which had a quaint april 2014

heritage-listed house conveniently adjoined at the back, where the family lived. What’s more, their small brood of two quickly became four, as Dezley mastered all the multi-tasking skills in the book to keep her business ticking over. “I never stopped working. My kids were always around, I can remember being in the back office taking phone calls while breastfeeding. You multi-task because that’s what you have to do,” she says. “I did work hard, but saying that, I have the most incredible children and family. My husband is my backbone and an unbelievable support, as is our extended family and friends. There are any number of people who have been there for us and who we are eternally grateful to.” Armed with her can-do attitude, in 2007 it was time for Dezley and Michael to move to Noosa, where Michael opened a cafe. Two years later, Dezley caught her eye on a 100-year-old building in Diamond Street, Cooroy, which in the early 1900s ran as a tinsmith and plumbing store. It was a matter of months before her vision took shape, with the entire community gaining support for the new business in town. It didn’t take long for the good word to spread either, with floral and vintage enthusiasts driving from as far afield as Brisbane to get a piece of Twig and Grace. “It was a leap of faith. Both Michael and I are very strong believers in doing what you are passionate about, and then money flows from that. I think if you are faithful enough to that drive in your life, you can definitely attract a type of clientele. The fact that we are in Cooroy and not in Noosa, we are not relying on foot traffic and we are not relying on the tourist trade, which means that we are actually appealing to local people, which I love,” she says. “Facts and figures might say one thing, but sometimes you just have to believe in yourself and believe what you’ve got is going to be a stand-out. Not everyone is going to understand your concept, but it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t step out.” So just like a good garden, Dezley’s advice is to nurture your talent, and don’t let the pesticide get in your way! profilemagazine

BUSINESS Q&A

Q&A I KEEP HEARING ABOUT SUPERSTREAM. WHAT IS IT AND WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW? The Federal Government has introduced a superannuation reporting reform in an effort to improve the efficiency of our superannuation system. Essentially, they are trying to standardise the way superannuation funds receive data and payments. What are these changes? Under SuperStream, employers must make super contributions on behalf of their employee by submitting data and payments electronically in accordance with the SuperStream standard.

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This means: •• Sending all contribution data electronically in a standard message format. •• Making contribution payments electronically. •• Linking the data and money with a unique payment reference number. •• Ensuring that the data and payments are sent on the same day. •• Responding to requests for information from the super fund within 10 business days. Many superannuation funds have already implemented changes to their online processing to comply with the new standards, so if you currently pay superannuation electronically you may be ok, but please check the requirements of each super fund. Self Managed Super Funds (SMSF) will also be affected by the new rules if they receive employer contributions from an employer who is unrelated to the fund.

So, what does this mean for you as a business owner? These reforms and dates for implementation will depend on the number of employees you have.If you employ more than 20 employees, these changes will come into effect from 1 July 2014, which essentially means that you have until 31 May 2014 to ensure you are ready! For any businesses that employs 19 or fewer staff, you will have another year before you need to comply, as the start date for you will be 1 July 2015. Visit the ATO website, superannuation fund website or contact your accountant for more information.

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BarRat & Jess’ Top 5 Places To Meet A ‘Good Catch’ Jess: So we hear that Sunshine Coast has a boy shortage? We have put on our wingman/ woman glasses and scoped out some great spots to still find some hotties! BarRat: I too, have looked for ‘hotties’ in the name of research. NOTE: I love my wife very much. 5: Wharf Tavern on a Friday night seems to get a few classy cats out of the works. With a fairly even ratio of men to women. There’s also quite a few characters that would score above a 7 on the attractiveness charts. 4: Sunshine Plaza is a dark horse in the pickup world. We have witnessed unsuspecting hotties give out phone numbers as they are charmed on the river walk. PLEASE NOTE: MEN if you have a relative you can babysit under the age of 12, this increases your chances by 24% due to the “oh that’s so cute factor”. 3: Labalsa Park in Kawana on a Saturday afternoon is flooded with singles. The main draw card being children’s birthday parties. Family events are normally the last place you would try and find ‘a catch’, but we must remind you that the young, attractive and most importantly single siblings obligingly attend these parties. Although the ‘singles’ are generally not enjoying themselves, the lack of competition from other singles enhances your chance to succeed. 2: The Peregian Originals: At Peregian Beach on the 2nd Sunday of each month at Peregian Beach Park. Is a Tsunami of live music and dancing. Try your luck with good old fashioned charm. Both men and women should choose their correct suitor. Walk up to them and ask them to dance. It sounds a bit 1950s but worse comes to worse you will be rejected in front of all of your and their friends. This is character building. You will either leave with your future mate, or with extra character. Either way you are not going home alone. 1: Woolworths is a singles jungle. Look for those who are wearing gym clothes, try and smell them. If you smell the woft of deodorant or perfume, that is the scent of availability my friends. Not one of our taken friends can be bothered putting on anything to enhance their scent after a workout. Follow the scent and a life with ‘the catch’ awaits.

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Q&A WHY SHOULD I BANK WITH ONE INSTITUTION? I often see new clients who have their banking spread across a number of institutions. This can be for a number of reasons. For example, they may want to get the cheapest interest rate on loans, the highest deposit rate on credit funds, the best reward points or lower fees, etc. It’s also a strategy often advised by financial experts as a way of maximising returns. No one could argue with that from a money perspective. Particularly if your main banking relationship isn’t great – there’s little motivation to give all your business to one bank if they’re not adding value. You may as well chase every dollar.

But there are downsides. Transferring funds between banks can have delays, juggling money between accounts to stay within credit limits, managing multiple internet passwords and dealing with different institutions on enquiries are just some of these. The main imposition however is probably the extra time spent managing your money. Everyone, particularly business owners, are time-poor and the effort to set up a separate banking relationship, let alone maintain it, is not attractive. If your banking relationship is good, evidenced by dealing with the same people long-term, getting phone calls returned and getting answers and opinions quickly, then there is strong tangible (and intangible) value in consolidating your banking with the one institution.

You may not get best-of-breed pricing on every single product but, in an overall sense, the ability to run your banking and business efficiently just lets you get on with the ‘big stuff’. Time spent finding that value-add relationship is time well spent – but not always easy. The best options are personal referrals from friends or business associates, or ask your adviser. They would generally have some good connections in banking. At the end of the day, it’s a personal decision – one meeting and then receiving a proposal should tell you whether the fit is right for you.

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JOHANNA WALLACE HAD ALWAYS DREAMED OF BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL ACTRESS. LITTLE DID SHE KNOW HER TRUE LIFE’S CALLING WAS TO TEACH OTHERS THE CRAFT SHE WAS SO PASSIONATE ABOUT.

pening her own acting school Little Seed Theatre Company five years ago, the Sunshine Coast mother of two now works with young people from the ages of four to 17, providing a space to explore creativity through acting classes and stage productions. Johanna’s love of telling stories through theatre is infectious, and it is clear she is exactly where she is meant to be. Life changing milestone 1: Joining the Noosa Arts Theatre In 1992, at 15 years of age and new to the Sunshine Coast, I joined the Noosa Arts Theatre youth section and spent the next three years acting, singing and writing theatre. My involvement in the Noosa Arts Theatre lead to my first role as an acting coach/director when I was asked to assistant-direct with the junior youth theatre. Little did I know how my life would come full circle.

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Life changing milestone 3: Landing in Hong Kong and starting a new life I stumbled across an opening for a drama teacher role in Hong Kong in late 2003. I got the job and worked as a foundation member of Dramatic English – a company in Hong Kong that used drama to teach English. This began my love affair with Asia, and to my surprise, with teaching. Before this, I had always seen coaching/teaching as treading water until my ‘real life’ as a successful actor started. I remember clearly riding a double decker bus through the streets of Hong Kong with my new boss and mentor who warned me that I would fall in love with teaching. I laughed his comment off, but he was right. I did. Life changing milestone 4: Surviving an earthquake In March 2005, my husband and I were thrown off our motorbikes as we rode through an Indonesian jungle. Three minutes later, when the 8.9 earthquake subsided enough for us to stand and walk properly, we began to take in the magnitude of what had just happened. Snapping on the heels of the Boxing Day tsunami, this earthquake further destroyed the island of Nias. My husband and I were looking to move to Nias and do post-tsunami aid work. This experience of the earthquake was life altering and unforgettable. The ground trembled with aftershocks registering seven on the Richter scale for a week. Five months later, we returned to Nias to work over a 12-month period, living on a boat and working in the Hinako Islands, bringing aid, establishing community projects for trade and helping set up kids clubs. I used a lot of my acting training working with the Indonesian children, and we wrote and staged some simple plays during my time in Nias.

Life changing milestone 2: Starting a theatre production company After five years of studying communications and acting, I was 25 and living in Sydney. In 2002, I began a theatre production company, and was living the ‘actor’s dream’, working for myself doing theatre and also for a casting agent on Sydney’s North shore in a PA and acting coach capacity. Then, my husband was offered a job in Hong Kong, and life took one of our first dramatic turns. 88

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Life changing milestone 5: Opening Little Seed Theatre Company Over the Christmas period of 2008, I wrote my dreams for 2009 and one of them was to run acting classes at the Noosa Arts Theatre. Through a chain of unforeseen events, this opportunity presented itself. In April 2009, I took over the existing three classes and around 15 students. Little Seed Theatre Company now has six staff members and runs 15 classes a week with 120 students from the ages of four to 17, with new classes soon to open in Palmwoods. profilemag.com.au

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

WELCOME TO BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT – WHERE LOCAL BUSINESS PEOPLE SHARE ADVICE FROM THEIR INDUSTRY TO HELP YOU IN YOUR BUSINESS OR HOME. THIS MONTH, WE TALK WITH FIONA CHRISTIE FROM IMMANUEL LUTHERAN COLLEGE ON YOUR CHILD’S BEHAVIOUR AND SANDRA WILLS FROM WEALTHWAYS ON HAVING A TAX-FREE RETIREMENT.

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he Macquarie Dictionary doesn’t recognise the word ‘catastrophiser’; catastrophic, catastrophist, yes, so please indulge my use of the term. As parents, I’m sure you know what I’m getting at. You may even have one at home! Most of us would admit to exaggerating a little; embellishing the facts to make a situation or event more exciting or terrifying. It should therefore come as no surprise that our children do the same, the difference being their emotional resilience may not be as developed as ours so they automatically assume a worst case scenario in new or risky situations. If this sounds like your child, you have a ‘catastrophiser’ on your hands. ‘Catastrophisers’ exaggerate their worries and place enormous pressure on themselves. Their default position in their thinking goes to the most negative outcome possible.

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ell, one option is to have income of less than around $30,000 per annum, however, hopefully you’ve been working, enjoying a comfortable lifestyle and putting something aside for the future, which has now arrived. Towards the end of a thirty to forty year working life, with a little knowledge, some discipline, combined with the power of compounding, you should be able to own your own home and have an even larger nest egg of property, shares, or managed funds generating at least $50,000 per annum of ‘passive income’ (rents, dividends and interest) to replace your employment income, enabling you to maintain the lifestyle to which you have become accustomed. At this point, you are financially independent – you can stop work if you choose to, and replace your employment income with passive income from your investments.

So, what do you do with a ‘catastrophiser’? Your approach will depend to some extent on the child’s age. Ensure that you model upbeat, positive thinking and present the world as an exciting, positive place full of opportunity. Perhaps use the practical methods below to challenge a child’s catastrophic thinking:

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• What’s the most likely scenario? Sometimes it’s useful to introduce a dose of old-fashioned ‘rational thinking’. “Yes, you may break your leg, but it’s unlikely”.

If you own the same investments inside your superannuation fund, instead of in your own personal name, then the earnings are included in your superannuation fund’s tax return and taxed at superannuation fund tax rates. The tax rate of a superannuation fund in ‘pension phase’ is zero per cent. You pay NO tax on the same earnings of $50,000, leaving you with net income of $50,000 to live off. Of course, the tax and superannuation systems are too complex to explain comprehensively in this article, so it pays to get good advice from a Certified Financial Planner® at least five to ten years prior to retirement, to make sure that you have the right strategies and investments in place for the future.

• Sometimes children’s thinking is so out of step with reality that they become anxious about minor things. Thinking such as ‘bad things always happen to me’ need to be replaced with more moderate, realistic thoughts. • Replace extreme words for feelings with more moderate descriptors. Extreme language leads to extreme thinking. Encourage kids to replace ‘I’m furious’ with ‘I’m annoyed’. The key to interacting with a ‘catastrophiser’ in the first instance is to be ‘on guard’ and always reinforce the positive or more realistic outcome.

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PROFILE BRIEFCASE

THE SUNSHINE COAST IS FULL OF TALENTED PEOPLE – EACH ISSUE WE SHOWCASE TWO SUCCESSFUL LOCALS DOING GREAT THINGS IN THEIR FIELD. WORDS ANNA RAWLINGS

“I wanted, needed, to push the boundaries!”

“I didn’t know how it would go!” SAM SPUNNER

TRACI CASTLE

here is something big happening to the Sunshine Coast’s art scene. There are whispers of a new wave of creatives building on the horizon, readying to pump new life into the local art, culture, photography and entertainment industry. The queen of this creative movement sweeping our town is Studio Republic owner Traci Castle. Well known for her love of dramatic photography, with a hint of high fashion vogue, Traci and her team are this month celebrating the launch of a new creative venture and hub, opening a new studio in Maroochydore, with the grandeur naturally expected of this stylish team. Traci’s photographic adventure was written in the sky from the start. Born in Sydney, her family moved to New Zealand, before finally returning to Australia for good when Traci was 15. Upon their return, Traci attended Mountain Creek State High School for six months, but academic pursuits faded in the bright light of her true passion – photography. “I only studied long enough to achieve the grades I needed for a full-time visual arts course at the TAFE,” Traci shares. “I always wanted to be a photographer.” Traci completed her studies, obtaining a Certificate in Visual Arts and Diploma of Photography, and went on to work for various photo studios on the Sunshine Coast and Sydney. But Traci says she felt constrained working for someone else. “I wanted, needed, to push the boundaries!” she laughs. Forget pushing the boundaries, Traci moved forwards in leaps and bounds, launching Studio Republic, a photo studio and creative hub, in 2009. But with the studio’s quick growth, Traci had to relocate to Warana and now, three years on, has again had to double in size. “The new studio is a massive creative hub that will feature a photo studio, behind-the-scenes experience, creative hang-out, and eventually a beauty and fashion section and coffee shop,” Traci enthuses.

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rom hastily scribbling designs on napkins while sitting around the family dinner table to a revolutionary new business, Sam Spunner is the self-made foodie entrepreneur now hailed by mums and dads as a saviour when it comes time to pack their children’s lunches. Sam is the brains behind eco-friendly, re-usable and super simple food packaging range, Sinchies. The idea for the business came after years of suffering from irritable bowel syndrome and an interest in the additives and preservatives found in pre-packaged food. In 2004, Sam moved to Australia from the UK and started work as a child care educator, with an interest in personal food intolerances, which is where, in 2010, the idea for Sinchies was born. “I was at work and I was consoling a child crying because they couldn’t eat the same ‘squeezy’ yoghurt as the other children because of a food intolerance,” Sam remembers. “It didn’t make sense that they couldn’t enjoy something similar, but even healthier.” After two years of research, various Skype sessions and months spent carefully finding an eco-friendly manufacturer, Sinchies launched in 2012. “I didn’t know how it would go!” laughs Sam. “You can read so much, and hear so much from other people that it can become quite daunting.” Luckily, thanks to her strong support network, not to mention ‘tastetester’ niece and nephews, the business was a hit, with Sam now running her thriving Sinchies from her Currimundi home office, with more than 100 customers signed up. Now this Aussie businesswoman is not looking back, with plans to extend the brand, launch new ranges and design a recipe book, Sam’s chance on revolutionising the food industry has well and truly paid off.

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LOUISE KENNEDY

LOCAL TALENT, LOUISE KENNEDY, FIRST CAME TO OUR ATTENTION AS A CONTESTANT ON THE HIT TV SHOW AUSTRALIA’S GOT TALENT. IMPRESSING JUDGES AND AUDIENCES ALIKE WITH HER POWERHOUSE VOCALS AND COMEDIC OPERATIC ACT, LOUISE ENJOYED GREAT SUCCESS ON THE SHOW, FALLING JUST SHY OF BEING SELECTED FOR THE FINAL.

t’s been a few months since the riotous self-professed ‘Queen of the High C’s’ Louise Kennedy hit the funny bone of an entire nation with her Australia’s Got Talent performance of a dramatic death scene. Louise brought the house down with her interspersed mid-act narrative, “She’s got her second wind!”. From the moment the performance ended, the show’s star judges joined the rest of us in rapturous praise of one of Australia’s most unrecognised, yet internationally experienced, operatic talents. Heralded as a genius by the popular program’s executive producer, Louise’s audition had almost 57,000 YouTube hits, so I couldn’t wait to meet this South Devon expat to get to know the quirky and confident character introduced to us on the talent show. Having grown up in the British seaside township of Paignton, Louise began her education at a convent school, until it was swiftly interrupted when she was expelled at the age of 14. “She [Sister Crispin] caught me drinking my hot chocolate in the cloak room, which was an arch crime,” Louise said, explaining the revered nun then

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went on to call her a very un-Sister-like four-letter word. Aghast, the teen quickly regained her composure with an equally direct response involving a four-letter word of her own. Needless to say, Sister Crispin was under no illusion as to where the headstrong young Louise wanted her to go. From there, the self-confessed hippy neglected her musical inclinations and dreams in pursuit of an increasing fascination with the gypsy rock ’n’ roll lifestyle, which at the age of 18 brought Louise to Western Australia. Louise was in her mid 20s before music re-entered her life again though, when she found herself back in the UK with her husband pursuing her dream of an operatic career. It was then that life was turned on its head. “As I got a place at the National Opera Studio, I fell pregnant,” Louise reminisces, shaking her head. “It was the biggest opportunity of my lifetime. So I went to see the guy who ran the studio and I burst into tears and begged him until he agreed to keep my place open for me until the following year. I’m not sure they did that for anyone else.” profilemag.com.au

Daughter Grace was born shortly after, but despite their joy, Louise and her husband divorced in 1987 when Louise was 33. Soon after, Louise and her very agreeable baby bundle found themselves touring the world’s best operatic stages, including the Metropolitan Opera House in New York and the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, the sleeping infant snuggled soundly backstage in Louise’s dressing room late at night as Louise wooed the crowds. Four years later, Louise was back in Australia where she met and married her second husband, with whom she had a son, Adam. That marriage also ended several years later. It’s evident the pain of these two broken marriages still wounds Louise’s heart today. It was Louise’s passion for music that landed her back at Brisbane’s Lyric Theatre for the Australia’s Got Talent audition on a stage she had performed on years earlier. “This is the side of me I wanted people to see. On the rare occasions I had a comic part in an opera – I loved it. I always made everyone laugh in rehearsals.” Despite coming so close to reaching the finals of Australia’s Got Talent (with her previous agent telling her to give up), Louise hopes 2014 will bring her the professional success she strives for, rounding out last year with a Philippines fundraiser concert and also enjoying the role of the 2013/14 Woodford Folk Festival MC host. The acclaimed singing teacher will soon launch her website and showreel too in a bid to get more exposure. Of her extraordinary vocals, Louise is nonchalant. “I might be older, but being older I have had the experience of having a career I’m not afraid to mess up and laugh at. People love it when you do that.”

I might be older, but being older I have had the experience of having a career I’m not afraid to mess up and laugh at. People love it when you do that.”

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LOOKING OUT TO SEA FROM THE TOP OF ALEXANDRA HEADLAND, THERE IS A POINT WHERE TWO COMPASS LINES MEET. AT THAT SPOT, 28 METRES BELOW SEA LEVEL, LIES AN EX-WARSHIP WITH A BATTLE-TORN HISTORY, WHICH HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED INTO ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER AND MOST BEAUTIFUL WRECK DIVE SITES; THE SHIP-TO-SANCTUARY MIRACLE OF THE HMAS BRISBANE.

he sleek, gunmetal grey hull of the HMAS Brisbane was a formidable sight for more than 30 years, as she patrolled the seas from Australia to Vietnam during her service in the Royal Australian Navy. Commissioned as a guided missile destroyer from 1967 to 2001, the former warship served in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars under the Commonwealth Government. After voyaging across wild oceans and stretches of dangerous sea, the Commonwealth decommissioned the ex-warship in 2001 before she was accepted by the Queensland Government, with the purpose of scuttling her into a wreck off the Sunshine Coast, and creating a thriving artificial reef and dive site. On Sunday, 31 July, 2005 the HMAS Brisbane was towed to a site off the Coast, east of Mudjimba Island and explosives were packed onboard. Crowds gathered at Alexandra Headland and a fleet of boats anchored nearby to watch as, at precisely 10am, the HMAS Brisbane, all 5000 tons and 133 metres of her, was successfully scuttled, gracefully slipping beneath the waves to stand regally on the ocean floor. Now, the ship nicknamed during her serving years as the ‘Steel Cat’, is at peace resting on the seabed, serving out a new purpose in the clear salt water. Divers flock to the site, 28 metres under water, where the HMAS Brisbane has been transformed from a warship into a majestic underwater wonder, a world-class dive site providing environmental sanctuary and international tourism attention.

DIVING Scuba diving is an escape into a different realm of the world. Slipping beneath the waves to sink slowly down into a warm blue embrace is both breathtaking and incredibly calming. There is a rhythm to the descent from surface to seabed, as the steady puff of a regulator escapes in the form of sparkling bubbles, while curious fish dart playfully around the spiralling air. The magic of sunlight filtering down through the water, highlighting the bright hues of colourful coral and casting a dappled pattern on the sandy floor illuminates the astounding colours of a lionfish as it darts back into its crevasse. Down here, the diver is at one with the ocean and all of its inhabitants. Every venture below the surface is a chance to experience this watery world anew, sharing in its hidden delights. The HMAS Brisbane wreck is one of those underwater places that sings to the souls of underwater adventurers. Rising majestically from the seabed and stretching more than 100 metres, the sight of the wreck coming into focus underneath wetsuit-clad legs and feet is one to behold. The sleek grey decks are now covered by soft coral and bright algae and coral heads now provide april 2014

home to schools of bright fish where gun turrets once jutted out. Philip Hart, owner of Sunreef Scuba Diving Services, Mooloolaba, says the HMAS Brisbane wreck is now one of the top three wreck dives in Australia. “With fantastic sea life, the wreck attracts international visitors and brings millions of dollars into Sunshine Coast tourism,” Philip says, who shares the wonder of the wreck on a daily basis. “From a diver’s perspective, it is a really good introduction into wreck diving, as you can see daylight from wherever you are in the ship,” he shares. “For the more experienced divers, the wreck beckons to be explored from bow to stern in the light of day and calm darkness of night.”

From a diver’s perspective, it is a really good introduction into wreck diving, as you can see daylight from wherever you are in the ship...” Descending onto the deck, divers can enter the ship through a variety of purpose-cut hatches and holes, although the most popular entry point is the smoke stacks. Philip explains, “People get a thrill from going in through the smoke stacks, and it is amazing photography with the diver’s silhoutte against the blue of the ocean – it is just spectacular.” The ‘Brisbane’ has now established its place in the balance of the underwater ecosystem and has attracted a multitude of sealife, with hundreds of species of fish and thousands of species of marine life now calling it home. There is also a recent return of leopard sharks, along with grey nurse sharks, turtles, bull rays, dewfish, crayfish, lionfish, pelagic fish and octopus. A large nudibranch population, which call large areas of the Sunshine Coast’s shoreline home, has also taken up residence, their colourful presence found dotted around the wreck. Philip says there is also a resident octopus named Olli by the regular divers, who lives on the main deck and will often happily follow the divers around. Another common visitor is the friendly bull ray, who has a tendency to sneak-up on unsuspecting divers, gently wrapping his wings around them in a ‘cuddle’. As the tide washes gently back and forth over the hull, secrets of the ship are shared by those who explore her hidden depths and passages, the calm water blurring the lines of different eras. It is this contrast of a ship with a worthy yet violent past, taken past the point between two worlds and transformed into a wondrous underwater haven that attracts many divers from Australia and around the world. profilemagazine

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Local artist Tina Cooper is regarded as one of the finest glass blowers in the world. Inspired by the wonders of nature to create her exquisite glass designs, her pieces are a reflection of her passionate relationship with the environment. Tina began her journey into the world of glass blowing 14 years ago, and has developed her skills over the years to become an expert in her field. We caught up with the talented artist to discover a little more about what gets her up each morning.

I grew up in … Jersey Island in the British Isles.

Most people don’t know that I … went to Nambour High school with Kevin Rudd and Wayne Swan. I have a few stories to tell, but not in this issue.

I start my day by … having a strong cup of good coffee.

Most people don’t know that I … went to Nambour High school with Kevin Rudd and Wayne Swan. I have a few stories to tell, but not in this issue.

I would love to be a better … cook. I would love to blow people’s minds and taste buds away.

My greatest achievement is … representing Australia in Chicago USA at SOFA.

I am at my happiest when … I am working in a glass studio with a big team, creating a large art piece.

My most annoying habit is … standing my ground. ‘NO’ is not an option.

When I am not working I am … constructing my new studio and dream home overlooking Baroon Pocket Dam, while drinking a glass of bubbles and looking back at what I’ve achieved.

In five years I hope to be … working in my new studio and living in my dream home, relaxed and happy.

I wish I could … work in a glass studio with great equipment, a big team, with no budget or time constraints – leaving my creative mark on the Sunshine Coast. The best meal I have had was at … Wild Rocket in Montville. My favourite restaurant is … Montville Bar and Grill. I couldn’t live without … being loved.

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What makes me laugh out loud is … my tax bill and animals. The one person I would most like to meet is … Clive Palmer. Why have Chinese-imported dinosaurs? This competes with the Gold Coast. Why not support local artists and create a unique art centre showcasing all the amazing talent we have here on the Sunshine Coast? Keep the Coast unique and classy, not brassy. My hidden talent is … landscaping and renovations. I love DIY. profilemag.com.au