CairnsLife Magazine September 2017

O U R L O C A L M AG A Z I N E

SEPTEMBER 2017

Peters Bosel Lawyers firms up their future

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henever I need a fresh breath of air, I often walk the gorgeous Esplanade.

I find myself getting lost in all the beauty of the boats along the marina, daydreaming about which yacht is mine, enjoying the boardwalk - if the heels aren’t on! The sound of a GBR helicopter taking off, the aromas of the many restaurants and I’m happily immersed in la la land; until I bump into a tourist. Oops! Then I’m back to reality and staring at his crisp white t-shirt with I J Cairns. What a perfect reminder to be grateful for this piece of paradise that’s better than any daydream!

Our family moved here when I was just 2 years old. Only as I got older did I really appreciate everything about our city including its continuous CairnsLife Magazine is published monthly by CairnsLife Pty Ltd September 2017. All material within the publication remains the property of the publishers unless permission is otherwise sought in writing. Those who make advertising placement and or supply editorial content to CairnsLife Magazine undertake to ensure all material does not infringe copyright, trademark, defamation, libel, slander or title. The above mentioned patrons agree to indemnify the publishers against any investigations, claims or judgements. The views expressed in CairnsLife Magazine are those of the contributors, and are not necessarily shared by the publication.

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growth, which reminds me – We have the impeding opening of the Cairns Performing Arts and Cairns Aquarium!

More excitement for Cairns! We really have it all and how lucky are we to call Cairns our home.

This is my #appreciationpost and I would also like to wish all the Dads and Grandads out there, a Happy Father’s Day! Have a fantastic September – The start to my favourite season, #Spring!

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WHAT’S ON AT THE EXPO

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WHAT’S ON

HELLO SPRING. IT’S THE END OF THE DRY SEASON AND THE HUMIDITY IS STARTING TO BUILD. THERE’S A FEAST OF THINGS TO DO AND SEE. HERE’S OUR PICK OF THE BEST OVER SEPTEMBER.

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY’S WITH LAUGH’S, DRINK’S AND CHARITY 29 SEPTEMBER Either you’re new to our beautiful region of Cairns or you’ve been living under a rock, if you haven’t had the pleasure of hearing about Shad Wicka, a local radio identity that has his sights set on building a wonderful longterm project for Cairns Comedy.

Shad had the ingenious idea of putting together Guilt Free Comedy - together with Steven Richards (Guilt Free Comedy) and Peter James (Laughing Heart comedy) - and couldn’t have fullfilled the vision without the help of the talented Catherine Pacey from Eato’s on Grafton Street.

The vision is simple: to provide the audience with outstanding entertainment and laughter, and give new comedians a space to polish their set, while raising much needed cash for local charities - ALL drink sales go directly to various charities. Previous beneficiaries include Camp Quality, Booyah! and Oz Harvest. Guilt Free Comedy have also branched out into events at Cairns Dinner Theatre with various Australian and international comedians.

It’s held on the last Friday of every month and they are currently on the lookout for a new space, as August marked the last time that pay-it-forward cafe Eatos’s will host the event.

Shocking news, we know! Maybe you know the perfect place for them to make their next home? Ideally, it would be in the CBD, somewhere that is generally unused after hours and would (most importantly!) be in a position to support Guilt Free Comedy with the charitable side of the project so they can continue their philanthropy. If you’d like to get on board and offer a great venue - only once a month! - please get in contact via their Facebook page. And while you are there, ‘Like’ their page to follow their events.

Tell your friends about this fun way to support local talent, with shows that give you the good feels!

REMEMBER Last Friday of every month, doors open at 7pm and show starts at 7.30pm.

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WHAT’S ON

KATCHAFIRE 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR 9 SEPTEMBER Celebrating 20 years of Fiyah! All ages event.

Katachafire will perform live at The Billabong Kuranda.

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CAIRNS LIFESTYLE EXPO 23 & 24 SEPTEMBER Everything we love about Cairns, all under one roof over one weekend. The Cairns Lifestyle Expo will take place at the Fred Moule Pavillon, Cairns Showgrounds, involving 100+ exhibitors, lots of family entertainment, giveaways and rides.

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SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL 28 SEPTEMBER The funniest comedians from this year’s Sydney Comedy Festival are hitting the road and bringing and all-star comedy showcase right to your doorstep. www.tanksartscentre.com

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The Great Barrier Reef, untouched beaches and magical rainforests may get all the fame and glory with visitors to Cairns, but it’s the rich, culturally diverse and adventurous dining scene that locals are getting excited about.

Back to 1917 with The Cairns High 100 piece centenary orchestra this is the Centenary Celebrations gala event - all welcome to celebrate the first 100 years of Cairns State High School.

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STARTING TO BUILD. THERE’S A FEAST OF THINGS TO DO AND SEE. HERE’S OUR PICK OF THE BEST OVER SEPTEMBER.

SIR ELTON JOHN 30 SEPTEMBER ST. THERESE’S SCHOOL SPRING FAIR FETE 9 SEPTEMBER Celebrate Spring at the St Therese’s School Spring Fair. Fun for all the family with over 40 stalls and activities.

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Sir Elton John’s Once In A Lifetime tour will feature from his five-decade and will see the muso backed by his original drummer Nigel Olsson, as well as musical director Davey Johnstone on guitar, Matt Bissonette on bass, John Mahon on percussion and Kim Bullard on keyboards.

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‘UBERISATION’ OF WORKSHOP ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL 14 SEPTEMBER Join the Cairns Chamber of Commerce in discovering a new ‘hybrid’ approach in employment opportunities for people with digital work skills.

Special guest speaker John Hartigan, John Hartigan and Associates, Jodie Duigan-George, Associate Vice Chancellor of CQUniversity and Pete Faulkner, Conus Business Consultancy Services.

Held at the Cairns Convention Centre www.cairnschamber.com.au Ph. 4031 1838

CITIZENS OF THE GREAT BARRIER REEF Citizens is a new organization and a social movement which is inspiring people through our mission to protect and conserve the Reef. From Reef operators sporting our logo on their boats, to hotels featuring us around their property, to our internship opportunity going global, Citizens is creating a buzz. This energy was canalized further on August 31 when our Citizens Sculpture was inaugurated in Cairns and when our website went live. Now everyone can get connected through our digital platform. We’re all about the power of collective action and we are channeling this into engaging the world in the future of the Reef – both locally up and down the Reef, and globally – the world is ready for this! So wherever you are, you can join us and start acting for the Reef. By becoming a Citizen, you will share your sustainable action through us, and it will be spread and replicated. This works for both individuals and organizations. This amount of collective engagement creates awesome change through tangible actions that come from the people – our Citizens! Join us now and keep up with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Link to sign up for the launch: https://citizensgbr.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citizensGBR/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CitizensGBR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citizensgbr/

EXCITING TALENT JOINS THE FIRM P e t e r s

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UNMATCHED experience and a proud commitment to supporting Cairns is what drives the team at Peters Bosel Lawyers.

From their involvement in the local community to the staff they hire, experienced firm partners Mark Peters and Julie Bosel know that providing quality, strategic and professional legal advice is just part of the service they provide.

And now Peters Bosel is continuing that local tradition with the addition of commercial litigation and employment law solicitor Madonna Galeano.

“The opportunity to work exclusively in employment law and workplace relations was very attractive,” she says.

“I really enjoy the challenges of the work and I’m very lucky to be working with Mark and Julie, who are the most experienced in town.”

“We’re

thrilled to have her”

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A born and bred Cairns girl, Madonna has a stellar track record in a wide range of disputes including award entitlements, show cause processes, unfair dismissal applications and defending Fair Work prosecutions.

The promising lawyer says she loves working in her home city, helping clients achieve the legal outcome which best suits their individual needs.

“It’s very rewarding because you’re helping people build their businesses by drafting workplace policies and assisting employers to navigate day-to-day workplace issues to maximise productivity,” she says.

“I really see employment law as an area of growth and the way in which employment will be undertaken in the future will be different.

I’m really looking forward to working through those challenges as they arise and Peters Bosel Lawyers is the perfect place to do that.”

The firm has the most experienced team of employment law and workplace relations lawyers outside of south-east Queensland, providing their clients with first rate advice on areas such as executive contracts, terminations, subcontracts, enterprise agreements, restructures and redundancies, discrimination, workplace investigations and much more.

“We have a great depth of experience, we know the law in the area very well and that’s what sets us apart,” Julie says.

“We also have a very firm grasp of local issues, the dynamics of how this city operates and what’s important in doing business in Cairns.”

Both Mark and Julie are full of praise for their new recruit Madonna, seeing a locally grown product as an absolute asset to Peters Bosel’s local focus.

“We’re thrilled to have her,” Mark says.

“She already had a reputation as a young

lawyer in town who is very good at commercial litigation and employment law.”

After joining forces with Julie in 2011 to create Peters Bosel Lawyers, Mark says the firm has been on a rapid growth trajectory as local businesses seek advice in the ever-changing field of workplace relations and employment law.

“We have top people that can match any competitor in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne and we’re right on the doorstep for local clients,” he says.

“Cairns has been through a very difficult time financially, right from the time we set up in 2011. But we’ve grown well through the period since then. Seeing where Cairns is now heading, I think we’re all feeling really buoyant about the future.”

With three lawyers, two support staff and a business manager, the firm is set to grow even more as their client base expands.

“We work with a number of established, high-profile local businesses and entities that demonstrate we have a commitment to the local region,” Julie says.

The firm also plays an active role in the Cairns community, proud of its buy local policy and regularly gives pro bono legal advice to a range of local not-for-profit organisations and charities.

“We are very focused on using local services for anything, whether it be design and fit-outs for buildings, computer services, stationery supplies, printing or equipment. And local businesses are really supportive of us,” Mark says.

“There’s definitely a bright future for Cairns and we are excited about our firm’s future with the addition of a top young lawyer like Madonna to our team,” concludes Julie.

Level 1, 21 Aplin St PO Box 5540 Cairns, QLD 4870 | 07 4051 5154 | www.petersbosel.com.au

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IN SAFE HANDS Words by Michael Serenc

Dr Marcia Mickelburgh Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon BAppSc, MBBS, FRACS (Plast.)

WHETHER you’re in need of reconstructive plastic surgery or some cosmetic work, finding the right surgeon can be challenging.

But for Dr Marcia Mickelburgh of Trinity Breast and Plastic Surgery, quality, experience and patient care are all front of mind.

Based in Cairns, Marcia can perform a wide range of procedures including breast reconstruction, breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, rhinoplasty, hand surgery, skin cancer surgery and much, much more.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery can be a vulnerable experience for any patient and Marcia says she takes the utmost care in making them feel as comfortable as possible.

For more information, call Dr Marcia Mickelburgh on (07) 4041 4633 or visit www.drmickelburgh.com.au

“The feedback about our practice is that it’s a very caring environment. Patients are always put first and their outcomes, safety and health are at the forefront of what we do,” she says.

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“My aim is to have high quality patient outcomes and for surgery to be performed as safely as possible.”

Marcia says being based in the city eliminates the risk of “cosmetic tourism” for patients, who can access quality and affordable plastic and reconstructive surgery on their doorstep.

“People should be aware that what they want to have done can be provided in their home town. They don’t need to travel,” she says.

“You shouldn’t be disadvantaged simply because you choose to live in Far North Queensland.”

“My aim is to

have high quality patient outcomes and for surgery to be performed as safely as possible.”

DRIVING DIGITAL INNOVATION

Adam Guerin

Words by Janie Barton | Photo by Silvia Mogorovich

DON’T know your SEO from your SEM? Are you trying to gain a foothold for your business in the competitive world of social media? Then Adam Guerin is here to help.

The SEO Shop owner loves to educate his clients on the immense benefits of digital exposure, which involves both Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM)/Pay Per Click Advertising.

“For most people, they want their business to work in the digital age,” Adam explains.

“The most common service I do is free, which is answering a phone call from a local business owner who might say “Mate, I’m stuffed, business is going down. I used to be in the Yellow Pages but they want $20,000 to advertise and I can’t afford it and there’s 300 people in Cairns doing what I do. Can you help?”.

“That’s the start of the conversation and from there I can tell them what their options are.”

The SEO Shop can teach clients SEO, which uses certain keywords to attract customers to your website through Google searches and SEM or Pay Per Click advertising, where you pay Google to display an advertisement relevant to the customer’s search.

not all about just sales “andIt’sadvertising where you go out and sell a package,” Adam says.

“Clients are really picky. They know what they want. For some it’s that their brand and business gets visibility. For others, they want to be number one on Google for a pre-set series of keywords and search terms.”

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The SEO Shop

Recognising a niche in the market for SEO and SEM education instead of just providing businesses a service, Adam started The SEO Shop six years ago in Perth.

A visit to Cairns by his wife two years ago prompted Adam to move to the city, where he has been able to tap in to a market brimming with potential.

With no lock-in contracts and an affordable pay-as-you-go service, Adam is able to build trust and rapport with his many clients, ranging from sole trader entrepreneurs to large, established firms.

“They all essentially want the same thing – more business in an ever-competitive and tightening market,” he says.

“That’s what makes me passionate about it. I enjoy helping my clients succeed.”

PROMOTING A LOVE OF LEARNING

Words by Janie Barton

TA S E a r l y L e a r n i n g C e n t r e

One of the best ways to put your children on the path to a successful education is to start early and enrol them in TAS Kindy and Prep classes.

“Research tells us that positive early learning experiences help shape brain development and sets the foundation for success in later learning, behaviour and health,” TAS Principal Paul Sjogren.

“We work in partnership with parents and carers to ensure we are providing the best educational opportunities for each child. By working together, we can help them to establish a love of learning.”

TAS Kindy classes stand above the rest for a number of reasons. They offer a small, personal learning environment, nature play within magnificent grounds and a buddy system with a Year 2 or 3 TAS student.

“This program integrates children into junior school from the beginning and assists when Kindergarten students graduate to Prep,” Mr Sjogren said.

“It makes them feel part of the larger school, so commencing in Junior School is not so daunting for them.”

Kindy students also participate in full primary school Sports Carnivals, have regular access to the TAS junior school library and are introduced to the Prep program and facilities, making the transition to junior school seamless.

Prep students are also fortunate to get the best start in their education. They have the benefit of learning from experienced teachers who specialise in Early Years Learning, class sizes that allow individualised

instruction and specialist music, Japanese, swimming and physical education programs.

“We also have a genuine open-door policy and encourage parent engagement,” Mr Sjogren added.

The school’s Prep classes also offer cutting-edge teaching and learning technology, reading readiness and perceptual motor skills training programs, all in purpose- built learning environments.

It also includes development of the literacy and numeracy skills needed for students to be successful at school, like Jump Start, a learning program that provides an enjoyable and nurturing start to education, which includes; Kitchen Garden and healthy eating program.

“Families tell us that a Kindy and Prep education at TAS sets young students up for the behaviours needed to excel in life,” Principal Sjogren added.

“Our passionate teachers ensure each child receives a high level of individual attention to develop their intellectual, social, emotional and physical skills.”

We’re very proud to provide an “enjoyable and nurturing start to education.”

Trinity Anglican School 200 Progress Road, White Rock • Ph: 4036 8111 Poolwood Road, Kewarra Beach • Ph: 4057 7000 www.tas.qld.edu.au

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EXCELLING AT EDUCATION Words by Janie Barton

TA S L e a d e r s O f T h e F u t u r e Trinity Anglican School (TAS) is highly respected for its strong academic achievements where graduating students consistently attain high results, and there is more than one secret to the school’s outstanding success.

A contributing part of its success is the fact that students love going to TAS. The school cultivates an environment where it’s “cool” for students to try their best academically and provides a wide range of free tutoring options for all.

They also benefit from and enjoy the relationships they build with their teachers and the fact that their teachers want them to learn.

“We have terrific teachers who are genuinely interested in helping each student reach their academic personal best,” Principal Paul Sjogren said.

They’re happy “ to spend time with

students outside of class helping them.

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Trinity Anglican School 200 Progress Road, White Rock • Ph: 4036 8111 Poolwood Road, Kewarra Beach • Ph: 4057 7000 www.tas.qld.edu.au

Parents also recognise the dedication of TAS educators.

“In our parent survey responses, parents consistently recognise and commend the efforts and professionalism of our terrific staff.”

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Once again, the school’s NAPLAN results this year were very strong. At each year level, in each of the five strands, students were at or near the top for all Cairns schools.

“However, we are more interested in how they have progressed over the last two years since last sitting NAPLAN,” Principal Sjogren said. “We were really pleased that our students improved at a higher rate than the national mean improvement.

“This is even more pleasing because in most cases the students measured their improvement against a high starting point two years ago.

We also feed the data back from NAPLAN to identify areas where we can improve curriculum or pedagogy, which creates a continual selfimprovement loop.”

The high standard coeducational environment of TAS is built upon a framework of Anglican values where students can experience the highly successful educational journey Anglican schools provide.

“Our students also learn the value of service to others and to be grateful for their lives, including that they have been given the opportunity to attend TAS. “All students are given the opportunity and support to shine. Our core belief is that every student can reach their academic potential, and we work hard to assist them to do so.”

LEADING SECURITY SPECIALISTS Photos by Silvia Mogorovich

Toby & Samantha Waite TSW Security Solutions

Since it opened in 2016, TSW Security Solutions has quickly risen to become one of the most highly respected and sought-after security firms in Queensland.

Due to its professional and reliable service, the locally owned and operated company, founded by Royal Australian Navy veterans, Toby and Samantha Waite, quickly grew to include more than 30 professionally trained employees comprised of security officers, bodyguards, and highly skilled canine staff members.

Combining their experience, ethos and values with years of experience in the security industry, Toby and Samantha have built a quality company, which prides itself in employing locals and Defence Force veterans. TSW Security Solutions covers all aspects of security services including bodyguards; crowd controllers; security officers; mobile, foot and K9 patrols, working both corporately and publicly at a variety of venues and events.

TSW Security Solutions is also contracted to the Cairns Safe Night Precinct to supply taxi rank controllers, rank security guards, and street patrol guards on Friday and Saturday nights. These security officers, in addition to those officers provided by Council, help maintain a safe

and enjoyable entertainment precinct for locals and tourists.

Samantha and Toby are valued members of the Safe Night Cairns CBD Precinct Incorporated (SNCCP), with Toby sitting on the Management Committee of same. The SNCCP is an association of licensees, business owners and local authorities who work together to ensure that the CBD entertainment precinct of our city is a safe and enjoyable place for both locals and tourists.

“By making the Cairns CBD a safe and enjoyable place we can expect to see a greater influx of people being entertained in the Safe Night Precinct, which will turn mean a boost in the local night-time economy”, said Toby, who is a firm believer in supporting locals.

Sam and Toby put their money where their mouth is by supporting community events and clubs such as the North Queensland Powerlifting Championships, Do It Boxing (a non-profit gym), the Cairns Toy Run and the Manunda Hawks women’s AFL team.

“To ensure we’re the best in the industry, we continually put our staff through their paces with our weekly training,”

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said Toby. “We hold our guards to a very high standard, priding ourselves on providing a professional, reliable and consistent service.”

TSW Security Solutions, a member of the Australian Security Industry Association Ltd, is affiliated with SDS Training and Security, and regularly offers courses for Certificate III in Security Operations, Cash in Transit, Batons and Handcuffs, and Bodyguard qualifications.

“We make a commitment to provide our students with top-notch training and to ensure they’re job ready at the completion of their course. Consequently, many of our past students have quickly found employment within the industry.”

Toby, Samantha and their team are one of the best security firms in North Queensland because they live their motto: “Stand for the Broken; Speak for the Silent; Service above Self ”.

“Stand for the

Broken; Speak for the Silent; Service above Self

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TSW Security Solutions 17 Behan St, Cairns Ph: 0418 140 944 f tswss.professionalservice

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CALLED TO SERVE OTHERS

Andrea Turner Tu r n e r F r e e m a n L a w y e r s

Words by Michael Serenc | Photo by Silvia Mogorovich

A LONG-HELD desire to help those doing it tough is what drives solicitor Andrea Turner every time she walks through the office front door.

The Turner Freeman Associate and Cairns branch manager has a big responsibility, dealing with any number of clients in compensation law and superannuation disability claims.

The daughter of a British police officer, Andrea developed a clear sense of right and wrong early in life.

Those principles were crystallised when she started working as a Compulsory Third Party (CTP) claims manager for an insurance firm in 2005 before deciding to study law at Charles Darwin University.

“I realised some of these people have gone from having everyday jobs and

a normal life to being involved in a motor vehicle accident and their life being turned upside down,” Andrea explains.

when “That’s I realised

I wanted to be on the other side of the table helping people through the process.

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and most importantly, a sympathetic ear.

“For me, it’s the challenge of being able to try and help someone who is vulnerable,” she says.

“I’ve been doing this for so long that I look back and think how privileged we are that our clients are letting us into their lives.”

The mum-of-two runs a tight ship at her Mulgrave Rd office where she was named a finalist in the Manager of the Year category in the 2017 Cairns Business Woman of the Year Awards.

But fighting for the underdog will always be Andrea’s passion.

“We will try and help anyone that we can.”

SPECIALIST CUSTOM HOME BUILDER Words by Michael Serenc | Photo by Silvia Mogorovich

Roslyn Smith Affinity Designer Homes

Affinity Designer Homes is a custom builder specialising in homes for sloping sites and narrow or irregular land shapes, whilst making the most of the land’s best features.

Affinity Designer Homes is part of the Cairns based Construct Building and Development Group, which means larger buying power for construction materials and products to give the client very competitive pricing.

Style, taste and elegance are the focus for Affinity Designer Homes when it comes to building your home.

Affinity’s highly experienced building designer, Roslyn Smith, will shape your home to suit your needs and lifestyle. Indeed, being an HIA Green Smart accredited builder, all Affinity homes are designed to suit our tropical conditions using energy efficient design principles and products, and tailored to your budget, land and lifestyle.

This local builder has been in the region for more than 25 years, acquiring a reputation for stunning, quality homes using their local knowledge and experience to give you the best value for money.

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Clients have peace of mind through every step of the building process with Affinity. This starts from conducting site inspections on your block of land, to developing a design to suit the block that reflects your lifestyle requirements, to completion and handover of your new home.

No matter how big or ambitious your dream home is, let Affinity help you realise it today.

SOLVING THE PROPERTY PUZZLE Trevor Gard N o r t h e r n P ro p e r t y Va l u e r s STRONG local ties and an unmatched industry pedigree has Northern Property Valuers excited about their future.

With a total of 12 staff spread over four offices in Cairns, Mareeba, Papua New Guinea and the Sunshine Coast, Northern Property Valuers have a strong presence in regional Queensland, built on more than 30 years of knowledge and experience.

Since taking over the business five years ago from veteran valuer Max Dickenson, managing director Trevor Gard has gone from strength to strength, together with colleague Bruce Coates, who has part ownership of Northern Property Valuers’ offices in Mareeba, Papua New Guinea and the Sunshine Coast.

“We’ve doubled our turnover from five years ago,” Trevor says.

“We have a lot of drive and determination in what we do. We relate to a lot of small businesses in the area because we are one.

“We’ve been ranked very highly amongst the major banks but we also look after smaller financial institutions such as credit unions and building societies.”

Rural, commercial and residential property valuations can all be performed by the firm, which has now added yet another string to its bow of expertise.

The business recently became Cairns’ first licensed Buyer’s Agency. Our clientele range from small commercial investors to large international companies, all looking for a property that suits their particular needs.

“We’re physically out on the ground looking for properties for these investors,” Trevor says.

“Through our local knowledge, and using our extensive database of properties throughout the region,

Northern Property Valuers 3/36 Rutherford St, Cairns Ph: 4032 1627 www.npvaluers.com.au

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we provide a professional and thorough service.”

It’s an area which Trevor knows has solid growth potential, as the business continues to diversify in a time of increasing competition.

“We’re now a complete, professional property firm, not just a valuation firm,” he says.

“Mal Floyd has joined our agency in Cairns. With his 30 years of experience in real estate, he has become a real asset to our business.

Through our database and his network, we’re able to find the right property for our various clients.”

With a long family history in Far North Queensland dating back to his grandfather on his mother’s side, who owned a real estate business in Cairns in the early 1900’s, and his grandfather on his father’s side owning a cane farm in Ingham, Trevor believes he has been guided towards his current position running Northern Property Valuers. He loves nothing more than getting out on the open road to meet his diverse array of clients.

“I’m not stuck in an office. I love the Far North and it gives me an opportunity to travel along many of the region’s backroads. There’s some truly glorious hidden places!” he says.

In all our “ locations we have created boutique, professional offices providing a personal service.

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Yvonne Rowlands Principal & Licensee

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GIVING YOU FINANCIAL PIECE OF MIND

Words by Michael Serenc | Photo by Silvia Mogorovich

Joshua Oliver & Jasmine Buckley 1800 Approved Cairns Franchise TRUST and experience are hard commodities to find in today’s financial brokerage industry, but 1800Approved Cairns has it in spades.

Whether you’re PAYG, selfemployed and looking for the new ute or just trying to find the perfect new family car, buying private, auction or dealer – it’s not a problem. 1800Approved Cairns Franchise owner Joshua Oliver and finance specialist Jasmine Buckley can help you find the best deal.

With access to more than 40 lending institutions, Joshua says he loves nothing more than helping his clients achieve today’s goals for tomorrow’s dreams.

“We will find them a loan that suits their financial situation, all in line with responsible lending and a price that suits their lifestyle” he says.

“The biggest win I’ve had to date is the loyalty of my clients and those who refer me. They see us as virtually part of their family and as a business, it’s the greatest compliment we can receive.”

Why not give the team at 1800Approved Cairns a call today on 0418 281 121 or stop by their office along Mulgrave Road, opposite DFO Cairns.

After getting his start in the motor industry at 17, Joshua has almost 20 years of finance brokage experience with his client list exploding since opening the 1800Approved Cairns

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franchise four months ago.

And while he admits leaving an established financial broker was a risk, Joshua says his exciting new venture has been a blessing.

Cars, boats, caravans, motorbikes, trucks and equipment are all done by the team at 1800Approved, as are personal loans for practically anything you desire.

“We can get loan applications for anything from a $10,000 Falcon right through to Ferraris or a $10,000 tinnie to a million dollar Riviera boat ,” Jasmine says.

“Commercial finance is not a problem either. I’ve done deals for tractors and earthmoving equipment and even solar panels. Nothing is too obscure. The more left-field it is, the more I enjoy doing it.”

A customer-focused approach is at heart of everything 1800Approved does, enshrined in their core values of accountability, communications, honesty, imagination, passion and integrity.

“Every person is treated the same way, whether they’re on a pension or earning $400,000 a year,” says Jasmine.

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We love to help our customers and see the realisation of our work in their smiles.

We hope we can help you too.

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LILY HAS THE REGION AT HER FINGERTIPS. Words by Janie Barton | Photo by Blueclick Photography

Lily Stacey L o c a l To u r i s m N e t w o r k While online marketing has been growing at a rapid rate, so has Local Tourism Network (LTN), a networking and marketing platform that has been a contributing factor to the success of the local tourism industry.

LTN showcases tourism discounts for locals, enhances online presence for tourism operators on more than 35 destination sites and organises networking opportunities and business promotions for businesses in the industry.

The entrepreneurial brotherand-sister team Jodi Nelson and Kim Marsden launched LTN’s dynamic online platform less than two years ago. They know the online industry better than most, having launched online travel agency Travstar in 2000 and the event listing website Cairns Events, both of which attract huge number of visitors and Facebook followers each month.

And thanks to their social media and marketing expert Lily Stacey, the platform’s popularity and reach just keeps growing.

Local Tourism Network Suite 101, 27-29 Wharf St, Cairns Ph: 1300 554 636 www.localtourismnetwork.com

“The number of people Lily can reach is impressive with most of Cairns and Tropical North Queensland at her fingertips,” said Jodi. “Lily manages LTN’s 24,000 member weekly Local Tourism Deals mailouts, oversees LTN’s public regional websites with over 50,000 visitors each month, oversees the Cairns Event website with 9000 visitors a month and also manages the Local Tourism Deals CairnsLife 25 Magazine

and Cairns Events Facebook pages, which also attract thousands of followers.

“Lily’s social marketing audience is just fantastic. She can reach up to 60,000 TNQ Facebook users with just a single post.”

As well as promoting the region nationally and internationally, LTN also focuses on locals.

“We have 24,000 local TNQ subscribers,” said Lily. “They can sign up for free and get the local rates and see the local offers, and they book directly with the operator.

There is no middleman and no other costs for them.”

For just $55 a month tourism operators gain a huge range of benefits including having their own page on LTN’s website, having Lily’s expert help at organising, updating and monitoring their pages and assisting with their social media marketing and having their business showcased nationally and internationally.

“We give the tourism operators exposure and inspire locals to use all the local discounts available and attend events,” Lily said.

The local “ community and

tourism operators connect to benefit the industry and the region. It’s a winwin situation for everyone.

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Cryo Australia Cairns 36 Aplin Street, Cairns city Ph: 1300 279 628 www cryoau.com.au

GAME CHANGER IN HEALTH INDUSTRY Words by Janie Barton | Photos by Silvia Mogorovich

Peter Daley Cryo Australia A new health revolution has arrived in Cairns, and it’s about to help you feel more revived, invigorated and healthier than you have felt in a long time.

Cryotherapy, which originated in Japan, has been taking Europe and the United States by storm and Cryo Australia, which opened in Brisbane in 2016, has brought these noninvasive, hyper-cooling treatments to Cairns.

Cryotherapy is a process of using cold temperatures for weight loss, improving recovery up to eight times faster from injuries, decreasing pain, slowing cell aging and enhancing overall health, to name just some of its amazing benefits.

“It really is cutting-edge technology, said Cryo Australia’s General Manager Nathan Canilho.

“Cryotherapy uses liquid nitrogen vapours safely to help people through a myriad of different treatments, and has been delivering outstanding results.”

Cryo Australia uses its state-of-theart Cryosauna to cool customers’ body temperatures for a maximum of three minutes.

The Cryo X sauna is the coldest of it’s kind in the world going down to a temperature of -196 degrees.

The body’s natural reaction to the cold sends the blood to the vital organs where it is then nourished, once exiting the sauna the body then increases blood flow to the skin, which delivers oxygen, enzymes and nutrients throughout the body and in the process allows clients to burn up to 800 calories. The result is inflammation is reduced, muscular endurance is enhanced and energy levels are highly boosted.

“Yes, it’s very cold, but is absolutely invigorating,” Nathan said. “Unlike in an ice bath, water is not touching your skin so your body stays completely dry. After the three minutes when you come out of the Cryosauna you feel incredibly invigorated and the results people get are just amazing.”

Cryo Australia are also the research and development partners with the Brisbane Broncos, who are using a portable cryo chamber with the results being analysed by the University of Queensland to study the effects of the treatment on the athletes, including game performance and recovery from injury.

Cryotherapy is also excellent for anti-aging

It really is “ cutting-edge technology” facial, neck and hand treatments. Trained staff use Localised Cryotherapy to reduce any inflammation and puffiness, while also decreasing the size of customer’s pores. As the temperature decreases, the body responds by producing more collagen. From this reaction, fine lines and wrinkles begin to disappear.

Another amazing service Cryo Australia provide is the Cryo Sculpting Fat Reduction treatment which uses cool temperature technology to spot reduce fat in stubborn areas such as love handles, stomach, back and thighs. The best thing is that it is extremely affordable compared to any other competitor on the market Peter Daley opened the Cairns clinic in late August after experiencing first hand the results of Cryotherapy in Brisbane.

“I suffered from a bad back as well as tennis elbow, and the results after Cryotherapy were quite amazing,” he said. “I’m pain free now.

I know the benefits of Cryotherapy, and I’m passionate about sharing them with others.”

Peter said Cryotherpay is also excellent for weight loss, inflammation, skin rejuvenation and treating acne, psoriasis and eczema and rheumatoid arthritis.

Another ground-breaking health treatment offered by Cryo Australia is through its IV iRefresh vitamin lounge, a modern hydration and nutritional therapy through IV infusions.

“The IV iRefresh therapy is fantastic,” Peter said. “It’s great for rehydration, boosting your immune system, jet lag, detoxifying the body, hangovers and increasing strength and energy levels.”

Cryo Australia offers eight different IV options, all packed with pure vitamins and essential minerals.

“The IV therapy really exploded in Brisbane,” Peter said. “Customers see the effects immediately, especially those who are feeling sick and run down.”

Cairns is the second clinic in the Cryo Australia group with other clinics opening in the coming months in Sydney and Brisbane with plans to expand into all States and major cities.

“Cryotherapy and IV therapy are game changers,” Peter said. “They’re really affordable and the most important thing is that they really do work.”

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GET THAT WINNING SMILE

Dr Rhonda Coyne

Words by Michael Serenc

Dr Rhonda Coyne believes the key to being successful is simple – just smile!

The NQ Ortho owner and qualified orthodontist is passionate about her profession, always putting the comfort and well-being of her patients first.

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Changing someone’s smile can actually change their life quite significantly

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“I like to empower my patients. It’s more than just having straight teeth,” Rhonda explained.

“Changing someone’s smile can actually change their life quite significantly,” she says.

“It’s everything that goes with that, such as building self-esteem and looking at the positives as much as possible.”

“One of the nicest comments I had was that I made a young boy as beautiful on the outside as he was on the inside. It was very special and rewarding to see that.”

A spurned dream to become a fighter pilot didn’t stop Rhonda from soaring to success in her younger days, instead putting her energy into studying dentistry and later, orthodontics, at university.

After joining her father Dr Laurie Coyne’s family practice in the late 1990s, Rhonda now oversees three practices in Cairns, Innisfail and Atherton.

Children doing it tough are not forgotten

by Rhonda either, who performs pro-bono work as part of the Australian Society of Orthodontists’ Give a Smile charity.

Using the latest technology available in orthodontics, such as aligners, iTero digital scanning software and the Dental Monitoring phone app, NQ Ortho is able to give patients the right treatment with minimal fuss.

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“We really embrace user technology and try to make it as accessible and affordable as possible,” Rhonda says.

“I love what I do and I like educating people about oral health.”

In fact, Rhonda is such an advocate for new technologies that she has addressed major orthodontics conferences in Melbourne, Sydney and Singapore on the use of aligners and digital scanning.

With first class orthodontic care and flexible payment plans available for patients, there’s no doubt Rhonda sees a bright future for NQ Ortho in the region.

“The industry is in a bit of a paradigm shift as we switch from analogue to digital technology and I see it as a great challenge and opportunity,” she says.

“What we can offer people now is so much more than just braces. It’s simply amazing and I think we’re in for a pretty exciting time.”

2017

DEFENCE BLOOD CHALLENGE

Every year teams from the Navy, Army, Air Force and Defence Public Servants compete to give the most blood donations to the Red Cross Blood Service and save the most lives.

Last year, the Challenge resulted in 6,991 donations, which saved up to 20,700 lives.

This year, the target is again 7,000 donations – and you can help us achieve it.

The Defence Blood Challenge is now in its ninth year and this year is poised to be the most successful yet. The Challenge runs from 1 September to 8 December and friends and families of those in the services can join in.

Donations can be whole blood or plasma, and every donation you make after registering for Navy’s ‘Red25’ team, counts to Navy’s tally, as part of the Red Cross Blood Service campaign to raise 25 per cent of the nation’s blood supply through corporate challenges.

New donors and existing donors who may not have made an appointment in a while are encouraged to support the local Defence presence of HMAS Cairns and give blood for the Navy team. This year there’s a ‘push for plasma’ as donations can be made as frequently as every two weeks.

While there’s a bit of friendly competition between services, the main aim is to motivate people to donate and save lives.

So get onboard and support your sailors, register for Red25 Navy. To enroll to donate blood or plasma, visit www.donateblood.com. au or call 13 19 45. Registration for Red25 Navy can also be done via the website or over the phone.

You can keep track of progress during the challenge at the Red Cross Blood Service website and then following the links to Red25 Result Tallies.

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If you’re interested in joining a for-impact organisation making a real and measurable difference to the vulnerable in Cairns, come along to this informative presentation.

OzHarvest Cairns Manager, Jana Gorski, will share with you the ‘who, why and what’ of OzHarvest, the impact it is having locally, nationally and globally, what opportunities exist to contribute in Cairns and how to join our team of magnificent people and become an OzHarvest volunteer.

All volunteers must be over 18yrs but please feel to bring your children along for the evening if you need.”

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DATE Monday, September 25 2017

TIME 5:30pm - 7pm

WHERE

Novotel Cairns - 122 Lake Street, Cairns, Queensland. 4870

CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS REUNION WEEKEND The Cairns State High Centenary Reunion Weekend, the main focus for our 100 year celebrations is only weeks away! The weekend commences with the Back to Cairns High Open Day on Friday 15 September. The school will open its doors and gates welcoming members of the school community. The following night, Saturday 16 September, we go back to 1917 with the Jazz Supper Club, which is the Centenary Celebrations gala event. Tickets are selling fast due to the amazing array of entertainment throughout the night; including a 100 piece orchestra made up of current and past students, and a fireworks finale. All past students and current school community are invited to join us for a fabulous evening filled with nostalgia and good old fashioned fun times.

Back to Cairns High Open Day, Friday 15 September Cairns State High School will open to the school community on Friday 15 September.

Tours will be conducted and memorabilia will be displayed in various places throughout the school. A Legacy unveiling and dedication will also take place. There will be a morning and afternoon session with refreshments provided.

“What an excellent opportunity to come back to the school and see and experience how much has changed! The program being offered will give participants an active level of engagement in the types of learning and activity the 21st Century learner has in their

day to day life as a Cairns High student.

Meet staff and students from today and years gone by and chat over a lovely morning or afternoon tea,” commented Chris Zilm, Executive Principal.

Back to 1917: Jazz Supper Club, Saturday 16 September – the Centenary Celebrations Gala Event is the special opportunity for all reunion years to come together and celebrate our 100 year milestone. Lucky guests will be whisked away to a swanky speakeasy-style Jazz club. All flappers and dappers, adorned with a long string of pearls or gangster-like pinstripe suit and fedora, are in for a night filled with roaring entertainment, including a 100 piece orchestra and a finale of fireworks.

Don’t miss out – it’s going to be the cat’s pyjamas! Tickets are only $50 and available from the school or online. Food service and areas for seating is included, a cash bar will be available. This event will commence at 6.00pm at the school and entry is only via the school’s iconic main entrance. Dressing to the theme is optional, and otherwise semi-formal attire is appropriate.

Over the past 100 years Cairns High has evolved and transformed into a highly sought after, internationally accredited, independent public school with a strong reputation for its excellence programs and opportunities for youth in the Cairns region. Since 1917 this great school has seen much change and has had many inspirational teachers and talented students walk through its hallways and into and out of its classrooms.

“This Centenary year will give many the opportunity to come together and celebrate such an important milestone for our whole community. Cairns State High School has played such a pivotal role in the city’s history developing as the city has grown into a school of first choice in the community. The program of events will give everyone an opportunity to return to the school and see the progress we have made and the innovations that keep us focused on the future. At the same time, the strong positive culture of excellence is supported by many valued traditions giving Cairns High strong foundations and fantastic memories,” commented Chris Zilm.

“As a past Principal I am looking forward to catching up with past students and staff throughout the Centenary Celebrations”, commented past Principal Mrs Angela Toppin.

Tickets to events can be purchased from the school in person or by phoning 07 40503042. Also available via http://www. cairnsconferences.com.au/cairnshigh/.

The Cairns High Centenary Celebrations Facebook page is a great way to keep up to date with these events and find some of your old Cairns High pals. For more information on the CHAPS (Cairns High Association of Past Students please email: centenarycelebrations@cairnsshs.eq.edu. au.

Talk, find, join, share, promote, unite, connect and celebrate this amazing school community, of both now and then.

CENTENARY Celebrations Souvenirs Available from Cairns State High School or call 4050 3042 Also available online at cairnshighpac.com.au

CELEBRATING THE PAST, LOOKING FORWARD TO THE FUTURE CHRISTOPHER Zilm may have only been principal of Cairns State High School for 12 months, but already he reckons he’s the luckiest bloke in the world.

In a career spanning 30 years, the veteran educator is honoured to be part of the school’s centenary celebrations and excited about what the future holds.

Chris Zilm

“It’s an exciting future.”

“The history of Cairns High is really the history of Cairns,” says Christopher.

“With our centenary, we’ve got an opportunity to look back on the history of the school and we’re bringing a lot of old staff and students back for a trip down memory lane. But it’s also an excellent opportunity to decide where we’re heading and what we want to do.

“It’s been a year of so many highs and that’s been fantastic because the students at this school just never stop amazing you.”

With more than 1600 students and 160 staff, Christopher says Cairns State High is “future-proofing” the city’s next generation of leaders with a focus on academic and extracurricular excellence.

Programs and activities such as the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, languages, performing and visual arts and music have opened up a range of pathways for students – an initiative driven by former long-serving principal Bernie MacKenzie.

The school has even established a partnership with Advance Cairns, aimed at giving young people a voice in the future economic and infrastructure development of the city.

“My job now is to keep that going and adapt it to the modern age,” Christopher explains.

“We want to make sure our young people are ready for anything that happens in the modern world, which is fastpaced and changing.

“In a big school you want to make sure you have the systems in place that support individual growth and development.”

As the 18th principal to serve the school, Christopher is all too aware of the importance of Cairns State High’s values of excellence, respect, responsibility and resilience as his students prepare to take on the world.

“Our vision statement is to be the best we can be.

It underpins everything we stand for,” he says.

“It’s an exciting future.”

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C E L E B R A T I O N S

Mrs

Angela TOPPIN

Mrs Angela Toppin was Principal at Cairns State High School from 2011 to 2016 and was elected as Councillor of Mareeba Shire Council in March 2016. She is a transparent and honest lady who led by example, always presented well and had high expectations of both herself and others. Angela found it difficult to make the decision to resign from Cairns High however her passion for education continues to burn brightly in her current role as Councillor and she continues to be closely associated with the school.

Previous to Cairns State High she was a Business Teacher for 14 years at Mareeba State High School and was appointed Head of Department Business and Technology at Smithfield State High School in 1990. During this time she drove many innovations in Business Education. In 1993 she developed a regional plan for women aspiring to leadership for the Women in Management Project for the Peninsula Region. In 1994 she guided the way for VET in Schools as Deputy Principal at Mareeba State High School. Following this she acted as Principal for both Dimbulah P – 10 School and Atherton State High School before being appointed as Principal at Malanda State High School in 2000 and then at Mareeba State High School in 2003.

After 7 years as Principal for Mareeba State High School, she was the first female principal at Cairns State High and conducted herself as a mentor and inspiration to many young women. Mrs Toppin was appointed soon after the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) commenced. Cairns State High is the only school to offer this prestigious alternative senior school pathway in conjunction with the traditional curriculum and vocational opportunities.

During her tenure she focussed on continuing to develop the school’s reputable Centre of Excellence programs as well as learning with technology.

PRINCIPAL AT CAIRNS STATE HIGH SCHOOL FROM 2011 TO 2016

COUNCILLOR OF MAREEBA SHIRE COUNCIL IN MARCH 2016

Angela Toppin’s well established and maintained community connections and role as Chair of the Business Liaison Association Inc. (BLA) were of high benefit to the regional Queensland state schools.

The opportunities for Cairns State High students and teachers through the BLA events and activities each year are invaluable and offer engaging learning experiences. The BLA was founded by Angela back in 1993 and over 10,000 students from Tully to the Cape were involved in BLA programs throughout 2016.

Her deserved accolades are attributed to her dedication to education, business and community. In 1993 she was awarded the Business Women’s Club Corporate Woman of the Year and in 1995 The Paul Harris Fellow, The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, for her work with the Business Liaison Association and Association of Women Educators.

In 2009 she was awarded the prestigious Leadership in Profession Award, and also made a Fellow of the Business Educators Association of Queensland. This year she also received a Rotary International Pride of Workmanship Award. In 2010 she was listed by The Cairns Post as one of the Most Influential Women in FNQ and in 2016 received a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Queensland Secondary Principal’s Association.

Angela Toppin strives to make a difference in young people’s lives and continues to mentor young people for leadership roles. She is also very passionate about expanding opportunities for students in regional areas.

Councilor Robert “Bob” Manning OAM (born 1945) is the mayor of the Cairns Regional Council. In 2004 Manning was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for “service to the community of the Cairns region through the development and promotion of the tourism, maritime and aviation industries”.

In 2002 he was awarded Cairns Citizen of the Year.

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Ambassadors

Edna Taylor turns 100 years young in 2017. She will be the oldest former student to join in the celebrations of the school’s history and as such has a special place in our year’s events.

She has lived in Cairns her entire life. Her father drove the steam engines and rail motors along the now 125-year-old Cairns-Kuranda route. On her 99th birthday she took a train trip with her family. She said at the time that her father’s favourite spot along the railway soon became known as Forward’s Lookout, and before long the name was officiated.

David Hudson was born in the early 1960s. He is a proud descendant of the Ewamian and Western Yalanji peoples of the Cairns region. He is a cultural consultant, artist and world famous didgeridoo performer. Hudson finished at Cairns High in 1979, then he attended a teachers’ college and was qualified as a recreation officer. His children also attended Cairns SHS.

JAZZ SUPPER CLUB CAIRNS STATE HIGH SCHOOL THE FIRST 100 YEARS

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DRINKS • CANAPES MUSIC • DANCING SINGING • CAKE FIREWORKS

All past and current members of the school community invited!

“BACK TO 1917” SATURDAY 16 SEPT 6pm - 10pm Back to Cairns High Open Day on 15 September (morning and afternoon tours – bookings required)

TICKETS ON SALE AT CAIRNS HIGH, PHONE 4050 3042 OR cairnsconferences.com.au/cairns high

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PRINCIPALS OF THE PAST

1917 - 1921

P MOORHOUSE

1922 - 1923

F WHITTINGTON

1924 - 1937

J BARNES

1938 - 1940

E LONEY

1940 - 1943

C SEARLE

1943 - 1945

F CAFFERKY

1945 - 1949

J MCGRATH

1949 - 1950

L POWELL

1951 - 1954

FT MILNE

1955 - 1957

A WERMAN

1958 - 1970

C N CROSSWELL

1971 - 1972

E ALDRIDGE

1973 - 1973

C SPEARITT

1974 - 1978

C WHITEOAK

1979 - 1999

B MACKENZIE

1999 - 2010

T GORDON

2011 - 2016

A TOPPIN

2016 -

present

C ZILM

C.N. Crosswell

Mr Bernie MacKenzie Angela Toppin

Chris Zilm

Mr Trevor Gordon

Mr

Trevor GORDON 1999 - 2010

Mr

Bernie

MACKENZIE 1979 - 1999

of providing for the needs of everyone who enters through its doors in an atmosphere of care and support, challenge and achievement.

an award for Leadership in the Profession, following 21 years as a principal at three high schools. As a part of this award it was also noted that he chaired teams that go into schools and enable them to gain Council of International Schools international accreditation.

Originally a Deputy Principal at Cairns State High in the late 80s Trevor Gordon became Principal in 2000. Trevor was keen on football, cricket and tennis however had gained a scholarship at James Cook University in Townsville while he was studying Science there. Part of the requirements of the scholarship was to teach for a least two years.

Therefore he completed his Diploma of Education at the University of Queensland and went to teach Mathematics at Sarina State High School. He and his wife Yvonne taught for a year in Mt Isa before he became Head of Maths at Mareeba State High School. Yvonne became the Head of the History Department there.

After nine years they and their two daughters moved to Cairns.

Trevor worked at Woree High in its inaugural year before his term as Deputy Principal at Cairns State High School. He was then promoted to Principal at Biloela State High School with Yvonne as Deputy. After three years Trevor was then Mareeba State High School’s Principal for six and a half years before taking on the role of Principal at Cairns State High School.

The role of technology was of high focus during his tenure at Cairns High. He wanted Cairns High to “always seen to be at the cutting edge of change”. Just prior to his appointment Cairns High was chosen as one of the schools to be part of the Secondary School Renewal Program and granted considerable money for facilities upgrades.

Trevor announced his retirement at the 2010 Annual Queensland Secondary Principals Conference where he was presented with

He is honoured to have been involved in the lives of the young people who have walked the hallways of the school over the years, who have successfully established themselves, many achieving extraordinary things,

Since leaving Cairns High Mr Gordon has continued to work in education and has had the opportunity to visit schools in all parts of the country. Trevor enjoys his new life in education but does miss the achievements and challenges that occupied every day at Cairns High.

He feels that the heroes of education are the school leaders and teachers who, on a daily basis work with young people, encouraging them and challenging them, and experience the joys and disappointments, that are inevitable; and at Cairns High “they are an extraordinarily talented and dedicated group”.

“Equally importantly, I am convinced that the interactions with students from diverse backgrounds will give students the tolerance and flexibility so necessary to build a cohesive and happy society” STATED MR TREVOR GORDON.

He wishes all members, past and present, of the Cairns High community all the best for the Centenary Celebrations and is looking forward to catching up with many.

Mr Bernie MacKenzie is extremely and justifiably proud of the achievements of the students and teachers at Cairns High. As Principal from 1979 to 1999, Bernie came to Cairns High with his wife Avryl and young family after a 20 year teaching career, specialising in Maths and Science in both rural and central Queensland.

In fact it was during his teaching post in Winton that Bernie discovered by accident his talent for singing after he was invited to perform at a wedding.

It was this occasion that would lead to his lifelong joy and interest in singing and performing, including a Lifetime membership within the Cairns Choral Society.

Bernie’s goal for his 20 years of principalship was the achievement of excellence in performance of students in all aspects of endeavour associated with their life at school, and it was this school life which he, and his team, wanted to make as rich and potentially fulfilling as it possibly could be.

The concept of excellence continues to permeate the school into every corner of student and teacher endeavour. What he created at Cairns High was an environment which stimulated the usage of these qualities proposed by the students towards the highest levels of performance possible.

Bernie feels enormously grateful that so many people were able to achieve so much during those twenty years, to make Cairns High what it has grown in to. A school that is capable

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“influenced I hope by the broad philosophy that whatever their talents, Cairns State High School was able to play a major role in their development and helped to launch them well into a successful and happy future”, MR BERNIE MACKENZIE COMMENTED.

Mr MacKenzie is very proud of the school’s community spirit, which has seen the community cope with adversity, trauma and grief experienced on 4 February 1987 when the Gillies Highway Bus Accident occurred. Mr MacKenzie was rewarded for his efforts both on the day and in the years after with a deserved Cairns Citizen of the Year Award in 1988. The 30th anniversary of the tragic bus accident was commemorated at a memorial service at St Monica’s on Saturday 4 February 2017. Mr MacKenzie sang the Lord’s Prayer, as he did at the original Memorial Service on 4 February 1987.

In May 1999, Bernie was awarded with a lifetime achievement award at the Queensland Secondary Principals Association conference for his services to education.

As a dedication to Bernie’s contribution to Cairns High and the school community, Cairns High will open MacKenzie Walk on Friday, 15 September 2017. The Walk is a beautiful shady decking area which encapsulates the rainforest area, enhancing the natural gardens and also includes a pergola and seating for students.

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Blue Love

Avenue Q

14 - 15 September

15 September - 1 October

Blue Love is inspired by famous works of art, theatre, music, and film, all of which deal with the concept of love. This quirky, character-based work is a multi-media, physical theatre comedy: accessible, challenging and enormously entertaining.

Avenue Q is a Tony award winning, smash hit show packed full of heart, hilarity and humble tunes. Best described as ‘Sesame Street meets South Park’, you’ll follow the story of fresh faced Princeton, a college graduate and his friends as they make their way through everyday life.

VENUE: Centre of Contemporary Arts

VENUE: Choral Society Hall

Ajak Kwai

Illumination

22 September

23 - 24 September

Performing at festivals and events around the country, Ajak’s distinctive voice continues to mesmerise audiences national and internationally. Her moving tales of exile, hope, freedom, love and cows – beloved animals of the Dinka – reflect her optimism and unwavering belief in the best of human nature.

Founded in 2000, Illumination is an event where everyone dresses in white. Elements of the show include music, performance and art. DJ’s and Electronic Producers perform from 7pm till 3am across 2 stages at the AJ Hackett venue in Smithfield.

VENUE: Tanks Arts Centre

VENUE: AJ Hackett

Sydney Comedy Festival

28 September

The funniest comedians from this year’s Sydney Comedy Festival are hitting the road and bringing an all-star comedy showcase right to your doorstep! Expertly curated and lovingly presented the showcase will feature some of the hottest acts of this year’s Festival all live on stage for an incredible 2 hours of hard hitting laughter.

VENUE: Tanks Arts Centre

Last Cab to Darwin 6 - 14 October

Ngaiire

29 September After performing and touring all over the world in bands Bluejuice and Blue King Brown, Ngaiire released her first full length album Lamentations in 2013.

This led to coveted support slots alongside Alicia Keys, John Legend and her first performance at Glastonbury.

VENUE: Tanks Arts Centre

Gondwana Choirs and Vienna Boys’ Choir 13 October

By Reg Cribb, Directed by Kevin West As in the film - a heart-warming story of an Aussie battler’s last sunset liberally laced with laconic humour and the charm of the Australia outback.

VENUE: Rondo

The concert features both Australian and Austrian works, including the world premiere of a work by Owen Elsley and collaborator Gudju Gudju based on a Dreaming story of the Yidinji nation in the Cairns region for the combined ensembles.

VENUE: Cairns Convention Centre

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Britain’s leading clarinetist, Matthew Hunt, joins Pekka Kuusisto and ACO Collective as the soloist for Brahms’ soulful Clarinet Quintet.

Twelve years in the making, Australian super group Tex, Don and Charlie have a brand new album and are celebrating its release with a massive national tour.

An icon of Sudanese sound, singer/songwriter and story teller Ajak Kwai’s music is described as inspiring and soulful, infused with funky afro-beats, representing the depth and richness of her roots.

Winner of 3 National Live Music Awards, including Live Voice of the Year, Ngaiire (rhymes with diary) is one of Australia’s most unique and fearless artists.

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THE OLLIE McGILL TRIO JAZZ UP NORTH 2017 SATURDAY 7 OCTOBER We all know him as keyboardist and backing vocalist for the world’s favourite party band, The Cat Empire, now Ollie McGill returns to Tanks to perform his progressive style of jazz with his new project The Ollie McGill Trio.

Aside from his membership in one of Australia’s most successful musical exports, The Cat Empire, Ollie plays part in several other Melbourne-based bands including The Conglomerate (a modern jazz quartet), Peaking Duck, The Future, 77 and Past Ollie’s Bedtime.

A producer and multi-instrumentalist, Ollie also composed the top 10 iTunes hit song ‘Dumb Ways to Die” for metro Trains Melbourne. The video went viral, achieving over 6 million views in three days.

Describing their sound as electronic inspired jazz with progressive rock influences, prepare yourselves for an auditory experience unlike anything you’ve heard before.

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He sings, plays a multitude of instruments, tours the world with one of Australia’s greatest party bands, and makes catchy advertising campaigns to boot. Ollie McGill is a quiet yet powerful force often found behind the scenes of success.

Born Oliver James McGill, Ollie is the keyboard magician and a backing vocalist for The Cat Empire (TCE) - an iconic Australian ska and jazz band formed almost 20 years ago. The longevity and success of TCE has allowed the nine-piece party band a continuous world-tour roster that has spanned two decades, including regular stop-offs at the Tanks Arts Centre in Cairns.

In June last year, TCE played not one, not two, but three sold out shows at the Tanks due to popular demand. In October this year, Ollie will take to the Tanks stage as part of the 2017 Jazz Up North music series, but without his Empire.

“It always feels strange going on the road with a band other than The Cat Empire,” Ollie admits.

“To have a different bunch of ‘cats’ around you is an unfamiliar feeling, but it is heaps of fun getting to know new musicians and being on the road is the best way to get to know someone.”

This will be Ollie’s third trip to the tropics in three years. Last year Ollie joined fellow TCE band member Harry James Angus as part of another jazz side-project. During their visit, Ollie played an intimate gig with Cairns band The Montgomery Brothers.

“I met the guys from The Montgomery Brothers at the Tanks Arts Centre in 2016,” Ollie says.

“We were at the Tank 5 residency house where Sahara Beck’s band was having a little shindig. Remarkably, there are two pianos there – back to back; conducive to some pretty exciting jams, which we did until the sun came up.”

The jamming led to Ollie’s recent guest performer spot for The Montgomery Brothers’ shows in Melbourne and Sydney earlier this month, as part of the band’s album release tour.

From experimental funk, to classic dreamy jazz, Ollie crosses instruments and projects like the rolling waves of the ocean. In 2012 Ollie added composer to his plethora of accolades; writing the music and helping produce the acclaimed Australian public service announcement “Dumb Ways to Die”, for Metro Trains Melbourne. The campaign was a massive success, going viral and achieving over 6 million views in just three days, and reaching the top 10 of the iTunes charts within 24 hours.

After years of mucking around on synthesisers and sound toys, crafting weird and wonderful sounds, Ollie has made a return to his original weapon of choice – the organic sound of the piano. Joined by James Hauptmann on drums and Jonathan Zwartz on bass, Ollie describes his latest venture, The Ollie McGill Trio as a progressive jazz ensemble.

“It has a groove, it is harmonically adventurous; it’s new and exciting and has a bit of edge,” Ollie explains.

“I’d never had a band that was purely my own. I had a collection of tunes I had written over the years so when I moved to Sydney about 7 years ago, I hooked up with Jonathan and James, booked a gig and off we went.”

Catch Ollie when he performs with The Ollie McGill Trio at the Tanks Arts Centre on Saturday 7 October as part of the 2017 World Music series. Tickets through Ticketlink, phone 1300 855 835 or book online at www.ticketlink.com.au

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THE POWER OF PR WHY SPONSORSHIP?

CHARM A IN CA M P BE L L & STEV E N BRA D BU RY

DAN AE J O N E S

HORRIBLE BOSSES

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WHAT ANNOYS YOU MOST IN YOUR WORKPALCE?

FATHER’S DAY

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NO #1 FEMALE BUSINESS COACH CHARMAIN CAMPBELL AND GOLD MEDAL WINTER OLYMPIAN STEVEN BRADBURY TOUR REGIONAL AREAS FOR BUSINESS ROADSHOW?

The Go for Gold Regional Business Roadshow will be hitting the highway and coming to Townsville, to make sure regional businesses don’t fall or lose direction.

These game-changing workshops, brought to you by The Driven Business Edge with the support of Advance Queensland and ADPR Media, will travel to Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Gladstone and Rockhampton.

The roadshow will provide specialist advice to small businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs looking to survive and thrive beyond the crucial first years.

Regional businesses will get access to The Driven Business Edge director Charmain Campbell -- the #1 Female Business Action Coach in the Asia Pacific region and among the Top 10 Action Coaches globally.

Charmain Campbell said there are more than 414,000 small businesses in Queensland and ensuring they have the tools to succeed is key to growing employment and the economy.

“ABS statistics show that more than 60

percent of small businesses cease operating within the first three years of starting so it is imperative that anyone starting a business is equipped with everything they need to ensure the success of their venture.” she said.

Charmain, who learned everything she knows from owning a regional business and 10 years of working 1-2-1 with over 120 businesses across numerous industries, will be joined by Steven Bradbury, the Aussie Winter Olympian gold medallist.

Steven loves that his strategies for success in business and in life can inspire and help people.

“I talk about real life and about some of the lessons and experiences that I’ve had through Olympics and business and hopefully inspire people to try a bit harder in what their pursuits are,” he said.

The workshops will provide insights into how to grow regional businesses, innovate for the future and increase their profit margins.

For more information on the Go for Gold Regional Business Roadshow visit www. drivenbusinessedge.com

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“...hopefully inspire people to try a bit harder in what their pursuits are.”

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HORRIBLE BOSSES EVA GRABNER Eva Grabner Managing Director Elite Executive Pty Ltd www.eliteexecutive.com.au 0409 59 11 88

Throughout our career we will be exposed to so many different personalities, from colleagues to clients to bosses. And no doubt a few of us will have a few ‘horrible boss’ stories tucked away for that dinner party reveal after a few wines!

I for one, have had many Managers during my numerous lives and careers, ranging from a crazy Austrian hotelier who measured the liquor bottles in the bar to ensure we weren’t filling them with cheap replacements, to an amazing Chief Purser on ships who made margaritas and played The Offspring during meetings (so much fun!). I have also been lucky to have had a Manager who supported and mentored me wholeheartedly and whose advice I remember to this day.

Good and Bad leadership. It’s everywhere, right? Nowadays people are more ‘emotionally intelligent’, not like the old days when you were yelled at until you perfected whatever task was expected of you. Now there are many different policies, rules and laws to prevent bosses from getting away with inappropriate behaviour. But it’s not always about behaviour is it? It’s about support, empowerment, advocacy and fairness.

I read recently a report that revealed that “Taking credit for employee’s work” is the most unacceptable boss behaviour for workers and as much as 17% have actually quit their jobs as a result! Further behaviours included: • Not trusting or empowering employees • Lack of care if employees are overworked • Not appearing to advocate for employees in terms of compensation • Recruiting or promoting the wrong people Interestingly, male and female employees rated bad boss behaviours differently. Women rated 19 of the 24 listed ‘bad’ behaviours as being more unacceptable compared to the male respondents.

Behaviours that men rated as more unacceptable compared to women included “refusing to friend you on social media”, “not liking to spend time together outside of work” and “requiring you to take personal days for mental wellbeing”.

44% of all respondents in the report said that they have quit a job primarily because of their bosses.

Top characteristics that made them leave include “management style”, “a condescending attitude”,

“meanness or a bad temper”, “inappropriate behaviour” and “harassment of employees”.

Is this surprising that nowadays people will quit over a bad boss? It’s a horrible situation considering how much time we spend in the workplace and I understand why some situations can be too hard to deal with and in some cases, just easier to quit.

So how do we reduce these figures? Should we speak up? I recommend you do. If you are going through a rough time with a manager or supervisor, speak to your HR Manager and ask their advice. They should be able to assist you in taking action whether it be making a formal complaint or confronting the individual with support, or just some direction on how to proceed.

For those who work in a small business and may not have a HR Manager, write down your grievances, sit down with your boss and be honest.

You never know, in some cases perhaps they may be unaware of their behaviour or actions and how they affect you.

How can employers improve? How can you keep your employees happy? Well, it’s simple really - ask them. Have regular one on one sessions where you listen and they speak. Encourage an environment where they can speak openly, even to criticize you, without you taking offence. None of us are perfect, we are all learning every day and perhaps if we both took the time to sit down, talk and hear each other out, those statistics above would drop.

I’d love to hear about your good and bad boss experiences (anonymously of course), so feel free to email me at eva@eliteexecutive.com.au There may even be a prize for the best (or worst!) story!

Eva is an Executive Recruiter and Search Consultant with nearly a decade of experience across a multitude of industries. She provides a more personalized, one-on-one service, working alongside her clients so that she can learn about, and understand, their business, people and especially, their culture.

With an extensive global network and current knowledge on market conditions, Eva prides herself on her ability to quickly identify the best individuals for her clients ensuring that a high performer is appointed for a vacancy and that they are the right person for your business.

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“WHAT ANNOYS YOU MOST IN YOUR WORKPLACE?” NARDINE COLLIER

“What annoys you most in your workplace?” – tell us and be in the running to win a dinner for two at NOA Restaurant, Edgehill The last two months have been about family law mediation, which is serious stuff. This month I am back to workplace disputes and because it has been a long year I wanted to lighten the mood a little.

What I want to know from readers, is this: “What annoys you most in your workplace?”

Please send me your answers by email ( admin@collierlawyers.com. au) or on our facebook page. Or call me! The most interesting response will win a dinner for two at NOA in Edgehill! Responses will need to be in by 14th of September, so that I can publish some responses in next months edition.

N ardin e Co l l i er i s a n a c c r e d ite d Specialist in Family Law, a Nationally A ccred i t ed med i ato r a n d h a s b e e n m ediat i n g f ami l y l a w d is p u te s fo r ov er 20 years.

Sh e is a F a m ily D isput e Reso l u t i on P r a c titio n e r, a Fami l y L aw Arbitr a to r, a p a n e l m ediat o r f o r vari o us A u s tr a lia wid e or gani sat i o n s an d fo r c o u r ts a n d tribunal s, an d reg u la r ly m e d ia te s a t le gal ai d co n f e r e n c e s in fa m ily la w, in Cai rn s an d th e N o r th e r n Te rritory. S h e i s a ls o th e C a ir n s r epresen t at i ve o f th e Qu e e n s la n d C hapte r o f t h e Res o lu tio n In s titu te of Aust ral i a.

I think that a workplace dispute often starts from an incident that in itself, might be quite insignificant but it is then snowballs to become more serious. A classic example is the ‘stealing’ of food from the office communal fridge; I heard a story where it started out as a bit of a prank but ended up in a serious dispute between colleagues resulting in someone being sacked.

I also did a workplace mediation where the boss was severely criticised by other staff for use of the “F-word” in the workplace. There were other issues about this particular boss, but the most common complaint was the loud swearing; it made other staff feel uncomfortable; some even felt bullied. It didn’t end well.

And what about the “ not answering of phones” “taking too long at lunch”..these are all common workplace gripes that if not properly addressed can lead to serious disputes.

If people were more aware of what bothers other people, these disputes might happen less often!

So here is your chance to say what annoys you the most - about your boss, your staff, your fellow workers – and who knows, maybe someone reading next months article might see something happening in their workplace in time to do something about it, before it becomes major.

I look forward to hearing what you have to say!

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THE POWER OF PR WHY SPONSORSHIP?

DAN A E J O NE S

There is no question in business that we get asked to contribute to so many organisations and sponsor so many causes. And it’s sometimes easier to just say no so people stop bothering you and asking you to put your hand in your pocket.

But I’d like you to think about it differently for a moment. Have you ever sat down and really thought about what organisations, charities, not for profits or causes align with you and your business? The cause doesn’t need to be associated with your industry, but the organisation might embody a whole heap of goodness that is important in life and to you and your team emotionally.

I encourage you to sit down with your team and take the time to brainstorm this. Then choose one or a handful of entities you wish to support.

Now I don’t want you to think that you need to contribute significantly to all of these organisations, it might be something considered quite small for you, but could be received as something very big for that organisation.

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If you don’t have surplus cash to donate, consider in-kind support.

This could be demonstrated in a variety of ways – here are just a few ideas: • A member of your team sitting on their Board or Committee and offering your skill sets to that organisation on a pro bono basis • Offering to initiate a third-party fundraising event to help raise funds for the organisation.

It could be something as simple as you decide to chip in $1,000 and you ask your team to come up with a fun way to match the donation. It might be a morning tea or a dress a certain colour day to work in return for gold coin donations from your staff.

This might be a regular activity that you run over a period of 3 months to build up the fundraising bucket for the organisation before you do the official hand over.

• It could even be something as simple as purchasing tables at one of the charity events throughout the year and encouraging all your big spending clients to come along and also help raise money for the cause.

My point is, sponsorship does not have to be for big business, everyone in business can get involved in some way shape or form and attract a mutual benefit from it.

Sponsorship Marketing has been defined as: “A corporate sponsorship is a form of marketing in which a corporation pays for all or some of the costs associated with a project or program in exchange for recognition.”

Source: Investopedia Sponsorship is a Marketing and PR tool just like any other form that you can use in your business to help you achieve your desired goals.

Before entering into a sponsorship agreement you need to first be clear about your reasons for doing it, how much you want to spend on it, and what you want to achieve from it. Do you want to do it as part of your marketing mix, or do you just want to do it because it makes you ‘feel good’ (i.e. contributing to your child’s school or sporting team) with no expectation of anything in return.

Once you are clear on what you do or don’t want to get out of it, then you can start to work up your sponsorship plan. Let’s assume you do want to achieve recognition from the sponsorship – then you need to develop a sponsorship strategy so you achieve best BANG for BUCK. Just some benefits of Corporate Sponsorship include: • Improving your public image or perception in the marketplace as a ‘good corporate citizen’ • Increase your degree of influence • Increase your brand awareness • Increase employee satisfaction • Increase sales • Assist with market research • Target a niche group The key to the most successful Corporate Sponsorships is ‘mutually beneficial’ agreements.

INSURANCE A NATURAL FIT FOR HOMEMAKERS GRAHAM KOCH

Graham Ko ch i s M a n a g in g D ir e c to r of KIB G ro u p w i th o v e r 4 0 y e a r s experi en ce i n t h e f i n a n c ia l p la n n in g and in su ran ce i n d u s tr y

When you think about insurance, you generally think about protecting things you can put a dollar value on. So when that insurance is for a person, the most obvious place to start is their income.

But what if that person doesn’t have an income?

Homemakers may not have an income, but there are few people more valuable.

• Trauma cover pays a lump sum if you are seriously injured in an accident, or if you are diagnosed with one of a number of serious medical conditions, like cancer and heart attack. The proceeds can be used to meet medical treatment costs as well as provide financial support if your spouse wishes to take time off work to look after you.

Unfortunately, homemakers often ‘slip through the cracks’ from an insurance perspective, as many families focus on insuring the main bread-winner.

• Living expense cover pays a monthly benefit if you are disabled by an illness or injury. Specifically designed for people who work casually, it can help you keep up with your everyday household expenses until you recover.

The problem with this is that homemakers are often playing two vital roles in any household. Firstly, they are providing care for children or possibly elderly relatives.

Secondly, their contribution is enabling their partner to go to work.

•TPD cover pays a lump sum if you are totally and permanently disabled. This may help you repay debts and medical bills, make modifications to your home and motor vehicle as well as meet lifetime living costs.

If a homemaker gets seriously ill or injured, both of these roles are compromised. This may mean that a family needs to pay for some help around the home, or that the working partner has to take time off work to provide care. Either way it can be a very expensive exercise.

With so many different types of life insurance available, it’s important to discuss your own insurance needs with a financial adviser.

For example, the cost of hiring a live-in nanny is around $12-25 per hour while long-day care can cost up to $120 a day.1 With so much riding on their physical wellbeing, it makes sense for all homemakers to have a contingency plan for sickness or injury.

What is life insurance?

Life insurance pays you money if you suffer an injury or illness that is covered by your policy. There are many different types of insurance covers, including: • Life cover pays a lump sum if you die or are diagnosed with a terminal illness.

The lump sum can be used to meet final expenses, pay off the family mortgage so that your family isn’t left without a home, fund future child education fees and set aside money to meet your family’s ongoing living needs.

How much does life insurance cost?

Premiums vary depending on the product and a range of other factors.

To reduce the impact of life insurance on your budget, you may be able to hold your life and TPD insurance cover inside super.

This means you can pay your insurance premiums using super money.

The best way to design an affordable insurance strategy that protects yourself, and your family, is to speak to a financial adviser.

1 ‘Cost of child care’ (July 2011) Childcare Support http://www.childcaresupport.org.au/ articles/cost-of-child-care Disclaimer This information may not be appropriate for your individual objectives, financial situation or needs and you should seek advice from your financial adviser before making any investment decisions. KIB Financial Planning Pty Ltd corporate authorized representative (316538) Graham Koch sub authorised representative (431451) of Professional Investment Services Pty Ltd ABN11074608 558 AFSL 234951

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FATHER’S DAY

Father’s Day is celebrated across the nation this month, with many ways of celebrating Father’s Day. Around Australia, fathers, including grandfathers, will be lighting up the barbecue, enjoying a day out with the family, enjoying a quiet lunch with the family and of course regaling the family with endless “dad” jokes.

SUZANNE HADLEY

Dads across Australia play an important role in their children’s lives and in the lives of the family as a whole, not just on Father’s Day but throughout their entire lives. Studies of Australian fathers confirm that Dads play a vital role in their families and complementary to that of the mother.

While some fathers may feel their role in the family is overlooked, particularly following separation, in our modern society it is recognised very well, that fathers play a pivotal role in the emotional well-being of their children; fathers are capable caretakers of their children. The last century thinking of looking at the father as financial provider and stern disciplinarian and the mother being the homemaker and primary parent has been replaced with a more equal role in modern family life.

This change has been effected through the increased participation of both parents in the workforce and recognition by employers of the needs of the family taking a greater priority than there was in the past. Most parents play an equal role in raising the children, each parent defining their own role in the family.

Parents who shared the parenting prior to separation expect to continue their parenting role post separation. Some parents find even greater satisfaction in their parenting role following separation, forging a new and warmer relationship with their children than before. The presumption of equal shared parenting

from separated households is reflected in the Family Law Act which in essence, uses shared parenting as the starting point and recognises that fathers play just as much a pivotal role in the emotional well-being of their children as do mothers. Fathers after all are multiskilled, moving between the roles of repairers of broken bikes, a wounded pride, a little girl’ s broken heart, stern disciplinarians, the finders of lost toys and the tellers of the world’s corniest jokes Fathers play an important role in the development of who their children are now and the adults they will become.

Girls have Dad as their role model of what a good man is. Boys too learn how to treat a woman by observation of their father’s relationship with the adult women in his life, the child’s mother, grandmothers and aunts. How a man treats these women impacts in turn on the adult relationships children form Children with engaged Dads in their lives, who have positive role models and a good relationship with their fathers, have better adult outcomes. Various studies have found links between fathering (co-parenting and parental warmth) and children’s socio-emotional and learning outcomes , even after taking into account the contribution of mothers.

For children and families, fathering really “matters”. There are tangible benefits to be gained from an actively involved father in families, no matter what the status of the family may be.

This Father’s day, Dads across Australia are being there, actively teaching important life skills to their children.

When the family says “Thank you, Dad”, they are thanking you for your true legacy - the health and well-being of your children, our future generation.

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Introducing Christiane Wagner.

Christiane became a Registered Nurse in 1984. Since then, Christiane has been continuously participating in training to upgrade her capacity to provide holistic care, advice and support to her clients.

Her commitment to achieving exceptional outcomes for clients is evidenced through her establishment and operation of two highly successful businesses for over 20 years. Having emigrated from Germany in 2011, Christiane has now established a new business called Body and Skin Care, Cairns Beaches.

By focusing on the whole individual, Christiane is able to tailor treatments to address diverse problems and emotions and support clients to find a balanced, healthy lifestyle.

Christiane draws on her extensive, diverse experience to assess client conditions and then applies her deep knowledge of multiple disciplines to provide the treatments which will achieve the best results. With a holistic vision, Christiane applies traditional massage therapies as well as Balneo therapies (the treatment of conditions through a combination of bathing and massage), and lymphatic drainage in a multipronged approach to tackling her clients’ health and wellness issues. After a family member needed her care, who was born without a bladder and the ureter where planted into the gut (1991), she experienced first hand the importance of the pH & gut. She developed a comprehensive pH & gut program and offers to combine all her treatments with it, which makes it possible to get much better improvements.

Christiane is also an accomplished rehabilitation therapist. With experience working in a large rehabilitation hospital in German prior to her departure to Australia, Christiane learned alot about back, hip, knee, feet and shoulder injuries and the types of therapies and exercises that yielded the best results. During her own recovery after an accident where she broke her 7th vertebrae she realized that using exercises she realised that using exercises that build up muscles and improve the function of the fascia, is a much better way of healing injuries for both the short and long term.

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Body and Skin Care, Cairns Beaches is the actualisation of Christiane’s dream to provide the Cairns community with a health and wellbeing practice that cares for the in and the out.

Established in 2015 and drawing on Christiane’s three decades of experience, Body and Skin Care, Cairns Beaches offers: • Massage therapy • Balneo therapy • Manual lymphatic drainage • Rehabilitation training • Dr Hauschka skin & beauty therapy • Comprehensive pH & gut program • Educational workshops This means that Christiane is able to: • assist in the healing of injured soft tissues such as muscles, tendons and ligaments through the use of a wide range of massage techniques • use of massage to promote relaxation, improve circulation and relieve muscle tension • use of lymphatic drainage to encourage the natural drainage of the lymph nodes so that waste products can be carried away from the tissues back toward the heart • assist to get back to a balanced pH and gut, which is basics of health of all organs, including muscles tissue, joints, & skin • apply rehabilitation strategies to assist clients to resolve injuries in the shortest time possible • teach clients techniques to ensure their rehabilitation is conducted in the most appropriate manner • provide skin care through the use of Dr Hauschka’s certified organic products which support the physical cycle of the skin • teach clients how to achieve a balanced, healthy, independent skin Christiane believes to be educated in health is nowadays more important then ever. Therefore she runs different educational classes, which can be booked one to one or in small classes at your place or in the clinic as well.

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Knowledge about your skin is the basic to know what kind of real support your skin and hair need to be healthy and beautiful. Be surprised it’s less then you may think. This workshop is designed to give you an introduction about the anatomy & physiology of skin and scalp. How pH & gut are related to your skin.

What does mineral oil & silicon do to your skin & hair. What does night creams and exfoliating do to your skin. Difference between certified organic skin care and ordinary skin care. Everyone will treat either their face /hands or feet & get a skin & hair introduction Travel kit from Dr Hauschka & P. Jentschura to try at home. (valued $57) Workshop held by Christiane, Body & Skin Care, Cairns Beaches When: Saturday 30.9.2017 - 2.30- 4.30pm at Cairns Pilates Barre, Danubian St Saturday 14.10.2017 - 12.30-2.30pm at The Healthy Hub, Moffat St

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Cost: $80 September special, usually $95 Please call Christiane on 0447277793 or mail to BodyandSkinCare.CairnsBeaches@gmail.com

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World renowned award winning singer and recording artist Kamahl improves his hearing during Hearing Awareness Week at AUDiOHEALTH!

aids are medical devices it may be possible to claim a tax rebate. We also make better hearing possible by offering interest- free term repayment plans.”

AUDiOHEALTH are making better hearing affordable and accessible for everyone!

For eligible Pensioners and Veterans there is assistance available. The government has a Commonwealth Hearing Services program run by the Office of Hearing Services which enables eligible Pensioners and Veterans to obtain fully subsidized hearing devices and rehabilitation and there is the option of topping up to better technology by making a personal contribution or using Private Health Insurance as a no gap topup. AUDiOHEALTH are an accredited Provider with this department and having immediate access to the government portal will be able to assist with any inquires, services or assistance required.

What better time to take action and improve your hearing than during Hearing Awareness Week which is exactly what Kamahl did. Kamahl recognized that his hearing was precious and fragile and in need of the best care he visited AUDiOHEALTH where he began his better hearing journey by having his hearing needs and hearing levels assessed by Aaron Magee, director of the third generation family Practice.

Kamahl encourages anyone who suspects they have a hearing loss to take the first step and have a hearing check. Aaron makes the process easy by taking the time to understand the challenges you are facing and is able to offer a wide choice of solutions.

Joanna i s an accredite d ‘EA R ’ with t h e Royal Au st ral ia n C o lle g e o f G eneral P ract i t i o n er s (R A C GP ) a n d i s involved i n ed u ca tio n a l s e m in a r s f o r D octors, Nu rses a n d A llie d H e a lth P r ofe ssi o n al s.

Kamahl was fitted with the latest hearing aid technology and was instantly impressed with the ‘clear sound’. The hearing aids are not only clear but are discreet and have the latest operating system utilizing a quad-core microprocessor enhancing speech, reducing background noise and reproducing music clearly. Consequently Kamahl is now able to fully appreciate the world of music that he loves again.

Worldwide it is estimated over 360 million people suffer from disabling hearing loss and according to a study by Access Economics hearing loss costs the Australian economy 11.5 billion dollars annually. In addition, people with hearing impairment can earn significantly less than their counterparts with normal hearing. This is only the tip of the iceberg, it does not take into consideration the medical, social, personal, family or community impact.

“At AUDiOHEALTH our clients have unlimited choice and access to any product available on the Australian market, explains Aaron. We keep our prices very affordable, often several thousand dollars less a set compared to our competitors. Private health funds offer rebates and as hearing

More education and awareness on what is available is essential as people often come to us with devices with thick old fashioned tubing and large cumbersome ear moulds.

Often these have not had a professional clean or in-house service for years and are working most inefficiently if at all. Many people are unaware that they can access new products that are smaller more discreet options with better technology optimizing their hearing often at minimal expense”.

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PILATES AND THE GAIT CYCLE JA NIN E N OO PE TC H

Did you realise that the way you walk affects everything from your feet, knees, pelvis, spine and more?

We don’t really think a lot about the complexity of our feet while walking and running and yet it is one of the most basic human movements and we continually go about our daily business expecting our feet just to keep us moving day in and day out.

Take a moment, get off your chair and go for a little walk, take note of what your feet are actually doing from one step to the next. Try to walk as naturally as possible. You will most likely find that one or both feet will roll in (Pronate) or roll out (Supinate).

You may find that your arches are low or non existent. You may even notice a difference between the two sides of your body, one hip may even hike.

The complex detail of the gait cycle is due in part to the huge amount of joints that are involved. The hip and knee joint have a huge role in the gait cycle along with the foot, but in saying this the whole body is involved.

The feet are the foundation of the body and if there is misalignment in the feet it can result in postural deviations and compensations all the way up the body.

The Subtaler Joint controls the inward and outward motion of the foot. You can observe the foot from behind and take a look at the Archillies Tendon. The Tendon should be perpendicular from the ground, if it is not you can help to correct the rolling in or out of the foot with a good Pilates Instructor. You will find there is a big focus on Footwork on

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the Pilates Reformer, Tower or Wunda Chair within every class you take. An experienced Pilates Instructor will pay close attention to your position of your feet and adjust you the entire footwork series. Joseph Pilates creator of Pilates (formerly known as Contrology) was a very clever man and was way ahead of his time.

A high percentage of us suffer from foot, knee, hip and back issues. Did you ever think that the way we walk may have something to do with those issues?

Pilates is an amazing programme for realigning from the feet up particularly with the footwork and hip work we do on the Pilates Equipment. Within 10 session you will notice a difference in your feet, legs, hips, and upper body.

If you have heard of Pilates but have no idea of what it is! Now is the time to give us a call, book yourself in for your 3 One on One Sessions and find out why Pilates will change not just the alignment of your feet but a whole myriad of other things and for a lot of people it can be the best hour of the week they spend. You will always walk out of the Pilates session feel uplifted and amazing.

We would love to see you in our beautiful studio in Smithfield very soon. Here is to realigning those feet!

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Dr Des Fernandes, world leading Plastic Surgeon and scientific director of Environ Skincare, says: “Ageing skin is a direct result of sun-induced vitamin A deficiency. Correct the deficiency and you’ll have more radiant, healthy skin.”

Everything that defines healthy, beautiful skin is a direct result of vitamin A. It is the only known molecule that keeps the skin healthy and helps to provide anti-ageing benefits.

A vitamin A deficiency could lead to skin abnormalities such as pigmentation irregularities, sun damage, ageing, and skin cancer. The most common skin care problem in both men and women is sun-damage and the long-term effects of sun exposure are sinister.

Vitamin A is the cornerstone ingredient in the Environ Skincare range, combined with other essential vitamins C, E and nutrients, like antioxidants and peptides. Unique to the Environ Skincare range is the highly effective Vitamin STEP-UP SYSTEM™ helping skin to become gradually more comfortable with increasing doses of vitamin A and other ingredients thereby reducing the likelihood of a skin reaction.

The Skin Care Centre of Cairns is one of the leading Environ Skincare clinics in Australia and is proud to offer the complete Environ Skincare range to their clients in conjunction with the signature Environ® Active Vitamin Infusion Facial Treatment.

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The Active Vitamin Infusion Facial is enhanced with the exclusive Environ Ionzyme DF II Machine, the world’s most effective super facial machine, to deliver essential vitamins A and C, plus additional growth factors and peptides, exactly where they are needed to restore normal healthy skin.

Active Vitamin Infusion Facial Treatments are specifically customised to target individual skin concerns and to maintain a healthy and youthful skin.

The Ionzyme DF II Machine can treat a variety of skin concerns including: • Scar tissue & acne scars • Problematic skin • Photo-ageing & uneven skin tone • Pigmentation • Large pores and uneven skin texture • Fine lines & wrinkles • Dull, dry skin • Thin, lax skin • Rosacea • Dark under-eye circles • Sensitive Skin • Stretch Marks Active Vitamin Infusion Facial Treatments are suitable for all skin types and can be incorporated into your regular facial treatment or delivered as targeted Active Vitamin Facial Treatments.

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Whether you are building your first home, a custom designed home, an investment property, upgrading to a long term family home, or renovating your home the person you are dealing with should have that level of experience and have the backing of a company that can provide it directly to you.

If you have a sloping block of land then choose a builder that is experienced in this type of construction and has a track record of knowing the different construction methods and other associated building costs involved. Make sure they discuss options and other costs like site drainage, council requirements, retaining walls, landscaping, requirements for your swimming pool now or in the future, cyclonic building requirements

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A knowledgeable and experienced builder will be able to work within your budget to give you numerous options for your new home in designs and inclusions. They can guide you to the most suitable products and should be able to give you advice on best value for money for your personal choices. If you want to use specialist products and finishes check that you can and are not restricted to that builder’s fixtures or fittings.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions if you don’t understand. Ask who you will be dealing with after your building contract is signed as some companies will pass you onto another consultant during the actual building process.

Above all make sure that you understand and are comfortable with all of the stages of your new home build and have confidence in your builder to provide the home that you will be happy with for many years to come.

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This ‘Super Expo’ will host over 10,000 people in one weekend, come join the fun and support local on 23rd & 24th September

Later this month, the Fred Moule Pavilion and Cairns Showgrounds will host the most exciting and largest Lifestyle event this year in Cairns.

The Cairns Expo will be two massive days of everything ‘Lifestyle’ that our amazing, tropical home has to offer. It’s an awesome day out for all the family - there’s something for everyone, no matter what floats your boat!

Thinking of building your own home? Interested in speed boats, caravans, bikes, fishing or drones?! Want to check out fashion and the very latest in Wellness and Fitness? Fancy consulting with Beauty and Skin experts? Or just want a fun day out with the kids? They’ll love our SURPRISE guest! Check our our Facebook page for a chance to win a Family Pass.

Over 140 local businesses will showcase the best Far North Queensland has on offer. Our MC, 4CA’s legendary Steve Ahmet, will be announcing thousands of dollars worth of giveaways, prizes and Expo specials each day and there’ll be heaps of delicious food, music, cooking demonstrations, fashion shows, as well as plenty of kids’ rides and activities.

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