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creating large column free exhibition spaces and extraordinary curatorial flexibility, it enables a constant cycle of ever-changing exhibits, learning programs and cultural and community events. “The architectural team envisage the building as a hyper-platform, which effectively makes for uninterrupted spaces to exhibit the Powerhouse collection and exclusive exhibitions. More page 8.

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ASTRONAUT MARY MEETS OUR KIDS

Students reach for the stars a global network of learners through the ExoLan and presented as part of the Lang Walker Family Academy In-Schools Program.

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STONAUTS are amongst the rarest people on earth but a group of students from Western Sydney met one face to face at a recent Powerhouse Museum

event. It all happened when the Powerhouse connected scientist and former NASA astronaut Dr Mary Ellen Weber with high school students from Western Sydney and regional NSW through Powerhouse: Future Space. As part of the Lang Walker Family Academy In-Schools Program, Powerhouse: Future Space was launched in April 2022 in collaboration with Magnitude.io and the NSW Department of Education. \ Through the program, students from Western Sydney and regional areas can access ground-breaking technologies, advanced educational opportunities and exposure to international scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs. It is a brilliant concept, putting students at the forefront of science that is literally out of this world. Mary Ellen was a NASA astronaut for 10 years flying on two Space Shuttle flights including one to the International Space Station. She helped deliver a communications satellite to orbit and was responsible for checking the systems and sending it into its 22,000 mile orbit above the Equator. Students had an opportunity to hear her inspiring recollections from an outstanding

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STEM career. She also offered insights into the new era of commercial space travel, followed by a Q&A. Regional participating schools Murrumbidgee Regional High School, Maitland Grossmann High School, Beelbangera Public School, Griffith East Public School, Yoogali Public School, Kalinda School, Rankin’s Springs Public School, Whitton Murrami Public School and Yenda Public School joined the presentation virtually. “The Lang Walker Family Academy was excited to host Dr Mary Ellen Weber as part of our Powerhouse: Future Space program. Since the program launched in April 2022, high school students in Western Sydney and regional NSW have benefitted from unique opportunities to engage with industry experts

and the International Space Station through on the ground hands-on experiences and virtual trials,” Sophie Poisel, Head of Lang Walker Family Academy, said. “We are thrilled to be a participating school in the Powerhouse: Future Space program. This initiative provides Western Sydney students with world-class immersive STEM education experiences and learning opportunities directly from industry leaders,” said Jennifer Hardwick, Principal of East Hills Girls Technology High School.”

About Powerhouse: Future Space Powerhouse: Future Space connects Stage Five students from six Western Sydney local government areas and two regional NSW areas to the International Space Station and

In one of the largest donations ever to an Australian cultural institution, the Walker Family Foundation donated $20 million to the Lang Walker Family Academy and associated programs, a commitment that will fund access to world-class immersive STEM education experiences at the museum for over 10,000 high school students from Western Sydney and regional NSW every year, including overnight stays at Powerhouse Parramatta for many of these students. The Lang Walker Family Academy programs started in early 2022 in Western Sydney with in-school STEM education programming planned for schools in the Blacktown, Campbelltown, Liverpool, Bankstown, Penrith and Parramatta LGAs.

About Magnitude.io Magnitude.io is an educational company based in Berkeley, California, that operates missions in microgravity aboard the International Space Station for schools, science centres and museums across the world. Magnitude.io is an Industry Partner of the NSW Department of Education through the department’s STEM Industry Schools Partnership program and recently completed the collaborative Australian Virtual Astronaut project which connected over 7000 students in 200 schools across Australia.

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Road rules changes take hold

MERGENCY response on major motorways will be significantly improved with an amendment to the road rules which will allow all emergency service vehicles, including those driven by volunteers, to legally and safely use U-turn bays. Minister for Metropolitan Roads Natalie Ward said the amendment to Road Rule 317 will bring emergency services organisations like the Rural Fire Service (RFS) and State Emergency Service (SES) into line with other first responders across the State. “Amending the road rules means emergency service workers will be able to legally and safely use U-turn bays on major motorways when responding to incidents. This is just another step we are

taking to help support our emergency services who are out there saving lives and livelihoods,” Mrs Ward said. Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the road rule change will keep both emergency service personnel and other road users safe. “This important amendment makes it clear that all emergency service work-

ers, whether it be Police, paramedics, Fire and Rescue NSW, RFS or SES, are legally allowed to use U-turn bays, which puts other drivers on notice to give way,” Mr Farraway said. Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery Steph Cooke said it was important for emergency service organisations to have this capacity and clarity to act faster. “Our emergency service agencies respond to all matter of incidents on motorways, particularly car crashes, and it’s vital they are able to respond quickly and safely,” Ms Cooke said. RFS Commissioner Rob Rogers said the new road rule will cut down the time it takes for volunteers to respond to emergencies along the State’s motorways.

“The RFS has been championing this amendment for some time and I’m pleased we can now give our firefighters the confidence they need to respond to emergencies while following the road rules,” Commissioner Rogers said. SES Commissioner Carlene York said the change will assist volunteers in responding to life-threatening situations. “The SES is pleased to see this change coming into effect to ensure our teams are able to respond safely to emergencies,” Commissioner York said. RFS Association President Scott Campbell said the amendment is a big boost for volunteers. “This rule change is what our volunteers needed to ensure that they are legally permitted to use U-turn bays when responding to fires and car crashes, cutting down on response times and potentially saving lives,” Mr Campbell said. The Road Rule change will be gazetted and take effect in the coming weeks.

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Powerhouse Parramatta is prime

HE Parramatta Powerhouse Museum is the largest investment for a cultural institution in NSW since the Sydney Opera House reports leading specialty web site Architecture and Design. “Powerhouse Parramatta is shaping up as Australia’s next iconic development. Designed by Japanese-French practice Moreau Kusunoki and local architect Genton, the building has limitless potential,” it said. ‘Created by an exterior exoskeleton, creating large column free exhibition spaces and extraordinary curatorial flexibility, it enables a constant cycle of ever-changing exhibits, learning programs and cultural and community events. “The architectural team envisage the building as a hyper-platform, which effectively makes for uninterrupted spaces to exhibit the Powerhouse collection and exclusive exhibitions. “The design is specific to the culture of Parramatta, with the exposed structural elements channeling the industrialist history and craftsmanship of the Western Sydney region. “Eliminating complexity is the challenge. Gaining simplicity throughout the entire design is difficult. It’s harder to achieve simplicity because we refuse to accept corners and changes,” Genton Principal Steven Toia told Architecture and Design.. “Parramatta is the scene of intense urban renewal currently. The Powerhouse is at the centre of that renewal. We wanted to create a place the community would feel as if it belongs to and we achieved that through creating a culture specific to Parramatta.” “The building’s vertical design preserves the verdant landscape of the site it sits upon. A Japanese take on interstitial space, known as ‘mâ’ guides the design

as dynamic and ever-changing, but we wanted to challenge that notion,” she said. “We looked at how the museum can contribute more broadly to the community and how it can fit amongst the nighttime community. We’re going to be a museum which will be open as much at night as it is during the day.” An operable façade measuring an impressive 56m in width and 9m in height opens on the ground plane. The visitor is put at the centre of their visit and they circulate through the building up the spine which culminates in reaching the garden terrace on the roof. Wayfinding will be intuitive and subtle, with the minimalist aesthetic integrated to keep future use open.

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Artist impressions of the completed Parramatta Ppwerhouse.

approach and is key to museum circulation and public space. “The lower floor spaces and first layer of lattice are seen as very personal and intricate elements, with the second structural layer reminiscent of the local community. The outer layer, upper gallery spaces and the rooftop terrace address the world stage.

“We wanted to create a museum that will be able to be defined by its users decades and centuries into the future,” Moreau Kusunoki Co-Director Hiroko Kusunoki told Architecture and Design. “The Mâ spaces have been left empty and vacant for the future. Our attitude the entire time has been directed towards new possibilities. The sheer generosity of space allows the Powerhouse to accommodate events that aren’t defined yet.” Powerhouse Chief Executive Lisa Havilah said the design was informed by the idea of redefining what a museum was. “We wanted to work without precedent in terms of conceiving the programs and what the architectural form is as a result of that. One of the things about museums is that you don’t think of them

“We didn’t want the Powerhouse to be defined by atypical museum design language. Visitors can remain at ground level and enjoy a coffee and wait for their train. For us, it’s always been about creating a place for the community to utilise at all times, not just when they come to view exhibits,” Mr Toia said. The notion of shirking the museum DNA is furthered amongst the learning spaces with the Lang Walker Family Academy – regarded as a museum first. The Academy will provide worldclass immersive STEM education experience for over 10,000 high school students from Western Sydney and regional NSW every year, including overnight stays at the museum. Temporary residences for visiting researchers, scientists and collaborators are located on the upper floor. The rooftop terrace features an all-weather structure with Indigenous, productive, seasonal and local plantations. The museum is targeting the latest 6-Star Green Star rating tool which will result in net zero carbon in building operations, fossil fuel free performance and high efficiency. Lendlease has been appointed as the design and construct contractor working with the architects to bring their vision to reality, with construction anticipated to be completed in late 2024. For more information, architectureanddesign.com.au

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WORKER BURNOUT HITS HARD

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ISRT the bad news: worker burnout has hit in plague proportions in Parramatta and Western Sydney, but the good news is there is a solution. And it’s not just restricted to our region. Across Australia, burnout has a significant economic impact with stress-related work absences and presenteeism estimated to cost Australia $14.81B per year. A recent survey indicated that nearly half of all Australians suffer from burnout out, as workers start to feel less secure about the economy. The number of employees suffering from burnout during the first quarter of 2022 was over 10% higher than the 34% reported in the same quarter last year, according to the report. Renee Thornton, General Manager of leading corporate health provider Rehab Management, said these statistics were not surprising. “Unfortunately, we are living in increasingly turbulent times. In addition to navigating a worldwide pandemic over the past few years, employee stress has been heightened by factors such as rising inflation, the cost-of-living crisis and the impact of staff shortages,” Ms Thornton said. “Although most organisations are aware of the importance of mental health, the majority are overlooking the employee burnout crisis.” “Given that we spend a third of our lives working, our jobs have an enormous impact on our wellbeing,” Ms Thornton said. “Burnout workers are not productive and poor mental health has a detrimental impact on the workforce and the wider business. Keeping customers happy is the key to building a successful business, but this will only become harder if employees are burnt out.” Employee burnout is being further impacted by the latest wave of COVID-19. It is estimated that anywhere from 10% to 30% of patients might experience long COVID for weeks, months and even years

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after recovering—even if they weren’t very sick in the first place - affecting their ability to work or cause them to take time off sick. Employers also need to be aware of the ‘great resignation’. Around 44% of

workers say they are planning to actively look for a new job this year and only 34% of employees believe they'll stay with their current company for up to 18 months. “It is certainly a challenging time for employers but it’s clear that it’s time to take employee wellbeing seriously. However, caring about employees needs to be about more than just platitudes,” Ms Thornton said. “Employers have a duty of care towards their employees, which extends to both their physical and mental health.” Top tips for preventing and managing employee burnout according to Renee Thornton: 1. Systematically check in with your workforce. 2. Support employees and managers to manage wellbeing. 3. Engage a corporate health consultant. If this is not your company’s area of

expertise, reach out to an expert in the field to ensure you are ticking all the right boxes. While it is impossible to know it all, there is help available. She said Rehab Management worked with small and large organisations to offer tailored and appropriate health and wellbeing services. “We listen to our clients and tailor services and solutions to suit their needs, and our highly skilled senior staff can deliver workshops and training right up to the CEO level.” “That includes everything from reducing physical hazards in the workplace, to how to offer flexible working conditions, enabling more autonomy for individual workers, or building friendly and collaborative working relationships between colleagues.” For more information on accessing Rehab Management’s tools and corporate health support visit: www.rehabmanagement.com.au

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HOW WORKING FROM HOME IS DANGEROUS

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ORKING from home can be bad for you according to just released new data. And we are not talking about the mental stress of working from long distance with limited resources. Instead, it is the physical failings of working from home in what is conveniently called ‘The Slump’ by a generation of housebound hackers that are bringing us down. The data came to light in Workspace Week which was held in late August with a theme of ‘Work Well From Anywhere’. Now, I can attest to suffering an injury after sitting badly during the first few weeks of lockdown which resulted in a neck strain and weeks of intense chiropractic treatment. My sin was sitting slumped in a recliner with the laptop resting on the armchair to one side. Typing eight hours a day let to a chronic neck strain. The Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA) launched Workspace Week with the release of alarming statistics prompting a health warning urging Australians to correct their poorly set up home workspaces to avoid any physical injuries that may be caused by unsafe workspace practices. Due to living with COVID-19 for the past three years, the majority of Australians have worked in hybrid settings shared between home and office locations with new data revealing they may be risking their health by not working in ergonomically correct workspaces. Dr David Cahill, chiropractor and President of the ACA said: “With more Australians working from home than ever before, those using computers at home who are not correctly set up in an ergonomic workspace, may be risking their spinal health and overall wellbeing.” Following the survey conducted by the ACTU which found 42% of Australians working from home did not have a suitable workstation or the correct equipment and the Federal Government’s announcement in 2021 that up to two-thirds of Australians were still working from home, the ACA undertook two national surveys to evaluate the risk factors and develop solutions. “While a by-product of the pandemic has seen working from home become normalised, the results of our recent surveys show alarming statistics that many Australians are yet to adjust to this ‘new normal’ and may be risking their health because they haven’t adopted safe work habits at home,” Dr Cahill said. To gauge the impact on the health of people who’ve been working remotely since the pandemic began, in April 2022 the ACA commissioned a national survey with questions relating to working from home.

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Of the 1003 adult respondents nationally, more than one third of Australians said they’d been working from home with the majority at 70% planning to continue to do so, even after restrictions lifted.

Workplace spinal issues Many of those working from home reported they worked at their dining table at 33%, while 16% worked from bed and 15% worked from their sofa rather than at a desk; while 67% reported that since working from home the hours spent working at their computers had increased. Based on these findings, ACA conducted a second national survey, this time among ACA chiropractors to learn the impact the lack of working in non-ergonomically correct workspaces is having on patients. The results were alarming, revealing that a large number of Australians are putting their health at risk due to home workspaces not being set up correctly. Of the ACA chiropractors who participated in the survey, 86% reported an

increase in existing patients presenting with workplace-related spinal health issues with 78% reporting an increase in new patients presenting with spinal health problems as a result of working from home. Overall, 90% said the most common workspace spinal health issues reported by patients was neck pain, 65% reported increased shoulder stiffness, 55% reported lower back pain and 53% reported that patients are suffering headaches. While ACA chiropractors reported that some patients enjoyed the increased flexibility that has improved their work-life balance, provided they can still work some days in the office, when asked what they observed as having the greatest impact on the health of their patients working from home 89% reported patients had increased neck and shoulder stiffness due to poor ergonomic workspaces and 41% reported an increase in patient stress levels due to greater workloads and longer working hours. Three quarters of ACA chiropractors surveyed said the decrease in incidental

movement and exercise during the day impacted patients and 48% reported that patients had formed bad habits resulting in decreased fitness and increased poor eating habits resulting in weight gain since working from home. Dr Cahill said: “Through national Workspace Week we aim to educate Australians about the importance of postural correctness in an ergonomic workspace environment so they can work well from anywhere. “Implementing positive spinal health habits including using an ergonomic office chair, adjusting your laptop to eye level; and positioning your knees slightly below your hips when sitting, are all important factors in preventing spinal injuries when working from anywhere,” Dr Cahill said. “To minimise serious health risks to their spine, neck, and lower back and to maintain overall health and wellbeing, we’re urging the hundreds-of-thousands of Australians working from home to get moving and download our recently developed free resources. “The Workspace Checklist can assist people to work safely in an ergonomic setting, while using the Straighten Up app to improve posture, stabilise core muscle groups, prevent spinal disability and enhance their overall health and wellbeing.” “Those experiencing pain and those concerned about their spinal health when working from home or in other hybrid settings, should consider a chiropractor for professional advice. “Your local ACA chiropractor can help you better manage workspace ergonomics so you can take control of your spinal health as well as provide exercise programs specific to your needs,” Dr Cahill said. To download the free Workspace Checklist and Straighten Up app or to locate your local ACA chiropractor visit: www.workspaceweek.org.au.

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EXPLORING THE ISLANDS OF THE EAST WINDIES

Ideal alternative to mass cruises

DALLAS SHERRINGHAM

MALL luxury expedition cruises are perfect for those travellers looking for an alternative to the normal mass cruise ship experience. One of my favorite cruise lines is Coral Expeditions and it has just announced a new series of voyages to Komodo, Sulawesi and Borneo. This far off the normal tourist routes, visiting places no normal cruise ship can visit. The release of this three-expedition series presents an opportunity to discover the island trails of the East Indies, including a circumnavigation of Sulawesi Australia’s pioneering cruise line, Coral Expeditions has launched the new series of voyages through the island trails of the East Indies: Komodo, Sulawesi, Borneo and the Indonesian archipelago. The three-voyage series aboard the state of the art expedition ship Coral Geographer will delve into the rich maritime and trading history, ancient island cultures and unique wildlife of the East Indies. The first voyage in the series ‘In the Wake of the Makassans’ is a 14-night expedition departing home shores in Darwin on March 20 2024. This voyage will follow ancient Makassan trading routes and witness the confluence of cultural heritage and natural beauty, setting a course for Sulawesi. On April 3 2024, the second voyage ‘Sulawesi Circle’ will depart Makassar on a 20-night circumnavigation taking in a full coastal exploration of Sulawesi and the eastern coastlines of Borneo, home to rich native tradition and rare wildlife. The final voyage in the series ‘Into the Wilds of Borneo’ will depart on April 23 2024. This 14-night voyage will call on seaside villages, wildlife sanctuaries and isolated atolls on the way to Singapore. Throughout the voyages, guests will explore pristine marine environments including at Takabonarate and Wakatobi Marine Parks and with Bunaken and Lembeh offering some of the most vibrant dive and snorkel opportunities in the world. With an expert team and warm Australian hospitality, there is no better way to experience these remote places than by small ship.

Voyage Details Series Highlights • Enjoy a behind the scenes experience at Camp Leakey and learn from experts about the efforts to protect the native orangutans. • Meet the people of Torajaland, high up in the mountains of Sulawesi, and encounter their astonishing cultural traditions and rituals. • Aboard a traditional klotok, cruise the black waters of the Nipah waterway through the jungle of Tanjung Putting. • Meet the beachside boatbuilders

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of Tana Beru and admire the skillful construction of Phinisi ships. Encounter rare and endangered wildlife including sun bears in natural conservation sanctuaries in Borneo and Komodo Dragons in the wild. Visit the stilt villages of the Bajau tribe who live off the sea and learn from their culture and lifestyle. Explore the turquoise waters and abundant marine life surrounding the tiny islands of Takabonarate Marine Park. Explore the remarkable floating markets of Banjarmasin, ‘the city of a thousand rivers’.

In the Wake of the Makassans | 14 Nights | Darwin to Makassar | 20 Mar 2024 | Coral Geographer Sulawesi Circle | 20 Nights | Makassar to Makassar | 3 Apr 2024 | Coral Geographer Into the Wilds of Borneo | 14 Nights | Makassar to Singapore | 23 Apr 2023 | Coral Geographer Guests can book adjoining voyages to receive savings alongside loyalty benefits through Coral Expeditions’ Xplorers Club. Additionally, guests can find live voyage availability and book online though Coral Expeditions’ website. For more information about Coral Expeditions’ Komodo, Sulawesi & Borneo voyages: www.coralexpeditions.com/au/destinations/ islands-indonesia

ISSUE 27 | September 2022

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ISSUE 27 | September 2022

Three grades, two engines, front- and all-wheel drive variants available from $33K MATT BROGAN

OYOTA Australia has announced pricing for its all-new Corolla Cross small SUV this week, the three-variant range due to arrive in local showrooms in October priced from $33,000 plus on-road costs. The line-up will offer two engine choices – petrol and petrol-electric hybrid – as well as front- and all-wheel drive configurations and the top-shelf Atmos Hybrid AWD variant sneaking in from just under $50K. The Corolla Cross range starts with the 2.0-litre petrol-powered GX twowheel drive variant from $33,000 plus ORCs or $35,500 as a hybrid. It is equipped as standard with 17inch alloy wheels, LED lighting, heated and auto retractable door mirrors, single-zone climate control, cloth upholstery and keyless entry with push-button start. The Corolla Cross GX is further equipped with Toyota latest-generation multimedia system comprising an 8.0inch touchscreen display, six-speaker sound, wireless Apple CarPlay connectivity, wired Android Auto connectivity, and DAB+ digital radio reception. Toyota says the model will also offer the most expansive suite of Toyota Connected Services safety and convenience features of any Toyota at launch, all of which are supported by the car’s new data control module. Further, new safety features are also set to debut on Corolla Cross which introduces as standard the latest iteration of Toyota’s Safety Sense suite of driver assistance features. Lane change assist now joins existing features including an enhanced pre-collision system with pedestrian and cyclist detection, active cruise control with curve-speed reduction, lane-trace assist and lane-departure alert. All grades also receive eight airbags, automatic high beam, a blind-spot monitor with safe-exit assist, rear cross-traffic alert and a reversing camera. Stepping up from the GX, the midgrade GXL is priced from $36,750 plus ORCs for the petrol-powered two-wheel drive and $39,250 in hybrid format. The Corolla Cross GXL also introduces Toyota’s E-Four AWD system to the range, priced from $42,250 plus ORCs. The GXL variant offers high-grade LED headlights, front fog lights, rear privacy glass and roof rails, as well as leather-accented and fabric combination

upholstery, leather-accented shift knob and steering wheel, a self-dimming rearview mirror, dual-zone climate control and a larger 10.5-inch infotainment array with proprietary satellite navigation.

Top of the range Toyota also equips the Corolla Cross GXL with rear-seat USB-C charging ports, front and rear parking support brake with static object and rear-crossing vehicle detection and a 360-degree camera system dubbed Panoramic View Monitor. At the top of the range, the Corolla Cross Atmos, priced from $43,550 plus ORCs with the petrol engine and two-wheel drive, adds 18-inch alloys, a panoramic roof, powered tailgate with kick sensor, leather-accented upholstery, an eight-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat, heated steering wheel, wireless phone charger, rain-sensing wipers, park assist and a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel. Atmos variants of the Corolla Cross are also available in two-wheel drive hybrid and all-wheel drive hybrid format priced from $46,050 and $49,050 respectively plus ORCs.

“Bringing the Corolla Cross to market shows Toyota’s commitment to offering customers the vehicle that best suits their lifestyle,” said Toyota Australia vice president of sales, marketing and finance operations, Sean Hanley. “With ample space for a variety of customers and lifestyles, new safety and connected features and fuel-efficient powertrains, the Corolla Cross gives customers what they want out of a small SUV.”

2022 Toyota Corolla Cross pricing*: GX (a)............................................. $33,000 GX Hybrid (a)................................$35,500 GXL (a).............................................$36,750 GXL Hybrid (a).............................. $39,250 GXL Hybrid AWD (a)...................$42,250 Atmos (a)........................................$43,550 Atmos Hybrid (a)........................ $46,050 Atmos Hybrid AWD (a)...............$49,050 *Pricing excludes on-road costs.

FitnesS

ISSUE 27 | September 2022

How to structure your meals ADAM SIMPSON

NE thing that I hear a lot is that many people are confused on what to eat and how much of it to eat. So, I wanted to give you some simple but practical tips on how to structure your meals and snacks. I am going to keep this super simple, so it shouldn't be too hard to implement. Every time you eat, I want you to think about getting a good source of protein in, a good source of carbohydrates, a source of fats and get some vegetables in.

Sample Meals Breakfast - Eggs on Toast with Avocado and Tomato. Snack - Protein Bar, Banana and Mixed Nuts. Lunch - Tuna, Rice, Baby Spinach, Carrot and Sunflower Seeds. Dinner - Lamb cooked in Olive Oil, Sweet Potato and Broccoli. You can literally do any combination that you like but stick to the general rule of having a source of protein, source of carbohydrates, source of fats and get some vegetables in every time you eat. Note: Some foods are a mix of protein, carbohydrates and fats. I have just made this super simple. But if you get the basics right, you will get results. The only exception I would like to add to that is the meal you have around your training. I like to split that meal into two parts.

Before I train I go for my carbohydrate source, then after I train I would have my protein source. That way you don't feel too heavy while you are training, and you have energy from the carbohydrates. You then also get your protein in after you train to help your muscles recover.

Examples: Before Training - Banana, Dried Fruit, Toast or Oats. After Training - Protein Shake, Protein Bar, Tuna or Chicken. If you train first thing in the morning, you may not need to eat anything at all beforehand. However, if you find you lack a bit of energy early in the morning. I would

just have a bit of extra carbohydrates the night before and then have your protein after your session.

Adam Simpson is lead trainer and founder at Repetitions Group fitness and Personal Training. Visit: www.repetitionspt.com.au

Good food sources

HAVE created some lists below with good sources of each. All you need to do is pick one from each category and include it for all your meals and snacks. Protein Sources • • • • • • • • • •

Chicken Turkey Fish Prawns Lamb Beef Eggs Kangaroo Eggs Cottage

Cheese • High Protein Yoghurt • Whey Protein Powder • Protein Bar

Carbohydrate Sources • Potato • Sweet Potato

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Rice Pumpkin Bread Cereals Pasta Oats Fruit

Vegetables • Broccoli • Asparagus

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Baby Spinach Carrots Cauliflower Mushrooms Tomato Peas Cucumber Cabbage

Fats • Avocado

• Nuts • Sunflower Seeds • Cold Water Fish • Peanut Butter • Olives • Olive Oil • Coconut Oil • Flaxseed Oil