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WINNELLIE POINT LOCATION & FEATURES Strategically positioned within the thriving commercial hub of Winnellie, Winnellie Point is centrally accessible from the Darwin CBD and Darwin International Airport, Darwin Port, East Arm Logistics Precinct and the City of Palmerston.

In a high passing traffic location, Winnellie Point will rapidly become a recognised centre with its dynamic street frontage, an aesthetic which extends into its impressive entrance lobby and beyond through the utilisation of premium grade finishes including Italian tiles, marble bench tops and sleek stainless steel and glass balustrades.

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Char Restaurant at Old Admiralty House in Darwin, has been established for almost 10 years and speaking out on its success and development is Business Development Manager Chris Higgins, the man put in charge of driving the business forward and maintaining its success.

Chris, was relocated from Brisbane to Darwin in March 2014 by owner and mentor John Kilroy, who has mentored Chris since 1997, and the result was instantaneous, reinvigorate its reputation as Darwin’s place to be seen. Char, modelled on Brisbane multi award winning sister restaurants, Cha Cha Char and Jellyfish, which all form collectively as Boutique Venues group, where Chris spent 5 years based in Brisbane as a group GM. Whilst chatting to Chris, we are briefly interrupted by friendly banter from local guests dining in the restaurant, which demonstrates how much the locals have embraced Chris and his development of the business and his engagement with those within it.

But the real change was the result of time spent with the most important assets, our people and changing the way they looked at themselves and their role. A shift

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How long does it take to cook the perfect steak? Try 9 years and the most award winning restaurant in the whole of the Northern Territory…

from a team of servers or waiters, to a team of handpicked individuals, employed for their communication skills, confidence and personality. Weekly training sessions focussing on product knowledge and the science behind the beef, its origins and the impact breed, grass and grain feeding and the unique and customised cooking techniques have on the end product. A science initiated by owner John Kilroy almost 20 years ago.

The result was a team of engaging and energetic people trained in our product to a level of service to ensure consistency, whilst ensuring our team at Char engage with our guests and get to know the regulars by name and make them feel welcome, relaxed and looked after. ‘‘I refer to this as the cheers factor, I want to be where everybody knows your name”.

“If I invited you to my home, I would treat you in the same manner, greet you, welcome you in, make sure you are comfortable, get you a drink and ensure your glass was always full.”

The result is the taste and the experience, with Char delivering the NT’s best steak with exceptional service until late 7 days a week in a venue that delivers the kind of atmosphere and elegance that is so hard to find in other restaurants, elsewhere in Australia let alone the NT. The food, the atmosphere, the staff, the venue and Chris all work together to create a truly memorable dining experience.

The rapport and charisma that has been created at Char is second to none and it is clear to see why the venue has won countless awards for its food, wine and overall dining experience.

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With a range of exquisitely appointed function areas both inside and out, The Darwin Turf Club offers fresh, seasonal menus, flexible packages and a friendly, dedicated team.

Visit www.darwinturfclub.org.au or contact Sales Mana ger Meegan Stewart mstewart@darwinturfclub.org.au 08 8923 4222 to get your next event off and racing!

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potato and wilted spinach dessert (select any two of the following to be served as an dessert alternative drop) (select any two of the following to be served as an • Traditional Christmas plum pudding with homemade alternative drop) brandy, nutmeg and cinnamon custard • Traditional Christmas plum pudding with homemade

nutmeg and cinnamon custard • brandy, Black forest brownies served with vanilla bean ice cream • Mini pavlova with fresh cream and mixedbean berries • Black forest brownies served with vanilla ice cream • Mini pavlova with fresh cream and mixed berries

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TAPAS LIST • Home made Italian meatballs TAPAS LIST

in a spicy tomato • Home made Italiansauce meatballs • in Goat cheese bruschetta a spicy tomato sauce with roasted Mediterranean vegetables sundriedwith tomato pesto • Goat cheeseand bruschetta roasted Mediterranean • vegetables Oven baked Spanish chorizo and haloumi served with and sundried tomato pesto char grilled • Oven bakedbread Spanish chorizo and haloumi served with • char Mixed olives, feta and sundried tomatoes grilled bread Coconut prawns with mango and chili salsa •• Mixed olives, feta(imp) and sundried tomatoes Mushroom and bacon risotto balls and chili salsa •• Coconut prawns (imp) with mango

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THERE’S NO BETTER WAY TO TOAST TO A TERRITORY SUNSET THAN TAPAS WITH FRIENDS AND A BOTTLE OF WINE, OR THREE. And you don’t have to travel far to taste some of the best wines in the world, with the award-winning wine list at Darwin’s Moorish Café.

With a selection of Spanish, French and European wines to complement some of the very best Australian varieties, Moorish took home the trophy for Best Select Wine List at the NT Gold Plate Awards last month, for the third year running.

It brings the CBD café’s Gold Plate collection to an impressive total of 10 in 12 years, and the team is committed to see that number grow.

“We tweak the list every six months, change a few labels, introduce something new,” says Marc Wagnon, who co-owns Moorish Café with Gertrude Knight.

“We’re also have a small cellar list, building on older vintages with more unusual types of wines.”

Previously living in both London and France, Marc was exposed to some of the very best European and French wines, and chose to introduce them to Darwin.

Moorish Café is also home to Darwin’s most extensive sherry list, perfectly paired with the tapas dishes inspired by the flavours of Spain, the Mediterranean and Northern Africa.

The food showcases fresh, local ingredients and caters for different dietary requirements, with gluten free and dairy free their specialities.

With more than 40 handpicked wines to choose from, and assistance from professional staff on pairing wines with your meal, there’s no excuse not to venture a little further than the sangria next time you visit Moorish Café.

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with unique gifts that will be treasured. You will find everything from the pottery, to silk painting, to glass bead jewellery, to textile and much more. tactilearts.org.au/craft-fair/ waterfront.nt.gov.au

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It's that time of the year again when dressing becomes a battle to beat the heat. Dresses in lightweight materials, skirts in bright prints to hide the sweat marks and long flowing pants are the way to go this month as the build up humidity tests us and the rain washes away the last of our sanity.

Dressing to avoid mango madness

• Reversible bikinis or bathers are on trend and work perfectly with a floppy hat, a shirt dress and layers of necklaces.

• Wide leg linen pants with a fitted top and some long dangle earrings, teamed with statement shoes • The tried and tested kaftans are great for all ages and sizes and can be belted at the hip or bust to take your look from day to night.

• Whatever you wear this month always keep your cool and try to support local.

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Nestled on the water’s edge, Crab Claw Island Resort is a relaxing escape from the everyday. The complex has elevated cabins connected by walkways through the trees and palm gardens, refreshing swimming pools, an elevated open restaurant with views across the harbour, boat ramp, wildlife and natural beauty galore.

Crab Claw Island’s ‘Breezes’ restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, serving a wide selection of tasty, al a carte meals. The fully licensed bar holds a selection of wines, icy cold beers and soft drinks that will quench the thirst and cleanse the pallet of any weary traveller.

Lovely ‘outback NT’ experience. Crab Claw is one of those places to just relax and dwindle away time, either fishing or relaxing by

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the pool. We stayed here for 6 nights, but could have easy stayed longer. The staff are so relaxed and friendly, nothing is a bother.

Crab Claw Island is the perfect place for family getaway… the beaches are pristine, white quartz sand – perfect for sandcastles, the harbour is calm and full of fish – making first time fishing experiences full of all the right kinds of memories, the swimming pools are fenced with child proof gates and both pools have safe access, the restaurant has a special kids menu with health options as well as the ‘traditional’ holiday fare, high-chairs and knives and forks just the right size for little hands.

We have two accommodation options to suit families who need a bit more space. Our Family Cabins are set on the rear of the main walkway, approximately 15m from the beach. They are twice the size

of our standard cabins and fitted with a double and four single beds, a dining table and chairs, large refrigerator, and en-suite bathroom facilities. Alternatively ‘The house’ is at ground level with absolute beach frontage. It has two bedrooms, each with a double and two single beds; a large balcony with a gate, dining table and chairs and BBQ.

FOR MORE INFO ON YOUR NEXT GETAWAY OR TO MAKE A BOOKING PLEASE CONTACT US: Crab Claw Island Resort, Darwin NT P: (08) 8978 2313 • E: reservations@crabclaw.com.au www.crabclawisland.com.au

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Leading International

Science Education

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education is gaining increasing prominence around the world. In the United Kingdom the Government has long identified STEM education as a major priority at both school and Higher Education levels, with STEM subjects being seen as integral to the UK’s success.

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One school embracing STEM in its curriculum, and the first school in Australia to embrace it from Year 1 to 12, is The Essington School Darwin.

Assistant Principal for Curriculum, Siobhan Nox, is from the UK and familiar with the STEM program. She said: “These subjects are increasingly needed in the workplace; in fact the day is coming when the lack of them will make life at work a real struggle”.

The Essington School Darwin leading Science education programs has seen the School develop hands-on Science programs for its own students, and students from leading international schools in Asia.

The program has involved Year 11 students from Tokyo and Jakarta, along with Essington Year 11 students, working with scientists on tropical environmental Science issues. The success of the program in the last two years has seen an increasing number of international schools in Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Tokyo wanting to be involved in the 2016 program.

Students spend a week working each day with a different Scientist replicating an aspect of their research in the field. Animals studied include saltwater crocodiles, the prolific bird life of the wetlands, pythons at Fogg Dam, and nesting

flatback turtles on Bare Sand Island.

Principal, David Cannon, said: “This year we have been able to work with turtle researchers to track two flatback turtles from Bare Sand Island with satellite trackers. Students involved in this international Science program are able to see where turtles they have studied on Bare Sand Island go. They are able to develop theories as to why they have travelled where they have based on tides, currents, and food sources”.

The Essington School Darwin’s STEM Program comprises a number of strategies and actions designed to ensure that the School remains at the fore-front of STEM education, not only in the Northern Territory but in Australia and the world.

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The Withnalls Lawyers managing partner and principal also understands the importance of providing a safe and secure home environment, driving her passion to help clients achieve that balance for their own children.

Vanessa began her law career in general and personal injuries litigation, and soon after starting her own family, found herself working almost exclusively in family law.

She says the migration was never a conscious decision, “it just happened”.

“One of the lawyers in the firm left my employment and she had part of a practice in family law. I wrote to the clients and informed them where she had secured alternative employment in the event they sought to continue to instruct her or I could take over their cases. Some chose to stay, and I found myself working in this area more and more.

“After the birth of my first child in 2006, it was a challenge to keep abreast of all of the legislatives changes across the various jurisdictions, my time was more limited professionally and my interests were changing, so I decided to focus primarily in one area and completed updated intensive training in family law.”

Becoming a lawyer however was always on the cards for Vanessa who sat in on court cases as a child, watching her mother’s partner who was a judge in the Supreme

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Court.

“I was only nine or ten, but I sat in the court room and watched some court cases and I knew I wanted to be a lawyer.”

After completing highschool in Adelaide, Vanessa commenced a degree in Commerce, majoring in Accounting, followed by a post-graduate degree in Law with NT University, graduating in 1996.

She spent a year as a judge’s associate before taking her first job in a local law firm, working closely with John Neil, who is now a magistrate.

“John is an incredibly intelligent man and was a brilliant lawyer before being appointed to the Bench. He and the then Partners of Ward Keller gave me the skills I use daily and I continue to be incredibly grateful for their time and guidance.”

Vanessa joined Withnalls Lawyers in 1999, became a principal in 2001 and has led the firm through growth and transition to the current practice in various areas of law.

It’s a challenging, exciting and rewarding work environment where no two days are the same and every day is unpredictable.

Vanessa says the juggling act with motherhood is made easier with the support of her husband John.

And at the end of a long day, she is always grateful to go home to her young family.

“Just not so much the children’s homework.”

AS A BUSY WORKING MUM WITH SIX CHILDREN, VANESSA FARMER KNOWS A THING OR TWO ABOUT FAMILY.

Vanessa Farmer W I T H N A L L S

L A W Y E R S

22 Harry Chan Avenue, Darwin NT 0800 ph: (08) 8941 1896 E: withnalls@withnalls.com W: www.withnalls.com DarwinLife Magazine

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BY MICHELLE DRYBURGH

COMBINING PASSION AND INNOVATION WITH MORE THAN 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE AND A WILLINGNESS TO HELP OTHERS HAS BEEN A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS FOR KAREN SHELDON CATERING.

The Darwin caterer has just received the Gold Plate Award for Best Function/ Event Caterer for the third year running, adding to a growing collection of accolades.

This continuing success reflects not only the outstanding catering expertise and culinary delights served up by Karen Sheldon Catering, but also the innovative foresight and determination displayed by the company since day one.

Karen personally tasted success in her own restaurants before expanding into catering. Today, the business is known for its fresh is best approach to serving up various colourful gourmet creations from office catering, finger food and platters to buffet and plated menus.

As the catering business flourished, new partnerships formed with fellow Directors Amanda Swift and Sarah Hickey, allowing Karen to focus her attention on establishing the training and development branches.

But it doesn’t stop there.

The team at Karen Sheldon Catering has a passion for making meals as fresh, natural and nutritious as possible and it is this passion that has seen them explore the natural preservative capabilities of the local Kakadu Plum.

Karen Sheldon Catering is now working with University of Queensland to trial the fruit as a natural preservative in pre-packaged meals prepared in the Karen Sheldon Incubator Kitchens and distributed to Indigenous communities.

It is hoped the fruit could one day be used to preserve prawns and seafood for safe distribution throughout the Territory and beyond.

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BY MICHELLE DRYBURGH

WITH DECADES OF BUSINESS SUCCESS AND A STRONG TEAM BEHIND HER, KAREN SHELDON TURNED HER TIME AND EXPERTISE TO ENHANCING THE LIVES OF OTHERS.

The result was the development of a dedicated training division, Karen Sheldon Training, and its highly successful Future Stars Indigenous Employment Program.

This program helps prepare Indigenous jobseekers for the workforce and provides the conduit between this group and mainstream employers.

Importantly, graduates of Karen Sheldon Training programs receive ongoing support, nurturing, and opportunities to build their skills to ensure their readiness for the workforce and a smooth transition for their employer.

Among the initiatives in place are “Incubator” businesses, providing Future Stars with an emphatic workplace where their technical and workplace skills grow.

Like everything under the Karen Sheldon umbrella, their contributions have a flow-on effect. Incubator Kitchens are responsible for the preparation of pre-packaged meals to send to indigenous communities – made by hand with passion and care.

Karen Sheldon Training is committed to ‘Closing the Gap’ on Indigenous economic disadvantage by assisting some of Australia’s most highly disadvantaged Indigenous jobseekers to successfully enter the mainstream work force in a range of different industries, including construction, agriculture, automotive, event management, hospitality and administration.

training

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Pizza on the menu

for birthday celebrations “IT’S BEEN CHALLENGING, BUT EXCITING,” SAYS SALLY ILLINGWORTH OF DAR WIN CR UST GOURMET PIZZA BAR’S FIRST YEAR OF TRADING.

Everyone loves a birthday party, but the Crust bar franchisee says this is the most exciting milestone yet.

“This birthday had a different feel to it. It’s a sense of achievement and gratitude.”

The team at Darwin’s Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar celebrated the first anniversary in partnership with the Make A Wish Foundation, selling slices of pizza for $2 and donating all proceeds to the charity.

The birthday also coincided with the launch of Crust’s latest Limited Time Offer menu!

"We're excited to share another culturally inquisitive menu with Darwinities," says Sally.

“Our 4 Limited Time Offer pizzas are heavily influenced by Italian classics, and we have a surprise in store.”

It’s been a ‘compelling and unforgettable’ year for Sally, who became a franchisee at just 18 after working in a management role in Crust’s national headquarters on the Gold Coast.

“The nature of business for the brand is extraordinarily different in the Territory and it’s something

we’re appreciative of as it challenges us every second of the day. I’ve been privileged to be able to build and maintain a strong team to work alongside. "Their commitment to the business is like a family's commitment to each other, that sense of 'don't worry, we've got your back'."

As Crust Darwin celebrates its first birthday, Sally and the team are now actively working on expanding the Crust brand within the Territory market, and look forward to reaching out to the northern suburbs and Palmerston.

“On behalf of the brand, our Territory Crust team and myself I extend my appreciation to the pizza lovers of Darwin and every single person we’ve been able to work with to get to where we are today.”

To celebrate Crust’s Limited Time Offer Menu, they have launched a Secret Pizza! To get your lips on the secret recipe, just mention “La Dolce Pizza” when you next call or visit Crust!

Shop 9, 36 Parap Road Parap NT 0820 8941 5500 Parap@crust.com.au www.crust.com.au

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At HPA

“Helping People Achieve”

is the motto, the passion and the ultimate goal.

HPA empowers people with disabilities through supported employment, accommodation and an outreach residential support service. HPA encourages all employees and clients to be an active part of the community.

HPA is the only not-for-profit Australian Disability Enterprise in Darwin providing supported employment to people with a disability since 1963. Supported employees aim to move onto open employment once core work skills are built, this is monitored and worked towards via annual Employee Action Plans.

Through the successful operation of the three core enterprises, HPA will continue to provide opportunity for the development of our greatest asset – ‘Our People’.

Everyone deserves the right to feel the value and self-worth that having a job and contributing to your community brings. HPA employees create a range of high quality products through its two main enterprises, Kokoda Industries and Ausdesigns.

Kokoda Industries is a medium scale timber,

steel and aluminium fabrication workshop.

Our range of products include the following: • Parkland furniture in timber or aluminium • Mini grandstands • Australian standard or made to order pallets • Custom made shipping crates • Survey pegs • Garden stakes • Sprinkler stands • Distributors for Trailers 2000 Australia’s Favourite trailer • Industrial rags At Ausdesigns we design and manufacture an amazing range of conference bags, tableware, souvenirs and gifts made exclusively from local, Indigenous design fabric right here in the Top End. We also supply work wear, embroidery, screen and digital printing in house with a great range of ideas and options for any business.

Ausdesigns also provides reliable and secure confidential document shredding, assembly work, industrial t-shirt, towelling and sheeting rags, bank bags, mail outs and

packing tasks. No job too big or small!

Darwin Accommodation Services (DAS) a division of HPA Helping People Achieve, assists people who have a disability with low to moderate support needs. All services provided by DAS focus on increasing independent living skills and community participation. DAS operates within the Darwin and Palmerston Areas.

Visit and explore and be inspired with our brand new web site at www.hpa.net.au and “Help People Achieve” HPA Head office & Kokoda Industries A: 22 Albatross street, Winnellie NT 0820 Postal: PO Box 37746, Winnellie NT 0821 T: (08) 8947 0681 E: info@hpa.net.au Ausdesigns A: 46 Toupein Road, Yarrawonga NT 0830

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STATE OF THE

TERRITORY Hon Adam Giles MLA CHIEF MINIST ER

Minister for Tourism | Minister for Northern & Central Australia | Minister for Economic Development & Major Projects | Minister for Indigenous Affairs

The Northern Territory is a dynamic, export orientated economy which has reported almost 20 years of solid and sustained growth. Growth has been driven by large infrastructure and resource projects which have supported diversification of the domestic economy, and the emergency of Darwin as a trade, service supply hub.

A strong economy delivers jobs and income for people, and the capacity for governments to invest in the essential economic and social infrastructure that underpins our great lifestyle and living standards.

To truly maximise the opportunity before us we must focus on building our skills base and business and industry capability. This will ensure local businesses, Territorians and our children reap the dividends of our growth.

Join us as the Chief Minister outlines his vision on the future growth of the Northern Territory.

27th November 2015 | 12.15pm - 2pm Darwin Convention Centre, Northern Territory Member $140 | Non Member $210

OPPORTUNITY IS KNOCKING Hear that sound? It is opportunity knocking on your door – in fact it is opportunity near kicking down the door.

A little economics lesson. The housing market is a commodity based marketplace and like every other commodity based market it will go through cycles with upward and downward trends. And like every other commodity based market it will present both buying and selling opportunities.

The housing market cannot be taken in isolation to the greater economic environment in any jurisdiction as the economic climate tends to dictate the trading activities of a city, which includes real estate.

In Darwin over the past 6 to 8 months we have seen a softening in the overall economic activity and a similar correction in the real estate market. Now, while that will mean that people looking to sell properties (called vendors) may, in many instances, need to readjust their expectations of what the return on their property will be, it opens up great opportunities for people looking to get into, or invest in the real estate market.

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investment property.

And a little reality check for potential first home buyers. Have a good hard look at the ‘pre-loved’ houses in the market place. Most are better priced, come ready to move into and already have things like landscaping, swimming pools and fencing as part of the purchase.

“But at the moment I can’t get a First Home Owner Grant on existing property”, I hear you say? Instead of thinking along those lines, try thinking about how much you save by entering the existing home market, both in purchase price and on stamp duty, and how much more negotiable you can be in the purchase. These savings alone may well outweigh any benefits from a grant after purchase.

The property market in Darwin will bounce back. It always does. When is something I cannot predict, but I can say with surety that it will bounce back. Real opportunities don’t come around every day so you need to be ready to act when they present themselves.

When you hear opportunity knocking….open the door and have the conversation you need to have.

QUENTIN KILIAN Chief Executive Officer Real Estate institute of Northern Territory (REINT) www.reint.com.au

REINT

TOP END REAL ESTATE

AWARDS

Small Agency

OF THE YEAR 2015 REAL ESTATE INSTITUTE OF NT

C R E AT I V E L I G H T S T U D I O S A N D R E I N T

The sole director and principal of Top End Real Estate has just added another trophy to the collection, this time for Small Agency of the Year from the Real Estate Institute of NT. Despite opening just last year, Top End Real Estate is already realising its vision, to provide better service and sales results to the market place.

The boutique agency specialises in residential and off the plan sales and marketing.

With the experience of managing and owning other successful real estate offices, May says the key to success lies in honesty.

“We like to be brutally honest with our clients and customers.

They already know we are there to sell to them, so we tell it like it is.

“We will find a way to successfully deal with any requirements and take into consideration that crucial step in getting your property sold.”

May is joined by a dynamic team of professionals including two sales staff and an administration officer.

“I enjoy training staff, teaching and sharing my knowledge.

When I see a staff member succeed, it brings great satisfaction,” says May. “I also find it incredibly satisfying to effectively problem solve the various areas of buying or selling a home.”

She might have 13 years experience and a wall of awards to her name, but May Dunlop says she’s just getting started.

MAY DUNLOP

ACCOLADES & ACHIEVEMENTS 2015 Small Agency of the Year Real Estate Institute of NT 2014 Finalist Women in Construction Master Builders Association 2011 Guest Speaker Real Estate Institute of Victoria annual Conference 2011 & 2010 Ambassador Chamber Connect Chamber of Commerce NT 2011 Judge Real Estate of Australia Awards Real Estate Institute of Australia 2010 Winner Residential Sales Person of the Year Real Estate Institute of Australia 2010 Finalist Management Excellence Awards 2009 & 2007 Winner Residential Sales Person of the Year Real Estate Institute of NT

If you’re ready to get started or proceed successfully with your real estate needs, whether it be buying, selling or general real estate advice, call May Dunlop 0421 037 034.

2009 Finalist Career Category NT Young Achiever of the Year

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DISABILITY SERVICES Somerville’s Disability Services provides high quality supported accommodation to people with severe to profound disabilities.

Somerville looks beyond standard practice by assisting people we support aspire to new heights and reach their full potential. We do this through a person-centred planning process.

Together we identify needs, wants, desires, aspirations and the strategies and resources needed to achieve them.

Somerville Disability Support Workers and Somerville Service Users enjoying life on Lake Alexander .

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Creating the person THAT YOU WANT TO BE

…our values and beliefs were created when we were children…

There are hundreds of thousands of potential turning points in each person’s life and often we wonder… how is that possible? Did you know that you have a one of a kind brain, never to be duplicated and that you were able to use your brain before you could even say a word?

So would you like to get under the hood of your own thoughts and adjust them to fit your current needs? Since most of our values and beliefs were created when we were children, making changes now could be a really good thing. Some of your patterns and strategies may need updating and if they do then learning Neuro Linguistic Programming may well be the brain manual you are looking for.

You see NLP is a revolutionary study of the process of human thought. Our thoughts become our behaviour. So it’s a study in words, it’s the study of what it is going on when we think. The interesting thing about the mind is that if you take a brain and cut it open, you can’t find the mind. You can’t find the words, the feelings, the pictures that create our world. The nerve tissue in your brain acts like your hard drive and processor in a computer, and it’s basically designed to store various bits of data and to assemble, reassemble and rearrange them and call them up whenever you want. Now you may recall things differently after you have used your three filters of Delete, Distort and Generalise.

NLP as it is commonly known is an understanding, not of the brain, but of how the mind works, using the brain expresses itself in your life and creates what you call your experience. NLP popularized Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, Olfactory and Gustatory learning styles in addition to many new technologies utilised in education, psychotherapy and communication. It’s used in business as well as sport and to improve performance. Because we found this topic so fascinating we studied and became

International NLP Master Trainers bringing to Darwin four certifications in one course.

Yes four; you can use NLP in your workplace, with those you love such as your children and for those of you wanting to have a career we can certify you to become an NLP Coach.

We have witnessed transformation with individuals who have really thought that they could never achieve. Samantha touched our hearts only last week as she transformed the last stage of her fears into success. Believing she was dumb she would run away from school from tests, anything that appeared to be educational assessment. She presented her final assessment to us in Sydney and we were honoured to give her the highest mark we could. It was emotional for each of us. Up to that point she was downright resistant to feedback and determined to run away again.

This time she didn't and she is now a certified NLP Trainer, how sensational.

Are you ready to fly? Want to know more about yourself, your capabilities, advanced communication and creating a new you?

Talk with us and attend our 7 Day NLP Certification in November.

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So what is Tarot Reading and why would anyone want a tarot card reading?

According to The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, “The most powerful sources of information come from within; the Tarot aids in coming in contact with one’s Higher Self.”

Tarot Card Readings can give insight and clarity into a person’s life, and some tarot readers are ‘healers’ and so their readings are more therapeutic and intuitive, allowing clients to see their lives from a different perspective. Tarot brings up what the person needs to know and not necessarily what they want to know.

When I do a reading I am open and honest about what I see and feel in a reading, and I use all my “Clairsentient and Claircognisant” skills to enhance the reading.

Whatever comes up in your reading is really coming from within you. The wisdom is yours and I simply interpret this information, in a way you can understand.

It’s why tarot is so good for guidance and direction. I don’t claim to know everything, I am here to read the cards and feeback what your highself already knows.. it’s up to you to make any life changes and you are always in full control of your life – free will still plays a role.

For more information about Tammy, feel free to check out: www.tammystarotandhealing.com tammystarotandhealing Ph: 0408 815 265 E: tarotandhealing@hotmail.com

LAST MONTH I TALKED ABOUT GETTING KIDS OUT INTO THE GARDEN AND I ASSUME THAT BY NOW, YOU ARE ALL SURROUNDED BY FRUIT, VEGETABLES, HERBS AND FLOWERS OF JACK AND THE BEANSTALK PROPORTIONS!

BY C AT H Y HUGGETT

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Gardens are of course, beautiful in themselves and while they don’t require any extra adornments to make them wonderful, allowing your child to turn their little garden into a garden gallery just adds to the appeal and is sure to help maintain their interest in gardening for the long term!

I fully encourage hanging pictures in trees.

This is a really fun way to bring art into the outdoors. I wouldn’t recommend you hang anything too valuable or precious for obvious reasons but I would advise you to take a trip to the op shop to buy up some old, existing pictures and frames and let your child paint their own pictures over the top of them. When dry, hang on a handy tree branch for a bit of ‘gallery with a difference’. Making garden sculptures is also easy and fun. A weekend trip to the tip shop will most likely give you all the materials your child needs to throw together a fun scarecrow or even an abstract sculpture of their own design. All that’s required is some imagination, a coil of wire and maybe a set of adult hands to help with joining pieces together.

And finally, we’ve talked recycled so now let’s talk retro. I’m talking Pet Rock. Everybody needs a friend right? Luckily, most kids are

very social little creatures and make friends fairly effortlessly but there is nothing like having an inanimate little friend that you can tell all your secrets to and know they’re loyalty to you is rock solid, pardon the pun.

When I think of pet rocks, I like to think of all the different shapes and sizes you can use that give your pet rock a really individual look. Lumpy rocks seem to beg for a fake moustache and perhaps a mountain of woolly hair while smooth, large pebbles have a decidedly feminine air. They are beautiful adorned with tiny pompoms, feathers and sequins. Your pet rock can have ears made from small pieces of vinyl or leather, a nose made from a small pompom, a bead or a button. A hot glue gun gives you more scope but if you would prefer little hands to do all the work then PVA glue works just as well but just takes more time to dry.

The best place for pet rocks to live is in the garden and secret places in the garden are even more fun. Taking some quiet time outdoors each day to visit their pet rock is a nice routine for kids to get into. After a big day out in the world of school and growing up, it’s nice to have a little friend waiting at the bottom of the garden who listens quietly while they shrug off their day.

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Ergonomics Last month I was part of a rehabilitation panel at the Safety institute of Australia conference in Darwin.

Whenever I’m involved in a return to work case one of the major aspects of the patients care that I tend to focus on is ergonomics.

Ergonomics is a very important aspect of a patients return to work program particularly when that patient’s condition is caused by sedentary posture, as with office workers.

From a spinal perspective when an office worker is sitting for an extended period of time it does place a great deal of stress on the patient’s spine. So much, that after many hours a day this can produce stiffness and pain in the patient’s upper back and neck. If left untreated this can also lead to headache, arm or chest pain.

For many years there has been a focus on providing a worker with the best chair possible in order to support the patient’s spine. However gradually I believe we are learning that no matter how ergonomic the chair is, when we sit down for many hours a day, it still leads to spinal complaints and other health problems.

As a result there have been multiple studies that are looking at the benefit of how we can reduce the length of time office workers are sitting and how much energy they are expending. There have been different attempts over the last few years but the solution that seems to be

Contact your local CAA NT member Chiropractor today for an assessment.

Marc Cova. Insight Chiropractic

most effective is a standing desk. Meaning that a worker can choose throughout the day whether to sit or stand depending on how they are feeling or what task they are performing.

This ergonomic flexibility is a very effective way of assisting a worker manage their work and ergonomic demands. We as practitioners realise that all workers have repetitive strains placed upon their bodies and a lot of the time it’s just part of the job. However there may be simple ways to minimise these strains to help the worker function more effectively. Even though we need to make sure the patient is not sent back to work too early, improving patient ergonomics can mean a patient can return to work more quickly. In addition by improving ergonomics, it should make a permanent benefit so that the worker can continue to work effectively and minimise the chance of down time in the future.

Marc Cova B.Sc. M.Chiro Insight Chiropractic “The Avenue” Suite 103 12 Salonika Street. Parap NT 0820 Ph. (08) 8995 9510 www.insightchiropractic.com.au DarwinLife Magazine

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WEIGHT LOSS WITH SO MANY DIFFERENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE, ONE CAN GET LOST IN THE SEA OF HEALTH, FITNESS, BODYBUILDING, TV INFO MARKETING, HEALTH MAGAZINES ETC. ALL ARE SELLING VIABLE OPTIONS FOR WEIGHT LOSS. SO WHICH OPTION TO CHOOSE AND WHY? FIRST OF ALL, IT'S IMPORTANT TO RE-ENFORCE THAT THERE IS NO MAGIC PILL.

The following is my advice.

1. Get active!

Join a gym, boot camp, runners club…anything that has you participating in a minimum of 4-5 hours per week.

2. Eat right.

Simple, yet confusing to most.

Eat lean meat no bigger the your palm and no thicker than your finger.

Eat Carbs. These a broken into two categories; high GI and low GI. Eat low Gi vegetables.

If you don't know a list of low Gi veg google it you will get a massive list.

Eat good fats such as nuts, avocado, seeds.

3. Fail to prepare, prepare to fail.

Life is busy, make sure your fitness is scheduled and meals prepared. If you don't, you may fail. Diarise gym classes and do not miss them at all cost! Prep food on Sundays or organise meal prep companies to make life easier.

4. Avoid the nasties.

Such as alcohol, junk food, soft drinks and sugary foods. I hear this all to often, “but I still want a life”. I thought you wanted to lose weight?? If the answer is yes, then don't eat nasties, end of story. Remove the food from your fridge and pantry that are not good for you and your family.

5. Self image is self respect.

This one is so controversial in our society. It's now ok to be over-weight and we even applaud those that are bigger and are proud of it.

Bottom line is, the bigger you are the higher risk of disease and metabolic syndromes.

Have respect for your body. It's not okay to take drugs, smoke etc so it's not okay to feed your body to an early death either.

Obesity and related conditions are a bigger epidemic than smoking in our country.

Look after you body, your going to need it for a long time.

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The end of the year means celebrations of all sorts. For our family, all of our birthdays fall between September and January and with Christmas and summer holidays in the middle there, we have a lot of opportunities to eat cake.

All the more reason to make them healthy.

And I know you might be thinking that I’m a kill-joy by taking away all the gluten, dairy, grains and refined sugar from a celebration treat, but believe me, it’s not a treat when you’re eating your weight in cake for 4 months straight. Plus my cakes are so delicious that you wont miss the bad stuff, I promise.

Paleo Double Layer Chocolate Cake Ingredients

6 eggs • 1 cup coconut oil 1 ripe banana • 1/3 cup coconut sugar 1/2 raw cacao • 1/2 cup coconut flour 3/4 cup tapioca starch 1 teaspoon bi carb soda • pinch of salt

Make Me Up

1. Pre-heat your oven to 180deg C. Meanwhile, in the bowl of your thermomix

or blender, place your 6 eggs and 1 cup coconut oil. Blitz together on high until pale, thick and creamy. Then add your very ripe banana and blitz again until the banana is well incorporated.

2. Now add all your dry ingredients, coconut flour, tapioca starch, cacao, coconut sugar, bi carb and mix on medium speed until all the dry ingredients are incorporated into the wet.

3. Divide the mixture equally between two lined 15cm cake tins. Bake in your 180degC pre-heated oven for 20-35min, or until the cake has risen and a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Turn your cakes out onto wire racks to cool completely.

You can top the cake with fresh fruit like berries or a chocolate avocado mousse or raw chocolate fudge, recipes in my cookbook, Eat like a Cosmopolitan Hippy rrp $49.95 available at www.cosmohippy. com.au.

Want more? Take your cakes to the next level with my FREE “Cosmo Hippy Cake Book”.

Just go to my website www.cosmohippy.com. au and sign up for my newsletter for instant access to my newest e-cookbook featuring this Chocolate cake plus a hummingbird cake and a lamington cake, all complete with icings and decorating tips.

Leandra Brady-Walker is The Cosmopolitan Hippy. A Chiropractor, crunchy mummy, award winning small business owner and author of the books Cosmopolitan Hippy: A modern girl’s guide to being healthy and fabulous and Eat like a Cosmopolitan Hippy. She helps women find the balance between raging party girl and blissed out hippy, all while nourishing their inner goddess.

You can find her at her office at The Chiropractic Place, on instagram @cosmohippy, on the web www.cosmohippy.com.au and on Facebook for more fantastic health information.

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MACKEREL Imagine we had our very own local hero in a species of fish high in omega 3 fatty acids with proven health benefits and tasting fantastic to boot. Well we have and it’s Mackerel! There is no doubt that such a great tasting fish with proven health benefits should be in far higher demand. This is even truer when you consider this fish is ideal for the BBQ boofhead like myself.

Mackerel cannot be mistaken at the fish retailers; their streamlined shapes are smooth and bullet like with their distinctive silvery skin and firm flesh. Best of all is its great taste - it could easily be the taste of the top end!! Mackerel lend themselves perfectly to simple preparation and also relatively inexpensive. Nothing easier than getting your fish monger to cut you a couple of 2 cm cutlets, a dash of olive oil and choice of seasoning (actually steak salt is great!!) and bang them each side on the BBQ until just cooked - perfect!

For those looking for some more finesse try giving the cutlets a light season with salt and pepper, heat a little oil in the pan or barbecue and

cook for about 5 minutes each side then remove. In a pan add some garlic cloves, parsley, little more salt & pepper, paprika and red wine vinegar heat for about 30 seconds then poor over your cutlets. How quick and easy is that and during the Northern Territory build-up it’s just perfect. Now you've got the good oil head out and get the family some mackerel cutlets for the weekend.

Today, things are looking up for seafood lovers in search of “responsibly sourced” seafood. To me, responsibly sourced seafood is seafood that comes from a wellmanaged fishery; and if you have purchased your seafood from retailers or restaurants listed on the Support NT Caught website: www. supportntcaught.com.au or you have looked for the Support NT Caught logo; well yep that box is ticked.

Congratulations! You know what it is like to enjoy fresh, delicious, responsibly sourced seafood with a clear conscious. It’s a beautiful thing, isn’t it?

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38/3 Cardona Court, Darwin H U G E P R I VAT E R O O F T O P G A R D E N - S E A A N D C I T Y V I E W S ! !

Coming home at the end of the day will no longer be a chore with this delightful 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom inner city apartment. The large open plan living, dining and kitchen area allow everyone to be together. If you’re into entertaining then you are in luck, with your very own 100m2+ roof top terrace. You’ll be able to entertain in style while soaking up the stunning night-lights of Darwin City or simply soaking up the sea views.

Both bedrooms have their own private bathroom with walk in robes, en-suites and are fully tiled. The laundry is located internally and tucks away beautifully behind closed doors. There is also separate storeroom with in the apartment.

• Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment • Situated on the top floor with city views • Massive private 100m2 plus roof top balcony • Shaded roof top balcony with sea and city views • Open plan living and dining • Air-conditioning and tiles throughout • Walk in wardrobe to both bedrooms • Secure basement car parking and entrance • Lift, pool and gym in complex

• Huge 283m2 on title • Walk to the city in minutes • Only a 5 minute stroll to the Wharf Percent • Never pay for inner city parking again Owning your own home in the Darwin City provides you with a lifestyle like no other, if you don’t feel like cooking thats no problem, you have access to all the amazing city restaurants and varying cuisine’s. Only a short stroll away is the Darwin Wharf precinct with its abundance of grassed areas, restaurants and of course the wave pool.

You also get 2 undercover secure car parks with your massive 283m2 (on title) apartment so if you work in the city then forget about paying for parking. The complex also boasts a inviting pebble crete pool and gymnasium if you like to keep fit.

PRICE: $529,000 CONTACT AGENT: MAY DUNLOP 0421 037 034 • may@topendre.com.au FRANK WOOD 0408 894 245 • frank@topendre.com.au

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The David Jones of tiling B Y

Colours, patterns, textures and even sizes are influenced by international trends, popular interior styles and celebrity endorsements.

Predicting what trends are coming next is an art in itself, and the skilled team at City Ceramics lead the way in always staying a step ahead.

“Just like Myer and David Jones, tiles have new designs every winter and summer and you have to be on the ball, you need to know what’s in this year and predict what will be in next year too,” says managing director Robbie Sheppard.

With 37 years experience, Robbie is a veteran of the tiling industry in Darwin.

He was named Businessman of the Year, and received MYOB Australian Business of the Year in 2010.

Starting out as a tiler by trade, and owner of RST Tiling, Robbie progressed into offering his own small supply base and soon realised an opportunity for something bigger.

In 1998 he established City Ceramics in a small rented facility in the Darwin CBD, which it soon outgrew.

Ten years later City Ceramics relocated

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to its current location, a purpose built double-storey showroom in Winnellie.

Today City Ceramics is designed as a one stop shop for not only tiles, adhesives and grout, but also vanities, mirrors, bathtubs, shower screens, toilets and tap fixtures.

And it’s preparing for yet another building expansion.

In conjunction with RST Tiling, City Ceramics has become a hub for commercial and residential tiling and bathrooms.

Continued study, research, proactive business decisions and innovation has allowed the business to grow year on year, with sales increasing 400 per cent in the past seven years.

“All of the products feed off each other,” says Robbie.

“What I created, the market was screaming for, now we’re picking up new market share every day.”

Understanding the customer base, being innovative in the field, supplying new and exciting products, maintaining an efficient distribution centre and delivering on promises have all contributed to the success of City Ceramics. But Robbie says most critical, is the team. Some staff

members have been with the business for more than 10 years, and play an active role in the buying decisions and operations of City Ceramics.

“We rely on skilled staff, and our staff love to come to work, they love their job. That is paramount, and that energy passes on to the customer. They want to be here and that positive team environment plays a major role.

“A business can’t succeed without its staff, and we have a wonderfully supportive team.

“That’s why we are where we are today.

Our people believe in what we do, we do our own thing, we take risks and we succeed.”

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915/43B Knuckey Street, Darwin L O C AT I O N L O C AT I O N L O C AT I O N ! !

When convenience matters, this is “the one”.

Centrally located in the heart of Darwin City!!.

Ninth floor with views to die for!!. Walk to work or short commute to just about anywhere. Accessible by lift and with Electronic keys, security is all but guaranteed. This apartment is adorned with quality fixtures throughout. Compact and functionality make this a “must see” apartment.

Comprising: • One good-sized bedroom • Built in robes • Modern bathroom • Extremely useable, functional kitchen • Up to date modern appliances • Plenty of cupboard space • Open plan living & dining • Balcony with fantastic City and Sea views • Complex features secure entry, pool and gym.

• Close to all amenities, this is an opportunity for an Investor/Retiree or First Home Buyer looking to get into the market.

PRICE: $353,000 CONTACT AGENT: FRANK WOOD 0408 894 245 rank@topendre.com.au MAY DUNLOP 0421037034 • may@topendre.com.au

WHETHER YOU’RE LOOKING TO UPGRADE YOUR HOME AND LIFESTYLE, OR A FEW MINOR JOBS AROUND THE HOUSE; YOU’LL BENEFIT FROM THE RANGE OF SERVICES AND SYSTEMS WE’VE PUT IN PLACE THAT ENSURE SATISFACTION LONG AFTER OUR WORK HAS BEEN COMPLETED. SYSTEM HOMES HAS DARWINS MOST COMPREHENSIVE SUITE OF BUILDING SKILLS AND SERVICES UNDER ONE ROOF!

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The Big Mower is Northern Territory’s largest outdoor power equipment store. We pride ourselves as being the largest territory owned and operated outdoor power equipment dealership.

We have been providing quality power equipment, sales, spare parts and service for two decades.

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A S A P T R E E A N D P A L M S E RV I C E

Garden help

in a hurry P A L M TRE E S A RE A N I DY L L I C S Y MB OL OF L I FE I N THE TRO P I CS .

BY MICHELLE DRYBURGH

And they’re a lot of hard work.

Realising the need for not only clean ups but also more thorough tree maintenance and inspections across the Northern Territory, John Peric and Sharon Williams established ASAP Tree and Palm Service in 2001.

They have been rewarded with a challenging but enriching career, helping local people in their time of need.

“We take great pride in our work and enjoy what we do even though it’s very hard.

Cleaning up after cyclone Lam in February was a huge job,” John recalls.

“We spent 8 weeks in the Ramingining community cleaning up the town and working with the local people and some friends from home. It was a fantastic experience that has been the highlight of the year.”

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his son Leroy, who joined the ASAP team when he was 17 and has recently started his own successful tree service.

“It’s been great to be able to work along side him and watch his skills grow and develop. It makes us very proud.”

John brings to the role over 35 years experience working with large and dangerous trees.

“I started working in saw mills and forestry straight out of high school in New South Wales,” he says.

“I have worked all over Australia and always in the tree industry whether it was working on the machines or in the trees themselves.”

Together, he and Sharon take great pride in the work of their qualified team. Safety is always paramount, with the company accredited with all relevant licenses and industry leading safety equipment and procedures.

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ASAP Tree and Palm Service also recycles tree waste into mulch for customers to return to their gardens, and they have a portable mill and a stockpile of slabs and timber for sale, with viewing by appointment.

As wet season closes in, the ASAP team is busy preparing trees and yards for wild weather.

“The cyclone season can be dangerous so it’s vital yards are clear of debris. That includes all those palm fronds and branches you have laying around. We

also like to ensure large trees are healthy with a good root system before the rain arrives.”

ASAP Tree and Palm Service can also inspect trees for termites.

“Termites are a big problem in Darwin and you can’t see all the damage they do so make sure you get you’re trees inspected regularly.”

ASAP Tree and Palm Service operates 7 days a week in all weather, all around the Top End.

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Electro-technology company operating throughout Australia to deliver installation, maintenance and manufacturing services from inception to replacement.

41 Berrimah Road, Berrimah, NT 0828 ph. (08) 8947 1134 • f. (08) 8947 3173 nedarwin@nilsen.com.au

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PRODIGY C ON S TR U C TION S A N D R OO F I N G

IN 2003, AGI AGAPITOS, MANUAL LIAS, MICHAEL LYMBERIS AND STEVE LYMBERIS SET OUT ON A VENTURE THAT BROUGHT TOGETHER THEIR SKILLS AND INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE TO FORM PRODIGY CONSTRUCTION AND ROOFING.

We provide an extensive range of efficient mechanical services, including automotive air conditioning, pre-purchase inspections and tyre servicing.

We have a team of automotive specialists, and with over 30 years of combined industry experience, we are well equipped and qualified to service a variety of vehicles, including light trucks and four-wheel drives.

We use specialised tools and machines, such as hoists and tyre balancing equipment, to ensure high-quality work. We also have the latest diagnostic scanners for more efficient vehicle servicing. We now offer a towing service in Darwin and the Rural Areas.

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Today boasting 12 years of service, 25 full-time employees plus 15 sub-contractors, the team has carved a reputation for themselves as the Territory’s roofing specialists.

With a number of long-term contracts averaging out around 150 jobs a year, Agi admits it is hard work but in an industry like construction, it is an art of which they have perfected.

Working out in the NT’s tough climate is difficult for any local but for the Prodigy team, it means big business. Focusing on mostly domestic roofing, their full scope of work extends to housing construction, maintenance as well as big project contracts such as

industrial sheds and schools.

‘It gets really hot up on those roofs but it is an environment we know well,’ explains Agi. ‘Having been in the Territory for so long, we have brought together team of professionals who can work in such conditions safely and get the job done right.’

With Agi himself coming from a long career in construction and roofing, he is quick to point out that there is no magic pill to perfect business. For this local company, getting it right comes down to a good team dynamic.

‘Our success is to be credited to our staff. To do what we do, you need to be able to rely on

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each other. It took us a few years to build a really good core team but from doing so, we have achieved so much.’

As multi-award winners in both commercial and residential roofing, it is safety, quality workmanship and a commitment to excellence that has Territorians coming back for more.

For us, quality is important. We have the skills and capability to do so much, but we try to make sure we only take on what is our team can handle. Our reputation is good enough that people know if you want a job done well, it is the Prodigy team that will get it done on-time and built to last.’

With 2015 already shaping up as a busy year, Agi and his team have secured contracts for up to 180 – 200 roofs throughout the Northern Territory. As things

look to only get busier, it is clear that the team at Prodigy Construction and Roofing set themselves up in an industry that continues to boom.

Through a good understanding of their market and a team who lives for the trade, this is a business success story that will continue to service the Top End for a long time to come.

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