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COLOMBIAN-BORN GIOVANNA WEBB IS A REMARKABLE ACHIE VER. SHE WAS THE 2013 AUSTRALIAN RURAL WOMAN OF THE YEAR, AND A NT AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR FINALIST IN 2014.

E: giovanna.webb@couyntryliberals.org.au • Ph: +61 449 22 45 01 She’s a mother, businesswoman, migrant and zoologist. Now, she’s a politician too.

As the Country Liberal’s representative for the Casuarina electorate, it’s fair to expect many more remarkable achievements from Giovanna in 2016.

Giovanna and husband Dr Grahame Webb run one of Darwin’s most popular tourist attractions, Crocodylus Park, which is home to 10 thousand crocodiles. The park has continued to grow and diversify. They breed crocodiles and harvest eggs from wetlands around Darwin. Giovanna’s crocodile skins, died gorgeous shades of pink, red, blue and every other colour, are sold to high-end European fashion houses including Louis Vuitton and Hermès. What’s more, “Gio”, as she is affectionately known, has developed a pilot program to encourage Indigenous women artists to incorporate crocodile by-products in innovative new art works.

The successful Darwin business has three faces. It’s an iconic tourist destination, a place for research into the conservation and farming of crocodiles, and a consulting business.

Giovanna has worked closely connecting governments and the private sector, in countries around the world. She has addressed diverse audiences in Australia, Singapore, China and Japan, often capturing their attention with the company’s involvement in the fair and sustainable use of wildlife.

Politics and diplomacy are always involved in what she does, hence Giovanna’s natural and exciting transition into the political world.

With close and valued personal friends in both parties, as well as independents, her decision to join the CLP came down to choosing a party that was “willing to work for local businesses, which were truly the foundation of a secure long term future for Territory families”.

“I bring to the table some of the experiences that I face in my everyday life. I am a business owner, I have loans to pay, and I am a mother juggling home duties,” she says. Giovanna understands the everyday issues and conflicts that business people in Darwin face, as she has been involved with it for decades.

“We need to be bold and strategic in the way we lead Darwin forward, and the Country Liberals Government fully embraces this,” she says. “Recognising and talking about Darwin’s proximity to Asia is one thing - but actively exploiting it, to fuel our economy and tourism industries, is what we need.” Giovanna stresses the need to increase air capacity during the dry season, when visitors want to visit. As prices skyrocket, tourists cannot afford to come, and residents cannot afford to leave.

Airline seats to fly ‘down south’ in emergencies, in the peak tourist season, do not exist or are way too expensive.

Giovanna says that while tourism and the economy are two key issues she will focus on in her political role, it will not be at the expense of broader community issues. ”I’m passionate about community life,” she says. “I am involved in community and family issues continually, and believe they are the very foundation of a strong and secure DARWINLIFE MAGAZINE 9

society.” As the Country Liberals Casuarina representative Giovanna has already been busy getting about the electorate listening to residents.

Giovanna feels that people in the electorate of Casuarina have lost their voice in Government, and her vision is to get it back. “I have been working with the Government on a whole raft of issues relevant to the Casuarina electorate,” she says. Crime, anti-social behaviour, traffic, the hospital – which needs to be more welcoming to everyone – and its problematic car park, are being discussed with Government. She is also excited about the upgrade and development of Casuarina Coastal Reserve, a beautiful, “highly valued” part of Darwin.

Giovanna has a long list of plans being discussed with residents of the Casuarina electorate. To help with this she has opened an office in the Casuarina Village (Shop 5) and is ready to be the electorate’s voice to Government.

Though Giovanna wears many hats – businesswoman, scientist, and community leader – she is first and foremost, a loving mother. With husband Grahame, her 16-yearold son, Freddy, is the most important part of her life. Giovanna says her decision to go into politics was “a family decision”, with Freddy and Grahame her strongest supporters.

In Casuarina, like all electorates, residents seek change over time to improve their livelihoods.

There should be no question that Giovanna Webb is capable of making them happen.

THE COUNTRY LIBERALS: A STAND FOR TE RRI TORI A N S

T H E COUNT RY L IB ER AL PAR T Y HAS A S T R ONG T ER R ITORY HIS TORY. Founded 42 years ago, the Party has long been dedicated to the advancement and future of the Northern Territory, with a loyal vision to benefit Territorians.

The many extraordinary achievements of the Party over our history should be re-recognised, and brought to light for new Territorians.

It was the Country Liberals who developed National Parks and Tourism Centres such as Yulara. The Country Liberals built the gas pipeline and the Northern Territory’s University. It was the Country Liberals who undertook all the negotiations for the extension of the railway from Alice Springs to Darwin and it was the Country Liberals who bought the V8’s to Darwin. These are a few of our achievements over our long history. This Country Liberals Government has been responsible for the largest ever land release programs, has re-established the live cattle and buffalo trade, and has introduced measures to reduce the cost of living. It was a Country Liberals candidate who started the fuel debate, which has led to lower fuel prices for Territorians.

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TORY MENCSHELYI, ADAM GILES MLA AND COUNTRY LIBERALS CANDIDATES

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TORY MENCSHELYI, PRESIDENT AND ADAM GILES MLA, CHIEF MINISTER

Much has also been said about women leaving the Party in recent times. Over its 42-year history, women have held numerous prominent positions. The first female speaker in the Legislative Assembly was from the Country Liberals and many women have held and continue to hold executive Party positions. Natasha Griggs, the Federal Member for Solomon was the first female member of the House of Representatives elected from the Territory, and three out of four of the candidates for this year’s Federal election are women. In 2012 Lia Finocchiaro, Member for Drysdale was elected the youngest female member of the Legislative Assembly and has held the position of Government Whip for this term. In 2015 Bess Price, Member for Stuart and Minister for Women’s Policy was appointed

to the COAG advisory panel on domestic violence bringing the voice of Northern Territory Women to the table.

The Country Liberals made just over 170 election commitments in the lead up to the 2012 Territory election. Over ninety per cent of these commitments are currently in action and more than seventy percent have been delivered. Twenty one out of a possible 25 candidates have been pre-selected for the 2016 Northern Territory election. These candidates come from a broad range of backgrounds and have put their hands up to be part of a team that will keep the Territory moving ahead. They will bring depth and new blood into the Country Liberals Parliamentary team if they are fortunate enough to be elected.

The Party’s membership numbers continue to grow. “It’s really important to become involved if you believe in something,” says Party President Tory Mencshelyi. “There may be some things that I may not agree with but through my involvement in the Party, I can voice my opinion and try to make any changes I believe in.”

The Country Liberals remain a grass roots party, with their first and foremost goal being to serve the people of the Territory.

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WOMEN’S DAY, CELEBRATING THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, CULTURAL AND POLITICAL ACHIEVEMENT OF WOMEN.

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Although women have come a long way towards equality in employment, there are still many challenges. While women make up roughly 46% of all employees in Australia, they earn, on average 18% less than men. It surprises many to learn that Australian women have to work an extra 66 days a year to earn the same pay as men for doing the same work. Unfortunately, the gender pay gap has been rising, not falling, over the last 20 years. 1 in 2 working mothers have experienced workplace discrimination as a result of their pregnancy, parental leave, or when they return to work. Women are far more likely to work part-time in lowpaid industries and in insecure work and continue to be underrepresented in leadership roles in the private and public sectors. Furthermore, 25% of women have experienced sexual

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harassment in the workplace. The end of employment does not bring any better news: average superannuation payouts for women are around half those of men. As a result, women are more likely to experience poverty in their retirement years and be far more reliant on the Age Pension.

It is for these reasons that the NT Working Women’s Centre provides a free and confidential service to all NT women. Whether you have questions about sexual harassment, discrimination, unfair dismissal, workplace bullying, your pay and conditions, or domestic violence and work, we are here to help. Our role is to provide you with the information, resources and support you need to make decisions about your work issues.

We also provide community education on these issues to any interested groups or workplaces. We are funded through the Commonwealth Fair Work Ombudsman and the NT Department of Business.

Please call us on 1800 817 055 to speak to us about your workplace problems. www.ntwwc.com.au

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY I NT E R NAT IO NAL W O M EN’S DAY I S A N O P PO R TUNIT Y FO R W OM E N T H R O UGHO UT THE W OR L D TO CO ME TO GE THER A ND C E L EBRATE LIFE AS A W O MA N, T H E P R O GRESS MADE IN T H E B AT T LE AGAINST SEX ISM, O P P R E S S I O N, DISCRIMINATIO N A ND I NE QUALIT Y AND TO A S S E S S THE CHALLENGES THAT REMAIN.

First celebrated in Australia in 1928, a rally was organised by the Militant Women’s Movement in Sydney which called for equal pay for equal work, an eight hour day for shop girls, no piecework, a basic wage for the unemployed and annual holidays on full pay.

The United Nations declared 1975 as International Women’s Year, and officially sanctioned March 8 as International Women’s Day. The day is traditionally marked by the UN with an address by the Secretary General.

Recognising the fact that “securing peace and social progress and the full enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms require the active participation, equality and development of women and to acknowledge the contribution of women to the strengthening of international peace and security” are two reasons cited by the UN General Assembly for dedicating a day exclusively to the celebration of women.

In the 21st century, a majority of women still carry the significant burden of providing primary care and maintaining culture and family, whilst engaging in paid work, often excluding them from more notable jobs within Australian business and the economy.

It is important to keep the conversation going in relation to women’s equality in order for it to become a reality.

IWD 2016 events from across the Territory have already been registered with the Office of Women’s Policy (within the Department of Local Government and Community Services). A calendar of events is available from the Northern Territory Office of Women’s Policy website: www.women.nt.gov.au

Come march with us.

Join us on Saturday 12 March as we walk to celebrate International Women’s Day. See you at the steps of Parliament House at 9am wearing purple. Travel on the Darwin bus network free of charge with a copy of the International Women’s Day yer available at www.women.nt.gov.au

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In addition to the right to vote and to hold public office, they demanded women's rights to work, to vocational training and to an end to discrimination on the job. Increasingly, International Women's Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities. In 2015, over 100 countries celebrated

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The psychology team at Suite 3/6 Woodlake Boulevard, Durack, truly understands some of the challenges faced by people and families living in the Territory. Psychologists Louise, Catherina, Cherrie and Chloe of Darwin Psychology Services, and Dianne of Dianne Knox Psychologist, have been living and working in the Territory for more than 30 years.

This long-term experience of life in the Territory differentiates the psychology team, as does their stability. Louise and Dianne are now working with the children and grandchildren of clients they saw more than 30 years ago. This special continuity of relationship is rare in the Territory where people tend to come and go.

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members have considerable experience working in a cross-cultural context in very remote and urban locations. Team members work across the lifespan and have skills in working and assessing very young children through to those who are managing the transition from work to retirement. They work closely with a wide range of health professionals including paediatricians, allied health practitioners and general practitioners to ensure collaboration in meeting client needs.

They are the only private psychology practice in Darwin with staff trained in the use of Autistic Diagnostic Interview Revised (ADIR) and Autistic Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), the gold standard for the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders.

The team have contracts with a number of prominent Territory organisations within the public and private sector, including the NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services, and the Northern Territory Government. NTG and NTPFES staff and eligible family members are able to access, free of charge, psychological services through their respective Employee Assistance Programs. Team members work with private enterprise and have contracts with businesses that support their staff and want to offer the full spectrum of support to ensure staff wellbeing. Additionally, team members have worked with defence members and their families for many years. They are well aware of the issues facing defence personnel including relocation to Darwin and return from deployment, and the resulting impacts on their partners and children.

The team is very much focussed on offering opportunities for ongoing professional development. They hold regular in-house supervision and get together fortnightly to discuss more complex cases, and to ensure professional knowledge and skills is based on current best practice. The team is committed to continual improvement and uses client feedback to reflect on practice standards and implement change and improvements as required.

There is a trusting, open and transparent team environment at Darwin Psychology Services, where people feel safe to share their vulnerabilities, their skills and to support other team members. That is exactly the sort of team Territorians can trust with their own challenges, no matter how big or small.

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These things don’t happen by accident.

The workplace culture at Elders Real Estate Darwin, Leanyer, Palmerston and Virginia is of a very unique kind, which is testament to the amazing 60 plus team that works across four offices and three departments; sales, property management and administration. Elders’ staff take pride in their ability to work cohesively and to help each other.

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of family. The secret behind this is a system, which they like to call “leadership without a title”. Everyone in the business is seen and treated like a leader, and all opinions are valued and treated with integrity. One of the strengths of Elders is its corporate administration team who are the beating heart of the entire company. Many businesses treat their administration staff poorly but at Elders they are the “rock stars”. Without such a strong administrative unit, the sales and property management teams couldn’t do their jobs. Chris Deutrom, Elders General Manager, points out that there is not a lot of “I” talk around the office, it’s all about “we” and “us’. It sounds cliché but if there is a secret to our success, it is the team culture!

Chris Deutrom joined the team as Director over four years ago and promptly moved from his secluded office out into the open.

He attributes his strong relationship with the entire team to his accessibility and his “herd mentality”.

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“ W E M O V E A S A T E AM, W E AC T A S A TE AM A N D WE C E L E B R ATE A S A T E AM.” individual staff member, meeting them regularly to discuss professional, personal, income and family goals. Our goal was to have an environment that meant our staff were the envy of our competitors because of the great working conditions and the enjoyable working environment. We have a personal trainer all staff have access to, and last year we flew ex Navy Seal Paul de Gelder in to Darwin to give an inspiring talk to staff and their families. Our social functions always include partners as we truly believe that they are an important cog in our business. If your partner sees you working in a great environment they are more supportive and encourage you achieve greatness.

We care about our employees on a professional and personal level, something you don’t see all that often in business. Each Friday at 4.30pm, during work hours, Chris personally pours his team members

a glass of champagne as a thank-you for their efforts during the week.

We hold an Annual Awards night – this year’s is masquerade themed – to recognise the best performers within the team. The awards are highly coveted and guarantee the recipient’s place on an overseas work trip. There is never negative competition between employees; it is an overwhelmingly healthy and supportive team environment.

Recognised as the leading Elders Real Estate team in Australia, Chris presents at national Elders conferences on “team management”. He says it’s about “making your office the Google office of your city”. In other words, maintaining a business that people want to work for. And there’s no doubt about it: real estate agents want to be part of the wonderful team at Elders NT.

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Happy Yess, 12 Smith Street, Darwin Friday 11 March 2016 4:30pm Cheeky and loud, black and proud, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s national comedy competition unleashes the freshest, fiercest and funniest Indigenous talent from around the country. A trip to Melbourne and $2000 is up for grabs! Deadly Funny is always a must-go event.

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In it’s second year, we aim to raise funds via gold coin donation, which will all go towards supporting Territory kids and their families living with cancer.

You can register as a team, or find out more info, by following this link http://www.campqualityfundraising.org.au/event/casual . You can also ‘Like’ our local Facebook page to keep up to date with event info “Northern Territory Camp Quality”.

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26 FAMILIES ARE INVITED TO CELEBRATE EASTER SATURDAY

at Darwin Waterfront with free family fun and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny from 10am to 2pm on Saturday 26 March at Darwin Waterfront A variety of activities will take place on the lawns including Easter art and craft; face painting, balloon twisting, jumping castles, water slides and a live DJ. The Easter Bunny will be hopping in for a photo along with chocolate eggs and inflatable balloon giveaways for everyone.

A variety of food will be available from local cafes and restaurants around the precinct, and a sausage sizzle fundraiser will also be operating during the event.

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Visit waterfront.nt.gov.au or facebook.com/darwinwaterfront

DREAMTEAM D A R W I N

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H O S P I TA L

A TEAM COMMIT TED TO

BET TERING PEOPLE’S LIVES Imagine the power and possibility of 270 individuals committed to the common cause of bettering peoples’ lives. That’s exactly the team you’ll find at Darwin Private Hospital.

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While each staff member has their own specific role – whether that be in catering, housekeeping, administration, or a nurse in one of the various clinical departments – each and every individual happily fulfils two requirements: to look out for one another, and to provide the best possible care to patients in need.

The friendly team dynamic at Darwin Private Hospital works brilliantly. Employees provide the same care for each other as they do for those in hospital beds.

Communication is excellent, and everyone is on the same page in striving to achieve the best patient care at all times. The team remains positive and morale is kept high, to uplift patients and ensure the team’s responsibility to provide care and comfort is achieved.

The staff at Darwin Private Hospital goes above and beyond to make hospital experiences as less traumatic and upsetting for patients as possible, and under the leadership of General Manager Dr Jo Seiler, the team’s

sense of unity and rapport continues to blossom.

Each month, there is an Employee of the Month voted by management on a 3, 2, 1 based point system. Annually, these points are tallied and an Employee of the Year is awarded the ultimate recognition. It is a positive, staff-based incentive that works to encourage employees individually, and also to celebrate as a team.

Darwin Private Hospital is an exciting place to work. With renovations underway and plans for new theatres and a total hospital revamp, there’s no knowing what the team might achieve.

ALT HOUGH ONE THI NG I S F OR S U R E: T HE T EAM TO PATI ENT F LO W ON EF F EC T AT DA R W I N PRI VATE H OS P ITA L C A N ONLY CONTI NUE. 08 8920 6011 Rocklands Drive Tiwi NT 0810 www.darwinprivatehospital.com.au D A R W I N L I F E M A G A Z I N E 23

DREAMS & PRAYERS O N THE 12TH O F MA R C H IN A PO W E R F U L COL L A BO RATION THE DA R W IN SYM PH O N Y O R C HE S TRA A ND DA R W IN C H O R A L E COM BINE TO BRIN G THE DA R W I N COM M UN IT Y A M E M O RA B L E A N D IM PAC TF UL P E RF ORMA N C E ‘DRE AM S & P RAYE RS’.

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Dreams

& Prayers Date: Sat 12 March 2016, 7.30pm Venue: Darwin Convention Centre

DSO Artistic Director: Matthew Wood DSO Resident Conductor: Stephen Pevely Darwin Chorale Artistic Director & Conductor: Michael Loughlin Programme: Beethoven, Applegate, Mendelssohn, Jenkins BOOKINGS www.dso.org.au | www.darwinchorale.org.au

Performance Sponsor

For the DSO this is the first of

pieces inspired by Shakespeare’s

the 2016 DSO Master Series

sonnets, composed by Darwin’s

concerts that are inspired by

very own Cathy Applegate. We

storytelling, and will pay tribute

are proud to also present the

to one of the greatest writers of

medieval poem Stabat Mater,

all – Shakespeare, who is being

set to music by celebrated

revered around the world on the

Welsh composer Karl Jenkins.

400th anniversary of his death.

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traditions and Middle East

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influences into this hauntingly

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beautiful work that depicts the

Karl Jenkins and The Beatles!

suffering of Mary during Christ’s

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Midsummer Night’s Dream,

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Beethoven’s stirring and tragic

Stephen Pevely and

overture to Coriolan and a

Darwin Chorale Conductor -

selection of short dramatic

Michael Loughlin

Date: Saturday, 12 March, 7.30 pm Venue: Darwin Convention Centre DSO Artistic Director: Matthew Wood, Resident Conductor: Stephen Pevely Darwin Chorale: Artistic Director and Conductor: Michael Loughlin Performance Partners: Darwin Chorale, Darwin Symphony Orchestra Repertoire: Beethoven, Applegate, Mendelssohn, Jenkins.

Information & Bookings: www.dso.org.au or www.darwinchorale.org.au D A R W I N L I F E M A G A Z I N E 24

LEARNING ABOUT TELEVISION M I D DL E S C H OO L I N G IS AN I MPO R TA NT E D UC AT I O N STAG E FO R ADO L E SC ENTS.

Engagement in their learning and school is important for their success at school. One school that is exploring various ways to maintain positive self esteem and motivation in learning is The Essington School Darwin. In 2016 it has expanded its media studies and radio broadcasting program in to television production with the establishment of a TV Studio at the school.

In 2015 the School celebrates eleven years of student broadcasting in Darwin. Through its partnership with DARWIN FM (91.5 FM), Essington students conduct a daily youth radio show from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Duke, one of the regular youth DJs this year, said: “When I was first on the radio, my parents were amazed and excited to hear me on the radio. I remember sitting in my Dad’s car for an hour just listening to the radio show we had produced”.

In 2015 Middle School students won two national media awards for their animation and short film work. One of these, the Australian Teachers Of Media (ATOM) Award, was presented to students at the awards ceremony in Melbourne in October, 2015.

Essington students were also involved in assisting with videoing at the Gamma Festival and provided live footage for Sky News from the Festival thanks to its partnership with Dreamedia. At the recent Commemoration Ceremony for the Bombing of Darwin, Essington middle school students manned one of the cameras providing live feed at the Ceremony.

In 2016 it was decided to expand the short film production program into longer programs suitable for broadcast on community television, resulting in the establishment of the School’s TV Studio. The latest digital, broadcast quality cameras, LED lights, microphones and a green screen has allowed students in recent weeks to practice their video and special effects skills.

David Cannon, Principal of The Essington School Darwin, said: “The focus on developing high levels of personal communication skills using radio and television broadcasting is based on a program developed in leading US schools. The school’s community links provide opportunities for students to broadcast live each week is designed to enhance the personal communication skills of individual students and to increase their understanding of mass communication, the media”.

Enrolments are limited at The Essington School Darwin and early applications are recommended. For further information, please contact the school on Phone: 8985 0100 or email enrolments@essington.nt.edu.au.

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Somerville Community Services Inc is a non-government, not for profit, youth, family and community welfare organisation that has been supporting Territorians to enhance the dignity and quality of their lives for more than five decades. With 260 employees working across the organisation’s Disability, Family, and Financial Services, teamwork is the foundation to Somerville’s success.

“ WI T H AN OPEN MIND AND GENER OU S HE A R T, YOU C AN ACHIE V E GREAT THINGS. TO G E THE R W E C AN DO THIS.” – SOM ER VILLE MANTR A One of Somerville’s longest serving staff members and Manager of HR, IT and Administrative Services, Liza Metcalfe, credits the healthy work relationships and the creation of a positive workplace environment to the amazing work they do.

Metcalfe says the first rule of team building is to have good leadership, and to develop trust and loyalty among all team members. Neither micro managing nor total hands off approach works, but to give them autonomy and allow them to flourish and

reach their true potential. At Somerville, teamwork is about having a common goal and a common understanding of what the task is. It’s about communication and cooperation, as well as clarity and adaptability. Open communication is encouraged. When staff members are given a voice, they are more inspired, happier, more effective and productive.

Motivating and recognising employees is vital to the development of an effective and positive work environment. Somerville has a staff incentive scheme, health and wellbeing and rewards and recognition programs, as well as training and professional development. A Team Wellbeing Counsellor is available to support staff members and their families. As a family friendly organisation, Somerville is committed to providing a workplace culture and environment in which employees balance work and personal priorities. The organisation holds an annual Feel Good Day where employees participate in games and activities such as yoga and meditation. Everyday, Management sends an affirmation statement via e-mail, for example: “Because I keep myself centred in inner peace, I have peace in my outer world”.

Somerville wonderfully demonstrates how teamwork can achieve greatness.

147 Lee Point Road, Wagaman NT 0810 • www.somerville.org.au • (08) 8920 4100 D A R W I N L I F E M A G A Z I N E 26

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THE TEAM AT DAR WIN DIE T ITIANS OFFE RS SOME T HING T RULY UN IQ UE.

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Director Richard, Lara and Michelle not only understand all things nutrition; they understand the enormous benefits of working together and combining their expansive dietary knowledge for the benefit of their patients.

Nutrition can be complicated, contrary to what the Australian Dietary Guidelines and the food pyramid tell us. Diet and nutrition are not “one size fits all” concepts, and this is something the team at Darwin Dietitians appreciates. They successfully utilise their individual strengths and expertise to ensure clients receive the best possible dietary advice, tailored to them specifically.

Amongst them, Michele, Lara and Richard specialise in eating disorders and psychological counselling, diabetes and management, and nutritional biochemistry. With this wealth of knowledge they are able to comprehend how the body utilises nutrients, and identify what adjustments need be made. The three call on each

other regularly for advice regarding the health and wellbeing of their clients. Many different factors determine what an individual requires in the way of diet; activity levels, age, pre-existing health conditions, allergies, mental state and taste preferences to name just some. The Darwin Dietitians team is committed to ensuring their patients’ dietary specifications are accounted for, and that they can maintain the best possible life both physically and mentally.

Their combined wealth of knowledge enables them to service remote communities within the Territory, aged care facilities, and also patients of Darwin Private Hospital. With Richard’s background as a chef, the team holds cooking classes, supermarket tours, and group learning seminars.

They utilise biochemical markers and undertake genetic testing to determine what each client needs, and what changes – big and small – should be made to maximise health and wellness.

R I C HAR D, MI C H E LLE AND LARA ARE D ED IC ATE D ON BOTH A P R O F E S S ION A L A ND P E RS ON A L L E VE L TO T H E W EL L B E ING OF EACH AND E V ERY DA R W IN DIE TITIA NS PATIE N T, A ND THE IR UNIQ U E T E AM ENVI R ONM ENT ENABLES THEM TO EN S URE THE S E P R OF E S S IO NA L A N D P E RS O NA L G OA L S A R E CON TINUOUS LY M E T. Darwin Private Hospital Rocklands Drive, TIWI • 0810 08 8927 3700 • www.darwindietitians.com.au D A R W I N L I F E M A G A Z I N E 27

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The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory has been playing host to The Towers of Tomorrow exhibition with LEGO® Bricks. The towers were constructed by Ryan McNaught, one of only 12 LEGO® certified professionals worldwide and this exhibition celebrates tall and extraordinary buildings from Australia and Asia. Some are engineering head-turners while others are technical marvels. With several models standing over 3 metres high, with stunning architectural detail and playful use of colours and textures, each of these LEGO® structures is guaranteed to amaze.

They’ll also inspire the young and the young-at-heart to create their own ‘towers of tomorrow’. The Towers of Tomorrow exhibition is an interactive exhibition with over 200,000 loose pieces of LEGO® for children and adults alike to create their own towers.

The exhibition runs till the 10th April 2016 and costs $7.50 per person, kids under 4 are free. Check our website for more details at www.magnt.net.au

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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 • Industrial rags

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Darwin Accommodation Services (DAS) a division of HPA Helping People Achieve, assists people who have a disability with low to moderate support needs.

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Visit and explore and be inspired with our brand new web site at www.hpa.net.au and “Help People Achieve”

People Achieve” I would like to thank you so much for your ongoing support and belief in our amazing company.

Over the last 12 months we have continued to be very passionate about bringing the HPA brand to the next level and keeping with our slogan for the organisation HPA – “Helping People Achieve”.

Our market share has strengthened with the community’s knowledge of HPA’s wonderful products and the service we provide with our 3 arms of the business (Kokoda Industries, Ausdesigns and Darwin Accommodation Services).

We have launched our brand new web site www.hpa.net.au and also have been nominated in the Telstra Business Awards for 2016.

Tony Burns - Chief Executive Officer

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

An Innovative and Dynamic Employer providing opportunities for Territorians with disabilities since 1963.

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THE INAUGURAL OPEN TERRITORY PROGRAM OF EVENTS HITS THE TERRITORY THIS MONTH, WITH MORE THAN 100 E V E N T S TA K I N G PLACE BETWEEN MARCH AND M AY.

Arts, cultural, community and sporting

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networking events and business

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To see the full program of events and learn more about Open Territory visit www.openterritory.nt.gov.au

Open Territor y March - May 2016 A new program of business events will be held for the first time in 2016, showcasing all that Territory businesses, suppliers and industries have to offer.

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To view the current program of events, visit openterritory.nt.gov.au or like us on facebook to receive regular updates - facebook.com/NT.DoB If you would like to host an event, email openterritory.dob@nt.gov.au

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THERE IS SO MUCH TO SEE & DO IN DARWIN TO REFLEC T OUR LAID BACK LIFEST YLE THERE IS A HUGE FOCUS O N O U T D O O R A C T I V I T I E S - E AT I N G , D R I N K I N G , S H O P P I N G , MOVIE GOING, SAILING AND VISITING THE MARKETS. original artist cooperatives delivering a rich organic tapestry of musicians, artists, actors, comedians and street entertainers, the entertainment on offer is as rich, energetic and mesmerising as imaginable.

Explore it all by visiting the Darwin Entertainment Centre, Brownsmart/Happy Yess, the many colourful pubs and clubs in the CBD and neighbouring surrounds, the world-famous weekly markets, the amazing festivals, pop up events around the city and much more.

Learn more about Darwin and its unique role as Australia’s frontline of defence during World War II, enjoy a relaxing tropical escape, or perhaps experience a little of both. Whatever, you’ll be sure to love what you discover in Darwin and around the Top End.

With its diverse mixture of more than 60 nationalities Darwin offers year-round dining to suit all tastes and budgets. Choose from fine dining at East Point, one of many eateries on the Cullen Bay boardwalk, lively Mitchell Street, Darwin Waterfront, the family friendly Darwin Sailing Club and Darwin Trailer Boat Club at Fannie Bay, Darwin Ski Club or fish and chips on Stokes Hill Wharf... the choice is yours.

If the city’s nightlife and entertainment is more your scene - Darwin is a vibrant & enchanting world of live entertainment. These ancient grounds flow rich with diversity and this is reflected in the urban landscapes of colourful culture and human expression put delightfully on display every day of the week.

From world class entertainment venues showcasing the best in local, interstate and international performers through to quirky

Images courtesy of Tash Reichelt, Tourism NT,

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Our friendly and knowledgeable staff can provide up to date information on the Top End and book all your accommodation, tours, attractions and vehicle hire with unlimited kilometres.

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What Are You Doing Tonight?

Adult Night Classes - leading the way in adult education Whether you are a first timer or a ‘life-long’ learner looking to update your skills or broaden your horizons, an Adult Night Class can get you started!

Our classes are second to none… providing the community with a range of high quality recreational courses, generally with no pre-requisites, assessment or exams, and are delivered in a friendly atmosphere with hundreds of likeminded adults learning at their own pace.

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Designer Brows clients can now have stunning eyebrows 24/7! If your brows have received an over plucking or perhaps have some unwanted gaps, or maybe you even want a completely new shape, then Feather Touch Eyebrow Embroidery is the answer. Micro-blading Feather Touch Brow Embroidery is a semi-permanent form of eyebrow feathering and is now making techniques like block tattoo obsolete. Very fine hair-like strokes are penetrated into the basal membrane which divides the epidermis from the dermis layer of the skin. The appearance is completely beautiful and natural looking that blends with or without hair along the brow bone.

AFTER

WHAT TO EXPECT

BEFORE

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COST OF COSMETIC MICO PIGMENTATION PROCEDURES MICRO BLADING FEATHER TOUCH EYEBROW EMBROIDERY $450 (TILL 31 MARCH 2016) (Cost includes your 4-6 week follow up perfection visit) RE-TOUCH EYEBROW MICRO BLADING up to 18 months - $250 (only one visit) AFTER 18 months $450 - $550 (Cost includes your 4-6 week followup perfection visit)

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Firstly our qualified cosmetic tattooist will pencil and outline on your brows to a shape that is to your liking. A full consultation to determine the colour and style that suits your needs takes place, then a brow tidy up will follow and anaesthetic cream will be applied to the area to minimise your discomfort.

Your brow is measured and surgical dots are drawn to ensure symmetry.

• Are suffering from Alopecia (hair loss), weak or light hair • Want a particular shape for their eyebrows

IS IT SAFE? We use disposable needles and sterilisation of equipment as required. Performed by our brow expert, Sarah Telley you're in very safe hands.

WHAT COLOUR PIGMENTS ARE USED?

A small metal hand tool with disposable fine needles is then used to create very fine hairline strokes into the skin. A hypo-allergenic iron oxide pigment is then implanted into the skin and which will generally last between 12mth - 2 years. Results may vary depending on the client’s exposure to sun and their resistance to pigment.

We use quality pigment lotions based in iron oxide, a safe non-reactive substance. The pigment lotions are specifically manufactured for implantation into human skin. Pigment lotions are inorganic (meaning they are semi-permanent). A powder is suspended into a solution of distilled water and glycerine which results in a smooth creamy liquid.

Whilst undergoing the procedure, aneasthetic is continually applied to decrease any pain or discomfort that you may feel. Bepanthen ointment is recommended for daily use for 5-10 days after the procedure.

WILL IT LOOK NATURAL?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: WHY HAVE FEATHER TOUCH EYEBROW TATTOOING?

Cosmetic eyebrow tattooing will save you time and frustration. Your brows look great twenty four hours a day and there is no need to draw your eyebrows on anymore. You can swim, sleep, perspire, have a sauna, play sport, wash your hair and it still look great.

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM SUCH A TREATMENT? Eyebrow feathering can benefit people who: • Have over-plucked their eyebrow hair • Have gaps or scars where the hair has not grown back D A R W I N L I F E M A G A Z I N E 36

Yes, cosmetic embroidery looks as if you applied a pencil, a little softer and more muted. Immediately after the eyebrow tattoo treatment the colour will appear stronger and darker for the first 7-14 days.

After that, you can lose approximately 10 - 20% of complete colour during the healing process within 7-14 days.

IS THERE ANY DOWN TIME? The majority of people don't need to take time off work. There is usually no swelling with the eyebrow treatments but this can vary from person to person depending on levels of sensitivity.

HOW DO I CARE FOR MY NEW BROWS? • Avoid getting the area wet for the first 5 days while your colour is bonding.

• Avoid any exfoliants during the healing process (7-14 days) • Avoid swimming pools, the beach, steam rooms and saunas during the healing process (7-14 days).

• Apply after-care products recommended by us.

NEW YORK

FASHION WEEK

has recently wrapped up for another year and although we are far removed from ‘The big apple‘ there were some hot trends showcased on the runway that we could translate into our every day wardrobes. My picks of the latest trends: BOLD COLOUR. Every year a few bright colours make their way into the fashion mix that is often dominated by more subtle tones. This year it is red and orange, perfect ‘stand out’ cheerful colours for our tropical climate.

FEATHERS! Subtle reference to bird-like femininity. Delicate, and pretty though somewhat difficult to wear…particularly in the wet season, I am not sure this trend will take off here in Darwin but I like it nonetheless.

BLACK LACE! This was a recurring theme in dresses, accessories and hairpieces. Intriguing and flirty when used sparingly, I predict this will become more mainstream here by the dry. season.

WHITE ON WHITE WITH BRIGHT COLOURED ACCESSORIES. White is always in fashion if you ask me, especially in our hot climate.

HALEY RODDY Lady Darwin Design www.ladydarwin.com.au 0421 680 221 D A R W I N L I F E M A G A Z I N E 37

EATING DISORDERS DARWIN

DAR WIN DIEITITIANS IS THE LEADING PRIVATE NUTRITION AND DIE TE TIC SER VICE FOR THE NT. We offer a range of services from general nutrition advice for healthy eating to understanding your genetic nutrient requirements. We also provide services to Darwin Private Hospital and Aged Care facilities in the Territory. Darwin Dietitians are happy to announce the introduction of an Eating Disorder Clinic lead by Accredited Practicing Dietitian Michelle Wissing.

The new clinic offers: • Counselling and treatment for eating disorders, body image issues and unhealthy weight-loss practices • Customised treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective in helping those suffering from disordered eating through improving an individual’s relationship with food and/or exercise • A service for both patients and their family members • A combination of the very best treatment options, a high level of customer service, an integrated social program, and an emphasis on the involvement of carers.

• Working closely with supporting practitioners, Psychologists and GPs MICHELLE WISSING Darwin Private Hospital Rocklands Drive, TIWI 0810 08 8927 3700 www.darwindietitians.com.au

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TEENS AND TECHNOLOGY

FOR T H I S M O N T H’S COLUM N I FOU N D A N I N TE R E S T I N G ARTICLE ON LI N E A B O UT S PI NA L PAI N I N A D OLE S C E N TS A N D I TS R E LATI O N TO COM P U TE R A N D TA B LE T US AG E.

This study was performed in Brazil, a country which due to government programs has seen a great increase in computer usage throughout all schools over the last 10 years.

The use of electronic devices especially in more recent years has become an important part in the lives of adolescents throughout the world, who regularly use computers to carry out academic and leisure activities.

The study consisted of 961 boys and girls aged 14–19 years who answered a questionnaire regarding the use of electronic devices and painful symptoms. Specifically these questions related to pain severity, a body diagram for symptom location, and questions related to the use of computer and video games over the last 6 months.

The results indicated that the presence of pain was reported by 65.1% adolescents with pain located in the following areas.

• Thoracolumbar spine (point between the mid and low back), 46.9%.followed by • Arm 20%.

• Neck 18.5% • Shoulder blade region (15.8%) The triggering factors for these symptoms were reported as • Using a computer 31.8% • Physical exercise 20.5% • Electronic games 2.9%

Adolescents also indicated that pain interfered with activities of daily living like • Study tasks 22.8% • Sleeping 18.4% • Playing sports 17.6% Additionally, 29.7% of adolescents said that the presence of pain made them more nervous. Finally and most importantly 32.1% of adolescents reported that they occasionally made use of analgesics, while another 11.1% reported that they frequently used these drugs.

This study is important because it indicates how computer and tablet usage affects adolescents in our modern world. This study assessed a variety of important measures regarding adolescent health. Not only did it demonstrate the percentage of adolescents in pain but also reported on important measures like pain location, triggering factors, activities of daily living and medication usage.

As younger generations are exposed to more technological advancement it will be interesting to see how we as a society adapt to these changes. Even now we are realizing that we have to take measures to either assist or limit computer and tablet use in our children.

Balancing how much they have to do for school and leisure and supporting them with the best ergonomics possible is a challenge we all have to deal with.

Silva GR, et al. Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in adolescents and association with computer and videogame use. J. Pediatr. 2015. Dec 28. (epub)

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Marc Cova. Insight Chiropractic

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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

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