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FEATURE STORIES p.22 8. CROWNE PLAZA MAWSON LAKES The Hon. Peter Malinauskas MP, Premier of South Australia, has officially opened Crowne Plaza Adelaide Mawson Lakes and The Heroic development.

REGULAR ARTICLES

11. EDUCATION FEATURE Your guide to education options in the north.

19. From the PODIATRIST Work and Your Feet

22. BAROSSA WILDLIFE RESCUE Barossa Wildlife Rescue is a thriving, not-for-profit organisation averaging around 800 rescues or callouts each year.

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25. BOOK REVIEW Sit, Stay, Grow by Angelika von Sanden 26. RECIPE Baked Feta Pasta

ON THE COVER This brand-new treetop adventure is bringing the excitement of high rope courses, ziplines and climbing challenges to Adelaide’s north.

See story on page 7.

Photos courtesy Treeclimb Salisbury

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FRINGE IN THE NORTH The Fringe is once again returning to the north for a month of food, shows, and entertainment.

Playford’s Prince George Plaza is set to become its own mini garden of unearthly delights, with food trucks, roving entertainment and musicians filling the square for Fringe Fridays.

Check out Cosmic Symphony: A Full Dome Immersive Experience at the Adelaide Planetarium in Mawson Lakes or take in a comedy show, live music event or cabaret performance at the Gawler Civic Centre.

There’s something for all ages, including affordable shows and free entertainment. adelaidefringe.com.au

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HARMONY WEEK 2025 The City of Salisbury is home to many amazing cultures, and this diversity has resulted in Salisbury being named the first and only Intercultural City in South Australia.

Throughout Harmony week, there will be a range of events and displays that aim to facilitate a celebration of how all our differences make Australia a great place to live.

On Friday 28 March 2025, you’re invited to come to the Salisbury Civic Plaza and Commmunity Hub to celebrate Salisbury’s rich diversity.

The event festivities will feature a vibrant, intercultural parade, performances, live music, food, a mini market and so much more.

For those that are able to, attendees are invited to wear something orange, or a traditional cultural outfit. See you there!

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THE ULTIMATE TREETOP ADVENTURE Get ready for an adrenaline rush at TreeClimb Salisbury!

Located in the stunning Harry Bowey Reserve, this brand-new treetop adventure is bringing the excitement of high rope courses, ziplines and climbing challenges to Adelaide’s north.

Whether you're an adventure seeker, a family looking for a fun day out, or someone eager to test your limits, this new location has something for everyone.

TreeClimb Salisbury boasts over 1 kilometre of thrilling ziplines, including four that stretch over 150 metres long each! Suspended among the treetops, climbers will tackle 62 obstacles across four levels in the Grand Course, offering two hours of exhilarating fun.

For younger adventurers, the Salisbury Kids Course features 16 obstacles across two levels, designed for climbers 100cm and taller. Parents can cheer from below as their little ones explore the course with confidence.

One of the standout features of TreeClimb Salisbury is the Family Experience, designed for kids who have completed the Kids Course but aren’t quite tall enough for the Grand Course.

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With this option, children can climb alongside a supervising adult, making for a fantastic bonding experience.

TreeClimb Salisbury offers ample parking, picnic areas, and a playground for those waiting their turn. Remember to wear closedtoe shoes and gloves for safety, and arrive 15 minutes early for your session.

With its breathtaking treetop challenges and community-focused design, TreeClimb Salisbury is set to be a game-changer for outdoor adventure in the north. Book your climb in advance and get ready to soar!

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LEFT: Steve Testar, Co-Founder & CEO of Showcase SA and City of Playford Mayor Glenn Docherty

GRAND OPENING PHOTOS BY CROWNE PLAZA MAWSON LAKES AND NORTHERN LIVING MAGAZINE

The Hon. Peter Malinauskas MP, Premier of South Australia, has officially opened Crowne Plaza Adelaide Mawson Lakes and The Heroic development.

The ribbon cutting ceremony last month marked the completion of the multi-year project which attracted an investment of over $70M by hotel owners, Pelligra and ABOVE: The Hon. Christopher Pyne with City of Salisbury One7, and represents an Mayor, Gillian Aldridge OAM expansion in the portfolio of one of the world’s largest and RIGHT: The Hon. Peter leading hotel companies, IHG Malinauskas MP, Premier of Hotels & Resorts. Northern South Australia with Faisal Living was there to celebrate Sayed, General Manager Crowne Plaza Adelaide Mawson Lakes this local milestone.

ABOVE: Zoe Bettison MP, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Michael Brown MP, Assistant Minister for Artificial Intelligence with Sam Davies, Director of Operations and Simon Morley, Head of Hotel Lifestyle & Growth, Japan, Australiasia & Pacific, IHG Hotels and Resorts

“The State is changing in the north. It is a region of high tech and high value industries.”

The Hon. Peter Malinauskas MP Premier of South Australia

“This integrated mixed-use development is in a new growth corridor.”

Matt Tripolone, Managing Director Australasia & Pacific IHG Hotels & Resorts

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LEFT: Ross Pelligra, Chairman Pelligra Group, The Hon. Peter Malinauskas MP, Premier of South Australia and Zoe Bettison MP, Minister for Multicultural Affairs officially cut the ribbon

LEFT & RIGHT: Musicians Rose & Tom and local Jack Kanya Kudnuitya Buckskin perform at the official ribbon cutting ceremony

BELOW: Gemma Nelson Adelaide Economic Development Agency, Cathy Ramsey Tourism Industry Council of SA, former Port Adelaide premiership winning Australian rules footballer Dominique Cassisi, Janet Wootton Polaris Centre and electrical contractors Helen and Scott

“There is a hunger for people in the suburbs to have a premium amenity such as Crowne Plaza.

It gives the north a different benchmark.”

Ross Pelligra Chairman Pelligra Group

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Introducing

IRENA ZAGLADOV LIBERAL FOR MAKIN

Dear Local Resident

It is my great honour and privilege to be standing as your local Liberal Candidate for the next Federal election.

I have lived in the North East for 23 years with my husband Michael. Our three children were all born and raised here. Two years ago, I was elected as a Councillor.

It is my firm conviction that Australia needs a Liberal government in charge of our economy and country - urgently. That's why I have put my hand up to represent our local community in Canberra.

I want to know what issues - local, state, or federal - are important to you. Please reach out anytime using my contact details below.

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Reduce pressure on housing by reducing immigration from Labor’s record numbers (923,000 in the past two years).

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Deliver more doctors by incentivising junior doctors training in general practice.

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Increase workforce participation by doubling the work bonus for around 80,000 pensioners.

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SPECIAL FEATURE

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Sowing the seeds for lifelong learning While the babies sleep in the Wattle room at Seeds Montessori at Mawson Lakes, the older children play in inviting classrooms with botanical names.

There’s the Waratah (1-2 years old) the Banksia (2-3) Acacia and Daisy (3-6) for kindergarten youngsters and older children who are preparing for school.

An Australiana theme throughout the centre is decorated with soft bush colours, natural light and calming vibes.

Co-founder Kris Antoak, said the recently refurbished centre takes children from 6 weeks to 6 years “We are a modern, family-owned facility with a happy homely feel. Parents can drop their children off from 7am and collect by 6pm."

Spacious outdoor play areas are designed for socialisation as well as exercise and fun play.

A chef in a purpose built kitchen provides everything from warm milk bottles for the babies, to nutritious meals and fruit snacks for the older children, introducing children to different flavours and tastes.

Montessori Education is based on the principle of self-guided learning that encourages children to think for themselves, develop their creativity and natural curiosity and grow with belief in themselves and a love of learning.

For children nearing school age, the centre has a School Ready Program for the 5-6 year olds conducted by a university trained teacher in Early Childhood Education.

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NEXT GEN WORKFORCE LEARNING REAL WORLD SKILLS ARTICLE BY ST PATRICK’S TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Students at St Patrick’s Technical College are gaining real world skills for trade careers

St Patrick’s Technical College continues to build bright futures for young people interested in a trade career. With a focus on providing essential real world skills and work readiness for Year 10 to 12 students to commence a career through an apprenticeship, traineeship, or employment in a skilled trade area.

program affords learning of real world skills and substantial opportunities for experiences outside of the classroom.

St Patrick’s Technical College is a purpose-built trade school offering a unique approach to senior secondary education by delivering vocational education, training, and apprenticeship pathways. Students who have a passion for working with their hands and are keen to start a trade career can commence their trade relevant learning at the college in Year 10 and work towards obtaining their SACE.

“In order to get students into apprenticeships, the best way to do that is through our educational model that allows students to identify something they are interested in then go out and explore that.”

The college is renowned for delivering a relevant trade curriculum and an extensive work experience program for students to explore various trade industries, career opportunities, and experience the world of work as part of their studies.

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“Our model of education is unique in that our students across Years 10 to 12 gain real hands-on experience and invaluable work practice that employers crave,” he says.

The college’s extensive work experience program provides opportunities for students to be out in the workforce and on the tools for a minimum of six weeks each year exploring trades and areas of interest.

“Students undertake work experience placements to acquire a better understanding of industry and expectations, to build upon their work ready skills and possibly be offered an apprenticeship,” he says.

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WHAT SHOULD STUDENT WELLBEING AT SCHOOL LOOK LIKE? ARTICLE BY GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOL

At Good Shepherd Lutheran School Para Vista (GSPV), we understand that a child’s wellbeing is foundational to their success and happiness.

To explore what student wellbeing looks like at school, we spoke with our Wellbeing Support team, Renee Baker and Sonia Hulme. With backgrounds in social work and counselling and part of our school community for seven years, they play a vital role in building a positive and inclusive school environment.

Q: What does wellbeing support look like?

A: At GSPV, wellbeing support is provided in 3045 minute sessions during lesson time, focusing on grief and loss, managing change, developing social skills, and building emotional resilience.

We also run small-group programs facilitating social enrichment like What’s the Buzz? and Seasons for Growth, a grief and loss program.

Our wellbeing team also includes pastoral family support worker Georgie, and teachers with a wellbeing focus.

Q: Why is student wellbeing a priority in education today?

A: Kids who feel right, act right. Research increasingly shows the strong link between wellbeing and student success. GSPV aligns with the Australian Student Wellbeing Framework, recognising that: • Wellbeing supports and accelerates learning outcomes.

• Early mental health intervention builds resilience and confidence.

• Social and emotional learning equips students with lifelong skills.

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When students graduate or move on, we celebrate their journey and encourage their next steps. Many past students return for visits or to take part in community events like our annual Welcome Party, reinforcing the lasting connections formed at GSPV. Q: How can parents and schools work together to create a strong support network for students?

A: Communication and connection are key. We offer many regular opportunities for families to engage with our school, including weekly chapel services, Coffee and Connect gatherings on Fridays, school-wide events like Sports Day and family camps, and active parent groups that meet for coffee or go on walks together.

Q: How can schools promote a culture of kindness, inclusion, and emotional wellbeing?

A: Each classroom at GSPV operates as a ‘mini community’ where students feel a strong sense of belonging. We use the URStrong friendship framework in upper primary and the Kimochis curriculum in early years, to develop social and emotional skills. Our school values, grounded in Christian faith and love, guide students in building a culture of kindness and care.

At Good Shepherd Lutheran School, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Through strong partnerships with families and a focus on student wellbeing, we equip children with the confidence and resilience to embrace their future with hope and joy.

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ROSE BROOKS: SAVING BAROSSA’S WILDLIFE In the heart of South Australia’s Barossa Valley, where vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see, another kind of nurturing is taking place. It’s not grapes being tended to, but the region’s native wildlife— injured, orphaned, and in need of a second chance.

At the centre of this mission is Rose Brooks, the unstoppable force behind Barossa Wildlife Rescue (BWR). For over three decades, Rose has dedicated her life to caring for all creatures great and small, turning what started as a childhood passion into a full-scale rescue and rehabilitation operation.

Rose’s journey began with a single joey named Bunty. As a child, she had a habit of bringing home injured or orphaned animals, but Bunty was the first in a long line of marsupials that would shape her life’s work. Since then, she has cared for possums, echidnas, kangaroos, koalas, and countless birds. As Rose puts it, “If it has a heartbeat, it’s worth a go!”

Barossa Wildlife Rescue has grown into a thriving, not-for-profit organisation averaging around 800 rescues or callouts each year.

Whether it’s an injured possum needing rehabilitation, a displaced joey needing bottlefeeding, or an echidna found wandering too close to a road, the team at BWR steps in.

Most animals are nursed back to health and released back into the wild, while others find homes in sanctuaries where they can live safely and peacefully.

For nearly 20 years, Rose ran BWR out of her own home, supported by a small network of wildlife lovers. Now with a team of over 50 dedicated volunteers, the memberled incorporated association is a fully

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independent, registered charity, ensuring its work will continue for generations.

Perhaps the most exciting milestone in BWR’s history is the establishment of the Rose Brooks Wildlife Sanctuary. (See photo) This longawaited refuge, decades in the making, officially received its first residents in September.

The sanctuary provides a forever home for kangaroos who can’t return to the wild, offering them safety, space, and companionship.

Bringing the sanctuary to life was a massive community effort. A band of volunteers planted 400 native trees, erected fencing, built shelters and the first three BWR joeys— Oscar the Western Grey Kangaroo, Jack the Red Kangaroo, and Pebbles the Euro—have transitioned into their new home. Two emus have also joined them as permanent residents.

The success of BWR is a testament to passion, perseverance, and community spirit. What started with a single joey has become a lifeline for hundreds of animals each year.

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Thanks to Rose and her team, Barossa’s wildlife has a fighting chance, and her legacy continues to thrive just like the creatures she’s dedicated her life to saving.

If you’d like to become a member or make a donation call Rose on 0402 646 574 or email info@barossawildliferescue.com.au.

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A JOYFUL GUIDE TO LEARNING FROM THE DOG IN YOUR LIFE

In Sit, Stay, Grow, experienced trauma counsellor Angelika von Sanden has written a joyful guide to learning from the dog in your life. Angelika invites readers to face life’s challenges with support from their furry friends.

The purpose of the book is to “make you aware of your dog’s therapeutic skills and how their way of being can support you”. Across fourteen chapters, Sit, Stay, Grow explores how dogs can inspire us to have fun, help us to tackle difficult questions and to take different perspectives. Complete with a short ‘Taking a thought for a walk’ activity at the end of each chapter (a simple and accessible practice), Sit, Stay, Grow can help readers lead a more enriching life.

Angelika is a well-regarded clinical supervisor and dog lover, with a background in social work. The book is based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which Angelika describes as “an invitation to notice how it feels to be present and choose what matters – to unhook from unhelpful thoughts and to engage with life more joyfully.”

Russ Harris (author of The Happiness Trap) writes in his foreword: “Dogs are awesome. And one of the things the book makes beautifully clear is that there is so much we can learn from them.”

Sit, Stay, Grow is essential reading for those who want to worry less, improve their mental health and walk into a better future while spending time with their beloved companions. Win a copy of your own! See opposite.

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