Northern Living magazine/issue 173/November 2022

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FROM THE EDITOR

SKIN

Skin - we all have it.

MAGAZINES

But when the skin is damaged through trauma or burning, it may not heal. Infection sets in, scarring can develop and amputation may result. That’s why the landmark wound healing technology developed by Professor Allison Cowin at UniSA is of great significance. You can read about it on page 6.

Spring is in the air and it’s time to be outdoors. The gorgeous jacaranda trees are in full bloom this month and new artworks are popping up in public spaces all around Salisbury. Read about the mother/daughter duo who are helping to both beautify and educate the local community. See pages 7 and 18.

There’s a lot of talk in government circles about skills training, aged care and early chilhood education, so this month Northern Living has followed this theme with a feature on Training and Employment. There’s plenty of opportunities on offer in Salisbury.

Linda Vining

EDITOR

‘Living Legend’, City of Salisbury

Rotary Award for Community Achievement

on the COVER

Creative local artist Melita Scott is working with her daughter Keira to beautify Salisbury’s facilities one mural at a time. See stories page 7 and 18.

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It is the largest organ of the body and one of its main functions is to protect us from external factors such as bacteria, chemicals, and temperature.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS

What is beauty?

When I was younger, beauty was associated with youth, but now that I am 58 I have come to learn that beauty is more strongly aligned with wellness. Health is the new wealth, kindness is the new cool and inner peace is the new success. Elle Macpherson (Australian-born fashion model)

No Ties

It has been announced that from next year, nobody in our organisation will wear a tie, from the executive office to the workplace. While most of us wear a high-vis jacket, there are those who perpetrate the English tradition of the upper class by wearing a tie. This is of little relevance in Australia, particularly in summer where ties are unnecessary, uncomfortable and do not let heat escape from the body. It’s a good move. Barry Carnstow

Consumer spending not slowing Observations by Marie Gupta in Community Conversations in NL/ Sept (What cost-of-living crisis?) rings true. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, consumers are spending at record levels despite cost-ofliving challenges. In August retail sales turnover increased by an overall 1.3 per cent. By categories,

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department stores were up 2.8 per cent, clothing and household goods rose 2.6 per cent, cafes, restaurants and takeaways were up 1.3 per cent, and food retailing was up 1.1 per cent. The willingness of consumers to buy in a high inflation environment is pushing the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates again to take more heat out of the economy. Jared Bell, economist.

Joint Custody

Hey Nigella, you asked what happens if you are a dog living in a family with two humans that you love equally, but they split. It happened to me. At first they agreed to share me and that worked for a while until my human dad moved up north to a shack on the York Peninsula. I love the freedom of running along the beach, but I don’t see my mum anymore and I miss her cuddles and her gentle voice. A breakup is a sad thing. Clobby, Cavalier

AI could revolutionise SA’s manufacturing sector

It was an intelligent article on Artificial Learning in NL/Sept (Meet Clive the robot). Artificial Intelligence could make South Australian companies more competitive globally but there’s still a lot of digital innovation needed to improve efficiencies,

production and quality. The opportunities are big but the take-up is too slow. Josh Duplex

Adopting future technologies

Artificial Intelligence (AI) gives South Australia an exciting opportunity to modernise its manufacturing sector. We are a three-dimensional metal printing manufacturer at Edinburgh that combines welding, robotics and metallurgy to produce structures for various industries, including the defence and mining sectors. Increased state government assistance in grants and financial support would help companies adopt future technologies like AI. Our company has explored AI and machine learning a small amount with our robotic welding process but we would like to do more.

Andy Sales AML3D

REPAIRING wounded SKIN

Skin is an important barrier to germs but when the barrier is broken following wounding from trauma or burn injury, microorganisms can invade the wound and complicate healing. This can lead to infection which delays or prevents healing and subsequent scarring.

That’s why the work of Professor Allison Cowin at UniSA is so significant. She and her team of researchers are trialling new ways to treat wounds and regenerate tissue using antibody technologies, nanoparticles and stem cells.

"Not all wounds heal,” said Professor Cowin. "Skin is a complex mix of different cells at different layers and an injured body needs help to synchronise the biological repair process."

A focus of Professor Cowin's work is helping patients that suffer from non-healing diabetic foot ulcers. Trials are taking place where a dressing is applied directly to the ulcer to stimulate healing.

Diabetics who are interested in finding out more can go to www.dfustudy.com and fill out a questionnaire. “We are looking for more people to take part in the study. The study coordinator will contact you and schedule an appointment,” said Professor Cowin. ED

Professor Allison Cowin is Deputy Director of the Future Industries Institute at the University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus. She was the founder and inaugural President of the Australasian Wound & Tissue Repair Society - an international body of wound scientists.

“As a biologist I have been working in the field of wound treatment for 30 years so when the opportunity opened to work at UniSA alongside biomaterial nanoengineering laboratories I was keen to collaborate and see how nanomaterials can provide an advanced approach to wound healing and tissue regeneration.”

Wound specialist Prof Allison Cowin at the University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes campus

MOTHER DAUGHTER DUO BEAUTIFYING SALIBSURY ONE MURAL AT A

TIME

As part of her year 12 Research Project, Keira Scott discovered how creating public murals can raise awareness about the importace of sustainability in the community.

So together with her local artist mum, Melita, who has been painting murals for childcare centres, schools and private clients for the last 15 years, they promoted their shared passions for wildlife and painting, while invigorating public spaces in Salisbury. The pair worked together last year on the ‘Believe’ mural at the Salisbury Twelve25 Youth Enterprise Centre (featured on the cover of this issue) and more recently, on the ‘Little Para Wildlife’ mural at Carisbrooke Park. Melita says “I have had the best time painting this wildlife mural at Carisbrooke Park. Not only did I get to work alongside my daughter Keira, in beautiful surrounds, but I met so many lovely locals and people stopping by. I am overwhelmed by the compliments and gratitude of onlookers. It feels wonderful to paint such an appreciated piece of art.”

Read more about the Little Para Wildlife mural on page 18.

COST OF RUNNING APPLIANCES PER HOUR

Everybody realises that the price of food has gone up, petrol is expensive and interest rates are on the rise, but did you realise the cost of operating household appliances has jumped by as much as 22 percent?

New analysis by St Vincent de Paul shows that every time you flick a switch, your electricity bills is going up higher than last year.

For example, running appliances for one hour each day will cost household $1260 this year, up from $1031 last financial year. The cost of running appliances is now 44c per kW/h.

The highest cost comes from heating and cooling the house and heating water. In summer air conditioning gobbles up a huge amount of electricity so setting the thermostat at a comfortable 24 degrees can save on energy costs. The cooler it gets the more it costs.

APPLIANCE

Energy rating (kW)

Cost for ONE HOUR of USE 2021/22 2022/23

KITCHEN/LAUNDRY

Oven 2kW 72c 31c

Microwave 1kW 88c 45c

Fridge 0.8kW 36c 55c

Kettle 3kW 44c 65c

Toaster 0.8kW 29c 79c

Slow cooker 0.32kW 35c 36c

Blender 0.7kW $1.08 44c

Coffee maker 1.25kW $1.32 26c

Steamer 1.8kW 29c 31c

Deep fryer 1kW 35c 41c

Washing machine 0.712kW 12c 50c

Tumble dryer 1.14kW 14c $1.12

Iron 3.1kW 25c $1.36

LIVING ROOM

Vacuum Cleaner 0.15kW 5c 7c

Television 0.091kW 3c 4c

Laptop 0.01kW 1c 1c

Alexa/Google 0.03kW 1c 1c

XBox/ PlayStation 0.211kW 8c 9c

BATHROOM/BEDROOM

Electric shower 7.5kW $2.70 $3.30

Electric Bath 3.26kW $1.17 $1.43

Heated towel rail 0.1kW 3c 4c

Straightener/curler 0.385kW 14c 17c

Hairdryer 1.8kW 65c 79c

PHOTO: ST PATRICK’S TECHNICAL COLLEGE

SOLUTIONS celebrates 30 years

Multiple Solutions this year celebrates 30 years of providing exceptional, individualised service to clients and businesses across South Australia. That’s thirty years of providing customised service and support to its network of employers and clients with a disability, illness or injury.

“What really makes us stand out in a sea of disability employment service providers is our genuine care for the people we serve,” says Karin Ridgeway General Manager of Multiple Solutions. “All of our stakeholders –job seekers and employers – genuinely like and trust us. They know we are committed to them.”

“We are a small player in the context of some of the larger, national organisations. But I think that’s the thing that makes us so good. We really care. We know South Australia, and we are invested in the success of our businesses, and our job seekers. We aim to treat everyone as we would our family.”

Karin’s team successes largely stem from the team she has created to drive the organsiation forward. All Multiple Solutions’ staff must demonstrate a genuine investment in the community they serve.

Getting to know jobseekers as people – spending time with them, getting to know them as individuals, and working to recognise and nurture their strengths, and understand any challenges – is non-negotiable. Similarly, the Business Development Managers work closely with contracted businesses – spending time with employers to learn about their businesses and their unique needs.

After job placement, Multiple Solutions continues to work with clients and employers, providing ongoing, post-placement support to ensure clients and employers are satisfied long-term.

“It’s like a jigsaw puzzle: recognising the strengths and individual needs of a job seeker and matching them with an ideal and supportive employer,” says Karin. “You can’t do that if you don’t know both sides personally.”

This is the kind of tailored, attention to detail that has seen Multiple Solutions become recognised as a trusted disability employment provider across South Australia.

Are you a job seeker looking for individualised support? Choose Multiple Solutions. We’ll work with you to ensure you’re putting your best forward and support you throughout your employment journey.

Are you a business with a vacancy? Wage subsidies are often available to offset the cost of wages if you employ a person with a disability, illness, or injury. Similarly, substantial government supports are available for apprentices in any industry. Multiple Solutions helps employers navigate these opportunities.

Speak to the team at Multiple Solutions. South Australian specialists offering individualised support. Free call 1800 053 154

i n E m p l o y m e n t S e r v i c e s i n E m p l o y m e n t S e r v i c e s

Australian Child Care Career Options (better known as ACCCO) is a successful award winning and well-established nationally accredited education and care training organisation providing qualifications in Early Childhood, School Age Education, Education Support, and First Aid.

Standing out from other training providers, ACCCO is regarded for the valuable face to face and on the job training that students receive throughout their course. Students also benefit directly from the fact that ACCCO specialises only in Early Childhood Education and Care qualifications and the high degree of industry engagement and connection that ACCCO offers assists graduates when seeking employment.

ACCCO students have higher employment outcomes than all other training providers across Australia. Education and Care services actively seek out ACCCO graduates because of their high quality training,

with employers recognising the exemplary skills and practices from their students.

ACCCO first opened its doors over 23 years ago (established in 1996) by Narelle Cossettini who is still the CEO today. With a vision to deliver quality, industry focussed training, ACCCO has surpassed all ambitions. Now a leading training provider, ACCCO delivers quality, practical based training all throughout Australia.

*ACCCO Signed the very first Apprentice in Australia for the Child Care industry.

*ACCCO Developed the world’s first dual Diploma with Montessori.

For further information or to start your journey towards a career in Early Childhood please visit www.accco.com.au

PIDDLING PETE by Nigella

I was out walking one morning when a young dog came bounding up. He wanted to play so I chased him a few rounds but when I wanted to stop he came up behind me, lifted his leg and gave me a spray. What a cheeky fellow. Mummy was telling a friend and she recited this poem about "Pete The Piddling Dog”. Here’s how it goes...

A farmer’s dog once came to town

His Christian name was Pete His pedigree was two yards long And his looks were hard to beat.

And as he walked along the street T’was beautiful to see His work on every corner His work on every tree.

He never missed a gateway He never missed a post For piddling was his masterstroke And piddling was his boast.

The city dogs stood looking on In deep and jealous rage

To see this simple country dog The piddler of the age.

They sniffed beneath his stumpy tail Their praise for him ran high But when one sniffed him underneath Pete piddled in his eye.

Then Pete, to show the city dogs He didn’t give a damn He walked into a local shop And piddled on a ham.

He piddled on the onions He piddled on the floor And when the grocer kicked him out

Pete piddled on the door.

Then all the city dogs Decided what they’d do They’d hold a piddling carnival To check this stranger through.

They’d bring their piddling champions

From everywhere around They’d show them all the piddling posts They knew about the town.

But Pete just piddled blithely on His hind legs kicking high When some were lifting legs in bluff And piddling mighty dry.

Then Pete an exhibition gave Of different ways to piddle Like fancy flips and double drips And now and then a dribble.

Then Pete wandered out of town As he had wandered in He never gave a sideways glance And he only gave a grin.

HEAVENS’S THE PLACE WHERE ALL THE DOGS YOU’VE EVER LOVED COME TO GREET YOU.

DOGGIE DAY CARE GROOMING TRAINING

quick easy recipe

Frozen Yoghurt

These frozen yoghurt berry bites are a delicious protein-packed snack idea or a great healthy dessert treat for both kids and adults. And they couldn’t be any easier to make!

INGREDIENTS

- Greek Yoghurt

- Your favourite berries

method

Simply add chopped fruit to a silicone ice cube tray, top with yoghurt in your choice of flavour, and freeze for 3-4 hours. Easy peasy!

Store frozen cubes ina ziploc bag for up to 3 months.

SUDOKU

The goal is to fill a 9x9 grid with numbers so that each row, column and 3x3 section contains all of the digits between 1 and 9.

EASY MEDIUM

WILDLIFE MURAL @ CARISBROOKE

PARK

The mural by mother/daughter duo Melita and Keira Scott, aims to raise awareness on the importance of sustainability within the community and its effects on local wildlife. The flora and fauna in the artwork are of species which inhabit the nearby Little Para River corridor.

plays an important role in sustaining the future of the Little Para River Corridor’s diverse wildlife.

Some of the species of flora and fauna included in the mural:

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The mural recognises the conservation status of each of the species which are threatened, obscure, or beneficial to the ecology of the corridor. The inclusion of these less widely known species aims to bring new knowledge to the community about our local native wildlife. The artists encourage onlookers to research and discover the importance of sustainability, and how their ecological impact

- Ringtail Possum - Grey-Headed Flying Fox - Short-Beaked Echidna - Mallee Box - Blue Fairy-Wren - Black-Chinned Honeyeater - River Red Gum - South Australian Blue Gum - Eastern Long-Necked Turtle - Flinders Ranges Worm-Lizard - Spotted Grass Frog - Baillon’s Crake - Marbled Gecko - Yellow Sedge Skipper Butterfly - Thatching Grass - Blue-Billed Duck - Speargrass - Willow Wattle - Purple Loosestrife - River Eel-Grass

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