Feature Magazine March 2018 by The Local Times

GRIFFINCREST Br i d gem a n H I L LTOP “the peak of residential living”

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In Brief 06 Health 28 Education 32 Dining Guide 38 Puzzles 40 Real Estate 42 Trades & Services 44

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InBrief SECRETS REVEALED AT LOCAL DOLL SHOW

RETURN TO SPORT!

With the new sports season fast approaching, now is the time to focus on the athlete’s return to sport by creating a S&C program to prevent injury.

Learn the secrets of doll-making at the Northside Doll, Bear & Craft Show.

more on page 18

Interactive Art Set to Surprise and Delight at Festival 2018 Gold Coast An enormous moon sculpture, an interactive playground of illuminated musical see-saws and beach karaoke are among the public artworks set to surprise and delight everyone from 4-15 April at Festival 2018, the arts and cultural program of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018). Festival 2018 Gold Coast Co-Creative Director Kate Fell says the public art program - featuring the work of internationally leading artists - strikes a balance between playful interaction and artistic integrity. Australian premieres include Museum of the Moon, a seven-metre-wide replica of the moon by acclaimed UK artist Luke Jerram; and Impulse, 15 giant seesaws that light up and play music in a dynamic composition by award winning Canadian companies Lateral Office and CS Design.

by internationally awarded architects and artists Choi+Shine, and created in collaboration with the Gold Coast’s own SWELL, the urchins embody the spirit of the coast. In Weaving Water Stories, local Indigenous artists share water stories and traditional techniques to create a largescale installation under the vision of curator Freja Carmichael and designer Lisa Sorbie-Martin. Weaving workshops will invite audiences to add their own creations to the artwork. An array of public art features at Festival 2018, 12 action-packed days of free culture taking over the Gold Coast from 4-15 April to celebrate GC2018. For full program details and more information on Festival 2018 visit gc2018. com/festival2018

Mass karaoke event Giant Sing Along also makes its Australian debut with a field of microphones on the beach courtesy of Canadian company Daily Tous Les Jours - and a songlist as voted by the people of the Gold Coast.

Narangba State School to Host Free Fete The Narangba State School Fete is coming! The atmosphere of this 108 year old school will be completely transformed by rides for all ages, food for all tastes and activities for young and old. Get spun in circles on the High Flyer and the Super Round Up. Show your mates how badly you can drive a dodgem car. If you like to have your head in the clouds, put it there on the Rock Climbing Wall. If all of this excitement sounds too much to handle, chill out on the Cup and Saucer ride, or bounce yourself to the Jurassic era on our Jumping Castle. Make friends with a scaly mate, earn bragging rights, and have your photograph taken with VIP Wildlife. Throughout the day DJ WP is in da house, and when the tunes stop, the School and Royal Navy bands will

Local Show Set To Reveal Doll Making Secrets

Have you ever wondered how the Antique porcelain dolls from yesteryear were made? You know the ones. Every little girl’s dream back then. Made in France and Germany, the dolls were often richly dressed in silks, satins, velvets and laces. Then come and see just how the little darlings of the late 1800’s to early 1900’s were made and hand painted, in a display called ‘A DOLL’S JOURNEY’, the theme of this year’s Northside Doll , Bear, & Craft Show. The club is now in its 32nd year. The Show will be held in the air-conditioned Strathpine Community Centre, 199 Gympie Road, Strathpine (entry from Mecklem Street— free parking in grounds) on Sunday, March 11. from 9am to 3pm. The secrets in the making of these porcelain beauties will be divulged in a display from mould to painting to resplendent dressing. Marvel at the making of dolls and bears in competition, and Traders tables filled with requirements for the doll, bear, and craft maker.

Urchins, a series of giant sea urchin shells crafted from hand-crocheted lace, will float along the waterway. Designed

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have you tapping your toes to the beat. Dazzling displays of twinkling toes by the Forever Dance studio will make you want to strut your stuff. Go incognito by having your face painted, and have a hair restyle at Crazy Hair, not even your Granny will recognise you!

The Brisbane Miniature Enthusiast’s Association will feature displays of fully equipped miniature doll houses and dioramas of miniature furnished rooms, containing tiny accessories. These displays are popular with young and old alike. Northside Doll Circle is a ‘not-for-profit’ club, supporting QWCA Public Rural Crisis Fund, and Linc (a local charity). Find more information on page 29.

Grab a bargain at the Book, DVD and CD stand. Try your luck with the Ring Toss, the Bottle Stall and the Laughing Clowns, and if luck is on your side, you might snag a new bike or a family visit to SeaWorld Resort. No fete is complete without a varied selection of food, including delicious coffee, Ice Cream and Fairy Floss, and Snow Cones. There will be a cupcake stall where you can make a custom cupcake. Entry is free with unlimited ride tickets available on the day. Come and join us for some fantastic fun on our school oval, on 17 March from 10.30am.

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Big Fish Travel Centre Coming Soon!

WORDS: Rebecca Fawcett-Smith

The rich history and iconic status of Caboolture’s Big Fish site will be further enhanced when the Big Fish Travel Centre opens in late May.

The first instalment of a three-stage project valued in excess of $100 million, The Big Fish Travel Centre will house a Caltex service station including the company’s new-look convenience store ‘The Foodary’ which offers motorists breakfast, lunch and dinner options and freshly-made coffee; a Red Rooster drive thru; and three speciality food court tenants. Caltex Australia’s Acting General Manager of Convenience Development, Beatrice Bowen, said, “We’re excited to bring The Foodary to customers in Caboolture. The Foodary is a fresh take on convenience offering fresh, healthy food on-the-go and barista-made coffee.” The site, identified by Colliers International Consultancy for Eildon Funds Management in late 2015, will provide a welcome refuelling stop for the 60,000 plus vehicles that pass by (along the Bruce Highway) each day, as well as the growing Pumicestone Road community catchment. “We [Colliers International Consulting] were attracted to the site for a number reasons including high exposure to the Bruce Highway at a major interchange with Pumicestone Road; the iconic nature and popularity of the site with commercial and retail tenants; the strong population growth and economic forecast for the Moreton Bay Region; the existence of historical approvals which provided for a number of uses; and the apparent market gap for services at a highly accessible location, in a growing area,” said David Skerrett, Associate Director Consultancy. Stage 2 of the project, approved by Moreton Bay Regional Council in late 2017, will include a full-line supermarket, smaller supermarket, over 900m² of specialty retail, a vet, gymnasium/indoor sport and recreation, and 345 car parks. Currently going through detailed design, early preliminary works are likely to commence in late 2018. “Stage 2 of the project will deliver much needed neighbourhood shopping and retail services for northern Caboolture, southern Sunshine Coast and eastern coastal areas including Elimbah, Toorbul, Donnybrook, east Caboolture and towards Bribie Island, which is an area that has been underserviced in terms of weekly shopping needs for a long time,” said Mr Skerrett. Supported uses for Stage 3 of the project, also in the early phases of planning, include child care, medical services, trade and service related activities and accommodation. Developing the 15 hectare site posed a number of challenges including the requirement for the delivery of major infrastructure including water, sewer and road upgrades, which up to that point had made most redevelopment options unfeasible. Under the development, Eildon Funds Management financed the provision of sewer and water up the remainder of Pumicestone Road to the value of $4.8 million dollars, and a new set of lights at Bigmor Drive worth $1.2 million. A spokesperson for Eildon Funds Management said, “Since Eildon Funds acquired the site in 2015, we have gone about a program of improvements to restore and enhance the site. From the outset, Eildon Funds took a holistic approach, and has at its own cost brought forward the delivery of the major infrastructure including water, sewer and a new intersection in order to make the entire site development ready. “We are committed to this site, and see our up-front investment in this critical infrastructure as important to unlocking the site, but also to delivering important and essential services to the area. “The support that the project has received from the public has been exceptional, with many commenting that it has been great to see the site moving ahead after languishing for a long period due to closures and the road resumptions. We have also been approached by individuals and community groups giving their support for what we are doing, and how these retail and commercial activities are so needed in this location.” Moreton Bay Regional Council Division Three Councillor Adam Hain said, “As the population begins to migrate north, jobs and growth is sure to be on the menu for residents. North Lakes and these other areas are filling up, and we are seeing larger numbers coming into the northern region, as recently seen in population growth statistics showing Caboolture at number one. “This is certainly the biggest community hub development in the Pumicestone Road corridor that we have ever seen, and this new development will mean great things for both current nearby residents and for Caboolture itself. “It’s not just jobs or economic growth, it’s about cleaning up traffic issues through Caboolture CBD and Morayfield as well. Residents won’t have to drive into the Caboolture CBD anymore, and we will see traffic easement down Buchanan Road and into Morayfield Shopping Centre. This development is very exciting.”

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Community Celebrates Norfolk Lakes Beautification WORDS: Rebecca Fawcett-Smith

The beautification of Norfolk Lakes in Narangba by Moreton Bay Regional Council, Norfolk Lakes Neighbourhood Watch and two local artists will be celebrated at an Outdoor Movie Night on Saturday, March 10. In the second half of last year, Norfolk Lakes underwent a vital upgrade to boost flood resilience and enhance the lake’s amenity and water quality. The $1.75 million lake renewal and spillway upgrade funded by Council included construction of a spillway and weir, dredging and reconfiguration of the lake depth, landscape works, and the construction of maintenance access tracks and boat ramps. “I am very excited about the delivery and completion of this project,” says Councillor for Division 11 Darren Grimwade. “I have had a long-term vision to beautify and connect the recreational areas in Narangba, and at the heart of this vision is the beautification of the Lake, which forms the centre point of an extensive path network that joins together the many recreational areas.” Norfolk Lakes Neighbourhood Watch Group Area Coordinator, Barbara Moloney, is looking forward to joining the community in celebrating the improvements to the lake area at the Movie in the Park, which will feature a jumping castle, face painting, food and drinks available for purchase, and a special starlight movie screening of ‘Cars 3’ [G]. “The council have spent a very large amount of money upgrading the lake, and so we’re celebrating that. We’ll also be acknowledging the work of two wonderful artists, Dorle and Gary Hannam, who have donated incredible time and talent to putting artwork in the park over the last 10 years or so.”

“We feel very strongly that if you keep an area clean particularly a park - you get less crime, less graffiti and less antisocial behaviour, so that’s the premise that we operate on,” explains Barbara. “Last year we had a very good roll up of forty plus people, and I was very pleased to see the local high school participate. We hope we get the same response this year because it was a great clean up.” Cr Grimwade says, “Norfolk Lakes NHW must be congratulated for their continued support of Clean Up Australia Day and their ongoing efforts in cleaning graffiti from the local park infrastructure. They have played a very important community role in assisting in the design and planning of this area, and have provided many hours of volunteer time working alongside Council to ensure the Norfolk Lake area remains clean and tidy.” The next Norfolk Lakes NHW meeting will be held at 7.30pm on Tuesday, May 15, at the Harris Avenue Sports Complex. Outdoor Movie Night Date: Saturday, March 10 Time: 4pm to 8.30pm Movie starts: 6:30pm Location: Norfolk Lakes Park, MacDonald Drive, Narangba Cost: Free

The latest artwork bequeathed by Dorle and Gary are three mosaic tile murals to be installed on the exterior of the park’s public toilet. Inspired by the park’s abundant fauna and flora, the artworks feature water lilies; a landscape of the lake, mountains and trees; and a fish, bird and sun. Explains Dorle, “We’ve lived here for 13 or 14 years, we’ve been involved with Norfolk Lakes NHW since it started, and we’re both artists, so it seemed natural to us to look at things that looked a bit grotty or that needed doing, and try to make it a bit nicer and more attractive to young people so they wouldn’t graffiti it.” Cr Grimwade says, “I want to thank Dorle and Gary for the amazing pieces of artwork they have contributed to the Norfolk Lakes area. The improvements to the toilet block and table tops inside the gazebos will be very much enjoyed by many people for years to come.” The weekend before the Outdoor Movie Night, Norfolk Lakes will undergo its tenth annual Clean Up Australia Day facelift thanks to Norfolk Lakes NHW. From 8am to 10am on Sunday, March 4, a small army of volunteers will descend on the park to clean up, fix up and conserve the lake environment. Photo Cation: L-R: Garry Hannam, Barbara Moloney, and Dorle Hannam

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$48M Upgrade for Caboolture Aged Care Development WORDS: Kristine Lane Artist Impression: Contributed

Caboolture’s Fernhill Retirement Living and Residential Aged Care, located at 81-103 King Street, is all set to begin its $48 million, stage one upgrade, beginning mid this year. With three stages scheduled to minimise inconvenience for existing residents, stage one will involve construction of a new, 4.5 floor Residential Care Building, comprising of 36 beds clustered into 9-bed neighbourhoods and 18-bed communities on either side of a common servery and two intimate dining rooms – all of which is expected to be completed by January 2020. Stage two will comprise of new Supported Living Apartments, and stage three will involve constructing a number of medium-rise buildings of Independent Living Apartments. With all three stages being developed on the current Fernhill site, this new, state-of-the-art, multi-storey aged care home will provide for at least 162 residents who will benefit from innovative accommodation and associated services that will provide further choices for elderly Australians seeking to maintain their independence, health and wellbeing for longer. Bolton-Clarke, formerly known as RSL Care and RDNS, and the owners and developers of Caboolture’s Fernhill, say that their development will incorporate varying configurations of standard, upgraded and premium rooms and apartments, and a modernised dementia care environment, allowing for a generous staff-toresident ratio. With the site masterplan based around an urban streetscape comprising of dedicated footpaths and natural meeting points to facilitate social interactions and conversations, the fully landscaped site and retail precinct will incorporate community gardens, cafes, outdoor exercise stations, community centres, and underground parking. The new development will also

provide for a public plaza incorporating street art as a way of inviting the community in, and the removal of fences will allow for a more open and welcoming space. There will also be the possibility that an adjoining playground proposed in the new development could be used by Caboolture State School students, and a community hall built on the new site may be utilised by neighbouring group, Caboolture Country Women’s Association. Bolton Clarke’s Property Development General Manager, James Mantis, says, “Our development aims to encourage community engagement, especially with other seniors, community groups, and local schools. We know that loneliness and social isolation are a growing public concern, and that staying connected to a community gives people a sense of purpose and is important to our wellbeing, no matter our age. Our plan at Fernhill is to create as many opportunities as possible for all residents to stay connected with, and keep contributing to, their local community.” With the Caboolture region having one of the highest populations of older people in Moreton Bay, the demand for at-home support and residential aged care is growing. Moreton Bay’s Division Three Councillor, Adam Hain says, “Retirement living is a very large, evolving industry, and one we support strongly. To have a state-of-the-art facility like this as part of our CBD, with an overall development spend in excess of 100 million dollars, is a big stimulus to our economy. Caboolture has a very good geography to support this industry – easy access to the CBD traders and transit hub, as well as Morayfield South being good flat country located alongside the Morayfield shopping strip, which is the largest in Moreton Bay. We will reap the benefits, not only through the construction period for tradies, but the ongoing staff jobs it will create, as well as the large amount of new residents utilising our CBD.”

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Stepping Up To the Plate WORDS: Tim Vetter

Clinton Ball couldn’t be more passionate about his favourite sport if his first name was Base. Since joining the Narangba Demons as an under-12 in 1984, Ball has played every season bar one, and his work both on and off the field has made him a legend of his beloved club. “He’s the ultimate club man, and we’re very lucky to have him around,” Demons president Gareth Irving said. “As President it’s been great for me to be able to call on his knowledge and experience, and he’s always willing to give advice when I ask for it. It gives the club stability to have people like Clinton around that will put their hand up to do anything to help.” Currently the Division 5 coach and still playing, Ball has worn many hats over his 34 years at the club including vicepresident, junior coach, a member of representative teams, and even resident chef, having missed the 1991-92 season to compete his apprenticeship. “He’s always helping out in the kitchen – and puts on a very popular seafood night,” events manager Leigh Tate said. Growing up in Narangba, Ball developed a passion for baseball, and the club, from a young age. “Back then baseball wasn’t a very popular sport here, so it was kind of through word of mouth and various programs run by local families that I discovered it,” he said. “That passion has kept me playing for so long, as well as all the great people I’ve met along the way.” His passion translated into on-field success, making several representative teams throughout his career, including playing in the Narangba team that was victorious at the 2016 Pan Pacific Masters tournament on the Gold Coast.

“The Pan Pacs was a great tournament, and we’ll be going down there again in November,” the 44 year-old said. “Winning premierships is always a highlight for me, and I’ve been lucky enough to experience that a few times. “I really love helping out around the club too, and I try to lend a hand wherever I can. It’s about giving something back to the community and continuously trying to improve the club. “There’s been a lot of changes at the club, such as moving to our current grounds on Harris Avenue, but mainly through all the different people that have shaped it. The club has its quiet times, but at the moment it’s going pretty well. “You need passionate people around a club like this for it to keep going, and we’re lucky to have a few, such as Leigh Tate. I’d really encourage anyone out there looking for a challenge or way to meet new people to come down and check it out. We’re always looking for people to help with fundraising events and functions, or for new players. It’s a great place – I’ve been here for a while now so have developed a big passion for it.” The Narangba local was awarded life membership to his beloved club for his tireless work. “Sticking around for so long shows he is a genuine club man,” Tate said. “I’d be surprised if he doesn’t bleed blue and green.” While the club is nearing its six-month winter break, there are winter competitions available for those who want to give the sport a try. Visit demons.org.au/wspHome.aspx for more information.

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DAVID HICKS EXHIBITION DEBUT:

WORDS: Rebecca Fawcett-Smith PHOTOS: David Hicks

Accomplished photographer and Caboolture local, David Hicks, will present his debut photographic exhibition ‘From the Desert to the Sea’ at Caboolture Regional Art Gallery this month.

One of twelve art exhibitions selected by a panel of professional staff members to feature at the Hub Gallery as part of Uplift - a program designed to highlight emerging and established artists with connections to the Moreton Bay region – ‘From the Desert to the Sea’ is a collection of images capturing the beauty of Australia’s vast landscape.

the Redcliffe area,” explains David. “I incorporated the images from my outback trip, and decided to call the exhibition ‘From the Desert to the Sea’.”

Featuring images of Moreton Bay and Brisbane used in David’s Diploma of Photo Imaging online exhibition, and images taken on a two-week, 5,000 kilometre trip through outback Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia, the collection is a love letter to David’s favourite photography genre – landscape.

“The three key places I wanted to go to were Cameron Corner, Innamincka and Birdsville, so I looked at different ways of getting to them. I sat down with a map and did lots of planning, and found a couple of spots that I’d never heard of like Currawinya National Park which was amazing.”

“For the online exhibition, I had a really good collection of images that covered everything in the Moreton Bay Region from Mt Mee down to Bribie Island and around

David’s favourite image from the exhibition (pictured) is of a huge granite boulder formation ‘The Granites’ located within Currawinya National Park. The panoramic, aerial still

The outback trip, taken in July last year, saw David travel through iconic remote towns and far off the beaten track in the pursuit of pictures.

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“The exhibition is my version of what I find beautiful, and I hope it may inspire people who may not have been to these places to go out and travel.”

WHEN: 20 March 2018 to 21 April 2018 TIME: Monday - Friday: 9.00am - 4.00pm Saturday: 9.00am - 3.00pm WHERE: Caboolture Regional Art Gallery The Hub Gallery 4 Hasking Street, Caboolture COST: Free

image was taken using a drone at approximately 15 metres altitude, and is comprised of three separate shots merged together using Photoshop. “It is my favourite photo because of its [The Granites] sheer beauty. It is not a very wellknown place, but something about it just resonated with me, which I find hard to explain. I really am looking forward to going back one day with my family.”

Moreton Bay Regional Council Lifestyle and Amenity Spokesperson Councillor Matt Constance said, “David’s accomplished photographic landscapes add to the mix of artists and visual art forms programmed for The Hub Gallery in 2018. “The works featured in his exhibition will be a mixture of landscapes from the region, as well as images captured on his travels, giving visitors the opportunity to see both the familiar and unfamiliar through David’s lens.” A member of the Australian Army Band Corps (AABC) for 16 years, David credits his experience behind the lens as unit photographer for much of his development as a photographer. “Once they [Army] knew I had photography skills, they had me doing unit photography whenever we’d go out. If I wasn’t playing trombone I’d be taking photos, so I’ve pretty well done military imaging my whole army career.”

In September last year, David left full-time Army service to concentrate on building his photography business. Now serving in a part-time capacity in the Army Reserve as a multimedia technician and public affairs photographer, David will be involved with public affairs for Defence throughout the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. “I wanted to maintain my military skills, and I was fortunate to get a Reserve position. My goal is to go back to fulltime service as a public relations photographer which would mean moving to Canberra.” A husband and father of six, David is thankful for the support his family have provided while he has pursued his passion for photography. “My family has put up with a fair bit. Many a time, my wife Catherine would be about to serve up dinner, and I’d look outside and see this wonderful sky and say, ‘Sorry I’m going to go outside and take some photos.’ “When you’re a photographer you’ve got to be there. If you’re not there, you don’t get the shot. And that’s what I love about photography - capturing the moment. I can look at a photo taken 10 years ago, and I can instantly remember that at that time I had six toddlers and where we were.” Images from the exhibition will be available for sale, with David pledging ten per cent of the proceeds to Legacy, a charity providing services to Australian families suffering after the injury or death of a spouse or parent, during or after their defence force service. To see examples of David’s work visit: www.davehicksphotography.com

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Eckersley Group Recognised for Active Youth Engagement WORDS: Rebecca Fawcett-Smith

Australia caught but a glimpse of Eckersley Group’s youth engagement endeavours when Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull visited their Narangba based business, Print Approach, on January 24. Participants in the Youth Jobs PaTH (Prepare-Trial-Hire) scheme introduced by the government last year, Print Approach owner Tom Eckersley welcomed the Prime Minister and Minister for Employment Michaela Cash to discuss the successful apprenticeship placement of two young, local job seekers, Jarrod Coombe and Jonathon Garrett. Aimed at giving young job seekers under 25 years of age the employability skills and real work experience they need to get a job, Youth Jobs PaTH boosts young people’s job prospects by helping them be better prepared for the workplace and encouraging business owners like Tom to open the door to them. “The PaTH program helps bring the young unemployed members of our community into the training and employment sphere of the business,” says Tom. While Eckersley Group may have made the headlines due to the Prime Minister’s visit, the company has been active in the youth engagement space for many years. For the past six years, Marketing Co-ordinator Kylie Ariss has volunteered her time at Narangba Valley State High School’s annual Narangba Business Week (NBW) Trade Fair. “Usually I and one of the Account Managers will act as judges,” Kylie says. “It’s pretty amazing to see what the kids come up with in less than a term, and the kids get a kick out of being judged. It’s a fun afternoon.” The support of Queensland schools extends across the Brisbane River to Brisbane State High School (BSHS). Longterm clients, BSHS requested assistance with the school’s student-run publication ‘The Ink Drop’, and students soon found themselves immersed in Print Approach’s factory floor production line. Claire Irving, Customer Care, explains, “We’re always keen to offer that service of letting students come in and see exactly how print works. We got the Brisbane State High School students out here on a tour so they

could actually see their magazine being printed. They got a real kick out of seeing it go from articles on a screen, through the proofing stage, and out onto the machines; to then walking out with it, boxed up, ready to hand out back at school.” Imparting print management expertise isn’t Eckersley Group’s only contribution to youth engagement. Every year, thousands of children across Australia receive printed invitations hot off Print Approach’s press inviting them to attend the Variety Special Christmas Children’s Party – an event held for children struggling with serious illnesses, special needs, disabilities, or who suffer from unique challenges in their life. “We work with Variety annually to get their print sorted and we subsidise it,” explains Kylie. “It’s a good cause, and when you see the pictures from the parties of these families who don’t get much of a break, it’s clear that it’s a special day for the whole family not just the kids who are sick.” When the Eckersley Group acquired The Printing Office (TPO) in 2016, they not only expanded their sustainable commercial print footprint, but they also inherited patronage of Brisbane’s most successful rugby club University of Queensland Rugby Football Club (UQRFC). “TPO sponsored UQRFC, so we took that on when we purchased them,” Kylie says. “We print their weekly programs for the games that are played during season, and the sponsorship also involves going to a few of their events.” The mantra ‘Great People Great Solutions’ is core to everything Eckersley Group do, and they will continue to apply it to youth employment opportunities. “Small-to-medium enterprise (SME) businesses employ nine out of ten people in Australia,” says Tom. “We are a huge part of the community.”

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Local Teacher Twice-Survives Leukaemia WORDS: Kristine Lane

Having twice battled leukaemia, Caboolture State School Grade 5 Teacher, Jenna Sulter, has survived all odds, becoming both a tireless community fundraiser and lover of life. Diagnosed in 2009 at the age of 24 with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) with 85% of her bone marrow riddled with cancer, Jenna underwent three rounds of intensive chemotherapy, resulting in remission later that year. But when the cancer returned two years later – eight months after giving birth to her son, Jasper – Jenna had to endure a further two rounds of chemotherapy plus an Allogenic Bone Marrow Transplant, with her sister, Bianca, the donor of the champion stem cells that aided Jenna’s recovery. Now 32 years old and six years cancer free, Jenna believes that her double ordeal has created a strength of character that helps to advocate for cancer awareness and support. “I can’t deny that the two episodes of leukaemia have affected me both physically and emotionally, and it is something that I am reminded of every day in some way or another. But I am stronger for talking about my experience. And one of the ways I can do this is through promoting my charity and fundraising work for the Leukaemia Foundation.” With family and friends alongside, Jenna is a regular at the Foundation’s annual ‘Light the Night’ walks, where she was asked to speak in 2017 on behalf of all survivors. Jenna also devotedly organises fundraising events in her school for the Leukaemia Foundation. “Here at Caboolture State School during the renowned World’s Greatest Shave event in March, we have our annual ‘Crazy Hair Day’ where each year we strive to go bigger and better than the year before. Last year, with similar contests planned for this year, we had events such as a ‘Teacher Crazy Hair Raffle’ where a student gets to do a teacher’s hair for the day, ‘Stick The Groundsman to the Wall’ using masking tape, ‘Throw the Sponge at the Teacher’, as well as getting people’s hair sprayed. Our male Deputy had his head shaved because we raised over $600, our female Deputy was covered in stamps, and our Principal got his ear pierced. I can whole-heartedly attest to the fact that the Leukaemia Foundation does amazing things for patients with leukaemia and their associated families, and every cent we raise is given to them to help provide important services.” As a recipient herself of the Leukaemia Foundation’s support services whilst going through her treatment, Jenna and her family were housed for free for six months in a beautiful, air-conditioned unit within Leukaemia Village, close to the city hospital. Along with free counselling and financial assistance given to pay bills whilst undergoing her treatment, Jenna desires to give back what was so generously given. “All of the services provided by the Foundation rely solely upon donations as they are a not-for-profit organisation receiving no financial government assistance. I was incredibly lucky both in what was provided and the fact that I have survived. Whilst my health is back to normal and no longer needs monitoring, I still live by the adage that life is too short for nonsense. Be real, be honest and live the life you want to live. Be a kind and good person, because everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. It’s important to be kind. Always.” For anyone wishing to donate to the Leukaemia Foundation, monetary donations can be dropped off at Caboolture State School’s office for their Crazy Hair Day or through the http://www.leukaemia.org.au/ website.

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o Y lp e H n a C e W w Ho WORDS: Moreton All Body Care

Many athletes have been injured at some point during their athletic career. It’s just a part of playing sports. From ankle sprains to injuries that require surgery, no injury is too small to benefit from physical therapy and the correct strength and conditioning (S&C) program. With the new sports season fast approaching, now is the time to focus on the athlete’s return to sport by creating a S&C program to prevent injury and to provide optimum performance. Firstly, establishing the athlete’s risk of injury is paramount. This is achieved by completing a full body assessment looking at the athletes’ posture, range of motion and functional abilities. Once achieved, proper steps can be taken to reduce the identified risk. Though we cannot predict injuries; since many variables come into play including external factors, we can certainly attempt to lower the risk.

Having limited range of motion can cause other body parts to compensate resulting in overload and injury. On the other hand, excessive joint range will stress the joint more, make it less stable, and can also result in injury.

If a previous injury has been identified, without the correct intervention, this can increase your risk of re-injury or create a new injury. By understanding the current or previous injury, a suitable strength and rehabilitation program can be designed to make the affected area stronger and ready for the physical demands of the sport.

This is where an S&C program is essential for any aspiring athlete. The strength and conditioning discipline provides services to numerous areas such as; speed, agility, endurance, strength, flexibility, stability, injury prevention and management, and rehabilitation for the purposes of enhanced athletic performance during competition.

Your posture plays a key role in how your body moves efficiently. Efficient and economical movement means that the athlete can move faster and can conserve energy for later in their event. Inefficient movement causes the athlete to move more to compensate for poor posture; this takes time and requires more work. Less energy is then available for later in the event. Some of the biggest contributors to poor posture are incidental, such as sitting or studying, driving, eating and sleeping.

A well-designed S&C program will develop correct exercise skills or drill techniques. It will increase the strength base of all athletes. The program will be individualised to address an athlete’s specific strengths and weaknesses, as well as improve sports specific movements and techniques through agility and speed sessions. The athlete’s physical conditioning will improve through sport specific conditioning sessions.

After the athletes’ posture has been analysed, the next step is to look at their range of motion and whether their range is limited or excessive. Both of these factors can increase the risk of injury.

If you would like to know more about how our Allied Health Professionals at Moreton All Body Care can help you, please give us a call or drop in to one of the practices, and we would be happy to talk to you.

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Kick Starting a Healthy Lifestyle WORDS: Nicholas Hastie

Harmful food and nutrition ideologies can be established whilst food is being used as a reward or punishment. This is due to the adverse behavioural effects, such as skipping meals or eating when not hungry, that can arise due to these parenting tactics. For example, if a guardian were to reward a child with food for good behaviour, irregular eating patterns may result over time. The child can adopt a behaviour where they consume food when they are not hungry. This attitude over an extended period of time can contribute to the onset of eating disorders and chronic diseases. Instead of offering food as a reward for good behaviour, offer family outings and engaging activities.

ositive attitudes regarding food and nutrition within children are essential in the prevention of health complications in later life. Chronic diseases or eating disorders can arise within a range of individuals, commonly as a result of poor dietary choices over an extended period of time. Preparing children with the mindset they require to combat these lifestyle complications will largely influence and improve future quality of life. Although, for a child to be able to adopt a positive mentality on food, common behavioural practices such as utilising the concept of food as a bribe, reward, or punishment must first be shunned.

Developing a healthy perception of food and nutrition within a child typically starts at an early age. Infants naturally begin to show an interest in feeding themselves between seven to eight months. Although this process can be quite chaotic, this task allows infants to develop the fine motor skills required for eating. These motor skills, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learning how to use a spoon or picking up food, are crucial life skills. As children grow, their exposure to different types of food will expand through parental influences and the media. It is important to continue emphasising and supporting healthy eating habits and choices during this impressionable phase. Exposing and engaging children in a variety of simple daily activities, such as meal preparation, will allow this perception to flourish. Learning how to read the recipe, measure ingredients or chop the vegetables are simple tasks that can launch a child towards a healthy nutrition. Actively exposing infants and children to good nutrition can allow a positive attitude towards healthy eating to develop. This positive view on healthy eating can be attained through simple tasks such as self-feeding and meal preparation. Regularly undergoing these small, simple tasks can positively influence a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future health and wellbeing in a huge way.

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HEALTH WORDS: Mel Toraya, Fit2Live

Hands up if you think lifting weights is going to turn you into the Incredible Hulk. To those with their hand up, don’t worry, you are not alone. Unfortunately, there is still a bit of a stigma attached to weightlifting, bulky boys and sweaty gyms, but I’m here to tell you that EVERYONE should lift weights. You don’t have to lift the heaviest weights, but lifting some weights, even your own body weight, is a good thing for your health and fitness. How good you ask? Well according to research and science, being strong during middle age is associated with ‘exceptional survival’, defined as living to the age of 85 without developing a major disease. As we get older, the more muscle mass we have the less likely we are to die prematurely. I’ll lift to that! We are surrounded by chronic disease and the cost of medications is only escalating, so how much better would it be to physically lift a few weights and reduce your chances? We don’t want to be sitting watching the world go by when we finally get around to having the time to enjoy it! You want to be a part of it! It’s kind of like investing money for your retirement. It won’t be much good if you aren’t actually around to enjoy your retirement. Surely a small time investment on your health is worth as much as that money you’re investing in your future? Weightlifting will not only help you sleep and feel better, but you’ll also be able to handle stress better. Break a sweat in the weight room and you’ll stay cool under pressure. Another plus is that you burn more calories lifting weights. Simply having more muscle on you helps your body burn extra calories doing nothing! Also, as you start training, you don’t want to waste all that effort of getting ahead and feeling and looking better, so you also tend to eat better. As we get older we also lose a bit of balance and our bone density can weaken. Weight-bearing activity, especially strength training, is thought to increase bone density in adults, which in turn helps reduce the risk of fractures and breaks amongst older adults. This enhanced protection against osteoporosis may result in improved strength and balance, resulting in fewer falls. So don’t think of weights as those dirty big things that are only for the boys or people trying to ‘bulk’ up. Weights are for everyone who want to achieve better health. So do yourself a favour and try some weights today. If you’d like any further assistance don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Mel Toraya is a mother of two, Lifestyle Advocator, Doctor of Change and a Food Educator, amongst others. Her company, Fit2live, focuses health, fitness, personal training, small group training and optimal nutrition. If you need help on your path to health, contact Mel on 0429 612 323.

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A Natural Approach to Self Healing WORDS: Sarah Kottmann, Zen Chi Natural Therapies

Homeopathy has been around for over 250 years and is used by 200 million people worldwide on a regular basis. Homeopathy is included in the national health systems of multiple countries around the world, such as the UK, India and Switzerland. At the end of 2014 over 189 studies where published for 100 different medical conditions in peer reviewed journals, 41% per positive and the rest were inconclusive requiring further study. Our bodies create a set of symptoms to lets you know that something isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t right and needs to be addressed, my job as homeopathic practitioner is to collect all this information and try to discover the root cause of the problems both on a physical and emotionally level. The homeopathic preparation will then be selected out of 4000 possible preparations to match that state of health. When matched correctly it will trigger the body to start rectifying the cause and the complaints will cease. When matching the correct frequency of the homeopathic preparation to your frequency healing can occur on that more emotional plane.

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CABOOLTURE STATE SCHOOL STUDENTS PRESENT

DIFFERENT CULTURES Eric, 6B

I think learning this new language is really good because I like learning about different Indigenous cultures and their land. Last week we tried Bunya Nuts and learnt how to sing a song using Gubbi Gubbi words like ngin means you and ngai means I.

OUR OWN LANGUAGE Miranda, 6B

I think Language is a great subject because we learn our own country’s language. This special language is Gubbi Gubbi and it’s fun to learn. Last week we tried Bunya Nuts. Bunya Nuts have a special significance because there is a festival that all the Indigenous people walk up to Queensland for. I am looking forward to learning more of this awesome language and being taught by our awesome teacher Mrs Longmore.

LOTS OF FUN Nick, 6B

I think the program is good because it give kids a chance to learn a new language. Last week we tasted Bunya Nuts and they tasted like mashed potato. We had fun and I am looking forward to seeing what we will learn next week.

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2018 sees Caboolture State School pioneering a language program where students will engage in the learning of the culture of the Gubbi Gubbi people. Throughout the year, students will have opportunities to engage with the Gubbi Gubbi language and culture while learning the connections between identity, cultural values and beliefs. They will develop intercultural capability while exploring their own sense of identity and recognise how kinship and relationships link People, Place and Story. Heading the program is Mrs Stacey Longmore who has taught at Caboolture State School for the past 11 years. Stacey’s indigenous family comes from the Sunshine Coast, Cherbourg, Normanton and Taroom. Stacey studied Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture while completing her Bachelor of Education degree. Students have already begun lessons which have focused on respect for each other and for the Aboriginal culture. They

have painted Respect Rocks which symbolise respect for each other in the classroom. In the following weeks, lessons will focus on family, kinship and how language is borrowed and shared. Mr Russell Knowles, the Principal of Caboolture State School says, “I am extremely pleased that this initiative has commenced at our school. It has been really well received by members of the wider community including Indigenous Elders. I believe we are the only

Mrs Longmore wishes to thank all Elders for their support and sharing of knowledge which had enabled this program to become a reality. Jennifer Marsh

BUNYA NUT FEAST Jennifer Marsh

LEARNING A NEW LANGUAGE

I think Languages is a great program for us because we get to learn something new. Here at Caboolture State School we are learning Gubbi Gubbi. This subject will not only help kids to learn a new language but get them working together and learning about the culture. Last week we tasted Bunya Nuts and although not many people liked it, I thought it was alright. These lessons help us to learn in fun and interesting ways and I am looking forward to learning more as the year goes on. Paula, 6B

school in the North Coast Education Region offering an Indigenous language as our language learning area as stipulated in the Australian Curriculum.”

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Last week, students also had the pleasure of tasting Bunya Nuts, and learnt about the history and importance of the Bunya Nut to Indigenous communities. Bunya trees are indigenous to south eastern Queensland especially around the Blackall Ranges. The cones will only develop once every 2-3 years. It was during this time that Aboriginal people from all over South Eastern Queensland and Northern New South Wales would travel hundreds of kilometres to gather and join in a feast. Each group of Aborigines owned particular trees and would camp nearby and take part in large inter-tribal ceremonies before returning to their own countries. The festival was an opportunity for the groups to come together in harmony, for the important business of trade, to share knowledge, stories, song, tools, and weapons, and to dance.

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Teenagers Today WORDS: Kristine Lane

Teenagers today are an interesting breed. But are they any different to years, decades, or even centuries ago? Ancient Greek philosophers, Plato and Socrates, were once thought to have said about the youth of their day: “The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise. Children are now tyrants, not the servants of their households. They no longer rise when elders enter the room. They contradict their parents, chatter before company, gobble up dainties at the table, cross their legs, and tyrannize their teachers.” After teaching teenagers for the past eighteen years, I can quite confidently say that adolescents have changed very little since 400 BC. Their ‘love of luxury’ can be noted from their collection of the latest technological gadgets to expectations of air conditioned classrooms and mum-and-dad taxi services. ‘Bad manners’ are still witnessed in and out of the classroom, and that ‘C’ grade for behaviour and effort often seen on their school report typically indicates ‘a love of chatter in place of exercise’. And for those who display ‘contempt of authority’, ‘disrespect for elders’, and ‘tyrannize their teachers’ – well, let’s just say educational databases have become testament to these actions. And trust me, I have attended quite a few parent-and-child meetings where said student has argued with or ‘contradicted their parents’, rolling their eyes, ‘crossing their legs’ and arms, and huffing when being caught out for some wrong-doing. And as for children unfortunately no longer being the ‘servants of their households’, when was the last time you heard your teenage son or daughter offer to do all the housework? In your dreams, most like. Since ancient times, very little has changed when it comes to teenage behaviour and personality. But as Emma Watson, actress of Hermoine Granger in the ‘Harry Potter’ series, once said, “It’s cheesy to say this, but it’s the journey, not the end goal, that’s important.” So whilst some teenagers can be rude, selfish, and just plain tyrants at times, we have to remember it’s just one phase of their journey. Many of them do end up being kind, caring and thoughtful adults - adults, who one day, will have teenagers of their own.

Kristine Lane is a local teacher and writer. You can follow her on Twitter (@kwersty) or email her your question via editor@featuremagazine.com.au.

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A lot of emphasis is placed on the subjects of English and Mathematics in classrooms and rightly so. It is important however, to make sure that students have a well-rounded education to enable them to reach their full potential. The Arts, Social Science and Health are also extremely important areas that should be fully developed in each child. Take Visual Arts for example. The visual arts are art forms such as ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, design, crafts, photography, video, filmmaking, and architecture. Sometimes the value of doing art is grossly underestimated. Many people believe that art is just a fun activity and not really that important as a subject. However the world around us is full of wonderful examples of art and design. So what are the benefits of Visual Arts? In young children, painting, drawing and activities such as clay making are wonderful for developing fine motor skills. Holding a paintbrush, playing with clay and scribbling with colours eventually assist with dexterity in pencil grip for effective writing. Art also assists to develop visual-spatial skills, which are more important than ever. Even toddlers know how to operate a smart phone or tablet, which means that even before they can read, children are taking in visual information.

Art for Artâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sake

WORDS: Karen Carter, Kip McGrath

Karen Carter is Co-Director at Kip McGrath Education Centre Burpengary, providing professional tuition by qualified teachers in Maths and English for Primary and Secondary students. Contact us at www.kipmcgrath.com.au/burpengary or on 3888 2332 or 0488 445 776 for a free assessment.

Art activities help to develop excellent oral language skills. Art encourages talk about colour, design and emotions. Discussing art forms and their own work enables children to build on ideas and strengthens problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Making decisions and choices in the course of creating art carries over into other areas of life. Society needs to be continually forward-thinking. Art encourages us to be inventive and to be lateral thinkers. It fires our imaginations and enables unbridled creativity. There is enormous satisfaction in creating an artwork that is totally unique. Technology has made the world a much smaller place; therefore art also helps us to be more culturally aware and sensitive to the wider world around us. Surely participating in art activities on a regular basis can only have a positive impact on other subject areas in the classroom. Imagination, critical thinking, problem solving, visual/spatial awareness are all vital for effective study across Mathematics and English. What better way to develop these than through the exploration of Visual Arts? So letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s embrace art for artâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sake. Create something fabulous with your child today!

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Harnesing The Power Of The Sun Without Over Doing It! WORDS: Oxmar Properties

Regulated sun contact does wonders for our body. Exposed to the sun, our bodies produce vitamin D, which helps us absorb calcium. This in turn is responsible for sturdy, healthy bones. But there’s more to healthy sun exposure than vitamin D. It is, in fact, UVB from the sunlight that provides diverse, therapeutic benefits for the entire body. Even though the sun is most intense during noon, it is also the most advantageous time for reaping these comprehensive benefits it has to offer. According to latest scientific findings, sun exposure between 11am to 2pm generates abundant vitamin D due to effective penetration of UVB into human skin. This in turn can prevent acne, psoriasis, eczema and other skin disorders. Furthermore, it facilitates muscular stimulation and relaxation, boosts the body’s immune system, helps reduce body odour, and aids in reducing inflammation throughout the body. Here are some tips to help you benefit from the healing power of sunlight without suffering the detrimental side effects: •

Be mindful of your background and skin’s ability to be out in the sun. The ailing, elderly and fairskinned require just 10-15 minutes of sun exposure at peak hours. The young and darker-skinned may require comparatively more time in the sun to harness the benefits. Caution: Gradually work your way up to sun exposure and do not try to reap all on your first day!

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Take protective measures through your diet intake by consuming foods rich in EPA, DHA, and astaxanthin which strengthen our immunity against UV damage. This can be done through the consumption of wild, fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel and sardines, as well as seaweed, green tea, and pastured butter.

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According to some studies, recommended sun exposure is around noon. This would help you get the much-required UVB exposure as opposed to the UVA exposure that you get in the morning and late afternoon.

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In case of intended prolonged sun exposure (20 minutes or more), please ensure that you go out only after applying a natural sunscreen.

You may also consider a prescription for a UVBbased heliotherapy lamp from your doctor. If you’re lucky, this might even be covered by your medical insurance.

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DINING

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DINING

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OPINION

FLIP SIDE WORDS Alex Habilay and Rebecca Fawcett-Smith

He Says: Home is where the heart is, and I’m about to

She Says: I do my best to live without regret, however whenever I hear ‘One Perfect Day’ by The Little Heroes, I feel a pang of regret that I didn’t travel and work overseas in my youth.

be 2,559km away from mine.

Being such a grand distance away from my crucial organ may not be medically recommended, but for the sake of adventure it’s time to fly from the nest. Falling and flapping little featherless wings is a trauma we all have to go through, and while the landing may be different for everybody, the freefall remains the same; I’m afraid, uncertain and sure as heck more than happy to stay.

Heading to a foreign country on but a wing and prayer is a rite of passage for so many young Australians, and it is a leap of faith I wish I had taken before I settled down to a mortgage and family. No doubt I am romanticising life as a young Aussie expat, however in my mind, living on one minute noodles (like I did when I first moved out of home) would be much more tolerable with snow floating by your window, and taking my laundry to a London laundrette seems a far more glamorous concept than carting a basket full of dirty clothes back to my parents’ house courtesy of Queensland Rail.

If the wind treats me kindly I will land in Dunedin, New Zealand, freezing my ‘Sunshine State’ butt off while interning at the 150-year-old Botanic Garden. I’ve never done anything like this before, but every blogger and tweed-wearing author before me has spoken of the beauty of the unknown, and it’s time for me to see what the fuss is about.

I so lament not feeling national pride on foreign soil. Whenever I see footage of INXS’s 1991 Wembley Stadium show, I can only imagine how it must have felt being a proud Aussie amongst the 74,000 sell-out crowd.

As dramatic as I’m being, parting from my blood-pumper won’t kill me. I, in fact, come from the generation of mobile phone zombies, and the only heart we need are the ones we vapidly tag online when a ‘Like’ just isn’t good enough.

All is not lost however. One day I’ll walk along a street in Canada, and I’ll imagine I’m my little sister, whose eyelashes would freeze on her walks to work, when she lived and worked in Banff.

And if you’re asking why don’t I just bring my heart with me, it’s because I’m from that mobile phone zombie generation and none of us can afford any extra baggage. I will miss my dog though.

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REAL ESTATE

Should I Use A Solicitor/ Conveyancer When Selling My Home? Words: Raine & Horne Burpengary

Congratulations, you have sold your house. What is the next step? Selling is a stressful process and most people use a solicitor or conveyancer to help them through to a successful sale. It is wise for both parties – the buyer and the seller – to engage a conveyancer to navigate this process, as it needs a bit of a legal eagle to decipher the jargon. You don’t legally have to engage a conveyancer, but knowing the ins and outs of property agreements can be quite hard for most people. Both buyers and sellers will be asked by the real estate agent to provide contact details of your conveyancer for the sales and purchase agreement, so it is best to do your homework upfront and have one already chosen. What is conveyancing? Conveyancing is the process of transferring ownership of a legal title of land (property) from one person or entity to another. A typical conveyancing transaction consists of three stages (1) before contract, (2) before completion and (3) after completion. What is a conveyancer? A conveyancer is a licensed and qualified professional whose job it is to provide advice and information about the sale of a property, prepare the documentation and conduct the settlement process. Conveyancers don’t necessarily have to be lawyers but solicitors often undertake this work. The most common reasons you would engage a conveyancer is when you are: • buying or selling a property • subdividing land • updating a title (i.e. registering a death) • registering, changing or removing an easement What a conveyancer does For the buyer – a conveyancer will: • Prepare, clarify and lodge legal documents – e.g. contract of sale, memorandum of transfer • Research the property and its certificate of title –

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check for easements, type of title and any other information that needs addressing Calculate the adjustment of rates and taxes Settle the property – act on your behalf, advise you when the property is settled, contact your bank or financial institution on when final payments are being made Represent your interest with a vendor or their agent

For the seller – a conveyancer will: • Complete and ensure the legal documents are all sorted • Represent you and respond to requests from the buyer – for example, request to extend dates, title questions, etc. How to find a conveyancer As with most professions, not all conveyancers are equal. Just as you would interview prospective real estate agents to sell your house, you should also go through the same process with conveyancers. As we all know, the best referral is through people you know, so ask around and see if any of your friends and family have used a good conveyancer. If you have no joy here, look online, ask your real estate agent or other professionals you trust, like an accountant or lawyer. Costs of Conveyancing Although it costs money to pay for professional conveyancing, the vendor usually pays less than the purchaser for these services. The transaction is riskier for the purchaser than it is for the vendor, which requires their conveyancer to do a bit more leg work. If you don’t have a mortgage on your property and your real estate agent has prepared your Contract of Sale, then your costs will also be correspondingly lower. The more tasks that a conveyancer or solicitor must take care of as part of the conveyancing process, the higher the fees will be. However, every conveyancer or solicitor may charge different rates so it’s best to check on this in advance.

March 2018

Gina Wells is a local, licensed and experienced Real Estate Agent. Send your real estate question for Gina via editor@featuremagazine.com.au

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