PakMag Cairns - January 2016 Issue 103

ISSUE NO. 103 JAN 2016 CAIRNS

TIPS & TRICKS

PREPARING FOR PREP 25 THINGS

TO TRY THIS YEAR FIND MORE TIME

AND LOSE YOUR GUILT

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Hello and welcome to 2016!

Feature: How To Find More Time and Lose Your Guilt New Year New You: 25 Things To Try This New Year

15 Parenting: Chores & Kids

The New Year is a time for new beginnings, so this month we are going to inspire you to regain time for yourself, to try 25 new things, and to get your kids helping out with some chores around the house. Sounds good, doesn’t it?!

19 Education: Preparing For Prep

We also have summer covered with everything that is happening around town and lots of great ideas to keep the “I’m bored” conversations at bay. And last but not least, we have our MASSIVE sign-on feature with all the activities your kids can do in 2016.

It’s a huge edition, kicking off your 2016 with a punch - we know you are going to love it. Make sure you #pakmag if you are out and about or doing anything PakMag has suggested and you could win yourself a prize.

21 Health: The Most Common

Childhood Illnesses 22 Health: The Art Of Slowing Down 24 Healthy Recipes 26 Australia Day Recipes 28 Bump & Bub: The Battle Of The

Bum Protectors 33 Back To Work: Totally Work Wear

Until next time, have a sensational month, and don’t forget to tell everyone you read it in PakMag.

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Events Extraordinaire Kelly

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74 Are Pets A Part Of Your

Emergency Plan? Cairns Vet Clinic

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T U O S I H T K C E H C Phantom of the Opera WHEN: 15th - 30th January WHERE: Cairns Civic Theatre, Cnr. Sheridan and Florence Streets MORE INFO: www.cairnscivictheatre.com.au This is the last show at the Cairns Civic Theatre and one not to miss.

Introduce your children to the beauty of theatre with this classic musical.

The timeless tale and award winning musical will be led by the talented team of directors, Joanne Wright and Venera Walsh. Tickets start at $60 for adults and $30 for children. Children under three are free provided they do not occupy a seat.

Choi KwAng Do Free Month on Offer WHEN: All of January WHERE: 21 Donaldson Street MORE INFO: www.ckdcairns.com.au or 0414 782 189 Enrol your child at Cairns Choi Kwang Do in January and you will receive February and two belt examinations free of charge, valued at $230. Introduce your children to the fastest growing martial arts in the world and help them excel in fitness, personal development and behaviour. Contact Barry at Choi Kwang Do and make sure you quote PakMag to receive the offer.

World Gym Launches Gym Classes for Kids WHEN: Every day during school holidays WHERE: DFO – 274 Mulgrave Road, Westcourt MORE INFO: 4051 5066 Get active with your kids these school holidays with fitness classes designed for parents and children. Bring your older kids (generally 8 and up) to join in on a number of different classes throughout the school holidays including World Punch and Les Mills Grit.

World Gym also offers Kid’s World classes where kids four and up can participate in a half an hour of active fun and games with a fully qualified instructor while you use the facilities.

Taipans Home Games WHEN: 6th, 8th, 18th, 23rd and 29th January, 6.30pm WHERE: Cairns Convention Centre MORE INFO: www.taipans.com Enjoy a night out with the kids as our Snakes battle it out on the basketball court with games against Perth Wildcats, Townsville Crocodiles, Melbourne United, New Zealand Breakers and Sydney Kings.

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Aussie Day at Cazalys Cairns WHEN: Tuesday 26 January 12.00pm - 6.00pm WHERE: Cazalys Cairns MORE INFO: 4045 1464 Celebrate Aussie Day in the air conditioning at Cazalys Cairns with a BBQ buffet lunch, meat pie challenge, raffles, live music and kid’s entertainment. This is a great way to celebrate all things Aussie with friends and family.

Cairns Kart Hire and Laser Tag Brings a Whole New Experience to Cairns WHEN: Every day 9.00am - 10.00pm WHERE: Cnr. Walker Road and Capt. Cook Highway, Cairns Queensland 4870 MORE INFO: www.cairnskarthire.com.au Cairns Kart Hire and Laser Tag have recently launched their world class Jurassic Park themed Laser Tag arena. Kids and adults of all ages are in for quite a surprise.

The live action laser game lets players battle it out in the regions’ first two story air conditioned laser tag arena, complete with tunnels, bridges and ramps. The arena is painted in ultraviolet paint with a Jurassic Park theme and painted professionally by renowned British painter, Gary Drew.

Bring the kids to the new interactive park which features full sized fibreglass baboons, elephants, lions and even a velociraptor, all connected to a sound and movement system.

Experience laser tag, go karting and a zoo all in one.

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Do you suffer from Mother’s Guilt? Silly question, really. It’s probably safe to assume that at some point in time, if not quite often, you will have experienced the soul destroying edge of guilt associated with being a parent. In fact, 90 per cent of mothers feel guilty at some point, while 50 per cent are wracked by guilt most or ‘all of the time’ (NUK UK survey).

And is it any wonder given the judgement that comes your way? If you work as well as being a mum, you judge yourself and others judge you. If you stay at home with your kids, you judge yourself and others judge you. You are judged as being amazing for doing it all or as being a machine for the same reason.

Unbelievable.

I can’t flick a switch to remove your guilt, but I can share with you the five steps to being smart which will help you find and harness hours of lost time a month - time you can devote to doing the things you love, like hanging out with your kids.

Goodbye (to at least some of your) mother’s guilt!

The Five Steps to Being SMART 1. Self-Aware - Your first step is to identify and understand your values (where do you want to spend your time) and your time management challenges (your key pain points). Knowing your values and challenges gives you a baseline.

2. Map - Next step is to map a typical week to see where you spend your time. Once you know in detail where you spend your time, including all the routines and habits you undertake without thinking, you can identify exactly what behaviours you need to change.

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3. Analyse - Take your map and segment each task

into one of four time segments - your Musts (tasks you have to do); Wants (tasks you want to do); Delegates (tasks you can get someone else to do) and Rejects (tasks you can do smarter or not at all).

4. Reframe - From your map and time segments identify exactly what you are going to start doing differently.

5. Take Control - Establish an Action Plan to ensure you implement and then sustain your new time management habits.

Five Quick Time Management Wins

Your Delegates and Rejects (see Step 3: Analyse) are where the gold of your lost time is buried. You need to dig a little to find the biggest nuggets, but you can start with my top five quick wins for some immediate time gains:

1. Insource - Identify everything

you currently do for your family that they can do for themselves. Start with the low hanging fruit - for example, from tonight everyone in the family is responsible for putting away their own ‘stuff’. No longer will you be the person who stalks the house each day collecting and repatriating shoes, iPods, iPads, phones, dirty clothes, clean clothes, school bags and sports clothes.

2. Insource some more - Divide

up the more challenging family based chores such as loading and unloading the dishwasher, taking out and bringing in the bins, vacuuming the house and feeding the pets.

Rotate these chores on a weekly basis. Write everything up on a whiteboard or A4 sheet and place in clear view to avoid arguments.

3. Outsource - Think about any

tasks around the house which you would be happy to pay someone else to do for you. For example, cleaning.

If you are hesitant to pay someone to clean for you, think about what the task costs you in terms of your own hourly rate, or emotionally (do you spend the time yelling at everyone to help?) or physically (does vacuuming kill your back?).

4. Rejects/ Do it Smarter - Some of the tasks you perform can be done a lot more efficiently. For example:

• Stop standing in front of the fridge each day wondering what to cook for dinner • Start making a weekly meal plan on a Sunday night • Stop popping in to the supermarket four or five times a week • Start keeping a list of what you need at the supermarket and head there once, or better still, buy online

5. Rejects/ Don’t do it at all -

Some of the tasks you perform don’t need to be done at all as they are a big waste of time. For example: • Stop ironing - buy clothes that don't need to be ironed • Stop running errands during peak hour • Stop picking up after your kids • Stop cleaning before the cleaner comes

By managing your time a little smarter, you can find and harness hours of lost time a month. The added bonus is that you can start to remove your mother’s guilt by spending some of that reclaimed time with your kids, not to mention a little ‘me time’ for yourself!

Kate Christie is a time management expert, speaker and the author of ‘Me Time: The Professional Woman’s Guide to Finding 30 Guilt-free Hours a Month’. To purchase your signed copy of ‘Me Time’ for only $20 plus postage and start your own journey to finding your lost time, go to www.timestylers.com and use coupon code TIME.

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THINGS TO TRY THIS NEW YEAR STORY Jenna Gallina

Want to make 2016 one of your best years yet? Here are 25 enlightening, entertaining and (somewhat) extreme things to try.

GRAB A MOONTIME DIARY Moontime Diaries can track the best time to plant, to fish, to eat certain foods and to conceive a child but it also provides a practical way to get more in tune with astrology and how it can impact your health, wellbeing and relationships.

RRP $34.00 WEB www.moontimediary.com.au

LEARN A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT It’s a great year to bring out your inner muso. Whether you’ve always wanted to learn guitar, piano or drums, check out who offers local lessons in your area. You will be surprised how addictive and gratifying it can be to learn how to play a musical instrument, even if the song is basic.

Just don’t buy a recorder. Those things should be banished from earth.

TAKE UP A SPORT, ACTIVITY OR CRAFT YOU USED TO DO AS A CHILD Did you love painting in school? Did you used to spend your weekends playing soccer? There are plenty of adult courses and indoor and outdoor sports clubs. You can join as a team or as an individual.

CONSIDER A BOOK CLUB And when we say book club, we mean, “a once a month gathering with friends where we can drink wine away from the kids.” And possibly discuss a book or two.

GET UP 10 MINUTES EARLIER What time do you usually wake up? Set the alarm for 10 minutes earlier in 2016 and enjoy a cuppa during this extra time.

SCHEDULE A ONCE A MONTH FAMILY OUTING It’s hard to get the family together, especially out of the house! Plan a family date night where you go out for ice cream, see an outdoor movie, take a walk along the esplanade, botanic gardens or even around the neighbourhood.

DO A FAMILY PHOTO SHOOT When was the last time you had a professional photograph your beautiful family (and no, school photos don’t count).

Get the whole family together and contact one of the many fantastic local photographers to capture your family having fun together.

MAKE A VISION BOARD If you have never made a vision board, then this is the year to give it a go. A vision board is a visual tool to help clarify, concentrate and maintain focus on your yearly goals. Your vision board can include images, quotes and basically anything else that highlights what is important to you, what inspires you, and what you want to achieve this year.

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pakmag 25 THINGS TO TRY

GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

TRY FASTING

There are plenty of charities and opportunities to donate time and money to those who need it most. Find an organisation that is dear to your heart and see how you can make a difference.

There are a number of fasts out there but it is advised to speak to a health professional to determine which one will work for you. If fasting isn’t for you, consider going paleo, organic, vegan, vegetarian or trying a new diet for a certain period of time.

GIVE YOUR CLOSETS A MAKEOVER This doesn’t just extend to your wardrobe. Start there and get rid of those clothes and shoes you never wear before moving onto the linen closet and ditching all of those scratchy towels and old bedsheets. Then head to your bathroom and get rid of all that old makeup and hair products that you never use before moving to the pantry and giving it a good clean out too.

SPEND AN EVENING ALL ALONE

CHANGE YOUR PILLOWS

Sure you may not be able to party like its 1999 anymore, but indulge in a night out with your partner or friends and take in a live local act. Music is good for the soul and your dancing shoes may even come out of retirement.

When was the last time you switched your pillows? Ditch the old ones and go out and splurge on two new pillows for each bed.

START A MEAL PLAN WITH MATES Once a week, cook up a massive serving of your signature dish and dish it into portions. Then swap the dishes with a set of mates who have also cooked their signature dish. If you have five friends who are interested, this means you have five days of delicious and different meals ready to go.

RELAX! Find a way to de-stress from the daily dramas, whether through yoga, meditation or mindfulness.

Book a hotel room for just you and for one night this year, enjoy the luxury of sleeping in, sprawling out, watching whatever you want on the telly and ordering room service.

You will return home in the morning feeling refreshed, relaxed and ready to tackle the daily tasks.

LISTEN TO LIVE MUSIC

TAKE A LIFELINE WALK Clear your head and improve your direction in life. Take a long walk by yourself and make milestones for each year (for example, if you are 30, walk 30 blocks). Use each block to reflect back on that year of your life. When you turn around, use the walk home to reflect on the next 30 years to come.

TAKE A ROAD TRIP Let a coin decide whether you go North or South (or East or West). Plan nothing. Just drive and see where you end up.

CREATE A BUCKET LIST TO DO WITH THE KIDS Ask the kids to write down a few things they would like to do this year and aim to do one activity each month.

TRY COOKING SOMETHING YOU’VE NEVER COOKED BEFORE Aim to do this once a month at the least. By the end of the year you will have a brand new set of go-to recipes to add to the rotation.

TRY SOMETHING EXTREME Skydiving may be a little too intense but why not give bungy jumping, jet boating, go carting, ATVing, kite surfing or wake boarding a try. Plenty of these activities are perfect for older children as well!

VISIT AN ISLAND Plan a day trip to Fitzroy or Green Island and enjoy a mini holiday with the family. You will feel like you are overseas when you are really only a short boat ride away.

FIND AND USE YOUR PRODUCTIVE TIME Everyone has ups and downs during the day. It’s up to you to determine when your creative juices are flowing the most and use this time to get things done.

GO SOMEWHERE YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN BEFORE Make it a yearly ritual to visit somewhere new. This doesn’t have to be an expensive overseas holiday – it could simply be to a new venue down the road or to a tourist hot spot that you have yet to check out.

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GO TECHNOLOGY FREE For an entire weekend! No TV. No mobile phones. No iPad. No computer. Read books. Play board games. Create something fantastic out of Lego with the kids.

You can Instagram it on Monday.

C h o re s & K i d s STORY Jenna Gallina When is the right time for your children to start helping around the house? Turns out, it’s completely acceptable to start putting the kids to work at a young age. And, what’s better – it’s actually good for them.

Getting your children to help out with the chores around the house can teach them a number of important lessons. It can help develop responsibility, self-reliance and a sense of achievement.

So mums and dads, pull out the mops and buckets because we’ve got your go-to-guide to what chores your kids can do based on their age.

TODDLER TASKS

PRESCHOOL DUTIES

When your little ones are two and three, they can help:

When your child reaches the age of four or five, you can up the chore list to include:

• Make their beds (messily most likely but it’s a work in progress) • Help pick up their toys and put them back in the baskets • Help with the laundry by carrying the items into each room and putting their dirty washing in the basket • Help with the dusting of easy-to-reach surfaces • Help feed the pets

• Tidy their room • Carry their school bag inside and put away their school items • Help set the table and clear away the dishes (most likely just the plastic ones at this stage) • Help unload the dishwasher • Clean the floors with a dry mop • Retrieve the mail • Assist with washing the car

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SCHOOL AGED RESPONSIBILITIES When the kids start school they can also help: • Bring in the rubbish bin • Water the garden and indoor plants • Vacuum and use a wet mop • Fold laundry and put their clothes away • Wash the dishes and put them away • Clean the bathroom (probably not well, but, hey, at least you don’t have to scrub the toilets!)

• Rake the leaves • Use the washing machine and dryer unassisted • Hang the washing on the line

Happy Helpers, Happy Household Using a reward or chore chart is a great way to encourage your child to help out. It can help them focus on improving their behaviours, provide a sense of delayed gratification and teach them the importance of working towards a goal.

Here are a few of our favourites:

MONKEY AND CHOPS CHORE CHART PARK INCLUDES 1 x Chore Chart; 2 x Chore magnet sheets (72 chore magnets, 4 photo frame magnets, 4 blank magnets); 1 x magnetic pen.

RRP $24.95 WEB www.monkeyandchops.com

MELISSA AND DOUG RESPONSIBILITY CHART

TWEEN AND TEEN TASKS Get your older kids to help: • Mow the lawn • Slice, dice and wash certain foods • Change their bed sheets • Wash the windows • Clean mirrors • Dust unassisted • Clean the vehicle unassisted

INCLUDES Dry-erase board and 90 magnets, including responsibilities, positive behaviours, and rewards RRP $19.99 WEB www.melissaanddoug.com

I REWARD CHART APP If you prefer a digital chore chart, then this app is a great one that allows you to customise the chores and more.

RRP Free AVAILABLE The App Store

Make Your Own Chore Chart Got a spare baking tray, a few bottle caps and some magnets lying around? Then you’ve got the makings of your own crafty DIY chore chart.

Simply cover each bottle cap with a cute image or a blank piece of paper and write the chore on the bottle cap. Place a magnet on the back and use the baking tray as the chore board.

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Preparing for Prep STORY Jenna Gallina

Do you have a child starting prep this year? Are you feeling slightly anxious about how the first day, week and even year will go?

I’ve been there. And, as hard as it is to let go, knowing what to expect certainly helped both of us with the transition. So, from one parent to another, I hope this general guideline will aid in preparing your little one (and yourself) for the start of school this year.

The most important thing to keep in mind when preparing for school, whether it’s kindy, prep or high school, is that every child is different. Some children go into prep reading. Others have trouble counting to ten. And this is okay. But, as a basic guideline, try to work on these academic and social markers to help them adjust.

ACADEMICALLY

SOCIALLY

According to Janine Spencer of

Of course, there is a lot more to preparing for prep than just ABC’s and numbers. Some of the other things to practice with your kids and teach them before school starts include how to:

Brunel University, before starting prep, parents should help their children learn how to: • Write their own name.

• Write some letters.

• Independently dress and feed themselves.

• Recognise words that start with the

• Open and shut their lunch boxes.

same beginning sound (e.g. sun and sand start with “ssssssss”) • Become familiar with a computer and tablet.

• Count and answer number based questions.

• Do a basic jigsaw puzzle.

• Differentiate between the past and the present.

• Make up stories.

• Become familiar with their first and last name.

• Take their shoes on and off.

• Say please and thank you.

• Be understanding and empathetic towards others.

• Understand that some parts of their bodies are private.

• Be aware of strangers and understand general safety.

• Express basic feelings.

• Pick up after themselves.

• Share with others.

• Play independently and with a group.

TIPS FOR MUM AND DAD Practice your morning routine before the first day - that way you know how much time to leave for making lunches, getting dressed, etc.

Give them something to hold on to - Let your child bring a photo or something from home with them to school. Leave it in a lunch box or school bag.

This can help ease anxiety from being away from you for those first few days or weeks.

Try not to hover - Stay, say goodbye and walk away.

Standing at the door or sneaking a peak through the window can make it even harder for your child... and for the teacher.

Wear sunnies - It’s okay to cry.

I won’t lie - I did. But try not to let your little one see you're sad. It’s hard for them to understand why.

It’s normal to feel anxious and to have some concerns - is your child ready to do show-and-tell, to write his name, to make friends on his own, to be without you?

Start now and practice one thing at a time. And remember, prep is only one small step in a lifelong journey of learning.

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HEALTH

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well as other areas around the body) that can last between seven and ten days. It is highly contagious and often passed through a child’s touch, cough, sneeze or faecal matter.

FIFTH DISEASE (SLAPPED CHEEK SYNDROME)

+ The Most Common Childhood Illnesses

Children under the age of three are most susceptible to this condition, which will appear in the form of a bright red rash on the cheeks, mild fever, a runny nose, and a secondary, lacy-looking rash on the torso. It's highly contagious but will clear up on its own.

STORY Dr. Kaylene Ferguson

INFLUENZA

It’s a fact of parenting – your child, at some stage or another, is going to get sick. And, more often than not, more than once a year.

Influenza, also known as 'the flu', affects children and adults of all ages but there is an annual vaccination available for children over the age of six months. Symptoms include a high fever, body aches and chills, a headache, a sore throat, cough, and sometimes also vomiting and diarrhoea.

Occasionally these symptoms might last for more than a week and could develop into more serious complications such as pneumonia. The best way to prevent flu is to get your whole family vaccinated in March/April every year.

It can be frustrating and heartbreaking to care for a sick child but, in most instances, the illness will pass after a few days of rest. Here are a few childhood illnesses you will probably encounter during the first few years of your little one’s life.

Remember, this information is general, and is not a substitute for a personal consultation with your family doctor.

COMMON COLD Expect about five bouts of the common cold each year during the first two years. Symptoms include mild fever, congestion, coughing and a sore throat. A cold can be treated with lots of fluids and rest as well as children’s Nurofen or Panadol.

RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS (RSV) Kids under two are most susceptible to RSV, which affects their lungs. A child with RSV may have trouble breathing, a cough and symptoms of a common cold. The virus can escalate into either bronchiolitis (an infection of the small airways in the lungs) or pneumonia, but, in most instances, it will resolve on its own.

ROSEOLA Kids under two are most susceptible to Roseola, which comes in the form of a high fever, congestion, coughing and, later, a patchy rash that starts on the chest and can spread to other areas of the body. This virus normally runs its course within a week but you can alleviate the high fever with kids' Nurofen.

GASTROENTERITIS Gastro, as it's commonly known, is an illness in the intestines that can be caused by a number of viruses.

Symptoms normally include vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain. Most of the time it will clear up within a few days to a week and require nothing more than rest, TLC and possibly an electrolyte solution (such as Pedialyte).

HAND-FOOT-MOUTH DISEASE This disease is quite common in the tropical climate, especially during summer. You'll notice painful sores and red blisters on the hands, mouth and soles of the feet (as

CONJUNCTIVITIS Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is an inflammation of the tissue lining the eyelids. Symptoms include redness around the eyes, yellowish discharge or a crusty appearance around the eyes, and blurry vision. The condition can be both a bacterial or viral infection but bacterial conjunctivitis is common in younger children and needs to be treated with antibiotic drops.

WORMS While this is more often considered a problem for your pet, worms can also make their way into your child’s system.

They'll have an itchy bottom due to the tiny parasites laying eggs around the anus. Visit your doctor to confirm if it is, indeed, worms. The doctor will likely prescribe a form of medication to clear it up.

To make an appointment with Dr Kaylene Ferguson, or another experienced GP at Omega Health Medical Centre, call 4053 7900 or visit www.omegahealth.com.au

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Mindfulness meditation teaches us to slow down, to become self-aware, to alleviate the tension, to navigate the path and to discover the journey to our inner sanctuary.

+ Mindfulness – The Art of Slowing Down...

STORY Tosca Grainger-Dee, owner Tosca’s Serenity In today’s modern world, we often hear the words, “Stop and smell the roses.” This, and many other clichés remind us to reduce the pace of life, to tune in to the beauty that surrounds us and to breathe...

Mindfulness. What does it mean? Is it a mind full of thoughts, emotions and projections? Quite the contrary - it is becoming aware of the gaps in between our thoughts, where we can experience stillness, deep peace and rejuvenation. We spend so much time rushing from one thing to another and very little time simply being.

In times of high stress, our thoughts become faster and quicker and our nervous system and breathing kicks in to high gear.

Our breathing becomes short and erratic, the heart rate elevates and the blood is pumped through the body to respond to the demand. This stirs and winds up the ‘fight or flight response’. This creates a sense of tension, stress, anxiety and eventually, illness.

The craziness of it all is that the more we do, the more we gloss over things and in the end, we don’t only hurt ourselves but also our friends and family and ultimately we pay the price of losing our sense of self.

So by gently taking a momentary pause from the chaos of life we can start to restore balance and slow down.

There are many wonderful mindfulness exercises, including the “five minute sit.” This is a great exercise to do with the children to create a sense of stillness and mindfulness. As a family when we do this exercise together. We set a timer for five minutes and talk about the noises we hear (birds twittering, people talking, car noises).

It is also a good one to try when waiting in the car park at school (Just make sure you are fully awake before driving if you are meditating in a car), or even waiting at the doctors.

1. Find a comfortable place to sit with a straight back and a relaxed body.

2. Gently close your eyes (or gaze at a fixed point) and become aware of each breath you take in, especially of your chest rising and falling.

3. Deepen your breath and gently soften into your chair.

4. With each breath, gently expand your awareness

and allow yourself to be open to the moment and your surroundings.

5. Allow yourself to concentrate on whatever comes into this moment - the sounds, the smells, the feelings, the temperature, the breeze, the sunshine, the colours, the textures and anything else around you.

6. After five to ten minutes, gently bring yourself back to the present moment and open your eyes. Ask yourself – how do I feel? Do I feel a change? Am I a little calmer?

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PREP TIME 30 mins COOK TIME 20 mins SERVES 6 The salmon is cooked simply in a parchment paper packet with slices of lemon, garlic and basil. Use any leftovers to make an out-of-this-world sandwich by layering the salmon with vegetable cream cheese and cucumber slices on slices of toasted sourdough bread.

INGREDIENTS 6 salmon fillets 4 Adfresh Basil Easy Cubes 2 Adfresh Garlic Easy Cubes 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 lemons, thinly sliced 6 (15-square inch) pieces parchment paper Kitchen twine Salt and pepper to taste HOW TO MAKE

INGREDIENTS 6 cups vanilla yoghurt 3 cups toasted muesli 3 kiwifruit 1 punnet fresh blueberries Mint to garnish Honey (optional) HOW TO MAKE Dice the kiwifruit into small cubes and wash the blueberries and mint.

In large glasses, layer the yoghurt, muesli and fruit.

Once the glasses are almost full, top with kiwifruit, a few blueberries and garnish with a couple of sprigs of mint.

Place a large baking sheet on bottom rack of oven. Preheat oven to 200째C.

Serve with a small bowl of honey on the table for the sweet-tooths to drizzle as they please.

Pop basil and garlic cubes in a small bowl, defrost and mix together. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Cut two half slices into flesh of each piece of salmon; roll in basil garlic mix and stuff into slits in salmon.

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Nothing beats a meat pie, especially one that you have made from scratch. Meat pie is actually a lot easier to make than you may think. Here’s our super simple recipe to get you started:

Lamingtons are a wonderful treat any day of the year, but they are especially yummy on Australia Day. Ditch the packaged Lamingtons and make your own.

INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS

1 finely chopped onion 500g beef mince 1 cup water 2 beef stock cubes 1/4 cup tomato sauce 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 3 tablespoons plain flour 1 sheet shortcrust pastry 1 egg to decorate Salt and pepper to taste

400g of golden sponge cake 1/4 cup strawberry jam 3 cups of shredded coconut 2 1/2 cups of chocolate icing mixture 1/2 cup boiling water

HOW TO MAKE Cook the meat and onion over oil until meat is well browned.

Add in 3/4 cup of water, the beef stock cubes, tomato and Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 15 minutes.

Blend the flour and the remaining water and add to the meat. Bring the mixture a boil and simmer for five minutes before allowing to cool. Line a pie plate with the short crust pastry. Spoon in the cooled meat mixture. Moisten the edges of the pastry with water and top with puff pastry. Trim the edges and glaze with egg.

Bake your pie for 15 minutes at 230 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes before reducing the heat to 190 degrees Celsius for a further 25 minutes.

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HOW TO MAKE Separate the sponge and spread the jam over the bottom piece of sponge. Add the top sponge to sandwich together Cut the filled sponge into three lengthways and then cut again into four to make 12 squares.

Place the coconut into a tray. Combine the icing mixture and boiling water in a large bowl and mix until smooth. Dip each lamington square into the chocolate icing mixture fully before placing it into the coconut. Roll the lamington over to cover in coconut and place on a wire rack. Continue with the remaining squares and allow to chill for 10 minutes before serving.

EXTRA CUTE IDEA: Lamington Race Cars Slit a hole in the top of each Lamington and place a Tiny Teddy in the hole. Add four smarties for the “wheels” and another Smartie for the “steering wheel”, "glue" together with chocolate icing and you’ve got individual race cars, perfect for the kids.

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AFFORDABILITY

CLEAN-UP

The one-off payment for modern cloth nappies can be quite expensive but over time, disposables add up. Baby Soft Landing have done a calculation and have estimated the cost of disposable wipes and nappies for two and a half years adds up to $3,339.

But, perhaps where disposable nappies really shine is in the fact that you can simply just throw them away. Modern cloth nappies need to be washed, which, many mums will admit, is not that big of a deal but it is time consuming.

What about cloth nappies? The total cost of wipes, nappy inserts and coverings as well as laundering for two and a half years is calculated at $1,395.

Another thing to consider is that modern cloth nappies can be a little inconvenient when travelling, especially when you do not have access to a laundry facility.

RELIABILITY

Of course, this will depend on a number of factors including what brand of disposables and MCN that you choose. But, MCN definitely come out ahead in cost, especially if you consider reusing the nappies for the second child.

This all comes down to your personal preference but many mums have suggested that modern cloth nappies are a lot better at preventing leaks. And number threes are often easier to control with MCN’s. Perhaps it’s the extra padding.

CUTENESS

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While disposable nappies often come with cute characters and even Christmas-themed nappies, modern cloth nappies are bright, colourful and so sweet and thus we have to go with modern cloth nappies in the cuteness category.

EASE OF USE Disposable nappies come out in front for ease of use. There are no inserts involved and many disposable nappies now come in nappy pant options which are ideal for wriggly toddlers.

Hands down, MCN take out this round.

They contain no harmful chemicals or plastics and there are even organic cloth nappies made out of cotton or bamboo.

They have much less impact on the environment than disposable nappies and they contain no harsh chemicals which are great for sensitive little bums.

While many disposable nappies come in organic alternatives, it takes at least 200 years for a nappy to decompose and the decomposing of the human waste can let off methane (a very hazardous greenhouse gas) which can pollute the groundwater.

SO, WHO COMES OUT ON TOP? A F F O R D A B I L I T Y: CUTENESS:

Modern Cloth Nappies

Modern Cloth Nappies

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Disposables

CLEAN-UP:

Disposables

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PELVIC FLOOR EXERCISES FOR NEW MUMS STORY Simone Kay Building a solid foundation by taking the time to recondition stressed pelvic floor muscles in the first 6 - 12 months post-delivery sets you up for long term success.

I asked three experts in the field of pelvic floor reconditioning what they thought was most important in the initial weeks and months post-delivery.

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Good news for mums who love their hugs! Cuddles not only promote closeness, but they can also help with common infant health concerns.

Hug-a-bub® founder, childbirth educator and doula Suzanne Shahar explains how human touch affects newborn stability and the quality of mother-infant attachment.

Dianne Edmonds a pelvic floor physiotherapist in WA, stresses the importance of doing your pelvic floor exercises correctly. When in doubt, check it out, and head for a real time ultrasound with a pelvic floor physiotherapy specialist.

Robin Kerr, a specialist pelvic floor physiotherapist in Nambour, says, “Pelvic floor needs to be functional.

Isolated exercises are not enough and are too hard to keep going with in the long run. Mums need to be able to change gears from gentle supportive marathoner-type contractions as they work to short strong sprints to support the pelvic organs during a cough or sneeze.”

“Skin-to-skin contact increases oxytocin. This is sometimes known as the ‘cuddle hormone’ and is the hormone responsible for bonding. Babies who are carried and receive plenty of cuddles have higher levels of oxytocin and are found to be more content, less fussy, settle quicker and sleep more deeply.”

“Their digestion is generally better and this is believed to greatly ease the symptoms of colic and reflux,” she says.

Kylianne Farrell, a fitness trainer, highlights that it is important to recondition before you begin to retrain as you did prior to pregnancy. “Jumping straight back into exercise or movement, with a pelvic floor that is not ready to hold these organs in the pelvis efficiently will leave you very open to pelvic floor dysfunctions and prolapse.”

The message is consistent. Slow and steady wins this race.

Make time to get the basics right and have confidence that the exercises you are doing will deliver the result you want.

Not only should cuddles be encouraged in infants, but nurture their love of hugs for as long as you can. Nothing beats starting the day with a morning cuddle from your kids, even if they no longer fit comfortably in your arms.

So grab those little ones and give them an extra big squeeze. It’s good for everyone involved. Aim for eight hugs a day – that’s the minimum!

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ART MAGIC: THE CLIMBING TREE, DROP-IN ART ACTIVITIES Flower Garlands.

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THURSDAY 7

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RACE NIGHT - MINI RACES Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 12.00pm & 6.30pm / $2 / Kids

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SUNDAY 3 BISCUIT DECORATING Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 12.00pm & 6.30pm / $2 / Kids

SPONGE PAINTING Bring a spare shirt

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CHOCOLATE GAME

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BALLOON MODELLING Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.30pm / $2 / Kids

CAIRNS TAIPANS VS MELBOURNE UNITED Cairns Convention Centre www.taipans.com 6.30pm / Cost / Family

GROUP GAMES,

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BOARD GAMES & COLOURING IN TOGETHER Gordonvale Library www.cairnslibrary.com.au 10.30am / Free / Family ART MAGIC: THE CLIMBING TREE, DROP-IN ART ACTIVITIES Snakes & critters (all ages) Magic seeds (under 5's) Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 10.00am / Free / Kids

THURSDAY 14 CAIRNS BASKETBALL SNAKES SKILL CAMP Kids 12 - 16 yo Early Settlers Stadium community@taipans.com 9.00am / Cost / Kids

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Babinda Library www.cairnslibrary.com.au 10.30am / Free / Kids LEGO & STORY WRITING Smithfield Library

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Butterflies & insects (all ages) Pompoms (under 5's) Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 10am / Free / Kids

www.cairnslibrary.com.au 10.30am / Free / Kids

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TUESDAY 19

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THURSDAY 21 QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR ENERGY BILL Earlville Library www.cairnslibrary.com.au 10.30am / Free / Adult

LEGO & COLOURING IN TOGETHER Earlville Library www.cairnslibrary.com.au 10.30am / Free / Family QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR ENERGY BILL City Library www.cairnslibrary.com.au 10.30am / Free / Adult SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP - 2-DAY STORYBOARD PROJECT WITH CAROLINE MUDGE Ages 8 - 16 Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 10.00am / $36 / Kids

WEDNESDAY 20 QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR ENERGY BILL Manunda Library

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Milo In2Cricket (Term Times) Time/Cost: 4.30pm, from $35 (9 wks)

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MONDO CAFÉ BAR & GRILL

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LIBRARIES STORYTIMES Edmonton Library 1st Thursday of the month, 10.30am - 11:30am Gordonvale Library: 1st Tuesday of the month, 10.30am - 11:30am Manunda Library: 1st Wednesday of the month, 10.30am - 11:30am Stratford Library: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10.30am - 11:30am City Library: 2nd Wednesday of the month, 10.30am - 11:30am Babinda Library: 3rd Monday of the month, 10.30am - 11:30am Smithfield Library: 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10.30am - 11:30am Earlville Library: 4th Thursday of the month, 10.30am - 11:30am

Pilates 6.30am, Lagoon Deck Bouldering - Intro to Rock Climbing 5.00pm, Bouldering Park

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THURSDAYS Box Fit 6.30am, Fogarty Park Stage Zumba Fitness 5.30pm, Fogarty Park Stage

BABY RHYME TIMES Earlville Library: 1st Tuesday of the month, 10.30am - 11.00am Smithfield Library: 2nd Thursday of the month, 10.30am - 11.00am Stratford Library: 3rd Thursday of the month, 10.30am - 11.00am Manunda Library: 4th Tuesday of the month, 10.30am - 11.00am City Library: 4th Wednesday of the month, 10.30am - 11.00am

READY STEADY GO KIDS SATURDAYS Multi Sport & Exercise Program for Kids Time: (during school terms) 9.00am - 11.15am Trinity Beach State School Sports Hall 2.5 - 4yrs

LEGO MANIA Manunda Library: Fridays during school term, 3.30pm - 4.30pm Smithfield Library: Fridays during school term, 3.30pm - 4.30pm Gordonvale Library: Thursdays during school term, 3.30pm - 4.30pm Earlville Library: 3rd Wednesday of the month, 3.30pm - 4.30pm Edmonton Library: 3rd Thursday of the month, 3.30pm - 4:30pm

MONDAY READ CLUB Smithfield Library: Mondays during school term: 3.30pm - 4:30pm

FRIDAYS Running Start - Intro to Running 6.30am, Lagoon Café Aqua Zumba 5.30pm, Lagoon

SATURDAYS Sahaja Yoga Meditation 7.30am, Lagoon Lawn H.I.I.T - Interval Training 8.00am, Lagoon Café Aqua Aerobics 9.00am, Lagoon

UNITING CARE COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICE WEDNESDAYS Play Connect Grow Supported Playgroup Location: 98 Birch St, Manunda Time: 9.30am - 11.30am During school terms Cost: Free (Gold Coin donation appreciated) Children 0 - 5 years Call Michelle 4032 6800 for more info

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KIDS' ROOM

DIY PROJECTS

Looking to add a personal touch to your kids’ bedrooms. Check out these simple and adorable ways to spruce up the desk, walls, bed, door and every other nook and cranny in the kids’ room.

1. DESIGN DIY ANIMAL DRAWER PULLS Spruce up your child’s desk by designing your own drawer pulls. All you need are some plastic dinosaur and animal toys, gold spray paint, a drill, glue and hanger bolts, washers and nuts. Find the full tutorial at www.apartmenttherapy.com

2. LET THE KIDS GET LOST IN THE CLOUDS Add a bit of fresh air to your kids’ bedroom walls by using white paint and a cloud stencil to paint clouds on the feature wall. The clouds will give the room a vibrant and airy new look and it is so much easier than completely repainting a wall. Find the full tutorial at www.mermagblog.com

3. BRANCH OUT WITH A POM POM BRANCH BOUQUET Another great way to add some colour to your kids’ room is to create a clever bouquet out of branches and pom poms.

I did this recently with my kids and they absolutely loved it!

Find the full tutorial at www.wayaiulandia.com

4. GET STUCK ON MAGNETIC WALL ART Magnets are a favourite for many kids and there are magnetic shapes, words, letters, numbers and all sorts of characters. Add your own magnetic wall to any room by purchasing sheet metal and drilling or gluing it into a section of your child’s bedroom. Inspiration thanks to www.cupofjo.com

5. HELP LITTLE ONES SLEEP TIGHT These DIY animal sleep masks are a great after-school project for the kids. Find the full tutorial at www.blog.mandylynne.com

6. PROUDLY DISPLAY YOUR CHILDREN’S ART WORK What do you do with all of those cute pictures and paintings from the kids? Make a collage out of them! There are companies that can do this for you or you can DIY by purchasing a large photo frame with multiple sections.

Inspiration thanks to www.janeleni.com

7. ANIMATE A DULL DOOR WITH DECALS Add a dash of imagination to your child’s door with this adoor-able dragon door decal from Etsy store MadeofSundays.

8. GET HOOKED ON ANIMAL BUM DOOR HOOKS Hooks are perfect to hold hats, jackets, umbrellas and more and this is such a cute craft idea. All you need is white paint, animal stencils and nails to pull off this cheeky look. Find the full tutorial at www.heturquoisepiano.blogspot.com.au

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PARTY Summer is officially upon us and what better way to ring in the New Year and celebrate the heat than with a pool party?

If you are lucky enough to have a pool, then here are some tricks to ensure your party is a splash. And, if you don’t own a pool, make sure you show this to your friends that do. *Hint. Hint.*

1. Every pool party needs some awesome inflatables and these

food-inspired inflatables are as delicious as they are fun. Get your hands on some at Urban Outfitters, starting at $29.00 (for the donut) and $59.00 (for the pizza slice).

2. Celebrate a special birthday or Australia Day with a flamingoinspired turquoise cake, the perfect way to complement the blue sky and aqua water.

3. Cool down and keep the kids entertained by staging a water balloon fight. Fill a kiddie pool up with water balloons, split your guests into teams and let loose.

4. Rather than host a buffet style lunch or stick to party platters,

why not consider individual servings of yummy goodies in cute plastic cups? Plastic is always a smart move when dining around the pool and with kids.

Try these individual seven-layer dips from The Girl Who Ate Everything www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com or these cute jellies from Disney www.family.disney.com/recipes

5. It’s important to stay hydrated and these adorable watermelon icy poles from Cooking Classy www.cookingclassy.com can certainly keep the kids cool and refreshed.

6. For a fun way to keep the guests clean, wrap your utensils up in a blue napkin with Lifesaver ties. Pair your utensils with Flamingo straws and mini umbrellas found on eBay.

7. To make your event a little more formal, hand deliver these lolly party invites. They are free and printable from The Lovely Drawer www.thelovelydrawer.com

8. And, finally, you cannot have a pool party without a cocktail or two. Try these revitalising “ocean water” drinks from Fake Ginger www.fakeginger.com

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THE YOUNG COMPANY

CRAFT 'N SEWING STUDIO

week from 9.00am till late.

Running Monday to Fridays throughout the holiday period (except public holiday dates)

Bookings are essential. All offers are per person and include shoe hire.

Full day and half day options available 8.00am to 5:30pm Cost - Full Day $42 - Half Day $28

Call 4053 3497 or visit www.gobowling.com.au/cairns to check out their FAMILY and ECLUB deals.

For more information www.cairnsrecreationcentre.com.au 4053 5353 info@cairnsrecreationcentre.com.au

The Craft and Sewing Studio will be offering Sewing and Craft lessons these holidays at their studio at Piccones Village on Pease Street.

Bookings are not essential but are recommended. Registration forms can be collected from the centre or downloaded off their website.

3 DAY LEARN TO SEW WORKSHOPS It's back! TYCs Annual Super Summer Drama School now in its 7th Year.

Tuesday 12th, Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th January.

10.00am - 2.00pm

During the 4 Day programs students develop the essentials of stage performance through improvisation, role-play and characterisation activities.

Bring lunch, drink and cushion if required. $150 (everything supplied except sewing machine)

PROGRAM 1: MARVEL MAYHEM:

Tuesday 19th, Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st January, 10.00am - 2.00pm.

Super heroes vs spies with special guest costume artist Hayley Gillespie – 5- 12yrs.

This 4-day program runs from Monday January 4 - Thursday January 7, 9.00am - 3.00pm each day and finishes with a final performance showcase at 2.15pm on January 7 for friends and family members.

3 DAY ADVANCED SEWING WORKSHOPS

Bring lunch, drink and cushion if required. $150 (everything supplied except sewing machine).

CRAFT ACTIVITIES 15th: 10.00am, Minion Activities Book Cover $15. 2.00pm, Pencil Holder $15

BAD FISHY AQUA FUN From January 1 through to January 26 From 10.00 am – 4.00 pm (sessions start on the hour) Cost: $15/50 min, $20/2 x 50 min sessions

KIDS CLUB

Bad Fishy Jet Boat Rides daily during the school holidays

For more information or to book www.cairnswakepark.com 4038 1304

Cost: Adults $69, Kids $39 (under 16 and at least 1.2m tall) and Family 2 adults + 2 Kids $180.00.

BOOKINGS ARE REQUIRED

PROGRAM 2: GALAXY FORCE: THE SAGA CONTINUES

22nd: 10.00am, Fish Mobile $15

CAIRNS WAKE PARK

With special guest costume artist Hayley Gillespie - 5-12yrs

23rd: 10.00am, Aussie Activities $15

KIDS CLUB

Children 8 and under need to have an adult present at all times.

This 4-day program runs from Monday 11 - Thursday 14 Jan, 9.00am - 3.00pm each day and finishes with a final performance showcase at 2.15pm on January 14 for friends and family members.

Bookings are essential. To book or get information call 4053 4421 or email enquiries@craftnsewing.com.au

This Super Duper 5-day program runs from Monday January 18 – Friday January 22 2016, 9.00am – 3.00pm each day and finishes with a final performance showcase at 2.15pm on January 22 for friends and family members.

Please visit www.theyoungcompany.com.au for more information and costings or call TYC on 4041 4066 or email info@theyoungcompany.com.au

Cost: $35 (Bookings Are Required) For More Information E: info@cableskicairns.com.au P: 07 4038 1304

Cairns

Frighteningly funny- 5-12yrs

GO BOWLING

Call 0499 490 030 or email bookings@badfishy.com.au Bookings are essential and subject to availability.

LASERTAG CAIRNS OUTDOOR LASERTAG MEGA AND ZOMBIE SESSIONS Starting first weekend of holidays.

Sunday afternoons at 12.00pm - 4:30pm for mega sessions and 3.00pm-5:15pm for zombie sessions

For more information or to book go to www.cairnslasertag.com.au or email info@cairnslasertag.com.au

“KIDS HAPPY HOUR”

Go Bowling is open seven days a

For more information www.badfishy.com.au

Cost is $30pp for Mega sessions (includes free sausage sizzle) and $24pp for Zombie sessions

Go Bowling are offering Tenpin Bowling Deals for this School Holidays.

All School Holidays $6 games between 9.00am - 10.00am and 3.00pm 4.00pm 7 days a week.

20% OFF WHEN YOU MENTION PAKMAG AT TIME OF BOOKING

During the holidays from January 4, on every Mon, Wed and Fri till January 25.

Times: 8.30am – 10.00am

W: www.cairnswakepark.com

PROGRAM 3: SPINE TINGLING GOOSEBUMPS:

Times: 11.30am and 2.00pm (additional rides open upon demand)

Selected days in school holidays – please call 4038 1304 for days. From 8.30am - 10.00am Cost: $35

Recreation Centre SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

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LASERFUN SCHOOL HOLIDAY SPECIAL EVERY WEDNESDAY DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS:

1.00pm - 4.00pm Unlimited Laser Tag for $25/person 4.00pm - 10.00pm “Mates Rates”: show us you are connected to Laserfun on Social Media for $5 games.

Australian Scene Ages 6-12 $18 For more information or to book call 4046 4888 or email programs@ cairnsregionalgallery.com.au

Little Snappers Swim School

Every day (except January 1) 9.00am until 4.00pm.

Email: admin@inflatablekingdom. com.au Facebook: www.facebook/ inflatablekingdomcairns Website: www.inflatablekingdom.com.au 164 Mayers Street, Manunda at Cairns Indoor Sports

Like us or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.

Players must be over 6 years old and wear enclosed shoes.

CRAFT SESSIONS THIS SCHOOL HOLIDAYS FOR 4-12YR OLDS

For more information or to book phone 4031 9865 E: www.laserfun.com.au Facebook: LaserfunCairns

Raintrees Shopping Centre FREE SAND ART CRAFT VILLAGE 11th to 15th January 10.00am - 2.00pm in the Centre

ADVENTURE PARK HOLIDAY FUN

Jumping Castles, Waterslides, Bubble Balls a Slushy Bar and loads more!!

10.00am - 9.00pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in the holidays from January 8 through to the 24.

MONDAY 4TH JANUARY

FREE 4 DAY SWIM PROGRAM

9.30am - 11.30am Pencil Cases, Calendars & Keyrings

Open to all children attending prep or grade 1 in 2016 from January 5 - 8 (30 minute lessons) All levels catered to in small classes of 3 or 4 Experience the difference with our award winning teachers.

To book call 4038 1241 Located at 1 Cumberland Ave, Smithfield

GymSports FNQ

12.00pm - 2.00pm Aboriginal Art

JUMP MANIA

2.00pm - 4.00pm Science: Volcanoes, Sherbet & Slime

66 INTERCONNECTED TRAMPOLINES, 7 ACTIVITY ZONES, 80 JUMPERS PER SESSION, THE BEST FUN YOU'LL HAVE ALL HOLIDAYS!

TUESDAY 5TH JANUARY

School Holiday Hours: Mon to Thurs: 9.00am - 8.00pm Fri & Sat: 9.00am - 9.00pm Sun: 10.00am - 5.00pm ** Special Holiday pricing for children under 4yrs of age** For every paying adult/guardian over the age of 18, one (1) child under the age of 4 years jumps for FREE! Every day during school holidays

Fridays: 8th, 15th and 22nd Saturdays: 9th, 16th and 23rd Sundays: 10th, 17th and 24th

CAIRNS REGIONAL GALLERY

Phone bookings (only for under 4’s) 1300 976 193 E: info@jumpmania.com.au

SOUTH CAIRNS GYMNASTICS WILL BE RUNNING AN EXCITING HOLIDAY PROGRAM: 9.00am - 12.00pm catering for 5 - 11 year olds

Want to find out more? Visit their website www.jumpmania.com.au and follow them on Facebook www.facebook.com/ jumpmaniacairns

6 January - Art Magic: The Climbing Tree, Drop-in art activities- Flower Garlands. All ages. FREE 13 January - Art Magic: The Climbing Tree, Drop-in art activities- Snakes & critters (all ages) Magic seeds (under 5's) FREE 16 January - Art Magic: The Climbing Tree, Drop-in art activities- butterflies & insects (all ages) Pompoms (under 5's) FREE 18 January - Workshop: Monoprinting with Elizabeth Hunter.

Ages 6-12 $18 19 January - Workshop: 2-day storyboard project with Caroline Mudge. Ages 8-16 $38 21 January - Workshop: Clay Sculpture with Adrienne Shaw. Ages 6-12 $18 22 January - Workshop: Paint an 50

9.30am - 11.30am Crazy Science Experiments 12.00pm - 2.00pm Star Wars Craft & Sand Art 2.00pm - 4.00pm Jewellery Trees, Boxes & Jewellery Making

WEDNESDAY 6TH JANUARY 9.30am - 11.30am Grossology Science: Fake Blood, Poo & Snot 12.00pm - 2.00pm Canvas Art & Beaded Mobiles 2.00 - 4.00pm Paper Plane Making & Make your Own Slime

THURSDAY 7TH JANUARY

9.30am - 11.30am Dream Catchers & Lantern Jars 12.00pm - 2.00pm Photo Frames & Money Boxes 2.00pm - 4.00pm Glass Tea Light Candles & Clay Sculpting

FRIDAY 8TH JANUARY

Week 1: Tues 5, Wed 6 & Thurs 7

ART WORKSHOPS AND FREE DROP IN ART ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT 10.00AM

BEGIN BRIGHT

Phone: 4032 2844

Week 2: Tues 12, Wed 13 & Thurs 14

9.30am - 11.30am Magic Bottles & Magic Tricks

No gymnastics experience is required to attend these programs.

12.00pm - 2.00pm Creepy Crawly Craft

Each participant will receive an icy-pole, and a colouring and activity sheet.

2.00pm - 4.00pm Paper Lanterns & Spinners

MONDAY 11TH JANUARY

Fresh fruit will be provided for morning tea.

9.30am - 11.30am Games Day- make your own games

What to bring: A full water bottle, breathable fitted clothing, your hair tied back, a good attitude and lots of energy!!

Please note: Walk-ins must pay in cash only, admission only if space is available For more information or to book visit www.gymsportsfnq.com.au

INFLATABLE KINGDOM THE PERFECT VENUE TO HAVE A GREAT TIME FOR ALL AGES. Inflatable Kingdom is a high energy action packed environment with inflatables of all shapes and sizes.

Inflatable Kingdom opening hours for the school holidays

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12.00pm - 2.00pm Dream Catchers & Lantern Jars

Nexus Combined Martial Arts BACK TO SCHOOL PROGRAM 18th, 20th and 22nd January 9.00am to 3.00pm at Nexus Combined Martial Arts, Smithfield $60 per child (discounts for families and multiple day bookings) Bookings essential.

Please phone Linda on 4038 3348 www.nexuscombinedma.com.au

2.00pm - 4.00pm Crazy Science Experiments

TUESDAY 12TH JANUARY 9.30am - 11.30am Photo Frames & Money Boxes 12.00pm - 2.00pm Bath Bombs, Lip Gloss & Tote Bags 2.00pm - 4.00pm Paper Lanterns & Spinners

WEDNESDAY 13TH JANUARY 9.30am - 11.30am Dinosaur Activities 12.00pm - 2.00pm Creepy Crawly Craft 2.00pm - 4.00pm Science: Volcanoes, Sherbet & Slime

pakmag SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE THURSDAY 21ST JANUARY

Dance & Movies

9.30am - 11.30am Magic Bottles and Magic Tricks

$35 per session

12.00pm - 2.00pm Dinosaur Activities

Phone: 4033 5315

2.00pm - 4.00pm Grossology Science: Fake Blood, Poo & Snot

FRIDAY 22ND JANUARY THURSDAY 14TH JANUARY

9.30am - 11.30am Games Day- Make your own games

9.30am - 11.30am Disney Day- Dress Up & Craft Activities

12.00pm - 2.00pm Paper Lanterns & Spinners

12.00pm - 2.00pm Magic Bottles & Magic Tricks

2.00pm - 4.00pm Star Wars Craft & Sand Art

2.00PM - 4.00PM Star Wars Craft & Sand Art

Bookings are required as spots are limited

FRIDAY 15TH JANUARY

For more information or to book call 4032 1994 or email cairns@beginbright.com.au

9.30am - 11.30am Grossology Science: Fake Blood, Poo & Snot 12.00pm - 2.00pm Glass Tea Light Candles & Clay Sculpting

DANCE 2XS

2.00pm - 4.00pm Aboriginal Art

BOOK YOUR SPOT TODAY! Email: dance@2xs.com.au Website: www.dance2xs.net.au Address: Cnr Atticus St & Salter Cl, Woree

Cairns Central January 19 – 23 10.00am, 11.00am & 1.00pm Daily with a Meet & Greet at 12.00pm 12.30pm Daily Located in Centre Court see www.cairnscentral.com.au for more details

Create your Own Tropical Rainforest Art

2.00pm - 4.00pm Science: Volcanoes, Sherbet & Slime

From Tuesday January 5 to Friday 8 and Tuesday 12 to Friday 15

TUESDAY 19TH JANUARY 9.30am - 11.30am Bath Bombs, Lip Gloss & Tote Bags

Great prizes up for grabs.

2.00pm - 4.00pm Jewellery Trees, Boxes & Jewellery Making

Dance 2xs school holiday workshops

WEDNESDAY 20TH JANUARY

FUNKY JAZZ

9.30am - 11.30am Glass Tea Light Candles & Clay Sculpting

Wednesday 6, 13 & 20 January 4.00pm to 5.00pm - Beginners

12.00 - 2.00pm Canvas Art & Beaded Mobiles

5.00pm to 6.00pm - Advanced $15 per session

TUMBLING Thursday 7, 14 & 21 January 3.00pm to 4.00pm - Cartwheels & Walkovers 4.00pm to 5.00pm - Aerials & Handsprings $15 per session

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN Monday 11 & 18 January 11.00am to 3.00pm - Arts, Games, Cheerleading, Acrobatics, Tumbling,

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The Pier FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

12.00pm - 2.00pm Magic Bottles & Magic Tricks

2.00pm - 4.00pm Paper Planes & Slime Making

For further information go to www.lifesaving.com.au/ littlelifesavers

Peppa Pig & George Live Stage Show

9.30am - 11.30am Dream Catchers & Lantern Jars

12.00PM - 2.00PM Crazy Science Experiments

Children learn basic beach, board and water skills along with basic first aid with the emphasis being how to stay safe at the beach or when in the water.

KIDTASTIC HOLIDAY FUN

LEISURE ISLAND

MONDAY 18TH JANUARY

without having to join a club and in the safe and controlled environment of the Cairns Lagoon.

For more information contact 4052 7749 or like them on Facebook www.facebook.com/thepiercairns

EVERYDAY FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY FROM TODDLERS & TEENAGERS TO GRANDPARENTS.

Lock in fun from 5.00pm – Just $15 per head for 2 hours of continuous fun.

Check out their website for NEW Deals, Offers and party packages www.leisureisland.com.au

LITTLE LIFESAVERS SURF LIFE SAVING QUEENSLAND HAVE A NEW PROGRAM Starting on Monday 11 January till Friday 15 (4 sessions running – Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri).

The program is open to children 5 to 11 years and is designed to give children an exposure to the successful Surf Life Saving ‘Nippers’ program.

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Cairns Kart Hire and Laser Tag ONLY 10 MINUTES FROM THE CAIRNS CBD IS AN ADVENTURE EXPERIENCE THAT YOU WILL BE BRAGGING ABOUT FOR MONTHS TO COME! Whether it's the high octane thrills of Go Karting or the stealth and precision of the region's premier indoor laser tag arena... there's an adventure for everyone! Laser tag from $10 *conditions apply.

PAKMAG SPECIAL: CUT OUT THE VOUCHER IN PAKMAG AND RECEIVE 15% OFF ENTRY. VALID UNTILL 31ST JANUARY

20th January Gordonvale Library

conditions apply

21st January at the Manunda Library

For more information call 4038 1665 or visit www.ausarmour.com

COLOURING IN TOGETHER

CAIRNS BASKETBALL JANUARY HOLIDAY CAMPS

MEET THE INSECTS & STICK INSECT CRAFT

BOARD GAMES & COLOURING IN TOGETHER

21st January at the City Library

22nd January at the Stratford Library

LEGO & STORY WRITING

Open 7 days from 9.00am - 10.00pm

22nd at the Smithfield Library

Badge making (also 12.00pm)

For more Information visit www.cairnslibrary.com.au

18TH JANUARY

For more information www.cairnskarthire.com.au

Back to school colouring competition

22ND JANUARY Mini races

Drawing night (also 12.00pm)

Boys and girls aged 12 - 16.

9.00am - 3.00pm BYO lunch (morning tea provided)

FRIDAY 15 JANUARY: TAIPANS SHARP SHOOTER CAMP

MATHS & ENGLISH FOR PRIMARY STUDENTS

23RD JANUARY

THURSDAY 14 JANUARY: SNAKES SKILL CAMP Cost is $50

Enrol now for January 2016 classes

CAZALYS SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN AT CAZALYS KIDS CLUB

8 - 14 YO Boys and Girls.

In the Kids Room from 6.30pm to 9.00pm just $2 entry fee

Specialist camp cost is $60

1ST JANUARY

9.00am to 3.00pm

Happy New Year Movie Night

BYO lunch (morning tea provided)

2ND JANUARY

M 0427 678 276

Race Night - Mini races (also 12.00pm)

E community@taipans.com W cairnsbasketball.com

3RD JANUARY Biscuit decorating (also 12.00pm)

18th, 19th, 20th & 21st 3.30pm - 5.30pm

4TH JANUARY

POWER LEARNING 2 DAY WORKSHOPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

7TH JANUARY

Years 7, 8 & 9: 18th & 19th 9.30am - 3.00pm, Cost $399 Years 10, 11 & 12: 20th & 21st 9.30am - 3.00pm, Cost $399 www.billspoonerscoaching.com 4041 3232 info@billspooner.com.au

THE AUSTRALIAN ARMOUR & ARTILLERY MUSEUM

24TH JANUARY Biscuit decorating (also 12.00pm)

25TH JANUARY Painting Fun

26TH JANUARY Australia Day Kids extravaganza - best dressed FREE

28TH JANUARY Movie Night - Free Popcorn & cordial

29TH JANUARY Balloon Fun (also 12.00pm)

Construction night Balloon modelling

8TH JANUARY

Cairns Libraries

Keyring making for school bags

Cairns Libraries have so much on offer over the School Holidays!

Group games, Chocolate game (also 12.00pm)

All activities start at 10.30am and are FREE. Bookings essential

2016 CALENDAR MAKING CRAFT 14 th January at the City Library

SAND ART

15th January at the Babinda Library

LEGO & STORY WRITING

9TH JANUARY

10TH JANUARY Drawing night (also 12.00pm)

11TH JANUARY Sponge painting (Bring a spare shirt)

12TH JANUARY Back to school scavenger sunt

15TH JANUARY

15th January at the Smithfield Library

Bubble fun

LEGO & COLOURING IN TOGETHER

Key ring decorating for school bags (also 12.00pm)

19th January at the Earlville Library

TAKE A STEP BACK IN TIME AND BE BLOWN AWAY

Table Top Games

22ND JANUARY

Call on 4055 0355 or like them on Facebook Cairns Kart Hire and Laser Tag located Cnr Walker Road and Captain Cook Hwy Smithfield.

Bill Spooner’s Coaching Academy

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16TH JANUARY

17TH JANUARY

MAKE SURE YOU TELL THEM YOU READ ABOUT IT IN PAKMAG!

The largest display of Armoured vehicles and Artillery Pieces in the Southern Hemisphere.

Tank rides daily at 11.00am and 2.00pm Open 7 Days 9.30am to 4.30pm

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AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY GUIDE Cairns Indoor Sports

Offers a fun positive dance studio focussed on building confidence.

No exams, no Eisteddfods, no competition or comparison. Only fun and energy.

Classes for ages from 2 years to adults, even over 50s.

Styles of dance: Hip hop, jazz, funk, contemporary and street tap.

4032 2844

Passionate encouraging teachers, positive environment, friends, fitness and loads of selfesteem building activities with cool choreography.

JUNIOR IN2 SOCCER

TERM 1 DANCE

www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au

Starting Wednesday 27th January then every Wednesday at 4.15pm 3 to 6 yo - $50 for term Under 8's and 10's - $65 per term JUNIOR IN2 CRICKET Starting Friday 29th January then every Friday 4.30pm Under 8's - $45 Under 10's & 12's - $55

NO POOL? NO PROBLEM! Now operating out of Oceansedge Health Club Palm Cove!

Jump Mania

www.jumpmania.com.au 1300 976 193

Holiday Swim & Snorkel

(TRAMPOLINE FITNESS CLASSES) FitMANIA launch - 3rd and 4th Sessions will then run every week

admin@cairnsindoorsports.com.au

Backstreet Dance www.backstreetdance.com.au 0407 995 182 OPEN DAY Saturday 23rd January

FNQ DANCE ACADEMY

TRAMPOLINING / FITMANIA

Starting Thursday 28th January, then every Thursday morning at 10.00am.

New season starts 8th February.

Juniors Sign on Day Sunday 14th February 2016

Contact AFL Cairns for more information and your local Club contacts

February, 5.15pm - 6.00pm

Indoor Netball, Soccer, Cricket, Beach Volleyball and Ultimate Dodgeball.

PLAY AFL THIS YEAR!

Super 6’s must be turning 5+ in the year 2016

Ladies Daytime Netball

MUMS AND DADS NIGHT TIME COMPETITIONS

4042 3000

Proof of age is required when registering new players

Facebook: Backstreet Dance Cairns

ESPECIALLY FOR MUMS

Cost $14 per game includes one child’s free entry into Inflatable Kingdom for Tiny Tots.

www.cairnsjuniors.aflq.com.au

Age Groups: Super 6’s, U8, U9, U10, U11, U13, U15, Youth Girls, COLTS.

Starts on 27th January Costs from $125 to $195 per term (depending on age and chosen class)

AFL Cairns

during school term suitable for adults, children & family

www.holidayswimandsnorkel@ gmail.com 0439 828 472 ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD’S LEARNING TO SWIM IN THE CONVENIENCE OF YOUR HOME POOL! Watch them thrive with the individual attention of our friendly and experienced instructors with lessons specifically tailored to suit their needs. From six months of age onwards, all equipment is provided and lesson packages are available.

Trampolining is a low-impact

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workout that tones muscles,

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improves co-ordination and most importantly is fun! Not only is trampolining good for your physical fitness, but it makes you feel more confident and positive about yourself. Trampolining caters to all levels of physical ability and is a great family activity.

PUBLIC OPEN INFORMATION & ENROLMENT DAY Sunday 24th January from 10.00am -1.00pm Classes from 2yrs old – adults Playdance, Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Acro

Check Facebook for details and

Special BOYS ONLY Junior classes in 2016 also.

costs or email

168 Draper St, Cairns Qld 4870

info@jumpmania.com.au

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Nexus Combined Martial Arts

www.nexuscombinedma.com.au 40383348 OFFERS AGE SPECIFIC CLASSES STARTING AT 3 YEARS OF AGE UP TO ADULTS. They believe that it is important for every child and family to learn self-defence skills and brings martial arts into the modern era, without losing the core values such as Discipline, Respect, Honour, Integrity, Empathy and Self Control.

Students are taught the most effective way to deal with bullies and to defend themselves in potentially volatile situations.

Martials arts will help give your child the confidence they need to succeed at school and in today’s society.

Come in for a free trial class.

Classes commence on January 4 All new student enrolments in January will receive 2 weeks free training.

Cairns Wake Park Kids Club

SIGN UP DAY Saturday 6th February from 9.30am

Cairns.

is located at 185 Scott Street, Enrol Online for 2016 Classes

Meet the coaches and new friends

Cairns Netball

Call the centre to let staff know you are coming!

www.cairnsnetball.net.au

CHOI KWANG-DO www.ckdcairns.com.au 0414 782 189 BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN YOUR CHILDREN. Choi Kwang Do is founded in the basic principles of non-violent self-defence, health, character development and humanity.

At Choi Kwang-do (CKD) they know how important your children’s wellbeing is. If your child is shy, lacks selfconfidence, is being bullied, then their martial art classes are great for bringing out the best in your children. CKD teaches your child not only how to defend themselves, but it is also a great way to get your child active, fit and healthy in a fun and safe way.

Located at 21 Donaldson Street, Manunda Email for more information info@ckdcairns.com.au

Ready Steady Go Kids

www.crystalcascadeshorsepark. com.au 4039 3143 THEIR RIDING PROGRAM PROVIDES WEEKLY GROUP RIDING LESSONS Catering for children from 5 years and adults on their highly trained, well-mannered school horses and ponies. Pony rides and private lessons also available.

Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays Times 12.00noon - 8.00pm Mondays/Thursdays and 8.30am5.00pm on Saturdays.

Cost $70pp group lessons erin@ crystalcascadeshorsepark. com.au

Cost: $35 Bookings are required www.readysteadygokids.com.au Brenda - 0409 639 455 A PHYSIO DESIGNED MULTISPORT PROGRAM FOR KIDS (2.5-7yrs) delivering a combination of physical and emotional benefits, the Ready Steady Go Kids program is designed to build confidence and self-esteem, providing a platform of knowledge of 10 different sports and boosting school readiness skills.

For all other information refer to their website or Facebook page.

4051 7501 COME AND TRY AND CAIRNS NETBALL SIGN ON DAY 13th February from 8.30am at the Martyn St Netball Courts SIGN UP FOR 2016 Season 1 (12 weeks) COST: $140 for new players 12 weeks and includes a netball pack and insurance.

TINY TOTS NETSTART For 4 - 5 year olds encouraging

hand eye coordination, learning

to be part of a team, learning new games, introducing the ball and having fun with other Netstart participants!

Bookings are required

NETSETGO

Turning Pointe Dance Studios

For 5 - 6 year olds introducing

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fundamental motor skills, team

4031 3390 STUDENTS EXPERIENCE EXPERT, PROFESSIONAL TUITION BY QUALIFIED TEACHING STAFF, IN A FUN, CARING, SAFE AND ENTHUSIASTIC ENVIRONMENT. Specialised dance classes are conducted for 3yr olds (Baby Ballet) and 4yr olds (Kinder Ballet).

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lifelong friends and having fun.

Sign Up Day Is free and includes a game of tenpin bowling

EVERY SATURDAY MORNING DURING SCHOOL TERMS.

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a love and enjoyment of dance

Junior (Under 18 Years) Tenpin Bowlers

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Baby Ballet classes are an introduction to movement and dance in a fun and creative environment and is designed to create a love of dance for young students opening the door to the world of dance. Tapping into student’s own imaginations and creativity, classes are filled with music, dance and song.

agility and fitness, learning

Netball rules and court positions, participation and playing plenty of fun games!

JNR NETTA For 7 - 8 year olds introducing Netball games. At the end of

each session, coaches teach

fine motor skills while working on specific drills and passing

techniques to develop player’s skills.

Contact Cairns Netball: netsetgo@cairnsnetball.net.au

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IMAGINE THAT For 3 ½ - 5yo

Edge Hill United Football Club

Dance Junction www.dancejunction.com.au

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KINDERMUSIK

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BAREFOOT BEATZ DANCE CLASSES

For 5 - 7yo.

ENROLMENT DAYS:

FAMILY TIME CLASS

Edmonton studio - Saturday January 16th & 23rd from 8.00am - 3.00pm

For boys and girls aged 2 - 4 years are fun fitness classes designed to develop your child’s gross and fine motor skills, concentration, co-ordination and confidence. They will build a repertoire of moves, and increase strength and flexibility.

HIP HOP DANCE CLASSES Hop, skip and step it up! For boys and girls aged 5+ years.

With a mix of jazz, breakdance and pop-locking. The classes strive to teach hip hop in a safe environment with age-appropriate music.

The children have the opportunity to work towards super-fun concerts every year; as well as join in on their awesome disco and movie nights.

For families who don’t have time for two or three separate classes.

There are limited vacancies in all levels. Classes are run on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Nicole has been running Kindermusik classes in Cairns since 1998 and has again this year been awarded Kindermusik Maestro status.

Contact Nicole for more information.

Edmonton PCYC

Caravonica studio - Sunday January 17th & 24th from 8.00am - 3.00pm www.ehufc.com.au HOME OF THE MIGHTY TIGERS. THEY CATER FOR PLAYERS FROM 3YRS OLD (SUBWAY SQUIRTS) TO SENIOR MEN’S AND LADIES’ TEAMS AND ALL THE JUNIORS IN BETWEEN. EHUFCs goal is to be a fun, family orientated sporting club that encourages healthy living and participation and encourages making new friends while playing in a team environment, learning and improving their skills in the world game.

For more information ehufc67@hotmail.com

For more information call Miss Sian or email info@stepitupcrew.com.au

South Cairns Gymnastics

Like them on Facebook: stepitupcrewcairns

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Kindermusik

www.kindermusikwithnicole@ yahoo.com.au 4034 2219 or 0418 772 258 Kindermusik is a children’s development program incorporating music and movement like no other available in Cairns. They recognize that YOU, the parent, is your child’s most important educator. There are four levels of classes, depending on the age and developmental abilities of your child KINDERMUSIK VILLAGE For babies 0-20 months OUR TIME 1 ½ - 4yo 60

Tuesday 5.00pm - 6.00pm Under 8yo Juniors (and older siblings if they wish).

Tuesday 6.15pm - 7.15pm Over 8yo Juniors (and any seniors who wish to train) Thursday 5.00pm - 6.00pm Under 8yo Juniors (and older siblings if they wish) Thursday 6.15pm - 7.15pm Over 8yo Juniors (and any seniors who wish to train) MOMEMTUM GYMNASTICS COMING EARLY 2016 Trampoline, Tumbling and Dance @ Edmonton PCYC for ages 5 to 17 yo

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www.dance2xs.net.au 4033 5315

Cnr Atticus St & Salter Cl, Woree

Gym Fun: 5-7 years

Edmonton PCYC will be starting Judo sessions from 26th January

DANCE 2XS

ENROL NOW FOR 2016

Mini Gym: Pre-Prep (4-5 years)

JUDO

Classes are available for boys & girls from as young as 2yrs of age right up to adults. No experience necessary, advanced students are also welcome.

Dance Junction offers public performances, eisteddfods, exams or classes just for fun.

SIGN ON DAY: SATURDAY 16TH JANUARY 10.00AM - 2.00PM

Kinder Gym: 2-5 years

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Dance Junction has as ‘a little something for everyone’ whether you like Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical, Cheerleading, Mummy & Me or Hip Hop we offer it!

4045 2947 CLASSES ON OFFER:

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DANCE JUNCTION ENHANCING EVERY DANCER!

Gym Skills: 8-12 years (may include some younger children) Beginner Trampoline: 8+ years Acro-Tumble: 10+ years Gym Stars: Invite Only and Gym Fit: Adult Contact them for more information info@gymsportsfnq.com.au

Dancescapes www.dancescapes.com.au 0412 576 272 Classes are held at the Redlynch Community Hall, Margaret Street Redlynch in Cairns.

THEY OFFER JAZZ DANCE, TAP DANCE AND CONTEMPORARY DANCE STYLES FOR CHILDREN, SENIOR STUDENTS AND ADULTS From Mondays to Saturdays each week during school terms.

Please contact them for class timetable and enrolment details jv@dancescapes.com.au

Dance 2XS offers classes in a fun, caring and encouraging environment where students can learn to dance and tumble, enjoy exercise, make new friends and improve self-confidence. No pressure, exams or competitions - just fun! Classes are held in their brand new Woree studios with fully equipped dance and gymnastics tumbling rooms.

Classes offered are Gymnastics Tumbling, Cheerleading, Hip Hop, Funky Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Kindy Dance, Mummy & Me Dance and Toddler Gym from 2 years of age.

For more information email dance@2xs.com.au

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INSPIRATIONAL CHILDREN

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Swimming Sensation Cameron Keith Becomes the Youngest Person Ever to Complete Marathon Swim STORY Jenna Gallina

Last year Kewarra Beach teen Cameron Keith did the impossible. At the age of 15, he became the youngest person ever to swim the Molokai Channel Challenge, a gruelling 42 kilometre ocean swim.

Cameron, who is blind in the left eye, is the 3rd Australian and the 33rd person in the world to have completed this challenge and this is just the beginning...

42 kilometres - swimming. To most of us, this sounds crazy. But, to the dedicated Cameron, the swim was simply something to add to his bucket list. It took 14 hours, 28 bottles of carbohydrate shakes, a bout of seasickness and a team of supporters, but he did it.

And, it turns out, the Molokai swim is just the first step on the 17-year-old’s incredible journey to conquer the ocean, one swim at a time.

“One of my life time dream goals is to swim the Ocean’s Seven, which are seven different swims around the world,” Cam told PakMag. Cam has already got Molokai, the longest of the swims, out of the way, which he completed in September last year. He plans to take on the Irish Channel, English Channel, Cook Strait, North Channel, Strait of Gibraltar and Tsugara Strait.

So far only five people in the world have completed the challenge.

“It’s a life goal and I am going to do it, regardless.”

Prior to taking on Molokai, Cameron also completed the Green Island swim, a 29 kilometre trek from Green Island to Cairns.

In the lead up to these two swims, Cam raised $6,000 for the Fred Hallows Foundation, which Cam tells, us, “is very

To add to his impressive list of activities, he is also a member of both the Marlin Coast Swim Club and Cairns Surf Life Saving Club and trains several days a week which includes 20 kilometre simulated swims in the pool.

So just what does it take to complete a 42 kilometre swim?

“There were a number of rules in place,“ Cam explains, “You cannot touch the boat and you can only wear togs and goggles.” No wet suit. No flippers. No life jackets. His swim started at 3.00am with his Dad and Marlin Swim Club coach, Ben Eales, in the boat next to him.

“The first 10 kilometres were pretty scary,” Cam admits. “It was dark and I was concerned about sharks.”

Cameron took a break in the water every half an hour to recharge with a “disgusting” carbohydrate shake that his dad would throw to him from the boat.

And, while swimming in the dark sounds pretty intense, this wasn’t the hardest part. Cam also experienced a wave of seasickness around the 30 kilometre mark which left him vomiting as well as heavy swells towards the last leg as he battled an outgoing tide.

Despite the challenges, his mindset remained firm.

“If you really want to do something, you just have to get over it and go for it.”

close to my heart,” through fundraising

His feat is no drop in the ocean, that’s for sure.

events and with the help of his school.

Cameron credits Marlin Coast Swim Club, Cairns Surf Living Saving Club and Funky Trunks for helping him along the way with his training, support and merchandise.

Cameron, who just graduated from St Andrews Catholic College, is planning on working part-time at the Smithfield Pool before journeying down to Brisbane to attend University Queensland’s engineering program. He is also completing his Surf Life Saving Certificate to become a life guard.

To say that Cameron is an inspiration to everyone is an understatement. I have no doubt in my mind that we will be hearing more about this amazing young man for many years to come.

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Choi Kwang Do is the fastest growing martial arts on the planet with both fitness and personal benefits. After meeting with Deputy Master Barry Hampton at Choi Kwang Do Cairns, watching the children in class, witnessing my son learning the first belt pattern and speaking to the parents, it is clear that Choi Kwang Do comes with great results, not only in Choi, but in the classroom and at home as well.

Choi Kwang Do is a global, dynamic, innovative, martial art of Grandmaster Kwang Jo Choi and comes down to three things: Give 100 per cent in class.

Give 100 per cent in education. And give 100 per cent in good behaviour at home.

“Our goal isn’t to create aggressive competition-minded individuals. Our goal is to create good all-around citizens,” Barry tells PakMag. The passion for Choi Kwang Do radiates through Barry and all of his students.

Barry works closely with the parents and teachers to ensure this happens. “I encourage the parents to be part of the program and actively watch.”

“If students are not giving their best in all areas they will not achieve the requirements to sit their next belt test.”

It can take up to 12 months to see results and three years to complete the black belt program. Most children train at least twice a week but many are there every day. It is simply part of their daily routine and they wouldn’t have it any other way.

Saripa, whose seven year old son Marc, trains four days a week, tells us, “Marc has changed a lot. He wants to go every day and just loves it. Barry is a great instructor too. He has a passion for teaching the kids that is hard to come by.”

My son was lucky enough to take part in a one-on-one trial session and I was able to see firsthand how Barry can connect with his students. In between the giggles and smiles, there was real concentration, focus and attention on his face and in his movements, something that is quite rare with my son.

“All the kids in the school are great friends. It has a very family-friendly feel,” Barry says. While the kids train downstairs, there is a small fitness area upstairs where the parents can exercise or chat.

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“Choi Kwang Do cannot be considered simply a sport. It’s a lifestyle.”

And it’s a lifestyle that has clearly comes with phenomenal results in both physical growth and personal development.

GETTING INVOLVED There are a number of courses for children aged four to adult at Choi Kwang Do including preps, juniors and mixed.

For more information, contact Barry at info@ckdcairns.com.au, visit the Choi Kwang Do website at www.ckdcairns.com.au, visit the centre at 21 Donaldson Street or call 0414 782 189.

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ADVERTISE HERE For as little as $150/month + GST Call 4053 3331 for more information

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CELEBRATE ALL THINGS AUSSIE AT CAZALYS CAIRNS

Warm summer days, cold drinks, live music and plenty of activities for the kids? Sounds like the perfect Aussie Day to us. And it’s all happening at Cazalys. Come in and cool off in the air conditioned venue – the perfect place to celebrate what makes Australia so great.

With the kids starting school the next day and with the temperatures soaring throughout the month, you may be looking for a casual place to enjoy a few drinks with mates all the while letting the kids have fun and run around without worrying about sunburn and sweating. Cazalys has your Australia Day covered.

Starting at noon, there will be a meat pie challenge with $1000 up for grabs to the winner as well as live entertainment from 2.00pm to 6.00pm.

Try your luck at the mega meat raffles

where they will be giving away over $1000 in mixed meat trays throughout the day. It really doesn’t get any more Aussie than that.

pork belly. Meals start at under $10 and you can choose from buffet, sit-down or carvery-style meals depending on the day.

The kids will be fully entertained with a jumping castle and kids activities throughout the day, not to mention the state-of-the-art fully supervised Kids Club House, one of the best indoor play areas for children in Cairns.

If you can’t make it to Cazalys for Australia Day, make sure you check it out some other time. The meals, the service and the atmosphere make it one of the best venues for families of all shapes and sizes.

Indulge in a BBQ buffet lunch from 12 noon - 2.00pm for $20, or choose from the regular menu which includes Aussie classics such as garlic prawns, chicken parmy and crispy

Cazalys is located at 344 Mulgrave Road, Westcourt. Visit their website at www.cazalys.com.au or call 4045 1464.

CRUISE INTO CAZALYS Kid-friendly meals with plenty of great options including chicken, calamari and nuggets

Kids Club House includes an indoor playground, video games and DVD's

Spacious, air conditioned lounge area perfect for prams and gettogethers with friends

During scheduled hours, the Kid Zone also includes Lego, colouring and craft activities led by the staff

Delicious meals starting at $9.50 with weekly specials every day

Open for lunch and dinner every day as well as Sunday brekky

AUSTRALIA DAY AT CAZALYS WHEN: Tuesday 26 January TIME: Noon to 6.00pm WHAT: Meat pie challenge, raffles, live music, kids' entertainment and more MORE INFO: 4045 1464

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BIZ INDEX

WHAt's NEWS in Business MeeT: Mai from Little Snappers

WHAT'S NEWS

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Biz: Backstreet Dance

Deborah Storer, or Dancing Deborah as her students call her, is known in the community for making a difference and for being highly positive.

She has this energy about her that is infectious.

This is felt throughout her dance studio, Backstreet Dance. Her studio is filled with fun, positivity and confidence-building. Her unique philosophy focuses on self-acceptance, healthy body image and crazy energetic fun. There are no exams, no eisteddfods, no competitions and no comparing yourself to others.

If you are keen to join the action at Backstreet Dance, she offers classes from two years old to adults in all styles of dance – open to all body shapes and sizes. www.backstreetdance.com.au

Mai Dalle Cort is one busy lady! Not only is she Mum to her two-year-old son, Fox, but, she, along with her husband, former footy player Mark Dalle Cort, also runs two businesses.

Come and meet the mum behind Little Snappers Swim School and Aila Blue.

Tell us about Little Snappers Swim School.

Little Snappers Swim School is a franchise of Learn To Swim boutique educational facilities. Our flagship location in Smithfield is now in its fourth year of operation. We provide a boutique learning experience for families to love, laugh and swim throughout Australia.

What’s coming up for Little Snappers in 2016?

We will be opening up three more franchises - two in Townsville and another in Gladstone. We also offer free newborn classes for mums and bubs aged two to three months old.

Tell us about Aila Blue.

Aila Blue is an international women's label of apparel and swim wear which I am designer and director. I design it here in Australia, produce in Bali and operate the business out of my office in LA. But I, of course, live here in beautiful Cairns.

What do you love about living in Cairns?

I'm a person who craves salt, sun and sand - minus the crowds.

In Cairns I feel like I can breathe. I love that my son will grow up appreciating open spaces and running barefoot every day.

What advice would you give to other busy mums in business?

Find your balance. Life gets busy. I try to remember that my work does not define me. Sure, it’s my passion and I'd be lost without it, but I'd be more lost if I didn't have my family or my health.

Have You Heard –Local Family’s Flavour Cubes Come to Cairns

Adfresh Farms, the company behind Easy Cubes, are taking Cairns and the Tablelands by storm.

The basil, chilli, coriander and garlic cubes are grown and packaged on the Torrisi’s farm in Mareeba and currently sold in supermarkets across Cairns and the Tablelands including; Cairns Bulk Meats, Jonssons Farm Market, Pease Street Discount Drug Store, Atherton Supa IGA and Piccones Supa IGA Edmonton and Manunda.

What the Locals Are Saying "They are so fresh I find I am only using half the amount I would with inferior brands. Well done Adfresh. I can't wait for you to expand the range.”

- Valerie, Cairns "I love your products, I make sure I have plenty of "Easy Cubes" in the freezer at all times. No waste, no cutting or no pealing, just so easy!” - Elisha, Atherton Visit the Adfresh website: www.adfreshfarms.com.au

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MUD-

ROOMS STORY Jenna Gallina You may not have a specific ‘mud room’ but you most likely do have an area that acts like a mud room – where your daily items are dumped, ditched and left to gather dirt.

Some people will use their entrance way while others keep this stuff in the laundry. Whether you are lucky enough to have a designated ‘mud room’ or just a corner in another area of the house, here are some tips to maximise space and minimise clutter. Don't let your mudroom become a chaotic catchall for shoes, hats and backpacks

DESIGN WITH THE KIDS IN MIND Your mudroom is probably going to contain a lot of the kid’s stuff – homework folders, hats, boots, thongs, backpacks so make it as easy as possible for them to contribute to keeping it clean by choosing products they can use – drawers that are easy to open, cupboards that are child-friendly and hooks they can reach.

CREATE AN ORGANISATION STATION Our organisation station is a lifesaver. We simply use a bookshelf with a number of different sections. One side is for my son’s stuff and the other is for my daughter’s. There is a section for each backpack, homework folder, hat, shoes on the bottom and the top contains a folder to store their various newsletters, artwork and reminders that come home with them every week.

ENSURE EVERYTHING HAS A HOME Use different shaped baskets to store the different sized items. For example, larger baskets might be better for jackets, umbrellas and big gum boots. Smaller baskets might be better for school socks or even hair elastics. As long as every item has a place to live, then this avoids clutter.

If you start buying more items, then you may need to replace the old with the new or it starts to get cluttered again. For example, we just bought new school shoes but my son’s other three pairs (from this year alone!!) are hidden in one of the wicker baskets. This is just taking up space.

MAKE USE OF YOUR WALLS Hooks can work wonders for larger items, jackets and backpacks.

You can also use the walls around the area to give your mud room a fun look – display your children’s artwork, add some colour with prints or invest in some suitable wall stickers to brighten up this space.

KEEP IT CLEAN. Invest in a high quality mat to stop the dirt from getting any further than your mud area.

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ARE YOUR PETS PART OF YOUR Emergency Plan?

STORY Jane Quinn

With cyclone season upon us, many of you will have checked and restocked your emergency kits, but did you consider your pet’s needs?

Cyclones can be frightening not only for humans but also for pets. The animals in our lives depend solely on us for their safety and well-being so a well thought-out emergency plan which includes your pets can reduce the risks and ensure the safety of all family members.

FOLLOW THESE TIPS TO PREPARE YOUR PET FOR CYCLONE SEASON In your home disaster plan, record the contact phone numbers and addresses of your vet, local animal welfare organisations such as the RSPCA and the local Council Animal Control Office.

best to choose a room that is naturally

Ensure you have adequate restraint for your pet.

a supply of newspapers for toileting

For cats, small dogs and small furry pets a sturdy pet carrier which is large enough for your pet to stand and turn around in is essential. They also can be used as a safe shelter for your pet during the storm. Be sure to label the carrier with your pets name, breed, sex, date of birth, your current address and contact details and any important medical information.

For larger dogs ensure you have a good quality lead in your emergency kit.

Be sure your pet has a current registration tag/collar tag and a second method of identification such as an implanted microchip.

Microchips give peace of mind that if you and your pet get separated during a cyclone, your pet can be easily identified and reunited with you.

Keep a current photo of your pet with your emergency plan in case your pet is lost.

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quiet and located towards the centre of the house. Ideally a room with

minimal windows is recommended.

This creates a safe refuge for your

pet to go to during the storm. Provide needs and lots of blankets for comfort.

Remember if you have to leave your pet home alone during the cyclone

Make certain your pet has up to date vaccinations – annual vaccinations are essential to keeping your pet healthy and ensuring immunity from deadly diseases.

threat leave a note inside the front

door of the property or on the outside

of the door where the pet is contained stating how many pets are contained on the property, what kind of pets they are and where they can be found.

After the cyclone threat has passed keep pets inside until any damage

has been assessed and be careful

when releasing animals as they may be frightened or disorientated.

For each pet ensure you have two

weeks supply of water, food and any

We hope that we won’t have to test

medications that may be needed.

our cyclone preparation this year, but

Before the storm, prepare an easily

know that you are prepared and have

cleaned room such as a bathroom or laundry for your pet. If possible it’s

in the event of a cyclone, it’s good to a well thought-out plan should the worst happen.