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ISSUE NO. 115 JAN 2016

Hello and welcome to the very special summer edition of PakMag Happy New Year! I truly hope that your Festive Season was filled with loads of laughter and love and that you are starting to relax with the kids.

06 Entertainment: Check This Out

It’s a time for fresh beginnings and I truly hope that the year has kicked off awesomely for you. If you are after some ideas for self improvement and making this your best year yet, check out our New Year, New You ideas on page 17.

10 Feature: Steve Backshall -

We were also very lucky to get up close and personal with Deadly 60 Host Steve Backshall and have some tickets to give away to his shows which is really exciting! We also have a MASSIVE school holiday guide to keep you occupied for the month, plus a fantastic list of all of the best after school activities that you can sign your children up to when they head back to school, everything from dance to soccer and drama lessons.

It’s a really great edition and we have loved putting it together for you, so we hope you love it.

09 The Thing Is... With Bree James

Deadly And Down Under

13 Parenting: Encouraging

Entrepreneurship In Children

17 New Year, New You: Resolutions

You’ll Stick To This Year

21 Adult Education: Upskilling 25 Perfect Their Posture

We have a lot of exciting plans for 2017 and it’s also going to be our tenth birthday, we can’t wait to share our plans with you!

This School Year

27 Healthy Snacks

Until next time, have a wonderful month, stay safe if you are traveling, and don’t forget to tell everyone, you read it in PakMag.

Bree

29 Invisible Techniques Create

Beautiful Smiles

31 Health 35 Bump And Bub: Baby’s First Foods 36 Bump And Bub: WIN

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39 What’s On Guide

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79 Home: Dinosaur Gardens 81 Home with Caro & Kingi:

Gardens For Fairy Friends

82 Cairns Vet: Weight Watchers For Pets

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CHECK IT OUT th, th, nd & th Jan 6 16 22 29 CQUniversity Cairns Taipans Home Games

WHEN 6, 16, 22, 29 January WHERE Cairns Convention Centre MORE INFO www.taipans.com Show your support for the Orange Army this January. You’ll have plenty of time to catch the QCUniversity Cairns Taipans with four matches this month.

The Taipans take on the New Zealand Breakers on 6th January (6:30pm tip off), Perth Wildcats on 16th January (6.30pm tip off), Illawarra Hawks on Sunday 22nd January (2:00pm tip off) and on Sunday, 29th January they finish the month with their game against the Brisbane Bullets (6:00pm tip) off.

Remember, Sunday games are family games so get along on the 22nd and 29th to enjoy the PakMag kids zone along with some awesome basketball fun!

26th Jan

Australia Day Bopstars Show WHEN Thursday, 26th January, 12:00pm WHERE Esplanade, Western Events Lawn (by the lagoon) Join the Bopstars crew for an hour of fun, free, family entertainment perfect for all ages.

Games, prizes and lots of singing and dancing!

Don’t miss it!

18th Jan Deadly 60 Live

WHEN Wednesday, 18th January. 3:00pm WHERE Cairns Convention Centre MORE INFO www.deadly60liveonstage.com Following his sold out 2016 Australian tour, Steve Backshall the star of one of the most popular children’s shows on the planet, is returning to Australia with a new show based on the hit BBC series, “Deadly 60 Pole to Pole”.

Come on a theatrical journey with Steve as he shares his experiences travelling from the South Pole to the North Pole, and his gripping encounters with deadly creatures from all corners of the globe.

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Passenger LIVE AT MUNRO MARTIN PARKLANDS WHEN Saturday, 21st January, 7:00pm WHERE Munro Martin Parklands MORE INFO www.cairns.qld.gov.au With his hit single “Let Her Go” reaching a staggering one billion YouTube views, UK based singer songwriter Mike Rosenberg (aka Passenger) has recently announced his 8th studio album entitled 'Young As The Morning Old As The Sea'.

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Join Steve on his journey of wild discovery and dangerous entertainment, live on stage this January.

For your chance to win a family pass goto www.pakmag.com.au

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Bugs and Other Dead Stuff WHEN Daily until 22nd January WHERE The Tanks Art Centre MORE INFO www.tanksartscentre.com An exciting and educational exhibition for the kids featuring a live bug collection with a range of rainforest bugs, and giant prehistoric critters and insect collection boards of species endemic to the Cairns region.

Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 4:15pm Weekends: 8:15am – 1:15pm

4th Feb

Chinese New Year Street Festival

SAVE THE DATE

WHEN Saturday 4th February, 4:00pm-9:00pm WHERE Grafton Street, Cairns FREE ENTRY Celebrate the welcoming of the Year of the Rooster with the Chinese Community during the Cairns Chinese New Year Street Festival. This year’s program includes colourful Lion and Dragon performances, Chinese drumming, interactive art and cultural displays, Chinese food and a huge variety of market stalls and street food. Children’s activities include the opportunity to feed the Lion and Chinese Craft.

Street Parade, market, fireworks and a lot of fun!

The street parade commences at 6.00pm and is followed later in the evening by firecrackers and fireworks at 9.00pm.

The Cairns Chinese New Year Street Festival celebrates Tropical North Queensland’s diversity and rich Chinese heritage. It is a popular and much anticipated community event which brings new life and vibrancy into the city, enhancing the visitor experience for all.

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The Thing Is...

STORY Bree James

It’s a new year. A time when we focus on our future. Excited we have a fresh start, a clean slate. This year is “The Year”, things are going to be different. Things are going to be better. But the thing is…

Are we setting ourselves up for failure with all this pressure!?

Is our quest for the best life, the best body, the best of everything too self focused?

Yes, Bree James has many goals, and 2016 was meant to be very different to how it turned out. I ended the year exhausted, and with a huge sense of WTF was that!?

Financially, emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually it was a tough year, one of my hardest yet and certainly not what I had planned.

But was it a bad year? Absolutely not. It was an amazing year really and I learnt a lot.

I learnt how strong I am. I learnt that your words and actions can help or harm people. I learnt change is a good thing.

And I learnt that goals are not everything.

Now don’t get me wrong, goals are important but when I looked into it, only one per cent of us achieve them. That is one in a hundred people! “Write down your goals and read them daily”. It sounds easy, but to be honest, writing that I plan to hit a certain number on the scales for the year and reading that every day only makes me reach for more icecream than a Mr Whippy van. So this year, I am focusing on setting standards instead.

1. Choose my company wisely. Limit exposure to people who make life feel like a fine dining napkin caught in a sewer pipe.

2. Try my best every day. Some days it will be cleaning up vomit, other times it will be giving a keynote on stage.

Whatever I do, I will try my absolute best.

3. Help one person every day. Whether it be teaching my mother who is 3,000kms away how to take a photo on her smartphone again, teaching my boys to lift the toilet seat… again, or teaching a room full of entrepreneurs how to do a 12 month content plan - I will teach someone, something, every day.

4. Learn every day. Whether I learn that a person is in fact an A hole, or that 85 percent of all plant life is found in the ocean. Every day, I will read, have conversations and try new things.

5. Spend 30 minutes of quality time with myself, my friends, and my family every day. This is not yelling at them to eat breakfast nor is it doing the food shopping to get some alone time.

6. Be mindful of the power of words - Words I say to myself, and words I say to others. Saying I’m fat to myself doesn’t help, nor does telling my friend that I think their partner is as painful as giving birth to a baby with two heads. Hold up..No..I should have said that.

7. Focus on one thing. As much as I’m typically as focused as a hyperactive child on red cordial, I will ensure that I complete at least one set task daily. Whether it be cleaning out the wardrobe or writing a business plan, I will consciously complete one major task I set myself... eeek!

The thing is, life is in our hands and the new year is a great time to set goals, but I’d love you to set some standards too.

So get cracking... I’d love to hear them.

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To be honest, I’m not a big fan of my kids watching TV, especially before bed. But there is a certain British accent that my kids absolutely adore and I have to admit, its become a family favorite in our house.

Some of the animals he comes into contact with sometimes make me want to choke on my dinner. And I do get a chill whenever my sons yell, “Mum come look at this!”, as more often than not it’s a spider or some other creepy crawly that they have found and they want to give it a deadly rating. Once, I was even woken from an afternoon nap with a spider in a jar so close to my face that I thought it was on me! The joys of raising kids fascinated with nature. Needless to say when I found out that Steve and his Deadly 60 crew were coming to North Queensland, we just had to get to know him better.

Steve has been passionate about the animals of the world ever since he could crawl. His show Deadly 60 is on ABC for Kids and captivates children from all over the globe. He has circumnavigated the globe time and again, wrangling snakes, swimming with sharks, and getting up close and personal with all of the deadliest animals in the world. And now he is getting up close and personal with children from all around Australia with his Deadly 60 Live show happening this January. I don’t know what I would be more scared of personally!

Introducing legend, Mr Steve Backshall.

BREE: “Steve, if you could choose to be any animal in the world, what would it be and why?

STEVE: “I would definitely be a Bird of Prey. Something like a Bearded Vulture soaring over the Himalayas, covering hundreds of miles every single day. Mind you, I’d probably not choose to feed on bone marrow (Bearded Vultures carry bones up high and drop them onto rocks to break them open).”

BREE: “As a child what did you want to do and be when you grew up?”

STEVE: “I wanted to be a ranger in an African wildlife reserve. I’d been on safari, and the guides seemed to know everything about wildlife, I totally idolised them and knew that what I wanted to do was work with animals!”

BREE: “What is something about you that would surprise the mums, dads and kids of Australia?”

to live in Oz for a bit too, and it’s a great country. I could certainly live somewhere like Tassie; the wildlife there is off the hook!”

BREE: “What is your favourite thing to do in your spare time?”

STEVE: “Exactly the same things as I do for my job! I go out kayaking or climbing, or perhaps take the binoculars and go birdwatching, or looking for lizards.”

BREE: “If you were stranded on a deserted island and you could wish for three things what would they be and why?”

STEVE: “Number one would be a machete ‘cause that is my number one survival tool. Then a flint for lighting fires and a fishing kit. If I had those three things, life would be pretty sweet!”

BREE: “If you could change the world in one way, what would it be?”

BREE: “If you could live anywhere in the world where would you live and why?”

STEVE: “I would take some of the world’s most powerful people out and show them the world how I see it everyday. Show them a planet of extraordinary beauty that we are simply killing. Try and convince them that there are more important things than economics...”

STEVE: “I love living in the UK, but have also been lucky enough

BREE: “For children who want to work with animals what is your advice?”

STEVE: “Errrrm, I don’t know. That I have a black belt in Judo? That I recently married an Olympic gold medalist? That I once got frostbite and couldn’t feel my toes for a year!”

STEVE: “Get started early! Volunteer for your local wildlife refuge, set up your own initiatives, learn as much as you can about the wild world, and GET STUCK IN. I promise it will give you the best life ever!”

BREE: “What is your greatest achievement to date?”

STEVE: “We did a live version of Deadly in the UK, and travelled around the nation to twenty different cities, giving free shows about wildlife. On the biggest single day, I spoke to 14,000 people about the need for nature in our lives. At the end, we’d spoken to several hundred thousand young people and knew it had genuinely changed lives. That was something we were all really proud of.”

BREE: “What has been your biggest challenge?”

STEVE: “I would say the expedition to try and climb Mount Amauri in Venezuela. We had terrible quality rock, storms, rockfall and tumbles, and were lucky to escape with our lives”.

Steve’s amazing show, Deadly 60 Live, will be in Cairns on Wednesday, 18th January 2017 at the Cairns Convention Centre at 3.00pm.

Visit www.deadly60liveonstage.com for tickets and more information.

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Encouraging Entrepreneurship in Children STORY Bree James If you’re into reading business blogs, flicking through the pages of a business magazine or generally just like to keep updated with the latest from the business world, you will have, no doubt, read countless times that entrepreneurship is the future of the global economy. And, even if you’ve never read a business article, you’re likely to have been exposed to the word ‘entrepreneur’ and the positive effects those people seem to have on the local community and beyond.

It is a commonly held belief that entrepreneurs are born, not made. And, whilst I somewhat believe this, I also believe that exposure to entrepreneurialism, and the related skills, is essential for both nurturing the spirit of a budding entrepreneur and teaching non-entrepreneurial children valuable transferable skills that can be taken to any career they choose.

Here are seven things that I believe entrepreneurialism teaches children.

1. Respect of Money The value Most of us know how to earn and spend money, but it’s important to teach children the value of making money. Talk to children about what you have to do to earn money. I like to break it down into hours. So, if I work for one hour, I could buy a $20.00 toy, or if I save that money, and work four hours then I can buy the family dinner out. This helps children know that parents have to work to earn money to pay for the stuff we want to enjoy in life and, when they break it down into how hard they have to work to get something, it makes them think about spending their, or your, hard-earned money.

Investing Investing money to make it grow is another important thing to teach our children. Putting money in the bank is the most obvious choice here but for a more entrepreneurial option try investing in something like soil and pots, potting some plants and selling it to make a profit. I also like the tidy metaphor with the plants – you’re

literally watching your money grow and this analogy can really help your children understand how investing works.

Residual Income I like to take it a step further and teach about growing money many times from one thing. This is called residual income and it’s something easy to show your kids how to do, and to encourage them to think like this. For example, one Yucka plant, if you look after it and nurture it, could produce many Yucka plants that you make money from over and over again. This is what song writers, book writers, and software developers, to name a few, do. They create one great product, and sell it numerous times. This is a really great skill to teach your child, as then the sky is the limit on how much they can earn if it’s a great product.

2. The Value of Hard Work and Persistence “Adulting” is hard, so it’s important that children are resilient and can ride through the storm, which means we can’t always come to their rescue.

Entrepreneurship is a ten-year overnight success most of the time

and your children need to know that nothing good comes easy. Talk to them about your ups and downs at work and then show them that you don’t give up. Teach them to reflect on what they can do better, and encourage them to fail. Sara Blakely designed Spanx in America. She is the youngest self-made female billionaire in our history. Each day as a child her father would ask, “So, what did you fail at today?”. And if there were no failures, her father would be disappointed. She learnt that failure is not really failing, it’s an opportunity to learn and grow. If more children learnt this and were taught how to use failures to their advantage, I think the world would have many more people who try a lot harder than they do.

3. Delaying Gratification Children need to know that they can get rewarded for effort and reprimanded for poor effort. We have a “Monkey Dollar System” in our house. It starts with the boys picking

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pakmag PARENTING an activity or object that they really want. It could be going bowling or it could be a Lego set. This gets put up on the wall as a reward – I liken it to a vision board – and it has a certain amount of Monkey Dollars attached to it, determined by the value of the item. You can then earn Monkey Dollars for being kind, helping, showing initiative and doing your bit to help the household. You lose Monkey Dollars for unacceptable behavior, not doing what you were asked and fighting.

It has made the boys learn to earn what they want from the age of three, and it's certainly a great way to warn children, “If you keep up this behavior, you will lose a Monkey Dollar”. Learning that there are rewards and repercussions is something that all children need to learn. This is a valuable lesson for a budding entrepreneur that if they work hard, they will be rewarded and being lazy, making bad choices or just not putting the work in will delay their success.

I highly recommend coming up with a reward system for your children.

Having one a long-term reward (family holiday that you are all working towards), and one short-term reward (activity or object) is also a great idea so that they learn about delayed gratification.

To get the Monkey Dollar template go to www.pakmag.com.au

4. ENTREPRENEURIALISM Encourages Learning and Growth Encourage your children to read books and articles about other kids and even adults who are entrepreneurs. Talk to them about amazing kids that have done things, like the little boy in Memphis who started selling handmade ties at the age of nine. He has sold over $200,000 worth of bow ties! Google these stories, look for Ted Talks on YouTube, you may just find you get inspired too. I know it gives me a kick up the bottom to try harder!

5. Solution Based Thinking Most of us are trained to look for problems. Any time your child comes to you with a problem, ask them, “How do you think we can solve this?” and let them solve it, or help them work out how to solve it. We need more solution finders in this world, then things will improve. If your child just looks for problems and hopes someone else solves it for them, it’s time to change that thinking.

6. Negotiation Skills Ok, this one is seriously annoying and I have to catch myself every time the words, "Just do what I say" are about to come out of my mouth. We are raising adults. Teaching children to ask for what they want, and negotiate for things to be better for them is a really great skill - don’t beat it out of them. If your child is asking for something and you don’t know which way to go after they have presented their argument to

you, ask for more time to think about it.

The child is heard, they feel better and you can think about it more objectively.

My boys have become really great negotiators but they also know that when I say no, it is no and why, and they accept that.

7. It’s ok to Push their Comfort Zone My dad did this to me all the time.

Sometimes, it was quite embarrassing and challenging, but I am really grateful for it now. My dad’s band played at my Year 10 School Formal, no one at school knew that I played in the band and had done so since Year Eight. He announced over the microphone for me to come up on stage, he had my saxophone and a mic set up and I had to sing and play in front of the whole grade, I nearly died! But, it gave me confidence to continue on that journey in life.

The more confident we are, the more likely we are to do things, so help your children find their courage, or do what my dad did and force it (obviously, be reasonable with this one!). There are certain things you can encourage your child to do that puts them out of their comfort zone, that as parents we should maximise. Think: selling school raffle tickets to neighbours, show and tell sessions at school or joining the school choir or band. All of these experiences teach your children confidence and should be valued as much as learning mathematics.

Whatever your child decides for their career in life, the above skills will help them. I wish you all the best in raising your children with some entrepreneurial spirit.

10 Signs your child could be an entrepreneur.

1. They often don’t fit in with other children at school as they

6. They are self-motivated, jump out of bed and get stuck

2. They are often creating things out of nothing, like boxes

7. They negotiate everything with you.

think differently. into go karts.

3. They want to earn money from a young age.

4. Money is attracted to them; they often find money

8. They are not usually an A-grade student, but if they want to apply themselves they do really well.

somewhere every time you are out and about.

9. They are stubborn, and want things their way.

5. They think about money, saving it, spending it, and

10. They are solutions based thinkers, always

making it grow.

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into their day and are quite organised.

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coming up with ways to make things better.

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU

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You’ll stick to this year!

STORY Rose Foster If you’re anything like me, January 1st marks the start of not only a new year, but a new me…or at least that’s what I tell myself. Many of us begin the year with a multitude of good intentions but no amount of saying them aloud, writing them on a piece of paper or sticking hundreds of brightly coloured post-it notes around your house, office and car can make you stick to the unrealistic goals we set on a yearly basis.

So, this year, instead of telling ourselves we’re going to lose 10kgs by March, become a fluent in Japanese or have an alcohol-free year, let’s look to commit to one thing; making ourselves happy – however that may be. Don’t get me wrong, I know the things we put ourselves through in an attempt to keep our resolutions and the inevitable turmoil we go through as our efforts wain is amusing in retrospect, but this year, let’s set goals that are broad and allencompassing…and don’t make us feel terrible when we ‘fail’!

Be Healthy in Body One of the most common New Years’ Resolutions is to lose weight. No doubt you’ll have made this resolution before. Whilst some of us stick to these resolutions and now incorporate going to the gym into our daily lives, many of us begin a regime of exercise that we don’t enjoy, but force ourselves to do. And that’s the main reason we break this promise – exercise isn’t easy…but it is easy to put it off.

This year, pick something that you’ll enjoy.

Studio Pilates Cairns offers high energy, intense 40 minute Pilates reformer classes that deliver incredible total body sculpting workouts to challenge your body. Every.

Single. Time. Innovative technology allows clients to experience a personal workout with the vibe of a group class. With great music, amazing instructors, individual attention and luxe surrounds, it’s a great alternative to slogging it out on the treadmill abd perfect for those with injuries. The best thing is the Studio Pilates timetable, you can book easily on the App from 5.45am 5.30pm most days.

New clients can get started with a special introductory offer of six classes for $60.00 (T&Cs apply). Book now at Studio Pilates Cairns on 4041 4140 or visit www.studiopilates.com. Because life’s too short for ordinary workouts.

Zumba has been the workout of choice for thousands of people for many years as it offers a fun way to exercise without feeling like you’re working out! Zumba Fitness with the Z Crew continues to bring their dynamic Zumba classes to 2017. Zumba is the perfect way to reach your goals of weight loss and toning up, all while having an amazing time! The qualified instructors create a friendly, inspiring and motivating environment.

The Crew offers energetic Zumba Fitness classes, body sculpting Zumba Toning classes, super fun Zumba Kids classes as well as low impact Zumba Gold classes.

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pakmag NEW YEAR, NEW YOU Go along and try your first class for free!

Hypoxi is the smart way to shape up. Best of all, it works!

For the full class schedule or more info contact Deb on deb-zumba@bigpond.com or 0401 023 084 and visit www.zcrewfitness.com.au.

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Our Tropical North Queensland home lends itself to a

multitude of outdoor activities that can become hobbies this

Another great way to lose weight to invest in a personal trainer that has your best interests at heart and will tailor a programme to suit you. Kirsten Legg is a Cairns based personal trainer who makes training easy; she comes to you so you can train wherever you like. Not only does her service provide a convenient way to work out but Kirsten says that when you’re comfortable in your environment, you’ll achieve more.

year including stand up paddle boarding, bush walking or

Training Packages can be designed for individuals, groups, families and corporate groups so get yourself, a group of friends, or work colleagues ready for a fitness programme you’ll really stick to.

Bration sale is upon us. There is

Call Kirsten on 0449 193 233 for more information.

benefits for hosts and incredible

Be Healthy in Mind It’s not just our bodies that we need to work out. Our minds are just as precious and need maintenance too.

K&K Counselling Services is managed locally by counsellors, Katrina & Kate, who provide compassionate support to those in need. They believe in guiding their clients to lead more purposeful and fulfilling lives and help them to achieve this by individualised therapy sessions at a location convenient to them. For more information visit www.kkcounsellingservicescairns.com

mountain biking.

Looking for something a little less strenuous?

Stampin’ Up offers a range of craft and scrapbooking

supplies for a great at home activity that you can turn into a hobby – or host a party

Stampin' Up!'s annual Sale-a-

no better time to buy Stampin' Up! products, get your own account

or party, than now. For every $100 spent, earn an incredible gift of

your choice, absolutely free. Great deals for becoming a demonstrator.

For more information visit

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Moncrieff, your local demonstrator, on 0409 735 447.

Have Some ‘Me’ Time In our busy schedules of looking after the kids, working and the range of other activities we manage to jam-pack into

our days, it’s hard to remember that we need to look after ourselves too.

Our tip: make a regular appointment to get waxed, tanned, massaged or

Love your Body If you’ve read the glossy pages of any women’s magazine, you’ll have probably read some staggering fact about the number of men, women and even children who hate their bodies. Over the past few years, the emergence of the ‘positive body image’ movement has been more and more evident. With that said, why not make 2017 the year to love your body?

Sometimes the exercise we do is not enough to get rid of our jiggly bits. We all have areas of stubborn fat and cellulite that traditional exercise just won’t budge. For women, it’s typically the stomach, hips, bottom and thighs. As time goes on, it becomes increasingly difficult to find a weight loss solution that doesn’t have you running more kilometres or eating less.

Hypoxi combines technology with low impact exercise and healthy nutrition to optimise your fat burning.

Hypoxi is scientifically proven to be three times more effective at targeted fat burning than traditional exercise, not to mention easier!

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just generally pampered. If you book

in advance, you’re more likely to make time to do it rather than wondering

when you’re going to fit it into your life!

Dare Waxing and Tanning in Oceana Walk is the perfect place to book your monthly waxing or tanning appointment. The team at Dare

offer a range of services for both

women and men including full body waxing, eyelash waxing and tinting and spray tanning.

Call them on 07 4031 4112 to make an appointment or visit www.idareyou. com.au for more information.

Upskilling and getting back to the work force STORY Rose Foster With the New Year, it’s time to think about new beginnings and focus on what we want to achieve for the year ahead.

One of the biggest factors that impacts our life is our career, so it’s important that we’re happy with our jobs. This January, why not take the time to assess your work happiness and make moves to improve your career?

Upskill for Success

3. Be Inspired

Whether you’re currently unemployed or in the workforce wanting to climb the corporate ladder, completing a course and learning new skills can be a great first step to achieving your career goals.

Teachers, tutors and lecturers are amongst the most passionate people on the planet. And those who want to learn voluntarily are a close second. By taking an educational course, you’ll be surrounding yourself with like-minded people from different backgrounds, with different views and with a whole range of experiences under their belts.

1. Realise your Dreams So many of us fall into jobs and career paths that we never imagined we’d be in. Sometimes this is for the good, but many times it’s for the worse and when looking back to our childhood and our ‘when I grow up I want to be…’ moments, we often feel a disappointment that we are not in the position we wanted to be. But it doesn’t have to be like this.

With so many courses out there, it’s possible, at any age, to gain the skills needed for the career you always dreamt of.

2. Discover New Passions Learning something new is a great way to broaden your skillset and, who knows, you may learn that you actually have a passion for something you never thought you’d love.

In this way, upskilling is not only great for career development, but it does wonders for your own personal development too.

Not only will this grow your list of contacts, which could be important when you’re looking to find a new job, but you’ll also likely find inspiration to do more, push harder and strive to succeed.

4. Open More Doors Whether it’s having more job advertisements you can respond to, negotiating a pay rise or meeting more business contacts, upskilling can help you open doors to a number of new opportunities that you didn’t have before.

Your new qualification can make you more desirable to potential employers or make you more indispensable to your current one. Either way, essentially the more skills you have, the more doors you’ll be able to open.

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pakmag ADULT EDUCATION

What are my Options?

With an abundance of options available it’s difficult to navigate the mine field that is the world of adult education.

These days, adult education is accessible to all those who want to pursue it and with flexible funding options, availability of online courses and part-time courses that fit around you, there’s never been a better time to study.

Finding the right course for you is essential for ensuring you gain a relevant qualification and enjoy yourself in the process.

Your STEPS to success If you are considering going to university, but have been away from study or work for some time, a pathway course such as CQUniversity Cairns’ Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) can help prepare you for university life.

STEPS is designed for Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents aged 18 years or older who are looking to improve their study skills or gain the confidence to undertake and succeed in a university course.

The course is tailored to each student’s unique study goals, which may include skill development in communications, mathematics, computing, science, independent learning, study techniques and more.

Upon completion of STEPS, students can apply for entry to a CQUniversity diploma or degree course through the University’s direct entry process, or via the relevant tertiary admissions centre for other institutions.

STEPS is free of tuition charges and can be studied on campus in Cairns or via distance education.

For further information contact CQUniversity on 13 27 86 or visit www.cqu.edu.au/study2017.

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Perfect Their Posture This School Year Preparing for the new school year is a busy time. Shoes, uniforms and school books are all on the list to buy.

Back packs are another essential item that require careful consideration when choosing the correct one for your child.

Poor posture in children is becoming a big issue and ill-fitting back packs often contribute to the problem.

Consequences of incorrectly fitted and worn backpacks can include spinal curvature conditions such as a kyphosis or scoliosis as well as pain in areas of the body ranging from the neck and the shoulder to the lower back. Headaches can be another result of postural changes caused from overloading the spine.

Physios are seeing growing numbers of children reporting spine related issues. There is developing research pointing to a relationship between the weight of school bags, the poor posture they create and subsequent pain in spinal regions. This is often brought about by the bag having not being fitted properly to the child and the frequency that the bag needs to be carried.

When choosing a back pack, keep in mind: • Size – look for a bag that is realistic in its size compared to your child. Smaller primary school aged children need bags that aren’t bigger than them, ideally!

• Straps – make sure these are adjustable so the bag can be moved to the correct position at waist height.

Two straps help discourage the bag being worn unevenly on only one shoulder. Wide, padded straps assist with reducing pressure on the neck and shoulders.

• Waist belt – this will help to position the bag at waist height for optimal weight distribution. The belt also helps keep the bag snug against your child so it doesn’t move too much when they walk

Sedentary lifestyles are contributing to an increasing number of children presenting with postural related issues.

Smartphones, tablets, electronic games, computers – the progression of technology has made it more accessible than ever before. These gadgets are often used in less than ideal positions on couches or beds with little or no postural support. Children are also less active overall than ever before.

3,600 school-going children (ages 7, 11 and 15) were recently followed in a European study, which determined that 38.3 per cent had poor posture.

The postural changes increased significantly between the ages of 7 and 11 (33 per cent up to 41 per cent).

This is around the age that children start school so developing good postural habits is important from a young age. Increased hours playing computer games or watching TV were found to be contributing factors, as was the reduced number of hours the children were involved in physical activity.

We don’t just have good posture one day and suddenly wake up one day and it’s poor. Postural changes occur over time and are a result of bad habits. These changes alter how pressure is distributed across the spine and the supporting muscles.

• Looking down at a phone or tablet places strain on the neck and upper back muscles

• A forward, rounded posture in the neck and upper back can lead to headaches and shoulder issues Poor posture is something we learn.

Our natural posture should be upright and comfortable just like when we started to walk.

TIPS FOR GOOD POSTURE: • Standing tall – imagine a piece of string attached to our head pulling us up • Shoulders drawn back – but not squeezed all the way back • Chest bone lifted and projected forward • Knees and hips extended

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3 ripe bananas 2 eggs 2/3 cup coconut oil (melted) 1/3 cup milk (oat or almond or dairy milk can be used here) 1/2 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup whole meal self-raising spelt flour 1 cup almond meal 2 tablespoons cacao powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon bi-carb soda

1 cup almond meal 1/2 cup desiccated coconut 1/2 cup macadamia nuts 2 tbsp honey 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/3 cup natural pistachios 1/3 cup cranberries

HOW TO MAKE 1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and line a 30cm x 20cm x 5cm baking tin 2. In one bowl combine all the wet ingredients (bananas, eggs, coconut oil, milk, honey and vanilla extract) 3. In another bowl sift and combine all the dry ingredients (flour, almond meal, cacao powder, baking powder and bicarb)

HOW TO MAKE 1. Place all ingredients into a food processor and blend until mixture is well combined and sticking together 2. Using a tablespoon as a measure, roll mixture into balls.

Optional: Roll balls in finely chopped salted pistachio nuts for a different finish RECIPES CREATED BY: Liz Richards of Simple Nourishment. Check them out online: www.simplenourishment.com.au on Instagram: simple.nourishment or on facebook: /simplenourishment

4. Gently combine the two mixtures and pour into a lined baking tin 5. Bake for approximately half an hour or until a skewer comes out clean when inserted RECIPES BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Get your ingredients from The Source Bulk Foods.

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At NQOrtho in Cairns, specialist orthodontist Dr Rhonda Coyne is a Diamond provider of Invisalign, and is one of the most experienced providers in the country.

“Invisalign uses a series of clear, removable, very comfortable and virtually invisible aligners to gradually move your teeth into their desired position. It’s the modern and hygienic way to straighten your teeth without anyone noticing,” she explains.

Why should the Invisalign Provider Certification Standard matter to an Invisalign customer? Well, as with all treatments, you would want to choose an orthodontist who has the desired expertise, training and experience to work on your teeth. The Invisalign accreditation gives a clear indication of the provider’s experience in treating with the system. The accreditation is also awarded to practices that place more emphasis and confidence in the system – in order to achieve the number of cases – which in many ways, translate into more positive outcomes for the patient.

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They also maintain an early intervention philosophy. As advised by the Australian Society of Orthodontists (ASO) and the AAO (the American Society of Orthodontist), Dr Coyne and the team recommend children receive an orthodontic consultation by the age of eight. This allows Dr Coyne to determine the best time to start correcting problems, help guide jaw growth, reduce the risk of trauma to protruding teeth and guide permanent teeth into a more favourable position.

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+ HEALTH Common School Illnesses STORY Dr Ben Ireland, Apple Tree Medical We’re on the brink of a new school year and whilst it’s an exciting time for both parents and students, it’s also a time to be mindful of the illnesses that can circulate in the classroom.

HAND, FOOT AND MOUTH

Hand, Foot and Mouth is a virus that causes blisters/sores on the hands, soles of the feet and in the mouth/on the tongue. The Coxsackie virus is easily spread from child to child through touch, sneezing and sharing drinks and food. The sores usually last from 7-10 days. There is no specific treatment for this virus, however it is important to monitor for dehydration as the pains from the sores can reduce oral feeding due to pain.

COMMON COLD / UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION

Also known as a cold, this is a viral infection of the throat, nose and sinuses. Commonly, symptoms include headache, fever, sore throat, coughing, sneezing and runny nose. The treatment usually involves encouraging drinking fluids and over the counter pain relievers. Children usually get better in seven days.

SCHOOL SORES

Schools sores or Impetigo are skin sores which occur anywhere on

the body. The lesions can appear as crusty skin or blisters with a yellowish colour. The most common symptoms are itchy skin and visible sores.

School sores are highly contagious and spread with contact.

Treatment for lesions is usually topical antibiotics ointment; however advanced infections may require oral antibiotics.

GASTROENTERITIS Most cases of gastroenteritis are caused by viruses. The symptoms of nausea, abdominal pains, vomiting and diarrhea usually clear up in a few days. Usually nothing is required more than rest, drinking fluids and TLC. CONJUNCTIVITIS Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the lining of the eyelid (conjunctiva).

Symptoms include yellowish discharge, crusty sticky eyes, blurry vision and irritation. In children, this is most often caused by a bacterial infection. The spread can be rapid between people. Avoid touching

eyes, sharing towels and continue good hand washing. The treatment is antibiotic eye drops.

WORM INFECTIONS

Worm infections occur in the gut.

The most common symptom is an itchy bottom. Worms are passed on by children scratching their bottoms and not washing their hands and contaminating other children.

Usually they are easily cleared up by pharmacy medications. Best practice once a child has been treated is to wash all bedding and treat every person in the house at the same time.

HEAD LICE

Head Lice infestations are caused by wingless insects that live on the scalp. They feed on blood that arises near the hair follicle. They are easily spread with lice jumping from hair to hair when coming into contact.

Contrary to popular belief, clean hair makes no change to infections.

The main symptoms are an itchy scalp. Treatment is with medicated shampoos/creams, special combs or shaving.

OF NOTE

• Many common school illnesses can be prevented with good hygiene and hand washing.

• If your child is sick please keep them away from school and other children to prevent the spread of illnesses • With any illness it is best to seek medical aid for a definitive diagnosis and treatment. Seek medical assessment urgently if symptoms occur with high fever, difficulty breathing, rashes, excessive sleepiness or confusion, seizure, severe vomiting or diarrhoea or if you as the parent are worried.

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+ HEALTH Have you heard?

Good hearing is an essential element in your child’s learning and development.

Alongside new lunchboxes, covering exercise books and sorting school uniforms – another back to school essential is a hearing check. Kids who have problems with their hearing, such as hearing loss or ear infections, can have trouble with developing language and learning skills. Being aware of any issues before sending them into the classroom means you can put in place support measures with both your child’s teacher, and other professionals as needed.

KEEP AN EYE OUT Signs of hearing loss in children may include (but are not limited to): • Speech not developing as expected • Multiple ear infections • Pulling at their ears and complaining that they’re sore • Wanting the TV turned up constantly

Four Healthy Alternatives to Coffee Coffee isn’t the healthiest drink on the planet (but it’s also not the worst!) Sure, it comes from the ground and it peps us up but it is still not a good idea to indulge in coffee after coffee all day long. It can make you jittery and can come with a pretty intense crash, leaving you wanting to sleep on the couch while the kids run circles around you.

Whether you’re pregnant or simply want to cut down on your caffeine (and sugar) intake, here are some healthier alternatives to java.

KOMBUCHA TEA

• Misunderstanding what others are saying

It has been suggested that Kombucha tea can help with memory loss, regulate bowel movements and help with high blood pressure among other health benefits.

• Needing instructions to be repeated often

YERBA MATE

• Unusually loud or soft talking

For those, like me, who really cannot get through the day without a bit of a caffeine buzz (how in the world do you keep up to your children without caffeine?), Yerba Mate will be your new best friend. It gives you the same kick as coffee but without the ‘crash’ and comes packed with nutrients too.

HOT APPLE CIDER

It’s hot. It’s tangy. And while it’s not coffee, it does provide a unique ‘pick-me-up.’ Plus, apple cider comes with a whole slew of health benefits including reducing body odour, improving digestion, helping with weight loss and reducing the risk of certain cancers.

CAROB POWDER

Caffeine-free carob powder is a great mix to keep in your work drawer. Similar to cocoa, carob powder is naturally sweet. Simply mix it with warm milk and a touch of honey and you have a delicious warm drink without the coffee crash later in the day.

Of course, there are a variety of teas on the market that can also stop the coffee craving. Green, ginseng, jasmine and chai are a few to add to the pantry.

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FIRST FOODS STORY Jenna Galley

It’s a rite of passage every new mum goes through – introducing her little one to the wonderful world of food! And while your little one won’t be ready to indulge in a steak dinner just yet, meal time is about to become a lot more fun for the whole family! And a lot messier too.

When to Start: Current guidelines suggest babies should be introduced to pureed foods at six months of age and not before four months. How do you know when bub is ready? The Department of Health recommends that bub is ready when: • He or she can sit on your lap and hold his/her head steady.

• He or she shows an interest in food (e.g. reaches for food when you are eating) and looks for more food after a full breastfeed.

• He or she takes pureed food from a spoon without pushing it out of the mouth with the tongue.

Weaning is an extended process and weaning completely off the breast or bottle and on to foods will take months. It is recommended that you continue to breast or bottle feed bub until at least his first birthday.

Good first foods to consider include pureed potato, sweet potato, pumpkin, carrot, apple, pear, peaches and apricots.

Then introduce cooked and pureed meats, fish, chicken, pork, tofu and various legumes and beans.

As bub enters the second stage of feeding (around eight to ten months), you can start to experiment with textures and tastes.

What to Avoid: Current guidelines recommend that there is no reason to delay the introduction of foods that commonly cause allergies such as egg and nuts. However, for your child’s introduction to food, you should avoid: • Hard food that could be a choking risk • Raw or cylindrically shaped foods like whole nuts, popcorn, baby carrots, whole hot dogs or whole grapes • Soft drink, cordial, teas, fruit juices and cow’s milk

What To Use:

• Added honey, salt or sugar

When making your own pureed food, you will need to steam or boil veggies of your choice until they're extra soft. Blend the mixture and let it cool. You can freeze baby food by placing the puree in ice cube trays or baby food containers.

That way you always have fresh and healthy food ready to heat up when you need.

One Last Thing…

What to Feed Bub: For baby’s first foods, stick to fruit and veg and an ironfortified cereal. Start with one teaspoon after a breast or bottle feed and go from there.

One thing all new mums need to remember is that there are a number of different ways to introduce your little one to foods. Some mums choose to buy packaged baby food while others opt to make their own purees. Some mums choose to let baby take control of the food reins through baby led weaning (see below) while others stick to purees for several months.

As long as you are providing bub with a safe and sanitary feeding experience, then you’re doing it right.

Baby Led Weaning Forget the mush, bypass the puree – baby led weaning involves letting your little one feed himself (at six or seven months of age).

When opting for this method, always choose finger foods that are soft and suitable for his age such as soft, cooked meat or fish, chunks of avocado, banana pieces, lentils, cooked pasta shapes and a variety of breads.

Supervision is important when baby led weaning, as is a decent vacuum - you can expect most of the foods to end up on the floor, especially as bub learns the process of chewing and swallowing.

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DREAMBABY ® PELI'S BATHTUB PLAY POUCH WEB www.dreambaby.com.au RRP $34.95 Bath time is an enjoyable time for all children, and the Dreambaby® Peli’s Bathtub Play Pouch will make it even better! This wonderfully designed pelican shaped toy storage area (AKA “Peli”) is a delightful accessory for your bathroom. It is fun, functional and will entertain your children, as they load and unload their toys, one by one.

CAUTION – Never leave children unattended in the bathroom. There is no substitute for proper adult supervision.

Teach your child to be a hand washing superstar!

STORY Goodstart Early Learning – Kylie Warren-Wright, National Safe Work & Wellbeing Manager Did you know that hand washing is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and spreading illness to others?

Many diseases are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running water. The simple act of hand washing can prevent 30 per cent of diarrhoea-related illness and 20 per cent of respiratory illness, including colds.

And in children under five years this percentage is even higher – frequent hand washing with soap and water can reduce the number of illnesses and infections by at least 50 per cent.

Showing your child how to wash their hands properly and encouraging them to wash their hands regularly doesn’t have to be a chore. For children, washing hands can be a fun and entertaining activity! And it’s simple enough for even very young children to understand.

30 seconds is all it takes, so hum a song and give hand washing a high five!

1. Wet – wet your hand with clean running water.

2. Apply soap 3. Lather – rub your hands together to make a lather for at least 15 seconds.

Palm to palm, back of hands and wrists, in between fingers and around thumbs, and don’t forget the tips of your fingers!

4. Rinse – rinse your hands under well under running water.

5. Dry – dry your hands using a paper towel or shake it dry.

Good hand hygiene prevents and reduces the spread of illness and disease. As a parent, you can help keep your family healthy by teaching your child a good hand washing technique, reminding them to wash their hands, and washing your own hands with your children.

Children should wash their hands before eating or preparing food, after going to the toilet, and after playing or touching animals or dirty things.

Once a child learns how to properly wash their hands, they will happily teach their younger siblings and encourage them to wash their hands too, helping to keep the whole family healthy and happy.

Making Toddler Meal Time Easy Meal time with toddlers is never a simple experience. From when babies first start eating solids, the tantrums and tears begin, as does the mess.

Ryan O’Neill, founder of innovative baby brand GizmoTots shares some tips to make the process easier.

1. Sit at the table: When possible, always ensure the toddler is sitting at their highchair or the table. Sitting upright is important to prevent choking but it also helps to feed the child in the same place so they can learn the association between food and eating.

2. Patience! It takes time for toddlers to eat themselves and it can be extremely frustrating when it doesn’t go to plan. Mess is unfortunately a part of the process but it can be reduced by using a silicone plate that sticks to the table or high chair so toddlers can’t throw or knock over their whole plate.

4. Make kids excited for meal times: Cutting foods into shapes is a tried and tested technique to disguise food from fussy eaters. While it can help make meal times more appealing, it can be very time consuming.

GizmoTots is a silicone plate made specially to help ease toddlers into self-feeding with eye-catching colours and designs.

3. Demonstrate: Children learn so much from observing. While toddlers are learning to eat it’s especially important to sit down for meals when possible and focus on eating together, even if it means the adults eat with their fingers to demonstrate the process.

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WHAT'S ON JAN Sunday 1

Friday 6

PASSENGERS Events Cinema www.eventcinemas.com.au check website for times / Cost / Family

CAIRNS TAIPANS VERSES

BUGS AND OTHER DEAD STUFF Runs until 22nd January Cairns Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 8.30am / Free / Family

Tuesday 3 JAZZ, SAX AND ROCK N ROLL! Brothers Leagues Club www.brotherscairns.com.au 9.30am / Free / Adult

Wednesday 4 LADY VALIANT LIVE @ THE COURTHOUSE HOTEL Courthouse Hotel, Port Douglas www.courthousehotelportdouglas. com.au 7.30pm / Free / Adult

Thursday 5 THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN Events Cinema www.eventcinemas.com.au check website for times / Cost / Family COLLATERAL BEAUTY Events Cinema www.eventcinemas.com.au check website for times / Cost / Family

NEW ZEALAND

Cairns Convention Centre www.taipans.com 6.30pm / Cost / Family

"Juanita picks Little Snappers Swim School Celebrates 5 Years In Cairns on Sunday 8th" THE WHITE WIZARD MAGIC SHOWS Until 13th Mount Sheridan Plaza www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au 10.00am, 11.30am and 1.00pm Daily / Free / Family

AT THE GALLERY

COOKIE DECORATING WORKSHOPS Until 13th DFO Cairns www.dfocairns.com.au 10.00am to 1.00pm / Free / Kids

www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au

Tuesday 10

Saturday 7 FREE ENTRY SATURDAY Cairns Regional Gallery 10.00am / free/ family

Sunday 8 CELEBRATION 5 YEARS IN CAIRNS - YOU'RE INVITED

Little Snappers Swim School www.littlesnappers.com.au 10.00am / Free / Family

Monday 9

MIME AND MAGIC Runs until 13th Jan Raintrees Shopping Centre 4032 1357 11.00am / Free / Family CREATE A DIORAMA WORKSHOP 4-7 years with carer Cairns Regional Gallery Bookings essential: 07 4046 4800 10.00am / $16.00 / kids

From 10am Daily / Free / Family

CREATE A DIORAMA WORKSHOP 8-13 years Cairns Regional Gallery Bookings essential: 07 4046 4800 1.00pm / $19.00 / kids

MAKE A SCULPTURE OF

Wednesday 11

PAW PATROL ACTIVITY Centre until 13th

Smithfield Shopping Centre 4038 1006

YOUR FAVOURITE ANIMAL WORKSHOP.

4-7 years with carer Cairns Regional Gallery Bookings essential: 07 4046 4800 10.00am / $15.00 / kids

OZLITTLE GROOVERS WITH MATHILDE ROTTBECK Progress Hall Association Bookings essential: 0401 918 986 9.30am / $8.00 / Kids 3-6 years old

Thursday 12 CREATE A REEF THEMED SEASCAPE WITH CLAY WORKSHOP.

4-7 years with carer

Cairns Regional Gallery

Bookings essential: 07 4046 4800 10.00am / $18.00 / kids

CREATE A REEF THEMED SEASCAPE WITH CLAY WORKSHOP. 8-12 years

Cairns Regional Gallery

Bookings essential: 07 4046 4800 1.00pm / $20.00 / kids

Friday 13 MAKE A DANCING HULA OR TIKI PUPPET WORKSHOP. 3-6 years with carer

Cairns Regional Gallery

Bookings essential: 07 4046 4800 10.00am / $16.00 / kids

MAKE A DANCING HULA OR TIKI PUPPET WORKSHOP. 7-11 years

Cairns Regional Gallery

Bookings essential: 07 4046 4800 1.00pm / $19.00 / kids

Saturday 14 OPEN DAY - PUBLIC INFORMATION &

ENROLMENT DAY

FNQ Dance Academy

www.fnqdanceacademy.com.au 10.00am / Free/ Kids

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WHAT'S ON JAN Monday 16 CAIRNS TAIPANS VERSES PERTH Cairns Convention Centre www.taipans.com 6.30pm / Cost / Family KUNG FU PANDA ACTIVITY ZONE Until 20th Smithfield Shopping Centre 4038 1006 From 10am Daily / Free / Family Dance 2xs Kid’s Gym Until 21st Stockland Cairns www.stockland.com.au/cairns 11am to 2pm daily / Free /Family WILDLIFE SHOWS Until 20th Mount Sheridan Plaza www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au 10.00am, 11.00am and 1.00pm Daily / Free / Family

OLD MACDONALDS

Monday 23

Sunday 29 CAIRNS TAIPANS VERSES BRISBANE Cairns Convention Centre www.taipans.com 6.00pm / Cost / Family

MATHILDE ROTTBECK

AWAY WITH THE BIRDS EXHIBITION All month long Botanic Gardens Vistor Centre 4032 6650 BVGC Opening Hours / Free/ Family

Bookings essential: 0401 918 986

Thursday 26

MRS KINDERBALLET Tanks Arts Centre 0438 422 110 9.45am / $14.00 / Tots and kiddies

TRAVELLING FARM Until 21st

DFO Cairns

www.dfocairns.com.au 10.00am / Free / Kids

OZLITTLE GROOVERS WITH Progress Hall Association 9.30am / $8.00 / Kids 3-6 years old

Thursday 19 SIGN ON DAY Dance 2XS

www.dance2xs.net.au 3.00pm / Family

Saturday 21 FINDING DORY

INTERACTIVE ZONE Until 21

Tuesday 17

Cairns Central

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11am – 2pm daily / Free / Family

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Sunday 22

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Cairns International Tennis Centre www.tenis.com.au/cairnsitc 9.00am / Free / Family

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Cairns Convention Centre www.taipans.com

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Saturday 28 FREE TENNIS DAY Cairns International Tennis Centre www.tenis.com.au/cairnsitc 9.00am / Free / Family OPEN DAY Cairns Highland and Irish Dancing www.cairnshighlandandirish dance.com.au Family ORIENTATION DAY Backstreet Dance www.backstreetdance.com.au 9.00am / Family

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REGULAR MARKETS ESPLANADE MARKETS DATE Every Saturday TIME From 8.00am - 4.00pm

ATHERTON LIONS CLUB

NIGHT MARKETS

INDOOR MARKETS

DATE Every Day from 5.00pm - 11.00pm LOCATION 71 - 75 The Esplanade (Opposite the Lagoon)

DATE Every 2nd Sunday TIME From 7.00am - 12 noon LOCATION Merriland Hall (Robert St) PALM COVE MARKET DATE 1st Sunday of the month April to December (not September) TIME 8.00am – 2.00pm LOCATION Foreshore at Palm Cove MALANDA MARKETS

LOCATION Lagoon, Cairns

DATE Every 3rd Saturday of the month TIME From 7.30am - 12.30pm LOCATION Malanda Showgrounds (opposite Jack May Park)

HERBERTON MARKETS DATE Monthly every third Sunday TIME From 7.00am - 12 noon LOCATION Wondecla Sports Ground

MOSSMAN COMMUNITY MARKET

HOLLOWAYS BEACH MARKETS DATE 2nd Sunday of the month LOCATION Holloways Beach Foreshore

DATE Every Saturday TIME 7.00am till midday LOCATION St David’s Anglican Church Under the Raintrees

RUSTY'S MARKETS DATE Every Friday/Saturday TIME 5.00am - 6.00pm DATE Every Sunday TIME 5.00am - 3.00pm

MOUNT SHERIDAN PLAZA

TANKS ART CENTRE MARKETS

MARKETS

DATE Last Sunday of the month (April to November excluding August) TIME From 9.00am - 2.00pm LOCATION Tanks Art Centre, Collins Avenue, Edge Hill

DATE 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month (Except December 13/12/15 and 20/12/15) TIME From 9.00am - 3.00pm LOCATION Mount Sheridan Plaza PORT DOUGLAS MARKETS DATE Every Sunday TIME From 8.00am - 2.00pm LOCATION Anzac Park RAVENSHOE MARKETS DATE 4th Sunday of the month TIME 8.00am - 12 noon LOCATION Tumoulin Railway Station

TOLGA MARKETS DATE 1st Sunday of the month TIME 7.00am - 12 noon LOCATION Morrow Park Racecourse YUNGABURRA MARKETS DATE 4th Saturday of the month TIME From 7.30am - 12.30pm LOCATION Bruce Jones Park Yungaburra

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Regular EVENTS

CAIRNS INDOOR SPORTS MON, TUE, WED, THUR, FRI

BABY RHYME TIMES Earlville Library: 1st Tuesday of the month, 10:30 - 11.00am Smithfield Library: 2nd Thursday of the month, 10:30 - 11.00am Stratford Library: 3rd Thursday of the month, 10:30 - 11.00am Manunda Library: 4th Thursday of the month, 10:30 - 11.00am City Library: 4th Thursday of the month, 10:30 - 11.00am

Tiny Tots Time/Cost: (During school term) 9.00am - 12.00pm, $7

MONDAYS In2soccer (Term Times 6 +years) Time/Cost: 4:30pm, rego:$15, term from $65

H.I.I.T - Interval Training 8.00am, Lagoon Café Aqua Aerobics 9.00am, Lagoon

TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH, PROGRESS RD, WHITEROCK 1ST & 3RD SUNDAY Families@5 -Small church service we have craft activities, play games, bible stories, also singing, communion is also offered and colouring in for the children. Then after there is a sausage sizzle with tea, coffee and cold water.

For further information please phone Fr. Don or Carolynn Ford on 40511070

WEDNESDAYS In2Soccer (Term Times 3+ - 6 Years) Time/Cost: 4.30pm, from $65 (10 wks)

FRIDAYS

MONDAY READ CLUB

INFLATABLE KINGDOM

MONDAYS

TINY TOTS: EVERYDAY DURING SCHOOL TERM

Seniors Steady Steps 9.30am, Fogarty Park Fitness Playground - Green Gym Circuit 5.30pm, Lagoon Café

Time: 9.00am - 12.00pm SCHOOL TERM: Weekends & Public Holidays Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: everyday Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm Cairns Indoor Sports, 164 Mayers St, Manunda

TUESDAYS

Edmonton Library 1st Thursday of the month, 10:30 - 11:30am Manunda Library: 1st Wednesday of the month, 10:30 - 11:30am Stratford Library: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10:30 - 11:30am City Library: 2nd Wednesday of the month, 10:30 - 11:30am Babinda Library: 3rd Monday of the month, 10:30 - 11:30am Smithfield Library: 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:30 - 11:30am Earlville Library: 4th Thursday of the month, 10:30 - 11:30am

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FREE SWIM PROGRAM FOR 2 & 3 MONTH OLD BABIES

An educational, stimulating water familiarisation program for parents and their newborns.

Held at both Little Snappers and Swim Skills Swim schools

4045 2782 32 Fishburn Street Bentley Park www.swimskills.com.au

Smithfield Library: Mondays during school term: 3:30 - 4:30pm

FREE FITNESS ON THE ESPLANADE

STORYTIMES

Call Michelle 4032 6800 for more info

SWIM SKILLS SWIM SCHOOL

Milo In2Cricket (Term Times) Time/Cost: 4.30pm, from $45

LIBRARIES

WEDNESDAYS Play Connect Grow Supported Playgroup Location: 98 Birch St, Manunda Time: 9.30 - 11.30am During school terms Cost: Free (Gold Coin donation appreciated) Children 0 - 5 years

MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS AT

THURSDAYS

Ladies Netball Time/Cost: 10.00am, $13 (includes entry to Tiny Tots for 1 Child) Child can be watched while you play

UNITING CARE COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICE

Calligraphy Qigong Yoga - Yoga & Thai Chi Techniques 6.30am, Lagoon Deck Bouldering - Intro to Rock Climbing 5pm, Bouldering Park

WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT LITTLE SNAPPERS SWIM SCHOOL 4038 1241 1 Cumberland Avenue Smithfield www.littlesnappers.com.au

BUSY BEES PLAYGROUP EVERY THURSDAY

CRAFT & SEWING STUDIO 4053 4421 Edge Hill Piccones

WEDNESDAYS

KIDS SEWING CLASSES

Running Start - Intro to Safe Running Techniques 6.30am, Lagoon Café Mumbalates 9.30am, Fogarty Park Beach Volleyball 5.30pm, Volleyball Courts

Wed & Thur 3.30 - 5.30pm

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

FRIDAYS Back to Basics - Intro to Safe Fitness Exercise 6.30am, Lagoon Deck Aqua Zumba 5.30pm, Lagoon

SATURDAYS Sahaja Yoga Meditation 7.30am, Lagoon Lawn

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PATCHWORK/SEWING CLASSES

Tues 5.30 - 8.30pm Wed 9.30am - 12.30pm Fri 9.30am -12.30pm

BEADING CLASSES Thur 10.00 - 11.30am

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

The Masonic Hall, 90 Le Grande Street, Freshwater 9.30am - 11.45am $3.00 per family contact 0434 371 032 for more details

BACK TO SCHOOL C r a ft With the silly season over, it’s time for back to school mode. While there’s still plenty of time to enjoy the rest of the summer holidays, it’s always fun to get creative, especially on a rainy or unbearably hot day.

And what better way to prepare for the return to school than by making a craft that is not only cute, but handy for school too?

We’ve got an adorable pencil holder and the perfect book cover to add an element of personalisation to your child’s back to school supply list.

Upcycled Jean BOOK COVER WHAT YOU NEED: • 2 pieces of denim, cut into rectangles as well as a scrap piece of pocket • A binding machine • Several pieces of scrap paper and page protectors (if you want) • Flower embellishment • 2 Chipboard or pieces of cardboard • Glue and hot glue gun • Needle and thread • Ribbon and binding rings

Breathe new life into your old denim with this adorable and useful book, perfect as a diary, journal, organiser or scribble book.

1. Cover one side of the chipboard with denim and make mitered corners. Glue and fold over edges. Do the same for the other. This will be your front and back book covers.

2. Stich the pocket of the denim on the front and glue on flower embellishment. You can pick flowers up at any craft store.

3. Add a few pens in the pocket.

4. Cut the scrap paper to size to use as the book pages and protect them with page protectors if required.

5. Bind it together with a binding machine and secure with rings or tied ribbon. Add a few pieces of ribbon to the rings for extra embellishment.

Note: If you don't have a binding machine, choose a book to cover with a solid spine and cut one large piece of denim.

Thanks to: www.lifemadecreations.blogspot.com.au

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DIY PENCIL TOPPERS WHAT YOU NEED: • Wooden pencils • Scraps of felt in different colours • Needle • Thread in different colours • or a hot glue gun if not sewing • A thin black Sharpie pen Personalise your pencils with a heart shaped DIY pencil topper.

1. Cut the scraps of felt into heart shapes. You will need two hearts per pencil.

2. Sew around the edges with the thread.

3. If you’re not keen on sewing, you can glue the edges with a hot glue gun.

4. Leave a gap for the bottom of the pencil.

5. Draw silly faces to complete your DIY pencil topper.

6. Slide in the pencil and enjoy!

Thanks to: www.kidsactivitiesblog.com

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The world is filled with places to explore, things to discover and lessons to learn. And this is no more the case than when you are a child. For your little one’s next birthday party, why not nurture this sense of adventure with a party that oozes with excitement?

If your children love treasure hunts, jungle safaris, Geocaching or even Pokemon Go, then an adventure party is a great option. Rather than the traditional birthday party games, set the stage for an imaginative escapade through the backyard as your guests hunt for animals or search for buried treasure (and treats).

Adventure is Out There

www.petitandsmall.com

There are plenty of different themes to consider when planning your adventure party.

• Jungle safari – Stick to green, brown and tanned colours for decorations and bring the jungle to your backyard with plastic lions, tigers, bears and zebras.

• Pirate adventure – Set sail for the seven seas with black, white and checked decorations, pirate hats for each guest and a scavenger hunt that leads to a treasure chest of surprises.

• Reptile explorers – Transform your house into a garden of discovery with plastic insects, lizards and snakes to search for.

Treats • Ants on a log (sticks of celery with peanut butter and sultanas on top) • Dirt cups (cookie crumble and chocolate mousse with gummy worms placed on top) • Trail mix (various nuts, dried fruit and chocolate M&Ms)

Lolly Bag Ideas

Quins Play Teepee Medium www.earthtoys.net (RRP $120.00ea) Backpack Terra Kids - Haba www.playmackay.com.au (RRP $79.90 $54.95ea)

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Up the ante of adventure with themed lolly bags. Here are some fun gadgets to send the kids home with:

• Gold chocolate coins • A colouring in treasure map • Toy binoculars • A plastic compass • Plastic army people

Entertainment • Let the kids dig for buried treasure in a sand pit. Add plastic insects, jungle animals or chocolate gold coins.

• Set up a scavenger hunt in the backyard or at a nearby park.

• Set up an obstacle course in the backyard with obstacles to jump through, climb over and squeeze under.

• Consider playing Capture the Flag where the kids are divided into two teams and the play area is divided into two areas. The objective is to “steal” the opposing team’s flag from a hidden position within their area. For extra toughness, add a strip of coloured face paint to each child’s cheeks.

Nature & Explorer Case www.earthtoys.net (RRP $58.00ea)

Pony Rider Good Times Wall Dot 44cm diameter, korufurnitureand homewares.com.au (RRP $80.00ea)

Icingbits Edible Cake Toppers www.icingbits.com

www.thecakeblog.com Great Adventure Kit www.earthtoys.net (RRP $59.95ea)

Kaisercraft Kaisercolour Free Spirit Colouring Book www.prettylittlesomething.com.au (RRP $12.00ea)

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AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY GUIDE Cairns Indoor Sports

Backstreet Dance

Z Crew Fitness

ORIENTATION DAY

ZUMBA KIDS

JUNIOR IN2 SOCCER

Saturday, 28 January 9:00am11:00am.

Mondays and Wednesdays starting 23rd January 2017.

2 to 6 year olds play on Wednesdays - $65.00 for term. Term fee includes a free playing shirt.

Under 8s and 10s play Mondays $80.00 per term. Term Fee includes a free playing shirt.

JUNIOR IN2 CRICKET Starting Friday, 27th January, then every Friday at 4.30pm.

Under 8s $45.00. Under 10s & 12s $55.00.

ESPECIALLY FOR MUMS Ladies Daytime Netball Starting Thursday, 2nd February then every Thursday morning at 10.00am.

Offering a fun, positive dance studio focused on building confidence.

No exams, no Eisteddfods, no competition or comparison.

Only fun and energy.

and motivating kids to lead a healthy,

and set to funky music. The perfect

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

be fun!

Facebook: Backstreet Dance Cairns www.backstreetdance.com.au 0407 995 182

FOR MUMS AND DADS

Nominate as a Team or an Individual.

Get your friends together, Sign up now & Bring it on!

Classes are aimed at encouraging

Styles of dance: hip hop, jazz, funk and contemporary.

FNQ DANCE ACADEMY CLASSES

New Season starts Monday 6 February.

confidence.

active lifestyle and boost self-esteem.

FNQ DANCE ACADEMY

Grades for all ages and abilities

are all about fitness, fun, friends and

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

Cost $14.00 per game includes one child’s free entry into Inflatable Kingdom for Tiny Tots.

Join over 200 teams that play every week in our evening competitions: Indoor Netball, Soccer, Cricket, Beach Volleyball and Ultimate Dodgeball

Carins Zumba Kids classes with Deb

For ages two years to adults.

Beginners to experienced.

Zumba kids classes are energetic way to teach kids that exercise can

Classes are for girls and boys aged 3-13 years.

Classes are held Thursday afternoons during school terms at the Cairns Junior Eisteddfod Hall on Greenslopes Street, Edge Hill.

The first class for Term 1 will be Thursday, 26th January 2017 Classes are 4.30pm to 5.00pm for 4 to 7-year-olds. Cost: $8.00 per class.

Classes offered ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, hip hop, acro, musical theatre.

Classes are 5.00pm to 5.45pm - 8 to

Recreational and examination streams available.

Term discounts are available.

Bookings Required.

No bookings required, you can

13 years old. Cost: $10.00 per class.

just turn up.

www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au

www.fnqdanceacademy.com.au

4032 2844

0407 656 158 - Sarah

deb-zumba@bigpond.com

admin@cairnsindoorsports.com.au

sarah@fnqdanceacademy.com.au

Contact Deb - 0401 023 084

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GO BOWLING CAIRNS JOIN A TEAM TODAY! There are tenpin bowling teams to suit all ages and every lifestyle.

Go Bowling have teams for children, teens, adults, seniors and also people

Call Barry or email

Students experience expert,

info@ckdcairns.com.au

professional tuition by qualified

Bookings are preferred

and enthusiastic environment.

www.ckdcairns.com.au 0414 782 189

few tips to get you started.

Cairns Regional Gallery

You can join one of their existing

The gallery presents a diverse,

with a disability, and they offer free learn to bowl sessions if you need a

teams or get a group of family and friends together and form your own team.

Call them today for a full list of teams, days and times that they bowl and they’ll find a team to suit you.

Facebook: Go Bowling Cairns

challenging and stimulating exhibition program featuring works by local, national and international artists. It also offers many art classes for kids

Pacific–rim identity and a commitment

CHOI KWANG-DO

North Queensland.

self-defence, health, character development and humanity.

Open from 9th January 2017. Any trials booked in January will get one month free training on joining

FREE TRIAL PROGRAM:

• Kinder ballet • Classical ballet • Jazz • Tap • Contemporary • Acrobatics • Musical theatre and vocal • Boys classes

www.turningpointe.com.au

4053 3497

basic principles of non-violent

• Baby ballet

The Cairns Regional Gallery is one of galleries distinguished by its unique

Choi Kwang Do is founded in the

SPECIALISED DANCE CLASSES:

Enrol online for 2017 classes

www.gobowling.com.au

BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN YOUR CHILDREN.

teaching staff, in a fun, caring, safe

and adults.

Australia’s most innovative regional

to promoting the visual art of Tropical

To find out more visit their website.

Facebook: Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 4046 4800 info@cairnsregionalgallery.com.au

Turning Pointe Dance Studios

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Step it Up Crew BAREFOOT BEATZ DANCE CLASSES For boys and girls aged two to four 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.

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

From Monday, 9th to

Brand new, state of the art premises

www.stepitupcrew.com.au

Tuesday, 31st January 2017.

located at 240 Hartley St.

4057 5412

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Kindermusik KINDERMUSIK IS A CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INCORPORATING MUSIC AND MOVEMENT. They recognize that YOU, the parent, are your child’s most important

the manager of the PCYC. PCYC is a

registered childcare service provider and parents are entitled to apply for government assistance including

the child care rebate and child care benefit.

Open from 7.00am-6.00pm

weekdays, throughout the term and

educator. There are four levels of

school holiday periods.

classes, depending on the age and

Contact your nearest PCYC for an obligation free quote and further details.

developmental abilities of your child Our Time - 1 ½ - 3 years.

Young Child - for 5 - 7 years.

Edge Hill United Football Club

Family Time - perfect for families

JUNIOR SIGN ON

Imagine That - for 3 - 5 years.

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

Contact Nicole for more information. www.kmusikcairns.com.

0418 772 258

Saturday, 4th and 11th February 2017 9.00am – 1.00pm.

Tiger Park McNamara St, Manunda.

Home of the mighty Tigers. They

cater for players from three years to senior men’s and ladies’ teams and

kindermusikwithnicole@yahoo.

all the juniors in between.

com.au

EHUFCs goal is to provide a fun,

PCYC FNQ OPEN DAYS/SIGN ON DAYS

family orientated sporting club

that encourages healthy living,

participation and making new friends while playing in a team environment, learning and improving their skills in

Wednesday, 25th January 2017.

the world game.

PCYC managed school age care

For more information

services at: PCYC Cairns, Cairns West State School, Whitfield, PCYC Mareeba, Isabella State School, Gordonvale State School, PCYC Innisfail and Tully State School

PCYC SCHOOL AGE CARE Their quality before school care, after school care and vacation care programs are facilitated by trained, enthusiastic and motivated staff.

They’ll look after your child in a safe environment and have a great range of educational and active programs.

Their 65 year partnership with the Queensland Police Service makes them unique, providing regular

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Dancescapes Classes are held at the Redlynch Community Hall, Margaret Street, Redlynch in Cairns.

They offer jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary and acro dance styles for children from three years up to senior students and adults.

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

Dance 2XS Dance 2XS invites you to come and JOIN THE FUN in 2017!

Sign on day - Thursday, 19th January 2017 from 3.00pm to 7.00pm.

At Dance 2XS you can learn in a caring and encouraging environment, without the pressure of exams or competitions. Classes are fun and friendly! Their new, modern studios offer a spacious dance room as well as a fully equipped gymnastics tumbling room with air floor to safely learn skills.

THEY OFFER CLASSES IN: • Cheerleading

ehufc67@hotmail.com

• Tumbling & acrobatics

www.ehufc.com.au

• Funky jazz & hip hop

0439 857 655 – Glen

South Cairns Gymnastics

• Tap and ballet • Tiny tots gym and dance (from 18 months) • Aerial silks and lyra/hoop • Circus

ENROL NOW FOR 2017 Lots of classes on offer: for ages three and over.

Conact them for more information

Located at Cnr Atticus St & Salter Close, Woree.

For more information

info@gymsportsfnq.com.au

dance@2xs.com.au

www.gymsportsfnq.com.au

www.dance2xs.net.au

4045 2947

4033 5315

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Dance Junction

Little Snappers

ENROLMENT DAYS:

Cairns International Tennis Centre

Edmonton studio – Saturday, 14th January from 8.00am - 4.00pm

FREE TENNIS DAYS

8th January – 10.00am – 2.00pm

Caravonica studio – Sunday, 15th January from 8.00am - 4.00pm

Saturday, 21st and 28th January

Their goal is to “produce swimmers

9.00am- 12.00pm

who are safer in and around water

DANCE JUNCTION ENHANCING EVERY DANCER!

Tennis activities, ANZ hotshots, face

Dance Junction has as ‘a little something for everyone’ whether you like jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary, lyrical, cheerleading, mummy and me or hip hop, they offer it!

Classes are available for boys and girls from as young as two years 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. www.dancejunction.com.au 0403 828 785

Cairns Highland and Irish Dancers OPEN DAY Saturday 28 January Experienced and professional tuition in Highland and Irish Dancing.

2017 JUNIOR COACHING PROGRAMS & COMPETITION • ANZ Hot Shots—Red Ball, Orange Ball, Green Ball.

• Yellow Ball Squads, teenage program.

• Pathways for participation and tournament.

• Groups, squads, privates.

• Junior fixtures and tournaments.

2017 ADULT PROGRAMS • Cardio tennis • Adult group coaching • Competitions - social, fast 4, team fixtures

and who swim with good technique" With programs suitable for Babies, Toddlers, Learn to Swim and Squad For more information call the centre or check out their website. www.littlesnappers.com.au 4038 1241 info@littlesnappers.com.au

Scouts Queensland STATE SIGN ON Wednesday, 4th February 2017 Today’s Scouts can take part in an extraordinary variety of outdoor activities, from ‘traditional scouting skills’ such as camping and bushcraft, through to more extreme challenges such as abseiling, overnight hiking, rafting, canoeing,

Check out their website for more

canyoning, rock climbing, sailing…

2017 enrolments now being taken.

details or give them a call.

even flying!

www.cairnshighlandandirishdance. com.au

www.tennis.com/cairnsitc

0419 785 817 jacqueline.wilson3@bigpond.com

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5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY

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AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY GUIDE

The Young Company

Classes for 6+ years - $55.00 and run

TYC offers 5 to 18-year olds an

Everything is included in this cost.

opportunity to discover their electrifying creative abilities, super charged social confidence and magnetic idea generation skills, as they are nurtured through their powerful youth theatre framework.

PROGRAMS THEY OFFER: Drama Club: 5 – 8 years Drama Studio: 9 – 12 years Acting Troupe: 12 – 14 years Perform-a-Thon: 8 – 12 years Training Ground: 12 years+ Musical Playhouse: 5 – 11 years Bookings Required www.theyoungcompany.com.au leigh@theyoungcompany.com.au 0409 263 502 – Leigh

Modern Pantry KID'S COOKING CLASSES For children aged 3- 6 years.

Fun, hands-on classes where children’s imaginations can run wild.

The kids will learn how to make tasty, nutritious dishes.

Classes for 3-5 years $20.00 for 1 hour.

for 2.5 hours.

Plus, the kids take home everything they cook!

Two pools are heated to the thermoneutral temperature of 32° celsius, creating a pleasant year-round

swimming experience for your child that is always warm in winter and comfortable in summer.

To see the class schedule or just

Facebook: swimskills

their website.

www.swimskills.com.au

www.modernpantry.com.au/events

4045 2782

0405 039 199

info@swimskills.com.au

info@modernpantry.com.au

Tobruk Memorial Pool

find out more information, go to

Waterwise Aquatic Centre CALM PEACEFUL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY PROFESSIONAL STAFF Learn to Swim surrounded by nature.

A swim school with a difference

SWIM SCHOOL Learn to swim in their year round programs. The swimming and water safety program is designed to provide steady progress in both swimming and survival skills. They cater for all abilities and ages ranging

nestled in the Redlynch community.

from 6 months old to masters,

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and stroke technique.

info@wwac.com.au

SwimSkills Swim School THEY TEACH SWIMMING TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF ALL AGES AND STAGES!

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providing both strong water safety

The 50 metre FINA approved swimming pool is heated to 27 degrees, the shaded outdoor 50m pool has 10 lanes, making it ideal place for lap swimming. With slow, medium and fast lanes, the pool caters for all abilities.

SwimSkills Swim School is a family owned & operated boutique swim school offering swim lessons to

all ages and all stages. Featuring

very small class sizes in a modern,

safe, clean & purpose built aquatic education centre.

Let the children get involved in sport, learn a new skill or discover their passion in 2017!

Don't forget to let them know you READ IT IN PAKMAG

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THE YOUNG COMPANY

days, runs Monday 16 – Thursday 19 January, 10.00am – 4.00pm

Open Every day of the school holidays

Have lots of programs on offer!

Cost: $320 - $370 (Early Bird Saving Available)

JUST $7.00 per person / per Game (includes shoe hire, Kids only)

Bookings required

Adults playing pay only $9.00

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

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

Summer 4-Day Drama School Program. During the 4-Day

programs students develop the

essentials of stage performance

through improvisation, role-play and characterisation activities.

PROGRAM 4: THE 'S' FILES Suitable for 5-12years This 4-day program runs from

Tuesday 3 – Friday 6 January, 9.00am – 3.00pm

PROGRAM 5: KING ARTHUR'S DISASTER Suitable for 5-12years This 4-day program runs from

Tuesday 10 – Friday 13 January, 9.00am – 3.00pm

PROGRAM 6: VILLIANS VENGEANCE Suitable for 5-12years This 4-day program runs from

Tuesday 17 – Friday 20 January, 9.00am – 3.00pm

Showcase for each program is the last afternoon of the program

Cost per program: $220 - $270 (Early Bird Saving Available) Bookings required PROGRAM 7: THEATRE ARTS TRAINING PROGRAM Suitable for 13 years+ Join the TYC Team this Summer

MOUNT SHERIDAN PLAZA Has lots happening this school holidays

Call 4053 3497 or visit www.gobowling.com.au

THE WHITE WIZARD MAGIC SHOWS

Little Snappers Swim School- OpenS Soon

Monday 9 to Friday 13 January

5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY

3 shows daily 10.00am, 11.30am and 1.00pm

8 January – 10.00am – 2.00pm

Free for kids of all ages, crazy, interactive and lots of fun.

You’re invited for Games – Prizes – Food and Fun activities.

WILDLIFE SHOWS

4 DAY FREE SWIM INTENSIVE PROGRAM

Monday 16 to Friday 20 January

10 - 13 January

3 shows daily 10.00am, 11.00am and 1.00pm

4 x 30 min classes between 8.00am – 12.00pm depending on age and ability. Bookings required

Join them for FREE LIVE action with interactive Wildlife Shows with Cairns Zoom. Learn Fun Facts, touch and feel snakes, lizards and crocodiles.

Photo Opportunities For more details visit www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au

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

as they mentor and lead students

KIDS HAPPY HOUR

masterclasses over four-intense

Between 9.00am-10.00am and 3.00pm-4.00pm

through a series of skilled

Great family deals starting from $49.00* (Family 4, 1 game each)

AQUAVENTURES Weekly classes commencing Monday 16 January An innovative new water play program that promotes child-led play in exciting discovery stations. Giving your child the opportunity to explore, observe, experiment, problem solve and learn. For Ages 1 - 4 years old.

6-week block for $60 4038 1241 for bookings info@littlesnappers.com.au www.littlesnappers.com.au

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BAD FISHY

Backstreet Dance

Each Wednesday and Sunday until January 23

BAD FISHY JET BOATING

SCHOOL HOLIDAY DANCE WORKSHOPS

MEGA SPLASH FUN PARTY

Daily during the school holidays at 11.30am and 2.00pm Adults $69.00 and children (under 16 and at least 1.2m tall) $39.00 – 20% off adults and kids tickets for locals on the 35min ride when they mention PAKMAG at time of booking. Family tickets available.

For more information, www.badfishy.com.au, call 0499 490 030 or email bookings@badfishy.com.au Bookings are essential and subject to availability.

South Cairns Gymnastics GYMNASTICS 2017 HOLIDAY PROGRAM - PREP TO GRADE 6 Dates running: 10, 11 & 12 January and 17, 18 & 19 January 2017 Two 2 hour sessions – 10.00am to 12.00pm and 3.30pm to 5.30pm Cost: $25.00 for 1 session, $46.00 for 2 sessions, $60.00 for 3 sessions (sessions are 2 hours)

From 9.00am to 5.00pm Cost $100 – $250 (pending age and days) For more details visit www.backstreetdance.com.au Bookings required

CRAFT N SEWING STUDIO The Craft and Sewing Studio will be offering Craft Activities these holidays at their studio at Piccones Village on Pease Street.

WEEK ONE 3 DAY SEWING WORKSHOPS For advanced sewers Wednesday 11, Thursday 12 and Friday 13 January 10.00am—2.00pm Bring lunch and drink $150.00 (all materials supplied except sewing machine)

Walk-ins (no booking) additional $3.00.

WEEK TWO

All participants will receive a FREE Icy-Pole at the end of each session.

For Beginners (8+ years)

Their launchpad holiday programs are perfect for new children to try gymnastics before enrolling in term classes, they are also a great way for existing members to continue their gymnastics during the holidays.

Bookings required For more information or to book visit www.gymsportsfnq.com.au

CAIRNS CENTRAL KIDTASTIC HOLIDAY FUN FOR THE KIDS Disney Pixar’s – Finding Dory Interactive Zone – Tuesday 17 to Saturday 21 January 11.00am to 2.00pm daily in Centre Court, ground floor.

For more details visit www.cairnscentral.com.au or facebook/cairns central

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Friday 13 January to Sunday 15 January

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4 DAY LEARN TO SEW WORKSHOPS

Tuesday 17, Wednesday 18, Thursday 19 and Friday 20 January 10.00am – 1.00pm Bring lunch and drink $150.00 (all materials supplied except sewing machine) CRAFT WORKSHOPS Daily at 3.15 to 4.45pm on Tuesday 17, Wednesday 18, Thursday 19, Friday 20 January Cost apply and children 8 and under need to have an adult present at all times.

Bookings are essential.

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

10.00am to 12.00pm ideal for children aged 6 months to 6 years FLOATING INFLATABLE OBSTACLE COURSE 10.00 am - 2.00pm ARTS AND CRAFT ACTIVITIES 10.00am - 2.00pm FLOW RIDER SESSIONS 11.00am – 5.00pm Please note: conditions and costs apply for more information and pricing visit www.tobrukmemorialpool.com.au

Stockland Cairns DANCE TO EXCESS KID’S GYM Monday 16- Saturday 21 January 11.00am – 2.00pm daily located in Centre Court suitable for kids from 2 years There will be a variety of equipment set up to create a fun activity circuit, where children can run, jump, balance, climb, roll and tumble in a fully supervised environment!

For more information visit www.stockland.com.au/cairns

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.

Open every day of the school holidays 9.00am to 4.00pm. To stay up to date with all that’s happening check out their Facebook page www.facebook/ inflatablekingdomcairns Phone 4032 2844 Email – admin@inflatablekingdom.com.au

Tobruk Memorial Pool

Website www.inflatablekingdom.com.au

Check out what Tobruk pool has available these Summer holidays!

164 Mayers Street, Manunda at Cairns Indoor Sports

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SMITHFIELD SHOPPING CENTRE SCHOOL HOLIDAY FREE ACTIVITY ZONES Paw Patrol Activity Centre - Monday 9 – Friday 13, 10.00am – 1.00pm daily Create your own mask at the Nick Jr’s activity centre Kung Fu Panda activity Zone Monday 16 – Friday 20, 10.00am – 1.00pm daily Decorate your own terracotta rice bowl at the DreamWorks activity Zone For more information, check out their website www.smithfieldcentre.com.au

LASERFUN JANUARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Tuesday (10th and 17th) and Thursday (12th and 19th) - 3-hour laser tag session 1.00pm - 4.00pm for $25.00/person SCHOOL HOLIDAY HOURS:

Helmet, morning tea, water, backpack and training provided.

Guided by an experienced local guide with a few stops along the way to take in nature. Get up close to waterfalls, enjoy a swim and get some great photos using the phone mount on our bikes!

To find out more visit www.laserfun.com.au and follow them on www.facebook. com/LaserfunCairns or to book phone 4031 9865 or email bookings@laserfun.com.au

Electric Mountain Bike School Holiday Adventures

DFO CAIRNS DFO Cairns is the place to be these school holidays: COOKIE DECORATING WORKSHOPS Monday 9 – Friday 13 January, 10.00am – 1.00pm daily (no booking required)

Head along and pat, feed, play and cuddle cute baby farm animals.

FREE* KIDS SOFT SERVE Saturday 14 – Saturday 21January from Café Eatz. *Limited to 400 per day.

First in first served!

W: www.dfocairns.com.au F: DFOcairns

CAIRNS REGIONAL GALLERY Have some great workshops available throughout the School Holidays.

CREATE A SCULPTURE OF YOUR FAVOURITE ANIMAL 9 January, 10.00am / $15 / Kids ages 4 - 7

HOLIDAY SPECIAL

CREATE A DIORAMA

$50.00 - Free pickup/drop off in the Cairns area.

8.00am – 1.30pm 12 – 50 age group

10 January 10.00am / $16 / Kids ages 4-7 1.00pm / $19 / kids aged 8 - 13

Open 7 days

CREATE A REEF THEMED SEASCAPE WITH CLAY

Experience a unique 3hr wilderness ride into the rainforest. Electric full suspension mountain bikes allow

12 January, 10.00am / $18 / kids aged 4 - 7 1.00pm / $20 / kids aged 8-12

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For more information or to book call 4046 4800 or email programs@ cairnsregionalgallery.com.au

KID'S COOKING CLASSES

Visit their website for more details www.worldheritageebikeadventures. com.au

Sunday: 10.00am-7.00pm

Places are limited so bookings are essential

Bookings essential

Phone: Jamie 0412 245 648

Wednesday 18 – Saturday 21 January, 10.00am – 4pm Daily

FAMILY PASS: $70.00 family of four 3 x laser tag missions each. (conditions apply).

13 January, 10.00am / $16 / kids aged 3 - 6 1.00pm / $19 / kids aged 7 - 11

Modern Pantry

OLD MACDONALD’S FARM ANIMALS

Every day during holidays: 3 x laser tag missions for $21.00/person includes membership!

MAKE A DANCING HULA OR TIKI PUPPET

This is a fun adventure ride with plenty of excitement along the way

Monday-Saturday: 10.00am-9.00pm Public Holidays: 10.00am-6.00pm.

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people with minimal fitness to throttle over rocks or pedal to kick the electric motor in for an extra boost.

For children aged 3- 6years.

Fun, hands-on classes where the kid's imagination can run wild. The kid's will learn how to make tasty, nutritious dishes and take home everything they cook!

Classes for 3 - 5 years $20.00 for 1 hour Classes for 6+years - $55.00 and run for 2.5 hours Everything is included in this cost.

Plus, the kid's take home everything we cook!

To see the class schedule or just find out more information, go to www.modernpantry.com.au/events

Jamie Gosling Football Academy NEW YEAR HOLIDAY CLINICS Suitable for Boys and Girls 5 – 14 years Week 1 - Monday 9 to Wednesday 11 January Week 2 - Monday 16 to Wednesday 18 January 9.00am – 12.00pm each day at St Andrew’s Catholic College Redlynch Cost – JGFA Players $30.00 per day or $75.00 for 3 days Non JGFA $90.00 for 3 days or $35.00 per day (per Child) What to Bring – Playing Kit (t-shirt, shorts, socks) soccer boots/trainers and water bottle For more information, www.jgfa.com.au or please email Jamie at info@jgfa.com.au

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LASERTAG CAIRNS

FREE entry and participation.

Suitable for the whole family

CAIRNS WAKE PARK

Are running Mega Sessions these holidays - Saturday 21 January starting at 12:30pm.

On display in the Cairns Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre, 46 Collins Avenue Edge Hill

KIDS CLUB

THE MEGA SESSIONS RUN FOR A WHOPPING 4.5 HOURS.

For more information www.tanksartscentre.com

Running from Wednesday 4 – Friday 20 January 2017

Includes a free sausage sizzle lunch with soft drinks for sale.

PARADISE PALMS

$35.00 per child per day Bookings are required

Paradise for kids young and old with lots to keep the kids occupied during the school holidays.

For more information or to book www.cairnswakepark.com / 4038 1304 / info@cableskicairns.com.au / Facebook cairnswakepark

All this for $30.00! And any repeat sessions during school holidays are half price which also applies to the mega sessions.

Bookings are essential.

For more information or to book go to www.cairnslasertag.com.au or email info@cairnslasertag.com.au or like them on Facebook @ Lasertag Cairns

Families can enjoy a full day of FUN with unlimited entry to the Adventure playground, lap pool or mini-golf for a whole day. Prices start from just $4.00. Open daily from 7.00am.

Cairns Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre

To find out more visit www.paradisepalms.com.au/leisure

BUGS AND OTHER DEAD STUFF Running daily until 23 January 2017 An exciting and educational exhibition for the kiddies featuring a live bug collection with a range of rainforest bugs, and giant prehistoric critters and insect collection boards of species endemic to the Cairns region. Bug pinning and drawing workshops will be held during the exhibition through self-guided instruction.

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THERE IS THE SWIMMING POOL, ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND AND AN 18-HOLE MINI-GOLF COURSE.

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Choi Kwang Do Open from January 9 - Any trials booked in January will get one month free training on joining.

FREE TRIAL PROGRAM From Monday 9 to Tuesday 31 January 5.30 Monday to Thursday Call Barry on 0414 782 189 or email info@ckdcairns.com.au Bookings are preferred.

Runs Monday, Wednesday and Fridays 8.30 – 10.00am

Cairns International Tennis Centre HOLIDAY PROGRAM Monday 9- Friday 13 Monday 16 – Friday 20 January Full day of activities.

Half day $35.00, Full Day $60.00 Book for 5 days in the same week and pay for 4! www.tennis.com/cairnsitc 4041 3383 admin@cairnsitc.com

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STORY Rose Foster

Dining out with children can be a daunting task, especially when you’re looking to try something new. The look on my friend, Jess’ face when I invited her and her five-year-old, Max, to dine with me at Cairns’ Japanese restaurant, Ocha Cha, was priceless; I could see the thoughts flying through her mind. Is it kid friendly? Will there be anything he likes?

Will there be anything I like?

I assured her that all would be fine, children were welcome and the extensive menu would mean there was something we’d all like. In reality, having never visited Ocha Cha before, I was simply going off the rave reviews I had heard from other friends…and crossing my fingers that it would be as described. Thankfully, we were not disappointed!

As we arrived we were greeted by our lovely waitress who guided us to our table. Max was thrilled to learn he’d have to take his shoes off and sit on the floor to eat at the traditional Japanese table.

“Are you sure you don’t want to sit at the normal tables?” we teased as we pointed to the western style tables and chairs.

“What are these?” he said, clearly ignoring our question as he took his seat on the ground and picked up his chopsticks. Jess explained and split them apart to show him how to use them.

I picked up the menu and examined the delights it held within. Being the more experienced Japanese eater (in comparison to Jess and Max, anyway!), I was charged with ordering our entrees.

The gyoza, Japanese steamed dumplings, were an instant hit with all of us and were the first to arrive. The izakaya dining style is used at Ocha Cha – meaning food is brought to the table when it is ready. The takoyaki were next up – I didn’t tell my dinner guests that they were octopus balls (deep fried batter with chunks of octopus) until they’d polished off the plate; these little spheres of deliciousness should be enjoyed without prejudice! And they were!

Okonomyaki is a personal favourite of mine so I just had to try Ocha Cha’s version. It was fantastic! The seafood

pancake, packed with cabbage and loaded up with okonomiyaki sauce and Japanese mayo was one of many of the night’s highlights for me.

Despite her lack of Japanese knowledge, Jess had a look through the menu and saw a number of things she and Max would love. The English descriptions are great and leave no room for wondering what you’ve ordered!

Jess’s eyes turned to the sashimi and the selection of fresh fish she received was impressive. Max was delighted when the kid’s meal arrived; karaage – or ‘chicken nuggets’ as Jess described them to him – with a side of rice, a side, a lollypop and some orange juice all served up on a smiley-face kiddie plate.

My meal arrived and I was pleasantly surprised my ‘donburi’, which means ‘bowl’ in Japanese. Atop a generous portion of rice sat two deliciously saucy teriyaki fillets of salmon. To my delight, the meal also included a miso soup, pickles and a small dessert – great value for money at only around $15.00 for the set!

All in all, I could not fault Ocha Cha! Owner, Itchey and his wife have done a fantastic job at creating a traditional Japanese experience, great for both the kakiage connoisseur and Japanese food virgins, in the centre of Cairns. The relaxed environment, unique dining style and wide variety of food options make Ocha Cha the perfect option a fun family night out!

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Your Last Will and Testament It's the new year and you no doubt have a list of resolutions to make your 2017 the best yet. And whilst quitting chocolate or joining the gym are great goals, make sure you have also made room on your list for planning your future. Get your Will sorted!

Your Last Will and Testament should actually be a priority for you and your family. Every person – whether married, divorced, single, a parent, in good health, or in bad health - should have a Will. And whether you have a little or a lot, drafting a Will eliminates the need for guess work after you’ve gone.

So, what does a Will include?

A Will typically includes details of what you want to happen with your affairs after your death. And, that doesn’t just include who will get your most prized possessions.

Common Will inclusions are: • Who will take care of your wishes / manage your money.

• Provision for children, guardianship & testamentary trusts.

• A special gift for someone (i.e. specific gift).

• Do you own a business? Appointment someone to run it for you.

• Writing someone out of the will.

• Charitable gifts.

• Tax planning.

• Burial, cremation, cadavers and organ donation.

Without a Will, the Court will have an educated guess

at who should get your property, based on Queensland

Succession Laws. Some of your potential claimants might

think they should get more than you think they should which could create rivalries between potential beneficiaries.

Don’t get us wrong – the Court will do its absolute best – but without a clear expression of your intentions, it can only

listen to those who survive you (and their wishes, not yours).

The process of making a Will does not need to be complex, time consuming or costly. Have the discussion with

your loved ones today and contact Wilson Partners Law to book an appointment. For more information, visit www.wilsonpartnerslaw.com.au

Story Miranda & Lee, Wilson Partners Law Website www.wilsonpartnerslaw.com.au Email office@wilsonpartnerslaw.com.au

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NEW YEAR RE$OLUTION$

Make them and break them. Yep, it’s just another year. But when it comes to your money, we’ve compiled some tips from our branches to give you a little more financial resolve in 2017.

Mareeba Community Bank® branch; Do a regular financial health check on all your banking. You may be paying unnecessary fees, or missing out on benefits.

Kuranda & Smithfield branches; Prepare a family budget to include everything! School fees, groceries, petrol, insurances, haircuts, your wellearned glass of wine.

Sheridan St & Westcourt branches; Take the struggle out of paying bills.

Refer to your budget and open a dedicated savings account that you regularly transfer money into.

Mission Beach Community Bank® Branch; Unfortunately, fraud is something we all have to be aware of these days. Bendigo Bank is vigilant when it comes to protecting your money.

Check your balance and transactions regularly with the Bendigo Bank app and online statements.

Port Douglas & Mossman branches; Financial advisers aren’t just for the wealthy. They can help anyone make important decisions that help secure their financial future.

Another year older! Make 2017 the year to check your health, life, and income protection insurance.

Babinda Community Bank® Branch; Australians have billions of dollars in missing super accounts. So find yours, check how much it’s costing, and check what insurance it offers.

Dimbulah Community Bank® Branch; By simply banking with us you are supporting your community.

Local projects get funded, local schools get support, and local clubs find sponsorship.

Ravenshoe Community Bank® Branch; Plan for the unexpected.

Take steps now to protect you and your family should an event come out of the blue. With school holidays (and cyclone season) upon us, lots of us are planning to travel. Check your home, contents, car, and travel insurance policies.

Malanda & Atherton branches; Help your kids understand the value

of saving by teaching them good habits early. Open a bank account and start a savings plan.

Cairns City & Edmonton branches; Your home loan is usually your biggest financial commitment. Home loan bundles can help you save interest, and add benefits to your other banking as well.

Innisfail & Tully branches; Did you reach your financial goals in 2016? Learn from last year’s hick-ups and adapt your goals for 2017.

Happy New Year from our team.

Why not visit any of our 17 branches throughout Far North QLD and ask us how we can help you be more financially healthy in 2017.

Westcourt // Ph: 4052 8900 Edmonton // Ph: 4045 2488 Sheridan Street // Ph: 4044 5211 Smithfield // Ph: 4038 1700

Judy Blackall,

Senior Manager, Bendigo Bank

Far North QLD Region

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Dinosaurs may have populated the world billions of years ago, but their spirit continues to live through the curiosity of our children. If your little ones love dinosaurs, then why not set up a dinosaur garden in your backyard?

You will need: • An area in the garden that is cleared (and preferably won’t get damaged due to wind and rain) or a large empty planter.

• Toy dinosaurs.

• Various plants and greenery. Dinosaurs need something to eat, after all!

• Sand or dirt to add to the bottom of the planter or garden bed.

• Rocks of different sizes.

• Additional accessories such as a pretend pond for the dinosaurs to drink from or a nest complete with a few toy dinosaur eggs.

• A homemade sign to hang above the planter or garden area.

Tyrannosaurus Rex - Schleich www.playmackay.com.au (RRP $54.95ea)

The great thing about a dinosaur garden is that it is not only a great DIY project that the kids can do with you, but it also provides hours of imaginative play after the garden has been designed.

In addition to fairy gardens (see page 80) and dinosaur gardens, there are plenty of pretend play areas that can be set up in your own backyard. Set up a Neverland, complete with pirate ships (you can easily find these at any aquarium store or pet store), wooden miniature tree houses and pirate figurines. Or how about a dirt track for your child’s miniature cars, motorbikes and other transportation toys?

If you have the garden space and with the help of your child’s imagination (okay, and Pinterest too), the possibilities are endless.

Dinosaur Mold Set 2pk www.playmackay.com.au (RRP $12.95ea)

Schleich - At Home With The Herbivores Set www.earthtoys.net (RRP $89.95ea)

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Fairy FRIENDS With The Block's Caro and Kingi

Spark their imagination and bring your backyard to life with a fairy garden. These miniature worlds filled with whimsical wonder are highly popular and plenty of stores sell fairy garden accessories. Here’s some ideas to consider when planning your fairy garden. t.com

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Space and Shelter

Opt for an area that won’t get damaged by wet weather (or pets). A planter is a good choice but you can also use a large bowl as the base for your garden (this is especially handy if you want to move the garden in the future). Your fairies need a place to sleep and fairy cottages are elegant to say the least.

Signage

Help your fairies navigate through their forest with signs that sparkle and glow. You can purchase these or make your own using paddle pop sticks, glitter and a Sharpie pen.

Personalised Fairy Garden Sign Etsy Store: Tinytopia4u (RRP $5.50ea)

In addition to a few signs, add fairy lights or miniature Christmas baubles around the garden for extra lighting. Fairies are known to come out mostly at night, after all.

Pathways

Create pathways for your fairies to walk along with dirt, stones and little bridges to cross over. Fairies are known to love colour so you may want to include a few painted rocks or coloured pebbles to help brighten their world.

Handmade Oak Fairy Garden Tree House Etsy Store: Tinytopia4u (RRP $75.00ea)

Plants and a Pond

Fairies also love greenery so add some plant life to your garden. Ferns are especially popular and little mushrooms placed underneath make for the perfect sitting area for little creatures. Give the fairies a place to cool down with their very own pond with rocks around the edges.

Handmade Mini Gnomes with Glow Swirl Hats Etsy Store: Tinytopia4u (RRP $12.00 for three)

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Fairy Sisters Reading www.gardensparkle.com.au (RRP $19.90ea)

Handmade Mini Naughty Gnome The "Spirit" Drinker Etsy Store: Tinytopia4u (RRP $15.00ea)

Forest Fairy Cottage www.gardensparkle.com.au (RRP $72.00ea)

Micro Mushroom House www.gardensparkle.com.au (RRP $10.10ea)

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Weight Watchers for pets STORY Jane Quinn

With 41.5 per cent of dogs and 32 per cent of cats overweight or obese, obesity is fast becoming the most common form of malnutrition in Australian pets today.

Why is Obesity Dangerous to our Pets?

• Overweight pets suffer more physical ailments and tend not to live as long as those of a healthy weight.

• Obesity often reduces a pet’s enjoyment of life, its performance and the owner’s enjoyment of their pet.

• Obesity can cause or worsen: -- Arthritis, hip dysplasia, back or spinal disc problems and ligament rupture -- Lung, heart and liver disease -- Diabetes -- Constipation -- Risk of problems with surgery and anesthesia -- Heat intolerance -- Skin disease -- Mental irritability -- Susceptibility to infectious diseases -- Exercise intolerance

What causes obesity?

Obesity in animals is usually caused by excessive food intake and lack of exercise. If given the opportunity most dogs will eat as much as they physically can. Cats on the other hand are better at regulating their own food intake but many are overly fond of food and therefore eat in excess of their daily requirements.

Other contributing factors such as old age, breed of pet and some medical problems can also increase the chance of your pet being overweight.

Is my pet overweight?

All pets have an ideal weight for their size and breed. Your vet or veterinary nurse will be able to tell you what this is for your pet.

A good guide, other than the general appearance of your animal, is the amount of fat cover over the ribs.

If your pet is thin or normal, the ribs will be easier to see. With overweight animals the ribs are difficult to feel.

Some overweight animals, especially cats, may have a pendulous abdomen.

How can obesity be managed?

• Reducing calorie intake by feeding a low calorie, high fibre diet specially formulated for losing weight.

• Feed overweight pets separately from your other pets.

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• Keep your pet away from food preparation areas and when family members are eating. Those sad puppy dog eyes will get you every time!

• Microchip pet feeders are great at ensuring your pet is only eating what it should be – talk to our staff for more information.

• Do not feed anything other than the amount of food prescribed.

• Exercise your pet regularly.

• Sign your pet up to Cairns Veterinary Clinic’s weight loss club.

Fully supported by our Veterinary Nurses, our complementary weight loss club is an individualised program for safe and gradual weight loss for your pet. In combination with exercise, behaviour modification and Hills Metabolic prescription diet we’ll have your pet back to a healthy weight in no time.

Contact us for more details.