PakMag Cairns - March 2017 Issue 117

ISSUE: MAR 2017

117

CAIRNS

Fertility TO FIRST Years

Baby

Shower

THE IMPORTANCE OF ETIQUETTE

Birth a BUSINESS

MULTIPLE BIRTHS

CONTENTS

HELLO

ISSUE NO. 117 MAR 2017

Hello and welcome to the March edition of PakMag. I can’t believe we’re into March already, but I’m glad we are as this is one of my favourite editions, our Maternity Edition!

06 Entertainment: Check This Out

Check out our Fertility to First Years feature on page 47 for tips on your options in Cairns for fertility assistance, pregnancy and post-natal healthcare, and buying for baby.

09 The Thing Is... With Bree James 10 Is It Time For You To Birth

A Business?

Our maternity theme runs throughout the magazine with a piece on the importance of tummy time one page 23, tips for more than one baby on page 27 and much more too.

13 Parenting: The Importance

We also focus on parents and our Adult Education feature discusses the best careers for parents and how you can get the skills you need to land your dream job. And for those who are thinking about starting a business, the Birthing a Business story on page 10, is for you!

Of Etiquette

19 Developmental Disabilities And Concerns In Early Childhood

21 Orthodontics:

Setting Your Children Up For Life!

As you can see, this edition of the magazine is jam-packed with great stuff and I really hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed putting it together.

23 Health

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

28 Bump and Bub: WIN

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27 Baby: Multiple Birth Week 31 What’s On Guide 33 Mini Mag 40 Celebrate: Baby Shower Power

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42 Kid Friendly Recipes 45 Eat Stay Play: Everyday Indulgence

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47 Fertility To First Years 51 Adult Education: Best Careers

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CHECK IT OUT

8th Mar

Empowering Gen Z Women - International Women’s Day Event WHEN Wednesday, 8 March 2017, 3.30pm – 6.00pm WHERE Cairns Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre MORE INFO www.ivvy.com/event/Q3TMYB P: 07 4037 3984 M: 0475 832 494 E: chrystal.neeve@det.qld.gov.au To celebrate International Women’s Day, the Department of Education and Training in partnership with Project Booyah (PCYC Cairns) will host an afternoon tea event for Grade 9 to 12 high school students. The event aims to inspire students by highlighting successful local business women and entrepreneurs from the FNQ region.

COST: FREE

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Cairns Baby and Pregnancy Expo WHEN Sunday, 12 March 2017, 10.00am – 3.00pm WHERE Hilton Cairns MORE INFO www.facebook.com/cairnspregnancyandbabyexpo PakMag proudly sponsor this year’s Pregnancy and Baby Expo. It is bigger and better than ever with around 50 local businesses that provide services and goods for babies, expecting mothers and families.

Meet local Cairns businesses from medical practitioners to clothing suppliers for mum and bub, unique products and more.

Entry is a gold coin donation and the raffle is in support of the Special Care Nursery at Cairns Hospital.

2017 Cairns Regional Council’s International Women’s Day Breakfast WHEN Wednesday, 8 March 2017, 7.00am Breakfast WHERE Hilton Cairns MORE INFO www.ticketlink.com.au Cairns Regional Council's International Women's Day Breakfast celebrates women who have made an outstanding contribution to our community.

This year's event will feature key speakers discussing current topics for women in all walks of life. Winners of the Woman of the Year and Young Woman of the Year Awards will be announced. Ticket price includes a hot breakfast.

Students will learn how to dress for success and be empowered with the tools they require to achieve their future career aspirations.

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8th Mar

Be Bold for Change!

COST: Tickets $36.75 (incl booking fee)

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Discover your beautiful self through writing IN A journal The Art of Positive Journaling WHEN Saturday 25th March, 9.30am - 1.30pm Level 1 (Beginner) or Sunday, 26th March, 9.30am - 1.30pm Level 2 (Advanced) WHERE EATO’s – 45 Grafton Street, Cairns MORE INFO facebook.com/PositiveJournaling or call 0424 576 887 Two fun and interactive half day workshops.

FREE GOODY BAGS FOR FIRST 500 PEOPLE.

Learn how the art of Positive Journaling can help you find meaning and purpose in life, re-connect with yourself, practice gratitude, build confidence and self-esteem, become clear of what is important to you and where you are compromising your values and neglecting your needs.

PRICE: $49.00 each, includes light lunch. Early bird: $39.00 (to be purchased before 15th March).

Both workshops go for four hours - including a half hour break.

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28th Mar

Battle of the Brains – Pyjama Trivia Night!

WHEN Tuesday, 28 March 2017, 6.00pm – 9.00pm WHERE Salt House MORE INFO www.thepyjamafoundation.com Battle of The Brains Pyjama Trivia Night is all about coming together with your family, friends and colleagues to go head to head with other teams to see which team is the smartest.

It’s also about raising much-needed funds for children in foster care who deserve a brighter start in life. Participants are encouraged to don their pyjamas or onesies!

Trivia questions are drawn from general knowledge, fun facts, music, movies and sports.

Individual ticket $11.50 or team of six $63.50. Purchase tickets from www.thepyjamafoundation.com

21st May

SAVE THE DATE

Cairns Children’s Festival WHEN Sunday, 21 May 2017, 9.00am - 3.00pm WHERE Tanks Arts Centre, Collins Avenue, Edge Hill MORE INFO www.tanksartscentre.com The Cairns Children’s Festival is back with another action packed day of creativity, adventure and innovation for children and their adults!

With a mix of affordable ticketed events and a lot of FREE family fun, the day will shine a spotlight on KIDS through visual arts, music, performing arts, film and technology.

Australia’s most visually compelling comedian, Frank Woodley brings his one-man show ‘Noodlenut’ to entertain both kids and grown-ups.

Dreams’ production complete with a quirky live band, high intensity aerial acrobatics, juggling feats and magic!

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The Thing Is...

STORY Bree James

March 8th is International Women’s day, a day where women are celebrated around the globe. I think it’s a wonderful day and I am really looking forward to it. I grew up with a mother who is a feminist; I often had to do the “man” type work around the house to help her as I was raised to believe a woman can do anything she sets her mind to and that I must never rely on a male. I guess that is a big reason why I have taken on a role in life that is considered unusual for most women.

I am the breadwinner and a business owner, and I am a woman that can do anything she sets her mind to including dirt bike riding and many other things that makes me a proud tomboy.

But the thing is, I am also a woman who doesn’t feel like she fits in with her own gender at times, and if I am honest, any gender really. Admittedly, it’s mostly my fault that I feel like I am an outcast, but my feeling is that women are feeling more and more misunderstood and alone these days.

I believe the biggest reason for this is because we have become Judge Judy’s. Women are so judgmental of others, but mostly of themselves. We criticise, compare and analyse everything and a huge per cent of it is in a negative way.

She works too hard. She doesn’t work enough and is lazy.

She has too much of a social life. She has no life and is living through her kids. She must have lots of money as she is married to a doctor. She must have no money as she is a single mum.

And the list goes on and on and on and on.

Women are expected to do it all and can do it all, but it’s coming at a cost and it’s mostly our sanity and our connection with each other as women. We have a generation of women who are struggling because of what is socially acceptable and what is not. The world is confused as to what life should look like now for a woman, but now, no matter what a woman does, it seems to be WRONG.

Sixty years ago, most women had one aim, get married, have kids and look after the family. If you didn’t do this and you were one of the few women that had a career, you were judged. Now if you do either of these roles you are judged.

Men are also feeling the heat too. If they take the role of “wife” in the family, they are judged just as harshly.

The thing is, in many parts of the world, roles have changed, and I am grateful that gender is slowly becoming one big blend. Men and women are removing gender and doing what needs to be done, in particular in the home raising a family.

But, what has to change is our attitude towards this blend.

So, ladies and gents, this International Women’s Day and beyond, I hope you to do two things.

1. Celebrate others. Don’t be jealous of what others have, all it says about you is that you think you deserve it more than that person and that is yucky.

2. Don’t judge others for what they are doing, as what you see is often a reflection of what you need to work on.

Judging a person doesn’t define who they are, it defines who you are.

Happy International Women's Day, #BeBoldForChange, and with less jealousy and judgement, I am sure we can help forge a more inclusive and gender equal world.

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Is it Time for You to

birth a business?

STORY Bree James

Starting a business is much like starting a family; it takes planning, preparation, a sense of humour and a never-give-up attitude.

Most people put off starting a business as they believe that they have to be 100 per cent dedicated time-wise to the business. But in reality, it doesn’t have to consume your every waking hour. In fact, it’s possible to work full time and have a small business on the side. And doing things this way means that the business is being run because there is a passion and desire to run a business. It’s not all about the money, and it gives you time to slowly transition from being employed to being self-employed, if that's what you dream of.

Whether you want to have a business that you work on full time, or you want to only dedicate 10 per cent of your work time to a business, it’s still better than having a dream that you put zero per cent of your time into. Doing something is better than doing nothing at all.

No matter how much time you are able to, or want to, commit to your venture, being 100 per cent committed to your business in your heart is an absolute must!

So, you have an idea, where to from here?

First you need to ask yourself some hard questions.

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YOUR WHY?

Your why is very important. Your why for starting a business can’t just be to earn more money, to have more holidays, or to be popular. Your why must go deeper than that. In my opinion, it needs to be focused on your customer. I have a big why - it’s to make families happier and more connected to their community. A big why means that when the going gets tough, you can pull out your why and it will motivate you to keep going. Have it printed and put it on the fridge, or on your mirror at home

so that you are reminded of it every single day. My why means that even when I am having to put my family last to work on the business, I can justify it in my heart because what I am doing is making a huge difference to many families, so the sacrifice to me is justifiable.

2. YOUR LIFESTYLE It’s really important that you think about the lifestyle you want. If you want to start a business in a physical location, or the business’s main operating hours are going to be on the weekends, after a little while you may resent the business if it’s impacting the lifestyle you want. If you want a business that can operate from anywhere in the world, you need to ensure your idea can cope with that and will work.

3. YOUR INVESTMENT All businesses will take some investment, the biggest one will be your time, in most instances. A lot of us want to start a business on a shoe string budget, and it’s certainly much easier to do these days, but you need to have a budget that you are willing to spend on creating this business.

Investing in a logo, a website, business cards, business registration and trademarking, if relevant, are

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all essential first steps. And, of course, setting a marketing budget, purchasing accounting software and deciding whether you need staff initially are all costs that need to be considered as a start.

There are many, many other things too. Having a solid business plan to include all of your costings is important but to ensure the success of your business if things don’t go to plan you need a contingency. Look into the cost of all of the things you need to invest in, and then double it.

However long you estimate to start the business, double that too. If you can manage the thought of the cost of the start-up at double what you think, and double the length of time it could take before you earn one dollar, let alone a profit, then you are good to go! If it freaks you out, good. This isn’t to say that you shouldn’t launch your business, you should, but you need to think of the worst case scenario and be prepared for it.

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PLANNING TIME

You have your big why, you have found a business idea that will work with your lifestyle and you are prepared to put your hand in your pocket to pay for it. Now it’s time to do some testing to see if your idea has legs. You need to do some

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research online, talk to people, and research everything you possibly can about your idea. Is there anyone else doing it? Will you have a point of difference? Why should people buy from you instead? What do you like about what they are doing? What do you dislike about what they are doing? Can you make money out of this idea?

If the answer is still a yes, then it’s time to put it on paper. The dreaded business plan. There are many free templates online, especially ones provided by the Australian Government. Do one, you won’t regret it. Building a business without a plan is much like building a house without

a plan - not a good idea. If you aren’t planning on getting a loan to start the business, then it doesn’t have to be too intense with a hundred pages, but it does have to cover the main things you need to think about, including finance and how you are planning on rolling everything out and by when.

Then, I’d suggest doing a marketing plan that covers a social media strategy too.

And how do you want the business to end? Will you sell it, will you shut it down, will you amalgamate with another business and when would you like this to happen by?

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Researching any insurances, talking to your accountant about the best financial structure to set up the business, and checking if there are any legislative things to keep in mind are all necessary to ensure you’re on the right track to business success.

Once you have these plans on paper, you can see what it's going to take to do this business.

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REGISTER AND ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES.

Lastly, it’s time to register your business name, a trademark, buy the domain name, get a logo designed, a website built, and basically put all of your plans into place.

EASIER BUSINESSES WITH LESS SET-UP STRESS

All of the hard work is done with a proven formula, you have support of head office and with some training you are good to go.

Get involved with a multi-level marketing company Things like Arbonne, Nucerity, Enjo, Amway, Avon, Herbalife, Isagenix and hundreds more are all simple ways to have a sideline business.

Buying a license or management rights Things like management rights to a hotel or property mean that you manage the building and earn

money from it running successfully.

You can also buy the license to a product or service. Being the licensed seller of a certain software or having rights to print Micky Mouse on whatever you wish, for example.

www.business.gov.au www.smallville.com.au www.ato.gov.au/Business/ Starting-your-own-business www.business.qld.gov.au/ business

Be a virtual assistant

www.mahiweb.com.au

Work from home and do errands for people all over the world.

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HELPFUL WEBSITES

Buy a franchise

Put your skills on websites like www.fiverr.com If you can do voiceovers, create logos, edit videos and more then this is a great site to get some extra work.

Starting a business will be one of the hardest things you do… but once it’s born, you are going to love it, and through the infant stage, toddler stage all the way to teenage stage there are going to be highs and lows that you will have to roll with. Enjoy them, celebrate your wins and learn from your losses, and have as much fun as you can along the way.

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PARENTING

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THE IMPORTANCE OF ETIQUETTE:

Please, Poise and Nose-Picking STORY Teresa Jadvick, E&M Etiquette Training and Coaching

After interviewing for an exciting employment opportunity, a young candidate was rejected. "When I asked for real feedback, the interviewer told me that although my job skills and education were a good fit, some of my table manners raised a red flag. The position entails many client dinners and I guess I had a few bad habits that they saw at meals during the interview process."

Acknowledging a gap in his etiquette education, the candidate continued, "I am quite frankly embarrassed by my lack of manners.".

Sadly, the situation the interviewee faced is not uncommon.

Competition is fierce for good schools, jobs and seats in good universities. There are many more highly qualified applicants than positions and being judged on how one presents and conducts oneself is now commonplace in our competitive culture.

and time again until good practices become habit. Remind children whenever a slip in manners occurs but don't scold or nag.

Every caring parent wants to launch their child into the world with the best possible advantage. We are judged by our manners and etiquette, and as our children’s first educators, it’s our job as parents to teach them the basics. But let’s be realistic, with the hectic schedule of most parents, balancing work and family activities, who has time to sit down of an evening to a family meal and manners training?

As children grow their motor skills improve (so they can hold cutlery correctly) and their ability to understand concepts and empathy develops, making teaching respect, kindness and politeness easier. With constant repetition, by the early teen years, children will have built up a comprehensive collection of manners which parents need only fine-tune for teens to be capable of behaving well or attending social functions.

Practicing good manners daily will eventually lead to mastery and manners will become second nature.

Why are Manners Important?

Good manners will often take people where neither money nor education will take them...

So, how can you teach your children manners?

Teaching our children manners is something that should be incorporated into daily life and can start in very young children, with more refined lessons as the child matures.

Unlike maths or science, manners, in the early stages, at least, can be taught through correction of behavior or learning through practical examples as they arise, rather than formal lessons, meaning it doesn’t have to be a chore. Consistency and repetition are very important when teaching children. Parents should reinforce the rules time

1. Good manners give good impressions.

Whether it’s a job interview or meeting your significant other’s parents for the first time, we all want to make a good impression. People want to deal with, associate with and generally know wellmannered people, and therefore the impression you leave on those you meet essentially garners the kind of relationship and involvement you’ll have with them. So, give a firm handshake, listen, make eye-contact and show a regard for good manners and you’ll be setting yourself up for getting that job, or getting her hand!

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2. Good manners are not the norm.

The emphasis on learning good manners is not as strong today as it was fifty years ago. Opening the door for others, not talking with your mouth full or even saying please and thank you are all manners which, whilst still considered important, are not necessarily exhibited by the majority. With that said, having impeccable manners makes you stand out. It makes you different, in a good way, and therefore memorable.

3. Good manners help when you least expect it.

Ever needed to ask for a favour? The manners you’ve shown towards others in previous interactions might just be the difference between them saying yes or no when asked if they can help you out. If you’ve been helpful, gone out of your way or shown the right amount of gratitude in the past, you may just have the same done unto you in the future.

4. Good manners build good relationships.

Life is all about relationships. Whether that be at work, amongst friends, or within your family, our relationships fundamentally shape our lives, so we need to ensure our behaviour gives us the best chance at creating good ones. Being kind, polite, respectful and showing genuine appreciation can go a long way to making people want to have you in their lives and show you the same qualities in return.

5. Good manners are good for the soul.

Regardless of whether you’ve tried to build sound relationships, make good impressions or have someone do you a favour, good manners should be followed, perhaps most importantly, for yourself. Being able to rest easy in the knowledge that, in spite of how you are viewed, you’ve done all you can to be respectful, polite and kind to others is a wonderful feeling indeed!

Did You Know?

In 18th century France, King Louis XIV was unimpressed with visitors to Versailles walking on the grass and so he had signs, or tickets, made up advising people to “Keep off the Grass”. These tickets, called etiquettes in French, expanded to include a list of rules issued by the courts for official functions on what to do and where to stand. Over time the word has been incorporated into other languages as a broad term to describe the rules which govern socially acceptable behaviour.

PLEASE KEEP OFF THE GRASS, THANK YOU

Sheryl Eberly, is an advocate for good manners. In her 2015 Q Ideas talk, she says “children just need to learn, this is how things are done in polite society… these are the rules that help us get along with one another.”

It’s an opinion that she’s held for many years and one of the reasons she wrote 365 Manners Kids Should Know in 2001, which was updated in 2011 in line with the more modern views of ‘acceptable behaviour’.

We’ve picked our top ten manners from the 365, but highly recommend you pick up a copy of the book – you may even learn some manners you’d forgotten!

1. Say “Please” when asking for something and “Thank you” when receiving.

9. Smile and always have a positive attitude.

2. Don’t interrupt adults when talking.

365 Manners Kids Should Know is available online.

3. Say ‘I’m sorry’ not “I didn’t mean to”.

4. Say “excuse me” when asking for somebody’s attention.

5. Knock on closed doors before entering.

6. Have good table manners – no elbows on the table or talking with your mouth full, wait for everyone to receive their meal before you eat and ask permission to leave the table.

7. Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze.

8. Don’t pick your nose!

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10. Act like a guest at someone else’s house.

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And knowing your children have good dining etiquette gives you the confidence to know that they will be able to participate in any dining situation with ease.

Walking through the food courts in our local malls and also the Night Markets I often point out how bad table manners and dining skills can look. It may seem unfair but our table manners can give others an overall impression of who we are, and in some cases it can provide a negative impression unnecessarily.

• Sit down in their proper seat and put their napkin in their lap.

We learn our manners from home from our parents and sadly with today's busy lifestyles families don't always get a chance to sit down to a meal together. Some children don't know how to use a knife and fork let alone the more intricate skills in dining.

• Say, "Excuse me" and ask permission to leave the table.

What Table Manners Should Children Learn?

By 13 years of age, children should, without prompting: • Wash their hands and face before sitting down to the table.

• When eating at home or at friend’s homes, ALWAYS take their plate to the bench and thank their hosts.

• Stay seated in their seats without wiggling in their chairs, going under the table, or getting up and down.

• Know that elbows do not belong on the table.

• Keep their mouths closed while chewing and eat bite sized pieces so that they can swallow before talking if asked a question.

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Developmental Disabilities

and Concerns in Early Childhood

STORY Keran Thomas, Birdwing Therapies Parents love to compare how their children are developing with others of a similar age. This can be a good way to get a sense of how your child is fairing developmentally. Keeping an eye on how they move, look, hear, speak, and socialise helps us to see if there are any concerns. If you feel that your child may not be developing at the same rate as other children of the same age, it may be time to take a closer look.

What is considered a developmental disability?

A developmental disability is a chronic condition pertaining to mental or physical impairments.

These disabilities usually cause the sufferer to have difficulties with living an independent life and often affect speech, mobility and learning.

Intellectual Disability (ID) is one of the most common developmental disabilities. People with ID have a below-average intelligence for their age and often lack the understanding to perform tasks in everyday life without help.

Other developmental disabilities include cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome and spina bifida.

Diagnosis Early diagnosis of developmental disabilities is essential and whilst some conditions such as Down syndrome can be detected in pregnancy, some involve monitoring

your child’s development at home.

When children are young and their brains are still developing, they are more responsive to therapy. It is, therefore, important you have your child assessed and diagnosed if you think there is a problem, to access early intervention services which ensure your child receives the best care, and best chance of living an independent life.

or you can book an appointment directly with a private paediatrician.

Who provides a diagnosis of developmental delay in Cairns?

Feeling overwhelmed is not unusual, especially after diagnosis, and even parents who suspected a problem may have trouble processing the news, or knowing where to go from here. It is important, both for parent and child, that support is sought.

There are a multitude of avenues for parents of children with disabilities to get help including support from friends, family, local groups and professional counsellors.

Paediatricians diagnose children with developmental disabilities in Queensland. Partly based on information provided by parents, paediatricians assess children on where they should be in their development at a given stage.

Since developmental disabilities come in different forms, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists and child psychologists may be part of the diagnosis process too. In the first instance though, your GP can provide a referral to a paediatrician,

After diagnosis In order to meet the needs of the child, it is critical that parents and professionals create and maintain a partnership to help each other help the child reach his or her full potential.

After diagnosis, paediatricians generally work with the parent to help them understand the journey they will be taking with their child, and the help available to them in their local area.

How you can help: If you know a family with a disabled child, it is important that you understand your role in their lives. Whether you’re a close friend or acquaintance, a little support can go a long way to making isolated parents feel less alone.

Offering to help in any way you can, can be extremely helpful, especially if parents are having a hard time managing their daily challenges at home alongside other commitments in their lives such as work.

Be sure to suggest ways you can help, as it can be difficult to take someone up on an offer of, ‘Let me know what I can do to help’, when you don’t know where to start yourself!

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HEALTH

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+ HEALTH Should we all be gluten-free?

Coeliac awareness week is 13-20 March. It’s a week where we both consider those who can't eat dietary staples many of us take for granted, and think about our own health too.

This serious disease, that affects the small intestine and comes with a plethora of other associated problems (eg. tiredness, depression, mouth ulcers, etc.), is present in around 1 in 70 Australians yet it is estimated that 80 per cent are still undiagnosed, partly because people think the only symptom is feeling sick after eating gluten. Diagnosis is so important as people with this debilitating disease are at higher risk of other illnesses.

Coeliac Australia seeks to ensure more people are diagnosed as early as possible and has set up an online assessment for people to check if they are at risk of coeliac disease. Take the test at www.coeliac.com.au/assess But, should we all be avoiding gluten? Is it the enemy?

Epilepsy Awareness: Natalie’s Story STORY Sally Morse, mother of epilepsy sufferer Natalie Natalie presents as your normal six-year-old girl, living life to the fullest, and playing hard with her big sister, nine-year-old Lisa. This hasn’t always been the case.

Natalie has several brain malformations, which led to a diagnosis of epilepsy just after her second birthday.

Most epileptics have a signature seizure, not Natalie. She suffers with myoclonic jerks, long periods of absences, atonic drops, tonic clonic, and head drops. All of these can happen in the blink of an eye, despite numerous anticonvulsant medications and long term steroid use.

Things all came crashing down again when Natalie was four, suddenly she was unable to walk. This lasted for nine days and the need to discuss options for funding for wheelchairs, or other mobility devices became apparent.

Her neurologist then asked if diet therapy would be an option. The Ketogenic Diet, is not easily explained by scientific personnel, but is proving a success for seizure control, particularly in children. The neurology team, combined with the dieticians at Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital worked with us, in order to begin the Modified Ketogenic Diet.

Whilst a gluten free diet is necessary for those with coeliac disease, wheat allergies or gluten sensitivity, many people without such issues who choose to eliminate wheat from their diet, often speak of the benefits to their health. But is there any truth in this?

Unfortunately, there is not much to back up the testimony of the celebrities, athletes and general public who are advocates for the health benefits of going gluten free. However, feeling better for not eating gluten is the driving force behind many people taking up and sticking to this lifestyle.

Although the medical benefits of being gluten free (if you don’t have coeliac disease or a gluten or wheat intolerance) have not been proven, there is a general consensus amongst the medical community that if you elect to take on this diet, you must make sure you take into account nutritional deficiencies that you may experience. Bread, cereals and other everyday foods that contain gluten, are also a source of many vitamins and minerals, so it is important that these are incorporated into your diet in another way.

The Ketogenic Diet The Ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet which allows restricted food choices and requires calorie, fluid and protein measurement. It has changed the lives of many epilepsy sufferes, including Natalie.

Natalie is a different child! A miracle! Due to the strong medication she was required to take, she lacked coordination, had poor concentration and incredible fatigue issues. It was the norm to experience 10 to 15 seizure episodes a day. Natalie is now a regular participator in school sport and engages in classroom discussions; she’s just very easily managed the Red Arrow hike – for fun!

As Natalie’s parents, we were advised by numerous neurology personnel, that Natalie was writing her own life story. No one could have predicted what she could achieve, or what limitations she would experience. For many years, the outlook was bleak, but this diet has provided hope, that maybe, one day, we can be medication free, and live a carbohydrate free ‘normal ’life.

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+ HEALTH The Health Benefits of Tummy Time STORY Dr. Muhammad Raihan Anwar With the introduction of the Back to Sleep campaign there has been a lot of concern among many parents as to whether a small baby can ever be left on their tummy. Back to Sleep is no doubt an important step from avoiding cot deaths in babies, but at the same time some tummy time is essential for babies for their growth and wellbeing.

The question that is most commonly asked by concerned parents is how to go about giving tummy time to their baby.

The best way to go about it is to give tummy time while the baby is awake and an adult can supervise this at all times.

It is important to note that a baby should be put on the back if the adult cannot supervise the tummy time.

Tummy time is the time a baby lies on its tummy with the body supported on its forearms. The advantages of this activity if done on a regular basis are immense.

Regular tummy time is thought to help baby digest milk well and may be quite helpful in avoiding gastroesophageal reflux.

Another problem that babies who are always lying on their backs may face is Plagiocephaly (abnormal shape of the head).

Regular tummy time can avoid this issue as well as lessen it for babies who already have developed some irregularity in their head shape.

Tummy time, in addition to the above benefits, can help to develop a healthy spine and muscle tone in the baby, and helps them achieve their developmental milestones easily.

The recommendation is to start this activity as soon as possible, as most babies should be able to lift their heads above the bed within the first few days of life (if this is not observed, the baby should be be reviewed by a doctor).

Tummy time should be commenced gradually, initially for few minutes, and should be increased over a period up to 15 minutes daily. Placing soft toys close to the baby can help make it more interesting for him or her. Tummy time can be given on the lap as well, if the baby does not like it on the floor.

It should be kept in mind that as the baby starts to get stronger, they can move while having tummy time, so all dangerous items should be removed from the vicinity as it happens.

TUMMY TIME FOR ADULTS

As it is said “Back to sleep; Tummy to play”.

Just as tummy time in babies helps develop a healthy spine, the constant hunching over computers and slumping in chairs can have the opposite effect on adults. Poor posture accounts for a multitude of secondary issues such as back, neck and shoulder pain, digestive issues and even depression. Adult tummy time can be a good way to combat these issues.

Spending just a few minutes per day stretching out on our front, watching TV or just performing a backbend every day may be the key to change. For many of us, ‘lying around’ isn’t really seen as the best use of our time. So, how can we incorporate tummy time into our lives? The answer could be in an exercise regime that includes tummy time – think yoga and Pilates.

Although regular visits to the yoga studio are better than intermittent trips, the health benefits of doing yoga just once per week have been proven to build muscle strength, help with focus and encourage better sleep.

So, why not give it a go and see how adult tummy time can improve your health?

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Multiple Birth Week STORY Rose Foster You may have heard about Perth woman, Kim Tucci, who conceived quintuplets (that’s five babies!) naturally in 2015. This one in 60 million chance lead to the popular Facebook page and blog, unsurprisingly named, Surprised by Five!

It makes for a cute story, especially if you saw any articles about their adorable first birthday party last month. But in reality, for Kim, and the 2 per cent of Australian families with multiples, as they’re known, there are a unique set of issues that present themselves as a result of their miracle babies.

Multiple Birth Awareness Week, held annually in March, seeks to bring much needed awareness to the challenges that can come with pregnancy, birth and quality of life for multiples themselves.

MOTHERS Excited, overwhelmed, terrified.

However, for the multiple mummyto-be, the reality of possible complications during pregnancy and labour can be an unnerving prospect. Common issues include preeclampsia and gestational diabetes, both of which can be deadly if untreated.

It is also common for mothers of multiples to have preterm labour, defined as labour prior to 37 weeks.

And this becomes earlier with each additional baby. Pregnancies of single babies usually have a 39-week gestation length. This becomes, on average, 36 weeks for twin pregnancies, 32 weeks for triplet pregnancies, 30 weeks for quadruplets and 29 weeks for quintuplets.

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And preterm labour can bring with it its own set of problems too. In addition to having low birth weights, premature babies can have ongoing

health issues such as intellectual disabilities, lung and heart problems and hearing and vision problems.

CHILDREN Children from multiple families generally lead happy lives with their twin brother, trip sisters or quad siblings being a positive presence in their world. But sometimes, coming as a set can prove difficult when vying for parents’ attention, having friends and establishing oneself as an individual.

Identity issues and social isolation are two major issues facing children of multiple births. It’s something that is not always recognised by parents and even less so with other adults and children in their lives.

At home, parents of multiples should give equal time and treat their children as individuals, referring to them by name instead of ‘the twins’. At school, teachers should help by encouraging multiples who

do everything together to integrate with their classmates, have their own friends and follow their own educational paths.

FAMILIES Immediate issues surrounding multiple births can have a big impact on family life and not simply because there are more babies in the house. Mothers of multiples are more susceptible to pre- and post-natal depression. What’s more, both initially and as children get older, financial pressure can also contribute to depression and related family issues too.

The Australian Multiple Birth Association understands the challenges that come with multiples.

That’s why the organisation is proactive on increasing awareness, providing support and connecting mothers, children and families from around Australia so they can enjoy their life with multiples for what it is – a wonderful miracle!

• Let them know it’s ok to accept help and that they are not alone. Whether that be in the form of you physically helping out or letting them know it’s normal and perfectly fine to seek the help of the medical professional.

• Pitch in. Lending a helping hand to new mothers is always much appreciated but it can be a lifeline for those with twins or more. Hold the babies whilst mum showers, bring food or entertain older siblings for a while • Encourage parents to connect with others. The Australian Multiple Birth Association website (www.amba.org.au) has a multitude of resources for parents of multiples and connects them with other parents in similar situations.

• The FNQ Multiple Birth Association is holding a teddy bear's picnic at Sugarworld Gardens Playground on Sunday, 12th March from 9.30am. BYO picnic.

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Positive goodbyes – tips for managing separation anxiety STORY Goodstart Early Learning There is no doubt that dropping your child at day care or moving your child from one early learning centre to another can be a stressful experience – for both you and your child.

Infantile Colic STORY Dr Liam O’Regan, Appletree Medical Infantile colic is a very common reason for worried parents to present to their GP with their new baby.

Infantile colic, otherwise known as Irritable Baby Syndrome, is described as prolonged and unsoothable, painful-sounding crying. Infantile colic peaks at six weeks, usually resolves by around four months of age and occurs in about one in ten infants.

Separation anxiety is normal in the early weeks of a child’s first introduction to a centre. Particularly if you have recently moved and your child may already be feeling unsettled.

A normal six-week-old infant is expected to cry for on average three hours per day. Colic is usually defined as crying for more than three hours per day, on more than three days per week for more than three weeks.

Sometimes separation anxiety can peak between 14 and 18 months but it typically decreases throughout childhood.

Sometimes it can last longer if there have been difficult separations in the early years.

There is no single recognised cause and several theories have been proposed. Some of these theories include excessive gas, reflux and the baby’s temperament.

When some children are separating from their parents at a new early learning centre, they may throw tantrums or refuse to get out of the car. Understanding this behaviour is important, as is speaking softly, stroking their hair or cuddling them.

Separation anxiety can be very draining for everyone involved, making it very difficult for you to leave your child when they are upset. So, while there’s no magic formula to wave goodbye to separation anxiety, here are a few tips that may help.

• Take your child to visit the new centre to meet the educators before they start.

• Talk to your child about what will happen at the centre, when you will be leaving and reassure them that you will be coming back.

• Work together with your children’s teachers and educators because they will be able to offer advice and guidance.

• Make sure your goodbyes are quick – it’s important not to linger after you’ve said goodbye.

• Let an educator settle your child with something they enjoy such as reading a book or playing with some blocks.

• Be calm, respond to your child’s distress but be firm about leaving.

• Spend extra time with your child at the end of the day and encourage them to talk about their experiences.

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The most important factor in diagnosing infantile colic is ensuring the baby is well and thriving. If this is not the case, other diagnoses should be investigated such as lactose intolerance, food allergy, reflux and infections.

When dealing with a colicky baby one of the key factors is acknowledging the impact it has on the parents and the family. If there are no other conditions suspected, support and reassurance is often all that is necessary.

Many parents have often tried simple things like feeding, playing and sleeping by the time they present to their GP. But are many other tips and tricks to try and sooth a colicky baby. Some infants respond well to distracting stimulation such as being carried in a sling, soothed by gentle music, or going for a ride in the pram.

If you are worried about the amount that your baby is crying or you are having trouble soothing your baby go and speak to your GP or Paediatrician.

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WHAT'S ON MAR Wednesday 1 DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER Runs until the 4th Rondo Theatre www.entertainmentcairns.com 8.00pm / Cost / Youth+ FREE GALLERY ENTRY Cairns Regional Gallery 4046 4800 9.00am / Free / Family SHAUN TAN "THE LOST THING" EXHIBITION Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 9.00am / Free / Family ARTIST TALK - LYNNETTE GRIFFITHS Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 5.30pm / Free / Adult

Thursday 2 JASPER JONES Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check website for times / Cost / Family THE SPACE BETWEEN US Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check website for times / Cost / Family OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR 2017 Until 4th March Centre of Contemporary Arts oceanfilmfestivalaustralia.com.au 7.30pm / Cost / Family

Friday 3 STAND BY ME Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check website for times / Cost / Family

HOT 8 BRASS BAND Tanks Arts Centre, Tank 5 www.tanksartscentre.com 7.30pm / $36.75 / Adult

Saturday 4 WEEKEND FAMILY FLICKS MIDDLE SCHOOL Runs until 5th Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.00am / $6.00 / Family DISNEY FILM FESTIVAL SLEEPING BEAUTY Until 5th Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check website for times / Cost / Family TANKS’ WOMEN’S WEEK: HANNAH GADSBY - NANETTE Tanks Arts Centre, Tank 5 www.tanksartscentre.com 8.00pm / $36.75 / 15+ FLYING ARTS EXHIBITION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Cairns Regional Gallery flyingarts.org.au 10.00am / $150.00 / Adult KIDS ART CLUB WITH HAYLEY GILLESPIE Hayley Gillespie's Studio www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 10.00am / $30.00 / Kids SCREEN STORIES Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre cp@cairns.qld.gov.au 9.30am / Free / Adult

Sunday 5 TANKS’ WOMEN’S WEEK: ALL ABOUT WOMEN SATELLITE Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.00am / $15.75 Adults / Free Students from 13-19 years old

"Juanita picks Tanks' Women's Week: All About Women Satellite on Sunday 5th"

Monday 6 GET A MOVE ON: CREATIVE DANCE SESSIONS WITH ANNA CROOKS Centre of Contemporary Arts artscairns@arts.qld.gov.au 6.00pm / $10.00 / Everyone welcome. No experience necessary.

MISS CHELSEA’S BALLET FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS Every Monday and Tuesday: during school terms Tanks Arts Centre 0438 422 110 9.45am / Cost / Family

Tuesday 7 BRINGING UP GREAT KIDS - 4 WEEK WORKSHOP Every Tuesday until the 28th Uniting Care Community, Birch Street Community Hub 4032 6800 Bookings required 9.30am / Free / Parents POSITIVE PARENTING WORKSHOP - 4 WEEK PROGRAM FOR PARENTS WITH 0 -12 YEAR OLDS VPG Innisfail - 158a Edith Street 0488 321 605 10.00am / Free / Parent Education

ARTIST TALK - ALEXIE GLASS-KANTOR Cairns Regional Gallery 4046 4800 5.30pm / Free / Adult

Thursday 9 BABY AND CHILD HEALTH CLINIC AND MORNING TEA Childs World Early Learning Centres www.childsworld.com.au 9.00am / Free / Family

Friday 10 TANKS’ WOMEN’S WEEK: FLAME EXHIBITION Runs until the 28th Tanks Arts Centre, Tank 4 www.tanksartscentre.com 6.00pm / Free / Young Women ELIZABETH SUTTON SEVENTEEN YEARS AT HOME Runs until the 28th Tanks Arts Centre, Tank 4 www.tanksartscentre.com 9.00am / Free / Family BRING YOUR BABY: HIDDEN FIGURES Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.30am / $6.00 / Adult

Wednesday 8

THE OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS REVUE Brothers Leagues Club www.brotherscairns.com.au 8.00pm / Cost / 15+ event

EMPOWERING GEN Z WOMEN INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY EVENT Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 3.30pm / Free / Adult

Saturday 11

2017 CAIRNS REGIONAL COUNCIL'S INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY BREAKFAST Hilton Cairns www.ticketlink.com.au 7.00am / $36.75 / Women

TANKS’ WOMEN’S WEEK: IN CONVERSATION WITH GILL HICKS Tanks Arts Centre, Tank 5 www.tanksartscentre.com 7.15pm / $36.75 / Family

HEDY AND ROSIE: BLOCKITECTURE WORKSHOP Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre hedyandrosie@gmail.com Bookings required 9.30am / $20.00 / Kids 5-12 years old

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WHAT'S ON MAR Saturday 11 WEEKEND FAMILY FLICKS BALLERINA Runs until 12th Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.00am / $6.00 / Family DISNEY FILM FESTIVAL THE LITTLE MERMAID Until 12th Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check website for times / Cost / Family TANKS’ WOMEN’S WEEK: AN EVENING WITH AMANDA PALMER Tanks Arts Centre, Tank 5 www.tanksartscentre.com 7.30pm / $52.00 / 15+ BLOCKITECTURE WORKSHOP WITH HERY AND ROSIE Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.30am / $20.00 Material Included / Family 3'S A CROWD @ COCO'S LOBBY BAR Pullman Cairns International www.pullmancairnsinternational. com.au 7.00pm / Free / Family

Sunday 12 FNQ MULTIPLE BIRTH ASSOCIATION TEDDY BEARS' PICNIC *BYO PICNIC Sugarworld Gardens playground/ park fnqmba@yahoo.com.au 9.30am/ Free / Family with multiples (twins, triplets etc) CAIRNS BABY AND PREGNANCY EXPO Hilton Cairns www.facebook.com/ cairnspregnancyandbabyexpo 10.00am / Gold Coin / Family

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FAMILY FUN DAY – PEPPA PIG MY FIRST CINEMA EXPERIENCE PEPPA’S AUSTRALIAN HOLIDAY Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 11.00am / $10.00 / Family

FLICKERFEST 2017 NATIONAL TOUR Centre of Contemporary Arts www.centre-of-contemporary-artscairns.com.au 7.30pm / Cost / Family

GRASSROOTS KIDS CROSS COUNTRY SERIES The Rocks, Redlynch Valley Register: www.roadrunners.org.au 7.00am / $30.00 Kids / Family

MERCAN DEDE SECRET TRIO Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 7.15pm / $44.00 / Adult

QAGOMA KIDS ON TOUR ACTIVITY DAY Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 1.00pm / Free / Family

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Monday 13 BRING YOUR BABY: HIDDEN FIGURES Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.30am / $6.00 / Adult

Tuesday 14 PREVENTING DOG ATTACKS WORKSHOP Council Office www.cairns.qld.gov.au 5.30pm / Free / Adult

Wednesday 15 BRING YOUR BABY: HIDDEN FIGURES Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 12.30pm / $6.00 / Adult

Friday 17 BRING YOUR BABY: THE SPACE BETWEEN US Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.30am / $6.00 / Family CELTIC ILLUSION Cairns Convention Centre ticketlink.com.au 8.00pm / Cost / Family

WEEKEND FAMILY FLICKS MONSTER TRUCKS Runs until 19th Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.00am / $6.00 / Family LATIN DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA Brothers Leagues Club www.brotherscairns.com.au 8.00pm / Cost / Family FLICKERFEST 2017 NATIONAL TOUR Centre of Contemporary Arts www.centre-of-contemporary-artscairns.com.au 4.30pm and 7.30pm / Cost / Family WORKSHOP - TROPICAL GIFT Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre btanica@bigpond.net 9.30am / $40.00(inlcudes material) / Adult

Sunday 19 PAWS ON THE PATH FUNDRAISER Bentley Park www.dynamicrunning.com.au 6.00am / $5.00 / Family

Monday 20 BRING YOUR BABY: THE SPACE BETWEEN US Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.30am / $6.00 / Family

Wednesday 22 CHICKS AT THE FLICKS-BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 7.00pm / $30.00 / Family BRING YOUR BABY: THE SPACE BETWEEN US Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 12.30pm / $6.00 / Family THE LIVING END Runs until 23rd Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 7.30pm / $47.00 / Adult

Thursday 23 MINDFULNESS IN PARENTING: FOR PARENTS/CARERS OF CHILDREN FROM 0-10 YEARS Birch St Community Hub 4032 6800 Bookings required 9.30am / Free / Adult

Friday 24 BRING YOUR BABY: LOGAN Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.30am / $6.00 / Adult

Saturday 25 POSITIVE JOURNALING WORKSHOPS - BEGINNERS EATO’s Cafe, 45 Grafton St. www.facebook.com/ PositiveJournaling 9.30am / $49.00 with light lunch (early Bird $39 by 15th March) / Adult CINEBUZZ CREW WEEKEND – THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 3.30pm / $11.00 Cinebuzz members / Family

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WHAT'S ON MAR POSITIVE JOURNALING WORKSHOPS - ADVANCED EATO’s Cafe, 45 Grafton St. www.facebook.com/ PositiveJournaling 9.30am / $49.00 with light lunch (early Bird $39 by 15th March) / Adult

Sunday 26 BALLERINA-SENSORY SCREENING. Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 11.00am / $8.00 / Family with special needs

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CINEBUZZ CREW WEEKEND – THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.00am / $11.00 Cinebuzz members / Family

BRING YOUR BABY: LOGAN Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.30am / $6.00 / Adult

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GRASSROOTS KIDS CROSS COUNTRY SERIES The Rocks, Redlynch Valley www.roadrunners.org.au 7.00am / $30.00 Kids / Family

BATTLE OF THE BRAINS TRIVIA NIGHT Salt House www.thepyjamafoundation.com 5.30pm / $11.50 / Family Friendly

Wednesday 29 BRING YOUR BABY: LOGAN Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 12.30pm / $6.00 / Adult JANIS: LITTLE GIRL BLUE (FILM SCREENING) Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 7.30pm / $15.75 / Adult

Thursday 30 MINDFULNESS IN PARENTING: FOR PARENTS/CARERS OF CHILDREN FROM 0-10 YEARS UnitingCare Community 4032 6800 Bookings required 5.30am / Free / Adult

THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check website for times / Cost / Family SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check website for times / Cost / Family

Friday 31 3'S A CROWD @ COCO'S LOBBY BAR Pullman Cairns International www.pullmancairnsinternational.com.au 7.00pm / Free / Family THE EAST POINTERS Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 7.30pm / $36.75 / Adult

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REGULAR MARKETS ESPLANADE MARKETS DATE Every Saturday TIME From 8.00am - 4.00pm LOCATION Lagoon, Cairns HERBERTON MARKETS DATE Monthly every third Sunday TIME From 7.00am - 12 noon LOCATION Wondecla Sports Ground HOLLOWAYS BEACH MARKETS DATE 2nd Sunday of the month LOCATION Holloways Beach Foreshore

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NIGHT MARKETS

RUSTY'S MARKETS

INDOOR MARKETS

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

DATE Every Friday/Saturday TIME 5.00am - 6.00pm DATE Every Sunday TIME 5.00am - 3.00pm

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 DATE Every 3rd Saturday of the month TIME From 7.30am - 12.30pm LOCATION Malanda Showgrounds (opposite Jack May Park) MOSSMAN COMMUNITY MARKET DATE Every Saturday TIME 7.00am till midday LOCATION St David’s Anglican Church Under the Raintrees

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

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

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FRIDAYS

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 Tuesday of the month, 10:30 - 11.00am City Library: 4th Wednesday of the month, 10:30 - 11.00am

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

LEGO MANIA

Trinity Beach State School Sports Hall 2.5 - 4yrs

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

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

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 WEDNESDAYS

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

INFLATABLE KINGDOM TINY TOTS: EVERYDAY DURING SCHOOL TERM 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

LIBRARIES STORYTIMES Edmonton Library 1st Thursday of the month, 10:30 - 11:30am Gordonvale Library: 1st Tuesday 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

TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH, PROGRESS RD, WHITEROCK MONDAY READ CLUB Smithfield Library: Mondays during school term: 3:30 - 4:30pm

FREE FITNESS ON THE ESPLANADE MONDAYS Seniors Steady Steps 9.30am, Fogarty Park Fitness Playground - Green Gym Circuit 5.30pm, Lagoon Café

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

WEDNESDAYS Running Start - Intro to Safe Running Techniques 6.30am, Lagoon Café Beach Volleyball 5.30pm, Volleyball Courts

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

CRAFT & SEWING STUDIO 4053 4421 Edge Hill Piccones

KIDS SEWING CLASSES Wed & Thur 3.30 - 5.30pm

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

THURSDAYS

SATURDAYS

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

Multi Sport & Exercise Program for Kids Time: (during school terms) 9.00 - 11.15am

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 Call Michelle 4032 6800 for more info

FREE SWIM PROGRAM FOR 2 & 3 MONTH OLD BABIES

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

Held at both Little Snappers and Swim Skills Swim schools

MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS AT SWIM SKILLS SWIM SCHOOL 4045 2782 32 Fishburn Street Bentley Park www.swimskills.com.au

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

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

Bring out the pink and blue balloons, the three-tiered nappy cake and the baby bottle centrepieces! Whether you’re saying, "Ahoy, it’s a boy" or welcoming a

princess to the throne, shower the expecting mum in your life with a day that she won’t soon forget with these dazzling decoration and sweet gift ideas.

Have a special area for food and gifts: We love the idea of using a tepee to place all

the gifts under! Decorate a table with your chosen colours and display food at different heights so everyone can indulge in tasty treats while they socialise.

Think cute: It’s a baby shower – you are allowed to bring out the over-the-top cutesy accessories. Baby cake toppers, blue and pink coloured food and itty bitty nest egg

crackles are a must! And don’t forget to decorate with the natural floral choice for any baby shower – baby’s breath!

Get your game on: Baby showers provide the glowing mum-to-be with a chance to

relax and socialise with friends. But it’s also a great opportunity to bring out the classic www.stylemepretty.com

baby shower-themed games, including Nursery Rhyme Trivia, Baby Name Bingo and Guess the Baby Food.

Quins Medium Play Teepee www.earthtoys.net (RRP $130.00ea)

Gift Ideas

Pamper & Bliss Gift Box: 1 x Large Botica Bliss Organic Bath Tea, 1 x Paw Paw Lip Butter 15g, 1 x Sohum Botanical Candlette - Pink Champagne 50g & 2 x Pure Vegetable Tilley Australia Soap Bars www.prettylittlesomething.com.au (RRP $43.00ea)

Ladybug Small Wheely Bug www.playmackay.com.au (RRP $99.95ea)

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Hardwood High Chair www.earthtoys.net (RRP $210.00ea)

Wood & Clay Bead Bracelet www.prettylittlesomething.com.au (RRP $19.95ea)

The Day You Came into the World Book www.franceslalor.com (RRP $24.95ea) For your chance to WIN goto www.pakmag.com.au

Bunny Paddie Ride On - Im Toy www.playmackay.com.au (RRP $110.00ea)

M&D Rainbow Stacker www.earthtoys.net (RRP $22.00ea)

Crochet Billy Bunny www.earthtoys.net (RRP $85.00ea)

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Ready To Frame Print - XOX Etsy store: HelloFernAustralia (RRP $25.00ea)

Icingbits Edible Cake Toppers www.icingbits.com

Egg Nest Recipe www.sendomatic.com

Mini Champagne Bottle Labels x 8 Etsy store: LabelWithLove (RRP $23.13ea) "It's a Girl" Cupcakes & Pretty in Pink Cake Cakes Upon A Time Smithfield, Cairns 0488 176 024

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1 cup rock salt 4 large potatoes 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup plain flour 1 tsp salt 1 brown onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tin diced tomatoes

2 tbls tomato paste 1 tbls olive oil 1 tbls italian herbs 1 tsp basil 1 tsp oregano Parmesan to serve Salt & pepper to taste

HOW TO MAKE

1 cup oats 1 cup desiccated coconut 2 tbs coconut oil, melted 1 tbs honey 2 tbs 100 per cent pure maple syrup 1/2 tsp baking powder 10 dates 1 egg HOW TO MAKE

Preheat oven to 200°C. Place salt in centre of large baking tray. Place potatoes on top. Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until tender. Once cooked set aside for 10 minutes to cool.

In the meantime, to prepare the sauce, place a large fry pan over med-high heat and add olive oil. Cook onion and garlic until soft and add remaining ingredients for the sauce. Season to taste. Turn heat to low and simmer until gnocchi is ready.

Preheat fan forced oven to 180°c (200°c conventional). Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.

Place all ingredients into a food processor and blend until the dates are broken up. Shape the mixture into cookies by rolling them into balls and pushing them down slightly using the back of a spoon once on the baking tray.

Line baking tray with baking paper. Remove and discard skin from potatoes. Using a potato ricer or a fine sieve, process potato flesh into a large bowl. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes. Add sea salt, yolks and flour to potato. Using a wooden spoon, stir to combine.

Bake for approximately 10 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown on top, turning the tray half way through cooking time to ensure even baking.

Turn dough onto a well-floured surface. Knead gently until smooth. Divide into 4 portions. Roll 1 portion into a 30cm long log. Using a lightly floured knife, cut into 2cm pieces.

Place on prepared tray. Cover with a clean tea towel.

Repeat with remaining portions.

TIPS: Make sure you give the raw mixture some distance (3cm) between each biscuit on the tray as the mixture expands slightly in the oven as it cooks. Anzacs will keep for up to a week in the fridge.

Allow to cool slightly before transferring them to a cooling rack.

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Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil over high heat. Add one-third of the gnocchi. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until gnocchi rises to surface. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a large bowl. Cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining gnocchi. Gently stir in sauce. Serve topped with Parmesan.

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Check them out on facebook: /TheSourceBulkFoodsCairns RECIPE CREATED BY: Liz Richards of Simple Nourishment.

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Everyday Indulgence in the Heart of Cairns STORY Rose Foster The phase, “who’s up for morning tea?” is one heard in the PakMag office on a weekly basis. Whether it’s someone’s birthday, we’ve heard some good news (ours or otherwise), or just simply celebrating that we made it through another week of craziness, we always seem to find an excuse to come together as a team and have a bite to eat.

To be honest, it’s usually not all that flash. A couple of packets of crackers found in the cupboard with some leftover dip in the fridge, and the standard Coles chocolate mud cake if we’re lucky. But recently, things changed, when we enlisted the help of the Swiss Cake and Coffee Shop.

Located on Grafton Street, we all knew about the café and the delights it held inside but taking the whole team out of the office to eat cake, didn’t seem like a viable option! Not to fear though, owner, Rebecca, offered to personally deliver some goodies direct to our door.

And deliver she certainly did. After asking for a selection of sweet and savoury options to try out, we didn’t expect the seven boxes that made their way to our break room!

The savoury options came out first.

From the generous amount of smoked salmon on the homemade sourdough to the quiche with a beautifully buttery crust, there really was something for everyone. And that includes our

resident vegan, graphic designer Clare. In spite of having a business based on cakes and treats filled with butter and eggs, Rebecca provided some vegan options.

And speaking of buttery treats, the aroma that hit our nostrils when we opened the box of croissants and Danishes was something I’ve only ever experienced in a patisserie! And the awe didn’t stop there, with every box lid lifted another collective “ohh” or “ahh” was heard from our enamoured team.

The pièce de résistance was the chocolate ganache cake – an eight-inch birthday style cake that was decadent, rich and enjoyed by the team as afternoon tea too! The intricate chocolate work was beautiful and we weren’t surprised to learn that the café also does chocolate art pieces for an affordable way to theme kids’ birthday parties.

Our Favourites Rose: “Mini Lemon Meringue Pie. I cut it in quarters so I could have a little taste, and ended up eating three of the quarters!”

Bree: “ALL. OF. IT! Loved every bite!”

Sandra: “Oh, the vanilla slice was just delicious. That custard – wow!”

Gleisy: “The quiche was so tasty. And the chocolate brownie was to die for.”

Lise: "The gluten free chocolate cake was excellent and so are the sandwiches."

Jacqui: “I’ve picked three. For classic yum, the moist orange and almond cake, indulgence, the chocolate filled cronut and for lovely, the cinnamon scroll!”

Janelle: “I’m with Jacqui, the orange and almond cake was just delicious, and the cinnamon scroll was amazing!”

Clare: “The sourdough bread was perfection!”

The Swiss Cake & Coffee Shop is located on Grafton Street, and is open Tuesday to Sunday. If you can’t visit the shop, we highly recommend you make an order for your morning tea, special event or even just a family treat!

Visit www.swisscake.com.au or call them on 4051 6393.

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Fertility First Years TO

A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO PREGNANCY, BIRTH AND BABIES STORY Jenna Galley

Every couple’s journey to parenthood is different. Conception, pregnancy, labour and postnatal care can be a tricky road to navigate with plenty of bumps along the way. The good news is that there is a community full of support in Cairns. From fertility clinics to postnatal depression counsellors, from breastfeeding lactation consultants to family assistance, below are a few services that are here to help.

Falling Pregnant Many couples can suffer from infertility or find it difficult to fall pregnant, which can bring stress and disappointment.

Cairns Fertility Centre have experienced technologists and cutting edge equipment alongside a range of holistic treatments, all in order to create the optimum success rate for their patients.

To give you the best chance of starting a family, see the team at the Cairns Fertility Centre - they have your best interests in mind.

Visit www.cairnsfertility.com or call 07 4040 6888.

For women, their monthly cycle and hormonal needs can be difficult and confusing to navigate. Seldom do we learn how to get the best out of our bodies, relationships and potential.

Do you want to fall pregnant? Understand more about your cycle and hormonal changes? Manage your fertility without chemicals, devises or side effects? Manage your fertility whilst breastfeeding? Space or avoid pregnancies?

Natural Fertility Services specialises in tailoring specific consultations to suit your needs.

Smithfield, Dr Suvi Hyytinen of Evelyn and Rose (Cairns and Tully) and Dr Elizabeth Jackson (Cairns, Mareeba and Atherton), all offer a women’s health services to help support you through conception to antenatal care, and beyond.

During Pregnancy Once you’re pregnant, staying healthy is important.

PhysioMotion Cairns is a locally owned and operated physiotherapy clinic located on the south side of Cairns.

The small friendly practice provides a welcome and nurturing environment for mothers-to-be to go to feel safe and supported during this special time in their life. Their team have a special interest in providing physiotherapy services for women during pregnancy and beyond.

Did you know, physiotherapists can assist with prenatal and postnatal care including neck pain and headaches, swelling management, and active birthing preparation?

And for those with concerns regarding their baby, they also offer developmental assessments, head shape monitoring, torticollis management and toe walking advice.

Visit www.physiomotioncairns.com.au or call 07 4045 6800.

Check them out at www.nfscairns.org or call 07 4041 7365.

Tanya Galvin of Cairns Acupuncture is passionate about fertility and is often impressed by the improvements that the 3,000-year-old medicine makes to a woman's fertility.

At Cairns Acupuncture, the team work on adjusting the menstrual cycle, increasing progesterone levels, increasing egg quality and reducing high FSH levels.

Acupuncture, when used in conjunction with your IVF procedures, increases your conception rate by at least 30 per cent. So, it’s definitely worth adding acupuncture to your fertility plans.

For more information visit www.cairnsivfhelp.com.au or call 0408 054 538.

Many other Cairns based providers offer services to help with fertility right through to birth, and your baby’s first few years. The team at Appletree Medical in Cairns and

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Whilst it’s important to stay healthy, relishing in your growing bump is also a great way to build excitement for your new arrival. Miracle Me Cairns 3D/4D Ultrasound provides you and your family with more than 'just a picture', they give you the opportunity to interact and bond with your unborn baby like never before, and all in the comfort of the luxurious city studio.

Partners are encouraged to stay overnight and enjoy the ‘Snacks on Demand’ service at any time of the day or night.

Their candlelight dinner is, for many couples, a special highlight.

They offer guaranteed early gender determination from just 16 weeks and have room for up to nine of your nearest and dearest to come along and share in this unforgettable experience.

Every baby requires the basics – food, clothes and shelter.

What tools and equipment you choose to use to provide these things will depend on your situation. However, regardless of whether you choose to breastfeed or bottle feed, to co-sleep or let baby sleep in her cot from day one, you can expect the list of baby goods to be a long one!

Proudly serving the expectant mothers of Cairns for the last two years, with only five star reviews, they cannot wait to meet you and your baby!

Find them on Sheridan Street, visit www.miracleme.com.au or call 07 4041 3836.

Your Birth Options One of the things you need to decide on is where you will give birth and what type of prenatal care you would like.

In Cairns, you have the option of giving birth in the public hospital, private hospital or at home with the assistance of a qualified doula. In terms of prenatal and postnatal care, you can see your general practitioner, a private obstetrician/ gynaecologist (ObGyn) or a qualified midwife through the public system.

Buying for Baby

At Hello Miss Poppyseed on Grafton Street you'll find a range of unique goods for baby. Each piece is both premium-quality and handpicked; the result of remarkable sourcing from small children's brands and incredibly talented stay-at-home mothers from all around Australia.

Their stunning quirky-cool, arty and just plain adorable products provide something special for the individual in every teeny human. Boasting a winning combination for all babies and toddlers, the range includes clothing, decor and gifts, and accessories including Babiators (aviator glasses for babies), rompers and nursery bedding.

Check out www.hellomisspoppyseed.com or visit them at 9/62 Grafton Street, Cairns.

Good luck on the journey ahead and be sure to pick up your edition of PakMag every month for more family-friendly activities to enjoy as your little one grows.

Useful Numbers PERINATAL ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION SUPPORT HELPLINE Ph: 1300 726 306 Helpline Hours: 10.00am - 5.00pm (AEST), Monday to Friday.

DIAL-A-DOCTOR Ph: 1300 030 030 Helpline Hours: Mon-Fri: 4.00pm - 8.00am Saturday: After 10.00am Sunday and Public Holidays: 24 Hours

The experienced professional team at Cairns Private Hospital share the simple philosophy of family-centered, personalised care.

They support your choice of birthing options, from natural birth to caesarean. As a patient, you have the obstetrician and paediatrician of your choice, and the experienced team of midwives and lactation consultants are available to support you throughout your stay. They also have a new Special Care Nursery for sick or premature babies and offers childbirth and parenting classes.

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BREASTFEEDING HELPLINE Ph: 1800 686 268 Helpline Hours: 24 Hours

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BEST CAREERS

for Parents STORY Rose Foster

Balancing family and work life can be challenging. With a huge number of parents reporting that their work impacts them taking care of their families, or being able to allocate enough quality time to their children, it begs the question, should we be making a career change to fit in with our lifestyles?

Believe it or not, there are a number of career paths out there that will afford you the flexibility to both work and spend time at home. But what are these elusive jobs, and how do you get one? Check out our tips on the best careers for parents, and what you need to land one.

Child Care and Disability Support With disability support and child care, not only can hours be flexible, but many of the skills needed to provide a great service to clients/children are used by parents in their daily lives whilst looking after their own children.

And whilst some additional training is required, the basics of being kind, caring and compassionate mean that these career paths can be great options for parents.

Marketing Assistant Parents are usually resourceful and organised, and often have marketing experience without even knowing it – ever helped with a fundraiser or school event? This means working in marketing can be a good choice for parents.

The beauty about a job in marketing is that there are many rungs on the ladder (marketing assistant in a small firm or marketing manager in a national one) and you can choose which one you want to aspire to, based on your lifestyle and how much time and energy you’re willing to commit.

Teacher’s Aide Many parents are natural teachers. They are invested in their children’s education, and have been encouraging learning from an early age. Becoming a teacher is a great way to further your passion for teaching children, however, for some, investing in their own education to achieve this goal is not always a viable option. Becoming a teacher’s aide, however, can be much more attainable, and whilst teacher aide training is necessary, getting qualified can be much more

manageable. And what’s more, you’ll work whilst your kids are at school so you won’t miss out on time with them.

Work from home For many, working from home is the ultimate goal, but how do you find a company willing to pay you to work from your couch? Well, in actual fact, many roles, which have been traditionally located in a corporate environment are being outsourced to home-based workers. Project managers, business analysts and accountants are all jobs that can be done from home now. Not all companies have come around to this way of thinking so it may be that you have to work in the office and broach the subject of working from home once you’re a trusted member of the team. Alternatively, go for the interview and make your case – what’s the worst that can happen?

Other jobs are solely advertised as home-based positions, such as data entry, freelance blogger, virtual assistant and inbound telemarketer, so if you’re set on working from home, one of these careers may be for you.

There are a number of great sites out there that can help you find work-from-home opportunities such as www.workathomemums.com.au and www.stayathomemum.com.au, which are both for mums and dads, despite the name!

Create your own job If you have a passion for something and want to be your own boss, setting up your own business may be for you. It’s not for everyone, and certainly not for the faint-hearted, but get it right and you could be leading the life you want in no time. See Bree’s tips for starting a business on page 10.

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Your Education Whether you have the skills needed for your dream job or you’re still learning the ropes, there are a number of courses out there to help you get the recognised qualifications, experience and skills you need to launch yourself into your chosen career.

With online and face-to-face options available, we’re in an age where getting an education has never been easier, no matter what your circumstance.

Study Online with Swinburne Leonie North, Bachelor of Business alumnus from rural Victoria, chose to study with Swinburne Online because she didn’t want to give up her full-time work and relocate her children to study in the city.

“I always thought that I should go back and study a degree but it just kept being put on the back burner.

“When I realised I could study online in my spare time that was when I thought I have to bite the bullet and make it happen.

“There’s always been a bit of a stigma attached to not having a degree, so I always felt a bit defensive about my experience and my abilities.

“Now having the degree, I can actually see the difference and the value in it. It does build your knowledge and your confidence, and I don’t feel the need to defend my experience and my abilities now because I have achieved the qualification.”

Visit www.swinburneonline.edu.au for more information about courses and applying.

Study with the Child Care Experts Looking to study Early Childhood Education or Childcare?

Want the option to study online, face-to-face or a mix of both? Then Australian National Training Group might be for you.

With their dedicated team, with you every step of the way and access to great trainers, ANTG makes returning to study easy and less intimidating.

ANTG supports those looking to make a difference, inspire the next generation and develop tomorrow’s future by helping them gain the relevant skills to begin their career.

For more information on their courses visit www.antg.com.au or call them on 1800 611 661.

Vocational Training Vocational Partnership Group helps young adults enter the workplace. From careers advice to resume preparation, their Ready 4 Work Program aims to equip people with the skills they need to achieve their career goals, and their Community Learning Program helps young adults gain nationally recognised skills.

VPG also offers workshops for parents to give them skills they need to be the best parent they can be. Every Family Program seeks to improve wellbeing and development of children through Parent Workshops and Triple-P Parent Coaching. Offered across the Tablelands and Cassowary Coast, this service provides a great opportunity for parents and care givers to connect with other parents, expand their knowledge, share ideas and tools and to develop simple and realistic strategies to parenting tasks.

For further information on Every Family Initiative, visit facebook.com/EveryFamilyTablelands or contact them on 4091 6411.

Adult Education Myths I’m too old to study.

No matter how old you are or what stage of life you’re in, you can return to education. Online courses and TAFE classes usually do not set age limits. If you want to study something you’re passionate about, go for it.

It’s too late for a career change.

Is it really? It’s common these days for people to have several different careers over the course of their life, and it’s becoming much more accepted amongst employers too.

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In fact, a new generation of middle aged apprentices are entering the workplace – you could be one of them!

I haven’t got time.

The beauty of courses these days is that you can allocate as much or as little time to studying as you can afford. Full and part time options are available on many degrees offered by universities, and for those who have to study out of business hours, around looking after their children or other commitments, the number of online study options out there means that time is no excuse not to study.

I can’t afford it.

Flexible payment options, government subsidies and loans can all provide assistance to those looking to return to study. Some course fees can be covered whilst you’re studying and paid back when you’re working. To check out the options available to you visit www.studyassist.gov.au or contact your course provider.

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Responsible Pet Ownership The Importance of desexing your pet STORY Jane Quinn

Across Australia, animal shelters and rescue organisations are overflowing with unwanted pets and thousands upon thousands of cats and dogs are euthanized across the country each month. All pet owners need to be responsible and do their part for animal welfare, ensuring they don’t contribute to the pet overpopulation by desexing their pet.

Desexing is a surgical procedure performed under general anaesthesia which prevents sexual and reproductive behaviour, and related health and behaviour problems. In males, the surgery is called a castration and involves the removal of the testicles. In females, the surgery is called a spay and involves the removal of both the ovaries and the uterus.

Did you know? ●● Desexing your pet can save you money. Cairns Regional Council gives a discounted registration for desexed pets, saving you up to $70.00 per year. ●● Desexing can extend the life and health of your pet. In female dogs and cats, desexing prevents the risk of conditions such as cystic ovaries, ovarian tumours, uterine infections, mammary tumours (breast cancer) as well as physical and nutritional exhaustion if breeding continually. In males, desexing prevents the risk of conditions such as prostate cancer or disorders, and testicular cancer. Desexing male cats reduces territorial fighting, which in turn prevents cat fight abscesses and decreases the risk of exposure to life threatening diseases such as FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus). ●● Desexing your pet saves you from humiliation. Desexing reduces inappropriate and embarrassing sexual behaviour such as humping your best mate’s leg! Other unwanted behaviours which desexing can help prevent include wandering, territorial aggression, fighting, dominance, urine marking, howling and yowling. ●● Desexing your female cat can prevent 420,000 unwanted kittens! Yes, that’s right, an undesexed 7-year-old female cat has the potential to generate 420,000 kittens (through the generations her offspring have). Imagine how many kittens an undesexed male cat can potentially be responsible for!

The procedure The best time to desex your pet is between three and six months of age but pets of any age can be desexed.

Desexings at the Cairns Vet Clinic are safer and more comfortable, because we include modern analgesic/anaesthetic protocols, catheterisation, intravenous fluid therapy, proper intra-operative monitoring, take-home pain relief, and an Elizabethan collar, all as standard. Desexing surgery is performed from Monday to Friday and your pet is normally able to be discharged on the same day.

For more information about desexing your pet or to make an appointment please call us at either of our locations.

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WE’VE ALL HAD REGRETS – DON’T LET YOUR HOME LOAN BE ONE OF THEM. No two people are the same. And neither are the homes in which they live. Move-in-ready, fixer upper, off the plan or old world charm – we all want something different.

At Bendigo Bank we’re different too. Our dedication to improving the communities in which we live, our commitment to reducing our environmental impact and helping others do the same, and our pledge to fulfil the needs and choices of our customers. It’s how we do business.

Every day.

Our home loan offering is simple, flexible, competitive and rewarding.

Whatever is important to you – be it saving, simplicity, sustainability or something else – we have a loan to suit your needs.

With more than 150 years of experience with home loans, we can help you choose the best loan to suit your needs and goals. What's more, when you take out a home loan with Bendigo Bank, you invest in your future while we invest in our community.

Our lending specialists will help you to choose the loan that’s right for you.

We’ll help you prepare your finances and ensure you make the most of your loan’s extra benefits.

Home Loan Deals At Bendigo Bank, we like to keep things simple. We believe the more you bank with us, the more you deserve to be rewarded. That’s why we’ve introduced initiatives like Bendigo Connect, where you’ll be rewarded with a lower home loan interest rate for each additional product you choose to have with us.* It’s all about rewarding you with greater savings on your home loan, the more you choose to bank with us.

Key features of the package; • Borrow for loan terms up to 30 years.

• Choose a variable or fixed interest rate (up to 5 years fixed).

• Choose principal and interest, or interest-only (up to 7 years owner occupied and 10 years residential investment) repayments.

• Access additional repayments using online redraw.

• Owner Occupied: Borrow up to 95% on the value of the property, or 90% of the value of vacant land.

• Investment: Borrow up to 90% of the value of the property.

Note: If the LVR exceeds 80%, Lender's Mortgage Insurance is required So, consider a home loan from Australia’s most reputable bank (AMR Corporate Reputation Index 2015).

Our local Cairns branches look forward to seeing you soon Westcourt // Ph: 4052 8900 Edmonton // Ph: 4045 2488 Sheridan Street // Ph: 4044 5211 Smithfield // Ph: 4038 1700

• Choose weekly, fortnightly or monthly repayments.

• Unlimited additional repayments if variable (20% of loan balance when fixed).

*Terms, conditions, fees, charges and lending criteria apply. Full details available from www.bendigobank.com.au/homeloans.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited ABN 11 068 049 178 AFSL/Australian Credit Licence 237879. S53787-02 (284687_v2) (3/06/2016)

Judy Blackall,

Senior Manager, Bendigo Bank

Far North QLD Region

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BIZ INDEX

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WHAt's NEWS in Business Have You Heard?: Painting Party IS OPEN! There’s a brand-new business in town and it’s like nothing you’ve seen before!

Painting pARTy opened its doors on 3rd February and is taking the Cairns party industry by storm for its innovative concept; connecting, painting, sipping.

As a passionate artist with the entrepreneurial bug, owner Adriana Braid seized the opportunity to bring this exciting idea to Cairns, after a friend told her about similar classes being run in the United States.

So, what’s it all about? Put simply, Painting pARTy FUNshops (that’s right, funshops, not workshops!) bring groups of friends together and provide them with an evening of fun and laughter as they paint and sip their way through a three hour, fully guided class.

Painting pARTy is great for team building and networking too. These creative workshops can be arranged during or after work hours and are designed to help teams take time out from their busy work lives, de-stress and have fun together. Networking parties can also be arranged to give business owners and managers the platform to meet and connect in a relaxed environment.

And with studio hire available at affordable rates, it could just be the perfect place for workshops or meetings for businesses, non-profit and training organisations.

Whether you are a seasoned artist, a regular tinkerer at home or have never painted in your life, Painting pARTy offers a new and unique experience. You can join one of the scheduled painting parties, or book your own private party.

All paint, canvas and easels are provided and the painting studio is BYO so you can bring along your favourite drink and nibbles. This great party idea allows you to have fun with friends in a relaxed environment and leave with a memento – your finished painting.

Check out their website www.paintingparty.com.au for more information.

Balancing Baby and Business WITH WHEN BUSINESS MEETS BABY BOOK Balancing your home life and work life can be tricky, particularly if you’re in the midst of setting up a business.

Rachel Allan, author of When Business Meets Baby, has openly embraced the role of mother to her energetic daughter. Her transition to supermum-entrepreneur didn’t happen overnight, and she discovered a LOT along the way. In her book, she shares her experiences, along with tips and tricks from parenting and selfcare experts, and women who have worked out shortcuts to success, providing a practical guide to being a successful parent and entrepreneur simultaneously.

Check out the PakMag website to enter the draw to win a copy of When Business Meets Baby.

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BUSINESS FEATURED CAIRNS BUSINESS EVENT CAIRNS BUSINESS WOMEN’S CLUB LUNCHEON DATE: Tuesday, 14th March 2017 TIME: 11:30am-2:00pm VENUE: Pullman Reef Hotel Casino SPEAKER: Narelle Fraser.

With 27 years of experience with the Victoria Police, 15 of those as a detective dealing with homicide, rape, sex crimes, missing persons and child exploitation squads, Narelle has investigated hundreds of serious crimes. But it was in 2012, when she was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, that a new career path was born for her.

After having to learn resilience and overcoming many adversities Narelle now encourages people to recognise stress and not ignore it.

Meet: SHARON FROM Cairns PAEDIATRICS Tell us about Cairns Paediatrics?

Cairns Paediatrics is an Occupational Therapy private practice specialising in services to children and families.

Paediatric OTs help children develop skills in areas such as play and socialisation, independence in self-care, participation in early education or school, sensory and motor skills, and emotional self-regulation. Any parent who is concerned about their child's development or behaviour can get support.

Why did you start the business?

After more than 20 years working as an employee in health and education sectors, I felt like it was time to try a new direction. I wanted to be able to offer a highlypersonalised service to families, with the freedom to provide intervention in a responsive and flexible way.

Have you got any examples of success stories?

Success occurs in lots of little ways. When a mum tells me she feels more confident in managing a challenging situation with her child or that they coped with a new situation by knowing what strategies to try, that is what we are aiming for. Sometimes I receive lovely emails to share their success and it makes my day!

Other times, it is the moment when I am working with or modelling a particular skill with a child and the parent tells me, "That's the first time they've done that!".

Tell us about your family I am mum to two teenage boys, one in Year 12 and one in Year 9 this year. I was a little worried about what the teenage years might hold but I've found teenagers are clever and funny! My husband works in tourism and hospitality.

What do you love about living in Cairns?

We get to live in a holiday destination all year round! Doing a day trip to the Tablelands or Port Douglas, or even going for a swim at the Lagoon is a great way to feel like you've had a mini-break. I also love Rusty's Markets with all the great food and produce - I look forward to going every week.

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Nurturing Nursery

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With The Block's Caro and Kingi They may be teeny, but babies need a surprising amount of stuff!

Having a nursery not only allows you to keep bub’s stuff neat and tidy, but it also helps to instil healthy sleep patterns in your little one. While bub’s sleeping patterns will probably be all over the place for the first three months, having a cot and a familiar Ostheimer Wooden Trees - African Tree www.earthtoys.net (RRP $75.00ea)

sleeping setting where you place baby night after night can help create a bedtime routine that works for your family.

Here are our tips for creating a calming and nurturing nursery: 1. Choose your big-ticket items first – This includes the cot, the dresser, the change table and possibly a rocking chair or glider.

You may wish to purchase these items all in a similar colour of timber and then choose accessories that complement the colour of these items. Light coloured timber works well with monochrome and pastel colour schemes while brighter colours tend to work

Bamboo Mobile - Owl Family www.earthtoys.net (RRP $79.00ea)

Pastel Stacking Rainbow www.earthtoys.net (RRP $150.00ea)

better with darker timber furniture.

2. Decide on your nursery essentials – These will vary for

everyone, but, in addition to the big-ticket items above, you will probably want a rug or mat, a lamp, curtains and a storage system to keep baby’s items organised. Woven baskets can brighten up a room and keep things tidy.

3. Select your colour scheme – What will it be? Pink and black?

Blue and green? Silver and red? Baby’s eye sight is not the best

when she is born and many experts suggest choosing bright, bold colours for the nursery. However, be careful, as too many colours can be confusing and overstimulating for bub.

4. Set the stage for night time – Block out curtains are a good

idea to help bub differentiate between night and day. A night light or lamp can help you navigate baby’s room in the middle of the night without tripping over a basket of toys.

5. Don’t over crowd – The last thing you want is a nursery that

is too cluttered to be comfortable. You want to create a calming space for both you and your baby, where you don’t have to worry about constant cleaning and clutter. Try not to get too carried away with toys, books, stuffed animals and every baby gadget on the market. You have plenty of time to buy these items – for now, Choosy Baby Animal Cushion Covers www.choosy.com.au (RRP $39.00ea) For your chance to WIN a Choosy Baby Lion Cub Cushion Cover goto www.pakmag.com.au

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just concentrate on the essentials with a couple of focus items scattered around the room to personalise the space and create a cosy environment for your new arrival.

Wooden Rocking Horse www.earthtoys.net (RRP $170.00ea)

Natural Sling Bookshelf www.earthtoys.net (RRP $129.95ea)

Ready To Frame Print Love Her But Leave Her Wild Etsy store: HelloFernAustralia (RRP $25.00ea)

Koala & Heart Teether Wooden Story www.playmackay.com.au (RRP $44.95ea)

Petite Rose Musical Rabbit - Kaloo www.playmackay.com.au (RRP $54.95ea)

Kip & Co Strawberry Shortcake Tassel Throw www.korufurnitureandhomewares.com.au (RRP $269.00ea)

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WEAR STORY Gerlinda Stella - Personal stylist, image expert, speaker, fashion consultant and style blogger. www.gerlinda.com.au Show off your baby bump!

Stretchy fabrics: Embrace your bump with fitted fabrics such as lycra. Having figure hugging styles will showcase your growing belly. For looser styles a belt will be your best friend. Place these under the bust, wrap styles can also create the same effect.

Keep it simple: Monochrome/one-coloured outfits always look stylish and sophisticated. To look your slimmest, avoid large patterns and instead opt for tiny prints that are no bigger than a 50 cent piece.

Top it off: Add a long necklace, dangly earrings or a bright bangle to complete your outfit. This may be your last chance to accessorise for a while, after the baby is born it’s almost impossible to wear jewellery without it being yanked off you and potentially swallowed!

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