PakMag Cairns - November 2016 Issue 113

ISSUE: NOV 2016

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CAIRNS

Local

GIFT GUIDE

TEACHERS' GIFTS

Christmas MAKE & BAKE

DOING THE MATHS

Second

LANGUAGES

PARTY LIKE A HERO

CONTENTS

HELLO

ISSUE NO. 113 NOV 2016 Hello and welcome to our November edition of PakMag. Firstly, a big thankyou to everyone who attended our Halloween party. I hope you had a ball!

The festive season is creeping up fast, so this month we help you get prepared early with our Christmas Make and Bake and DIY Teachers’ Gifts features.

We also focus on education for both kids and parents this month. Our story on early language learning provides a fantastic insight into the benefits of children learning a second language. Plus, we show you how maths can be fun, and give you tips and hints to stay motivated in your own educational pursuits.

Splash into summer with Caro and Kingi’s guide to pool perfection and see how you can make spending time outdoors more enjoyable in our Outdoor Summer Fun feature.

As always our What’s On Guide is brimming with activities and events and the prizes up for grabs this month are awesome!

Until next time, don’t forget to tell everyone, you read it in PakMag!

06 Entertainment: Check This Out

08 Feature: Christmas Make & Bake

11 Education: How Learning A Second

Language Can Benefit Your Child 15 Education: Doing The Maths

17 ‘New York Shot’ Aims To Help Children Needing Foster Care 19 Your Local Gift Guide 23 Healthy Recipes 25 Teeth & Tonsils 27 Health

31 Baby: Removing The Stigma Attached

To Postnatal Depression 32 Bump And Bub: WIN 35 What’s On Guide

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37 Mini Mag

44 Craft: Teachers’ Gifts

46 Celebrate: Party Like A Hero

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49 Cyclone Preparation Net Distribution Per Issue 10,000 CAB Publisher Statement Period ending 30th July 2016

51 Cairns Vet: Leptospirosis

53 Education: Study Motivation

For Mums 54 Education: Careers & Courses

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In Port Douglas 59 Fashion: Festive Frocks &

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CHECK IT OUT

5th, 13th & 27th Nov CQUniversity Cairns Taipans Home Games

WHEN 5, 13 and 27 November 2016 WHERE Cairns Convention Centre MORE INFO www.taipans.com There are three home games in November and three chances to go along and support the Orange Army (check out PakMag’s Facebook Page for your chance to win family tickets).

On Saturday, 5 November (game starts at 6.30pm) the Taipans take on the Sydney Kings. On Sunday, 13 November (game starts at 2:00pm), the Taipans take on the Brisbane Bullets and on Sunday, 27 November (game starts at 2:00pm), the Taipans take on the New Zealand Breakers.

12th Nov

Dancescapes The June Vale Dancers Presents Groovin’ in the Tank WHEN 12 November 2016, 1:00pm2:50pm and 7:00pm-8:50pm WHERE Tanks Arts Centre, Tank 5 MORE INFO www.ticketlink.com.au Grab your snorkels and don your flippers as The June Vale Dancers take you deep into the tank and under the sea, with some very fishy characters and villainous pirates.

The talented dancers will have you in stitches and grinning from ear to ear in this delightfully, bubbly G-rated dance production.

Cost is $36.00 for adults, $32.00 concession and $27.00 for children three to 17.

Visit www.ticketlink.com.au to purchase tickets.

12th Nov Smithfield Village Early Learning Centre Community Market Day WHEN 12 November 2016, 9.00am - 1.00pm

WHERE Cnr Smithfield Village Drive

and O’Brien Road, Trinity Park, 4879 MORE INFO

www.smithfieldvillageelc.com.au Smithfield Village Early Learning Centre are holding a Community Market Day with a sausage sizzle and a variety of stalls. Browse through the various local products including homemade children’s clothes, cakes, sweets, bath bombs, salts, soaps and

If you are a business, you can still book at stall for $20.00. Contact Smithfield Village Early Learning Centre for more information.

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Mt Sheridan Plaza WHEN 26 November 2016, 9:30am MORE INFO www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au Dance, sing and have fun with Santa as he comes to Mt Sheridan Plaza at 9.30am. Then stay for Kung Fu Panda meet and greet at 10:00am and 11:30am followed by stage shows at 11:00am and 12:00 noon. Enjoy performances by Hambledon Junior and Senior Choirs and Mini Taipans Cheer Squad plus meet Cairns Taipans Players & Cairns Quest.

Santa Photos: Santa will be in the centre daily from 26th November to Christmas Eve 24th December.

so much more.

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Cairns Central WHEN 12 November 2016, 9:00am MORE INFO www.cairnscentral.com.au Welcome Santa to Cairns Central on 12 November at 9:00am. Santa will not only be giving out smiles but kids will receive a *FREE Mr. Men book with any photo purchase.

Santa Photos: Santa will be in the centre daily from 12 November to Christmas Eve 24 December. *Terms and conditions apply, limit 1 per customer. While stocks last.

SMITHFIELD SHOPPING CENTRE & STOCKLANDS Santa will also be visiting Smithfield Shopping Centre and Stocklands Cairns. Check their websites or Facebook pages for more information. www.smithfieldcentre.com.au / www.stockland.com.au

12th Nov McHappy Day

WHEN 12 November 2016 MORE INFO www.rmhc.org.au/mchappyday Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, Ronald McDonald House Charities’® (RMHC) McHappy Day® is one of Australia’s most important and high profile charity events. RMHC creates, funds and supports programs across Australia that help seriously ill children and their families. Visit www.rmhc.org.au/ mchappyday to find out how you can get involved.

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Cairns Christmas Craft Fair WHEN Sunday 20 November 2016, 9:00am - 3:00pm WHERE Fred Moule Pavillion, Cairns Showground, Mulgrave Road, Cairns MORE INFO 4041 1454 Browse through Christmas bargains galore during the annual Cairns Christmas Craft Fair, a fundraiser for the Leukaemia Foundation (gold coin donation).

There will be 138 stalls of local handmade crafts including decorations and great gift ideas. Enjoy yummy food stalls, cold drinks, coffee and even a Cent Sale with over 80 prizes to be won.

26th Nov

FNQ Dance Academy’s Party in the Park WHEN 26 November 2016, 6:00pm - 9:00pm WHERE Munro Martin Parklands MORE INFO www.ticketlink.com.au FNQ’s Dance Academy is celebrating their fifth birthday with a party in the beautiful Munro Martin Park! And everyone is welcome. This will be their biggest dance concert of the season and will be a celebration of another great year for the academy.

Bring a rug and picnic for a night of fun and dancing the whole family will enjoy. Visit www.ticketlink.com.au for tickets.

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Christmas PLAN, PLAN, PLAN November is the perfect time to start making lists and getting organised! Set up a family list station and spend an evening planning for December. Get the kids to put together their wish lists and write their letters to Santa while you go over travel plans, gift-giving requirements, house decoration ideas, baking needs, Christmas events, kids’ activities and, most importantly, your budget. Use a visual guide, such as a journal or spreadsheet to stay on top of everything.

BAKE & FREEZE MINCE PIES Mince pies are a delicious table setting for any Christmas-themed gathering and an easy gift idea too. Plus, they freeze well for up to three months. Freeze uncooked pies in cling wrap and store in a tin. Freeze pre-cooked (and cooled) pies by putting a sheet of baking paper between each layer and placing them in a container in the freezer.

MAKE THE CHRISTMAS PUDDING It’s just not Christmas without Christmas Pudding! You can make puddings in advance as long as you store them properly in pudding bowls. Add baking paper to the top of the pudding and layer them in cling wrap to keep their shape. When steaming your pudding, you can keep the cling wrap on – just make sure to remove it to serve!

M A K E & F R E E Z E RU M B A L L S Set up your rum ball making station and get rolling just in time for Christmas. Rum balls are a delicious snack or a perfect addition to any tin of homemade goodies to give as gifts. Get creative with your balls and use flavours that your family loves.

Peanut butter balls, coconut balls, Milo balls and fruit nut balls are all great alternatives that can all be made now and frozen for later. When freezing, include baking paper in between each layer to keep the balls from sticking to one another.

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W H I P U P S O M E P R E S E RV E S Pick up a few extra cute jars and spend an afternoon making jams, chutneys and spreads to give to friends or enjoy as part of your festive feast. With some green or red ribbon, embellishments and a nice handmade note attached to the jar, you’ve got yourself a gift that oozes with Christmas cheer.

You can put pretty much anything in a jar including dry ingredients like our Oatmeal Cookies in a Jar, below.

RECIPE IN A JA R Mix 2/3 cup flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp cinnamon and ¼ tsp salt and place in the bottom of a jar. Layer with 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup white sugar, 1 1/2 cup oats, 3/4 cup choc chips and 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Seal, decorate and include a card with wet ingredients (1/2 cup butter, 1 egg and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract) and instructions with the jar: Mix wet and dry ingredients, drop rounded tablespoons onto a lined tray and bake for 8-10 minutes at 190° C.

L AV E N D E R S U G A R Lavender sugar can be substituted for regular sugar in a number of recipes and imparts a subtle floral flavour, giving family favourites such as cookies and cakes an extra special twist. Simply add 1 tsp of dried lavender buds to 1 cup of sugar and place in a jar.

Stir the ingredients, add a lilac ribbon around the top of the jar and decorate with a floral inspired tag.

M I N T S U GA R S C RU B 1/2 cup coconut oil 1 1/2 - 2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon peppermint extract 1 drop green food coloring For a non-edible gift idea, make your own sugar scrub. Place coconut oil in a bowl and microwave for 15 seconds. Add all ingredients to the bowl to create a light green mixture. Spoon scrub into a jar and seal. And don’t forget the mint green ribbon!

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HOW LEARNING A SECOND LANGUAGE CAN BENEFIT YOUR CHILD.

STORY Janelle Santolin, Education Officer, Catholic Education Services

Growing up in the ’70s in Far North Queensland, I didn’t have the opportunity to learn a second language in primary school, like my children do today. I was very fortunate, however, to have an Italian-born father who regularly broke into Italian at home (although, the creative vocab he used would, at times, made my mother’s hair curl!).

For me, and for more than 20 per cent of Australians who speak a second language at home, being able to transfer back and forth from one language to another depending on the audience, is just the norm. And while my ability to speak a second language has been lost over the years, the social awareness that this skill provides remains strong within me.

So, now that I am a parent of two delightful and curious early learners, I find myself asking the question: "Should my children be studying a second language?" With a lot of digging, I unearthed an exhaustive amount of research from as far back as the 1970s, which tells me the answer to my question is an overwhelming yes.

SAYING “NI HAO” TO BILINGUALISM Learning a second language at a very early stage in their development can bring about so many wonderful benefits for our children.

Improved cognitive development Harvard Professor Maria Polinsky explains that bilingual children will have developed much more cognitive control than monolingual children.

Through constantly switching back and forth between two languages bilingual children tend to be better multi-taskers, problem-solvers and creative and critical thinkers.

Enhanced general literacy skills (including understanding of their primary language) Many people assume that learning another language means a child’s understanding of their primary language will suffer. This is exactly

the opposite. When studying a second language, a child learns about how languages work and their literacy skills are enhanced because a clear link exists between learning another language and literacy development in English.

A deeper understanding of culture and values Learning a second language is more than just learning new words. As children delve into a new language, they are exposed to new cultures, traditions and values. This extends their understanding of themselves, their own heritage, culture and identity as well as giving them a worldwide view of life.

Improved self-esteem and self-awareness Just like any great accomplishment, whether it be playing an instrument, writing their name or even tying their shoelaces for the first time, learning a language can give your child a sense of achievement and this definitely enhances their concept of self and self-belief.

Improved employment potential Let’s face it, we want the very best future for our children, and having a second language gives them the edge over those who don’t. Being bilingual can be a significant career advantage in terms of employability and earnings.

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SECOND LANGUAGES IN SCHOOLING Fortunately for parents in Queensland, most primary schools offer a language to our children, some from as early as Prep. Queensland’s Department of Education encourages all schools to deliver some sort of language program from prep to Year 12.

The dominant languages taught in North Qld, according to Florence Boulard, JCU Coordinator of Modern Languages, are Japanese, Italian and French, with some schools offering Chinese (Mandarin) and German.

Whilst this is fantastic news for parents, in reality language learning is only mandated from Years 5 to 8 in Queensland and many schools will forego language lessons in the early years.

SECOND LANGUAGES AT HOME As parents, we can fill the gap in many ways: • Start them young. It’s a lot harder to learn a language as an adult than as a child. This is because the language receptors in our brains are more open to receiving new information in our first five or six years of life. We develop the bulk of our language skills before we start school. After that, learning a language can be more difficult.

• If you have a family member who speaks a second language, then have them expose your children to that language as often as possible. The best environment for learning a language is one that is safe and relaxed, so home is perfect. If you don’t have a family member, then look to your wider community for international clubs, kindergartens with language programs or even neighbours.

• There are so many children’s toys on the market that have second language functions. Be sure to find toys that have the correct tone and accent and are not computer automated.

• Children’s TV programs that are bilingual are a very easy way for parents to expose children to a second language. Children will mimic what they hear and will eventually grasp the meaning of the words they are speaking and use them correctly in context. Parents know how this works, especially when the littlies repeat, with perfect diction and tone, the very colourful language heard on the sporting sidelines!

• Consider the myriad of educational apps specifically designed to make language learning fun for children.

For parents looking to learn more about benefits of a second language, check out www.serious-science.org for a great YouTube video by Maria Polinsky as well as www.schoolatoz.nse.edu.au for additional reading material.

APPS FOR LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT www.eLearningIndustry.com has highlighted their top apps for second language learning which include:

Duolingo

Chinese Skill

WEB www.duolingo.com COST FREE

WEB www.chinese-skill.com COST FREE

Little Pim

Gus on the Go

WEB www.littlepim.com COST FREE

WEB www.gusonthego.com COST $6.99

Mindsnacks

Rosetta Stone Kids Lingo Letter Sounds

WEB www.mindsnacks.com COST FREE

WEB www.rosettastone.com/lp/kidsapp COST FREE

All of these apps and more can be purchased from iTunes App store or Google Play store. And what’s more, the majority of these apps are free and offer a range of languages to choose from.

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Doing the Maths STORY Jenna Galley

Some people are born with a love of numbers. Others, not so much. However, regardless of whether your children love crunching numbers or tune out completely when asked to calculate an equation, maths is an important part of the curriculum that leads to career success and confidence.

So how can you foster their love of maths?

SNEAK MATHS INTO PLAY.

FOCUS ON THE FUTURE.

Many board games inadvertently teach your children maths including Snakes and Ladders, Yahtzee and pretty much any game involving dice.

Card games such as Crazy Eights and Uno are also great at helping with number identification and basic maths. And Poker and Black Jack are great for mini mathletes.

“When am I ever going to need to use trigonometry?”

There are plenty of other number games that are fun for younger kids including Guess My Number (choose a number between 1-100 and help your kids guess it by saying “higher” or “lower” with each guess) and Maths Jeopardy (choose a number and give your kids one minute to find as many ways to make the number using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).

THINK OUTSIDE THE PIE CHART. When we went to school, we were taught a certain way to get to the answer. However, turns out there are plenty of different ways to do basic equations and some will work better for visually minded students. An abacus, for example, is a great device to help with mental calculations.

Like in life, there is more than one way to get to the right answer. Let your children explore the various calculation methods to see what resonates with them.

I remember saying it countless times to my parents and I’m sure my kids will say the same thing to me once they reach this stage in their schooling.

Sure, some careers do not require you to perform equations on a regular basis but many do. And cool ones at that.

For kids that are interested in animation, special effects, technology, computer games, forensic science and architecture, maths is critical for career success.

Other people that require maths in their career? Fashion designers, statisticians, engineers, stockbrokers, car designers, doctors, tradesmen and so many more!

MATHS IS SO BORING, MUM! So is doing the dishes and folding the laundry every day. But it has to be done, just like maths homework.

The next time your kids complain about maths, here are a few gems to throw their way.

Maths helps you develop lifelong skills. Problem solving, adaptive reasoning, critical thinking – these are the skills we all need in life and ones that are practiced when performing maths.

Maths assists with focus. And focus is one of the most important assets when it comes to a good work ethic.

Maths can be incredibly rewarding. That ‘a-ha’ moment when you finally figure out an equation is extremely satisfying (and addictive). It can also help build self-confidence and pride in the ability to understand complicated things.

Maths can also be kind of fun.

There are plenty of amazing maths equations and facts to impress the kids out there. Our favourite one? The Birthday Equation which confirms that if there are 23 people in a room, there is a 50 per cent chance that at least two people share the same birth date.

In a room with 75 people, this number increases to 99 per cent. Fascinating!

And, finally, lots of celebrities like maths. Some of the rich and famous even studied maths in university and college including Michael Jordan, Teri Hatcher and Mr. T. See kids. Maths is cool.

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ADVERTORIAL

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‘New York Shot’ Aims to

Help Children Needing Foster Care Social trends reveal children requiring foster care is expected to double. CQUniversity Cairns Taipans and IFYS Foster Care have teamed up to help the children in our community with their New York Shot. Here’s how you can help.

The most recent statistics from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare show that, as of 30 June 2014, there were over 43,000 Australian children living in outof-home care. A startling 9,103 of these children are from Queensland.

Coming from tragic stories of alienation, violence and abuse, over 1,000 of these children and young people live under the protection of the Far North Queensland Region’s Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services, which services the geographic region in which our IFYS Foster Care – North Queensland team is located.

Last year the team provided 67,496 foster care beds to children aged from 0-18, with our trained and dedicated carers coming from a surprisingly wide range of backgrounds and life experiences.

The team at IFYS Foster Care are aware that according to current

population and social trends, the number of children entering foster care will at least double in North Queensland in the next 10 years. As these numbers increase incrementally each year the team is looking for additional carers to provide a safe, secure and caring environment to support children and young people who need care in the North Queensland region.

To this end our partners, the NBL 2014-2015 minor premiership winners, CQUniversity Cairns Taipans, have joined forces to assist IFYS with this important recruitment drive. With the Taipans’ 14 home game average and over 60,000 spectators a season, IFYS believes that this partnership, now entering the second year of a three year agreement, remains one of the most effective strategies implemented by a foster care organisation in the Far North. In December last year the partnership culminated at the

Taipans’ home game Grand Final with a joint half court ‘¼ Million Dollar Shot’ which proved to be a very successful event from a promotional and marketing perspective, though a fail for the unlucky recipient who literally dropped the ball.

On 17 December this year a similar event will be held, this time giving a lucky shooter a chance at winning airline tickets and five nights’ accommodation in New York City to watch a game of basketball at the famous Madison Square Garden.

IFYS Foster Care – North Queensland encourages not only Taipans supporters to attend the event and have a go if their lucky seat number comes up in the draw, but also people who have never followed basketball – it’s a major entertainment event with something for everyone.

More importantly though, the team encourages the North Queensland community to step up, visit the www.fostercare.com.au website, and enquire as to how they can help support the children and young people needing care and nurturing in their region.

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Your Local Gift Guide Shop local and support our community this Christmas. Cairns is full of great gift shops and activities that would make the perfect present for all members of the household. We’ve selected a few of our favourite finds for mum, dad, the kiddies and the family to enjoy together.

Spoiling Mum this Silly Season

Dad's Dream Gift List

THE SOURCE BULK FOODS VOUCHER

BOG OUT

Give the gift that keeps on giving – a voucher to The Source Bulk Foods which supplies a wide range of healthy and organic treats to the Cairns community. www.thesourcebulkfoods.com.au

Locally designed BOG OUT is a vehicle recovery system designed to assist vehicles turn their own wheels into winches to pull themselves out of a bog. It is a 4 tonne, 4.5m long harness designed to capture a driven wheel and can be used in almost all vehicle recovery situations. BOG OUT is available at Autobarn Cairns and Smithfield. www.autobarn.com.au

MYWALIT Round the World Gifts have recently added a beautiful range of MYWALIT handbags and wallets to their shop.

These funky and practical wallets are the perfect addition to any nappy bag but can also easily store your mostneeded items for an easier grab-andgo exit in the morning. www.facebook.com/roundtheworldhomeandgifts

SAGE AND CLARE RYDER CHAINSTITCH CUSHION If you haven’t checked out Koru Furniture & Homewares yet then here is your excuse! It’s all about bringing everyday luxury into your home and every piece in the collection has been carefully selected for its high quality, style and value including this stunning Sage and Clare Ryder Chainstitch Cushion. www.korufurnitureandhomewares.co.au

DARE GIFT VOUCHER Pamper Mum with Dare Waxing and Tanning. They offer a wide range of services including waxing, tanning, tinting and beauty products. www.idareyou.com.au

A NIGHT AWAY Our top picks? QT Port Douglas or the Oaks Lagoon, both of which offer great local specials to spoil Mum in an ideal location close enough to home (but in a paradise all its own). www.qtportdouglas.com.au / www.oakshotelsresorts.com

MATCHING DADDY/KIDDIE TRADIE SHIRTS Every dad needs a high-vis shirt. And Totally Workwear not only have dads covered, but little ones as well. Why not get some matching outfits? Or, head into their store for a gift voucher so Dad can select whatever he wants. www.totallyworkwear.com.au

A HELICOPTER RIDE Flying high over Cairns in a helicopter is a great gift for Dad and one that ticks all the right boxes, especially for adventure-seekers. Check out GBR Helicopters, a local company with over 20 years’ experience and a number of different heli-experiences and local specials. www.gbrhelicopters.com.au

KANGAROO LEATHER WALLET If your man’s wallet is looking a little ratty, then check out OK Gift. OK Gift is a local tourist shop that has a wide range of stunning wallets and other leather accessories for the men in your life. They also offer discounts to locals. www.okgift.com.au

AN ARVO OF JET BOATING This is another must-try in Cairns and one that locals shouldn't miss. Bad Fishy is the ultimate water adventure ride. You can purchase a voucher online, valid for 12 months perfect unique gift idea. www.badfishy.com.au

THE ART OF NAILS VOUCHER What mum wouldn’t love an hour to herself to indulge in a mani/pedi?

You can treat Mum at The Art of Nails. www.facebook.com/ theArtOfNailsCairns

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Top Gifts for the Kiddies CAIRNS REGIONAL GALLERY SHOP Inspire creativity and support local artists and designers with gifts from the Cairns Regional Gallery shop. With a large range of children’s toys and “Gifts In a Tin”, the Gallery shop is a great place to find a selection of treasures for the little ones and the variety of homewares, jewellery and stationery mean that you can pick up something for yourself too. Visit them on cnr Sheilds and Abbott St, open 7 days per week or check them out online. www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au

HUGG-A-PLANET Educational and awesome, Hugg-a-Planet is a great gift for earth lovers. The super fun and beautifully made Hugg-a-Planet comes complete with 100 labeled earths, continents and oceans! This beauty can be used as a toy, an educational tool or even as a decorative pillow in a child's room and is available at local toy shop Earth Toys.

Earth Toys have a beautiful range of educational and wooden toys for children of all ages. www.earthtoys.net

CLASSES What do you get the children that have every toy under the sun? Rather than give a gift, give an experience.

Plenty of companies allow you to pre-book and pay for a term of lessons for a child as a great gift idea. For dance classes, check out DanceScapes, FNQ Dance Academy and Backstreet Dance. For swimming lessons check out Swim Skills, Little Snappers and Waterwise Aquatic Centre. www.dancescapes.com.au / www.backstreetdance.com.au www.fnqdanceacademy.com.au / www.swimskills.com.au www.littlesnappers.com.au / www.facebook.com/redlynchswimming For parents with kids that are crafty, check out Kettle Black Pottery and Craft and Sewing Studio, both of which offer kids programs that can be pre-booked. www.kettleblackpottery.com.au / www.craftnsewing.com.au

Get your Christmas shopping sorted in only a few stops.

Here is our guide to getting everything you need in an afternoon around Cairns.

OCEANA WALK This is one of our favourite shopping arcades in Cairns (on Lake Street) where you will find Dare Waxing, Earth Toys and Luminous Lights. Head to Lake Street and hit up The Source Bulk Foods while you’re there!

THE NIGHT MARKETS With 70 speciality shops you will be able to find something for the entire family. We especially recommend checking out Bead Bazaar (for great jewellery), The Gift of Glass (for amazing gifts made from glass) and Grace Beach Fashions (for clothing for the entire family).

The Night Markets are open every day from 5.00pm and are on Abbott Street.

THE SHOPPING CENTRES

Modern Pantry is another great class to consider for those who love to cook. They offer kids’ cooking classes which is a first in Cairns (and a gift that gives you a night off culinary duties too. Winning!) www.modernpantry.com.au

(Smithfield, Stockland Earlville, Mount Sheridan Plaza Cairns Central and The Pier).

MATADOR CLASSIC

All shopping centres in Cairns have locally-owned shops that sell books, fashion, giftware, homeware and more! The Pier is great for locally owned gifts with Round the World Gifts and Luminous Lights both located inside.

Let the Children Play is one of our favourite toy shops and although it is based in Mackay, they have a great online shop that is worth a look. We especially love their range of Matador toys – wooden 3D models that allow kids to build vehicles, houses and more. www.playmackay.com.au

Family Gift Ideas Families that play together stay together. So why not ask Santa for a present that the whole family can enjoy? Here are a few of our top picks.

A WEEKEND OF GOLF, ADVENTURE AND A NIGHT OFF COOKING! Check out Paradise Palms for local family specials which includes access to their adventure playground, mini golf course and swimming pool. www.paradisepalms.com.au

CQUNIVERSITY CAIRNS TAIPANS TICKETS Taking in a Taipans game is a great night out for everyone.

Kids love it. Parents love it. And it’s a special way to spend time as a family. www.taipans.com

A TRIP TO THE REEF It should be on every family’s bucket list – a trip to the outer reef. Passions of Paradise offer great local rates and are family-friendly. They visit a sand cay as well as a moor and offer glass bottom boat tours, which are especially popular for little ones who are not quite confident in the water just yet. www.passions.com.au 20

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CLIFTON VILLAGE Located just off the Bruce Highway at Clifton Beach, Clifton Village is another one-stop shop for your Christmas needs. Clifton Beach News carries local gifts, candles, soaps and nibbles including Cairns Highlands Coffee, Well Loved Worcestershire Sauce Range and Daintree Estates Chocolates. They also have great clothing, apparel and fragrances available at Target Country & Posh Lifestyle, Eyecare Plus and Terry White Chemists.

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INGREDIENTS 1 cup coconut milk 1 cup raisins 1 cup currants 1/2 cup cranberries 1/2 cup slivered almonds* 5 ripe bananas (approx. 500g) 10 medjool dates, seeds removed

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INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons coconut oil 1/2 teaspoon concentrated natural vanilla extract 1 teaspoon mixed spice 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cloves

HOW TO MAKE 1. Place the coconut milk, raisins, currants, cranberries and almonds into a medium sized saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 5 – 10 minutes.

2. Place the bananas, dates, oil, vanilla and spices into your food processor and blend at high speed until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

3. Combine the two mixtures and pour into a silicon loaf tin.

Place in the freezer to set for 6 – 8 hours. If you are making this days or weeks in advance it will still be delicious but the consistency will change and you will need to slice the ice cream with a knife and serve it this way.

4. Serve. Eat. Enjoy. *for a nut free version omit the almonds or replace them with toasted sunflower seeds ICE CREAM RECIPE CREATED BY

1 x 500ml Glass Jar 100g Organic Red Split Lentils 90g Biodynamic RainFed Medium Grain Brown Rice 30g Organic Long Thread Coconut 100g Organic Green Whole Lentils 5g Sweet Paprika 5g Himalayan Pink Salt 5g Cayenne Pepper 10g Mild Curry Powder HOW TO MAKE 1. Layer all ingredients into jar, pushing each layer down firmly to fit them all in. Attach a tag with the following instructions to the jar.

2. Add 5 -7 cups of stock (or water) and bring to a boil.

Simmer until lentils are soft (approx. 1 hour). For a richer, creamier soup, add 1 cup of organic coconut milk.

3. Before serving stir in 2-3 handfuls of spinach or kale for an extra boost of vitamin C and top with coriander.

RECIPES BROUGHT TO YOU BY Get your ingredients from The Source Bulk Foods.

Check them out on facebook: /TheSourceBulkFoods Short on time? Pick yourself up a pre-made jar from The Source Bulk Foods.

Check them out online: wholefoodsimply.com on Instagram: wholefoodsimply or on facebook: / wholefoodsimply

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HEALTH

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+ HEALTH Gut Health STORY Jana Gorski, Naturopath, Calanna Whole Health Pharmacy What we’re feeding ourselves may be less important than what we’re feeding our microbiota.

Looking after your gut goes beyond maintaining good digestion. The health of our gut depends on the integrity of the gut wall and the healthy balance of gut flora (microbiota).

Imbalances have been linked to conditions such as Hashimoto’s, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes and depression.

WHAT AFFECTS YOUR MICROBIOTA Diets high in sugar and processed foods feed unfavourable bacteria in the gut and are often low in the types of fibre that feed the good bacteria. The changes sugar, stress, alcohol and smoking make to the microbiome may also contribute to weight gain. Medications such as antacids, NSAIDs and the oral contraceptive pill are also known to alter gut flora.

INTEGRITY OF THE GUT WALL Some individuals are over-producers of zonulin, a protein that causes the gap junctions between intestinal cells to widen and lead to “Leaky Gut”. Zonulin is a normal response to infectious bacteria but also to gliadin found in wheat, rye, barley and oats. Those with allergic and autoimmune conditions are more likely to be overproducers.

The discovery of zonulin can explain why some people feel better on gluten-free diets despite not being coeliac.

• Replace processed foods with those high in resistant fibres and starches such as celery, leek and green leafy vegetables. Natural Evolution Resistant Banana Starch can be used as a therapeutic food for beneficial bacteria.

• Quit smoking. The benefits go far beyond protecting your gut.

• Limit alcohol intake to one standard drink a day with two alcohol-free days a week.

• Find ways to manage your stress. Your naturopath can help with herbs and supplements if you need.

• If you are concerned about the effects of your medications on your gut, talk to your doctor or your pharmacist.

PROTECT YOUR GUT

• Always take a probiotic with a course of antibiotics. Not all probiotic formulas are equal. Talk to your naturopath about a quality product that is right for you.

• Eat fermented foods that naturally contain a diverse range of beneficial bacteria. Avoid commercial varieties that have been pasteurised prior to being bottled or canned.

For a tailored approach to maintaining gut health or managing an existing condition, book your appointment with a Naturopath at Calanna Whole Health Pharmacy today.

HEALTHY GUT WITH RESISTANCE STARCH A great product to consider to help with your digestive system and gut health is Natural Evolution Banana Flour Resistance Starch. This is the highest grade and level of resistance starch in the world which works by resisting digestion in the small intestine. A teaspoon a day (in a smoothie, with water, sprinkled over cereal or however you want to eat it) can help with weight loss, reduce incidence of gallstones, lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels and promote colon health.

Made from banana flour from local Tablelands company Natural Evolution Foods, and is completely natural, free from additives and preservatives.

You can pick yours up at any Calanna Whole Health Pharmacy or The Source Bulk Foods Cairns, 10/85 Lake Street.

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+ HEALTH The Meaning Behind the Mo

Cold Sores Not only are they embarrassing, uncomfortable and occur at the worst possible time, cold sores are one of the most common of all transmitted viruses, infecting at least 70 per cent of the world’s population.

November is Men’s Health Month. It is also the month when men grow out their moustaches much to the disgust of many women. But what does the ‘mo’ signify? Here are some fascinating facts about men’s health that all families should be aware of.

DID YOU KNOW? • In general, research shows that males have poorer health than females.

• The average life expectancy of males is 80.1 years.

The average life expectancy for females is 84.3 with Australia coming in the top ten for world life expectancy for both genders. For males, the highest life expectancy is Switzerland (80.7); for females, the highest life expectancy is Japan (86.6).

• Only two in five Australian men get enough daily exercise.

• One in two Australian men have experienced violence in their life.

• 95 per cent of Australian males do not consume enough fruit and veggies.

• 70.8 per cent of men were overweight or obese in 201415, compared with 56.3 per cent of women.

• Nearly half of Australian men have also experienced sexual difficulty in their life.

• 1 in 10 Australian men 65 and older are smokers.

• 1 in 20 men suffer from depression.

• This year alone there have been an estimated 72,048 males diagnosed with cancer (compared to 58,418 females).

• This year alone there have been an estimated 26,566 males who have died from cancer compared to 20,314 females.

• Prostate cancer is the most prevalent cancer in Australia comprising of 25 per cent of cancer diagnosis in 2016.

• In 2014, there were 2,160 males (18.4 per 100,000) that died of suicide, compared to 704 females (5.9 per 100,000).

WHAT YOU CAN DO? Help raise awareness for men’s health and take care of the ones that you love. Because a happy, healthy spouse makes for a peaceful, loving house. Check out au.movember.com to find out more.

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The cold sore originates from a herpes simplex virus which infects the face and mouth and is the most common form of the disease.

The virus is highly contagious and can spread not only by kissing or facial contact but also via general household items such as face towels, straws, cutlery and razor blades.

Although cold sore triggers vary from person to person, there are a number of common provokers. Stress, illness, sunburn, windburn, UV light including tanning salons, some food allergies and excessive rubbing of the skin are amongst the most common triggers.

Symptoms of cold sores begin with a tingle, irritation, or burning feeling at the site of infection and the appearance of two or three blisters shortly after. These may remain on the skin for 3-7 days prior to breaking and forming a yellow scab. Once the scab falls off, generally no scar is left behind and the skin grows back healthy and normal.

PREVENTING COLDS SORES IS RELATIVELY SIMPLE: • Keep the sore dry and clean.

• Apply sunscreen and UV protective lip balm to the face and lips.

• Get plenty of sleep.

• Avoid sharing cutlery, cups, glasses, water bottles, towels, face washers and razors.

• Avoid triggers such as sunlight, tanning salons, windburn and dry lips.

• If you get a cold sore avoid nute, chocolate and alcohol.

PRODUCTS THAT HELP TO PREVENT OR TREAT COLD SORES INCLUDE: • Lysine is an amino acid based supplement that subdues the herpes simplex virus and reduces the number and severity of outbreaks.

• Products such as Zovirax and other anti-viral creams may be of use in the treatment of cold sores..

BABY

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Removing the Stigma Attached to

Postnatal Depression STORY Dr Isobel Morse FRACGP BSc (Hons) Psych

New parents are often hit with clichés such as, “Enjoy every moment” during their first year with bub. And although these clichés are not said with malice or harm, they can sting, especially for those who are faced with postnatal depression or anxiety.

The reality is that up to 80 per cent of new mothers experience feelings of sadness, irritability, and bouts of crying in the first few days after birth, known as “the baby blues”. Such emotions are considered normal in those first few days, however, they should not be ignored if they are still there after a few weeks, or appear during those first 12 months, as they could be signs of postnatal depression.

Postnatal depression or PND is the name given to depression that develops up to one year after the birth of a baby. Fathers can have PND too, either along with their partner’s postnatal depression or by themselves. An estimated one in seven new mums experienced PND and one in 20 new fathers are impacted by this condition.

It is often hard to acknowledge you are experiencing PND and people often wait to try and “snap out of it”.

However, it does not usually resolve itself without treatment. If PND isn’t identified and treated, the toll it can take can be considerable for the entire family.

Nevertheless, with early identification and intervention most people can fully recover from PND with no long term effects.

There are several treatment options. These might include things like practical support in the home, lifestyle changes including diet and exercise, counselling and sometimes medication. Making an appointment with a GP or Child & Family Health Nurse, or contacting a support organisation such as PANDA is a good first step to diagnosis and the development of an individualised treatment plan. In situations where there are ideas about self-harm or doing harm to a baby, professional help should be sought straight away.

PND is not something to be ashamed of. It should be seen as one of the many complications of parenthood. With appropriate help, people with PND do recover.

Stand Up, Speak Out and Stop Suffering in Silence Many new mums suffer with PND in silence. It can be hard to admit that you are not coping and that it could be due to PND. There is a huge strain on new parents to prove that they are succeeding in all aspects of parenting and a sense of shame when they are not.

Get involved in helping to end the stigma attached to PND. The Perinatal Depression & Anxiety (PNDA) Awareness Week is held from 15th to 21st of November each year and is a great opportunity to raise awareness about perinatal mental health issues in your local community.

New parents often assume they have to be superheroes.

But the bravest thing you can do is step forward and ask for help. It’s okay to admit that things aren’t perfect.

It’s okay to admit you’re not coping. In fact, asking for help is not only beneficial to you, but your new baby as well.

Support organisations available to help with PND: PANDA (Post and Antenatal Depression Association) - 1300 726 306, www.panda.org.au Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (Australian Government Service) - 1800 882 436, www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au Lifeline (Crisis service) 13 11 14, www.lifeline.org.au

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EXPLORING THE BENEFITS OF SENSORY PLAY STORY Goodstart Early Learning – Sally Fitzgerald, Senior Occupational Therapist

From birth through to early childhood, children use their senses to explore and try to make sense of the world around them. They do this by touching, tasting, smelling, seeing, moving and hearing.

Providing opportunities for children to actively use their senses as they explore their world through sensory play is crucial to brain development – it helps to build nerve connections in the brain’s pathways, supporting cognitive growth, language development, gross motor skills, social interaction and problem solving skills.

We often talk about the five senses: taste, touch, smell, sight and hearing. However, there are two others we commonly miss: body awareness and balance.

Another example is a child who is particularly fussy with eating foods with a wet texture such as spaghetti. The use of sensory play can assist the child in touching, smelling and playing with the texture in an environment without being expected to eat it. As the child develops trust and understanding of this texture it helps build positive pathways in the brain to say it is safe to engage with this food.

So, what is sensory play?

Sensory play includes any activity that stimulates your young child's senses. Sensory activities facilitate exploration and naturally encourage children to use scientific processes while they play, create, investigate and explore. Sensory play literally helps determine what children believe to be positive and thus shapes the choices they make and impacts their behaviour.

For example, initially a child may find it difficult to play appropriately with a peer when there are other things going on in the environment with conflicting noise. However, through sensory play, exploring sounds and tasks, a child learns to adapt to being able to block out the noise which is not important and focus on playing with his or her peer.

Tips for parents on creating a sensory play environment in the home: • Organise physical indoor and outdoor areas for your child so they have flexible spaces that include quiet, active, wet and dry areas.

• Ensure your child has access to materials they can shape and adapt, such as play dough.

• Use lighting and soft furnishings such as cushions and blankets to create separate spaces.

For more information, please get in touch with us on 1800 222 543 or visit your nearest Goodstart Early Learning centre.

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WHAT'S ON NOV Tuesday 1 MELBOURNE CUP DAY

Friday 4 BRING YOUR BABY KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check website for times / Cost / Family SANTA TARANTA (WORLD MUSIC SERIES) Tank 3, Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 6.30pm / Cost / Adult ANGELA MEYER 'HEART OF STONE: ROCK OF AGES' EXHIBITION Until 27th Tank 4, Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.00am weekdays, 10.00am weekends / FREE / Adults & Teens

WEEKEND FAMILY FLICKS SECRET LIFE OF PETS Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.00am / $6.00 / Family MOVING PICTURE NIGHTS ZOOTOPIA Norman Park, Gordonvale www.facebook.com/ creativepartnerships 6.00pm / Free / Family FREE ENTRY SATURDAY AT THE GALLERY Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 10.00am / Free/ Family

"Juanita picks Cairns Taipans Vs Sydney Kings on Saturday 5th" WEEKEND FAMILY FLICKS STORKS

Event Cinemas

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STARRY NIGHT CINEMA THE FISHER KING Cairns Botanic Gardens www.facebook.com/ starrynightcinema 7.00pm / Cost / Family

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SANTA PHOTOS COMMENCE Cairns Central

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WEEKEND FAMILY FLICKS SECRET LIFE OF PETS Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.00am / $6.00 / Family

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Friday 11

Redlynch State College

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OLIVIA AZZOPARDI 'GREEN TREE ANT' EXHIBITION Until the 27th Tank 4, Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.00am weekdays, 10.00am weekends / FREE / Adults & Teens

BRING YOUR BABY DR STRANGE Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check website for times / Cost / Family REMEMBRANCE DAY

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CAIRNS TAIPANS VERSUS SYDNEY KINGS Cairns Convention Centre www.taipans.com 6.00pm / Cost / Family

COMMUNITY MARKET DAY Smithfield Village Early Learning Centre www.smithfieldvillageelc.com.au 9.00am / Free / Family

events/1177360409023201 5.00pm / Family

Sunday 13 CAIRNS TAIPANS VERSUS Cairns Convention Centre 2.00pm / Cost / Family Weekend Family Flicks - Storks Event Cinemas

www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.00am / $6.00 / Family

CAIRNS ART SOCIETY EXHIBITION OPENING EVENT Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 6.00pm / Free/ Adults TANKS UNPLUGGED FEATURING SISTER LIBERTY, INO REEVES & JORESOH Tank 5, Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 6:30pm / Cost / Adults & Teens

Saturday 19 SANTA PHOTOS COMMENCE AT STOCKLAND CAIRNS Stockland Cairns www.stockland.com.au/cairns visit website for times / Cost / Family WEEKEND FAMILY FLICKS - PETE'S DRAGON Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.00am / $6.00 / Family

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MOVING PICTURE NIGHTS - FILM TBC Bears Baseball Club, Brinsmead www.facebook.com/ creativepartnerships 6.00pm / Free / Family

DOUG MORAN EXHIBITION OPENING EVENT Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 5.30pm / Free/ Adults

TUMBLE IN THE TROPICS - GYMNASTICS & CHEER DISPLAY South Cairns Gymnastics www.gymsportsfnq.com.au / Cost / Family ANDREW BONNEAU ARTIST TALK Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 2.00pm / Free / Adults

Sunday 20 CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Fred Moule Pavillion 4041 1454 9.00am / Gold Coin donation / Family WEEKEND FAMILY FLICKS PETE'S DRAGON Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.00am / $6.00 / Family

Monday 21 ISABEL AND ALFREDO AQUILIZAN ARTIST TALK Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 5.30pm / Free / Adults

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Friday 25 BRING YOUR BABY - ARRIVAL Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check website for times / Cost / Family

Saturday 26 SANTA'S ARRIVAL Mt Sheridan Plaza www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au 9.30am/ Free / Family KUNG FU PANDA STAGE SHOW Mt Sheridan Plaza www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au 11.00am and 12.00pm/ Free / Family PARTY IN THE PARK - FNQ DANCE ACADEMY CONCERT Munro Martin Parklands www.ticketlink.com.au 5.00pm / Cost / Family

"Mark picks Santa's Arrival at Mt Sheridan Plaza on Saturday 26" ANDREW BONNEAU 2-DAY PORTRAIT DRAWING WORKSHOP Cairns Regional Gallery Bookings essential: 07 4046 4800 12.30pm / $110 / Adults MUMS ON THE GO CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL PARTY The Boatshed www.motgcairns.org 6.00pm / Cost / Adults

Sunday 27 CAIRNS TAIPANS VERSUS NEW ZEALAND BREAKERS Cairns Convention Centre www.taipans.com 2.00pm / Cost / Family WEEKEND FAMILY FLICKS SECRET LIFE OF PETS Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.00am / $6.00 / Family VEXPO: VOLUNTEER EXPO Tank 3, Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.00am / FREE / Family

WEEKEND FAMILY FLICKS SECRET LIFE OF PETS Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.00am / $6.00 / Family

TANKS MONTHLY MARKETS (LAST MARKET FOR 2016) Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.00am / FREE / Family

MOVING PICTURE NIGHTS FILM TBC Pezzutti Park (Hockey Grounds), Woree www.facebook.com/ creativepartnerships 6.00pm / Free / Family

KIDS' TANK: SCREENPLAY CLUB Tanks 4, Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.00am / Gold Goin Donation / Family

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Wednesday 30 TANKS ROUND CINEMA: GREEN ROOM (2016) Tank 5, Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 7.30pm / Cost / Adults

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

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INDOOR MARKETS

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

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

LOCATION Lagoon, Cairns

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

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

MOSSMAN COMMUNITY MARKET

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Regular EVENTS

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

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

LEGO MANIA 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

Zumba Fitness 5.30pm, Fogarty Park Stage

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

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

THURSDAYS

READY STEADY GO KIDS

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

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

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

UNITING CARE COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICE

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

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BEADING CLASSES Thur 10.00 - 11.30am

WEDNESDAYS 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 Mumbalates 9.30am, Fogarty Park Beach Volleyball 5.30pm, Volleyball Courts

THURSDAYS Box Fit 6.30am, Fogarty Park Stage

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BROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB SUNDAYS Kids Disco’s at Brothers Open to kids aged 3 - 12 years Time: 3.30 - 6.00pm

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

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

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

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

LITTLE SNAPPERS SWIM SCHOOL FREE SWIM PROGRAM FOR 2 & 3 MONTH OLD BABIES

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

Wednesdays and Thursdays Call to book 4038 1241 1 Cumberland Avenue Smithfield info@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

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TEACHERS' GIFTS

Who doesn’t love a good pun? Give your child’s teacher a bit of a laugh and a pot full of fragrance with these adorable and unique teachers’ gifts.

Teachers give our kids so much. They literally plant the seed to learning (which we then continue to feed and grow at home). And thus it’s time to give them something back to let them know they are doing an incredible job.

It is not required for students to give a gift but it is a great way to end another year of learning. This year, in Queensland, the last day of school is 9 December which gives you plenty of time to get planting!

Common teacher gifts include gift vouchers, chocolates, flowers and stationery but there is no specific etiquette when it comes to giving to your child’s teacher. Your child may want to get involved with a hand-made card or message or you may want to bake something together (check out our Make ‘n Bake section on page eight for some more great gift ideas).

The gift that keeps on growing… This year, get ahead of the class with a gift that not only stands out, but honours the hard work performed by the teacher and comes with that creative hand-made touch. And what better way to do this than with a planter complete with a spice, flower or herb of your choice?

Not only do plants looks attractive but they also come with a number of benefits. Plants are known to reduce stress, create a feeling of wellbeing and provide a pleasant and tranquil environment. And anything that helps create a more calming classroom is certainly going to benefit both teacher and students!

PUNNY PLANTS Have some fun with a punny plant!

There are plenty of cute messages that play on the planting puns.

HERE’S A FEW TO CONSIDER: • Thanks for helping me Bloom • Thank you for your Thyme • Thank you for your Sage advice • Thank you for your commit Mint.

WHAT YOU NEED: • Potted plant of your choice • Brown paper lunch bags • Manilla shipping tags • Alphabet stamps • A vine/leaf stamp, green ink pads • Fabric cut into 3 centimeter wide strips HOW TO MAKE: • Transfer your pot plant into a lunch bag. Open the lunchbag and start folding down the top until it is just tall enough to cover the top of the pot.

• Using the stamps, stamp your manila shipping tag with your message and leaves.

• Thread your strip of fabric though the stamped tag and tie around the folded top of the lunch bag.

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YOU RULE! PLANTER

| Add a bit of colour to a teacher’s desk with this creative “You Rule” planter, complete with a punny message to go with it.

WHAT YOU NEED: • Your plant of choice • A metre wooden ruler (or three regular sized wooden rulers) • Saw and scissors • 1 empty one litre milk carton • A hot glue gun • A pencil/ permanent marker/ potting soil/ small stones/ small plantings/ sphagnum moss.

HOW TO MAKE: • Cut the ruler into twelve 7.5 cm sections. Clean up the ends with scissors to remove any super sharp and sloppy bits.

• Mark the carton so you know where to glue the sections of the ruler.

• Cut the top off the carton and wash and dry it.

• Glue the ruler sections onto the carton.

• Add small stones to the bottom of the carton and poke a few holes at the bottom for drainage.

• Add your plant of choice and finish with a bit of sphagnum moss.

• Add “You Rule” to your pencil and tuck it into the back of the planter.

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Cyclone Preparation GET READY FOR SUMMER As the weather warms up, we are all busy getting our homes ready for the changing season. In addition to cleaning out the air conditioners, putting away the winter doonas and clearing the leaves out of the pool, it’s time to start thinking about cyclone preparation.

In recent years we’ve been lucky. But you never know when a cyclone may hit and it is so critical that every family in Cairns is prepared.

IF A CYCLONE WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED: • Check out www.cairns.gov.au for a printable emergency kit list to help you pack. Items include clothing, non-perishable foods, batteries, torches, important documents and a first aid kit.

• Tie down and pack away all outdoor toys and furniture.

• Cover windows and doors with timber sheeting or tape across the glass.

• Turn off and unplug all nonessential electrical equipment.

• Check to see if your area is in the evacuation area and head to the nearest shelter if so.

DURING A CYCLONE: • Listen for updates.

• Stay inside and keep your family calm.

• Shelter in the strongest part of the building (often the bathroom).

AFTER A CYCLONE:

• Fuel up your vehicles and park undercover.

• Avoid cleaning up until it has been deemed safe to do so.

• Fill drinking containers and your bathtub with fresh water.

• Stay clear of flood waters and fallen power lines.

FREE GREEN WASTE DISPOSAL & SANDBAG GIVEAWAY Take the opportunity to clean up your yard and drop off your domestic green waste, while also collecting and filling sandbags for possible wet-season flooding, FREE at Council’s Transfer Stations.

Bags and scoops will be provided for residents to fill with sand on site. Sandbags are for residential use only and will be available until supplies run out. Limits apply.

Sandbags can be stored in a dry place out of direct sunlight for several months.

Dispose of your green waste for free and collect sandbags and mulch from the following locations: Portsmith and Gordonvale Transfer Stations: 7 days, 8.30am to 5.15pm Smithfield Transfer Station: Monday-Saturday 7am to 5.15pm, Sunday 9am to 5.15pm Babinda Transfer Station: (*No sandbags available) Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm Mulch consisting of green waste delivered to waste transfer stations during the recent free drop-off period will also be offered to residents at no cost. Green waste collected will be made available as uncured mulch in December.

Please note that domestic cars, utilities and/or trailers and light trucks (up to GVM 4 tonnes) are allowed. For enquiries regarding electric or crazy ant quarantine details please contact Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) on 13 25 23

FIVE FASCINATING FACTS YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT CYCLONES 1. A cyclone by any other name

is still as dangerous. Cyclones are referred to as hurricanes in the Atlantic and the eastern North Pacific or a typhoon in the western North Pacific.

2. The world’s deadliest cyclone killed over 300,000 people. This is more than the population of Cairns. The Bhola Cyclone struck Bangladesh in 1970.

3. An Australian weatherman

started the trend of naming cyclone after politicians he didn’t like. Australian weatherman Clement Wragge started assigning names to cyclones in the late 19th century, using the names of local politicians he disliked. Wragge’s system was later dumped for alternating male and female names during World War II.

4. The most tragic cyclone in

Australia’s history occurred over 125 years ago. In 1899 to be exact.

Cyclone Mahina, which struck Cape York, resulted in the greatest death toll of any natural disaster in Australia’s recorded history. Over 400 people were killed.

5. Cyclone Yasi may have caused a ‘baby boom’. Nine months after Cyclone Yasi hit Australia in 2011, there was an unusual surge in the number of babies born in Far North Queensland.

IMPORTANT NUMBERS AND WEBSITES: For information BEFORE a cyclone 4044 3044 For information DURING a cyclone 4044 3377 State Emergency Service (SES) 132 500

Ergon Energy 132 296 www.cairns.qld.gov.au/disaster www.facebook.com/CairnsDCC

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LEPTOSPIROSIS STORY Jane Quinn

Leptospirosis is a disease that affects many kinds of animals including dogs and humans. The disease is common in the Far North Queensland region due to our tropical climate.

Without early treatment, lepto' is almost always fatal.

Leptospirosis is caused by an infection of bacterial spirochetes. These organisms are corkscrew-shaped bacteria that penetrate the skin and spread throughout the body via the bloodstream, reproducing in and causing damage to the liver, kidneys, central nervous system, eyes and reproductive system. In some cases, leptospirosis causes a mild illness, but in others, it can cause a more severe illness and often can cause liver and kidney failure.

How is leptospirosis spread?

The Leptospira spirochete bacteria is shed in urine and foetal fluids and is usually acquired from contaminated water and food or direct contact with affected animals. Dairy cattle, rodents and wildlife such as feral pigs are common hosts. The organism survives best in warm and moist environments and the disease occurs more frequently in the wet season.

Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease, meaning that it can be transmitted to humans and other animals. Children are most at risk of acquiring the bacteria from an infected pet.

Diagnosis and treatment of Leptospirosis Whilst the above signs of infection give veterinarians a strong indication of leptospirosis, blood tests are usually performed to confirm the disease. Once confirmed, treatment involves intensive supportive care with intravenous fluids and medications. Pets are also isolated from other animals to ensure the spread of the disease is contained.

Prevention of Leptospirosis Signs of Leptospirosis disease in your pet

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The signs and symptoms of infection vary depending on the age and immune status of the animal. The most common signs include fever, depression, weakness, anorexia, vomiting, anaemia and jaundice.

The good news is that an unregistered annual vaccination against Leptospirosis Australis is available.

Dogs in the Cairns region, especially those who live near swamps, cane fields or in close proximately to wildlife should be vaccinated against the disease annually.

Maintaining good kennel hygiene and ensuring effective rodent control is also essential to prevent the spread of this disease.

Mention PakMag and get $20.00 OFF LEPTOSPIROSIS VACCINATIONS During November and December, our clinics will be offering all PakMag readers $20 off leptospirosis vaccinations. If your pet hasn’t received a lepto vaccine in the last twelve months, contact us to make an appointment.

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EDUCATION

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Study Motivation for Mums STORY Sally-Ann Lawrence, Managing Director, Experience Works

With the rise in the availability of flexible learning options and part-time TAFE courses there has never been a better time to study. But after the excitement of enrolment, the prospect of balancing life and study can be a daunting reality.

So, how should you add study time into your busy schedule and how do you stay focused with distractions and competing priorities all around you?

There are several sure-fire ways to set yourself up for success and ensure study becomes a pleasure rather than a chore: Create a distraction-free study space. Designate an area free from distractions such as televisions and game consoles and permit yourself to use your study space for learning only. “Distraction-free?”, I hear many parents reading this cry! Encourage the kids to share in your learning by adding a goal setting element that rewards the kids once you reach a milestone. This gives them an incentive to give you the space you need to make the most of your study time.

Prior planning will help. Scheduling is key when you have a busy lifestyle and often the busier we are, the less we feel like we can fit in; something’s gotta give and it’s usually the less desirable activities that we drop off our lists first. So, make yourself a plan. Prioritise your week, make sure you still have time for fun, family and friends but add an equal measure of serious study time. Remember to allow time for all the important aspects of your life – including adequate sleep!

Keep the kids entertained. Have some ideas handy on how you are going to entertain the kids while you study or plan a set study time once they are settled in bed for the night. For some great ideas about this visit www.workingmothersconnect.com.au Reward yourself. Remember that you have an end goal but it’s the small steps that will get you there. Take breaks or give yourself rewards for achieving your study goals – perhaps coffee with friends or a lovely quiet soak in the bath.

Stay connected and communicate. Explain to the other members of the household how important this is to you and how it will benefit everyone in the long run. Staying connected with family and friends or getting involved with forums and study groups will not only help you overcome any feelings of isolation, it will also help you stay on track.

No matter how you look at it, keeping motivated to study is no mean feat. Following these basic steps for success is a great basis for keeping focused but be sure to adapt them to suit your lifestyle and own personal motivators. Whoever you are and whatever your goals, celebrate your achievements, move on from your disappointments and push yourself to finish the journey you so bravely started.

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Careers & Courses to Consider

The career path you choose will depend on a number of things including your passion, your expectations and the type of work schedule you are looking for. Here’s a more in depth look into some of the rising career paths for parents, all of which offer flexible hours and come with very good job outcomes for the future.

Early Childhood Education As long as parents procreate, there will be the need for excellent early childhood educators to help our little ones flourish and grow. One of the benefits of working in this environment is that many employers will allow you to work while studying, meaning you can earn an income and gain hands-on experience from the start.

Your first step is to enrol in a program that suits you. Check out the Australian National Training Group who specialise in Early Childhood Education. www.antg.gov.au Additional careers in a school system also tend to come with flexible school hours. This can include roles in administration, marketing and maintenance. Teachers, teacher aide and librarians also tend to work school hours (or similar).

Aged Care Aged and palliative care is one of the industries with the most promising job outcomes for the future. It is also a rewarding pathway, especially for those who enjoy helping people.

Aged care training includes a course in Aged Care which covers both the theory and the practical components required for employment in residential aged care and/ or

community settings. You will also need to complete 120 hours of work placements. Austcare specialises in Aged Care and other healthcare programs for those interested in this career path. www.austcare.com.au/aged-care

Home Based Businesses Another option is to start a home-based business or contractor role where you can choose when you work. This can include personal training, hair styling, naturopathy, interior design, web design, web writing, journalism, realtor or property management, landscaping, photography, life coach or gardener.

It might be a good idea to look into a refresher or online course to help give you the upper hand in the industry and help you gain an understanding of the ins and outs of starting a business. Whether you choose to work as a freelancer or a contractor or whether you want to start your own small business, the more knowledge about the business side of things, the better.

Certificates in Business Administration and Business Management are a great place to start. There are also certificates from online companies (such as I Want That Course, CQUniversity and Martin College), that focus on beauty, graphic design and digital publishing, all of which are great work-at-home options.

With a range of flexible study options and low course costs, The Australian National Training Group (ANTG) is fast becoming the preferred choice for many adult students. Their dedicated team are with you every step of the way and access to great trainers, both online and face-to-face, make returning to study a much less intimidating prospect.

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30113) and the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50113) are just two of the great courses offered by ANTG. For more information on these or any other courses visit www.antg.com.au or call them on 1800 611 661.

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IN PORT DOUGLAS STORY Jacqui Byard

There is a wonderful feeling that comes with throwing your swimmers, a change of clothes and your toothbrush into a bag and heading out of town on a Friday afternoon for a weekend away. And I don’t mean camping either! I’m talking about a little road trip to Port Douglas and, with Oaks Lagoons, an affordable family getaway is yours for the taking.

I recently decided a weekend away was well overdue so packed a bag, picked up my best friend and 3-year-old godson and headed north.

Upon arriving at Oaks Lagoons Port Douglas, it was great to be greeted so warmly by Sherie, a member of the Front Office team, and we appreciated the local activity and dining-out advice she gave us, in spite of being FNQ locals ourselves.

Our two-bedroom apartment had plenty of room and would have easily accommodated another couple of people. The fully equipped, self-contained kitchen was, for us, perhaps the apartment’s best feature; grabbing a few groceries was all we needed for that home away from home feeling. For those who want to enjoy the outdoors, the resort boasts a central poolside BBQ area with clean, modern facilities including a microwave, kettle, toaster and fridge.

Oaks Lagoons is so named for its six lagoon-style pools. Ground floor rooms have direct swim-out access so not only do you feel like you’ve got your own pool but keeping an eye on the kids is a breeze. For those who really do want a private pool, there are a small number of rooms that have a plunge pool and courtyard.

If a little ‘me’ time is what you’re after, the onsite masseur can treat you to a relaxing face or body treatment.

The 90-minute massage and facial was exactly what this girl needed!

back to the resort to complete the perfect family day out.

A visit to Port isn’t complete without a trip to the beach. The iconic Four Mile Beach is just a short stroll from Oaks Lagoons and the scenic walk into Port Douglas is perfect for working up an appetite in time for breakfast or lunch at one of the wide array of restaurants and cafés. Be sure to check out the markets on Sunday or experience the historic Bally Hooley steam train ride

Oaks currently have some great rates available including a special seasonal offer of $99 per night for a two night stay.

So, why not make a weekend of it? Check out www.oakshotels.com or call 1300 839 400 and enquire about your next well-earned family weekender.

RESORT FEATURES

APARTMENT FEATURES

●● 6 lagoon style pools

●● Hotel rooms with tea & coffee making facilities

●● Poolside BBQ area with cabanas ●● Onsite massage therapist ●● Tour desk ●● Free Foxtel ●● Bike hire available (fee) ●● Wireless internet hot spots (fee) & internet terminals.

Internet Café is free ●● Access to restaurants / bars / bistros ●● Stroll to Four Mile Beach

●● Apartments with full kitchen & laundry facilities ●● Air conditioning & ceiling fans ●● Contemporary décor & king size beds ●● Private balcony with spa (upper level hotel rooms & 2 bedroom apartments only) ●● Private deck with swimout or plunge pool option

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FASHION

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STORY Gerlinda Stella - Personal stylist, image expert, speaker, fashion consultant and style blogger. www.gerlinda.com.au There are so many celebrations at this time of year. Christmas parties, BBQs, weddings, the races - the list can seem endless! Knowing how to dress for the occasion is key. With creative dress codes such as “dress to party”, “beach chic “or “tropical cocktail” what to wear can be confusing. If you have an event coming up and you’re not sure of the appropriate attire take these three things into consideration:

1. LOCATION

2. WEATHER & TEMPERATURE

3. TIME

The venue plays a vital role in deciding your outfit. Is it in a hotel, at the beach or at a park?

There’s nothing worse than feeling overdressed in a sparkly gown at a backyard BBQ, especially if everyone else is in jeans! Ask your friends or co-workers what they are wearing.

This can make you feel more at ease about your fashion choice.

Will it be rainy, windy, or sunny?

Dressing to suit the weather will ensure you are comfortable in your clothes. If you are attending an inside event the air-conditioning can be quite cool so pack a scarf or jacket.

If it’s outdoors take protection! For example, if it’s warm and sunny don’t forget your sunscreen. If there’s a possibility of rain, ensure you have a stylish umbrella on hand.

Is it morning, noon or night? Timing helps to determine your footwear and accessories. For morning and lunch events a pair of ballet flats or sandals may be appropriate. Heels and sparkly jewellery are the perfect addition for night time functions.

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P L PERFECTION Is there anything more refreshing (and relaxing) than jumping into a pool on a hot summers day? Kids love to swim. Adults love to cool off. And swimming pools provide the perfect backdrop for summer BBQs, outdoor dining and family time. So take advantage of the tropical North Queensland lifestyle with our guide to pool perfection.

STEP ONE: SELECT YOUR POOL MATERIAL Concrete – this is the most widely used method for pool construction in North Queensland due to its versatile nature and its ability to be shaped to fit all sorts of backyards.

Fibreglass – Easy-to-install fibreglass pools are also easy to maintain, affordable, strong and come with a smoother surface for scratchfree swimming.

STEP TWO: FINALISE THE FENCING The construction of your pool is only one minor element to transforming your backyard into a tropical sanctuary. In addition to your pool choice, you will also need to consider fencing around the pool area.

All Queensland pools must be registered on the State Government’s Pool Safety Register and must be fenced in accordance with the Queensland Development Code. Glass, steel and timber fences are common choices for homeowners in FNQ and many pool installation companies can quote on both pool and fencing construction.

STEP THREE: ADD YOUR EXTRAS You will also need to decide on the decking (concrete, tile, timber decking, etc.) and the décor such as outdoor table settings, deck chairs and additional luxuries to help enhance your outdoor oasis (outdoor bar anyone?).

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Floating Colour Changing Frog on Lillie Pad www.luminouslights.net.au (RRP $25.00ea)

Luka Barstool www.vipfurniture.com.au (RRP $179.00 $161.00ea)

Natural Rubber Ball www.earthtoys.net (RRP $18.00ea)

Peter Pod Hanging Chair www.vipfurniture.com.au (RRP $799.00 $499.00ea)

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SUMMER FUN

North Queensland is all about outdoor living and spending time outside with the kiddies is a great family activity. And more time spent outdoors means less chance of the kids making a mess inside the house! Adding little changes to your garden or yard can help you enjoy more open-air family fun this summer.

Add an element of adventure with a baby or kids’ swing.

Stimulate imaginative development with a backyard cubby house, perfect for pretend play.

Give your kids their own outdoor space to play. A child’s picnic table (with clear plastic overtop) provides a great place to do crafts, painting, play doh and other activities that you really hate cleaning off your clean living room floors.

For mum and dad, enjoy a break from the kitchen with a BBQ and relax and rejuvenate in a resort-style setting (complete with pool, comfy deck chairs and a beverage in hand) but in the comfort of your own backyard.

Timber Outdoor Play House www.earthtoys.net (RRP $499.00ea)

Weber® Spirit® E-330 Premium Turners Home Appliances www.weberbbq.com.au (RRP $1199.00ea LPG) Outdoor Table & Chair Set www.earthtoys.net (RRP $349.95ea)

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GIVING BACC TO OUR COMMUNITY

The Far North Queensland Community The Sum of One Million Dollars Pay

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Parents, we understand you and your family. You are likely time poor, with a desire to support our community and groups, but too busy working, dropping off kids at school, sports and all the other activities that seem to have crept in to our ever increasingly busy lives.

So, in place of selling raffle tickets, or turning a snag over at the weekend barbie to support your kids’ sporting club or a local cause you are passionate about, let your everyday banking contribute to your chosen not-for-profit group right here in Cairns and the Douglas shires.

We all need banking, whether it be a home loan, credit card, insurances or simply accounts, we at Bendigo Bank have developed a community enterprise to enable your banking to support our local community. This is a unique model, designed for here, by locals, for locals.

The enterprise is BaCC (Building Active Connected Communities FNQ Ltd) which was established in 2009 in partnership with Bendigo Bank and in its own right, is a not-for-profit group, managed by a board of volunteers who are all revered local business people, passionate about making a difference.

We are so proud to announce that as of November 2016, thanks to the support of our board, local not-for profit groups

and especially our customers, we have provided $1 million of funding so far.

What a milestone!

These funds have provided support to up to 200 local groups including: • Re-building Mossman CWA Hall • Exercise yards at Y.A.P.S, • Ovens at Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre • A Medicab at Barlow Park • Kits for many kids’ sporting clubs Other funds have assisted FNQ Hospital Foundation, COUCH, RFDS, RSPCA, the Mayors Christmas Appeal and more.

We believe in giving BaCC to our local community and proudly say this is banking with a heart - banking that supports our customers, supporting our community!

through our Big Bendigo Benefits offers. We are committed to providing all our customers with dedicated service and products to suit your needs for now and in to the future for your families and community.

So, if you want your banking to BaCC our community, come in and talk to us at our branches at Lake Street Ph: 4041 5291 Westcourt Ph: 4052 8900 Edmonton Ph: 4045 2488 Sheridan Street Ph: 4044 5211 Smithfield Ph: 4038 1700 If you are a not for profit group interested in finding out more please visit our BaCC website and Facebook. www.baccfnq.com.au www.facebook.com/BACCFNQ

Customers don't pay extra for this. In fact, we also reward customers that support our community, by providing added discounts and benefits

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited, ABN 11 068 049 178 AFSL/Australian Credit Licence 237879. S48951-6 (320757_v6) (11/10/2016)

Judy Blackall,

Senior Manager, Bendigo Bank

Far North QLD Region

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Your Family’s Future On the House Hunt

When you have a family, things change. First of all, you realise that it’s possible to love someone more than you ever thought you could. Secondly, you realise that you are no longer only responsible for yourself but for another itty bitty human being who depends on you for everything. And finally, you realise that you’ve become a grown up.

And thus, it’s time to start thinking about those grown up things like protecting your family and preparing for their future.

One of the most important things is buying a house.

Once you have found the house of your dreams (and decided where your couch is going to go) and signed a contract (a real estate agent usually prepares a standard REIQ contract), what happens next?

Whilst choosing a lawyer or conveyancer may not be the most exciting or next thing you think of, it is wise for both parties – the buyer and the seller – to engage a qualified person to navigate this process. A standard process usually involves 20 steps. Yes, 20. There are over 30 laws regulating this process.

Important steps that we think you should consider when buying property include:

Show me the money Your mortgage broker/bank will step you through the lengthy process of bank fees, finance applications, credit checks, bank fees, mortgage documents, guarantees, LMI, and bank fees.

Cover it Insurance is the most important thing for a buyer to get. The contract says the property is at your risk from 5pm on the business day after the contract is signed.

The list of things to consider goes on and on, like special conditions, cooling off periods, Pool Safety Certificates and Transfer Duty (as standard).

Get organised

Bob the Builder

Talk to other home owners, do your research and check out conveyancing blogs (such as www. wilsonpartnerslaw.com.au) for helpful advice you can read about at home (while the kids are engrossed in Peppa Pig).

Building/pest inspections are worth their weight in gold. Our wet season encourages dampness, rapid

Simple spreadsheets can also help you see what needs to be done and provide you with a visual motivator.

Did we mention bank fees?

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Seek assistancE Yes, buying a home can be a very stressful time and selling can be equally taxing (excuse the pun). But the good news for home owners is that a lawyer can handle all of these things for you.

Conveyancing lawyers are here to help their clients navigate the legal process with smooth sailing all the way to the front door of their property.

And, most importantly, don't forget to enjoy this time...

It's a big moment and one you should be proud of! Celebrate the occasion.

Take countless photos of your new home. Pin hundreds of decorating ideas from Pinterest for motivation (and then forget all about them).

And once you have the important matters sorted, it’s time to think about the more important things. Like where should the dining table go.

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WHAt's NEWS in Business MEET: Yoriko Wallis from Abacus by Wallis

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Business of the Month – Cairns Total Physio WEB www.cairnstotalphysio.com.au EMAIL info@cairnstotalphysio.com.au PHONE Westcourt, Redlynch and Mareeba – 4051 3252, Mount Sheridan – 4045 6870 FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/cairnstotalphysio Cairns Total Physio (CTP) has been operating in the Far North since March 2005. From the original location at Sportsworld Fitness Centre in Westcourt, CTP has expanded and added locations at Mt Sheridan, Redlynch and Mareeba.

Yoriko is not only a busy mum-of-two but she is also the owner of Abacus by Wallis, an innovative tutoring program for children to learn mental calculations using an Abacus.

After having her daughter, Yoriko started searching for selfemployment work that would allow her to spend as much time at home as possible. Whilst visiting Japan, a trip to her relative’s Abacus Class motivated her to start her own company in Cairns. And five years later, business is booming!

Meet the mum behind Abacus by Wallis and our November edition cover models.

Tell us about your family: “My husband is Australian and we have one daughter who is five and one son who is four. I'm Japanese and all my family is in Japan.”

What’s your favourite thing about living in Cairns?

Their clients come from a diverse range of backgrounds but all share a common goal - the desire to improve their physical state. The team at CTP enjoy working with proactive clients who are motivated to achieve their goals, whether it is to reduce pain, improve function, prevent injury or optimise performance.

What sets CTP apart from other physiotherapy services is their dynamic and modern approach. They are the only physiotherapists in the region to be officially contracted to national and state sporting teams and it is their expertise in the field of sports that has earned them a highly professional reputation in the Cairns community. They strive to provide access to this same expert care, not just to athletes, but to clients from all walks of life and across all age groups.

Over 80 per cent of their staff are Cairns born and bred and take great pride in delivering an exceptional level of care to the local population. With multiple locations across the region, the team at CTP is never far from you when you need them!

“The relaxing atmosphere and slower life compared to my hometown, Osaka in Japan.”

Tell us about Abacus by Wallis: “Abacus by Wallis provides tutoring for abacus calculation skills, maths, Japanese and school holiday activities.

During each class, students learn basic Japanese abacus techniques and how to do multiplication and division. When they become skilled, they are able to calculate mentally with speed and accuracy. Abacus by Wallis helps students to set up their goals and motivates them through examinations and an annual competition event.”

What’s your favourite thing about running this type of business?

“We love to see students' confidence through the class.

We believe the skills of abacus make maths easy and fun and we love watching these kids enjoy maths.”

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BUSINESS Buzz Featured Event - The Great Debate: Money is the Root of All Evil WHEN: Friday, 25 November 2016, 12.00pm to 2.30pm WHERE: Pullman International Cairns, 17 Abbot Street MORE INFO: www.cbwc.org.au/events Cairns Business Women’s Club will be joining with the Australian Institute of Management for The Great Debate.

The Cairns Great Debate is a business event put on each year to examine a serious topic in a fun environment – all in support of a local charity. It pits two teams of local business personalities against each other in what has developed over the years into a comedy debate rather than serious discourse.

Last year this event featured an evening of hilarious debate (and debacle) from business professionals in Cairns.

And this year promises to be just as entertaining with the conversation steered towards the importance of money.

Events

CAIRNS BUSINESS EVENTS SMALL BUSINESS PLANNING DAY

WHEN: Saturday, 5 November 2016, 8am to 5pm WHERE: Peppers Beach Club and Spa, Palm Cove MORE INFO: www.cairnschamber.com.au The Cairns Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Small Biz Planning Day, on Saturday 5 November 2016, at a price that everyone can afford, to give you an opportunity to gain a significant edge over your competition by helping you build a Business Plan to suit your business. Cost is $137.50 for members and $181.50 for non-members.

CAIRNS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON WHEN: Tuesday, 22 November 2016, 11.30 to 2.15pm WHERE: Pullman Cairns International MORE INFO: www.cairnschamber.com.au This event consistently sells out and is a great way to mark the end of another year. Costs is $79.00 for non-members and $59.00 for members.

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1. Erin Holland & Samantha Harris - Cairns Central VIP Fashion Event 2. Katerina Williams & Michael Bethurem - Cairns Central VIP Fashion Event 3. Chantelle Kenyon & Dawn Kenyon - Cairns Central VIP Fashion Event 4. Tahlia Kaleas & Karina Morrissey - Cairns Central VIP Fashion Event 5. Alannah - Stratford Street Party 6. Ella, Katie & Chloe - Stratford Street Party 7. Holly & Sophie - Stratford Street Party 8. Entertainment - Stratford Street Party 9. Hilton - Light the Night, Tanks 10. Grace & Rolly - ReefFeast

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