PakMag Cairns – October 2015 Issue 100

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TAIPANS' MARK WORTHINGTON MEET & GREET

TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR FACEBOOK

Balancing Study & Kids ADULT EDUCATION

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06 Entertainment: Check This Out

Hello and welcome to the 100th edition of PakMag!!

I cannot believe how fast this amazing journey continues to go. In my nearly nine years of publishing we have printed over 1.95 million magazines! Amazing, right!?

And it all started here in Cairns.

08 Feature: Gaining Control Of

Your Facebook

11 Education: Helping Your Kids

Cope With Stress

I am so very grateful for all the support we have been shown over this time. It is this support that has seen PakMag go from strength to strength and there is so much more currently in the planning that I hope to be sharing with you very soon.

However, something I am excited about sharing with you now is the upcoming launch of our new national business magazine. If you are in business, check out page 56.

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On the 31st October be sure come along to our Halloween Party - it's going to be HUGE! We will be raising money for a fantastic cause, the Leukaemia Foundation.

We have stalls available, and are also searching for talented kids who would like to perform - check out page 60 to find out more.

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Wishing you a fabulous second week to the school holidays. I look forward to sharing a piece of cake with you at our Halloween disco!

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

Bree x

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19 Adult Education: Reading,

Writing And Raising Children 21 Community Training Australia 24 Healthy Recipes

27 Bump & Bub: Gender Predictors 31 What's On 33 Mini Mag

36 Halloween Jokes & Tips

40 Craft Corner: Chilling

Creations For Halloween 42 Recipes For Snow Princesses

44 Celebrate: Tricks, Treats And

Ghoulish Sweets

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47 Inspirational Children: Charlie

Cooper & His Buddy Bench 48 WIN

51 The Golden Age Of Grandparents 52 Eat Stay Play: Dining Out

With Kids

55 What's News In Business PAKMAG CAIRNS P 4053 3331 F 4053 3350 E admin@pakmag.com.au PO BOX 7433 Cairns QLD 4870 FB facebook.com/PakmagCairns T #pakmag ON THE COVER MODEL Mark, Taz and Axel Worthington PHOTOGRAPHY Blue Click Photography WEB www.blueclickphotography.com DISCLAIMER No part of this magazine, including the advertisements within it may be reproduced, in part or in whole without the expressed permission of the editor. Whilst the greatest of care is taken to ensure that the information in the magazine is correct at the time of going to press, readers are advised to check details before visiting. The publishers cannot accept responsibility for errors, inaccuracies or omissions.

The expressions expressed within PakMag are not necessarily the views of the publishers, but those of individual writers.

Dashing Designer Sara

Events Extraordinaire Kelly

Darling Designer Clare

Sales Guru Angelina

Grand Poobah Bree

56 Business Buzz

59 Cairns Vet Clinic

61 Sustainable: Conserve Water 62 Home: Find Your Flooring 64 Snapped

66 Your Stress Buster

Admin Ace Janelle

Sales Star Cherie

Sales Golden Girl Tammy

Content Captain Jenna

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ENTERTAINMENT

PakMag’s Spooky Spectacular Talent Quest and Disco WHEN: 31 October 5.00pm

The Screaming Jets Live in Concert

WHERE: Fogarty Park

WHEN: 17 October 7:30pm

MORE INFO: www.pakmag.com.au

WHERE: Brothers League Club, 99 - 105 Anderson Street, Manunda.

Proudly supporting The Leukaemia Foundation, PakMag’s Spooky Spectacular is sure to fright and delight the whole family. Wear your best halloween costume and get set for fun! With stalls from local vendors, entertainment, games and much more, this is a great way to spend your Halloween night. Register your stall by calling 0478 408 157 and register to perform by calling 4053 3331.

McHappy Day – Ronald McDonald House Charity Fundraiser WHEN: 17 October, All day WHERE: All McDonalds across Australia MORE INFO: mchappyday@ppr.com.au McHappy Day is the biggest fundraising event on the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) calendar. To show your support, simply visit one of McDonald’s restaurants on Saturday October 17, and make a donation into the donation buckets, buy a Big Mac ($2 from every sale will go to RMHC) or purchase a $1 in cinemas november 2015!

Helping Hand or a pair of $3 Ronald Socks at a McDonald’s restaurant from September 30 - October 17, 2015.

MORE INFO: www.thescreamingjets.com.au Australian rock legends The Screaming Jets are embarking on a massive run of tour dates rocking into Cairns on 17 October. The tour, aptly titled the "Rock 'n Roll Rampage" tour will bring these Aussie rock legends back to the stage to perform their old classics and new tunes from their soon-to-be released Kiss Me Between the Hangars.

the AWARD-winning FUN IN THE SUN FESTIVAL 2015

WHEN: 24 October 3pm to 9pm WHERE: Fogarty Park, Cairns

in cinemas november 2015!

PaKMAG Movie Preview - WIN TICKETS WHEN: 1 November, 11.00am WHERE: Cairns MORE INFO: www.pakmag.com.au Get reacquainted with Dracula and his Hotel Transylvania in this spooky sequel. This is a great one for kids of all ages and parents will love it too.

For your chance to win, keep an eye on the PakMag Facebook page and also come along to the PakMag Spooky Spectacular on 31st October from 5.00pm to 7.30pm at Fogarty Park.

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MORE INFO: www.facebook.com/Fun-In-The-SunFestival Taking the thematic umbrella of “One day Fun in the Sun - for Cairns, for Us, for You”, the 2015 festival is sure to be a weekend highlight! Enjoy their signature $3000 money scramble, balloon parade, carnival rides, art and recycling workshops, community, international food and retail stalls, mascot appearances, local and national stage entertainment, A Bright Nite Fireworks Display as a closing and heaps more.

' WHEN: 9 October, 5.30 - 8.30pm WHERE: Fogarty Park, the Esplanade MORE INFO: lightthenight.org.au Light the Night is a free community event to raise awareness and much-needed funds to support those living with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood disorders.

The highlight is a positive and moving lantern lighting ceremony followed by a sunset walk with specially lit coloured lanterns - white for those who are living or have lived through a blood cancer diagnosis, blue for supporters and members of the community who want to see a world free from blood cancer, and gold to represent friends and family we have lost to blood cancer.

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SUNDAY 25th OCTOBER

PARENTS DAY

Do something special with the kid’s grandparents today, whether it’s a nice lunch out, a visit to a park or a Skype call.

MUM’S THE WORD THIS MELBOURNE CUP WHEN: 3 November, 12.00 - 3.30pm WHERE: Cazalys MORE INFO: www.cazalys.com.au Cazalys will be hosting its first Melbourne Cup “Ponies & Prams” luncheon this year, offering mums the chance to dress up and get your mothers groups together to unwind and enjoy this iconic event.

Included in the day is a two-course lunch, glass of sparkling on arrival, race day sweeps, glamour photos, and more, all hosted in a themed child- friendly atmosphere within the Barassis dining room.

They have plenty of pram parking and if the little ones aren’t in day care, bring them along. They will love their indoor air-conditioned kids room, with crafts, games and their own mini food platters. There's the Mums 'n' Bubs Fashions on the Field, with $100, $50 and $20 gift cards for the first, second and third place prizes. So join in the fun, grab your fascinators and book your table today.

• Tickets $35.00 per person • 2 course luncheon • TAB/ sweep facilities • Supervised Kids room during event • PakMag lucky door Prizes

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GAINING CONTROL OF YOUR K O O B E C A F

There is no denying that Facebook is an important tool in our personal and professional lives. Facebook helps keep our friends close and our families closer and an estimated 75 per cent of parents have an active Facebook account.

Liking posts, sharing stories and commenting on statuses are some of the ways many parents engage on Facebook but most mums admit that uploading photos is one of the best ways to make use of Facebook. According to a recent study conducted

by The Parent Zone in the UK, the average number of kiddie photos parents are posting online before their little ones turn five years old is 973. And, while experts do not advise against posting photos or engaging via social media entirely, they do suggest that all Facebook users need to be well aware of just what they are sharing (and with whom).

There are countless news stories circulating about the dangers of Facebook in regards to identity theft and often the issue comes down to your privacy settings. The Parent Zone reveals that “17 per cent of parents have never checked their Facebook privacy settings and almost half (46 per cent) have only checked once or twice, despite the social network being the most common platform for photo sharing”.

If your information, including photos of your children, get into the hands of the wrong people, the consequences can be shocking. So how can you ensure that you have full control of your Facebook? Our PakMag social media team share their tips: 1. GENERAL SAFETY SETTINGS Head to "Settings" and the "Privacy" tab. See what your settings are and edit accordingly.

Go to "Timeline and Tagging". Enable "Review Posts" and the "Review Tags" so that people can't post on your timeline without your approval of each post.

2. CATEGORISING YOUR FRIENDS (BEST DONE ON A PC) To categorise your Facebook friends go to the "Friends" tab on your "Home" page. Click on the dropdown box per friend and categorise them as a "Close Friend", "Acquaintance" or "Add to Another List" that you create.

You can create lists based on people you work with, people in your alumni, people in your mother’s group and much more.

You can also "Restrict" the person so they are your friend on Facebook but they can't see your photos or posts.

Another option is to “unfollow” certain friends and pages. That way you still remain friends but you are not bombarded with their status updates and posts.

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3. SECURING YOUR PHOTOS Like categorising your friends, you can categorise your photos which is highly recommended for the safety of your family.

Most albums can be customised for viewing in similar categories that you have set up like your friends. (Ie: "Public" can view your photos, Friends, Acquaintances or Family).

We suggest no images of children in your profile and cover pictures. The Profiles Pictures Album has to be a "Public" folder so change or remove photos from this folder if you wish, then change the settings of each album or photo accordingly.

4. VIEWING YOUR ACCOUNT AS A CERTAIN PERSON Sometimes we don't want certain people to see things on our timeline.

You can check to see how they see your timeline and photo albums by using the "View As" feature to see what your timeline looks like to the "Public" or as we like to say - the biggest country on Earth - Facebook. If the security is not tight enough - fix it and view again.

Things to Avoid Sharing on Facebook YOUR PHONE NUMBER

YOUR HOLIDAY PLANS

If you want to include your phone number, make sure you hide it from your profile so only select people can see it.

Going away for the month? Don’t share this on Facebook until you have returned. This simply announces to your friends (and possibly others if you share publicly), that your house is empty.

• Go to Facebook and click on your name at the top of the page. When your profile page loads, click the “Update Info” button in the lower-right corner of your cover image.

• Go to “Contact and Basic Info” in the left column and next to your phone number click the “Edit” link.

Also, avoid status updates claiming “All alone tonight” or “Partner is away for the weekend” as you never know who could get this information.

• Click the “audience selector” icon and change it to “Only me.”

• Facebook is a great place to store family photos and albums from holidays but make sure you have the right settings on the album. “Only Me” or “Family” may better than “Public”.

YOUR HOME ADDRESS

YOUR KIDS IN THE BATH, ON THE POTTY OR NAKED

It’s best to avoid showcasing your home address.

Remove it from your profile as well as any events that you have hosted at your house in the past.

What you may think is a sweet moment in the bath could end up on a child pornography sight. It’s not a nice thing to think about, but it does happen.

• Follow the directions above to get into the “Contact and Basic Info” section of your profile information.

• If you are going to share these photos, make sure you select the appropriate audience.

• Look for “Neighbourhood,” and if there’s an address there, click the “Edit” link next to it and wipe out the information.

GROUP PHOTOS

• Then click “Save Changes.”

YOUR PAYMENT INFORMATION Facebook is free, but it still wants your credit card number. Adding your financial information lets you buy gift cards and other products straight through the website but this could be disastrous in the wrong hands.

According to The Parent Zone, “25 per cent of parents confess to never asking the permission of the people in photos before posting them and over half (53 per cent) have uploaded a photo of a child that wasn’t their own.”

• When uploading photos of other children, make sure you have permission from the parents first.

Many parents are not comfortable having their children’s faces on social media.

• Open your Facebook, click the upside-down triangle in the top right corner and choose “Settings.”

• In the left column select “Payments,” and then on the right go the “Account Settings” tab.

• You can see if you have any saved payment information and remove it.

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EDUCATION

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Helping Your Kids

COPE WITH STRESS

STORY Rowena Prentice, Birdwing Therapies I often find myself wishing I was back in childhood, free of stress. But the reality is that childhood can be a very stressful experience. With increasing school demands, countless extra-curricular options and coping with life, more young people are experiencing overwhelming stress, sometimes leading to mental health issues.

Headspace (the National Youth Mental Health Foundation) tells us that anxiety disorders are the most common mental health problem experienced by young Australians, affecting around one in five females and one in 10 males aged 16-24 years.

About half of people with anxiety experience their first symptoms by age 11. According to BeyondBlue, one in 16 young Australians experience depression. Both anxiety and depression are common results of overwhelming, prolonged stress.

WHAT IS STRESS? Stress itself is not a bad thing. It helps us learn and develop. Essentially, stress becomes a problem when it leads to prolonged distress.

In preschoolers, separation from parents can cause anxiety. As kids get older, academic and social pressures create stress. Too much exposure to 'adult' worries, major changes (like illness, death, separations or moving) and even everyday things like seeing disturbing situations in the media are all common stressors.

Fear, anxiety and worry are normal and often manageable in children; however, extra help may be needed when anxiety seems out of control, stops them participating in activities or prevents them from doing things their peers do easily.

WHAT DOES STRESS LOOK LIKE? While a certain amount of stress is useful, too much can lead to emotional crisis or serious physical illness. Common physical signs include sleeplessness, headaches, stomach aches, diarrhoea/constipation and susceptibility to illness.

You might notice changes in behaviour like 'nervous' habits, fears, difficulty concentrating, excessive shyness, acting out, withdrawal or lying, or a decline in academic ability.

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HOW CAN YOU HELP? There are many simple things you can do to help reduce stress:

HOW DOES YOUR CHILD COPE WITH STRESS?

PLAY Children learn and make sense of their world through free play. Make sure they're getting as much unstructured, imaginative/creative free play time as possible, with plenty of time spent outdoors.

BREATHE Sounds simple, but learning calming breathing takes practice, and can help reduce the physiological symptoms of anxiety. Help your child to breathe deeply and slowly through mindful breathing or games like blowing feathers or bubbles.

Other useful calming techniques include muscle relaxation and visualisation exercises (there are plenty of these online, or from family/ health services), playing with sand and water, beading and colouring.

COMMUNICATE Include both family sharing and one-on-one time as much as possible. Dinner and bedtime are great opportunities to hear how your child is going. Try to use open-ended questions and simply listen. They're more likely to talk openly if you're accepting and non-judgemental. Sometimes kids just feel better when you're there. When children misbehave, try to understand why they might be behaving that way.

REFLECT Use everyday moments to help children understand their world. The news, TV programs and everyday events in their life are all opportunities to help kids discuss, reflect and make sense of what they see and hear. Let them know it's okay to feel angry, scared, lonely, or anxious and that other people share those feelings.

ENCOURAGE STRUCTURE Structure (like daily routines, family meetings and shared rules) can alleviate stress by helping children know boundaries and expectations. As children get older, they can contribute to how those structures look. You can also help by anticipating potentially stressful situations and preparing kids for them.

REST Make sure there's downtime in every day, and set healthy sleep patterns. Sleep can be improved by having regular bedtimes (even weekends), limiting night screen time and having calming activities before bed.

While most parents can support their child to cope well with stress, professional help may be necessary when behavioural or physical signs persist, when stress is causing serious anxiety, or significant problems at school or at home.

More detailed information on reducing your child's risk of depression and anxiety can be found at www.parentingstrategies.net

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Tamara A Hogan outlines several different coping methods common in children.

THE ATHLETE (GETS PHYSICAL) Pushes themselves extra hard in their exercise or sport routine.

THE COMEDIAN (USES HUMOUR) Tells jokes or finds the ‘funny’ in the problem.

THE EEYORE (PASSIVELY RESISTS) Disengages and gives up.

THE FAIRY GOD-MOTHER (POSITIVELY REFRAMES) Looks for the positive by reframing the situation.

THE NURSE (HELPS OTHERS) Distracts themselves by rushing to aid others who appear to need their help.

THE TALKER (TURNS TO VENTING) Expresses their negative feelings freely with others.

THE MARTHA STEWART (SOLVES PROBLEMS) Analyses and sources the problem before coming up with several solutions.

THE MASQUERADER (DANCES WITH DENIAL) Avoids the issue altogether by denying the problem exists.

THE MARTYR (BLAMES HIMSELF) Excessively blames themselves for a situation by internalising the issue.

THE TOLERATOR (EMBRACES THE CHANGE AND CHALLENGE) Accepts reality and the stress that comes with it and proactively adapts to new situations.

See www.tamaraliving.com for the full list of “Creative Coping” methods.

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PUT THE WRITE AND RIGHT FOOT FORWARD WITH CPL Make new friends while learning skills for life with CPL's therapy groups.

Being a part of a group is one of the quintessential parts of being a kid. Lifelong memories are made with your classmates out on the soccer field, in falling over with your brother when trying a new yoga pose or in splashing with new friends at the beach on the holidays. You may have fond memories of learning to paint or expressing yourself in speech and drama classes.

Groups are a wonderful way to build social skills, while also developing specific emotional, speech, language and movement skills. All while making new friends!

CPL offer many therapy groups in Cairns and each program is individualised to work on your child’s specific goals. Plus, they are a fun and cost effective alternative to individual therapy. Starting school for the first time is an adventure for every child and Ela Phan was no different. Ela’s mum, Maria, reached out to CPL in preparation for the school year to make sure Ela was on track.

“Ela came along to one of the literacy groups and she just loved it. I was so impressed that the therapists created a

CPL offers competitive rates for therapy services to the general public including physiotherapy, speech pathology and occupational therapy

plan just for her and it even included fun activities to do at home,” Maria said.

“She loved the first group so much that we signed up for another one right away.

Ela had some difficulty with balance, and the Turn n Tumble group helped her to set some goals for core strength and flexibility.

“I’ve seen a real difference in Ela after both of the groups and she has enjoyed making new friends too. I love that CPL is so passionate about each child achieving their own goals,” she said.

Run by experienced and passionate Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech Therapists and Social Workers,

CPL’s groups offer specialist, evidence-based programs embedded within exciting and engaging activities.

For more information about the groups on offer, you can contact CPL directly on 1800 275 753 to make an appointment. For more information about CPL’s children’s therapy services, visit their website at www.cpl.org.au. CPL Cairns is located at 1/111 Spence Street, Cairns.

CPL oFFERS MANY PROGRAMS, SESSIONS AND GROUPS for all your childs needs:

TOOLS4SCHOOL is a specialised program to help the whole family get ready for the first year of school.

This group helps kids to grow their reading and handwriting skills, as well as developing language and communication for the school year. At the end of the program, CPL will also provide information to your child’s new school so they are ready for the year ahead.

Tools4School parent sessions are designed to help you through the new adventure of starting school. A range of guest speakers will provide information on topics including resilience, bullying and managing change throughout the school journey.

SPORTS STARS is an energetic group focussing on developing the skills needed to participate in team sports and sports day activities. It’s a great way to practise things like dribbling, turn taking and shooting goals while also developing coordination, core strength and fitness. Our Sports Stars program can give your child all the support they need to join the local sports club!

TURN 'N' TUMBLE is an interactive gym group, filled with fun games and obstacle courses. This program can help with balance and coordination, using different surfaces to create just the right challenge for children to develop their gross motor skills with new friends.

Groups like BEACH BUDDIES and

BEND 'N' ZEN are perfect for Cairns’ beautiful outdoors.

CPL’s Beach Buddies combines the challenge of sand and water to work towards developing your child’s individual core, balance and fitness goals. Our Bend ‘n’ Zen program is a yoga style group that blends the principles of Pilates and Tai Chi to developing flexibility, breath control and core stability.

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FROM TOILET TRAINING TO TEXT BOOKS

One mum shares her story on making the transition from full-time mum to student with TAFE. When Jan Brassington first decided she wanted to do a Certificate IV in Education Support, she was nervous because it had been more than 17 years since she’d done any study.

The fulltime mother-of-six fell in love with the education industry after volunteering at her children’s school.

“I left my job so that I could take care of my kids, which was an amazing experience,” she said. “But now my youngest has gone to prep, I have a lot more time on my hands.”

“When I decided to study, I questioned myself a lot because it had been so long since I’d done anything other than care for my kids.”

“The way the course was set up was really different from how I studied back in the 90s – hardly anything was online back then – but it was very user-friendly and I was able to pick it up quickly.”

“I would never have been able to study in a traditional classroom environment because of the way my personal life is structured.

“It’s perfect because I can study at my own pace.”

Jan enrolled in an online course and said the support she’d received from her teachers, helped her with her confidence and before she knew it, she was loving every minute of her study.

Jan will graduate this year and said she wants to work as a teacher’s aide. She said she also wants to continue her studies, possibly going into more specialised areas of student support.

One of the most surprising things was her discovery of TAFE Queensland North’s Recognition of Prior Learning system.

“Another great thing about studying this Certificate is that I am able to get an understanding of the industry,” she said.

“Now I know where support is needed, I can plan further study around that.”

“I’d home-schooled my children and I found out that there’s a way to have those skills and that experience applied to my studies,” she said. “It saved me some time and money!”

TAFE Queensland North offers Education Support qualifications both in classrooms and online.

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ADULT EDUCATION

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Reading, Writing &

RAISING CHILDREN

STORY Jenna Gallina When it comes to adult education, finding the balance between being a parent and being a mum is tricky to say the least, but most multitasking mums would agree that the end result is certainly worth it.

You’ve seen the stock photos of a mum enjoying a coffee while she studies with her children happily sitting beside her. In reality, studying with children, especially young children, isn’t always such a pretty picture.

Returning to school after having children, whether studying online or on campus, can be a daunting and frightening idea.

Plus, tick off each item from your checklist – there is nothing better for your motivation than seeing your list of things-todo diminish.

ELIMINATE DISTRACTIONS

How will I find the time to do everything?

Get all your chores out of the way before you study so you don’t hear the beep beep beep of the washing machine every time you turn a page. Plus, turn your phone off and log out of Facebook!

How will I find the motivation?

THINK OUTSIDE THE TEXTBOOK

Will I even remember how to study?

Taking the plunge and finding out just what you are capable of not only benefits you and proves that yes, you can do it, but it also sets an excellent example for your children. If mummy can do it, then so can they.

Whether you are thinking about enrolling in a program or are currently undergoing an adult education course, keep these tips in mind when juggling learning with little ones.

If you can, purchase a tablet so you can browse through the lecture slides while feeding bub on the lounge or rocking your little one to sleep. You may even be able to get some lectures through audio so you can play them through your phone or iPod while walking the kids to school or on your afternoon stroll to the park.

Top Ten Reasons to Consider Adult Education

Balancing Study with Kids SET A FAMILY STUDY TIME For example, make 4pm every week day family homework time where everyone sits down around the table and studies, reads, draws or does something creative.

KEEP THE KIDS HAPPY Have snacks prepared and some activities that your kids can do with minimal supervision.

One option is to set up four different activities (play dough, blocks, colouring and LEGO, etc.) and set the timer for 15 minutes each. This gives you an hour of study time and the kids get a taste of toy circuit training.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR PRODUCTIVE TIME AKA – their sleep time. This may mean getting up an hour earlier or going to bed an hour later, but it also means you don’t have to sacrifice your family time for study time.

USE VISUAL REMINDERS Make a timetable with study times, project due dates and check-lists for the different things you need to accomplish each week. Use coloured texters for every subject and make your visual board bright and fun. This will make it easier to actually do what you have to do.

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To increase your earning potential To challenge yourself To continue your quest for knowledge To get into something completely new To fulfil a personal goal To start a business To further your current career To meet new people and network To improve your self-esteem To set a good example for your kids

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EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE FIRSTHAND Be prepared to be surprised the first time you visit Community Training Australia’s Cairns Campus! Spacious, well-lit training rooms, inviting couches and a coffee machine to make delicious coffees – could a student’s life get any easier?

Community Training Australia was founded in 2004 by psychologist Toni Mehigan who envisioned something more than just a band-aid solution in community services. The Rainforest Campus in Cairns is the most recent addition to our Australiawide facilities. Campus manager, Anne Riley, is a true Cairns local and believes Community Training Australia’s training will provide amazing personal fulfilment and life opportunities to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Anne has lived and worked all over Australia. She’s now settled in Cairns and loves our laidback beach lifestyle.

Anne and her passionate team are here to train people to create lasting change. “I am thrilled with the response to our new Campus,” says Anne. “The public have been so supportive and really love the relaxed atmosphere we’ve created. If public response is anything to go by we will be running the same number of

courses as the other 8 Community Training Australia campuses by the start of 2016.”

We sit apart from “traditional education institutions”

Pursuing your studies can be daunting, whether you want to upgrade your current skills or gain new ones. Everybody at Community Training Australia knows that sometimes, it can be difficult to decide which option to choose.

Finding the course that fits in with your lifestyle can make all the difference.

At the Rainforest Campus, we are offering two courses, so you can choose to do a Diploma in Counselling (CHC51712) or a Double Diploma in Child Care (made up of the Diplomas of School Age Education and Care (CHC50213) and Early Childhood Education and

Care (CHC50113)). The courses run for three days a week, with the third devoted to study and tutorials with trainer support.

You are invited into our new Cairns campus & café for our free introductory days in Counselling on Tuesday 6 October and for Childcare on Tuesday 7th October. An evening PD counselling workshop 6 – 8 pm on the 6th will also be free to the public.

We are open, so call in now for a tour of the campus and find out why we are different – a range of study options, Fun, Fast and Friendly! By helping students to ‘live what they learn’ we sit apart from traditional education institutions.

We offer student counselling, career guidance, tutoring, language and literacy support and overseas opportunities!

Call now 1300 COMMUNITY or 0447 014 866, or pop into 11 Sheridan Street opposite Rusty’s.

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HEALTH

HEALTH

+ GOING ORGANIC IN CAIRNS Get to know Realfood Network (located near the Grafton St. end of Rusty’s Market) who bring fresh, local (and where possible, organic produce) from local farms every weekend.

Purchase a weekly food box from Realfood Network and supplement where possible through the week.

+ Eat more organic. Buy more organic Common catch-crys you might hear every day. But how concerned or convinced are you at making organic produce a priority in your household? Conventional farming uses pesticides and fertilisers made with harmful chemicals which are absorbed and ingested by our bodies and can remain there for a very long time.

The combination of so many chemicals over a long period of time is a real concern and can negatively impact our health, in particular our immune and nervous systems.

Serious health risks such as cancers, Parkinson’s disease, foetal and fertility abnormalities, developmental and neurological issues and chronic fatigue syndrome. Nutrient depleted soils is also often the case resulting in fruit and vegetables devoid of minerals and vitamins, covered in pesticides and fertilisers. Our bodies need real food for fuel, not synthetic chemicals.

Concerns are always expressed that organic food is expensive and not affordable for families. With gradual changes and substitutions you may be surprised at how this is not really the case.

HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO HELP • Grow your own and swap with friends doing the same.

• Join a community garden project or co-op in your area.

• Visit local markets such as Rusty’s Markets in Cairns every Friday to Sunday and monthly Tablelands country markets.

• When you’re not able to buy organic, choose spray-free or no-spray produce. Ask the vendor and get to know your farmers.

• Always soak (apple cider vinegar and water is a good soak option), rinse and scrub any non-organic produce where possible. Norwex chemical-free cleaning have a Fruit and Vegetable Scrub Cloth specifically for this.

Health food stores such as Where Your Health Matters and The Healthy Hub, both in Cairns, also provide organic produce.

STORY Jade Vogler, Health Coach, HEALthee Living E jvhl@bigpond.com W www.jadevoglerhealtheeliving.com F www.facebook.com/JadeVoglerHEALtheeLiving

+ five fertility TIPS FOR WOMEN STORY Jana Gorski Naturopath and Natural Fertility Educator 1. DON’T LEAVE IT TOO LATE Most women understand that fertility declines with age but did you know that by 35, a women’s fertility is 50 per cent of what it was in her early 20’s? Combine this with any number of the following factors that reduce your fertility and you may have trouble conceiving.

2. YOUR HORMONES NEED TO BE JUST RIGHT Endometriosis and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome are two of the leading causes of infertility in Australia. Hormonal imbalance can make conception or maintaining a pregnancy difficult too. If you have irregular cycles, heavy bleeding, menstrual pain or PMS, herbal and nutritional medicine can bring your hormones back into balance.

3. YOUR LIFESTYLE MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE Studies show that smoking, excessive caffeine intake, alcohol and lack of social activity can all reduce the time it takes to achieve a pregnancy. Combine just three of these factors between a couple and the time to pregnancy is four times longer!

4. STRESS CAN IMPACT ON YOUR FERTILITY There is no aspect of our health that isn’t affected by stress!

Stress can disrupt the reproductive hormones involved in ovulation and maintaining a pregnancy. There are safe and effective natural treatments to help with managing stress.

5. TIMING IS EVERYTHING An ovum only survives 12 - 24 hours so getting the timing right is important. Natural Fertility Awareness teaches you how to correctly identify ovulation and when conception is most likely, maximizing your chance of pregnancy.

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The right medical advice along with complementary medicine can help assist the improvement of your fertility.

Jana is a trained Natural Fertility Educator and Naturopath at Calanna Woree, offering Nutritional and Herbal Medicine as well as diet and lifestyle advice to maximize your fertility.

+ Understanding Food Labels Can you judge a food by its label? Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift tells you how.

Light, low or no cholesterol, fresh, Australian-made, baked not fried, reduced-fat, no sugar?!

While food labels are a valuable source of information, they can sometimes appear cluttered and confusing.

Here is what you need to know THE INGREDIENTS LIST • Ingredients are listed in order of the proportion they comprise in the total product. Try to avoid products that list sugar, fat or salt in the top three ingredients.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PANEL (NIP) • The NIP provides information on energy (in kilojoules), protein, total fat, saturated fat, total carbohydrates, sugars and sodium based on portion size.

BEST- BEFORE DATE • Foods with a shelf-life of less than two years must have a best-before or use-by date.

USE-BY DATE • Foods that should not be consumed after a certain date for health and safety reasons must have a use-by date and cannot be sold after that date.

HEALTH STAR RATINGS • The Health Star Rating (HSR) system was developed by Australian, State and Territory Governments, industry, public health and consumer groups to provide an overall rating of the healthiness of a product, as well as specific nutrient and energy information.

• It takes into account energy, saturated fat, sodium and total sugars. The more stars a product has, the healthier it is.

NUTRITION HEALTH CLAIMS • A new standard to control the use of health claims on food labels came into effect in 2013.

• Health claims refer to a relationship between food and health rather than a statement of content (e.g. ‘a good source of calcium’).

• All health claims are required to be supported by scientific evidence and are only be permitted on foods that meet certain criteria.

LABELLING TRICKS Don’t be misled by labelling tricks. Here are some common ones to look out for: • ‘Light or lite’ does not necessarily mean low-calorie or low-fat, it may just be light in colour, taste or texture.

• ‘Low or no cholesterol’ on foods like margarine and oil are often meaningless because all vegetable oils contain virtually no cholesterol, but can often be high in fat.

• ‘Baked not fried’ might sound healthier, but may have just as much fat.

So, it turns out you can judge a product by its food label.

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PREP TIME 15 mins COOK TIME 45 mins SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium yellow onion 1 tsp minced garlic 1 medium zucchini 1 medium yellow squash 1 medium potato 1 medium tomato 1 tsp dried thyme Salt & pepper to taste 1 cup shredded cheese HOW TO MAKE Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic. Sauté both in a skillet with olive oil until softened (about five minutes). While the onion and garlic are sautéing, thinly slice the rest of the vegetables.

Spray the inside of an 8×8 square or round baking dish with non-stick spray. Spread the softened onion and garlic in the bottom of the dish. Place the thinly sliced vegetables in the baking dish, in an alternating pattern. Sprinkle generously with salt, pepper, and thyme.

5. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil, top with cheese and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.

These adorable apple and strawberry creatures are silly and sweet! Thanks to Fork and Beans for introducing us to this amazing recipe!

PREP TIME 15 mins SERVES 8 INGREDIENTS 2 green apples, each quartered Peanut butter (or alternative nut spread if your child is allergic to peanut butter) 32 sunflower seeds Butter 2-3 strawberries, sliced Almond flakes Choc chip bits HOW TO MAKE Cut the middles out of each quarter of the apple to create a mouth. Coat the inside of the cut gap with a filling of peanut butter.

Place 4 sunflower seeds on the top of the "mouth" for the teeth. Place 1 sliced strawberry inside the mouth for the tongue.

Use a small dollop of butter to “glue” a choc chip bit to an almond flake to create the eyes. Use butter to secure the eye to the apple monster.

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BUMP & BUB

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HOW TO GUESS YOUR BABY'S SEX

Anxious to know the gender of your baby? Check out some of these old wives tales that suggest you can determine the sex of bub based on your cravings, how you are carrying and even through the chemical reactions between your wee and baking soda.

While there isn’t much scientific proof to these tests, they are fun to do. And, there is a 50 per cent chance that you’re going to get it right: HOW ARE YOU FEELING? • If you’re a nauseous mess, then odds are, it’s a girl.

• If you’re feeling fine, then there’s a higher chance it’s a boy.

WHAT ARE YOU CRAVING? • Sweets? Girl.

• Savoury? Boy. WHAT IS BUB’S HEART RATE? • If your scan reads above 140 bpm, then superstitions suggests girl.

• Anything below 140 bpm and it’s a boy.

HOW ARE YOU CARRYING BUB? • Round, low and mostly in front like a basketball? Then it’s a boy.

• All over, especially in the bum and hips. You have a daughter to thank.

HOW’S YOUR SKIN? • Glowing? Then it’s a boy.

• Covered in acne? Legend says it’s because your little girl is stealing your beauty.

HOW ARE YOU SLEEPING? • Sleeping on the right side? Then you’re having a girl.

• Prefer to sleep on the left? Then it’s a boy.

HOW DOES YOUR WEDDING RING SWING?

WHEN DID YOU OVULATE?

Dangle your wedding ring attached to a piece of string over your belly while lying flat on the bed.

There just may be some truth to this one, which is based on the Shettles theory that male sperm move faster, but do not live as long as female sperm.

• To conceive a boy, couples should have sex as close as possible to ovulation.

• To conceive a girl, couples should have sex two to four days before ovulation.

DOES YOUR WEE FIZZLE?

• If the ring swings back and forth (like a pendulum), then it’s a boy.

• If the ring swings in a circular motion, then it’s a girl.

WHEN WERE YOU BORN? The Mayans determined a baby’s gender by looking at the mother’s age of conception and the year of conception.

Pee in a cup and add a small amount of baking soda.

• If both are even or odd, then it’s a girl.

• If the baking soda fizzles, then it’s a boy.

• If one is even and the other is odd, then it’s a boy.

• If nothing happens, then it’s a girl.

WHAT COLOUR IS YOUR WEE? Cut one red cabbage into chunks and boil for 10 minutes. Head to the toilet and wee in a cup. In a separate cup, mix 1 part urine with 1 part cabbage water.

• If the water turns pink or red, this indicates boy.

• If the water is purple, it’s a girl.

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WHAT'S ON OCT THURSDAY 1 CONSTRUCTION NIGHT - LEGO MEGA BLOKS Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Kids

EXHIBITION OPENING SERENA KURING Cairns Regional Gallery shop@cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 2.00pm / Free / Family

SUNDAY 4

FREE ENTRY TO THE GALLERY Cairns Regional Gallery, Cnr Abbott and Shields Street Ends 7/10/15 www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 10.00am / Free / Family

DRAMA PLAY TRAINS & DOLLS Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Kids

SOFT SCULPTURE WORKSHOP Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 10.00am & 1.00pm / Cost / Kids

MONDAY 5

FRIDAY 2 SCAVENGER HUNT HALLOWEEN THEME Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Kids PETE MURRAY - YOURS ACOUSTICALLY TOUR Tanks Art Centre www.petemurray.com 7.30pm / Cost / Adult SOFT SCULPTURE WORKSHOP Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 10.00am & 1.00pm / Cost / Kids

SATURDAY 3 GROUP GAMES - CHARADES Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Kids

ARTS & CRAFTS HALLOWEEN Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Kids

TUESDAY 6 JUNIOR GYMNASTICS SIGN-ON YMCA Marlin Coast 4057 7507 3.30pm / Cost / Kids

WEDNESDAY 7 SENIORS SCREENING THE INTERN Event Cinemas & BCC Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.00am / Cost / Adult STRESS LESS DAY LUNCHEON Cairns Convention Centre www.worklink.org.au 11.00am / Cost / Adult

THURSDAY 8 ARTS & CRAFTS HALLOWEEN Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au

"Dutchy picks Free Entry To The Gallery until Wednesday 7th" 6.00pm / Cost / Kids

FRIDAY 9 ARTS & CRAFTS HALLOWEEN Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Kids LEUKAEMIA FOUNDATION LIGHT THE NIGHT Fogarty Park www.lightthenight.org.au 5.30pm / Family ADULT ART CLASSES WITH CRAIG HOY Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 5.15pm / Cost / Adult

SATURDAY 10 ARTS & CRAFTS HALLOWEEN Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Kids SAN CISCO GRACETOWN TOUR Tanks Art Centre www.sancisco.com 7.30pm / Cost / Adult PORTRAIT PAINTING WORKSHOP Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 10.00am / Cost / Adult

SUNDAY 11 DRAWING NIGHT ACTIVITIES Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Kids GAZE EXHIBITION TROPICAL MARDI GRAS

Tanks Art Centre Ends 31/10/15 www.tropicalmardigras.org 9.00am on weekdays 10.00am / Free / Adult

MONDAY 12 CONSTRUCTION NIGHT LEGO MEGA BLOKS Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Kids

wednesday 14 MACROCHROMA BOTANICA SARAH-JANE BOTHAM Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre Ends 14/12/15 Opens 10.30am on weekends www.sjbotham.com 8.30am / Cost / Family PECHAKUCHA NIGHT VOLUME 16 Tanks Art Centre www.pecha-kucha.org/night/cairns 7.30pm / Cost / Adult

Thursday 15 COOKING FUN HALLOWEEN DECORATING Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Kids JUNIOR FUTSAL SIGN-ON YMCA Marlin Coast 4057 7507 4.00pm / Cost / Kids

WHAT'S ON OCT friday 16 BASKETBALL AFTER DARK PCYC Edmonton Year 6 and up www.pcyc.org.au 6.00pm / Free / Kids MOVIE NIGHT FREE POPCORN Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Kids THE RUBENS Tanks Art Centre www.therubens.com 7.30pm / Cost / Adult

SATURDAY 17 PORTTOBERFEST 2015 The Reef Marina www.newsport.com.au 3.00pm / Cost / Adult MCHAPPY DAY McDonalds Restaurants www.mcdonalds.com.au All Day / Family SCAVENGER HUNT HALLOWEEN Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Kids UMI SOUNDZ Tanks Art Centre www.umiarts.com.au 7.30pm / Cost / Adult

SUNDAY 18 ARTS & CRAFTS HALLOWEEN Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Kids

THE WAIFS Tanks Art Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 1.30pm / Cost FAMILY FUN DAY KIDS TRAVEL & EAT FREE Fitzroy Island stay@fitzroyisland.com Cost / Family

MONDAY 19 TABLE TOP GAMES Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Kids

TUESDAY 20 TINY TACKERS WITH LOUISA ENNIS-THOMAS Ages 2 - 5 with Parent/Carer Cairns Regional Gallery 4046 4800 10.00am / Cost / Family

wednesDAY 21 CHICKS AT THE FLICKS THE DRESSMAKER Event Cinemas & BCC Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Adult

thursDAY 22 KIDS FINE ART CLASSES AT KEWARRA BEACH WITH ADRIENNE SHAW Ages 6 - 12 Cairns Regional Gallery 4046 4800 3.30pm / Cost / Family FACE PAINTING Cazalys Kids Room

"Mark picks Monthly Market Day & Kids Tank on Sunday 25th" www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Kids

www.paulgrabowsky.com 7.30pm / Cost / Adult

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SUNDAY 25

SEND HOPE NOT FLOWERS Bookings Required Pullman Reef Hotel Casino www.millerharris.com.au 12.00pm / Cost / Adult

RACE NIGHT Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Kids

GROUP GAMES - CHARADES Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Kids BANDALUZIA FLAMENCO Tanks Art Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 7.30pm / Cost / Adult MACBETH Tanks Art Centre Ends 31/10/15 www.tanksartscentre.com 6.30pm / Cost / Adult

SATURDAY 24 FUN IN THE SUN FESTIVAL Fogarty Park www.einsteinevents.com.au 3.00pm / Free / Family DANCE PAMPER PARTY Grand Mecure Rockford, Palm Cove www.facebook.com/foys. fundraiser 7.00pm / Cost / Family BOWLING FUN Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Kids PAUL GRABOWSKY SEXTET JAZZ UP NORTH SERIES Tanks Art Centre

MONTHLY MARKET DAY & KIDS TANK Tanks Art Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.00am / Family ADULT ART CLASSES WITH ADRIENNE SHAW Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 10.30m / Cost / Adult

MONDAY 26 PARTY GAMES Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Kids

thursday 29 SPOOKY BALLOON FUN Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Kids

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Written by Lenny Bayer, PakMag's intern extraordinaire.

What is the most important subject a witch learns in school?

What goes round a haunted house and never stops?

Spelling!

A fence!

What room does a ghost not need?

What kind of desserts do ghosts like?

A living room!

I scream!

Why do ghosts make good cheerleaders?

Why didn’t the skeleton go to the ball?

He had no body to dance with!

They have a lot of spirit!

What did the skeleton say to the vampire?

Why didn’t the skeleton want to go to school?

You suck!

His heart wasn’t in it!

What do mums dress up as on Halloween?

What is a mummy’s favourite type of music?

Mummies!

Wrap!

Trick or treat

tips

If the front door is closed and the windows are shut, it’s clear that the owner doesn’t want you inside.

Make sure your voice is loud enough for the adult to hear you say, “Thank you!”

Make sure to wear your costume!!

Open for business: Turn on all the lights in your house and on your porch.

Secure all pets in a separate room. You know “little Gizmo” won’t hurt anyone, but the little ones aren’t so sure.

Don’t dress up in a costume yourself.

Children expect to open the door to a friendly adult, not a vampire.

WHAT'S ON OCT FRIday 30 MOVIE NIGHT ADDAMS FAMILY Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Kids IIRO RANTALA - JAZZ UP NORTH SERIES Tanks Art Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 7.30pm / Cost / Adult SYDNEY TRAVELLING FILM FESTIVAL Event Cinemas - Cairns City Ends 3/11/15 www.eventcinemas.com.au Various times / Cost / Adult

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Fogarty Park www.pakmag.com.au 5.00pm / Free / Family See page 60 for more details

"Juanita picks PakMag Spooky Spectacular on Saturday 31st"

saturday 31 BLUE LIGHT HALLOWEEN DISCO PCYC Edmonton Open to all Primary students prizes for best dressed www.pcyc.org.au 6.00pm / Cost / Kids

SAVE THE DATE 3 November

BABY WELCOME & FAMILY EXPO The Pier Complex www.cairns.qld.gov.au 10.00am / Family

MELBOURNE CUP LUNCHEON PONIES & PRAMS Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 12.00pm / Cost / Family

DRESS UP - IT'S HALLOWEEN Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Kids

EMAIL EVENTS TO: PROMOTIONS@PAKMAG.COM.AU

REGULAR MARKETS ATHERTON MARKETS DATE First Saturday of the month TIME From 7am to 12 noon LOCATION Platypus Park, Herberton Road, Atherton ESPLANADE MARKETS DATE Every Saturday TIME From 8am to 4pm LOCATION Lagoon, Cairns HERBERTON MARKETS DATE Monthly every third Sunday TIME From 7.00am to noon LOCATION Wondecla Sports Ground

HOLLOWAYS BEACH MARKETS DATE 2nd Sunday of the month LOCATION Holloways Beach Foreshore INDOOR MARKETS DATE Every 2nd Sunday TIME From 7am to 12pm LOCATION Merriland Hall (Robert St) LIONS CLUB, ATHERTON YUNGABURRA DATE 4th Saturday of the month TIME From 7.30am to 12.30pm LOCATION Bruce Jones Park Yungaburra MALANDA MARKETS DATE Every 3rd Saturday of the month TIME From 7.30 - 12.30pm LOCATION Malanda Showgrounds (opposite Jack May Park) NIGHT MARKETS DATE Every Day from 5pm to 11pm LOCATION 71-75 The Esplanade (Opposite the Lagoon)

MOUNT SHERIDAN PLAZA MARKETS DATE 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month (Except December 13/12/15 and 20/12/15) TIME From 9am to 3pm LOCATION Mount Sheridan Plaza PORT DOUGLAS MARKETS DATE Every Sunday TIME From 8am to 2pm LOCATION Anzac Park RAVENSHOE MARKETS DATE 4th Sunday of the month TIME 8am to 12noon LOCATION Tumoulin Railway Station RUSTY'S MARKETS DATE Every Friday/Saturday TIME 5am to 6pm DATE Every Sunday TIME 5am to 3pm

TANKS ART CENTRE MARKETS DATE Last Sunday of the month (April to November excluding August) TIME From 9am to 2pm LOCATION Tanks Art Centre, Collins Avenue, Edge Hill TOLGA MARKETS DATE 1st Sunday of the month TIME 7am to 12noon LOCATION Morrow Park Racecourse

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Regular EVENTS

CAIRNS INDOOR SPORTS MON, TUE, THUR, FRI Tiny Tots Time/Cost: (During school term) 9.00am - 12.00pm, $7

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

WEDNESDAYS In2Soccer (Term Times - 3+ Years) Time/Cost: 4.15pm, from $40 (10 wks)

THURSDAYS Ladies Netball Time/Cost: 10.00am, $13 (includes entry to Tiny Tots for 1 Child)

INFLATABLE KINGDOM SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: EVERYDAY Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm Cairns Indoor Sports, Mayers St, Manunda

SCHOOL TERM: WEEKENDS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm Cairns Indoor Sports, Mayers St, Manunda

INFLATABLE KINGDOM FOR TINY TOTS WEEKENDS Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm Cairns Indoor Sports, Mayers St, Manunda

SCHOOL TERM: MON, TUE, THUR, FRI Time: 9.00am - 12.00pm Cairns Indoor Sports, Mayers St, Manunda

CAIRNS RECREATION CENTRE FRIDAY NIGHTS Top 40 Skate 7.00 - 10.00pm

SATURDAY NIGHTS Retro Skate 7.00 - 10.00pm

MON - FRI General Skate 12 - 2.30pm

MON, TUE, THUR, FRI After School Skate 2.30 - 4pm

CAZALYS KIDS CLUB THUR, FRI 6.00 - 9.00pm

SAT, SUN 12.00 - 2.00pm & 6.00 - 9.00pm

GO BOWLING VARIOUS DAYS Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday General Bowling, 9.00am - 10.00pm Monday General Bowling, 12.00pm - 8.30pm Friday, Saturday General Bowling, 9.00am - 11.00pm Sunday General Bowling, 10.00am start

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

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

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CHILLING creations for Get your house ready for Halloween with these easy and fun crafts to do with the kids.

SPOOKY TOILET PAPER ROLL EYES YOU NEED • Large black rubbish bag • Tape • Scissors • Black Sharpie pen HOW TO MAKE

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Lay your rubbish bag flat and trim off the sides and bottom so you are left with two big rectangles of plastic

2. Cut each piece into an approximate

square. Fold one of the squares in half diagonally to form a triangle.

3. Fold that triangle in half two more times to narrow it. Use a few pieces of tape to fasten the layers together where the loose folded edges come together. It will help hold the shape together when you're cutting.

4. Use a black Sharpie to sketch some

guides on the plastic: draw a "stem" from the folded point out to the end of your triangle. Then sketch some scallops that come off the stem.

YOU NEED • • • •

Empty toilet paper rolls Glow sticks Duct tape Scissors

HOW TO MAKE

5. With scissors, cut out the negative

1. Cut out eyes from the toilet paper roll 2. Insert a glow stick in each toilet paper

6. Tape several webs together and add

3. Place outside in the trees for a spooky

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shapes and unfold your web.

extra strips of plastic to connect them if you like.

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roll and cover the ends with duct tape

glow-in-the-dark surprise for your kids or trick-or-treaters

Ghoulish Lolly Gloves YOU NEED • 1 x disposable latex glove • Assorted lollies • Black ribbon HOW TO MAKE

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Fill plastic gloves with an assortment of small lollies and treats. To make the hand shape, include at least 4 round lollies that will fit into the finger sections of the glove

2. Tie the end of the hand shut with a piece of ribbon

3. Add a spider to one of the fingers for an extra scary twist.

4. Place next to the lolly container at the

front door to spook your trick-or-treaters.

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Recipes for

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It’s been two long years since children around the world were first hit with Frozen fever and, if your kids are anything like my daughter, the end of this winter is nowhere in sight. That’s why we selected these special snow princess snacks from The Snow Princess Cookbook for our recipes this month, perfect for birthday parties, after school snacks, Coronation day perhaps?

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INGREDIENTS 1 cup butter at room temperature 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup icing sugar HOW TO MAKE Preheat oven to 150 degrees Celsius. Line a baking tray with non-stick paper and set aside until ready to use.

Melt butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add flour, sugar, salt and vanilla extract and mix until the dough forms into a ball. Remove the dough from the bowl and place on a lightly floured work area.

Form dough into 3cm balls and place them 3cm apart on the prepared baking tray. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly golden.

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INGREDIENTS 2 cups plain Greek yoghurt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice 4 - 6 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Assorted seasonal fresh fruit Wooden skewers Rainbow sprinkles HOW TO MAKE

Remove from the oven and let cool for ten minutes then transfer to a wire rack.

To make the melted snow dip, combine all ingredients (except the fruit, sprinkles and skewers) in a mixing bowl.

Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Fill a bowl with powdered sugar and completely coat each ball with icing sugar.

To make the magic fruit wands, place assorted fruits on the wooden skewers.

Serve right away or store in an air tight container for up to one week.

Garnish the dip with sprinkles and serve with your magic fruit wands.

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3/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1 egg 3/4 cup molasses 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons powdered ginger 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 6 inch wood craft sticks (one for each bickie) Coloured fondants (white, orange, turquoise and black) Sugar eyes Small white marshmallows White frosting

1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs at room temperature 1/2 cup coconut oil 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips Freshly popped popcorn Various sprinkles (optional)

HOW TO MAKE

Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Like a 12-tin muffin tray with muffin tin paper. Set aside until ready to use.

In a large bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, eggs and molasses and mix with an electric mixer. Add the dry ingredients and mix completely. Remove the dough from the bowl, shape into a flat disc, cover with plastic wrap and let chill for 2 to 3 hours Remove dough from the refrigerator and let sit for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius and line 2 cookie sheets with baking paper lightly coated with cooking spray.

Dust work area with flour, roll out the dough to approximately 2 centimetres thick and cut out each bickie.

Bake for 10 - 12 minutes and let cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before decorating.

To decorate, roll out the white fondant and cut into three lopsided circles of various sizes to create the snowman’s head, chest and tummy. Use a small bit of orange fondant for the nose and complete the face with a black fondant mouth and sugar eyes. Complete each snowman with fondant arms and buttons.

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Vanilla Butter cream frosting (3 cups icing sugar, ½ cup butter softened, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract and ¾ tablespoon whipping cream blended until light and fluffy) HOW TO MAKE

Mix water and 1 tablespoon of chia seeds. Let stand for 5 minutes until it forms a gel.

Whisk together flour, sugar and the remaining chia seeds in a large bowl. Add eggs, coconut oil, vanilla extract and chia seed gel. Mix well to combine ingredients. Stir in chocolate chips.

Pour mixture evenly into prepared muffin tin and bake 20-25 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before removing from the tin.

Make vanilla Butter cream frosting and frost cupcakes with it.

Decorate each cupcake with freshly popped popcorn and sprinkles. Alternatively, you can also try decorating with mini pink marshmallows for a more colourful twist.

The Snow Princess Cookbook is available from www.exislepublishing.com.au and good book stores.

RRP $24.99

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Tricks, Treats &

GHOULISH SWEETS Halloween PARTY IDEAS If you’ve embraced the American Halloween tradition, then have we got a treat (or trick) for you and your little ones! Go batty with these Halloween ideas.

Decorations Transform your home into the ultimate haunted house with these eerie embellishments.

• White candles with red wax dripping down the sides.

• Orange ‘pumpkin’ paper lanterns with black eyes taped to them.

• Paper plate bats. Paint paper plates black, add black wings, googly eyes and draw a scary face with white pen.

• Paper plate skeletons. Draw and cut out bones, skulls and ribs from white paper plates and combine each body part with zip ties and a hole punch.

• Toilet paper spooky eyes.

• Ghoulish lolly gloves.

• Rubbish bin spider webs.

Sweets and Treats

CHECK OUT PAGE 40 TO DISCOVER HOW TO MAKE SOME OF THESE CHILLING CREATIONS

Witch way to the treats? This way!

• White chocolate banana and strawberry ghosts. Dip a banana into melted white chocolate and add chocolate chips for eyes. Place each banana ghost on a paddle pop stick and let cool in the fridge. Repeat the process with strawberries.

• Halloween hot chocolate. With a black icing pen, add eyes and a funny face to your marshmallows before popping them into a cup of hot cocoa.

• Spider cake pops. Add eight legs and black sprinkles for a spine tingling twist on your cake pops.

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• Pumpkin biscuits. Get creative with orange icing and green embellishments.

• Scary finger biscuits.

• Milo mummy balls. Combine two tablespoons of milo, one tin of sweetened condensed milk and one packet of arrowroot biscuits in a food processor. Make balls out of the mixture and let them cool in the fridge. Dip each ball in melted white chocolate and add red sprinkles for the eyes.

• Graveyard chocolate mousse. Combine chocolate mousse with cookie crumble and place in layers in a plastic cup. Top with an arrowroot bickie with RIP written in a black icing pen to create the graveyard look.

• Frankenstein cake pops. Dip marshmallows in a mixture of melted white chocolate and blended spinach (to create the green colour) and decorate with a black icing pen.

Ghoulish Games It’s not a Monster Bash without a few freaky games!

• Mummy Wrap. Divide the kids into teams of two and give each team a roll of toilet paper. Choose some spooky Halloween music and get each team to wrap one team member in as much toilet paper as possible until the music stops.

• Pin the Wart on the Witch. Test out this hair-raising twist on the classic Pin the Tail on the Donkey.

• Apple Bobbing. Fill a bucket with green food colouring and water and dump apples into the bucket. Tie your guest’s hands behind their back and get them to ‘bob’ for the apples, using only their mouths to grab one.

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• Decorate your own Trick or Treat Bag. Pull out the glitter, the texters, the felt, the feathers and anything else you have hidden in your doodle drawers. Help your kids make different scary monsters, pumpkins, bats, witches, ghosts and more.

• Guess the Body Part. Blindfold your guests and ask them to dip their fingers into various bowls of different “spooky” things, including spaghetti brains, grape eye balls and jelly guts. Have the guests guess what body part they are touching (and what food it could actually be).

Movie Madness End the evening with a fangtastic family-friendly Halloween classic that won’t leave the kiddies with nightmares: • The Nightmare Before Christmas (ages 7 and up).

• Coraline (ages 9 and up).

• Pooh’s Heffalump Halloween Movie (aged 3 and up).

• Hocus Pocus (ages 10 and up).

• Corpse Bride (ages 10 and up).

• Casper (ages 6 and up).

• The Worst Witch (ages 6 and up).

• Bedknobs and Broomsticks (ages 7 and up).

• The Witches (ages 8 and up).

• Halloween is Grinch Night (ages 4 and up).

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INSPIRATIONAL CHILDREN

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Little Kids, Big Ideas

CHARLIE COOPER & HIS BUDDY BENCH STORY Jenna Gallina, photographs thanks to Peppermint Lane Photography.

You may not know his name, but you most likely know his idea. Charlie Cooper is the inspirational 10 year old boy behind the Buddy Bench, a concept that is taking Australia by storm and helping children create friendships and eliminate loneliness in the school yard.

The inspiration behind the Buddy Bench is one most of us know too well. I can still recall that awful feeling when no one wanted to play with me at school. And, as a mum, there is nothing worse than having this same sinking feeling remerge when your child comes home feeling disappointed and discouraged that he didn’t make any friends.

Trinity Beach State School student Charlie Cooper knew this feeling all too well. But, unlike most kids, after months of feeling lonely in the playground, Charlie decided to do something about it.

The Buddy Bench started with a simple request. “Charlie came home one day from school and told me, ‘Mum, I didn’t make any friends again today’,” Charlie’s mum, Carly, tells

Get to Know Charlie Cooper FAMILY

Mum, Carly, dad, Matt, brother, Jack (13) and sister, Lilah (8) FAVOURITE BOOK

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FAVOURITE THING TO DO

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PakMag. “The next day he went to his school principal with his idea for the Buddy Bench.”

Charlie’s hope was that the Buddy Bench, which he read about while holidaying in the United States, would help children feel included in the school yard.

“If you feel lonely at lunch, you can go there and there will be someone waiting for a friend. So you can make a new friend,” Charlie explains.

After his initial request and with the assistance of Leigh Nelson from Choice Pools Safety Inspection, Charlie wrote a letter to the Cairns Men’s Shed and Bunnings to ask for help. Within a few months the first Buddy Bench in Australia was installed atTrinity Beach State School last September.

In one short year, Charlie’s idea has travelled across Australia. Buddy Benches are now featured in many schools in Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales including local schools Edge Hill State School, Isabella State School, St Andrews Catholic College, Caravonica State School and Whitfield State School with plenty more in the works.

“We certainly didn’t think it would go as nuts as it has!” Carly admits.

Charlie’s Buddy Bench isn’t the only thing getting recognised. Charlie is

proving to be quite the inspiration as well. Last year he spoke at James Cook University’s inaugural TEDx event where he shared his solution to bullying. The YouTube video of his speech has been viewed close to 100,000 times in less than 12 months.

“About one person views the video every hour,” Charlie explains proudly.

Charlie was also nominated for the Pride of Australia medal that recognises ordinary people who do extraordinary things. Carly tells us that her son, who she describes as thoughtful, compassionate and kind, is definitely a lot “less shy” and “more cheeky” and the recent public speaking events, conferences and radio shows are boosting his confidence.

With every Buddy Bench installation comes a lesson for the students. They are taught what the Buddy Bench is for and encouraged to approach those who are using it. Rather than seen as a target, the Buddy Bench is seen as a solution and so far, the results have been nothing but positive.

“At the start, lots of people were using it,” Charlie explains. “But now, there are less and less kids sitting there because they are making friends.”

Charlie’s kind spirit, his unwavering commitment and his inspirational story are changing the rules of the school yard for the better, one bench at a time.

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GRANDPARENTS 25 October is Grandparent’s Day. We at PakMag want to wish all the Nanas, Papas, Omas, Opas, Nans, Pops, Marnies, Pas, Babushkas, Dedushkas, Nonas and Nonos around FNQ a happy Grandparent’s Day and a massive thank you for everything you do, not just on Grandparent’s Day, but every day of the year.

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Get your children to create a dance, puppet show or skit to perform for them. Bonus points if you join in on the performance too.

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If you’re in different cities, states or countries, plan a Skype session and enjoy afternoon tea together.

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DINING OUT WITH KIDS STORY Jenna Gallina In theory, the idea of enjoying a deliciously-cooked meal outside of the home with your family sounds magical. In reality, it is often more stressful than it’s worth, especially if you have children like mine.

We have always struggled to find a restaurant that caters to both my dining desires and that of my children’s. I want a night off cooking, a chance to enjoy a healthy meal in the company of my family, and an opportunity to perhaps put on a bit of makeup and enjoy a glass of wine without having to multi-task while drinking it.

My children want to eat chips and nuggets, take off their shoes, make funny faces and fight with one another.

So, here is our guide to combining your desires and your children’s desires into a wonderful night out for the entire family.

GO EARLY, LEAVE EARLY

LEARN TO EAT ONE-HANDED

There is nothing wrong with enjoying a meal at 5:00pm, especially as it means you can escape the restaurant before the people who eat at a regular hour arrive.

Because more likely than not, you’ll end up with at least one child on your lap by the end of the meal.

And... you can still make it home in time for the regular bath, book and bed routine. Winning!

ORDER HOT CHIPS AS AN APPETISER This eliminates the risk of hearing, “MUMMM, I’m hungry,” throughout your pre-dinner glass of wine. It may even result in you being able to have an actual ten-minute conversation with your partner while the kids eat their chips.

Tired of hot chips? Garlic bread is another winner in our house.

BRING YOUR OWN PLASTIC GLASS Because odds are, if your kids drink out of the restaurants glass ones, they will break them.

WEAR PANTS WITH A BIT OF BREATHING ROOM This isn’t just in case you stuff yourself with delicious food, but it also eliminates the risk of popping your pants every time you have to bend down and pick up a piece of food, a fork and a napkin from the floor after your child has thrown them on the ground.

Most restaurants in Cairns are familyfriendly but if you are ever concerned, give them a call and make sure they serve food that your kids will enjoy and offer an atmosphere where the kids are welcome.

Restaurants that have a play area, games room, live music and kid’s menus can be lifesavers for parents.

Both Cazalys’s and Ellis Beach Bar and Grill are great venues for parents with kids looking for a relaxed night off from the kitchen duties.

AND, FINALLY, OFFER ICE CREAM AS A TREAT, BUT ONLY IF THEY BEHAVE.

BRING BACK-UP

If they don’t, eat it yourself.

Have a few games ready to play to keep them entertained such as I Spy.

Bon Appetite.

iPads work too.

Or grandparents.

OPT FOR RESTAURANTS THAT CATER TO KIDS

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Meet: Mark Worthington from the Cairns Taipans Mark “Wortho” Worthington may be new to the CQUniversity Cairns Taipans but he is certainly not new to the world of professional basketball. After playing professionally for eleven years in Melbourne, Germany, Serbia and the Gold Coast, Mark, his two cheeky boys, Taz and Axel and his beautiful wife, Andrea now call Cairns home. PakMag was lucky enough to sit down with the new power forward for the Taipans, just before the season opener on 8 October.

Tell us about your family: My wife, Andrea is from Melbourne and I am originally from Western Australia. Our boys, Taz and Axel are five and four. Taz, who turns six in November, attends Trinity Beach State School.

Tell us your top tip for balancing work and family: You need to make time for both. Your job isn’t the be all and end all. I try to make time for my kids, for my wife and for my profession. It’s a tricky balance, but it’s so important.

What are your favourite things to do when not playing ball?

Wrestle with my boys and spend time at the beach.

If you were not a professional basketball player, what would you be? An AFL player! And, if I can’t play sport, then maybe a food critique. I’m great at critiquing my wife’s meals.

BIZ: Thankyou Water, Food and Body Care This month we were lucky enough to come across Thankyou, a social enterprise that makes a variety of delicious food, body care and water products that not only smell and taste awesome, but are also making a major impact to those who need it most.

What started as a bottled water company that would exist for the sole purpose of funding safe water projects in developing nations has grown into three products ranges - water, body care and food, that fund safe water access, hygiene and sanitation and food aid respectively.

This is an incredible movement that shows just how far an idea can grow. In just seven short years, they have given over $3 million to projects across 16 countries, including their first Australian project in Melbourne!

You can support Thankyou, and find out more at www.thankyou.co. Check out their facebook at www.facebook. com/thankyougroup Their products are available in selected Coles, Woolworths, 7 Eleven, Foodland, IGA, LaManna Direct and Chemmart Pharmacies.

What can we expect this season? The Taipans did excellent last year and we are hoping to go one more step this year and win the community a championship.

Check out “Wortho” in the Taipans' season opener at the Cairns Convention Centre on 8 October.

Get ready for another fast-paced season with the CQUniversity Cairns Taipans. Join the #OrangeArmy with a season membership and save 15 per cent. Visit www.taipans.com to book your tickets and learn more about the Taipans.

HAVE YOU HEARD: SOUTH CAIRNS GYMNASTICS

South Cairns Gymnastics has a new look and six new coaches.

2015 has been a great year for South Cairns Gymnastics.

The club has grown tremendously this year in members and professionalism.

With the support of Cairns Hardware in Edmonton, the South Cairns Gymnastics Club has a fresh new paint job. Picking the colours wasn’t easy but the decision was made to use Gymnastics Australia’s Launchpad colours of green, orange and purple.

The team are currently seeking motivated individuals, who are passionate about working with children in a sporting environment.

Next year the club will continue to grow with a focus on an expansion and upgrading the facility in the upcoming year.

If you are interested in joining the GymSports FNQ team or to learn more about their various programs, from Kindy Gym to Competitive Cheer, contact GymSports FNQ at 4045 2947 or visit gymsportsfnq.com.au

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NEWS: What your email phrases really say about you Email is such a common form of communication these days. Check out some of these tongue-incheek hidden meetings behind some of our most common email phrases.

THANKS IN ADVANCE In other words – I expect this task to be done. No opt-outs allowed.

I’D LOVE TO PICK YOUR BRAINS ABOUT SOMETHING In other words: I’m in way over my head… HELP! I’M JUST FOLLOWING THIS UP… In other words – Can you hurry this up?

FYI In other words – I’m delegating this to you now.

I’M NOT ACROSS THIS In other words – I have no idea.

Admit it – you’ve sent an email with at least one of these phrases before….

WORKLINK’S ANNUAL STRESS LESS DAY LUNCHEON - DATE: 7 October TIME: 11.00am VENUE: Cairns Convention Centre COST: $65 per person plus booking fee WEB: www.worklink.org.au CBWC OCT LUNCHEON - DATE: 2 Tuesday of the Month TIME: 11.30am to 2.30pm WEB: www.cbwc.org.au CAIRNS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – OCTOBER BUSINESS LUNCH - DATE: 27 October TIME: 11.30 am - 2.15 pm VENUE: Pullman Reef Hotel Casino COST: Student (must have ID) $40, Non-Member $79, Member $59 WEB: www.cairnschamber.com.au

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FELINE AIDS STORY Jane Quinn

Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is a viral infection that attacks the immune system of cats.

Despite a vaccine being available, FIV is still spreading rapidly throughout our cat population worldwide. In Australia, studies show that between 14 per cent and 29 per cent of cats are infected.

What are the symptoms of FIV?

How is the infection contracted?

FIV has three stages of infection:

Cats are commonly infected with FIV through bite wounds as the virus is shed in high levels through saliva.

Outdoor cats are at a higher risk for contracting the disease. Although rare, it is possible for a mother to pass the infection on to her unborn fetus.

STAGE 1 After infection some cats show no signs of infection, whilst others may display initial symptoms such as: fever, loss of appetite, diarrhoea, lethargy and swollen lymph nodes.

STAGE 2 During this stage, the virus lays dormant and many cats appear healthy. Like HIV in humans, this is called the sub-clinical phase and can last from months to several years.

STAGE 3 In the final stage cats develop “Feline Aids” and enter a chronic infection stage. As the disease progresses, symptoms such as weight loss, sores in and around the mouth, eye lesions, poor wound healing, ear and skin problems may occur. Neurological signs such as behavioral changes, weakness and in-coordination are often seen late in the course of the disease and tumours called lymphomas often occur. Eventually the immune system becomes too weak to fight off infections and diseases and as a result the cat will die from one of these subsequent infections.

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO PREVENT FELINE AIDS? Unfortunately there is no treatment or cure for an FIV infected cat. However the good news is vaccination against FIV is available.

Along with vaccination, the following measures will help aid in the prevention of FIV: • Limiting exposure of indoor cats to outdoor cats.

• Test all new cats for FIV prior to introducing them into a multi cat household.

• Isolate an aggressive cat from other cats.

FIV vaccination guidelines: • Kittens from 8 weeks: - Along with routine initial vaccinations against Feline Enteritis, Cat Flu, Chlamydia, and Feline Leukemia. Three extra vaccinations against FIV are required with an interval period of 2 weeks between each vaccination.

MAKE SURE YOUR CAT IS UP TO DATE WITH YEARLY VACCINATIONS

• Cats 6 months of age and over: - Blood testing is recommended prior to vaccination. It is important to test prior to vaccination to ensure the cat has not been previously infected with FIV. Once blood testing has confirmed that the cat is FIV negative, a series of three vaccinations is required with an interval period of 2 weeks between each vaccination.

• As with normal feline vaccinations, annual vaccination against FIV is essential to prevent infection.

Ensure your cat is protected against FIV. Contact one of our three conveniently located clinics to book an appointment.

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17 INCREDIBLy EASY WAYS TO CONSERVE WATER AROUND THE HOUSE My kids have a hard time understanding water conservation. Water is all around us – at the beach, in the creeks, at the pools, at the waterparks. So, why can’t we let the hose run for half the day?

Water conservation has become an essential practice in all regions, even in areas where water seems abundant. Not only can conserving your water save you money, but it can also help prevent water pollution and soil saturation.

Reducing the amount of water you (and your kids) use is actually incredibly easy. Minor changes to your daily habits can make a massive difference. Here are a few tips to get you started:

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Use your dishwasher – it actually uses less water than washing dishes by hand. Just make sure you fill it up first.

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Give each child one glass in the morning to use throughout the day – that way you won’t end up with a house full of half full glasses to wash.

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Defrost food in the fridge rather than running water on it.

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If your children accidentally drop ice cubes, don’t throw them in the sink. Drop them in a house plant.

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When washing fruit and veg, add a bowl underneath and collect the water to use to water plants instead.

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Cook with less water – steaming is always better than boiling and swap water for stock when you can.

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Turn the water off when brushing your teeth and washing your hands rather than letting the tap run while you scrub.

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When the kids complain that it’s too hot outside, put the sprinkler on for them in an area of the lawn that needs watering as well.

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Invest in a tank outside to trap rain water. You can use this for drinking water, for water to water the garden, to wash the pet or to clean the car.

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Use a pool cover to help keep your pool clean, reduce chemical use and prevent water loss through evaporation.

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Invest in a high quality and heavy duty broom to clean your patios, sidewalks and driveways rather than relying on the hose.

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Reuse the towels – there is no need to wash a towel that has only been used once.

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Track your water usage – keep your water bills every quarter and make it a family goal to try and reduce the amount each month. If you succeed as a family, you get a reward, such as a family trip to the zoo or an ice cream out.

Wash only clothes that are dirty. My kids both have a habit of dumping their clean, recently-folded clothes in the laundry because they don’t want to put them away.

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Don’t always flush. If it’s just wee, let it be (unless someone is coming over). In the average home, the toilet accounts for 28 per cent of water use.

Teach your kids to be water aware – explain how to correctly turn off the faucet and to check if a toilet or sink is leaking

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Invest in water efficient appliances in your kitchen, shower and laundry.

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VINYL PLANKING COST Around $38 for supply and $66 installed per square metre WHY IT COULD WORK Vinyl Planking is extremely hard wearing as seen in many cafes, hairdressers and other commercial areas that see a lot of traffic. Sold in either tile or plank form, it is designed to imitate real timber (but a lot cheaper). It is water resistant and easy to install, remove, replace and maintain.

THINGS TO CONSIDER Vinyl Planking is a great DIY product giving a more realistic looking timber floor; however it is more expensive than cushion vinyl.

BAMBOO COST $45 for supply and $80 laid per square metre WHY IT COULD WORK Bamboo is another wood alternative best for areas that are moist and humid. It is extremely durable and a renewable material source making it a very popular option for FNQ homes.

THINGS TO CONSIDER Bamboo is a lot thinner than solid wood and doesn’t have the thermal benefits of timber.

CARPET COST Starting at $20 to supply and $38 to lay per square metre (including a new underlay) WHY IT COULD WORK Carpet is designed for dry areas of the home (bedrooms, living rooms). Typically made out of synthetic (nylon, polyester and polypropylene) or natural materials (wool), carpet comes in many different patterns, colours and styles THINGS TO CONSIDER Carpet is soft, fuzzy and welcoming. It is a cheaper flooring option; however, it is also best left to professionals to install as can be tricky to lay yourself.

TOP TIPS FROM OUR EXPERT Selecting the right colour for you is key. Carpet will still look new in years to come if you pick a suitable colour – going too light in colour will pick up dirt and debris. You may find yourself replacing lighter carpet sooner than darker colours.

Take samples home. The lighting in a shop may be totally different to the lighting in your home

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VINYL COST Around $20 for supply or $35 installed per square metre WHY IT COULD WORK Vinyl is ideal for living areas, kitchens and bathrooms as it is water resistant and inexpensive. Vinyl gives comfort under foot as it is cushioned THINGS TO CONSIDER

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While the price is right, many people admit that vinyl has an artificial look and feel to it. When first placed, vinyl can be quite soft and can tear when not careful.

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COST Starting at $25 per metre square to supply, and $80 installed to lay per square metre WHY IT COULD WORK Tiles are certainly one of the easiest flooring options to clean and keep sanitary. They look great in every room of the house, from the bathrooms to the bedrooms. Tiles come in a number of designs, styles and sizes and are extremely durable.

THINGS TO CONSIDER Tiles are most difficult and expensive to replace if a tile is chipped. Tiles are not the most comfortable to lay on thus having a rug is usually required in living areas.

If you want your current tiles or shower screens to come up like new, call in the experts at GroutPro who can give your bathroom, kitchen or laundry areas a makeover you'll have to see to believe.

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Have you caught on to the colouring-in craze yet? If not, here’s your chance to give it a try. Colour-in is proven

OCTOBER 2015 www.pakmag.com.au to help alleviate stress and anxiety and help you unwind. Don’t believe us? The next time your kids want to

colour, pull out PakMag and the texters and join in. Ah. The serenity.

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