PakMag Cairns - October 2016 Issue 112

ISSUE: OCT 2016

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ISSUE NO. 112 OCT 2016

Hello and welcome to our October edition of PakMag. We’ve got some great features on helping parents and kids with homework and public speaking and how to master no-punishment parenting (which, turns out, can actually be done!). We’ve also got some good ideas on chemical-free cleaning as well as your guide to contraception.

But perhaps what I am most excited about this month is our story on the jobs of the future – this is a great read for parents with children of all ages. You will be amazed at what careers our next generation will most likely have in our technology-obsessed society of tomorrow.

06 Entertainment: Check This Out

08 Feature: To Punish or Not to Punish 11 Education: Homework Helpers 15 Education: Speak Up The Art of Public Speaking 17 Education: The Next

Generation of Jobs

Plus, we’ve also got our always-popular What’s On Guide to keep you up-to-date on what events to check out this month.

21 Healthy Recipes

For our families who celebrate Halloween, we have some great Halloween crafts and party ideas for you to try. And make sure you bring the kiddies along to our Spooky Spectacular event at Fogarty Park on 29 October. It’s bound to be a ghoulish good time and we’ve got heaps of great prizes to giveaway.

25 Chew on This: 5 Facts About

Sugar-Free Gum

Have a great month with your family and don’t forget to tell everyone, you read it in PakMag.

23 Growing up Can be a Pain

27 Health: Let’s Talk About Stress

28 Health: Mosquito Borne Illnesses 28 Health: Queensland’s New

Anti-Smoking Laws

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31 Baby: Birth Control After Baby 32 Bump And Bub: WIN 35 What’s On Guide

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46 Celebrate: Halloween Party 49 Hobbies For Parents 55 Inspirational Children

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67 Need a Credit Card That Won’t Scare You? 69 What’s News In Business 70 Business Buzz 72 Snapped

74 Cairns Vet: Pet Insurance Is it Worth it?

Office Aficionado Janelle

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CHECK IT OUT th Oct th Oct 7 8 Light the night

Bloom Inspiring Wellness Conference

WHEN 7 October, 5.00pm - 8.00pm WHERE Tank 3, The Tanks, Edge Hill MORE INFO www.lightthenight.org.au

WHEN 8 October 2016, 9.00am to 7.30pm WHERE Cairns Colonial Club MORE INFO www.bloominspiringwellness.com

Join over 40,000 Australians in a twilight walk to Light the Night and remember loved ones lost to blood cancer. This is a visually spectacular and emotionally uplifting even that raises vital funds to ensure the Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland can continue to offer support to blood cancer patients and their families as well as fund the continuing research to provide better patient outcome.

The Bloom Inspiring Wellness conference is back for another round of motivational guest speakers, powerful demonstrations and helpful workshops aimed to help bring a healthier lifestyle to your family.

Brought to you by PakMag, The Source Bulk Foods, Paleo Café, Discount Drug Stores, The Float Studio, Amanda Gale Physiotherapy and Wellbeing Clinic and Campground Café, the event takes place at the tropical Cairns Colonial Club.

Be inspired by Cairns’ health gurus including Marlies Hobbes, Jo Whitton, Dr. Sarah Lantz, Jo Ettles, Rory Bland, Dr. Antholoty Golle, Ronaldo Fulieri and The Mojo Master.

Walk around the Historical Tanks along the Promenade to the Botanical Gardens (approx. 2km). There will be entertainment, food vendors and a beautiful lantern lighting ceremony.

Tickets are available at www.bloominspiringwellness.com

27th Oct

Cairns Taipans v Melbourne United WHEN 27 October 6.00pm WHERE Cairns Convention Centre MORE INFO www.taipans.com With the pre-season behind them the Taipans are ready to take on the regular season with five games in October (but only one home game!). Catch them as they take on Melbourne United at the Convention Centre.

TAIPANS LAUNCH #ALLFORCNS CRUSADE The CQUniversity Cairns Taipans are proud to officially launch their All For Cairns campaign - the new mission statement, brand identity and rally cry for Cairns’ only national sporting team.

As a community-owned club, the Taipans dedicate an unprecedented amount of hours back to the city that supports them, with the team set to surpass 1000 hours of community activities for a third straight season.

All For Cairns was conceptualised to promote this commitment, which will continue to include regular visits to schools and libraries, activations within the community, support of local charities and appearances at local events.

All For Cairns will be a regular theme at all Taipans’ home games, while the “Orange Army” will still be used to define members and passionate supporters. While previously the Taipans’ brand and digital presence was recognised with the OrangeArmy tagline, the upcoming 2016/17 NBL season will predominantly utilise the abbreviation #AllForCNS to promote and emphasise the new charge.

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29th Oct

Cairns Regional Council’s Baby Welcoming Ceremony – Registration Now Open WHEN 29 October, 10.00am - 2.00pm WHERE The Pier Complex MORE INFO www.cairns.qld.gov.au Have you had a baby in the past year?

Celebrate this momentous occasion with Cairns’ Baby Welcome and Family Expo, taking place at The Pier Complex. With plenty of stallholders offering family services and the official ceremony, this is a great event for the whole family and a beautiful way to officially welcome bub into the community.

29th Oct

PakMag’s Spooky Spectacular Halloween Party WHEN Saturday 29 October 5.00pm - 7.30pm WHERE Fogarty Park, Cairns MORE INFO www.pakmag.com.au Join us for one of our favourite events of the year – PakMag’s Spooky Spectacular. This year will be a showstopper with lucky door prizes and prizes for best dressed, entertainment, tricks and treats, stalls, games, a disco and so much more! Entry is free and costumes are recommended. Proudly brought to you by Calanna Whole Health Pharmacy, Bendigo Bank, Sea FM 99.5 Cairns and PakMag.

30th Oct Go Bowling is Turning 40!

WHEN 30 October, 10.00am WHERE Go Bowling Cairns, 93 Pease Street, Manunda MORE INFO www.gobowlingcairns.com.au Go Bowling Cairns has been providing families with alleys of fun for 40 years now (can you believe it?) and they are celebrating with special offers and prizes all through October as well as a Birthday Party at the end of the month.

Bring the entire family and enjoy a day of prizes, giveaways, sausage sizzle and cake and face painting, plus great bowling rates.

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STORY Jenna Galley

We all want to raise our children to be polite, kind, empathetic, honest and respectful. And we all know the best way to do this is to lead by example. But sometimes this doesn’t work.

Sometimes we need to discipline them and to punish them to help get our message across.

Or do we?

One parenting trend these days suggests this is not the case. It’s known as gentle parenting and it is one of the leading parenting styles that promotes peaceful and positive parenting through a lack of discipline and rewards system. No bribes. No stickers. No toys for being good. And no time-outs for being bad.

Sure, it sounds like the lazy way out but it requires a lot more persistence, patience and conscious parenting than other methods.

Leading child development researcher, L.R. Knost describes the style as “guiding instead of controlling, connecting instead of

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punishing, encouraging instead of demanding. It’s about listening, understanding, responding, and communicating.”

Sounds like an ideal situation – where parents and children co-exist together in a household without any conflict, any arguments or any poor behavioural concerns. But, let’s face it, it sounds like a fairy tale.

According to leading gentle parenting expert, Laura Markham, you can bring this idyllic family situation into your life.

Of course, there are many concerns with gentle parenting: What happens if you try it and your kids won’t listen and are still acting out?

Gentle parenting advocates admit that not all children are going to respond to this approach right away. However, it is suggested that by finding out the ‘why’ behind the behaviour – is he acting out because he feels left out, because something has happened at school, because he is not getting enough sleep? – is a good place to start.

Through communication comes understanding and hopefully a way to thwart this poor behaviour.

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Punishment vs Discipline – What’s the Difference?

Punishment • The purpose is to inflict penalty for an offence • The focus is on the past • The attitude is anger and frustration for a parent • The result can lead to fear and guilt for the child • Acts of punishment can include taking away toys, time-outs and teaching them there are consequences for their actions

Discipline • The purpose is to instil the right behaviour • The focus is on the future • The attitude is concern for a parent • The result can lead to a sense of security for the child • Acts of discipline can include communication, problem solving and empathising with your child to determine the inner reason why he or she is acting out

How will your child know who is boss and understand that there are rules?

Through a mutual respect, Laura Markham suggests. Treat a child with respect and they will do the same to you. According to gentle parenting advocates, a parent doesn’t need to be seen as an authority figure.

Children should feel like they are an equal member of the household.

What about safety issues? If there are no punishments, then how will they learn right from wrong?

Gentle parenting experts suggest that children have the ability to learn right and wrong on their own and through example. No punishment necessary.

Sorry, but no, my kids need punishments. And they need to know who is boss.

Many kids do. Methods like one-twothree magic, time-outs, taking away toys, losing a coin and teaching your children that they have to be responsible for their actions works for many households. After all, there are repercussions for doing the wrong thing in life – like speeding or showing up to work late – and children need to understand this from a young age.

You’ve probably noticed that parenting has become a lot more complex these days than when we were growing up. When we were kids, what Mum and Dad said is what went and that was that. The style was more authoritative and there was nothing wrong with a bit of punishment and a lot of discipline.

There are two sides to every parenting story and one of the biggest advocates against gentle parenting is prominent Australian psychologist Dr. Michael Carr-Gregg who has never been shy about suggesting modern day parents are “raising a generation of spoilt brats”.

Many families choose to stick to what they know –how they were raised – and this works perfectly for many families. Many parents need their children to know who is boss, who is in control and many children require discipline and guidelines in order to thrive.

Punishment and discipline, according to Carr-Gregg are essential as is saying no. After all, a child who is treated as a partner in the household but as inferior in the work force (because, let’s face it, we all have to start from the bottom when we enter the work force) can lead to frustration, anger, confusion and a whole slew of other issues too.

But there are options. And gentle parenting is certainly one of them.

Another concern is the lack of reward system – yes, children need to understand that they are not going to be rewarded anytime they do something right, but there is nothing that melts my heart more than showing my son that I am proud of him for doing a good job in school than by taking him out for the occasional ice cream.

Is gentle parenting right for you?

This depends on a number of things – your values, your background, your situation, your temperament and most importantly, your child’s temperament.

Gentle parenting requires a lot of selfcontrol – after all, if you’re going to teach your children to communicate their feelings rather than lash out, then you’re going to have to do the same (even when someone cuts you off in traffic or your husband forgets to take the bins out for the third week in a row).

It can also be hard in today’s busy society when we are often tired, stressed and drained. Sometimes it’s simply easier to say “No,” and when your child asks why, to reply with, “Because I said so.”

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Modern day parenting problems

The most important thing when it comes to raising children is that a child feels safe, feels loved and is treated with dignity and respect.

The 10 commandments of gentle parenting 1.

Thou shalt act the way I want my child to behave.

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Thou shalt give choices, not commands.

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Thou shalt promote a playful approach to chores and tasks around the house.

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Thou shalt allow children to express their emotions.

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Thou shalt look at the ‘why’ of poor behaviour rather than punishment.

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Thou shalt not give bribes or rewards for good behaviour.

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Thou shalt use communication as a form of discipline.

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Thou shalt negotiate limits with the child rather than setting them.

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Thou shalt treat children as partners in the household where everyone’s needs are met. There are no bosses.

10. Thou shalt take a time-out

myself if I start to lose control.

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HOMEWORK HELPERS It’s the debate that launched a thousand comments – to have homework or not to have homework.

Whilst there are many discussions around the benefits and downfalls of homework, inevitably your children will have homework, in some form, during their school life. So here are a few handy hints and products to help everyone in the household handle homework.

Is Homework a Hassle?

STORY Maree Bowe & Michelle Breen, Trinity Anglican School.

Homework is an important part of your children’s study program. Homework provides an opportunity for children to celebrate and share their academic successes at home. It supports classroom learning and provides children with the opportunity to consolidate their understandings. Homework promotes responsibility, self-discipline and concentration.

It establishes organisational and time management skills.

These are key life skills that are best learned in action.

However, for every benefit there are plenty of concerns regarding homework (it’s time-consuming, it’s stressful for the parents, it takes away from family time, etc.). There have even been instances where schools or teachers have banned homework altogether.

Most children don’t like doing homework, no matter what.

Most would opt to play outdoors or with their toys or friends any day of the week. But one of the most important lessons that homework teaches our kids is that sometimes in life, we have to do things we don’t want to do. It’s called responsibility and it’s something that seems to follow us no matter where we are in life.

So how can you prevent homework from being a hassle? The answer for parents is to be a facilitator rather than the one who hassles! Aim to support the homework process as much as possible but leave the responsibility with your children.

Follow these handy homework hints to help support your child at homework time: • Firstly, familiarise yourself with your school’s homework policy.

• Attend any parent information sessions at the outset of the school year to develop a working relationship with your children’s teachers and to find out specific homework expectations.

• Never be afraid to communicate any homework queries or concerns to the teacher.

• Establish a homework routine from the very beginning of the term. Even if homework has not been set, maintain the routine and use the time to read and revise.

• Ideally, homework should be done at a table away from noise and other distracting influences. A well-lit space is also a good idea. However, some children enjoy working at the kitchen table and do so effectively. Sit down with your child to establish the best working environment.

• Check that your children have everything they need to complete their homework.

• Ask your children questions to assist them to clarify the requirements of the homework tasks.

• Chat with your children to stay informed about their homework and how they are progressing and be ready to learn something new!

Above all, remember that parents are not expected to act as the experts. Be helpful, keep homework hassle-free and support the development of those key life skills.

References Brooks, A. (2015). Homework Tips for Parents. Retrieved from Kidspot: www.kidspot.com.au/school/primary/ homework/homework-tips-for-parents

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Motivation for Mums and Dads STORY Jenna Galley

Staying motivated to get the homework done is not only a problem for kids.

It can be a problem for adults too. After a long day of work, kid-wrangling, cooking and everything else on the agenda, many mums and dads can think of a million other ways they would rather spend their evenings than supervising a homework session.

Products for Productivity 1. Homework caddy – A homework

caddy is the perfect way to keep kids organised for homework time but also provide motivation to actually sit down and get the work done.

2. Timers – Timers are a great way • Set a specific time for homework. Not only is this your child’s homework time, but yours too. You may find that you have a burst of energy just before dinner or you may have more energy after dinner and clean-up is done. Work with your productivity time.

• Choose to do an activity that allows you to stop and start if your child does need some help with a maths equation or understanding a question. Opt for a mundane activity to do alongside your child, like catching up on the gossip online, or doing a crossword puzzle - something that can’t be burned or broken if you do need to stop halfway through.

• Sneak homework in during car rides. When stuck in traffic, take this time to do homework that doesn’t require books such as spelling.

• Don’t get too involved. If you don’t understand the question, ask your child to flag it with the teacher and move on. No parent should have to spend hours Googling how to do an equation.

• Be there to support, but avoid the urge to take-over. Sure, we all want our children to do well in school but doing the work for them will only lead to bad habits down the road.

The Golden Homework Rule: Aim for 10 minutes per day per grade

So, a child in year one should be doing 10 minutes of homework each night (this includes reading, sight words, writing, maths, etc). A child in year five should be doing 50 minutes of homework per night (this may include something like 20 minutes of reading before bed, 10 minutes of maths and 20 minutes of spelling).

And take weekends off.

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to help kids stay focused for the allotted time (and to let them know that there is an end to the homework session). We love the Time Tracker Mini but you can also get Timer Apps which are definitely more affordable and especially great for tech-loving kids. Children’s Countdown is a great one to try.

3. Stickers and small rewards – It’s the little things that matter, especially for little kids and a sticker for doing a good job means so much to a child.

4. Multi-coloured pens – There is

something about having a special pen that is especially for your child and designed specifically for homework time. Your child may look forward to using the pen and may actually be more inclined to do the work.

5. Inspirational canvases – We all need to take a bit of a break when doing work and most of us will take this time to look around. Having a few inspirational canvases in their homework area can help keep them inspired and motivated.

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Speak Up! The Art of Public Speaking STORY Jenna Galley

Some kids shine on the stage from an early age. Others have an intense fear of public speaking from day one.

Regardless of where your child fits in, it’s important to encourage, nurture and provide plenty of practice in the fine art of public speaking. Why? Because it is a critical aspect in everyday life.

From pre-kindy show ‘n share to oral presentations, from job interviews to press conferences, public speaking is not something you can avoid forever (trust me, I’ve tried). It is, however, something that countless people are terrified of doing.

Public speaking – or the ability to engage an audience through oral speech – is something that does take practice. However, a compelling public speaker is one that is confident and self-assured. It’s not something that every child will be born with but it is something that can be taught both at school through show ‘n share, oral presentations, debate classes, spelling bees and drama performances as well as at home.

Easy Ways to Encourage Public Speaking at Home

The C’s of Public Speaking

How can you nurture public speaking at home?

Here are a few dos and donts: • Do keep up to date with what presentations your kids have and practice with them during the week.

• Do incorporate speaking-related family game night into your routine (such as charades and Pictionary). Your kids may only be communicating through body language and pictures but this is still a fun confidence building activity. You might also want to consider hosting family spelling bees or karaoke nights.

• Do encourage communication at the dinner table. This is an informal way to practice basic speaking etiquette. If your kids prefer to chow down, you can eat first and then spend fifteen minutes after the meal and before clean-up having a discussion. A simple "What was the best and worst parts of your day?"

• Do consider a weekly show ‘n share where everyone takes turn sharing a story or an object that means something to them.

• Do look into confidence building hobbies. If your little one has a love or interest in public speaking, consider looking into drama courses, debate classes, spelling bee competitions and other courses that foster this love of speech.

• Don’t just buy your kid’s raffle tickets! Make them go door to door, reciting their little spiel over and over again. It may mean more work for you (and them) but it gives them practice in public speaking.

Keep in mind that even if your children can talk a million miles an hour in a comfortable setting, they may have trouble communicating their thoughts in front of an audience.

Bringing public speaking into their world in a personal, positive and safe situation, such as at home, is a great way to nurture this skill and let them grow into great public speakers.

How can you help your child become a better orator? It all comes down to the C’s: Clarity – project everything you say Conviction – mean what you say Confidence – act like you belong in front of your audience (even if you feel like crawling under a rock and hiding for the rest of your life) Control – speak slowly, loudly and proudly Customisation – personalise the content to suit your audience.

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The Next Generation of Jobs Are our kids prepared for the careers of the future?

STORY Jenna Galley

Ask your children what they want to be when they grow up and you’ll probably get a whirlwind of hilarious responses (a princess, a superhero, a ninja turtle, for example). And while these answers can bring a smile to our faces, the concerns for the careers of our future generation are no laughing matter.

When it’s time for our children to enter the workforce, some of today’s jobs may not be around or available. So what does this mean? Which jobs are here to stay? Which ones are on their way out? And how will this affect our kids?

Rather than asking our children what they want to be, we should be asking our kids what they want to do.

“The reality is that there will be many new types of jobs and careers in the coming years,” small business author Andrew Griffiths tells PakMag. “They might not make sense to parents, or seem like ‘real’ careers, but nothing should be dismissed.

Times, they are a changing. And we cannot hide from the fact that technology is playing a massive role in many aspects of society, including the job market. As much as we hate to rely on technology, it is part of the plan of the future and it’s important our kids are technologically advanced and aware.

“Video game skills are now considered an asset for some new jobs. So all those years of nagging the kids to stop playing video games was probably not right,” Andrew explains.

According to the Foundation for Young Australians, 44 per cent of jobs will be automated in the next 10 years. An incredible 60 per cent of current Australian students are training for jobs that may not even exist in the future.

Of course, the good thing about these incredible technological advancements is that we will be creating countless new positions, some that may not have even been imagined yet.

These will be the jobs that our children (and our grandchildren) will get to fill. And the even better news is that these new possibilities not only look promising, but diverse, dynamic and destined to make our future more sustainable and safe.

Changes in Technology and Careers So what’s causing our career transition?

The Rise of the Driverless Car Sure, you might still be getting used to the idea of Uber but driverless cars are actually a thing, and something that pretty much every transportation company in the world are working on.

Between now and 2030, driverless cars will most certainly be on the road meaning our transportation industry may be taking a back seat.

Careers that could suffer from this technological advancement include

taxi and limo drivers, delivery and mail carriers, traffic police, meter maids and more. Of course, there will be plenty of new careers in this industry, from engineers to mechanics, from marketing experts to design specialists.

The Reliance on Flying Drones Flying drones are already lifting the possibilities in a number of different industries. Flying drones may also take over a number of careers in the delivery, agricultural, surveying and monitoring industries. For example, drones may be used to spray and water farms, to herd sheep, to survey land, to deliver pizza and even to put out fires in remote locations.

However, we will always need people to monitor, maintain, service and market these drones.

Going Robotic - Robots and Automated Machines - Robots are already taking over the manufacturing industry and it is expected that this trend will continue. Retail careers may be the first to go as more companies turn to online and self-scanners and check-outs become the norm.

Customer service jobs, including data entry roles, are also down due to outsourcing as well as automation.

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Jobs of Tomorrow Some of the jobs with the highest expected growth rate, according to Career Cast, include: Statisticians (34 per cent growth outlook) Financial Planners (30 per cent growth outlook) Interpreters/Translators (29 per cent growth outlook) Market Research Analysts (19 per cent growth outlook) Information Security Analysts (18 per cent growth outlook).

Andrew Griffiths predicts our future generation will be blessed with some of these job titles:

What industries are here to stay?

For our generation, industries that require hands-on involvement are not going anywhere just yet. One day we may have robots that can deliver babies or fix our leaking faucets but we’re still relying on our next generation to keep this personalised hands-on touch.

• Our society will still need doctors and dentists (unless, of course, someone makes a real life BayMax) as well as qualified tradespeople, hairdressers and teachers.

• Digital technology won’t be going anywhere either. And while we’ve already seen the decline in many print-related careers, there will be plenty of digital careers available.

• Environmental careers are expected to have a massive spike, especially in terms of clean energy and careers that focus on sustainability for the future.

• Other industries that are expected to prosper include advertising, marketing, aged care, health care, finance and education.

• Telesurgeon • Garbage Redesigner • Simplicity Expert • Crowd Funding Expert • Rewilder • Gamification Designer • End Of Life Designer • Healthcare Navigator • Disruption Advisor • Industry Dismantlers • Big Data Doctor • Productivity Counsellors • Robotic Counsellors • Opportunity Spotters • Idea Brokers • Baby Psychologists • Pet Companions • Drone Pilots • Senior Everything • Nano Medics And don’t worry, if you read these careers and are unsure of what half of them even entail, you’re not alone. Let’s just hope our children will know!

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“If there was one skill I would be teaching my children it would be adaptability,” says Andrew. “Be flexible, learn to embrace uncertainty and always be looking ahead at what is changing in the world and the opportunities this will create”.

There will be plenty of untapped ideas and resources out there. And while we may not be prepared to tap into these solutions, our children will be. Our kids will be the ones to find the missing links, to discover the solutions and to fill the gaps accordingly.

After all, never before have children been more educated, more aware and more technology-conscious than our kids. And it is this forward-thinking that will lead to the next generation of job growth.

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INGREDIENTS Eyeballs 1 cup shelled pistachios 2 cups shredded coconut ½ cup raw almonds ¼ tsp. Murray River pink salt 2 tsp. matcha powder ½ cup dried white mulberries 12 barhee dates 1 tbsp coconut nectar or agave White chocolate 15g melted cacao butter 3 tsp. creamed coconut or hulled tahini

Pink chocolate 10g melted cacao butter 1 tsp beetroot juice or 1/4 tsp beetroot powder 2 tsp tahini 1 tsp coconut nectar or agave Pupil Cacao nibs

Base Salted Chocolate 1 cup raw cashews 1/2 cup raw Cashews 1/2 cup raw almonds (soaked over night) 1/4 tsp Murray River salt 10 pitted Medjool Dates 6 pitted Medjool Dates 1/3 cup Water or home-made Caramel Almond or Coconut Milk 1/2 cup raw Cashews 1/4 cup raw Cacao powder (soaked o/n) 80g melted raw Cacao Butter 10 Medjool Dates 1/2 teaspoon Murray River Salt (pits removed) + more salt for garnish 1/3 cup Water or home-made Almond or Coconut Milk 50g melted raw Cacao Butter 1/4 teaspoon Murray River Salt

HOW TO MAKE

HOW TO MAKE

1. In a food processor, blitz the shredded coconut until fine and powdery. Add the pistachios, almonds, salt and matcha, process until fine crumbs form. Add all the dried fruit (mulberries and dates) to the food processor and blitz until a dough forms. Once everything is combined, add the coconut nectar/agave and pulse again.

2. Using a tablespoon, spoon 2 tablespoons worth of mixture into your hand, compact the mixture and roll into a ball. With a teaspoon create a circular indentation in the side of your eyeballs. This is where the white chocolate will sit. Place them in the freezer to harden for around 15 minutes.

3. Whisk up your white chocolate ingredients and put in a piping bag or a very small squeezable bottle. Repeat this process with the pink chocolate.

4. Take your eyeballs out of the freezer and pipe the white chocolate into the indentation. Pipe the pink chocolate on the iris. You can add wiggly pink lines around the iris to make the eye look more blood-shot and creepy. Now add the cacao nib pupil and enjoy!

1. Process the nuts with the salt until they become a fine powder, then add the dates, process until well combined, press the mixture firmly into a small spring form cake tin.

2. Melt the cacao butter for the Caramel in a double boiler, making sure the temperature doesn’t reach above 45°.

3. Blend all the Caramel ingredients together in a highspeed blender until creamy and smooth, spread the Caramel intop of the base.

4. Melt the cacao butter for the Salted Chocolate in a double boiler, making sure the temperature doesn’t reach above 45°.

5. Blend all the Salted Chocolate ingredients together in a high-speed blender until creamy and smooth, spread on top of the Caramel, as a garnish. Lightly sprinkle the cake with Murray River Salt, place in the fridge or freezer to set.

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Growing Up STORY The Physio Team at Cairns Total Physio

Just when you thought the sleepless nights were over, think again. Night time growing pains are the adolescent version of ‘teething’. Growing pains are real but they are essentially harmless. They commonly occur between the ages of three and five years, and from eight to 11 years. Characterised by muscular aches and pains felt in both legs, they typically occur in the calf, behind the knee and at the front of the thigh.

The cause of this type of growing pains is generally unclear. The pain is believed to affect the bones but this is untrue. Growing pains may be due to: • Muscular tiredness – increased physical activity compared to usual levels can obviously be linked to increased aching in muscles.

• Poor posture – standing, sitting or walking with poor posture increases the strain on the muscles supporting the body.

• Emotional upset – stress and unhappiness can trigger aches and pains; however, this is a less common cause.

The application of a heat pack or wheat bag to the aching muscle as well as some gentle massage can help alleviate some of the pain.

These types of growing pains should never cause your child to limp, disrupt their walking or running, make them feel unwell or have the body part feel sore to touch. If this is the case, it is recommended to get your child checked by a Doctor or Physiotherapist.

There is another type of pain that is often incorrectly labelled as a growing pain. This pain is felt during or immediately after exercise or physical activity, and typically not at night. Pain is usually felt at the front of the knee (Osgood-Schlatter Disease) or at the back of the heel (Sever’s Disease). It is important to note that neither of these conditions actually have a “disease” process - they are typically due to overuse or overload of the points where tendons meet the bone at a growth plate.

Osgood-Schlatter and Sever’s disease are common in adolescents aged between nine and 16, who are physically active and more likely to present in those currently experiencing a “growth spurt.”

Symptoms include pain in one or both knees or heels, when straightening the knee or squatting, when rising up on to toes or when with running and taking stairs. The pain is usually reduced with rest.

Treatment by a Physiotherapist often includes a period of rest relative to the severity of the injury as well as

massage, taping and self-massage with a foam roller or spikey ball. A home program of stretching and strengthening exercises is provided to address underlying strength and stability issues. Quite often the pain fluctuates throughout the year depending on whether the child is more or less active.

Osgood-Schlatter and Sever’s disease can become quite serious if left untreated and the child continues to play through pain.

Increased loading on the tendon and subsequently the point of attachment causes inflammation and micro fractures in the bone. This increases the risk of an avulsion fracture where the tendon pulls bone away from the tibia.

The best course of action is to visit a qualified Physiotherapist at Cairns Total Physio to ensure superior assessment, diagnosis and treatment and allow your child to excel in their chosen sport, or simply live a happy and pain-free childhood.

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+ HEALTH Let’s Talk about Stress….

STORY Calanna Pharmacy Stress can become a real problem during this time of year with the lead up to Christmas and school break.

While stress is a natural part of life, too much stress can begin to negatively affect your health and wellbeing and it is important to be able to wind down and relax every now and then to ensure we are performing at our best physically, mentally and emotionally.

When the body is under stress the adrenal glands release a hormone called adrenaline. This is our “fight or flight” hormone. In the past this hormone would be released when we faced a physical threat such as a wild animal chasing us or a neighboring tribe attacking us. In cases such as these we had two choices - fight or run. These days threats to our safety come from modern societal pressures such as peak hour traffic or having to be in two, three or even four places at once. We can't really do much about this type of threat (fighting or fleeing aren’t really options) so we internalise our feelings which leaves us with high levels of the stress hormone Cortisol causing inflamation. When faced with prolonged stress this hormone can build up in the body effectively causing a lack of energy which can in turn lead to other problems such as depression and anxiety.

BUT HOW DO WE EFFECTIVELY DEAL WITH STRESS? • Eat a good wholesome diet packed with wholegrains, fresh fruit and vegetables and lean protiens with minimal processed food.

• Exercise for at least 30 minutes each day. A good walk everyday helps to circulate excess energy and prevents “blow outs” due to pent up energy. Physical movement activates the eliminator channels for that excess adrenaline.

• Consider supplements. A good multi-B plus multivitamin/ mineral probiotics and the addition of “green foods” to alkalise the body are essential to help relieve stress symptoms.

• Maintain good friendships and social networks.

• Think positively. Try to find the silver lining when life seems hard and too much to take, there is one in every situation!

• Take time to just be, meditate, read a good book, day dream or anything that relaxes without outside pressure.

• Visit a Naturopath, who can help you to manage the long term effects of stress and teach you how to enjoy life and the many gifts life offers us.

If you have questions about managing stress, please don’t hesitate to ask advice at your local, friendly Calanna Pharmacy and Naturopath.

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+ HEALTH Mosquito Borne Illnesses – What you Need to Know STORY Dr Elizabeth Chappel, Apple Tree Medical Smithfield “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.” - Dalai Lama XIV Mosquitos (which means “little flies” in Spanish) are midge –like flies. There are many different species and they feed on the blood of various hosts including humans. They act as vectors of disease, passing many harmful infections from host to host and, as such, the mosquito is arguably one of the deadliest animal families in the world.

Malaria is probably the most well-known of the mosquito borne diseases (also known as an Arbovirus) usually passed on by an infected female anopheles mosquito.

Whilst it is not endemic in Australia, rarely locally acquired cases do occur and generally in Far North Queensland. In 2015, 95 countries /territories around the world had ongoing malaria transmission, putting around 3.2 billion people at risk with 438,000 deaths in that year.

There are many other potentially fatal, or severely disabling arboviruses .These include Dengue Fever, Ross River Fever, Barmah Forest Virus, Japanese Encephalitis, Murray Valley, Encephalitis, Chikungunya, West Nile Virus (kunjin subtype), Yellow fever and the Zika Virus.

In Queensland, the most common diseases include Dengue, Ross River Virus and Barmah Forest Virus; however, Japanese Encephalitis, Murray Valley, Encephalitis, the West Nile Virus (kunjin subtype) and Chikungunya cases have been reported in Queensland in the past. Yellow River has never been reported in Australia and no cases of locally-acquired Zika virus have been reported in Queensland as Zika is not known to be present in local mosquitoes.

The only way to avoid contracting one of these viruses is to avoid being bitten. In the case of Zika virus in particular, pregnant woman should not travel to any area where Zika virus is spreading. When in an endemic area it is very important to use effective insect repellents (eg DEET, Picaridin, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus), wear long sleeve shirt and long pants and use mosquito nets at night.

There are vaccinations available for a few of the arboviruses such as Yellow Fever and Japanese Encephalitis.

Medication is also available to help prevent (and to treat Malaria) but the best defence against all mosquito borne diseases is to avoid being bitten.

Queensland’s New Anti-Smoking Law is a World First Smoking within four meters of most public areas is

already banned across Queensland but last month this changed in a big way.

In what is considerd the toughest smoke-free law of any

jurisdiction in the world, smoking is now banned at public transport waiting points, pedestrian malls, aged-care

facilities, specified national parks and at or near children’s

organised sporting events and skate parks in Queensland.

Some of the popular family areas, from parks to public pools are included in the ban.

Around all government, commercial and non residential

building entrances smoking bans will increase from four

to five metres. And it’s not just typical tobacco products;

electronic cigarettes are also included the in the new laws.

This law is a breath of fresh air for Queensland.

Second-hand smoke is a serious concern - around 370

Queenslanders die from second-hand smoke exposure each year.

Around 12 per cent of Queensland adults smoke daily – 50,000 fewer people than in 2014. Research shows the majority of smokers want to quit.

“These laws position Queensland as a global leader

in tobacco control,” Cancer Council Queensland CEO Professor Jeff Dunn said.

Hopefully these new laws will help smokers take the steps

needed to quit for good and to ensure a smoke-free future for our next generation.

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BIRTH CONTROL After Baby STORY Jenna Galley

Let’s talk about contraception, shall we? It’s not the most exciting topic in the world, but it is something that all mums (and women) need to think about unless you want to let nature run its course.

There are a number of different contraceptive methods available in Australia and some of them you may have not even heard of, especially if you haven’t needed to use contraception for a while. So let’s look at our options:

PILLS

IMPLANTS

STERILISATION AND SNIPS

The combined pill, which was once the contraception of choice, comes in a number of different doses, hormones and brand names.

The pill contains synthetic forms of the hormones oestrogen and progesterone. It comes with a few side effects and is not recommended for women who are at risk of heart disease, such as smokers who are over 35 years of age.

Known as Implanon NXT, this rod-

Sterilisation is a permanent method of contraception that involves having a surgical procedure. For females this involves a tubal litigation (the tubes are tied) or tubal occlusion (the tubes are coiled). For males this involves cutting the tubes that carry sperm to stop sperm from moving from the testes to the penis (vasectomy).

There is also the option of the mini pill which only includes progesterone but is not as effective.

THE RING Not only a horror movie, The Ring (or vaginal ring), is inserted into the vagina for three weeks with one week off before inserting a new one.

The vaginal ring releases a low dose of hormones and saves having to remember to take a pill every day.

It is also easy to put in and is 99.7 per cent effective.

BARRIERS Condoms (male and female varieties) and diaphragms are your barrier method options. They are hormonefree and also lessen the risk of STI’s.

However, they do need to be used every time you have sex and a diaphragm requires a fitting from a doctor.

shaped device is inserted under your skin in your upper arm by a doctor.

It contains etonogestrel, lasts for three years and is almost 100 per cent effective. It can, however, take a few months for your body to get used to this hormone and you may experience irregular bleeding.

THE MORNING AFTER PILL

INJECTIONS

Although the morning after pill cannot be classified as a reliable method of contraception, it can be taken in emergency situations such as after having unprotected sex or if a condom breaks. It prevents 85 per cent of pregnancies that would otherwise have happened.

It is most commonly available in a single pill that contains the hormone progestogen and can be bought over the counter without a script.

Known as Depo-Provera or DepoRalovera, this hormonal injection is given every 12 to 14 weeks.

It is considered extremely effective as well.

IUDS There are two types of IUDs - copper and hormonal – and both can stay in place up to 10 years and come with a 99 per cent effectiveness rate.

IUD’s are inserted into the uterus by a doctor and work by changing the lining and environment of the uterus so sperm cannot survive. Both the hormonal IUD (Mirena) and the copper IUD come with side effects so make sure you talk to your doctor.

NATURAL METHODS OF CONTRACEPTION Natural methods, also known as family planning, involve tracking your cycle and your body’s changes to determine when you are most fertile (and then avoiding having sex during this time). Some families swear by it but it’s hard to track just how effective it is.

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AUSTRALIAN BREASTFEEDING PROJECT WATER BOTTLES WEB www.australianbreastfeedingproject.com.au RRP $26.50 Do you need a reminder to keep hydrated while you are breastfeeding? The Australian Breastfeeding Project has just released these 700ml water bottles for mums that are feeding. The bottle design has a refill marker to indicate the amount of water consumption required for a full breast milk supply. Bottles come in purple, blue or green with white writing and logo.

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Babies are known to fuss at the breast and want to feed constantly. Often mums assume the reason is because their milk supply is low. While this is sometimes the case, if bub is gaining weight, then you do not have a problem with milk supply – you simply have a baby who likes the comfort and the closeness that breast feeding can provide.

STORY Goodstart Early Learning

However, if you have consulted a doctor or midwife and bub is not gaining weight, it could be due to low milk supply.

Formula is always an option, and a perfectly acceptable one at that, but you can also look to natural ways to increase your milk supply. While there is no magic formula that works, here are a few ideas that may help you:

There is no doubt that leaving your child at an early learning centre for the first time can be a stressful experience – for both your child and for you as a parent.

Separation anxiety is something that can peak between 14 and 18 months old and typically decreases throughout early childhood. Sometimes it can last longer if there have been difficult separations in the early years and it may reflect the child’s attempts to hold on to what is safe and what is comforting in the child’s world.

latching. It’s a lot harder than just placing bub to breast.

While there’s no magic formula to make separation anxiety miraculously disappear, here are a few tips that can help:

supply and many babies will need to feed every 1.5 to 2 hours.

• Take your child to visit their new centre for orientation and to meet the educators before their first day.

1. Get help from a lactation consultant or midwife on efficient 2. Feed frequently. Demand feeding can help boost milk

3. Offer both sides at each feeding.

4. Avoid dummies and bottles if possible.

5. In between feeds, express on both sides, even if you hardly get anything out.

6. Seek assistance from a doctor. Supplements may help

boost milk supply including herbal medications (such as Mother’s Milk herbal tea and Fenogreek) and well as Reglan, Motilium, Eglonyl, Dolmatil, Sulpitil, Sulparex and Equemote.

PREGNANCY & INFANT LOSS

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

• Work together with your child’s teachers and educators – they have plenty of good ideas and reassuring advice.

• Try to keep goodbyes short. It’s important to be strong, leave when you need to go and don’t linger at drop-off time.

• Let an educator settle your child doing something they enjoy, such as playing with the blocks, or with a friend they look forward to seeing.

• Be calm, respond to your child’s distress and comfort them, but remain firm about leaving.

It’s something that impacts one in four families – miscarriage or infant loss. There are no words to describe the agonising heartbreak, the sadness or the pain that comes with losing a baby even when in the womb.

• Spend extra time with them to reconnect when you come back and ask them about their day.

15 October is International Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day. It's a special time for parents and families to honour their babies who passed away from miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death. SANDS will be holding their annual Walk to Remember to help families commemorate their babies during this time.

For information regarding Goodstart centres, call 1800 222 543. Their team will organise a centre tour and discuss your needs and childcare availability.

In Cairns, a Walk to Remember will take place on 18 October, 8.30am, Funship Parklands, Cairns Esplanade. For more information www.15october.com.au or www.sands.org.au

• Ask your educator for some useful questions that can help encourage your child to open up about their experience.

SOURCES: The Goodstart Practice Guide: An Essential Resource for Early Learning Professionals. 2016.

Social Emotional Separation Anxiety Fact Sheet, Noah’s Art Children’s Services Resources Unit.

Separation Anxiety in Infants, Centre for Emotional Health, Macquarie University.

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WHAT'S ON OCT Saturday 1

Friday 7

FREE ENTRY SATURDAY AT THE GALLERY Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 10.00am / Free/ Family

PARADISE IS SINGING TILL 22ND JUTE Theatre www.jute.com.au Cost / Family

WALLABY CREEK FESTIVAL UNTIL 2ND Homerule Rainforest Lodge www.wallabycreekfestival.org.au Cost / Family NIKKI THE CLOWN FACEPAINTING Smithfield Tavern 0408 183 032 5.30pm / Free / Family

Sunday 2 CARBOOT SALE BAYVIEW SCOUT GROUP Pezzutti Park Hall 9.00am / Family

Wednesday 5 WORKLINK’S ANNUAL STRESS LESS DAY LUNCHEON Cairns Convention Centre www.trybooking.com/207941 11.30am / Cost / Adult

Thursday 6 Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Schools Concert Tanks Ars Centre www.tanksartscentre.com.au 10.30am / $15/$12 conc / Family Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Vivaldi's Four Seasons Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com.au 7.30pm / Cost / Family

LIGHT THE NIGHT Tanks Arts Centre - Tank 8 www.lightthenight.org.au 5.30pm / Cost / Family BARBARY COASTERS LIGHT THE NIGHT The Tanks 0408 183 032 5.30pm / Family QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND TOM THUM Tanks Ars Centre www.tanksartscentre.com.au 8.00pm / $35/$30 conc / Adults and Teenagers

Saturday 8 BLOOM INSPIRING WELLNESS Cairns Colonial Club www.facebook.com/ bloomwellbeingevents 9.00am / Cost / Family STILL LIFE IN THE GALLERY WITH HAYLEY GILLESPIE Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 10am / Free/ Family NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH WOREE MARKETS Woree High School www.facebook.com/ NHWWoreeMarkets 8.00am / Free / Family CAIRNS LOCAL DISASTER COORDINATION CENTRE OPEN DAY 61-79 Windarra St, Woree www.cairns.qld.gov.au 9.00am / Free / Family

"Juanita picks Bloom Inspiring Wellness on Saturday 8th " NIKKI THE CLOWN FACEPAINTING Trinity Beach Hotel 0408 183 032 6.00pm / Free / Family

Friday 14

Sunday 9

BARBARY COASTERS Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron 0408 183 032 3.00pm / Free / Family

TROPICAL MARDI GRAS CAIRNS FAIR DAY Tanks Art Centre tropicalmardigras.org/project/ fair-day/ 11.00am / Family

WORLD FAMOUS PIPES AND DRUMS OF THE ROYAL SCOTS DRAGOON GUARDS Munro Martin Parklands www.cairns.qld.gov.au 7.00pm / $62/$55 conc / Family

Monday 10

Saturday 15

TRIPLE P SEMINAR - POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM Cairns North Community Health Centre 4226 4309 12.30pm / Free / Adult

WEEKEND FAMILY FLICKS - KUBO Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.00am / $6.00 / Family

Tuesday 11 ST ANDREW'S CATHOLIC COLLEGE OPEN DAY Redlynch Intake Road secretary@standrewscc.qld.edu.au 4.00pm / Free / Family IDENTIFYING THE GOALS OF TEENAGE BEHAVIOUR UnitingCare Community Bungalow 4032 6800 5.30pm / Adult

Thursday 13 BRING YOUR BABY - BRIDGET JONES'S BABY Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check website for times / Cost / Family

MOVING PICTURE NIGHTS ZOOTOPIA Wattle Street Community Centre www.facebook.com/ creativepartnerships 6.00pm / Free / Family LEATHER CRAFT WORKSHOP WITH MELISSA SMITH Cairns Regional Gallery Bookings essential 4046 4800 10.00am / $110 / Adults KATHERINE HUNTER ARTIST TALK Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 2.00pm / Free / Adults NIKKI THE CLOWN FACEPAINTING Smithfield Tavern 0408 183 032 5.30pm / Free / Family

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WHAT'S ON OCT Sunday 16 WEEKEND FAMILY FLICKS - KUBO Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.00am / $6.00 / Family TASTES OF THE TABLELANDS Chinese Temple grounds Atherton www.tastesofthetablelands.com 8.30am / Free / Family

KIDS FINE ART CLASS AT KEWARRA BEACH Cairns Regional Gallery Bookings essential 4046 4800 3.30pm / $110 / Kids TABLELAND FOLK FESTIVAL TILL 23RD Yungaburra Heritage Village www.facebook.com/ events/564300087091392/ Cost / Family

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Wednesday 19 STARRY NIGHT CINEMA THE PRINCESS BRIDE Cairns Botanic Gardens www.facebook.com/ starrynightcinema 5.00pm / Cost / Family

Thursday 20 BRING YOUR BABY THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check website for times / Cost / Family TINY TACKERS, AGES 2-5 WITH CARER Cairns Regional Gallery Bookings essential 4046 4800 10.00am / $70 / Kids TINY TACKERS, AGES 2-5 WITH CARER Cairns Regional Gallery Bookings essential 4046 4800 11.00am / $70 / Kids PIPSQUEAKS, AGES 5-7 Cairns Regional Gallery Bookings essential 4046 4800 3.45pm / $70 / Kids

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LOUD SHIRT DAY National www.loudshirtday.com.au Fundraiser BARBARY COASTERS Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron 0408 183 032 3.00pm / Free / Family JAZZ UP NORTH SERIES: GEORGE WASHINGMACHINE Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com.au 7.30pm / $35/$30 conc / Adult SHAKESPEARE AT THE TANKS: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW TILL 29TH Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com.au 11.00am & 7.00pm showings / Cost / Family

Saturday 22 WEEKEND FAMILY FLICKS - STORKS Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.00am / $6.00 / Family

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"Mark picks PakMag's Halloween Spooky Spectacular on Saturday 29th" ATHERTON BIKEFEST TILL 23RD Atherton www.athertonbikefest.com 8.00am / Free / Family EXHIBITION OPENING - ROBYN GLADE-WRIGHT RED TIDE Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 2.00pm / Free / Adults

Wednesday 26 TANKS ROUND CINEMA: MOTORKITE DREAMING (2016) Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com.au 7.30pm / $15/$10 conc / Adult

Thursday 27

OPEN DAY Butterflies Early learning centre www.butterflieselc.com 10.00am / Free / Family

CAIRNS TAIPANS VERSUS MELBOURNE UNITED Cairns Convention Centre www.taipans.com 6.00pm / Cost / Family

NIKKI THE CLOWN FACEPAINTING Babinda Harvest Festival 0408 183 032 4.00pm / Free / Family

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

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WEEKEND FAMILY FLICKS - STORKS Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.00am / $6.00 / Family

SEND HOPE NOT FLOWERS FUNDRAISING LUNCH The Pullman Reef Hotel Casino 4036 9700 12.00pm / Cost / Adult

KURANDA FESTIVAL Kuranda www.kuranda.org 10.00am / Free / Family

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Monday 24 ADULT ART CLASS FOUNDATION DRAWING WITH CRAIG HOY Cairns Regional Gallery Bookings essential 4046 4800 5.15pm / $120 / Adults ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCCKOO'S NEST Rondo Theatre www.therondo.com.au 7.00pm / Cost / Family

NATTALI RIZE Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com.au 7.30pm / $35/$30 conc / Adults

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Jokes and Tricks It’s not Halloween without a few hilarious jokes and Halloween tricks!

FUN HALLOWEEN TRICKS Add spiders to the toilet paper:

Take a black pen and draw spiders on the toilet paper. Expect to hear a scream or two from the toilet.

Creep them out with body part food:

Blindfold your friends and get them to guess the “body parts”. Use spaghetti for brains, grapes for eyeballs, bags of pudding for hearts and slivered almonds for witch’s fingernails.

OUR FAVOURITE HALLOWEEN JOKES Prepare to let out a groan or two…

Q: What do you call two witches

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living together?

Broommates.

Q: Who are the werewolves’ cousins?

A: The whatwolves, the whowolves

and the whenwolves.

Q: What do you call a witch who

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lives at the beach?

A sand-witch

Q: What is a Ghost's favorite food?

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ghosts wear?

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Q: Where do baby ghosts go

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during the day?

Dayscare centres

Q: What is a monster’s favourite

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dessert?

I-Scream!

HILARIOUS HALLOWEEN COSTUMES Been invited to a Halloween Party or looking for a last minute costume that requires zero effort? Here you go:

Life:

Write LIFE on a white t-shirt and hand out lemons to everyone you come into contact with.

Hammer Time:

Carry around a watch and a hammer.

Facebook:

Write the word BOOK on your face in black pen.

Identify Thief:

Pick up a packet of Hello my Name is…

Cards. Write different names on each card and stick them on your shirt.

Who said Halloween costume planning had to be hard?

Q: What kind of tie does a ghost

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A: A boo-tie.

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BUSY IZZY WEB www.busyizzy.com RRP $65.00 Busy Izzy and Friends is the first storybook in a ten part ‘edutainment’ series about the adventures of Busy Izzy, a 12 year old girl and her diverse group of friends. The series contains imaginative stories, healthy recipes, catchy sing-a-long songs and music videos. The book and audio CD contains five energetic songs, for 2-8 year old children.

The package includes Busy Izzy and Friends, Busy Izzy and Newly Truly – The Big Surprise!, drink bottle, colouring pencils, colouring in sheets and music card.

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WEB www.playmackay.com.au RRP $69.99 This cleverly rhymed children's book explains the story of Santa's scout elves, who are sent to be his eyes and ears at children's homes around the world! When a family adopts a scout elf and gives it a name, the scout elf receives his or her Christmas magic and can fly to the North Pole each night to tell Santa Claus about all of the day's adventures so he knows who has been naughty and nice just like in the famous song.

This emerging tradition has captured the hearts of children all over the world who have embraced the magic of adopting their very own scout elf.

WHAT'S ON OCT A SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN PARTY Mount Sheridan Plaza www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au 10.00am / Free / Family

Saturday 29 PAKMAG HALLOWEEN SPOOKY SPECTACULAR Fogarty Park www.pakmag.com.au 5.00pm / Free / Family

STARRY NIGHT CINEMA - THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Cairns Botanic Gardens www.facebook.com/ starrynightcinema 7.00pm / Cost / Family

BABY WELCOME AND FAMILY EXPO The Pier Shopping Centre www.cairns.qld.com.au 10.00am / Free / Family

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WEEKEND FAMILY FLICKS PETE'S DRAGON Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.00am / $6.00 / Family

OPEN DAY - LADY GOWRIE Waratah Drive Manunda 4053 6803 9.00am / Free / Family

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Sunday 30

NONI HAZLEHURST IN 'MOTHER' Centre of Contemporary Arts www.ticketlink.com.au 2.00pm & 7.30pm / Cost / Adults and Teenagers

WEEKEND FAMILY FLICKS PETE'S DRAGON Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.00am / $6.00 / Family

Sunday 30 40TH BIRTHDAY PARTY GO BOWLING Go Bowling 4053 3497 10.00am / Cost / Family

ADULT ART CLASS FOUNDATION PAINTING WITH ADRIENNE SHAW Cairns Regional Gallery Bookings essential 4046 4800 10.30am / $120 / Adults

EMAIL EVENTS TO: ADMIN@GRANDPUBLISHING.COM.AU

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

ATHERTON LIONS CLUB

NIGHT MARKETS

INDOOR MARKETS

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

DATE Every 2nd Sunday TIME From 7.00am - 12 noon LOCATION Merriland Hall (Robert St) PALM COVE MARKET DATE 1st Sunday of the month April to December (not September) TIME 8.00am – 2.00pm LOCATION Foreshore at Palm Cove MALANDA MARKETS DATE Every 3rd Saturday of the month TIME From 7.30am - 12.30pm LOCATION Malanda Showgrounds (opposite Jack May Park) MOSSMAN COMMUNITY MARKET DATE Every Saturday TIME 7.00am till midday LOCATION St David’s Anglican Church Under the Raintrees

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

MOUNT SHERIDAN PLAZA

TANKS ART CENTRE MARKETS

MARKETS

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

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

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

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Regular EVENTS

CAIRNS INDOOR SPORTS MON, TUE, WED, THUR, FRI 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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CR AFT GO BATTY WITH THESE RECYCLA-BATS If there is one thing we love more than a Halloween craft it’s one that takes all of five minutes

to make. And these Recycla-bats are so easy to make with hardly any materials needed at all.

So how can you bring a little bit of spooky spirit to your house?

WHAT YOU NEED: • Toilet paper rolls (one toilet paper roll makes one bat) • Black construction paper and white pencil crayon or chalk • Scissors and glue • String and a hole punch • Black sharpie pen

HOW TO MAKE THEM: 1. Start by folding the tops of the toilet rolls to create the bat ears. Glue the fold into position to keep the ears pointy.

2. Draw the outline of the wings on the black construction paper and cut out. Glue the wings in place on either side of the toilet paper roll.

3. Using the black pen draw a funny face on your toilet paper bat complete with googly eyes and sharp teeth.

4. Punch a hole at the bottom of the toilet paper roll and attach a string to it. That way your bats can hang upside down from anywhere in the house.

Make a whole family of Halloween characters to showcase at the end of the month (start saving those toilet paper rolls now!).

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COOL GHOULS It’s just not Halloween without a ghost craft! There are plenty of different ways you can make ghosts out of everyday objects but we especially love these cool ghouls. A trip to your local craft store and you will have all the materials you need to make a handful of haunted friends, perfect to hang from chandeliers, fans or outside around your awning.

WHAT YOU NEED: • White Cheesecloth fabric (or similar) • Fabric stiffener • Googly eyes and styrofoam balls • Glue and thread • Small water bottle

HOW TO MAKE THEM: 1. Cut cheesecloth into squares. You can make the squares as big or small as you like depending on what size ghosts you want to make.

2. Place a Styrofoam ball on top of an opened water bottle to make the ghost shape. Attach with glue.

3. Dip the cloth into fabric stiffener and remove any excess.

4. Place the cheesecloth over the Styrofoam ball and drape over the bottle. Allow four to six hours for the ghosts to dry.

6. Glue googly eyes onto your ghosts and then hang with thread.

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PARTY PARTY

Goblins, ghosts and ghouls! Oh My! Like it or loath it, Halloween is coming up at the end of the month and it’s a great excuse to bring out the costumes and indulge in chocolate and candy.

If you do decide to partake in the Trick or Treating festivities or if you want to host your very own Halloween bash, then we’ve got everything you need right here.

FREAKY FOOD IDEAS

EERIE ENTERTAINMENT

Monster cupcakes – add extra eyes for extra gruesomeness.

Halloween is all about scary movies but most Halloween movies are simply too terrifying for kids (and some adults).

Steer clear of the Halloween series and stick to a less-scary selection such as Hotel Transylvania, Hocus Pocus, Casper, Coraline and Edward Scissorhands.

Boo-nanas – bananas and chocolate chips are all you need.

Vampire donuts – complete with creepy eyes and teeth.

Stage a competition in terms of the best costumes in different categories for all your guests. You can make trophies out of miniature skeletons!

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Pumpkin platter – make with manderin slices and berries.

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everydayjenny.com

wholesomedinnertonight.blogspot.com.au Papo - Skeleton www.earthtoys.net (RRP $13.00ea)

Sonny Angel Halloween Series www.playmackay.com.au (RRP $16.95ea)

Icingbits Cake Toppers www.icingbits.com

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HOBBIES For Parents

HOBBIES FOR PARENTS

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Before kids we have a lot more free time to explore the things we love doing, from playing sport to taking classes, from participating in an exercise class to trying something completely new.

After kids, however, our hobbies tend to include doing 15 loads of washing on the weekends, driving the kids around town during the week and, if you’re lucky, maybe escaping the chaos of the house for a quick walk at night.

The good news for parents is there are several companies in Cairns that offer courses, classes and teams for parents to join. Many are perfect for first-timers or for those who used to have an interest in the activity and would like to get back into it.

If you’re looking to regain a bit of your old self back and return to the realm of adulthood, then check out our top picks for hobbies for parents.

Crafty Parent For those looking for a way to get creative and release some of that right-brain power, then look into the different craft classes in town. These classes are normally small and personal and can provide you with a great way to enhance your skill or to try something completely left of centre (and hopefully surprise yourself in your ability). Try: Sewing and Patchwork – GJ Creations on Pease Street is a good place to start your search for all crafty classes. They do sewing, patchwork, beading, overlocking, quilting, mosaics and gift making.

Felt and corsage – Fibrecrafters FNQ is one of Cairns’ leading craft clubs and they do a whole slew of creative crafts from card making and knitting to folk art painting and sewing.

Creativity and good old fashioned hand made crafts and the skill set are dwindling yet home made things are more precious and popular than ever. From memory keeping, packaging or card-making Stampin' Up! caters for all age groups and crafting needs. Costs from: $4.95 but on average products are $47.95. www.stampingshanni.stampinup.net PH: 0409 735 447

Art classes – There are quite a few private art classes such as Art Classes Cairns out there but the Cairns Regional Gallery also offer a number of different adult art courses. There are lessons in painting, drawing and so much more. The Cairns Botanic Gardens also have classes.

Pottery – If you’re interested in pottering around with clay then pottery might be a great creative outlet. Kettle Black Pottery offer classes for adults which includes slab to coil creations, pinch pots and the use of the wheel. To find out more information

Card Making - Learn how to make your own cards, invitations and so much more. There are a few different card making courses but Stampin’ Up with Shanni is one of our top picks.

www.kettleblackpottery.com.au PH: 0434 047974

The world we know is changing; people are always in a hurry, everything is done via text, Facebook and online.

Woodworking – love playing with timber? The Cairns and District Woodworkers Guild offer woodworking courses that allow you to get creative and design some pretty cool pieces for around the home.

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Sporty Parent One of the biggest benefits to looking into a sport is the physical advantages – you can increase your fitness and your general wellbeing. Many sports’ clubs have a great team feel with plenty of time to socialise and make new mates.

Sporting hobbies can also give you a big push of confidence and pride especially if you are a bit competitive and like to challenge yourself.

Boxing – Jigsaw Martial Arts is a good one for this as are many of the gyms and PCYCs in Cairns which offer kickboxing and boxing lessons during the week.

Tennis – There are tennis clubs in Edmonton, Freshwater, Clifton Beach and Cairns CBD with lessons for beginners to advanced tennis players who want to play competitively.

Martial Arts – Choi Kwang Cairns offers a friendly environment for kids and adults to learn this graceful sport. Beginners are welcome. They offer a unique chance for parents to connect with their children. At Choi Kwang Do parents are most welcome to participate in the same class as their children. They do classes for all ages and abilities; all you need is a want to have fun and meet a lot of likeminded people.

Zumba – Zumba classes with the Z Crew are held in a friendly, welcoming environment with energetic and motivating Instructors. Zumba classes are the perfect way to get fit, lose weight and tone up, all while having a fantastic time. The Z crew runs classes in venues throughout Cairns, Northern Beaches and Southside so you can find the perfect class to suit your schedule.

The classes start at 5.30 each afternoon from $95 per month or as little as $2.50 per class. Get Fit have fun and learn self-defence in a safe non combatant environment.

Be Part of a worldwide trend Join Choi Kwang Do Today.

Phone Barry on 0414682189 info@ckdcairns Aqua Aerobics –There are free Aqua Aerobics class at the Lagoon on Saturday morning. Tobruk Pool also have classes on year round on twice per week.

Swimming – Check out Tobruk Pool for their list of swimming classes for those wanting to get in shape or compete. They have squad training with five sessions available per week, they also hold “deep water running” classes weekly, and for the more adventurous try the Flow Rider for a membership of $52.50 per week for unlimited Flow Rider sessions. www.tobrukmemorialpool.com.au PH 4051 2604

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The Z Crew offers Zumba Fitness classes, Zumba Toning classes (utilising light hand weights), Zumba Gold classes (for Seniors and Beginners) and now Zumba Kids classes.

Cost from: $10 per casual class.

(First class free if you mention PakMag). www.zcrewfitness.com.au PH 0401023084 Dancing – Plenty of dance schools offer jazz, tap, contemporary, ballet and pretty much every other type of dancing for adults. Dancescapes offer Jazz and Tap dance classes.

Term and casual fees are available.

Golf – Paradise Palms offers a Birdies program for women to want to golf which includes private lessons and equipment hire. Plus, Paradise Palms has a great kids’ playground area that all families should check out!

Cairns Indoor Sports Cairns indoor sports certainly live up to their name! They have Indoor Netball, Cricket, Soccer, Beach Volley Ball and Ultimate Dodgeball for both men and women.

Netball - They have Ladies and Mixed competitions so grab your friends and get ready for some action packed fun. They have grades to suit all standards so whether you are a beginner or an old pro.

Indoor Cricket - A fast and exciting game for Men, Ladies, Mixed and Junior teams. This is a popular sport for many and one of its main attractions is that everyone gets to bat, bowl and field – making for a fair and challenging game.

Indoor Soccer - If you like fast paced non-stop action then Indoor Soccer is for you. They have competitions in Ladies, Mixed and Men’s with a range of divisions to suit every player.

Beach Volley Ball - Play in Pairs, 3’s, 4’s and Mixed 6 a side.

The more people on the court the easier the game gets. So whether you fancy yourself a bit of a pro or have a group of friends that just want to have a great time, Beach Volley Ball is a must try!

Ultimate Dodgeball - Be part of the thrill a minute non-stop action that is Ultimate Dodgeball. Six players per team, this 45 minute class will certainly keep you running!

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Relaxed Parent Refresh, rejuvenate and release some of that stress with a hobby that relaxes your body and mind.

Here are a few to try: Pilates and Yoga – Studio Pilates International on Lake Street uses really cool Pilates reformers which are a spring loaded machine that specifically targets not only the larger muscle groups, but also the smaller accessory muscles. Studio Pilates combine reformer pilates with their scientifically designed choreography ensuring you receive maximum results fast, transforming your body's problem areas and changing your body for life. $25 per casual class (packs available) www.studiopilates.com PH 07 4041 4140

Tai Chi – Tai Chi is a beautiful method in relaxation.

Fitness, Form and Function offer classes and there is a free class down on the Esplanade.

Meditation – Meditation is one of the best ways to learn how to relax but it’s not as easy as just closing your eye and breathing. Mediation classes can help you learn this skill.

Zoe Strickland Massage offer drop-in guided relaxation classes as well as quick learn-to-mediation courses.

Entertaining Parent Toastmasters – Practice your public speaking and boost your confidence with Toastmasters. There are a few different clubs around Cairns.

Singing – Join others who love to sing in a choir. Check out Soul Song Choir which has over 200 members.

Cooking – Many people love cooking and you can perfect your culinary skills with a cooking class. CCW Cabinet Works have a good one as do Rainforest Bounty.

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Cake Decorating – Many parents spend several hours baking birthday cakes and cupcakes for school stalls.

Others, like myself, by the things. But if you fall into the former category (or want to be in the former category), then Cake Rescue and The Cupcake Orchard both offer cake decorating and cupcake courses which are a lot of fun.

INSPIRATIONAL CHILDREN

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After a successful Kickstarter campaign, it’s a go for PowerShot, a revolutionary new app designed by a group of entrepreneurial kids from Cairns.

The brainchildren (known as the Awesome-Foursome) behind the app are Elliot Bairstow (12), Cory Dent (age 11), Jess May (age 11) and Hamish Howieson (age 13).

Incredibly enough, three of the four PowerShot team are still in primary school - Elliot, Cory and Jessica are in year six at St. Francis Xavier’s School and Hamish attends Smithfield State High School.

The incredibly motivated 12-year-old PowerShot founder, Elliot Bairstow, said, "PowerShot is a better solution because existing speed measuring devices are expensive and inaccurate plus people want to share and compare scores.”

All four students are graduates of Emerging Entrepreneurs program run by Damian Zammit at The Space, which helps transform students into future entrepreneurs and mentor them as they grow and develop their ideas.

This is one of the many innovative features of PowerShot – it not only uses technology to measure statistics but allows users to share, compare and compete with others.

However, what we love most about this app is that it encourages children to get outside and get active (and without the need to chase Pokemon into traffic).

The PowerShot App team all love sport (Elliot and Hamish’s sport of choice is soccer, Cory’s is basketball and Jess’ is netball) and bring enthusiasm and a slew of ideas to every PowerShot team meeting.

The team have also enlisted the help of Dr Jason Holdsworth, lecturer at James Cook University. Students, Jess McKenzie and Tyler Harris are also supporting the technical development of the App in collaboration with the PowerShot team.

Hamish, Elliot and Cory all attended the Start-Up Innovation Weekend run by The Space last November. When Elliot pitched the idea for PowerShot, the three boys formed a team and started meeting on the weekends. Jess joined the PowerShot team a little later and the foursome still have regular weekly meetings to develop their business and their app.

The app combines technology, sport, and games to measures how fast users can kick, hit, or throw a ball and went live on Kickstarter in July with the goal to raise $5000.

The team have reached their target and are moving forward with the approval process through Apple Inc.

These young entrepreneurs are clearly on their way to kicking goals in technology and proving that you are never too young to bring a great idea to life.

You can keep up to date on PowerShot App and read more about their awesome journey so far through their website (www.powershotapp.com) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/PowerShotApp)

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“Thanks to Gerlinda I no longer worry about what to wear...best of all it made me feel better about myself after having kids� Bree James - Owner of PakMag

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Fashion WITH GERLINDA

With the lead-up to the Melbourne Cup in early November, it’s time to start the search for the perfect outfit and accessories. As mums we don’t often get a chance to dress up so take advantage of this special occasion – hire a sitter, grab the ladies and enjoy a lengthy lunch at one of the many venues around town.

What to wear? Liana Hastie from Sonlia sat down with PakMag’s style guru, Gerlinda Stella to discuss all things race wear: Staying ahead of the race with the top trends: • Hats are a big trend this season.

Crowns, flower crowns and headbands or small headpieces are also really on trend this season.

Crowns especially look stunning with hair out or a high ponytail.

• If you are entering a Fashions in the Field competition, try and stick to a neat and polished look • Off the shoulder styles, including cut out shoulders and amazing sleeve features in almost every imaginable style • Frill sleeves, slit sleeves, puffy and embellished when teamed with a tailed style of dress looks stunning • Lace is also another key trend in lots of striking styles and textures.

• High neck styles and neckties are also a big trend as are fishtail skirts and frill features.

include white lace, black and white, pastel shades such as pinks and icy blues, bright spring floral prints and metallics, especially golds mixed with nudes and navy Mums in a rush – tips for perfecting your look: • A great way to make getting ready easier is to arrange a babysitter earlier in the day. This will give you uninterrupted time to get dressed.

• Arrive at the racetrack a little early so you can put your millinery piece on after you get out of the car as larger hairpieces can be damaged getting in and out of the car.

• Most importantly relax and enjoy your day out, you deserve it!

Check out the incredible range at www.sonlia.com.au or email Liana at sales@sonlia.com.au for more info.

• If this is not an option, you can begin to get prepared the night before. Wash, dry and straighten your hair and paint your nails.

• Don’t forget to pack essentials such as band aids, bobby pins, license, credit card, cash and race tickets.

• Colour combinations to consider

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k y o S o p p e S c t s a ' c g u a lar M k a P Get Your Spook On!

PakMag’s Halloween Spooky Spectacular is back again and this year it’s going to be bigger, better and battier than ever! Held at Fogarty Park on 29 October, this is one of PakMag’s signature events with close to 1000 families attending last year.

Free Family Fun

Indulge in delicious hot drinks from the Coffee Can, fairy floss from Feather Candy and ice cream from Chilled FNQ.

Starting at 5.30pm, families will be treated to live entertainment throughout the evening. Entertainer and PakMag publisher, Bree James will be up to her regular entertaining antics, keeping the kids dancing and laughing while parents can join in or relax on the sidelines.

Great Prizes for Best Dressed

Cairns Taipans will have their Hoop Van loaded and ready to go and FNQ Heat and JGFA founder, Jamie Gosling will be providing mini super stars with a skills stall.

End the night with our costume competition where we have plenty of great prizes for best dressed in a number of costumes. We also have heaps of door prizes to give away to our lucky families.

Kids can also get their face painted and dance up a storm during the Halloween Disco.

Whether you like it or loath it, Halloween does provide families with a chance to get out of the house, get dressed up and have fun together. Plus, you can expect plenty of lollies along the way.

Pumpkin Carving Competition

So put on your scariest attire and head on down to Fogarty Park for a night you won’t soon forget.

Part of the Halloween fun is pumpkin carving and the Pumpkin Carving competition will be back for another year.

There will be great prizes for the best carved pumpkin so pack your pumpkin up and bring it down to the event with you.

Food, Beverages and So Much More!

Give cooking a miss and enjoy some of the seriously delicious treats from local vendors. Tempt your tastebuds with a samosa from The Samosa Hub or stick to a family favourite – pizza – with Providore Amore.

BRING CHAIRS OR A BLANKET

Book A Stall!

There is still space for stallholders to come along to our event. Stalls are just $50 and profits raised are being donated to our 2016 charity of choice - the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation. Contact promotions@ pakmag.com.au to book a stall.

PakMag’s Spooky Spectacular Event Fogarty Park, 29 October 5.00pm to 7.30pm Free fun for the entire family Featuring food and vendor stalls, a Halloween disco, prizes for bets costumes, live entertainment, the PakMag Parent’s room and plenty more.

The Spooky Speculator is proudly brought to you by Calanna Whole Health Pharmacy, Bendigo Bank, Sea FM 99.5 Cairns and PakMag Cairns

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WITH THE BLOCK’S CARO & KINGI

Placing your little ones in the same bedroom comes with plenty of perks – it offers a wonderful bonding experience and frees up space in the house. It also means you can use the extra bedroom as an office, a guest room or a playroom.

But how can you create a cohesive design all the while giving each child their own individual space?

Choose accessories that both kids will love This can be especially tricky when one child is begging for Minecraft and the other one wants Cinderella. But it can be done. Think about colour schemes, not just characters, especially as cartoon characters go out of style with every new movies or TV series that comes out.

Bunk up Opting for bunk beds is one of the smartest solutions for freeing up space. And while it means you have to hike up to the top bunk anytime you need to change the sheets, it also means there is enough space for the kids to move around, to place a table and chairs and to make a play area in the bedroom as well.

Set boundaries through storage solutions

Think neutral colours for the big items And add a splash of the brighter and bolder pinks, reds, blues and greens in the accessories such as pillows, rugs, lamps and money boxes.

Monochrome (black and white) is a great choice for canvases and doonas as it can be used for both boys and girls and creates a unified look.

Declutter (and often) Shared bedrooms are known to build up excess items quicker than any other room. Make it a routine to give the room a good declutter at least once a month and get rid of all clothing, toys, books, piles of artwork and other items that have managed to find a home on your child’s floor, under the bed or in the closet.

Kids are going to always fight about what belongs to who but a simple storage solution can help prevent this. Have different baskets or drawers for each child or invest in a shelving system so each child has a shelf to put their prized possessions.

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Cuddly HUGGLO Night Light Toy www.luminouslights.net.au (RRP $49.90ea)

Round Table With Two Standard Chairs www.earthtoys.net (RRP $299.00)

Tooth Fairy Boy - Ragtales www.playmackay.com.au (RRP $21.00)

Princess & the Pea - Ragtales www.playmackay.com.au (RRP $65.00)

Flora Fox www.earthtoys.net (RRP $59.95)

Reginald Fox www.earthtoys.net (RRP $59.95)

Large Miffy Night Lamp www.luminouslights.net.au (RRP $299.90)

Penn Floor Lamp www.earlysettler.com.au (RRP $199.00 $99.00)

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It’s time to embrace your inner bling and get on board with one of the top trends in home design this year – metallic. For those who love the look of gold, brass, chrome and copper, then you are going to absolutely love these metallic finds that will leave your home sparkling with style.

One good thing about the metallic trend is that it is actually relatively affordable to pull off. You can find some pretty unique metallic antique items at thrift stores or even give an older item an upgrade with a can of gold spray paint.

When decorating with shiny metals it’s a good idea to keep the palette neutral. Stick to greys, whites and light blues as your main colour scheme with adding metallic touches to a room.

The heavy metal look can complete any room in the house but it’s probably best suited for your living room, dining area and kitchen. Some of the best accessories to complete the metallic look include candle holders, plant pot holders, light fixtures, bookends, mirrors and even pillows. And you can’t go past brass pots and pans!

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Escape Table Lamp www.fantasticfurniture.com.au (RRP $20.00) Designer Concrete Products www.facebook.com/bespokedesignerliving (RRP Various)

Copper Square Cushion Assorted www.fantasticfurniture.com.au (RRP $25.00ea)

Geometric Copper Candle Votive (Large) & LED Tealight www.luminouslights.net.au (RRP $15.00 $11.90)

Myla 3 Seater Sofa www.fantasticfurniture.com.au (RRP $649.00)

Copper Grand Maroq String Light www.luminouslights.net.au (RRP $69.90)

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Cleaning STORY The Source Bulk Foods

Keeping the house clean is not the easiest of tasks, especially when you have kids making a mess every chance they get. The moment you have finally gotten on top of the washing is the moment your daughter has an accident on the kitchen floor.

While it can be tempting to douche your house with harsh chemicals every so often, this isn’t great for your family, the environment or your wallet. The ingredients found in many conventional cleaning products mean that our homes may appear to be clean but they may not be considered a safe and healthy environment at all.

These everyday household cleaners contaminate the air with a mix of carcinogens, hormone disrupters, neurotoxic solvents, mood altering chemicals and reproductive toxins, leading Scientists to regard these household products as a serious source of pollution. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the air inside the typical home is on average 2-5 times more polluted than the air just outside and, in extreme cases, 100 times more contaminated largely because of household cleaners and pesticides.

As our use of cleaners continues to rise, so too does the incidence of cancer, asthma and other illnesses. It is being suggested that our constant contact with chemical fumes and chemical residues inside our homes may be a significant contributing factor.

A key problem with household cleaners is that it is difficult for consumers to avoid toxic chemicals because the manufacturers are not required to disclose a full list of ingredients on the label.

The Source Bulk Foods carry a wonderful range of environmentally-friendly and natural cleaning supplies in bulk at their stores- making it easier, safer and more economical for you to ensure that your household cleaners are as good for you and the planet as they are for cleaning your home!

Meet your Clean Team And they already live in your pantry!

Who do you need on your chemical-free clean dream team? Baking soda, white vinegar, vodka, tea tree oil, castile soap, lemon juice and olive oil.

For your Bathroom

Around the Kitchen

Everywhere Else

Scrub the toilets by adding 1/2 cup of baking soda and 10 drops of tea tree essential oil into the bowl. Add ¼ cup of vinegar and scrub until the mixture fizzes.

Keep your oven sparkling without using harsh cleaners with a stray bottle of vinegar. Turn the oven on, spray the caked-on stuff with the vinegar, then pour salt onto the affected areas. Turn off the oven, let it cool and use a wet towel to wipe away the mess.

Disinfect with this germ-killer: Two cups water, 3 tablespoons liquid soap and 20-30 drops of tea tree oil.

Keep the toilets looking their best in between cleans by filling a spray bottle with vinegar, adding a few drops of tea tree oil and spraying the toilet seats. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes before wiping it off.

Keep mildew and grime away from showers by spraying with pure white vinegar, leaving it for 30 minutes and rinsing with warm water.

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Give the refrigerator a good scrub down with a bucket of warm water and ½ cup of baking soda.

Place a small cup of vinegar and lemon juice in the microwave and hit 2 minutes, open the door and wipe down the inside.

Try this all-purpose cleaner: Mix together equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle. For marble, granite or stone, swap vinegar for vodka.

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NEED A CREDIT CARD THAT WON’T

SCARE YOU? Everyone needs a little black... dress, cape or a new pair of shoes!

After all, any excuse is a good excuse! Right?

Our Basic Black Credit Card is a low cost card and just like a little black something its simplicity is its whole purpose – great value with useful features such as, worldwide acceptance, contactless technology and 24/7 fraud monitoring.

With a Bendigo Bank Basic Black credit card, you benefit not only from our low interest rates but from our fair charging methods. Because of when and how we charge interest, you could save up to 50 per cent in monthly interest charges by banking with us – even if the rate is the same on a card from another bank.

We also share our profits with your local communities and let you contribute to great causes.

As Halloween approaches don’t be scared of changing to a credit card that has:-

Or call any of our 17 Far North Queensland branches and make a difference to your community as well!

• A low annual fee. This an affordable card that has an annual fee of $45 p.a.

Our Cairns branches are at: Lake Street Ph: 4041 5291 Westcourt Ph: 4052 8900 Edmonton Ph: 4045 2488 Sheridan Street Ph: 4044 5211 Smithfield Ph: 4038 1700

• Competitive interest rates. The standard rate of 12.24% p.a. applies for purchases, balance transfers, and cash advances.

• Fairer interest on purchases. Interest on purchases is calculated from the statement date and not from when the purchase was made.

• Up to 44 days interest free. Made up of 30-day statement cycle, plus the 14 days to the payment due date. The number of interest-free days will vary for each transaction, depending on which day in the 30-day statement cycle the purchase is made.

So why not make an appointment with your local Bendigo Bank lender to discuss our Basic Black Credit Card or any of our other credit cards.

Judy Blackall,

Senior Manager, Bendigo Bank Far North QLD Region

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WHAt's NEWS in Business My little Adventure – Starting a Cairns-Based Business STORY Miranda & Lee, Wilson Partners Law W www.wilsonpartnerslaw.com.au E office@wilsonpartnerslaw.com.au

PH 07 4231 9815 A 24 Hannam Street, Bungalow PO Box 5860, Cairns, Qld 4870

You’re excited. You have a great idea. You know what your business is, who your target market will be and how this idea can make you money. This will be what you will be known for, even famous for. This is your calling.

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Business of the Month – Go Bowling Celebrates 40 Years in Cairns!

W www.gobowling.com.au/cairns F www.facebook.com/ gobowlingcairns P 07 4053 3497 A 93 Pease Street, Manunda

For 40 years Go Bowling has been bringing families, friends and teammates together for bowls of fun. Located on Pease Street, Manunda, the air-conditioned venue caters to bowlers of all ages and abilities.

They have special glow in the dark lanes, laser lights and specials during most school holidays and weekends.

In addition to drop in bowling, Go Bowling also have various league bowling teams and offer corporate and birthday party packages.

Before you start trading, secure a new shop or order your business

cards, let’s cross some t’s and dot a few i’s. Let’s have a think about

what is involved to be successful.

Did you know, nine out of 10 startup businesses do not get past

12 months? This is a very scary statistic. But what makes those one in 10 succeed? Bill Gross

tells us in his TED talk that the

single biggest reason why start-

ups succeed is due to timing and execution. The idea itself isn’t as big of an issue.

In general, businesses in Cairns

become unstuck because of tax, cashflow and legal risk. A good

lawyer will help you deliver your business idea successfully.

So, what does proper execution

look like for your new business?

Here are a few things from a

legal point of view to consider:

• What your business structure should be.

• Risks of getting paid, managing product liability and liability for your interaction with the world.

• What physical space do you need?

Commercial lease, home office and exit strategies.

• Legislation compliance, for example tax, Fair Work Act, WHS, consumer protection laws and so on.

Successful execution will include an accountant (cashflow, compliance and financials) and access to money (banks, brokers and private lenders).

With a little bit of planning, your business will be given the greatest chance of success. And, most importantly, remain excited, stay positive and believe in your business!

They have teams for children, teens, adults, seniors and also people with a disability and they offer free learn to bowl sessions if you need a few tips to get you started.

For little ones looking to learn, Go Bowling offer automatic bumpers and ball ramps. They are also wheelchair and pram friendly and offer a wide range of beverages (from coffee to beer) and meals.

Come in and meet the friendly team at Go Bowling and see why it has been a local and tourist hot spot for 40 years.

And make sure you also check out their featured October events including their Halloween Party 29 October at 7.30pm and their 40th Birthday Party 30 October at 10am.

Contact Wilson Partners Law for more information on getting your great idea off the ground.

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BUSINESS Buzz Featured Business: The Business Over Breakfast Show MORE INFO: www.cciq.com.au/podcast If you haven’t tuned into the Business Over Breakfast Show, then now is a great time to start.

Business Over Breakfast is a brand new, biweekly podcast series sponsored by CCIQ (Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland) and presented by Queensland entrepreneurs Bree James and Andrew Griffiths. Each episode Bree and Andrew sit down to talk business, interview leading entrepreneurs, discuss business trends and much more.

October’s podcasts will be available online on the 15th and 30th of the month through the CCIQ website www.cciq.com.au/podcast

Events

CAIRNS BUSINESS EVENTS CAIRNS BUSINESS WOMENS CLUB’S OCTOBER LUNCHEON WHEN: Tuesday, 11 October 2016, 11.30am WHERE: Shangri-La, Cairns MORE INFO: www.cbwc.org.au/events/

WORKLINK’S ANNUAL STRESS LESS DAY LUNCHEON WITH GUEST SPEAKER MARY COUSTAS

OCTOBER BUSINESS LUNCHEON WHEN: 25 October 2016, 11:30 am 2:15 pm WHERE: Pullman Reef Hotel Casino COST: Buy 10 Luncheons Pay for 9 Member Ticket Package: $531.00 Student Price (Must show student ID at event): $40.00 Non-Member: $79.00, Member: $59.00 MORE INFO: www.cairnschamber.com.au

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WHEN: 5 October 2016, 11:30 am WHERE: Cairns Convention Centre MORE INFO: bookings@worklink.com.au Worklink's Annual Stress Less Day Luncheon will be presenting Mary Coustas as this year’s guest speaker.

The Luncheon boasts networking opportunities, trade stalls, door prizes, drinks on arrival and most importantly working together to reduce the stigma associated with Mental Health.

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pet insurance: Is it Worth it?

STORY Jane Quinn

Australia has one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world. An incredible 63 per cent of the population own a pet. Recent studies show that pet owners live a happier and healthier life. Thus it’s no wonder that pet owners consider their beloved pets to be a part of the family.

Most of us have taken out or have at least considered health insurance for our families. Even if we don’t have health insurance we are fortunate to have access to Medicare and the PBS to assist us with the cost of treatment. Often pet owners forget to budget for their pet’s healthcare and with no government funding available for veterinary treatment, pet owners are frequently faced with unforeseen veterinary expenses.

Every year Australians spend over 1 billion dollars on veterinary services. Recent statistics show that one in every three pets will require some sort of emergency treatment each year.

Think about the impact an unexpected bill of $5000 (to perform emergency gastric torsion surgery, for example) or a bill of $3000 (to repair a fractured leg) would have on the household budget. With the current high cost of living and the financial pressure families are facing, accessing this money at short notice isn’t always an option, leaving families with a heartbreaking decision to make.

The great thing about pet insurance is it gives pet owners peace of mind that if the unexpected did happen, they can focus on what is the best treatment for their pet rather than worrying about how they would pay the vet bill.

There are a number of pet insurance policies available with varying inclusions and exclusions. Take time to review and compare policies carefully to ensure the one you choose is the best one for your pet and budget.

Ideally, the best time to take out pet insurance is when you first purchase your pet because some policies exclude pre-existing conditions. Some policies also exclude certain hereditary conditions so if you have a purebred pet it’s extremely important to do your research.

If you would like to give pet insurance a trial before you buy, Cairns Veterinary Clinic, in conjunction with Petplan Insurance, the world’s Number One Pet Insurance provider, exclusively offers four weeks free insurance for all dogs and cats from eight weeks to one year of age.

free pet insurance trial If you’d like to take advantage of the four weeks free pet insurance trial please call either of our clinics to make an appointment. Or, contact us if you’d like any further information about pet insurance for your furry family members.

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