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

04 Entertainment: Check This Out 07 The Thing Is... With Bree James

It’s a time for fresh beginnings and I truly hope that the year has kicked off awesomely for you. If you are after some ideas for self improvement and making this your best year yet, check out our New Year, New You ideas on page 11.

08 Feature: Steve Backshall -

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

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

Deadly And Down Under

High School At WAS

13 Parenting: Encouraging

Entrepreneurship In Children

17 Health

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

19 A Special Place For Kids In Mackay

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

20 Bump And Bub: WIN

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23 What’s On Guide 25 Mini Mag 28 Back To School Mega Prize Pack

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9th Jan

Kidtastic Holiday Fun WHEN Monday 9 to Friday 20 January WHERE Caneland Central MORE INFO www.canelandcentral.com.au Get down to Caneland Central for 2 weeks of holiday fun! In Week 1 (9-14 January) take part in the Wooden Animal Mask Workshop every day from 11:00am-2:00pm in Centre Court.

In Week 2 (15-20 January) take part in the Backpack Decorating Workshop every day from 11:00am-2:00pm in Centre Court.

Throughout January School Holidays at Porters

WHEN Throughout School Holidays WHERE Porters MORE INFO www.porterscando.com.au Visit Porters this School Holidays and let the kids join in lots of activities.

Fascinating Faces will be in store Saturday 14, Sunday 15 and again Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 January from 9:00am - 11:00am Visit their website for more information on activities scheduled, dates and times.

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21st Jan

WHEN Friday, 20th January. 12:30pm and 3:30pm WHERE The Ville, Townsville MORE INFO www.deadly60liveonstage.com

WHEN 21st January WHERE Mackay Netball Club MORE INFO mackay.qld.netball.com.au

Following his sold out 2016 Australian tour, Steve Backshall the star of one of the most popular children’s shows on the planet, is returning to Australia with a new show based on the hit BBC series, “Deadly 60 Pole to Pole”.

Markets by Moonlight; add an extra touch of MAGIC and support our creative local community! Come, wander and enjoy... Creative and Handmade Stalls, Stalls with a difference, Food and Drink, Bar, Live Music, Jumping Castles, Raffle and Lucky Entry Ticket - PRIZES TO BE WON - $2 Coin Entry!!!

Deadly 60 Live

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

Join Steve on his journey of wild discovery and dangerous entertainment, live on stage this January. For your chance to win a family pass to the Townsville show, go to www.pakmag.com.au

Mackay Moonlight Markets

25th Jan

Australia Day Awards WHEN Wednesday, January 25. 6:00pm to 9:00pm WHERE MECC MORE INFO www.mackay.qld.gov.au Celebrate the region’s unsung heroes at the 2017 Australia Day Awards. Mayor Greg Williamson will name the 2017 Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year at this formal awards ceremony.

Tickets will be available to purchase on the MECC website from mid-January.

Entertainment and a two-course meal are included in your ticket price.

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AUSTRALIA DAY COMMUNITY EVENTS WHEN 26th January WHERE 10 events in 10 locations MORE INFO www.mackay.qld.gov.au/ausdayevents Put on your Aussie cossie and share your #MackayPride at one of ten council supported Australia Day community events on January 26. Ten events will take place across ten locations including Habana, Mackay, Pioneer Valley, Sarina, Seaforth, and Walkerston, with plenty of fun for the whole family. All events are free to enter. Events include: AUSTRALIA DAY AT SARINA BEACH Sarina Surf Life Saving Club www.sarinasurfclub.com.au or www.facebook.com/ sarinasurflifesavingyouth 2.00pm / Family

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SPORTS EXPO AND SIGN-ON DAY 2017 WHEN 12 February, 9:00am to 1:00pm WHERE MECC MORE INFO sport@mackay.qld.gov.au or www.mackay.qld.gov.au The Sports Expo & Sign On Day is an annual half day event held in February at the MECC. There will be over 100 exhibitors, an active zone, lucky door and best dressed prizes on offer. A wide range of sporting organisations, teams and active leisure groups will be on hand to provide information on fitness and sporting opportunities in the region.

FAMILY AUSTRALIA DAY Seaforth Foreshore Park www.facebook.com/ hibiscuscoastprogressandsportsassociation or www.seaforthqld.com.au 10.00am / Family AUSTRALIA DAY COMMUNITY FAMILY BBQ IN THE PARK Mackay Baptist church at Iluka Park Mackay Baptist Church on 4957 3784 11.00am / Family FAMILY FUN DAY Banksia Scout Group at Jaycee Park, Andergrove www.facebook.com/BanksiaScoutGroup 10.00am / Family PIONEER VALLEY AUSTRALIA DAY Pioneer Valley Show Hall, Finch Hatton 4954 4299 8.30am / Family WALKERSTON FAMILY FUN DAY Western Suburbs Rugby League Football Club, Branscombe Road, Walkerston Julie on 4959 2480 11.00am / Family

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ALL FIRED UP TOUR - FEBRUARY 2017 With Bree James and Andrew Griffiths WHEN 23 February MORE INFO www.andrewgriffiths.com.au/events Bree James and Andrew Griffiths are seriously fired up and on a mission to help you make 2017 not just a good year in your business, but a flaming extraordinary year. Between them they have over 50 years of business experience (they look good for their age, right?) and when it comes to thinking different, challenging the norm and having way too much fun, no one else comes within a whisker of these two.

Let’s be honest, in Small Business it’s easy to get caught up in the never-ending pile of day to day stuff to do. We fall down a rabbit hole that seems to take hours to get out of and we can end a very long day wondering what we actually got done. If this happens every day for you, it’s time to put a stop to it.

Well that sounds nice but how on earth do you do it? In the “ALL FIRED UP TOUR” Bree and Andrew are going to show you how. There are three key areas they are going to focus on, change these and everything will change in your business.

The early bird special is available until 15th January Tickets ONLY $79 (Tickets are $99 from the 16th January).

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The Thing Is...

STORY Bree James

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

And I learnt that goals are not everything.

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

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

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

Whatever I do, I will try my absolute best.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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STEVE BACKSHALL

FEATURE

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

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

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

Introducing legend, Mr Steve Backshall.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BREE: “What has been your biggest challenge?”

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

Steve’s amazing show, Deadly 60 Live, will be in Townsville on Friday, 20th January 2017 at the The Ville.

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

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ADVERTORIAL

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Start Your Journey to High School at WAS The Middle School at Whitsunday Anglican School is a unique learning environment. It is a crucial stage of schooling with significant consequences for ongoing educational success.

Research indicates this is the age when students are at the greatest risk of disengagement from learning. We ensure that what we do connects with the students and is meaningful and engaging.

We have a passionate and dedicated specialist team and we offer a range of subjects in addition to the core Math and English, such as Art and Drama. Both French and Japanese are offered in Year 5 and 6 with the option to choose one in Year 7 and 8. Science is conducted in laboratories and the squid dissection is a highlight of the year for our Year 5 students.

Technology on offer includes Industrial Arts, with all Middle School students working in the workshop, as well as Robotics and Graphic Design classes.

Free tutoring by our dedicated staff is also available after school.

Our opportunities for Service Leadership are rich, with the development of leadership skills a strong focus. In line with our Character Counts Program, students become global citizens who excel in resilience, caring, perseverance, respect and responsibility.

Whitsunday Anglican School has an extensive co-curricular program that encompasses sporting, cultural and academic offerings. Archery, coding, rowing, football, netball, futsal, concert bands, athletics coaching, musicals and plays are all open to Middle School students. Optiminds, MacDonald’s Math, Relay for Life and fun runs are further ways for students to expand their minds and hearts.

We expect high standards of conduct in line with the values of Whitsunday Anglican School across all three sub-schools and are proud of the manner in which students embrace the opportunities available to them and the way they represent the school in the wider community and beyond.

Middle School is a time of growth and we support students through this journey for them to reach their full potential, now and in the future.

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PARENTING

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

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

Here are seven things that I believe entrepreneurialism teaches children.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

you, ask for more time to think about it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

10 Signs your child could be an entrepreneur.

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

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

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

7. They negotiate everything with you.

think differently. into go karts.

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

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

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

somewhere every time you are out and about.

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

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

10. They are solutions based thinkers, always

making it grow.

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into their day and are quite organised.

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+ HEALTH Have you heard?

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

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

KEEP AN EYE OUT Signs of hearing loss in children may include (but are not limited to): • Speech not developing as expected • Multiple ear infections • Pulling at their ears and complaining that they’re sore • Wanting the TV turned up constantly • Unusually loud or soft talking • Misunderstanding what others are saying • Needing instructions to be repeated often

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

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

KOMBUCHA TEA

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

YERBA MATE

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

HOT APPLE CIDER

If you are concerned that your child may be having a hearing issue, a hearing assessment is a non-invasive and pain free check that takes no longer than 30 minutes. To book a hearing check, or for more information on hearing, speech and language, contact Jodie Miles at Mackay Hearing on 07 4952 4649.

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

CAROB POWDER

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

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

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WHAT'S ON JAN Sunday 1

Wednesday 11

NEW YEAR'S DAY AT SOUTH'S Souths Leagues Club Mackay

Snow Wright Court, Andergrove 4942 0032

Tuesday 3

Bookings for sessions required / Cost / Kids

FREE LUNCH TIME CRAFT SESSIONS Monday to Friday (until the 20th)

12.00pm - 2.00pm / Free / Kids

Monday 9 WOODEN ANIMAL MASK WORKSHOP Caneland Central, Centre Court www.canelandcentral.com.au 11.00am - 2.00pm / Free / Kids

Tuesday 10 WOODEN ANIMAL MASK WORKSHOP Caneland Central, Centre Court www.canelandcentral.com.au 11.00am - 2.00pm / Free / Kids

FUN DAYS

5 to 12 year olds.

1:00 pm / Free / Adult

www.harruppark.com.au

MACKAY GYMNASTICS Sessions for 2 to 4 year olds, and

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WOODEN ANIMAL MASK WORKSHOP Caneland Central, Centre Court www.canelandcentral.com.au 11.00am - 2.00pm / Free / Kids

Thursday 12 WOODEN ANIMAL MASK WORKSHOP Caneland Central, Centre Court www.canelandcentral.com.au 11.00am - 2.00pm / Free / Kids

Friday 13 MACKAY GYMNASTICS FUN DAYS

Sessions for 2 to 4 year olds, and 5 to 12 year olds.

Snow Wright Court, Andergrove

WOODEN ANIMAL MASK WORKSHOP Caneland Central, Centre Court www.canelandcentral.com.au 11.00am - 2.00pm / Free / Kids

Saturday 14 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ACTIVITIES

Check website for more details Porters can do www.porterscando.com.au 9.00am / Free / Family WOODEN ANIMAL MASK WORKSHOP Caneland Central, Centre Court www.canelandcentral.com.au 11.00am - 2.00pm / Free / Kids

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BACKPACK DECORATING WORKSHOP Caneland Central, Centre Court www.canelandcentral.com.au 11.00am - 2.00pm / Free / Kids

Monday 16 BackPack Decorating Workshop Caneland Central, Centre Court www.canelandcentral.com.au 11.00am - 2.00pm / Free / Kids

Tuesday 17 BACKPACK DECORATING WORKSHOP Caneland Central, Centre Court www.canelandcentral.com.au 11.00am - 2.00pm / Free / Kids

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5 to 12 year olds.

Snow Wright Court, Andergrove 4942 0032

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BACKPACK DECORATING WORKSHOP Caneland Central, Centre Court www.canelandcentral.com.au 11.00am - 2.00pm / Free / Kids

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WHAT'S ON JAN Thursday 19 BACKPACK DECORATING WORKSHOP Caneland Central, Centre Court www.canelandcentral.com.au 11.00am - 2.00pm / Free / Kids

Friday 20

www.porterscando.com.au 8.00am / Free / Family

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MACKAY GYMNASTICS FUN DAYS Sessions for 2 to 4 year olds, and 5 to 12 year olds.

Snow Wright Court, Andergrove 4942 0032 Bookings for sessions required / Cost / Kids BACKPACK DECORATING WORKSHOP Caneland Central, Centre Court www.canelandcentral.com.au 11.00am - 2.00pm / Free / Kids

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AUSTRALIA DAY Wests Tigers www.weststigersmackay.com.au check for further information / Free / Family AUSTRALIA DAY AT SARINA BEACH Sarina Surf Life Saving Club Sarina Beach www.sarinasurfclub.com. au or www.facebook.com/ sarinasurflifesavingyouth 2.00pm / Family FAMILY AUSTRALIA DAY Hibiscus Coast Progress and Sports Association at Seaforth Foreshore Park www.facebook.com/

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ACTIVITIES Check website for more details Porters can do www.porterscando.com.au 9.00am / Free / Family

AUSTRALIA DAY COMMUNITY FAMILY BBQ IN THE PARK Mackay Baptist church at Iluka Park, Town Beach, Mackay Mackay Baptist Church on 4957 3784 11.00am / Family

Sunday 22 PORTERS COMMUNITY MARKETS Porters

"EJ picks Australia Day at West Tigers "

Banksia Scout Group at Jaycee www.facebook.com/ BanksiaScoutGroup 10.00am / Family

HABANA ‘BEACH’ PARTY

Habana and District Progress

Association at Habana Catholic Church grounds

Habana Progress Association on Facebook.

3.00pm / Family PIONEER VALLEY AUSTRALIA DAY

Pioneer Valley Tourism and

Development Association at Pioneer Valley Show Hall, Finch Hatton

call 4954 4299.

8.30am / Family WALKERSTON FAMILY FUN DAY Western Suburbs Rugby League Football Club, Branscombe Road, Walkerston

Julie on 4959 2480 or by email

reception@westsmackay.com.au

AUSTRALIA DAY SURF CARNIVAL Mackay Surf Life Saving Club Mackay Harbour Beach call 4955 5630 or email mackayslsc@bigpond.com 10.30am / Family WE ARE ONE – AUSSIE FAMILY BBQ M&K Mackay Australian South Sea Islander and Mackay Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women's Group at Quota Park - Southern end of Binnington Esplanade Marion on 0418 722 643 11.30am / Family

Sunday 28 REIKI 4 KIDS! Katherine Grant Kinesiology & Massage Embody The Spirit Of Life embodythespirit1@gmail.com 10.00am / $75.00 / Kids 6 to 12years

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AUSTRALIA DAY CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY MECC

1300 MACKAY (622 529) 10.00am / free / Family

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REGULAR MARKETS EUNGELLA MARKETS

SEAFORTH MARKETS

TWILIGHT MARKETS

PORTERS COMMUNITY MARKETS

DATE 1st Sunday of the month (Apr to Dec) TIME From 9.00am LOCATION Eungella Memorial Hall - North Streett

DATE Every Sunday

DATE Third Sunday of each month

MARIAN MARKETS

DATE Every Saturday

LOCATION Northern Beaches Bowls Club TIME 6.00pm - 9.00pm INFO Please visit website for dates and theme www.nbbowls.com.au

DATE 3rd Sunday of the month TIME From 8.00am LOCATION Holy Rosary Church Anzac Avenue (Excluding May & Dec) SARINA SHOWGROUND MARKET DATE Last Sunday of the month TIME From 8.00am (Mar to Dec) LOCATION Bruce Highway Sarina

TIME From 8.30am

LOCATION Palm Avenue Seaforth SHOWGROUND MARKETS TIME From 6.30am

LOCATION Milton Street TROPPO TREASURE MARKET DATE 2nd Sunday of the month TIME From 7.30am to 11.30am LOCATION Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre

TIME From 8.00am LOCATION Porters at the Corner of Brisbane & Gordon Streets THE GREATER WHITSUNDAY

PAXTON’S NIGHT MARKETS

FARMERS’ MARKET

DATE* 2nd Friday of the month TIME From 5.00pm LOCATION Paxtons Warehouse

DATE Every Wednesday of the month

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REGULAR EVENTS

BIKE RIDERS

MACKAY REGIONAL COUNCIL LIBRARIES BABY BOUNCE Please note that Baby Bounce does not run during the school holidays.

Gordon White Library Thursdays 10.30am - 11.00am Mackay City Library Mondays 11am - 11.30am Mirani Library Mondays 9.30am - 10.00am Sarina Library Tuesdays 9.30am - 10.00am

STORYTIME

SATURDAYS SOCIAL RIDES Meeting point Metro Café, River Street Start time 6.30am ABILITY LEVELS Team Caffeine (Beginner - intermediate): 15-20km/h Team Tour de Latte (Intermediate): 25km/h Team Slipstream (Intermediate-advanced): 30km/h Team Titanium (Advanced): 35km+/h More Info Visit Rock N Road Cycles Facebook page for ride details and updates.

TODDLER TIME Toddler Time is aimed at little ones who are walking to 2.5 years and their parents and carers and is held weekly during the school term.

This half hour program of lively nursery rhymes, finger plays, action songs and a story encourages language development and social interaction in an interactive, fun-filled environment.

The sessions encourage valuable one-on-one time between parent and child and are also a great networking opportunity for parents.

TIMES AND LOCATIONS Gordon White Library Mondays 9.30am – 10.00am Mirani Library Wednesday 9.30am – 10.00am Mackay City Library Friday 9.30am – 10.00am 30

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LAZY RIDERS Held every second Sunday -stay for breakfast after the ride!

Meeting point Bridges Café, Bluewater Quay Start time 7.00am Ability level beginner-intermediate More Info Visit Corry Cycles Facebook page for ride details and updates SIZZLE'N SAUSAGE SUNDAY SESH* Mountain bikers of all abilities are welcome to come out for a ride, held every Sunday and followed by a sausage sizzle from 8.30am.

Meeting point Rowallan Mountain Bike Park, Glendaragh Road, Farleigh Start time From 6.00am Ability level Beginner-advanced More Info Visit Corry Cycles Facebook page for ride details and updates

WEDNESDAYS BICYCLE BELLES A social riding group just for ladies, held every Wednesday.

Meeting point Bicycle Connection, 20 Victoria Street, Mackay Start time 6.00am Ability level beginner-intermediate More Info Visit Bicycle Belles Mackay Facebook page for ride details and updates.

MUMS AND BUBS MORNING RIDE A social riding group for Mums with children who are not yet at school Held every Wednesday at the Gooseponds.

Meeting point Car park at the end of Willis Street, North Mackay Start time 10.00am More Info Visit Bicycle Belles Mackay Facebook page for ride details and updates.

MOUNTAIN BIKE (MTB) NIGHT RIDE* Meets every Wednesday to ride the trails – lights on bike and helmets are a must!

Meeting point 1 Corry Cycles, 5 Kay Court, North Mackay at 6pm Meeting point 2 Rowallan Mountain Bike Park, Glendaragh Road,

6.00pm Club Raffles 7.00pm Live Entertainment Sports Bar 7.30pm Lucky Seat Gaming Room

THURSDAYS

SATURDAYS

THURSDAY NIGHT SOCIAL RIDE A weekly evening get together for a ride and catch up, on each Thursday.

Meeting point Metro Café, River Street Start time 7.00pm Ability level Beginner-intermediate INFO Visit Bicycle Mackay Facebook page for ride details and updates.

11.00 - 12.00pm Happy Hour From 12.00 noon Auction Cup 12.30pm Club Raffles 1.45pm Membership Draw 3.00pm FREE Sausage Sizzle Sports Bar 3.00 - 4.00pm Happy Hour 7.00pm Live Entertainment, Sports Bar 8.00pm After Dinner Mint Gaming Room

RUNNERS

SUNDAYS

Storytime is aimed at 2 – 5 year olds and their parents and carers and is held weekly during the school term.

This half hour program of stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays and songs enhances language and literacy development in an interactive, fun-filled environment. The sessions encourage a child’s love of books and promotes the library environment as an exciting place for the whole family.

TIMES AND LOCATIONS Mirani Library Tuesdays 9.30am - 10.00am Walkerston Library Tuesdays 10.30am - 11.00am Gordon White Library Wednesdays 10.30am - 11.00am Fridays 9.30am - 10.00am Sarina Library Wednesdays 10.00am - 11.00am Mackay City Library Thursdays 10.30am - 11.00am Please note that Storytime does not run during the school holidays.

Farleigh at 6:30pm Ability level Intermediate-advanced More Info Visit Corry Cycles Facebook page for ride details and updates *MAD MTB or MTBA membership is required to use the trails.

THE LAYZEE RUNNERS CLUB Every Saturday from 5.45am Meet at the Metro Market Cafe, River Street, Mackay Every Tuesday and Thursday from 5.30am. Meet at the City Fitness Health Club, Victoria Street.

Free More Info For more details visit www.mackaycitycentre.com.au

WALKING GROUPS MACKAY DOG WALKERS & SOCIAL GROUP Every Saturday at 6.45 for an 7.00am start. Departs from Bluewater Quay More Info For more information visit the Mackay Dog Walkers Facebook page.

HEALTH & HEART WALKING An initiative of the Heart foundation.

Departs from 2 Tennyson St, Mackay Every Saturday at 6:45am Contact Heather 4957 7997

SOUTHS LEAGUES CLUB MONDAYS

9.00am Mother Hubbard Drawn 6.15pm 5.00 - 6.00pm Happy Hour 6.00pm Members Roast Night in Bistro 7.30pm FREE Trivia Night 7.30pm Pick The Pig Gaming Room 8.00pm Members Monthly Birthday Draw

TUESDAYS 1.00pm Green Grocer Gaming Room 5.00 - 6.00pm Happy Hour 6.00pm Gimme 5 for $12 in the Bistro 7.00pm Members Attendance Draw

WEDNESDAYS 12.30pm Souths CASH Bingo 1.00pm Supermarket Sweep Gaming Room 5.00 - 6.00pm Happy Hour 6.00pm Hump Day Rib or Rump 6.00pm Club Raffles 6.00 - 9.00 WOW promotion Gaming Promotion 7.00pm Free Texas Hold'em Poker with 888PL 7.30pm Souths Cash Bingo

THURSDAYS 5.00 - 6.00pm Happy Hour 6.00pm Kids Eat Free 6.00pm Club Raffle 7.45pm Membership Draw 8.00pm Major Tom Gaming Promotion

FRIDAYS 4.00 - 7.00pm Happy Hour From 5.00pm TGIFriday Wheel 6.00pm If you Crumb it They Will Come

SUNDAYS 9.00am Sunday Buffet Breakfast in Bistro 1.00pm Club Raffles 1.45pm Membership Draw 2.00pm FREE Texas Hold’em Poker with 888L 6.00pm Club Raffles 6.00 - 7.00pm Happy Hour 7.00pm Saints Bingo (Last Sunday Of Each Month) Souths MAJOR Promotion Drawn

MACKAY ANIMAL RESCUE SOCIETY

Monthly Adoption Day Last Sunday of the month, 9.00am to 12.00pm, Mackay Pet Superstore, Greenfields Fundraiser Markets Third Sunday of the Month Mackay Marina 9.00 - 1.00pm

LET THE CHILDREN PLAY TOYSHOP CHILDREN’S BOOK READING

Day Every Tuesday Time 9.30am to 10am Free - Bring your snack. Coffee/tea will be available Location 15b Macalister St Cnr Victoria & Macalister Sts Contact 4944 0180 or email info@playmackay.com.au

nQ cAR & tRuck RentAls Explore Mackay and the beautiful Whitsunday’s in a car from NQ Car & Truck Rentals. Our low prices and great service are the reason why we are the first choice of so many visitors to the Mackay and Whitsunday’s area.

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Whether you need a car rental from the Marina or at the Airport, we offer a drop off and pick up service.

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cARs • utes • 4WDs • buses • tRucks Phone4953 49532353 2353 Phone Malcomson Street, 64Malcomson Street,MACKAY MACKAY nicole@nqcartruckrentals.com.au tracie@nqcartruckrentals.com.au www.nqcartruckrentals.com.au www.nqcartruckrentals.com.au

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY GUIDE Mackay Council

For every child to learn, buoyancy,

The combination of swimming,

SPORTS EXPO AND SIGN-ON DAY

in preparation for great swimming

is unique to triathlons and poses

2017 Sports Expo and Sign-on Day at the MECC on Sunday, 12th February from 9:00am to 1:00pm.

To promote physical fitness,

as an exciting sport to watch for

development, discipline and

THE CLUB PROVIDES:

or disability.

• Local events, training and information sessions

The annual expo and sign-on day has become an important event on Mackay’s sporting calendar.

The expo allows local sporting groups and clubs to showcase their sports and encourages Mackay residents to stay active. Approx. 100 clubs will be exhibiting. It’s a great event for people of the region to bring their kids to and also for adults to see what a wonderful range of diverse sports and activities that are on offer Special guest QLD Firebirds Netball sharp shooter, Romelda Aiken, will be attending this year.

The event, facilitated by Mackay Regional Council, is supported by corporate partners Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal.

Marlins Swim School Marlins Swim School is an independent privately owned and operated Swim School that has been operating for 15 years in the Mackay region.

Located in the popular Northern beaches area, their indoor heated facility and Austswim qualified teaching staff are dedicated to ensuring each child has the opportunity to learn.

PROGRAM GOALS ARE: For every child to find swimming an enjoyable learning experience To teach safety as a priority

stability balance, and breath control skills and techniques

enhance land based skills, cognitive confidence regardless of ability www.marlinswimschool.com.au 4954 6188 marlins@marlinswimschool.com.au

Scouts Queensland STATE SIGN ON WEDNESDAY 4 FEBRUARY Today’s Scouts can take part in

cycling and running various distances a challenge to competitors as well spectators.

• Junior development of the sport – School Series • Duathlon Series (2 events) • Women’s Only Triathlons • Two major events – Mackay Triathlon Festival including a Corporate Team Triathlon

an extraordinary variety of outdoor

SUNDAY 24TH JANUARY – AQUATHON:

skills’ such as camping and

Pioneer Pool, 300m swim, 2.5km run

activities, from ‘traditional Scouting bushcraft, through to more extreme challenges such as abseiling,

overnight hiking, rafting, canoeing,

canyoning, rock climbing, sailing… even flying!

Facebook: Scouts Queensland www.scoutsqld.com.au qldhq@scoutsqld.com.au

Mackay Triathalon Club

x 1 or x2 7am Registration – 8:00am Race Start – Race Director: Steph Allen 0407 437 249

The Aussie Aquathon is the first

event of the year, held at the Pioneer Pool. Format: 2.5km run and 300m

swim through either once (Enticer) or twice (Sprint). They also have a Mini Kids event made of 600m run and 50/100m swim

As this event is around Australia Day wear something Aussie and stay for

The Mackay Triathlon Club is a

the social BBQ and Aussie random

organisation that promotes health

to everyone so come along and have

community based non-for-profit

draw afterwards. This event is open

and fitness in a fun and welcoming

some fun with the Club!

atmosphere. We aim to encourage the participation of everyone from

juniors and beginners to weekend warriors and elite athletes.

www. mackaytriclub.com.au 0423 300 174 – Jenni mackaytri@gmail.com

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Mackay Rangers Football club

Brother’s Netball Club

They also have a variety of room hire options: Stadium, Childcare Room, Pulse Room, Meeting Room

INTERESTED IN PLAYING SOCCER?

SIGN ON DAY

FACILITIES

Saturday 28 January - 1:00 pm – Mackay Netball courts

Playground • Bike Track • Outdoor Basketball Court • Indoor Stadium (can cater for basketball, netball, volleyball, roller derby etc)

SIGN ON TRIAL DAY Saturday 4 February - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm - Eric Homan Park, Riverside Drive Or go visit them at the MECC Sports Exhibiton - Sunday 12 February Mackay Entertainment Centre Girls and Boys - New or Old Players are all welcome!

Play with friends or join a team! Social Team Skills start with Mini Roos 'JNR Program' 3 to 5 year olds Training will start Wednesday 15 February and season starts Saturday 4 March www.myfootballclub.com.au 0408 194 059 - Ashley JNR Coordinator

The Club has many teams with players ranging in age from 5 to 50.

The Club's aim has always been to provide players of any level a chance to play netball in a fun, family atmosphere. The emphasis is on enjoyment!

Bette 0438 251 153 or Melissa 0408 737 696 brothersnetballclubmackay@ gmail.com

PCYC Mackay Police-Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) Mackay offers excellent sporting and recreational facilities. Unleashing kids' potential starts at PCYC Mackay.

Their aim is for programs to be dynamic, fun and affordable. The PCYC staff provide quality care and are committed to ongoing improvement.

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SERVICES After School Care • Before School Care • School pick up and drop off • Vacation Care • Venue Hire, including corporate functions, birthday parties with a jumping castle – indoors

SPORTS & ACTIVITIES Archery • Badminton • Basketball - Aspidowns Basketballs • Bicycle Education • Karate (Juniors and Seniors) • Fitness - Mums and Bubs, Bootcamp, Boxing • Playtime Play Centre (6 months – 5 years) Norris Road, North Mackay QLD 4740 www.pcyc.org.au/Mackay 4942 3296 mackay@pcyc.org.au

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Enjoy the tour, movie and displays

Kidtastic Holiday Fun for the kids

the shady picnic area.

WEEK 1 - WOODEN ANIMAL MASK WORKSHOP

For more information and pricings

Monday 9 to Saturday 14 January

Souths Leagues Club

11am to 2pm daily in Centre Court,

KIDS EAT FREE EVERY THURSDAY LUNCH AND DINNER

ground floor.

WEEK 2 - BACKPACK DECORATING WORKSHOP Sunday 15 to Friday 20 January

and visit the Café, gift shop or enjoy

visit www.sarinasugarshed.com.au

Fully Supervised Kids Room with arts and crafts activities during school holidays, open 7 days 12.00 - 2.30pm

11.00am & 2.00pm daily Centre

and 6.00 – 9.00pm

Court, ground floor

To book or for more details

Visit www.canelandcentral.com.au for more details.

Porters FASCINATING FACES WILL BE IN STORE Saturday 14, Sunday 15 and again Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 January from 9.00 - 11.00am

www.southsmackay.com.au or call 4957 2166

Mackay City Libraries SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES School holiday activities are run

school students.

scheduled, dates and times.

www.mackay.qld.gov.au/libraries or like them on Facebook to keep updated on what’s coming up

Fridays 13 and 20 January

Email admin@mackaygymnastics. org.au or call 4942 0032 BOOKING ESSENTIAL as there is limited numbers mention you read it in PakMag

Kidzlife Play Centre KIDZLIFE PLAY CENTRE IS OPEN MONDAY - SATURDAY ALL HOLIDAYS. Remember your socks!!

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mackaylibraries

for more information, contact your

Tours Daily at 9.30am, 11.00am,

Regional Council Libraries website

(closed public holidays)

on Wednesday 11 and 18 and

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for all ages.

days a week, open 9.00am to 4.00pm

11.00am Cost $16.50

Available all year, bookings essential, for more info and to book please call

available closer to the time at

12.30pm and 2.00pm and trading 7

For kids aged 5-12 years from 9.30 to

Activities are also available for high

children aged Prep to Year 6.

for more information on activities

award-winning adventure, great fun

For kids aged 2-4 years from 9.30 to 10.15am Cost $11.00

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Activity dates and details

Miniature Sugar Mill - visit this

Are having some School Holiday Fun Days

during every school break for

Visit www.porterscando.com.au

Sarina Sugar Shed

Mackay Gymnastics

local library or check out the Mackay www.mackay.qld.gov.au/libraries/ get_involved/for_kids/school_ holiday_activities

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

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

Adventure is Out There

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

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

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

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

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

Lolly Bag Ideas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Icingbits Edible Cake Toppers www.icingbits.com

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

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

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

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

Upskill for Success

3. Be Inspired

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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pakmag ADULT EDUCATION

What are my Options?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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AustCare’s trainers all have industry experience and

they focus on your success by pre-arranging your work

placement. AustCare is with you all the way and provides

student facilitation throughout your course and placement.

Their all-inclusive courses include a FREE police check and their great reputation and strong relationship with major

aged care providers mean that you'll be in the best hands to find a permanent placement once you qualify.

For more information on AustCare visit www.austcare.com.au or call them on 07 5645 5888.

Working with Children Looking to study Early Childhood Education or Childcare?

Want the option to study online, face-to-face or a mix of

both? Then Australian National Training Group might be for you.

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ANTG supports those looking to make a difference, inspire helping them gain the relevant skills to begin their career.

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

Gardens for

Fairy FRIENDS With The Block's Caro and Kingi

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

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Space and Shelter

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

Signage

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

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

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

Pathways

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

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

Plants and a Pond

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

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

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

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

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

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

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9. Abigail, Marcus, Nick and Michael - Mackay Leisure Centre 10. Ethan Eva and Logan - Caneland Central 11. Taleah and Summer - Caneland Central 12. Rhylee, Ahlara, Brooklyn, Summer and Taleah - Caneland Central 13. Sophie and Harley - Caneland Central 14. Jessie - Timezone 15. Marcus and Nick - Mackay Leisure Centre 16. Phoebe - Caneland Central 17. Michael - Mackay leisure centre

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Daddy Diary Here’s to a Healthy 2017 Now that it’s the start of the New Year I just want to wish everyone a happy and, most importantly, healthy year ahead.

Over the years, I’ve spent quite a bit of time at the “home of disposable wipes and Dettol” (or as some people call it, the hospital). Many times, for my own silliness and fewer times for the kids’. Sure, they were there when they were born and have been a couple of times since then but overall, they haven’t spent too much time there, thankfully!

Unfortunately, some kids aren’t as lucky and are spending these summer months in the hands of professionals trying to work out how they can fix them.

I applaud any of the health professionals working these school

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holidays. You deserve a huge pat on the back, or even better, a huge hug!

makes me laugh at all the things I’ve ended up in hospital over.

If your little one is in hospital right now we’re feeling for you and I wish them a speedy recovery! It’s something we have no control over but we can’t help but worry when a little one is under the weather.

I’ve stabbed myself with a knife whilst opening a Christmas present. I’ve broken my ankle after getting hit by a car at Mt Pleasant. I’ve had glass implanted into my hand after falling on a bottle. I’ve had sliced fingers, grazed legs and near broken noses all in the period of between October to March!

For many children, illnesses and infections are out of your, and their, hands and they end up in hospital through no fault of their own.

However, kids will be kids, as the saying goes and sometimes they end up in the Emergency Room after doing something crazy in the backyard. If your child is more likely the latter, I know how they feel!

In my lifetime, so far, I’ve ended up hurting myself and needing medical help countless times. Looking back, it

If your kid is like me try and wrap them in cotton wool and see how that goes until they go back to school!

Good luck with that.

Have fun, Rob

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