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11 Disability Services Budget Hon. Coralee O'Rourke MP

Hello and welcome to the August edition of PakMag. This edition is dedicated to the people in our community that have a unique someone in their lives. We interviewed two fantastic families and their stories are inspirational.

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Underachievers Education Series 2015

We also have some great stories in our education series, and you must check out how to host a Garden Party on our celebration page.

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17 The Cathedral School

If you are looking for a local holiday break, check out pages 40 to read about how your family can enjoy a Whitsunday escape.

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Exciting news for us! Last month we launched PakMag Australia, which is a national digital version of PakMag for families around Australia. If you have any friends that you can invite to our Facebook page, we would love your support.

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35 What's News?

36 Business

38 Cute as a Button Craft Corner

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Every child is unique and every child will learn, grow and develop in a different way.

For over four million Australian families, overcoming obstacles due to a physical, mental, behavioural or intellectual disability is a part of life.

Every child is unique and every child will learn, grow and develop in a different way. For over four million Australian families, overcoming obstacles due to a physical, mental, behavioural or intellectual disability is a part of life.

Meet Poppy and Fletcher, two unique learners who have not only captured our attention, but opened our hearts to a world many parents are not familiar with.

Disability in Education Story by Tracy Blanchard, Psychologist, Learn.Grow.Flourish According to the Australian Network on Disability, one in five Australians have a disability and one in three people either have or are likely to be close to someone who has a disability. A disability includes any condition restricting an individual’s mental, sensory or mobility functions, caused by accident, genetics, trauma or disease. It can be permanent or temporary, total or partial, lifelong or acquired, visible or invisible.

Of the individuals with a disability it is estimated that 83.9% have a physical disability (affecting a person’s mobility or dexterity), 11.3% have

Nine-year-old Poppy’s condition falls under Intellectual and Physical Impairment. She is non-verbal and is unable to walk unaided and requires 24 hour care. Poppy relies on an AAC (assistive augmentation communication) device to communicate and a wheelchair or walker to move.

Three-year-old Fletcher has unilateral hearing loss (or single sided deafness), a type of hearing

mental and behavioural disabilities (affecting thinking processes) and 4.8% have intellectual disabilities (affecting a person’s ability to learn).

Disabilities and learning disorders prevalent within the school setting include Intellectual Disability (ID), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Physical Impairments, Hearing Impairment, a range of social emotional disorders (anxiety, depression) and Dyslexia.

impairment that involves normal hearing in one ear and impaired hearing in the other ear.

Despite the obstacles these two amazing children face, both children are defying all odds, thriving in their educational environment, and proving to the world that a child’s resilience can move mountains.

Meet the two little learners behind these magic smiles.

school can assess how to best support your child.

Maintain regular communication: Communicate with the school teacher regarding progress. This provides consistency of approaches for the student across the home and school setting.

IF YOUR CHILD HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A DISABILITY:

Focus on your child’s strengths as their disability does not define them: Help your child to understand that they may be faced with additional obstacles but that with support they can overcome them.

Discuss your child’s support needs with the school: Students with a disability may be eligible for additional support, if it is impacting on their ability to succeed at school.

Eligibility to additional support may vary across schools, however, communicating your child’s support needs is essential to ensure the

Look after yourself: Caring for your child with a disability can be tiring. There are numerous support groups available which provide support for parents and families of students with a disability. Support groups provide the opportunity to talk to other parents experiencing similar difficulties and frustrations.

There are several resources for families in Townsville, online and across the state, including the Inclusion Support Agency, ARC Disability Services, Cootharinga and CPL Qld.

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POPPY D'ARCY 9

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She may only weigh 12 kilograms, but nine year old Poppy has a personality that outweighs most. Described as vibrant, engaging, loving and bossy, Poppy attends Oonoonba State School and loves nothing more than playing with her sisters and brother in the backyard.

While Poppy may be behind in terms of what the National Curriculum recommends for a child in year four, she is learning every single day. “She is awesome at making cupcakes, playing hide and seek and giving amazing hugs.

It’s not maths and history but its learning and engaging and being happy. And it works for us.”

“Poppy will not learn her schooling in 12 years. It will be a lifelong event.” It will take lots of support, intervention, love and patience but she will get there.

Five Minutes with Mum Parents: Angie and Christian Siblings: Sisters Lily, 16 and Daisy, 12 and brother, Sam, 5 Favourite movie: Chipmunks (God help us) Favourite foods: Chocolate cake mix, ice-cream, jelly, fruit Favourite colour: Purple What has been the biggest obstacle for your child?

To be honest, I don't believe Poppy sees her life as having any obstacles. She is a happy, extremely loved little girl with an amazing support network of family, friends, teachers and health professionals.

But communication would be her biggest struggle. It can be very frustrating to have a voice inside and not be able to get it out for the world to hear.

What about her greatest achievement? Mobility and independence go hand in hand. So seeing her push her walker through the playground with friends at her side is heart-warming.

How can we help you as a friend? Going out sometimes just isn't an option. We can't sit back and have a wine while the kids run around! Usually it’s just easier to say home so come to us instead. Just ignore the mess and bring the wine!

What tips would you give other parents of exceptional children? Before you can move forward you have to truly accept your child for who he or she is. I believe this is something that all parents must do... abilities aside.

At 18 months of age, Fletcher became one of the first and youngest children in Australia to be implanted for singlesided deafness. His journey started as a newborn and he was fitted with a hearing aid at 14 weeks. At age one, it was determined Fletcher's speech and development was being delayed as a result of his condition.

“For any parent, being told your child has an impairment of any degree can be very overwhelming. It triggers sadness, confusion, anger and guilt,” Sally tells PakMag. However, through investigative tests, several journeys to Brisbane and Rockhampton, enrolment with an early intervention program at the Hear and Say Centre and with ongoing support, Fletcher is set to begin his schooling year with full access to speech and sound.

Meet the little man behind the magic smile, who is described as cheeky, curious, compassionate, shy and lovable.

Five Minutes with Mum Parents: Sam and Sally Siblings: Charlotte, 6 and Harrison, 4 Fletcher’s favourite movie character: Olaf, from Frozen Fletcher’s favourite food: Chicken Pasta Favourite colour: Blue or red. It changes every day!

Favourite books: Wonky Donkey and The Very Cranky Bear Fletcher’s favourite animals: Horses, dogs and chickens What do you wish others would understand about your child’s condition? The implications of unilateral hearing loss is very much underestimated - the inability to access the sounds required to develop speech, to hear in situations with background noise, to localise sound and develop direction and ongoing social implications.

What has been your greatest support resource so far? The Hear and Say Centre in Brisbane and Australian Hearing are excellent organisations. Aussie Deaf Kids (ADK) also has a fantastic website and hosts several Facebook groups such as ADK Unilateral Hearing Loss.

What has been your child’s greatest achievement so far? I am constantly amazed by Fletcher’s speech development progress. His amazing attitude throughout the journey is very inspirational.

Thank you to the Tudor and the D'Arcy family for sharing their incredible journeys.

We at PakMag are honoured to share your stories with our readers.

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Services Budget Big changes to the Disability Services Budget means a better future for those with disabilities.

With a vision of creating a supportive and cohesive environment for Queenslanders living with disability, Disability Services Minister and State Member for Mundingburra, Coralee O’Rourke says the Palaszczuk Government’s budget will deliver for those in need.

Before joining Parliament earlier this year, O’Rourke was the director of a community-based early learning centre in Townsville, and witnessed first-hand the challenges and opportunities that those in the disability sector often face.

Her vision for a highly functioning and flourishing sector, that encompasses both education and support, has come a step closer with the Palaszczuk Government announcing funding of close to $2 million for an early launch of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

The NDIS launch forms part of the $1.547 billion designated to the 2015-2016 Disability Services budget,

aimed at improving the lives of people with disability across Queensland.

The scheme will provide participants with choice and control over how, when and where their supports are provided, and will offer certainty that those with a disability will receive care throughout their lifetime.

During State Parliament sittings in Brisbane, O’Rourke has spoken about her disappointment that under the previous LNP Government, Queensland was the only state or territory to miss out on a trial site, which has compromised a smooth roll out of the scheme.

Despite this, O’Rourke is committed to making up for lost time and has continued to work with the Federal Government and the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to identify and establish a launch site.

Once the full scheme is in place from mid-2019, the approximate Commonwealth and State contribution will almost be $4 billion each year for Queensland.

Among many things, O’Rourke is a strong believer in the power of

education and understands the important role it has to play in the disability sector. In July, O’Rourke announced that the State Budget would deliver $2 million as part of a $5 million project over two years to build new classrooms and support areas at the Townsville Community Learning Centre Special Education facility.

This development has been backed by a further $14.909 million of Disability Services funding for the Mundingburra electorate alone, which has been committed to assisting people with a disability and their families to access support services.

But the good news doesn’t stop there.

Townsville will benefit from a record spend in education over the next four years, with the State Government funding the construction of a new state primary school and planning for a new state high school.

O’Rourke’s unwavering support and passion will continue to deliver results for people with disability, and will see the NDIS rolled out successfully across Queensland.

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2015 Education Series

How can we nurture both types of children?

are many and varied and there is no ‘one size fits all’ definition.

Story Mary Kershaw

Typically, underachievers are unable to self-start and always find excuses.

While they may be very active in their sporting and social life they may find school boring. They are often more laid back, easy going and content when compared to overachievers.

As parents we all hope our children will develop a healthy relationship with achievement. But could our well -meaning comments, encouragement, questions and expectations trigger in them the need to overachieve or underachieve? And, if your child is showing signs of overachievement or underachievement, what can we do to nurture and support them?

How do we know if our child is developing unrealistic expectations for themselves? Characteristics of overachievers and underachievers

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Typically, overachievers are driven, intelligent, focussed and motivated.

They seek out interesting challenges and are prepared to pay a high personal price for success. They tend to have a hard time accepting second place and are constantly striving to be better which can lead to anxiety, stress and disappointment.

Where Does My Child Fit In?

Let’s look at how each type typically responds to some everyday themes parents are familiar with:

Facing challenges

Setting goals

Overcoming obstacles

Underachievers • Tend to avoid them • Lack the motivation and skills needed to plan and finish a task

Underachievers • Are unable to set realistic goals for themselves

Underachievers • Give up easily, lack perseverance • Avoid hard work and make excuses for why deadlines are not met

Overachievers • Love a challenge • Thrive on the chance of success, praise or recognition

Handling the success of others Underachievers • See themselves as competing with others • Feel threatened by their success • Although they aspire to be winners, they are poor losers Overachievers • Compete with themselves • Look for successful people to help them achieve their goals

Overachievers • Struggle to set meaningful goals and instead work to achieve goals set for them by others

Receiving feedback Underachievers • Ignore constructive criticism so they don’t have to change their behaviour Overachievers • Can be anxious, addicted to praise and approval and crushed by negative feedback • Focus on the image of success and not the momentum which means they can find it difficult to step back, reflect and change course

Overachievers • Are perfectionists but can view too many choices as an obstacle • Become paralysed and unable to make a decision • Avoid difficulties that may compromise their image of being successful

Maintaining organisation Underachievers • Work best when their personal space is disorganised • Can easily work without a set or detailed plan in place Overachievers • Require organisation and cleanliness in their work space • Rely on making detailed lists for how they will achieve their goals.

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Nurturing Overachievers & Underachievers Some children may fit perfectly into one category or the other; some children will not. So how do we help our children thrive regardless of their personality traits? Compiling a list of strategies to suit your family can help. Here are a few to consider.

Strategies for Parents of Underachievers • Love each child unconditionally and celebrate who they are • Keep conversation, advice and feedback realistic but positive and encouraging • Encourage diversity and don’t compare your child with others • Avoid overscheduling and allow for downtime • Focus on strengths and downplay weaknesses • Model life-long learning • Provide schedule and routine at home • Frame your child’s perceived failures or setbacks as learning opportunities • Get to know your child’s passions and strengths and keep your expectations of them achievable

Strategies for Parents of Overachievers • Model what’s important: family, work-life balance, self-care, character, hobbies.

• Help your child find ways to study more efficiently • Help your child regulate their expectations of themselves, that they can be proud of giving their best effort as opposed to being proud of winning or getting top marks • Identify when your child is taking on too much and intervene • Provide opportunities to unwind and switch off • Help your child see wasted effort or setbacks as an opportunity to change direction or try a new strategy • Identify interests and limit options and decisions • Help your child prioritise goals Information about how we can best help our children develop self-worth and find life-balance is often contradictory. The best thing we can do as parents is to embrace our children’s individual traits that make them special, regardless of whether they may show characteristics of overachieving, underachieving, both or neither.

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Know your child's Learning Style Knowing your children’s individual learning style can help you customise their education and study environment to suit their needs. The Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences breaks down learning styles into various categories. Where do your children fit in?

Linguist Learner

• Good with words, communicating and language • Enjoys reading and writing and learns well through individual and independent work

Logical Learner

• Good with numbers, scientific reasoning, patterns and logical thinking • Enjoys mathematical equations and predicting outcomes of events

Spatial Learner

• Good with pictures, charts, graphs and visual learning • Enjoys design, art and photography

Kinaesthetic Learner

• Requires movement to learn • Enjoys hands-on activities, physical exercise and discovering how things work through action

Auditory Learner

• Good with rhythm, sound, tone and music • Enjoys playing musical instruments, singing, performing and learns well through lectures

Interpersonal Learner • Good with communication and showing empathy to other’s moods and feelings • Enjoys group work, debate and social interaction

Intrapersonal Learner

• Good with self-reflection • Enjoys solitary and individual work

Natural Learner

• Good with outdoor and hands-on activities • Enjoys doing, rather than watching and learning in a natural environment

Like your child’s temperament, changing your child’s learning style is next to impossible. Rather than trying to make your intrapersonal learner more extroverted, experts advise that parents learn to nourish their individual learning style, which, in turn, will help your child feel more confident and enthusiastic to learn.

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A play-based approach to teaching and learning incorporates children’s ideas and interests into planned experiences and utilises these ideas and interests to extend upon and add depth to learning for individuals, small groups and large groups of children. A play-based approach to learning links children’s play experiences to key curriculum achievement standards. It connects these experiences to children’s lives to maximise motivation and relevance.

The Benefits of a Play-Based Curriculum In a classroom focussing on playbased learning, children develop independence, interdependence and a sense of agency – a feeling that they are meaningfully contributing to the world around them and they clearly understand that the world has meaning for them. Resilience, curiosity, persistence, empathy, intrinsic motivation and self-regulation are all greatly enhanced through play. These dispositions to learning assist a child throughout his/her schooling and life.

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Critically, social, emotional and relationship development is enriched, as children learn more about themselves and how to connect with others through sustained interactions and explorations. Competition gives way to collaboration as investigations to answer questions get underway.

A play-based approach is an approach to teaching and learning in the early years that fosters playful sharing of ideas.

It is a collaborative task between teachers and students where children’s learning is enriched when they work with others to solve problems and investigate interests and topics.

The Teacher’s Role in a Play-Based Curriculum Model Firstly, teachers are very clear on how they image the child: Within a Play-Based Curriculum, children are seen as capable, strong, diverse and coming to school with a rich background on which to draw and develop. As opposed to being seen as empty vessels to fill with facts or sponges to soak up

knowledge; children are imaged as resourceful, creative and inquisitive, ready to build upon prior knowledge and to share rich understandings with others. Children are seen as active learners within a social community.

Secondly, teachers are particularly clear on the value of play in education and a child’s right to play: A teacher’s role within this model is one of collaborator and teachers focus on intentional enrichment and guidance of children’s thinking and learning. The intentionality of teaching is the key here to layering play for children. It’s the key to adding sophistication to the play which in turn allows the play to become prolonged and purposeful inquiry.

Importantly, teachers acknowledge the richness of understanding and the depth of thinking that a playbased approach results in.

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Alternatively, the problem can be more comprehensively dealt with by ensuring all food is pre-treated with Biohawk’s DigestEasy.

DigestEasy, an extract of the gingers, which is sold frozen but used from a refrigerator. Its activity is standardised at a level that makes it easy to measure out for taking after meals and for using in food preparation.

Biohawk’s DigestEasy can be used to digest the cause of the food intolerance in the child’s food.

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Australian research studies suggest that 8.5 per cent of 3 year old children experience stuttering. And, while it can often resolve on its own, it is important to consult a speech pathologist if you are concerned about your child’s disfluency. Stuttering is a speech disorder that causes interruptions in the flow and rhythm of speech.

These can include: • Repeated sounds (c-c-can) • Repeated syllables (mu-mu-mummy) • Repeated words (and-and-and) • Repeated phrases (Can I- Can I- Can I) • Prolonged sounds (caaaaaaan I have a drink) • Blocks – often silent and are seen when the person looks as though they are stuck, trying to speak but no words are coming out.

Stuttering usually begins in the early years of life, sometimes by the age of three. All people experience the onset of stuttering differently. Some report it to commence gradually over days, weeks or months. Others report it to be quite sudden in onset. While many believe that stuttering can be the result of stress or anxiety, it is still unknown what causes stuttering. However, anxiety is often something that people who stutter experience because of the stutter. The best way to help relieve this anxiety and support your child through the stutter is to communicate, engage and react.

• Speak with your child in an unhurried way, pausing frequently.

• Use your facial expressions and other body language to convey to your child that you are listening to the content of her message and not to how she's talking.

• Set aside a few minutes at a regular time each day when you can give your undivided attention to your child.

• Everyone in the family/school is to try not to interrupt when someone is talking.

It is highly recommended that any parent who has concerns about whether or not their child is stuttering should have their child assessed by a speech pathologist.

Although there are children with normal disfluency who will recover naturally, it is the skills of a speech pathologist that will determine those who will spontaneously recover and those who will require therapy. If you are concerned about your child’s speech, contact TalkNQ Speech Pathology on 0467 239 554 or visit talknq.com

OVERSTRESSED AND UNDERAPPRECIATED DID YOU KNOW?

• Big family, little stress - According to a survey conducted by Today, mums with three children face the highest levels of stress. Mums with four or more children report the lowest levels of stress.

• Morning drop off madness - The school run is the most stressful time of day for mothers, according to a recent study.

• A stressful life - Health Status reports that the most stressful times in one’s life include the death of a loved one, divorce, job loss, moving and major illness.

• Super mums equals super stress - On a scale of one to ten, the majority of mums admit to feeling an 8.5 on the stress scale.

• Food for stress – asparagus, turkey, blueberries, oatmeal and avocados are all great stress-relieving snacks.

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• Learn how to ride • Basic horsemanship • Training techniques - basics, dressage, jumping and horse sports • Enthusiastic positive instructors • Adult beginner classes • Fun and informative holiday programmes • Horse agistment • Saddlery shop

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Ride for Fun, Fitness and Friendships

WHAT'S ON AUG Saturday 1 1-2-3 MAGIC & EMOTION COACHING PARENT COURSE (3 Sessions - Bookings Essential) Arcadian Surf Life Savers Club, Rock Pool - The Strand 0417 251 707 9.00am / Cost / Adult AUSTRALIAN ITALIAN FESTIVAL (Ends 2/8/15) TYTO Precinct - Ingham www.australianitalianfestival.com.au COWBOYS VS RAIDERS 1300 Smiles Stadium www.cowboys.com.au 5.30pm / Cost / Family MAIN EXHIBITION TOUR, STRAND EPHEMERA The Rock Pool 4727 9011 9.00am / Free / Family SAND ART WORKSHOPS (Also on 2/8, 8/8 and 9/8) The Strand Beach (central) 4727 9011 10.00am / Free / Family CHALK ART WORKSHOPS (Also on 2/8, 8/8 and 9/8) Adjacent Picnic Bay Surf Life Saving Club, The Strand 4727 9011 3.00pm / Free / Family MAGICAL TRAVEL BOX, LA LUNA YOUTH ARTS Near Strand Park 4727 9011 3.00pm / Free / Family

SUNDAY 2 TOWNSVILLE RUNNING FESTIVAL Jezzine Barracks www.townsvillerunningfestival.com Various Refer Web / Cost / Family TOWNSVILLE RUNNING FESTIVAL HERO RUN Jezzine Barracks www.townsvillerunningfestival.com 12.00pm / Cost / Family MOON JELLYFISH WORKSHOP WITH ARTIST LESLEY KANE Near Picnic Bay Surf Life Saving Club, The Strand 4727 9011 10.00am / Free / Family FRINGE EPHEMERA AT THE VILLAGE Wes Barrett Memorial Park, The Village, Oonoonba 4727 9011 11.00am / Free / Family MAGICAL TRAVEL BOX, LA LUNA YOUTH ARTS (Also 8/8 & 9/8) Near Strand Park 4727 9011 4.00pm / Free / Family THE IDENTITY OF TOWNSVILLE, THE LENSCAP CREW (Ends 9/8/15) Gregory Street Headland 4727 9011 6.00pm / Free / Family TRADE WINDS, POLYTOXIC (Second Show 7.30pm - Also 3/8 & 4/8) The Rock Pool, The Strand 4727 9011 6.30pm / Free / Family

"Minty picks Australian Italian Festival on Saturday 1st"

MONDAY 3 FISHY FINGER PUPPET WORKSHOP WITH ARTIST ERICA GRAY Near Picnic Bay Surf Life Saving Club, The Strand 4727 9011 3.00pm / Free / Family WEAVE THE REEF, LOVE THE REEF DROP-IN WORKSHOP (Also at 5/8 & 7/8) Parkland Opposite Oxley Street, The Strand 4727 9011 3.00pm / Free / Family

TUESDAY 4 "TOUR ON TUESDAY" The Cathedral School, 154 Ross River Road, Mundingburra www.cathedral.qld.edu.au 10.00am / Free / Family AFTER SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAM TERM 3 - MINI MASTERPIECES (Mechanical Ballet - Part One) (ages 5-11 years) (Bookings Essential) Perc Tucker Regional Gallery ptrg@townsville.qld.gov.au 3.30pm / Cost / Kids PARENT INFORMATION SESSION - PARENT CONNECT (Support for families with a child who has a disability or developmental delays) CityLibraries Aitkenvale 1300 878 001 9.30am / Free / Family

WEDNESDAY 5 AUSTRALIAN BREASTFEEDING ASSOCIATION - RETURNING TO WORK Kirwan Health Campus www.breastfeeding.asn.au 9.30am / Free / Family AFTER SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAM TERM 3 - MINI MASTERPIECES (Mechanical Ballet - Park 2) (Ages 5-11 Years) (Bookings Essential) Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 / 3.30pm / Cost / Kids LANTERN PARADE, ST PATRICK'S COLLEGE Begins from St Patrick's College, The Strand 4727 9011 6.00pm / Free / Family POP-UP EPHMERA, ST PATRICK'S COLLEGE The Verandah and Gardens, St Patrick's College, The Strand 4727 9011 6.00pm / Free / Family

THURSDAY 6 GET ACTIVE WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL (Bookings Required) Townsville Basketball Stadium 4721 4881 6.00pm / Cost / Family ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER - YOUTH FITNESS MENTORING PROGRAM (11-21 Years) FitXpress Deeragun 0488 713 929 3.00pm / Cost / Family (Free for FitXpress Members)

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WHAT'S ON AUG CANE CURVING WORKSHOP WITH ARTIST MJ RYAN BENNETT Near Picnic Bay Surf Life Saving Club, The Strand 4727 9011 / 3.00pm / Free / Family

FRIDAY 7 ROSS WILSON AND THE PEACENIKS The Venue, Townsville www.thevenuetownsville.com.au 7.00pm / Cost / Adult MUMS & BUBS YOGA (Pre-Registration Required) St Matthews Hall 0406 605 623 11.00am / Cost / Family TOWNSVILLE NAIDOC DINNER Brothers Leagues Club 4727 9797 / 6.00pm / Cost / Adult TWILIGHT EXHIBITION TOUR (Also 9/8/15) Beginning from the Picnic Bay Surf Life Saving Club, The Strand 4727 9011 6.00pm / Free / Family LIGHT ON THE FRINGE, UMBRELLA STUDIO CONTEMPORARY ARTS 4727 9011 6.00pm / Free / Family

SATURDAY 8 1-2-3 MAGIC & EMOTION COACHING PARENT COURSE (3 Sessions - Bookings Essential) Arcadian Surf Life Savers Club, Rock Pool - The Strand 0417 251 707 9am / Cost / Adult THE BADLOVES The Venue, Townsville

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www.thevenuetownsville.com.au 7.00pm / Cost / Adult COUNTRY MUSIC AND LIFESTYLE WEEKEND Toomby's Horseland www.ttcma.webs.com 9.00am / Free / Family RENEGADE HANDMADE MARKET EXTRAVAGANZA Aitkenvale School renegadehandmade@hotmail.com 8.00am / Free / Family

SUNDAY 9 LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOP, WITH ARTIST ZHI QI LUO Parkland Opposite Oxley Street, The Strand 4727 9011 10.00am / Free / Family

MONDAY 10 THINK, PREPARE AND PLAN CONFERENCE (Ends 11/8/15) Jupiters Hotel & Casino www.myfuturemylife.com.au/ events/conferences/ 9.00am / Cost CARDIO TENNIS (Bookings Preferred - Ages 14+ - Second Session 6.30pm to 7.30pm) Tennis Townsville 4721 5129 / 5.30pm / Cost / Family

TUESDAY 11 AFTER SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAM TERM 3 - MINI MASTERPIECES (Indigenous Canvas Printing) (Ages 5-11 Years) (Bookings Essential) Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 / 3.30pm / Cost / Kids

"Chooky picks Lantern Parade on Saturday 15th at 5pm"

WEDNESDAY 12 AFTER SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAM TERM 3 - MINI MASTERPIECES (Indigenous Canvas Printing) (Ages 5-11 Years) (Bookings Essential) Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 / 3.30pm / Cost / Kids

THURSDAY 13 COWBOYS VS RABBITOHS 1300 Smiles Stadium www.cowboys.com.au 7.45pm / Cost / Family LOUD LOUNGE - 3D PRINTING CityLibraries Thuringowa 1300 878 001 3.00pm / Free / Family

FRIDAY 14 "EARLY CHILDHOOD CIRCUS MORNING - The Cathedral School, 154 Ross River Road, Mundingburra www.cathedral.qld.edu.au 9.00am / Free / Family XAVIER RUDD AND THE UNITED NATIONS "THE FLAG AUSTRALIAN TOUR' The Venue, Townsville www.thevenuetownsville.com.au 7.00pm / Cost / Adult

SATURDAY 15 1-2-3 MAGIC & EMOTION COACHING PARENT COURSE (3 Sessions - Bookings Essential) Arcadian Surf Life Savers Club, Rock Pool - The Strand 0417 251 707 9.00am / Cost / Adult

POKEMON CLUB (Children aged 8+) CityLibraries Thuringowa Central 1300 878 001 10.00am / Free / Kids LANTERN PARADE Strand Park to Jezzine Park www.culturalfest.org 5.00pm / Free / Family

SUNDAY 16 FAMILY FUN DAY - ART ACTIVITIES FOR THE FAMILY Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 10.30am / Free / Family

TUESDAY 18 MIDDAY MOVIE MURRI BOOKCLUB (Bookings Required) CityLibraries Aitkenvale 4727 8310 / 11.30am / Free

WEDNESDAY 19 BLISS MORNING TEA IN THE PARK Dan Gleeson Park, Kirwan abatownsville@yahoo.com.au 9.30am / Kids TOWNSVILLE CULTURAL FESTIVAL (Ends 23/8/15) Jezzine Park www.culturalfest.org

FRIDAY 21 RIVERWAY MOVIE NIGHT - ALADDIN Riverway Ampitheatre www.townsville.qld.gov.au 6.00pm / Free / Family

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Peppa and her family are at the school fête. The top prize in the raffle is a trip in a Hot Air Balloon. Peppa wins! Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, George and Peppa climb into the balloon. Everyone enjoys the flight until the balloon gets caught in a tree. Luckily, the balloon has landed in a very familiar garden. Peppa Pig: The Balloon Ride is out now on DVD. ENTER www.pakmag.com.au

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WATERMELON PIZZA INGREDIENTS

• Large watermelon slice • Balsamic vinegar • Desiccated coconut • One banana • Handful of blueberries • Mint leaves

Healthy after-school snack

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RRP $19.99 WEB www.idontlikecheese.com.au Hannah Chandler was only 11 when she wrote I Don't Like Cheese in response to a challenge from the principal of her primary school.

The school was so impressed with her effort that they had the book bound and put into the school library. News of Hannah's talent spread with interviews appearing in the press and on the prestigious Kids' Book Review website.

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Globber is here and it’s superior in every way.

If you’re looking for a scooter for your young child that looks great, is safe, comfortable and will grow with your child, you’ve just found it. Globber has taken Europe by storm and is now available in Australia.

Globber My FREE doesn’t just look incredibly stylish; it has been designed with safe learning in mind. A button on the front of the scooter locks the steering system, so your little one can master the straight line and balancing before attempting to turn.

The rear brake design not only provides better breaking, but helps protect the back wheel too.

As parents we all love products that our children don’t outgrow too quickly.

The handlebars on the Globber My FREE can be adjusted to three height positions so as your child grows their scooter can too.

Of course this scooter is a great performer. The deck is strong with a 50Kg weight rating. It has a great assisted steering system too; kids simply push the handlebars to the left or right to turn.

The Globber My FREE is also extremely comfortable. The handlebar grips are soft and easy to hold. The deck is low which makes riding easier. The high quality wheels make for a very smooth ride.

With six bright colours in the range; blue, red, orange, green, pink and purple, there’s sure to be a ‘favourite’ colour for every kid. The Globber My FREE is designed for children three years +.

If you want your child to be mobile younger consider the My FREE 4 in 1. Perfect for those12 months+ this scooter comes with a seat and handle that parents can push.

As the child gets older the handle can be removed allowing your child to sit and push themselves along. As they grow the seat can be removed and the handle can be inserted transforming it into a traditional scooter they can use for years. It really is very clever.

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WHAT'S ON AUG RIVERWAY MOVIE NIGHT - DEAD POETS SOCIETY Riverway Ampitheatre www.townsville.qld.gov.au 7.30pm / Free / Adult

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Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 / 3.30pm / Cost / Kids

4727 9011 3.30pm / Cost / Kids

CHILDRENS BOOK WEEK CityLibraries Aitkenvale 4727 8310 / 9.30am / Free / Family

LOUD LOUNGE - BOOK WEEK CityLibraries Thuringowa Central 1300 878 001 3.00pm / Free / Family

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MIDDLE SCHOOL IN 2016 INFORMATION NIGHT The Cathedral School, 154 Ross River Road, Mundingburra www.cathedral.qld.edu.au 6.30pm / Free / Family

MARY POPPINS (ends 2/9/15) Townsville Civic Theatre 4727 9797 Various Times / Cost / Family

AFTER SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAM TERM 3 - MINI MASTERPIECES (Printmaking - Part One) (Ages 5-11 Years) (Bookings Essential)

AFTER SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAM TERM 3 - MINI MASTERPIECES (Printmaking - Part Two) (Ages 5-11 Years) (Bookings Essential) Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

REGULAR MARKETS BALGAL BEACH MARKETS

COTTERS MARKETS Time/Date: 8.30am-1pm, Every Sun Location: Flinders St & Townsville Bulletin Square,

HORSESHOE BAY MARKETS Time: 9am-2pm Date: Every second and last Sunday Location: Horseshow Bay Foreshore

MISS MUDDY - Townsville Turf Club www.missmuddy.com.au 8.00am / Cost / Adult TRAIN PARK OPEN DAY 30 Boundary Street Railway Estate www.facebook.com/pages/ Townsville-Train-Park 10.00am / Cost / Family SUNDALAH SUNDAY Castle Hill PCYC, Cnr Hugh & Harold Streets, West End 9.30am / Cost / Family

MAGNETIC ISLAND RSL MARKET Time: 5.30pm-8pm Date: Every Friday (Exc Good Friday) Location: Magnetic Island RSL

MOUNTAINVIEW PLAZA MARKET Time: 8am-2pm, Every Saturday (Exc Jan) Location: Mountainview Plaza

RENEGADE HANDMADE INDOOR MARKET EXTRAVAGANZA

Location: Bluewater Community Assoc Date: Every Second Saturday

Time: 8am-1pm Date: Every Second Sat Location: Aitkenvale School

BUSHLAND BEACH MARKETS

Time/Date: 7am to 11am, Every Sun Location: Castle Hill PCYC

WEAVE THE REEF, LOVE THE REEF DROP-IN WORKSHOP Townsville Bulletin Square 4727 9011 10.00am / Free / Family

Time/Date: 6am-12pm, Every Saturday Location: North Shore Town Centre

BLUEWATER COMMUNITY CENTRE TWILIGHT MARKETS

CASTLE HILL PCYC MARKETS

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JCU OPEN DAY JCU Townsville Campus www.jcu.edu.au/openday/ townsville/index.htm 11.00am / Free / Family

NQ FARMERS MARKET

Time/Date: 8am-1pm, First & Third Sat Location: Balgal Beach

Time/Date: 8am-1pm, First & Third Sun Location: Bushland Beach

3D PRINTING WORKSHOP CityLibraries Thuringowa 4773 8811 / 1.00pm / Free / Family

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LABEL TRADERS MARKET Time: 8am-12pm Date: 3rd Sunday of the month Location: Mundingburra State School

STRAND NIGHT MARKETS Time/Date: 5pm-9.30pm, First Friday Location: Strand Park (Runs from May to Dec)

TOWNSVILLE ARTIST MARKET Time/Date: August 1 at Strand Ephemera, October 24, Riverway Arts Centre, 9am-12pm

WILLOWS ROTARY MARKETS Time/Date: 7.30-11.30am, Every Sun Location: Willows Shop Centre Carpark

UPPER ROSS COMMUNITY Time/Date: 7am-11.30am, 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month Location: Next to McDonalds at Rasmussen

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REGULAR EVENTS TOWNSVILLE GALLERIES VARIOUS DAYS Monday Morning Art Group (Adults) Time/Day: 9.00am, Monday Location: Pinnacles Gallery, 4773 8871 Art-Box - Art Activities for Under 5's Time/Day: 10.00am, First Tuesday Location: Pinnacles Gallery Cost/Phone: Free (Kids) 4773 8871 Percival's Life Drawing (Adults) Time/Day: 6.30pm, Tuesday Location: Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Cost/Phone: $15, 4727 9011 Free Family Fun Day - Art Activities for the Family Time/Day: 10.30am, Third Sunday Location: Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Cost/Phone: Free, (Family) 4727 9011

BROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB TOWNSVILLE VARIOUS DAYS Membership Draw Time/Day: 7.00pm, Monday Location: Brothers Townsville Phone: 4773 8000 Membership Draw Time/Day: 6.30pm, Wednesday Location: Brothers Townsville Phone: 4773 8000

BARRA FUN PARK SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

Free Day for Townsville Locals at the Museum of Tropical QLD (Excl School Holidays) Time: 9.30am to 5.00pm

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BELGIAN GARDENS STATE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP MONDAYS Location: Belgian Gardens SS Hall Cost/Phone: $2 per person, 4771 3655

EARLY YEARS INFORMATION SERVICE VARIOUS DAYS Parent Information Sessions (Bookings Required) Time/Day: 9.30am, First Tuesday Location: CityLibraries Aitkenvale Web: www.townsville.qld.gov.au Cost: Free (Except School Holidays) Newborn and Family Drop-In Service Time/Day: Tuesday (9am to 2pm), Time/Day: Saturdays (9am to 12pm) Location: CityLibraries Aitkenvale Web: www.townsville.qld.gov.au Cost: Free Messy Play (Bookings Required) Days: Wednesdays Time: 9am & 10.30am Location: CityLibraries Aitkenvale

THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS

KINGPIN BOWLING VARIOUS DAYS

After School Unlimited Bowling and Laser Squirmish Days: Monday to Friday (During School Term) Time: 3.30pm to 6.30pm Location: Kingpin Bowling, 132 695 Cost: $15 per person

LAUNCH ZONE MONDAY / THURSDAY NIGHTS DodgeBall & VolleyBall Tournament Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm Location: Launch Zone, 1300 528 624 Cost: $90 per team (Weekly - $15pp) Jump FITT Time/Days: Monday (6pm), Wednesday (5.30pm), Saturday (8am) Location: Launch Zone, 1300 528 624 Cost: $15 per person

VARIOUS DAYS

KIDZ MOVES

Brothers Kids Night Time/Day: 6pm-9pm Friday Location: Brothers Townsville Phone: 4773 8000 (Free)

Dance Classes: Children aged 5 to 9 Location: Dancenorth, Stanley Street Time: 4pm - 5pm

TUESDAYS

Facepainting Location: Kirwan Tavern Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm Phone/Cost: 4724 4790 (Free)

Nighttime Unlimited Bowling and Laser Squirmish Days: Sundays to Wednesdays Time: 7.00pm to Close Location: Kingpin Bowling, 132 695 Cost: $30 per person

MOUNT LOUISA SCOUT GROUP

Kids Club (Supervised) Time/Day: 6pm-9.30pm Every Night Location: Brothers Townsville Phone: 4773 8000

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Barramundi Fishing, Cable Ski & Inflatable Water Park Web: www.barrafunpark.com TIme: 10.00am - 4.00pm Cost: $23 (3-13), $29 (14+), $89 (Family 4)

Membership Draw Time/Day: 1.00pm, Sunday Location: Brothers Townsville Phone: 4773 8000

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MUSEUM OF TROPICAL QLD

Joeys and Cubs (6-10) Time/Day: Tuesdays, 6:30pm-8:00pm Scouts (10-14) Time/Day: Thursdays, 6:00pm-8:00pm Location: Mt Louisa House of Praise (Bayswater Rd) Phone: 0403 862 449 (Matt)

TOWNSVILLE TOY LIBRARY Days/Times: Every Tuesday and the 1 & 3 Saturday AND Thursday of the month from 9.30 until 11.00am.

Location: Toy Library is at the Railway Estate Community Centre, 23 First St

LEARN JAPANESE PLAYGROUP MONDAYS DURING SCHOOL TERMS Location Annandale Community Centre Time 9:30am to 10:30am Email oyakodejapanese@hotmail.com Cost Gold coin donation per family

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ENTERTAINMENT CPL TOWNSVILLE PROGRAM GUIDE UP AND RUNNING WHERE 22 Ridley Road, Kirwan WHEN Weekly event available MORE INFO www.cpl.org.au or 07 4799 9600 CPL is a non-profit organisation that provides vital support and services to more than 8,000 children and adults with disabilities in Queensland and Northern NSW, including Townsville.

While previously known as the Cerebral Palsy League, the organisation recently underwent a name change to CPL, which stands for Choice, Passion and Life.

CPL gives people the freedom of choice, the opportunity to chase their passion and the support to live the life they choose.

CPL’s recent Camp Have a Chat program took place last month in Townsville for the first time in their 14 years running. The event saw families around Far North Queensland come together for a weekend of confidence-building and fun, including Poppy and her mum, Angie, who were our beautiful cover models this month.

The camp helps teach children and teenagers who are unable to ‘speak’ due to physical or intellectual disabilities new and exciting ways to express themselves.

The weekend ended with a final performance showcasing the range of ideas that students have come up with in the past three days of camp, and how they used their speech.

While Camp Have a Chat is over for this year, there are weekly activities and events organised by the CPL for families in the area, including occupational and physiotherapy therapies, home support services, early intervention programs, social work, speed pathology, support services, and employment.

Contact the CPL for more information and to see a full program guide for their vacation care, MyTime parent support group, group based therapy programs and training workshops.

MCDONALD’S TOWNSVILLE RUNNING FESTIVAL WHEN August 2 WHERE Jezzine Barricks MORE INFO www.townsvillerunningfestival.com The 17th Annual McDonald’s Townsville Running Festival will be held on Sunday, 2 August, 2015 at Jezzine Barracks. There will be seven running events featured for competitors of all levels, from marathon to the Townsville Airport 2.5 kilometre Hero Run.

AUSTRALIAN ITALIAN FESTIVAL HEADS TO INGHAM WHEN August 1-2 WHERE Herbert Street, Ingham MORE INFO www.australianitalianfestival.com.au and 07 4776 5288 The Australian Italian Festival is an event that is suited to all ages, from the always-entertaining Kids Corner and the free amusement rides for children to the competitions. For the space of the two day Carnival, the TYTO Precinct is transformed into a huge piazza with nonstop world-class entertainment on two stages. Prepare to indulge in authentic Italian cuisine and wine and enjoy cooking demonstrations, displays and competitions. The atmosphere, the food and the excitement all come together to give you the experience of walking into a festival in Italy.

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LOCK IT IN, WEAR A PIN THIS DAFFODIL DAY! WHEN August 28 MORE INFO www.cancerqld.org.au or call 13 11 20 You can’t flake on this date – it’s almost Daffodil Day – lock it in and wear a pin to brighten the lives of Queenslanders impacted by cancer.

Join thousands of Queenslanders in a show of strength this August for Cancer Council’s Daffodil Appeal, and the official Daffodil Day to raise vital funds and awareness for the fight against cancer.

Towns across Queensland will turn yellow as more than 800,000 fresh daffodils, pins, bears and pens are sold to raise vital funds. Cancer Council Queensland hopes to raise $1.7 million during the Daffodil Appeal and on the official Daffodil Day, while nationally, the campaign aims to raise $8.5 million to fund vital cancer research, prevention programs and support services.

Get involved by wearing a pin to show you care, ordering Daffodil Day merchandise to sell, donating to the Daffodil Appeal, volunteering or turning your school or business yellow.

Purchase Daffodil Day merchandise at your local shopping centre, train and bus stations and other locations on the official day, August 28.

Donations can be made any time throughout the Daffodil Appeal.

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BIZ RADIATION – THE HIDDEN HEALTH HAZARD Are your children at risk? Few parents would be aware of the potential dangers caused by environmental radiation emissions from seemingly benign technology and home appliances, according to RestAssured Nth Qld managing director Dianne Elson.

Ms Elson, a qualified geobiologist, noted the degree of danger ranged from minimal to life-threatening, depending on the radiation type.

With the popular Kid’s Water Park at Kirwan Aquatic Centre, Love2Swim School is a great centre for children to learn to swim with lessons for babies starting at three months. Owner, Kristie has just doubled the family fun with the new centre recently opening in Rasmussen.

Meet the mum behind the second Love2Swim School opening in Townsville.

Tell us a little about yourself and your family: I was born in Victoria and travelled for a few years around the world on cruise ships where I met my husband, David, in France. We have lived in Townsville for 10 years and are proud to call it home; we have a little 2 year old called Matilda.

Tell us a little more about your new swim school: Our water baby program has three levels with an emphasis on learning independence, different holds for parents to advance their babies swimming skills and submersion. Pre-school and school-aged children programs focus on learning to swim distance to ensure fitness.

What made you get into the business? I was playing golf with a girlfriend and I was a little lost with what I wanted to do in the future. She said, “Why don’t you open your own swim school?”

She knew I had a passion for swimming, so I spoke to my husband that night and it all happened from there.

Tell us something that most people don’t know about you: Entering a body building competition is on my bucket list!! Toward the bottom but it’s on there!

What is your favourite meal to cook? Fresh pasta! It’s great fun.

She said high radiation levels have been linked to health conditions such as brain tumours, weakened immune systems, sleepwalking, learning difficulties, childhood leukaemia, ADHD and autism.

“Children are more susceptible than adults to contracting lifethreatening diseases from invisible fields emanating from either inside or outside the house,” she said.

“Parents assume bedrooms are safe but sleeping children could be getting bombarded with electromagnetic radiation for 8 to 12 hours a day.”

However, Ms Elson, who specialises in detecting emissions, stressed implementing solutions to ensure household health and safety was both simple and affordable.

To allay concerns, PakMag readers are invited to take advantage of a special exclusive offer starting at $80 for the month of August.

For an appointment, call 4724 1582; send a Facebook message at RestAssured Nth Qld; or email info@restassurednthqld.com.au For further information, visit Dianne’s website on www.restassurednthqld.com.au.

HAVE YOU HEARD? KURRIMINE BEACH HOLIDAY PARK CELEBRATES NEW ALL-ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES WITH THE ULTIMATE FAMILY HOLIDAY GIVE AWAY

WIN A FAMILY WEEKEND ESCAPE TO KURRIMINE BEACH HOLIDAY PARK

Inclusive tourism is for everybody. Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park is pleased to announce their recent refurbished facilities to ensure their park is fully accessible to all guests even those with restricted mobility. New facilities include the impressive waterproof wheelchair, beach wheelchair, all-access beach house and beach shack, swimming pool access ramp and an all-accessible bathroom.

If you’re not at work, then what are you doing?

Playing with my daughter. I am amazed at what little people can retain and learn, she teaches me to be a better swim teacher and a better person.

To celebrate the recent refurbishments Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park has a family escape to give away to one lucky PakMag reader. Do you know a deserving family who has a member with special needs who could make the most of these inclusive facilities?

Nominate them for the chance to WIN 2 night's accommodation for a family of four in a wheel chair friendly Beach House.

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BUSINESS Returning to Work After Children – What are Your Rights?

Mums often find returning to work after the birth of a child a daunting process.

We have all heard horror stories of mothers being pressured to come back to work before they are ready, forced to work full time or made to take a lower paid role.

That is why it is important that mothers returning to work are aware they have significant legal rights to protect them against unfair treatment.

Employment and workplace lawyer, Megan Heywood of Fredericks Heywood Lawyers in Townsville, says under workplace laws mothers are entitled to request part-time or flexible work arrangements up until their child goes to school.

She said the Fair Work Commission has awarded damages against employers who have unreasonably refused part-time work to returning mothers.

“Mums looking to negotiate their return to work and wanting flexibility in their job, should consider seeking advice from a workplace lawyer,” she said.

It is also unlawful to discriminate against pregnant women and mothers in the workforce.

Research shows one in two women have experienced discrimination at some point in the workforce as a result of their decision to have children. Ms Heywood said seemingly common acts of discrimination such as not being considered for a role could land an employer in court.

For advice about your specific situation, contact Fredericks Heywood on 4724 3003.

APP REVIEW FETCHMYWAY Do you spend a lot of time on the go? FetchMyWay is an app allowing you to find your way from one place to another using combined transport. This is an ideal app to add to your phone when you are trying to get from one meeting to another in an unfamiliar city.

The app allows you to find different transportation combinations anywhere in the world, from the cheapest option to the quickest. See an indicative price for every route in any currency and navigate through the airport easier with complete flight timetables.

The app also comes with a GPS to guide you to the next stop.

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BOOK REVIEW SELFISH, SCARED & STUPID Survival of the species comes down to three basic instincts - fear, self-interest and simplicity. Selfish, Scared and Stupid: Stop fighting human nature and increase your performance, engagement and influence, demystifies these behaviours and examines the psychology behind why even the best ideas sometimes fail.

Authors, Dan Gregory and Kieran Flanagan use their knowledge as behavioural researchers and strategists to help businesses design their organisations for reality rather than perfection.

WHERE TO BUY All leading online bookstores RRP $22.95 WEBSITE www.theimpossibleinstitute.com/selfish-scared-and-stupid

SOCIAL MEDIA TIP - CANVA Canva can help you turn your ideas into stunning digital designs. You can create flyers, presentations, Facebook covers, blog graphics, business cards, posters, invitations and much, much more. Easily share and edit your designs with clients and co-workers.

EASE OF USE Beginner to Advanced WEB www.canva.com PRICE Whilst hundreds of design elements and fonts are FREE there is a small fee (starting from $1) for some design elements. Canva also offers an image library inclusive of over a million premium images.

EVENTS BUSINESS MATTERS LUNCHEON DATE 5 August TIME 12:15pm to 1:30pm VENUE Mercure, Townsville COST Members- Free, Non-Members - $35 WEB www.townsvillechamber.com.au CHAMBER COFFEE DATE 27 August TIME 8:00am to 9:00am VENUE Bulletin Square, Flinders Street COST FREE WEB www.townsvillechamber.com.au

What are Mums Entitled to? ✔ Unpaid maternity leave of up to 12 months (if you have worked for the same employer for 12 months at date from which you go on maternity leave. ✔ Your pre-maternity job back – at same pay and level. ✔ To request part-time or flexible work arrangements.

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BOUQUET OF FLOWERS YOU NEED • Glue gun and glue (or craft glue) • Assorted colourful buttons • Straws or wooden sticks to secure buttons HERE’S HOW YOU DO IT 1. Choose your button combination – you will need five buttons of the same colour for the petals plus two buttons for the stamen (the middle bit). The middle button should be the largest.

2. Glue a small section of each petal button to the main middle button. Secure and let dry.

3. Add another button on top of the middle to finalise your pretty flower.

4. Glue your flower to a straw or wooden stick and place in a vase to display your flower arrangement.

EVEN MORE BUTTON FUN

The opportunities to go bananas with buttons are endless.

Here are some more fun ideas to try: • Button rings • Button necklace • Button barrettes

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BUTTON CATERPILLAR YOU NEED • Assorted colourful buttons • Large wood craft stick • Glue gun and glue (craft glue will work too) • Googly eyes • Pipe cleaners • Scissors HERE’S HOW YOU DO IT 1. Apply glue to one button at a time and press it to the craft stick (this will be your caterpillar’s body).

2. Create the first layer of buttons, let dry and then go back and glue on the second layer to add some depth to the caterpillar.

3. Glue two googly eyes to the button head.

Hold until secure.

4. Add a small length of pipe cleaner to the back of your caterpillar’s head. Use glue to secure the antennas.

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BUTTON ON CANVAS YOU NEED • Blank white canvas • Glue gun and glue • Black pen • Assorted colourful buttons HERE’S HOW YOU DO IT 1. Trace the design you want to create on the blank canvas using the black pen.

2. Using the glue gun, glue each button into position on the canvas. Hold until secure.

3. Let your canvas picture dry before hanging up.

Experiment with other button canvas shapes – your child’s initials, a butterfly, flowers or how about drawing a tree and using buttons as the colourful leaves and flowers?

Not everyone hoards their buttons. Fortunately you can buy buttons by the boat load at any craft store or at Overflow. Just head to the craft section. You may also be able to find buttons at your local second-hand shop.

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WHITSUNDAYS WONDERLAND Attention all North Queensland families – your whimsical winter getaway destination is closer than you may realise. Sure, Whitsundays may not have snow-covered mountains or fire places overlooking the frozen lakes that are often associated with winter down south or overseas, but they do have something much better – a tropical oasis complete with snowwhite silicia sandy beaches, crystal blue waters and an array of activities for all.

And, for Townsville residents, your next escape to paradise is only a three hour drive away!

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In Airlie Beach- Big4 Adventure Whitsundays

Airlie Aqua Park - This is the most recent attraction to hit the Airlie Beach shores. Opening last month, the Airlie Aqua Park is an aquatic playground of obstacles, action and slides for ages one through to grown ups.

Club Crocodile, Airlie Beach Enjoy casual poolside dining with kid-friendly menu.

Multi-award winning BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort is set amidst 26 acres of botanic-like gardens and offers quality accommodation options from private shady camping and caravan sites, through to luxury studios and one, two and three bedroom condos.

The resort is heaven on earth for kids all ages with Airlie Beach’s largest lagoon-style pool (heated June to Sept) and over 15 onsite activities including two waterslides, outdoor cinema, jumping pillows, adventure playground, 18 hole mini golf, tennis, all year activity program and the only mainland Kid’s Club.

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Book online and quote promo code “PAKMAG” to receive a 10% discount. (Valid for stays until 10 December 15. Subject to availability).

In Airlie Beach - Big4 Cove Resort and Caravan Park

BIG4 Airlie Cove Resort and Caravan Park is a tranquil 28 acre tropical haven that will provide you with the perfect starting point for the holiday of a lifetime - somewhere quiet and peaceful to come home and relax after another perfect day. BIG4 Airlie Cove Resort and Caravan Park is the closest BIG4 park to all tour drop off points which take you to the fabulous Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Islands.

Kids will love their brand new Big Bucket Water Park with slides, rings, cannons and big Pirate Ship playground complete with a jumping pillow, big rope play for the adventurous kids, plus springers, slides and more!

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Special Offer for PakMag readers- Stay four pay for three in one of their family cabins.

Visit Whitehaven Beach Recognised as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world and stretching over nine kilometres, Whitehaven Beach is a pristine expanse of pure white silica sand fringed by brilliant blue water and lush tropical islands.

Go whale watching - July to September is whale watching season.

There are plenty of companies to book through and most are designed for families with children.

Enjoy a picnic at the Airlie Beach Lagoon - With free BBQ’s, playgrounds and plenty of areas for the kids to play, spend a couple of hours at the salt water Lagoon and surrounds.

Koala Gallery Wildlife Experience Previously known as the Fauna Park, this wildlife sanctuary is home to native animals including koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, crocodiles, Tasmanian devils and frill-necked lizards. Head in the morning for “Breakfast with the Koalas” every day from 7:30am to 9:30am.

Barefoot Bushman’s Wildlife Park 8km from Airlie Beach, this park is home to one of Queensland’s most comprehensive collections of Australian fauna, featuring koalas, crocodiles and free roaming kangaroos and wallabies.

Kids and adults alike will learn and be entertained by the six Wildlife Shows held daily.

Camp-Out on the Reef - The only place where you can “camp out” on the reef is with Cruise Whitsunday Reefworld pontoon This is a great overnight activity for children over the age of 12.

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The Jubilee Tavern, Jubilee Pocket Enjoy a cool beverage after a long day on the reef. The Jublilee has a great kid’s playground and familyfriendly dining.

The Reef Gateway Hotel Bistro, Cannonvale – Open to the public, the Reef includes a kids room, playground and the swimming pool is open to diners.

Mr. Bones, Airlie Beach – Located on the main street by the lagoon, Mr. Bones has gourmet pizzas, tapas and a Baby Bones menu Sushi Hi, Airlie Beach – Located on the esplanade, Sushi has never been so fun. Not only it is delicious but there is a great fish tank so the kids can spot Nemo while waiting for their meals.

Wildlife Park Café, Hamilton Island Located in the Wildlife Park, enjoy a lovely meal among the wildlife.

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On a sail boat or a bare boat

Whether you’ve explored the Whitsundays before or are considering it for the first time, this is one destination that you will want to escape to (and never come back).

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GARDEN DELIGHTS

Party Ideas

A garden-inspired tea party is a perfect theme to consider for your child’s next birthday party, baby shower, gender reveal party or bridal shower. Serve dainty and delicious delicacies and transform your backyard or local park into a whimsical wonderland. Here are some fun ideas to enchant and entertain with a gorgeous garden gathering.

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DELICIOUS DELIGHTS • Multi-coloured macaroons • Fairy bread • Mini sandwiches (crusts off, of course) • Ladybug biscuits • Mini champagne glasses filled with multi-coloured jelly • Pink lemonade • Cupcakes with flower toppers • Cake pops • Tea pots filled with various lollies • Miniature rocks (Milo balls) • Caterpillar shaped sushi • Plenty of freshly grown veggies from the garden served up on flower-shaped platters (snow peas, green beans, carrots, red capsicum, celery and mushrooms).

• For an adults-only garden party, add champagne with strawberries to the menu as well.

DECORATIONS • Paper lanterns • Multi-tiered cake stands for all your treats • Fairy lights • Paper pinwheels • A tea pot filled with flowers • Tissue paper pom poms

• Dollies and floral tablecloths • Matching bunting and balloons.

ENTERTAINMENT (FOR THE KIDS) • Pass the teapot - Fill a plastic teapot with small treats and trinkets and have the children pass the teapot around while the music plays. Whoever is holding it when the music is paused picks a prize from the teapot. The last kid receives the teapot (and the final trinket).

• Musical flowers - Forget musical chairs. Try musical flowers instead.

Cut out large colourful flowers from construction paper and arrange them in a circle. Let each child stand on one. Turn on the music and remove a flower. Have each child rotate around the room until the music stops; the kid left without a flower is out. Continue until only the winner remains.

• Garden treasures - Stage a treasure hunt with various items that you would find at a garden party – a teacup, a satin glove, a doily, a paper fan, a bunch of flowers and a garden gnome.

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Split the children into two teams and see who finds all the missing items first.

• The mad hatter - Stage craft time for the children by pre-purchasing cheap wide-brimmed hats and letting the kids decorate their own hat with fake flowers, felt, ribbon, glitter and construction paper.

• Fashions in the field - Ask all guests to dress in their Sunday best – dust off the dainty dresses, slide on the satin gloves and pull out the pearls.

And don’t forget the wide-brimmed hats. Host a fashion parade and offer prizes for various categories so that all children get a prize (best dressed, most original outfit, best matched, prettiest accessories, etc).

LOLLY BAGS • Rubbers/erasers shaped like teacups, caterpillars and ladybugs • Miniature lizard and insect figurines • An artificial flower • Miniature paper umbrellas • A small sachet of wildflower or vegetable seeds • Paper fans • Garden-themed colouring in pages with a crayon for each bag.

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Setting up a backyard garden the whole family can enjoy is a lot easier than you think.

sleepers and other materials that do not contain chemicals. BioPak’s Biocups are great for seedlings as are plain egg cartons.

CHOOSE YOUR SPACE Think sunny, with partial shade with easy access to water.

CHOOSE YOUR SOIL As a general rule, well-draining soil, neutral pH to slightly acidic (pH 6 to 7) with plenty of organic matter is ideal. Keep in mind that every plant has its preferred range of soil acidity, drainage and light.

CHOOSE YOUR CONTAINERS For non-food plants, get creative by upcycling items around the house • Old bathtubs or laundry tubs with holes for drainage • Old car tyres – these can be stacked on top of each other at different heights • Plastic and terracotta pots, large pots, polystyrene boxes, barrels, large terracotta pipes and recycled containers • Old pallets make excellent raised garden beds For food plants, stick to bricks, terracotta pots, non-treated wooden

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CHOOSE YOUR PLANTS AND VEGGIES Plants and veggies that work well in our tropical climate include: • Tropical plants - heliconias, gingers, costus, palms, cycads, marantacae and tropical flowering trees • Herbs - basil, lemongrass, mint, tarragon, chives and Thai coriander • Fruits and veggies – most fruits and veggies will grow well in the Far North. Some that do particularly well include pawpaw, pineapple, capsicum, chilli, avocado, citrus, onion, pumpkin and tomato.

CHOOSE YOUR MAINTENANCE ROUTINE Garden care requires continuous mulching, watering and non-chemical remedies to keep your plants healthy and to ward off pests. You should also rotate crops regularly (every season or every year) to make sure that the soil retains nutrients and the risk of disease is reduced.

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10 Gorgeous Gardens in FNQ

• Paronella Park, Mena Creek • Flecker Botanic Gardens, Cairns • Cenentary Lakes Gardens, Cairns • Roseburra Gardens, Yungaburra • Kuranda Koala Gardens, Kuranda

• Queens Gardens, Townsville • Anderson Gardens, Townsville • Palmetum, Townsville • Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, Mackay • Bluewater Trail, Mackay

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SAVE THE BEES What if we told you that growing a garden is not only therapeutic but also plays a key role in saving a species that is nearing global collapse?

Mason Bee House HOUZZ

Over the past fifty years, honey bees have suffered greatly and the trend continues to show that honey bees face more threats every day. In some areas bees have already lost up to 90% of their colonies.

Without bees, we do not have a sustainable food source. According to Save the Bees Australia, one in every three bites we eat are from foods that need to be pollinated by honey bees.

This includes almonds, apples, blueberries, watermelons, cherries, onions, beets, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, coconuts, hazelnuts, cucumber, lemons, strawberries, pears, limes, carrots, cotton, walnuts, sunflowers, various beans, apricots, plums, pomegranates, black berries, sesame, eggplant, cocoa, cranberries, vanilla, tomato, and grapes.

Plant bee-friendly plants and flowers in your yard and garden. Bees love native wildflowers, flowering herbs, berries and many flowering fruits and vegetables. Consider growing any of these in your backyard garden: basil, sage, thyme, borage, oregano, lavender, chives, buckwheat, berries, cucumbers, tomato, winter squash, pumpkins, melons, tulips, sunflowers, asters, dandelions, clovers and lilac.

Group the same plants together.

Plant at least one square yard of the same plant together to make a perfect bee attractor.

Refrain from weeding. Dandelions, clovers, loosestrife, milkweed, goldenrod and other flowering weeds are very important food sources for bees. So let them grow…let them grow…

Do your part to help save the bees by providing a honey-bee haven in your backyard.

Go organic. Stop using chemical sprays, detergents, perfumes, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides.

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Daddy Diary THE FIRST BIRTHDAY FESTIVITIES It happened on what started out as a normal Friday morning. My alarm went off, I went to work and made a coffee. As usual, the milk in the Hot FM staff kitchen smelt a little suspect. I pressed on and did what I do every single work day.

All seemed quite standard.

But this particular Friday, my friends, was not a normal day at all.

Because this Friday also happened to be the day my baby girl turned into a one year old.

How on earth did this happen? I know it's cliché to say but it’s true. It really does only seem like yesterday I was holding my newborn for the first time.

Now she’s a one year old and only yesterday pulled every DVD we own off the bookshelf. I recently found her gleefully eating an old corn chip she

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These are not the actions of my fresh-faced newborn baby girl.

Where has the time gone?

Putting the shock of being father to a one-year-old aside, the arrival of the first birthday also meant the much-hyped arrival of the first birthday party. And my word, what a production it was!

This spectacle would put the producers of “Wicked” to shame.

We spent two whole days organising Matilda’s first birthday shindig. It had a Minnie Mouse theme and thanks to the pleasant and overstocked team at Spotlight we had Minnie everythingballoons, plates, cups - you name it.

We even had a Minnie Mouse cake courtesy of the Woman’s Weekly Birthday Cake Book. We did it all and spared no expense for our little girl’s big day.

But truth be told, we overdid it. It seems most first time parents do.

You get so caught up in the planning that you forget the first birthday party is more for the parents that the actual

child. We should have toned it down and from now on we will.

I think it’s pretty safe to say Matilda can look forward to some oven baked party pie’s and that packet of old balloons in our 3rd drawer for her second birthday.

I love you my little princess. Happy birthday from Daddy & Mummy!

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