PakMag Townsville - July 2016 Issue 68

ISSUE: JULY 2016

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TOWNSVILLE

School Holidays Ready, Set PARTY!

KIDS STYLISH STUDY

Work/Life Blending

The Heart OF ARTS

Making Music

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CONTENTS

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HELLO

ISSUE NO. 68 JULY 2016

WIN Hello and welcome to the July edition of PakMag.

06 Entertainment: Check This Out

This month we are ensuring you are all sorted for the school holidays, plus we

08 Feature: Parenting Solo

the arts and making memories with musical instruments.

11 Education: The Heart Of Arts

We’re also delving deep into the world of cars to celebrate the V8’s heading to

15 Message From The Minister:

welcome our education series back with some great stories on the importance of

town and we’ve got a feature on work/life blending as well as solo parenting. My

Mundingburra Wins In This Years

and going it alone. It certainly is a tough road.

State Budget

This month there is so much happening around Townsville, so check out our

17 Health

thing will be choosing!

19 Baby: Your Body After Baby

I also want to give a massive thanks to everyone who won tickets and came

20 Bump And Bub

mum was a solo parent, so I dedicate this edition to all the parents co-parenting

What’s On, and School Holiday Guides to help you decide what to do-the hardest

along to our movie preview last month-it was fantastic to hear you all had such a

23 What’s On Guide

great time!

25 Mini Mag

Until next time, have a great month, and don’t forget to tell everyone, you read it in PakMag.

32 Craft: Making Music

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34 Celebrate: Ready, Set, Party!

37 School Holiday Guide 40 Healthy Recipes With Hello Fresh

BREE JAMES / PAKMAG PUBLISHER

42 Fashion With Gerlinda Net Distribution Per Issue 10,000 CAB Publisher Statement Period ending 30th July 2015

45 What’s News In Business 46 Feature: Work/Life Blending 48 Home with Caro & Kingi:

PAKMAG HEAD OFFICE P 4053 3331 F 4053 3350 E admin@grandpublishing.com.au PO BOX 7433 Cairns QLD 4870 FB www.facebook.com/pakmagtownsville T #pakmag ON THE COVER Angelina and Alessandra Parliaros PHOTOGRAPHY Josephine Carter Photography WEB www.josephinecarterphotography.com

Kids Stylish Study

50 Daddy Diary

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Deluxe Designer Sara

Events Extraordinaire Kelly

Darling Designer Clare

Talented Trent

Grand Poobah Bree

Office Aficionado Janelle

Sales Star Cherie

Rad Sales Rep Jacqui Witty Writer Jenna

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ENTERTAINMENT

CHECK THIS OUT

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Townsville Show WHEN 1 July to 4 July 2016 WHERE Townsville Showgrounds MORE INFO http://www.townsvilleshow.com.au/ Townsville Show opens 5pm Friday night and runs until 10pm on Monday. With sideshow games, showbags, competitions, exhibitions and a demolition derby, the Townsville Show is a favourite among families.

3rd July

Ready Steady Go Kids’ Family Open Day WHEN 3 July 2016, 9am to 11am WHERE Cranbrook State School, Alice Street, Cranbrook Enjoy a free day of active fun as Ready Steady Go Kids celebrates their fifth birthday and hosts an Open Day. Your kids can try out the different sports plus there will be children’s entertainment and activities all morning. Enjoy birthday cake, a free sausage sizzle, face painting, an ice cream van and lots of prizes to give away.

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V8 Supercars Castrol EDGE Townsville 400 WHEN 8 to 10 July 2016 WHERE Townsville Street Circuit MORE INFO www.v8supercars.com.au North Queensland’s loudest weekend is coming for the V8 Supercars Castrol EDGE Townsville 400, 8 – 10 July 2016. Featuring high octane V8 Supercars racing through the streets of Townsville and exciting on and off track entertainment.

Stadium Super Trucks will ramp up the on-track action, making their racing debut in North Queensland.

Rock under the SuperTop with Aussie rock legends ICEHOUSE and special guest Choirboys live on Saturday night.

Great support categories will roll in to Townsville, including V8 Supercars Dunlop Series, V8 Utes and Australian GTs. There is something for the whole family with the on and off track action, the V8 Supercars Paddock, Disney Zone and more.

Children 12 and under receive free Trackside Admission with a paying adult. Tickets from ticketek.com.au.

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15th July

Free Movie Night: Pan WHEN 15 July 6.30pm WHERE Riverway Oval MORE INFO www.townsville.qld.gov.au Riverway’s free movie this month is PAN. Enjoy the magic and wonder of this classic reinvented.

17th July

Cotton: On Run Townsville 2016 WHEN 8.00am to 17 July 2016 WHERE Riverway Oval, Townsville MORE INFO www.runaustralia.com.au Registrations are open for Run Townsville 2016 which combines a charity run with a day of fun for the entire family. Start the morning with a run (there are various distances available) with 100 per cent of proceeds going towards the redevelopment of the Children’s Ward at Townsville Hospital.

There will be something for everyone with loads of live entertainment including interactive stalls, rides and the headline act, Samantha Jade.

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T150 Celebrations Continue throughout July WHEN Throughout July WHERE Venues located around Townsville MORE INFO https://whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au/ Townsville celebrates the big 1-5-0 and during the year-long salute, Townsville will host over 150 community-led festivals, events, concerts, exhibitions and activities to explore our community’s rich heritage and celebrate the evolution of our vibrant and colourful culture.

22nd July National Pyjama Day

WHEN 22 July 2016 MORE INFO www.thepyjamafoundation.com National Pyjama Day is all about wearing your best bedtime attire to help The Pyjama Foundation raise much-needed awareness and funds for children in foster care. By wearing your favourite PJ’s and by making a donation, you’ll be helping to make a difference to the lives of foster children.

31st July Christmas in July Craft Market

WHEN 8.30am to 2.00pm, 31 July 2016 WHERE Holy Spirit School, Junior Assembly Shed, Cranbrook, Townsville MORE INFO www.facebook.com/christmascraftnarketstsv Browse through the gifts and goodies at 50 different stallholders and grab yourself a bargain for a great cause.

The Christmas in July Craft Market proudly supports The Cure Starts Now.

31st July

National Tree Day FREE Community Event WHEN Sunday 31 July 2016, 8.30am-11am WHERE Lou Litster Park (access from Philp St, Hermit Park) MORE INFO www.townsville.qld.gov.au It’s time to celebrate Townsville’s trees! Join Townsville City Council at this FREE community event. Help keep Townsville beautiful while enjoying the array of entertainment and free sausage sizzle. Grab a free native tree and get planting, mulching and weeding. You might even win a family pass to see the Cowboys play at home!

This month’s feature events include the Castrol Edge Townsville V8’s, taking over the streets 8-10 July 2016 as well as guided walks on Wednesdays, free art exhibitions and heaps more.

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pakmag FEATURE

Parenting Solo

It takes two to tango but raising children isn’t always a joint venture.

STORY Jenna Gallina Most couples go into a relationship and have a child with a strong intention of remaining together but sometimes this simply doesn’t happen. Whether it’s due to a separation, a death, a divorce, a career move or another circumstance, many parents will find that they are the sole provider for their children, either every day, or most of the time.

Parenting is an amazing journey no matter how you do it.

But there are always going to be hard times, situations when you feel like you are failing and instances when you simply need to take a time out.

These tips may be directed towards parents who are doing it solo but they relate to every parent out there.

Because, the truth is, whether we co-parent or solo parent, whether we are single, married, separated, in a relationship, re-married or divorced, our mission as a parent remains the same – to provide a positive, happy and safe environment for our children.

FOCUS ON THE FUTURE Regardless of the past journey, it’s the future pathway that matters now. Don’t forget about that part of your life – after all, it led you to this position. But instead of dwelling on it or attempting to find a way to fix it or change it, remember it and move forward. Your past is a chapter in a book – it doesn’t define the entire story.

HAVE FUN WITH WHAT YOU HAVE Even if you don’t have a partner, you have something better - a best mate for life in your child. Be silly often; indulge in childish adventures together; and make the most out of this precious bond.

TAKE TIME FOR YOURSELF EMBRACE YOUR ROLE Yes, being a single parent is scary and overwhelming but always trust that you are doing a great job. Find your inner confidence to believe this and know that the decisions you are making are the right ones for you and your family.

Most of the time is good enough.

Yes, going to the gym, going for a walk or going out for a drink with a friend can help but what about when you have the kids 24/7? All you need is ten minutes. Ten minutes to close your eyes and reflect at the end of each day; ten minutes to write your thoughts in a diary; ten minutes to do squats or stretch in the backyard.

USE WHAT IS AROUND YOU

CELEBRATE THE LITTLE VICTORIES

You don’t have to rely on a partner to be a pillar of support.

Parents, friends, siblings, neighbours and especially your children can provide you with all the support you need. Involve your children in the daily tasks such as making dinner, folding laundry and cleaning the house. You are a team and you need to work together. Teaching your children this lesson early will provide them with an invaluable life experience.

Everything isn’t going to go according to plan. It never does, regardless of the household dynamics. But there will always be small pleasures to celebrate each and every week – a gold star on your child’s homework; a successful dinner where the children actually eat everything on their plates; a funny moment at the park. These are the things that should drive you forward, regardless of your situation.

DON’T TRY TO BE PERFECT ALL THE TIME

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Your children are first. But if you are overtired, overstressed and unhappy, then you cannot be the best parent. It’s so easy to write, “Take time for you” but it can be next to impossible to actually put this tip into play.

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FEATURE

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Celebrating Families Families come in all shapes and sizes and this is something that modern day society instils on a regular basis. Some children grow up in a household with a mum and a dad. Some children don’t. Some grow up with mum or dad away for weeks at a time; some grow up with only one parental figure or some grow up with step-parents, two mums, two dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles and so much more.

Here are a few of the families that call Townsville home:

WHAT MAKES A FAMILY? We asked some of our youngest PakMag supporters what makes a family and what family means to them. And we were blown away by the responses:

THE RATTRAYS

THE CLEMMENTS

Robyn, Brett, Like (19), Paige (16), Charlie (10) and Samuel (6)

Julie, Kevin, Brodie (2) and Liam (1)

Jacob, 6 – “Families are people that stick together.”

Suburb: Aitkenvale, Townsville

Jesse, 4 – “Cuddles!”

Suburb: Heatley, Townsville What’s your favourite thing to do as a family?

We are a big Hockey family and spend most of our weekends at the Murray Hockey complex. When we get time we enjoy running around the river with our children in tow.

What’s your favourite thing to do as a family?

As a family we just like to get out, whether it be visiting family or a walk along the strand.

Madi, 14 – “Family stands for Fun times, Always loving, Many helping hands, Infinite hugs, Lots of laughing and Year round love.”

Sianah, 4 – “Love make family.”

Ashton, 6 – “People who love each other.”

Liam, 6 – “Family means when mummy cries we make her feel happy. We care for our family.”

Kirily, 9 – “Love, respect, friendship, kindness and responsibility makes a family.”

THE LANGTREES Brett, Sylvia, Chloe (6) and Zach (4)

THE OATS Nicole, Shannon, Harrison (8), Curtis (6), Declan (turning 5 this month) and Flynn (2).

Suburb: Blackrock, Ingham What’s your favourite thing to do as a family?

Suburb: Mount Louisa, Townsville What’s your favourite thing to do as a family?

On Sunday afternoons in winter we love the nature walks around the Harvey Range tea rooms.

Ben, 10 – “Fighting but staying friends, having cakes on birthdays and knowing someone always has your back.”

Caelen, 5 – “Family means happiness.”

Josh, 8 – “Family is love and kisses.”

Katie, 8 – “Kindness, love, joy, happy, laughter, sharing and caring.”

Going to the local beaches.

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EDUCATION

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The importance of music, drama, art and physical education There is no denying the importance of literacy and numeracy in education but attention should also be given to the arts and humanities. Why? Because it is through these disciplines that children learn how to express themselves.

STEMMING OUT FROM STEM The STEM subjects – Science – Technology – Engineering - Maths, along with literacy, are often considered the most important parts of the school curriculum. Yes, it is critical that you are helping your children in these disciplines but it is also important to include the arts.

One of the biggest advocates for the arts and humanities is educationalist, Sir Ken Robinson who states, “Imagination is the source of all human achievement. The arts, science, humanities, languages and maths have equal and central contributions to make to a student’s education.”

Gary Hall, Catholic Education Services Principal Education Officer on Student Wellbeing, echoes this notion. “There is a premise that [the arts] are less valued for employment purposes. You hear statements such as, ‘Don’t do music, you’ll never be a musician’, or, ‘Don’t do art, you’ll never be an artist’. Strangely you don’t hear statements such as, ‘Don’t do maths, you’ll never be a mathematician’.”

Swapping STEM to STEAM (with Arts added in) is something all schools now encourage due to the creative expression and holistic education that the Arts promote.

“Education is personal and should support individuals to identify their talents and make them creative and confident learners. Education is also cultural and the arts are a great vehicle for transferring cultural beliefs,” Gary Hall explains.

KEEPING UP TO A CREATIVE SOCIETY Times have changed and our world now nurtures more creative expression, especially in terms of career paths.

“We are living in a world where diversity is the norm. In our society diversity is encouraged, rewarded and celebrated,” Gary Hall tells us. In the past a linearity approach to education may have worked, especially for the industrial revolution. “However, this approach is outmoded and there is a need to make education personal and creative.”

The modern educational framework, while still somewhat linear, is also focused more on creativity.

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Teaching creativity is all about encouraging, mentoring and coaching. It’s about helping students identify what their talents are, fostering their passions and encouraging them to do the very best they can with what they have, - Gary Hall.

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THE ‘ART’ IN ARTICULATE LEARNING All subjects in the arts and humanities help to build confidence in children as well as promote social interaction and collaboration with other students interested in the same subject.

They can also help develop the skills for children to handle anxiety and nervousness.

We all have to face nerve-wracking situations in adulthood, anything from public speaking to job interviews.

Playing a sport (especially in front of a crowd), performing in a concert or showcasing paintings in an exhibition can help children come to terms with this nervousness.

Speciality programs provide a sense of achievement outside the traditional framework. They encourage perseverance and help develop the understanding that hard work and practice will pay off.

They can also help keep children, especially creative learners, engaged in school and improve academic performance as a whole. The arts don’t only develop a child’s creativity—the skills they learn because of them spill over into academic achievement. The arts allow students to express themselves better than in the math or science areas. If children have to practice thinking creatively, it will come more naturally to them both in the present and in their future careers.

Children need to know more about the world than just what they can learn through text and numbers. Art education teaches students to interpret, criticise and use visual information, and then to make choices based on what they have learned.

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THINKING OUTSIDE THE TRADITIONAL EDUCATIONAL FRAMEWORK As Dr. Seuss writes, “Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try.”

Shifting focus outside the traditional educational box of literacy and numeracy allows our children to nurture their individuality, build their confidence, understand their world and encourage their passion, whatever path they choose.

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Music is the art of thinking with sounds.

MUSIC CAN:

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• develop language, creative thinking and reasoning

• encourage a passion for healthy living, nutrition and exercise

• promote craftsmanship • increase coordination

• assist with mental wellbeing

• develop pattern recognition

• keep children strong and fit

• fine-tune auditory skills

• develop coordination

• help with mindfulness and relaxation

• encourage teamwork and pride

• build imagination and intellectual curiosity

• instil the importance of practice and hard work

• promote responsible risk-taking and a healthy way to tackle fear, anxiety and nervousness that come with performances

All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players.

DRAMA CAN: • build confidence and develop team building • help with concentration, memorisation, sharing, taking turns and other valuable social skills • develop language, communication skills and emotional intelligence • encourage cooperation and friendship • help children understand the world around them • encourage an understanding of emotions and how to express these feelings in a healthy way

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P.E. CAN:

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• help children to understand the importance of staying active

• help in the mastery of memorisation

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An active mind cannot exist in an inactive body.

• assist in an understanding of general anatomy

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The world is but a canvas to the imagination.

ART CAN: • improve oral and written communication • allow children to exercise the right (creative) side of their brain • develop a global perspective by studying cultures throughout the world • deepen an understanding and appreciation of cultural expression • support and strengthen the local arts community • provide a sense of achievement and creative expression • promote a different way of looking at the world • inspire the next generation by exploring some of the greatest minds and works of the past

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ADVERTORIAL

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MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER

Mundingburra Wins in

THIS YEAR'S STATE BUDGET It’s great to see the Palaszczuk Government has once again shown its commitment to Mundingburra in the second State Budget.

I have been listening to the issues raised by people in my electorate and I am pleased to say this budget not only delivers for health, infrastructure and education, but will also help to address unemployment.

We know we have more work to do to create more employment opportunities and foster innovation as our region continues to grow and diversify. This is why we have committed $100 million through our Back to Work package towards those who have been unemployed.

This important program will support up to 8,000 jobs in the regions, which is fantastic news, particularly for us here in Townsville.

One of the major concerns raised by the community of Mundingburra was our health services which had been dramatically hurt under the former LNP Newman Government. I was pleased to announce last month $6.6 million in funding to redevelop and expand the children’s ward at Townsville Hospital – the first upgrade in 15 years.

The project will provide additional beds, amenities for families and play space and is one of the first projects to be announced as part of the Palaszczuk Government’s

$180 million Significant Regional Infrastructure Projects Program.

This upgrade will significantly improve the quality of care and comfort for unwell children and their families at Townsville Hospital, as well as provide a much needed economic boost and up to 25 extra jobs for the region.

This year’s budget has also dedicated funding to improve our local schools. Under the School Infrastructure Enhancement Program, students at Heatley Secondary College and Vincent State School will benefit from refurbishments and upgrades to their classrooms and other facilities.

Townsville Community Learning Centre will also receive $2 million to complete construction of additional classrooms, as well as $62,000 for a Special Needs Junior Secondary Playground.

This funding will help to ensure every child has access to quality education, including quality facilities that are appropriate and inclusive.

This is an exciting time for the disability sector as we begin full transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, starting from this month.

The early launch of the scheme has been a success for young people with a disability in Townsville and Charters Towers, and all eligible people on Palm Island.

Our commitment to this landmark reform has been spelled out in our budget, with more than $14 million to assist people with disability and their family to access necessary support services in Mundingburra.

Queensland’s seniors are also set to benefit from investment in our age-friendly initiatives, including $3 million to establish an innovative grants program, an additional $2.7 million to the Seniors Legal and Support Services and the Elder Abuse Prevention Unit and $400,000 to expand the statewide Seniors Enquiry Line.

Our Government’s unwavering commitment to Townsville is evident in this year’s State Budget and I am excited to see these important initiatives and projects come to life, bringing with them jobs, growth and opportunities for Townsville families.

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HEALTH

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+ HEALTH Decoding Diabetes It’s a condition that impacts around 1.7 million Australians with a new diagnosis every five minutes. It is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia, increasing at a faster rate than heart disease and cancer.

It can also come with many complications.

But what is diabetes, what are the different types and how can you manage it?

There are three different types of diabetes – Type 1, which accounts for 10 percent of all diabetics and is increasing; Type 2, which accounts for 85 percent of all diabetics and is also increasing; and gestational diabetes, which occurs during pregnancy and, again, is increasing, according to Diabetes Australia.

TYPE 1 DIABETES Type 1 diabetes is an auto-immune condition in which the immune system is activated to destroy the cells in the pancreas which produce insulin. Without insulin, the body’s cells cannot turn glucose (sugar), into energy. Type 1 diabetes is common in children and symptoms can include excessive thirst and urination, unexplained weight loss, weakness, fatigue and blurred vision.

Diabetes Australia reports that there is no cure and it cannot be prevented but there is a strong genetic connection.

Those with Type 1 diabetes will need to monitor their blood glucose levels and require insulin injections every day. Without this insulin, the body burns its own fats as a substitute which releases chemical substances in the blood and then cause a complication known as ketoacidosis.

TYPE 2 DIABETES Type 2 diabetes is a progressive condition in which the body becomes resistant to the normal effects of insulin and/ or gradually loses the capacity to produce enough insulin in the pancreas. Symptoms include being excessively thirsty,

passing more urine, feeling tired, blurred vision, increased hunger, mood swings, leg cramps, weight gain, headaches and itchy skin.

It is suggested from Diabetes Australia that Type 2 diabetes risk factors include lifestyle and genetics. While Type 2 diabetes normally impacts people older than 45, this isn’t always the case. Other risk factors include if you are overweight, have high blood pressure or have had gestational diabetes when pregnant.

So how do you manage Type 2 diabetes? A combination of regular physical activity, healthy eating, weight reduction and lifestyle changes are recommended; however, many will also require oral medication and/or insulin injections as well.

GESTATIONAL DIABETES Known as gestational diabetes mellitus (or GDM), this type usually goes away after bub is born but it can have health complications to both mum and bub and will require management during pregnancy. It can also lead to Type 2 diabetes in some instances.

All mums-to-be will be asked to take a gestational diabetes test as part of their pre-natal care, usually around the 24-28 week mark. It is estimated that between five to 10 percent of pregnant women will develop gestational diabetes.

It is diagnosed when higher than normal blood glucose levels first appear during pregnancy and you may be more at risk if you are over the age of 25, have a history of Type 2 diabetes, are overweight, have previously had Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or have previously given birth to a large baby.

If you are diagnosed with GDM then you may need to change your lifestyle to involve light physical activity, healthy eating and blood glucose level monitoring. In some instances insulin injections will be required as well.

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BABY

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Your Body AFTER BABY

STORY Dr. Elizabeth Jackson After a baby, a woman’s body changes whilst it recovers from birth and prepares for motherhood. Here is what you can expect from your body after birth.

Breast Changes

Soreness

One of the most noticeable changes after birth is to the breasts. After birth, your baby attaches to the breast which stimulates milk supply. To maintain the supply in the first six weeks, babies will usually need to attach every two to four hours.

After vaginal birth, the perineum can be bruised and tender.

This pain can be relieved with ice packs and medication.

Make sure to change pads regularly after childbirth and keep the area clean with a water wash only.

After the colostrum of the first few days, milk comes in, then breasts will engorge. Engorgement can be painful, and around this time the baby may also start to cluster feed every hour. Engorgement pain can be relieved with medication but also chilled cabbage leaves too!

Sometimes nipples can become sore or cracked. Nipple care includes attaching the baby correctly, nipple cream, or temporarily sparing the nipple using a shield or expressing. When not breastfeeding, the breasts can still leak milk, so nipple pads are commonly used to stop the milk wetting through. Breasts can also leak milk on hearing a baby cry, or during sex.

Interestingly, many women notice after they have finished breastfeeding, they have a different bra size.

Blood Loss All women have vaginal blood loss after childbirth. This is called lochia. At first lochia can be heavy and may include small clots. Lochia changes from bright red blood, to a brown loss after a week or two, and then eventually to a clear loss. Bleeding is heavy if saturating through more than a pad every two hours.

After-Birth Pains After-birth pains can be more noticeable after each subsequent birth. These come in small waves and can be exacerbated when breastfeeding.

After a Caesarean, women also experience wound pain.

Most pain and vaginal bleeding should have resolved by the time you see your GP or obstetrician for the six week check.

Increasing or continuous pains or bleeding, or fever after childbirth, is not normal, and a woman should see her doctor.

Preg nancy Pregnancy… yes it can happen and as soon as three weeks after birth. Breastfeeding is not a perfect contraceptive, but there are lots of contraception options available. Sex after childbirth is an individual choice when to resume, although the first six weeks is usually advised against.

Gradual Weight Loss You shouldn’t expect to lose all the baby weight quickly once you have your baby. Six months is a good time to be at pre-pregnancy weight and have resumed all prepregnancy exercise and activities.

A gradual build up from walking, to swimming and running, and then, weight bearing exercise can occur over the first three months. The first six months after birth is a high risk time for iron deficiency as well, so consider a multivitamin and a well-balanced diet too!

To all new and expecting mums out there, just remember body change is normal. Regardless of shape or size, after birth, the most important things are to take care of yourself and to love and get to know your baby.

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EAR CONCERNS IN BABIES AND TODDLERS STORY Dr Ben Ireland Ear complaints are quite common in young children, especially when living in the Tropics. Below are a few of the common conditions and what you can do about them:

Excessive Ear Wax Skin on the ear canal produces wax which helps protect the ear. Wax usually comes out by itself but if this does not occur the ear can be cleaned with a damp cloth. It is advisable not to use cotton buds as they can damage the ear and push the wax further in the canal.

Outer Ear Infections Infections can occur in the outer ear (known as otitis externa). There is usually pain, tenderness, itchiness or discharge from the ear. If these symptoms occur, a review with a GP is advisable as ear drops may be required to resolve the infection.

Foreign Body Occasionally toddlers can put beads or small objects in their ears. If this occurs do not try and remove the object.

Instead seek a GP or Emergency Department.

Middle Ear Infections The middle ear is filled with air and contains tiny bones situated behind the ear drum.

Middle ear infections (known as otitis media) can occur if the Eustachian tube is blocked. Bacteria/viruses can build up as they are unable to drain out of the ear.

Symptoms include ear ache, fevers and reduced hearing. If these symptoms occur, consult a family doctor as it may be necessary to obtain a prescription for antibiotics.

Important Points to Note When you have an infection in the ear it is best to keep water out of the ear using ear plugs or cotton wool coated with Vaseline.

Encourage children not to poke things in ears.

If you are ever concerned with your child’s ears please consult with your family doctor.

APGAR TESTING EXPLAINED Every hospital will have a different procedure after bub is born but all will use a scoring system known as the APGAR score to assess your baby. What does this stand for?

There are five criteria in the APGAR test and each one is scaled from zero to two. Babies between seven and ten are considered healthy while babies under six may need assistance breathing or require time in the NICU.

A is for Appearance If bub’s oxygen has been restricted during birth, then he may be a bluish or grey colour which will score a zero. If bub has bluish hands or feet but the body is a good colour, then this will score a one. If baby has good colouring all over, then he or she will score a two.

P is for Pulse Pulse is the heart rate of bub. No heart rate scores a zero; a heartrate lower than 100 scores a one; and a heartrate of 100 or over scores a two.

G is for Grimace Grimace refers to the reflexive responses that your baby gives out. No reaction will score a zero; grimacing will score a one; pulling away, coughing or sneezing will score a two.

A is for Activity Is bub moving or limp? If bub is limp, then this will score zero. A baby flexing his arms and legs will score a one and a moving baby will score a two.

R is for Respiration Respiration, or the breathing patterns of your bub is the final test. A baby who is not breathing will score a zero; a weak cry gets a one while a strong cry or normal effort to breathe will score a two.

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WHAT'S ON JULY Daily TOWERS OF TOMORROW WITH LEGO® BRICKS Museum of Tropical Queensland www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au 9.30am / General admission / Family

Friday 1 NEED FOR SPEED - MARIO SUPER CART COMPETITION Untill 9 July CastleTown www.castletown.com.au Daily at 11.00am / Free / Family

TOWNSVILLE SHOW Showgrounds www.townsvilleshow.com.au/ 9.00am / Cost / Family ASTRONOMICAL, 3 ACTORS AND 6 TELESCOPES Jezzine Barracks Amphitheatre madonna@fullthrottletheatre.com Saturday Nights in July 7.00pm / Cost / Family LEGO PORTRAIT WORKSHOP Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 10.00, 11.30am and 1.00pm / Free bookings essential / Family

Sunday 3

THE FANTASTIC MR FOX The Old Courthouse Theatre www.fullthrottletheatre.com 10.30am / Cost / Family

TOWNSVILLE SHOW Showgrounds www.townsvilleshow.com.au/ 9.00am / Cost / Family

TOWNSVILLE SHOW Showgrounds www.townsvilleshow.com.au/ 5.00pm / Cost / Family

READY STEADY GO KIDS 5TH BIRTHDAY AND FAMILY OPEN DAY Cranbrook State School sharon@readysteadygokids.com.au 9.00am / Free / Family

ART ESCAPE SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 10.30am / $10 / Kids SHOP 'N' PLAY Willows Shopping Centre 4773 8871 1.00pm / Free / Family

ROVING ARTISTS Cotters Market 4727 9011 10.00am / Free / All Ages SUNDAYS AT RIVERWAY Pinnacles Gallery 4773 8871 1.00pm / Free / Family

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Monday 4

THE FANTASTIC MR FOX The Old Courthouse Theatre www.fullthrottletheatre.com 10.30am / Cost / Family

TOWNSVILLE SHOW Showgrounds www.townsvilleshow.com.au/ 9.00am / Cost / Family

"Minty picks Townsville 400 Super Street Party on Thursday 7th" LULLABY MOVEMENT/ART/ PERFORMANCE/MUSIC (runs untill 9 July) Old Courthouse Theatre madonna@fullthrottletheatre.com 10.00am / Cost / Family

Tuesday 5 CIRCUS PERFORMANCES DAILY Untill 10 july Fairfield Central Shopping Centre www.facebook.com/ FairfieldCentralTSV Shows at 10.00am and 12.00pm / Free / Family ART-BOX Pinnacles Gallery 4773 8871 10.00am / Gold Coin Donation / Under 5's ART ESCAPE SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Pinnacles Gallery 4773 8871 10.30am / $10 / Kids PERCIVAL'S LIFE DRAWING Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 6.30pm / $15 / Adults

Wednesday 6 ABA DISCUSSION MEETING: THE EARLY WEEKS IMPS Building, Kirwan Health abatownsville@yahoo.com.au 9.30am / Family GEORGE FETTING AND LEE LIN CHIN IN CONVERSATION Pinnacles Gallery 4773 8871

6.30pm / Free but bookings essential ART ESCAPE SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Pinnacles Gallery 4773 8871 10.30am / $10 / Kids

Thursday 7 ART ESCAPE SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Pinnacles Gallery 4773 8871 10.30am / $10 / Kids ANIMAL LIFE DRAWING Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 6.00pm / Free bookings essential / Adults TOWNSVILLE 400 SUPER STREET PARTY Flinders Street Townsville City www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au 3.30pm / Free / Family

Friday 8 V8 SUPERCARS CASTROL EDGE TOWNSVILLE 400 Townsville Street Circuit www.v8supercars.com.au Cost / Family ART ESCAPE SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Pinnacles Gallery 4773 8871 10.30am / $10 / Kids

EMAIL EVENTS TO: ADMIN@GRANDPUBLISHING.COM.AU

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WHAT'S ON JULY Saturday 9 V8 SUPERCARS CASTROL EDGE TOWNSVILLE 400 Townsville Street Circuit www.v8supercars.com.au Cost / Family LEGO PORTRAIT WORKSHOP Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 10.00, 11.30am and 1.00pm / Free bookings essential / Family

Sunday 10 V8 SUPERCARS CASTROL EDGE TOWNSVILLE 400 Townsville Street Circuit www.v8supercars.com.au Cost / Family LULLABY MOVEMENT SHOWCASE Perfume Gardens Sturt street madonna@fullthrottletheatre.com 4.00pm / Free / Family ROVING ARTISTS Cotters Market 4727 9011 10.00am / Free / All Ages TOWNSVILLE ART SOCIETY EXHIBITION OPENING Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 10.30am / Free / All Ages SUNDAYS AT RIVERWAY Pinnacles Gallery 4773 8871 1.00pm / Free / Family

Tuesday 12 THE MOON'S A BALLOON PATCH THEATRE Townsville Civic Theatre www.patchtheatre.org.au/moon.html 6.30pm / Cost / Family

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AFTER SCHOOL ART Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 3.30pm / Cost / Kids

Wednesday 13 THE MOON'S A BALLOON PATCH THEATRE Townsville Civic Theatre www.patchtheatre.org.au/moon.html 10.30am / Cost / Family AFTER SCHOOL ART Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 3.30pm / Cost / Kids

Thursday 14 BRING YOUR BABY - FINDING DORY EVENT CINEMAS www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.30am / Cost / Adult

Friday 15 RIVERWAY MOVIE NIGHT - PAN Riverway Oval www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au 6.30pm / Free / Family IMAGES OF AN ERA: THE MARTIN GALLERY EXHIBITION OPENING Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 6.30pm / Free / All Ages

Saturday 16 FROM HOME HILL TO CHILLAGOE EXHIBITION OPENING Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 10.30am / Free / All Ages

"Chooky picks Small Business Presentation - Going Old School on Tuesday 19th" LIFE & LAUGHS HEB: A RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION OPENING Pinnacles Gallery 4773 8871 6.30pm / Free / All Ages

ART-BOX Pinnacles Gallery 4773 8871 10.00am / Gold Coin Donation / Under 5's

POKEMON CLUB - 8+ YEARS CityLibraries Thuringowa Central 4773 8811 10.00am / Free / Family

AFTER SCHOOL ART Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 3.30pm / Cost / Kids

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FAMILY FUN DAY Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 10.30am / Free / All Ages AUSTRALIAN DESERT AND OUTBACK LANDSCAPES EXHIBITION OPENING Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 11.00am / Free / All Ages SUNDAYS AT RIVERWAY Pinnacles Gallery 4773 8871 1.00pm / Free / Family

Tuesday 19 SMALL BUSINESS PRESENTATION- "OLD SCHOOL MARKETING" See page 45 for more info www.townsvilletickets.com.au Cost / Adult

ABA DISCUSSION MEETING: INTRODUCTION OF FAMILY FOODS IMPS Building, Kirwan Health abatownsville@yahoo.com.au 9.30am / Family AFTER SCHOOL ART Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 3.30pm / Cost / Kids

Thursday 21 COWBOYS VERSES BULLDOGS 1300Smiles Stadium www.cowboys.com.au 7.50pm / Cost / Family BRING YOUR BABY - LEGEND OF TARZAN Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.30am / Cost / Adult

Friday 22 NATIONAL PYJAMA DAY Wear your Pj's and make a difference www.thepyjamafoundation.com Raise Funds / Family

LIGHTNING MCQUEEN AND MACK THE TRANSPORTER RETURN TO TOWNSVILLE THIS JULY! DON'T MISS THEM PLUS MARK ‘FROSTY' WINTERBOTTOM AT THE TRACK!'

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KIDS 12 AND UNDER GO TRACKSIDE FREE WITH A PAYING ADULT

WIN A PRIZE PACK THANKS TO THE DISNEY ZONE

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SPOT THE SCENE Just as roadmaps use a grid system to help you find your location, see if you can map-out the scene pieces below.

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RACER MATCH 2

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Raoul ÇaRoule Francesco Bernoulli

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Jeff Gorvette

WHAT'S ON JULY MIDDLE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE The Cathedral School www.cathedral.qld.edu.au/ prepopenmorning 8.30am / Free / Family

Saturday 23 WEEKEND FAMILY FLICKS ANGRY BIRDS Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.00am / $6.00 / Family

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THE PEASANT PRINCE Riverway Arts Centre www.monkeybaa.com.au/show/ the-peasant-prince-easter-schoolholidays/ 10.30am and 12.30pm / Cost / Family

WEEKEND FAMILY FLICKS ANGRY BIRDS Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.00am / $6.00 / Family SUNDAYS AT RIVERWAY Pinnacles Gallery 4773 8871 1.00pm / Free / Family

AFTER SCHOOL ART Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 3.30pm / Cost / Kids

Monday 25 THE PEASANT PRINCE Riverway Arts Centre www.monkeybaa.com.au/show/ the-peasant-prince-easter-schoolholidays/ 6.30pm / Cost / Family

"Pricey picks The Peasant Prince on Monday 25th"

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BRING YOUR BABY GHOSTBUSTERS Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 12.30pm / Cost / Adult

WEEKEND FAMILY FLICKS - ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.00am / $6.00 / Family

Saturday 30 WEEKEND FAMILY FLICKS - ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.00am / $6.00 / Family

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EARLY LEARNING CENTRE 10TH BIRTHDAY PARTY The Cathedral School www.cathedral.qld.edu.au/ prepopenmorning 9.00am / Free / Family

AFTER SCHOOL ART Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 3.30pm / Cost / Kids

10TH BIRTHDAY PARTY The Cathedral School Early Learning Centre 4722 2000 9.00am / Free / Family

NATIONAL TREE DAY FREE COMMUNITY EVENT Lou Litster Park www.townsville.qld.gov.au 8.30am / Free / Family SUNDAYS AT RIVERWAY Pinnacles Gallery 4773 8871 1.00pm / Free / Family CHRISTMAS IN JULY CRAFT MARKET Holy Spirit school Cranbrook www.facebook.com/ christmascraftmarketstsv 8.30am / Gold Coin / Family

EMAIL EVENTS TO: ADMIN@GRANDPUBLISHING.COM.AU

REGULAR MARKETS

TOWNSVILLE ARTIST MARKET TIME 9.00am - 12.00pm DATE/LOCATION August 1 at Strand Ephemera, October 24, Riverway Arts Centre WILLOWS ROTARY MARKETS

BALGAL BEACH MARKETS

COTTERS MARKETS

MAGNETIC ISLAND RSL MARKET

TIME/DATE 8am-1pm, First & Third Sat LOCATION Balgal Beach Bluewater Community

TIME 8.30am-1pm

TIME 5.30pm-8pm DATE Every Friday (Exc Good Friday) LOCATION Magnetic Island RSL

BLUEWATER COMMUNITY CENTRE TWILIGHT MARKETS DATE Every Second Saturday LOCATION Bluewater Community Assoc BUSH N BEACH MARKETS TIME 8.00am – 1.00pm DATE Second and Forth Sundays Location Bushland Beach CARLYLE GARDENS ARTS &

DATE Every Sunday LOCATION Flinders St & Townsville Bulletin Square.

MOUNTAINVIEW PLAZA MARKET

HORSESHOE BAY MARKETS

TIME 8am-2pm, DATE Every Saturday (Excluding Jan) LOCATION Mountainview Plaza

TIME 9.00am - 2.00pm DATE Every second and last Sunday

NQ FARMERS MARKET

LOCATION Horseshoe Bay Foreshore

TIME 6.00am - 12.00pm DATE Every Saturday LOCATION North Shore Town Centre

LABEL TRADERS MARKET TIME 8am-12pm

CRAFTS MARKETS

DATE 3rd Sunday of the month

TIME 9.00am DATE 1st Sat of the month (Mar - Dec) LOCATION Carlyle Gardens Retirement Resot, Beck Drive, Condon

LOCATION Mundingburra State School

CASTLE HILL PCYC MARKETS TIME 7am to 11am DATE Every Sunday LOCATION Castle Hill PCYC

LUCINDA MARKETS TIME 8.00am – 12.00pm DATE Second Sunday of the month (May to September) LOCATION Borello Park

TIME 7.30-11.30am DATE Every Sun LOCATION Willows Shop Centre Carpark UPPER ROSS COMMUNITY MARKETS TIME From 3.00pm DATE 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month LOCATION Apex Park, Riverway Drive, Rasmussen

RENEGADE HANDMADE MARKET TIME 8.00am - 1.00pm DATE 2nd Sunday of the month LOCATION Marian School STRAND NIGHT MARKETS TIME 5.00pm - 9.30pm DATE First Friday LOCATION Strand Park (Runs from May to Dec) www.pakmag.com.au JULY 2016

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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 KIDS CLUB (Supervised) Time/Day 6.00pm - 9.30pm Every Night Location Brothers Townsville Phone 4773 8000 BROTHERS KIDS NIGHT Time/Day 6.00pm - 9.00pm Friday Location Brothers Townsville Phone 4773 8000 (Free)

BELGIAN GARDENS STATE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP MONDAYS Time 9.00 - 11.00am Location Belgian Gardens SS Hall Cost/Phone $2 per person, 4717 1333 Email rickandjules4@bigpond.com

FIRST FIVE FOREVER VARIOUS DAYS PARENT INFORMATION SESSIONS Time/Day 9.30am, First Tuesday Location CityLibraries Aitkenvale Web www.townsville.qld.gov.au Cost Free

FREE DAY FOR TOWNSVILLE AND BURDEKIN LOCALS AT THE MUSEUM OF TROPICAL QLD (Excl School Holidays) Time 9.30am - 5.00pm

SATURDAYS

TOWNSVILLE TOY LIBRARY TOWNSVILLE TOY LIBRARY Days/Times Every Tuesday and the 1, 2 & 3 Saturday from 9.30 until 11.00am.

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

THURSDAYS DURING SCHOOL TERMS For Babies to pre prep aged children.

Fun, music, morning tea and Free play

MONDAY / THURSDAY NIGHTS

PLAYGROUP TOY LIBRARY

DODGEBALL & VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Time 6.00pm to 8.00pm Location Launch Zone, 1300 528 624 Cost $90 per team (Weekly - $15pp)

Days/Times Last Saturday of the month from 8.30 - 10.00am Location The Toy Shed, Fitzroy St, Heatley

MOUNT LOUISA SCOUT GROUP

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

MUSEUM OF TROPICAL QLD

Starting at 6.45am Runners head off at 7.00am and the event finishes when the last participant crosses the line.

Riverway parkrun is a 5km course along Ross River which you can complete by running or walking (or both) and is for all ages. Children, prams and dogs are all welcome to join in the fun. Please note: Scooters and bikes are not allowed for safety and insurance reasons.

This course is wheelchair friendly.

MAINLY MUSIC

LAUNCH ZONE

JUMP FITT Time/Days Monday (6.00pm), Wednesday (5.30pm), Saturday (8am) Location Launch Zone, 1300 528 624 Cost $15 per person

Time From 6.45am Location Meet at the front of Tony Ireland Stadium on the grassed area near the ticket box.

Registration is free and available at www.parkrun.com.au/riverway.

MESSY PLAY (Bookings Required) Days Wednesdays Time 9.00am & 10.30am Location CityLibraries Aitkenvale

JOEYS AND CUBS (6-10) Time/Day Tuesdays, 6:30pm-8:00pm

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RIVERWAY PARKRUN

NEWBORN AND FAMILY DROP-IN SERVICE Time/Day Tuesday (9am to 2pm), Saturdays (9.00am to 12.00pm) Location CityLibraries Aitkenvale Web www.townsville.qld.gov.au Cost Free

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LEARN JAPANESE PLAYGROUP MONDAYS DURING SCHOOL TERM Location Annandale Community Centre Time 9.30 - 10.30am Email oyakodejapanese@hotmail.com Cost Gold coin donation per family

Time From 9.30am Location St Peter’s Anglican Church, West End Cost $3.00 per child Phone Call 0414 807 179 for more information

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COLOURFUL WOODEN INSTRUMENTS

Thanks to: www.hellobee.com

Looking for some easy ways to bring music to your little ones? We've uncovered some great ways to make musical memories at home. Introduce your kids to the world of music, here's how to do it:

PerCUSSION BLOCK WHAT YOU NEED Wooden block • Flat wooden dowel • Sandpaper • Paint • Paint brushes • Glue • Drill and a saw.

TO MAKE Saw your wooden block and dowel down to the right size and use the sandpaper to remove any roughness.

Paint the wooden flat pieces, let dry and then glue to the top of the block.

Next carve out a hole in the back of the block using a large drill bit.

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BELL SHAKERS

WHAT YOU NEED

WHAT YOU NEED

Embroidery hoops • Sandpaper • Paint • Paint brush • Polycyrlic finish • Foam brush • Rubber bands

Dowel • Pencil • Drill • Pipe cleaners • Paint • Paint brushes • Polycrylic Finish • 12 jingle bells

TO MAKE

TO MAKE

Separate your embroidery hoops and lightly sand before painting the outermost rim. Let dry, paint again, apply a layer of Polycrylic finish with a foam brush. Wrap the rubber bands around the inner circle of the hoops, nest inside the outside hoop so the bands are perpendicular to the screw and tighten the screw.

Saw your dowel in two and drill three holes in each dowel. Paint dowels, dry and coat with Polycrylic Finish.

Thread pipe cleaners through the holes, attach a bell and twist the pipe cleaner to hold in place. Repeat for all the bells so there are six on each dowel.

Thanks to: www.abeautifulmess.com

LITTLE Tin Can Drum WHAT YOU NEED Tin cans • Leather • Decorative fabric • Leather laces • Crop-a-dile • Wooden dowel and ball • Hot glue gun • Cotton

TO MAKE Cut your fabric to fit around your tin can and glue in place.

Lay out your leather and trace around the can. Use a Cropa-dile (or large needle) to punch holes out, then run the lace through the holes. Repeat the steps until the drum is complete. Insert wooden dowel into the wooden ball and glue cotton over the ball to create your drum sticks.

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R E A D Y, S ET, PA R T Y !

With the V8’s zooming into Townsville this month, we figured it’s the perfect time of year to host a car-themed party for the little racers in your life.

Red and black are two of the most popular colours for race car themed parties. Look for black and white checked buntings and flags to hang around the food area and pair it with red tableware. Black, yellow and red balloons can also add some racing flair to the party area.

Here are some more ideas on food, games and lolly ideas. www.sportsmomsurvivalguide.com

• You can make plenty of different ‘car’ themed treats such as apple cars with

grapes as the wheels, lamingtons cars with Smarties as the wheels (and add a Tiny Teddy to the front as the driver) or brownies with marshmallows as the wheels.

• Create spotlight brownies (brownies cut into rectangles and topped with red, amber and green M&Ms) or spotlight kabobs using a red strawberry, yellow banana slice and a green kiwi fruit.

• Red, amber and green (spotlight) jelly will also be a huge hit with the kiddies.

• Pick up some plastic trophies and fill them with different snacks (popcorn, chips, crackers, etc).

• Or, use a circle cookie cutter to create “sandwich wheels” and spread with Nutella to give them the tyre look.

• Top your cupcakes with miniature flags or stop signs.

• For a fun backyard game pick up a box of race car toys and set up a racing track. You can race the cars down a hill or down a slide.

• Or, create an obstacle course using old tyres and red pylon cones for the kids to manoeuvre through.

• Add a toy race-car to each lolly bag. Other things to consider include racing stickers, rubbers and pencil sets.

Icingbits Cake Toppers www.icingbits.com

www.momvstheboys.com

GOKI - Roadster Red www.earthtoys.net (RRP $195.00)

www.bebehblog.com

www.aboutamom.com www.cakejournal.com

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Woodie - CandyLab www.playmackay.com.au (RRP $40.00) www.raisingwhasians.com

Maverick Thunderlane - Playforever www.playmackay.com.au (RRP $90.00) Automoblox - X9 Sports Ute www.earthtoys.net (RRP $54.95)

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La Luna Youth Arts

9.00am-10.30am

CHIPMUNKS Playland & Café

Lots happening with La Luna Youth Arts this School Holidays.

Let's Go Animal!!, 3-6years,

Located in the West End, the play centre features the latest playground experience with large main playground and dedicated under 5’s area, and separate baby area.

FRIDAY 1 JULY Where the Wild Things Are, 3-6years, 9.00am-10.30am Shuffle & Shake, 3-6years, 9.00am10.30am Fake Broken Arm Cast, 7-12years, 9.00am-10.30am Squirt Gun Painting, 3-6years, 11.00am-12.30pm Drama Play, 7-12years, 11.00am12.30pm Contemporary Dance, 7-12years, 11.00am-12.30pm TUESDAY 5 JULY Dance & Sing, 3-6years, 9.00am10.30am Dress Ups, 7-12years, 9.00am10.30am Dress Ups, 3-6years, 11.00am12.30pm Song & Dance, 7-12years, 11.00am12.30pm WEDNESDAY 6 JULY Tumble & Jump, 3-6years, 9.00am10.30am Shakespeare 101, 7-12years, 9.00am-10.30am Recycled Fairytales, 3-6years, 11.00am-12.30pm Tumbling & Tramp Plus, 7-12years, 11.00am-12.30pm THURSDAY 7 JULY Balance & Play, 3-6years, 9.00am10.30am Mad Hatter's Tea Party, 7-12years, 9.00am-10.30am Alice's Tea Party, 3-6years, 11.00am-12.30pm Intro to Trapeze, 7-12years, 11.00am-12.30pm

11.00am-12.30pm Tumbling & Tramp, 7-12years 11.00am-12.30pm All Workshops are $15.00 each or 4 for $50.00 or 10 for $100.00 and held at Riverway Arts Centre.

For more information and costs call 4773 6377 or email admin@ lalunanq.com or visit www.lalunanq. com Bookings are Essential.

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery IS OFFERING ART ACTIVITIES AND LEGO WORKSHOPS THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. Bookings are ESSENTIAL: (07) 4727 9011 To find out more check out their What’s On guide for Daily programs or call (07) 4727 9011

Pinnacles Gallery ARE RUNNING SOME GREAT SCHOOL HOLIDAY ART ESCAPE WORKSHOPS BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL All workshops Cost $15.00 or $10.00 for Friends of the Gallery

FRIDAY 8 JULY Tumbling & Tramp, 3-6years, 9.00am-10.30am

For more information or to book Call

Learn to Face Paint, 7-12years,

pinnacles@townsville.qld.gov.au

4773 8871 or email

Join in the fun at Chipmunks Townsville and keep up to date with the latest news via their Facebook Page ChipmunksTownsville Contact them for more information on their amazing birthday party packages, and after hours’ functions.

Call: 4724 2219 Website: www.chipmunks.com.au/ venues/townsville/ PS Don’t forget your socks!

Ranchlands INTRO TO HORSES PROGRAM CATERING FOR CHILDREN FROM 6 YEARS TO ADULTS Thursday 7 July from 8.30am to 12.30pm A first introduction to horses, learning some Natural Horsemanship to gain a connection and confidence, as well as hands on grooming saddling etc, finishing with a riding lesson.

Everything supplied cost $85.00 Adopt a Horse Day for kids from 8 years to 16 years Tuesday 5 July from 8.30am to 3.30pm For Beginner Riders, where they can own a horse for a day, learning about all his daily needs, feeding, washing, grooming, including 2 riding lessons.

Cost $140 contact them for dates.

Bookings Required, for more information www.ranchlands.com.au 4774 0124 or 0400 345 727

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CASTLETOWN CASTLETOWN SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN ACTIVITIES The Need For Speed 11.00am to 1.00pm Daily Running through to Saturday 9 July Come and play Super Mario Kart with chances to win prizes each day of the school holidays between 11am & 1pm No cost to play and no bookings required Captain Active Shows - Tuesday 5 to Saturday 9 July Two half hour shows per day at 11.00am & 1.00pm - Meet Captain Active after each show to say hi & get a photo with him.

Captain Active will spark children’s imagination in a highly entertaining and educational half hour show, healthy lifestyle and nutrition adventure from Activeland to Australia, in a bid to overcome the evil and unhealthy habits of his arch nemesis Lazy Cray Cray! He will fly in the fruit and veggie rocket, go animal ball hiking over mountains, running and dodging through dark caves, jumping over raging crocodile infested rivers and boogying to funky beats, all whilst creating a loyal and eager team of Cap Ac Kids!

For more information, visit www.castletown.com.au

Paul Sadler Swimland Riverside Gardens ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FUN TO DO THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS? Intensive Holiday Program 4 FUN DAYS half-hour lessons, only $56.00 Nationally accredited and extensively trained team

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Fairfield Central Shopping Centre RUN AWAY TO FAIRFIELD CENTRAL TO JOIN THE CIRCUS THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Until Sunday 3 July Circus Skills Workshop 10.00am – 1.00pm

JUNIOR LEARN TO SAIL "TACKERS " COURSE For kids aged 7-12 years.

Learn to sail in a fun, affordable

and safe environment. Under the guidance of a qualified Yachting Australia Coach

Dates: Monday 4 July to Friday 8 July

An interactive play space Learn

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PREP TIME 10 MINS COOK TIME 30 MINS SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 1 packet bacon, rind removed and diced 1 red onion, finely diced 2 stalks celery, diced 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 2 tins diced tomatoes 2 cups water 2 tsp sugar 2 tsp vegetable stock powder 1 tin borlotti beans, drained and rinsed 1 block parmesan cheese, grated 1 bake-at-home ciabatta 1 bag baby spinach, washed HOW TO MAKE Preheat the grill or oven to 200ºC/180ºC fan-forced. Heat a lightly greased large saucepan over a low heat. Fry the bacon for 3 minutes or until slightly crispy at the edges, then add the red onion and celery. Cook on a low heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the celery has softened.

Stir through the garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.

Add the diced tomatoes, water, sugar, and vegetable stock powder. Bring the soup to the boil and then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the borlotti beans and a bit more water if needed and simmer for another 5 minutes. Use a hand-held blender to pulse the soup just a couple of times to thicken it up. Alternatively, blend one batch of the soup at a time.

Meanwhile, cut the bake-at-home ciabatta in half horizontally and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese. Put the halves on a lined baking tray and slide it under the grill for about 5 minutes until crunchy. Set aside to cool then slice into thick croutons. When you are ready to serve the soup, stir through the baby spinach until wilted. Top with the cheesy croutons. Enjoy!

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INGREDIENTS 8 sheets filo pastry 1 1⁄2 tbs butter, melted 1⁄2 cup almond meal 2 tbs honey 1 tsp cinnamon Pinch salt 4 fresh figs, halved HOW TO MAKE Preheat your oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.

On a chopping board, lay out the sheets of filo pastry.

Roughly cut one end off so that the laid sheets resemble a square where all sides are equal (rather than a rectangle).

Discard the off-cuts.

Place the first sheet of filo pastry onto the lined baking tray, brush with the melted butter, then top it with another sheet of filo pastry. Repeat until all sheets have been laid.

In a small bowl, combine the almond meal, honey, cinnamon and salt. The mixture will be thick and gritty and you might need to use your fingers to ensure the mixture is well combined.

Crumble the almond meal mixture into the middle of the filo pastry in the shape of a small square – make sure you leave a 7cm gap on each side of the pastry. Top the mixture with the halved figs, laying them closely next to one another.

Fold each edge of the pastry in and onto the figs, one at a time, leaving a nice hole in the middle for the juicy figs to shine through.

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When it comes to marketing your Small Business, it’s time to go OLD SCHOOL

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Whilst there is no doubt these are hugely important to Small Business owners, have we forgotten just how important some of the more ‘OLD SCHOOL’ ways of marketing are, tending to ignore them and focus on everything digital instead?

In this energetic and engaging two hour presentation, Australia’s #1 Small Business Author, Andrew Griffiths is teaming up with Bree James, speaker, author and founder of Grand Publishing, one of the most successful regional publishing companies in Australia, to dispel some modern day marketing myths and show how your Small Business can benefit in a big way by taking it “OLD SCHOOL”.

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Bubs2Bratz Nursery Hire offers competitive daily, weekly and long term prices for the needs of those who are visiting friends and relatives – holidaying in Townsville & North Queensland, expecting parents, grandparents or who have been recently relocated.

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pakmag FEATURE

STORY Jenna Gallina

Can busy mums and dads really have it all? Is it possible to find the happy medium between your personal and professional worlds? Or is this work/life balance a myth?

According to many business experts, the theory of finding the happy medium between work and life is not only fictional, but also incredibly outdated. Rather than focusing on finding a balance, we should be looking at ways to blend these two worlds together.

Welcome mums and dads, to the new world of work/life blending.

Work is a part of life, whether you work full-time, part-time or at home. While in the past we have always aimed to keep these two separate, the new trend is to blend rather than balance.

The theory behind work/life balance is simple. Imagine that work and home time are placed on a scale. We try to keep our time evenly spread between work and home activities.

And, when one side of the scales is heavier than the other, we suffer.

Working too much can lead to lost time with the family, to relationship breakdowns and to feelings of stress, anxiety and guilt. However, not putting enough effort into work can lead to a lack of fulfilment, potential lost opportunity and, once again, stress, anxiety and guilt.

The mission is to think of your life as a cocktail rather than a set of scales. Instead of attempting to balance the two sides of the scale, we should look to find a blend that we love the taste of.

Jeffrey Greenhaus and Gary Powell, business researchers from Catalyst, explain, “Work and personal life should be allies and participation in multiple roles, such as parent, partner, friend, employee, can actually enhance physical and psychological well-being — especially when all of the roles are high quality and managed together.”

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Why Blending is taking over Balance In the past, before the wonderful world of technology took over, it was a lot easier to leave work in the office.

Nowadays, however, most of us are constantly connected to work at home via email, Facebook or a simple phone call.

And, when at work, you are usually only a phone call or a text away from home.

With technology bridging this gap, work and life priorities are able to ebb and flow as needed.

For most of us, our work and home lives are not in tidy little compartments anymore. I will be the first to admit I am guilty of checking work emails on my phone at 10pm and writing late at night after the kids go to bed.

Work-life balance comes from the assumption that work is outside of your life. You work to live but work doesn’t intersect with life in general. This shouldn’t be the case.

Work and life are inextricable – the work we do determines the money we make, and the money we make helps us live the lives we want.

“Even in the busiest of schedules, the most practical and effective way we can live is by aligning our personal priorities of work, family, health and well-being,” explains Jeffrey Greenhaus and Gary Powell. “Such realignment can bring huge gains in emotional and physical energy, not to mention greater clarity and focus at work.”

Live to work or work to live?

Here are our tips to finding a mixture between work and life that tastes delicious and works for your family:

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Start with your key ingredients. What are your top priorities? What makes you fulfilled? What makes you proud?

How would you feel if one ingredient was no longer a part of your life? Start by assessing your situation to determine the right blend.

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Don’t just focus on your children and your career. What other things make you happy? Spending time with friends? Exercising? Traveling?

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Focus on your own blend, not others. Unlike the work/life balance theory, there isn’t a certain amount of time on each activity. If working long hours makes you happy, then this is what matters, even if others believe you should be spending less time on the job.

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Give up on the idea of time. Focus on achievement instead. We’ve all heard the cliché “It’s about quality, not quantity” and this certainly holds true when you think of how your hours are spent.

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Reassess and re-evaluate often. Blending is all about reassessing each and every week or even day by day.

Some weeks you may need to double up your amount of work; other weeks your main ingredient may be your kids.

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And, most importantly, communicate! Your focus should be on creating a blend that works best for you, your family and your employer. This means you need to keep these lines of communication open so your flexibility is suitable for every party.

A good employee is one that is happy at home (and vice versa) and most employers want their employees to find this perfect blend, even if it means thinking outside the traditional 9-5 work week whenever possible.

Some days you may be more employee than mum. Other days you may be all mum and barely even think about work.

Blending puts you in the driver’s seat at home, at work and in life in general.

The Work/Life Blend by Numbers According to a recent survey by Samsung: 32 per cent of those surveyed believe that work/life blending makes them less stressed 38 per cent of those surveyed believe that work/life blending helps them get more work done in the same amount of time.

41 per cent of those surveyed use personal smartphones for both work and personal use with the average surveyor having 10 work-related apps on their personal phones.

75 per cent of those surveyed will spend up to an hour during each work day on personal errands (online banking, paying bills, etc.)

63 per cent of those surveyed spend up to 45 minutes checking social networks during work time.

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Design a vision board – get crafty with your child and design a vision board (or collage for younger kiddies) that features images, quotes, photos and other items that inspire them.

Shop with your child – hit up the homewares and office shops with child in tow and let them choose a few key pieces (canvas prints, file systems, book ends, faux plants, candles, etc) to help them create a calming environment with their personal touches.

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Daddy Diary Rhymes through the Times Everybody clap, (Clap! Clap! Clap!)

Everybody sing, La la la la la!

Bow to your partner, Then you turn around Yipee!

Hands in the air, Rock-a-bye your bear, Bear's now asleep, Shh! Shh! Shh! Anyone who didn’t read the above passage but instead sung it in their head, your childhood was awesome!

Extra points to those who stood up and did the actions. If you don’t know them feel free to stop me in the street

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one day. I’d be more than happy to teach you. In fact I’ll go as far as saying I’m the most qualified person in Townsville to do so. You see The Wiggles “Rock-A-Bye Your Bear” is on constant repeat at my house.

EVERY SINGLE DAY. My two-year-old Matilda’s rapid love and affection for this catchy little ditty sprung from nowhere. Now it’s a daily habit. She treats this song like I treat coffee. She just won’t function without it. Sad thing is we actually don’t own a copy of the song (she likes to watch the Wiggles dancing along to it anyway). I think I’ve actually stopped and restarted the YouTube video on my i-Pad more often than I’ve had hot breakfasts.

All jokes aside, it is really cool that a song I adored as a toddler is being embraced with so much love by my own little girl.

But it doesn’t stop there. Here’s another one I grew up with that often gets a spin in the Clifton residence.

“One grey elephant balancing Step by step on a piece of string Thought it was such a wonderful stunt That he called for another elephant” OMG. Just the sight of the lyrics makes the memories come flooding back - Noni Hazlehurst singing this with paper elephants on Play School will forever be etched in my memory.

That, along with the rocket clock, Big Ted and the arch window.

One of the stranger songs my daughter has picked up is “Happy Birthday”. She murmurs it all the time.

I think it’s a day-care thing. I can’t say I blame her for singing it though.

Any song that’s teamed with cake is certain to conjure up a positive response from a two-year-old.

Whatever the songs may be, the truth is I’m absolutely loving that my daughter is singing, particularly the ones that I grew up with. That being said, I really hope she doesn’t go through that angsty teenage heavy metal period that I did!