PakMag April 2015 Townsville Issue 53

ISSUE NO. 53 APR 2015 TOWNSVILLE

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Feature Story 11 TRANSITIONING TO UNIVERSITY

Hello and welcome to our Easter edition of PakMag! Firstly thanks to everyone that attended our Easter Egg hunt - we hope you had fun and enjoyed your chocolate Easter Eggs. You all looked fabulous in your costumes.

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Easter is such a great time of year - one of celebration plus the seafood, an extralong weekend to spend with loved ones and of course lots (and lots) of chocolate.

My big brother loved our annual Easter Hunt when I was little, we used to find eggs and he would re-hide them when we weren’t looking so it seemed like we got SO MANY eggs.

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We have lots of great ideas inside this edition for Easter, plus a fantastic story on teaching your kids to stay safe from “Tricky People” and of course lots of information about what is happening around town.

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Until next time, we hope you enjoy the school holidays, stay safe, and don’t forget to tell everyone - you read it in PakMag. Have a great month,

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37 ENTERTAINMENT 39 SCHOOL'S OUT GUIDE 42 EASTER CRAFT IDEAS 45 EASTER GIFT GUIDE

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CHI KHI COLLECTIONS Chi Khi is the stunning new kidswear collection from Australian muso (and X-Factor judge) Natalie Bassingthwaighte. Inspired by her own two children Harper and Hendrix, Chi Khi is aimed at style savvy parents and kids who are not afraid to stand out from the crowd. Cool, urban unisex designs in a monochromatic palette are made to mix and match and are crafted from bamboo and cotton.

Bassingthwaighte says parents looking for fashion meeting function will love Chi Khi. “I love things to be well made, comfortable and to last, so every Chi Khi Mini piece has taken that into consideration.

The love and attention is in the detailing. Every garment has extra length for those growth spurts. Just fold up or scrunch, upside down zips for easy nappy change and our super cute signature eyelash foot grips for those littlies on the move. The bamboo keeps them cool in summer and warm in winter.”Chi Khi launched it’s first range in sizes 0-4 years and is available to online at chikhi.co/shop

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COPE: Centre of Perinatal Excellence has been established to provide aspiring, new and expectant parents with much needed information and support at each step of the journey to parenthood. We all need to acknowledge that motherhood comes with highs and lows, and that we are there to support one another in difficult times.

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STAY SAFE TEACHING OUR KIDS PROTECTIVE BEHAVIOUR

Turning on the TV or picking up a newspaper these days seems to be a daily reminder of what dangers lurk in the world.

Any parent could be forgiven for feeling a chill run down their spine when hearing stories of tragedies involving children. The idea of a child being abducted fills a parent with fear, but when you are reminded to hug your kids just that little bit closer it may also be worth making a mental note to talk to them about their personal safety.

We all remember the lessons about stranger danger from our own childhood. Unfortunately statistics suggest that we need to go further than educating our kids to be weary of strangers. Around 85 per cent of danger or abuse cases indicate that the perpetrator is in fact known to the child or trusted by the child and not a ‘stranger’ at all.

These statistics have prompted experts in the field to suggest, instead of teaching children to fear strangers, parents should focus on educating them about protective behaviours, ‘tricky’ people (including stranger danger and predators) and Internet or online risks.

The ‘I Stay Safe’ website says the aim is to teach children to be safe, to be aware of predatory strangers and to be self protective. Teaching protective

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behaviours or ‘stranger danger’ is a delicate balance of raising awareness, without unnecessarily alarming children, or paralysing them with fear.

It is equally important to emphasise that the majority of adults are caring, loving and responsible – not ‘bad people’, to globally fear.

As parents it can be tough to know where to draw the line. The good old days where kids used to play cricket in the street, walk to and from school alone and enjoy independence from a young age seem to be gone.

However, psychologists tend to agree that going too far as a protective parent - sometimes termed ‘helicopter parenting’ - can lead to problems down the track and children should be allowed some level of independence and room to discover new experiences.

After all, these are usually the things we recall with the most fondness from our own childhoods.

mum is sick and that a new person needs to take them home.

• Role play or practise a variety of strategies or other scenarios.

• Try a test in a safe environment at home, such as an unfamiliar friend at the front door trying to entice them outside to look at a sick, cute rabbit.

• Research shows that kids often ‘forget’ after a period of time.

Thus a yearly family refresher course is very worthwhile.

In December 2003, a 13 year old boy left his home on the Sunshine Coast to do some Christmas shopping for his family. He never made it home. Queenslanders, and indeed Australians, now know too well the story of Daniel Morcombe’s abduction and murder, but it is the work his parents Bruce and Denise Morcombe have done since the loss of their beloved son that they hope will give Daniel a lasting legacy.

Using some of the ‘rules’ outlined will give parents a great starting point on what to discuss with children. It is worth having conversations with kids on a regular basis, reminding them on how to stay safe and what to do if they ever feel threatened. According to ‘I Stay Safe’, research shows that kids often can quote what mum or dad said very well, but when placed in the situation, they more often still give in.

The Daniel Morcombe Foundation has two main aims; to educate children on how to stay safe in a physical and online environment and to support young victims of crime. The Foundation has produced the ‘Daniel Morcombe Child Safety Curriculum’ which is available to all schools nationwide and has produced ‘Keeping Kids Safe’ an educational DVD supplied free to schools and community groups.

I Stay Safe suggests the following:

Bruce and Denise Morcombe have taken their own personal tragedy and created something positive.

If there was ever a parent who could

• At home, role play certain situations with your child, such as pretending

RULES FOR KIDS 1. I AM THE BOSS OF MY BODY! 2. I know my NAME, ADDRESS and PHONE NUMBER and my parents’ names too. (If children are old enough) 3. Safe grownups don’t ask kids for help!! (They go to other grownups if they need assistance).

4. I never go ANYWHERE or take ANYTHING from someone I don’t know.

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I must “CHECK FIRST” with my safe grownup for permission: before I go anywhere, change my plans, or get into a car even if it’s with someone I know. If I can’t check first, then the answer is NO!

6. I don’t have to be POLITE, if someone makes me feel scared or uncomfortable. It’s okay to say NO… even to a grownup, if I have to. be forgiven for saying you should never let your children out of sight, it would be the Morcombes.

Instead, they believe kids have the right to be kids. To walk to school, catch a bus and play with friends, but that kids should be taught how to avoid finding themselves in situations they can’t control.

If you are interested in learning more about the Daniel Morcombe Child Safety Curriculum, visit www.danielmorcombe.com.au or ask your school when your children might have access to it.

7. I don’t keep SECRETS… especially if they make me feel scared or uneasy. (No adult should tell a child to keep a secret).

8. If I ever get LOST in a public place, I can FREEZE and YELL or go to a mum with kids and ask for help.

9. I will always pay attention to my Inner Voice, especially if I get an “uh-oh” feeling.

10. Whenever possible, I will stay in a group with my friends when I am not with my family.

Basic protective safety for parents (courtesy of istaysafe.com.au) • Always know where your children are.

• Keep your kids within your sight or supervision.

• Be alert to other people around you, but not paranoid.

• Be alert to Internet threats – research shows predators are increasingly

luring more mature children through the Internet, such as online, through forums, chat lines, and message systems.

• Always keep young children’s computers within your vision (not in their bedrooms) and under your supervision.

• Install a ‘Net-Nanny’ or Parental Control Software program on your computer.

• Teach your child to never ever give out personal or private information.

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FIVE CONVERSATIONS FOR PARENTS AND SCHOOL -LEAVERS

TRANSITIONING TO UNIVERSITY If Hollywood films were anything to go by, the university experience is all about good times, parties and a never-ending abundance of friends. Unfortunately that may not be the reality for many students. Challenges such as isolation, financial pressure, stress and the general management of life away from family can be overwhelming.

However there are some simple strategies parents and students can work through while embarking on this exciting new adventure.

As thousands of Queensland school -leavers experience their first taste of independence, the furthest thing from their mind is the mental preparation required to engage successfully into a world away from the comforts of home.

Post-school education experiences differ from person-to-person and the consequences of not preparing can have a long-term impact on future career and life outcomes.

According to the 2014 Australian University Census data, one in five university students will drop out in their first year.

The high attrition rates can be linked to factors such as the inability to manage the study workload, course dissatisfaction and a lack of engagement with the university experience.

Jarrah Steen, co-founder of The Life Approach training company, says there are many ways parents and students can prepare for life away from home and have a great experience.

She says the risk of attrition is reduced when students have proactively identified strategies that help them immerse into life away from home.

“Being able to communicate effectively and confidently is also vital,” Ms Steen said.

“This includes being able to manage the power shift from interdependence at school to being fully in charge of your own outcomes in university by being able to seek advice or help.

“For some students the fear of speaking to a person in power, such as a lecturer, can be a huge

deal and they may end up struggling with course content because they won’t ask for help,” Ms Steen said.

Another key strategy is being able to engage in activities outside of class such as sporting groups, special interest groups, student politics or charity work.

“Directing attention to positive activities can assist with stress reduction, and opens opportunities to meet new friends and networks,” Ms Steen said.

She said having an open conversation with parents, mentors or carers can help reduce the anxiety for some young people and set them up for success in whatever path they followed after school.

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SOME DISCUSSION TOPICS INCLUDE: 1. What are your expectations? Open

a dialogue with your young person about the challenges you both believe they may encounter and talk through strategies that will assist to manage these challenges. Some common situations school leavers encounter are overwork, stress or loneliness. Having proactive conversations can reassure the young person that they have the support to manage any situation.

2. What do you really want to get out of this experience? “A degree/qualification”

would be the logical answer but the conversation should go beyond the tangible to see the feeling they want to live with. Do they want to feel happy, socially engaged, loved, empowered, creative, secure or free? Asking them to define their desired feelings will help guide them as they make choices throughout their university years and beyond.

3. How will you meet new friends?

Having the discussion about how and where to develop new friendships is paramount. Sometimes tight timetables render it difficult to connect with other students during or after class, so another strategy may be necessary to find friendships. Discuss the various on and off campus activities and clubs available and how they could access them.

4. Where will you get help? The teacher

-student power base changes in tertiary education from one where students were used to taking instructions, to one where they have to be proactive and take responsibility for their own learning outcomes. Having the confidence to ask for help and communicate with faculty will be a major factor to success. Faculty staff members are more than happy to assist.

5. It’s ok to say ‘No’. For many young

people this period is the first time they get to exercise independent decision -making. Feeling comfortable about saying “no” will empower their decisions and give them an important tool to guide their choices in situations such as taking on too much paid work, or choosing not to go to that party the night before the exam.

Life Approach is a new North Queensland - based training and development company aimed at supporting women of all ages through major life and career transitions. For more information visit www.thelifeapproach.com

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SETTLING IN AS A MATURE AGE STUDENT Returning to study as a mature age student can present challenges, such as juggling course commitments with the demands of work and family life. Despite this, mature age students are usually highly motivated and keen to succeed but sometimes perspective is needed to study hard and effectively while balancing time for family and other commitments.

Mature age students may return to study for a variety of reasons including to obtain a qualification; upgrade a current qualification or change career direction.

THERE ARE SEVERAL THINGS STUDENTS CAN DO TO HELP EASE THE TRANSITION BACK INTO STUDY: • Investigate on-campus services. For example, some tertiary institutions have on-site childcare facilities.

• Find out about financial support. Visit your local Centrelink office and find out about services you may be eligible for, such as government childcare allowance, Youth Allowance or Austudy.

• Try to arrange your class timetable so that it reduces disruption to your existing commitments. For example, some institutions offer flexible delivery of programs that may include evening classes, weekend courses or online subjects.

• If possible, run household errands during breaks in classes – some institutions have banks, medical clinics, pharmacists and other shops.

• Take short courses to familiarise yourself with new technology if necessary. Some mature age students may not be comfortable with new technology – however, student life will be much easier if you can use computers and the Internet.

• Submit a ‘Special Consideration’ application if you’ve been seriously ill or have experienced some sort of crisis during the semester – for example, death of an immediate family member, medical problems (either yourself or your immediate family), personal or family crisis.

Most importantly, try to have realistic expectations. Some mature age students go back into the learning environment with high hopes to achieve all their goals and balancing family life. Expect that there will be a transition period and there may be some parts of your life that that may have to be put on hold for a while as you find your groove.

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DRAGON DICTATION Dragon Dictation is an easy-to-use voice recognition application powered by Dragon Naturally Speaking that allows you to easily speak and instantly see your text content for everything from email messages to blog posts on your iPad, iPhone or iPad Touch.

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The app allows you to speak your tweets and status updates. It can send texts and emails up to five times faster than typing and you can easily dictate personal notes and reminders. Other features include the ability to be able to easily copy notes to the clipboard and use them anywhere on your iPhone or iPad. The app also allows truly hands-free text input which is perfect for when you are on the go.

LIVE WHAT YOU LOVE

BY NAOMI SIMSON If you have been watching Channel 10's "Shark Tank" you will be familiar with Naomi Simson.

Naomi started the major tech success story Red Balloon from her front room with just $25,000 and a second-hand computer. She now has over 70 staff and sells more than 300 Red Balloon Vouchers every few hours.

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Naomi has recently released her book "Live What You Love". The successful Entrepreneur hopes to share her mantra of pursuing a business philosophy of loving what you do every day and living life to the full.

"Live What You Love" includes helpful diagnosis tools through its use of Question and Answers and Quizzes. Also included is case histories that give real-life examples of mistakes that were made or problems that were encountered and examples of how these problems were solved.

#GIRLBOSS

BY SOPHIA AMORUSO THE RUNAWAY NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The first thing Sophia Amoruso sold online wasn’t fashion—it was a stolen book. She spent her teens hitchhiking, committing petty theft, and dumpster diving. By twenty-two, she had resigned herself to employment, but was still broke, directionless, and working a mediocre day job she’d taken for the health insurance.

It was there that Sophia decided to start selling vintage clothes on eBay. Eight years later, she is the founder, CEO, and creative director of Nasty Gal, a $100 million plus online fashion retailer with more than 350 employees. Sophia’s never been a typical CEO, or a typical anything, and she’s written #GIRLBOSS for outsiders (and insiders) seeking a unique path to success, even when that path is winding as all hell and lined with naysayers.

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COULD THIS BE SKIN CANCER? STORY Dr John McIntosh Now that Summer is over you may start to notice many new, changed or darkened spots on your body. The most important thing is that you do need to be paying attention to your skin so that you can see if changes are occurring. The give away with all the forms of skin cancer is that over time, they will change more and more every month.

Quite simply, the more regularly you check your skin, the greater your chance of detecting a potentially pre-cancerous spot before it has the chance to progress to something more dangerous.

Early detection and treatment of sun spots and skin cancers result in excellent outcomes and usually complete cure.

If you find a spot that has changed or that you are worried about, get into see a doctor skilled in skin cancer work. There are skin clinics that can scan your skin and actually see a few millimetres under the skin to determine if the spot is suspicious and whether it needs to be cut out.

Remember that not all skin cancers have to be treated with surgery with treatments like creams, shaves, scraping, light treatment (PDT), and freezing. The other key is that if your doctor is cutting off lots of spots, the pickup rate for skin cancers should be around 50 per cent overall as shown by research in North Queensland. So if you are paying for lots of cutting to be done, keep an eye out for how many are actually “cancer”. The non-cancerous ones usually do not need to be cut off so you are wasting your time and money.

The best insurance is for you and your partner to check each other’s skin every month. You don't need to know what skin cancer looks like, but if you are regularly checking each other, you will notice any obvious changes. Skin cancers can be any colour, shape, flat, lumps, blotches, hollows, ulcers - the only consistent thing is that they will change progressively every month.

Also make sure that you have a full body skin check with a skin doctor once every year. Early detection saves lives!

You’re probably familiar with the routine – waking up in the morning to find your child’s wet the bed, and then going through the motions of cleaning it up. No one enjoys it, but Dr Uri Scelwyn says it’s more common than you might think.

“Around 20 per cent of pre-schoolers, and one in twenty children under the age of ten will still wet the bed,” Dr Scelwyn said.

“A small number of older children, teens and adults still do too. It’s important for parents to remember that it’s not a psychological problem, a disease, or even an allergic response. Bedwetting is all about bladder control and some children just take longer to develop this skill than others,” he said.

So what can be done about it? Dr Scelwyn says supporting your child is critical.

“Work with them. Always use a mattress protector to minimise the effects on the child’s bed and get them to help you remake the bed when they wet it. Give them praise in the morning if they wake up with a dry bed, instead of punishing them or yelling at them when they wet the bed,” Dr Scelwyn said.

He says a common system is called the pad and bell method, which can be prescribed by your family doctor.

“It’s a simple system – the child wears a pad which, when it becomes wet, rings a bell to wake them up. Within a couple of weeks your child’s bladder control will improve until they are waking up themselves to go to the toilet.”

As a parent, it’s important to see the light at the end of the tunnel –bedwetting is a normal part of your child’s development, and most of them stop as they grow up. If you do have concerns, talk to your family doctor or a paediatrician.

For more information or to find resources to assist, visit the Continence Foundation of Australia website at www.continence.org.au The website has a list of tips, advice and information on where to seek help.

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WELLBEING

WELL -BEING RAISING CONFIDENT ADULTS Imagine your child growing up to be a confident young adult, being able to trust in their decisions and following through with assurance. Imagine they are happy, in a role that fills them with joy, in positive relationships and living life to the fullest. Are you hoping and wishing this will happen or doing something about it? You can increase your chances of achieving this goal by implementing change right now.

ACKNOWLEDGE AND SUPPORT YOUR CHILD’S GIFTS Each person is born with talents, strengths and gifts. If a parent acknowledges and nurtures these by allowing their child to explore them more, then the chances of living an authentic life is increased. How do you do this?

• Observe your child at play. Notice what makes your child happy.

• Give your child ample opportunities to do what they love without any pressure for it to “become something”.

Just by bringing attention to it and allowing them to experience it will inspire them - a love of dancing doesn’t necessarily mean they will become a professional dancer but it could mean managing stress after work.

BE A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL Did you know your child is soaking in all your behaviours and habits at a subconscious level – the way you communicate, the way you approach life’s challenges, the way you live your life? Look at yourself: Would you like your child growing up to live the way you do? Are you on the right path? Start being the person you want your child to be: confident and happy! What can you do to be the best person you can be?

COACH THEM WITH LIFE LESSONS “Telling” your child what to do as they grow up doesn’t teach them anything. Being able to coach teaches your child to use their mind and make decisions confidently with understanding. This develops independence. How? Ask quality questions: • If you make this decision, what will it affect?

• Is your decision the right thing to do? Why/why not?

Enjoy bringing out the best in your child to be a confident happy adult!

Deborah Storer runs Backstreet Mentoring and is passionate about inspiring and empowering people to re-ignite their passion for life through mentoring, presenting and programs. Find out more at www.backstreetmentoring.com.au

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EAT CAKE ...

JUST DON’T SUGAR COAT IT!

BY Simone Kay As you open the fridge and review the chocolate that is gifted with the Easter season, STOP! You already know that sugar is not good for you.

• It is a cause of type 2 diabetes • It is more addictive than high grade narcotics • It can toxify the liver and cause a myriad of health problems • It increases your body’s propensity to store fat Something of which you may be unaware is that sugar degrades the connective tissues in the body.

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? Your connective tissue, your

fascia, is the power source of your body’s movement.

The myofascial nervous system is up to nine times faster than the central nervous system. Healthy fascia gives you strength and confidence to do the fun things in life - run, jump, dance and play. Eat sugar and your supportive connective tissues will fall down like a pair of pre worn stockings.

For healthy fascia stay well hydrated: supplement your water with a little splash of coconut water and a squeeze of fresh lime for flavour. Drink plenty. Maintain a diet healthy in good oils - regular intake of avocado, salmon and nuts is ideal. Move your whole body in a variety of ways to continually strengthen the quality of your connective tissues.

Fascia needs to contract and relax in lots of different directions to make you movement strong. This means variety when it comes to exercise. Variety is the spice of life, and when it comes to healthy movement for healthy tissue, nothing could be more true.

Understanding what your fascia is and how it works can be key to managing lower back pain, shoulder, knee and other joint pain. Seek the guidance of a professional and take control of this part of your fitness and health journey.

If, like me, you still want to eat cake, I recommend choosing delicious sugar free ingredients which will keep you happy and healthy while you love your tissues and your tummy at the same time.

Simone is a Personal Trainer, Pilates Instructor and Movement Coach with a specialty in postnatal movement and fitness coaching.

The advice in this article is of a general nature and every individual will have different needs. Always consult your doctor before commencing any exercise program.

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TALKING TO YOUR BABY STORY Jenna Mottin Speech Pathologist at TalkNQ Speech Pathology

Ever wondered how babies learn to talk and when they should start talking? Language is the key to your baby’s communication development.

Children learn to speak by being spoken to. Through play, children are able to learn about themselves and the world around them which is fundamental in developing communication and social skills.

Regular play is a simple and easy way to support the development of your baby’s communication and allows you to have fun together!

of two, children have a huge jump in the amount of words that they are saying and will have a vocabulary of around 50 words. It is around this time that children will start combining two words together e.g. ‘up mummy’ or ‘daddy home’. By three years of age, children are using sentences of 3-4 words that can be understood by unfamiliar listeners.

As a parent you are your baby’s favourite toy. Your baby will love playing with you. It is important that you make time each and every day to play with your baby. Play doesn’t always have to be sitting on the bedroom floor surrounded by toys.

Play can be included when bathing your baby, when feeding your baby or when grocery shopping.

• Place emphasis on words for objects that are commonly use in your baby’s world (For example, if in the bath you might emphasis the word ‘duck’ when playing with the rubber ducks).

So, what’s typical for early communication development? Before their first birthday, most babies are interested in watching your face closely, respond to you imitating them, playing with sounds (babbling) and words, responding to their name and some basic commands and participating in action songs.

Most babies say their first words between 12-18 months of age.

It is okay for these words to not sound exactly how they should. For example ‘ba’ for ball. Before the age

TIPS FOR TALKING WITH YOUR BABY INCLUDE: • Talking to your baby often and speaking slowly, clearly and simply.

• Repeat the same words in the same situations often. (For example, if you are hanging clothes on the line with your baby name the clothing and use the word ‘up’, ‘shirt up’, ‘socks up’).

• Imitate sounds that baby makes.

• Take turns when you are talking and playing (just like you would when having a conversation).

This will allow your baby to have the opportunity to speak.

TIPS FOR PLAYING WITH YOUR BABY INCLUDE: • Creating opportunities for your baby to play with other children. It may

be with the neighbour’s baby or going to the local library.

• Watch what your baby does with toys and copy their actions/sounds.

• Sing and make music with your baby. Singing nursery rhymes over and over again with your baby will help them learn language.

TIPS FOR INTERACTING WITH YOUR BABY THROUGH SHARING BOOKS: • Making books part of your daily routine is incredibly important.

You might decide that you will read a book with your baby every night before bed.

• Choose books with big, bright pictures. Books that allow the baby to feel different textures or have pop up pictures are great and very engaging.

• Point to and name objects, animals and people in books.

• Read your baby’s favourite books time and time again. This will allow them to become familiar with the words in the books and they will eventually be able to join in with the reading.

If you have any concerns about your child’s early communication development, it is best to seek help early rather than taking a ‘wait and see’ approach. Contact TalkNQ Speech Pathology on 0467 239 554 or visit talknq.com to book an appointment with a speech pathologist.

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HORNS & ANTLERS, TEETH & CLAWS (Bookings Required, 7-10 Years, Ends 10/4/15) Museum of Tropical Queensland www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au 11.00am & 1.00pm Free with Entry / Family

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM - IMAGINE PLAY CREATE (ends 19/4/15) CityLibraries Townsville, All Branches 1300 878 001 Library Hours / Free / Family

BIONIC BUILDING WITH ARTIST DAMIAN CUMNER (Bookings Essential 5-7 Years) Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre 4773 8871 10.30am / Cost / Kids

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Thursday 9 SLEEPING BEAUTY - MOSCOW BALLET LA CLASSIQUE Townsville Civic Theatre 4727 9797 7.30pm / Cost / Family STEAMPUNK SOLAR SYSTEM WITH ARTIST DAMIAN CUMNER (Bookings Essential - 8-12 Years) Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre 4773 8871 10.30am / Cost / Kids BABY RHYME TIME (Runs again at 11am) Thuringowa Central Library 1300 878 001 10.00am / Free / Family GET ACTIVE - ANTE-NATAL CLINICAL PILATES (Bookings Essential) PhysioNORTH 4724 0768 5.30pm / Cost / Adult MISS & MASTER MANNERS CONFIDENCE COURSE Arcadian Surf Life Saving Club www.tmtdeportment.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Kids

Friday 10 STEAMPUNK TRINKETS WITH ARTIST MJ RYAN BENNETT (Bookings Essential 8-12 Years) Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre 4773 8871 10.30am / Cost / Kids GET ACTIVE - FIT PILATES (Bookings Essential) (Runs again at 9.30am) PhysioNORTH 4724 0768 7.00am / Cost / Adult CLOSE TO YOU - RIVERWAY ARTS SESSION #1 Riverway Arts Centre 4727 9797 8.00pm / Cost / Adult SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM - FASHION, FAIRIES AND FUN (Bookings Required Ages 8+) CityLibraries Thuringowa Central, Von Steiglitz Room 4773 8811 / 9.30am / Free / Kids

Saturday 11 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM INDONESIAN GAMES & DANCING (Bookings Required Ages - 5+) (Runs again at 10.30am) CityLibraries Aitkenvale 4727 8310 9.00am / Free / Kids INTERNATIONAL TABLE TOP DAY - BOARD GAMES Thuringowa Central Library 4773 8811 9.00am / Gold Coin / Family

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WHAT'S ON April DINOMITE SHOW (Ends 12/4/15) Museum of Tropical Queensland www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au 10.00am & 12.00pm Free with Entry / Family

Sunday 12 FREE SWIM DAY Kokoda Memorial Pool www.townsville.qld.gov.au 9.00am / Free / Family

ANIMAL ORIGAMI (Ends 17/4/15) Museum of Tropical Queensland www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au 11.00am / Free with Entry / Family BALLOON ANIMALS (Ends 17/4/15) Museum of Tropical Queensland www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au 11.00am / Free with Entry / Family MAMMAL SAFARI (Bookings Required, 7-10 Years, Ends 17/4/15) Museum of Tropical Queensland www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au 11.00am & 1.00pm Free with Entry / Family

FREE SWIM DAY Long Tan Memorial Pool www.townsville.qld.gov.au 9.00am / Free / Family FREE SWIM DAY Northern Beaches Leisure Centre www.townsville.qld.gov.au 9.00am / Free / Family

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FREE SWIM DAY Tobruk Memorial Baths www.townsville.qld.gov.au 9.00am / Free / Family

Monday 13 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM - LEARN TO PLAY POKEMON (Bookings Required - 8-21 years) CityLibraries Thuringowa Central, Von Steiglitz Room 4773 8811 9.30am / Free / Family

CHAIR DANCING (Bookings Required) CityLibraries Thuringowa Central, Von Steiglitz Room 4773 8811 / 10.00am / Free / Adult

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM - LEARN TO PLAY POKEMON (Bookings Required - 8+) CityLibraries Flinders Street 4727 9666 9.30am / Free / Family

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"CHOOKY PICKS NATIONAL YOUTH FEST 2015 ON FRIDAY 17TH AT 2PM" TUESDAY TAXIDERMY TALES Museum of Tropical Queensland www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au 11.00am / Free with Entry / Family AMAZING MANNERS CONFIDENCE COURSE Arcadian Surf Life Saving Club www.tmtdeportment.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Kids

Wednesday 15 FLOWER POT MOSIACS WITH ARTIST CASSANDRA ROBERTS (Bookings Essential 5-7 Years) Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 10.30am / Cost / Kids

Thursday 16 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM FASHION, FAIRIES & FUN (Bookings Required 8-21 Years) CityLibraries Aitkenvale 4727 8310 / 9.30am / Free A CAMERA ON GALLIPOLI EXHIBITION LAUNCH CityLibraries Flinders Street 1300 878 001 10.00am / Free / Family PORCELAIN PAINTING WITH ARTIST ASHLEIGH PETERS (Booking Essential - 5-7 Years) Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 10.30am / Cost / Kids GET ACTIVE - ANTE NATAL CLINICAL PILATES (Bookings Essential) PhysioNORTH / 4724 0768 5.30pm / Cost / Adult

Friday 17 THE TEN TENORS ON BROADWAY Townsville Civic Theatre 4727 9797 7.30pm / Cost / Family DIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT Riverway Lagoon www.townsville.qld.gov.au 7.15pm / Free / Family GET ACTIVE - FIT PILATES (Bookings Essential) (Runs again at 9.30am) PhysioNORTH 4724 0768 7.00am / Cost / Adult FUNKY FRAMES WITH ARTIST CASSANDRA ROBERTS (Bookings Essential 8-12 Years) Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 10.30am / Cost / Kids MCDONALDS BEACH PARTY NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK Strand Park/Beach 1300 878 001 2.00pm / Free DIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT (RIO 2) Riverway Lagoon www.townsville.qld.gov.au 7.15pm / Free / Family

Saturday 18 RAISING CHICKENS - GETTING STARTED Thuringowa Central Library 4773 8811 10.30am / Free / Family

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WHAT'S ON April SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM - ORIGAMI (Bookings Required) (Runs again at 10.30am) CityLibraries Aitkenvale 4727 8310 9.00am / Free / Family POKEMON CLUB (8+ Years) CityLibraries Thuringowa Central 1300 878 001 10.00am / Free / Kids TWITCHERS TRAIL (Ends 19/4/15) Museum of Tropical Queensland www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au 11.00am / Free with Entry / Family

Sunday 19 RIDE THE RIVER - FREE GUIDED CYCLING TOUR (ALL AGES AND ABILITIES) Ross River www.townsville.qld.gov.au 7.00am / Free / Family Registrations by 12 April

Monday 20 BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL 2015 Townsville Civic Theatre 4727 9797 7.00pm / Cost / Family BABY RHYME TIME (Runs again at 11am) Aitkenvale Library 1300 878 001 10.00am / Free / Family

BELGIAN GARDENS STATE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Potts Street Belgian Gardens (in Hall) 4417 1333 9:00am / Cost / Family

Tuesday 21 STORYTIME CityLibraries Flinders Street 1300 878 001 10.00am / Free / Family

Wednesday 22 LOUD LOUNGE - EASY AS ART (12-17 Years) CityLibraries Thuringowa Central 1300 878 001 3.00pm / Free / Kids STORYTIME CityLibraries Thuringowa Central 1300 878 001 10.00am / Free / Family

Thursday 23 BABY RHYME TIME CityLibraries Thuringowa Central 1300 878 001 10.00am and 11.00am / Free / Family MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW Townsville Civic Theatre 4727 9797 / 8.30pm / Cost / Adult GET ACTIVE - ANTE NATAL CLINICAL PILATES (Bookings Essential) PhysioNORTH 4724 0768 5.30pm / Cost / Adult

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Friday 24 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW Townsville Civic Theatre 4727 9797 8.30pm / Cost / Adult

Tuesday 28 STORYTIME CityLibraries Flinders Street 1300 878 001 10.00am / Free / Family

STORYTIME Aitkenvale Library 1300 878 001 10.00am / Free / Family

PLAY SCHOOL LIVE IN CONCERT - ONCE UPON A TIME Jupiters Casino Grand Ballroom www.kidspromotions.com.au 12.00pm / Cost / Family

Saturday 25 TOWNSVILLE ANZAC DAY Cenotaph, ANZAC Memorial Park, The Strand www.townsville.qld.gov.au 5.30am / Free / Family

NQ AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP - AUTISM INFORMATION SESSIONS Holy Spirit Hall, Hatchett St, Cranbrook 5.30pm / Free / Family (Ends 30 April)

THURINGOWA ANZAC DAY Thuringowa Cenotaph www.townsville.qld.gov.au 5.30am / Free / Family

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STORYTIME - SLAP AWAY DENGUE (2-5 Years) CityLibraries Thuringowa Central 1300 878 001 10.00am / Free / Family

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BELGIAN GARDENS STATE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Potts Street Belgian Gardens (in Hall) 4417 1333 9:00am / Cost / Family

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REGULAR Events TOWNSVILLE GALLERIES MONDAY MORNING ART GROUP (Adults) Monday Pinnacles Gallery 4773 8871 / 9.00am ART-BOX - ART ACTIVITIES FOR UNDER 5'S First Tuesday Pinnacles Gallery 4773 8871 / 10.00am / Free / Kids PERCIVAL'S LIFE DRAWING (Adults) Tuesday / Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 / 6.30pm / $15 FREE FAMILY FUN DAY - ART ACTIVITIES FOR THE FAMILY Third Sunday Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 / 10.30am / Free / Family

BROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB TOWNSVILLE MEMBERSHIP DRAW Monday / Brothers Townsville 4773 8000 / 7.00pm MEMBERSHIP DRAW Wednesday / Brothers Townsville 4773 8000 / 6.30pm

MEMBERSHIP DRAW Sunday / Brothers Townsville 4773 8000 / 1.00pm KIDS CLUB (Supervised) Every Night / Brothers Townsville 4773 8000 / 6.00pm to 9.30pm BROTHERS KIDS NIGHT Friday / Brothers Townsville 4773 8000 / 6.00pm to 9.00pm / Free

BARRA FUN PARK BARRAMUNDI FISHING, CABLE SKI & INFLATABLE WATER PARK Saturday and Sunday Barra Fun Park www.barrafunpark.com 10.00am to 4.00pm $23 (3-13), $29 (14+), $89 (Family 4) BARRAMUNDI FISHING, CABLE SKI & INFLATABLE WATER PARK Every Day in School Holidays Barra Fun Park www.barrafunpark.com 10.00am to 4.00pm $23 (3-13), $29 (14+), $89 (Family 4)

KINGPIN BOWLING NIGHTTIME UNLIMITED BOWLING AND LASER SQUIRMISH Sundays to Wednesdays Kingpin Bowling / 132 695 7.00pm to Close / $30 per person AFTER SCHOOL UNLIMITED BOWLING AND LASER SQUIRMISH Monday to Friday (During School Term) Kingpin Bowling / 132 695 3.30pm to 6.30pm / $15 per person

EARLY YEARS INFORMATION SERVICE PARENT INFORMATION SESSIONS (Bookings Required) First Tuesday CityLibraries Aitkenvale www.townsville.qld.gov.au 9.30am / Free (Except School Holidays) NEWBORN AND FAMILY DROP-IN SERVICE Tuesday (9.00am to 2.00pm), Saturdays (9am to 12pm) CityLibraries Aitkenvale www.townsville.qld.gov.au / Free

MESSY PLAY (Bookings Required) Wednesdays (9am & 10.30am) CityLibraries Aitkenvale

MOUNT LOUISA SCOUT GROUP (Ages 6-16) Tuesday Mt Louisa House of Praise (Bayswater Rd) 0403 862 449 (Matt) 6.00pm to 8.00pm

RIDESNSLIDES FACEPAINTING Thursday & Saturday / Kirwan Tavern 4724 4790 / 6.00pm to 8.00pm / Free

LAUNCH ZONE DODGEBALL & VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Monday and Thursday Nights Launch Zone / 1300 528 624 6.00pm to 8.00pm / $90 per team (Weekly - $15 per Person) JUMP FITT Monday (6pm)/Wednesday (5.30pm) Saturday (8am)Launch Zone 1300 528 624 / $15 per Person

REGULAR Markets BALGAL BEACH MARKETS

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Balgal Beach First and Third Saturday 8am to 1pm

Flinders St & Townsville Bulletin Square, Every Sunday 8.30am to 1pm

BLUEWATER COMMUNITY CENTRE TWILIGHT MARKETS

HORSESHOE BAY MARKETS

Bluewater Community Association Every Second Saturday

Horseshow Bay Foreshore Every second and last Sunday 9am to 2pm

BUSHLAND BEACH MARKETS

LABEL TRADERS MARKET

MOUNTAINVIEW PLAZA MARKETS Mountainview Plaza Every Saturday (Except January) 8am to 2pm

NQ FARMERS MARKET North Shore Town Centre Every Saturday 6am to 12pm

Bushland Beach First and Third Sunday 8am to 1pm

3rd Sunday of the month Mundingburra State School 8am to 12pm

CASTLE HILL PCYC MARKETS

MAGNETIC ISLAND RSL MARKETS

RENEGADE HANDMADE INDOOR MARKET EXTRAVAGANZA

Castle Hill PCYC Every Sunday 7am to 11am

Magnetic Island RSL Every Friday (Except Good Friday) 5.30pm to 8pm

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STRAND NIGHT MARKETS Strand Park (Runs from May to December) First Friday 5pm to 9.30pm

TOWNSVILLE ARTIST MARKET Riverway Arts Centre 18 April 2014 2.00pm to 5.00pm

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2015 PLAY SCHOOL CONCERT ONCE UPON A TIME DATE: 28 April 2015 LOCATION: Jupiters Casino Grand Ballroom TIME: 12.00pm TICKETS: kidspromotions.com.au (From $19.80) Australia's longest running television program Play School will tour nationally with their brand new show Once Upon a Time.

Nursery rhyme characters will magically come to life in this exciting new production.

Join Jemima, Big Ted, Little Ted and Humpty as they travel through an enchanting adventure filled with stories, songs and dance.

For your chance to WIN tickets to the show keep an eye on PakMag Townsville's Facebook page.

MUMMY FUNDAY

Don't miss the Stockland Townsville Mummy Funday on Monday April 13 from 10.00am to 1.00pm. There will be free giveaway bags to the first 50 customers who visit the customer care desk as well as free face painting for the kids.

VISIT FROM THE EASTER BUNNY

Head along to Stockland Townsville for a visit from the Easter Bunny on Saturday April 4 from 10am. The Easter Bunny will be bringing along some yummy Easter Egg treats for the kids!

MELVILLE'S FARM

Stockland Townsville is the place to be these School Holidays!

Melville's Farm will be at the centre from April 13 to April 17 with their popular Interactive Animal Display. The Farm will be located near Fratello and will open daily from 10am to 3pm each day.

Entry is FREE.

ANZAC DAY 5:30AM ANZAC PARK, THE STRAND AND JEZZINE BARRACKS (There will be a live simulcast of the Dawn Service at ANZAC Park at Jezzine Barracks).

5:30AM THURINGOWA CENOTAPH, THURINGOWA DRIVE On April 25 Australians will pause to mark the 100th anniversary of the ANZAC landings at Gallipoli.

Townsville City Council will hold several ANZAC Day commemoration events including Dawn services at six locations or you can watch the ANZAC Park service live on big screens from Jezzine Barracks.

Observe the ANZAC Parade as it makes its way from ANZAC Park along the Strand and concludes at Jezzine, including a special guard of honour for veterans and serving troops. For the first time Council has arranged for live screens to televise the services from Gallipoli and Villers Brettoneux via the big screens at Jezzine.

Please note for Anzac Day 2015 there will only be one parade at The Strand. The Thuringowa Parade will not occur.

To view all the dawn services in the Townsville visit: www.pakmag.com.au/townsvillewhatson

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE

Get a FREE second visit with the new holiday pass.

DETAILS: www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au to discover more.

RAPT IN RAPTORS SHOW TIMES / DATES: Weekdays 10am and 12pm (April 7-10) Meet “Ford” the Brown Falcon and other real live birds of prey including owls, hawks and a Pacific Bazzar.

BOOKINGS: No bookings required.

DINOMITE SHOW

BILLABONG SANCTUARY KIDS GET WILD AT BILLABONG SANCTUARY these school holidays A small group of kids get up close and personal with some Aussie animals including some fun games led by their own wildlife ranger.

DATES: April 7-9 and 14-16 AGES: 5 -10 years.

Maximum of 10 children TIMES: 9-11:30am COST: $50 includes a Junior ranger t-shirt and morning tea BOOKINGS: 4778 8344 (payment on booking) DETAILS: www.billabongsanctuary.com.au

CASTLETOWN TIMES / DATES: Castletown are getting into the Easter Spirit. The Easter Bunny will be in the Centre April 4-6 from 11.30am-12.30pm and in the Target Forecourt from April 13-19 there will be a free Baby Animal Farm from 11am-2pm.

DETAILS: www.castletown.com.au

STOCKLAND TOWNSVILLE TIMES / DATES: The Easter Bunny will be in the Centre on Saturday April 4 from 10am-1pm handing out free Easter eggs.

Melville’s Farm will have a free interactive Animal Display from Monday April 13 to Friday April 17, open 10am-3pm each day near Fratello Coffee.

DETAILS: Call 4779 6033

MUSEUM OF TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND When you go down to the Museum today, you’ll be in for a big surprise...

TIMES / DATES: Weekdays 10am and 12pm (April 13-17) Look out for our wildest wildlife, Dinomite the Carnosaur, as he shows who the real king of the beasts is!

BOOKINGS: No bookings required.

ANIMAL SCULPTURE TIMES / DATES: Weekdays 11am – 12pm, limited places (April 7-10) Join Phillip, MTQ’s creative artist, to learn how to bring inspiration and life to modelling clay.

BOOKINGS: No bookings required.

FREE FACEPAINTING TIMES / DATES: Weekdays 11am –12pm (April 7-10) Fancy being a leopard, zebra, tiger or gnu? Become part of the collection at Museum Zoo. BOOKINGS: No bookings required.

ANIMAL ORIGAMI TIMES / DATES: Weekdays 11am –12pm, limited places (April 13-17) Join the MTQ volunteers to create your own origami animals.

BOOKINGS: No bookings required.

FREE BALLOON ANIMALS TIMES / DATES: Weekdays 11am – 12pm (April 13-17) All we need is a little inflation… to make your favourite wild animal as a balloon creation.

BOOKINGS: No bookings required.

HORNS AND ANTLERS, TEETH AND CLAWS TIMES / DATES: Weekdays 11am and 1pm, 7-10 years, bookings required (April 7-10) The wilds can be a dangerous place – discover the tools wild animals need to survive.

BOOKINGS: Call 4726 0600.

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MAMMAL SAFARI TIMES / DATES: Weekdays 11am and 1pm, 7-10 years, bookings required (April 13-17) Head out looking for big mammals with Ranger Claire… we could find anything – it’s a real jungle out there!

BOOKING: Call 4726 0600.

TUESDAY TAXIDERMY TAILS TALES TIMES / DATES: Tuesdays 11am (April 7 and 14) Check out the latest taxidermy creations – as the taxidermists bring birds and other animals back to “life”.

BOOKING: No bookings required.

KINGPIN BOWLING TIMES / DATES: Kingpin Bowling offers super fun for all the family.Play bowling or laser skirmish and/or an arcade time card for one low price of $24 per person for three games or $28 per person for four games.These great deals are available throughout the school holidays from 10am - 6pm daily.

DETAILS: www.kingpinbowling.com.au or call 132695.

BONUS WEEKEND ACTIVITIES EASTER BILBY TRAIL TIMES / DATES: 9.30am – 3pm (April 4-6) Follow the Easter Bilby Trail around the museum – there might even be a reward at the end!

BOOKING: No bookings required.

DETAILS: www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au

DINOMITE SHOW TIMES / DATES: 10am and 12pm (April 11-12) Look out for our wildest wildlife, Dinomite the Carnosaur, as he shows who the real king of the beasts is!

BOOKING: No bookings required.

DETAILS: www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au

TWITCHERS TRAIL TIMES / DATES: 11am (April 18-19) Join the bird watchers from BirdLife Townsville for a guided bird-watching tour around the Museum.

BOOKING: No bookings required.

DETAILS: www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au

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REEF HQ AQUARIUM Everyone is heading to the World’s largest living Coral Reef Aquarium Barnyard Babies (Petting Farm) DATES: April 4-10 TIMES: 9.30am – 12.30pm COST: General Admission or Membership Fee DETAILS: www.reefHQ.com.au EMAIL: info@reefHQ.com.au or phone 4750 0800.

BOOKINGS: Bookings Not Required.

RANCHLANDS DATES / TIMES: Ranchlands are running an Introduction to Horses Course on Wednesday April 8 from 8am to 12pm.

This course is suitable for children and adults alike who have no or little experience with horses.

The course will cover horse safety basics and catching, leading, grooming and saddling horses. Participants will also have a riding lesson.

COST: $85. Limited numbers book early.

PHONE: 4774 0124

LA LUNA There is lots happening at La Luna in the April School Holidays!

APRIL 13 GARDEN PARTY - Drama 9am RUMBLE TUMBLE - Circus 9am CRAZY CLAY CREATURES - Visual Arts 9am BUT WAIT… THERE'S MORE! - Drama 11am CIRQUE DE PLAY - Circus 11am CRAZY CLAY CREATURES - Visual Arts 11am

APRIL 14 SUPER-DUPER SOUNDSCAPES - Drama 9am HAVING A BALL! - Circus 9am BALSA WOOD BUILDING - Visual Arts 9am SONIC SOUNDWAVES - Drama 11am ACROBALANCE & PYRAMIDS - Circus 11am SPACE SHUTTLES - Visual Arts 11am

APRIL 15 SHUFFLE & SHAKE - Dance 9am TUMBLING & TRAMP - Circus 9am LOVE HEART TISSUE PAPER PAINTING - Visual Arts 9am 40

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HOP IT BOP IT - Dance 9am TUMBLING & TRAMP - Circus 9am SCRIBBLE CREATURES - Visual Arts 9am

APRIL 16 PUPPET ME - Drama 9am READY, STEADY, GO! - Circus 9am BUTTON ART - Visual Arts 9am PUPPET ME - Drama 11am TWIRLING & MANIPULATION - Circus 11am FIREWORKS PAINTING - Visual Arts 11am

APRIL 17 DANCIN' RHYMES - Dance 9am TUMBLING & TRAMP - Circus 9am CLOTHES PEG PICTURE HOLDER - Visual Arts 9am EXPRESS HIP HOP - Dance 11am TUMBLING & TRAMP - Circus 11am SQUIRT GUN PAINTING - Visual Arts 11am All Workshops are priced at $15 each, four for $50 or 10 for $100 and are held at Riverway Arts Centre.

7-12 with a fun, safe, and affordable way to get into sailing, introducing them to the basics of sailing through games on and off the water.

COST: is $300 and includes 20 hours of structured sailing with qualified Yachting Australia Tackers Instructors and Assistant Instructors.

All equipment is provided and no sailing experience needed.

DETAILS: townsvillesailingclub@gmail.com or WEBSITE: www.tsc.yachting.org.au

KALYNDA CHASE TENNIS CENTRE - TENNIS BLAST TIMES / DATES / COST: Tuesday April 7 to Friday April 10 full day and half day tennis clinics. Half day - $50 per session, one day - $80, two days - $130, three days - $170, four days - $190. The more sessions you attend the greater the value.

All Classes are kept to a low player -to-coach ratio to ensure maximum enjoyment and development.

Afternoon session intensive training camp dates are as above.

3-5 years old 4:30-5pm daily $15 per session or $45 for four sessions.

5-8 years old 4:30-5:30 pm daily $15 per session or $45 for four sessions

BOOKINGS: Bookings are essential.

DETAILS: Call 4773 6377 or visit www.lalunanq.com

WEEK TWO INTENSIVE TRAINING CAMP TIMES / DATES / COST: Monday April 13 to Friday April 17. Classes held from 4pm daily through to 7:30pm, younger players will be in earlier time slots.

RECRE8TIV

3-5 years: 30 minute sessions, 5-8 years: one hour sessions. (Daily $15 per session or $55 for five sessions)

To Celebrate the Grand opening of the New Deeragun studio Recre8tiv are offering 25% off workshops ($13).

APRIL 13 - Try Tie Dye APRIL 14 - Art in the Bush APRIL 15 - Shimmering Suncatchers APRIL 16 - Recycled Graffiti

8-10 years: one hour sessions, 10+ years: one hour sessions, Ninety minute sessions from Squad Player (Daily $22 per session or $85 for five sessions) EMAIL: kalyndachasetennis@outlook.com PHONE: 0457 041 074 or 4755 4722.

DETAILS: Workshops run from 3:30-5pm and require bookings at facebook.com/ recre8tiv or phone Sandra on 0414 647 709. Re-Cre8tiv is now at Deeragun, 20 Orillia Court, Oakdale Heights.

TOWNSVILLE SAILING CLUB The Townsville Sailing Club is providing their Tackers sailing program again during the April School holidays.

YA COURSE - Tackers 1 Having Fun – April 13-17 from 8am to 1pm daily.

TACKERS is aimed at providing kids aged

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EASTER CRAFT!

EASTER EGG HUNT It’s become an activity loved by young and old - the Easter Egg hunt! It’s also a great idea to get the kids outside and active before indulging in all of that chocolate.

Here are some ideas from the PakMag team to make your hunt memorable.

THEME YOUR HUNT! An alphabet theme could have kids trying to match upper and lower case letters written on the eggs they find to ‘win’ a special prize. A colour theme (for example, littlies collect all the blue eggs while the older kids can search for red - or girls can search for pink while the boys search for green). This will mean the younger kids have as much chance of collecting eggs as their elder siblings and also foster a spirit of camaraderie between the kids rather than competition - with children helping others gather the eggs they’re not entitled to.

Older kids love the idea of a treasure hunt complete with map or riddles and clues to find their eggs. There are lots of ideas for this on platforms like Pinterest if you’re like most parents and pressed for time!

For youngsters, make bunny prints to place near the hiding place of each egg to give them an easy hint as to where an egg is hidden.

TIPS: Buy more eggs than you think you'll need - and buy quality eggs over cheapies. Chances are, you’ll end up eating just as many as the kids!

Think about the ages of the children involved. If the ages vary consider having it in stages so that the youngest get to go first. Otherwise you will have a couple of 12 year olds with overflowing baskets and twenty toddlers in tears.

Watch out for the sugar rush that will inevitably kick in not long thereafter.

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PAPER PLATE PRINT BUNNY 2 PAPER PLATES, WHITE CARDBOARD, PAINT, GOOGLE EYES, PIPE CLEANERS, COTTON WOOL, GLUE / TAPE, SCISSORS

CRAFT ONE

INSTRUCTIONS With two paper plates (1 regular-sized and 1 dessert-sized) glue cotton wool to cover surface of both plates. Paint child's feet and hands and place on white cardboard (Wash child's hands and feet straight away).

Allow painted cardboard to dry. When dry cut out cardboard around the prints.

Tape or glue body and head together to make the main body of the bunny. Tape or glue footprints to the bottom of the body and handprints on the head for ears.

Paint a bunny nose on the middle of the head and add facial features to create a bunny face using google eyes and pipe cleaners.

CRAFT TWO

BUNNY BUTT COOKIES 2 CUPS FLOUR, 1/2 CUP ICING SUGAR, 225 G BUTTER (DO NOT USE MARGARINE), 1 CONTAINER FROSTING (BETTY CROCKER BRAND), PINK GEL FOOD COLOR, IF DESIRED, 22 MINIATURE MARSHMALLOWS, ASSORTED SIZE CANDY SPRINKLES

INSTRUCTIONS Heat oven to 180째C. Cream butter and icing sugar. Add flour, mix well. Roll out and cut into desired shapes, place on parchment paper.

Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate 30 minutes. Remove plastic wrap. Cut cookie dough into 33 slices. Cut 11 slices into 4 equal wedges; shape each wedge into ovals for bunny feet. Place cookie dough slices and bunny feet on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 8 to 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. In medium microwavable bowl, stir frosting and 1 to 3 drops pink food color until well blended.

CRAFT THREE

To make bunny butt, frost 1 whole cookie slice and 2 bunny feet with frosting. Place bunny feet on bottom of cookie as shown in photo. Place 1 marshmallow in center of each cookie for tail. Decorate bunny paws with candy sprinkles. Repeat with remaining cookie slices and bunny feet.

TOILET PAPER ROLL BUNNY TOILET PAPER ROLLS, GLUE, PAINT, GOOGLE EYES, SCISSORS, BLACK MARKER, WHITE PEN, COTTON BALL

INSTRUCTIONS Cut 2cm approx. strips out of the toilet paper rolls for the ears. Paint the toilet paper rolls and strips and allow to dry.

On the side of two strips glue together to make the ears and glue inside the top of the main toilet paper roll of the bunny.

Glue google eyes to the main body to create the face and use the black marker to draw facial features (nose, mouth, whiskers and teeth). Use the white pen to colour in the teeth. Glue a cotton ball on the back of the bunny for a tail.

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EASTER GIFT GUIDE

Easter doesn’t have to be all about the chocolate Easter bunnies and Easter eggs, when in fact there is an array of wonderful Easter gift ideas for baby and kids that will make any little one jump for joy this Easter morning... and you'll also get to avoid the inevitable sugar rush too!

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STACKABLE BABY CRAYONS RRP $12.95 Baby crayons that are stackable and help to develop fine motor skills in toddlers. They are also great for colouring, colour recognition and lacing.

In addition, they are better for little ones as they are really hard to break which means less of a choking hazard.

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KINETIC SAND RRP $49.95 Sand… inside… the… house!! If the first thought that went through your head was NO!! Then think again with the amazing Kinetic Sand which is 98% sand and 2% magic. So bring the sand inside to allow your little one a sensory activity that will create hours of endless fun.

Sensory play is important for all children. Sand is a wonderful sensory activity that allows kids to investigate and explore by forming, building, smoothing, slicing, breaking, molding etc. Playing with sand develops children’s fine motor skills while in conjunction working on their creative play skills through imagination.

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SENSORY WATER MARBLES RRP $7.95 Sensory Water Marbles promote learning and development for kids in so many different ways.

From colour, fine motor exploration, sensory play, colour sorting, to science and creative art – the ideas of how to use Sensory Water Marbles is endless.

Sensory Water Marbles are squishy, smooth and have a slight bounce to them when dropped. You can play with them under a light table, in water, on paper, in the bath, outside, with shaving cream or without.

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BEACH STAMPS RRP $21.95 Playing in the sand is one of the best activities you can have your child engage with. It allows for endless hours of open ended play, a wonderful sensory activity and there is nothing better than sand between your toes creating memories.

Create amazing “sand scenes” with these wonderfully designed beach stamps. Beach Stamps allow children to easily create scenes and images on wet sand by simply strapping onto to hands or feet for endless fun at home in the sand box, or a day at the beach.

FITBALLS RRP $59.95 This amazing range is not only adorable, but more importantly has been designed to enhance your child’s fitness levels, core strength, coordination, spatial awareness and balance.

All fitballs are made tough, safe and to outlast the toughest toddler and are suitable for toddlers and children weighing up to 60 kg but should always be used under supervision.

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MAKE A MATCH MEMORY GAME WOODLAND FRIENDS EDITION WIN

RRP $21.95 This little Make a Match Memory Game is compact enough to fit into your purse, backpack, or even your pocket.

The perfect play toy for picnics, play dates, or rainy days, this is a classic, multi-generational game that will be enjoyed time and time again.

There are 20 wooden coins made from all natural wood.

They are sanded to a smooth finish and are soft to the touch. Each set includes 10 pairs of original, whimsical, black ink drawings.

Each image has been hand drawn creating imaginative pictures with character. Adding a finishing touch is a drawstring pouch to collect and pocket the pieces when they are not in use. Each set makes a unique gift for both parents and children to enjoy together.

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ANZAC BISCUIT RECIPES

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ANZAC BISCUITS

TRADITIONAL ANZAC BISCUITS INGREDIENTS 150g (1 cup) plain flour 90g (1 cup) rolled oats (see Notes) 85g (1 cup) desiccated coconut 100g (1/2 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar 55g (1/4 cup) caster sugar 125g butter 2 tbsp golden syrup 2 tbsp water 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda

METHOD 1. Preheat oven to 160째C. Line 2 baking trays with

GF OR VEGAN ANZAC BISCUITS

non-stick baking paper.

INGREDIENTS

a large bowl.

160g spelt or gluten free flour 100g rapadura or coconut sugar 100g rolled oats 70g shredded coconut 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 tbsp boiling water 140g coconut oil (slightly melted) 1 tbsp honey (or rice malt syrup for vegan version)

2. Combine flour, oats, coconut and combined sugar in 3. Stir the butter, golden syrup and water in a small

saucepan over medium heat until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth. Stir in the bicarbonate of soda.

Add to the oat mixture and stir until well combined.

4. Roll level tablespoonfuls of the oat mixture into balls and place, about 5cm apart, on the prepared trays.

Flatten until about 1cm thick.

5. Bake, swapping trays halfway through cooking, for 15 minutes or until light golden. Set aside for 10 minutes to cool slightly before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

MAKE THEM THE WAY YOU LIKE THEM! Soft and chewy: Omit the brown sugar and increase

METHOD 1. Combine flour, coconut, sugar and oats into a bowl.

2. Melt the coconut oil and honey in a small pot over a

gentle heat. Combine bicarb soda and warm water to dissolve and add to oil and honey mixture.

the caster sugar to 155g (3/4 cup).

Dark and crunchy: Omit caster sugar. Increase the brown sugar to 155g (3/4 cup, firmly packed). Bake for 18 minutes.

Thin and crispy: Omit the caster sugar. Increase the brown sugar to 200g (1 cup). Reduce the flour to 115g (3/4 cup).

3. Remove from the heat and add to the flour mixture

PREP TIME

PREP TIME

20 minutes

COOK TIME

15 minutes

SERVES

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combining until a dough forms.

4. Roll spoonfuls into biscuits and press down onto a tray lined with baking paper.

5. Bake in a preheated 160 C for 20 minutes or until golden.

Transfer to rack to cool and firm up.

20 minutes

COOK TIME

20 minutes

SERVES

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Repurpose an old drawer with a coat of pastel paint on the face of the drawer. Fix to the wall (making sure it is mounted on a stud or use a wallmate product) beside the bed to create a modern and unusual bedside table!

05. HARLEY YELLOW ROUND SIDE TABLE (Zanui) (RRP $59.95)

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And they know what they like. Teen rooms need to be practical, yet cozy at the same time. A desk and study area is almost a necessity, particularly if you have an older teen who requires a place to do homework and study.

02. UNDER THE CANOPY CUSHION (Booie+Ben) (RRP $95.00)

STORY Carly Hammersley A teenager’s bedroom is often not just a room but a sanctuary for them to study, gossip with their friends and generally hide from the outside world. If you have younger children as well as a teenager, think of their space as a refuge away from the rest of your home.

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Invading a teen’s room can be akin to trespass or even treason in their books. So interfering in the decor in their rooms could, understandably, also be held in the utmost contempt.

Luckily we have some ideas that teens will find so cool, they won’t mind where they came from!

04. LOTUS HANGING CHAIR (Equator Homewares) (RRP $489)

STORAGE You may be surprised at just how much stuff teenagers have - make sure their room has plenty of storage.

Shadow and storage boxes, which now come in funky geometrical shapes and natural timbers (tip: check out the hex ones!), are on trend at the moment and there’s something available to suit every price range (from Kmart to high-end Scandinavian designer Bloomingville). These boxes are not just an attractive decor item, but a place where teens can display trinkets and valuables.

HANGING CHAIRS Somewhere comfy to curl up with a book, headphones and chill out (is that the terminology these days?) - and did I mention it HANGS? What is not to love?

If you have the space, these chairs are the epitome of cool and will win your teen some serious cred with their friends too. If you’re not DIY inclined, it may be worthwhile talking to a builder

or carpenter about installing a hanging chair. Plasterboard will obviously not hold the weight of the chair AND a growing teenager so it will need to be mounted on a ceiling joist to avoid damage - to ceiling, chair and teenager!

WALL ART From inspirational typography prints to personalised wall art, teens love to express themselves creatively and funky prints seem to have (thankfully) replaced the trend of plastering walls with favourite Hollywood hunks that most of us will recall from our own teen years.

LIGHTING Think carefully about the lighting in your teen’s space. Many teens are known for their love of sleeping in and retreating to their rooms. A variety of lighting options will give them flexibility and ensure they’re also working in a well-lit space if studying into the evening.

Task lighting, such as a table lamp on a bedside table, is a great idea if you have a bookworm who likes to read in bed. A table or floor lamp directing light onto a desk area is also worthwhile, particularly if the main ceiling light in the bedroom does not direct light onto this work area.

COLOUR Teens will often have very set ideas when it comes to the colour scheme of their rooms. Rather than butting heads over this - work with it. As a 16 year old, I would have happily painted my bedroom black from floor to ceiling if I’d been allowed to! While most parents will, understandably, not want to make that kind of commitment, monochrome rooms are on trend right now and pack a design punch that a teenager will love. Keep the walls crisp white and decorate with black and white accessories (think cushions, throws, lighting, rugs and artwork). If in contrast your teen likes bold and bright colours, you can do the same. Walls don’t have to be loud and overpowering - keeping the walls neutral and tying in decor with a colour scheme also means that designs can be chopped and changed as your teen grows older and their tastes inevitably grow with them.

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Teenagers love to be involved in decorating their own bedroom. I was ecstatic as a teenager when I was allowed to not only pick the colour, but paint my own bedroom walls, with Dad’s supervision. I have braver parents than I realise! So maybe start small…..

Geometric shelving, particularly hexagon shelves resembling a honeycomb pattern continue to be a popular storage trend. As well as providing functional storage for small trinkets and jewellery, they are funky and look great as a feature. However, they can be expensive to buy and difficult to DIY without the right tools.

So, with the concept of geometric shapes in mind, consider dressing up something existing – a shape such as a circle – which can be arranged on the wall in a similar manner to hexagon shelving.

These circular shelves have been made using inexpensive bamboo steamers. To take the DIY trend further, consider painting the individual steamers.

This also doubles as a great DIY project for teenagers – the walls can wait.

Consider spray painting an entire steamer or take the geometric trend further and add triangular paint work to the steamer by sectioning off portions using painters tape.

The steamers featured have been made using a mixture of acrylic paint and spray paint. Whatever you have at home will be suitable, however,

the paint may require a few coats as it can be absorbed into the bamboo.

The colours chosen reflect the changing style of the season. Copper and gold are still strong, however pastel shades are surpassing the fluoro trend of seasons past. When it comes to the room of a teenager, as always, individual style reigns.

Some things never change!

DIY PRODUCTS Bamboo Steamers, $5 - $10 Woolworths Craft Paint, $2.55 Bunnings Spray Paint, $3 - $15 Bunnings

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RECIPE IDEAS

2015

BREE'S RECIPE

EASTER EGG CARAMEL SLICE INGREDIENTS

CHOCOLATE COCONUT BUTTER BUNNIES (NO BAKE) INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup softened coconut butter 3 tablespoons coconut oil 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, unsweetened 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon vanilla liquid stevia

INSTRUCTIONS

1) In a microwaveable bowl melt coconut butter with coconut oil.

2) Whisk in cocoa powder.

3) Stir in vanilla extract and stevia.

4) Pour into silicone bunny molds.

5) Refrigerate or freeze until hardened about 30 minutes to an hour.

6) Store at room temperature or freeze or refrigerate until ready to serve.

1) Preheat oven to 180oC. 2) Grease a slab pan and line the base and sides with baking paper allowing a 2cm overhang on all sides.

3) Combine flour, sugar and butter in food processor until mixture resembles bread crumbs.

4) Add egg yolk and 2 table spoons of cold water.

Process until mixture almost comes together.

5) Using clean hands press mixture into the base of pan.

Bake for 15 minutes until golden. Set aside to cool.

6) Unwrap Easter eggs and place over the base to cover.

7) Sprinkle with coconut, then drizzle with condensed milk.

8) Bake for 28-30 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centre is firm.

9) Allow slice to cool completely in the pan, cut into pieces.

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1 1/2 cups plain flour, sifted 1/3 cup caster sugar 80g butter, chopped 1 egg yolk 500g mini solid Easter Eggs 1 cup shredded coconut 395g tin sweetened condensed milk

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30 minutes

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