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Urge for creation By KYLIE WILSON
BIG MILESTONE:
John Dermer has spent half a century carving out a career in creating pottery pieces. PHOTO: Wendy Stephens
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WHEN potter John Dermer first arrived in Yackandandah in 1974, his Kirbys Flat property was little more than a “grass paddock with a stunning view”. Over the years – with this year marking his 50th year as a potter – he has built an enviable career and home, surrounded by nature and the bush. And John’s passion for creation remains just as strong as the day he first started. “I’ve always tried to stay pretty true to what I believe is a good pot,” he said. “You do that out of being honest to the materials, and to the process. “Materials are so important, you can lose so much time with bad materials.” His work appears in collections all over the world, and pottery that he was commissioned to make 30 years ago for Parliament House in Canberra still grace the Cabinet Room, where Mr Dermer and his wife visited and met with Cathy McGowan (MHR,Indi) recently. “It was a very proud moment in Canberra, a humbling experience,” he said. “I was commissioned to make the 10 large scale pots, the largest over 90cm wide, for the Prime Minister’s suite area and inside the entrance to the Cabinet Room. “I designed these pots with the idea that people would like to touch them, and the rims were so formed to compliment a person touching the rims. “The largest of the bowls, a Terra Sigillata piece, I would consider my best pot, as the pot has a pure and balanced form, and this is the basis in my mind for the essence of a good and proud pot.” continued page |
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MONEY MATTERS
GARDEN HINTS
Teaching kids about money
Compost is recycling at its best
IN the wake of last week’s Global Money Week ASIC’s MoneySmart offers practical tips and resources for parents to help them teach children about money to establish good money habits for life. “The dynamic development of mobile banking and online shopping money reinforces the importance of teaching children and young people about money matters from an early age to ensure they develop sound financial habits and behaviours to help them navigate the financial decisions and challenges they’ll face throughout life,” said Peter Kell, ASIC’s deputy chairman. “For parents, there are many situations in everyday family life that present opportunities to talk to children about managing money, including the basics such as how to budget, spend and save,” Mr Kell said. ASIC’s MoneySmart offers the following practical tips to help parents have money conversations with kids: - At the ATM – explain where the money’s from and how you’ve earned it; it’s not just a hole in the wall where money comes out. - At the supermarket – prepare a list, research prices and how you can save money if you shop around. - Budgeting – involving kids in discussion about family
AS April begins and the last of the hot days have passed, autumn has finally arrived. And with autumn comes autumn leaves, which are ideal for making compost. Compost is nature’s recycler and fertiliser. It is nutrient rich humus which improves soil structure, texture and aeration and increases the soil’s waterholding capacity. Not only is it beneficial for the garden by enriching the soil, it also helps the environment by recycling and reducing organic garden and household waste, otherwise destined for landfill. There are various composting systems available ranging from bins and tumblers through to worm farms. These vary in size and take up little space. The tumblers make turning the compost easier and protect it from soaking rains. Recycled materials like wooden pellets, hardwood timber, bricks and galvanised iron can also be used to make a bay or start an open heap on the ground. Choose a site that’s level, welldrained, and shaded. Whatever system you use, the method remains the same. Combine a mix of nitrogen rich greens, carbon rich browns, oxygen, and moisture and stir often. Time is needed to get the job right.
TEACH THEM WELL: There are many ways you can teach your children good money habits. budgeting can prompt learning about differentiating between needs and wants, costs and spending. ASIC’s MoneySmart Budget Planner is a great tool you can use. - Pocket money or income from a part-time job present opportunities to discuss setting financial goals and saving up for them and understanding the value of money. - Mobile phones – discuss options for phone plans and checking and managing data usage to control costs. - Encourage older children to visit ASIC’s MoneySmart website and use its free calculators, apps and resources, as well as tailored
information for young people starting out. Mr Kell said supporting the teaching of financial literacy skills in schools is also a strategic priority for ASIC. “Research tells us many teenagers already have experience with financial matters, with over 80 per cent of 15 year olds having a bank account and 73 per cent earning money from work such as outside school hours work or occasional informal jobs, and about 90 per cent of 14-17 year olds owning a mobile phone,” Mr Kell said. For more information and tips, see www.moneysmart.gov.au.
WITH DEBBI GIBSON, HORTICULTURALIST
The traditional way of making compost is to add the ingredients in layers, a bit like making lasagne, watering well between the layers. This is turned weekly to help with decomposition. Depending on composition and the time of the year, maturity can take from six weeks to six months. But as we are in a busy world and always in a hurry, a faster method has been developed. Smaller materials break down quicker than larger ones. So shred, chip or chop up leaves, garden prunings, and dead plant material or run over it with the lawn mower. Tear up newspaper and cardboard as small as possible. Then, instead of adding the materials in separate layers, mix them together with a garden fork as they go into the heap. Adding a shovel full of garden soil to the mix, introduces desirable composting microorganisms which breakdown the material. Have two bins, fill one, and then start filling the second while the first is breaking down. Happy composting.
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CALENDAR GIRLS APRIL 2017 By TIM FIRTH Directed by Barbara Ryan
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“This thigh-slapping boot stomping routines are backed by a very loud three-piece band and accompanied by glorious singing in the style of Ladysmith Black Mambazo” The Age.
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VETS CORNER
FEATURE STORY
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Dry eye in pets KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS Sicca is a condition more commonly referred to as “dry eye” which may effect as many as one in 100 dogs. Cats also may rarely be affected. Caused by inadequate tear production, dry eye literally causes the surface of the eye to desiccate resulting in irritation, inflammation and pain to your pet’s eyes. The condition may also lead to other serious complications. If left untreated, ulceration, infection, scarring, and pigmentation can greatly reduce vision, and if severe may lead to loss of the eye. Many things including immune cell infiltration or nerve problems can cause the reduced tear production seen in animals with dry eye. Certain breeds are more susceptible than others, in particular dachshunds, Boston terriers, pugs and chihuahuas. You should suspect dry eye if your pet’s eyes are “gunky”, red, painful, discoloured or swollen; or if there is reluctance to hold open their eyes. It is important that if you suspect
your pet is suffering from dry eye you have it immediately examined by a veterinarian for the greatest chance of preventing the more serious sequelae. Diagnosis of dry eye is made using special strips of paper to assess the rate of tear production. Treatment involves topical eye ointments and possibly surgery. Artificial tears may also be required if tear production is found to be greatly decreased. Dry eye can potentially be a very serious condition, but if treated appropriately and quickly, your pet can lead a normal, happy, healthy life. Dr. Andrew Colson, Veterinarian
PETS CORNER THIS week’s pet of the week at Wangaratta RSPCA is Thor, a six year old, desexed male domestic longhair cat with tabby fur. To see more animals up for adoption at the Wangaratta RSPCA, visit the shelter in Connell Street or phone (03) 57222874.
MULTISKILLED: As well as his distinctive pottery work, John Dermer’s eye for striking visuals has led to him capturing many unusual photographic images over the years. PHOTOS: John Dermer
Photography is another of his passions. “Photos have also been part of my life,” he said, explaining that he used to take regular trips to the Australian outback to photograph its vivid colours and rugged beauty. “Photos are important in how I see my world,” he said. “My environment and my work – there’s no way to distinguish the difference.” Throughout his 50 year career, a few things have always stood John in good stead, including
the support and love of his wife Shirley, which has helped support and sustain him over many years. “She’s given me the strength when it’s been really awful,” he said. John said he is passionate about creating good quality and lasting pottery work – and producing a lasting piece of art is immensely satisfying. “It has a life of its own…it will sit there proud, a balanced form, a surface that compliments the form, reflects the process of
firing and making, it retains the essence of a pot, of clay,” he said. “I work in a process that has not really changed in over 10,000 years, and it is humbling to know that the pots that are collected from these years of history and usually proud and beautiful balanced forms.” This Easter will see his 38th annual Easter exhibition for tableware, while this November will be his 40th annual major show. For more information visit www.johndermer.com.au.
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REWARD FOR EFFORT: Will O’Connor with a fantastic brown trout he caught on a Strike Tiger nymph soft plastic in a tiny tributary of the Ovens River last Sunday.
Reddies firing, trout on the bite THE fishing around North East Victoria is insanely good at the moment. In the last few weeks I have experienced some of my best fishing ever. Last week my father and I fished at Lake Buffalo, where we just caught redfin after redfin. We lost count of how many we caught but estimate it to be somewhere between 150 to 200 redfin. We kept around 40 or so for a feed (or two) and probably threw back four times as many as we kept. It was just incredible. The redfin were biting on anything that we threw at them. I caught a lot on a large bladed spinner called an Obsession spinner.
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I also caught them on soft plastics and hard body minnows. Dad was using yabbies until he ran out of bait about 15 minutes after we got there. He then started using the gills out of some of the redfin we had caught and caught heaps of redfin on redfin gills. So Lake Buffalo is the hottest fishing tip around at the moment. The King Valley and District Fishing Club had a wonderful day at Lake William Hovell last weekend.
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The kids caught some great redfin from the bank. I follow this great fishing club on Facebook because I enjoy the stuff they do with the kids, and last weekend was no exception. Judging by the photos the kids had a blast, and that’s what it’s all about. My young friend Will O’Connor and I had an incredible day fishing in a tiny tributary of the Ovens River last Sunday. We caught around 12 to 15 lovely brown trout. All of our fish were caught using small Strike Tiger soft plastics (nymphs and froglets) and the two largest fish were around 40cm or so. The trout fishing is really ramping up in the creeks and rivers at the moment as the water continues to cool down.
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WINE TALK
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Easter Egg Pie with silverbeet and ricotta
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WITH ANITA McPHERSON hit the spot after a humid day, made from fruit sourced from a single vineyard in the Myrrhee valley. It’s a really interesting and flavoursome variety, with a lightly golden colour and an enticing floral, honeysuckle aroma. It has creamy feel in the mouth, with long and lingering flavours of warm peach and quince fruit, balanced with a totally refreshing, citrus acidity. It’s one to take time to savour on its own; although it does go well with a Thai curry or the richness of French cuisine. Not that I’ll be ordering frogs legs any time soon. Try it at the cellar door in Oxley or go to www. sammiranda.com.au.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
A sudden collapse, 1925 IT was a Sunday night on April 5, 1925, the huge water tank which towered over nearby homes in Docker Street near the railway line collapsed. There had been concerns expressed during the building of the tank that it wasn’t up to standard, and the tank proved critics right,
although there were suggestions that the filling of the tank had not been carried out correctly. As it collapsed, it brought down powerlines, blacking out parts of the town, and narrowly missed the McDonald home nearby. It was rebuilt four years later and still stands today at the corner of Docker and Norton Streets.
THIS recipe is an easy solution for families who are stressing with ideas on what to cook on Easter. There is family constantly flowing in and out of the house whether it’s for breakfast, lunch or dinner, so to save time and ease try this nutrient laden pie from Australian Eggs. For more recipes like this one, see www. eggs.org.au. Method Preheat oven to 190C. Trim most of the white stalks from the silverbeet and discard. Roughly chop the remaining stalks and leaves and rinse (do not dry). Heat a large pan over medium low heat and add the silverbeet. Cook for 10 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated and the stalks are soft (you may need to do this in batches). Remove from the pan and set aside. Heat the same pan again, add the olive oil and onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender. Add the garlic and continue cooking for a minute. Meanwhile, combine the ricotta, three lightly beaten eggs, lemon rind, parmesan, nutmeg, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the onion once it has softened. When the silverbeet is cool enough to handle squeeze as much remaining moisture out as you can, finely chop then add to the ricotta mixture. Set aside. Brush a 26cm springform cake tin with oil. Line the base with a sheet of filo, laying it a little off centre so the excess falls over the side of the tin. Brush with more oil and top with another sheet, laying it at an angle to the first sheet and allowing the excess to fall over the side of the tin. Continue brushing with oil and layering with filo. Once finished, spoon in the ricotta mixture.
WITH WWW.EGGS.ORG.AU Make five indentations in the filling with the back of a wooden spoon and crack an egg into one. Fold the overhanging filo back into the centre of the tin to fully enclose the filling. Brush with a little more oil. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown and firm (if your pie starts to brown too quickly, cover with foil). Stand for 5 minutes before gently removing from the tin. Serve with a simple salad.
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THERE was a time just a couple of weeks ago when it was hard to walk into our bathroom without finding a frog. For the life of me, I don’t know how they got in, having checked every door, window, wall and eave for gaps, but somehow they blazed a trail straight into the coolest room in the house. After a few weeks of incessantly hot and humid weather I figure they must have been determined to find a place to chill out, and cool tiles and a damp sink must have proved alluring. Gently catching and releasing them turned out to be a challenge, but practice made perfect and a peak cap turned out to be the perfect scoop. I can’t blame them for seeking refuge – sometimes we all need to just kick back and cool off. A chilled glass of Sam Miranda Petit Manseng really
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The successful applicant will need to be committed to safety, quality and have a current heavy vehicle license. You will need basic computer and reporting skills.
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Sales Consultant We are looking for a dynamic and energetic go-getter for our Ovens Ford Dealership located in Wangaratta, part of the Value Auto Group. If you are a leader, have strong communication skills and great negotiation skills then you are the person for us. Ford Motor Company is launching into a new era with 20 new models being added to its Australian range by 2020. Some of these exciting new models include the Mustang, Everest, new model Ranger and Mondeo plus many more not even publicly announced. Now is the time to get on board with a winning combination. Opportunities for advancement are available within the Value Auto Group network for the right person. As a Sales Consultant you will be responsible for cultivating and promoting the Ford brand in Wangaratta. We are looking for a well presented person who can: ‡ )ROORZ XS DQG FRPSOHWH D VDOH ‡ ([SODLQ SURGXFW ZDUUDQWLHV WR FXVWRPHUV ‡ .HHS XS WR GDWH ZLWK ODWHVW RIIHUV IURP manufacturers. ‡ 3UHVHQW D UDQJH RI DIWHUPDUNHW SURGXFWV WR customers. ‡ (QVXUH DOO GRFXPHQWDWLRQ LV PDLQWDLQHG To be suitable for this position you will need to have: ‡ $ NHHQ LQWHUHVW LQ YDOXDWLRQ RI FDUV LV essential. ‡ %H KLJKO\ PRWLYDWHG HQHUJHWLF DQG DEOH WR work autonomously. ‡ 'LVSOD\ H[FHOOHQW FRPPXQLFDWLRQ VNLOOV ‡ 6RXQG FRPSXWHU VNLOOV ‡ ([FHSWLRQDO FXVWRPHU VHUYLFH VNLOOV ‡ 3RVVHVV XQTXHVWLRQDEOH KRQHVW\ DQG integrity. 3UHYLRXV H[SHULHQFH LV SUHIHUDEOH EXW QRW essential. $ %DVH 6DODU\ &DU DOORZDQFH 9HKLFOH DQG Commissions are part of the Salary Structure and will be offered to the right candidate. 3OHDVH VHQG \RXU UHVXPH LQ FRPSOHWH FRQILGHQFH WR $VKOH\ 0F,OUR\ 'HDOHU 3ULQFLSDO 3 2 %R[ :DQJDUDWWD RU HPDLO WR amcilroy@ovensford.com.au. Applications close 12/04/2017.
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IMAGINE you’re riding your bike, taking in the nice sunny day, and you suddenly run over a stick on the path. Your front wheel begins to wobble and before you know it, you’ve fallen off your bike grazing your knee in the process. Have you ever wondered what happens to your body and your blood when you get a graze? Our blood is an amazing thing, fulfilling many roles when it comes to keeping our bodies healthy and healing wounds. For a start, out blood is comprised of four main components - red cells, white cells, platelets, and plasma. Our red blood cells carry oxygen through our body, keeping our cells and organs alive, while also transporting carbon dioxide to our lungs. So when we get a graze or cut, it’s very important that our body is able to stop us from losing blood. This is where the other components of our blood come into play.
GOT A BOO-BOO: Grazing your knee is never a nice feeling, but have you ever wondered how your body heals the cut? White blood cells will travel to the wounded area and scan for any foreign substances like dirt or germs. Upon finding germs, the white blood cells will don their armour and sword, and fight off the invading pathogens. After taking care of the germs, the white blood cells will consume any dead or dying cells in the body, effectively cleaning up the area.
Finally, after getting rid of the germs, the white blood cells will assist in healing the damaged tissue. Next up are the platelets. When our body is wounded, the platelets travel to the cut and gather their friends - the fibrins. Together, the platelets and fibrins seal off the wound, preventing further bleeding and also helping to stop more germs
entering the body. When you see a scab on your cut, that’s the platelets and fibrins doing their job. Finally, none of these cells could complete their tasks without the help of plasma. Plasma not only transports the blood cells to a wounded area, but also contains proteins that house important nutrients for healing -
including, vitamins, minerals, and lipids (fats and sugars). Together, all of these components help to repair the damage, heal your cuts, and stop you from getting sick. Of course, as amazing as our blood is, it’s still important to help it heal by washing and disinfecting the cut, and using simple first aid such as a band-aid or bandage.
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Cardiac rehabilitation aids recovery HENRY McKenzie was taken by surprise by his cardiac event. Mr McKenzie, a Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) food service worker of over 35 years, attributed his shortness of breath to getting older, but when he started to feel “heavy” in the chest, he saw his GP. His GP gave him a stress test, and the next thing he knew he was being referred to the Royal Melbourne Hospital for angiograms, and his illness ultimately led to him having a quadruple bypass late last year. “It was a surprise to me,” said Mr McKenzie, a Killawarra resident who prides himself on living a fairly healthy lifestyle, but added that a family history of heart problems was a big factor, as was stress. He said a big factor in his return to health has been his participation in NHW’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. Mr McKenzie said that as well as the physical health benefits, the chance to be around other people who were on a similar journey helped his general wellbeing as well. “We’re all here doing the same thing,” he said. “It gets you thinking about what you need to do. “We’ve got a second chance.” He said for many cardiac patients like himself, symptoms of problems were nothing like they expected. Rather than chest pains, it is often feelings like shortness of breath, a heavy chest, numbness in the limbs, aches in the neck or jawline, heartburn, extreme fatigue and nausea, which are often mistaken for signs of ageing, tiredness, or symptoms of other illnesses. Additionally, men and women can display wildly different symptoms. He praised the program for helping him work his way back to health, and said that by following exercise and other recommendations of the program, he was making good progress. “I know in myself how much better I am,” Mr McKenzie said. “I am more aware of my own body.” He urged people to make sure they are aware of changes in their body and get checked out if they are concerned.
KEEPING ACTIVE | Northeast Health Wangaratta cardiac rehabilitation nurse Merrilyn Giacopelli puts cardiac rehab PHOTO: Kylie Wilson program participant Henry McKenzie through his paces. Cardiac rehabilitation nurse and program coordinator Merrilyn Giacopelli said the program runs throughout the year and features sessions with a social worker, dietitian, mental health nurse, cardiac nurse, physiotherapist and an allied health assistant. Each rehabilitation cycle lasts for about seven weeks, running one afternoon a week, and there are always two different sessions running in tandem. She said patients are often referred
from Melbourne hospitals as part of their recovery, or they can self refer, and all participants are given a comprehensive assessment at the start of the program. Ms Giacopelli said the program includes people of various age groups and from all walks of life. “Ill health doesn’t discriminate,” she said. For more information on the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, contact coordinator Merrilyn Giacopelli on (03) 57225555.
MERRILYN’S TIPS FOR GOOD HEALTH: Stay as active as possible – 30 minutes of exercise each day is a good target to aim for, and pick something you enjoy so you don’t consider it a chore; Invest in your health and wellbeing – this means spending money to foster your health and wellbeing, from healthier food to training and wellness activities. These may take more out of your budget, but will increase quality of life; Everything in moderation.
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Following the 80/15/5 rule CHRISTOS Miliankos from North East Naturopathic Group said that creating a good balance is essential to health. “Clients often ask me do they have to ‘be good’ all the time or forever,� he said. “Well, everyone has certain nurture points in their body that they need to ‘nurture’ to be the best that you can be - but it’s what you do most of the time that counts. “This is your base, your foundation, and will improve your health and increase your energy. “The better you feel, the more inspired you’ll be to improve your health.� Mr Miliankos said that the experience he has gained throughout his lifetime have helped inform this balanced approach. “When I was much younger and studying naturopathy, I just loved learning about natural health and trying things out on my own body - though I was also quite idealistic and rigid in my thinking,� he said. “I thought that I had to do everything 100 per cent to be effective and stay at super optimal health, which was my aim. “There was no wavering. “Now, thank goodness, I live in the real world, and really I love it. “That’s why I just adore the 80/15/5 Rule. “With the 80/15/5 rule, 80 per cent of the time if you eat right for your body, exercise and generally look after yourself that’s great. “15 per cent of the time, if you visit Aunty Mabel and she’s made a delicious upside down pineapple cake or you’re partial to your mum’s home-made lasagne with the amazing cheese sauce on top, then go for it. “Lastly, five per cent of the time if you really love a good coffee and a tiramisu or other delicacies, then enjoy it. “However, really enjoy it - sit down and have it after a movie or with good friends rather than as you are rushing home on the train. “The best thing you can do for your health is to work out what is the best 80 per cent for you. “The most amazing way I have come across to do this is with an iridology assessment. “Your structure and colours of your
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WITH pre-season football training now underway, the Australian Dental Association (ADA) is urging parents to get their kid’s mouthguard checked to ensure it still fits. “Contact sports, such as football, rugby, soccer and hockey pose a high risk of dental injury,� states Professor David Manton, Chair of the Australian Dental Association’s Oral Health Committee. “The ADA urges parents to make sure mouthguards are custom-made and checked regularly by a dentist to make sure they fit correctly. “We also need parents to understand that the risk of injury is just as great during training, so mouthguards should be worn during both training and games.� The ADA recommends a mouthguard which is correctly designed and custom-made, as these have been shown to reduce the consequences of oral trauma. “Custom-made mouthguards are moulded specifically to the player’s teeth and provide the best way to minimise damage when collisions – inadvertent or otherwise – occur�, Professor Manton continued. In the case of a collision where players sustain injuries to the mouth, the ADA website provides advice on the crucial steps coaches, support staff and players can take to maximise the chance damaged teeth can be saved. The ADA has joined forces with Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) to ask sporting clubs to commit to a Mouthguard Policy which mandates a ‘No Mouthguard, No Play’ rule for those who play high risk collision sports – whether at training or at the game itself. Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) is also using the start of the football season as an opportunity to call on all sporting clubs and schools nationwide to adopt a ‘No Mouthguard No Play’ policy. A template policy is available from both the ADA and SMA websites. CEO of Sports Medicine Australia, Anthony Merrilees said “Injuries to the face and mouth occur regularly in all types of sports, including in practice and training. “A custom-fitted mouthguard is an effective injury prevention measure that a sports participant can utilise to prevent injury or reduce the severity of injury. “We urge all players to wear one, and all sporting clubs and schools to educate their players on the benefits of a custom-fitted mouthguard and to support the ‘No Mouthguard, No Play’ policy�. For more information see www.facebook.com/ AustralianDentalAssociation or www.facebook.com/ HealthyTeethAustralia.
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Holistic approach to skin cancer
NEW ADDITION | Staff members at South Wangaratta Medical Centre (from left) Dr Julian Fidge, consultant pharmacist Kim Ching, Dr Gilles Laur, and Tanya Revell. Dr PHOTO: Kylie Wilson Laur, a skin cancer physician, recently joined the practice. ONE of South Wangaratta Medical Centre’s newest doctors is passionate not only about treating skin cancer, but also educating the wider public about the condition so that fewer people have to suffer from it. New doctor Gilles Laur recently began working at the practice, running a skin cancer clinic there, and said with the local area having one of the highest incidences of skin cancer in the state, the best way to prevent skin cancer and lower skin cancer rates was to focus on better education and early detection, as well as treatments. “There is a real need in this part of Victoria,” he said. He has extensive training in skin cancer medicine and is an accredited doctor from the Skin Cancer College of Australasia, as well as having a diploma
of skin cancer medicine and surgery. He said 65 per cent of people get skin cancer at some point in their lives, and people need to maintain their vigilance for appearances of the condition. Dr Laur said that sometimes, people do not visit the doctor about skin cancer until it is quite far advanced, and this can make treatment more difficult and invasive. He added that as well as education, prevention and treatment, he saw after treatment care, monitoring of the condition and recovery as equally important in dealing with skin cancer. Dr Laur said that in the near future, he hoped to reach out to professionals in industries such as hairdressing, skin therapy, physiotherapy and massage to help inform them more on ways they
can find and report skin cancer in their customers, as professionals such as these can often notice signs that family or friends may not see. Having the new service here saves local patients having to travel to Shepparton or Albury for treatment, with many small procedures on skin cancer lesions able to be done on site, but Dr Laur added that referrals to other services for more serious or large scale cases can easily be obtained. Appointments only require a short visit to the clinic, where you can be checked head to toe for suspicious lesions. Dr Laur said that the clinic is also looking at developing non surgical treatment alternatives for skin cancer and also hope to obtain full body photography equipment for better detection.
Dr Laur is experienced with the detection and treatment of skin cancer in all skin types and complexions, and is available for consultations on weekdays by appointment. More information on the skin cancer centre, as well as appointments, can be found by calling South Wangaratta Medical Centre on (03) 5713 9299, or see www.dsgmc.com.au/swmc/. DR LAUR’S TIPS ON SPOTTING SKIN CANCER : Keep an eye on any new lesions on the skin Look out for changes in colour, shape, and size of marks on the skin Be wary of any marks that don’t seem to heal after six weeks
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Flu vaccination season almost upon us BE PREPARED | The time to get vaccinated against flu is almost here. THE Australian Government has secured a supply of new vaccines which protect against four strains of influenza virus for the 2017 season. The new vaccines will be made available free of charge from mid-April to at-risk groups through the National Immunisation Program (NIP) and will also be available on the private market. The 2017 quadrivalent influenza vaccines will cover two A strains of influenza (Michigan and Hong Kong) and two B strains of influenza (Brisbane and Phuket), as recommended by the World Health Organization. Influenza is a significant cause of illness and death and we know that
getting an annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself, your family and the community from the virus. Around 4.5 million doses of seasonal influenza vaccines will be made available in 2017 through the National Immunisation Program. The best advice from medical experts is that it’s important to get a flu shot every year as the circulating viruses change. Influenza is estimated to be responsible for more than 5000 hospitalisations and almost 170 deaths in Australia each year. The burden of influenza on Australians varies from year to year,
depending on the predominant circulating subtype. People affected are most commonly young children and older adults. Pregnant women are at particularly high risk of becoming seriously ill with influenza. The pharmaceutical companies GlaxoSmithKline, Sanofi and Seqirus will be supplying ‘flu vaccines for the national program in 2017. Receiving the vaccine from April allows protection from the flu to develop well ahead of the peak transmission period, which usually falls around August.
All Australians should consider getting a flu vaccine as the more people who get vaccinated against the flu, the less it spreads through the community, which means we are all better protected. People at high risk of complications from the flu and associated illnesses should ask their doctor or vaccination provider for advice about their specific circumstances and their eligibility for a free vaccination. For more information about influenza and immunisation visit the Immunise Australia website at: www.immunise.health.gov.au
How to get involved in Active April EVERY Victorian – no matter their age or ability – is being urged to follow in the footsteps of their heroes and improve their fitness and health during this year’s Premier’s Active April challenge. Getting involved in Active April can be as simple as taking a regular walk, riding to school or work, exercising during your lunch break, getting out in the garden or joining your local sports club. By taking the first step, you can work your way up to an exercise or a sport that you love.
Research shows that up to 81 per cent of children don’t exercise enough and as many as 57 per cent of adults are at risk of chronic health problems due to their lack of physical activity. That costs the community about $13.8 billion a year. Turning that around, with just 30 minutes a day of exercise, can improve both physical and mental health. People can sign up to Active April as an individual or you can get your friends, family or work colleagues together to form a team.
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Victorians urged to curb their consumption of salt A NEW study revealing the hidden salt content in some of Australia’s most popular bread products has prompted a call urging Victorians to curb their enthusiasm when it comes to processed foods concealing high levels of salt. In an analysis of close to 1500 bread products from 2010-2017, researchers from The George Institute for Global Health found some loaves contained more than a third of the daily recommended salt intake in just two slices. The results, released during World Salt Awareness Week (which occurred on Mar 20–26), act as a reminder to Victorians to be mindful of the amount of salt they’re consuming through processed and packaged foods populating our pantries and supermarket shelves. Heart Foundation CEO KellieAnn Jolly said Victorian adults are consuming almost twice the recommended levels of salt, leading to an increased risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease including heart attack, stroke, and blood vessel disease. “More than one in three adults in Victoria, or around 1.5 million people, have high blood pressure – a major contributor to heart disease – Victoria’s leading cause of death. “The level of salt in processed foods is the greatest culprit when it comes to our salt consumption. In fact, 75 per cent our salt intake comes from the processed foods we eat every day, like some breads, processed meats, cheeses, sauces and spreads.” VicHealth CEO Jerril Rechter said Victorians need to eat 6000 tonnes less salt each year to meet the World Health Organization’s target of reducing salt intake by 30 per cent by 2025.
“Visit the Don’t Trust Your Tastebuds website for more information on salt in the food supply,” Ms Jolly said. Ms Rechter said the Victorian Salt Reduction Partnership, comprised of peak public health organisations, aimed to strengthen health policies and partnerships to reduce the amount of salt in processed food. “The Partnership is working toward raising awareness of the ways in which people can reduce their salt intake, as well as working with industry and government to develop the availability of lower salt options.” The Victorian Salt Reduction partnership is made up of VicHealth, The Heart Foundation, The George Institute, Stroke Foundation, Kidney Health Australia, Deakin University and the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services.
CUT DOWN | Locals are being urged to decrease their salt consumption. “Reducing Victoria’s salt intake by 30 per cent would save hundreds of lives each year and close to $50 million in healthcare costs. “Salt is responsible for six times more deaths in Victoria than the annual road toll. Eating less salt is an effective way to prevent high blood pressure, heart disease and strokes.” Ms Jolly said the simplest way to avoid consuming too much salt in our diet is through limiting processed foods, and essential to this aim, is the
ability to understand salt and sodium content on food labels. “When you’re looking at the sodium content on food labels, look for foods with less than 400mg of sodium. The best choices are those with less than 120mg of sodium per 100g. “ “There are also a number of tools available to help people make healthier, lower-salt choices, such as the FoodSwitch App and the Heart Foundation’s new sodium and salt converter.
SALTY FACTS: The average Victorian adult eats around 8-10 grams of salt each day, almost double the World Health Organization recommendation of less than 5 grams or one teaspoon per day. Victorian children consume around 30 per cent more than the recommended daily salt limit. Reducing the average daily salt intake in Victoria by around half a teaspoon (3grams) could achieve the potential cost saving of $47.4 million per year in health care costs alone. Salt reduction in Victoria could save up to 800 Victorian lives a year from stroke and heart disease. In Victoria, the number of deaths attributable to a high salt intake is around six times the annual road toll.
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Help to quit cigarettes QUITTING smoking can be a long and difficult process, but Wayne Moffat and the team at Riverina Mind Design can help you on your way. “Everyone has heard the excuses all before, so that’s why Riverina Mind Design is offering you a proper solution,” Mr Moffat said. “With Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and hypnotherapy, you can beat your psychological craving.” Mr Moffat said that each year, only 2.5 per cent of all smokers are successful at quitting. “Studies show that hypnotherapy is one of the most successful tools for achieving your goal at quitting,” he said. “NLP and hypnotherapy work with your mind to help you overcome both the physical and mental aspects of the addiction.
“While NLP works with your conscious mind to teach pattern of thought that opt for more desirable behavior, hypnotherapy works with your unconscious mind to resolve deeper issues in your mind. “So let’s paint a picture of how cigarette addiction works. “Nicotine is the addictive substance contained in a cigarette. “When your body becomes dependent on nicotine, you will begin to experience unpleasant withdrawal symptoms if you’re unable to get enough of it. “Along with this addiction is a powerful mental component. “Your mind tends to associate smoking cigarettes with pleasant feelings including reward, relaxation, or stress relief.
“There is no doubt that when NLP and hypnotherapy are used together, they form the most powerful method to attack cigarette addiction to the point of no return. “With a success rate that is higher than any other method on the market at 95 per cent, and a system that is guaranteed then there really isn’t a reason not to give the combination of NLP ad Clinical Hypnotherapy a go,” Mr Moffat concluded. Call Riverina Mind Design and mention this article for a $50 saving. Prospective clients are encouraged to call 1300 928961 to book their spot today. For more information, see www. riverinaminddesign.com.au HELP TO QUIT | Wayne Moffat from Riverina Mind Design.
Sometimes, it’s not just a jarred finger AS the netball and football seasons get underway, it’s important to understand that finger injuries can be more than just some bruising. Poorly managed injuries may result in fingers that can end up stiff and bent in the long term, but with appropriate assessment, diagnosis and management the injury can be treated fully without ever impacting on training or games. If you hurt a finger or hand, Physiocare Wangaratta’s fully qualified personnel will see you on the day you call, order an x-ray if needed and treat you as required.
Don’t ever be afraid of getting advice. Putting up with pain Often, the team at Physiocare Wangaratta hear their clients say “I wish I had done something earlier” or “I thought I just had to live with it”. Many people tend to put up with injuries, the symptoms of arthritis, back or neck pain and reduced mobility, often limiting their activity and enjoyment of life. At PhysioCare Wangaratta you will receive a thorough physical assessment and evidence based therapy combined with a targeted exercise program which can provide much needed relief of pain
and improved function. A whole person approach to care forms a fundamental basis for their provision of service to the local community. Physiotherapy does not rely on passive treatment alone but requires the active involvement of their clients with education, a variety of therapy techniques and exercise programs which are easy to manage at home. More detailed programs, group therapy and Aquatic Therapy classes are also available. For more information please call (03) 57215874.
TREATMENT | Barb Binks from Physiocare applying a finger splint.
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Classes a guide for expectant parents HELP AND ADVICE | Kristal Byrne runs Calmbirth® Childbirth Education Classes and can help expectant parents with fears or issues they may have surrounding labour.
Suffering from Aching legs? Leg cramps? Unsightly veins? Dr Peter Chu, vascular surgeon, is dedicated to providing effective and prompt treatment of circulatory and venous conditions to the Northeast region of Victoria. He has recently established The Melbourne Vascular Surgery & Vein Clinic, and can now, in conjunction with Melbourne Vascular Imaging, bring the latest minimally invasive or "walk-in walkout" treatment strategies for varicose veins, spider veins and other venous disorders to the Northeast region.
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gain insight into the developing parent/ baby relationship. Ms Byrne said that the program is ideal for first time parents or those who may have experienced previous birth trauma. “The weekend includes all those things you need to know about your hospital, and what to expect in the early days,” she said. Classes are run over two days by an experienced midwife who currently works at Northeast Health Wangaratta. Class participants receive a Calmbirth® Book and the relaxation audio tracks, with morning tea included. Cost for the program is $385 (private health care rebates available if eligible). For more information or booking please contact Kristal Byrne on 0437 095006, email ohsocalmly@gmail.com or visit calmbirth.com.au.
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The world’s smallest CPAP machine will soon be
THE team at Sleep Right Australia in Wangaratta are excited to announce the forthcoming release of what has been hailed as the “world’s smallest CPAP machine�, the ResMed AirMini. ResMed are due to release the machine in May. “This is terrific news for our client base and CPAP users in general,� said Sleep Right Austalia’s Andrew Nunn. “As a population, we are commonly travelling, camping, going away for business or visiting friends and family. “CPAP users are no different. “At the moment carrying around heavy machines can be a burden. “This is going to make life much easier for our patients.� Mr Nunn said he was very excited about the new model. “This new machine is a game changer. “It’s going to be the size of a coke can.� ResMed CEO Mick Farrell said that the machine will help give its users more freedom. “ResMed AirMini is the portable travel CPAP patients and home medical equipment providers have
been waiting for, and we look forward to bringing it to market later this year,� Mr Farrell added. “It fits easily in carry-on luggage – even in the seatback pocket on the plane–and delivers all the best-in-class comfort features patients need to get the best sleep.� Mr Nunn said that great strides were being made in sleep health technology. “We found with the AirSense machines released recently that the remote monitoring technology has improved usage and effectiveness of treatment a great deal,� Mr Nunn said. “This new machine is going to give us the peace of mind that patients will have a comfortable alternative while they travel.� To find out more about the ResMed AirMini and other sleep health devices, see Andrew Nunn at Sleep Right Australia in Ovens Street, Wangaratta, call 1800 799950 or see www. sleepright.com.au.
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