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The feedback from the community after our first edition rolled of the printer last month has been nothing short of amazing, and we thank each one of you gorgeous humans for your support. Last month, we took a stroll down the path of resilience with inspirational stories about local people doing incredible things. This month, our theme is education. Education gives us a knowledge of the world around us and changes it into something better. It helps us to build opinions and have different points of views. It provides stability in life, and it’s something that no one can ever take away from you. The stories in this month’s issue feature educators and residents who have taken the above ethos to make a difference in the lives of students, from birth to the elderly.
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Meet Tina Sparks - a mother, wife, business owner, mentor and dance teacher - who is on a mission to not only produce some of the best dancers in the region but to also ensure they are equipped with the necessary tools to succeed in a life beyond the stage. Keep flicking and you will find an inspirational story about and eight-year-old who is well on her way to becoming a professional golfer, and a myriad of other well-known faces like local art tutor Rolf Sieber, Hervey Bay Special School teacher Sue Thompson and musician CoCo Barnes. There’s also some fun little titbits with regular column, Lizzie Learns To …, where digital editor Lizzie Macaulay gets behind the bar to whip up a signature cocktail at one of the hottest new venues in town - 19XO Wine and Cocktail Bar. Add to that some educational insights from our local contributors from fitness to fishing, books to fashion and everything in between and I have to say … it’s awesome to be Alive!
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THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED Written by
Leanne Esposito
One teacher’s journey into education and technology takes her along a path of selfless devotion
Alfred Adler posited Birth Order Theory as one
factor in determining a child’s personality and choice of vocation. Perhaps the theory helps us to understand why special education teacher Sue Thompson is, and always has been, dedicated to helping others. General characteristics of a first-born child are reliability, conscientiousness, and cooperation – traits for which Sue is well-known. As the oldest of four children, to a mother who had contracted polio as a child, it was Sue who helped to look after her siblings. After marrying the love of her life, Craig Thompson - a Civil Engineer - she said children were a priority. “I had a passion to have children, so I had them young, like many others at the time,” Sue said. Caring has always been her vocation, however it wasn’t until she had spent many years working in educational settings that she found the courage, and confidence, to study teaching. Each small step she took in life was leading her along a path to the Hervey Bay Special School, where she has been a teacher now for 13 years. Wherever her three children, Steven, Scott and Jonelle were learning, Sue was right there beside them. From home schooling her eldest child, to a kindy volunteer, then working as a teacher aide, Sue
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was always hands-on. Her first paid position was supporting a disabled child at the kindergarten her youngest child attended. After moving from New Zealand to Brisbane, Sue obtained an aged care certificate. Soon the family settled in Hervey Bay where she worked at Masters Lodge on weekends, and parttime as a teacher’s aide at the Hervey Bay Special School during the week. At 40, she made the brave decision to enrol in a university degree course in education. Sue’s life changed, and the lives of many students have been positively impacted ever since. “I had various colleagues and friends urging me,” Sue said. “Finally, I bit the bullet. I had to get over my own insecurities. “I recall the first paper I handed in after working on, and agonising over it for hours and hours. I received a High Distinction and that was it. “It confirmed that I was on my way.” She said it wasn’t always easy juggling work, life and family, as she now reflects on her learning path’s journey, but wants us to know that anyone can do it. “You just put one foot in front of the other and
you finish. I had to work hard at balancing. I took five years and studied every summer semester. “The kids were older by that stage and I am a strong believer in instilling independence. “They always had their tasks, and it’s good to give kids organisational skills to develop them as a human being.” Even though she had worked in special education, all her Professional Experience sessions, (commonly called ‘prac’), were in mainstream schools. Ever the adventurer, Sue did a three-week prac at St Paul’s Community School on Moa Island in the Torres Strait. “I didn’t know what I didn’t know and wanted to experience that. I needed to find out why I was so passionate about special education,” she said. Successfully she integrated her study commitments with her part-time teacher’s aide position at the Hervey Bay Special School. During that time, she received ongoing professional development and often attended conferences in her own time. Her passion for technology and learning grew as she developed new skills. She said that securing a full-time permanent position (for new graduates) was extremely competitive at the time and that she had her doubts. The school had none.
“When I left uni it was really scary because I didn’t know what I was going to do,” she said.
built programs which are adapted to an individual student’s needs.
“Teachers weren’t being offered a lot of work in 2007.
“Personally, I have a huge interest in technology and use it to motivate my kids and I’m using it to help them communicate and access their curriculum,” she said.
“I was really grateful for, and also astounded at the offer of employment. “Not many students of my cohort were offered permanent work.” The Hervey Bay Special School has steadily increased its numbers to over 100 students in 2020. It has always had a strong focus on technology and Sue’s secondary school students, most of whom are non-verbal and with under-developed motor function, follow a highly individualised curriculum. There are interactive televisions and specially
Together they have achieved great outcomes. Utilising tools such as a Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD) book, which contains symbols and words supported by iPad functionality, some non-verbal students are now beginning to communicate.
things up, from year to year. “It is very fluid and you have to adapt.” While observing Sue in the Special School setting, I saw first-hand how she delivers an unwavering focus to her students, meeting their extremely complex cognitive, communication and physical needs. Each day delivers new and multiple challenges as she adjusts from teacher to counsellor, carer or nurse in a matter of seconds.
“It’s never been a better time to have a disability,” she said.
It is clear to see that Sue Thompson is an extremely humble individual who is a born educator and carer, and that in following her life’s passion our society is richer for her endeavours.
“Technology has come so far from when I first started as a teacher. You need to keep changing
“If my story can encourage just one person to follow their heart, I will be happy,” she said.
If my story can encourage just one person to follow their heart I will be happy
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A FRESH AND MODERN TAKE ON ASIAN CUISINE SOY Asian Cuisine first opened its door three years ago to provide Hervey Bay with a popular Asian cuisine with a modern twist. Owner Maggie Geale grew up in Hervey Bay, achieving a degree in Commerce and majoring in Accountancy at USC. Pairing this with 15 years of hospitality experience, Maggie said she saw the opportunity of having a small restaurant that compliments other existing businesses in the region. A university lecturer once told her that when starting a business, it is important to have qualities that set you apart from the others. It was this advice that led her to establishing and opening SOY Asian Cuisine, seven days a week, as a smaller, family type restaurant that sources as much as possible from local growers and suppliers. When asked about some of the challenges she has faced over the past three years, Maggie said that being able to easily adapt to the times was a key ingredient to
success. She said having support from her “fantastic staff” and support from the Fraser Coast community was also a big factor in being able to grow the business. Maggie believes that there is something new to be learned every day. She told Alive that some of her staff members are young Hervey Bay locals on their own path to success, and she considers it an honour to be a part of those journeys. “It’s lovely to see them grow with confidence, to always be attentive and themselves with the customers,” Maggie said. “Some valuable life skills that they are able to learn include the importance of family, hygiene, honesty and loyalty.” SOY Asian Cuisine offers home and business deliveries seven days a week, so if you’re looking for fresh, modern Asian cuisine, look no further than Maggie and her team at Main St, Pialba.
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Ri s i ng Star
Written by
Kerrie Alexander WHETHER it’s in the loungeroom at home or on the golf course, it’s not often you will see Hervey Bay’s Rebekah Mizzi without a golf club in her hand. It’s that passion for the sport that has seen the nineyear-old soar to great heights in golf after representing Australia at the Trans-Tasman Junior Golf Cup held in New Zealand earlier this year.
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“I was extremely proud. The level that she has progressed to is amazing; she is playing against 14 and 15-year-old kids now and she’s only nine. “The competition gave Rebekah the chance to be seen by some of the best golf professionals in Australia
“I was very nervous, excited and cold … we teed off at 7am which was like 4am Queensland time so I was tired as well,” she said.
The junior star finished third in her age group.
“But is was great to make new friends and compete against our neighbouring country in New Zealand.”
Her proud dad Chris said Rebekah (picture far right) first teeing off at a young age was the ideal way to spend more time together, but it was soon evident that she was a natural.
Now being coached four days a week by Chris and twice a week by professionals at the Hervey Bay Golf Club, Rebekah has her sights set on blitzing the field in March 2021 at the Trans-Tasman Cup in Noosa Springs.
“I am a golfer and at first it was a way for her to spend more time with her dad, but then she started hitting the ball and we noticed she was pretty good at it,” Chris said.
After recently being promoted to a full course size, Rebekah is also giving dad a run for his money.
“She’s always practicing, always in the loungeroom with her putter … whenever she can do it, she’s doing it. “I really enjoy it because it’s a fun and challenging,” Rebekah added. Chris said he was incredibly proud of his daughter’s performance in New Zealand, given it was her first time travelling overseas for such a prestigious event.
“If I had the sort of short game, she had I’d be a much better golfer,” he said with a laugh.
and New Zealand and was also a chance for her to springboard her golf career at such a young age. “The sky is the limit.” Rebekah said a few nerves did set in, but it was the time difference that was challenging to adjust to before hitting the course.
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TAKING A LEAP OF FAITH FOR CHANGE STEP by step, one Hervey Bay dance teacher is trying to make change happen in an industry that is currently unregulated and in dire need of a safety overhaul. Tina Sparks is a mother, wife, personal trainer, certified dance teacher, mentor, and the owner of Sparks Dance Studio in Urangan, with 170 students currently on the books.
component of their dance programs. She said it was imperative to mentor students to choose the best career path, look after their mental health and well-being, and prepare for life after the stage, with most professional careers only spanning from 10-15 years. “What Sparks is trying to do is create this whole rounded little person.
Tina fears for those students who aspire to be part of a professional world of ultra-competitive dancing, where the relentless and dangerous “Insta” culture is booming and the persistent issue of sexualisation and injury is of major concern.
“We are educating the dancers in how to survive life, being stage ready for life, on stage and off. “We are working with our students to show them how to be part of a team, how to present themselves at a job interview, how to talk to people and treat others nicely and how to love themselves, and others.”
The owner of Sydney school RG Dance, Grant Davies, was charged with 64 sexual assault, grooming and child pornography crimes relating to 10 former students just last year.
Tina has an information night for parents in the pipeline to discuss what options their children have after a life on the stage, including undertaking a Certificate IV in dance.
Being personally affected by abuse in her own life, Tina found her calling to help guide and assist children and young adults through teaching. Unlike other popular sports, she said there is no governing body in currently in place to enforce rules and regulations for young dancers in often unsupervised settings.
She said pre-Covid 19, there was opportunities to advance dance careers at world theme parks or cruise ship contracts, but most of those options are now gone.
That is why she has joined forces with Aus Dance Queensland to fight for reform.
“There’s only a small percent of dancers that go out there and really make it, now with Covid19 there’s a whole other education side to it.
“If you are teaching children you shouldn’t have a choice, you should be regulated,” Tina said.
“What happens for the dancer in the current climate? There are good options for dancers available and we are hoping to guide them to those.”
“We are trying to educate them that yes, what you see on instragram is amazing, but it’s just not safe. “The Royal Commission has brought in a laws in Victoria that now protect children and hopefully Queensland will follow. “That’s the kind of change I and Aus Dance Queensland are trying to bring to Queensland.” Starting at home, Tina – who has 20 plus years’ experience as a dance teacher and specialises in positive psychology and ministry training - is using education as a key
Tina was also recently nominated for the 2020 AusMumpreneur Awards, which celebrates Australian mums in business who are achieving outstanding success in business excellence, product development, customer service and digital innovation. The award will be announced in October. To find out more about Tina, her team and the studio, visit www.sparksdc.com.au.
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The Wise Wo rds
BINGO is not just a game, it’s a family.
Kerrie Alexander
BAY SCHOOL A WINNER FROM WEEKLY BINGO
That’s the sentiments of Maryborough’s Paul and Blanche Ninnes – a power couple in the world of hosting bingo on the Fraser Coast. For the past 32 years Paul has had his eyes down, raising funds for a variety of not-forprofit organisations around region including the Maryborough Racing Pigeon Club and an 18-year stint for the Maryborough and Hervey Bay Endeavour Foundation. Blanche joined Paul in the bingo calling world about 18 years ago and hasn’t looked back. The two well-known and much-loved bingo hosts have been calling at the Hervey Bay RSL since 2013, with a crowd of about 180 eager players each time. The volunteer couple, and a handful of helpers, give their time freely at the RSL bingo each Wednesday solely to raise funds for the Hervey Bay Special School. Paul and Blanche visited the school seven years ago to see if they could help, and the rest is history. “I have a grandson in Sydney with autism, and I think that was the reason … we see what our kids go through with him and when they asked us to support the special school, that’s how we got started,” Paul said.
“I just love the people,” he said. “These people become your family and they are not just bingo players, they become part of your life. “We’ve got a few in nursing homes we make visits to, we see people we recognise (from bingo) at shopping centres and in the street and I often still see endeavour players down the street.” Paul and Blanche give special thanks to the RSL for the use of Hervey House and support staff, all of which helps keeps funds for the school. “Over 32 years hosting bingo, we’ve never been happier than we have been here at the RSL. “It’s just getting up and out of bed early that’s the problem,” he said with a laugh. With the club now back in action, you can join in the fun of bingo each Wednesday in Hervey House, with eyes down from 10.30am.
“I went to the special school and saw not so much what they had, but what they didn’t have. “They had a big room, quite large that they wanted to make into a library, but they didn’t have any chairs, tables or books and we worked on that to get that for them.” Since then, they have been instrumental in helping to secure many new resources for the school and now have their sights set on bringing a $90,000 sensory garden to fruition. The special school committee was so appreciative of their support that their resource building is now named after the two, with a dedication plaque on the wall. As well as the fundraising aspect, Paul said his passion for bingo was because of the players.
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NEW HOTEL CREATES A BUZZ IN NIKENBAH
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B EES will be buzzing with delight after making a new five-star hotel in Hervey Bay their home. Twenty-seven talented students from Carinity Education Glendyne have constructed a magnificent wooden “bee hotel” as part of a project to rejuvenate a 1.1-hectare conservation area back to its natural state. Using repurposed materials from old infrastructure, the students crafted the structure to help care for the land and local wildlife on the school campus at Nikenbah. Supervising teacher and vocational education trainer Justin Burnham said creating features such as the bee hotel, was a way of encouraging biodiversity within the conservation area. “Timber from an old obstacle course on the site has been repurposed for use on the solitary native bee structure,” Mr Burnham said. “We have also reused coppers logs as borders for the walking path into the centre of the conservation area. “Bird and possum boxes have been installed and will have bird and bee watering devices coming shortly, to encourage native flora and fauna to repopulate the area.” Mr Burnham said the land is protected from future development and is home to native animals and dozens of species of native grass, shrubs, vines and trees including paperbark, fig and Blue Gum. The students, as part of their environmental studies, have teamed up with Fraser Coast Regional Council to take part in the exciting Land for Wildlife scheme to look after the remnant vegetation in the school’s conservation area. “The area provides hands-on experience opportunities for our students to participate in flora species identification and revegetation projects, fauna identification and native bee establishment,” he said. “Students have identified wallaby access tracks, lizards, snakes and rodent activity on the site. There also appears to be a fox population coming and going from the site.” Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour commended the students on their efforts to improve the wildlife corridor which runs from Nikenbah through to Walligan. “This is a fantastic opportunity for our Land for Wildlife program to partner with Glendyne to protect natural areas on private land and give students hands-on experience as they rehabilitate degraded bushland. “They will learn about assisted regeneration techniques and methods and the essential needs of wildlife and the best ways to conserve their habitat.” The Land for Wildlife project is part of a Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management vocational training course offered to Carinity Education Glendyne students.
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H ea lth Hu nter
Rhian Hunter
Inspiration
W ith a third of your child’s total daily food intake being consumed at school, what you choose to include in your child’s lunch box is going to have a huge impact on their health and wellbeing. It’s an enormous pressure to be responsible for making sure you’re providing foods that have all the right nutrients, vitamins and minerals needed for their energy, growth, and learning - especially when we are so busy and time poor.
School or day-care mornings are busy, often chaotic, so it’s easier to resort to pre-packaged, and processed foods in order to save time. The obvious downside to this is that our children are not only consuming excess sugars, but also not meeting their nutritional requirements. This in turn could result in long lasting negative impacts on their health. Now let’s be real here for a moment. Keeping a balance between the nutritional requirements of growing/developing children and serving up foods they will actually eat poses a whole new set of challenges, even for the most organised of parents. If you think that isn’t enough to make you throw in the towel altogether, then perhaps the list of banned lunchbox staples just might. Gone are the days when you could feel good about sending your child off with an egg and lettuce sanga, a muesli bar and a banana for lunch. With many schools forbidding nut products, eggs, egg-based mayonnaise, fish products, bananas, kiwifruit and fruits (and chocolate that may contain nuts) you might be pulling your hair out wondering what you should be packing. So here are my top tips and some lunchbox inspiration.
LUNCHBOX INSPO 1 • Fresh berries w/ squeeze Lemon Juice • Curried (“Egg”) Tofu + Lettuce Sandwich (on soy + linseed or rye bread) • Original Salted Seaweed Chips • Brown rice cakes w/tahini + date syrup* (*optional)
LUNCHBOX INSPO 2 • 2 Medjool Dates + 2 Squares 70% Dark Chocolate • Hemp Pesto Buckwheat Pasta • Sicilian Green Olives + Cherry Tomatoes • Cheesy Green Popcorn
LUNCHBOX INSPO 3 • Smoothie Bowl w/ buckwheat granola • Dinner Leftovers (salad, Bolognese, curry, soup) • Chocolate Grackles • Mini Cucumbers, Celery w/ hummus
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BE PREPARED: Pack your lunches the night before, or better still plan out what you’re going to have the week before. You can make and store some foods at the beginning of your week for 5 days, such as chia puddings, scrambled tofu, veggie Bolognese, pesto, hummus, popcorn, etc. KEEP PACKAGED FOODS TO A MINIMUM + READ LABELS: Many packaged products on our supermarket shelves can be laden with artificial colours, flavours and emulsifiers. These ingredients may affect anything from your child’s behaviour, attention span, learning development and capabilities and social interactions to allergies. The best way to reduce packaged foods is to make your own snacks, but if you don’t have the time to do this, that’s okay - just make sure you take the time to read the labels and educate yourself on any ingredient that you’re unfamiliar. FIND OUT WHAT YOUR KIDS ENJOY & GET THEM INVOLVED: If your kids show an interest in cooking, let them be part of the process (they’ll be more inclined to eat something they’ve helped to prepare). Maybe your kid loves salty snacking (I know mine does) so mini cucumbers, celery sticks, Sicilian green olives and hummus goes down a treat, or perhaps they enjoy a warm earthy veggie Bolognese, maybe you have one with a sweet tooth that would love a smoothie bowls decorated in fruit and a (nut free granola). All of these foods are possible with stainless steel Tupperware - My favourite is the tufferware trio from Seed & Sprout. These metal stacker bowls retain heat/cold and are 100% plastic & leak free - perfect for smoothie bowls and warm meals. AVOID FOODS THAT CAUSE A SPIKE IN BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS: Complex carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats and fibre will slow down digestion and will help your child feel full. Furthermore, these foods will provide a gradual supply of energy and help your child maintain concentration.
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The top 5
basic life skills
Written by
Bec Dudley
that everyone should learn
Iandamlearning a big believer in self-education basic life skills is a
fundamental skillset everybody should have. We are constantly reminded that the world is a different place today, so we need to pivot, readjust and tweak our old ways while still holding onto our sacred core values. This is our challenge as we grow older. When thinking about my top five I noted there were two that would never have entered even my top 10 list when I was growing up. Can you guess which two they are? 1. Learn how to cook Number one because my kitchen is the heart of the home. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing the enjoyment on the faces of those you love eating the food you have cooked. 2. Learn how to manage your finances A book that changed the financial trajectory of my family’s life was “The Barefoot Investor” by Scott Pape. It
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is easy to read and for single people, young families, empty nesters and retirees. 3. Learn how to declutter successfully We live in a world where we have more “stuff” in our lives than ever before. Become familiar with the 5 second rule - pick up an object and if you can’t remember when you last used it within five seconds then you have to get rid of it (brutal, but effective). 4. Learn how to breathe and ground yourself to reduce stress One of the simplest and most effective ways to destress is to take 3 deep breathes and walking barefoot on the beach or grass. 5. Learn how to grow a vegetable garden Start off small and if you have limited space try growing your vegetables in pots. Check out Krisy’s ‘My Garden Gate’ Column if you want to learn more.
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T he way you educate people about wine is different in every corner of the globe. In France, for example, my memories take me back to the days when my grandparents gave me sneaky tastes of wine during our family lunches. As I got older, I started to add different flavours of food pairings alongside my favourite drop. Some of my favourites are chocolate mousse as dessert, or strawberry Chantilly with champagne, which is simply amazing.
WHY NOT
Wine?
The introduction to wine is not something everybody enjoys straight away. Sometimes it’s a case of time, maybe years. Sometimes it’s the case of having too many bottles. Sometimes it depends on who you’re sharing that wine with and at the end of the day, that’s the main thing - sharing something with someone you enjoy being with. So, why not wine? Give it a try. It’s a personal journey. @19XOBAR
I am the kind of person who will always enjoy a wine better if it’s matched with food because I find it’s much more enjoyable this way. Sometimes wine can be quite powerful, dry or too much, and not be enjoyed as it should be. But bring in some salty, some sweet, or a variety of other flavours … this is what will help make those flavours pop. I also truly believe that what taste and flavours you like depends on your age. For example, if you are a younger lady who has just started to drink wine and you have a sweet tooth - you might start with a sauvignon blanc from New Zealand or pinot grigio. Perhaps you are the kind of person who enjoys a beautiful filet mignon, which then may mean you find the most enjoyment out of a bold shiraz or a Bordeaux. What I find amazing about wine is that one day you will try a wine, that’s completely different, and realise “Oh sacre bleu! My tastes have changed! You can witness the evolution in your own palate. Just as once perhaps when you were younger and didn’t like bitterness, but as you become older and you experience different things, you begin to enjoy this taste and your palate expands along with your life experience. This doesn’t mean that when you get older, or as you get more experienced with wine you cannot enjoy a sexy sweet wine. For example, if you give me a Sauternes with a Toasted Brioche and Foie Gras, I will be the happiest man alive. This an example I give to you, because when I was a teenager I took a bottle of 1990 Sauternes from my father’s cellar and he called me two hours later very grumpy. Later I realised that he was mostly grumpy because I did not keep some for him. That bottle would have cost around $400. Sorry not sorry, Papa. Memories for life. Evolving your tastes of wine takes time. It is quite amazing how you personally enjoy different things depending on your mood, your new job, your new partner, or how happy or unhappy you are in your life.
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Feeling Good T here is just no better feeling than slipping into some freshly washed sheets after a shower
and a long day. Am I right? I am sure many of you will agree, that snuggling in to a luxurious set of sheets is simple pleasure that soothes us into our nightly slumber. So, as I lay curled up in my lovely linen, I have a chuckle, thinking about my early adult life, where thread counts, and fibres were never on the agenda. Hand-me-downs here, and polyester sheets there, were sufficient. Those were the days with less sleep and more adventures to be had. Now as a grown woman, I get terribly excited to purchase a nice set of sheets…AND get a full night’s sleep! The tables have certainly turned! And I am not talking about the sheet that we all rocked at a Toga party, or the ones we use for loungeroom cubby houses. I am talking about the ones that have all the feels and comforts anyone could ask for, and to rest that weary body at the end of your busy day. I can guarantee, once you invest in a lovely set, you will never look back! The bed sheet has come a long way and we are embracing natural and organic fibres just like the Egyptians did many years ago. They paved the way growing, cultivating and creating beautiful
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textiles with their fine cottons and linens. Today we continue to nurture these fibres into luxury bedding. Natural fibres are my go-to choice and I encourage you to do the same, especially when we sleep a third of our lifetime. I believe that we all should have a little luxury in our lives and something to sleep on, that feels amazingly good that you just won’t want to get out of bed!
Finding the perfect sheet • The higher the thread count does not necessarily mean a better sheet; it is the quality of cottons/fibres used in the making. • Natural fibres like cotton are cooler and breathable, strong yet soft. • Bamboo sheets are sustainable, softer than cotton and linen, hypoallergenic and moisture absorbing keeping you cool and comfortable. • Linen sheets made from flax fibres are a big hit now with its ventilating properties, cool feeling and ideal for those with skin conditions and allergies. coastal_eclectic_love
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Fas hi o n Breakdown
positivity!
Written by
Sotik Sahna
A s a kid I remember watching Rage every Saturday morning, movies of every kind, or famous TV award shows and thinking to myself – wow - yes, okay.
Not even realising a courageous mentality of individuality was being embedded into my character; never to accept the normal or standard of anything, but to celebrate what it means to be unique, alive, different, real and the willingness to take risks. Looking back, the more I remained open, teachable, with a positive attitude, the more I downloaded different fashion combinations, palettes, body shapes, patterns, styles of every artist, movie character, magazine; which in return educated me in fashion to experiment, be bold and own it!
Whatever profession you work in, or if you’re simply doing and celebrating life – Fashion Education is applicable to everyone! It’s about asking questions, learning along the way, experimenting, being positive and sometimes keeping a diary can help. I started doing this on Instagram @sotiksahna to build my own selfconfidence. To not be afraid, to be myself. To own it. And every time I look back, I realise how much I’ve grown. @sotiksahna
Fashion can reveal a lot about ourselves, our character, and how we’re feeling. Of our morals, values and yet, it also has the power to educate and influence those around us – just like it did for me as a kid. I currently work as the Marketing Officer at Riverside Christian College and these are just some of the honest thoughts that enter my mind daily when choosing an outfit: • • • • • •
I s this me? Do I feel good? If I sit down will my pant button pop? Am I revealing too much skin? Is this outfit representing the College professionally? Does this outfit set a positive example to the students? • Are these shoes practical yet still presentable?
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QUALIFICATION VS EXPERIENCE It’s seems that everyone is a personal trainer (PT) these days. Maybe the allure of making $50-100 per hour watching other people sweat is very attractive. The average career life span of an Australian PT is less than two years! In 2016, Australia’s obesity rate was climbing higher than any other country while in the same year new PTs lasted on average of six months in their career. Why is this happening?
Fi t ne ss
Josh Hoodless
Secondly, being self employed straight out of your fitness course, whether in a gym or in your home shed can be very overwhelming. With minimal experience it can be difficult helping clients with injuries, health conditions or high expectations. The big gyms aren’t really set up for PTs, they are set up for members. Lots of members, fighting for equipment while trainers are forced to create the program on the fly and may only have access to
With little to no ongoing mentorship or support – qualifications help you get a new job but they rarely have a direct relationship with being good at your job. Nearly all of our PTs say they learnt more in the first week working with us than in their entire qualification.
for free - you’re in the wrong industry. These days anyone can get a qualification. Not everyone can have experience, especially with a proven track record of helping people. It apparently takes 10000 hours to be an expert. My suggestion for new or potential PTs is to be of course certified, but also go out and find a few very successful mentors who can help with development and obtaining experience. Be willing to pay for their help, or even better, work for them. Always be up-skilling with highly recognised courses that compliment your services. If starting out, an apprenticeship in a diploma of sport would be one of the best avenues for success when linked with a professional who will facilitate hundreds of hours of building that experienced successful track record.
Firstly, It could be that Australia’s registered training organisations (RTOs) are set up to fast track Certificate 3 and 4 in Fitness while excluding the experience component. Not to mention that private employment agencies were receiving government incentives to just get people into courses if they couldn’t get them a job. We’ve trained dozens of PTs as clients who have said they can’t remember the content of their 12 week online fitness course or even their multiple choice exams.
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It’s very tough but amazing industry to be a part of and helping others in the community is extremely rewarding. machines. If you’re new it’s extremely hard to preplan a client’s training session if they train during peak gym times and maybe they have an injury. This environment can be a dog eat dog rental PT system with no accountability for quality or safety of PT sessions. Why be a PT? If you don’t want to work weird long hours just trying to help people and a lot of the time
There’s going to be long hours, working weekends, knowing functional anatomy and exercise inside and out, trying all training modes and getting hundreds of clients to their goal safely. After all of that you are on your way to being successful in the fitness industry and will be able to reap all of the rewards associated with it.
TRAVEL WITH PURPOSE Face of the Bay has something to say…
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“Saving Camphil the Bali dog and buying jewellery”… Travel with a purpose: was what was on my mind in 2013 when I decided to take a working holiday on the Indonesian island of Bali, a place I do not normally buy from at all for my shop World Bazaar, Scarness Hervey Bay. What was I thinking? I wanted to try to combine my business trip with something to give back to someone or something… we try in our own small way to give back to community when we can. This is Camphil’s story. A Bali dog I fell in love with and like to think I changed his life for the better. He was a handsome lad with the orange and black colours of a tiger and the spirit of a pussycat (the kind ones). I met many animals at BAWA and the staff and vets are amazing. One of BAWA’s main ideals is to desex and vaccinate these dogs for rabies. They do an awesome job as a charity based organisation.
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He was in a sole pen. Big dogs like him normally will share an area to socialise until adopted, but everyone was scared of him. I walked past his cage for about a week with other dogs, taking them for walks and realised every time I did so, he was standing at his cage door. So one day, I walked in, put a lead on him and took him for a walk. We left for a 2 hour walk.
The first thing Camphil did, was jump in the dirtiest puddle of water he could find. We strutted round the paddy fields and villages like top dogs… because we were. He is a big boy and no Bali dog took a chance with him. We returned to BAWA… I gave him a warm bath as he was so dirty. He was the perfect gentleman. He was allowed in the social dogs’ pen immediately and became top dog. If I went in the pen, he would sit on my lap and silently warn, in secret dog-speak, all others to stay away. After I left, my friends still working there told me he was adopted to a village north of Ubud. I am proud of my business World Bazaar, but what gives me the greatest joy are travel experiences where I can make a difference and still share my collection of boho -chic clothing, gorgeous jewellery and artefacts alongside the stories of my travels with my customers Kristen
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Educating the Written by
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beauty
not the beast
T hey say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I believe that beauty lies in the attention to detail and expertise in the beauty industry. The most successful companies, brands, and individuals make reinvention part of their business strategies but there is another element more important when calculating success- education! Education is more than just learning a new skill. In our industry, it’s about keeping the skills you already have up to scratch to ensure clients get the very best treatment time and time again. It’s easy to get complacent if the same client returns every month, and if you’ve performed a facial the same way for the last 10 years without undertaking further training. Education is a huge part of being a team and in 2020 with the availability of online training, never has there been an easier moment for ongoing education to occur. Product formulations change and techniques evolve all the time, and with this, client expectations have grown. We aspire to be the best we can be, and the prospect of keeping our skills in top form is a paramount priority. Maintaining the industry’s reputation by extensive training and education is the key, to not only a successful salon, but also retaining life-long clients. Whenever there is a story in the media about a client who has experienced shocking results after a visit to a beauty salon, the professionalism of our entire industry is questioned. Sometimes unfortunate accidents happen that are out of a salon’s control, but on occasion, a client’s bad experience is caused by a therapist’s lack of professionalism. Simply, they haven’t undertaken the proper training or they are unaware of safe practices, such as full client consultations. By investing in your staff you are investing in the continued success of your business. Your employees are your greatest asset and a commitment to their ongoing training and development will encourage staff loyalty, help retain key talent, and boost staff engagement in your business. Best of all, your employees will be better equipped to help you stay ahead of the competition. Tammy X
It’s about keeping the skills you already have up to scratch to ensure clients get the very best treatment time and time again. Skin & Wax
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If you need to send your child to a school where you know they’ll be pushed to excel, St James Lutheran College is the best place to go. Senior student Morgan Heise certainly seems to agree, and speaking to Alive Magazine, she says that St James Lutheran College “pushes you to your limits in the direction you want to go into, helps you hone what you’re good at and focus your skills. They don’t pressure you to be something you’re not.”
Riverside Christian College is proud of our achievements, particularly over the past twelve months. Improvement in results in our OP rankings and NAPLAN are credited to our team of expert teaching and support staff who are committed to investing in the lives of our students at Riverside.
YEAR 12 STUDENT - ST JAMES LUTHERAN COLLEGE
Her time at the college has been filled with all sorts of extracurriculars that have prepared her for adulthood and life outside school. St James Lutheran offers a Headstart program where senior students can take one university class for one semester, a program that has helped Morgan to realise what she wants to do after school. St James Lutheran is dedicated to their ten values, and Morgan believes she has grown in all areas of these values, especially in the community aspect and in valuing her work. She has grown as a student with the help of her teachers, the resources available, and the flexible learning aspect St James provides.
PRINCIPAL - RIVERSIDE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
Our team has a strong commitment to continuous improvement that ensures our students achieve the best possible results which prepares them to be successful for the rest of their lives; recognising that these achievements are not the only measure for student success. Riverside Christian College focuses on the development of every student in assisting them to be the best they can be. As our improvement framework continues, I am confident our best is yet to come. I invite you to arrange a tour today to commence your Riverside journey – Prep to Year 12 a seamless transition and I look forward to welcoming you.
“St James is very much an all-rounder school,” Morgan says, “and they work with you to shape you into what you want to be.” So if your kids are heading into high school, St James Lutheran College is the best place to be.
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PRINCIPAL - ALDRIDGE STATE HIGH SCHOOL
1300 141 446 WWW.ACTIVEAGENTS.COM.AU That is the view of Aldridge State High School principal, Mr Ross Higgins. Mr
You can’t do the same thing over and over again and expect to get better results. Higgins believes it’s important for schools and their staff to keep up with the latest trends in education if they want to provide the best possible learning environment for students. “We have to think of the best ways to support our students and get them to be where they want to be when entering the real world,” he said. Mr Higgins said Aldridge State High School was an education pioneer in the Maryborough community because it is willing to create and travel along new pathways. “We must test the status quo and move with the times.” Exploring new ways to incorporate online learning is also of importance for Mr Higgins, but he said ensuring children continue to grow socially and make connections with their peers is vital. Aldridge’s Gifted and Talented Program - beginning in Year 5 and with pathways into tertiary education - is another way the school looks forward and beyond a student’s school years with the program allowing top academic achievers to tailor their own curriculum plans.
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STEPHAN LE ROUX PRINCIPAL - ST MARY’S COLLEGE MARYBOROUGH
Preparing students for a successful life after school is one of the main motivating factors driving St Mary’s College, Maryborough principal, Stephan le Roux. “Everything we do at St Mary’s College is about preparing students for life after school, and not just in terms of academics, but holistically as well,” Mr le Roux said. He believes being an education pioneer is all about exploring more and focusing on the well-being of students. “As principal, my main role is to lead and equip my staff to guide students on their education journey.” Mr le Roux believes teaching and learning will look very different after the COVID-19 pandemic. St Mary’s was fortunate in that it had an established individual laptop program with already implemented online teaching platforms before the virus struck. “Our students knew about the platforms and how to engage them and my teachers were familiar with incorporating them into lessons,” he said. “Teaching at St Mary’s continued unabated and we were able to successfully guide students and care-givers through the process.” Key to being an education pioneer for Mr le Roux is ensuring teachers remain up to date with the latest classroom trends and technologies. “It is important for teachers to set their own goals and participate in professional development programs.”
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Lizzi e Learns To. . .
make the perfect
Cocktail
Written by
Lizzie Macaulay
W hen I learned what my next Lizzie Learns To... column was on, I was pretty sure I had the greatest job in the world. I wasn’t disappointed either. Lucky lady over here had the incredible honour of stepping behind the brand new, exquisitely polished bar of 19XO – the wine and cocktail bar we’ve all been dreaming about here on the Fraser Coast. I’m sure you’re all surprised to hear it, but I’m not a stranger to the odd cocktail – mostly drinking them, but occasionally making them as well. In my youth, I slung dreadful cocktails for the suburban masses of Melbourne on a Friday and Saturday night, so I thought I had a reasonable concept of what I was getting myself into. Standard spirits… mixer… ice… garnish… right? As usual, I couldn’t have been more wrong. As charismatic co-owner Geoffrey escorts me behind the sprawling bar, he shows me the storage space which is packed full of local ingredients and garnishes and custom infused spirits. As I take it all in, I’m aware of just how much thought has gone into every aspect of this new business. I’m completely unsurprised by the massive success they have experienced so far, even despite opening during one of the most bizarre periods of modern history. An expertly trained French pastry chef, Geoffrey speaks passionately about the flavour profiles and balance achieved with every mouthful of every drink that has been created for the 19XO menu. I’m enthralled by the expertise he displays in talking about the local ingredients, his incredible staff and their collaborative approach to delivering the type of experience that will set the standard for a new world order in the Fraser Coast food and beverage scene. It’s particularly exciting to know I will be learning the ropes on an extra special signature cocktail created just for us out of that fabulous brain of his. Geoffrey takes me through the ingredients: goji berry and pink peppercorninfused syrup and vodka, Campari and grapefruit vodka shaken over the most perfect cubes of ice you’ve ever seen and double filtered into a very special Nick and Nora glass (a glass so small you would think it wouldn’t pack a punch, but oh, how wrong you’d be!) He takes me through the steps of bringing this masterpiece together and I’m stunned at how difficult it is to measure each portion accurately. It turns out even the slightest deviation from the recipe knocks the whole flavour profile out of balance. Inattentive me gets it wrong more than once. Because, of course. Thankfully Geoffrey swoops in with the world’s largest bottle of (fresh) lime juice, and order is restored. He’s been watching intently and knows, by eye, how to fix the flavour profile I’ve destroyed with my carelessness. I think about 19XO’s skilful staff who not only have to make these gorgeous drinks perfectly every time, but maintain conversation with patrons as they do it. It’s astonishing! Then, comes the best bit… the tasting. Geoffrey has devised what can only be described as the taste of summer. It’s fruity, zingy, not overly sweet and not at all tasting of alcohol – the perfect drink. Despite its size, it takes me just shy of an hour to drink as I savour each mouthful, and learn even more about Geoffrey and co-owner Damien’s incredible venture. To say we are lucky to have these wonderful, passionate purveyors of the finest drinks for miles is an understatement.
It was a true privilege to be a part of just a “snippet of their day. ” With thanks to Geoffrey, Damien and the 19XO team. 414B Charlton Esplanade, Hervey Bay
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MONEY DOESN’T BUY HAPPINESS BUT IT SURE DOES GIVE YOU OPTIONS!
W e are all privy to the fact that we are in an ever changing world and a darn lot of uncertainty. So how do you build a strong financial position in such an unprecedented time?
My tip would be to keep your personal debts low and and your savings as high as possible. This is to best safeguard your financial position against any possible changes. If you lose your job, your hours get reduced or your business income reduces you will have funds to buy you time to plan your next step. The lower your financial commitments, the less risk you impose on your personal financial situation when change occurs. Things like refinancing your home loan to a lower interest rate can reduce your home loan repayments and also reduce the interest and overall cost of your loan. I would suggest to review this every 2 years
to make sure your loan is competitive in the current market. Review your bank fees! There are many banks out there now that offer no fee bank accounts and bonus interest savings accounts. Over time fees can be one of your largest expenses when it comes to banking and loans. Choosing these wisely can save you a lot of your hard earned dosh. A quick tip. If you’re a spender and find it hard to save, open an online bank account with a different bank and transfer your savings there. Chances are if you can’t see it you won’t spend it! Check it every month and BOOM! You’ll have your savings growing in no time! Cue a big smile and a pat on the back! Enjoy! And if you have an awesome savings story or a goal you hit, I’d love to hear it! That stuff just lights me up!
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Lo cal M u s i ci an Written by
Leanne Esposito
BOL D , SO U L FU L , SAV V Y U t t e r ly d evo id of a r t if ice t h e sin g e r blends s oft s oulful s ounds w ith haz y h arm o nies a nd h e a r t fe lt ly ric s Blessed with beauty, brains and more talent in her little pinky than the rest of us could ever dream of, Coco Barnes’ star as a solo artist is definitely on the rise. It’s been a few years since she and her brother Sean, as the duo SeaNic Sounds, won the inaugural Hervey Bay Unplugged competition which catapulted the siblings’ music career. They continued to perform playing an extensive array of musical genres, including covers and original material from pop to funk, hip-hop, R & B, rock and more. Honing her craft Coco has built a solid foundation as a solo artist. Released in 2019 to rave reviews her debut single Committed is an inspired and lyrically beautiful piece of work. This soft R & B number has your body rocking to the beat as it washes over your soul. Let’s learn a little bit more about this musically gifted young woman. WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOTIVATION? Countless things, but to name a couple, the drive and support of my parents since I was a child pushing me to excel in perfecting my craft as an artist. My brother S.A.B., Young Sabby, has been one of most influential artists in the music scene today. I aspire to have the drive and determination of being as authentic as possible through my music, perfecting my musicality and craft, while creating an image that screams bold, soulful and fierce. WHAT FIRST GOT YOU IN TO MUSIC? Before moving to Australia in 2008 my family always had a huge musical background, especially in the church, involving orchestras and choir. So I guess you could say since I was very young I always had this underlying drive to be involved in music – either performing it and or creating and producing it.
HAVE YOU HAD ANY MUSIC LESSONS? WHICH INSTRUMENTS? FOR HOW LONG? I was ten when I took up the violin. I took lessons up until year 11 of high school completing my AMEB up to grade 6 out of the 8 LCM violin grades. I can also play the drums which I learnt in 2011-2015. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE MUSIC YOU TYPICALLY CREATE? My music style is moulded and influenced by the likes of SZA, Kehlani, Kiana Lede, H.E.R. and Teyana Taylor. All you do is vibe, and all you want is more. WHAT DOES YOUR CREATIVE PROCESS LOOK LIKE? My creative process can vary depending on my mood, my environment and my experiences. Sometimes I will invest in finding the right sound or track I’m looking for at that point in time, and let my lyricism flow naturally from there. Other times I’ll just start writing with no beat or music, especially making one up in my head along with the lyrics I’m putting down. I’ll then start sourcing a beat/sound that I think fits well with the vibe of the song. IF YOU COULD OPEN A SHOW FOR ANY ARTIST WHO WOULD IT BE? Dreaming bigger, it would be one of the most liberating experiences to open a show for SZA. Icon. DO YOU SING IN THE SHOWER? WHAT SONGS? Who doesn’t sing in the shower? Depending on how long I shower, will depend on how long my list of songs will be that I have to perform. Yes, I said perform!
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ROLF SIEBER Written by
Kerrie Alexander
Lo cal Art i st
Creating lasting memories with art
H His Hervey Bay home is lined with award-winning oil and acrylic paintings that each tell a unique story of a memory, place, or moment. A passion for creating art is in Rolf Sieber’s blood - his grandfather was an admired sculptor and his father a painter and decorator. The Hervey Bay Art Society Vice-President had a yearning for painting and sketching from a young age but political circumstances in his homeland of East Germany put his dreams of being a professional artist on hold. Instead, Rolf followed in the footsteps of his father and joined the family business as a painter, decorator and builder, and later moved to Australia and established his own business. It was his move to Hervey Bay in 1999 that rekindled his dream of becoming an artist. At 65 years of age, Rolf relished in retirement, using his time to study a diploma of visual arts at the Hervey Bay TAFE College. He completed the course with a Diploma with Excellence. Now 79, the artist has won a swag of awards and is a well-known and respected teacher at Gallery 5 in Urangan, the home of the Hervey Bay Art Society.
He said the workshops were a great way to improve structure and technique, as well as teaching students to be patient while they learn. Membership is available to anyone who would like to learn. “It’s like with everything, just never give up. Have a go and eventually something will come of it. “If you give up, you’ll never know.” Residents can also view the local artist’s work at their monthly exhibition at the Sandy St gallery. “Our monthly exhibitions at Gallery 5 are very popular amongst the art loving community of Hervey Bay, and at present we have the Fraser Coast exhibition, which relates to our Fraser Coast region,” Rolf said. “Next month we have the Abstract Exhibition and afterwards our biggest exhibition of the year, the Annual Members Exhibition from the October 10 until November 12. “We are here to promote the arts to the wider community of the Fraser Coast region.” Visit the gallery at 5 Sandy Street, Urangan.
Many of his works - often inspired by the beautiful scenery of K’Gari (Fraser Island) and Fraser Coast surrounds – can be found at Gallery 5 and the societies prestigious Annual Exhibition at the Fraser Coast Regional Gallery. Rolf is now passing on his wealth of knowledge to his students at workshops, which are held every Friday morning at Gallery 5. Each artist brings along their own art work and Rolf guides them to completion. “I look at (their paintings) and go, ‘Oh, that’s quite nice, good, but if you maybe change that a bit or change the colours a bit, you know, you can improve it’,” he said.
Have a go and eventually something will come of it. If you give up, you’ll never know.
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THE WEEKEND ROAST
R ight now we’re going straight to the heart of what gets us out of bed, motivated and ready to face the day. Whether you are a novice
Written by
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coffee drinker, the hardcore coffee snob or you just want to know what all the fuss is all about. That enticing little bean is where it all starts. So let’s get cracking!
BEGINS WITH THE BEAN. Now we can spend weeks discussing all aspects of green coffee beans and we will touch on that at another time. But let’s fast forward to the green bean and the coffee roaster. It’s still staggering the number of coffee consumers who don’t know that coffee starts off green and ends up brown! So how and why? We don’t have enough space to go into the fascinating chemical reactions associated so let’s make it simple. Coffee roasting is roasting via the critical means of heat- both direct and atmospheric. Coffee is not bread so we don’t want to bake it. So to start we need a critical consistent level of heat. We drop the green beans into the drum of the roaster and then via precisely recording the time temperature per minute we control the heat in a manner that allows the bean to roast through 4 critical stages. 1. Yellow Stage. 2. Tan or Cinnamon Stage. 3. The First Crack. 4. The Second Crack. We describe this in the industry as S CURVING.
BEAN & GONE. The end of the bean journey is all in the brewing and drinking, be it at home, the office or your daily fix at your favourite café. It can be used to reflect, relax, motivate, meet or simply sip in silence. The thing is, it is a complex commodity that has been around for centuries and yet has so much more to offer. misscocoas
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Teaching a new generation
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W If you have ever asked a gardener where they acquired their skill of producing lush green veggies in sweet fertile soil, they will more than likely tell you they learned it from: • their parents or grandparents, • plenty of trial and error, • talking to other gardeners, or • r eading the piles of gardening mags they have stacked under the coffee table (or in an overflowing box of subscriptions in the cupboard…guilty as charged) I am always in hope of instilling some of my knowledge into my grandchildren. I drag them out into my vegetable garden whenever possible to help harvest or plant. I will often send one out to retrieve something for dinner and they invariably come back with something unrelated to what I had asked for…but sometimes they nail it! And that makes it all worthwhile. I think it’s extremely important to teach the young ones where their food comes from. Many schools, much to my delight, are putting in vegetable gardens. This teaches our young ones vital gardening skills and the importance of nutrition that comes from freshly picked food. Garden clubs & Facebook groups are also a great way for young and old to make new friends. While they’re at it, they can learn from gardeners who are passionate about their hobby and are eager to share their knowledge. Teach the kiddos… • F ill with good garden soil, a kiddie’s shell pool with holes drilled in the bottom for a child’s first garden.
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• Let your child pick what to plant, they are more likely to want to eat it.
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Outdoor Adventu re
Andrew Chorley
HIVE OF ACTIVITY Wide Grounds and Platypus Bay For crews heading wide through the southern gutters and beyond, we will still have some of those warm glassy days ahead of us before we see our northerly wind pattern begin. Working the ledges out there with soft plastics will see a range of species like coral trout, moses perch, hussar, trevally, mackerel and more. Spring will also see mac tuna schools turn up, with the circling birds a giveaway where the action is. Mac tuna provides great sport and can be handy baits for species such as coral bream, red emperor, and scarlets. Up in Platypus Bay, we hope to see some snapper fishing continue in September as catches have been down this year. This seems to be due to the lack of big yakka schools which may not have come in this year. Yakka are a food source for the snapper and if the yakka doesn’t move in, the snapper will disappear to the deeper food sources.
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Springtime on the Fraser Coast is a great time of year on our pristine waterways. With sea and shore birds starting their southern migration, our majestic humpback whales, dolphins and sea turtles, the Bay is a hive of activity.
Longtail and mac tuna can be found near Arch Cliff this time of year and are a favourite for sport fishos. The mac tuna can be fussy at times so drop down to a smaller lure and line class to tempt the bite. Sandy Strait September is flathead time in the strait, with many of the creek mouths, ledges and rock bars holding good lizards.
The fish don’t mind it either as we see a transition from winter to summer species Sessions of 20 fish can be enjoyed when you are in the zone, with fish to 80cm start to take place. being common some days. Soft plastics and vibes worked across the flats Fish species like flathead gather to spawn, sand whiting also begin to gather in is always a fun day out, with golden trevally and grunter sometimes being a good numbers and further out on the Bay, mackerel and tuna species start getting welcome catch. active on the surface. Barra will start to become more active as it warms and species like threadfin With all this in mind, let’s delve into what’s on offer for local fishermen and visitors salmon will also begin to move a bit more in the Mary River. to our beautiful region as we move into spring. The ledges and channels along the island will see a few chopper tailor schools Local Reefs start coming in with small hard bodied lures and metals working best on the On the Local Reefs, school mackerel will be present with trolled lures and whole tailor. pilchards working well. Urangan Pier Drifting pilchards out the back of the boat is a great way to tempt a mackerel with species like snapper and longtail tuna also falling for the trick.
The Pier is a hot spot for big flathead during September as they gather around the pylons for an easy meal.
Grass sweetlip will be more active as it warms up, with live herring and whole You can sight fish them off the pier, however they are incredibly wise and only fall hardy heads great baits to get that bite. to live baits most of the time. For lure anglers, hopping soft plastics along the bottom will entice a bite from Whiting will also be about in the first channel, and big longtail tuna and spanish coral trout, cod, and golden trevally around the reefs. mackerel will be keen to take live bait off. The best spot to fish for those species Fishing light braided lines from 10-20 lb is the best way to get a bite with light is at the end of the pier. leaders also required to tempt bites.
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Parenti ng
Written by
Amanda Coop
Book Week drama is bound to happen
BOOK Week must surely be the sneakiest event on the school calendar. One minute it’s January and you’re seeing your kids off to school for another year. Next minute you walk past a display of costumes at the shops and suddenly break into a cold sweat as the realisation dawns … oh no, it’s August. Book Week – again! The only redeeming feature of the coronavirus pandemic is that it’s pushed the official Book Week for 2020 from August to October, but that probably just gives me enough time to forget about it all over again.
than an awesome costume is no costume. So if she doesn’t want to be asked all day if she forgot (or if her mum forgot, which I feel is the more likely assumption), she’s gotta be in it. Last year we fluked an easy costume for Miss 9, whose main objection to store-bought ones is they’re itchy. She’d recently read Roald Dahl’s Matilda when we came across a dress that made me think instantly of the character. Miss 9 has long, straight, brown hair and, a couple of arguments later about an expensive pair of shoes that I thought she’d never wear again (spoiler alert: she hasn’t), she made a perfectly demure Matilda. Mr 5 who, for whatever reason, idolises the Grinch, decided to go as his hero. Great choice, I thought. For one, he’d chosen an actual book character. I managed to pick up a kids’ Santa costume. Winning. Until he took one look at it and burst into tears.
No matter how many years we’ve done Book Week parades, it still seems to strike from nowhere. Maybe I’ve just blocked it from my psyche because the experience of getting my kids costumed up is too traumatic to relive. Maybe it’s because I’m hideously disorganised and do most things at the last minute. Maybe it’s both.
Much like his surly idol, my little Grinch had demands. The suit had to look exactly like the Grinch’s, which isn’t a traditional Santa suit. It’s more like a jumper with a band of fur around the bottom. Could I find one that resembled it? Of course not.
If you have kids who love dressing up you might be wondering, why the hate? I don’t hate the occasion. I’m a writer. I want our kids to explore the world inside their imaginations, to get so stuck into a book they can’t put it down. I grew up devouring fiction and before I had kids, I couldn’t wait to involve my future offspring in Book Week. Then I had them and, much to my dismay, you can’t turn off their free will like you can when you play The Sims. My kids don’t like dressing up. Costumes are itchy, face paint feels yucky and people look at you. The only public performances they’re interested in are the ones that cause people at the shops to stare. I don’t know if the Book Week parade is mandatory but once Miss 9 started school I insisted on it. Because the only thing that attracts more attention
To cut a much longer story short, an amazingly talented and kind friend got me out of trouble by simply whipping up an entire perfect Grinch costume. He even let me paint his face. Sadly, the costume has now been loved to death and is filthy. (Why did I buy fur that can only be dry-cleaned?) It’s also too memorable to try to pull off for a second year. So, who knows what we’ll do? But really, that’s a problem for October, isn’t it?
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Written by
David Everett
LET’S GO BACK TO THE FUTURE - OR NOT
Itodothem. remember my school years fondly but have no great desire to go back Not because they were particularly difficult or troubled, just that that was then and this is now. Certainly there are the occasional times when I think about what it would be like going back knowing what I do now, and the difference to my learning it would have made. For a start, understanding and being able to moderate a few of my behaviours would have been greatly appreciated by a couple of my teachers. I also might have held a girlfriend for longer than a few weeks. I wasn’t a ‘bad’ boyfriend as I recall, just that after I got a girlfriend I didn’t actually know what to do from there, so it would fizzle into ‘hi, how are you doing’, or that great line of ‘we are better as friends’.
I came out of high school with an exit score, that at the time, couldn’t even get my toe into TAFE. I hadn’t a clue of what I wanted to do. Happily, that came in time. It wasn’t that I wasn’t smart enough to succeed as
I’ve had some pearler testing results since then. Rather, it was that if I couldn’t see the application of the learning then I wasn’t engaged. Without a direction there wasn’t a lot I could apply the learning to. Some subjects like Maths In Society clicked. I loved it and am still using it to this day. My maths teacher Miss Meehan was a key element in that subject. She was fun, worked hard to engage us and ignored my mate and I sneakily eating biscuits from our pencil cases. If I was the sort to crush on a teacher I would have been head over heels for that woman. I ran into her a few years later when we both had a child learning to swim and discovered that was her first year out. A couple of kids eating discretely in class was the least of her worries so she just ignored it. Damn those teachers were smarter than we ever gave them credit for. Other great teachers were my parents, and I still hold true to the prime lesson they gave me; do the subjects you enjoy, and if you need more education later, then you can do it then.
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Ride
Written by
Kerrie Alexander
FROM This
IF there are two pieces of solid advice that Russ and Robyn Beavis can give prospective classic car owners, it is never to buy a vehicle sight unseen.
The trusting couple found a 1968 Mustang Convertible in a magazine with the advertisement showcasing the immaculate Porsche Raspberry paint job, a shiny 302 V8 and a professionally installed right-hand conversion. Taking the word of the owner in South Australia that the car was mint, the vehicle arrived on their doorstep in November 2006. It became one of the biggest and most costly undertakings in their life. “It was a bitza, made up of various random parts that certainly had no relevance to a Mustang,” Russ said.
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“It was an absolute mess. We were told, yes, it was immaculate, and it looked okay in the magazine, but that is a lesson to buying sight unseen.” However, Russ said, this was just the beginning of the mortifying and horrendously expensive story. With a passion for the history and the look of the classic American muscle car, Russ always wanted to own a “muzza” and even though the car wasn’t as it seemed, he still had his heart set on a full restoration. The journey to become the full “restomod” it is today was raft with incompetence from alleged professionals, who took the cheques but never came up with the goods. Just one of many examples was when a mechanic installed stainless still valves to the heads so it would run properly on Unleaded Petrol, however, the head gaskets were installed back to front causing the engine to overheat, distorting the bore and the pistons, resulting in the entire engine having to be replaced. Russ decided that if he had to replace the engine, it was going to be a good one.
E D A N O M E L O T N O M E L A Mustang is now one sweet ride He sourced a professional engine builder to undertake the building of the new engine, which was totally balanced and blueprinted, including race main bearings, Harland sharp roller rockers, Edelbrock performer RPM heads, Edelbrock performer RPM manifold and Dynatech hydraulic Cam. It also included Pacemaker Extractors, plus a custom alloy radiator and cowl with an electric fan. This new motor was never going to overheat! The professional engine builder did a great job, at a cost of $11,000, and it hasn’t missed a beat. On retirement to Hervey Bay, the couple sent the car to Brisbane to be painted when it was discovered that the Torque Boxes and Rails were rusted out. Thousands of dollars were spent again, above and beyond the cost of the paint job. But on the bright side, while it was in Brisbane a Shelby rear spoiler, Eleanor side scoops (as in Gone in 60 seconds) and open front cowel were fitted – bringing the Mustang to life. The Shelby interior is identical to a Shelby, including the 8,000rpm tacho and 140mph speedo, handcrafted timber dash and custom pony seats.
Cantwell, a local boy with incredible skills for car restorations. The dream that Russ had of creating his own unique Shelby tribute came to fruition. “He absolutely saved us because we had no idea at that point what we were going to do with it,” Robyn said. The saga of the Mozzed Muzza finally turned a page through the chance meeting with Bob. “It was a mammoth task to be done in a very short time, and he did an incredible job, given that we had no choice after all the money we spent … we just had to get it finished in time and Bob was our saviour,” Russ said. Now, after the full rebuild, the only original part of the car that now remained is the shell. It is now the car the couple always dreamt of owning. “Because of the state of the car I decided from the beginning that there was no point bringing it back to an original so I decided to turn it into a restomod, including lots of little unique features,” Russ said. “It’s an absolutely beautiful car now. “To look at it now, it’s something else. We just love it.”
The gauges for the Shelby Console, which came from Canada, are the only non-Shelby gauges in the car – you just can’t get them anymore.
A real head turner, the beast of a Mustang is featured regularly at car shows around the Fraser Coast and has won the title of Best Convertible twice.
It has stainless steel door sills with an illuminated blue Mustang lights up when the doors are open.
The two are also members of the Wide Bay Rodders Car Club and Mustang Owners Club of Queensland.
Russ said the shell was finally brought back to Hervey Bay with only 10 weeks to put the car back together in time for his nephew’s wedding.
Their pride and joy is no “trailer queen”, said Russ, adding that there’s no way they went through all the hardship just for the Mustang to sit in the garage.
He had no idea where he was going to find all the trades involved to finish in time. As luck would have it, they were introduced to a young man named Bob
“We take her out each weekend and go for a cruise down the Esplanade. “We have it to drive and, now, we just love it.”
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Des ti nati o ns Written by
Brooke Wilson
A truly memorable way to travel.
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Rich with history, character and friendly locals, a place that should be on every traveller’s bucket list.
Longreach
S everal years ago, I moved to a remote property west of Longreach to work as a governess.
My charges were three primary school aged children, and I worked in conjunction with the local distance education school to teach them, as we were too far away from town to travel in daily. Each day, the children contacted their teachers and the other children in their class for an hour lesson via video call. This unique schooling method is a way of life for bush kids. Families from all over Western Queensland would enrol their children in the Longreach School of Distance Education. For those visiting Longreach, the school offers daily tours through their grounds, showcasing how the incredible teachers do their job without a physical classroom.
Across the road from the Hall of Fame is the Qantas Founders Museum. The world-famous museum boasts an impressive display of original and replica aircraft, complemented by extensive displays, exhibits and artifacts. The 747 Wing Walk gives visitors the opportunity of a guided tour behind the scenes of a Boeing 747, the chance to sit in the pilot’s seat (a fantastic photo opportunity) and to walk out onto the wings. Travelling west another three hours, you will find Lark Quarry and the Age of Dinosaurs Museum. It is well worth the extra journey, as Lark Quarry is home to the only known fossilised dinosaur stampede in the world! With only footprints to guide them, scientists have recreated the stampede, piecing together the mysteries behind this event.
As the tour guide takes you through the school, you will see teachers in their booths video chatting with their class, proving that effort really does conquer distance.
A look into our prehistoric history is a highlight of a trip to Central Queensland.
While you’re in Longreach, a visit to the Stockman’s Hall of Fame is a must.
Taking the Spirit of the Outback train, departing Brisbane twice weekly, you can travel in an economy seat, but for something a little more special, opt for a first class sleeper cabin, giving you exclusive access to an onboard restaurant and lounge, where you can watch the countryside go by.
The magnificent museum is a tribute to Australia’s pioneering history, the five galleries each depicting a different aspect. The Hall of Fame showcases everything from the beginnings of the Royal Flying Doctors service, to the lives of the stock workers and pioneers on their remote properties, to a specialised gallery for children, designed for them to learn through touch and play.
Of course, getting to Longreach is part of the adventure itself.
A truly memorable way to travel. Longreach is an incredible and unique place, a must do for all travellers. Head off on a wonderful and unforgettable journey west today! www.frasercoasttravel.com.au
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It’s never too late to get tech savvy
Cate Akaveka
BOOK OF THE MONTH
An initiative to help elderly folk on the Fraser Coast to better understand this crazy digitally focused world is coming to the region’s libraries. Education is key when it comes to smartphones, tablets, cyber safety, email, and social media, said Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour. So local seniors are invited to learn about how to improve their digital skills at free Tech Savvy Seniors workshops at their local library, thanks to a $10,000 grant awarded to Fraser Coast Libraries. “We don’t want older Australians to miss out on the benefits of being connected and participating in this digital age,” Mr Seymour said. “The Tech Savvy Seniors programs will help our older residents develop the skills and confidence to use technology and ensure we have better digital and social inclusion as a community.” Councillor David Lewis said Tech Savvy Seniors workshops would be planned in line with the anticipated easing of COVID-19 restrictions. “Hervey Bay and Maryborough libraries will soon have interactive screens, which will help staff deliver workshops while maintaining social distancing requirements,” he said. “These new workshops will build on the DigiLearn
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and DigiHelp sessions our libraries already offer remotely by phone.” For help with free Be Connected courses at beconnected.esafety.gov.au, phone 4190 5781 on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month between 9.30am and 11am or 1pm and 2.30pm, or on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month between 9.30am and 11am. For quick questions or troubleshooting, phone 4190 5781 for DigiHelp between 1pm and 3pm every Thursday. Cr Lewis said library members also had access to free video learning through Lynda.com, which offered more than 13,000 online courses on topics such as cybersecurity awareness, Windows 10 essentials, and job search strategies. “There are many more online resources available via the library’s website,” he said. Cr Seymour said Fraser Coast residents were encouraged to join online or in person at their local library and use their library membership number and password to access the online training via the eLearning page of the libraries website at frasercoast.qld.gov.au/elearning. For more information, go to frasercoast.qld.gov.au/ libraries or phone 4197 4220.
Dear Parents Gabbie Stroud
In this latest book from Gabbie Stroud, she makes a funny but heartfelt plea to all parents on behalf of teachers. She aims to help parents understand their essential roles as their children’s lifelong educators. She explains how they can support their children’s schools and teachers to achieve the best results for the next generation of leaders. Gabbie Stroud discusses the pressure of standardised testing and government programs such as NAPLAN, which somehow satisfy the ‘consumer’ in many people as they think they are getting results because of ranking and comparisons. However, parents may not realise that the current ways of assessing students’ skills may actually be detrimental to their ability to learn the crucial life skills.
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CAN you picture this scene?
Written by
Alison Dunlop
positivity
Try these spiritual ritual ideas:
It is early in the morning; you are in bed and the alarm is going off. What do you do? Do you hit snooze button five times, and then at the last minute drag yourself out of bed, only to gulp down a coffee and drive like a crazy person to work? Or, do you spend your precious time on your phone checking Instagram and snapchat? If this is you, then you are setting yourself up for a drag of a day. Morning time is when you can set your tone for the whole day.
• Mindfully drink a cup of tea or coffee. This means, as you are sipping away, you savour the taste of your beverage, and be mindful of your surroundings. • Try some exercise, stretching, or go for a gentle walk. • Spend a few minutes soaking up some sunshine. • Meditate, there are plenty of free meditation apps available. Say, write or sing affirmations or mantras. Yes, I did say sing. Try those in the shower! Make your morning ritual enjoyable and it will immediately empower you and raise your vibe.
Lucky for us humans, it’s Groundhog day every day. As we snooze, we lose all resistance to negativity and have the chance to wake up with a clean slate and a chance for a fresh start. So, ask yourself, how do you want to start your day? I prefer to ride the positivity waves myself. I advise my clients, as well as the normal, shower, brekky and teeth routine, to also include a morning spiritual ritual. This helps sustain those good vibes throughout the day. Starting tomorrow, get out of bed when your alarm first beeps and put your phone down.
I am energised and inspired. I am healthy well and vibrant. Today is a great day! All is well.
Alisons Guidance card for the month All too often we allow fear and worry to control our lives. Simply hold your hand on your heart and trust all will work out xx
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Kev ’s Adventu res
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Have you met Kevin?
Kevin Well hello there, my name is Kevin. I’m a four-year-old border collie. I live in Hervey Bay with my two humans and my younger brother “Bodhi the Brat” who’s two. If I could meet you in person I’d shake your paw or give you a high-5 and if you looked particularly friendly I may even attempt to give you a lick. Of course, my human would protest “Kevin! Uh-uhhh!” but I have pretty good judgement when it comes to reading the needs of humans - I’m a trained therapy dog after all. I’ve been a therapy dog since I was a wee pup. It has always been my purpose in life to bring a smile to people’s faces. I’ve always taken it as my job to check on everyone and give someone that needs it a bit of love and affection. That wasn’t trained, that’s just how I’ve always been. I do my very best to remind people of the joy of appreciating the small, simple things in life by looking at life through our eyes. You should see the curiosity on my face while I observe a hissing beetle on the front deck. The absolute joy in my whole body’s movement while chasing waves at our awesome dog beaches here in Hervey Bay. The deep connection in my eyes as I tilt my head and try to communicate with you through dog ESP. And the contentment on my face as I snooze under my human’s table at the local dog-friendly restaurants.
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Hahhhh… the simple things are always the best. Like many big and little people out there just now, I’ve not been able to go to school and do my work lately. In particular, I’ve been missing the students at Glendyne immensely. Before COVID they used to read to me and give me love and pats (and treats!). We would get to play fetch and run around on the big green field. I really miss my little humans and our connection!
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If there’s anything I learned from my friends at Glendyne it’s that ability to accept how things are in each moment and just keep making the most of what we’ve got at our disposal. I hope to connect with you over the coming months – until then keep loving life! - Kev
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Pet owner tips from Dr Jason What causes bad breath in pets? The most common cause of bad breath (halitosis) in our pets is periodontal disease. This unpleasant smell often results from bacteria in the mouth. Bacteria is attracted to the surface of the tooth within hours of cleaning the teeth. Within days, the plaque becomes hard producing calculus. The gums can become inflamed (gingivitis), sore and can even bleed. Signs your pet has smelly breath.
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Periodontal disease is painful. Some pets will have problems chewing hard food, stop eating, drool or can paw at their mouths. Unfortunately, most will not show any signs at all. How is this “bad breath” treated? Halitosis treatment depends on the cause. In most cases it is treatable with professional teeth cleaning
which can most often solve the problem. Occasionally tooth extraction is required. How to prevent bad breath Good oral hygiene is the key to healthy teeth, gums, and fresh breath. To prevent this, you can feed your pet a diet that is specially formulated to care for your pet’s dental health, add a special formulation into the pets drinking water or, you could consider a pet toothpaste and brush your pet’s teeth every day. There are also some excellent dental chews that help with plaque build-up and bad breath. Talk to you vet or nurse about the best option for you and your pet. At Nissen Street Vet Surgery we offer free dental checks, so give us a call to make your appointment 07 4184 9466.
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