ANZA Magazine July/August 2021

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T H E A U STRA LIA N & N EW ZEA LA N D A SSOCI ATI ON July/August 2021

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& SPORTS WELLNESS Interviews With SG Olympians & Sports Heroes CYCLING: New Kit Launch!

SOCCER: Inside the Matildas Programme Expert Sleep Tips 7 Ways to Boost your Child’s Resilience

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR IGCSE CLASS OF 2020

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At AIS our Year 9 and 10 students study the IGCSE which is an International curriculum setting our students up for success. We are incredibly happy to announce that all grade area results increased year on year with the best IGCSE performance to date.

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Our students with 100% A* and A in 2020

IGCSE STUDENTS IN 2020

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATING CLASS OF 2020

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At AIS our Year 11 and 12 students have the option to study the Higher School Certificate (HSC) or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP).

Students work with our careers team to ensure a tailored tertiary pathway.

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HSC Results in AIS 27 year history

27% of ALL HSC students obtained a 90+ ATAR

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In all HSC Schools Top 150 is the benchmark of a top school.

Globally focused, distinctly Australian

Congratulations to Chloe Liem, our AIS 2020 Dux who attained an ATAR of 97.50.

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Celebrating 2020 2020 was a year like no other with students, teachers, families and friends stumbling through unforeseen circumstances. We didn’t know it was coming, but at AIS, we were prepared. The grit and tenacity of our teachers and students paid off. Our students achieved outstanding results across the board, and we couldn’t be prouder. In the secondary school specifically, we celebrated terrific academic results for IGSCE, HSC and our IB programs.

At AIS, our Australian and International Curriculum offer diverse pathways to our graduating students. However, we offer not just academic excellence and first choice universities, but also place a strong focus on a holistic education where we enable our students to become the best version of themselves. Our enviable education destination and multicultural environment is underpinned by our Australian values that truly make a difference. Everyday we live by the values of respect, opportunity and achievement.

At AIS we recognise and celebrate our students’ achievements, they have earned it.

‘These truly remarkable results are the combination of our student’s

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dedication to their studies; their families support and the incredible work of our academic staff’

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E DI TOR’S NOTE

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Sophie - far left at ANZA Singapore Nippers and right at ANZA Netball.

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y family’s first foray into ANZA Sports came a few weeks after our arrival on the island in 2016. My husband joined the ANZA Cycling induction ride to check it out.

A few kms into the ride, his tyre blew.

Never fear, one of the friendly cycling crew stayed behind to help patch it up. This is typical of the ANZA Cycling contingent, who go out of their way to offer a warm welcome to newcomers. My second encounter was signing my then eight-year-old daughter Sophie up for ANZA Nippers with her BFF from New York. Both girls loved the water and at the end of the season they won shiny trophies for ‘Most Improved’ and ‘Nippers Spirit’. As a parent, I couldn’t have been more proud of both their individual efforts and the collective efforts of dozens of parent volunteers. During our two seasons on the beach our family was embraced by the Nippers community.

We cherished our Sunday’s hanging out at Sentosa, helping to carry equipment, set up games, or share a coffee and breakfast with other Nippers folk at Tanjong Beach Club.

After retiring from her surf lifesaving career at 9, Sophie was told in no uncertain terms she needed another weekend activity, and she chose ANZA Netball. She loved it instantly, quickly finding her place among the enthusiastic, cartwheeling girls and engaged coaches. Being one of the

tallest players on the court for her age-group didn’t hurt either.

Often, she just had to casually raise her hands to block a goal!

She’s been part of the ANZA Netball community for three seasons now, growing from a complete beginner who would run the wrong way on the court, to a confident GK and GD who wears her red and blue uniform with pride.

Whether you’ve joined us on a footy field, cricket pitch, bike path, beach, tennis court, netball court, athletics stadium, soccer field, golf course, or running path …you’ll know ANZA Sports are welcoming, friendly, safe and fun. Enjoy this issue and if you’re considering joining our sporting community, there’s no better time.

Pip Harry, Editor editor@anza.org.sg

GENERAL MANAGER & SPONSORSHIP Kerry Low gm@anza.org.sg

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34 FEATURES 26 ROWING HER OWN RACE

Olympic rower Joan Poh talks about what she loves about the sport and the promising women’s rowing team she is helping to develop in Singapore.

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30 SLEEP TIPS

The stress of Covid has impacted the sleep of millions. Dr Catherine Phan from International Medical Clinic (IMC) offers advice for good sleep hygiene, so you can rest easy.

34 RIDING HIGH

Aged just fifteen, Dulwich College (Singapore) student Annabelle Rehn is already competing on the world stage in dressage.

38 BUILD RESILIENCE IN KIDS

AIS Wellbeing Coordinators Duncan Rose and Bernadette Ward offer advice for building your child’s mental resilience.

40 TREE CHANGE

Arthur Zaaro is on a mission to create heirloom cutting boards and furniture, using rescued trimmings from Singapore’s beautiful trees.

42 JUST KEEP SWIMMING

ANZA member Tammie Grass talks about how the pandemic ignited her passion for coaching swimming.

44 RINGSIDE MANNER

Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Alan Cheung from International Orthopaedic Clinic patches up elite rugby players, cyclists, wrestlers, and martial artists.

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PRESI DENT ’S MES S AG E

Welcome to the Sports and Wellness issue!

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get particularly excited about our sports issue as it provides an opportunity to rekindle and reflect on the central role sport has played in my life. Growing up in a small NSW country town that was sports crazy, our younger years were chock full of sport across both the summer and winter seasons - we simply couldn’t get enough!

School lunchtimes were spent mimicking Steve Waugh’s slog sweep, undertaking your best Merv Hughes impersonation or sneaking in 10 minutes of tackle footy before the teacher completed their next playground loop. Weekends were jammed with junior sport on Saturday mornings, seniors in the afternoons and intertown leagues on Sundays, all amazing times and memories. Thanks again to mum and dad who so patiently ferried us from town to town whilst hearing endless accounts of our embellished accomplishments!

Core to ANZA’s DNA is our ever popular and successful sporting programs, some of which have been running for decades.

What I love about our sports groups are the passionate community-led programs which instil and endear that same sense of comradery and enjoyment that we all grew up with.

This past year my girls, aged 3 and 5, made their ANZA Soccer debuts.

It was amazing to see them learning fundamental life lessons that sport can so uniquely teach, their growing coordination and new friendships blossoming among eight teammates from five different countries. Sport is undeniably the true global language. Friendships forged on or around the sporting field create some of the strongest lifetime bonds and memories that stand the test of time. Having all endured this long, landlocked stint in Singapore, we are fortunate to have our sporting outlets to enjoy (with some COVID-19 restrictions). Definitely get involved in our passionate ANZA sports, as a participant, volunteer or coach!

There’s plenty to digest in this month’s edition including important tips for wellness and maintaining balance in these unique times.

Stay healthy!

Adam Martin

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ANZA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President Adam Martin

Vice President Megan Kinder

Executive Secretary Mark Neo

Executive Treasurer Tristan Perry

Membership Secretary Philip Simmonds

Community Services Coordinator Louise Jones

Joint Sports Coordinator Sonia Heath

Joint Sports Coordinator Megan Scott

Committee Member Don Northey

Committee Member Zenaida Bharucha

Committee Member Christo Fangupo

Committee Member Maria Taylor

Committee Member John Neilson

Committee Member Alistair Green

CO-PATRONS His Excellency William Hodgman, High Commissioner for Australia | Her Excellency Jo Tyndall, High Commissioner for New Zealand ANZA AMBASSADOR PJ Roberts

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SIGN UP FOR SPORTS! If you’re keen to join one of our incredible sports groups, now’s the time! Registrations are open for ANZA Soccer, with the new season running from August 2021 – April 2022 at the Cage, Sports City. Our Saturday Club League is heaps of fun for kids aged 2-18 years, with the emphasis on affordable, fun and competitive soccer. anza.org.sg/sports/soccer ANZA Netball is also gearing up for their new season, which runs from September 2021 – March 2022. Sessions are held on Saturday mornings at Tanglin Trust School. Netball welcomes kids aged 5-16 years for friendship, fun and teamwork on the courts! anza.org.sg/sports/netball

MEET A FEATURED PARTNER How long has CIS been an ANZA partner?

CIS has worked with ANZA for a couple of years now, and we recently sponsored about 100 young soccer players who participated in ANZA Soccer’s 2020-2021 season. We’ll be continuing our partnership into the 2021-2022 season and can’t wait to see how the upcoming league plays out.

Tell us more about what CIS offers in Experiential Learning?

Our Open Minds program encourages students to deepen their understanding of the curriculum while connecting to the local community. Students embark on cultural explorations in Little India and Chinatown, study biodiversity in Sungei Buloh and Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, and build relationships with local experts in fields like urban sustainability and urban farming.

What has been the single biggest challenge of COVID-19?

Being unable to take students off campus to connect and experience the local community has challenged us to seek alternative ways to provide powerful learning experiences for our students. We created virtual tours of areas we would typically visit, hosted an online nature series for parents and students, zoomed with local experts, and found more creative ways to tap the expertise of our teachers, parents and students on campus.

Where’s your favourite place to hang out?

Anywhere in nature. I often spend weekends wandering CHRISTA CRAATS around Singapore looking for secret, less discovered Experiential Learning spots. I have a couple of favourite beach hangouts in Coordinator, Pasir Ris and Punggol where I spend time kayaking Canadian International School to the surrounding islands, stand-up paddling or (CIS) wakesurfing.

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HAPPY 56TH BIRTHDAY SINGAPORE!

Singapore’s National Day is celebrated every year on 9 August, in commemoration of Singapore’s independence from Malaysia in 1965.

Although there would normally be fireworks, jet flyovers and a grand parade, this year looks like another smaller scale celebration.

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The Australian High Commission offers passport assistance and support for vulnerable Australians who need to fly home urgently.

r and Passports Team Our friendly Consula to assist you. members are ready

Australian High Commission Singapore 25 Napier Road Singapore, 258507 Tel 6836 4100 Fax 6737 5481

Passport services

Need to apply for a new Australian passport or renew your existing one? All passport applications made in Singapore require an appointment and must be lodged in person at the Australian High Commission.

Most countries, including Singapore, require six months’ validity on your passport for both stays and transits. Now is a great time to check the validity of you and your family members’ passports, especially when we haven’t used them for a while. To make an appointment visit our online booking system at ahcsing.setmore.com. For more information on passport applications and document requirements, visit passports.gov.au.

Consular assistance

Our team also provides certain consular assistance in line with the Australian Government’s Consular Services Charter. If you find yourself or a family member in need of this assistance, please contact us on +65 6836 4100. There will be circumstances in which our ability to provide consular support may be limited. For example, we cannot give you legal advice or intervene in another country’s

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For all of us, seeing friends and family in Australia is very much front of mind. The High Commission has remained open throughout the pandemic to support Australians in Singapore. Our priority is to help vulnerable Australians in desperate need to get home – if this includes you, please contact us. We also provide passport services, consular services, and some limited notarial services to make the paperwork for those big life events less stressful.

Check your passport for smooth sailing!

Are you planning to take a “Cruise to Nowhere” from Singapore this year? Please note that it is a Singapore Government requirement for you to hold a valid passport for these cruises.

Please check your passport before you board so you don’t get caught out and really go nowhere. legal proceedings. These circumstances are outlined at smartraveller.gov.au/services/Pages/ consular-services-charter.aspx.

Notarial services

Do you need documents certified or notarised?

Some Australian Federal and State laws require that a signature on a document be witnessed by an Australian Consular Officer or have other procedures applied before the document can be used for legal purposes. We can provide some notarial services through the same online booking system used for passport appointments. Please check with the document originators before you book an appointment as many notarial services can be provided by a Public Notary in Singapore, which will save you time and money. More information is available on our website.

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Want to learn more about what’s happening at the Australian High Commission and the latest on travel between Australia and Singapore?

High Commissioner Will Hodgman is broadcasting a monthly update for Australian expats in Singapore on their social media accounts. Hear directly from him on issues that matter to you most, including travel, health, how we’re building on our warm relationship with Singapore and our work to advance Australia’s interests. Do you have a question? Email us at enquiries. singapore@dfat.gov.au. Our community in Singapore is strong, supportive and vibrant. Let’s keep looking out for each other.

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NEW ZEAL A N D HIG H C OM M IS SION

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SINGAPORE!

For so many of us, the inability to travel for more than a year has been incredibly frustrating. However the one unexpected benefit that arose from being “confined to home” was having the chance to truly explore Singapore.

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o, to celebrate Singapore’s 56th birthday in August, the High Commission team want to share our favourite parts of this sunny island. While only some of us were born or raised here, all of us are so grateful for the safety, peace and comfort that Singapore and its wonderful people have delivered over this past year. Happy 56th birthday Singapore!

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Long hikes around Sungei Buloh were a highlight for many of our team members. For the ornithologists amongst you, the reserve is an excellent spot for bird-watching (not to mention crocodiles) so be sure to bring a good pair of binoculars!

Heartlands

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Pulau Ubin

Did you know that Pulau Ubin means “Granite Island” in Malay? Pulau Ubin is a very popular cycling spot, but if you are feeling more adventurous be sure to try kayaking to one of the remaining kelongs in Singapore – offshore wooden platforms built primarily for fishing or fish farming purposes.

We have certainly spent a lot of time exploring a great variety of neighbourhoods!

In addition to being able to eat our way through the fare of different hawkers, it's been great to discover some of the older structures in Singapore, including this very cool dragonshaped, sand-based playground built in the 1970s in Toa Payoh.

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Now that we are halfway through 2021, we are aware that many of you may be planning your trip back to New Zealand for the end-of-year break. At this point, please note border restrictions are still in place, so only New Zealand citizens and PRs are allowed to enter the country.

Travellers who do head back to New Zealand are also required to serve 14 days in managed isolation (i.e. a designated hotel) upon arrival. A system for booking your slot is available at miq.govt.nz.

Please head to the website for a step-by-step guide on how to secure a space at a managed isolation facility before you book and board your flight.

You’ll also need to take a pre-departure COVID-19 test. More information on this is available at covid19.govt.nz/travel If you have any questions please feel free to drop us an email at nzhc.sin@mfat.govt.nz

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OUT & ABOUT

SCOUTS DAY CAMP

ANZA Scouts enjoyed a day of fun, adventure and learning at Sarimbun Scout Camp. The group pitched tents, constructed shelters, built bonfires and cooked up a feast.

KILL-O-METRES

Never a dull moment for our Kill-o-Metres crew! The walking group trekked the Green Corridor and other nature trails, but left time for a cool drink at the Marina.

CARDMAKING

The Art and Craft Group got together at the ANZA office to learn how to make beautiful gift cards using stamping and folding techniques. Just in time for Mother’s Day. 14 anza

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CASUAL COFFEE

Our social Casual Coffee group have been meeting in small numbers around the island, exploring the best spots for sips and snacks. Join them to meet new friends!

ANZA TOURS

Groups toured the Georgette Chen exhibition at the National Gallery with a docent, met street artist Didier Jaba Mathieu, and tried an Acrylic Pour art class at Room To Imagine.

LADIES NIGHT

Talk about drinks with a view! Ladies Night went sky high with a visit to CE LE VIE on top of Marina Bay Sands. Cheers!

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DATE: Wednesday 7 July TIME: 9am – 12pm MEET: 8.50am Joo Chiat Taxi Stand, Joo Chiat Road 2, 420002 COST: Members $70, nonmembers $80

Exploring Joo Chiat

Explore the colourful sights and flavours of Joo Chiat, one of Singapore’s most eclectic and interesting neighbourhoods. Set on former coconut plantations where attap-roofed kampongs once thrived alongside seaside bungalows and mansions for the wealthy, Joo Chiat is an exciting mélange of culture and architecture. Uncover the Peranakan legacy and meet some of the local characters. Learn about the lovely pre-war architecture demonstrated in row upon row of colourful two-storey shop and terrace houses, adorned with ornate façades, intricate motifs, and ceramic tiles.

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY SPECIAL! Kids Manga and Superheroes Drawing Class

Looking for school holiday programs?

Sign your kids up to join the team at ComXnaut Studio in a special fun-filled course in manga and comics drawing.

Dedicated studio staff will teach your little artists the fundamentals of drawing chibi, manga, cartoons and superheroes during an enjoyable 3-day workshop.

Ages 7+, no prior experience required.

All teaching notes and art materials provided. Attendance at all three workshops is required.

iPhone and SLR Photography in the Gardens

Have you always wanted to take better photos with your iPhone or figure out how to use different settings on your SLR? These sessions, led by experienced photographer Nancy Paddison from the ANZA Click Group will take your photos from blah to wow.

Learn tips and tricks to get the most out of your iPhone or dust off the old camera and learn to finally get off ‘auto’ setting.

DATE: Thursday 22 July TIME: Group 1, 10 – 11am or group 2, 11.15 – 12.15pm MEET 9.50am Botanic Gardens MRT Exit A for group 1 11am Botanic Gardens MRT Exit A for group 2 COST: Members $30, non-members $40

Noodle Making

DATE: 12 – 14 July (3 afternoon sessions) TIME: 1.30 – 3pm MEET: 1.20pm ComXnaut Studio, 90 Goodman Road, SG439053 COST: Members $115

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Discover Chinatown’s wet market to learn about different Chinese dried goods and spices and view produce. Then get your hands floury and take a class in making local noodles.

Our affable chef-restaurant owner will demonstrate how he creates his yummy mian and then it’s your turn to show off your dough stretching skills.

End the tour savouring noodles and other local treats.

DATE: Thursday 29 July TIME: 10.30am – 1pm MEET: 10.20am Kreta Ayer Square, behind Buddha Tooth Relic Temple COST: Members $65, non-members $75 July/August 2021

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Dragon Kiln and Bollywood Veggies

Have you ever ventured west to hear the dragon roar? Three or four times a year the Thow Kwang Dragon Kiln is fired. It’s one of the last surviving brick-built kilns in Singapore. Learn about the long tradition of the dragon kiln and find a treasure trove of pottery for sale. Then we move on to explore the famous Bollywood Veggies. A short stroll will introduce you to more than 100 tropical fruits, veggies and herbs. After your senses have been stimulated by the clear country air, it’s back to the city by coach.

DATE: Wednesday 11 August TIME: 9am – 1pm MEET: 8.50am at the entrance to Newton Food Centre Carpark COST: Members $85, non-members $95

17A Keong Saik Road Book Tour

What does Keong Saik Road mean to Charmaine Leung, the author of 17A Keong Saik Road? A red-light district in the 1970s, Keong Saik Road has been named by Lonely Planet as one of the Top 10 travel destinations in Asia. For Charmaine, however, it was the place she grew up as the daughter of a brothel operator.

In this very personal memoir, she recounts stories of the marginalised, forgotten women of the past and their struggles to make a better life for themselves and their loved ones. This is a tale of love, forgiveness and redemption which will resonate deeply. We will hear stories of the people and places that have played a part in shaping DATE: Tuesday 17 August Charmaine and her mother’s destiny. The TIME: 9.30am – 11am author’s life journey started as one filled with MEET: 9.20am Outram Road MRT shame to finding the strength to reconcile exit H above ground, next to Dorsett Residences with her past.

COST: Members $40, nonNote: All participants of this tour will members $50 receive a signed copy of 17a Keong Saik Road.

Craft and Birdsong in the Heartlands

Visit the last remaining businesses in Singapore that still fashion their wares by hand. We begin with offerings of paper houses, robes and colourful horses, burnt for the Gods, ancestors and ghosts. Discover the fascinating art of bird singing as you’re serenaded by wonderful varieties of songbirds. We then meet the last remaining craftsman who makes the Lion Heads from his HDB home – order one as a timeless keepsake. Finally, we learn how giant temple incense sticks are made and you can even create our own.

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The British Club is the leading Family Club in Singapore.

Situated on a hilltop in Bukit Timah, the Club enjoys a lush green environment away from the bustle of the city. With excellent sports facilities and sections, members are spoilt for choice.

Four restaurants service the members with a wide variety of cuisine ranging from outstanding Indian food to the best pizzas.

The Playroom and Hangout cater to the younger community and the children and teens are kept entertained while parents wine and dine.

Email membership@britishclub.org.sg or call 6410 1100 to find out more or book a tour.

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Alongside interactive artworks at National Gallery Singapore, the art experience returns with its first hybrid “phygital” edition.

Start with an online experience via the colourful microsite, which features tons of fun activities for 3-12 year olds and follow up with an onsite visit to view this year’s art installations at National Gallery Singapore from September 4.

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Modern Women of the Republic: Fashion and Change in China and Singapore SUN YAT SEN MEMORIAL HALL 12 Tai Gin Road, 327874 sysnmh.org.sg/en Fascinated by fashion? Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall (SYSNMH) is running a special exhibition, Modern Women of the Republic: Fashion and Change in China and Singapore, which uncovers the history and evolution of modern women in Singapore through fashion. Learn about the changes in women’s status, roles and lifestyles since the late 19th century by browsing 100+ artefacts and photographs, focusing on women’s clothing and accessories from China and Singapore that span almost a hundred years.

Virtual Realms: Videogames Transformed marinabaysands.com/museum/ exhibitions/virtual-realms.html Video games take centre stage at ArtScience Museum in this new exhibition. Making its global premiere in Singapore, Virtual Realms is curated by Tetsuya Mizuguchi, Guest Curator of Virtual Realms and game the Barbican, in co-production creator at Enhance, Japan. with ArtScience Museum and Melbourne Museum. Co-curated by celebrated Japanese video game designer, Tetsuya Mizuguchi, this multi-sensorial exhibition re-imagines video games as a 21st century artform. The exhibition brings together interactive works by six of the world’s leading video game developers, who have collaborated with top media design studios to create a series of large scale, immersive installations.

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One of the oldest neighbourhoods in Singapore, Serangoon Gardens was established in the 1950s as an estate for the British military. Today, this hip ‘hood has transformed into Singapore’s unofficial ‘Little Paris’ area, with French bistros, authentic delicatessens, and plenty of places to dine, shop and relax.

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2 LPB MARKET (FORMERLY LA PETITE BOUTIQUE) 4 KENSINGTON PARK RD 557256

petiteboutique-sg.com The influx of French expats in the Serangoon neighbourhood is largely due to the French international school, Lycee Français de Singapour, having a large campus in the area. This authentic deli is run by French expats Morgane Freyermuth and Jean-Baptiste Couty. The small but sumptuous store is full of delicious French flavours – from croissants, pastries and baguettes to beautiful cheeses, charcuterie, wine and chocolate.

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4 MYVILLAGE SHOPPING CENTRE 1 MAJU AVENUE 556679

myvillage.sg This low-key shopping centre boasts lots of hidden gems, including a nail and hair salon, pop-up fashion and homewares, speciality Italian coffee outlet 101 CAFFE, gourmet burgers, wine stores, bakeries, cafes, and a Fairprice Finest supermarket stocked with hard-to-find French groceries, cheeses, and an excellent butcher. Worth a browse.

5 THE PLAIN JANE 211 SERANGOON AVE 4 #01-10, 550211

cafeplainjane.com Known for their light, creamy Swiss rolls, this small café is located in a quiet residential block. Pull up a seat and tuck into rolls of all flavours, including Nutella, Matcha, Thai Milk Tea, Meringue and Yuzu. Pair with a pot of brewed tea in wild flavours like Mango Sticky Rice, Lychee Konnyak or Pandan Chiffon.

6 PLONK 7 MAJU AVENUE 556685 plonk.com.sg Owned by two Aussie chefs, this breezy bistro offers the perfect spot to kick back with some grub and a few bevvies. Inspired by fresh produce and laidback Down Under vibes, Plonk is popular with locals from the ‘Goon Gardens and beyond. Try their hearty breakfasts, pizzas, a la carte meals, and a rotation of chalk board specials.

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influences. Cut into a range of tender 250g – 350g grass-fed steaks, wagyu steaks, USDA Prime steaks, or try the miso salmon or Korean chicken with sides like mac ‘n cheese, kimchi, honey balsamic tomatoes, or garlic mash.

8 OBLONG 10 MAJU AVENUE 556688

facebook.com/oblongicecream You’re in charge of your loaded waffle at Oblong. First, choose your waffle flavour (Classic, Premium or Supreme), add a drizzle of syrup from a selection of decadent sauces and finally, select a single, double, or triple scoop of ice cream.

Flavours include cookies and cream, ondeh ondeh, rocky road, banana Nutella or mint charcoal ice cream. Kids and sweet tooths will be in heaven!

9 MAISON KAYSER IN MYVILLAGE SHOPPING CENTRE

maison-kayser.com Order a café au lait, take a bite of Maison Kayser’s famed buttery croissant and soak up the sounds of French chatter around you. This bustling, family-friendly café is as close as you’ll get to Paris life right here in Singapore. Take home a bag of savoury and sweet baked goods and continue the love affair at home.

10 OHM SECRETS 4A KENSINGTON PARK ROAD 557256

facebook.com/ohmsecrets Self-care is essential after all the stress and uncertainty of the past two years!

Treat yourself to a luxurious pampering session at Ohm Secrets. From facials to head therapy, waxing and threading, their services are as affordable as they are blissful. The therapists blend Indian beauty secrets with modern techniques, which will leave you looking and feeling fabulous.

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Established in 2010, Project Dignity is an all-in-one platform to engage in social good through local food. Our mission is to restore dignity to the disabled and disadvantaged through skills training and job placement (Dignity Learn), employment (Dignity Kitchen and Dignity Mama) and integration (Dignity Outreach). Part of our award-winning social enterprise, Dignity Kitchen is the world’s first and only ISO22000-certified food court run by differently-abled stall managers.

Our focus is on Singapore hawker culture (recently listed as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage). Dignity Kitchen opened in Hong Kong in December 2019, bringing our street food to an international arena.

WHAT DOES PROJECT DIGNITY OFFER?

Since starting with three humble stalls in Balestier Road, we have organised over 2,000 lunch treats and delivered to a wide range of organisations - from SMEs to Fortune500 companies. During the recent COVID-19 Circuit Breaker period we received contributions from generous corporates and individuals to provide 800-1000 Bento meals daily to frontline healthcare workers at five hospitals and subsequently to more than 25 elderly nursing homes throughout Singapore. We are now located at our own building at 69 Boon Keng Road, with nine stalls, a training and production kitchen, classrooms and an events space.​

HOW DO YOU WORK WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES?

Currently 60% of our staff at Dignity Kitchen are Persons with Disabilities. We teach our trainees the basics of food safety and hygiene, preparing ingredients, interacting with guests, and processing payments.

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Trainees are also paid a daily allowance throughout the programme. Upon graduation, we prepare them for interviews with our employment and industry partners. Some go on to work for us at Dignity Kitchen and Dignity Mama.

Our team of Trainers are Certified in Training and Assessment and come with years of experience in the F&B industry. They are passionate about imparting not just basic culinary skills, but also life skills to our trainees.

Dignity Learn is the division that conducts the training programmes and classes for both special needs and able-bodied members of the public.

WHAT IS DIGNITY MAMA?

Dignity Mama is our secondhand retail book shop. Currently we have kiosks in four hospitals, with another pushcart scheduled to begin operating in July 2021. Dignity Mama presently employs nine teams of young adults and their supportive caregivers to run the kiosks. This enables young adults with disabilities to gain basic entrepreneurial skills and lead independent lives.

DO YOU HAVE ANY NEW PROJECTS?

A new initiative that began in mid-May is the Dignity on Wheels delivery service. Food orders for hawker fare and bakery items will be delivered by staff who use wheelchairs to within 1km of our premises.

Also in the pipeline is the Dignity AI project which will enable paraplegic individuals to work from home by using a remote-controlled robot. These robots can be used in hospitals,

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shopping centres and food courts, with the differently-abled using AI to answer queries or address immediate customer needs.

WHAT’S PROJECT DIGNITY’S MISSION?

We want every person who walks out of our training centre to project a sense of dignity through earning an honest living.

We empower them with skills, employment and most of all, the opportunity to be a productive member of society. This is the reason we are set up as a business entity with a social mission, instead of a charitable foundation.

HOW CAN ANZA MEMBERS OFFER THEIR SUPPORT?

By ordering Bento Hawker Fare or Bakery Items from our Dignity Kitchen or contributing to our Meal Treats as part of our Social Outreach Programmes for needy families. Also, by supporting our Dignity Mama book stalls which have a range of good condition secondhand books as well as handicrafts.

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Rowing Her Own Race Rower JOAN POH qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, after finishing 12th at the Asia and Oceania qualification regatta in Tokyo on 7 May. It was an anxious wait for the determined athlete, who had to serve out a 21-day hotel quarantine after returning from Japan. Joan talks to ANZA about her passion for the sport and the promising women’s rowing team she is helping to develop in Singapore.

When did you first start rowing?

I picked up rowing in 2015. At the time, I had taken a gap year from university to sail the 49er FX, aiming to qualify for the 2016 Rio Olympics. However, my sailing partner had broken her hand during a capsize when we were racing at the Sailing World Championship. That left me stranded, not knowing what to do.

A friend told me the Singapore Rowing Association (SRA) was recruiting a team to represent Singapore at the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) to be hosted in Singapore in 2015, just as I was contemplating a work and travel holiday in New Zealand or Australia. I made the team and raced in the women’s pair over the 500m and 1000m distance. I stopped for a couple of months before jumping back in when there was news of a foreign coach coming in. It was sometime in May 2016 that I learnt to row the single scull.

What do you love about the sport?

I love that rowing challenges and grows me both as an athlete and as a person. It can be so hard; you have to find the deepest grit to push through some training pieces. Rowing has taught me values I now hold dearly – versatility, resilience, commitment, excellence, and kindness.

Rowing isn’t a well-known sport in Singapore, why did you choose it?

Although rowing started out as an opportunistic adventure, it’s become the sport for me. It’s a tough sport, one that you have to keep choosing over and over again. On good days, I’m sucked into the constant, addictive chase for mastery and

a drive to keep getting better. There are so many things to perfect in rowing – strokes, posture, power, rigging, strength, stamina…so much room for growth. On bad days, it’s the idea of being in a unique position, with a unique opportunity that keeps me going. Rowing is virtually unheard of here in Singapore, so it makes me feel like what I’m doing is special.

Being the only rower representing my country internationally since 2017, I’ve felt honoured to fly Singapore’s flag at races. I’m committed to increasing the visibility of rowing in Singapore and to share the sport with a younger generation.

How would you like to see rowing develop here?

Currently, rowing takes place in the secluded Pandan Reservoir in the West of Singapore. Since we learn a lot from what we see, rowing is often mistaken for kayaking, canoeing or dragon boating, which is common on the waters around Gardens by the Bay. I would like to work with the Singapore Rowing Association to take rowing activities to other parts of Singapore, to increase its visibility and spark curiosity towards the sport. I’m also hoping to reach out to schools and organisations who help at-risk youth, to introduce and engage young people in rowing from less privileged or at-risk environments; to help them find a niche, develop confidence and find rewarding ways to spend their time. That’s what sports did for me.

You worked as a nurse during the pandemic?

Yes. Prior to the pandemic, I had taken a period of unpaid leave from my work as a hospital nurse to pursue full time

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training overseas, in preparation for Olympic qualification.

When I returned to Singapore in March 2020, I also returned to work in the hospital as the government called for allhands-on-deck at the healthcare frontlines. It felt like a natural duty and my responsibility as a nurse. I work as a staff nurse in TTSH’s renal unit with dialysis patients. The hospital also supports the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID), so if I had to attend to patients in the NCID, I’d have to shower after every dialysis procedure performed. On some days that meant showering up to three times in a shift! I trained twice a day – before and after my shifts, around 20-30 hours a week.

Working at the healthcare frontlines it was really heartening to see the public and businesses sending love and support in their own little ways to us during this time. On grimmer days, these gestures really filled our hearts! In March 2021, I took unpaid leave from the hospital again, to train full steam for the Asia and Oceania Olympic qualifying regatta in May.

What achievements have you been most proud of?

For a long time, I thought that achievements must come from podiums, medals, erg scores and personal bests. But during Singapore’s Circuit Breaker in 2020, together with the Singapore Rowing Association I put together a women’s rowing team. My partner also helps with the logistical and operational stuff. The rowers come from all walks of life – mostly they’re working full time but we have a few students. They’re ex-teammates of mine, sisters of ex-teammates, juniors, best friends, and students who

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have returned to Singapore from studying overseas and rowed while they were there. Today, we have a team of 11 women who picked up rowing last June. They’re training diligently and hoping to experience racing at the 2021 SEA Games, scheduled to take place in Hanoi this November. Other than having held on and pursuing rowing against all odds, this is the proudest achievement of my rowing career.

You don’t have the height of other rowers, has that made you more determined?

It took a while to discover this determination. I’ve had to look for inspiration and examples of “outlier” athletes to understand that not all hope is lost! Speaking to experienced coaches and athletes has also shed plenty of light on how I could capitalise on my other attributes to keep a competitive edge. Seeing Jeannine Gmelin from Switzerland (1.7m) becoming the World Champion in 2017, beating Victoria Thornley (1.9m) from Great Britain – seeing them standing next to each other on the podium – was truly an inspiring moment for me. No one should ever be told that they are too small or “not enough” to do anything. With the right heart and desire, anyone can blossom and go on to achieve what they set out to do.

There has been so much uncertainty about the Olympics – how have you stayed optimistic?

In the earlier days while waiting for news on the Olympics, I found myself waking up a few times a night, reaching for

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The Australia-New Zealand connection

Joan trained with well-known rowing coach David Orchet in Melbourne and was housed with the Scotts - a rowing family.

“The rowing culture in Australia was such a joy to be around and so refreshing to experience!”

Joan and her partner are planning to say ‘I do’ and start a family in New Zealand! “My partner and I are planning to get married in New Zealand. If anyone at ANZA could recommend a fertility clinic or Obstetrician for IVF in New Zealand, that would be perfect!”

my phone to check World Rowing and news outlets for updates. It felt like I was running a marathon and the finish line kept shifting. I couldn’t see the finish, I didn’t know if I would, but I had to keep running. Leading up to the Olympic Qualifiers, it was a complete emotional rollercoaster. I was constantly wondering if the games would be cancelled. The travel policies during the pandemic were constantly changing based on the changing situations in the different countries.

In such unprecedented times, there was also a huge amount of logistical and administrative arrangements. I got a lot of help and support from the people who love me, my sports psychologist, my coach Laryssa, and our women’s team who volunteered to put in double sessions on the water, so it was less lonely for me in my single boat – the theme this past year has been to let go of the uncontrollable and control the controllable.

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Living through the ups and downs of Covid has impacted the sleep of millions.

DR CATHERINE PHAN from International Medical Clinic (IMC) offers advice for good sleep hygiene, so you can rest easy.

Why has the pandemic impacted our sleep so much?

Insomnia, difficulty with sleep onset and/or sleep maintenance is common and affects many of us at some point in our lifetime.

With the COVID-19 pandemic part of our daily lives now, it comes as no surprise that there’s been a significant surge in sleep issues, impacting many of us physically and emotionally.

For some, this is due to the changes in routines and major disruptions to daily life. With ever-changing restrictions, lockdowns, school closures and working from home, it’s easy to have blurred boundaries between work and home. We lose track of time and our wake, nap and sleep times are altered. We are going out less, so there is decreased exposure to sunlight, less exercise and more screen time. All this can lead to a disruption in our normal circadian rhythm and healthy sleep behaviours.

For others, significant stress, anxiety and worries have become evident with the uncertainties around COVID-19. Fears about our health and the future, stress with employment and finances, social isolation and increased pressure with family obligations can make it impossible to get a good night’s sleep. It’s easy to extrapolate that rates of depression and anxiety have also skyrocketed during these unprecedented times.

When should we worry about losing sleep and waking in the night?

It is normal to have lighter and deeper sleep across the night and very brief awakenings. However, if you are having ongoing problems with getting to sleep or maintaining sleep, which is affecting your everyday function, it’s best to seek professional health advice.

It is also important to talk to your doctor about excluding other underlying causes. These may require further assessment and may present as: Persistent low mood and anxiety Severe snoring, daytime sleepiness, morning headaches and restlessness in bed, which may be due to sleep apnoea or restless leg syndrome Chronic pain, shortness of breath, sinus issues, symptoms of menopause that may be contributing to poor sleep Increasing reliance on alcohol or over the counter and prescription medications

WHAT ARE THE HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF NOT ENOUGH SLEEP? While everyone’s sleep needs may be slightly different, around 7 to 9 hours of good quality sleep daily is recommended for an adult. Poor sleep can cause a decline in cognitive function, including reduced concentration and memory. It can also have a negative impact on mood and emotional regulation that can manifest as anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders. Mental health wellbeing and sleep can co-exist and impact each other and this in turn can

cause a vicious cycle if not addressed early.

Persistent poor sleep can also affect our physical health.

We require sleep for recovery and immune function. Studies have also shown a possible link between insomnia and increased cardiovascular risk, including high blood pressure and heart disease, due to an increase in sympathetic nervous system activation, as well as an increased risk of diabetes and metabolic disorders.

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What are some therapies for sleep?

There are many things you can try first, before going down the medication route.

They include establishing good sleep habits and helpful behaviours. Studies have shown these to be more effective long-term than medication for chronic insomnia.

PRACTICING GOOD SLEEP HYGIENE AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE TIPS: Maintain a consistent bed and wake time every day.

Avoid screen time before bed and cut back on news and social media. Limit news to a few reputable sources only.

Avoid stressful ruminations before or at bedtime. Allocate time earlier in the day to reflect and address worries.

Unwind 1-2 hours before going to bed.

Do something relaxing, like reading or meditation and mindfulness, which has been shown to lower stress hormones, and decrease tension.

Avoid lying in bed worrying about sleep. If you’re unable to sleep after 20 minutes, get up and do something relaxing, then return to bed later.

Increase light exposure during the day and keep the bedroom dark when sleeping.

Avoid heavy meals in the evening and aim for a balanced diet with less sugars and fats. Minimise caffeine and alcohol intake.

Undertake regular daily exercise, but avoid vigorous physical activity within three hours of bedtime.

MEDICATIONS FOR SLEEP

Sometimes first line CBT-I and sleep hygiene may not be enough and short-term medication may be used in conjunction. It is important to discuss these with your doctor to weigh up the benefits and risks.

Melatonin is viewed as one of the more “natural” options.

It’s a hormone that is normally produced by the pineal gland in the brain and plays a role in improving sleep onset and regulating the body’s internal clock of sleep and wakefulness. Hypnotics such as benzodiazepines and the z-drugs are also other options. They are recommended only for short durations due to their risk of dependence, daytime drowsiness, cognitive impairment, and insomnia on cessation.

If also treating a co-existing or underlying cause for insomnia, sedating antihistamines, anti-depressants and anti-epileptics may also be used.

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COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY (CBT-I): CBT-I is evidence-based and recommended as first line therapy.

This can be undertaken online or with a trained psychologist. It consists of structured sessions that focus on removing unhelpful beliefs about sleep and changing behaviours to aid sleep, stimulus control and progressive muscular relaxation.

NATURAL HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS: Valerian, chamomile, passionflower, hops and kava preparations have been used as sleep aids for insomnia, however there has been very limited evidence on their overall effectiveness.

Although these appear to be generally well tolerated, some can have side effects and may affect the liver. Herbal preparations may also interact with existing medications, so it’s best to seek advice from your GP before considering any of these options.

Apps for sleep

There are many accessible resources that can be found at your fingertips. Effective meditation and mindfulness apps include Headspace, Smiling Mind and Calm. For self-directed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT-i Coach is available as an app and Sleepio and This Way Up provide online courses that can done at any time of day.

USEFUL WEBSITES: sleephealthfoundation.org.au sleepio.com/cbt-for-insomnia thiswayup.org.au/courses/managing-insomnia-course Dr Catherine Phan is an Australian doctor who graduated from the University of New South Wales in 2007. She holds a Diploma in Child and Adolescent Health (USYD) as well as a Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive health from Family Planning Australia. Find her at IMC Jelita. imc-healthcare.com

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Aged just fifteen, Dulwich College (Singapore) student ANNABELLE REHN is already competing on the world stage in dressage.

Annabelle talks about the challenges and triumphs of her sporting career.

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How long have you lived in Singapore?

I moved with my family from Malaysia in 2017 to attend secondary school and I’ve been living in Singapore almost four years.

Where are you based?

Under normal circumstances I would be based in Singapore about 20 days of the month attending Dulwich College (Singapore) and I’d do my daily equestrian dressage training at Singapore Turf Club Riding Centre (STCRC) in Kranji.

The other 10 days of the month I’d be in Denmark, where I keep my competition horses. This is how I’ve balanced my school, training and travel between Singapore and Europe since I was 13 years old.

Because of the Covid situation and the restrictions to travel, including extensive quarantine regulations, I’ve had to remain in Denmark for extended periods of time. Between May – December 2020 I was living there without my family.

Since March 2021, I have been based in Denmark to prepare for the European Junior Dressage Championships held in Spain in July 2021.

When did you first get involved in dressage?

My first time sitting on a pony was when I was 18-months-old. It developed into trotting and cantering by the age of three

years. At four, I was riding regularly and ready to compete in my first walk-trot competitions. Holding my first rosette was thrilling, and I’ve never looked back.

Why do you love the sport?

Equestrian sport is all about teamwork between you and your horse; it’s complicated and challenging. Horses are beautiful animals with a strong mindset, requiring you to always think ahead and analyse the situation for the best result. I feel motivated from growing and developing the partnership between myself and my horse, which takes years of commitment to refine and to fully understand each other. I take a holistic view of my horse by optimising and balancing training, feeding and

Equestrian sport is all about teamwork between you and your horse; it’s complicated and challenging. Horses are beautiful animals with a strong mindset, requiring you to always think ahead and analyse the situation for the best result.

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I would like to represent Denmark at the Olympics one day, maybe in seven years’ time.

general horse management. My horse remaining motivated and happy is key to my success.

Who is in your support team?

As an equestrian athlete, I’m very dependent on a strong support system including family, coaches, vets, therapists, farriers, saddlers and many more. I’m always open to other points of views. I feel humbled by the support I receive and continue to challenge myself to learn in a sport where you will never become the expert.

How hard has Covid made it for you to train and compete?

It has meant I’ve had to live in Europe for long periods of time alone. In 2020, I had to get up at 2am to follow online learning at Dulwich College (Singapore) in Singapore time. At 9.30am, the Singapore school day was over and I would begin work in the stable and training the horses.

In the afternoon, I would attend to my homework and other exercises before going to bed at 6.30pm to be ready for the following day. It was challenging!

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What have been your proudest moments as a competitor?

Winning the bronze medal at the European Championships in Italy. It was an incredibly tough journey, which started in Singapore. I flew my horse to Holland in April 2019 and qualified in international competition to represent Denmark. I learned that hard work and commitment will get you there.

It took me a couple of days to realise that I had actually won bronze among 60 of Europe’s best young riders from Germany, Holland, England, France, Russia and many more nations. From this achievement, I was ranked 5th in the world, which was another amazing feeling and proud achievement.

How has Dulwich College (Singapore) supported your sports career?

Their IGNITE Sports programme (formerly known as SASP Student-Athlete Support Programme) is incredible. Thanks to the outstanding support of my teachers and counsellors, I’m able to compete for months at a time, while keeping up with

my schoolwork. It’s designed to provide additional support for students who are striving for the highest standards in their sport and academic studies.

What do your friends think about your amazing achievements?

My friends see me as Annabelle, their classmate, and not the equestrian athlete.

That’s the way I like it, too.

What are your goals in the sport?

I would like to represent Denmark at the Olympics one day, maybe in seven years’ time.

What other activities and passions do you have outside dressage?

Besides practicing upwards of 3-4 hours a day, I keep up my fitness with running, balance and weight training. When I’m free, I enjoy spending time with my friends and eating at Singapore’s many amazing eating spots.

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ANZA Tennis Beginner/Refresher Clinics Keen to learn the basics of tennis? Haven’t picked up your racquet for a while? Join a fun, 4-week introductory/refresher program. We keep the concepts simple, based on the players’ natural movements. The goal is for you to feel comfortable playing a casual game of tennis with friends or to move onto the ANZA Casual Tennis group.

When: Wednesdays Sessions: 11am, 12pm, 1pm Cost: $100 per 4-week course

For more information visit anza.org.sg/sports/tennis

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Walking groups depart from all over Singapore for both day and evening walks.

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With constant COVID-19 cancellations, uncertainty and change, our kids and teens have done it tough over the past 18 months. How can they build mental resilience to cope with an unfolding global pandemic? Australian International School (AIS) Wellbeing Coordinators DUNCAN ROSE (Years 9-12) and BERNADETTE WARD (Years 6-8) offer advice.

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t’s easy to forget the resilience displayed by our children and teenagers during COVID-19 and to focus on the negatives, rather than the positives. Despite disruption to their lives, uncertainties and challenges many young people have developed determination, grit and personal coping strategies - skills that couldn’t have been fostered without the intervention of a global pandemic.

During May and June this year, schools in Singapore returned to operating online and the second wave of Home-Based Learning was thrust upon students, staff and the wider community. However, lessons learned in 2020 were applied in the 2021 context.

For many, our skill sets in navigating this challenging time were strengthened, with more diverse tools to handle adverse situations.

As educators, we’re inevitably reminded by the media about the damage done to our students’ psyches during COVID-19, with only fleeting reference to how they’ve also learned to adapt and develop to the situation. We talk about the damage wrought to friendship groups but sometimes forget that in many cases, stronger bonds have been forged with parents and family.

Many children have shared joyful stories of spending more time with parents who prior to the pandemic, frequently travelled internationally for work. This has resulted in children better connecting with their parents and learning more about them as people.

Some families have used the opportunity to reflect on life before the pandemic, and collectively reassess what’s important to them as a family unit.

Building resilience in our kids and teens is so important and is the job of everyone within our community. The African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child,” has never held greater meaning.

Everyone is a role model for the children in our society so it’s important to display the behaviours we wish our children to reflect.

There are many ways we can assist in strengthening the social, emotional and mental wellbeing of children and teens in our care.

Establish and model healthy routines for study/ work, socialising and sleep.

Establishing regularity builds routines and creates structure to days that feel all too similar. To prevent bad habits forming, such as going to bed and getting up late, create an ‘artificial’ day which reflects a normal school day i.e. waking at the same time, going for a swim or run instead of travelling to school, eating a healthy snack and sharing a lunch break.

Help children stay healthy, both mentally and physically Physical health can be woven into the additional time students reclaim from being at home – throw in a family morning walk, a game of tennis before lunch or a dance break between lessons.

Boost mental health by establishing family and connection time. Break out the board games and have a conversation. Set up a coffee break where all members of the family come together and share how the day is going.

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Assist kids in staying socially connected It’s important for kids to stay connected with family and friends - overseas and locally. Create opportunities for your children to connect, both in person (adhering to current government restrictions) and online. Teenagers need to socialise. Try apps such as ‘Together’ – a video calling app which allows them to connect with friends in their school and in other countries. Teens can also collaborate on online activities and games, fostering their sense of belonging and community.

Recognise and address their stress and fear

slow the spread of the virus and protect others. Reinforce that practices such as mask wearing, hand washing, and other hygiene-related procedures ensures their safety.

Encourage adolescents to seek help Teach your kids and teens that assistance when required is a sign of strength, rather than weakness. Be open and encouraging when they reach out for help. Sometimes all they need is for someone to listen.

Prioritise your own wellbeing.

Just like on an airplane, you need to put your own oxygen mask on, before you attend to others. If you are calmer and more rested, you’ll be in a better position to support your children. Be kind to yourself first, look after your own mental and physical health and you’ll find you have more resources, time and patience to help look after the loved ones in your life. ais.com.sg

Young people may be feeling heightened anxiety and sadness as they come to terms with being separated from family in their home country and also saying farewell to their Singaporebased friends due to international relocations. Grief is a normal response to losing someone or something which is important to us. Allow your children to go through the grieving process and support them by being sympathetic and understanding.

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Arthur Zaaro is on a mission to create heirloom cutting boards and tables using the world’s most beautiful trees. He chats with TAMMAR STEIN about his sustainable business, which uses Singapore’s local tropical hardwood cut during landscaping and building.

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was at a friend’s chic home clinking glasses and nibbling on cheese, when something on the lovely board caught my eye… and it wasn’t the gorgonzola. There was seal on the beautiful wood that read: 100% Grown and Made in Singapore by Arthur Zaaro. How could the Red Dot possibly have a local timber market? A quick Google search revealed a small but brilliant niche business. Before long I was off to Arthur Zaaro’s showroom and workshop at the Richfield Industrial Centre in Geylang to make a cutting board of my own and learn more about his work.

Setting up shop in Singapore

Arthur, his local staff and two very friendly dogs welcome me to the showroom. Sitting at one of his beautiful tables Arthur and I chat about how he came to woodworking. Originally from the United States, Zaaro has lived in Singapore since 2005. He first trained as a zoologist and later worked on movie sets in New York City, before moving to Singapore after marrying a Singaporean. “She wanted to live in New York City,” he says with a grin, “and I wanted to live in Singapore.”

Arthur got his way, the couple relocated and he founded an eponymous furniture and design business. To source his high-end tropical hardwood, Arthur travelled to Indonesia and Malaysia to purchase top quality lumber, at the same time trying to verify that it came from sustainable forests with good management practices.

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He quickly ran into problems. “Lumber is a highly unregulated industry,” Arthur explains. “When your computer chip says, ‘made in Taiwan’, it was. But your lumber could be stamped with anything and no one actually knows where it came from.”

Sourcing from trimmings

Frustrated by the difficulty he had securing sustainable wood, Arthur had an epiphany. Singapore’s streets and highways are lined with some of the world’s most fabulous trees, including

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African Mahogany, Rain Trees, and Angsana. This was thanks to Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew who launched a tree planting campaign in 1963. By 1967, Singapore was already known as the “Garden City.”

But as every motorist knows, where there are gorgeous trees, there is tree maintenance. Singapore disposes of more than 10 tonnes of urban-cut branches and trees on a daily basis. Some of the world’s most desired and endangered wood was being cut down and turned into mulch.

“Singapore isn’t set up to mill lumber. It’s easier to pulp it,” says Arthur. “But African Mahogany is what you make violins, guitars and the dashboards of Rolls Royce cars out of. Angsana is the national tree of the Philippines. It’s so endangered there that it’s illegal to cut it down. It’s treated like ivory. You will be shot trying to log it. Yet it grows abundantly here.”

Once he established relationships with the companies hired to trim or cut down local trees, Arthur was able to supply his workshop with trees he knew with absolute certainty had not been illegally cut down in another country’s national park.

Arthur Zaaro’s showroom is now a stunning showcase of what this beautiful wood can be: statement tables with live edges and marble-like veining, end-tables, thick slab cutting boards, bowls and spoons.

Board lessons

While the finished products were beautiful, I was more interested in making my own board. Arthur recommended Angsana, which has a light scent reminiscent of Sandalwood. I took his advice and carried the plank to the industrial workshop

down the hallway, where a friendly and patient staff member walked me through the steps. I needed to sand down the edges, drill a hole at the top (I chose to place it dashingly off-centre) and round the corners and edges with a router. The industrial machinery was a bit intimidating and visions of missing fingers danced through in my mind, but with gentle advice, I quickly figured out how to safely shape the wood and survived the experience with all 10 fingers intact.

Returning to the showroom, I took in all the benches, tables and boards again and was impressed with this sustainable business model that caused no habitat destruction. Nearly everything around me represented trees destined for mulch and that instead were turned into beautiful functional pieces.

I ask if other cites could follow this business model? “There are a few places that are trying but most cities are nowhere as green as Singapore,” Arthur explains. “If you look at New York City, it doesn’t have many big trees outside of Central Park.

African Mahogany and Angsana are literally endangered in their homelands, and you just find them growing by the side of the road here.” He pauses and smiles. “One of the amazing things about Singapore is there are hardly any billboards on the roads.

You drive and all you see are these beautiful green trees.”

A week later a package arrives at my door. It’s my new Angsana board, now sporting the seal that brought me to the workshop in the first place: 100% Grown & Made in Singapore.

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JUST KEEP SWIMMING

ANZA member TAMMIE GRASS has been in Singapore for over two years, but it was the COVID-19 pandemic that ignited her passion for coaching swimming. She talks to ANZA about her new venture, Swim Squad Singapore and her background as an elite competitive swimmer.

What brought you to Singapore?

The opportunity to explore Asia and experience another culture, while also pursuing job opportunities. My husband, daughter and cat joined me on this adventure. Our wonderful helper Liezel helps hold it all together.

Where is home in Australia?

It was Melbourne but I’m not sure I could tolerate the weather now! Plus our daughter would not be pleased about not being able to swim most days.

What drew you to ANZA? We joined soon after we arrived as a way to meet new people. I’m involved in ANZA Trailing Talent and have thoroughly enjoyed the Thriving in Singapore presentations. I love the enewsletters and I’m looking forward to my first Ladies Night. It’s such an inviting and warm community.

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I’ve met some wonderful people through ANZA. I would call them family, so I consider myself very lucky.

What was it like being selected for the Commonwealth Games in 2002?

My story is not one of glory unfortunately. I fell ill about a month out from the Games and didn’t end up travelling with the team to Manchester.

It was a hard lesson to learn as an 18-year-old, but it’s shaped the person I am. I never take anything for granted, and try to not regret too much.

I feel really privileged that as a swimmer, I learned under some great coaches. I also had a wonderful club throughout my career. My memories of races on a Saturday at Newman Churchlands, Perth are still some of my fondest.

Tell us a bit about Swim Squad Singapore?

Swim Squad Singapore was surprisingly borne out of Covid-19. A few neighbours found out about my swimming background and asked if I’d be interested in helping out. It started as a voluntary ‘this will go nowhere and is a bit of fun’ exercise. But it soon had potential as more and more enquiries came through.

I achieved my accreditation through the American Swim Coaches Association and now Swim Squad is here. We cater to all levels and ages and our approach is sometimes a little different, but justified and proven. We’ve had a lot of success in ‘gamifying’ the learning for the younger audience. I have to admit, the more mature don’t mind a bit of fun, too!

What do you offer?

Depending on restrictions, we offer oneon-one sessions, one-on-twos and groups

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of four. We can also tailor lessons and plans based on requirements, as long as safety is maintained and there is no benefit lost to the swimmer.

What are your hopes for the program?

I’d like to get a more permanent set up – or at the very least an adequate squad and master’s program based on the club models in Australia. My fondest memories of swimming are of my early club days, which fostered the love of the sport through fun. I like to connect my swimmers if their abilities are similar and then they have a training buddy!

What tips would you give adults to improve their stroke?

Confidence is key. We have a strong emphasis on ‘feeling’ the water. When a swimmer learns to control the propulsion or direction, they realise water is their friend, not their enemy. Once this light bulb moment happens (and it is awesome to witness) then it opens doors to the next wave of learning.

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A good strong (and efficient) kick is really important

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Balance and control – Rock and Roll is not good in swimming!

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Relaxed breathing!

What are the common mistakes you see in swimming?

What are your essentials for a good swimming kit?

Breathing and air exchange is by far the most common mistake. If a swimmer doesn’t exhale properly in the water, this results in increased carbon monoxide in the lungs. Then the brain says, ‘no, no, no’.

Keep it simple – good goggles (with a UV rating to protect the eyes), kickboard, pull buoy and maybe hand paddles for the more advanced swimmers.

How often should people swim?

Every day! It’s great for cardio, it’s low impact, heaps of fun and the Singapore climate is suited to it as a sport of choice!

If every day is not an option, at least twice a week, and make it fun – it shouldn’t be a chore!

What are your tips for giving your child a great start in swimming?

Get them in the water as often as possible and again, make it fun!

My two-year-old is good at swimming but her cannonballs need improving.

What are the benefits of a regular swimming routine, and do you still swim yourself?

Swimming has always been a fun space for me. Learning, training and now teaching my daughter and clients. It can be fun, it should be fun. The exercise benefits stand for themselves, but hating every minute counteracts the gain. A varied, engaging routine is not only a good stress reliever, but you get the workout benefits on top!

For me, swimming is my quiet space, and after a hard day I love to have a good swim and enjoy the silence. I also enjoy doing the sets I task my swimmers with.

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SP O N S O R E D C O N T E N T

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Orthopaedic Surgeon DR ALAN CHEUNG from International Orthopaedic Clinic (IOC), is a sports fanatic who patches up regular clients, alongside elite rugby players, cyclists, wrestlers, and martial artists.

Where is home?

Originally Cambridge, England. I went to medical school and trained in Orthopaedics in London. I worked in Sydney for a year before moving to Singapore. My family and I have been here seven years. We wanted to experience life in Asia, and for our kids to know their relatives who live in Singapore, Hong Kong and Sydney.

Being a specialist in sports injuries I’ve had the opportunity to mix my work with my sporting hobbies. I was previously local medical lead in Singapore for the One Championship and One Warrior Series Mixed Martial Arts franchises, Matchday Doctor for the HSBC Rugby Sevens and SuperRugby events. I’m also Events Team Doctor for the Singapore Cycling and Wrestling Federations.

What role has sport played in your life?

How did you become interested in orthopaedics?

I’ve been a lifelong sportsman, taking part in rugby, cricket, hockey, athletics, golf, running, kung fu, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, mixed martial arts and cycling, to name but a few! For me, sport is a great way to de-stress, maintain health and wellbeing, and meet new friends.

I dislocated both shoulders playing for Cambridge Rugby Club as a teenager.

This early experience with rehab led to a lifelong fascination with how the human body works, and how it can recover from injury.

What does IOC offer?

I founded IOC to offer a bespoke service and excellent level of care, similar to the best UK and Australian hospitals I’ve worked in. We usually try non-surgical methods, such as physiotherapy, first.

As a sportsman who has suffered numerous injuries, I know what it’s like to be injured and what it takes to recover.

I try my hardest to get my patients back to sports as soon as possible, using a dedicated and trustworthy network of allied health professionals.

What led you to this job?

In addition to my Orthopaedic trauma training, I learned important skills from the excellent Singapore Rugby Union pre-hospital medical courses. I started covering local sporting events and was eventually scouted by One Championship to lead the local medical team. I’ve used the same skills to cover international rugby events such as the HSBC Sevens and SuperRugby.

What are your duties ?

My job is to ensure that the safety of the injured athlete comes first. This is done as part of a large and well-trained team.

We resuscitate injured athletes on the pitch/ringside, evacuate head or spinal injured athletes from the pitch/ring/cage to the ambulance without causing further injury, and evaluate and treat other injuries backstage.

Tell us about your involvement in martial arts?

I took up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai at Evolve MMA three years ago.

As well as learning self-defence and gaining fitness, I’ve improved my self-discipline and concentration in stressful situations which is very helpful during surgery.

How do you practise wellness?

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ANZA Book Club

Do you love reading? Join the bookish bunch at ANZA Book Club! Several different groups meet up once a month in the afternoon and evenings.

Group members take turns to host and choose the book for discussion.

Register at anza.org.sg/groups/bookclub

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T H E ST Y L E A F FA I R

Storage and Styling Tips Stylist JULIET HARPER offers tips for putting everything in its right place.

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raditionally, home entries were more formal than functional.

A mudroom was for the gentry – a utility room at the rear of the house, full of wet boots, muddy sports clothes, and a general dumping ground. Now, the trend is to combine the two, so that the entry is both stylish and functional. This works well for sporty, active families!

BY HOOK OR BY CROOK

Unique hooks look great and are very on trend. IKEA has a stunning collection - check out the TJUSIG hanger or the KARTOTEK rack with five hooks in pine grey. It even has labels, which is ideal for a family and offers more of a modern farmhouse look. If you don’t want to put holes in walls, pick up a few ‘over the door’ hooks in matte black, which are strong and durable.

er in TJUSIG hang EA black from IK

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SITTING ON THE BENCH

Start with a long bench seat at the entry to your home. They are perfect to anchor busy children as you tie their shoes before getting them out the door, or to place their bags ready for school. The 50’s style schoolhouse coat room is also making a comeback, offering a handy spot for each person in the family to have their own hook, seat, spot for shoes tucked underneath and a shelf above for caps, hats and other bits and bobs. If you’re in a rental home, this look can easily be achieved with some of the superb IKEA LACK Hacks. The LACK is an affordable side table that can be fashioned in many different ways (ikea.com/sg/en) The IKEA HEMNES TV table in black is a perfect seating choice for an entry as it has three drawers for books or shoes. With a custom-made cushion, it looks stunning. A long, wooden wicker bench also looks great in just about every interior style (check out Island Living islandliving.sg for options).

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IT’S A DRAW

A console side table is always an attractive item of choice, but it may not be so functional for busy families. A stylish set of drawers is an excellent alternative, with one drawer assigned to each family member and a key tray on top.

Make sure you keep one drawer for mail, key cards, masks and dog leashes! See Hacienda Blue (haciendablueshop.com) for divine handmade bone inlay trays in all shapes and sizes or the leafy Bower Bird Ceramics Havana Nights tray (bowerbird.com.sg) would add a functional, slick look.

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SHOOTING BASKETS

IKEA HEMNES TV bench in black-brown

Baskets in all shapes and sizes are a must for organisation. Choose three smaller rectangular baskets for under consoles and repeat on a floating shelf above a series of coat hooks. The Anyaman basket series from Layard Interiors (layardinteriors.com) come in various sizes. The larger ones fit bigger items like tennis racquets, skateboards and cricket bats. There’s also a collection of oversized sea grass chests that can be employed as a large storage compartment, console or entrance table. Fill them with towels to dry off after being caught in the rain or coming in from the pool. With Singapore’s weather, umbrellas are a must.

Gaya Alegria (gaya-alegria.com) has a narrow stand in charcoal cane to store them neatly away and catch the drips while drying; perfect to keep the entrance looking neat and well organised.

Anyaman Baskets from Layard Interiors

FAST FACT:

Millions of broken and disused umbrellas end up in landfill every year.

The Blunt Sport Umbrella’s structural design has been compared to a suspension bridge and can withstand winds up to 72mph. Stay stylish, dry and environmentally aware! bluntumbrellas. com/products/sport

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How to Avoid Weekend Warrior Injuries A ‘weekend warrior’ is someone who throws themselves into sport at the weekend and can be susceptible to injury. We asked DR NEIL FORREST from Osler Health International what common weekend warrior injuries he sees in his clinic, along with tips on how to lower your risk of hobbling into Monday.

Are injuries more common after a certain age?

I see injuries in children and adults of all ages, but it is true that certain types of injury become more common with age.

Even in the last five years, there have been significant shifts in the fitness landscape which have had an impact, with an explosion in endurance sports like triathlon and ultramarathons, as well as the rising popularity of high intensity training sessions like CrossFit.

What sports cause the common injuries?

Some injuries are more common in particular sports.

Running and road cycling remain the most popular weekend pastimes among my patients, and injuries tend to be related to prolonged activity, rather than impacts. Knee pain, achilles tendinitis and plantar fasciitis are issues I see

What sports injuries do you commonly see?

A huge range of injuries! Chronic and overuse injuries like tennis elbow and plantar fasciitis (inflammation in the sole of the foot) keep me busy. Of course, there are always traumatic injuries such as ligament ruptures and fractures. In terms of frequency, I would say lower back pain injury would be most common, followed by knee, shoulder and foot/ankle.

Fortunately, most of these can be managed with simple treatments and a full recovery is made.

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Have the right equipment. You’re far more likely to get low back pain if the saddle on your bike is the wrong height, and you’re more likely to get plantar fasciitis if your running shoes are 20 years old.

Focus on technique. This is particularly important in weight and resistance training. Much better to do fewer sets with the correct technique, than to go for glory and sustain an injury.

If you do get injured – don’t ignore it!

Some injuries require immediate treatment, and some can get worse if not cared for properly. If something doesn’t feel right, especially if you’ve tried simple measures like rest and icing already, come in to get it checked.

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In sports such as tennis and football, I see many twisting injuries. From sprained ankles to cruciate ligament ruptures, some of these issues will require further investigation in the form of scans and/or referral to an orthopaedic surgeon.

Interestingly, I see tennis and golfer’s elbow a lot, but very rarely from playing either of these sports. The far more common trigger is repetitive weight lifting (either in the gym or at home lifting toddlers)!

High-intensity training can be a particular problem.

Whilst an excellent form of exercise which I encourage for its overall health benefits, I see many people picking up injuries towards the end of a session, when fatigue has set in and technique starts to suffer.

Who should I see – a GP, a physio or a specialist?

Seeing a GP is a useful place to start as we can assess the severity of your injury and come up with a plan to fix it.

There are a bewildering array of allied health professions and specialist options available in Singapore, and we can help guide you towards the right person if needed. In many cases it will simply require reassurance that things will improve by themselves, or advice on avoiding recurrent injury.

HOW CAN A GP HELP?

We see patients all the time who have sports-related injuries.

We are here to help and have the knowledge and resources.

Call us on +65 6339 2727 osler-health.com

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Dr Neil Forrest is a British GP from Osler Health International and is based in their Star Vista clinic (near Holland Village)

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TRISTAN PERRY, Head of Tax, Australia at Select Investors Australia is an Australian Tax Agent and expat tax advisor based in Singapore. He answers a question on this year’s budget.

Was there anything in the Australian Budget this year which expats should be aware of?

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he Australian Budget was handed down on 11 May 2021 by the Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and could be considered by some as an Election Budget. There was plenty of spending, with a deficit of $106.6 bn, bringing our National debt to $729 bn (which is 34.2% of GDP), and included resident personal and business income tax cuts, offsets, and housing benefits.

However, for expats, the budget papers needed to be looked at a little closer and below are the top tips to take note of:

PROPOSED AUSTRALIAN TAX RESIDENCY CHANGES

This is probably the most impactful change for Australian expats and further details on these have been covered in a separate feature at anza.org.sg. The likely date of the change is 1 July 2022, however pending Royal Accent, these could be introduced from 1 July 2021 and will impact expats who are in Australia for more than 44 days in a financial year.

Superannuation Annual Limits Even as an expat, you can continue to contribute to superannuation, however this is a taxable locked up environment, when for most expats in Singapore, personal investments are Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax free. See table:

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Concessional (Tax Deductible)

$27,500 (Per Year)

Work test* applies from 67-74

Non-Concessional (After Tax)

$110,000 (Per Year)

No work test* post 1 July 2022.

3 Year bring forward applies <67

Transfer Cap Lifetime Limit

$1,700,000 (Lifetime)

Total amount in Pension Phase

*To meet the work test you must work 40 hours in one period of 30 days annually between the ages of 67-74. No further superannuation contributions can be made from the age of 75.

Superannuation downsizer contributions reduced to age 60 For those expats who are looking to sell their former main residence (PPR) when they return to Australia and boost their super close to retirement (note you need to sell as a tax resident to now qualify for the PPR Exemption, and you must have owned it for 10 or more years), you have the ability from age 60 to do so and contribute up to $300,000 (each if you are a couple) into super from the house proceeds. Some planning is needed for this option to ensure you meet the criteria so please seek advice before acting.

Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSF) From 1 July 2021 progressively, SMSF’s will be more flexible for expats to hold while living offshore. Currently these basically must be put on ice due to strict Australian residency and control requirements. However, changes will extend the need to have central management and control in Australia from 2 to 5 years and allow members to be able to continue to contribute to their funds while they are an expat. Currently expats must contribute into a separate commercial fund and only roll this amount back into their SMSF when they get back to Australia.

Contact details for consultation It is important to note that the above is only general advice and everyone’s situation is different. Accordingly, please contact tristan.perry@ selectinvestorsaustralia.sg or +65 9108 6398 (phone or WhatsApp) for an obligation free appointment to discuss your specific circumstances.

The levels and bases of taxation, and relief from taxation, can change at any time. The value of any tax relief depends on individual circumstances.

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W R I T E R S’ G R OU P

WHAT’S THE STORY?

Meet three scribes from the talented ANZA Writing Group, who have been busy during the past year producing books and blogs!

Paula

With a successful blog and two self-published books. Paula Barnes is an Australian who has lived through seven expat postings over 15 years. “I have three beautiful children, who are all now living, working and studying in Australia. In my past life, I was an Adult Educator; however, now I am a full-time lifestyle and travel blogger,” says Paula.

Paula’s writing journey began during her time in Kuala Lumpur.

With two out of three children at boarding school, she had more time on her hands to rekindle her love of reading and writing.

Starting as a hobby, Paula’s blog soon turned into a full-time passion and her website trulyexpat.com was launched in 2019.

Paula is so glad she joined the ANZA writing group, as it’s given her the inspiration she needs after each meeting. “As a writer we choose to be in solitude most of the time, so having people around you to bounce ideas off, or help with clarification on some techniques is amazing. It gives me the confidence to keep plugging along on this journey,” says Paula.

Russell

Russell Darnley has been involved in the ANZA Writing Group for over six years. He finds writing a solitary, sometimes lonely pursuit and the group has provided a network of friends, colleagues, and a critical yet supportive audience.

Russell recently released his memoir, Beyond Borders which chronicles 26 years spent living and working in Asia. Stories unfold in Australia, Malaysia, Indonesian, Singapore and Timor L’Este.

“Beyond Borders is 21 stories of creative non-fiction, beginning during my 1950s childhood and concluding in 2019. It’s divided into Childhood and Beyond, Youthful Years, and Adult Years,” says Russell.

Russell created not just a book but a multimedia work, combining text, photo galleries, free-standing images, video, a little music, and the audio version of each story. A platform of bonus content, and back stories, is accessible from a link.

Beyond Borders is available from Apple Books and from Amazon Kindle. There is also a PDF version at russelldarnley.blog

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Kristen

Kristen Hobby’s involvement in the ANZA Writing Group began in early 2020, when she joined with Russell to restart the group after an 18-month hiatus. “Covid and its subsequent lockdowns and restrictions seemed the perfect time to resume my love of words and writing. I began by presenting a four-part series on memoir writing and we are currently exploring how to write gripping fiction.

For Kristen, the ANZA Writing Group has been a fun and supportive way to connect with other writers and try out some new writing exercises and genres. Kristen has also put the finishing touches on her own self-published book, Unplugged: How to disconnect from technology and reconnect with each other.

As a parent and researcher, Kristen doesn’t have all the answers but she wanted to share resources and strategies that might help families reconnect with themselves, each other and the larger world. “I wanted to take the most helpful things that I have learnt and put them together in a book designed for parents who are seeking that deeper connection with their children”.

Kristen’s book is available on Amazon in Kindle and paperback versions.

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ANZ A C LIC K PHOTO G R A PHY

SHOT IN THE DARK

Our ANZA Click photographers took their latest series of photos under the cover of darkness and the results are amazing! “Unable to meet up during this latest phase of lockdown, Karen Green and I ran a small competition with the theme ‘night-time,’ says NANCY PADDISON. “The group were asked to submit their favourite night shot.”

MARINA BAY FROM QUARANTINE “This beautiful view helped me cope with my 3-week hotel quarantine!”

CHRISTINE MORRIS

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PLACE OF WORSHIP “I took this shot with my phone. The image is of the Church of Saint Alphonsus in Novena, during COVID-19 Heightened Restrictions.”

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RIVER WALK “This was taken on an early morning walk along the Geylang River.”

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REFLECTIONS “The beauty of the night landscape reflecting on water.”

GINA O’NEILL

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TA ST E BU D S

ASIAN STYLE SALMON Australian chef JOANNA COOPER whips up an easy salmon dish that’s both easy and versatile. Serve it as the star dish for wowing guests or enjoy with family and friends for a delicious weekday meal. The richness of the Akaroa salmon matches well with Asian flavours and is a powerhouse of nutrition, packed with Omega 3s, vitamins D, B6, B12 and selenium.

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Serves 4 - 5 INGREDIENTS

1.5kg Akaroa Salmon, pin boned or single fillets – one per person 3 stalks lemongrass, white part only 1 knob ginger, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, finely crushed ½ cup dark soy sauce (or tamari if you are gluten free) 1 bunch coriander, leaves, stalks and roots, finely chopped 1/3 cup honey (a good squeeze over the top of the fish) 5 spring onions, finely chopped 4-6 limes, cut in half (1 lime per person) 1tbs brown sugar ½ bunch coriander, chopped for decoration

METHOD

1. If you have a powerful blender, chop the lemongrass roughly and pop into the machine, along with the ginger and garlic. Pulse until you have a rough paste. Remove the paste to a bowl. Add the soy sauce (or tamari) and coriander to the paste, stir well. If you don’t have a blender, use a mortar and pestle, bash the lemongrass until fragrant and remove to a bowl. Grate the ginger and add to the bowl, along with the crushed garlic and coriander.

Stir to combine. Place the fish into a ceramic or glass dish and cover with the marinade. Pop into the fridge for at least two hours or overnight.

2. Preheat the oven to 200C and line a large baking tray with baking paper.

Place the salmon on the tray and drizzle the honey over the top. Bake in the oven for approximately 10 minutes, or until the fish is just cooked but still pink in the centre. You do not want to overcook your fish.

3. While the fish is baking, put a large non-stick frying pan on a high heat.

Once hot, add the brown sugar.

When the brown sugar has melted, add the lime halves facing down to caramelise. They are ready when they are a bit soft and have gained some colour.

4. Take the fish out of the oven and transfer to a pretty platter.

Decorate the fish with the chopped coriander and spring onions. Place the caramelised limes around the fish. Serve with cooked brown or white rice and pair with a glass of Tomich Woodside Single Vineyard Chardonnay. thefishwives.com

“It’s an outstanding protein and the health benefits are amazing. It’s perfect for this lovely recipe as the richness of the salmon goes well with the Asian flavours.” instagram.com/ourtamaramakitchen

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Joanna Cooper is a self-taught chef and author of cookbook Our Tamarama Kitchen, available from The Fishwives. Her focus is healthy and tasty food made easy and one of her all-time favourites is Akaroa Salmon.

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HO T SP O T S

EAT

KERRY LOW visits TXA Gastrobar at The Alkaff Mansion and RAELENE TAN revisits retro classic, Fatty’s Restaurant.

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DIY Sangria Bowl

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XA (pronounced Char) Gastrobar at The Alkaff Mansion has launched a new menu with an array of delicious Spanishinspired dishes. The outdoor patio, surrounded by tropical greenery and views of the chefs working their magic on the live grill station, is the ideal dining set-up.

We begin with a round of Flavored Mojitos ($18) in Pineapple, Lychee and Mango flavours; served in ice-cold tall glasses. A fabulous start to the evening. The DIY Sangria Bowl (from $80) is also not to be missed - it proves almost as much fun to build as to drink! Choose from a variety of options, including sweet versus dry, brandy versus rum, white wine versus red and different fruits. Our group decides on the double shot of brandy…why not!?

Thirst well and truly quenched, we feel ready to tackle the food choices. In true Spanish style we order a range of sharing plates for the table, starting with the Clams Andalusian Style ($18), a substantial serving of two dozen clams cooked in white wine, paprika, garlic and parsley. One of the table’s favourites.

We take a short repose in our beautiful surroundings watching the sun set while sipping on refreshing sangria before the remainder of the dishes arrive. The Coca de Chorizo ($18) – Spanish flatbread topped with chorizo sausage, roasted peppers, leeks, onion, and mozzarella cheese ($16) is delicious and Roasted Cauliflower ($10) scores all around accolades – roasted with sweet paprika and presented with aioli on the side.

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No authentic tapas menu is complete without a Spanish omelette and TXA’s version ($8), made with confit potatoes, free range eggs and caramelised onions and served with garlic aioli doesn’t disappoint. We are pleasantly surprised by the TiNDLE Chicken Meatballs ($18); Bunuelos de Viento a plant-based chicken alternative, made right here in Singapore. Served on a rich and spicy tomato sauce, topped with Manchego cheese, this tasty dish should appeal to everyone.

From the impressive TXA ‘Char’ Grills, we sample the Honey Glazed Pork Ribs ($28) - yummy, juicy, and falling-off-the-bone tender. The generous rack of ribs is served with grilled white corn, asparagus and a Calcots sauce (pureed, seasoned leek, very tasty!)

We top off our meal with a plate of Bunuelos de Viento ($12) – decadent fried Spanish donuts sprinkled with sugar and served with a thick dark chocolate dipping sauce.

VERDICT: A great place for sundowners with an extensive and well priced menu. The outdoor patio dining is reminiscent of a warm Spanish summer dining – at a time when we are limited in our traveling experiences.

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ne of my earliest memories of local hawker-style food in Singapore is of Chinese char kway teow - white flat noodles fried with egg, Chinese sausage, fish cake, lard and chilli sauce - at Wing Seong Fatty’s Restaurant (affectionately known as Fatty’s), while seated at makeshift tables and stools along Albert Street, in 1970. The delicious “wok hei” (literally, ‘breath of the wok’) taste and aroma left an indelible impression; charred, with gentle smoky whispers.

Over the years, as so often happens, we lost touch. A chance remark at an ANZA event by Life Member Annette Tilbrook, sent my husband and me scurrying to Burlington Square, Bencoolen Street, in the city,

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where we renewed our long-time relationship with Fatty’s. We were not disappointed.

Seated at tables and chairs arranged on the footpath facing Albert Street Pedestrian Mall (there is also family-style airconditioned indoor seating), we have enjoyed our several visits, tucking into piquant sweet and sour fish, chilli kang kong (fried green vegetable, aromatic with chilli and dried shrimp), soya bean dishes, colourful fried rice and, always, char kway teow, accompanied by refreshing lime juice or cold beer.

VERDICT: A friendly, unpretentious setting to tuck into delicious Singapore Chinese-style dishes, especially char kway teow, with affordable pricing.

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DRINK

Million Dollar Cocktail

THE WRITERS BAR at Raffles Singapore is an elegant bar, steeped in the literary history of the iconic heritage hotel.

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riters Bar pays tribute to the illustrious authors who have resided at Raffles Singapore, penning their bestsellers. It was the perfect setting for the book launch of The Raffles Affair from the hotel’s second Writer-in-Residence, New Zealander Vicky Virtue.

The launch was also an introduction to a new bespoke cocktail menu, inspired by the characters of this modern whodunit.

Head Bartender Nicholas Alexander and his team of skilled mixologists have created true works of art, deserving of the bar’s seductive and inspiring setting. The cocktails ($28++ each) are as rich and complex as the literary heritage in this amazing venue.

On the recommendation of Nicholas, we started with Cold Case, a cooling blend of Chalong Bay Sweet Basil Rum, Peach Orgeat, coconut and lime. Perfect for a balmy Singapore evening! Next up, was Agent Provocateur, based on the book’s protagonist. It combines Blandy’s 5-year Bual

Agent Provocateur

Madeira and El Dorado 12, blended with Concord grenadine, lemon and mint - a sophisticated cocktail with several distinct layers of flavours.

Continuing our mysterious interlude, our mixologist served up False Alibi, a complex and refreshing mixture of Beluga Gold Line vodka, Shaw +Smith sauvignon blanc, passionfruit, gum arabic, white balsamic, lemon, egg white and soda. No mystery is complete without a Femme Fatale, aptly named after the story’s billionaire bride and concoted from Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve NV champagne, apple brandy and cocchi rosa. This was paired with the aptly named Poisoned Pen, a mosaic of flavours including Brass Lion Singapore gin, Mancino Bianco Ambrato, Le Gentiane Aperitif des Peres Charteux, Cocchi Doree, Ransom Gewurztraminer brandy and jasmine flower.

Offering a rather mysterious twist to the evening, we were presented with Saboteur, a potent mix with the French flair of Citadelle

Saboteur

Reserve gin, St. George Citrus, Dolin Gin, Lillet, Dolin Genepy, Galliano, and elixir vegetal white tea. For the final cocktail of the evening, we were treated to the signature Million Dollar Cocktail, a tribute to the centennial anniversary of the famous Singapore Sling.

It mixes Raffles 1915 gin, sweet vermouth, pineapple, grenadine, gum arabic, lemon, egg white and Angostura - the perfect marriage of Singapore’s best known cocktail flavours.

VERDICT: The Writers Bar offers excellent cocktails and a stylish insight into the literary legacy of Singapore’s Grand Dame.

It’s a small venue, so reservations are a must.

The Raffles Affair – book review

The Raffles Affair is a fun, modern whodunit, set in Raffles Singapore’s luxurious and historic surroundings. The main character, Victoria West is initially introduced as a captivating adventurer. But in this crafty detective mystery, nothing is what it seems. Victoria is actually a former M16 operative, now working as a Private Agent. When she attends the wedding of a friend at Raffles, the joyous occasion quickly turns into chaos when the groom is kidnapped. Who is responsible?

VERDICT: An enjoyable and engaging read, perhaps while sitting at Raffles Courtyard or Writers Bar!

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LADIES NIGHT

ANZA organises monthly girls-only get togethers in small groups, on various dates, at different hotspots around Singapore. It’s a fantastic way to widen your social circle, meet newcomers to Singapore and have a laugh. We find buzzy new venues and great deals on drinks and food. It’s always a fun night out!

For more information and to register visit anza.org.sg/groups/ladies-night

SOMETIMES YOU JUST NEED A STRONG CUPPA AND A FRIENDLY WELCOME. Whether you’re new to Singapore, new to ANZA or a long-term expat, Casual Coffee mornings are a fantastic way to meet new people, pick up tips for living in Singapore and discover what ANZA offers its members. ANZA Casual Coffee meets at various locations around the island in group sizes that comply with the current restrictions.

Register at anza. org.sg/groups/ casualcoffee

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NEW MONDAY EVENING SESSIONS!

Play Mahjong with ANZA

ANZA Mahjong meets up on various days and locations around the island. It’s a great way to make friends and learn this fun, brain boosting Chinese tile game. From beginners and beyond, all levels are welcome!

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OLYMPIC TASTES RAELENE TAN looks at the Japanese dining delicacies offered in Tokyo, this year’s Olympic city, that can be found right here in Singapore!

Nigiri-Sushi is a Tokyo speciality. The vinegared rice-ball is topped with wasabi (horseradish-paste) and sliced fish.

Popular daily items include fish, seaweed, miso (soya-bean paste) soup, tofu (soyabean curd) and steamed rice. Noodles are also a staple, especially udon (made from wheat flour) and soba (made from buckwheat flour).

IN SINGAPORE

Tuck into nourishing Japanese cuisine here in Singapore where numerous restaurants offer such fare. The Japanese Association, Singapore at 120 Adam Road (jas.org.sg/dining) immediately comes to mind, where Akane Restaurant, which includes counter seating, private and semi-private rooms, fetes Members and their guests with colourful seasonal cuisine for lunch and dinner.

Tempura at Tajim aya Restaurant

A Japanese meal is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate, with tableware complementing the particular seasonal food. Summer is when capsicum, eggplant, corn-on-the-cob, grilled eel (unagi), grilled freshwater fish (ayu), takoyaki (fried octopus) and various cold ramen (noodle) dishes are available, as well as fresh watermelon, peaches and cherries.

For sweet treats, try mizuyokan, a cold red bean cake, kakigori, which features shaved ice with colourful syrup in flavours of cherry, grape and melon, or anmitsu, jelly with sweet red azuki beans and fruit.

TRADITIONAL FARE

A Japanese set meal usually includes rice, soup, a main dish (fish or meat with vegetables), crunchy pickles, fresh fruit and green tea. Some Japanese restaurants specialise in certain varieties of food, such as Tempura (seafood and vegetables in a light batter, deep-fried), Teppan-Yaki (food grilled theatrically on a hotplate by a deft chef, in front of diners), Yaki-Niku (table-top barbecue), Suki-Yaki (food cooked and served in a flat pan together with sauce, served with an uncooked

Born in Adelaide, Raelene Tan is an etiquette consultant and a food and travel writer. She has authored five books and has been a regular guest on radio and television.

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IN TOKYO

SEASONAL DELIGHTS

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apan is set to host the summer Olympic Games this year from Friday, 23 July to Sunday, 8 August, and the Paralympic Games from Tuesday, 24 August to Sunday, 5 September, in the heart of capital city Tokyo. If the games do go ahead get into the spirit with these local delicacies!

egg), Shabu-Shabu (steamboat-style, cooked in a central pot of boiling stock at the table by diners), Yaki-Tori (a variety of chicken pieces threaded on bamboo skewers and grilled), as well as Sushi (pressed vinegared rice with fish and vegetables, often rolled in seaweed strips) and Sashimi (thinly sliced raw fish).

JAPANESE BEVERAGES

Apart from aromatic green tea (my favourite breakfast beverage), sake (rice wine, served warm or chilled), shochu (distilled spirit made from grains and sweet potatoes) and Choya Umeshu (plum liqueur), there are Japanese beers and whiskies to indulge in, as well as soft drink Ramune with its original lemonlime flavour, and well-known health drink Yakult. As we turn our thoughts to sports, let us focus on the Olympic motto, “CitiusAltius-Forticus” (“Faster-Higher-Stronger”), to help carry us through different aspects of life.

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ANZA Member Discounts

To redeem your Member Discounts, your electronic ANZA membership card must be presented to your venue host before payment.

For more information go to anza.org.sg/ memberdiscounts

PARKROYAL ON BEACH ROAD, SINGAPORE WELCOMES YOU!

Nestled in the culturally rich district of Kampong Glam by Singapore’s city centre, PARKROYAL on Beach Road, Singapore lets you relax in comfort. With hidden gems nearby, we are your guide to all the best attractions along Bugis and the business hubs.

Don’t miss this special deal for ANZA Members on the Relax and Rest staycation package.

For more information visit anza.org.sg/memberdiscounts

FEATURED BENEFITS

SO/ SINGAPORE

so-singapore.com/wine-dine/xperiencerestaurant 25% off food on the a la carte menu at Xperience Restaurant.

THE LOKAL SINGAPORE

thelokalsingapore.com Enjoy 15% off your total bill, valid for brunch and dinner.

VINEYARD AT HORTPARK

vineyardhortpark.com.sg 10% discount off the total food and beverage bill on weekends (Friday to Sunday), and 15% off the total food and beverage bill on weekdays (Monday to Thursday).

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MOGAMBO BAR & RESTAURANT

mogambo.sg 10% discount on all non-promotional beverages.

SARNIES

sarnies.com 10% off total bill.

HERO’S

heros.sg 10% discount on all non-promotional beverages.

RACINES AT SOFITEL SINGAPORE CITY CENTRE sofitel-singapore-citycentre.com/ gastronomy/racines 10% discount off a la carte orders.

BAROSSA BAR & GRILL, VIVOCITY

barossa.com.sg 10% discount off the total food and beverage bill on weekends (Friday to Sunday), and 15% off the total food and beverage bill weekdays (Monday to Thursday).

PATARA FINE THAI CUISINE

patara.com.sg 10% off the total food and beverage bill on weekends (Friday to Sunday), and 15% off the total food and beverage bill weekdays (Monday to Thursday).

Terms & conditions apply to Member Discounts. Please check our website for details of each offer before you go.

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SOCCER

GIRL POWER

CARA MAYEGA and JANELLE MACBAY – Junior ANZA Matildas Coordinators write about the power of all girl’s grassroots soccer teams.

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e all know the benefits of playing a team sport and what it contributes to our children’s social and athletic development. For girls, playing with an all-girls team can be incredibly empowering and rewarding. This season (20202021) ANZA Soccer was proud to field over 150 girls, playing across all our Matildas age groups.

The girls trained together on Tuesdays, under the guidance of professional coaches and Matildas Head Coach, Adelina Gomez.

On Saturdays, when Covid rules allowed, they played friendly games against our mixed and boys’ teams. For our youngest Matildas, aged from six years, they played a combination of skill drills and 4v4 games. “When Zoe asked to do a trial for soccer, I was skeptical as she is usually more interested in arts,” says Cara Mayega. “As soon as she stepped foot on the pitch she was welcomed by the other girls. She absolutely loved it and there wasn’t a Saturday where she didn’t jump out of bed and rush to put on her turquoise uniform. She might still do cartwheels between penalty kicks but seeing her this happy and engaged has been a gift.”

Matildas starts from 7-years-old and welcomes newcomers.

Matildas G10 competitive team

Head coach Adelina Gomez guides the girls during a water break.

The Matildas are a diverse group of girls from all backgrounds and nationalities. New friendships on the field often extend off the pitch. Our parent volunteers make sure every girl feels welcomed and has fun. “When Kiki started at ANZA Soccer, we had she just arrived from the Netherlands,” says parent Laurens Klasen. “ANZA Matildas gave her the support she needed to enjoy soccer and make new friends.”

This year, the Matildas formed the youngest group of competitive players representing ANZA Soccer in the JSSL League, one of the most competitive leagues in Singapore. Ten girls ages 9-10 years made up two teams of five, playing and training competitively against all-girl teams aged 2-3 years older.

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The girls play in rain or shine.

RESEARCH SHOWS THERE ARE MANY BENEFITS TO GIRLS PLAYING TEAM SPORTS:

Stronger bones Improved coordination Organisational skills and time management More focus in school Higher self-esteem Superior social skills and confidence Boosted self-image

My daughter loves playing for the Matildas - it’s a wonderful team. The organisers and coaches have created a competitive and fun sporting environment where the girls really thrive - SHEHARA (SANDRENE’S MUM)

ANZA Soccer is a great way for siblings to bond.

The parent coaches!

to train harder, stronger, and to believe in what they can achieve with a little practice.

The Matildas, like the rest of ANZA Soccer, relies on the support of our amazing parent volunteers. We are so fortunate to have dedicated parents who play an active role every week, both on and off the pitches. ANZA Soccer is a great way for the family to come together, as many of our Matildas have siblings who also play in the mixed or boys teams. Committing together every weekend to show up is an invaluable lesson for life and forms deep family bonds.

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Registrations are now open for next season which will start in late August. Join our very special Matildas community and experience the benefits for yourself. anza.org. sg/sports/ soccer/girlsprogramme July/August 2021

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AFL

WOMBATS ARE HERE TO STAY BEN ADAMS reports on the ever-changing landscape of playing footy in Singapore during the pandemic and how the Wombats and Wombettes are burrowing in for the long haul!

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ooty is back! Wait… we have to stop! OK! It’s back again! You can say this for Singapore - there’s never a dull moment. But the other thing you can count on as an Aussie living here is that the ANZA Singapore Wombats and Wombettes are here to stay, ready to put on a fun and safe training session every week (rain or shine - sometimes both).

Every Saturday from 3-5pm we’re running training down at Turf City’s Centaurs sports fields.

We encourage everyone to come down for a kick, get some fitness work in and get to know the guys and girls of the club. It’s a great culture to be around and whether you’re elite, beginner or somewhere in between, you’ll get a lot out of it.

Sessions are made up of skills drills, fitness, match-situation drills and lots of different games/ challenges during these times that we still aren’t allowed to play full games. If you’ve never played then have no fear, as the group is really welcoming and we have multiple coaches and leaders to help bring you along. If you’re coming in with plenty of experience at a high level - then you’ll find plenty of high-end competition with some former VFL and VAFA players running around (just be prepared for the fact you’ll probably be asked to coach at some point).

Everyone is longing for the days when we can get out and travel again, no-one more than the Bats and Bettes, who love a tour! But in the meantime, get on down to training and let’s make the most of it together.

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Build skills and fitness, have fun and make lots of new mates.

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ANZA Cycling is celebrating its 20-year anniversary with a special shout-out on this year’s kit. MEGAN KINDER reports.

Graeme York, President & CEO, Senoko Energy, trains regularly with ANZA Racing and regularly lends his experience and skills to lead new member Induction Rides.

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ach year, ANZA Cycling designs and produces a new club kit, available exclusively for current and former long-term members (also known as ‘exiles’!)

The 15 or so jersey designs that have been produced since 2001 weave a story of the club’s 20-year evolution. The colours and designs may have changed, however each iteration illustrates the shared passion that's drawn people from over 35 nations to be a part of our inclusive and welcoming community.

In the pre-COVID era, it was hard to miss the sea of uniformly dressed ANZA cyclists departing from the Botanic Gardens on Saturday mornings, usually numbering well over 100. Each group would depart as one, surely and securely, resplendent in their kit. Broadcasting a well-disciplined, highly visible on-road presence.

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Sean Neilen, Global Sales Director, Ships Agency, Wilhelmsen. As with many of our members who would ordinarily be travelling extensively, Sean has clocked up more RTIs in the last year than ever before.

COVID-19 restrictions prohibit pre-ride mass grouping and carefree gatherings, but the club kit is still out in force in smaller numbers. Our uniform has perhaps never been more important proving a powerful tool in demonstrating ANZA Cycling’s willingness to comply with the #SGUnited campaign. Our careful groupings (of 5, 8 or even 2) have drawn positive commentary from the wider cycling community as to ANZA’s organisation and discipline. An ongoing testament to the spirit of our members.

New Design and Sponsors

Rather than slapping a bold “20” over the design, and risking an association with the ill-fated year of 2020, our latest

design subtly incorporates a ‘Cycling Singapore since 2001’ motif. This comes with an artful ‘magic eye’ amalgamation of the three images that have defined the jersey over the last few years: the Kiwi, Kangaroo and Merlion. This provides a stylish, club-focused backdrop to highlight our sponsor’s logos. Stripping away the jersey, members are privy to a brief ‘hidden’ history of ANZA Cycling’s origins, printed on the back panel of the bib shorts. A reminder of the Code of Conduct is tucked away inside the jersey pockets.

On one side of the zip at the collar lies our new partner, Trouble Brewing.

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where they produce a range of craft beers, cider and hard seltzer. Visit the Trouble Brewing website for online purchase and same day delivery.

Proudly claiming the centre back panel pocket of the jersey is the brand spanking new Wisecrack Drinks, offering an alternative to boozy nights and dusty mornings with a specially curated selection of refreshing, great tasting, alcohol-free drinks, also delivered straight to your door.

We are delighted to be reunited with F&B partner, Picotin. For a seriously relaxed drink or bistro meal in a glorious rustic setting, drop into Picotin Bukit Timah, perched on the edge of Green Fairways Golf Course or Picotin Katong in the heart of heritage Joo Chiat. Picotin’s newest outlet, Picotin Express offers the perfect coffee stop when riding to the new Coastal PlayGrove (formerly Big Splash, East Coast Park).

We are thrilled to once again feature St. James’s Place Wealth Management on the side jersey pocket. Bart Piestrzynski from

SJP is our go-to financial investment and tax planning partner. He is also a pretty handy club cyclist who has been chalking up considerable kms around the island over the last couple of years.

The even bigger news is that we are now officially sponsored by Senoko Energy. “Senoko Energy is excited to be partnering ANZA, a community that l’m personally very passionate about,” says Graeme York, President & CEO of Senoko Energy. “As a trusted energy provider for over 40 years, we endeavour to enable our customers to #LiveSmart and #SaveSmart with service excellence, competitive rates and an exciting rewards programme for the entire family to enjoy. With working from home becoming commonplace, it’s a great time to make the switch and save over 30% on your electricity bills.”

Wilhelmsen has featured as our headline sponsor since 2018. A major supporter of the club’s regular social activities and events pre-COVID, Wilhelmsen has also been the primary

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means behind our recent “MaxN” Club Brekkies and mini-group socials. We are incredibly appreciative of the continuing support that Wilhelmsen brings and delighted to announce the extension of our partnership into the year ahead.

“At Wilhelmsen we have the largest Ships Agency network in the world, Wilhelmsen Ships Service provides full agency, husbandry and protective agency services in 2,200 ports worldwide,” says Sean Neilen, Global Sales Director, Ships Agency, Wilhelmsen. “It's been a tough period through 2020 and 21 so far for many of us. With numerous restrictions in place, it has been difficult for many organisations to operate with any semblance of normality. Despite these challenges, it has been great to see the ANZA spirit continue. As a sponsor we are delighted to continue our association with ANZA and are sure we will eventually get back to riding together safely in groups, proudly wearing the ANZA kit”.

Many thanks to all our sponsors for their very generous support! We look forward to being able to get all sponsors and members together in person very soon.

2001 weave a story of the club’s 20-year evolution.”

Many thanks to Bart Piestrzynski, St. James’s Place Wealth Management for his continuing support

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N E T BA L L

BOOTCAMP WITH MAJOR SAM!

ANZA Netball is extremely fortunate to have COACH SAM among the many amazing coaches that volunteer their time each week. Find out more about this military Dad, who brings some extraordinary experiences to his sessions.

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am McGrath was one of the youngest soldiers since WWII to achieve the rank of Major in the British Army. His experience includes training the elite British Parachute Regiment as well as writing several books on fitness and running ultra-marathons.

With four daughters of his own, Sam has been a huge asset to the ANZA Netball program. His bootcamp warm-up sessions have become legendary, with both the players and their onlooking parents enjoying the spectacle and enthusiasm he has been bringing to the programme for four years.

How did you get into coaching ANZA netball?

Put simply, I was ambushed by James Addington-Smith, a long-term ANZA Netball coach at a dinner party. He told me how much he enjoyed coaching his two girls, how much they enjoyed their dad being their coach and how with four daughters it would be twice

as much fun for me! This was tough logic to wrestle with, so I signed up.

What do you enjoy about coaching netball?

I love seeing my girls and their friends developing a passion for sport. I’m at my happiest leading a bootcamp style warmup with anti-socially loud music. The girls just thrive on spiderman crawls, burpees, and the Rocky theme! But above all else, coaching has given me more time with my daughters, brought us closer together and helped me impart the joy of team sport to them and their friends – I love it.

How has your experience training elite soldiers equipped you for coaching girls netball?

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instil a mindset and mental fortitude that lived up to our regimental motto “ready for anything”, and I reckon that’s a pretty good aspiration for my netball team too!

You coached the youngest ANZA age group last season, how did the girls’ netball skills progress over the season?

The first year is transformational - the girls go from being unable to catch a ball to playing a game. But for me it’s less about the skills they embed, than the confidence and camaraderie it fosters.

This year, ANZA provided a respite from masks and Covid for the girls, and we built little tribes of netball ninjas – first of 5, then of 8, and by April they were kicking butt on court!

What do your daughters think about their dad coaching netball?

I think Nellie and Bea love seeing me in a different context. With three sisters, oneon-one time with Dad is super rare and hence the time we get together doing something fun is priceless for us both.

What do the girls enjoy most in their netball sessions?

There’s loads to choose from, including learning a great game, honing new skills and making new friends. If I was to pick one it’s in their personal victories, such as scoring a goal or intercepting a ball, and being acknowledged. So, this year, with parents unable to spectate, as coaches we went BIG on praise and player of the week!

ANZA Netball’s 2021-2022 season will run from 4 September 2021 to 26 March 2022. Register at anza.org.sg/sports/ netball

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NIPPERS

PIVOTING DURING COVID RINKA PEREZ reports on the many challenges faced by the ANZA Singapore Nippers in the past 18 months.

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ince March 2020, when Circuit Breaker began in Singapore, ANZA Singapore Nippers has faced many challenges and setbacks, but they’ve been determined that the game must go on! Through months of planning and discussions, Nippers Committee Members finally formulated a plan to return kids to the beach for life saving fun.

Challenge #1 – Beach Bookings

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weekend attendees required to book one week in advance.

Coordinating Palawan Beach bookings across all Nippers participants and their family members seemed like a huge task, however with precise coordination and good communication, the Nippers Age Managers managed to remind participants to book their beach slots seven days in advance. Being mindful not to overbook, so our Sunday sessions could go ahead.

Challenge #2 – Group Size

New COVID-19 regulations restricted group sizes to five maximum. For Nippers that meant some age groups needed to be split into several teams. This led to further issues because

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each team also required Age Managers to run the classes and Bronze Medallion holders (Bronzies) to oversee the safety of the children entering the water.

The solution was to recruit more parents to act as Age Managers, to ensure that group sizes could be kept at five and each team could operate autonomously. Nippers also recruited a local Singaporean life saver to volunteer her time each week to teach water safety and patrol the ocean to ensure the children were safe in the water.

Challenge #3 – Safe Distancing

Strict safe distancing protocols needed to be maintained, so teams were spread across two zones at Palawan Beach and a Nippers safe distancing volunteer ensured that parents did not congregate near the lessons. The drop off and pick up process was coordinated so that children could reach their team safely (checking in with their assigned Age Manager) and they could be checked out officially, without the need for parents to hang around and intermingle during the session.

Challenge #4 – Fun and Community

The essence of Nippers continues to be fun sessions, with a focus on essential water safety, swimming, and board skills, alongside team building and community spirit. Age Managers have been provided with a session booklet for games and skillset markers to be reached by each child. Equipment volunteers (participating parents) help carry and distribute heavy equipment, such as boards and accessories for games like ladders, flags, balls and hurdles. Keeping the teams small also allows kids to form closer bonds with their coach and peers.

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Families are encouraged to raise community spirit through fundraising events, such as the new Nippers merchandise range, this helps create a feeling of belonging and togetherness in the Nippers community, even as new challenges arise.

ANZA Singapore Nippers is a not-for-profit volunteer group where children aged 5-13 years participate in fun activities at Palawan Beach to learn essential ocean and swimming skills.

Stay up to date with Nippers news at anza.org.sg/sports/nippers, Instagram @sgnippers and Facebook page @SingaporeNippers

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ANZ A GROU P S

ANZA Sports – At a Glance

Get active with ANZA Sports! Joining one of our sporting groups is a fantastic way to have fun, improve your skills, make friends, get fit, and be part of our diverse and welcoming community.

ANZA SINGAPORE WOMBATS AND WOMBETTES (AFL) This vibrant and welcoming Aussie Rules Football program is open to men and women aged 18+. Training is on Thursday evenings and Saturdays, with regular social catchups. anza.org.sg/ sports/wombats-afl

ANZA CRICKET Three ANZA Cricket teams play in the Singapore Cricket Association. Training is usually at Singapore Cricket Club nets from 7pm on Monday evenings and the indoor nets at The Cage, Turf City. anza.org.sg/sports/cricket

ANZA ATHLETICS ANZA’s track-and-field programme is for kids and teens aged 5-16. Organised and run by parents, the programme teaches children track and field skills, with a focus on fun, fitness and skills. anza.org.sg/sports/athletics *Note: this programme is currently on hold due to COVID-19 restrictions ANZA CYCLING ANZA Cycling just turned 20! Join our keen cycling group and you can get out on two wheels every morning of the week, to explore all parts of Singapore. Suits most skill levels and includes road, racing, MTB and triathlon disciplines. anza.org.sg/sports/cycling

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ANZA GOLF / 9 HOLE ANZA Golf is a great way to get outdoors, meet new people and learn how to play the game. The 9-hole golf group is aimed at beginners and is very welcoming and relaxed. anza.org.sg/sports/ golf-9-hole-ladies ANZA NETBALL ANZA Netball offers a fun, inclusive and competitive netball programme for players aged 6-16. Teams play Saturday mornings at Tanglin Trust School, with a mix of parent and professional coaches. anza.org.sg/sports/netball

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NIPPERS Children aged 5 - 14 learn ocean awareness through fun surf lifesaving activities, including paddling, running and swimming. Sunday mornings at Palawan Beach, Sentosa.

Meet a welcoming community of beach lovers! anza.org.sg/sports/nippers

SOCCER Get your kids kicking with ANZA Soccer! Our well-known programme is open to children aged 2 - 18, focusing on fair play and community. Saturday games and mid-week training at The Cage Sports Park, Turf City. anza.org.sg/sports/soccer

RUNNING Looking for some running buddies in Singapore for regular casual runs? The ANZA Running Group meets Monday evenings in the Botanic Gardens and Tuesday evenings on the East Coast. anza.org.sg/sports/running

INTEREST GROUPS ANZA SCOUTS

KNIT FOR LOVE

Open to boys and girls aged 5 - 17, Scouting is about meeting new friends, developing leadership skills and being outdoors. The ANZA Scouts meet Saturdays at various locations from 2 - 4pm.

Come along and knit beanies for Singapore Cancer Society chemotherapy patients. New knitters welcome. The group meets on the third Friday of the month in the ANZA office.

ANZA ACTION

A monthly get-together at different, funky locations. Bring your friends or come alone and meet new members. Ladies Night is just for the girls!

The community affairs arm for ANZA, supporting charities in Singapore through fundraising and volunteering activities. For info on the charities we support visit the ANZA website.

ART AND CRAFT GROUP Join this group and learn new craft skills, such as silk painting, bookbinding, candle making, sewing a bag, card creation, beading or batik. Activities are designed with beginners in mind, and each month a new craft activity will be introduced.

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MAHJONG Join small group Mahjong sessions on various days and locations around the island. Let us know you’re interested at anza.org.sg/groups/mahjong

STITCHES Interested in needlecraft? All levels are welcome to learn, mentor and sew.

BOOK CLUBS

SEA FISHING

We have a number of social book clubs that meet monthly in the morning or evening. Contact us to be connected with a group that meets at a time that suits you.

A community of fishing enthusiasts who arrange regular boat trips across the Singapore Strait, The Andaman and South China Seas.

CASUAL COFFEE

Lunch and lager every third Wednesday of the month.

The lads also play golf in Singapore each Thursday.

Mini Casual Coffee Catch Ups are being held on various days and locations around the island.

Go to anza.org.sg/groups/casualcoffee to join in.

CLICK PHOTOGRAPHY The group meets regularly to share knowledge and advice in a friendly environment as well as going on photowalks across Singapore. All levels of experience are welcome.

TENNIS / CASUAL Join our social tennis group at the Fairmont Hotel, Fridays 9-11am. Beginner sessions that focus on basic skills and swings meet on Wednesdays, 11am-2pm. Afterwards, take time out for coffee and a chat! anza.org.sg/sports/tennis

LADIES NIGHT

SECRET MEN’S BUSINESS

TRAILING TALENT The ANZA Trailing Talent Facebook group is for trailing spouses looking for social and networking opportunities.

Find support from like-minded people facing similar challenges of isolation and looking for work in a challenging environment.

INVESTORS INTEREST GROUP

WRITERS’ GROUP

This money-minded group meets monthly to connect and discuss investments and important financial matters for expats.

This group of new writers and published authors meets monthly online to read and discuss their work.

KILL-O-METRES

** Please check current Covid restrictions, which can change group sizes and scheduled meetups. Register ahead at anza.org.sg.

Drop-ins to ANZA groups are not possible.

Join ANZA’s walking group to get moving around some of Singapore’s great nature reserves and interesting neighbourhoods.

Check ANZA’s website for times and locations.

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N EW M E M B E R S

NEW MEMBERS

WE ARE DELIGHTED TO WELCOME NEW MEMBERS EVERY MONTH TO THE ANZA COMMUNITY.

Nicolette Dawson Mark Dawson Jason Forsyth Ruksana Azim Han Bolt Athina Vandevoort Stacy Howell Brad Howell Kellie McGlynn Joseph McGlynn Matthew David Festo Minny Wang Baard Erik Haugen Sara Zhang Robyn Hammond Jason Hammond Rebecca Waud Anders Jensen Nina Birgitta Donovan Nick Donovan Jacinta Matheson Peter Matheson Jim Steinthal Sally Steinthal Andrew Porter Yvonne Szeto Colin Robinson Andrew Smith Darrell Poppe Elizabeth Poppe Manoj Purushothaman Sylvia Zhang Lillian Hassett James Hassett Sam Tsui 74 anza

Miriam Ebner Ruven Ebner Rachel McLean Cameron McLean Dhrupad Thakkar Sheetal Thakkar Fiona Dixon Elizabeth Steel Tamara Tupila Martin Tupila Natasha Kennedy Stuart Kennedy Guido Arons Connor Clark Lindh Ng Sing Ing Luke Goldstein Aiyla Goldstein Claire Lees Andy Lees James Mansfield-Page Anke Balzereit Marcus Balzereit Barnaby Smith Liz Moran Caroline Mauron Aakash Dogra Narayan Bhather Craig Holland Robert Baddeley Samantha Ho Ryan Skehan Annalee Skehan Matthias Weiskopf Cameron O’Connor Fiona O’Connor

Aniksha Talsania Chantal Druszcz Siobhan Moore Nelius De Groot Catriona Treanor Robert Habib Petra Paavilainen Tim Davis Rainer Kasch Jenny Kasch Paul Rodgers Brinta Nandy Partha Palit Edna Ann Glennie Florent Dicharry Yina Koh Grant Ferguson Cindy Ferguson

Mouad Bounailat Fatima-Zahra Naji Kerry Anley Marc Anley Fabio Tramontano David Hawley Robert Walters Babita Sivarajah Shivanan Sivarajah Francisco Manansala Clarette Rose Crame Rakesh Tibrewal Helena Novakova Wendy Borland Mark Borland Daniel Purchon Emma James

ANZA MONTHLY GIVEAWAY

Congratulations to Jim Steinthal Winner of this month’s $50 voucher from The Fishwives.

NEW MEMBERS PREMIER PARTNER

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Advertise With ANZA! Connect your business with a targeted expat community in Singapore Contact us now to discuss tailored advertising campaigns on our website, e-newsletter and print platforms marketing@anza.org.sg

ANZA Action MEDIA VOLUNTEER ANZA Action supports charities in Singapore, through various fundraising and volunteering activities.

It’s a way to give back to our adopted home and integrate into the local community.

We are looking for a passionate wordsmith to source content and write ANZA Action articles for ANZA Magazine and to manage the group’s Facebook page.

For more information email gm@anza.org.sg

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10 MI NUTES W ITH

10 MINUTES WITH...

ANDREA CLAIRE

Canadian Hair and Makeup artist Andrea Claire has worked in television, for red carpet events (including styling Crazy Rich Asians stars) and magazines.

Andrea talks to ANZA about her glamorous job and what brought her to Singapore.

What brought you here?

My husband’s job thrusted us into the expat life. We moved to Singapore in 2007 and we still live here with our 13-year-old daughter Zoie. My other daughters, Sage (26) and Blaire (24) are back in Toronto. Sage is a chef and food stylist - we share the same agent back home, who has known her since she was a baby. Blaire is a floral designer. kits in the heat, other days I’m guffawing with my private clients as I do their hair - at least the ones who understand my sarcasm.

How did you get your start?

That’s a long story. The simplified version is I was a teenager in the 80s who fell in love with colour…lots of it! Fashion and music videos solidified my need to be immersed in the fashion and entertainment industry. I work hard and had the pleasure of co-starring on makeover shows in Canada, before becoming a trailing spouse.

What’s your favorite part of the job?

The best part is that it’s always different and I’m constantly meeting new people.

What’s something about makeup artists that most people don’t know?

Being a hair and makeup artist is respected back home, but here many seem to think it’s a career for those who couldn’t become a doctor, lawyer etc.

Artists want to be artists because we are creative and love art, not because we failed in school! Also, makeup artists are not always beauty bloggers or influencers. There can be some grey areas but generally we’re extremely different.

Has the beauty industry changed much over your career?

I recently turned 50, so definitely the beauty industry has changed a lot.

Any beauty tips for life in the tropics?

Bathe in SPF, don’t use powder on your skin as it oxidizes and coagulates, accentuating lines and wrinkles, and douse your hair in leave-in conditioner to #fightthefrizz

Anything else you wish I’d asked you?

I’m an over-sharer, so I’m not sure you really want to pull that thread!

Follow Andrea at instagram.com/ aclairebeauty and aclairebeauty.com

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What does a typical day on the job look like?

I’m a licensed hairstylist and makeup artist and I work in fashion and beauty.

Thankfully, my craft isn’t a 9-5 corporate gig, so I don’t have a typical day. That would be a buzzkill for an artist. I cut and colour hair on mere mortals, work on models in fashion, beauty and advertising, as well as styling celebrities for press junkets and red carpet events.

My days are predictably unpredictable.

To thrive in my industry you need to know your craft, be a creative thinker and a flexible team player. Some days I rock up to a photo studio slugging my

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